(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A) Cliff Chiang, Matt Wilson (CA) Cliff Chiang
BRIAN K. VAUGHAN, bestselling writer of SAGA, and CLIFF CHIANG, legendary artist of Wonder Woman, return with award-winning colorist MATTHEW WILSON and innovative letterer JARED K. FLETCHER for the darkly dramatic fifth volume of PAPER GIRLS. Can anyone escape fate? That's what Mac and her fellow newspaper delivery girls must discover as they travel from the year 2000 to a distant and dangerous future era of Cleveland, Ohio. Plus, the secret truth behind the mysterious 'Grand Father' who's been pursuing the girls across time is finally revealed! Collects PAPER GIRLS #21-25
The first volume of PETER PANZERFAUST, the critically acclaimed reimagining of the Peter Pan story set in the backdrop of World War II France. Peter leads a band of orphans in their desperate attempt to escape the city of Calais as the Nazi army presses its advance deeper into the country. With impossible odds against them, the Lost Boys survive a series of dangerous adventures on their road to Paris, and to freedom. TAG: 'Might be the most interesting take on Peter Pan since the character's creation.' - BRIAN K. VAUGHAN
(W) Lylian, Pierre Bottero (A/CA) Laurence Baldetti
As this epic and grand fantasy continues, 13-year-old Camille comes to accept the fact that she's really the daughter of two powerful magicians from a parallel world. She has inherited a tremendous gift-the power to imaginate, the ability to manifest things by creating a mental image of them. The battle against the evil Ts'liches has intensified, and Ewilan may be the Empire's last hope. She's joined on her quest by her best friend Salim, Edwin the master of arms, the colossal Bjorn, Maniel, the old Master Duom, and their newest recruit-Ellana, the astonishing Shadowalker. Their first objective is to awaken the Sentinels, but to do that, Master Duom sends Camille back to the human world to locate the person who can best do the job-her brother Akiro! But the Ts'liches uncover her plan and send a Chaos mercenary to kill them both! Advance solicited for September. Pierre Bottero has created a startlingly coherent imaginary universe that recalls the worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and Philip Pullman.
(W) Joe Casey (A) Piotr Kowalski & Various (CA) Sonia Harris
READY FOR A THIRD HELPING OF SEX IN BOOK FORM? Don't kid yourself, the deeper it gets...the better it gets. With a bevy of hot artists in tow, prepare yourselves to re-enter Saturn City and the sordid lives you'll find crawling around inside of it. Will they or won't they? Buy this book and find out! Collects SEX #15-20
SPAWN ORIGINS, VOL. 20 features the stories and artwork that helped cement the Spawn legacy. Relive the excitement of this groundbreaking series in this accessibly priced format with exclusive bonus content, including cover galleries, black and white art, classic quotes from TODD McFARLANE, and an exclusive digitally painted cover by CLAYTON CRAIN. Collects SPAWN #117-122
The biggest storyline in THE WALKING DEAD history starts here. It's Rick versus Negan, with a little help from everyone else! Collects THE WALKING DEAD #115-120
(W) Hitoma Iruma (A) Raemz (CA) Non
First there were summers full of smiles, followed by summers full of stress. And then there were summers full of Adachi... For Shimamura, this year's vacation is a reminder of all the pivotal summer moments from her past!
(W/A) Satomi U
With the autumn tournament behind him, Yamato dives headfirst into day after day of baseball practice. The first scrimmage in a while is coming up and Shuko plans to bring him a box packed full of his favorites on game day!
(W) Yuumikan (A) Koin
Maple and Sally finished the treasure hunt event with stunning results, coming in first and second place, respectively. Now they???re off to their next adventure???establishing a new guild! Together with their friends, they???ll be pushing themselves to ever greater heights in Maple Tree! However?Kthis will also birth the most terrifying guild in the game, the one players call the Demon World. It???s time for the invincible, stalwart, no-damage adventurer Maple to cast off her humanity and ascend to godhood!
Bomb Queen's dictatorship over New Port city is threatened when she falls in love with the wrong man. Can our favorite villain get her head out of the clouds and her legs back together before she loses everything? An outrageously salacious satire sure to appeal to y our 'guilty pleasure' funnybone! Includes the BOMB QUEEN VS. BLACKLIGHT ONE-SHOT! MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
(W) Miku (A/CA) Rein Kuwashima
Right as Yuuya gets roped into the hunt for a traitorous Prince, he encounters a mysterious girl who aims to destroy the entire world! Yuuya will have to push his overpowered skills past the limit to stop her. Complicating everything else, Kaori accidentally opens the door on Earth and stumbles into the other world!
(W) Hiromu (A) Raemz
If a girl tells you she's dying to go out with you, you'd probably take her at face value. Especially if she was as drop-dead gorgeous as Yuzuki Nanase. But there's always a catch-if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. And this story of false love between Yuzuki Nanase and Saku Chitose is no exception.
(W) Hiromu (A) Raemz
It was an unforgettable summer, lit up with encounters like fireworks across the short-lived night sky. In this collection of vignettes from varying perspectives, that summer will last just a little longer before we have to say goodbye.
(W) Ghost Mikawa (A/CA) Hiten
When Saki called Yuuta "Big Brother," it looked to everyone else like their relationship had taken a big step forward. In reality, it was more like a line drawn in the sand. As their hidden feelings make time spent together increasingly awkward, the two of them explore new relationships and weigh their priorities. Are some things worth holding onto despite the sacrifice, or is it time to let go and move on?
(W) Daigo Murasaki (A) Kureta
Fused Era Year 2099?Shinjuku. The dazzling prosperity of this massive city-state conceals a lurid darkness just beneath its surface. And it is here?in this megalopolis that represents the pinnacle of human development?where the legendary Demon Lord Veltol makes his second coming. To rule this brave new world, the Demon Lord will take hold of the future for himself! (STL211312) (C: 0-1-2)
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(W) Rokusyou, Usuasagi (A) Sime
At the guild in a town in Lypaed, Alto accepts a request of his own will. The request involves spending Ragi's remaining days with him, as he is nearing the end of his life. Meanwhile, Setsuna accepts a request to save the florist couple Norris and Elly. However, a different request directly from the empress comes in at the same time... Will Setsuna and Alto be able to carry out their requests???
(W) Kumo Kagyu (A) Noboru Kannatuki
There's rarely a dull moment in the Four-Cornered World: Harefolk Hunter's party is moving up the ranks and making a name for themselves on the frontier; Priestess, Female Knight, Witch, and High-Elf Archer get mixed up in a fortress siege battle; Goblin Slayer receives an invitation from Spearman and Heavy Warrior; and the people in the water town are up to their usual tricks. These are just a few of the ten stories you'll read in this latest installment of Goblin Slayer!
(W) Hamuo (A) Mo
A new adventure awaits Allen as he enters the service of a noble! After climbing up the social ladder from serf to manservant, Allen now finds himself dragged around by the whims of the willful young lady of the house, Cecil Granvelle. Despite this, he is free to leave the city-and immerse himself in hunting monsters! As Allen meticulously grinds on goblins and orcs, both he and his Summons grow stronger by the day. At the same time, he begins to earn the trust of the members of House Granvelle with his diligent work ethic. Just as everything seems to be going well, however, the viscount overseeing the next fiefdom over seems to be up to something. As danger creeps toward Cecil, Allen declares, 'I promised to protect you, Lady Cecil. And I keep my promises.' Going all out with his skills and Summons, Allen must resist evil and impending doom!
(W) Rei Ayatsuki (A) Rityu, Gekidan Inu Curry
Heroes bristle with the power that can protect and save everyone, and these young men and women battle monsters in their dreams, doing their glorious Goddess's bidding. …Never realizing that the monsters they fight are actually humans. Infested by the mysterious being known simply as the Goddess and transformed into unthinking creatures of havoc and slaughter, these heroes of destruction wage an endless war of blind justice. Only Charon, an elite unit led by a young man known as Azuma, stand a chance against these terrifying enemies. So what might happen when a young scientist named Kaguya who joins their ranks wants to save the heroes rather than defeat them...?
(W) Ethan Hawke (A/CA) Greg Ruth
The year is 1872. The place, the Apache nations, a region torn apart by decades of war. Some, like Goyahkla, lose his family and everything he loves. A hawk rises to tell him that he can never be killed by a man. This vision prompts the young Goyahkla into action. He approaches the Apache leader Cochise, his son Naiches, and the entire Apache nation to lead an attack against the Mexican village of Azripe for retribution. It is this wild display of courage that transforms the young brave Goyakhla into the Native American hero Geronimo. Indeh captures the deeply rich narrative of two nations at war who then try to find peace and forgiveness in a time of great upheaval. Based on incredible research, Indeh offers a remarkable glimpse into the raw themes of cultural differences, the horrors of war, the search for peace, and what is ultimately retribution.
(W) Homura Kawamoto (A/CA) Kei Saiki
Yua Shishiba has already stolen the Literary Club from Mary and has her sights set on Sachiko next. But Mary isn't afraid to play dirty. Nothing, not even innocent bystanders, are safe as she tries to take down Yua's allies.
(W) Fabrice Sapolsky (A) Dawn J. Starr, Daniele Sapuppo (CA) LISSA
Two young women, with extraordinary powers, living 100 years apart, have to find the way to break free! In 1911, Vega de Ortega is a very shy and naive young woman. She's touring Europe as the Lady-Bird, going from city to city, from Circus from Circus, bringing joy to people of all ages. But she's uncomfortable with everything happening around her. Her benefactor, Count San Remo, has convinced her to become a weapon of War. Unhappy and Afraid, she has to free herself. In 2022, Mina is a prisoner. Everyday, a nurse comes to take samples of her blood and use it as currency for a pharmaceutical company. She has no idea who she is. Why she's even being kept captive. But an earthquake gives Mina an opportunity to escape and discover how she's different from everyone, how she's a Lad-Bird too! Two Lady-Birds. Two eras. Same incredible powers: They can fly and their genes are unlike any other known being on the planet. Who are they? And how can they be connected.
(W/A/CA) Akihito Tukushi
Riko and crew have encountered a mysterious cave raider squad in the depths' sixth layer! When they join them at their hideout, they find Srajo, the Sovereign of Mystery, awaiting them with a trial! Can they overcome her challenge and win her trust?
(W/A) Yodokawa
Miyako's affections for Asako overflow as she blurts out, 'I think I like you, Onee-san.' After this outburst, she decides to aggressively try to win her housemate over-but to no avail! For some reason, everything she tries seems to fall short of Asako... And when she finally learns about Asako's baggage, Miyako lets out a shriek?! Will this newfound knowledge be what finally drives the two apart? Or will it bring them closer than ever before...?
(W) Yuu Kamiya
Before the creation of Disboard, a world where everything is decided by games, there raged a terrible war among the stars. But the Immanity weren???t the only ones fighting to end it???one elf had her own dreams for the future: ???Whoever???s left standing once all the stars are destroyed is the winner.??? In other words: anything goes! Follow Think Nirvalen???s exploits during the Great War along with several out-of-this-world short stories originally included in the anime???s bonus features!
(W/A) Various
Victory for Ukraine is a collection of short comic stories created by Ukrainian artists during the first weeks of the Russian invasion, channeling all their emotions - their anger, courage dreams, and despair into one goal, one manifestation of their nation's fight for survival! The war comes to readers (for ages 12+) in nine stories that humanize the conflict in Ukraine in a unique and emotionally lasting way with a focus on the heroism of the Ukrainian people and military in the face of overwhelming forces. Witness the struggles of brave defenders in cities like Kyiv, Mariupol, Kherson, and Snake Island, and how the utter insanity and irony of the war is told from the standpoint of a looted Ukrainian washing machine, and a humble farm tractor that wants to steal Russian tanks.
Pinky and Stinky are fat little piglets, but just because they're cuties doesn't mean they're not brave astronauts! They embark on a daring mission to be the first pigs on Pluto, but things go horribly wrong as soon as the journey begins. Crash landing on the moon, they find themselves playing a pivotal role in the American space program. This is an unabashedly fun book, like Star Wars mixed with Pokémon - if you can believe that! Packed with action, adventure, and cute little cuties!
(W) Nagaru Tanigawa (A/CA) Noizi Ito
In this novel, the story follows the SOS Brigade's first movie making project, starring Mikuru Asahina as the main protagonist. Additionally, Nagato is made the antagonist in the movie and Koizumi is the conflict hero, who is supposed to end happily ever after with Mikuru, but faces competing interests from Nagato. Haruhi comes up with the idea that the SOS Brigade needs to do something for the upcoming cultural festival. Her class is doing a questionnaire, which is boring in her mind. She decides to make a movie, starring Mikuru. However, Haruhi begins to confuse the movie world with the real world, and the real world begins to become more like her movie. The pigeons in front of the shrine turn white, then into Passenger Pigeons, cherry trees blossom in autumn, Mikuru begins to shoot lasers out of her eyes, and the cat Shamisen begins to talk. By the efforts of Itsuki and Yuki, Kyon eventually convinces Haruhi to add a disclaimer at the end that the movie is a work of fiction. Overnight, the movie apparently edits itself, and is shown. With the
(W) Jake Black, Kiel Phegley (A) Patrick Spaziante, Ian McGinty
A collection of action-packed Sonic the Hedgehog stories crafted for reading in five minutes or less! Follow the adventures of Sonic and his best friends as they fight Dr. Eggman and save the day! Filled with exciting stories and awesome illustrations, this book is the perfect read for bedtime, when you're on the go, or anytime in between! This book includes: Night of the Unliving, Spook Forest, Hunt of the Werehog, Not-So-Fantastic Journey, Fighting Shadow, and Dopplegänger.
The SPAWN: ORIGINS family of books adds another handsome member to it's growing family with SPAWN: ORIGINS, VOL. 9! Collecting classic SPAWN issues written by Spawn creator TODD McFARLANE with fan-favorite GREG CAPULLO providing stellar pencil work. Journey with Spawn as he visits the Fifth Level of Hell, only to battle with none other than the Savage Dragon! Relive the excitement of one of the best-selling independent comics of all time and grow your SPAWN: ORIGINS collection! Collects SPAWN #51-56
(W) Fuse (A/CA) Mitz Vah
This volume marks the first short-story collection in the Slime series, taking a deep dive into the epic tale's fantasy world-and what its characters get up to when Rimuru isn't bossing them around! Gard Mj?llmile, the most powerful human member of Tempest's government, is up to some less-than-proper dealings in the Western Nations; Velgrynd gets involved with a familiar-looking planet as she traces the trail of her lover; Caligulio starts facing up to his past as he strives to rebuild the Empire; and Raine, Primal Demon and servant of the demon lord Guy Crimson, has a complaint or two about her toxic work environment. All that plus an extra tale you won't want to miss in this stellar collection!
(W) Jougi Shiraishi (A) Azure
Elaina continues her journey around the world, and on this leg of her trip she'll come across a suspiciously laid-back woman with money on the brain, a young man who lost his will to live, an impossibly dandy gentleman, a troubled slaver and his ex, an undercover detective, a particularly fluffy witch, and a summer-loving witch with terrible communication skills! No doubt Elaina will find herself wrapped up in any and every misadventure that comes her way!
(W) Steven T. Seagle (A/CA) Jason Adam Katzenstein
After a long year among normals, Skye is eager to return to Camp Midnight as an older, more seasoned camper. But her parents have other ideas. They're putting her on a bus to the camp she was supposed to go to last summer-Camp Daybright! With a sinking feeling of déjà vu, Skye sets out for a summer of new friends in a new camp, complete with a creepily familiar new arch-frenemy. It all adds up to big adventures and even bigger scares at the camp with a happy name-and a monstrous secret just beyond its fences!
(W) Andrew Cartmel, Ben Aaronovitch (A) Christopher Jones
Celebrate classic Doctor Who action with a modern twist! An unknown alien intelligence in orbit around the Earth? Astronauts under attack? A terrifying, mysterious landing in the Australian interior? The future of the world itself at stake! Counter Measures activated! And the Seventh Doctor and Ace slap bang in the middle of it all! This is OPERATION VOLCANO!
(W) Tochi Onyebuchi, Various (A) Ze Carlos, senko (CA) Gary Frank
The two Captains America return home to mourn their fallen. Back in Harlem with battle scars and a renewed sense of focus, Sam Wilson sets out to forge a new path - with Misty Knight by his side and a new shield in his hand! Meanwhile, Steve Rogers makes a final stand against the Outer Circle! Using information gathered from friends on the inside, Cap sets his sights on releasing the world from the Outer Circle's influence and ending the Century Game for good! Plus: A bold new direction for Sharon Carter! And in honor of 750 issues of CAPTAIN AMERICA, fan-favorite writers and superstar artists spin timeless tales of the Sentinel of Liberty! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA: SYMBOL OF TRUTH #14, CAPTAIN AMERICA (2023) #750 and CAPTAIN AMERICA: FINALE. Rated T+
Higher, further, faster - to the very end! Kelly Thompson leaves her final, indelible fingerprints on Earth's Mightiest Hero! Captain Marvel, Spider-Woman, Hazmat and the X-Men embarked on a mission to find Rogue and rescue Binary. But now, overwhelmed and trapped in the alien Brood's backyard, Carol and her team are forced to sacrifice one of their own. The Brood let Carol through their clutches once before and created one of their worst enemies. They won't make that mistake again! But what the experience unlocked the first time helped make Carol the Captain Marvel she is today. What will it unlock this time?! You just can't miss the shocking conclusion of Thompson's record-breaking run! Collecting CAPTAIN MARVEL (2019) #47-50. Rated T+
When a time-travel device throws the Hulk into the distant future, he does what Hulks always do: smash! Past, present or future, the Hulk will fight. But when the green goliath returns to the present, he discovers that Rick Jones - thinking he was dead - has revealed to the world that Bruce Banner is the Hulk! As if that wasn't trouble enough, Hercules hits the scene (and the Hulk), while the Secret Empire weaves nefarious plans of domination. The horror of the Humanoid comes next, but it's all just a prelude to the debut of the Abomination! Dr. Emil Blonsky is transformed into a gamma-powered monster equal to the Hulk's might, and their iconic battles will shake the Marvel Universe forevermore! Collecting material from TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #75-91.
(W) Ben Percy (A) Robert Gill, Paul Davidson (CA) Joshua Cassara
It's a new era for X-Force - and a new era means new members! Laura Kinney, A.K.A. Wolverine, and Piotr Rasputin, A.K.A. Colossus, join the team. Let's just hope one of them isn't harboring a deadly secret that's set to destroy their teammates! The revamped squad must contend with Beast's plans, as well as a blast from the past - and future! The once-Kid Omega is back! But where has he been? What's different about him? And where is he taking the team? Mysteries will be revealed as Hank McCoy's dark agenda is fully exposed! But what will this revelation mean for mutantkind, and does X-Force still have time to stop what's been set in motion? Collecting X-FORCE (2019) #39-42. Rated T+
(W) Marc Guggenheim (A) Diego Bernard, Thony Silas (CA) Ryan Stegman
Sacrifices were made in the fight against Scythian - so where do the X-Men go from here? They'd better decide quickly, because the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants is back - and deadlier than ever! As the Gold squad bids farewell to one of its own and faces its most devastating loss, what exactly is wrong with Rachel Summers? And when Kitty Pryde and her team end up in prison, who will protect the good people of New York? Prepare to meet?the new X-Men Gold! They'll stand up to the Shredded Man and other deadly threats - but something bigger than they can imagine has survived the Negative Zone and is on its way, looking for revenge! Can our jailbird mutants - with the help of the rest of the Big Apple's super heroes - somehow lend a hand? Collecting X-MEN GOLD #21-25. Rated T+
(W) Al Ewing (A) Jacopo Camagni, Luca Pizzari (CA) Stefano Caselli
The calm before the?? After recent turmoil, Arakko catches its breath - but even as Storm begins a new romance, she has no time to rest. Xavier has questions about Magneto's death, and he's not asking nicely. Meanwhile, the White Sword - the Omega mutant healer who could raise the dead and bind them to his service - once had one hundred warriors. Now the last of the Hundred tells the tale of the one who destroyed them - one who is coming to test Arakko again! Plus: The origin of Arakko revealed! In ancient days, Genesis turned back the hordes of Amenth and forced Annihilation into a parley. What words were spoken in her mind? Apocalypse finally will know, and the echoes of those words might destroy him - and Arakko with him! Collecting X-MEN RED (2022) #11-13 and X-MEN: BEFORE THE FALL - HERALDS OF APOCALYPSE. Rated T+
