A ragtag group of young Resistance troopers are on the run from the evil First Order in the first book of the Join the Resistance upper middle grade series.

Escape from Inner-Earth! Derek Dynamo is a prisoner of The Exile - who has taken him deep into Inner-Earth. Now Super Dinosaur must assemble a team to save his best friend, but along the way, he will learn the secret of Inner-Earth - something that could bring about the fall of human civilization! Collects SUPER DINOSAUR #12-17

(W) Reki Kawahara (A/CA) Kiseki Himura The manga adaptation of the bestselling anime and light novel phenomenon! The war between elves rages on, with Kirito and Asuna caught in the middle! The forest elves seek the dark elves' Secret Key, but to what end? Though Kirito tries to stay detached, Asuna can't help being swept along for the ride. Kizmel is supposed to be just an NPC, right? But then why does she seem so very human...

(W/A/CA) Soichiro Yamamoto Takagi-san might've won every single prank-off since the beginning of time, but Nishikata's not throwing in the towel yet! Aside from the fact that she's got a knack for giving him the butterflies, she's not that bad to hang out with, and the pranks can be kinda fun...in moderation. All he really needs to do is find out her weakness...but does she even have one? For Ages 13 And Up

Yura Urushibara The Oni base below Kiyomizudera has been overrun by Tsubakiri?s abominations! After fending off one Aguri, a second puts the devoted Kuina out of action. Now it?s up to the cowardly Rokuro to get them both out in one piece, but the quivering boy who knelt there just moments ago is no longer. As Rokuro prepares to unleash his terrifying Oni blood, an unsettling, deadly calm spills forth from him?Meanwhile, the rest of the class fights for their lives against the creatures and Momotarou stalking the halls. With their exits cut off, these students are about to receive their first practical combat lesson?one where failure means a fate worse than death?

(W) Chad Corrie (CA) Micah Epstein Cadrith savors his success while the mercenaries deal with the aftermath. The thread that's bound them is pulling them into yet another conflict where even the gods are bracing their gates. The battle lines have been drawn. The pieces are in place. The conflict to come will be waged on many fronts and through many faces, but victory is far from assured. The final volume of The Wizard King Trilogy from Chad Corrie!

(W) Paul Downs & Various (A/CA) Michael Yates After his mother's death, 13 year old Dwayne and his family move from Indiana to his grandmother's apartment in rapidly changing Brooklyn. The shy teen's anxieties about the move are thrown aside when monsters begin attacking all over the borough! Can he and his new friends solve the mystery of these Urban Legendz come to life?

(W) Izu (A/CA) Kalon Madd From Japan to the USA, the e-sport phenomenon continues to grow! The first manga dedicated to the world of e-sports competition! Max Volta, leader of a team of professional players, launches an assault on the Capcom Pro Tour, one of the major international competitions for Street Fighter V. Everything does not happen as expected for the arrogant and overconfident Max?even after being named top pick to win the tournament, he suffers a crushing defeat. Max takes it out on his friends, which leads to his sponsors pulling out. He is afraid his career is over. But then the mysterious In?s offers to return to the basics of 'VS fighting' and put together a team capable of beating the Japanese god of fighting games?which will cause a storm in the world of professional gaming. Whether you're a beginner or a combat game specialist, you'll enjoy taking a dive into the heart of the competition in this humorous adventure and its gallery of colorful characters! Officially endorsed by Capcom and the fighting game community, featuring genuine Street Fighter characters

(W) Fujino Omori (A/CA) Toshi Aoi Will Serfort dreams of keeping his promise to a childhood friend by becoming a Magia Vander, one of the mighty magicians who sit atop the Wizard's Tower. However, he is unable to cast even the simplest of spells, leaving him to fight dungeon monsters to earn credits at Regarden Magical Academy. As if that weren't enough, he finds himself putting his sword skills to the test against a bullying professor!

(W) Fujino Omori (A/CA) Toshi Aoi Will's dreams of climbing the Tower are shattered after he fails to pass Professor Edward's final exam, leaving him short on credits. He goes off on his own to brood, even as the rest of the school prepares to ring in a new year at the Barrier Festival. Suddenly, the revelers come under attack by a host of demons. Will takes up his sword once more and rushes headlong into peril to save his friends.

(W) Fujino Omori (A/CA) Toshi Aoi Thanks to the last-minute awakening of Will's mageblade, Regarden emerges bloodied but unbroken after the attack on the Terminalia. Yet victory is bittersweet, for Rosti made the ultimate sacrifice, and Will lacks enough credits to advance to the Tower. Only a miracle could keep his dream alive now as graduation day approaches...

(W) Michael Northrop (A/CA) Sam Lotfi When Alfred attends Gotham Servants School, he is a clumsy and nervous boy going to fulfill his father's last wish?he will become...a butler. But when he suspects that his new school may be involved in a criminal plot, Alfred must look within himself to see if he has what it takes to be not only a butler, but a hero. From New York Times bestselling writer Michael Northrop (TombQuest, Dear Justice League), with striking visuals from artist Sam Lotfi (Mosely), comes the story of a scrappy kid who becomes a legend.

(W) Riku Oseto Kill them all. For the one you love.Ao has made it through his training, and now works as a full-fledged assassin for the same yakuza outfit as his darling Nezumi. But when he’s confronted with an unaccounted-for girl in the course of a job, he makes the fatal mistake of letting her live. Now, thanks to her, he’s fallen into the hands of a rival gang—and the only way he’s coming home in one piece is if Nezumi fights her way into the lion’s den alone to rescue him…

(W) Gouten Hamada (A) Takeshi Seshimo After surviving a terrorist incident as a child, Shingo Shimazaki was forced to join the League for Economic Liberations' revolutionary army. Now, thirty years later, he's back in Japan and trying to assimilate to a normal life. His Japanese may be awkward, and his grasp of ordinary tasks a little weak, but he has all the combat and surveillance training of a green beret. There are many kindhearted souls who want to help him-and a few not so kind ones who will do anything to stop him.

(W) Tsutomu Nihei Tsutomu Nihei, master of the mysterious architectural monolith, brings his genius to bear on the fantasy genre for the first time. Having established himself with hit series like Blame! and Knights of Sidonia, he has now created a gritty, dark fantasy world and populated it with evil sorcerors and unique undead horrors. The ingenuous farmboy Yuva must accompany a contingent of knights through the increasingly dangerous floors of massive tower on the way to rescue the princess, Nihei bringing his unique sensibility to bear on a crumbling world of malformed creatures, wounded soldiers, and labyrinthine darkness.An evil necromancer slays the king and carries off his daughter, secreting her in the legendary Dragon Tower. To save the princess, her steadfast Royal Guard assays the stronghold, but the way is blocked by powerful eldritch creatures… So, to supplement their forces in the face of mounting casualties, they press ordinary folks from the surrounding villages into service--including Yuva, a sturdy young farmboy with a strong back but no experience in

(W/A/CA) Haruka Mitsui High school memories last a lifetime, but the pandemic threatens to steal these special moments from Mizuho and her friends. The students successfully rally to have their school festival, bringing hope and boosting morale. It's the perfect escape to find romance, but for Kizuki, Mizuho still won't return his affections. Will he wind up settling for unrequited love? How does the heart heal after a battle for love?

(W) Bakufu Narayama (A) Rat Kitaguni The entire student body is preparing for the school festival when the orchestra's instruments go missing! Of course, Claudia becomes the target of suspicion, but she recognizes the incident for what it is-Fermina's latest scheme. As Fermina becomes more desperate, Claudia decides to fight back, teaming up with her allies to set a trap for Fermina!

(W) Kazuo Koike (A/CA) Hideki Mori Fighting for survival, T?g? Shigekata is unaware that a warship sails north to ensure he will never reach Edo Castle. But T?g?'s charge, young Daigoro, has been trained by the sword master and will for the first time demonstrate his skills in combat . . . and draw his first blood!

IN GLORIOUS BLACK AND WHITE! Peach Momoko's acclaimed reimagining of the Marvel Universe - now in bold black and white! A wandering swordswoman with a psychic blade arrives at a village targeted by demons. One is black and white with a horrifying tongue, and another may be the strongest demon there is! Mariko Yashida hears mysterious voices and has strange dreams that feel real. Maybe her redheaded maid who dresses all in black might know more than she lets on? But as Mariko embarks on a wondrous journey, deadly creatures lurk in the woods - including a mysterious blue-skinned woman and a giant with super-strength and claws! Enter a creative and mysterious new world of demons, monsters, mutants and magic! Collecting DEMON DAYS: X-MEN, DEMON DAYS: MARIKO, DEMON DAYS: CURSED WEB, DEMON DAYS: RISING STORM, DEMON DAYS: BLOOD FEUD, and material from KING IN BLACK #4 and ELEKTRA: BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD #4. Rated T+

(W) Asato Asato (A/CA) Shirabii Live to fight. Die with honor. That was all they knew, and they were proud. But as they saw themselves reflected in the Sirins-slaughtered by the thousands with nothing to show for it-a crack formed in their ironclad resolve. Shin's mind festered with doubt. Lena's heart tore at the seams as she struggled to understand him. Would they find common ground over the course of the United Kingdom operation? Or would they drift further apart...? For readers ages 16 and up.

(W/A/CA) Amano Jaku Colonel Tsujiura and his soldiers narrowly escaped the laboratory thanks to Doctor Shiga's sacrifice, and Eito finally snapped out of his trance after learning a chilling truth: Most test subjects die a few years after being implanted with the seed. As Eito and the other survivors swear vengeance on the project's mastermind, Ewan and Riko become ever more deeply entangled with the cult of Shinra. Can the A-DO ever break free of the men behind the curtain?

(W) Hitoma Iruma (A/CA) Non Adachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favorite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they're happy to share their days. When Adachi's friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time.

(W/A/CA) Haruka Mitsui Mizuha's seventeenth birthday is the pits. Her parents totally forgot, and the sempai she likes isn't interested in her. But when her longtime childhood friend asks her out, Mizuha has to sort out what this change could mean. And her feelings may not be the only ones changing! Adding to the challenge is a global pandemic, upending the hopes and joys of high school life. But romance is resilient, and crushes and confessions flourish among Mizuha's friends.

(W/A/CA) Haruka Mitsui Mizuha's seventeenth birthday is the pits. Her parents totally forgot, and the sempai she likes isn't interested in her. But when her longtime childhood friend asks her out, Mizuha has to sort out what this change could mean. And her feelings may not be the only ones changing...! Adding to the challenge is a global pandemic, upending the hopes and joys of high school life. But romance is resilient, and crushes and confessions flourish among Mizuha's friends.

(W) Sal Jiang This girls love workplace rom-com by popular Twitter artist Sal Jiang features two lovestruck coworkers - who each think the other is straight!This is volume 2 of a 13+ GL romantic comedy about bubbly office worker Ayaka and her boss Hiroko, who each believe their feelings for each other are unrequited.

(W/A) Tsuyoshi Yasuda Though a moneymaking scheme to pay for the Miburo uniforms ends up as more of a madcap misadventure than efficient fundraiser, the exercise brings the nascent group closer to their goal than ever before. And their teamwork will be put to the test soon, as the shadowy Blood Risshidan has a plot to bring disaster to Kyoto, and failing to stop them is not an option!

(W/A/CA) Hiro Ainana Suzuki used to work late nights making games, but now he's inside a game--and suddenly high level?! When Satou and his party cross into the famously unsafe Muno Barony, they find ramshackle villages, fortresses inhabited by the souls of the dead, and all manner of unrest. Amid the chaos, Satou meets a girl who happens to be the Baron's daughter and stumbles across a conspiracy...

(W) Hiro Ainana Suzuki used to work late nights making games, but now he's inside a game - and suddenly high level? Satou has broken free of the demon's labyrinth, rescuing Pochi, Tama, and Liza. And after liberating two more girls from slavery, he's on his way to building an entire harem! But beautiful girls aren't the only ones coming his way!

(W/A) Saka Mikami Chidori High is a boys' school that takes in the dregs of society with the lowest grades. Next door stands Kikyo Girls' High, where the wealthy, high-class families send their precious daughters. Chidori second-year Rintaro, who has a fierce face but a gentle heart, is helping at his family's patisserie when he meets a girl named Kaoruko. The two hit it off right away... but this blissful peace is quickly disturbed when Rintaro discovers that Kaoruko is actually a student at Kikyo. Worse, she doesn't seem to realize what a huge problem this really is! Will these two be able to forge a path for themselves, and sidestep the traps (metaphorical and literal) laid by their classmates?

(W/A) Saka Mikami An eventful birthday celebration for Saku [yellow] brings the whole group closer together, as presents and fond memories are shared. With the end of summer vacation looming, Rintaro [gray] sets his sights on his next cake: one celebrating all Kaoruko [yellow] has accomplished in a particularly busy season. The couple meets for one last date before school is back in session, but a surprise visitor quickly throws a wrench in their plans…

(W) Light Tuchihi (A/CA) Saori Toyota After pushing himself well past his limits, Seiya emerged victorious from his Battle with the Beast Emperor, Grandleon! But his struggles in the revamped world of Ixphoria have only just begun? Next on the chopping block is the Machine Emperor, Oxerio. Fortunately, Seiya's got a secret weapon! ?Sort of.

(W) Masamitsu Nigatsu School life meets underground crime in this quirky action comedy that's like Assassination Classroom meets Nisekoi! The knight in shining armor and heroes vs villains dynamics take on new variations in this story about a reluctant bodyguard protecting his oblivious charge from assassins hired to kill her. Filled with suspense, secrets, and romantic tension, this manga is a surefire recipe to keep readers ravenous for every volume!They have only one goal--to kill Honeko Akabane! One day, Arakuni Ibuki learns that his childhood friend, Honeko Akabane, is being targeted by assassins! Both of them are in Class 3-4 at Sosoji High School, and Ibuki is ordered to protect Akabane for one year. His goal is to ensure that she graduates safely, but he must do so without her realizing it. And so begins his secret life as a bodyguard at school! However, there seems to be more secrets within the so-called Class 3-4...?!

PASS THE POPCORN!Every other day, Sunao Akiyoshi finds himself swapping bodies with his ex-girlfriend, Lemon Nishikawa. As if that wasn’t weird enough, Sunao has a crush on his senior in film club, Natsumi Kogahara…who just so happens to be Lemon’s roommate and bestie. When Natsumi goes to a movie with “Lemon,” not knowing that it’s actually Sunao in her body, she finds herself strangely attracted to her friend! The romcom chaos is only growing stronger!

(W/A/CA) Kashikaze Final volume! If you crave the latest yuri trending now in Japan, you need this Lonely Girl! Spring brings a fresh start for Ayaka and Sora's relationship to bloom. What started as a hidden agenda grew into true affection, and now Ayaka's bursting to share it with the world. They're ready to proudly declare their love for each other in the most epic announcement ever! A goody two-shoes falls for a devil-may-care underachiever in an uproarious yuri rom-com!

(W) Yoshie Kaoruhara Opposite sides of the law flirt with danger--and each other--in a tangled web of political intrigue that is fraught with deception and secrets. A suspenseful mystery sure to get the heart racing in more ways than one, perfect for fans of No. 6 and Banana Fish!Using himself as bait, Taguchi faces off against Yamada so Ichiro, Shiro, and the hostages have a chance to flee. The group arrives at what should be a secure location, only to realize far too late that they are not alone. The cover of night brings a determined Lon Aterof and a truth Ichiro is not ready to face, forcing him take stock of what matters most in a definitive showdown...

(W) Natsume Akatsuki (A/CA) Kurone Mishima For the first time since being summoned to another world, Kazuma faces his very first winter. Genuinely living in a stable during winter is too miserable to bear. Securing a better quality of life is now the top priority. Soon, he's visited by a chance he never even thought to ask for when he comes upon a request to exorcise some evil spirits haunting a mansion. While she's normally a no-good goddess, Aqua actually seems to be an expert on exorcism so Kazuma replies immediately that he will take on this quest and rare opportunity, but what's actually in store for them at this creepy estate?

(W) Joe Hill (A) Gabriel Rodriguez Hailed as a “modern masterpiece” by The A.V. Club, this new pocket-sized edition (6×9 inches) tells a sprawling tale of magic and family, legacy and grief, good and evil. Acclaimed suspense novelist and New York Times best-selling author Joe Hill (The Fireman, Heart-Shaped Box) has created a gripping story of dark fantasy and wonder—with astounding artwork from Gabriel Rodriguez—that, like the doors of Keyhouse, will transform all who open it. The epic begins here! This new edition includes Welcome to Lovecraft and Head Games.Following their father’s gruesome murder in a violent home invasion, the Locke children return to his childhood home of Keyhouse in secluded Lovecraft, Massachusetts. Their mother, Nina, is too trapped in her grief—and a wine bottle—to notice that all in Keyhouse is not what it seems: too many locked doors, too many unanswered questions.The IDW Classic Collections will collect the six-volume series into three convenient, pocket-sized editions. The second volume will include Crown

(W) Narumi Hasegaki An heiress battling amnesia must piece together which of her four suitors ultimately stole her heart in this upbeat, self-aware reverse harem romcom manga! Fans of Narumi Hasegaki's other work Boss Bride Days will fall in love all over again with her swoon-worthy art style and vibrant characters.Amnesiac Mia Takanashi has her work cut out for her as she navigates her relationships with the four prince charmings who claim to have stolen her heart. To help her settle back into her life, a harmless suggestion leads to all five of them living together! Between high-brow events like a formal dance party, to making sense of all the homework she's missed, Mia is slowly piecing together who she used to be, and what each of her suitors meant to her-with one exception…

(W/A/CA) Wataru Watari The school trip has finally ended, albeit with some lingering awkwardness, and life has returned to normal (more or less) for the Service Club. Their next big request has to do with student council elections, but the three members of the club can't agree how to handle it...and the results of their efforts may prove disastrous. Ages 13 And Up, Grades 8 to 17

(W/A) Shinsuke Kondo Shinoha is a frickin' Ninja. He can't even smile because of a dark trauma in his past that you'll find out about later. But for now, what you need to know is, he kicks ass and can kill so many guys. Kiwami, on the other hand, looks like a regular business guy, but actually he's a flipping Yakuza. Everyone knows ninjas and yakuzas have been at war for three hundred years, so when Kiwami and Shinoha meet, it's like, fwoosh, slice, kabloop, stab stab stab... My point is, this manga has Real Ultimate Power and, if you read it? Maybe you can too.