(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) Hideo Yamamoto After a meaningless fight with a junk shop owner, Hikari realizes what a selfish fool he's been. A hero is born! Meanwhile, people whose hearts have been contaminated by light, Electric Zombies, emerge and begin rampaging across Japan. Controlled by an evil otaku, the EZs kidnap Shion! Can a supergeek defeat an alpha nerd's army in the otaku holy land? When love is at stake, maybe yes!

Upon Isumi's return from China, he asks Hikaru for a rematch! But how good will Hikaru's game be after such a long break--and without Sai...?

(W) Saiko Wadori (A/CA) Mika Kajiyama Sakura's been kidnapped from the Demon Realm and sold to the Sacred See! But ever the paragon of positivity, Sakura settles into her new role of scrubbing sage faster than she can roll up her sleeves. That is, until a young woman named Jerica appears-and some people are convinced that she's the real Housekeeping Saint! When a stubborn stain stumps Sakura, her reputation and trustworthiness end up being smudged and tarnished. That distrust is leading to rebellion. Rebellion that may interfere with any rescue plans the Demon King might have!

(W) Saiko Wadori (A/CA) Mika Kajiyama Whenever Sakura is near the Demon King, her heart races. She's trying to keep her distance, but that's easier said than done when she's a key part of the fifth anniversary celebration for the Demon King's reign. As her anxiety grows, Milia and Noah think they know the cause of her distress… Sakura knows that one day she will return home. But before they can confront her feelings, the Sacred See sends a desperate request for Saint Sakura's aid!

(W) Dojyomaru (A/CA) Fuyuyuki When the aggressively pragmatic Kazuya Souma is summoned to another world as a hero, he's not given a quest, he's given a kingdom to rule. On top of that, he's betrothed to the previous king's daughter! To get the country back in order, Souma gathers a group of gifted individuals to his side. Will their impressive talents and his own knack for logistics be enough to get the country on its feet again?

(W/A/CA) Victoria Ying A young adult graphic novel about Valerie, a girl who is hiding an eating disorder from her friends and family and is forced to reevaluate her own self-image after her life is turned upside down. Sixteen-year-old Valerie Chu is quiet, studious, and above all thin. No one, not even her best friend Jordan, suspects that she has been binging and purging for years. But Valerie's life, and priorities, are upended when her father dies abruptly. At home, she abandons her ED patterns as she tries to comfort her mother and little brother. Val begins to reevaluate her life, her choices, and her own body. She realizes that the path to happiness might lead her away from her hometown and her mother's toxic projections. But first she must apologize to Jordan and find the strength to seek help. This beautiful and heart-wrenching young adult graphic novel takes a look at eating disorders, family dynamics, and, ultimately, a journey to self-love.

(W/A) Yoshihiro Togashi Plucky Gon's quest to find his dad leads him into a whole world of crazy adventure. Hunters dedicate their lives to tracking down treasures, magical beasts, and even other people. But such pursuits require a license, and less than one in a hundred thousand can pass the grueling qualification exam. Those who do pass earn the right to call themselves Hunters. After narrowly escaping the traps and trials awaiting them on Zevil Island, Gon and his friends approach the end of their exams! But there's no time to celebrate-the final phase is a series of one-on-one battles. The winner of each round automatically passes the Hunter Exam, and the defeated must continue competing against each other. When Gon faces a ruthless opponent in his first match, can muster the strength to make it through?

In an unexpected turn of events, Gon, Killua, and their sometime enemy Hisoka pull off a stunning victory in a heated game of deadly dodge ball. Only by working together are they able to defeat Razor and his 14 Devils. Meanwhile, a group of rival Hunters zap out for a meeting with the billionaire benefactor who has hired numerous hunters, including Gon, to solve the Greed Island game. Rating: T+

(W) Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou (A) St Cruel tyrant Taxian-jun killed his way to the throne and now reigns as the first ever emperor of the mortal realm. Yet somehow, he is unsatisfied. Left cold and bereft, abandoned by all he held dear, he takes his own life…only to be reborn anew. Awakening in the body of his younger self-Mo Ran, a disciple of the cultivation sect Sisheng Peak-he discovers the chance to relive his life. This time, he vows to attain the gratification that once eluded him: all who defied him will fall, and never again will they treat him like a dog. His greatest fury is reserved for Chu Wanning, the coldly beautiful and aloofly catlike cultivation teacher who betrayed and thwarted Mo Ran time and again in their last life. Yet as Mo Ran shamelessly pursues his own goals in this life he thought lost, he begins to wonder if there might be more to his teacher-and his own feelings-than he ever realized.

(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) W. Maxwell Prince (A/CA) Martin Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran The critically acclaimed horror anthology drives back into town, offering four new stories that zoom in on folks who are just barely scraping by-and willing to do anything to change that. Collects ICE CREAM MAN #13-16

(W) Tsunehiko Watanabe (A/CA) Neko Hinotsuki Zenjiro has lived his life as a run-of-the-mill office drone, but an unexpected flash of magic brings him before a beautiful queen-who wants him to marry her! What's more, if he accepts, he'll never have to work another day in his life. All he'd have to do is lounge around living the good life, freeloading off a drop-dead gorgeous monarch. Sound too good to be true? There's a catch: If he accepts, he has to kiss the Earth, his family, and the internet goodbye! Is it worth trading in everything he knows for something different... or is his bride-to-be hiding secrets about the truth of life at court? Every time Rishe turns twenty, she dies and is reincarnated to the day she gets dumped. She has been a merchant, an apothecary, and even a maid. For her seventh life, she has one goal: to live a long and lazy life. But then she gets a marriage proposal from the Crown Prince-the man who killed her in her previous life as a knight. Despite her determination to avoid drama, here she goes again!

(W) Ryou Iwanami (A) TwinBox Yuuma Kousaka, a high-schooler resistant to the zombie virus, has found himself in a situation where he has to periodically kiss Mai Tsukishiro to stop her from turning into a zombie. They come across two more survivors-a pair of college girls-and Yuuma tries to hide Mai's zombification from them. However, after they see the pair, Yuuma and Mai are forced to keep up the façade and pretend to be in a relationship…something that his real girlfriend, Hinata Hyuuga, does not find entertaining.

(W/A/CA) Mika Yamamori Swept up by the throes of summer vacation, Ohji finally finds the courage to tell Yoi how he feels. Yoi's affection for Kohaku remains firm in spite of this, but just as things seem to heat up between the young couple, an ill-timed miscommunication has them reeling. As they stumble through many firsts in their romance, can they overcome this latest obstacle??

(W) Kyo Shirodaira (A/CA) Chasiba Katase Both touched by spirits called yokai, Kotoko and Kuro have gained unique superhuman powers. But to gain her powers Kotoko has given up an eye and a leg, and Kuro's personal life is in shambles. So when Kotoko suggests they team up to deal with renegades from the spirit world, Kuro doesn't have many other choices, but Kotoko might just have a few ulterior motives.

(W) Ceez (A) Dashio Tsukimi Traveling as a guard for Elineh's caravan, Cayna visits the northern kingdom of Helshper. There, she stops by the Sakaiya shop to deliver a letter Mai-Mai had entrusted to her?and comes face-to-face with her grandson-an elf named Caerick! But then a casual comment of his manages to incur Cayna's wrath, and all hell breaks loose!?

(W) Filipe Melo (A/CA) Juan Cavia Banding together one final time, a world-weary werewolf, a six-thousand-year-old demon, a nervous gargoyle, and a former pizza-delivery boy face a worldwide monster invasion! Dog Mendon?a is a hit sensation in its home country of Portugal, and this English-language edition includes a special making-of section and a foreword by legendary horror director and writer Tobe Hooper!

(W) Ukyo Kodachi (A/CA) Tatsuma Ejiri Casshan's ultimate foe is back! Casshan must face his nemesis, Buraiking Boss, who reveals that there's even more to this dimensional tangle than the heroes previously imagined--the evil wasn't defeated with Para Bellum! In fact, the fight may be just getting started...

In these stories from issues #1-6, things in the DC Universe have changed after Superman is tricked into destroying the one thing he loves most. Now the heroes of our world must whether they are with Superman or against him.

(W) Tom King (A) Bruno Redondo & Various (CA) Jheremy Raapack In this New York Times bestselling prequel series to the video game, it's the second year of Superman's tyrannical rule-and it's up to the Green Lantern Corps to topple his regime. In Year One, it was the Insurgency. Now, in Year Two, the Green Lantern Corps takes an interest in stopping this totalitarian regime! Collects issues #1-12 and ANNUAL #1, plus never before published behind-the-scenes material.

It's here: the second massive paperback collection of the greatest superhero comic in the universe! Witness Invincible's transition from new kid on the block to established superhero! Collects INVINCIBLE #48-96.

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker, Cliff Rathburn, Fco Plascencia, John Rauch (CA) Ryan Ottley, Dave Mccaig NOW A HIT ANIMATED SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO! Collects INVINCIBLE: ULTIMATE COLLECTION, VOL. 7 & 8 into one massive slipcased tome?that's over 600 pages of pure INVINCIBLE goodness! This is a can't-miss for any INVINCIBLE fan and a perfect addition to any sturdy, reinforced bookshelf. This volume starts with the epic Viltrumite War storyline, which features Invincible and his strongest allies taking on the entire Viltrumite race! No planet, species, or hero is safe from this historic battle. Collects INVINCIBLE #71-96

In the aftermath of his battle with CONQUEST, Invincible and his world are left in ruins. He's faced with questions he doesn't know how to answer about his future as a hero and what is needed to actually protect the people of Earth. Meanwhile: deep in space, Nolan and Allen the Alien are making preparations for the impending VILTRUMITE WAR! This volume is not to be missed! Collects INVINCIBLE #66-70 and INVINCIBLE RETURNS #1

STORY: PHIL HESTER ART / COVER: TODD NAUCK & GABE ELTAEB Collects INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE #7-12 The greatest heroes on the Invincible Universe take on their greatest threats: Red Eye, the Lizard League, and...marriage?!

Larry B. Max, a specialist from a little-known branch of the IRS, investigates two seemingly unconnected murders in France and California. Max finds a strange message reading 'Silicia, 10 am, Ocean Drive' and tries to figure out what it all means. Meanwhile, a mysterious young lady seems to be one step ahead of him, erasing one clue after another.

(W/A) Kwang Kwang jin As Honey Night continues to grow, so does Jangga Group's wariness of them. The Jangs are no strangers to playing dirty, and thus, in goes Geunwon to scout the competition-or more specifically, to snipe Yiseo! And with Geunsoo revealing his intention to quit, the future of Saeroyi's revenge plan hangs in the balance...

(W) Kisetsu Morita (A) Benio Since I see a ghost on a daily basis, I've never thought of it as anything special. But my daughters, on the other hand, have been making such a big fuss about my abilities that I'm starting to wonder if it really is a big deal? Anyways, lately I've been doing things like inventing a new type of rice dish (Donburi!), going to haunted places (Why me?!) and setting sail on the high seas. Stay tuned to the end of the volume to see how Laika's crazy battle at Red Dragon Academy shakes out!

(W) Roye Okupe (A/CA) Godwin Akpan The orphan Iyanu is thrust into the wildlands beyond the safety of the walls of her home! She must quickly learn to work with an exile and the people of the Riverlands Settlement if she hopes to save her mentor. Meanwhile, Chancellor Nuro finalizes a diabolical plan that threatens to destroy the entirety of Yorubaland in his greedy hunt to capture Iyanu, also known now as the Chosen One! o All-new stories about extraordinary characters inspired by African history, culture, and mythology.

In this collection of issues #13-17, Spot tumbles into a cemetery sinkhole full of hungry creatures, Gwen's monster hunter boyfriend might uncover her big secret, and The Dead Presidents arrive, intent on taking names in a city infested with skeeball fanatics, mad scientists and shambling zombies!

Twenty years ago, on the streets of Castletown, Jack Staff fought Hurricane, the most destructive weapon ever developed by the British Army. It turned out to be his final battle. This volume reveals the full story behind that final fight and why Jack Staff walked away from his place as Britain's Greatest Hero, and what happened twenty years later when the Hurricane hits Castletown for a second time. Collects JACK STAFF #1-5.

(W) Steve Nedvidek & Various (A) Moses Nester (CA) S.J. Miller At the beginning of the twentieth century, one sixth of the world's wealth vacationed in and around the tiny Georgia island of Jekyll. Captains of industry like Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Morgan and Carnegie all called the Jekyll area home. Blending elements of historical fact, clockwork technology, and Diesel-punk style, The Jekyll Island Chronicles spans an age of furious mechanical advancement while exploring the span of man's soul-whether good or evil. In Book Two of this alt-history adventure, Peter, Helen, and the rest of Carnegie's 'Specials' would like nothing more than to return to normalcy along with the rest of the country-especially after defeating their enemies in Book One. But the anarchists have other plans. Luigi Galleani and the Zeno cabal reach out across Europe and across the Atlantic to wreak havoc, divide the enemy, build an army, and capture plans for the world's deadliest weapon. If they are to be stopped, the tiny group of heroes from Jekyll will need to find new resolve, new resources, and new al

The legendary creative team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale share a groundbreaking and uniquely colorful perspective on the origin of the Incredible Hulk! Before the world knew Bruce Banner was the Hulk. Before Bruce confessed his love to Betty Ross. Before the Hulk was green — there was HULK: GRAY. The explosion of the Gamma Bomb tore Banner’s life apart, unleashing the strongest creature on Earth: the Incredible Hulk! But no matter how powerful he became, his heart still could be shattered by Betty Ross — the daughter of his greatest enemy, General "Thunderbolt" Ross. The Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale offers their ever-insightful look into the foundation of Marvel Comics’ most popular heroes, unraveling the Hulk’s origin — and uncovering a secret that will change the way we look at Bruce Banner forever! COLLECTING: Hulk: Gray (2003) 1-6

(W) Simon Spurrier, Philip Kennedy Johnson (A) Kelly Matthews (CA) Jae Lee Jen and Kira's greatest fear has been realized as the Crystal is broken once more, and the evil Skeksis have returned, eager to regain their cruel dominance over the world. Meanwhile, on their own and on the run, Thurma and Kensho must stick together as they journey across the wildlands of Thra. Written by Simon Spurrier (The Spire, X-Men Legacy) and Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Warlords of Appalachia), and lushly illustrated by Kelly and Nichole Matthews (Toil & Trouble), The Power of the Dark Crystal continues the bestselling sequel to one of Jim Henson's most revered creations. Collects issues #5-8.

(W) Gabe Soria (A/CA) Sandy Jarrell THE NEW GODS SENT THE SUPERCYCLOPEDIA TO FIND A HERO! And it did! Superman's pal Jimmy Olsen is documenting the heroism of his friends and learning how to use this cool new technological marvel. When the villainous Toy Boy and his Mischief League of the Multiverse get their hands on knockoff versions of the device, they won't stop until they fulfill his deadly plans. Can Jimmy save the day? With his buddies Rip Hunter and Linda Park by his side, Jimmy's definitely up for the challenge. They embark on a planet- and dimension-hopping adventure, encountering a who's who of the DC Universe and discovering that not all heroes wear capes. Look out, world!

(W/A/CA) Daniel Isles Two Houses are on the brink of war as coordinated attacks are carried out throughout the city-hitting the sacred heritage sites of the Royal House. With a legendary tournament set to begin, the city's on alert, and all eyes are on the House of Vipers-those suspected of committing the violent acts. With Ringo's squad left scarce, a new member joins the team and when investigating Viper activity at the border, they soon discover this alleged feud goes deeper than a house rivalry.

(W) Ray Fawkes (A/CA) Vince Locke 'It's the freaks who always change the world.' 'We brought down the genome patents and open-sourced the medical profession. That was us. We crashed the plastic surgery business. We paved the way for parasite chic. The body became a new kind of playground and we, celebrating the future, we became the Neumod.' In the near-future Neumod culture of parasite addicts and hardcore one-upmanship, Dirk Brody has found love. He'll do anything to prove himself to the woman of his dreams -- even if it means blurring the boundaries of his flesh with the radical, illegal Junction True procedure. Once he starts, he can never go back…

(W) Mark Millar (A) Wilfredo Torres & Various (CA) Frank Quitely By day, they are the world's greatest heroes. By night, they struggle with the same problems as the rest of us, and as the pressure increases on these super-celebrities, one of the team breaks away to become embroiled in the social unrest and political upheaval of America in the 1960s. You've never read a book like JUPITER'S LEGACY before, now a major Netflix Original series. COLLECTS JUPITER'S CIRCLE, VOL. 2 #1-6

(W/A/CA) Jason Novak With a stylistic nod to the wordless novels of Frans Maserell and the expressionist drawings of Franz Kafka himself, Kafka?s Manuscript begins at Kafka?s deathbed, where he entrusts his friend Max Brod with the task of destroying his unpublished papers. Brod refuses, and what follows is the story of how Kafka?s literary legacy escaped Europe under the shadow of fascism. It is a survey of Kafka?s paranoia in kinetoscopic monochrome, exploring in a new way what countless books about Kafka have previously attempted to explore with words. What better way to capture Kafka?s enduring but evasive voice than with pantomime?