(W) Yoshie Kaoruhara Thanks to Taguchi's elite resources, the team can finally put a name to the shadowy fifth man involved in the Tetra building incident: Lon Aterof. The race to reveal the true nature of the explosion is on, with Ichiro and Shiro moving to secure the perpetrators before Aterof and his lackey Nina can. But with every turn, Aterof has come out one step ahead, leaving Ichiro and Shiro to calculate their next move from an unlikely safe haven…

(W) Syuichi Tsukishima (A) Mokyu After leaving Ms. Paula's dorm, Allen is invited to the mansion of House Bolnard - one of the biggest noble families in Liengard. There, the head of the family, Patriot Bolnard seeks Allen's support in his plans to create peace with the empire and establish a joint administration…

(W/A/CA) Tom Parkinson-Morgan In this collection of the first story arc of the popular webcomic Kill Six Billion Demons, sorority sister Allison Ruth must travel to Throne, the ancient city at the center of the multiverse, in an epic bid to save her boyfriend from the clutches of the seven evil kings that rule creation. Includes excerpts from in-universe religious texts, stories, and more.

(W) Daemi (A) Tamtam Ever since the tragic death of his parents, Porsche's life has been a balancing act between attending college and bartending to support his younger brother and pay off his deadbeat uncle's gambling debt. When he witnesses a gang of thugs attacking a handsome young man in the alley behind his bar, he's reluctant to intervene-until he's offered fifty thousand baht to help the stranger escape. The stranger is known as Kinn, the second son of a notorious crime family. Impressed with Porsche's fighting skills, Kinn makes a proposition: if Porsche agrees to become his personal bodyguard, his debts will be absolved. Porsche doesn't want any trouble, especially not the kind of trouble Kinn deals in. But Kinn always gets what he wants.

(W) Natsume Akatsuki (A/CA) Masahito Watari Iris, convinced that Mitsurugi would never lose to a hero of the weakest class, declares Kazuma a liar. Not long after, a fight breaks out, and Kazuma finds himself up against the princess's bodyguard, Claire! It's time for our hero to demonstrate the power that allowed him to overcome the obstacles he's faced until now! ...Ah, the panty thief strikes again. For readers ages 13 years and up.

(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/A/CA) Tadatoshi Fujimaki In a flashback to the past, the Miracle Generation members realize their true talents as second-years in middle school. However, their newfound power causes a rift between them and everyone else. Meanwhile, a confrontation with Murasakibara ends up awakening Akashi's true potential-an incident that only hastens the end of the Teiko Middle School Basketball Club... For teen audiences.

(W) Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez Eisner's Humanitarian Award winner Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez (Ricanstruction) returns with his original character La Borinqueña to team-up this time with actor/activist Rosario Dawson. This original story written by him is illustrated by Will Rosado, colored by Chris Sotomayor, and features cover art by Rita Fei. Published by Somos Arte with support from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Proceeds from the sales go to the La Borinqueña Grants Program which already has awarded $165,000 in grants to non-profits throughout Puerto Rico.

(W) Marco Ventura (A) Marco Ferraris Once upon a time, there was a brave hero named… Grandpa?! What's he doing in this story? Ned is a retired literature teacher without much excitement in his life, but when his grandkids come to visit, he loves to tell them bedtime stories. Every evening, the clumsy knight tries to save the princess in new and different ways, but they never reach the end of the story. On one fateful night, Ned is shocked to wake up inside his fantasy world-full of the characters from his stories, plus many more new friends and foes. And when a terrifying darkness rises, Ned will have to look within himself to confront a threat beyond his imagination.

(W) Balak, Michael Sanlaville, Bastien Viv?s (A/CA) Michael Sanlaville, Bastien Viv?s WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE!Over ten years have passed since Adrian, Marianne, and Richard made their fatal return to the Valley of the Kings. Young Adrian is presumed dead after his fall back into the rift, and now stuck in the Valley, Richard has been a fugitive ever since. When a friend from Richard's past finds him and shows him proof that Adrian is alive and continuing his fighting legacy, worlds will collide as the passageway between realms is opened. But who has Adrian become in all this time, and will he see Richard as an old friend or a new enemy?Find out in the fourth fantastic installment of the LASTMAN series?from the powerhouse team of Balak, Micha?l Sanlaville & Bastien Vives! Perfect for readers of INVINCIBLE and ULTRAMEGA!Collects Volumes 7 & 8 of the hit French fight comic!

(W/A/CA) Ayu Watanabe Aoi Nishimori is a high school girl who lives alone in her own apartment, but to her surprise, she discovers that the prince of her school, Shusei Kugayama, has moved in next door! To add to this, a series of crazy happenings result in the two living together under a single roof! Shusei is known to be a heartless guy and Aoi particularly hates him after he coldly rejected her best friend, so a life of cohabitation seems like a recipe for disaster. And yet, Aoi somehow can't stop her heart from pounding when she's with Shusei. Collects volumes 21 & 22.

(W) Gail Simone (A/CA) Jim Calafiore Fan-favorite creators Gail Simone and J. Calafiore return to the city whose citizens are hunted-not by villains, but by heroes! The survivors of Leaving Megalopolis reluctantly return to the doomed city, still controlled by superheroes turned brutal killers, on a rescue mission straight into the heart of madness! Collects issues #1-#6.

(W/A) Bryan Talbot Bryan Talbot's groundbreaking science-fiction epics The Adventures of Luther Arkwright and its sequel Heart of Empire have been acclaimed by Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Michael Moorcock, and more. Talbot now launches a third Arkwright saga, The Legend of Luther Arkwright, another milestone in graphic literature. Luther Arkwright, a being of vast psychic power capable of traversing the swirling multiverse of infinite existences, is pursued by a far superior adversary across multiple historically divergent parallel worlds, both utopian and dystopian, and only Arkwright's experience and force of will provide any hope to avert humanity's annihilation.

(W) Critical Role, Marieke Nijkamp (A) Tyler Walpole Fans of the fantasy animated series from Critical Role and Amazon Studios won't want to miss this original graphic novel-the first of three interconnected prequel stories! Tragedy strikes the renowned de Rolo family of Whitestone when they're massacred by the vicious Briarwoods. Luckily for Dr. Anna Ripley, the bloodshed and regime change presents the perfect opportunity for her to further her own dark plans in service to Whitestone's new ruling family. But just how much of her loyalty lies with the family, when compared to her work?

(W) James Tynion Iv, Steve Foxe (A) Piotr Kowalski In the early 1900s, Henry Naughton returns home to the family farm in the swampy Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey. One night, he encounters a strange predator stalking the woods. This sends the young scholar on a research project that uncovers the legend of Mother Leeds and the terrible birth of the Jersey Devil in 1735. James Tynion IV and Steve Foxe along with Piotr Kowalski bring the Jersey Devil to life in a supernatural tale of horror that peels back unknown layers of history and reveals local monsters and universal terrors. Collects #1-4.

(W/A) Toufu The Demon Lord has been defeated by a brave warrior, but is destined to arise again! Ten years later, he emerges early from his slumber to exact his revenge. However, he returns to find that neither the world nor the legendary hero are what they once were. Can the powers of darkness triumph over? a shut-in slob?

In this blend of autobiography and fantasy, a cartoonist records his life in New York City: his job, his creative career, his friends, his herd of cats, and a runaway comic strip come to life! Ethan's life as one of the many cartoonists living in NYC might look mundane at first glance-living with his parents, working a day job, playing with cats. But things get crazy when he starts to draw his comic strip Crusader Cat! Soon, Ethan can't tell the difference between real life and the comic panel! A semiautobiographical web comic by Ethan Young, the acclaimed writer and artist of Nanjing: The Burning City and The Battles of Bridget Lee graphic novel series. 'It's not often that an author can so skillfully evoke powerful emotion while telling a complex and long-forgotten story and this book is a excellent, necessary addition to the genre.' -A.V. Club

(W) Matt Mair Lowery (A/CA) Cassie Anderson In the wake of an alien invasion-and her father's death-a young girl must fight for the future of Earth. Aided by a shape-shifting rebel alien posing as her father, the unlikely pair bond, fight back, and ponder what it means to be human. The powers of choice, courage, and unity are examined in Lifeformed: Cleo Makes Contact, an unforgettable debut work from creators Matt Mair Lowery and Cassie Anderson. o The first work by up-and-coming creators Matt Mair Lowery and Cassie Anderson! o Young adult sci-fi adventure starring a relatable, endearing young heroine.

(W) Matt Mair Lowery, Cassie Anderson (A/CA) Cassie Anderson Cleo, orphaned in the wake of an alien invasion, left behind the life she knew to fight for the future of Earth. Now she and Alex, the shapeshifting rebel alien posing as her father, make a fearsome team in a guerrilla war against the invaders. But Cleo's past is about to come back to haunt her! Lifeformed: Hearts and Minds is the second installment in the sci-fi thriller series from Matt Mair Lowery and Cassie Anderson.

(W) Milos Slavkovic, Mirko Topalski (A) Milos Slavkovic, Tiberiu Beka (CA) Milos Slavkovic Alien worlds, a star-spanning empire, and rogues and rebels seeking a weapon hidden in the transmissions of a radio drama from Earth thousands of years ago. It's a mix that sounds like it couldn't work, but visionary creator Miloš Slavkovi? brings it all together in a seemingly effortless romp. Part space opera, part hard science fiction, Lightstep ties faster-than-light travel to its obvious time-bending realities, and wraps it all in adventure, action, and a universe alive with alien vistas. Collects issues #1-#5

(W/A) Junji Ito What fate awaits when death is not the end?A group of four university students stumbles upon a deserted, decaying village deep in the mountains only to find an enormous perpetual motion machine still at work there. Before they can answer the questions of who made it and to what end, the friends begin to disappear, one after the other. Another story sees the return of the strange Hikizuri siblings! A girl weighed down since birth by an invisible burden meets the odd siblings and moves in with them in order to understand the truth about herself. But after a string of bizarre occurrences, the siblings' uncle appears on the scene...

The first title in a series of specially sized, hardcover collectible classics! In this special re-telling of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, writer Steve Niles (Wake the Dead) works from the original text of the novel, presenting the tale in prose excerpts, each accompanied by a full-page spread from award-winning illustrator Scott Morse.

(W) Ed Cho (A) Lee Cherolis When a strange spirit panther starts following Subira around, she realizes she may be more than just the local shop girl. Subira yearns to accompany Soma in pursuit of a summoning orb but wild bandits have made the roads treacherous to unsuspecting travelers. Soma assures her parents the two ladies will be perfectly fine traveling alone. Maybe she knows something they don't. Meanwhile Voss, a visiting guardian, and his overachieving son interrupt Tane and Idem's afternoon training session. They are surprised to learn Idem has not heard the famous story of his father and the spirit dragon. After much cajoling, Tane recounts this perilous tale from his youth. Combining humor with big adventure, Little Guardians is a fun-filled all-ages romp!

A precocious puppy and an adventure-seeking squirrel set out to explore new and interesting environments full of fascinating animals and curious creatures! Follow them to the plains of Africa on a safari full of wild beasts of all shapes and sizes!

(W) Joe Hill (A/CA) Gabriel Rodriguez Unlock moments from Keyhouse's long history, expanding the saga of the Locke family in this collection of stories, which includes the epic crossover with DC's The Sandman Universe! For two hundred years, the Locke family has watched over Keyhouse, a New England mansion where reality has come unhinged and shadows are known to walk on their own. Here they have guarded a collection of impossible keys, instruments capable of unlocking both unparalleled wonder and unimaginable evil. Take a glimpse into the lives of Chamberlin Locke and his family in the early 20th century as they use the keys to fight battles big and small. From the killing fields of Europe during WWI and the depths of Hell, the Lockes are in a constant struggle to keep the dark forces of their world at bay. Collects three standalone tales, 'Small World,' the Eisner-nominated 'Open the Moon,' and the never-before-seen 'Face the Music,' along with the 3-part ...In Pale Battalions Go? and the epic 80-page crossover with The Sandman Universe, Hell & Gone' all from the co-creators of

Tyler and Kinsey Locke have no idea that their now-deceased nemesis-Lucas 'Dodge' Caravaggio-has taken over the body of their younger brother, Bode. With unrestricted access to Keyhouse, Dodge's ruthless quest to find the Omega Key and open the Black Door is almost complete. But Tyler and Kinsey have a dangerous key of their own-one that can unlock all the secrets of Keyhouse by opening a gateway to the past. The time has come for the Lockes to face their own legacy and the darkness behind the Black Door. Because if they don't learn from their family history, they may be doomed to repeat it, and time is running out.

Celebrate the God of Mischief's classic villainy in a volume full of diabolical deceit! Featuring every Loki appearance from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's legendary era of THOR - and more - it's a volume full of brotherly rivalry, deadly plots and wicked magic! Across the ages, Loki's tricks on Thor are a treat to read as he wreaks havoc on Asgard and Midgard - banishing Jane Foster to Limbo, trading spells with Doctor Strange and masterminding a Thor/Silver Surfer battle - and of course, causing the Avengers to first assemble! Bring on the wiliest bad guy of all! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #1; JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #111, #113 and #115-123; and THOR (1966) #153-157, #167, #173, #175-177, #179-181 and ANNUAL #2 - plus material from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #85, #88, #91-92, #94, #97, #100-104, #107-108, #110, #112, #114 and #124-125; THOR (1966) #126-129, #142 and #147-152; STRANGE TALES (1951) #123; TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #101; and SILVER SURFER (1968) #4. All Ages

(W) Christine Beigel Lola is a girl like any other, except for one tiny detail: her father, Robert Darkhair, is James Blond, a top-secret agent so secretive, that not even he knows what he does, or at least that is what Blond wants us to believe. When the villains of Friendly Falls kidnap Lola's parents, she becomes Super-Lola. Accompa-nied by her toy dinosaur Super-James (in undies) who can grow to the size of an actual dinosaur (thus stretching the undies), their cat Hot Dog, a pencil, an eraser, and an infallible duckie pool toy, she is off to the rescue. Ah, imagination. It is our most powerful weapon!

In 'Lines Not Crossed' the thrilling adventures of the Lone Ranger and Tonto continue from writer Brett Matthews, art director John Cassaday, and interior artist Sergio Cariello (along with colorist Macelo Pinto) as the masked man and his Indian companion find themselves in between frontier justice and a condemned man, all while continuing to make things difficult for Cavendish, who's becoming more unhinged by the actions of this 'lone' ranger! This limited hardcover printing also features a complete Cassaday cover gallery! Collects issues #7-11.

(W) Shoji Goji (A) Booota When acerbic loner Haruka gets transported to another world with his class, he's not big on adventuring, but he wouldn't mind some cool magic of his own. Unfortunately, the magic powers are first-come-first-served, and by Haruka's turn, there's nothing good left to choose from. Now he'll have to take on this fantasy world the hard way, with a hodgepodge selection of bizarre skills... and with all the girls in class tagging along!

(W) Ghost Mikawa (A) necomi 'Let my sister's genius be known! The next challenge is hip-hop?! The Ikebukuro siblings make a formidable team, but will they be able to win a dance battle? To overcome Shiika's awful dance skills, they seek help from Tatsuki Ootsuka, one of their most talented classmates. '

(W/A) Yu Ryeo-Han When a catastrophe at Mogor's imperial palace threatens the citizens' lives, Cale miraculously swoops in to save them. Little do they know that this display of heroism slots perfectly into his plans. The next leg of his journey takes him north, where he braves a killer storm to converse with the nigh omniscient World Tree-but the tree's insights come at a cost. With the northern armies gearing up to march on the continent, Cale is eager to cash in on his exploits and alliances. The long-awaited war has finally arrived, and Cale's fate hangs in the balance!

(W) Tom King (A) Elsa Charretier, Matt Hollingsworth (CA) Elsa Charretier **The next epic chapter of the acclaimed Eisner, Harvey, and Ringo-nominated series! ** **LOVE EVERLASTING **goes West, exploring the tropes and thrills of Old West Romance as everything shifts perspective and we discover the Cowboy's secret origin. Following the Cowboy as he follows Joan, we learn how Joan was first trapped in these stories...and how she might finally escape! The answers to the questions you've been asking are here in an addictive page-turner that will make you laugh and cry at the story of Joan and her Cowboy.   Collects LOVE EVERLASTING #11-15

(W/A) James Albon An atmospheric and profound coming-of-age graphic novel about a Malaysian American teen carving out her own identity in the uneasy space between friends and family. Fifteen-year-old Azar feels stuck. Her mom's job forced them to move to Vermont, where Azar doesn't know anyone. Her only friends are the next-door neighbors: an aging sci-fi writer and his nonbinary teen, Tristan, fellow misfits in the small-town community. For a while, Azar can escape her troubles by disappearing into the pages of her kindly neighbor's epic novel, The Exiles of Overworld. But when her queerness throws her life out of balance, Azar realizes some secrets can't be escaped forever. Somewhere in the abandoned malls, lakes, and comic conventions that fill her new life, Azar fights to find herself. What else will she discover?

(W) Matts (A/CA) Sergio Monjes Machine Girl is back... in the ring! Not only is Megan (again) proving herself as the best fighter in the Galaxy, but she's now part of a group of Space Pirates! And their latest adventure will lead them to an unexpected treasure, which will set a new course for the team headlong to a race of Space Invaders!

(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) Michael Allred For the first time, Madman's debut series is presented in color for the ultimate surreal superhero reading experience in an affordable omnibus format. From Madman's first appearance through his mysterious origins to his adventures throughout time, space, and pop-art absurdity; follow Frank Einstein's superhero alter ego Madman as he adventures through Snap City and encounters many zany and timeless characters and villains in this true homage to superhero fiction, metaphysical philosophy, 1950s science fiction films, rock and roll pop music, and much more in this true humorous and heartfelt comic book classic! This 680-page volume collects Madman's adventures from 1990 to 1996, reprinting 'For the Record,' Madman (original series) 1-3, Madman Adventures 1-3, and Madman Comics 1-10, Mike Allred's first foray comics called THEY!, and featuring bonus pinups and art by some of comics' greatest talent like Frank Miller, Jack Kirby, Moebius, Frank Frazetta, Emily Carroll, and more!

(W) Jed MacKay & Various (A) Ig Guara & Various (CA) Jahnoy Lindsay Jace, Chandra, Garruk Wildspeaker, Niko Aris and many more Planeswalkers must break into Ravnica to defeat the metal mage Tezzeret, who has usurped the Guildpact Chair of the city-world Ravnica, before he can cast the Elderspell and become a god! And in the aftermath, Isona Maive, the unwilling tool of Tezzeret with powers like a prism for magic, will form an unholy alliance with the mysterious Planeswalker Aminatou and the notorious Elder Dragon, Nicol Bolas. But Bolas will be partner to no one. The final battle against Bolas will push the fellowship of Planeswalkers, and their powers, to the limits of magic and beyond. Based on the global sensation Magic: The Gathering card game, this is the second of two volumes collecting the entirety of BOOM! Studios Magic comics-the longest continuous run of Magic comics stories ever-plus extras in a premium hardcover format for collectors and super fans. Includes the explosive conclusion to the main series by writers Jed MacKay (Moon Knight, Avengers) and Rich Douek (