(W) Thom Zahler & Various (A) Tony Fleecs & Various (CA) Nicoletta Baldari Follow the adventures of all your favorite Ponies in these tales of friendship and fun from all over Equestria in this graphic novel omnibus! Collects issues #79-88 of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. A celebration to mark the founding of Ponyville kicks things off; then, Pinkie Pie gets the gang together for some live-action role playing; and after a trip to the Wonderbolts Academy for Foals and Friends Weekend opens a window into the past! Plus, an escaped Cerberus equals quite the ruckus for our favorite fillies; Twilight Sparkle receives a mysterious message about a missing turtle; and, back at the School of Friendship it's exam time, and Ocellus has come up with an idea for a stellar project that's sure to impress all her teachers-a history of Equestria shown through her own unique Changeling abilities! It all ends with one of the biggest events in Equestria! Strap in, sports fans, because it's time for the Draytona Breach 500!

(W) Jungyeon (A) Harara Letitia has defeated the Great Devil Belaire through the power of love and friendship... but most importantly, vicious modern capitalism! However, the war against devilkind has only begun. Her next target is a village that vehemently repels all outsiders, as if they are keeping a sinister secret. Letitia and Erden decide to infiltrate this secretive community, but little do they know just how dangerous their mission turns out to be...

(W/A/CA) TBA Rated T+

(W/A) Tony Parker In this long-awaited graphic comedy from an esteemed illustrator and storyteller, three bohemians struggle to answer the question: 'Is it possible for an artist to survive in the 21st Century?' A young singer poses for a painter who has shifted from landscapes to nudes, and both of them learn a thing or two about the purpose of art and the meaning of success. The original graphic novel Naked City takes us inside the head of native New York artist, Eric Drooker (frequent cover artist for The New Yorker). His award-winning graphic novels-beginning with Flood-have charted new terrain for the form, and Blood Song is soon to be a major motion picture. Don't miss this epic meditation on art and life.

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Michael Zulli & Various (CA) F?bio Moon In these four essential Gaiman tales, a group of friends search for a mysterious circus that is either a dream or nightmare, a string of bizarre occult events befall strangers from all walks of life, a woman is given the gift of a Harlequin's heart, and a young boy is followed by monsters and regrets that last a lifetime. Collects the full graphic novels The Facts in the Case of the Departure of Miss Finch, Likely Stories, Harlequin Valentine, and Troll Bridge in a single deluxe hardcover volume.

(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!

(W) Square Enix (A) Akihiko Yoshida Revisit the characters, combat, and environment that enchanted players with stunning action and profound adventure from video game director Yoko Taro. Discover the intricacies of the Flooded City, learn more about the characters and enemies with the Data Library, and master the Androids' arsenal! Also featuring concept art and commentary, this second volume of the NieR:Automata World Guide is a must-have item for fans of the game! Dark Horse Books and Square Enix come together again to present this adaptation of the original Japanese volume, officially offered in English for the first time! DIAP

(W/A/CA) RIKACHI Nina had a rough start to life, orphaned and stealing to survive, only to be abducted for her unusual lapis lazuli eyes. But to her surprise, her captor, Prince Azure, ordained that she would live the life of a princess... specifically, that of the recently deceased princess-priestess, Alisha, who had her same eyes. Despite her changing fortune, Nina won't give up her old life without a fight. Azure might just be the one to finally match her wits, but how much can she trust him? And can she stop the feelings budding in her heart, knowing she must eventually marry another?

(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.

(W) Matt Kindt (A) Khari Evans, Andres Guinaldo (CA) Diego Lattore THE FIST & THE STEEL FIGHT ONWARD! Many years from now, Earth's immortal master of war and the world's deadliest intelligence operative fight sideby-side. As was foretold in the BOOK OF DEATH, an aging Ninjak and Eternal Warrior are fated to spend their days as humanity's guardians, protecting it from the myriad threats that loom over the horizon of Earth's future. But when the ultimate menace rises to obliterate all traces of life, can Colin King and Gilad Anni-Padda - Ninjak and the Eternal Warrior - cement their status as the Valiant Universe's greatest heroic duo?or will their legacy go up in flames? Plus: Back in the present, the unthinkable has happened to Ninjak and his fellow MI-6 agents that survived the horrors of the Deadside! Infected with an aggressive and lethal cancer from his exposure to a noxious parallel dimension, Ninjak must race against the clock for a cure before he makes a permanent trip to the realm of the dead! Jump on board the steel-shattering adventures of Valiant's number-one super-spy

(W) Jacob Semahn (A/CA) Jorge Corona ADVANCE SOLICIT! Her social media, strong. Her variety show segments, a hit. Nash Huang is at the top of her game. But when the iRis Shutter contact lens hits the market, Nash's life is personally invaded. The latest leap forward in 'technological progress,' these contacts not only play video or augment reality? but also record with the blink of an eye. Fighting to keep her life together after a leaked sex tape goes viral, a clingy super-fan is the last thing on Nash's mind?but that's exactly when the bodies pile up and the terror begins.

(W/A/CA) Ichiro Kamiya Just as the end of Sora and Shiro's dice game against the Old Deus approaches, they are faced with completing Jibril's task-a strategic simulation game set in a reproduction of the ancient Great War, before everything changed. As the leaders of the weakest race, the Immanity, the gamer siblings have one objective: ensure that in this version of the Great War, no one dies.

Having been transported to the world of Disboard, where everything is decided by games, Sora and Shiro (who together form the unstoppable gamer team) are still winning. They've racked up an unbroken string of victories against opponents armed with all manner of magic and treachery. As the pair enjoy a well-deserved vacation in the Eastern Union, they're approached by a Dhampir named Plum. Sora and Shiro prepare for battle, but this game is one of the very few they haven't beaten and mastered - the game of love!

(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/CA) Enrico Marini FROM BATMAN ARTIST ENRICO MARINI COMES AN ATMOSPHERIC, VIOLENT CRIME CAPER SET IN 1950S NEW YORK, WITH EVERYTHING FROM FEMME FATALES TO DOUBLE-CROSSES. A heist gone wrong forces Slick to do a job for his employer, Rex, to repay the debt he owes. But Slick is in love with Caprice, Rex's ex-call girl wife-turned-burlesque legend and Rex also has the only way for Slick to avenge his murdered father

(W/A/CA) Adachitoka Yato has a fateful encounter with Hiyori, a human who tries to save him from getting run over by a bus. Hiyori is hit by the bus, but somehow avoids serious injury. Further, it seems she's undergone a strange change where she can remove her spirit from her corporeal body. Yato seems somehow involved or responsible for Hiyori's change. Could Hiyori be the divine weapon that Yato needs? Includes volumes 7-9.

(W/A/CA) Adachitoka Yato is a homeless god. He doesn't even have a shrine, not to mention worshippers! So to achieve his ambitious goals, he's set up a service to help those in need (for a small fee), hoping he'll eventually raise enough money to build himself the lavish shrine of his dreams. Of course, he can't afford to be picky, so Yato accepts all kinds of jobs, from finding lost kittens to helping a student overcome bullies at school. Collects Noragami: Stray God Volumes 10-12.

(W) Vincent Brugeas, Emmanuel Herzet (A) Benoit Dellac Now rid of Prince John's henchman, William, Marian and their friends are finally free to relax a little. Their respite is short, however. A judge known for his integrity and doggedness has been dispatched to Nottingham by the regent to investigate the recent trouble, and from the town's very bowels, drawn by the rumors about the theft of the royal treasure, another gang of brigands emerges, their hearts and intentions far less pure than those of the 'Merry Men' allied with the Hood?

Party like it's 1989 with the third volume of the legendary OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! The '89 update followed in the footsteps of the definitive Deluxe Edition, bringing fans up to speed on the fast-moving world of mighty Marvel! Featuring major revisions covering seismic changes to iconic characters including Vision, Iron Man, the Hulk, Archangel and the original Human Torch! All-new favorites make their Handbook debuts, including deadly villains like Apocalypse, Mister Sinister and Venom! And some of herodom's best supporting casts join the fun - from Aunt May to Power Pack's parents! Every page is loaded with the fact-filled origins, in-depth bios and vital statistics you crave! Plus: an extensive collection of profiles, schematics and updates originally published outside the Handbooks! Collecting OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE: UPDATE '89 #1-8. Rated T

(W/A/CA) Erika Moen, Matthew Nolan Erika & Matthew think the world of sex is fantastic. Using comedy, real-life experiences, and research, they create some the best educational, informative, sex-positive comics around. (The puns are an added bonus!) In this fourth volume, they tackle a variety of interesting topics, including sex toys, what to expect at a gynecologist visit, the question of "what even IS sex?", and STI testing. In addition, an entire third of the book is dedicated to showcasing guest cartoonists with their unique experiences and perspectives about sex, covering topics from body image to fursuiting to pegging, to name a few!

(W/A/CA) Kosuke Fujishima The secrets of Belldandy's past will be revealed when a mysterious young boy shows up on the doorstep of Tarikihongan Temple! Who is he, why does he insist Belldandy should remember him . . . and why is a kid like him making Keiichi jealous all of a sudden? But the boy is here to disrupt more than just their domestic life . . . Up in Heaven, Skuld and Urd begin to notice that the very axis of time is beginning to slowly drift off course . . . and down on Earth, how many more ticks of the clock are left for existence itself . . . ? Collects chapters 90-104. o New cover art, never-before-published in North America!

(W) Chuck Brown (A/CA) Francesco Chiappara ADVANCE SOLICIT The campaign trail is paved with blood and broken bones. History diverged one fateful day in 1868, when presidential candidate Horatio Seymour lost his temper mid-debate and violently attacked Ulysses S. Grant, earning him not only widespread popularity but the presidency as well. Today, elections are decided by brutal, highly publicized hand-to-hand combat in arenas called Stumps. And in a society that adores violence this much, it's no surprise that powerful people get away with murder. But not for long-not if Senator Jack Hammer and FBI Agent Anna Bell Lister have anything to say about it. Eisner-nominated writer CHUCK BROWN (BITTER ROOT, Rotten Apple) teams up with artist FRANCESCO CHIAPPARA and letterer CLAYTON COWLES for a political action series set in a hyper-violent world full of countless injustices and people who have to fight for their place in it. Collects ON THE STUMP #1-5.

In this epic post-apocalyptic fable, follow two star-crossed lovers across the wasteland of a planet ravaged by environmental catastrophe as their stories intertwine across decades. A POST-APOCALYPTIC FABLE IN THREE PARTS Uncover the mysteries of the wasteland in this decades-spanning epic from New York Times bestselling, and Eisner and Harvey Award-winning writer Jason Aaron and told through the lens of three industry heavyweights - Alexandre Tefenkgi (The Good Asian), Leila Del Duca (Sleepless) and Nick Dragotta (East of West, Absolute Batman). The full saga is collected here for the first time, spanning three distinct chapters in the lives of two star-crossed lovers wandering a planet devastated by environmental catastrophe. Noxious poisons, plastic tornadoes, and roving gangs of Ravagers are just a few of the dangers that will test their relationship, and reveal the heart of the connections that bind us all. After all, what is love at the end of the world? Collects Once Upon a Time at the End of the World #1-15.

(W) Taiyo Fujii In the year 2020, Kazumi Kimura, proprietor of shooting star forecast website Meteor News, notices some orbiting space debris moving suspiciously. Rumors spread online that the debris is actually an orbital weapon targeting the International Space Station. Halfway across the world, at NORAD, Staff Sergeant Darryl Freeman begins his investigation of the debris. At the same time, billionaire entrepreneur Ronnie Smark and his journalist daughter prepare to check in to an orbital hotel as part of a stunt promoting private space tourism. Then Kazumi receives highly sensitive information from a source claiming to be an Iranian scientist. And so begins an unprecedented international battle against space-based terror that will soon involve the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, NORAD, and the CIA. For older teen audiences.

(W) Dan Abnett (A/CA) Mark Harrison Cyd Finlea is a photo-journalist working for the publishers Neographic. It has been a decade since she left Earth and travelled to into the deepest reassesses of outer space – otherwise known as THE OUT. Her encounters include meetings with strange alien societies and ex-pat humans, an experience that she shares with her trusty sentient backpack… This exciting, first volume introduces a brand new world introduced recently in the pages of 2000 AD, with an intriguing new female lead brilliantly executed by writer Dan Abnett (Guardians of the Galaxy) and featuring the inventive visuals of Mark Harrison.

Leading off the 48th edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, former DC Comics President and Publisher Paul Levitz highlights the legacy of Action Comics #1 on its 80th anniversary. The spotlight also is turned on 50th anniversary of Marvel's fateful 1968 expansion and the 50th anniversary of Planet of the Apes and the comics that followed the original feature film. Add in all the updated prices, current market reports, new additions to the Overstreet Hall of Fame and a selection of key character anniversaries and you have a solid reminder of why the Guide has been the Bible of comic book collectors and dealers since 1970!

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A) Cliff Chiang, Matt Wilson (CA) Cliff Chiang The mind-bending, time-warping adventure from BRIAN K. VAUGHAN & CLIFF CHIANG continues as intrepid newspaper deliverer Tiffany is launched from the prehistoric past into the year 2000! In this harrowing version of our past, Y2K was even more of a cataclysm than experts feared, and the only person who can save the future is a 12-year-old girl from 1988.

(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

(W/A) Akiho Ieda Pen the penguin lives with his most favorite keeper in the world: Hayakawa the human! But Pen's no ordinary penguin ? he's a neat penguin! A proper penguin! A doting penguin! Pen loves to daydream of Hayakawa's smile as he flips pancakes, runs errands, and folds the laundry with his teeny-tiny flippers. If only his beloved Hayakawa would notice! Unfortunately, Pen's human keeper can't speak penguin and is also a hopelessly lazy university student. With Pen's comical expressions and Hayakawa's lighthearted cluelessness, every day in their house is full of adorable mishaps and hijinks! (STL213701) (C: 0-1-0)

(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.

(W/A/CA) Rie Aruga The moving, provocative manga about the struggles and triumphs in love of a woman and a man who uses a wheelchair comes to print! Fans of tumultuous manga romance-like A Silent Voice and Your Lie in April -don't miss this! An office party reunites Tsugumi with her high school crush Itsuki. He's realized his dream of becoming an architect, but along the way, he experienced a spinal injury that put him in a wheelchair. Now Tsumugi's rekindled feelings will butt up against prejudices she never considered-and Itsuki will have to decide if he's ready to let someone into his heart?Yet they may soon discover that, without each other, the world feels imperfect.

(W/A) Nicole Goux The new dog that aspiring musician Bobbie has adopted is cute, but also stealing her life. Bobbie's life is going nowhere fast. She's working at a bar, wanting to play music but never having the time or energy. The only bright spot is her dog-always cheerful, always cuddly, and always there for her. As the relentless day-in, day-out of work piles up, music and roommates and social plans begin to seem less and less important as Bobbie struggles to make rent and have any time to be creative. The only thing she has time for outside her job is her dog... and her dog is going to do everything he can to keep it that way.

(W) Hijiki Isoflavone The story of a lazy male idol, ready to quit (or get fired), and the peppy poltergeist who brings him back from the brink, and rocketing to the heights of stardom! This madcap musical comedy is perfect for fans of My Dress-Up Darling, Kiss Him, Not Me! and Horimiya.THIS PHANTOM'S A CUTIE! Yuya, one half of the boy pop duo ZINGS, may be the laziest performer in the Japanese music industry. His partner is out there giving 110% every night, but Yuya's sloppy dancing and his frankly hostile attitude toward the audience has the fans hating him and his agent looking for any excuse to cut him loose. The career of a pop idol just isn't the path of easy leisure Yuya expected... After a particularly lifeless concert appearance, Yuya meets a girl backstage. All she wants from life is to perform. There's just one problem: She's been dead for a year.

THE EPIC MYTHOLOGY OF THE PHOENIX IN A SINGLE, UNCANNY OMNIBUS! The classic Dark Phoenix Saga was just the start: The cosmic firebird's fate remained intertwined with that of Jean Grey through her cycle of life, death and rebirth - and even took a few other hosts along the way! This volume collects the biggest Phoenix stories of the 21st century - from the epic future of 'Here Comes Tomorrow' to the seismic war between the Avengers and the X-Men, plus the blockbuster returns that show you can never keep Jean Grey down for long! Collecting NEW X-MEN (2001) #128, #139-141 and #146-154; X-MEN: PHOENIX - ENDSONG #1-5; X-MEN: PHOENIX - WARSONG #1-5; AVENGERS VS. X-MEN #0-12; JEAN GREY (2017) #1-11; GENERATIONS: PHOENIX & JEAN GREY; PHOENIX RESURRECTION: THE RETURN OF JEAN GREY #1-5; and material from POINT ONE (2011) #1. Rated T

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/A/CA) Suu Minazuki Class is in session, as the crew starts up military school life! Schmerman lays out the rules, and the stars, on the table, which indicate...their right to stay at the academy?! No wonder stars are being stolen left and right! School's keeping Rihito and the gang busy between that, a peeping incident in the women's baths, and the more serious internal conflict over their becoming soldiers and having to kill-but what'll happen when a certain higher-up from the academy overhears Rihito's declaration that doesn't want to kill anyone? For readers ages 16 years and up.

(W/A/CA) Farel Dalrymple Stuck in a small town with a broken-down van, Emily goes on a walk. After following some shady characters through subterranean tunnels, she discovers three video monitors showing stories from a magical present, dreamy past, and strange future. In this long-awaited sequel to the award-winning and critically acclaimed graphic novel POP GUN WAR: GIFT, author and creator of The Wrenchies, FAREL DALRYMPLE, revisits his world of surreal urban fantasy.

(W) Zack Kaplan (A/CA) Andrea Mutti The Port of Earth is open for business to all galactic alien travelers, but as our alien business partners secretly visit Earth, an unresolved alien threat emerges, and recently traumatized Earth Security Agents Rice and McIntyre must balance between protecting humans and alien visitors alike, while shouldering the fate of Earth's autonomy over our own planet's security. A politically charged, thought-provoking sci-fi action thriller from ZACK KAPLAN (ECLIPSE) and ANDREA MUTTI (Rebels, Star Wars, Batman Eternal, Prometheus). Collects PORT OF EARTH #5-8

(W) Bryan Hill (A/CA) Isaac Goodhart Does everyone deserve redemption? As the FBI tightens its noose around Eden, Mark and his mother Laura must either choose to let one of their own suffer at the hands of revenge, or help him take a stand against his enemies...the Aryan Brotherhood. Collects POSTAL #13-16