(W/A/CA) RONA IDEAL FOR FANS OF STUDIO GHIBLI'S SPIRITED AWAY ALPI AND THE SOUL SENDERS HAVE FINALLY FOUND WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR, BUT THEIR MISSION IS FAR FROM OVER! The spirit of the great serpent needs help moving on, but Alpi's companion Perenai must contend with his own darkness?

(W) Adam P. Knave, D.J. Kirkbride (A/CA) Nick Brokenshire The Council has banished Amelia to the Magic World and Hector to the World of Science, leaving Lemmy and the remains of Omega Company fighting to survive in the war torn Blended World! Now that the enemy has been unleashed, our heroes rally against their IMPOSSIBLE FATE in this epic fourth IDW Publishing volume of Monkeybrain Comics' acclaimed AMELIA COLE series by Adam P. Knave, D.J. Kirkbride, Nick Brokenshire, and Rachel Deering!

(W) Adam P. Knave, D.J. Kirkbride (A/CA) Nick Brokenshire Amelia must put her burgeoning career as The Protector on the line to protect the once Unknown World she now calls home. Meanwhile, the Omega Company is on its last legs, but it fights on against a magic-devouring enemy.

Magic do-gooder (or troublemaker, depending on who you ask) Amelia Cole is back, and this time, she's The Protector! What is The Hidden War? Who is Omega Company? And is the Protector cloak as itchy as it looks? The mysterious 'Unknown World' becomes increasingly dangerous as Adam P. Knave and D.J. Kirkbride write, and Nick Brokenshire illustrates on Amelia Cole and the Hidden War from IDW Publishing and Monkeybrain Comics!

Amelia Cole lives in two worlds-literally. One runs on magic; the other is built on technology. When the barriers between both worlds start to break down, Amelia and her Aunt Dani must take extreme action. It's the start of a whole new world in adventure, magic, and excitement as Amelia Cole steps forward to do what she knows is right, even when the consequences might be wrong.

(W) Adam P. Knave, D.J. Kirkbride (A/CA) Nick Brokenshire It's the final volume of the AMELIA COLE saga! Amelia, Hector, Lemmy, Omega Company, and the rest band together for one last stand against The Council. There's no going back, and no way around it-all of Amelia's adventures since arriving in The Unknown World have lead right here! It's AMELIA COLE VERSUS THE END OF EVERYTHING!

(W) Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell (A) Scott Hampton & Various (CA) David Mack The Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, and Nebula award-winning novel and hit Starz television series by Neil Gaiman is adapted as a graphic novel for the first time! Collecting the first nine issues of the American Gods comic book series, along with art process features, high res scans of original art, layouts, character designs, and variant covers by Becky Cloonan, Skottie Young, Fabio Moon, Dave McKean, and more!

(W) Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell (A) Scott Hampton & Various (CA) David Mack Shadow and Wednesday leave the House on the Rock and continue their journey across the country where they set up aliases, meet new gods, and prepare for war. Collects issues #1-#9 of American Gods: My Ainsel.

(W) Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell (A) Scott Hampton & Various (CA) David Mack The bizarre road trip across America continues as our heroes gather reinforcements for the imminent god war! The new and old gods agree to meet in the center of America to exchange the body of the old gods' fallen leader-heading towards inevitable battle in this final arc to the bestselling comic series! Now available as a paperback, the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, and Nebula award-winning novel and hit Starz television series by Neil Gaiman is adapted as a graphic novel! Collects issues #1-9 of American Gods: The Moment of the Storm.

(W) Claudio Sanchez, Chondra Echert (A/CA) Rags Morales The final chapter begins as the Rebel Army begins their assault on Apity Prime, while Claudio and Ambellina find themselves face-to-face with Wilhelm Ryan, while the great battle outside Kalline is in full bloom, and Inferno and Mayo meet face-to-face on the battlefield. Writers Claudio Sanchez (COHEED & CAMBRIA) and Chondra Echert (Translucid) team with illustrator Rags Morales (Avengers) to conclude the latest chapter in the Epic AMORY WARS saga. Collects issues #9-12.

(W) Kore Yamazaki, Makoto Sanda (A) Isuo Tsukumo In Paris, an orphan boy named Blue is taken under the wing of the magus Gisele in this spin-off manga about the artistry of magic. For readers interested in a gender-swapped take on the original premise of The Ancient Magus' Bride, this gorgeous manga is full of all-new wonder.

(W) Kore Yamazaki, Makoto Sanda (A) Isuo Tsukumo An orphaned boy named Ao is taken under the wing of the mage Giselle to explore the artistry of magic in Paris. For readers interested in a gender-swapped take on the original premise of The Ancient Magus' Bride, this beautifully illustrated manga is full of all-new wonder.

(W) Kore Yamazaki, Makoto Sanda (A) Isuo Tsukumo Giselle and her comrades fight to get Ao back, but they struggle to get past Flamme's Albert and Pain's fierce resistance. Meanwhile, Ao wanders the depths of his memories and the past he'd forgotten is finally restored to him. Lost beneath deep, stagnant waters, the black painting Ao created so long ago is trying to blot out the world.

(W) Kore Yamazaki, Makoto Sanda (A) Isuo Tsukumo Blanche's hatred is so great it threatens to blot out even Giselle in her dragon form. Giselle, Ao, and the others are backed into a corner by that overwhelming power, unable to do anything. But then rescue arrives from an unexpected quadrant-the commune that everyone thought was sitting this battle out, Wadjet Biblioth?que!

(W/A) Kore Yamazaki Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Just when all hope seems lost, a man with the head of a beast and wielding strange powers obtains her through a slave auction-and now Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a 'magus,' a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice... and his bride! Get volumes 1-9 of the original manga, which inspired the first season of the anime, in a beautiful box. Also includes two double-sided posters!

(W/A/CA) Kore Yamazaki Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice and his wife!

(W/A/CA) Kore Yamazaki Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice and his wife!

(W/A/CA) Kore Yamazaki Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice - and his wife!

(W/A/CA) Kore Yamazaki Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a 'magus,' a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice-and his bride!

(W/A/CA) Kore Yamazaki Delve further into the world of The Ancient Magus' Bride like never before with this in-depth guide! The second guide to the mythology and rich lore of the bestselling series The Ancient Magus' Bride.

(W/A/CA) Kore Yamazaki Delve into the world of The Ancient Magus' Bride like never before with this in-depth guide! A guide to the mythology and rich lore of the bestselling series The Ancient Magus' Bride.

(W) Bryan Edward Hill (A) Gleb Melnikov (CA) Dan Panosian Angel has returned from the Hellmouth in Sunnydale...only to find that Gunn and Fred are now aligned with his mortal enemy, Spike. But as the two vampires must resolve their complicated history, new faces have emerged to threaten Angel and Spike's missions. The acclaimed team of writer Bryan Edward Hill (DC Universe's 'Titans','Detective Comics' and artist Gleb Melnikov ('Saban's Go Go Power Rangers' ) kick off an all new era for Angel, Spike and the whole team as they begin a new mission to save Los Angeles from it's true enemy. And they just might pull it off if Angel and Spike manage not to kill each other. Again. Collects Angel & Spike #9-12

Amane lives alone in an apartment, and the most beautiful girl in school, Mahiru, lives just next door. They've almost never spoken-until the day he sees her in distress on a rainy day and lends her his umbrella. To return the favor, she offers him help around the house, and a relationship slowly begins to blossom as the distance between them closes? For readers ages 13 and up.

(W) Kudan Naduka (A/CA) Makoto Sanada Having accepted the priest's invitation, Danny starts looking for other 'angel' candidates. What he finds is a strange pair of twins who run a furniture store, and their wares are more than a little suspicious…

(W) Kudan Naduka (A) Makoto Sanada Daniel has finally found what he has been searching for all this time-a girl named Rachel, whom he brings to the underground facility. But little does he know that her arrival will throw the entire facility's plans into unforeseen directions?With this final volume of the Angels of Death prequel, the story shall finally reach its beginning?!?

(W/A/CA) Troy Little It's cute! It's obscure! It was almost a cartoon in Canada! It's the exciting return of? Angora Napkin! Bullet points: ' Nominated for the 2010 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Teens!

(W) Xavier Dorison (A/CA) Felix Delep On the Farm all animals were equal. In the Castle some are more equal than others. For fans of the bestselling Stray Dogs and the Eisner Award winning Beasts of Burden comes an animal fable at once familiar and surprising! You may think you know the story, but set aside your assumptions. This animal uprising is unlike any you have read! Nestled in the heart of a farm forgotten by men, the Animal Castle is ruled with an iron hoof by President Silvio. The bull and its dog militia savor their power, while the other animals are exhausted by work, until the arrival of the mysterious Azelar, a traveling rat who will teach them the secrets of civil disobedience. Collecting issues 1-5 of the bestselling comic series into a handsome hardcover volume, with complete cover gallery and bonus material, including behind the scenes info and illustrations.

(W) Tom King (A/CA) Peter Gross When animals grow tired of being imprisoned and abused, it's only a matter of time before they have nothing to lose but their cages... When an uprising puts a pound in control of the animals, they make quick comrades, united against everything that walks on two legs. But with this newfound power comes a sudden challenge: how best to lay the groundwork for this new democracy as they write their first constitution. Discover a timely graphic storytelling event from celebrated New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning writer Tom King (The Human Target, Love Everlasting) and New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-nominated artist Peter Gross (American Jesus, The Books of Magic), collaborating for the first time ever to bring this enduring Orwellian allegory to life for the 21st Century. Collects Animal Pound #1-5.

(W) Marguerite Bennett (A/CA) Eric Gapstur One day, the animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking revenge. Now, they've started building. In a city by the sea, a new power is on the rise...and they're making an animal kingdom all their own. Collecting the first five issue of this captivating ANIMOSITY spin-off series! From the brilliant mind of creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, Bombshells and Batwoman) with artwork by Eric Gapstur--ANIMOSITY: EVOLUTION is an exciting new series that expands upon this already amazing world! 'AfterShock has earned their reputation for putting out some of the most diverse and entertaining comics in the industry. Animosity is a prime example of this.' - Steve Gus-tafson of 411mania.com

(W) Marguerite Bennett (A/CA) Eric Gapstur GAPSTURWill Wintermute be able to hold onto control of her beloved city? Tensions reach a breaking point after the murder of the Animata - an elite force comprised of animal/tech hybrids. Conspiracies tighten around Adam and his companions as a bloody interspecies gang war explodes in the City by the Sea. From the brilliant mind of creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC Comics Bombshells, Batwoman) with artwork by SHIPWRECK's Eric Gapstur, ANIMOSITY: EVOLUTION expands upon this already amazing world! Volume 2 contains the entire second arc, issues #6-10.

(W) Andrew Wheeler (A/CA) Paulina Ganucheau Princess Misty of Beldora longs for a more exciting life, but gets more than she bargained for when she is captured by Lord Badlug, the ruler of the neighboring kingdom of Grimoire. He intends to marry her and conquer Beldora, leading the land into ruin and chaos. Together with the long-suffering citizens of Grimoire and a certain bumbling prince, Misty must fight to protect her kingdom and free both realms from Badlug's tyrannical rule. Misty is determined not to be another damsel in distress; she'll discover just what it takes to be the hero of the story.

(W) Yukito Ayatsuji (A/CA) Hiro Kiyohara Summer, 1998. Mei Misaki, age fifteen, has gone with her family to their seaside vacation home. There she meets the ghost of Teruya Sakaki, her classmate from Yomiyama North Middle School Class 3-3 who, like Mei, witnessed the mysterious events that had transpired at the school. There begins an adventure of memory and mystery as they search for the ghost's body and his memories alike.

The debut graphic novel from a dazzling newcomer with a singular, idiosyncratic style. Michael DeForge's brash, confident, undulating sensibility sent a shockwave through the comics world for its unique, fully formed aesthetic. Ant Colony follows the denizens of a black ant colony under attack from the nearby red ants. On the surface, it's the story of this war, the destruction of a civilization, and the ants' all-too-familiar desire to rebuild. Underneath, though, Ant Colony plumbs the deepest human concerns - loneliness, faith, love, apathy, and more. All of this is done with humor and sensitivity, exposing a world where spiders can wreak unimaginable amounts of havoc with a single gnash of their jaws..

(W/A/CA) Naoe The TGC is a far cry from easy, but Toy.Gun Gun and Star White are squeaking through close matches! During a break in the fierce fighting, Fujimoto and Ichi reminisce about their fateful encounters with Midori. These seemingly preordained meetings took place during difficult times in their lives, whether in survival games or personally…but just how life-changing were these events?

(W) Fehu Kazuno (A) Yasaiko Midorihana, JUN Takuto has successfully brokered an alliance between Mynoghra and the neighboring nation of Phon'Kaven-- who've settled the city of Dragontan atop a vital strategic resource known as a 'Dragonvein Grotto'. His next move is to send a research party. After much deliberation, Takuto elects to send the twins Cary and Maria, along with a suspicious looking medic. How will they fare on the evil nation of Mynoghra's first mission...?

(W) Prophet Of The Fox God (A) GMB Chomichuk Discover the myth of the worldwide music sensation BABYMETAL. Tasked with defeating the forces of darkness and division, the metal spirits must travel through a variety of eras of time, assuming different forms and identities. What we are seeing is not the BABYMETAL of the present. It's an original story based on BABYMETAL as you've never heard them before. The long-hidden metal spirit's apocrypha of the Metal Resistance will emerge!

(W/A/CA) Giorgio Carpinteri A Raw artist returns, and Atlantis exists, in this new and original graphic novel from one of the great Italian comics masters, published in English for the first time. In this graphic novel, Aqualantics maintain a fragile peace with their 'surface brothers'-as long as their world remains a myth. But when an actor who plays the character of the 'indefensible Earthman,' all cynicism and vulgarity, is gradually possessed by his role, a chain reaction jeopardizes the entire kingdom and the uneasy peace between the two species. Giorgio Carpinteri's sheer graphic brilliance - fusing aspects of Futurism, Cubism, Russian Constructivism, and German Expressionism with echoes of Bauhaus and distinct whims of Art Deco - would be enough to carry this brilliant fantasy, but Aqualantic is also a lyrical, allegorical masterpiece exploring the relationship between the conscious and unconscious, the known and the unknown.

(W) Fuminori Teshima (A) COMTA The world is abuzz as centuries of hostilities between sorcerers and Angelic Knights are brought to a screeching halt by the now-widespread knowledge of the Chastille and Barbatos's relationship-regardless of whether they admit to actually being in one.

(W/A/CA) Ryo Shirakome When a classroom of students is transported to another world to act as its saviors, Hajime Nagumo finds himself the weakest link. As his friends and classmates are granted strong classes and impressive abilities due to their existing skills, he is given the weak title of Synergist. When a dungeon quest leaves him separated from his group, Hajime must discover his own talents or be left to rot in this world forever.