(W) Ryan Ferrier (A) Moritat & Various (CA) Priscilla Petraites, Marco Lesko Titans, parasites, werewolves, oh my! In the absence of gods, Palisade has become a Pandora's box of the absolutely weird and definitely not wonderful. As Hannah struggles to level up her black magic skills, the Queens face a foe unlike ever before...the Void! Herald of anarchy or gatekeeper of freedom? Answers abound in the thrilling conclusion to 'THE GOD DILEMMA.' Collects RAT QUEENS #21-25.

(W) Kouko Shirakawa (A) Ayuko The Yamei Palace has become a much less lonely place-despite Jusetsu's predecessor's warnings-but the Raven Consort still cannot truly escape the emptiness in her heart. There's no shortage of visitors who come in the evenings to ask for her help, and tonight is no exception. A mystery within the Hakkaku Palace leads Jusetsu to come across the Eight True Teachings, a religion threatening faith in Uren Niangniang. Meanwhile, Koshun discovers a glimmer of hope that could free Jusetsu from the Raven once and for all.

(W) Kouko Shirakawa (A) Ayuko The imperial estate is abuzz with celebrations, but the once-lively Yamei Palace sits silently in its shadows. The Raven Consort is supposed to be alone, after all. In order to save Jusetsu from this forced solitude, Koshun chooses a difficult path: to free the goddess Uren Niangniang. With help from some unexpected sources, can Jusetsu break the barriers that confine her to the inner palace? And what will happen if she does?

(W) Kouko Shirakawa (A) Ayuko Breaking the barriers that confined the Raven Consort to the inner palace had a number of consequences. Aside from the physical destruction it caused, Ishiha is missing, Jusetsu's ancestry is now public knowledge, and the Raven now inhabits Jusetsu's body. The Raven Consort's displaced soul has been set adrift, and it can only be called back by a blood relative. Can Koshun find one, or will Jusetsu be doomed to wander forever?

(W) Kouko Shirakawa (A) Ayuko Despite the Raven's missing part being within Jusetsu's grasp, the sea god isn't about to make that easy for her. An underwater volcano eruption has made the waters around Je Island, where the black sword awaits, impassable. A clash between the ao god and the raven is in their near future, but will the mortal bystanders become collateral damage in this celestial showdown? Witness the stunning finale of this tale of dark magic and court intrigue.

(W/A/CA) Junko Mizuno Ravina the Witch, from the supremely talented visual artist Junko Mizuno, is a dark, fantastical illustrated tale featuring talking animals, giant birds and dancing mushrooms. When Ravina is given a magic wand by a mysterious old woman, she turns from a lonely girl living in a dump... into a witch?

(W) Fuse, Tae Tono (A/CA) Tae Tono An all-original climatepunk action series from the artist behind the Gate of Nightmares manga! Halloween in Tokyo, and the weather is relatively mild: 76.2 degrees Celsius, or 169 degrees Fahrenheit. Earth is bathed in deadly UV radiation, driving humans underground. But the surface isn't deserted. Citizens use neural links to control hardy, robot versions of themselves called Re:Anima. The organization maintaining order in this new urban landscape is the Enforcement Bureau. Shinano uses her exceptionally strong and agile Re:Anima to catch the bad guys. Kara is quick and able, too-but his body is flesh and blood! How did the Earth become a wasteland? What's the secret of Kara's special body?

(W) Kanekiru Kogitsune (A/CA) Kobayakawa Haruyoshi Ogre-Rou has seen the Tomboy Princess back to the capital city and are returning to headquarters. On route they meet a young man lamenting over the body of a young woman, and may end up tangled in with their fatal drama. Meanwhile, Ogre-Kichi has defeated the dungeon's final boss, ranked up and is returning to headquarters as well. Both ogres are eager to be reunited and test their newly acquired skills?against each other! When the fists start flying, will they be able to control themselves, or will it be all-out combat?!

(W) Kanekiru Kogitsune (A/CA) Kobayakawa Haruyoshi With the assassination of the minister's grandson, the Noble Faction launches a coup d'etat! Accepting his new role of suppressing the rebellion with his signature grin, Rou withdraws his employer, the tomboy princess, to a secret location. There, he continues training the palace guard, using Noble Faction troops as target practice! However, the Faction's two strongest warriors-the Hero of Lithic Iron and the Hero of Turbulent Waters-remain unscathed. While the Hero of Turbulent Waters is out of the city on duty, Rou and the princess take the chance to penetrate the castle...

(W) Kanekiru Kogitsune (A/CA) Kobayakawa Haruyoshi Apo-Rou has successfully beaten back the coup attempt and gathered a group of orphaned children to form the youth training unit Sol-Child! And his next project-the founding of a trading company and the construction of a department store in the capital!! In order to improve his own abilities, Apo-Rou has also decided to take on a legendary dungeon... solo! In a nest swarming with demons, a fierce battle between powerful opponents unfolds! Will Apo-Rou live to see his retail dreams come true?

(W) Kanekiru Kogitsune (A/CA) Kobayakawa Haruyoshi Tomokui Kanata has suffered an untimely death, but his adventures are far from over. He is reborn into a fantastical world of monsters and magic-as a lowly goblin! But Kanata, or Gob-Rou as he is now named, is not about to let that stop him. With a combination of memories from his old life, a brand new body, and a monstrous appetite, Gob-Rou thrives in this new world where he must devour other creatures to gain their powers. It takes strength, smarts, and a strong stomach to survive in this action-packed fantasy!

(W) Kanekiru Kogitsune (A/CA) Kobayakawa Haruyoshi Tomokui Kanata has suffered an untimely death, but his adventures are far from over. He is reborn into a fantastical world of monsters and magic-as a lowly goblin! But Kanata, or Gob-Rou as he is now named, is not about to let that stop him. With a combination of memories from his old life, a brand new body, and a monstrous appetite, Gob-Rou thrives in this new world where he must devour other creatures to gain their powers. It takes strength, smarts, and a strong stomach to survive in this action-packed fantasy!

(W) Tappei Nagatsuki (A) Minori Tsukahara A demon beast brought to the forest by the gang of thieves is targeting Emilia. But while she's facing down their leader, a different and more powerful demon beast-the Snow Ravager-appears to defend its territory. Cornered by these threats, Emilia is overcome by distress. Will tragedy begin anew...?

(W) Tappei Nagatsuki (A) Minori Tsukahara 'Save me Puck? Why am I being treated like a villain up against this overwhelming evil? Why am I the only one that sees it?' Emilia cries out in the face of her unimaginable foe. The story of the newly formed bond between one girl and one spirit comes to a thrilling close!

(W) Tappei Nagatsuki (A) Shinichirou Otsuka (CA) Fugetsu Discover extra stories from Chapter 2: A Week at the Mansion, following the fun everyday life of Subaru after the demon beast attack and before the royal selection!

(W) Tappei Nagatsuki, Shinichirou Otsuka (A) Daichi Matsuse Petelgeuse, the Archbishop of Sin, swears revenge on Subaru, who finds himself back in the capital. There, an enormous white whale appears suddenly before his eyes...!

(W) Tappei Nagatsuki (A/CA) Shinichirou Otsuka, Daichi Matsuse Subaru suggests an alliance with Krusch Carsten's camp. To sweeten the deal, he offers to provide intel vital to their survival: when and where the monstrous 'white whale' will appear!

(W) Tappei Nagatsuki (A) Yu Aikawa Subaru has reunited with Ram and the villagers who escaped from Earlham Village. But Roswaal's explanation of the situation shocks Subaru deeply?

(W) Tappei Nagatsuki (A) Haruno Atori Apprehensive about the Frederica affair, Subaru gets acceptance from the Sanctuary and returns to Roswaal Manor. There, he encounters the "Bowel Hunter" Elsa, who has made him taste death more than once in his previous lives... (STL204637) (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XXXI #10 (OCT211996)

(W) Tappei Nagatsuki (A) Haruno Atori, Yu Aikawa Subaru has the help of the maid Frederica, but now must once again confront Elsa, the Bowel Hunter. Subaru wants to rescue Rem and Beatrice, but escaping Roswaal Manor is easier said than done.

(W) Tappei Nagatsuki (A) Haruno Atori Now that Subaru has Otto's help, they set off to speak with Roswaal in order to get help in saving Rem. Along the way, they run into Ram, who wants to help too. Now, the only thing in the way of their new plan is the raging 'Tiger.'

(W) Tappei Nagatsuki (A) Haruno Atori Subaru has gained a clue that will help defeat the Great Rabbit. However, when he returns to face the challenge again, something is off. An eerie silence pervades the surroundings-the sort that gets a terrible cold sweat going. And then who should appear, but Satella, the Witch of Jealousy...

(W) Tappei Nagatsuki (A/CA) Shinichirou Otsuka Having overcome the battle with the fearsome White Whale, Subaru returns to the Mathers domain. With the subjugation force that overcame the deadly combat, and the addition of Julius, together they clash with the Witch Cultists under the command of Bishop of the Deadly Sins, Petelgeuse.

(W) Tappei Nagatsuki (A) Shinichirou Otsuka The Archbishops of Greed and Wrath have fallen, but the war to reclaim Watergate City continues. The royal selection candidates each face their own crisis as they fight against the insatiable Gluttony, ardent Lust, infallible Eight Arms, and the superhuman Sword Saint. But the candidates' strong bonds, and dedication to keep their promises and oaths, may well turn the losing battle in their favor!

Wendell lives a lonely, suburban existence, losing himself in books in order to avoid his motorcycle-driving stepfather, Ted. When the school bullies convince Wendell to venture into the long-abandoned Renaissance Fair grounds they all believe to be haunted, Wendell is surprised to find a man living in the barn. Believing himself to be a medieval knight named Sir Habaersham tasked with the duty of slaying the dragon he insists is wandering the woods, Wendell's new acquaintance seems the definition of crackpot. But when Wendell starts hearing rumblings-and listening to Habaersham's stories-he starts to wonder if perhaps it could all be true! In a heartfelt coming-of-age story, Wendell must defy logic in order to follow his heart?and face the dragon of the forest!

(W) Kataoka Naotaro (A) Souichi Suddenly reincarnated in another world as a six-year-old slave, Linus has grown as a talented Barrier Master. Having rescued the First Princess Ricolette from a conspiracy, he has somehow found himself engaged to her! After their formal introductions, Ricolette moves to Linus' mansion and immediately opens up to Peris and Meirius. However, Meirius has feelings that even she doesn't understand and seems troubled...

(W) Kataoka Naotaro (A) Souichi Suddenly reincarnated in another world as a slave, Linus became an excellent Barrier Master. In the Hideta Empire where he has started a new life, his days are busy alongside the demon girl Peris and the beast-woman Meirius, who he rescued from a slave auction. However, a horrible conspiracy at the castle involving the First Princess Ricolette has begun to move. Before long, its effects reach Linus!

(W) Kataoka Naotaro (A) Souichi At 34 years old, Kubo Tamotsu works at an exploitative company only to wake up one day in an unfamiliar world, reincarnated into the body of a six-year-old. Not aware of his innate 'Barrier Master' skills, he finds himself on the slave market, and up for auction! When no one bids on him and he's queued for disposal, he is rescued in the nick of time by Marquess Basam. He will be raised as the Marquess' personal Barrier Master under a new name, 'Linus,' and his talent as a Barrier Master will grow day by day. His troubles never seem to end, as he struggles to survive!

(W) Hirukuma (A) Ituwa Kato As Hakkon settles into life as a vending machine, his activities have expanded to include unveiling new products and giving love advice. But when a request to check out some giant crocodiles in the wild comes up, he heads out with Lammis only to wind up alone in the dungeon... again!

When Shui wins exclusive use of Boxxo in an eating competition, he's faced with his greatest challenge yet: her bottomless appetite!

(W) Chihiro Mishima (A/CA) Houki Kusano After a climber falls off a mountain, he wakes up as a polar bear! Now, he has to protect two werewolf sisters and use his wits to navigate the dangers of the forest.

(W) Chihiro Mishima (A/CA) Houki Kusano, Kururi After rescuing some animal-eared girls from a group of human knights, Kumakichi finds that it's hard to gather food for these girls while they're living in caves. But when some adventurers run into Kumakichi's group while chasing a giant snake, what's going to happen? For readers ages 13 and up.

(W) Chihiro Mishima (A/CA) Houki Kousano, Kururi After Lulutina is abducted by humans, Kumakichi barges into the fortress she's detained in and saves her life. However, the struggle is far from over! A much larger battle awaits on the horizon, and to make things worse, a powerful anthro soldier makes his debut on the side of the enemy! Can this polar bear keep Lulutina and her werewolf sisters out of harm's way? For readers ages 13 years and up.

With his polar bear strength, Kumakichi must fend off a large army intent on coming after the six dog-eared sisters. Locked in combat with the army's commander, can Kukamichi come out on top? For readers ages 13 and up.

(W) Chihiro Mishima (A) Houki Kusano With his polar bear strength, Kumakichi must fend off a large army intent on coming after the six dog-eared sisters. Locked in combat with the army's commander, can Kukamichi come out on top?

(W) Chihiro Mishima (A) Houki Kusano, Kururi After spending the night at the home of the little elf witch and her mother, Kumakichi returns home only to find himself under renewed scrutiny from the animal-eared sisters for his suspicious behavior. Even so, he can???t stop thinking about the plight of that poor mother and daughter. What will Lulutina and the rest do when they realize how distracted their favorite polar bear is?!

(W/A/CA) Makoto Yotsuba In a world where the noble elite are supposed to fend off the threat of terrifying Chaos but instead engage in pointless petty squabbles, young mage Siluca Meletes dreams of bringing justice to the land. She finds an ally in Theo, a young knight with a bright future. But as Theo soon finds out, despite her righteous goal of world peace, her methods are more than a little unorthodox! Record of Grancrest War is a high-fantasy adventure based on the popular light novel and anime series by Ryo Mizuno, the creator of the classic series Record of Lodoss War, the most beloved fantasy anime of all time.

(W) Ryo Mizuno, Makoto Yotsuba (A/CA) Makoto Yotsuba Siluca and Theo's master plan is put to its first test: a battle against the fearsome Lassic David, the lord of a nearby domain who only cares about conquest. Assisted by Balgary, the next king of the Cait Sith, an incredibly strong Artist named Aishela, and Irvin, Siluca's own Artist, these newly minted rulers of their domain must stand fast against the threat and pray that they survive the coming battle. For mature audiences.

(W/A/CA) Ryo Mizuno Siluca and Theo's efforts have paid off, resulting in a strong standing army, a variety of Artists on their side, and a few powerful allies, too. But no one gets this far without making a few enemies, and now the time has come for Siluca to justify their actions to Margrave Marrine Kreische, the leader of the Factory Alliance. Siluca has broken the rules to get this far, and her punishment may be too much to bear... For mature audiences.

(W) Ryo Mizuno, Makoto Yotsuba (A) Makoto Yotsuba, Miyuu (CA) Makoto Yotsuba Disaster strikes Siluca and Theo's plans. Their domain is devastated, their holdings scattered amongst other Lords, their allies forced to ally with the victors, and Theo stripped of his title and exiled. How can they rebuild after a near-total collapse? For mature audiences.