(W/A) Paru Itagaki The epic battles for supremacy in the black market lead to a revolution for carnivores and herbivores alike. Mixed-species psychopath Melon finds a new target for his rage. And in the bittersweet conclusion, Beastar horse Yahya and Komodo dragon Gosha attempt to repair their friendship, red deer Louis and gray wolf Juno seek a way forward, and gray wolf Legoshi and dwarf rabbit Haru define their relationship on their own terms. For older teen audiences.

(W) Curtis Clow (A/CA) Jo Mi-Gyeong Keepers are mystical creatures that bond with people who experience great hardships in their lives. Some see them as friends, family even, but others see them as nothing more than dangerous beasts that the world is better without. Mac, Ping, Ava, and their keepers are in search of Mac's father who vanished one day and never returned. A heartfelt fantasy adventure from the writer of The Wild Cosmos, with luscious art by powerhouse Jo Mi-Gyeong, artist of Eve and The Dark Crystal.

AN ALL-NEW BEASTS!, WITH ALL-NEW ARTISTS! In the spirit of 2007's acclaimed Beasts!, editor/designer Jacob Covey has assembled an entirely new line-up of over 90 artists who did not appear in the first Beasts! volume. Like the first book, the deluxe collection will include a Who's Who of the contemporary art world, collectively crafting a menagerie of mythological creatures, monsters, beasts and things that go bump in the night, superbly laid out in breathtaking two-page spreads per beast. Featuring all-new work by over 90 artists including Al Columbia, Blex Bolex, Brian Chippendale, Craig Thompson, Dan Zettwoch, Dash Shaw, David B., Eleanor Davis, Ellen Forney, Femke Hiemstra, Gene Deitch, Jaime Hernandez, Travis Louie, Thomas Allen, Jon Vermilyea, Kim Deitch, Lilli Carré, Mark Todd, Olivier Schrauwen, Paul Hornschemeier, Peter Bagge, Ray Fenwick, Stephan Blanquet, Taylor McKimens, Tom Neely, Tomer Hanuka, Yuko Shimizu and dozens more.

Black magic, demonic frogs, and zombie road kill are just a few of the problems plaguing this seemingly sleepy little town. Beneath the quiet streets a rat cabal plots vengeance, while in the local cemetery the dead leave their graves. With the human residents unaware of the supernatural danger, it's up to a determined crew of dogs (and one cat) to keep their community safe. Lives will be lost, and bonds forged as the beasts of Burden Hill battle against an unknown evil rooted within their town. Award-winning comics creators Evan Dorkin (Milk & Cheese) and Jill Thompson (Scary Godmother) come together to share the lives of some unlikely heroes. This volume reprints the comic-book series Beasts of Burden issues #1-4, the short stories from the Dark Horse Book of Hauntings, the Dark Horse Book of Witchcraft, the Dark Horse Book of the Dead, and the Dark Horse Book of Monsters, 'Stray,' 'Unfamiliar,' 'Let Sleeping Dogs Lie,' and 'A Dog and His Boy,' published by Dark Horse Comics.

(W) Evan Dorkin (A) Jill Thompson, Benjamin Dewey When supernatural events threaten the quiet suburb of Burden Hill, it's up to a determined group of ordinary dogs and cats to defend their home from demonic frogs, zombie roadkill and a rat cabal led by a dead mystic with an insatiable appetite for blood. This edition collects all four volumes of the eight-time Eisner award-winning horror fantasy series, including both Wise Dog adventure tie-in stories and a special guest appearance by Hellboy! Award-winning comics creators Evan Dorkin, Jill Thompson, and Ben Dewey come together to share the lives of some unlikely heroes. This volume collects the comic-book series Beasts of Burden: Animal Rites, Occupied Territory, Neighborhood Watch, and Wise Dogs and Eldrich Men, published by Dark Horse Comics.

(W) Evan Dorkin (A/CA) Benjamin Dewey This eight-time Eisner Award-winning comic book series blending fantasy and humor features the adventures of paranormal pets investigating the horrors of Burden Hill. A heroic pack of canines known as the Wise Dogs sets off on a mission to clean up a Pennsylvania corridor plagued by seemingly unrelated occult disturbances that include a fire salamander and a horde of mutant lurkers. A link is found among the various disturbances, leading our heroes to a mountain village inhabited by a survivalist witch-cult who have discovered the existence of a 'Blood Lure' attracting occult forces, creatures, and many more terrors to Burden Hill! This volume collects the comic-book series Beasts of Burden: Wise Dogs and Eldritch Men issues #1-4.

(W) Fabien Vehlmann (A/CA) Kerascoet Newly homeless, a group of fairies find themselves trying to adapt to their new life in the forest. As they dodge dangers from both without and within, optimistic Aurora steps forward to organize and help build a new community. Slowly, the world around them becomes more treacherous, as petty rivalries and factions form. Beautiful Darkness became a bestseller and instant classic when it was released in 2014. This paperback edition of the modern horror classic will contain added material, preparatory sketches and unused art.

WHY WE LOVE IT: This is one of the most heartwarming family tales we've ever read. Everyone remembers the first person who inspired them to follow their dreams. This beautiful and elegant fable pays tribute to all our loved ones. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: Weaving historical fiction and fantasy together, Durwin S. Talon and E. G. Thompson remind us of the power of stories, both those from our imaginations and, more importantly, those from our own lives. WHAT IT'S ABOUT: BEAUTIFUL SCARS tells the story of Ridley Bourne as he explains to his granddaughter how he got each of his scars, each one gained through either a sad or uplifting adventure. Through his tales, she learns how to tell her own stories and how to hold on to his through her own, magical retelling.

(W/A/CA) Kaori Yuki The story of Belle and her beast as you've never seen it before, with sinister, creeping shadows suffusing a door to a wider, magical world. Young and rambunctious Belle insists on going out to play in the forbidden woods, but her adventurous streak abruptly ends when her mother is spirited away by a beast known to kidnap beautiful women. Twisted by the loss of his wife, Belle's father keeps his daughter, who has unusual, violet hair, locked away in an effort to 'protect' her from prying eyes. Finally emerging after years of solitude, Belle ventures back into the woods where she lost her mother and encounters the beast once more!

(W/A/CA) Kaori Yuki The story of Belle and her beast as you've never seen it before! Young and rambunctious Belle insists on going out to play in the forbidden woods, but her adventurous streak abruptly ends when her mother is spirited away by a beast known to kidnap beautiful women. Twisted by the loss of his wife, Belle's father keeps his daughter, who has unusual, violet hair, locked away in an effort to 'protect' her from prying eyes. Finally emerging after years of solitude, Belle ventures back into the woods where she lost her mother and encounters the beast once more!

(W/A/CA) Kaori Yuki Young and rambunctious Belle insists on going out to play in the forbidden woods, but her adventurous streak abruptly ends when her mother is spirited away by a beast known to kidnap beautiful women. Twisted by the loss of his wife, Belle's father keeps his daughter, who has unusual, violet hair, locked away in an effort to 'protect' her from prying eyes. Finally emerging after years of solitude, Belle ventures back into the woods where she lost her mother and encounters the beast once more...

(W/A/CA) Kaori Yuki Young and rambunctious Belle insists on going out to play in the forbidden woods, but her adventurous streak abruptly ends when her mother is spirited away by a beast known to kidnap beautiful women. Twisted by the loss of his wife, Belle's father keeps his daughter, who has unusual, violet hair, locked away in an effort to 'protect' her from prying eyes. Finally emerging after years of solitude, Belle ventures back into the woods where she lost her mother and encounters the beast once more.

(W) TurtleMe (A) Fuyuki23 King Grey is unrivaled throughout the land in terms of strength, wealth, and prestige. However, underneath the glamour lies a deep solitude, so when he's reincarnated as Arthur Leywin, he resolves to not squander this second chance at life and live every day to the fullest-but the peace of this new world hides something sinister that threatens to destroy all he's worked for?

(W) TurtleMe (A) Fuyuki23 Art, his parents, and the Twin Horns are under attack! With a horde of bandits surrounding them, the powerful mana users are outnumbered-but they won't go down without a fight. Art is sure he can help...but the shocking truth his father reveals may change everything.

(W) Nozomi Ginyoku (A/CA) Yanomitsuki In this new series, a knight finds himself reincarnated as a behemoth, one of the most powerful monsters in the world, and when he meets a beautiful elf girl, he's ready to fight at her side. Problem is, a baby behemoth looks an awful lot like...a housecat?! For readers ages 13 and up.

(W) Nozomi Ginyoku (A) Mitsuki Yano Aria and Tama are heading straight toward a battle against a Demon, and much between them will have changed by the time it is over. And why did Aria choose to leave her elven village to become an adventurer...?

(W) Nozomi Ginyoku (A) Taro Shinonome After making a complete recovery, Aria and Tama return to dungeon-crawling! And thanks to some stronger yet more revealing new equipment, their jealous and scandalous flirting receives a power-up as well! Meanwhile, they meet a mysterious, wild girl in the dungeon who happens to share a strange connection with Tama?s former self. Another tale of reincarnation begins... (STL211319) (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XXXI #11 (NOV211900)

(W) Nozomi Ginyoku, Taro Shinonome (A) Mitsuki Yano Stella-the former dragon turned cute girl-has joined the party! Given that she charges full force at any enemy she sees, though, having this tomboy around might be more trouble than it's worth...especially after her totally one-sided love for Tama only grows stronger and more jealous once she sees Aria getting all lovey-dovey with him. Meanwhile, a tantalizing personal request for the party's services arrives in recognition of all their recent achievements. Stella gets hyped up for her first real adventure-but none of them know what truly lies in store on this quest...!

(W) Nozomi Ginyoku, Taro Shinonome (A) Mitsuki Yano Stella and Aria, still butting heads over who gets Tama's affection, have met two adorable fairies, Lily and Feri, during their exploration of the forest labyrinth. Now that they've gotten to know and trust one another, they're ready to go defeat the boss! But the real danger may lie back in civilization, as they have no idea about the unsavory rumors surrounding the local lord of the town where they stay the night on their return trip...

(W) Nozomi Ginyoku, Taro Shinonome (A) Mitsuki Yano Aria and the gang have defeated evil the Earl of Gladstone, and put an end to Leis's sad chain of revenge. They even felled the undead dragon! Now it's time to reap the rewards: an enthusiastic welcome into the city they saved, a promotion to A-rank, and a well-earned rest! But soon enough, a new request heralds the start of a new adventure?!

(W/A) Nozomi Ginyoku After being promoted to A Rank, Aria gets a request from His Imperial Majesty! Between an invitation to join the empire and the announcement of the return of the Four Demon Beasts, will Aria's party be up against the strongest enemies they've encountered so far?

(W) Nozomi Ginyoku, Taro Shinonome (A) Mitsuki Yano The Four Fiends have finally been revived, and Aria's party faces the ultimate predicament-overcoming the ominous strength of the summoned monster! The party is injured by the overwhelming, formidable enemy before them. It's time for Tama's newfound resolve to shine, and Aria awakens!

(W) Ginyoku Nozomi (CA) Yanomitsuki After dying in a fight against the forces of evil, a knight found himself reincarnated as one of the most powerful monsters in the world: a behemoth! Problem is, he has to grow up before he can really strut his stuff, and a baby behemoth looks an awful lot like...a housecat?! And when an elf adventurer decides to take him in, she may need his help as much as he needs hers! For readers ages 13 and up.

(W) Nozomi Ginyoku (A/CA) Mitsuki Yano As Tama continues his life as Aria's adventuring-partner-slash-pet, he one day obtains a new skill and heads to the dungeon to try it out. Once inside, he runs into a beautiful girl who's wearing nothing but rags. What could she possibly be doing there? Before Tama can find out, she tries to jump his cat bones so he runs, completely unaware of what the consequences might be...! For readers ages 18 and up.

(W) Max Bemis (A) Rodney Buchemi (CA) Olivier Vatine Robert E. Howard's Hyboria UNLEASHED! See its true nature, its unrestrained violence and sexuality! Rising from a watery grave, B?lit once again finds herself commanding a ship, sailing the seas in search of adventure?and answers. But when a deal goes wrong, she finds herself teamed up with the woman she was holding prisoner: the equally beautiful and deadly Valeria. These two iconic characters will find themselves traveling together on a mission to find out how B?lit lives once again that will lead them straight into danger?from the gods themselves! Collected edition includes the hit 5 issue series, complete cover gallery, plus as a bonus, contains Robert E. Howard prose featuring first appearance of B?lit, Valeria, and the origin of the Hyborian Age!

(W) Dave Franchini (A) Alessio Mariani & Various (CA) Juan Manuel Rodriguez Belle is back! After her life was recently turned upside down, things have finally begun to settle for Anabelle 'Belle' DiMarco. Now, working with the organization known as C.H.I.P. she has more allies than she has ever had in her war against the beasts who threaten mankind. But, with her new allies comes a new mission, and the price she will be asked to pay may not be worth the cost. Get ready to be pulled back into Belle's world as she learns more secrets of her family and is put to the test in this new limited series, Belle: Oath of Thorns! Collects Belle: Oath of Thorns #1 - 6.

(W) Simon Hanselmann Megg and Werewolf Jones are Horse Mania. Horse Mania is a test of the audience's patience, proudly the 'worst band in town,' existing within and operating far below the status quo of ambition. Join the musicians as they battle through shoddy, distracted practice sessions, a squalid house show, and a doomed interstate tour. Watch as they drunkenly flail through their sets amidst toothaches, nervous breakdowns, hobby forms, suicide attempts, mounting hatred, and a galaxy of benzos. This is music and performance in its most primal, multifaceted, and pure form. Feel the tension. See the dirty looks. Taste the pain. Smell the depravity. Hear the veiled beauty. Horse Mania wants you to lose your mind. Below Ambition is a mediation on youth, performance, and memory as only the best comedic writer in comics is capable. Simon Hanselmann hails from Tasmania but resides with his family in Los Angeles, CA. His bestselling New York Times series Megg, Mogg and Owl has been translated into thirteen languages, nominated for multiple Ignatz and Eisner awards, and won Best Series

From the author of Anna & Froga comes a wry, offbeat whodunnit that centers on office life. Richard thinks he's in luck when he snags a job at the cuckoo clock factory, but things start to go wrong right off the bat. First of all, there's his boss, who doesn't seem to have the strongest grip on reality and has an odd penchant for silly hats. Then there are his coworkers, who are alternately evasive and idiotic when asked about anything pertaining to actually getting work done. Finally, there's Guy, the employee Richard's replacing, who supposedly quit, but whose family has just appeared on national TV pleading for his safe return. It's all adding up to a very strange workplace, and when the company goes on a retreat, everything spools quickly out of control.

(W) Tim Seeley (A/CA) Freddie Williams II Welcome to the high fantasy world of Tangea! A land where wizards and warriors battle dragons in dark dank dungeons! Where thieves pillage ancient ruins and priests an-swer the audible words of their great gods! Welcome to Chicago, Illinois! Where the magical items from Tangea are being traded on the black market and are messing everything up. Now, a group of Tangea adventurers must go undercover in our modern world to stop artifacts and monsters from falling into the wrong hands. But how will they fare in a world without wizards and warriors? A world without heroes? This 128-page volume contains the entire series, issues #1-4. From Tim Seeley (DARK RED, BRILLIANT TRASH) and Freddie E. Williams II (HeMan/Thundercats, Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) comes BEQUEST, a real-world fantasy tale.

You've met the characters, you've seen their weapons, you've witnessed their war. Now, experience the personal stories of the conflict. Follow the soldier as he enters his final battle. Witness the elite teams at work behind the scenes. Learn the savage ways of the Condyle warriors, and the vicious speed of the Ele-Alta Slayers. Watch as the brave struggle for glory, obtain it, then live to see it stripped from them. Will it be a glorious death, or will it be the death of a coward?

(W/A) Kentaro Miura The ultimate adult fantasy manga, now in 7'x10' hardcover editions! Raised in torment, young Guts is hardened into a fearsome warrior, drawing the attention of the charismatic Griffith, commander of the elite Band of the Hawk. This crossroads will take Guts to fame and glory . . . and damnation! Collects Berserk volumes 4, 5, and 6. o Over 1.5 million copies sold of Dark Horse's Berserk manga! o Inspired the hit anime TV series and feature films, video games, a trading card game, and more!

(W/A) Kentaro Miura The ultimate adult fantasy manga now in 7' x 10' hardcover editions! The long war between Midland and Tudor nears an end as the Band of the Hawk, led by Griffith and his fearless champion Guts, turn the tide in Midland's favor. But impending victory ignites a secret war within Midland, as those seeking courtly favor see the ambitious Griffith as an obstacle to power. And nothing is more powerful than an enemy unseen! Collects Berserk volumes 7-9.

(W/A) Kentaro Miura Guts, the Black Swordsman, has saved the Band of the Hawk from the Midland army, but he must liberate Griffith, the Hawks' leader. Imprisoned and tortured, Griffith is in isolation but is not alone. Horrors dwell within the dungeons, where the living envy the dead! Collects Berserk volumes 10-12.

(W/A) Kentaro Miura Marked with the unholy Brand of Sacrifice that draws the damned to him, Guts the Black Swordsman battles the minions of Hell that thwart his search for Casca, his former captain and lover. But Casca, too, is marked with the Brand, and Guts must find her before the legions of the abyss do! Collects Berserk volumes 16-18.

(W/A) Kentaro Miura Kentaro Miura's legendary adult fantasy/horror manga is now available at its original published size in handsome deluxe hardcover editions, each collecting three volumes of the acclaimed series. Guts the Black Swordsman is on a rampage as Mogus, master inquisitor of the Holy See, readies Guts' beloved Casca to be burned at the stake as a heretic in the forbidding Tower of Conviction. But Casca's demonic Brand of Sacrifice is drawing hideous dark powers to the Tower, and even if Guts can defeat the mighty Mogus, can he save Casca from the ravenous hordes of Hell? Collects Berserk volumes 19-21.

(W/A) Kentaro Miura The acclaimed adult horror manga is now in presented in deluxe hardcover editions in the original oversized serialization format. Though Guts the Black Swordsman lies at death's door from battling against the giant dragon knight Grunbeld and his legion of demonic Apostles, the witch Schierke has a dangerous card to play to put Guts back in the fight: the unholy Berserker Armor. But the accursed shell that holds Guts together-in a nightmarishly literal sense-unleashes its host's inner demons, which could tear apart Guts tortured mind and send him into eternal darkness! Collects Berserk volumes 25-27, plus three, fold-out color posters. 'Berserk is finally given the treatment fans have longed for.' -AiPT!

(W) Kentaro Miura, Koji Mori (A) Studio Gaga, Koji Mori The first new Berserk chapter since the passing of original creator Kentaro Miura in 2021! Volume 42 has been made by Miura's longtime assistants Studio Gaga, under the supervision of his closest friend, Koji Mori. The shocking appearance of Griffith on Elf Island has provoked rage and terror in Guts and Casca… and carved a rift into the enchanted isle itself, setting loose a corrosive horde of devourers from beneath the earth! If the Black Swordsman cannot rely upon even his legendary blade, escape by ship seems the only hope for survival… but not everyone is leaving Elf Island together! Contains a double-sided, full-color illustrated foldout!

(W) Isshiki Ichika (A) Daisuke Takino Fate is headed to Galia, where mighty monsters and a reunion with Roxy await. He's joined by a mysterious woman who also possesses a deadly skill-Wrath. For the first time in his life, Fate has an ally to fight beside him. But will this be enough to survive against his increasingly formidable foes? Or will Fate's ever-growing hunger finally consume him?

(W) Isshiki Ichika (A) Daisuke Takino His connection to the Vlerick family severed, Fate returns to the royal capital hoping for a peaceful time, but he and Roxy are soon lured out to a nearby forest. There, they fall into an ancient monster's trap that switches Fate and Roxy's bodies! Sealed in Fate's body and subject to Gluttony, Roxy faces death by starvation, while Fate is powerless! How will they survive the spell, and if they do, can they withstand the monster?

(W) Isshiki Ichika (A) Daisuke Takino The military force sent to Galia-and supposedly killed by the Divine Dragon-makes a sudden return to the royal capital. Among them is Mason Hart, Roxy's father. Roxy and Fate are shocked and confused but joyful to have him back. Meanwhile, Fate receives a report from Laine about the Elder Stone-a fragment of Shin. When an explosion hits the military district, where the mysteries behind the resurrected dead and the Elder Stone intersect, Fate encounters the last person he expects to see!