(W) Katarina (A/CA) Ryosuke Fuji A fast-paced, irreverent adventure for fans of isekai and RPGs! High schooler Rakuro loves hunting down 'trash games,' but one day he decides to play a AAA VR game called Shangri-La Frontier instead. He creates a character with a bird head, skips the cutscenes and jumps right in-but what awaits him in this game is different from anything he's ever faced...

(W) Katarina (A/CA) Ryosuke Fuji A fast-paced, irreverent adventure for fans of isekai and RPGs! High schooler Rakuro loves hunting down 'trash games,' but one day he decides to play a AAA VR game called Shangri-La Frontier instead. He creates a character with a bird head, skips the cutscenes and jumps right in-but what awaits him in this game is different from anything he's ever faced...

(W) Hirotsugu Ryuusen (A) Fuzichoco To stop Chimera Clausen's sinister plot, Solomon sends a letter inviting the Isuzu Alliance to join forces. Mira is tasked with delivering the letter and heads out for the Isuzu Alliance's headquarters in the Forest of Seasons, and relishes the chance to try out her newly completed travel wagon! Even a relaxing trip can't prepare her for what she'll find when she finally arrives-or the important individual she'll encounter!

(W) Hirotsugu Ryuusen (A) Fuzichoco Sakamori Kagami has awakened in the world of Ark Earth Online, a game he plays religiously. The catch? Instead of his normal avatar-an old, bearded sorcerer-he finds himself in the body of a girl! Now he must convince the people of this world that he-she-is a pupil of the legendary wise man who vanished without a trace thirty years ago.

(W) Hirotsugu Ryuusen (A) Fuzichoco, Dicca Suemitsu Sakamori Kagami has awakened in the world of Ark Earth Online, a game he plays religiously. The catch? Instead of his normal avatar-an old, bearded sorcerer-he finds himself in the body of a girl! Now he must convince the people of this world that he-she-is a pupil of the legendary wise man who vanished without a trace thirty years ago.

(W) Hirotsugu Ryuusen (A) Fuzichoco Traces of Soul Howl lead Mira to the missing Wise Man's next destination: the Subterranean Metropolis, ancient ruins of a seven-leveled city. Mira takes her time marveling at the wondrous sights of the lost city as she flexes her game knowledge to unravel every trap in her way. But when she runs into a mythological monster of a foe, her sightseeing trip takes a dangerous turn. Will Mira's summoning magic be enough to defeat this enemy-or has she finally met her match?

(W) Hirotsugu Ryuusen (A) Fuzichoco In her quest to find Wise Man Artesia, Mira pursues the phantom thief Fuzzy Dice, who may know the whereabouts of Mira's missing companion. But her mission is derailed when she runs into Kagura in a city along the way and learns of an outbreak of child kidnappings. There's no way Mira can ignore such atrocities-her only choice is to go undercover in a maid outfit to catch the dastardly criminals!

(W) Hirotsugu Ryuusen (A) Fuzichoco Mira follows Fuzzy Dice to the city of Haxthausen, hoping to finally catch up to the legendary thief and learn the whereabouts of Wise Man Artesia. There, she teams up with Detective Wolf and his assistant Julius to capture the cat burglar once and for all. But as the trio scrutinize the clues, they can't help but wonder-could the thief be the Wise Man herself?

(W/A/CA) Yoichi Abe Sawada has left Senpai's side! To get her back, he'll have to do something about the strange monsters that have overrun their world. He embarks on a journey to do just that, but things take a turn for the even stranger when he encounters a tiny, fairy-sized version of Sawada.

(W) Saisou Popular boy secretly falls for princely girl in this gleeful borderline-parody of high school shojo manga that fans demanded in print! Haruma Ichinose, 17, has been popular since he was born. So popular, in fact, that he figured no one could even come close... until he met Yuki Mogami. She's tall, cool, collected, and totally makes him crazy. He may just be in love... but can he deal with falling for someone even more dashing than himself?

(W) Saisou Haruma Ichinose, 17, has been popular since he was born. So popular, in fact, that he figured no one could even come close... until he met Yuki Mogami. She's tall, cool, collected, and totally makes him crazy. He may just be in love... but can he deal with falling for someone even more dashing than himself?

The Secular Humanist Occult Obliteration Taskforce exists to defend humanity from gods, fairies, monsters, and the legions of other creatures that survive on human beliefs and fears. If you've got a problem with a demon, dragon, or deity, better call SHOOT! Collects the four-issue miniseries, plus an eight-page story from MySpace Dark Horse Presents #35. An exciting, original, and irreverent concept from comics' hottest new talent! Sci-fi action in the four-color tradition with a bold new twist!

(W/A/CA) Satoko Kiyuduki At long last, Kuro squares off with the witch Hifumi, the catalyst for her long journey. Will the curse that's slowly killing Kuro finally be broken? The time to put down the coffin arrives, as Kuro's quest comes to an end. Will Kuro be able to set out on a new adventure, this time with a lighter step?

(W/A/CA) Satoko Kiyuduki The curtain closed on Kuro's travels in the last volume with a moving and shocking conclusion. Now, revisit Kuro, Sen, Nijuku, and Sanju in this previously unpublished collection of vignettes from their quest, the telling of which spanned a decade from the masterful pen of Satoko Kiyuduki. Join the mysterious traveler one last time for an unforgettable journey... For readers ages 13 years and up.

(W) Joe Keatinge (A/CA) Leila Del Duca, Owen Gieni Collects SHUTTER #13-17.

(W) Joe Keatinge (A/CA) Leila Del Duca, Owen Gieni Kate knows everything; we don't! Clues from the past contain answers to where Kate and company go next. All roads converge, but not everyone survives the trip. Collects SHUTTER #18-22

(W) Joe Keatinge (A/CA) Leila Del Duca, Owen Gieni The final chapter of the SHUTTER series begins with explorer Kate Kristopher facing a greater loss than any she's experienced before, leaving her more determined than ever to end Prospero's grip on the world. JOE KEATINGE and LEILA DEL DUCA's surrealistic odyssey through time and space comes to its epic end. Collects SHUTTER #23-30.

(W) Ennki Hakari (A/CA) Akira Sawano Reborn as a heroic...skeleton?! A brand-new isekai fantasy manga series, based on the light novels! One day, a gamer played video games until he fell asleep... and when he woke up, he found himself in the game world-as a skeleton! Equipped with the powerful weapons and armor of his avatar but stuck with its frightening skeletal appearance, Arc has to find a place for himself in this new, fantastical land. All his hopes for a quiet life are dashed when he crosses paths with a beautiful elven warrior, setting him on a journey full of conflict and adventure.

(W) Ennki Hakari (A/CA) Akira Sawano Reborn as a heroic... skeleton?! A brand-new isekai fantasy manga series, based on the light novels! One day, a gamer played video games until he fell asleep... and when he woke up, he found himself in the game world - as a skeleton! Equipped with the powerful weapons and armor of his avatar but stuck with its frightening skeletal appearance, Arc has to find a place for himself in this new, fantastical land. All his hopes for a quiet life are dashed when he crosses paths with a beautiful elven warrior, setting him on a journey full of conflict and adventure!

(W) Ennki Hakari (A/CA) Akira Sawano One day, a gamer played video games until he fell asleep... and when he woke up, he found himself in the game world - as a skeleton! Equipped with the powerful weapons and armor of his avatar but stuck with its frightening skeletal appearance, Arc has to find a place for himself in this new, fantastical land. All his hopes for a quiet life are dashed when he crosses paths with a beautiful elven warrior, setting him on a journey full of conflict and adventure.

(W) Ennki Hakari (A/CA) Akira Sawano One day, a gamer played video games until he fell asleep... and when he woke up, he found himself in the game world-as a skeleton! Equipped with the powerful weapons and armor of his avatar but stuck with its frightening skeletal appearance, Arc has to find a place for himself in this new, fantastical land. All his hopes for a quiet life are dashed when he crosses paths with a beautiful elven warrior, setting him on a journey full of conflict and adventure.

(W) Ennki Hakari (A/CA) Akira Sawano One day, a gamer played video games until he fell asleep... and when he woke up, he found himself in the game world-as a skeleton! Equipped with the powerful weapons and armor of his avatar but stuck with its frightening skeletal appearance, Arc has to find a place for himself in this new, fantastical land. All his hopes for a quiet life are dashed when he crosses paths with a beautiful elven warrior, setting him on a journey full of conflict and adventure.

(W) Ennki Hakari (A/CA) Akira Sawano Our intrepid skeleton knight goes head-to-head with an undead army... alone! Will his skills be enough to defeat these creatures and the evil Cardinal Palurumo? And can his comrades-in-arms protect the citizens of Saureah in the meantime?

(W) Ennki Hakari (A/CA) Akira Sawano One day Arc wakes up in the world of his favorite MMORPG... and discovers that he's become exactly like his game character, a heroic knight who just so happens to be a skeleton! The whole skull-for-a-head thing is maybe going to be a problem. Arc resolves to keep a low profile, lest anyone mistake him for a monster, but he can't quite manage to turn a blind eye to the troubles of his new world. Adventure awaits, and the Skeleton Knight will be there to meet it!

(W) Ennki Hakari (A/CA) Akira Sawano Ariane returns to her homeland to train with her elder sister, Eevin. There, she finally begins to feel confident in her abilities. But her happiness is short-lived. When Chiyome sends news of the Holy Hilk Kingdom's latest atrocities, it's up to Ariane and Eevin to save their elven comrades!

(W) Ennki Hakari (A/CA) Akira Sawano After having pounded Cardinal Marcos into the dust, Ariane and Eevin are faced with a new threat-the Pontiff himself. Are the elf sisters powerful enough to avenge their brethren? Meanwhile, Goemon's gone missing in the Holy Hilk Kingdom. It's a new installment with battles galore!

(W) Ennki Hakari (A/CA) Akira Sawano One day Arc wakes up in the world of his favorite MMORPG? and discovers that he's become exactly like his game character, a heroic knight who just so happens to be a skeleton! The whole skull-for-a-head thing is maybe going to be a problem. Arc resolves to keep a low profile, lest anyone mistake him for a monster, but he can't quite manage to turn a blind eye to the troubles of his new world. Adventure awaits, and the Skeleton Knight will be there to meet it!

(W) Ennki Hakari (A/CA) Akira Sawano One day, a gamer played video games until he fell asleep... and when he woke up, he found himself in the game world-as a skeleton! Equipped with the powerful weapons and armor of his avatar but stuck with its frightening skeletal appearance, Arc has to find a place for himself in this new, fantastical land. All his hopes for a quiet life are dashed when he crosses paths with a beautiful elven warrior, setting him on a journey full of conflict and adventure.

(W) John Jackson Miller (A) Christian Rosado, Christian Rosado A merchant vessel is besieged by a vicious crew of pirates, but the fighting is interrupted by a devastating typhoon. When the storm crashes in, it leaves predator and prey stranded on an island somewhere in the Indian Ocean. The merchant ship captain and his crew, lucky enough to have survived the savage storm, scramble to hide what is left of their precious cargo before the surviving pirates overtake them. When it seems the marauders have won the day, a powerful no-nonsense admiral and her crew step in to join the fray. She informs everyone that there is yet a more dangerous threat on the horizon; a murderous mercenary known across the seven seas as 'The Wolf Hunter.' Survival may require an unlikely and unsteady accord betwixt pirate crews. With a massive treasure on the table the only question is who will double-cross who first? Collects Skull and Bones #1-3.

(W/A/CA) Ichi Yukishiro Under the watchful eye of her dragon guardian, both Eve and her fledgling consultation service continue to thrive. But soon she and Snoozy are off again in search of more of his offspring to add to Eve's connections. During their journey, they discover a mysterious village... one that worships a dragon god! What secrets will Eve uncover there?

(W/A/CA) Ichi Yukishiro Eve's search for connections has brought her into contact with all kinds of people living in all sorts of places. This time her journey leads her to the Elven Sanctuary, a secluded locale concealed by veil of fog. But it turns out that this mist might be hiding more than just elves... it could be hiding a dragon! Will they find another one of Snoozy's children? Or something else entirely?

(W/A/CA) Ichi Yukishiro In a faraway land, there exists a forest where all manner of beings go to dispose of their trash. One day, a young girl named Eve is abandoned along with the usual debris, but she is quickly found by an aging dragon who decides to take her in and raise her as its own. Under this ancient being's watchful eye, Eve grows up happy and healthy, but soon their peaceful life together is interrupted by impending tragedy. Yet months later, Eve does something truly astonishing for the sake of reuniting with her dragon guardian.

(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Tonci Zonjic From the world of the Eisner Award-winning Black Hammer series comes a dark tale of tragedy! Spiral City finds itself trapped in a vicious cycle of crime, corruption, and violence. With the heart of the city at stake, a vigilante rises in Skulldigger. However, when the nefarious Grimjim escapes from prison, will Skulldigger and his ward, Skeleton Boy, be enough to save Spiral City? Collects Skulldigger #1-#6 from the Eisner Award-winning writer of Jeff Lemire and superstar artist Tonci Zonjic!

The third SKULLKICKERS adventure is a tidal wave of adventure: a pirate ship of lady buccaneers, dangerous cargo, sea monsters, food fights and the strange secret of the mysterious gun at the center of the SKULLKICKERS mythos. Jump on board and see why the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) added SKULLKICKERS to their list of 'Great Graphic Novels For Teens 2012'! Collects SKULLKICKERS #12-17

In this volume: The dwarf has been forcibly returned to his homeland and the deranged diminutive denizens of Dwayre will make sure it's a homecoming like no other. Get ready for compressed calamity, small skirmishes, truncated troubles, and pint-sized pugilism along with the history of dwarves (y'know, the 'short' version). Collects SKULLKICKERS #24-29

(A) Yoshitaka Amano This lavish boxed set holds three separate hardcover books (The Sky 1, 2, and 3) containing Yoshitaka Amano's visionary illustrations of the heroes, monsters, and worldscapes of the first ten games in the groundbreaking Final Fantasy series. But that's far from all-also included in the boxed set is the bonus softcover book All About Yoshitaka Amano, containing an interview, a bibliography, thumbnail guides to The Sky, and dozens of photographs of Amano, his New York and Tokyo studios, and what inspires him as an artist! A further bonus is a mini The Sky Premium Flipbook, containing two different Final Fantasy animations made by Amano. Completing the boxed set are two souvenir items-a silver ink Final Fantasy print on clear acetate, and two oversize postcards. The box itself is clothbound with a hinged lid and silver ribbon inside to lift out the interior contents.

(W/A) Tetsuya Tashiro Having defeated the powerful Kaijin Dead Face, Innami and Asuma enjoy a moment of quiet. But that all suddenly changes when the cult known as the 'Ultra Reincarnation Party' launches an attack to destroy the school!

(W/A) Takuya Tashiro With the academy under attack by the cult known as the Ultra Reincarnation Party, the maidens head to the vault to arm themselves with their mementos. But what awaits them there is their former teacher and spy for the Ultra Reincarnation Party, Kawase-sensei! As a former maiden herself, she wields terrifying power. Can Innami and the others prevail?

(W/A) Tetsuya Tashiro Meidou Academy has been attacked by the cult known as the Ultra Reincarnation Party. After defeating Kawase, one of the executives, the students retrieve their mementos and begin their counterattack! However, three more high-ranking members of the Ultra Reincarnation Party yet stand in the way. With their backs against the wall again, a dreadful memento user appears before Innami and the others! The Ultra Reincarnation Party's assault draws to a close?and after the fighting comes Asuma's reward! Has the time has come at last for him to lose his virginity!?