(W) Reki Kawahara (A) Koutarou Yamada
In Underworld, a virtual land from which there seems no escape, Kirito meets Eugeo, an NPC destined to follow his Calling-his life's goal that must be achieved before he can follow his own path. What awaits Kirito in this new land?
(W) Reki Kawahara (A) Koutarou Yamada
A year after Kazuto and Asuna escaped from Aincrad, the deadly setting of Sword Art Online, they're still coping with the aftermath as they try to recover from the harrowing experience. Meanwhile, there's a new VRMMO game sweeping the world's gamers--Gun Gale Online. When a mysterious player who calls himself 'Death Gun' claims to be responsible for real-world deaths, Kazuto (aka Kirito) is recruited to enter the game to investigate, bringing an end to his hard-won peace!
(W) Reki Kawahara (A) Aincrad, Castle
Die in the game, and you die in real life. The only way out is clearing the massive floating castle Aincrad. The pinnacle of heroic sagas kicks off here!??
(W) Brian Wood (A) Mack Chater, Jos? Villarrubia (CA) Ben Oliver
Elsbeth Dagsdottir has not forgotten the oath her father made to her on that remote Icelandic beach: to deliver revenge upon the Forty Swords clan that burned their village and murdered her mother. It might take them a lifetime of struggle and suffering and loss, but a promise is a promise. Collects issue #7-#9 of the series.
(W) Motoo Nakanishi
It is year two of the Bunkyu era. Six years have passed since the alcohol craze that stole yet more loved ones from Jinya's life, but as time marches forward, so must he. The new era keeps Edo on edge as the anti-shogunate movement gains momentum with each passing day. Meanwhile, Jinya investigates rumors of a demonic sword and meets Hatakeyama Yasuhide-a samurai who serves the feudal lord of Aizu and has sworn loyalty to the shogunate. But just how far will this samurai go to prevent the shogunate from becoming just another relic of the past?
(W) Motoo Nakanishi (A/CA) Yu Satomi
For generations, a shrine has stood in the mountain village of Kadono, and for each generation the shrine has had an Itsukihime-its shrine maiden-and the maiden has had her guardian. During the Edo period, a young man named Jinta protects the town and the Itsukihime. When he confronts a strange demon in the nearby forest, it tells him that in the distant future a Demon God will threaten all people, everywhere, and it claims that the the Demon God's rise to power springs from this very time and place, in the village of Kadono. So begins the centuries-spanning journey of a man tainted by demons, hunting through time to seek justice for what he's lost, and to find a reason to keep on fighting.
(W) Motoo Nakanishi (A/CA) Yu Satomi
Jinya, now settled in the town of Edo, has been hunting down demons to make a living. Always alert to new rumors of incidents involving demons, he hears about a peculiar case of street murders while eating at his usual soba shop. He goes to investigate at once, but what awaited him there was a demon who could make himself invisible. Faced with Jinya and his demon strength, the stranger cries innocence-Is there really something else afoot in Edo?
(W) Motoo Nakanishi (A/CA) Yu Satomi
Upon Miura Naotsugu's request to find his elder brother, Jinya visits the Miuras' family home to investigate his disappearance. But as soon as Jinya and Naotsugu step into the missing brother's room, they are pulled into a strange, other world. There, they discover a little girl playing with a ball and the elder brother by her side... Was the brother spirited away by a demon, after all? A surprising truth awaits them as they unravel the mystery of his departure...
(W) Motoo Nakanishi (A/CA) Yu Satomi
Edo period, Japan. A young warrior, Jinta, has dedicated his life to the protection of a priestess in a remote mountain village. When demons appear and threaten the shrine, Jinta is tasked with entering the forest to hunt them down. But the mysteries he uncovers there change his fate forever, and send him on a journey traversing space and time. Jinta's dark destiny will carry him through hundreds of years of history, as he struggles to answer a single question: why does he wield the sword?
(W) Motoo Nakanishi (A/CA) Yu Satomi
Edo period, Japan. A young warrior, Jinta, has dedicated his life to the protection of a priestess in a remote mountain village. When demons appear and threaten the shrine, Jinta is tasked with entering the forest to hunt them down. But the mysteries he uncovers there change his fate forever, and send him on a journey traversing space and time. Jinta's dark destiny will carry him through hundreds of years of history, as he struggles to answer a single question: why does he wield the sword?
(W) Motoo Nakanishi (A/CA) Yu Satomi
It's 1872, year five of the Meiji era, and the world is rapidly changing, long leaving the samurai behind-but some things aren't content to remain a memory of the past. Now in Kyoto with his daughter Nomari, Jinya runs a soba restaurant by day and patrols the streets at night hunting demons, which have strangely been increasing in number. As Jinya investigates the cause, it seems someone known as Magatsume is secretly responsible, but who could they be? And what do they want?
(W) Motoo Nakanishi (A/CA) Yu Satomi
It's 1877, and both the Meiji era and Jinya's daughter, Nomari, are coming into adolescence-and all the growing pains that entails. Meanwhile, Somegorou brings Jinya a rumor of a nightly procession of demons parading the streets of Kyoto, and it seems that they are being led by the chain-manipulating demon that gave Jinya and Kaneomi so much grief in the past. To make a bad situation worse, Magatsume, the harbinger of calamity, has something in store for them as well?
(W) Motoo Nakanishi (A/CA) Yu Satomi
It is now year 16 of the Meiji era (1883 AD). 43 years have passed since Jinya left all he knew in Kadono and set off on a journey to grow stronger. In that time, he's forged a somewhat peaceful life for himself at Demon Soba with his daughter and friends. But if Jinya's many years have taught him anything, it's that nothing lasts forever-a lesson made all too clear as he once again crosses paths with Suzune, his sister who is determined to become the Demon God. As their reunion threatens to change not only the trajectory of his own fate, but of those around him as well, Jinya will finally give his answer to the question posed long ago: 'Human, for what purpose do you wield your blade?'
(W) Motoo Nakanishi (A/CA) Yu Satomi
As time marches on, relics of the past are cast away and the people of Japan turn their attention to the marvels of modern technology. In year eleven of the Taisho era, Akitsu Somegorou the Fourth visits Tokyo to partake in a party hosted by the Nagumo, a famous spirit-hunting family. Like Akitsu, the Nagumo family slay demons for a living, but with the fear of demons slowly fading from the hearts of man, they've joined hands with their foes in a bid for survival. The Imperial Capital will become the stage for a battle between the humans of Tokyo and the demons scheming behind the scenes.
(W) Motoo Nakanishi (A/CA) Yu Satomi
With his allies by his side, Jinya manages to bring an end to Nagumo Eizen's schemes. But while the lives of those dear to him are safe, the demonic sword he sought, Demon Wail, is taken by Yonabari amid the chaos. Yonabari is secretly after a power hidden in the blade-a power with deep ties to Jinya's memory of Kadono? Is the sword lost to Jinya forever? And as the sun sets on the Taisho era, can Jinya hold those dear to him close despite the march of time?
(W/A) Kashidashiki
FOR FANS OF SEINEN MANGA AND EPIC ADVENTURES! A sweeping quest through a magical land, full of monstrous creatures and noble gods! In a time when gods and humans live and fight together, the young boy Tsuchimaru was helpless - a mere child in the face of those mighty struggles. That is until a mysterious wandering artisan came with a sword they had forged and gifted it to the child, enabling him to take up arms in the titanic conflict!
(W) Chad Bowers, Chris Sims (A) Ghostwriter X (CA) Goni Montes
In 1984, Peter Case was on his way to being crowned champion of SwordQuest, set to win the last of four contests and lay claim to a golden sword worth over $50,000! But when the game was discontinued, Peter found himself without a game to finish. Now, over thirty years later, Peter's stuck in a different kind of game entirely - the game of life, and he's losing fast. But when he learns that all the prizes meant for the SwordQuest contest of his youth are on display in the World Arcade Museum, he finds an unknown determination that sees him put together a team of like-minded losers for the ultimate heist job - a real-life sword quest! The red-hot team of Chris Sims, Chad Bowers, and Ghostwriter X (Down Set Fight) have a new game - and the stakes have never been higher!
(W/A/CA) Shinjiro
This is what you call some serious ink! Determined to carve his own path, Seigi sets out to face the assassin from Selinistan head-on! But will his training with the Void Maker be enough for him to emerge victorious? And what is the 'truth' of the Void Maker Spell Crest itself?
(W/A) Makoto Hoshino
An engrossing new fantasy in which a downtrodden orphan girl develops an unexpected friendship with a beastly immortal. Wisteria is an orphan girl living in a corner of the British Empire at the end of the 19th century. Her life is desolate and bleak-until she encounters Marbas, a powerful but equally lonely immortal being with a furry appearance, hounded by hunters. Together, Wisteria and Marbas roam the Empire - populated by humans and human-like beasts - in search of a place where they can live together in peace.
(W/A) Makoto Hoshino
Wisteria is an orphan girl living in a corner of the British Empire at the end of the 19th-century. Her life is desolate and bleak - until she encounters Marbas, a powerful but equally lonely immortal being with a furry appearance, hounded by hunters. Together, Wisteria and Marbas roam the Empire-populated by humans and human-like beasts-in search of a place where they can live together in peace.
(W/A) Makoto Hoshino
The grand finale! Battle follows battle, revealing old memories. What kind of future do Marbas and Wisteria find after meeting new friends and leaving old ones behind? The tale of a demon and a human girl that began in a small corner of London reaches its epic conclusion!
(W) Touya (A) Mahito Aobe
Fia always dreamed of becoming a knight. Born into a family of knights, she's the least talented among them, but she still clutches to her hope and trains with everything she has. When the day comes for her to slay a small demon and prove her worth, she ends up face to face with a dragon instead! A deadly injury makes her life flash before her eyes… and she suddenly remembers her former life, when she was a powerful Saint in a bygone era who defeated the Demon King. That life ended in pain because of who she was, making her fear ever becoming a Saint again. Now that the magic from her previous life has been rekindled, she may become a more powerful knight than she ever dreamed - if only she can survive long enough!
(W) Touya (A) Aobe Mahito
Born into a family of knights, Fia has always dreamed of following the path to knighthood too, except she's the least talented of them all. On the day of her initiation test, a deadly injury prompts her life to flash before her eyes? and reveal her former life as a powerful Saint who defeated the Demon King in a bygone era! Her painful death as a Saint made her swear she'd never accept sainthood and its dangers again. But now, with her saintly power returned, Fia has the chance to be a more powerful knight than she'd ever dreamed-that is, if she can last long enough!
(W) Touya (A) Aobe Mahito
Kurtis, captain of the Thirteenth Knight Brigade, regains his memories of serving as the Great Saint's personal knight three hundred years ago and insists on serving Fia again. With his and another saint's help, Fia works to create a cure for yellow-speckle fever, the disease that's ravaging Sutherland islanders once more. But in doing so, she risks revealing the truth about her past self and putting everyone in grave danger...
(W) Touya (A) Aobe Mahito
With Fia acknowledged as the reincarnation of the Great Saint, the Knight Brigade achieved Captain Cyril's long-held wish of reconciliation with the people of Sutherland. This recognition comes with an incredibly powerful gift that may be the key to saving countless lives, and Fia is all too eager to share the wealth. Now it's time for her to return to the capital for the end of training as a knight. As her graduation nears, Fia looks to the future. What awaits her over the next horizon, as a bona fide knight of the realm?
WHY WE LIKE IT: For our next full-size reprint of classic titles we decided to spotlight an early series from modern master artist Paul Azaceta (THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN), written by Christopher Golden (SONS OF ANARCHY) and Tom Sniegoski (B.P.R.D.)! Featuring an all-new cover by Azaceta! WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT: For the first time ever, Azaceta's realization of Golden and Sniegoski supernatural thriller can be seen in full-size glory. All the explosions, chases, and mayhem are now seen they way they were always meant to be! WHAT'S IT ABOUT: When a plane mysteriously crashes, sole survivor Nicholas Dane discovers he can channel his fellow dead passengers' talents. Chased by the killers who destroyed the plane, Dane fights to stay a step ahead of death, while piecing together the puzzle of his life.
(W/A/CA) Enrique Fernandez
A captivating parable and timeless tale of love, passion, violence, and humor in the spirit of 1001 Nights and Aladdin-but one that blasts the conventional clich?s to bits! An amazing graphic work, mixing great character design and storyboard-inspired action with an exciting color palette. 'Allow me to tickle your fancies with my tale, a tale woven from the threads of a hundred other tales....' These are the first words of the masked storyteller who relates the epic story of the young lovers, daring Irvi and beautiful Sian, who are separated by fate... of Cobra, the soldier who becomes emperor by the path of blood, rage, and magic... and Maluuk, the dwarf actor who plans a revolution. Artist Enrique Fern?ndez paints a colorful and magical universe populated by glamorous and fascinating characters in this original graphic novel.
(W) Nobu Aonagi (A/CA) Bandai
Velvet Crowe is out for revenge. Her brother was murdered. She was turned into a Daemon. Both in one night, and both at the hands of her brother-in-law, Artorius. And after spending three excruciating years in prison while he enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame as the Shepherd, hero of the people, she's prepared to do whatever it takes to stop him, dead. This prequel to Tales of Zestiria is an epic adventure-fantasy where the good guys can be bad, and a bad girl can save the world.
(W/A) MAYBE
Satou is off to the Fire Kingdom to find his third bride, but she's an incredibly strong warrior who won't marry anyone weaker than her! Will Satou be able to overcome this challenge and obtain the third ring?!
(W/A/CA) Maybe
Now that Satou has met the Earth Princess and decided to go back to Arnulus, he'll need to get even stronger if he hopes to face the Abyss King! What awaits him upon his return? Find out in Volume 6 of Tales of Wedding Rings!
(W/A/CA) Maybe
Satou's quest to defeat the Abyss King takes him to the land of the elves. There, he finds himself locked in a room with his five brides, and there's only one way out...!
(W/A) Maybe
Having been tempted by the Abyss King's retainer, Hime is trapped inside the Sorcerer's Spire. In the spire, which has taken the form of the world inside her heart, Satou encounters various versions of Hime and is asked a mysterious question. As the true nature of the dark heart which captured Hime grows gradually clearer, Satou makes a big decision...
(W/A) Maybe
Satou and his party finally face off against the Abyss King, and Hime and the Ring Princesses put up quite a fight. But when Satou is consumed in the Abyss King's darkness, is all hope lost?
(W/A) Ray Yuuki
A charming comedy about a fox from Kyoto who becomes human so she can attend high school - but doesn't quite get the transformation right! Tamamo is a fox from the Inari Shrine in Kyoto, who may or may not also be a goddess. She longs to try 'high school' and all the fun and drama therein, so she transforms into a human girl - but her technique isn't perfect, so she doesn't change completely. Adults don't seem to notice her furry form, and her classmates pretend that she's like the other girls, but Tamamo is definitely shaking up their ordinary high school life!
(W/A) Ray Yuuki
Tamamo is a fox from the Inari Shrine in Kyoto, who may or may not also be a goddess. She longs to try 'high school' and all the fun and drama therein, so she transforms into a human girl-but her technique isn't perfect, so she doesn't change completely. Adults don't seem to notice her furry form, and her classmates pretend that she's like the other girls, but Tamamo is definitely shaking up their ordinary high school life!
(W/A) Ray Yuuki
Tamamo, the adorable transfer student from Kyoto, is actually one of Inari's white fox messengers. As Tamamo's second year in high school begins, she's joined by Anpu, a mysterious transfer student from Egypt. Is trouble on the horizon?!
A fresh wound of the heart is torn open by the unmasking of Kuro's deadly deception with Ni. His lessons in human emotion push Tanpopo to the limits of her resolve. Is this part of his plan as her otherworldly guide or has he underestimated Tanpopo's dogged independence? Camilla d'Errico's mythic and mystical take on literature is told through the unfolding narrative of Tanpopoa - mysterious girl guided by Kuro; the devil in disguise. Following from TANPOPO Volume 1 Hardcover, the second hardcover edition continues Tanpopo's journey into human emotion through the works of Shakespeare, Edgar Allen Poe and a foray into the 1001 Arabian Nights.
(W) Roy Thomas (A/CA) Pablo Marcos
Previously available only to subscribers of the Edgar Rice Burroughs website, Tarzan of the Apes is at last available in print. Presented in Sunday newspaper landscape format in a handsome hardcover edition, these adaptations of Edgar Rice Burroughs's classic tales are scripted by comics legend Roy Thomas and illustrated by Pablo Marcos. Presenting the origin of the Jungle Lord and his earliest adventures, any Tarzan comics collection begins with Tarzan of the Apes. 'There might be children in Somalia or the Arctic who have never heard of Hamlet or The Great Gatsby. But you can bet they know Tarzan.' - Harlan Ellison
