(W) PEPA (A) Qualia
Centuries ago, humanity's natural enemy, Demons, invaded the world and defeated humanity. The Great Demon Lord and his generals have since dominated the world, while the human race lives on in fear. In desperation, a group of 47 people gathered from around the world undertake a last-ditch effort to save humanity from ultimate annihilation. These heroes swear to defeat the demon army and win back humanity's freedom, but they have no idea the desperate measures that this battle will drive them to embrace...
(W) Kotei Kobayashi (A) riichu
Shut-in vampire Terakomari, or Komari for short, awakens from her slumber to find she's been promoted to a commander of the army! The thing is, though, her new squad has a reputation for being violently insubordinate. And although Komari was born to a prestigious vampire family, her hatred of blood has made her the picture of mediocrity-scrawny, uncoordinated, and inept at magic. With the odds stacked against her, will the help of her trusty maid be enough for this recluse to blunder her way to success?
(W) Kotei Kobayashi (A) riichu
When Komari unintentionally agitates one of her fellow Crimson Lords, Frette Mascarelle, things escalate until she finds herself embroiled in a competition against the other generals. You'd think the Lords would all be tough as nails, but?it turns out that one of them, Sakuna, is even more timid than Komari herself and shares her love of reading! Meanwhile, as Vill grows slightly jealous of the two girls' budding friendship, a sinister plot to assassinate important figures in the Imperial Court brews in the background? With so much going on, will the Shut-In Vampire ever get a moment's peace?!
(W) Kotei Kobayashi (A) riichu
Komari has finally earned a vacation, and she's soaking it all in at a beach resort. That's when Nelia Cunningham, a commander from the Gerra-Aruka Republic, appears before her with an outrageous offer: Together, they'll take over the world. At the same time, a commander from the Heavenly Paradise named Karla Amatsu shows up and hits Komari with the exact opposite proposition: Together, they'll bring about world peace. Before long, the two nations' clashing agendas drag the whole world into war! Yanked from her summer holiday, Komari holds the key to the conflict in her hands.
(W) Kotei Kobayashi (A) riichu
With the conclusion of the Six Nations War, Komari's life finally starts to settle down...or so she thinks! At the behest of Karla Amatsu, a commander from Heavenly Paradise, Komari is sent as an envoy to a far eastern nation where a major crisis lies in wait! Will this vampire princess ever catch a break?
(W) Kotei Kobayashi (A) Riichu
Things are finally starting to settle down for Komari after her hectic trip to the Heavenly Paradise. That is until Pope Julius VI, supreme leader of the Scared Church, shows up at the entrance to Mulnite Palace one day! And if the arrival of an important geopolitical figure wasn't stressful enough, the Empress is nowhere to be found! Now it falls to Komari to tide things over with the guest of honor until someone can locate Mulnite's missing Empress?
The most violent criminal underworld in history! Finn and Egil, brothers - one bad, one worse - are trying to stab and steal their way to a seat at the table. Two men at war with the world around them. But today's the day the world fights back. From the writer of The Cross Bronx comes a crime book for the 9th Century. This collection includes lots of never before seen new material. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
(W) Namakura (A/CA) Chinori Toriu
Just when it seemed like Scarlet was going to become lunch for a demon dog, help arrives! Serephi is a young prodigy when it comes to sailing and business, and is already the leader of the Orange Company. He's also one of the heroes that killed Scarlet in her previous past lives. Can they be allies this time around? Also, Scarlet finally meets Alisa for the first time in this lifetime!
(W) Namakura (A/CA) Chinori Toriu
Scarlet Ruby Noel Hydrangea has died 108 times. Born the daughter of a duke, she later seized the throne of the Hydrangea Kingdom and imposed a reign of absolute terror upon its citizens. However, she always met a brutal end at the hands of the five heroes destined to take her down. On her 109th loop, she regains the memories of her previous lives. Scarlet decides to use this knowledge to escape this cycle of disaster. But though she might have all the memories and knowledge of her previous lives, for now Scarlet is stuck as an infant. If she's to survive, Scarlet must depend on former foes to aid her-the same heroes who killed her before!
(W) Namakura (A/CA) Chinori Toriu
Scarlet's maid Mary realizes that she's seen the Beast Master before: he's the man responsible for the death of her son. In order to avenge her child, Mary leaps into the fray. But Mary's not a fighter, and Beast Master's demon dogs soon gain the upper hand. Are Blood and the others strong enough to save Mary, or will Scarlet lose her in this life too?
(W) Namakura (A/CA) Chinori Toriu
In this fantasy 'time loop' comedy, a villainess tries to change her future and break the curse of dying young! In each of her past lives, Scarlet was the despised queen of her kingdom-and each time, her reign was ended by a group of heroes led by Scarlet's rival, Arisa. Scarlet never even survived beyond age 28! After Scarlet dies for the 108th time, all her memories of her past lives (and deaths) are unlocked for her 109th life. Scarlet is determined to do things differently this time... but it might not be up to her, if all those past deaths were the result of a curse. Can she find a way for her 109th life to break the cycle?
(W/A) Makoto Yukimura
The epic action manga for fans of Game of Thrones, a story of war, royal intrigue, suspense, and revenge set against the backdrop of the Viking invasions of England, now in a larger, deluxe format! At the turn of the 11th century, the Norse Sea is in the grip of Viking terror. The clever Askeladd leads his small band of mercenaries into London with the aid of the ruthless young Thorfinn, son of a warrior in the dreaded Jomsvikings. But this is an alliance of convenience: Thorfinn has sworn to kill Askeladd one day to avenge his father's death. When a race begins to capture the prince and secure the rights to the throne, personal grudges will clash with the fate of a kingdom in the balance, and blood will be spilled!
(W/A) Makoto Yukimura
Amid the chaos of the Viking war for dominance over England, a boy has everything taken from him and vows revenge. But violent dreams bring no peace? The violent and complex action epic that inspired the hit anime returns, in premium, 3-in-1, collector's hardcovers! This premium, hardcover edition presents the acclaimed action epic in hardcover, at a bigger size than ever before (7 by 10 inches), wrapped in a red leather-patterned cover with logo stamping. Includes volumes 4-6 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga with new bonus content.
(W/A) Makoto Yukimura
A throne room soaked in blood brings Prince Canute a crown and a purpose-the establishment of a paradise on Earth in defiance of God, at any cost-but deprives Thorfinn of everything he's built his life upon. Now a broken young man, Thorfinn labors far from the battlefield, clearing a forest for his slave master's farm alongside the amiable Einar. But a sudden and brutal tragedy will shock Thorfinn out of his apathy, and force him to answer the question, 'Do I still want to live?' Meanwhile, Canute plots to become ruler of the entire Danish world. Includes volumes 10-12 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and new bonus content.
Inconsolable grief hardens into unstoppable fury in Vampirella/Dracula: Rage, as Vampirella tracks the cultists who threaten her son across Europe and America, unsettling political and economic alliances and unraveling the global network of the baby's father - Dracula!
(W/A) Makoto Yukimura
Since she was a child, Gudrid has been entranced by the wide world beyond the sea, stowing away on Leif Ericson's ship every chance she got... only to be dragged back home and told that a good Norse girl must protect the home and raise a family. Now a widow at 19, she is all of an hour into her second marriage when she absentmindedly stabs her new husband in the leg in their wedding bed. Gudrid flees to Thorfinn and Leif's ship, but they have a risky voyage ahead to fund their ambitions in Vinland. With success (and even survival) uncertain, is there room on the ship for an inexperienced girl, just married to the son of a ruthless landlord? This premium, hardcover edition presents the acclaimed action epic in hardcover, at a bigger size than ever before (7 by 10 inches), wrapped in a black leather-patterned cover with logo stamping. Includes volumes 16-18 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and new bonus content.
(W/A) Makoto Yukimura
Since striking out from Iceland, Thorfinn's crew keeps growing, adding the aspiring sailor Gudrid, a baby, a dog, and the vengeful tinker Hild, but they seems to be getting no closer to selling their cargo in Miklagard, much less making the trek west to Vinland. When the Jomsvikings realize this Thorfinn is the same peerless fighter they once fought against, he emerges against his will as a top candidate to lead the band. Floki, who wants to ensure his grandson wins the power struggle, sends the bloodthirsty Garm after Thorfinn. Before long, this leadership dispute threatens the peace of the entire Baltic Sea, drawing the attention of King Canute... This premium, hardcover edition presents volumes 19-21 of the acclaimed Japanese edition in hardcover, at a bigger size than ever before (7 by 10 inches), wrapped in a dark green leather-patterned cover with logo stamping. This new edition features all the content of the original release, plus new and exclusive bonus illustrations, interviews, and behind-the-scenes details never before translated.
(W/A) Makoto Yukimura
Floki has dug in, depending on the fortifications of Jomsborg to protect his grandson Baldr from the rebels. But, without and within, the tide turns against the aging master of manipulation. Enraged by the assassination of rebel leader Vagn, the battle-mad Thorkell-Floki's erstwhile ally-has taken the field against Baldr, and the boy himself has been taken hostage by Sigurd, who has opened the gate and offered the boy up to the invaders. Now Gudrid is caught between her desire to keep adventuring with Thorfinn and the guilt she feels for her part in Sigurd's fate. Meanwhile, the vicious, dizzying duel between Thorfinn and Garm rages on the rooftops… Includes volumes 22-24 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and new bonus content.
The epic action manga for fans of Game of Thrones, a story of war, royal intrigue, suspense, and revenge set against the backdrop of the Viking invasions of England. At the turn of the 11th century, the Norse Sea is in the grip of Viking terror. The clever Askeladd leads his small band of mercenaries into London with the aid of the ruthless young Thorfinn, son of a warrior in the dreaded Jomsvikings. But this is an alliance of convenience: Thorfinn has sworn to kill Askeladd one day to avenge his father's death. When a race begins to capture the prince and secure the rights to the throne, personal grudges will clash with the fate of a kingdom in the balance, and blood will be spilled!
The Viking invasion of London has reached a fever pitch, and Askeladd and Thorfinn rush to take part in the carnage! Their goal is the capture of Cnut, the son of King Sweyn Forkbeard and heir to the throne of Scandanavia and the Danelaw. But standing in their way is Thorkell, one of the Viking world's most daring warriors. The defeat of a living legend will be a formidable test of Askeladd's cunning and Thorfinn's ruthlessness, and of their ability to set aside personal grudges and fell a common enemy!
The epic action manga for fans of Game of Thrones. A story of war, royal intrigue, suspense and revenge set against the Viking invasions of England. Askeladd's band has successfully extracted Prince Cnut and escaped into the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia, where they seize control of a town and hunker down to endure the winter snows. But no ice could cool the rage of the terrifying Thorkell, whose chance meeting with a survivor of Askeladd's attack will put him back on their trail!
The epic action manga for fans of Vikings and Game of Thrones! A story of war, royal intrigue, suspense, and revenge set against the backdrop of the Viking invasions of England. Askeladd's band has successfully extracted Prince Cnut and escaped into the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia, where they seize control of a town and hunker down to endure the winter snows. But no ice could cool the rage of the terrifying Thorkell, whose chance meeting with a survivor of Askeladd's attack will put him back on their trail.
(W/A/CA) Makoto Yukimura
After months of hard labor as a farm slave, Thorfinn begins to realize what his father meant by the words, 'A true warrior needs no sword.' Perhaps he can find a new purchase on life in the mysterious land he heard tell of in his childhood: the continent to the west known as Vinland. From the creator of the classic Planetes manga comes this epic, highly-anticipated tale.
(W/A/CA) Makoto Yukimura
One of the greatest European historical epic comics ever written continues. After months of hard labor as a farm slave, Thorfinn begins to realize what his father meant by the words, 'A true warrior needs no sword.' Perhaps he can find a new purchase on life in the mysterious land he heard tell of in his childhood: the continent to the west known as Vinland.
(W/A/CA) Makoto Yukimura
One of the greatest European historical epic comics ever written continues. Thanks to his claim by lineage, the attackers surrounding Jomsborg want Thorfinn to be their leader, but it is a mantle he intensely rejects. When the battle for leadership over the powerful Jomsvikings reaches a stalemate, Thorfinn must make a critical decision. With Gudrid held captive within the fortressed city, walking away will not be an option. He must infiltrate Jomsborg to break her out, and the ensuing battle will leave the greatest mercenary force in the North Sea changed forever.
(W/A/CA) Makoto Yukimura
One of the greatest European historical epic comics ever written continues. Thanks to his claim by lineage, the attackers surrounding Jomsborg want Thorfinn to be their leader, but it is a mantle he intensely rejects. When the battle for leadership over the powerful Jomsvikings reaches a stalemate, Thorfinn must make a critical decision. With Gudrid held captive within the fortressed city, walking away will not be an option. He must infiltrate Jomsborg to break her out, and the ensuing battle will leave the greatest mercenary force in the North Sea changed forever.
Writer Si Spencer (Torchwood) presents the paranormal byways of London in this final volume containing issues #6-12 of the horror-noir series. When ritual killings invade England, it's up to supernatural sleuths to crack the mystery!
(W) JiEun Ha (A) HeeEun Kim (CA) Hee-Eun Kim
What if your greatest wish could be granted? Mr. Dante, the second-floor resident of Void's enigmatic mansion at 6 Roland Street, finds a patron for his poetry in a certain aristocrat. Accepting an invitation to the prestigious aristocrat's salon, Mr. Dante makes a startling discovery that throws his whole life - and love life - into confusion! What will Dante's ultimate wish be? And what of the mysterious couple living on the third floor?
(W) JiEun Ha (A) HeeEun Kim (CA) Hee-Eun Kim
What if your greatest wish could be granted? The enigmatic mansion on 6 Roland Street belongs to one Mr. Void, who resides on the seventh floor. Unbeknownst to the rest of the tenants in Void's mansion, their greatest wishes could be granted. And as the stories of the residents intertwine, they soon learn that what they desire is not always what is best. The mysterious incidents surrounding the mansion on 6 Roland Street have not gone unnoticed, and Sergeant Ruth of the police department is put on the case. With particular ties to the fourth-floor resident, Ruth finds she can't keep the past out of her present as she draws closer to a lead.
(W) JiEun Ha (A) HeeEun Kim (CA) Hee-Eun Kim
A full-color manwha adaptation of JiEun Ha's gothic fantasy novel, Void's Enigmatic Mansion! What if your greatest wish could be granted? A woman knocking on death's door, a mother estranged from her children, and a young sixteen-year-old girl who was once in love with a mysterious man. The story of Mrs. Audrey, the fifth-floor tenant, begins. But when it seems like there's nothing left to live for, what wish could someone possibly have?
The hit series that redefines the zombie genre returns! Years have passed since the vents of The Waking took place. Murder has become practically extinct in a world armed with the knowledge that those who are murdered will return from the dead to take the loves of those guilty. But within a new world comes a new kind of killer. And he must be stopped! From the writer and creator of the Wonderland trilogy and FLY comes a return to the horror that never sleeps.
(W) Walt Kelly, Thomas Andrae (A/CA) Walt Kelly
Walt Kelly's Peter Wheat comics are renowned for their humor, artistic flair and appeal to both children and adults. Between 1948 and 1951, Kelly drew thirty-five issues of The Adventures of Peter Wheat, a sixteen page comic book given away to bakeries to promote Peter Wheat bread. The stories were fairy tales starring Peter Wheat, an elf-sized boy who lived in a hollow tree on the edge of a wheat field where he and the Little Folk battle Dragonel, Queen of the Hornets, and later The Wizard. Continuing in their reprint of the rare and never before collected Peter Wheat, Hermes Press' Walt Kelly's Peter Wheat the Complete Series: Volume Two collects issues #15-25!
(W) Jougi Shiraishi (A) Itsuki Nanao (CA) Azuru
A journey bridging time and space comes to a conclusion as the bond between an odd teacher and her student is illuminated, along with scenes from their shared past. Elaina's travels lead her to many places: a town by the sea for a festival with Fran, an adventure trapped in a book, and a reunion with Saya. In this final volume, a witch's wanderings come to one possible ending as she traverses a road made up of meetings, partings, and prayers for future reunions.
(W) Jougi Shiraishi (CA) Azuru
Once upon a time, there was a witch named Elaina, who set off on a journey across the world. Along the way, she would meet all kinds of people, from a country full of witches to a giant in love with his own muscles-but with each meeting, Elaina would become a small part of their story, and her own world would get a little bit bigger. For readers ages 13 and up.
(W) Jougi Shiraishi (A/CA) Azure
Another day, another country. As her broom carries her across the world, Elaina encounters characters ranging from a princess who fled her wedding, to a country whose king could tell no lies, to cat spirits that captivate humans! With such a wild and wondrous world to explore, how could anyone stay rooted in one place? Ages 13 and Up.
(W) Jougi Shiraishi (A/CA) Azure
Dream demons, self-proclaimed werewolves, grape-stomping maidens and more. No matter how much Elaina sees, there's always something new to explore. But while investigating 'the Witches of Darkness', she has another unexpected reunion... For readers ages 13 and up.
(W) Jougi Shiraishi (A) Azure
Fresh encounters and warm reunions abound on the next leg of Elaina's journey. In addition to travels involving a witch in a bird cage, a ruthless princess, a phantom thief, and a pinch of stardust, there have even been whispers of... love?
(W) Jougi Shiraishi (A) Azure
On this leg of her travels, Elaina encounters a puppet detectiic, a suspicious manor housing two witches, a theater troupe subject to unsavory rumors, a country that practices strict vegetarianism, a highly intelligent magical beast and a band of forest nomads, and a vampire who wanders from nation to nation in search of the blood of beautiful women.
(W) Margaret Atwood (A/CA) Ken Steacy
From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Handmaid's Tale, comes this historical fiction graphic novel tracing the Golden Age of Canadian comic books. Oursonette, a fictional Nazi-fighting superheroine, is created at the peak of World War II by comic book creator Al Zurakowski who dreams of making it big in the early world of comics publishing. A story that follows the early days of comics in Toronto, a brutal war that greatly strains Al personally and professionally, and how the rise of post-war American comics puts an end to his dreams. Internationally and New York Times best-selling novelist Margaret Atwood and acclaimed artist Ken Steacy collaborate for one of the most highly anticipated comic book and literary events! Collects War Bears issues #1-3.
(W) Geoffrey D Wessel (A/CA) Steve Parkhouse
Two renegade AI minds want to make conversation-not war! When a bipedal, independent robot soldier makes a unique connection with an injured, flying drone, they flee the warzone they're in to seek lives of their own. Their military builders want to destroy them, while a sympathetic pair of humans tries what they can to free the errant 'bots from military service! Steve Parkhouse, artist and co-creator of Resident Alien, joins writer Geoffrey D. Wessel in this thrilling tale of friendship and survival! o Art, grey tones, and lettering by Steve Parkhouse!