Average human teenager Tsukune accidentally enrolls at a boarding school for monsters--no, not jocks and popular kids, but bona fide werewolves, witches and unnameables out of his wildest nightmares! On the plus side, all the girls have a monster crush on him. On the negative side, all the boys are so jealous they want to kill him! And so do the girls he spurns, because he only has eyes for one of them--the far-from-average vampire Moka. On the plus side, Moka only has glowing red eyes for Tsukune. On the O-negative side, she also has a burning, unquenchable thirst for his blood
TEST 3: SNOW ORACLE When magical warming strikes Yokai Academy, you had better? a. reduce your supernatural footprint b. hightail it to snow fairy country c. deny that monster activity has anything to do with it
Rescue Mission When your would-be rescuers are themselves in need of rescuing, draw on... a. their unconscious faces b. a trust fund c. your inner strength
(W) Jonathan Maberry (A) Tony Vargas (CA) Alex Ronald
An all-new story continuing the events from the award-winning series of novels. Meet Benny, Nix, Lilah, and Chong as they stay one step ahead of the zombie hordes.
(W/A/CA) Yana Toboso
When a human boy transfers into a vampire academy, will the poor kid wind up some fanged freak's lunch? Millennium Academy is a school where elite vampires are trained to maintain balance in a world where humans and vampires, who possess far greater physical strength than their human counterparts, coexist. And commuting to this school is Aldred, the most distinctly un-vampire-like vampire to be found in the entire institution. But when Al encounters Kei, a human transfer student to the school, their destinies become intertwined, and the fate of their world as they know it comes to lie in their hands!
(W/A) Koji Suzuki
The latest edition of the RING series is set years after the original Sadako story. Now in a modern age of computers and the internet, the Sadako virus is revitilized and is potentially even more dangerous. 28-year-old image processing specialist Takanori Ando being handed a USB memory stick by the president of the CG production company where he works. Tasked with analyzing its contents, Ando gasps at the graphic images he sees, and quickly concludes that they cannot have been faked or generated by CG software. Assuming the man in the video did indeed kill himself, what could his purpose have been in leaving this footage behind? Ando saves the file to his PC. When he plays it again the next day, the man's body has shifted to a lower position, and in subsequent viewings, the video undergoes further changes. Combining classic Japanese horror and modern themes, S is Koji Suzuki's powerful return to the J-Horror field!
(W) Honobu Yonezawa
The winter of 1578, four years prior to the Honnnoji Incident. Araki Murashige has betrayed his ally Oda Nobunaga and holed himself up in Arioka Castle-but a string of strange incidents within the castle walls has him at his wits' end. The desperate warlord's only hope in solving these mysteries is imprisoned in the castle's dungeon: a man named Kuroda Kanbei, one of Oda's most gifted strategists. When all the conflict and intrigue reach their end, what will Murashige and Kuroda have up their sleeves? Award-winning author Honobu Yonezawa's latest novel is a page-turning blend of historical and detective fiction.
(W) Neil Gaiman (A) P. Craig Russell (CA) Dave McKean
The four-issue comics adaptation of Neil Gaiman's original prose novella features spectacular artwork by Gaiman's frequent collaborator P. Craig Russell. A humble young monk and a magical, shape-changing fox find themselves romantically drawn together. As their love blooms, the fox learns of a devilish plot by a group of demons and a Japanese emperor to steal the monk's life. With the aid of Morpheus, the fox must use all of her cunning and creative thinking to foil this evil scheme and save the man she loves.
(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Yoshitaka Amano (CA) Dave McKean
Set in ancient Japan, this lyrical tale follows the ill-fated romance between a humble young monk and a magical, shape-changing she-fox. When the fox stumbles upon a band of demons discussing a plot to steal the monk's life through a dream trap, it will take all the fox's craftiness-and the intervention of Morpheus-to save him. Combining prose with stunning full-page paintings, THE DREAM HUNTERS also showcases Amano's art with an eight-page gatefold bringing an ethereal beauty to Morpheus and other classic SANDMAN characters.
In the longest-ever SANDMAN story, Morpheus becomes the prey of the Furies-avenging spirits who torment those who spill family blood. A journey both begins and ends for the Lord of Dreams as threads and pieces building since the beginning of the series finally come together in a thrilling climax that forever changes the world of The Sandman.
(W) Steve Niles (A) Piotr Kowalski
A brand-new horror story as a fully self-contained, original graphic novel by Steve Niles (30 Days of Night)! Dr. Philip Morgan invites entomologists, young influencers, and a reporter amongst others to his secluded coastal research facility for a mysterious and bizarre study. What they find is a zoo of death, where local residents have been eaten to the bone, and the specimens they have come to understand have them on the menu next.
(W) Paul Jenkins (A) Fred Pham Chuong
Tensions rise in a Monster Metropolis when spooky things start to happen to its citizens! Will they solve the mystery before ancient rifts tear the community apart? Deep beneath the human world lies Scare City, the hub where all the ghouls, ghosts and goblins dwell in perfect harmony. It took the monsters centuries to overcome their differences and live together in peace. But when a mysterious light begins to steal people in the night, Scare City falls back into the hands of angry, pitchfork-wielding mobs! It's up to Gina, a compassionate Zombie-Witch baker, and her crew of spooky friends to solve the mystery and bring everyone together once again.
(W) Norimitsu Kaihou (A) Sadoru Chiba
Now that the apocalypse is over, the former School Living Club members moved on to new stages in their life. With each member walking a different path, letters help everyone remember the past, live for the present, and stay connected with one another.
Scott Pilgrim just turned 24, and things couldn't possibly be better! This means things are about to get infinitely worse. Suddenly, two of Ramona's evil ex-boyfriends are in town, and they're playing dirty. His band is in turmoil, and his own exes aren't making things any easier. And what's up with Ramona, anyway? She's been acting kinda weird ever since they moved in together. Scott's precious little life is coming back around to bit him in the butt, and it may not be pretty!
It's con season in Screamland. When a legendary sex tape threatens to leak and Invisible Man is found murdered in his booth, it's up to Wolfman Carl and his pal Travis to run through the monstrous suspects and stop the film before it drives a stake through the heart of all their careers. Collects SCREAMLAND #1-5
(W) Clay McLeod Chapman (A) Leonardo Marcello Grassi
1865. The Civil War finally reaches its grueling end. Soldiers returning from the frontline come home broken, their minds shattered. An influx of patients overwhelms The Ashcroft Hospital, an asylum in upstate New York. Dr. John James Templeton is busy developing a radical new theory: spiritualism-the act of communicating with the dead-is its own form of therapy. What better way to draw out these mental maladies then with a little assistance from the other side? Templeton enlists Alicia Wilkinson, a medium who as a young girl established herself as a sought-after conduit capable of contacting the dead… but her own past continues to haunt her. Collects issues #1-4.
(W) Christofer Emgard (A/CA) Tomas Aira
Two lovers torn asunder by World War II face a terror from beyond the stars in this cosmic horror by the creators of The Whispering Dark. The war is over, Katherine is dead, and Ben is trying to move on. But then the Navy receives a message from her. At a base in Antarctica, the Third Reich is plotting its return, powered by strange and foreboding technology. Katherine is there, and Ben is coming to get her. Collects the four-issue miniseries.
(W) David Hine & Various (A) Tina Valentino (CA) Marc Silvestri
In a world where Reapers prey on the souls of the living, imprisoning them in the shadow-land of Mortem, there is one last hope for humanity. Her name is September Mourning. Half human, half Reaper, she takes the souls of the wicked so the innocent can live again. September has joined forces with a woman who was murdered and restored to life, and a young blind girl who sees only the dead. Together, as The Trinity, they set out to fulfill a prophecy that will finally free all the lost souls trapped in Mortem. In conjunction with the release of this book, September Mourning will be releasing new music via Sumerian Records which will bring further life to the storyline. Collects SEPTEMBER MOURNING #1-4
(W) Takaya Kagami (A/CA) Yamato Yamamoto
With Ferid and Krul undergoing exposure torture, the only one left who can help Yuichiro and his friends is Guren! But Guren has secrets of his own that he's willing to hurt his friends to protect. Meanwhile, Kureto wages war in Shibuya against his father in a coup d'?tat. Will he be able to defeat his father and take over the Demon Army, or will this move spell his own demise? For older teen audiences.
(W) Takaya Kagami (A) Yamato Yamamoto
Having seen Yuichiro's past, Mikaela opens his heart and accepts becoming Yuichiro's new demon. But Shikama Doji attacks, trying to keep them from joining forces! Kimizuki, Yoichi, and the rest of Yuichiro's friends come to their rescue just in time, allowing them to complete the ritual. Now that Mikaela has become a demon and Yuichiro's Cursed Gear, do they finally have the power to stand up against Shikama Doji?! For older teen audiences.
(W) Takaya Kagami (A) Yamato Yamamoto, Daisuke Furuya
On the way to Guren's safehouse to finally get the details on his true plan, Yuichiro drops a bombshell of a question on him: 'Did you kill my family?' Guren hesitates to answer, and Yuichiro, wanting a clear response no matter what, challenges him to a fight. As the two battle, Guren comes to realize Yuichiro's growth, while Yuichiro is reminded of Guren's strength. For older teen audiences.
(W) Mike Mignola (A) Ben Stenbeck & Various
Hellboy is dead and the world as we know it is gone… but the Witchfinder is called upon to defend Avalon one last time. Witchfinder Ed Grey is summoned by Alice, queen of the last standing realm on earth, to defend her and England against Morgan Le Fay and her champion in a final standoff. Grey must transform into the defender he was destined to be if England has a chance of surviving, while Le Fay has her own intentions for her. Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and fan-favorite artist Ben Stenbeck team up for a final story after the end of the world, continuing the fantasy epic from Koshchei the Deathless and Koshchei in Hell. Collects issues #1-3 and includes a bonus sketchbook section and cover gallery.
(W/A/CA) Tanaka Strike
Final volume! With Tsurugi fallen, Mikuni and Lily continue the preparations for the Count's reincarnation ceremony. Meanwhile, Ildeo and the others suppress Jeje, releasing Misono from his mental chains and allowing his true memories to return. Amidst the chaos and confusion, Mahiro and Kuro finally return to Tokyo from London!
(W/A/CA) Tanaka Strike
The count's return draws closer by the moment! Having successfully assimilated the power of his demon, Kuro returns to Tokyo along with Mahiru. However, the ritual to begin the count's resurrection has started early, triggering disasters throughout the city. While C3 and the other Servamps work to protect the city, Kuro heads right to Tsubaki, who is performing the ritual!
(W/A/CA) Tanaka Strike
The struggle intensifies between Kuro and Tsubaki, with the Count's reincarnation on the line. Having further increased his power through the Jin gathered from other Servamps, Tsubaki pushes Kuro into a desperate spot. Meanwhile, Lily, who has confined Misono in the Arisuin estate, reveals his true objectives and finally opens up about Misono's mother. It's the long-awaited climax to this dramatic vampire saga!
The hit horror comic of 2012 will be released as a complete trade paperback. 12-year-old Jack Garron runs away from home to find his biological father, a wayward minstrel. Along the way he meets up with a traveling salesman whose winning smile is fake, beneath which hide his real teeth... jagged spikes that he uses to eat children. Eisner Award Winning Writer SCOTT SNYDER (BATMAN, SWAMP THING, AMERICAN VAMPIRE), SCOTT TUFT & NY Times Best Selling Artist ATTILA FUTAKI (THE LIGHTNING THIEF) bring you the collected paperback that everyone has been talking about. SEVERED. Collects SEVERED #1-7
(W/A) Sam Fonseca
This class is a nightmare. Violent teachers, barbed wire fences, torture devices, and gruesome suspensions... How did these students get trapped here? Why can't they remember? And once they realize the truth, are they strong enough together to escape? In his astonishing debut, Brazilian graphic novelist Sam Fonseca presents a mind-bending work of psychological horror about creativity, self-doubt, and the battles we all face to endure a world where shadows only grow stronger.
W/A/CA) Yumeya
A COLLECTION OF CHILLING TALES SURROUNDING SOME
OF THE MOST HAUNTED SITES IN THE JAPANESE CITY OF KYOTO!
Kiyomizu-dera, Kifune Shrine, and Adashino Nengbutsu-ji - to most these
places are merely tourist hotspots in the busy city of Kyoto... but each is hiding a
dark history, TALES OF GHOSTS AND BLOODSHED!
(W/A/CA) Alfonso Font
In a house of wonder, two children will learn life lessons through stories spanning across time. During his first stay with his uncle, a boy discovers the magical world that is his uncle's house. Surrounded by eclectic antiques, a vast library of books, strange objects, and whimsical animals, he is overcome with curiosity. Here, he meets a girl who shares his sense of wonder. With his uncle's wisdom and an enchanted gift, the children will learn important life lessons through the diverse experiences of people throughout time-from common hikers encountering an unusual creature, to a general making the final decision to end a war, and many more!
(W) Andrea L. Molinari, Roberto X. Molinari (A) Luca Panciroli, Ryan Showers (CA) Luca Panciroli
Black Caravan Imprint. After Professor Lawrence Miller's teenage son Val's tragic death, he cannot shake the sense that his son's soul is lost and wandering between heaven and earth. Grief-stricken, Lawrence has become convinced he can rescue his son, but at what cost? What lengths will Lawrence go to in this supernatural thriller from the father/son writing team or Andrea Lorenzo Molinari and Xavier Roberto Molinari.
(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) David Rubin
This mystery set in the world of superheroes follows a reporter determined to find out what happened to her father: The Black Hammer. All answers seem to lie in Spiral City's infamous insane asylum where some of its dangerous super-villain tenants reside. As she gets closer and closer to the truth she uncovers the dark origin stories of some of Black Hammer's greatest foes and how they tie into the puzzle of what happened to Spiral City's greatest hero. Collects the first four issues of Sherlock Frankenstein and Black Hammer #12 from New York Times bestselling and Eisner-nominated creator Jeff Lemire!
(W/A/CA) Hiroumi Aoi
High school girl Aki Touji encounters the 'spotted blackfish' and must run for her life, when she bumps into a homeless group on the streets of Shibuya. It's man-eating goldfish vs. Shibuya's nastiest hobos, as the curtain rises on this unprecedented interspecies warfare!
(W/A/CA) Hiroumi Aoi
The Goldfish are here and humans must flee! Though Shibuya has been decimated by killer goldfish, one boy has escaped to the relative safety of a basement and found other survivors. Will Shibuya ever return to normal?
(W/A/CA) Hiroumi Aoi
Though Shibuya 009 was once the center of Shibuya, it has now turned into a nest of man-eating goldfish. Hajime Tsukiyoda and twelve other survivors walk into 009, each with their own convictions. But what awaits them inside are never-before-seen goldfish that chew straight through any expectations or ideals!!
(W/A/CA) Aoi Hiroumi
The goal of trapping the Silver Princess and controlling the leagues of killer goldfish still lives. But when a sudden mutation occurs, the plan is shattered and options exhausted. All that's left is a fierce battle to the end...Who will rise above it - man or goldfish!?
(W/A/CA) Aoi Hiroumi
The Silver Princess has been captured, but at what cost...? Will she bring their triumph over the goldfish, or more tragedy!? The war against goldfish continues!! For readers ages 16 years and up.
(W/A/CA) Hiroumi Aoi
A boy and his goldfish...shouldn't look anything like this!! With goldfish still swarming Shibuya, those left alive inside the fishbowl are dwindling. When every day brings another goodbye, a return to normal life seems increasingly out of reach! For readers ages 16 years and up.
(W/A) Hiroumi Aoi
The man-eating fish are on the verge of spreading globally! A giant goldfish approaches the outside of Shibuya, while Hajime and his allies confront it from atop Shibuya Scramble Tower. Some fight believing in tomorrow, while others can only entrust tomorrow to others as they're devoured. Humanity can't afford to lose this climactic battle in the final volume of Shibuya Goldfish!
