(W/A/CA) Ron Randall Peerless bounty hunter Mercy St. Clair is enlisted to safeguard a vulnerable young woman en route to her home world, though exactly where she's going and why is a mystery. But her need for protection becomes apparent when cyborg assassins look to terminate Mercy's ward . . . and Mercy! o An original graphic novel, never before published!

(W/A/CA) Shouji Sato Mikoto's savior has been left behind in the city!? The most devastating Tag goes on a rampage! She awakens in a hospital. From the corner of her eye, Mikoto spots a mysterious figure in a nearby collapsed building just as they disappear. Having received the whereabouts of her comrades, she goes on the hunt but runs into more than a little trouble along the way. The shocking identity of her savior is finally revealed!

(W) Shouji Sato Black Label and their allies's infiltration continues as the various teams hold strong against the forces of Syringe. But what will Arashi and Mikoto to do when they lose sight of Oriha?

A new deluxe hardcover edition of the epic graphic novel that iFanboy gave five stars, urging readers to 'run out and grab it...because we're talking about the post-apocalypse and all the masterful world-building provided by the best stories in the genre.' MTV Splashpage praised it as a 'timeless tale that would sit quite comfortably alongside the greatest works of science fiction and fantasy.' Forces of Geek said 'not only gorgeous, but creatively pushes the boundaries of the printed page' while Publishers Weekly lauded Inaki Miranda and Eva de la Cruz's 'standout' artwork and writers Michael Geszel and Peter Spinetta for 'constructing a believable world that has been run by teenagers for generations.'

(W) Ken Saito (A) Akinari Nao The Magic Research Battle winds down to a close with the last battle. Who will win, Lilith and Mira or Arin and Yui!? After that is the most anticipated final act of the festival, the fireworks show! As the gang recovers from the events of the festival, they join new friends and look forward to the future.

(W) Scott Peterson (A) Jose Garcia In this YA graphic novel, gladiators of the modern-day Roman Empire are enslaved teenagers who race monster trucks on reality TV. In a near-future world where the Roman Empire never fell, only two things matter: honor and The Game. 'The Game' is Truckus Maximus, a competition where drivers race against one another-to the death. The best of the best is a young driver named Axl. The leader of Team Apollo, Axl drives hard and lives by a strict code of honor. That honor will be pushed to its limits by the Caesar-the cunning ruler of the Roman Empire-and the Dominus, the absolute master of the Truckus Maximus games who can change its rules at will. But Axl can't survive this race on his own. To do that, he'll have to embrace his team, including a defiant new racer named Piston. Will he learn that family is more important than honor and The Game? Or will he go down in flames?

(W) ippatu In the western Pacific Ocean floats an island archipelago, cut off from the world and full of mysteries: scientific secrets that some believe are best forgotten, decaying monuments to an era of human decadence two centuries gone, and strange, radioactive monsters that tear apart any human beings foolish enough to set foot there. Its name, spoken only in whispers: Japan. It's illegal to go near this dangerous place-but, after being torn from his family and convicted on a false charge, that's exactly where Leon has been sent. An experienced soldier of fortune, Leon is tasked with retrieving a powerful weapon called Tsugumi. Can they stay alive long enough to find this Tsugumi? Just what the hell is it, anyway, if that's even the right question? And does it have anything to do with the quiet, brutal girl with taloned feet who swoops in to save Leon's life?

(W) ippatu In the western Pacific Ocean floats an island archipelago, cut off from the world and full of mysteries: scientific secrets that some believe are best forgotten, decaying monuments to an era of human decadence two centuries gone, and strange, radioactive monsters that tear apart any human beings foolish enough to set foot there. Its name, spoken only in whispers: Japan. An experienced soldier of fortune, Leon is tasked with retrieving a powerful weapon called Tsugumi. Can they stay alive long enough to find this Tsugumi? And does it have anything to do with the quiet, brutal girl with taloned feet who swoops in to save Leon's life?

(W) ippatu More than two centuries have passed since Japan was devastated by nuclear war. Cut off from the world, the island is now a place of terror and mysteries: wonders of science some believe best forgotten, monuments to a bygone era of human decadence, and irradiated monsters ready to tear apart any humans foolish enough to set foot there. After being wrenched from his family and falsely convicted, a French soldier of fortune named Leon finds himself on a cargo plane to Japan. He and his fellow convicts are given one year to locate a powerful weapon from ages past-a weapon known only by the codename TORATSUGUMI-in exchange for their freedom. But what is the true nature of this weapon, and how is it connected to the taloned, half-human girl who swoops in to save Leon?

(W) ippatu Leon and Doudou have only just set out for Sado when they are ambushed by a masked stranger. Could he be in league with the mysterious peddler known as Wode? In comes riding Tsugumi, who seems to have had a change of heart about going to Sado. After all, someone needs to watch over the two humans... and keep a wary eye on Satake, the party's newest member. The traveling companions continue their journey, which soon leads them to a haven of civilization in the heart of the wilderness. Yet, this village is no less fraught with danger, as Leon and Doudou soon discover when they get thrown into the fighting pits. Will violence prevail, or can they show the villagers a different path?

(W) ippatu In this acclaimed, postapocalyptic action manga, a soldier named Leon is taken from his family on a trumped-up charge and dropped into a suicide mission to recover a dangerous weapon from a deadly place, a place ruled by huge, irradiated, mutated monsters-a place once known, 200 years ago, as Japan. One of the scant pieces of information they have is the weapon's codename: Tsugumi.

(W) ippatu After finally reaching the island of Sado, Leon and company encountered the race known as the Sky People, who proved to be Tsugumi's estranged kin. The cunning Omoikane then directed them to a derelict facility in the Forbidden Zone, hinting at answers to their deepest questions about the TORATSUGUMI project and the mysteries of the past. A search of the facility yielded both a potential cure for radiation sickness and research notes that may allow Leon and Doudou to complete their mission. Unfortunately, no sooner did they exit the facility than they were met by Omoikane's forces, setting off a desperate struggle. Which side will emerge victorious?

(W/A) Eiichi Shimizu The Zetton Core has arrived to completely wipe out anyone calling themselves Ultraman. Their leader, Templar, lets it be known that the Ultramen are in fact the true reason for the attacks on Earth in the past. Shinjiro can't believe it, and as his rage grows, his body seems overwhelmed with Specium energy. A question begins to spread among those watching the battle-What is Ultraman? For teen audiences.

(W/A) Eiichi Shimizu, Tomohiro Shimoguchi Between Shinjiro's newfound resolve and Moroboshi's unbreakable will, Nackle's plan to undermine humanity's faith in the Ultras is thwarted! Their victory may be short-lived, however, as tensions between Earthians and aliens continue to rise and an old enemy makes a deadly return.

(W/A/CA) Conor Stechschulte In this graphic novel, which has been adapted into a feature film starring Vincent Kartheiser (Mad Men), Glen and Cyndi become unwitting test subjects in a mind-control experiment after a strange sexual encounter. They search for answers as their own memories become tools for manipulation. Driving home from a wedding late one night during a heavy storm, out of cell range, Glen blows out his tires. He knocks on the door of the only house he sees and is greeted by an uncomfortably friendly middle-aged man, Arthur, and his attractive younger wife, Cyndi. The strange couple pours him a drink, and then more drinks, followed by odd confessions and an unexpected offer that Glen can't refuse. Where Ultrasound zigs and zags from there is into a dizzying plot involving mind control, government secrets, gaslighting, and political intrigue that is always one step ahead of the reader. Stechschulte's brilliant use of color and mastery of comics storytelling yields a breathtaking puzzlebox of a sci fi thriller - the moment you finish, you will want to go back and reread

(W/A/CA) Yeon-Sik Hong Madang is an artist and new father who moves to a quiet home in the countryside, excited to build a new life with his family. But soon his attention is diverted back to his impoverished parents back in Seoul in a dingy basement apartment. With an ailing mother and an alcoholic father, Madang struggles to overcome the exhaustion of trying to be everything: a good son, devoted father, and loving husband. To cope, he reminisces about their family meals together and his mother's kimchi, a traditional dish that is prepared by the family and requires months of fermentation. A beautiful meditation on how the kitchen and communal cooking-both past, present and future - bind a family together amidst the inevitable.

(W) Ralph Tedesco (A) Oliver Borges (CA) Leonardo Paciarotti In an alternate world called The Ether, a werewolf hunter named Lukas tracks down a mob outfit whose leader is a Lycan named Cain. After Lukas teams with a monster hunting newbie named Marna, the duo is able to locate their target. But an unexpected turn of events reveals that nothing is quite what it seems. Collects Unbound #1 - 5.

Silas Mortimer Mulch is an ecological supergenius, with a laboratory greenhouse holding the keys to countless scientific breakthroughs. But when his niece and nephew, Selena and Tommy, come to visit Silas and find him missing, his organic computer SOFIA tells them that he is lost within the ever-expanding and constantly changing greenhouse. Donning high-tech greenhouse suits, Selena and Tommy must go in after Silas, and are soon confronted with astonishing nanotechnology, fungi that act as hard drives of information about the greenhouse, and plants that can create duplicates of people they encounter. o Written and illustrated by New Recruits winner David Follett, Uncle Silas is an action- packed high-biotech adventure for all ages!

(W) Ricky Lima (A) Daniele Aquilani The world is being ravaged by four terrifying robotic monsters. One fateful night, four friends venture out to watch a meteor shower and come face-to-face with doom?only to find that their story is just beginning. Returned to life by a mysterious natural power, these young adults are chosen to bear the only weapons that might turn the tide against the invaders: ancient, towering forest entities which they can pilot from within! They're enormously powerful... but when you're struggling with the trauma of your own death, is that really the best time to become a living weapon of mass destruction?

(W) Scott Snyder, Charles Soule (A) Giuseppe Camuncoli & Various (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli The smash-hit series written by New York Times-bestselling writers SCOTT SNYDER (WYTCHES, AD: AFTER DEATH) and CHARLES SOULE (CURSE WORDS, forthcoming novel Anyone), with art by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI (The Amazing Spider-Man, Darth Vader, Hellblazer), newcomer LEONARDO MARCELLO GRASSI, and Eisner Award-winning colorist MATT WILSON (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, PAPER GIRLS) continues! The intrepid explorers of UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY have been torn asunder by the machinations of the American overmind, Aurora. Some have landed in a strange Zone obsessed with key moments in U.S. history, others are in a Zone focused on a future where America rules the entire world?and the rest are lost, their whereabouts unknown. As UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY passes the halfway mark of its epic story, huge new revelations about where the series has been-and the wild ride yet to come-are on the way. Collects UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY #19-24 and UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY: DESTINY MAN SPECIAL!

(W/A/CA) Albert Monteys ADVANCE SOLICIT! The Eisner-nominated series of self-contained, and somehow connected, sci-fi tales involving alien life, robot love, corporate greed, and travels through time, space, and perception. Collects UNIVERSE! (digital edition) #1-5. 9.25' x 6.93' landscape format.

(W/A/CA) Otto Binder The Unwanted is Otto Binder's response to the 1950s McCarthy era of paranoia and intolerance, couched in metaphorical science fiction terms. A civilization of 'Mastermen' rules the galactic empire and must evaluate citizens of the various planets for inclusion into an imperial congress. Membership means access to technology, prosperity and protection. We learn the priorities and values of these visitors and why, in evaluating this planet, the Mastermen find a world shockingly different from their own. Written in the 1950s and never before published, this edition pays homage to Binder's comics career by enlisting the collaborative talents of Angelo Torres?-?who, with Al, Williamson and Roy Krenkel, illustrated Binder's EC story 'Lost in Space' in 1955?-?and Austrian sculptor, speed painter, and digital artist Stefan Koidl, to illustrate it. The result is a stunning tribute to Binder's lifelong commitment to comics and prose.

(W/A/CA) Rumiko Takahashi Despite all kinds of crazy supernatural beings appearing and attacking Ataru, nothing bringscalamity quite like the kind that Ataru brings on himself... But when a rival named Shutaro Mendo appears, the chaos gets stepped up a notch! All disaster and no play makes things dull, however, so Ataru goes on a date with Lum! For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Rumiko Takahashi Undeterred by Lum's electrical attacks, Ataru continues to shamelessly chase skirts. When the priestess Sakura returns as Tomobiki High School's nurse, the school is plagued by unprecedented menaces that titillate Ataru's lecherous heart! Later, Lum's gorgeous childhood friend Ran escalates the school hijinks, but what Lum doesn't know is that Ran has a major score to settle! For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Rumiko Takahashi Lum's childhood friend Ran continues to cause trouble with her kisses, but that's the least of Ataru's worries! Ten, Lum's little cousin, arrives at the Moroboshi household, creating chaos at every turn. A miniature gentleman and self-proclaimed playboy, Ten loves Lum but hates Ataru. How will Ataru contend with this new fire-breathing nemesis? For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Rumiko Takahashi A strange rumor ripples through the quiet town of Tomobiki-Lum is participating in an arranged marriage event! As Lum cheerfully gets dolled up for this intergalactic gala, Ataru pretends to be indifferent to the news. Upset that Lum might find the husband of her dreams, though, Ataru contemplates following her into outer space to check out the competition!

(W/A/CA) Rumiko Takahashi Ran is back and up no good as she continues her never-ending quest to get back at Lum! But will she change her tune when handsome Rei shows up? Later, the ultimate cuddly kitty spirit appears, burdened with a heavy grudge in its heart! Can Ataru and gang help this cat or will they just make everything worse? For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Rumiko Takahashi Princess Kurama the crow goblin is bound to marry the man who awakens her with a kiss-but please, let it be anyone but Ataru! Hoping to replace Ataru with a different suitor, Kurama decides to return to her enchanted slumber. On a sunny afternoon, her capsule descends toward Earth once more?but will she land the man she truly wants? For older teen audiences.

(W/A) Rumiko Takahashi There's never a dull moment on the beach in summer, especially when Ataru and Mendo encounter a beautiful woman looking for her lost child on the bottom of the ocean. Could this be Ryunosuke's missing mother? Later, Ataru and Ten's ongoing battle for dominance creates some serious collateral damage when Lum gets hit point-blank with a projectile rice cooker. Will she ever talk to them again?! For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Rumiko Takahashi Once again, Lum has introduced a bizarre menace to Earth, causing her classmates to quake with fear-a judge who 'vanishes' performers whose New Year's Hidden Talent Show acts are deemed subpar! Later, Mendo is shocked by the sudden announcement of his arranged marriage to a bride so secret even members of her own family don't know her! For older teen audiences.

In a shattered future London, three brothers grafted to powerful 'lifesuits' squat in Buckingham Palace and load up on movies, video games, and porn. But when the city's scavengers rise against them, the brothers discover their suits aren't just for survival. Will they save the future . . . or bollocks it? Includes UXB stories from Dark Horse Presents, and loads of never-before-seen story material.

(W) Andrew Vachss & Various (A) Dom Reardon (CA) Sean Phillips The hard-hitting tale of oppression and revolution continues in this original graphic novel collecting the three-part Underground from Dark Horse Presents and over one hundred pages of new content! When the fascist Rulers coerce millions into the despotically governed Underground, only the subversive message of the Book Boys can set the people free! o Over 100 pages of never-before-published material! o Adapted from a screenplay by Andrew Vachss, acclaimed author of Hard Looks and the Burke series! o Cover by Fatale's Sean Phillips!

(W) Magdalene Visaggio (A/CA) Jason Smith Former child queen Elida was driven from her throne at age ten and forced to wander the galaxy, evading the revolutionary forces that wanted her dead. When an old frenemy claims to know the whereabouts of Elida's long-lost mother, she is forced to return to her former kingdom and stage a rescue.

(W) Pierre Christen (A/CA) Jean-Claude Mezieres On Earth and in space, in the past and the future, greed and the thirst for power place Mankind in immediate danger. The two Galaxity agents' investigation into the elemental forces appearing on Earth continues. While Laureline, dogged and efficient, follows a promising lead somewhere in outer space, Valerian is struggling to unravel the mysterious events plaguing our 20th century. Demonstrations of fantastic phenomena follow in quick succession, pushing poor Valerian to his limits. And matters will have to be settled simultaneously in New York and on an asteroid on the edge of the galaxy to save our world.

Collecting issues #15-21 of the original Vampirella magazine series, Dynamite continues it's resurrection of classic horror! Some of Vampirella's most memorable stories, including the classic tale "...And To Be A Bride Of Chaos" and her unforgettable encounter with Dracula in "Dracula Still Lives!" A showcase of other short stories not seen in print since their inception are once again included in this collection. Short stories of horror, intrigue, and death are all contained in this beautiful volume. Also collected are more rare and vintage content like "Vampi's Scarlett Letters," "Vampi's Feary Tales," and "Vampi's Flames" showcasing some of Vampirella Magazine's best creators. Legendary talent whose work also appears in this amazing collection include Archie Goodwin, Jose Gonzalez, Steve Englehart, Doug Moench, Estebon Maroto, Richard Corben, and many more.

(W) Tommy Lee Edwards (A) Noah Smith, Dan McDaid (CA) Tommy Lee Edwards A forgotten icon of a classic era, Vandroid bursts back onto the scene with a vengeance! Tommy Lee Edwards, Noah Smith, and Dan McDaid unite to resurrect the lost eighties epic of a washed-up van designer turned cyberneticist savant, his technological masterpiece, and the corporate baddies who want to take them all down! Collects the high-octane adventures of Vandroid #1-#5! o Complete the Vandroid experience with the remastered soundtrack from Ed Banger Records and the unearthed 1984 movie trailer at Vandroid.com! 'If you're a fan of the 80s, B-movies, or over the top action stories, this is one for you.'-Comic Book Therapy

(W) Samuel Teer (A/CA) Hyeondo Park Beneath a factory floor lives an orphaned girl named Veda. Watched over by the diligent Assembly, a robot that works the production line, Veda discovers a unique power-she can speak to machines! Under the tutelage of Assembly, she learns the three laws of the machines . . . But it's the unspoken secret fourth law-avoid the Gremlin-that piques young Veda's interest and leads her down a dangerous and compromising path on a journey of self-discovery.

(W) Victor Lavalle (A) Dietrich Smith (CA) Micaela Dawn From award-winning novelist Victor LaValle (The Changeling) and illustrator Dietrich Smith (Shaft: Imitation of Life) comes an intense, unflinching story exploring the legacies of love, loss, and vengeance placed firmly in the tense atmosphere and current events of the modern-day United States. When the last descendant of the Frankenstein family loses her only son to a police shooting, she turns to science for her own justice? putting her on a crash course with her family's original monster and his quest to eliminate humanity. Collects the complete limited series. 'Victor LaValle is more than a writer. He speaks the language found behind words, and delivers readers into complex and textured worlds worth visiting again and again.' - Clive Barker 'This is an enthralling, masterful exercise in craft that dips a toe into science fiction, horror and action works.' CBR

(W) Ruben Rubius Doblas (A/CA) Maria Dolores Aldea An epic story, full of action, inspired by the world of videogames: Minecraft, Pok?mon, and more? Imagine being trapped in a video game universe! Your fate is in the hands of a villain! Friends in danger! Become the VIRTUAL HERO! Rubius, a well-known gamer and Youtuber, is one of 100 players selected to try a new experimental virtual-reality device, the ORV. Directly connected to the brain's neuronal network, the ORV thrusts one into a vast virtual universe of video games called the Gamers Worlds and in which everything seems just as real as life itself. Something goes wrong and Rubius finds himself a virtual hero, trapped, he must fight to free himself, rescue the girl of his dreams and overcome the enigmatic evil troll mask that holds their fate and that of the Gamers Worlds in his hands! An adventure full of unexpected turns, treachery, friendship, video game worlds of all kinds and, last but not least, love!

(W) Ryan O'Sullivan (A/CA) Plaid Klaus From writer RYAN O'SULLIVAN (Turncoat, The Evil Within, Warhammer 40,000) and illustrator PLAID KLAUS (Turncoat) comes the story of Ana and Gabe, the last two humans left alive in the galaxy. They're low on fuel, they're low on food, and they're low on psychedelic space froot, but they're still determined to make it to the promised land: hippy-paradise super-planet Euphoria. This is the story of their journey, the friends and enemies they made along the way, and how the universe responded to those who dared to live freely within it. Collects VOID TRIP #1-5.