In this best-selling, heartwarming tale, a lonely older man takes home a pet-shop kitten that no one else wants. It doesn’t take long for the pair to warm up to each other, and soon, they’re inseparable. Told through the eyes of both the man and his cat, this sweet and hilarious story is a balm for the soul!Though he still can't perform on stage, Kanda challenges himself with street piano. He never imagined his audience would include his former teacher, Margarethe Dressel. The ever-present Fukumaru is ready to win new hearts—luckily, Kanda's mentor is a fellow cat lover! Then, Geoffroy becomes Kuju's piano teacher, but the lesson gets off to a rocky start.

(W/A/CA) Mariah-Rose Marie It can be difficult to navigate a lifetime?s worth of relationship patterns to clearly see the best ways to treat the folks we care about?and be treated well in return.? In A Quick & Easy Guide to Healthy Relationships, Mariah-Rose Marie offers a cheery, articulate, and fun-to-read guide to navigating, recognizing, and reenforcing positives patterns in friendships, romances, families, and work connections, all while taking care of your own head and heart in the process. From tips for engaging in difficult conversations, advice on communicating boundaries, and resources for strengthening bonds, this guide can help you make your relationships stronger and healthier than ever. The latest volume of the critically acclaimed, bestselling A Quick & Easy Guide series of educational comics.

(W) suu Morishita Yuki is a typical college student--it's just that she can't hear. A chance encounter on a train leads to a serious crush...but will he give her a chance? A sweet and relatable manga romance from the creator of Shortcake Cake!“Today, I hope we have fun to the very end.”Yuki and Itsuomi have grown even closer since Itsuomi opened up about his past. When Oushi invites the two of them to an amusement park for the day, Itsuomi is determined to have a good time, while Yuki is apprehensive about whether the boys will get along. As Oushi's supportive friends keep an eye on the trio from the bushes, will Oushi finally be able to tell Yuki what he's always wanted to say to her

(W/A) Kazune Kawahara Now that Sae knows Koki has a crush on someone, she tries to turn her own romantic feelings for him into platonic ones. Luckily there are lots of school activities to distract her, from a sustainable development field trip to a jump rope tournament to an English language theater festival. But when a terrible texting accident reveals to Koki that Sae has a crush on someone too, will she finally confess her feelings?

IN ANOTHER LIFE Countless alternate dimensions exist, each with their own versions of Adachi and Shimamura. With Yashiro?s aid, the two are sure to find each other in every timeline?but what if a single choice had the power to split their destinies apart? What cataclysmic consequences could that bring?

(W/A) Sumi Eno Tokinaga has successfully negotiated a treaty between humanity and the snake god, but the danger isn't over yet. Waka's been taken by a god named Volov, who claims to be a former ally of the snake god. Could Waka's friend Shion have something to do with why the two gods turned against each other?

(W) Tom Taylor (A) David Lopez; David Navarrot; Marcio Takara (CA) Bengal In the wake of DEATH OF WOLVERINE, his clone daughter Laura Kinney, aka X-23, carries on his legacy as the All-New Wolverine!X-23 was created to be a weapon; for a time, that's all she was. But with the help of her mentor - Logan, the original Wolverine - she escaped that dark past. Now Laura will honor his memory as the All-New Wolverine! But with the famous cowl comes a world of misery and mystery. And when Old Man Logan arrives from a dystopian future, he'll bring a world of carnage Laura's way. As a new CIVIL WAR divides the Marvel Universe, will these past and present Wolverines stand together? Or will they shred each other apart? Then, in the wake of an unspeakable tragedy, dark forces have Laura under their control. Can she defeat demons both internal and external? Or will she be forced to give up the hero's life she's built for herself? On the run, Wolverine heads to beautiful Madripoor - home to white-sand beaches, five-star cuisine and a bustling criminal enterprise. Pirates await, as does a villain

(W) Hayao Miyazaki In Studio Ghibli's Academy Award?-winning fantasy adventure film, The Boy and the Heron, young Mahito loses his mother and is plunged into a journey of discovery led by a mischievous gray heron. This gorgeous art book is filled with hundreds of pieces of concept art, storyboards, character designs, backgrounds, key animation, and more that illuminate the inventive vision of acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki. This book features commentary and interviews from the incredible team that shaped this film and past Studio Ghibli masterpieces. Readers will gain insight into the extensive production process and the painstaking work that went into the creation of this film from supervising animator Takeshi Honda, art director Yoji Takeshige, background artist Noboru Yoshida, and many more. The book also includes the director's original memos proposing the creation of the film, the full script, and many other intriguing details.

(W) Tang Jiu Qing (A) St EYE FOR AN EYEIn the aftermath of the enemy general Hassen's devastating ambush, Xiao Chiye struggles to hold together a fractured Libei Armored Cavalry. Morale is at an all-time low, and the enemy's tactics grow ever more unorthodox. Unless Libei's generals can adapt to Hassen's ruthless ingenuity, their forces may not survive the next assault.To the south, Shen Zechuan is determined to claim the last three prefectures of Zhongbo. To unify the region, he must crush King Yi, a self-proclaimed tyrant lording over Zhongbo's south, and push back the Biansha Horsemen who have seized the east. If he succeeds, Zhongbo will become the crucial linchpin between north and south in the war against Biansha. Yet when the campaign puts Xiao Chiye on the front lines against Biansha's most deadly forces, Shen Zechuan must risk losing the man he loves most in pursuit of the victory they so desperately need.

(W) Mike W. Barr, Dennis O Neil (A) Jerry Bingham, Tom Grindberg, Norm Breyfogle (CA) Norm Breyfogle THREE CLASSIC BATMAN GRAPHIC NOVELS IN ONE EXQUISITE HARDCOVER! From writers Mike W. Barr and Dennis O? Neil, with artists Jerry Bingham, Tom Grindberg, and Norm Breyfogle, these stories set the foundation for decades of future comics storytelling and inspired the creation of Bruce and Talia?s son, Damian Wayne, the current Robin. Batman: The Demon Trilogy collects three original graphic novels into a single volume hardcover at the original trim size, with essays by Barr and actor Mark Hamill.

(W) Homura Kawamoto (A) Posuka Demizu Jaxon Cross, once a key member of Pendragon-the top team in The X tower-has left his teammates behind and taken on the alias Blader X to challenge his former ally, Khrome Ryugu. With his teammates, Robin Kazami and Multi Nanairo, Jaxon quickly rises through the ranks, but the team's path is blocked by the intimidating Blaze Fujiwara!

Discover the terrifying secrets of Old Yharnam in this deluxe box-set of the comic series spinning out of FROM SOFTWARE/Hidetaka Miyazaki's critically-acclaimed Bloodborne videogame! Including art cards featuring the cover art from the individual books. Awakening in an ancient city plagued by a twisted endemic - where horrific beasts stalk the shadows and the streets run slick with the blood of the damned - a nameless Hunter embarks on a dangerous quest in search of Paleblood... his only escape from the endless Night of the Hunt... Collects Bloodborne: The Death of Sleep/The Healing Thirst/A Song of Crows.

COLLECTING THE NEXT THREE INSTALMENTS IN THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL BLOODBORNE VIDEOGAME ADAPTATIONS! The incredible team of acclaimed horror writer Cullen Bunn and fan-favorite artist Piotr Kowalski return to continue the plight of the night of the hunt. Based on the world of the critically acclaimed Bloodborne videogame, this stunning graphic novel features delightfully horrific artwork of recognizable places and monsters. Collects Bloodborne: The Veil, Torn Asunder/The Lady of the Lanterns/The Bleak Dominion

COLLECTING THE NEXT THREE INSTALMENTS IN THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL BLOODBORNE VIDEOGAME ADAPTATIONS! The incredible team of acclaimed horror writer Cullen Bunn and fan-favorite artist Piotr Kowalski return to continue the plight of the night of the hunt. Based on the world of the critically acclaimed Bloodborne videogame, this stunning graphic novel features delightfully horrific artwork of recognizable places and monsters. Collects Bloodborne: The Veil, Torn Asunder/The Lady of the Lanterns/The Bleak Dominion

(W/A) Kouji Miura Taiki breezes through the singles prelims and advances to the semifinals-and finds himself pitted against Haryu! Taiki has worked hard to reach Haryu's level, but with a spot at nationals on the line, can Taiki finally take down one of his closest friends and greatest rivals?

(W/A) Kazue Kato The Knights of the True Cross begin their attack on Satan's fortress in a coordinated assault. The lord of demons summons the powerful Asmodeus, the King of Lust, who relishes the chance to take on Shura. Osceola squares off with Amon, who doesn't think much of the exorcists' efforts.

(W/A) Mikio Ikemoto The ninja adventures continue in this second series featuring Naruto's son, Boruto! Naruto was a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He achieved his dream to become the greatest ninja in his village, and now his face sits atop the Hokage monument. But this is not his story... The next generation of ninja stands in the swirling vortex of a new ninja age, with Naruto's own son, Boruto, at the center! It's been three years since the event that caused Boruto and Kawaki to switch places in the ninja world. As Boruto trains with Sasuke, the Ten-Tails undergoes a terrifying transformation into Divine Tree beings that each have their own consciousness. These new threats against the world must be stopped, but Boruto will first need to survive the ninja of his own village who now see him as the enemy.

(W) Musawo This is volume 2 in the series.Akizuki Hotaka, a high school student who has just turned 17, meets and falls in love with the school's madonna, Shishizaki Chisato. Hotaka was prepared to have his heart broken, but Chisato agreed to become lovers. However, Chisato has a secret that Hotaka can't imagine. Love changes everything for a boy.

(W) Garth Ennis (A) Darick Robertson, various (CA) Darick Robertson Ever wondered what really happens during crossovers? In this second of three oversized omnibus editions collecting the epic tale of The Boys, The Seven, Payback, Teenage Kix, Fantastico, and every other superhero on Earth team up for an annual event like no other. Meanwhile, as dire schemes are set in motion, Hughie?s relationship with Starlight reaches its terrible conclusion. Reprints The Boys #31-47, The Boys: Herogasm #1-6, and The Boys: Highland Laddie #1-6, along with a complete cover gallery, script pages, special introductions, alternate covers and more!

(W) Garth Ennis (A) Darick Robertson, various (CA) Darick Robertson The long-dreaded superhuman showdown kicks off in this third of three oversized omnibus volumes reprinting the complete run of The Boys. The Homelander sets an army of superheroes against the forces of the United States military, and Billy Butcher and The Boys must finish the job they were recruited for by taking every superhero out of the picture. Collects issues #49-72 together with The Boys: Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker #1-6, and includes a full cover gallery as well as script pages, special introductions, alternate covers and more!

(W) Garth Ennis (A) Darick Robertson, John McCrea, Russ Braun, Keith Burns (CA) Darick Robertson Dynamite offers a rare look behind the scenes of the smash hit series with a selection of scripts by series creator Garth Ennis and accompanying art from co-creator Darick Robertson (as well as guest artists). Included are the scripts to The Boys #1, #21, #38, #47, #53, and # 65, along with these miniseries issues Butcher #5 and Dear Becky #1. Each script features its corresponding art for a one-of-a-kind look into the creative process of comics and graphic novel storytelling.

(W/A) Tatsuki Fujimoto When the whole world goes crazy from the Chainsaw Man Church's dark plans, Denji and Nayuta find themselves in mortal danger. Asa and Fami jump into the fray to attempt a rescue, but they're going to need to recruit new help if they want to have any chance of succeeding.

(W/A) Sui Ishida Tokio's recent side quest to rescue Palma Shishinegura turns out to have been worth the effort when she's able to help them with a little problem. Yamato Mori needs to interrogate the drug dealer who's been pushing Zola's opium in Old Market, but he was hacked to pieces right in front of them! What's a little death when a Zombie Maker owes you a favor?

(W) Mikey Way; Jonathan Rivera From creators Mikey Way (My Chemical Romance) and Jonathan Rivera (Cave Carson has an Interstellar Eye) comes the most bizarre holiday comic yet!The holidays weren't always so tough for Peter Rockwell and his family, but a tragic and challenging year finds them stressed out and drifting apart when they should be pulling together. After accepting the wisdom of a Santa Claus at his local mall, Peter hatches a plan to give his family the best year ever, one Christmas at a time!Collects Christmas 365 #1–#4.

(W/A) Alto Yukimura Colette meets Dionysus, God of Wine, who is suffering from a cold. Meanwhile, Lord Hades gets tipsy and pulls Colette onto his lap and hugs her... Has Lord Hades awakened to his feelings for her?

(W/A/CA) Peter Bagge Peter Bagge is not only one of the primary architects of the alternative comics scene that exploded in the 1980s and 1990s (alongside peers including Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez, and Daniel Clowes), but also someone who helped fashion the aesthetics and attitudes of an entire youth movement. His comic book series, Hate, chronicled the exploits of twentysomething Buddy Bradley and his gang of lovable losers through the rise and fall of the grunge era (and eventually beyond). Bagge?s style became a part of the Gen X zeitgeist and Hate became the best-selling alternative comic of its era, with Bagge?s illustrations gracing countless album and magazine covers as well. The Complete Hate Volume 2 collects Hate issues 16 thru 30 (1994?1998), which comprise the second major arc of the series ? the full-color ?Jersey suburbs? era! With his rock-impresario career in tatters, his friends dispersed, and his career opportunities at zero, Buddy returns with his tail between his legs (and his neurotic girlfriend Lisa by his side) to his native New Jersey to be closer to

(W/A) Ryuhei Tamura When Kaede searches for a missing classmate, he is shocked to learn his lost friend is actually an alien in a human flesh suit. Grateful for Kaede's help with her case, cute and ruthless intergalactic insurance investigator Rin headhunts him. Kaede's experiential job interview leads to an epic battle on a commuter train, treachery, and the location of a hidden spaceship. But before he can decide whether to accept the job or not, Kaede discovers another alien hidden in plain sight-one with a tragic story to share.

(W/A/CA) LySandra Vuong The fallen who never fell has risen in this fourth volume of LySandra Vuong?s hit Webtoon Covenant?collected for the first time in print! The revelation of Sunny?s Nephilim heritage has changed the world of humans, demons, and angels forever. As the exorcists seek to bring Sunny in for his supposed crimes, only Ezra stands between him and a lifetime of imprisonment. Faced with enemies of both the human and demonic kind, they grow closer than ever before . . . but can love truly conquer all? Or will it wither among the perils of a world that wants them dead? This volume collects episodes 51?73 of the hit Webtoon Covenant!

(W) Alex Toth (A) Alex Toth THE FIRST COMPLETE COLLECTION OF ALEX TOTH'S WARREN HORROR STORIES!A brilliant creator who wielded a dynamic, minimalist style, Alex Toth is considered a master in the fields of comic book storytelling, animation, and design.With Creepy Presents Alex Toth, all of his vibrant and thrilling stories from Creepy and Eerie are now collected in an affordable oversized paperback!With an introduction by Douglas Wolk (Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean), this collection of timeless tales will thrill, educate, and excite fans of horror, comics, and stellar illustration work. Major collaborations with Archie Goodwin, Doug Moench, Carmine Infantino, and others are included!

(W/A) Kenichi Kondo The conquest of Route 1 is complete, and all the pieces are in place for Operation Bellflower Regicide to enter its final stages. With the battle against Yin Jiao only a day away, just one question remains: will Yayoi's planning and preparation be enough to overcome a malevolent god of disaster and misfortune..

(W) Jerry Siegel, Various (A) Joe Shuster, Paul Cassidy, Wayne Boring, Various (CA) Fred Ray THE ORIGINAL SUPERMAN STORIES CONTINUE! Metropolis is under siege by an invisible assailant who is holding the city?s water supply for ransom. His price? One hundred million dollars! Can Superman discover the crook?s identity and stop him before the city gives in to his demands? Read this tale plus other adventures in which the Man of Steel must battle giants, secret spy rings, organized racketeers, and other criminals to keep Metropolis and its citizens safe. Collects stories published in ACTION COMICS #26-40, SUPERMAN #6-11, NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR COMICS #2, WORLD'S BEST COMICS #1, and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #2-3.

(W) Various (A) Various ALL YOUR FAVORITE DC MANGA TITLES IN ONE BOX SET! Superman travels to Japan daily to indulge his appetite in the country's most savory cuisines! Batman creates the ultimate super-computer to vanquish crime in Gotham City once and for all! And when Batman is accidentally turned into a baby, only one person can protect and raise the infant crimefighter: The Joker! DC Comics and Kodansha present DC's most iconic heroes and villains as you've never seen them before in these three series written and illustrated by some of Japan?s most talented mangaka. This 10-book box set collects SUPERMAN VS. MESHI Vol. 1-3, BATMAN: JUSTICE BUSTER Vol. 1-4, and JOKER: ONE OPERATION JOKER Vol. 1-3 and is the perfect gift set for fans of manga and the DC Universe.

(W) Cody Ziglar; Gerry Duggan (A) Roge Antonio; Matteo Lolli (CA) Taurin Clarke Deadpool is back from the dead, and he's out for revenge - in the action-packed, wacky that he does best!Death Grip killed Deadpool. Then Wade Wilson got better. Now he's out to return the favor, armed with a deadly new weapon! His first stop is Solem, the mutant who armed Mr. Grip with the Muramasa Blade that did him in. It's karma time! Fighting side-by-side with his daughter, Ellie, Wade takes the fight to the cult of Death Grip - but even in death, it seems their diabolical leader keeps a tight hold on them! So now Wade and Ellie must face hordes of undead mystics! That's the job, Deadpools!COLLECTING: Deadpool (2024) 13-15

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Dalibor Talajic (CA) Davide Paratore Cullen Bunn and Dalibor Talajić reunite to complete their chart-topping Deadpool Kills Trilogy!    THE MARVEL MULTIVERSE IS IN DEADPOOL'S SIGHTSYou loved it when Deadpool killed the Marvel Universe. You couldn't believe your luck when Deadpool killed the Marvel Universe again! Now, brace yourselves - because Deadpool is about to kill the Marvel Universe…one…last…time!But we meet the murderous Merc with a Mouth at a low ebb - alone, broken, bereft of purpose. Far from the sassin' assassin we know and love - until a multiversal explorer arrives with a mission across realities that only Deadpool can complete.He has a kill list filled with familiar and surprising versions of your favorite heroes, and teleporting tech that can take him from universe to universe - so it's time to get bodyslidin' and body-pilin'! Wade is back on the hunt - and it's Marvels season!COLLECTING: Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time (2025) 1-5

(W/A) Aya Shouoto Aoi Nanamori had been trapped for a long time in Himari Momochi's ancestorial house as its spiritual guardian, the Omamori-sama. Several years later, Aoi has returned to Himari as a human, and the couple is living together-though strangely the two are now farther apart in age...

(W) Riichiro Inagaki (A) Ryoichi Ikegami In 1998, as the world edges toward its prophesied end, Hajime makes a promise to his best friend Kurushima-to reunite at a major Magic tournament in Kyoto. But when a karaoke night with Emi takes a turn, he faces more than just winter's chill.

(W/A/CA) Dav Pilkey The celebration comes to a halt for our heroes in Dog Man: Big Jim Believes when the mischievous Space Cuties From Space return. Our caped crusaders -- Dog Man (aka Scarlet Shedder), Commander Cupcake, and Sprinkles -- along with Mecha Molly discover that the city has changed, and nothing is how it should be. Can Big Jim's positivity and innocence help our heroes? Will Dog Man, Big Jim, Grampa, and Molly have the courage to trust each other and save the day? How does the past help shape the future? And who is the chosen one? Readers will want to hold onto their hero capes as they soar into a new thrilling Dog Man story. The series follows the hilarious adventures of Dog Man, a lovable canine superhero and his friends. Each exciting graphic novel features inspiring characters, animated Flip-O-Ramas, and more!

(W) Will Eisner; Doug Moench (A) Will Eisner; Neal Adams; Richard Corben A DOUBLE SHOT OF TERROR—TWO HORRIFYING VOLUMES IN ONE! LEGENDARY CREATORS OF LEGENDARY TERROR!Now in a packed-full double volume with twice as many ghoulish stories, previously collected in Dark Horse's hardcover volumes 11 and 12. Collecting eight full issues of Warren Publishing's legendary Eerie horror anthology and nine covers, this double volume paperback edition features the inimitable art of the legendary Bernie Wrightson, Richard Corben, Wally Wood, Will Eisner, and more!Crack open this tome to read Esteban Maroto's enchanting tales of Dax the Warrior, the explosive introduction of the Hunter the demon killer of the future, a run of breathtaking covers by Sanjulian and Ken Kelly and a do-it-yourself Werewolf! board game top off this fine collection of 1970s horror tales!Collects Eerie magazine #52–#58 and #60, and the cover for Eerie #59, a reprint issue of Dax the Damned stories that were collected in past Eerie Archives volumes.

(W) Kawano Tanishi A FIERY PROPOSAL!Souma's birthday is simple and intimate and he surprises Ryo with a ring! The couple joyously commits a lifetime together. But the obstacles they face might be more serious than it seemed when they were swept up in passion. As Ryo begins a new project at work and plans her new life with Souma, she realizes she has bigger dreams for her life than just a partner. What will the life-threatening risks of Souma's firefighter duties mean for their coming marriage, for Ryo's career and for her dreams of starting a family?!

(W/A) Oreco Tachibana Having narrowly escaped a crisis at the island brothel, Satoko and Shinpei now attempt a secret escape on a small boat. Satoko tries to explain to Shinpei that marrying a man her father approves of to help her family is more important to her than love, but Shinpei keeps insisting that he wants to marry her no matter what