(W/A) Natsu Tadano A gentle love story that grapples with the deepest existential questions we face in life. Natsu Tadano brings a sweet yet clear-eyed and always humane touch to a story of love doomed by illness. Her vivid art brings this quiet love story alive, and undergirds the surprisingly deep philosophical themes of the text. Ichika and Prof. Yurugi (her philosophy teacher and an expert on Heidegger) must decide if the pain of losing someone is worth the moments of happiness and comfort they can afford each other. At the age of 16, Ichika Sendawara learned that she only had two years left to live. Now a second year college student, she lives a busy, upbeat life, despite never knowing when the end will come. Everything changes when Ichika meets Professor Yurugi, and for the first time she feels she has something to live for. But then Yurugi quietly leaves the university, and Ichika is left wondering why, and what could have been...

(W) Kore Yamazaki, Makoto Sanda (A) Isuo Tsukumo Blanche's hatred is so great it threatens to blot out even Giselle in her dragon form. Giselle, Ao, and the others are backed into a corner by that overwhelming power, unable to do anything. But then rescue arrives from an unexpected quadrant-the commune that everyone thought was sitting this battle out, Wadjet Biblioth?que!

(W/A/CA) Steve Rude If you are a fan of Nexus, a fan of Steve Rude artwork, or just wanting to learn how to draw and paint better, we have something for you. Inside you'll find various studies, commissions, tutorials, personal sketchbook pages, and some of the select published pieces you may have seen from Steve Rude during the past year.

(W) Shotaro Ishinomori, Kazurou Inoue (CA) Hitotsu Yokoshima IT'S TIME FOR AN EPIC FIGHT AT THE WORLD ROBOT BATTLING CHAMPIONSHIP! At the first ever World Robot Battling tournament, the entrants compete to be declared the most powerful in the world! U-Ran dominates the competition but when she gets out of control Mars, Six's eternal rival shows up to calm things down!

(W) Al Ewing (A) Leonard Kirk (CA) Daniel Acuna The Wasp creates a whole new style of Avenging! Her name is Janet Van Dyne, she's a celebrity, and she's hunting a killer. His name is Victor Shade, he's an enigma - and he just got killed. Together, they're out to solve every mystery in the Marvel Universe, starting with their own! 'Victor Shade' was the Vision's cover identity - but whoever this guy is, he's not the Vision. Can Jan and Victor find answers with?the ghost of Avengers Mansion?! Then, when the Wasp receives an invite from Jane Foster, their investigation will take them to Valhalla - to learn how a dead man can die again! Plus: Who is killing off those juggling jerks known as the Death-Throws? Who will form the new Lethal Legion? And which shocking face from Jan's past will be leading them? Collecting AVENGERS INC. #1-5. Rated T+

(W) Roy Thomas, Various (A) Herb Trimpe, Various (CA) Dave Ross The marriage of Ultron! But when the maniacal android meets his adamantium mate, will it be a match made in robot heaven? Or will the so-called 'War Toy' Alkhema - with the brain patterns of Mockingbird - reject her would-be husband? As the unhappy couple bicker over the fine details of destroying humanity, the West Coast Avengers are caught in the middle - fighting for their lives! Plus: Spider-Man swings by, and he and Spider-Woman become tangled in a Deathweb! The Whackos and Wolverine are embroiled in a cold war with Russian villains the Bogatyri! Goliath battles Goliath! And as the Pacific Overlords wreak havoc, Jim Rhodes returns to the team as War Machine - and the young hero Darkhawk joins the fun! Collecting AVENGERS WEST COAST #83-95 and ANNUAL #7-8, and material from DARKHAWK ANNUAL #1 and IRON MAN ANNUAL #13. Rated T

(W) TurtleMe (A) Fuyuki23 Arthur and his family venture to the Helstea auction, where many rare and valuable items are up for sale. Art hopes to gather some for himself to help with his adventuring, but things take an unexpected turn when he and his companions get entangled with the royal family...and Sylvie catches the eye of a certain guard who's determined to have her, no matter what it takes!

(W/A/CA) Shuzo Oshimi The tale of Seiko's past draws to a close, and Seiichi is left with one central, burning question: 'Why did you 'kill' me?' Once that question has been answered, can some kind of relationship between mother and child be resurrected? The long night is over-now what will the dawn bring?

(W/A/CA) Shuzo Oshimi The tale of Seiko's past draws to a close, and Seiichi is left with one central, burning question: 'Why did you 'kill' me?' Once that question has been answered, can some kind of relationship between mother and child be resurrected? The long night is over-now what will the dawn bring?

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund Written by Geoff Johns, Jeff Katz, Rick Remender and Chuck Dixon Art by Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, Pat Olliffe and Jeff Ordway Presenting the greatest, most popular, most beloved, and did we say popular, superhero of all time: Booster Gold! ...Or so he hopes to be thought of one day. As the time-traveling hero gets caught up in the madness of changing histories, fighting Time Stealers, and trying to undo the death of his bestie, Blue Beetle, he will learn the hard way that twisting time too far may just cause it to snap! Collects Booster Gold #0-14 and #1,000,000.

(W/A) Ryo Minenami Now that Ms. Shiba and Chako have each found out about the other's relationship with Reiji, things get ugly. While Chako's parents tighten their stranglehold on her, Rei's mother, Yuko, secretly meets with Gen and Esemori. And then, Ms. Shiba makes Yuko a reprehensible offer...

(W) Smithsonian Institution (A) Rachel Curtis From the big cats in the wild to the little hunters stalking your living room, the Smithsonian Institute presents the coloring book for all cat lovers! Guided by experts from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and brought to life by Rachel Curtis (Sea Creatures: A Smithsonian Coloring Book) with beautiful pen-and-ink illustrations, travel the world coloring all your favorite felines. Each page not only stands alone as a work of art but is also accompanied by brief and fascinating insights from museum experts, ensuring that time spent coloring is also time spent learning.

(W) Daniel Kraus (A/CA) Maan House After human bones begin growing inside inanimate objects all across the globe, a renegade scientist and brilliant theologian delve into the cemeteries where the bones originated, discovering an otherworldly force tired of being buried in darkness. From the powerhouse team of New York Times bestselling author Daniel Kraus (The Autumnal, Whalefall, The Shape of Water) and Maan House!

(W) Hiromu (A) Raemz Everything changed-suddenly, dramatically, and ruthlessly. But she wouldn't let me give in to the gloominess. One year ago, I was just Chitose and Yua was still Uchida. I remember the night our relationship truly began. Our summer isn't over yet.

(W) Kelly Thompson (A/CA) Mattia De Iulis Eisner-winning writer KELLY THOMPSON re-teams with superstar artist MATTIA DE IULIS for their first creator-owned work together?a dark tale of five friends setting off in the middle of the night to shoot a short film on a forbidden rock near their small coastal town the summer before they all go their separate ways. But they're not really there to shoot a film. One of them has lied. And that lie will change EVERYTHING.Collects THE CULL #1-5

(W/A) Norio Sakurai The third year of middle school has started, and Kyotaro's worried about what everyone around him thinks. He's realized his feelings. Can people see the change in him? School trips are supposed to be fun but Kyotaro can't get out of his own head. There is only misunderstanding after misunderstanding between him and Yamada. How can he close the gap between them and learn her true feelings?

(W) Yunsul (A) Rino All Princess Ria wanted was to go visit the winter tree, but she accidentally ends up breaking Caitel's order to not meet with her half-brother! As tempers fly, a single misunderstanding leads to a huge fight and tears! Will father and daughter be able to mend their bond before blood is spilled?

(W) Alex Singer (A) Jan Apple, Irene Flores Ever since Belle's fateful meeting with a dying enchantress, life in her quiet village hasn't been the same-the villagers never seem to rest, shadows lurk behind the newly erected walls, and there are whispers that deep in the woods, people are turning into monsters? Only Belle, gifted with the last of the enchantress's magic, has the power to protect her father and her village from the strange, twisted influence of the woods. But as the paranoid villagers turn on one another and a mysterious call for help appears just outside the walls, Belle must journey to the source of the cursed magic-and find those who are seeking to use it for themselves-before her world is overrun with horrors and the true beast of the woods is revealed.

(W) Sarasa Nagase (A) Fujiino Fuji, Anko Yuzu Time has turned back to six years ago, and Jill, the daughter of a noble, is doing her life over. She's been running about trying to prevent the Murder-Suicide of Beilburg, an incident in the previous timeline that resulted in many casualties, before it can happen. By cooperating with her old subordinates and Hadis, she was supposed to have avoided it-but with the sudden visit of Prince Gerald to take her back, the gears of tragedy begin to turn once again... Now Jill has to unravel tangled conspiracies, break the curse of the goddess, and above all, save her husband!

(W) Yumi Tamura When Totonou's favourite professor asks him for a favor, the usually introverted Totonou can't help but say yes. Professor Amatatsu is planning a weekend getaway in the snowy countryside. Once all the guests are assembled, one of them suggests they play a murder mystery game. But as the snow continues to fall and people start to act more and more strangely, Totonou starts to suspect that this isn't a game at all! Afterward, Totonou gets to spend more time with his friend Leica, a girl he met in the hospital. But there is more to Leica than meets the eye, and Totonou has to deal with a stunning realization about his friend.

(W) Al Feldstein, Bill Gaines (A) Jack Davis & Various No line of comics is more revered and more controversial than the late, great EC Comics, and no EC title is more associated with the legendary publisher than Tales from the Crypt. This volume of the complete collection of the revered magazine features classic tales of horror, murder, and the supernatural written by Al Feldstein and illustrated by Jack Davis, Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen, George Evans, Joe Orlando, and Marie Severin. This volume collects Tales from the Crypt issues #29-34, including the original stories, ads, text pieces, and letters.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Taurin Clarke Written by Jeremy Adams, Geoff Johns, Mark Waid and Joshua Williamson Art by Fernando Pasarin, Tom Derenick, Scott Kolins, Carmine Di Giandomenico and More The Fastest Man Alive speeds toward a new era! First, it's a super-speed misadventure in babysitting as Kid Flash watches Jai and Irey, the Flash's children! When a sleepover goes awry, Kid Flash has to find and bring back the twins, Maxine, and a few new friends from across time and space! And then an unspeakable tragedy befalls the West family. Wally is joined by Hourman, Mister Terrific, and a host of DC's Finest to solve a heartbreaking mystery, as an unexpected group of foes led by one of the Fourth World's deadliest stands in their way! This volume concludes the acclaimed tenure of writer Jeremy Adams (Green Lantern), and superstar creators Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, and Geoff Johns join in with a handful of their own tales! Collects The Flash #797-799 and four stories from The Flash #800.

(W) Akisuzu Nenohi (A/CA) Sherry The Immortal Princess has been crowned Queen of the Underworld! As a newly evolved member of royalty, she has a whole array of powers and abilities at her fingertips. But a new wrinkle is added when a fascinating immortal witch appears. She has the body of a twelve-year-old girl and the fashion sense of a Gothic Lolita-plus some top-secret info about resurrection items!

(W) Eric Powell & Various (A) Phil Hester, Victor Santos The King of the Monsters reigns supreme, but there are plenty of others ready to battle for the title! The Godzilla Library Collection is a comprehensive line of books that will collect every comic series by IDW! When Godzilla appears off the coast of Japan, the Japanese government must respond quickly to contain the disaster... but before long, other monsters begin appearing all over the world. Can humanity survive this mysterious onslaught of giant beasts? Featuring Anguirus, Battra, Destoroyah, Gigan, Hedorah, King Ghidorah, Kumonga, Mechagodzilla, Mothra, Rodan, SpaceGodzilla, and Titanosaurus! Collects the 12-issue series Kingdom of Monsters by Eric Powell, Tracy Marsh, Jason Ciaramella, Phil Hester, and Victor Santos.

(W) Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing (A) Alex Lins, Kev Walker (CA) Marco Checchetto The secrets of Grootfall revealed! One year ago, the Guardians were more than a team - they were the galaxy's heroes! But now they're outlaws - guns for hire roaming the frontier in the vain hope of stopping one of their own. How did the Guardians fall, and what changed Groot into the monster he's become? As Emperor Hulkling and Wiccan try to safeguard the Kree/Skrull Empire from the Grootfall, is this the beginning of a new Guardians of the Galaxy? Meanwhile, none have been changed more by this ordeal than Mantis. What fractured her, and what secrets has she been keeping from the team? It's time to deal with the past, and only one thing can help: an Infinity Stone! After the Grootfall, will there be a Grootrise? Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2023) #6-10 and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY ANNUAL (2024) #1. Rated T+

(W) Gakuto Mikumo (A) Miyuu Yahiro and the others journey to Kyoto aboard Galerie Berith's armored train. There, they hope to discover the truth about Japanese people having transformed into moujuu. The train screeches to a halt when soldiers stationed at Nagoya demand a toll-the Regalia: a crimson gem that is...fusing with Ayaho?! There's no way Yahiro or Iroha will hand her over, but how will they keep everyone else safe and escape a barrage of attacks from soldiers and moujuu?

(W) Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou (A) St A historical fantasy epic about a tyrant's second chance at life and the powerful cultivation teacher he can't get out of his mind. Massacring his way to the top to become emperor of the cultivation world, Mo Ran's cruel reign left him with little satisfaction. Now, upon suffering his greatest loss, he takes his own life... To his surprise, Mo Ran awakens in his own body at age sixteen, years before he ever began his bloody conquests. Now, as a novice disciple at the cultivation sect known as Sisheng Peak, Mo Ran has a second chance at life. This time, he vows that he will attain the gratification that eluded him in his last life: the overly righteous shall fall, and none will dare treat him like a dog ever again! His furious passion burns most fiercely for his shizun, Chu Wanning, the beautiful yet cold cultivation teacher who maintains a cat-like aloofness in his presence. Yet despite Mo Ran's shameless pursuit of his own goals, he begins to question his previously held beliefs, and wonders if there could be more to his teacher-and his own feelings-

(W) Matthew Rosenberg (A) Carmine Di Giandomenico, Francesco Francavilla, Various (CA) Lee Bermejo The Joker's wayward world tour continues in the second volume of his explosive solo series! He's worn out his welcome in LA and plans to head back to Gotham to settle some unfinished business but discovers the City of Angels' darkest secret: nobody gets out easily. Now he must choose--face the manhunt or the Manhunter, the masked vigilante also known as Kate Spencer! Back in Gotham, the Clown Prince of Crime gains an unlikely new alley--Solomon Grundy--while also making a deadly enemy: Killer Croc! All of this may be the least of The Joker's problems if the Red Hood manages to get his revenge! Collects The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #7-12.

(W) Gege Akutami Yuji Itadori is the unwilling host of Ryomen Sakuna, a terrible evil spirit. Yuji joins the Jujutsu Sorcerers in order to rid himself of the corruption, and soon discovers a dangerous supernatural world hidden just out of sight. Jujutsu Kaisen: The Official Character Guide collects the details of Yuji's spirit-hunting quest, profiles for all the major characters, the secret origin story of Jujutsu Kaisen creator Gege Akutami, and an exclusive interview between Akutami and Tite Kubo, creator of the global Shonen Jump phenomenon Bleach!

(W/A) Koogi Bum and Sangwoo both had a rough night, but things seem to be going well on the drive back home. So well, in fact, that Sangwoo says he has a gift for Bum. Bum is eager to see what the present is, but it's not long before its arrival turns their moment of peace turns into a bloodbath.

(W) Kei Sazane (A) Ao Nekonabe Alice and Rin go undercover in the empire...for a cosplay convention?! And the saint disciples go a little wild with the New Year's letters.

(W/A/CA) Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez Both Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez developed their skills as artists in public, in the pages of Love and Rockets, and as quickly as any artists ever have. The first issue showed two promising young tyros; by the fourth, both brothers were clearly among the foremost cartoonists of their generation. But not all of that development took place on the main stage of their shared magazine. They built up to their 1981 self-published debut with years of experiments, fan art, zine illustrations, early short comics, and gig posters, and continued to work out in personal sketchbooks after establishing themselves as the preeminent cartoonists they became. Fantagraphics published two volumes of this nascent or private drawing in 1989 and 1992. Now, this deluxe hardcover collects the work from these two volumes with other rarely-seen artwork for a new generation of admirers. It's presented as a dual-sided flip book with one cover, and one half of the book, featuring Jaime's work and a second cover, and other half of the book, highlighting Gilbert's work. T

(W/A/CA) Akihito Tukushi Riko and crew have encountered a mysterious cave raider squad in the depths' sixth layer! When they join them at their hideout, they find Srajo, the Sovereign of Mystery, awaiting them with a trial! Can they overcome her challenge and win her trust?

(W) Melissa Flores (A) Simona Di Gianfelice, Hendry Prasetya (CA) Taurin Clarke With control of the Morphin Grid and Dark Specter's infection spreading throughout all of time and space, the separated and stranded Rangers receive help from the last team they'd expect, but the DRAKKON RANGERS may not be the help they were hoping for? Meanwhile, a Master Arch explosion strands Trini, Zack, Kimberly, and Tommy on a mysterious and deadly planet, and it'll take a team effort with Aisha to break the vile spell cast on their close friend and the current Green Ranger, Matt. And with the Death Ranger, the possessed Wild Force Rangers, and the return of an evil bounty hunter also in the mix, their Master plan best not fail? or the Rangers may be erased from existence forever-good thing the HyperForce Rangers are also on the scene! Writer Melissa Flores (Dead Lucky) and artist Simona Di Gianfelice (All-New Firefly) along with guest artist Hendry Prasetya deliver the highly anticipated event that will forever change the Power Rangers universe! Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #111-114.

(W) Chris Garrusso & Various (A/CA) Chris Garrusso All-ages fun featuring the wild and crazy kid counterparts of Marvel's greatest heroes - as illustrated by brilliant cartoonist Chris Giarrusso! Spidey gets the paperboy blues as he risks his life trying to deliver to the Green Goblin's house, struggles to make his fellow heroes pay their bills and faces losing his route to his dreaded rival, Eddie Brock! But just wait until he meets his amazing co-workers, Iceman and Firestar! Plus: Can Wolverine complete a harrowing quest to?buy a new box of cereal? Whose side will you be on when Civil Wards tears apart the Mini Marvel Universe? And what will it take to douse the Human Torch's flame? Featuring the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the Thunderbolts, Power Pack and more!

(W) Tenichi (A) Suzunosuke Freesia and its allies have triumphed in the defensive war against the Rajah Empire, but Princess Pride suffered a grievous injury during the fight. Everyone gathers around her once the dust settles, concerned for her safety. As Pride gazes upon the citizens and loved ones she's whisked away from a life of despair, she can't help but think back to the fateful night before the war began. Just what lies in the hearts of the people who adore her, and will they stay steadfast in their support of the would-be wicked queen?

(W) Saladin Ahmed (A) Minkyu Jung & Various (CA) Eduard Petrovich Ms. Marvel is back, and she's magnificent! But there's no such thing as business as usual in Jersey City. Aliens are wreaking havoc in Kamala's corner of the world, and they seem weirdly interested in Ms. Marvel and her family! Even if Kamala saves her hometown, will her life ever be the same? And what's all this business about a 'Chosen One'? Kamala gets a new look, but literal corporate zombies derail her road trip with Zoe and Nakia! And when disaster strikes Kamala's family, she and Bruno are drawn closer together than ever before. But will Kamala's duties as Ms. Marvel come between them? Meanwhile, a new hero muscles in on Jersey City. Is the town big enough for Ms. Marvel and Amulet? And what happens when teen heroes are completely outlawed - in Kamala's name?! Collecting MAGNIFICENT MS. MARVEL #1-18. Rated T+

(W) Satoru Yamaguchi (A/CA) Nami Hidaka Finally, graduation day is here for Katarina and her friends, and no doom flags have been triggered! But to Katarina's surprise, the story keeps going as she takes a position in the Bureau of Magic, working alongside faces both old and new. Could it be? she's living through the sequel to Fortune Lover? How will she avoid doom flags for a game she's never played-especially when Prince Jeord still has no intention of breaking off their engagement?

(W/A/CA) Yu Yoshidamaru Ogami-san has been keeping a dirty little secret from her peers at school: Puberty has emptied her mind of everything but perverted fantasies! For the sake of leading an ordinary school life, she pulls out all the stops to keep her mental wild side under wraps. But when she literally reaches a hand out to Yaginuma-kun, a cute but mysterious boy in her class, her innermost thoughts just come spilling out! All she wants is to get to know him (and his body) better, but she can't do that without the risk of exposing her true self. What's a girl to do?

(W/A/CA) Hijiki Isoflavone Japanese music industry. His partner is out there giving 110% every night, but Yuya's sloppy dancing and his frankly hostile attitude toward the audience has the fans hating him and his agent looking for any excuse to cut him loose. The career of a pop idol just isn't the path of easy leisure Yuya expected... After a particularly lifeless concert appearance, Yuya meets a girl backstage. All she wants from life is to perform. There's just one problem: She's been dead for a year.