You don?t have to be a star to shine. Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he?s in high school, he?s tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle?and maybe develop into something more? Sae vows to confess her feelings to Koki at the school festival but ends up spending more quality time with Yota than the object of her affections. Finally, she and Koki are alone together decorating an exhibit with glow-in-the-dark stars. But when the class project goes awry and Sae heads off to get new supplies, it?s Yota who runs after her?

(W) Tamiki Wakaki BEGINNING THEIR NEW LIVES TOGETHERHonjouji Rika and Oohara Takuya have been through a lot together in the past year. From their colluding to avoid getting transferred to Siberia to their struggles over what kind of marriage suits them best. All that’s left is for Rika to finally have a heart-to-heart with her evasive mother. Meanwhile, the couple’s coworkers have been invited to the quiet countryside wedding and have their own plans to make it a day to remember. It’s not an ending—it’s a new beginning!The final volume!

(W) Umi Sakurai 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!Fukumaru knows the scarred-up cat he saw outside is his big brother. Despite wailing for him to stay, the other cat wandered away in total disregard of his heartfelt cries. But Kanda's fluffy feline refuses to give up! He ventures with Daddy into the great outdoors in search of his long-lost sibling. A canine acquaintance may hold the key to the stray cat's whereabouts! Can Fukumaru find him?!

(W) Nayuta Nago A cheerful delinquent seeks fighting advice from his reformed-troublemaker teacher in this unconventional coming-of-age BL love story! Haruka and Narumi-sensei's dynamic explores what it means to be a leader and a role model amidst the social and emotional turbulence of adolescence.Spring is here-and with it, a new beginning for an old legend.Third-year brawler Haruka Shirakawa finally claims the title of Top Fighter, only to learn his new Classic Lit teacher, Mr. Narumi, once held it too. Haruka's friends want him to challenge Narumi and surpass the legend, but Haruka just wants to understand him.After seeing a video of Narumi fighting in his prime, the fire in Narumi's eyes ignites something in Haruka too: the blazing desire to grow stronger-and to grow up. And since Narumi won't fight him, the least he can do is teach him to fight... and Mr. Narumi's lessons strike deeper than any blow.-Content Warnings: explicit sexual content, age gap, student-teacher relationship

(W) Various (A) Braden Lamb , Ian McGinty, Shelli Paroline (CA) Hwei Lim Back off, Ice King! These princesses are out to chew bubblegum and kick butt?and they?re all out of bubblegum . . .? Whether it?s defeating Magic Man at Princess High Tea (back off with your dumb irony and words and junk, Magic Man!), celebrating birthdays in the FIRST PERSON (ooooo), discovering the whereabouts of Lumpy Space Princess?s missing star (y?all better have flippin? good alibis, OK?), crowning the Best Princess Ever (who will take home the coveted Betamax 3000 Tiara Buffer?!), or overseeing a phantasmagoric* (*phantasmagoric: dreamy, weird, changing, shifting) hot air balloon race, these princess-focused adventures pack a most mathematical punch!? Princess Bubblegum, LSP, Turtle Princess, Muscle Princess, Hot Dog Princess?the list goes on! All these princesses and more grace the pages of this specially curated Adventure Time collection, featuring issues #15, 20, 35, and 62?69 of the original comics run with stories written by Ryan North (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl), Mariko Tamaki (Laura Dean Keeps

(W/A/CA) Matthew Dow Smith Amelia Shadows has never had what you might call a ?normal? childhood. For one thing, her dad?s the most powerful dark magician in the world. And for another, she?s spent her entire life in a house filled with ghosts and monsters and incredibly dangerous magical objects! As far as Amelia?s concerned, her life?s actually pretty cool. When Amelia and her cat, Clara, aren?t having adventures or dealing with dimensional portals in the pantry, she?s learning to be a dark magician, just like her dad, with the help of a ghost tutor named Gustave. You?d think a ghost tutor named Gustave would be pretty fun, but he?s actually pretty boring. And if a boring ghost tutor wasn?t bad enough, now Amelia?s dad has hired another ghost to oversee things, Hans. Which wouldn?t be that bad, except Hans has very strong opinions about how things should be around the house. This new head ghost has got to go, and Amelia may have a surprising ally? Magic and mischief and a life lesson or two from Matthew Dow Smith, creator of DC?s Misfits of Magic and Maverick?s The October Girl.

(W/A/CA) Matthew Dow Smith Amelia Shadows has never had what you might call a ?normal? childhood. For one thing, her dad?s the most powerful dark magician in the world. And for another, she?s spent her entire life in a house filled with ghosts and monsters and incredibly dangerous magical objects! As far as Amelia?s concerned, her life?s actually pretty cool. When Amelia and her cat, Clara, aren?t having adventures or dealing with dimensional portals in the pantry, she?s learning to be a dark magician, just like her dad, with the help of a ghost tutor named Gustave. You?d think a ghost tutor named Gustave would be pretty fun, but he?s actually pretty boring. And if a boring ghost tutor wasn?t bad enough, now Amelia?s dad has hired another ghost to oversee things, Hans. Which wouldn?t be that bad, except Hans has very strong opinions about how things should be around the house. This new head ghost has got to go, and Amelia may have a surprising ally? Magic and mischief and a life lesson or two from Matthew Dow Smith, creator of DC?s Misfits of Magic and Maverick?s The October Girl.

(W) Jordan Clark (A) Atagun Ilhan (CA) Khary Randolph Black History: for painter Melvin Waring, it?s an actual super power! When Melvin?s wife mysteriously disappears, he must call on the most important Black figures of all time to save her from the futuristic Modern Living Corporation. A culturally rich, stunningly drawn graphic novel from two members of DC Entertainment?s Milestone Initiative: writer Jordan Clark (Aquaman, Star Wars Adventures) and artist Atagun Ilhan (Poison Ivy, The Shadow Cabinet). ?Right out of the gate, I loved ANCESTRAL RECALL! ?It's SINNERS meets QUANTUM LEAP.? -Steve Orlando

Join your favorite characters from Animal Crossing?: New Horizons for all-new adventures in this official manga! What do the residents of Animal Crossing?: New Horizons get up to when you?re not around? Find out all about their antics in this hilarious manga filled with goofy gags and silly stories! The cold-loving Sprinkle shows up asking for a vacation home, but does she seriously want the temperature set at minus 30 degrees Celsius?!

(W) Marukawa A shoujo fantasy that brings readers into the magical world of nail art. I'm going to become this world's first decorated nail artist! In a foreign land where nail polish acts as a magical conduit, Saara aspires to create pretty and powerful decorated nail art! Unfortunately for Saara, she lacks both the magical ability ad the know-how to paint anything other than useless party tricks. Even her best customer, Rocco - a beautiful wizard with a mean streak (and an even meaner apprentice) - can barely summon a spark from the cutesy nails Saara creates for him!Rather than be discouraged, Saara determines to improve her abilities and surpass even her benefactor, the grouchy goblin Master Reed! But as a woefully average, utterly unexceptional protagonist, Saara has a long way to go -and a lot of nails to paint - before she'll ever stand a chance at greatness.For now, she's just an average girl working as a below-average nail artist in a fantasy world!

(W) Colin Stein Explore the bold and dynamic world of the celebrated animated series with this comprehensive art book that showcases the unique artistic vision behind the show.From preproduction sketches to final episode designs, this book offers fans an inside look at the creative process that brought Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to life. Discover concept art, character development, and background designs that capture the series' distinct style. Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes commentary from the cast and crew, and the evolution of iconic characters like Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo, and April, this collection celebrates the innovation that made the show a standout in the franchise.

(W) Rene Goscinny (A/CA) Albert Uderzo Re-releasing the classic comic series in a larger format, with never-before-seen archival illustrations and scans. When Caesar claims Rome is the most civilized, mocking ancient Egypt, Cleopatra bets she can prove otherwise--by building a brand-new palace in three months' time. The Egyptian architect seeks out Panoramix and his magic potion. Asterix, Obelix and Dogmatix join the adventure--to guard the potion and their druid, and to help Cleopatra best Rome! But can our favorite Gauls manage this Herculean feat? Especially when saboteurs appear to ruin the Gauls' work and reputation?!

(W) Carnby Kim (A) Youngchan Hwang THE KILLER WAITING AT HOMEJin Seon is a sickly high school boy living in the shadow of a dark secret: His father is a serial killer. To make matters worse, Jin's father forced him to serve as an accomplice to his crimes for years. Now that Jin's trying to break free, his father's malevolence is bearing down on him. His girlfriend Kyun is a target for murder, his friend Manny has been crippled, and his finances have been completely cut off. With no one left to turn to and nowhere left to go, does Jin have no choice but to return home and face whatever evil game his father has planned? And there's a darker question beneath it all--deep down, is he a killer, himself?

(W) Andy Diggle (A/CA) Leandro Fernandez THE ELSEWORLDS SMASH HIT, NOW IN SOFTCOVER! The year is 1893, and Gotham City has flourished under the eye of the Batman. But despite the gaudy new light bulbs and the gaudier nouveau riche, the shadows are also growing deadlier new threats. The Batman will find himself challenged by the mysterious Catwoman and the even more enigmatic Talia al Ghul. And what cosmic treasure from beyond the stars waits for all of them outside the confines of Gotham City? The new era of Elseworlds kicks off with the return of the crown jewel, the gothic world originated by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola. Superstar duo Andy Diggle (Action Comics, Poison Ivy) and Leandro Fernandez (Batman, Birds of Prey) breathe new life into the legend of Gotham City and its dark guardian. This isn?t the Gilded Age; this is the Kryptonian Age! Collects issues #1-6.

(W) Dennis O Neal (A) Joe Quesada, Kevin Nowlan, Jimmy Palmiotti (CA) Joe Quesada, Kevin Nowlan Witness the rise of a new hero who will go on to play a pivotal role in Knightfall in Batman: Sword of Azrael: The Deluxe Edition, presenting the acclaimed miniseries by Dennis O?Neil, Joe Quesada, Kevin Nowlan, and Lovern Kindzierski in deluxe format for the very first time! Featuring a new wraparound cover and introduction by artist Quesada, this volume also includes the Azrael/Ash one-shot co-starring Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti?s creator-owned character Ash and a trove of preliminary designs, original art pages, and other extras. Collects Batman: Sword of Azrael #1-4 and Azrael/Ash #1.

Ever since Haruto met troubled honor student Uryuu Asahina, he hasn?t been able to take his mind off him? and now he?s having dreams from the perspective of the plushie he won for Uryuu at the arcade. When one of those dreams shows him a vision of Uryuu being assaulted by an unsatisfied client, Haruto rushes to his rescue and ends up bringing the younger boy into his home?where Uryuu wastes no time getting right on top of him! Neither of them can deny their feelings for each other, but when Uryuu craves more intimacy than Haruto is willing to give, how can they possibly be together? Perhaps the dreams can give Haruto some guidance?

(W) Anju Hino Plagued by a sinister curse, a young couple roams the land in search of a cure!For a thousand years, the exorcists of the Kyogane clan have dedicated their lives to eradicating the gruesome demons that haunt Japan. Kuro Kyogane, the current clan head, has no interest in getting married and producing an heir. But after his family arranges a suitable bride in the brave and optimistic Fuyu, he agrees to fulfill his obligations. What Kuro doesn't know yet is that his wedding ceremony conceals a dark secret-and once Fuyu is declared his wife, she may never be safe from harm again…

(W) Kelly Thompson (A) Sami Basri, Vicente Cifuentes (CA) Annie Wu A MIDNIGHT HEIST. A STAGED CRIME SCENE. AND WHISPERS OF GROUNDBREAKING TECHNOLOGY. Deliberately scattered across the globe to follow leads both real and false, the Birds of Prey are more vulnerable than ever before. And there?s a new team of villains waiting in the shadows, fashioned specifically to take out the Birds: Oracle, Batgirl, Black Canary, Barda, and Sin/Megaera. As the strongest among them falls, a mission for answers becomes a fight for survival. The Birds investigate the disappearance of one of their own, hoping to find both their missing comrade and the truth about these mysterious villains. Can the Birds of Prey survive what?s coming, or will the Shadow Army clip their wings for good? From Eisner Award-winning writer Kelly Thompson (Absolute Wonder Woman) and sensational artists Sami Basri (Harley Quinn) and Vicente Cifuentes (Batgirl), Birds of Prey VOL 4: On the Run collects BIRDS OF PREY #20-28.

(W) Paul Cornell; Marjorie Liu (A) John Paul Leon; Tom Raney (CA) Adi Granov High-octane adventures of Marvel’s deadliest superspy!Natasha Romanoff’s shadowy past once again threatens all she holds dear in a globe-hopping thriller! As the Black Widow’s house of cards comes crashing down around her, what will she do to keep her deepest secret buried? When a senator is seduced and assassinated, why does the trail followed by his journalist son lead back to Natasha? Meanwhile, a new Ronin is assassinating espionage agents around the world! The next two targets: Black Widow and Mockingbird! But Hawkeye is determined to unmask the killer! Let the spy games begin!COLLECTING: Black Widow: Deadly Origin (2009) #1-4, Black Widow (2010) #1-8, Widowmaker (2010) #1-4, Fear Itself: Black Widow (2011) #1, Black Widow Saga (2010) #1; material from Enter the Heroic Age (2010) #1, Iron Man: Kiss and Kill (2010) #1Written by Paul Cornell, Marjorie Liu, Duane Swierczynski, Jim Mccann, Cullen Bunn, Kelly Sue Deconnick & Joe AhearnePenciled by John Paul Leon, Tom

(W) Dan Jurgens, Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis (A) Dan Jurgens, Chris Batista (CA) Kevin Maguire Booster is back in the past! Mistaken for his (past) self, he is roped into an adventure with the Justice League International! Enjoying the good old days with his bestie Blue Beetle, he must contend with the needs of his past self and the horrors of the present. And when the entire world is undone, will Booster be the only one to remember what the DCU used to be like before the Flash messed it all up?! Collects BOOSTER GOLD #32-47 and TIME MASTERS: VANISHING POINT #1-6.

Can Detective Conan crack the case?while trapped in a kid?s body? When ace high school detective Jimmy Kudo is fed a mysterious substance by a pair of nefarious men in black?poof! He is physically transformed into a first grader. Until Jimmy can find a cure for his miniature malady, he takes on the pseudonym Conan Edogawa and continues to solve all the cases that come his way. THE FOURTH MAN A man is murdered in a dockside warehouse, and the suspects are his three long-lost brothers! Conan and Harley are on the case, but scheming rich girl Momiji plans to use this test of deductive talent to further her own ends. Then Conan helps Master Haneda solve a murder among his shogi students. And Rachel, Serena, and Sera attend a birthday party that turns less than happy when a man is poisoned right at their table!

Itou is learning how to be ?normal? from her classmate Takahashi, who, despite being a monster in disguise, is a social butterfly. But suddenly, the very teacher Takahashi killed returns as a monster. This new ?Niehara-sensei? has a terrifying agenda: to eradicate and replace the normies of the world. As Itou grapples with Takahashi?s true nature?and her unwillingness to let Itou go?will she manage to stop Nie-sen before it?s too late?

(W) Alan Moore (A) Dave Gibbons, Alan Davis, Ian Gibson, John Higgins (CA) Steve Dillon Alan Moore is a legendary comics writer credited with transforming the medium and how it was seen through his seminal works such as V For Vendetta, From Hell and, of course, Watchmen. But, before any of that, he cut his teeth at 2000 AD, the galaxy's greatest comic. It was there that Moore honed his craft in preparation for the accolades that would follow. This first volume in a new series collecting all of Alan Moore's work for 2000 AD, brings together all of his Future Shocks as well as a host of other one-off stories. Moore is a master of the short-format story and this collection doubles as the perfect guide for how to write comics to a page limit. Includes the story A Holiday In Hell which has never been reprinted in English since its first publication in 1980. Moore's stories are complemented by the works of a string of legendary artists including Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), Ian Gibson (The Ballad of Halo Jones), Eric Bradbury (Rogue Trooper), Bryan Talbot (Grandville), Steve Dillon (Preacher)

(W/A/CA) Ryu-Ichi Sadamatsu A traitor is revealed. A power awakens. And Maki Makino must decide what she?s willing to destroy to save the future. Maki Makino?s reality is spiraling faster than ever. Still reeling from the traumatic events of Volume 2, Maki?s mysterious powers evolve in unpredictable ways, making her both a weapon and a target. As Earth faces new cosmic-level threats, Maki and her team must push their alliances and strategies to the limit ? confronting powerful enemies that seem to know their every move. When a shocking betrayal from within shakes the team?s foundations, Maki must question who to trust, and whether she can even trust herself. This installment introduces terrifying new foes, intertwines technological warfare with arcane forces, and pushes Maki toward a dramatic personal revelation that could change the fate of the world. Meanwhile, her connection with a certain teammate begins to evolve from camaraderie into something far more complicated ? and dangerous.

(W) Robert Kanigher, John Albano, Various (A) Gil Kane, Joe Kubert, Various (CA) Neal Adams SADDLE UP FOR THIS ANTHOLOGY OF WESTERN TALES FROM THE BRONZE AGE. Journey back to the Old West--where fast wits and a fast draw were the only way to survive--and follow heroes like Hawk, Firehair, El Diablo, and more as they try to bring some semblance of justice to the lawless frontier. DC Finest: Western: The Hangman Never Loses is chock-full of classic frontier adventure by some of comics?greatest creators, including Robert Kanigher, John Albano, Gil Kane, Joe Kubert, Tony DeZuniga, and others. Collects ALL-STAR WESTERN #1-11; SUPER DC GIANT #S-14, #S-15, and #S-22; TOMAHAWK #130-140; and WEIRD WESTERN TALES #12-17, published between August 1970 and April 1973.

(W) Yuiko When one man takes his sister’s place as a blessed maiden, his body becomes a magical tool for one arrogant sorcerer in this sexy Boys’ Love fantasy!What seems like an ordinary spring break evening for Umehiko and his little sister, Momo, quickly turns to confusion when a mysterious symbol appears in the sky. Next thing the siblings know, they’re in a strange world that’s definitely not their own. But Umehiko is only concerned with making sure his sister gets back home safely. Unfortunately, right as he sends her back into the magical seal, he’s pulled back and stranded in a whole new world! Theodorus, a powerful sorcerer who’s been working tirelessly to summon a blessed maiden, declares that Umehiko will become his spring for unlimited power and puts a strange symbol on the confused man’s body. Suddenly, Umehiko is overcome with an uncontrollable lust—that only Theodorus can satisfy. Can he endure being the sorcerer’s new “blessed maiden,” or will he manage to find a way to escape?

Rin finds herself stuck in a mock battle with Prince Sharorik, but despite her combat prowess, she already knows she?s going to lose. Or more accurately, she has to lose. But suddenly, a timely interruption by a greater demon puts an end to the duel, forcing the two warriors to team up and take it down! However, this new opponent is a force to be reckoned with, and as the clash between the hero?s party and a group of high-level demons unfolds, there?s no guarantee they?ll make it out unscathed?

(W/A/CA) Shigeru Mizuki Welcome to the wonderful and scary and silly world of Yokai! The Definitive Yokai Field Guide introduces young readers to the fantastically fascinating world of Japanese folklore. Universally beloved cartoonist and Eisner Hall of Fame inductee Shigeru Mizuki?s passion for researching and writing about Japan?s yokai knows no bounds. In this perfect companion to Mizuki?s Kitaro comics and art books, kids and kids at heart can now discover this magical world and its many peculiar creatures all on their own. Translated by Mizuki scholar and yokai aficionado Zack Davisson, the most famous all-ages guide to yokai becomes available in English for the very first time.

Travel back in time to the early days of Magic: The Gathering! It?s the nineties at Tokiwagi Middle School. And for gamers like Hajime Kano, after the release of Magic: The Gathering, nothing will ever be the same again! Springtime becomes turbulent when a French transfer student comes to town, and the showdown between Magic players Kuon and Yakumo draws to a close. Also, Hajime finally tells Emi how he feels about her! How will Emi respond?!

(W) Yuu Yoshinaga THE DOUBLE DATEInspired by Sena’s courage when put on the spot in front of the whole school, Aoi is determined to someday stand at his side and proclaim she’s his girlfriend to everyone. But that kind of big change takes time, so Aoi practices becoming more comfortable around Sena little by little. A double date with Itsuki and Koto helps bring Aoi out of her shell, but when Sena proposes that their next date be at his house, it might be too much for Aoi to handle!

(W) Foxies Busho (A) Clione A PERILOUS ESCAPE FROM THE UNDERWORLD!Persephone and Hades vow their eternal devotion to one another, only to be banished from the Divine Realm by Zeus himself! The lovers are determined to return, each for their own reasons. Hades longs to return Persephone to the light while she dreams of mending the rift between him and Zeus—and together, the lovers hope to unravel the mystery of death.As a first step in their perilous journey, Persephone seeks out Dionysus’s aid to release a once-thriving flower garden frozen in time. Is Dionysus’s time-freezing power the key that reveals why mortals die and gods don’t…?

(W) Shiki Kawabata A poignant and funny time-skip manga about grief, art, and love, like Orange meets Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, from the creator behind the Netflix miniseries Switched. Complete in five volumes. Mahoro's high school manga club had two members: her and a classmate who passed away months after they met. Now, she's an award-winning pro, but what no one else knows is that she stole the ideas for her hit manga from the notebook her dead classmate left behind. When fate gives her an opportunity to redeem herself, she'll do whatever it takes to return Yukishima's story--and save him from dying.Mahoro Haruta is a manga artist whose first series became a huge bestseller. Her publisher expects her sophomore effort to be even better. There's just one problem: Mahoro has no idea what to draw next, because she plagiarized the story that skyrocketed her to stardom from a high school classmate named Yukishima, who shared a few precious months with Mahoro in the school's manga club before passing away and leaving her his notebook.When, after a strange encounter, Mahoro wakes up ten

The heart-pounding comic that provided the basis for the hit Netflix Extraction film and streaming series franchises returns to print in a stunning new collection edition. Enter a world of kidnapping, criminals, and unrelenting action in this nonstop story of urban survival from master storyteller Ande Parks and the minds of the Russo Brothers. She was kidnapped and taken to the worst place on earth. He was hired to get her out. Now, they?re both trapped in a city that wants them both dead, and their hopes of getting out are fading fast. From the bloodthirsty criminals, to the corrupt police, to the kid hiding a Glock under his sweatshirt on the corner, everyone wants Tyler Rake and Eva Roche dead. Set in the real-world locale of Ciudad del Este, Extraction explodes with breathtaking action and hyper violence from critically acclaimed writer Ande Parks (Capote in Kansas; Union Station), writer/directors Joe & Anthony Russo (Avengers: End Game), and artist Fernando Le?n Gonz?lez! This brand-new edition of Extraction, the original graphic novel that became the smash Netflix film fr

(W/A/CA) Stjepan Sejic **In Volume 3 of FINE PRINT (aka Why sex with gods is NOT a good idea), we dive in deep and discover that not all winged things are angels, not all horned ones bring damnation, and surprise-surprise, no amount of unbridled bliss can actually solve your problems.** Like any painkiller, bliss only takes you so far. This is a lesson that unlucky-in-love Lauren Thomas is going to have to learn the hard way, despite the aid of some of the underworld's foremost incubi. Even in Lauren's unique position - having divine entities at your romantic beck and call - wrestling with the past is no one's idea of a good time. Not that things are any easier for the immortals in Lauren's orbit; whether you execute contracts or shoot heart-shaped arrows, interpersonal dynamics always end up complicating things. Strap in, everyone ? this is where it gets miserable.

(W) Van Jensen, Robert Venditti (A) Various (CA) Brett Booth, Norm Rapmund Art by Brett Booth, Norm Rapmund, Francis Manapul and Others Writers Van Jensen and Robert Venditti are joined by a host of artists including Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund in the stunning conclusion to the New 52 Flash in The Flash: The Road to Rebirth Omnibus, collecting The Flash #26-52, The Flash Annual #2-4, The Flash: Futures End, DC Universe: Rebirth #1, and a story from Secret Origins #7!

(W) Sam Humphries (A) Chris Batista, Pasquale Qualano (CA) Inaki Miranda A mysterious mecha appears in the desert, prompting the Science Ninja Team to investigate?but it?s a decoy, hiding a much larger threat: a coordinated swarm of killer whale mechas attacking ISO facilities worldwid! As the Ninja Team scrambles to stop the attacks, a group of former trainees?Mara, Jace, Keiko, Haruto, and Marcus?undergo a ruthless transformation into Galactor?s new elite force, the Blackbirds. The war with Galactor is only just beginning.

(W) Geronimo Stilton Davide Costa (A) Alessandro Muscillo (CA) Alessandro Muscillo Christian Aliprandi Continuing the adventures of Geronimo Stilton and his team as they report on unusual mysteries and try to help those in need. Adventure, mystery and humor abound! When Benjamin and Bugsy Wugsy are invited to test a revolutionary new video game system, they expect nothing more than a fun experience. But the adventure quickly turns into a nightmare when they uncover the dark secrets behind the game's origin. Trapped by the company's mysterious owner, they find themselves with no way out. Now, it's up to Geronimo, Trap, and Thea to rescue them. In a race against time, they?re pulled into a game far more dangerous than they ever imagined!

In the super-competitive world of K-pop idol trainees, perfection isn?t enough. You?ve got to have heart! Tenka Momose was a quiet and withdrawn child, but before long she realized that the most effective way to protect herself wasn?t hiding from other kids?it was being the best at everything! After years of armoring herself with excellence, Tenka lives safely atop her cool-girl pedestal, admired and idolized by everyone. But her flawless composure is suddenly shaken by a very average schoolmate?s impressively big dreams. At first Tenka is scornful of Erian Sato?s ambition to become a K-pop idol, but the other girl?s passion is so irresistible that Tenka soon finds herself with idol dreams of her own! Auditions for LJH?s special new project are kicking off! Getting in isn?t the only challenge, though. Tenka also has to fight for a specific role in the group, and she?s up against Sua, the ?upgraded version? of herself! Tenka?s not afraid to put in the effort to get what she wants, but will an unexpected pitfall show her that sometimes hard work doesn?t pay off?

(W/A/CA) Roku Souna In the dystopian kingdom of Urunaria, the higher you live, the more you?re worth. From the bold mind of Roku Souna - a gripping sci-fi debut where one boy dares to rise against a world built to keep him down. In the towering kingdom of Urunaria, society is literally built on inequality. The wealthiest reside at the top, while the poor are confined to the dark, crumbling depths below. For Kuro, a young slave raised by his uncle in the lowest levels, life offers no future - only labor, loss, and silence. But when his uncle is executed by the state, Kuro inherits a mysterious device: Gizmo - a pair of mechanical gloves with the power to grip, scale, and defy the very system built to crush him.

(W) Jeremy Adams, Morgan Hampton (A) Xermanico, Fernando Pasarin, Oclair Albert (CA) Xermanico THE EMOTIONAL SPECTRUM IS SHATTERED! If the destruction is left unchecked, the entire universe could be ripped apart. And the wicked Starbreaker Corps, a collective of cosmic vampires known as Sun-Eaters, seeks to feed on the chaos. Now Hal Jordan must lead his people and defend his home against this onslaught. But how will they fight back when Starbreaker and his siblings have stolen the one thing that might be able to stop them...the power to feel? Collects GREEN LANTERN #25-27 and GREEN LANTERN CORPS #7-9.