(W) Jeff Lemire Dark Horse Books proudly presents this hardcover memoir collection showcasing the work of the legendary Eisner Award-winning comic book creator Jeff Lemire, who has created some of the most iconic stories in modern comics. Featuring work from Sweet Tooth, Essex County, Black Hammer, Descender, and so much more, Lemire takes the reader book-by-book, writing essays about the making of each project, showcasing artwork from all of them, details about his personal life during the creation of each book, sharing some never-before-seen process material on each book, and unpublished stories as well.

(W) Rick Remender, Various (A) Tony Moore, Various (CA) Tony Moore Spider-Man's biggest fan meets his deadliest foe! The wall-crawler's heroism inspired Flash Thompson to join the Army, where he became an accomplished soldier. Though he lost his legs in combat, the government has offered Flash a chance to serve his country in a shocking new way: bonded with the Venom symbiote that used to be Spidey's black costume - and then his bitter enemy! As Agent Venom, Flash is the government's most lethal operative - but how long can he keep control of his volatile other? It won't be easy, particularly when facing the likes of Jack O'Lantern, Crime-Master, Daimon Hellstrom and Carnage! And when a portal to the underworld opens in the middle of Las Vegas, Venom must join Red Hulk, Ghost Rider and X-23 in an unlikely alliance fighting to prevent all Hell from being unleashed! Seeking a new start in Philadelphia, Flash only succeeds in sharing his infernal problems with a new symbiote host - and before long, it's time for an even more dramatic relocation: to outer space! And if he thinks returnin

(W) Rick Remender, Various (A) Tony Moore, Various (CA) Mike Deodato Spider-Man's biggest fan meets his deadliest foe! The wall-crawler's heroism inspired Flash Thompson to join the Army, where he became an accomplished soldier. Though he lost his legs in combat, the government has offered Flash a chance to serve his country in a shocking new way: bonded with the Venom symbiote that used to be Spidey's black costume - and then his bitter enemy! As Agent Venom, Flash is the government's most lethal operative - but how long can he keep control of his volatile other? It won't be easy, particularly when facing the likes of Jack O'Lantern, Crime-Master, Daimon Hellstrom and Carnage! And when a portal to the underworld opens in the middle of Las Vegas, Venom must join Red Hulk, Ghost Rider and X-23 in an unlikely alliance fighting to prevent all Hell from being unleashed! Seeking a new start in Philadelphia, Flash only succeeds in sharing his infernal problems with a new symbiote host - and before long, it's time for an even more dramatic relocation: to outer space! And if he thinks return

(W) Collin Kelly, Various (A) Michael Dowling, Various (CA) Ryan Stegman The ALIENS universe as only Marvel could imagine it - in thrilling black, white, red…and green! Marvel Comics and 20th Century Studios present a kill-fest of an anthology in chest-rending artistic detail! Superstar writers and fan-favorite artists combine to spin fresh tales of Alien terror - including a generations-spanning epic from Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing and Michael Dowling! The hunt begins in a story of guts, glory and the most exhilarating of games…and much more horror! Plus: Legendary writer Paul Jenkins (WOLVERINE: ORIGIN, INHUMANS) explores the chemistry of fear in a story that will leave you with a whole new and terrifying understanding of the Xenomorph species! COLLECTING: Alien: Black, White & Blood (2024) 1-4 Rated T+

(W) Paul Tobin (A) Colleen Coover A mysterious new villain known only as The Voice must be stopped, but they may be too much for Bandette alone... The mysterious villain known only as The Voice has long held the reins of criminal power, and now Bandette sets out sights to thwart him... once and for all! With The Voice always seeming one step ahead, Bandette calls friends and enemies alike to her aid! She and her and crew discover that the key to taking down The Voice is to be found on the other side of a marriage altar, so it's time to prepare for... the wedding of B.D. Belgique!

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) James Jean THE STORYLINE THAT ROCKED GOTHAM CITY COLLECTED AS AN OMNIBUS! Written by Dylan Horrocks, Bill Willingham, Andersen Gabrych and Others Art by Mike Huddleston, Kinsun Loh, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Pete Woods and Others When a skirmish between rival gangs boils over to the entire Gotham underworld, Batman and his allies struggle to contain the conflict. As chaos erupts, Tim Drake abandons his role as Robin, and Batman gets an unexpected--and unwelcome--replacement in the form of Stephanie Brown, otherwise known as the vigilante Spoiler. This single massive volume collects BATGIRL #53, #55-57, BATMAN #631-634, #642-644, BATMAN ALLIES SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS 2005, BATMAN VILLAINS SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS 2005, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #56-58, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #183-184, BATMAN: THE 12-CENT ADVENTURE, CATWOMAN #34-36, DETECTIVE COMICS #790- 800, #809-810, NIGHTWING #96-98, ROBIN #126-131, and a story from SOLO #10!

(W) Kota Sannomiya, Muneyuki Kaneshiro (A) Yusuke Nomura After getting 'stolen' by Isagi's team, Nagi finds himself torn between his newly awakened ego and his friendship with Reo. Can the two friends ever repair their relationship after Nagi's apparent betrayal? That question gets put to the test as Nagi, Isagi, and Barou face off against Reo, Kunigami, and Chigiri for a chance to clear the Second Selection. Reo will do whatever it takes to steal Nagi back... but will it be enough?

(W/A) Tsuyoshi Yasuda Though a moneymaking scheme to pay for the Miburo uniforms ends up as more of a madcap misadventure than efficient fundraiser, the exercise brings the nascent group closer to their goal than ever before. And their teamwork will be put to the test soon, as the shadowy Blood Risshidan has a plot to bring disaster to Kyoto, and failing to stop them is not an option!

(W/A/CA) Jeff Smith Cartoon Books announces the next release of the deluxe library editions with: Part One: The Valley.This beautiful, oversized book, BONE Deluxe Edition Part One: The Valley, will be 352 pages comprising volumes 1 and 2 of the BONE graphic novels: Out from Boneville and The Great Cow Race. These deluxe collections will be 12.5 x 8.75 trade paperbacks housed in a full color slipcase. The interiors will be black and white as originally presented, but larger than they have ever been printed before! Bonus material includes all illustrated vignettes, photos, early scripts, drawings, articles, reviews and additional pages that appeared in the original graphic novels, as well as a color gallery of all the original covers of the issues contained in this first ultimate edition of BONE!Just like in our last Deluxe Library Edition titled THORN: The Complete Proto-BONE College Strips from 1982-1986, there will be a full color bonus section called Tales from the Inkwell, a behind the scenes look at the journey of this collection, BONE and Cartoon Books.BONE tells the story of th

(W/A/CA) Kago In 2018, manga artist Shintaro Kago made his English debut with Dementia 21, a collection of absurdist manga short stories. Readers found themselves delighted and disgusted by his penchant for body horror, black comedy and the surreal paired with his emphatic, kinetic art style. Kago returns at the height of his powers with Brain Damage, where he dials up the gore and absurdity to new heights.Brain Damage collects four new short manga stories, a tantalizing blend of the hilarious and the macabre. In “Labyrinth Quartet,” four identical young women trapped in an eerie building must solve the mystery of why they’ve been gathered there — while being hunted by a knife-wielding stalker. In “Curse Room,” a plucky health aide is tasked with keeping zombies peaceful, lest they go on a brain-eating rampage. In “Family Portrait,” people throughout town are strangely disappearing without a trace, and the key to it all is a senile and perverted old man. Finally, in “Blood Harvest” a series of gruesomely mangled bodies are found in pristine cars — and it appears something sinister lu

(W) J.M Dematteis (A) John Buscema, Gil Kane (CA) Gil Kane Conan the Barbarian enters a new creative phase as J.M. DeMatteis (Kraven's Last Stand) debuts as series writer. He will take Conan to the magical city in the clouds, Mreead-Zza; return fan-favorites Jenna and Murilo to the supporting cast; and team with John Buscema on a set of stories pitting Conan against Eilaynia, Princess of Mist. Then, Marvel legend Gil Kane takes the artistic reins for an extended run featuring The Creation Quest saga, while writer Bruce Jones (Incredible Hulk) mixes a blend of humor and horror. Plus: A story illustrated by titans John Buscema and Neal Adams, a pair of Annuals by Roy Thomas, and Thomas and Buscema's Conan of the Isles graphic novel, reprinted for the first time!This volume Reprints: CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1970) #116-149, CONAN THE BARBARIAN ANNUAL (1973) #6-9, CONAN OF THE ISLES (1988), WHAT IF? (1977) #39.

(W) Bakufu Narayama (A/CA) Ebisushi Preparations for Claudia's betrothal to Sylvester are going smoothly-until she gets kidnapped! A young detective named Keith is swept up alongside her, and the two find themselves locked away in a mysterious place known as the Happy Village. Welcoming as the villagers seem, there's more to them than meets the eye. The locals uphold a strict and inviolable code, and their impending ritual has the village girls terrified. As Claudia and Keith unravel the mystery, it becomes alarmingly clear that they're not the only ones who need rescuing!

(W/A) itz A Boys' Love manga about just how complicated love is when opposites attract. Kanata is a handsome young man who can't help but be the center of attention, even when his mind is miles away. Akira is the perfect student who barely talks to anyone. They don't even know each other's names, but they can't forget each other's faces. And then one day, these two happen to meet on the stairwell near the rooftop and find comfort in each other's company. From then on, it becomes their secret rendezvous spot. Slowly they discover that while they might be completely different, they both have feelings for each other. Is this a case of opposites attract, or are the differences too great for them to ever truly connect?

(W/A/CA) Hajime Segawa TSUTSUKI FINALLY UNCOVERS THE TRUTH ABOUT HIS LOST SISTER — CAN HE BOTH SAVE HER AND ESCAPE FROM THE NIGHTMARE HE’S BECOME ENTRAPPED IN? Lost after the devastating battle of Akihabara, Tsutsuki and his allies must push forward to finally save his sister. However, there are dark truths to be learned, about both himself and the mysterious sword known as the CORPSE BLADE.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Murphy Anderson Written by John Broome, Gardner Fox, Jack Schiff, Sid Gerson and Others Art by Jim Mooney, Murphy Anderson, Gil Kane, Carmine Infantino and Others DC Finest proudly presents this first genre anthology collection featuring classic science fiction stories that have never before been collected! This is Silver Age weirdness at its best from legendary talents including John Broome, Gardner Fox, Murphy Anderson, Gil Kane, and many others, starring long-forgotten pulp heroes, such as Tommy Tomorrow and Captain Comet, and strange dimensions where gorillas rule the world! Start your sci-fi collection today with these stories from ACTION COMICS #183-196, STRANGE ADVENTURES #35-48, and MYSTERY IN SPACE #16-22.

(W) Antony Johnston (A/CA) Christopher Shy SPIN OFF FROM THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED VIDEO GAME FRANCHISE DEAD SPACE™With government agents racing to claim the Ishimura and an entire army of Necromorphs re-animating on-board, The Magpies must choose whether to fight – or die.In deep space, the USG Ishimura lies dormant and drifting-but not quite dead. Believing they’ve found the haul of their lives, a group of scavengers called The Magpies begin to salvage the ship… only to discover that they’re not alone. Something is moving in the dark. And it’s coming for them.

(W) Monty Nero (A) Martin Simmonds, Mike Dowling (CA) Martin Simmonds SEX, SUPERPOWERS AND SIX MONTHS TO LIVE!Verity: frustrated artist. Weasel: struggling guitarist. Monty: rogue media icon. Three people infected with the G+ virus, which grants them incredible powers – but will kill them in six months! Will they fade away – or go out in a blaze of glory?Death Sentence is the jaw-dropping next step in superpowered storytelling! Funny, fearless and frightening, this collection of the hit series is an unforgettable comics debut.COLLECTING DEATH SENTENCE VOLS. 1-3

(W/A/CA) Luana Vecchio A twisted new entry in the LOVESICK universe from Russ Manning Award-winner LUANA VECCHIO. Twelve-year-old Madeleine dreads the idea of growing up. She fears becoming like the cruel older girls or facing the contempt of her devoutly religious mother. But most of all, she doesn’t want to become a target for the monsters that are out there, hiding in plain sight. However, a stomach-churning discovery forces Madeleine to confront the harsh reality that growing up isn’t a choice—it’s survival. LUANA VECCHIO, winner of the 2022 Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award, invites you back into the infernal world of LOVESICK to uncover the tragic origins of the dark web’s most infamous dominatrix. Part coming-of-age and part horror-thriller, DOLL PARTS is a must-read for both seasoned fans and newcomers to the twisted universe of LOVESICK, where youth and innocence are nothing more than meat for the cruel. Collects DOLL PARTS #1-4

(W/A/CA) Norm Konyu A wonderfully evocative ghost story in the great tradition of M. R. James and Daphne Du Maurier with a contemporary edge.After the sudden death of his twin sister, 14 year old James Reynolds becomes obsessed with her tale of a black hound, a folkloric creature that is regarded as a portent of death. Enlisting the aid of his elderly neighbour, who the local children call ‘The Witch’, he delves into the centuries of village history, folklore, and ghosts, until he uncovers a deeper secret beyond his darkest nightmares, beyond the sight of most, and beyond the mortal veil.Set in the South Downs of England, a place that has been home to Celts, Romans, and Vikings, James’s story is interwoven with tales from his village that also blur the line between the living and the dead.

(W/A) Ammitsu What do you do when your best friend (and secret crush) becomes a national sweetheart? Chiaki is a pretty normal teenage girl. Since they were kids, she's had a thing for her best friend Subaru-who's fast becoming the hottest young actor in Japan! With Subaru threatening to slip away, Chiaki has a decision to make: Will she finally take her shot, or give Subaru up to his adoring public?

(W) Rick Remender, Brian Posehn (A/CA) Brett Parson Two outcast best friends navigate the Sacramento suburbs of 1984, where they find a home in skateboard culture and punk rock. Perfect for fans of John Hughes' Brat Pack teen movies, Freaks & Geeks, and Dazed & Confused. GROMMETS is both an authentic look at ’80s skate culture—a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon—as well as a heartfelt coming-of-age story following two friends from troubled homes, navigating their damage in an era when no one cared. The series’ title sprints from skater slang. A “grommet” is a commonly used term for a young up-and-coming skater or surfer. Since the ’60s, it’s been used to describe the next generation of kids who, with youthful exuberance, love the sport but want to put their spin on it. Collects GROMMETS #1-7 Select praise for GROMMETS: “GROMMETS captures the raw feeling of being an outcast kid in the 1980s, and why skateboarding became such a sacred salvation to a lucky few. The graphics, attitudes and language of that era are represented with a rare authentic

(W) Rick Remender, Brian Posehn (A/CA) Brett Parson Two outcast best friends navigate the Sacramento suburbs of 1984, where they find a home in skateboard culture and punk rock. Perfect for fans of John Hughes' Brat Pack teen movies, Freaks & Geeks, and Dazed & Confused. GROMMETS is both an authentic look at ’80s skate culture—a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon—as well as a heartfelt coming-of-age story following two friends from troubled homes, navigating their damage in an era when no one cared. The series’ title sprints from skater slang. A “grommet” is a commonly used term for a young up-and-coming skater or surfer. Since the ’60s, it’s been used to describe the next generation of kids who, with youthful exuberance, love the sport but want to put their spin on it. Collects GROMMETS #1-7 Select praise for GROMMETS: “GROMMETS captures the raw feeling of being an outcast kid in the 1980s, and why skateboarding became such a sacred salvation to a lucky few. The graphics, attitudes and language of that era are represented with a rare authentic

(W) Garth Ennis, James Tynion Iv (A) Becky Cloonan Descend deeper into the darkness… but watch out! It's even more of the most frightening stories by today's top horror storytellers! The hot sun beats down on the desert, but when night falls, what lies waiting in the dust for an unsuspecting cowpoke? In a cabin after the end of the world, is the promise of company a comfort or a curse? When Something is Killing the Children, Erica Slaughter must piece together the events of many a story to tell what is real.From the past to the future to the uncomfortably now, Hello Darkness taps into our fears both primal and present! Featuring stories by Garth Ennis and Becky Cloonan; the Eisner Award-winning team of James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera; Sarah Andersen, R.L. Stine and Francesco Francavilla; and many more! Collects Hello Darkness #5-8. RATED T+

(W) Cullen Bunn (A/CA) Joe Bocardo Six strangers, all broken and burdened, find themselves at the funeral for the father they never knew. Their father sold their souls to Hell on the days they were born. They are now destined to serve demonic masters in spreading chaos and misery. Jamison Kreel is dead. Six of his children from six mothers are attending the funeral of a father they never met. Each of the children possesses a different infernal power. These powers, though, come at a terrible price...a price Jamison Kreel has placed upon the heads of his offspring. And the demonic debtors have come to collect.

(W) Shoutarou Tokunou From the author of New Game! comes an exciting story about an idol competition to make the best group ever! Mimi and Ibuki have advanced to the evaluation stage of the new pop idol audition. The first evaluation is a ranking based on the candidates' assessments of each other, and with only two hours to complete the task, the pressure is on. The candidate with the lowest rank will be going home, so it's everyone for themselves! Will Mimi be able to stay unbiased when it comes to Ibuki?!

(W) Yomu Mishima (A) Nadare Takamine Starting her new mission aboard the Melea, aspiring knight of justice Emma crosses paths with former classmate Russell. He's an elite knight now, and his jabs at the Melea-and at her-could turn idealistic Emma into a nervous wreck. When top knight Marie takes a shot at training Emma personally, it's a chance for the young knight to prove her former classmate's trash talk wrong. But how badly did Russell rattle Emma? Can this B-rank knight still buckle down and bring her A game?!

(W/A/CA) Koume Fujichika It's the start of summer vacation, and while Tasuku has started to understand the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the heart of his older neighbor, Shia, remains a mystery to him. He's determined to overcome their age gap by becoming more mature and broadening his horizons, but how can he possibly respond when she declares that spending time with him feels like work? Will he ever manage to capture the heart of his very own Mary Jane?

(W) Matt Fraction (A) Salvador Larroca & Various (CA) Salvador Larroca Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca's blockbuster INVINCIBLE IRON MAN run continues! Witness the life and times of Iron Man - past, present and future...and as seen through the eyes of his greatest foe! To defeat the Mandarin, the Armored Avenger will have to soar to never-before-seen heights, and he's not going alone. Three generations of Starks face their ultimate enemy, seventy-some years in the future - while in the present, Spider-Man joins Iron Man as he tries to fill in the blanks of his missing memory! Then, because it's not enough to remake one world with free and limitless energy, Stark Resilient takes on the challenge of remaking another: Asgard! But when Earth is gripped by FEAR ITSELF, and the avatars of the Serpent go on the rampage, prepare to find out: How resilient is Resilient? How strong is iron? Before it's all over, Tony's darkest secret is leaked to the world! COLLECTING: Invincible Iron Man (2008) 500 (A story), 500.1, 501-509; Invincible Iron Man Annual (2010) 1; Fear Itself (2011) 7.3: Ir

(W/A) YURITARO Five-year-old Kaya-chan is a powerful psychic who defeats evil spirits by punching them with her fists. Thanks to Chie-sensei, Kaya-chan is gradually making more friends, but then the sad secret she is hiding is revealed... Find out what it is in the second volume of this horror-action story set in a kindergarten!

(W) Yoshie Kaoruhara Ichiro and Shiro's attempt to gather new intel about the Tetra Building incident inadvertently agitates the hornet's nest that is Satoshi Yamada, founder of the Shio crime family. Wary of the rats threatening to upend his retirement, Yamada takes the remaining witnesses hostage to tip the scales in his favor. With unknown dangers lurking, the help of an anxious father may be the key to a daring rescue…

(W/A) Sho Aimoto In a quiet rural village, livestock has been dying off in a strange manner. Inugami, a detective of the occult, is summoned from Tokyo to solve the mystery. He meets a boy scorned by the villagers, who call him Dorotabo after a yokai that dwells in the muddy fields. Inugami soon learns that there is more to the boy than meets the eye… and vice-versa.

(W/A) Jade Just as Sooha and Taesoo were about to go their separate ways forever, they finally confessed their feelings for one another. So now what? Sooha, who's never had an interest in romance before, has no idea what's involved in actually dating someone. Meanwhile, Taesoo can't help but interpret Sooha's anxiety and indecision as regret for getting involved with him. After all, he still hasn't managed to find a job on his own, and relies on Sooha for nearly everything. Despite living under the same roof, their communication is worse than ever before. What will it take for them to get on the same page in their relationship?

(W) Clamp The thrilling and dramatic final arc of CLAMP's manga masterwork Magic Knight Rayearth comes to paperback with a new translation! Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu return to a Cefiro that is not the one they left, and they realize that there was always more to this other world than they realized… The three teenage girls who saved a world at great cost return to Tokyo, a little older and much wiser. They assume that they'll never see the magical, troubling world of Cefiro again… when they find themselves back there once again. But Emeraude couldn't be the one who summoned them this time. What if the tragic climax of their first adventure was only the beginning? This new edition brings the refreshed translation of the hardcover box set to a paperback format.

(W/A) Ran Kuze Mona Kawai may have just met her newest headache in pretty punk rocker Anri Shinagawa, a mold-breaker who literally crash-lands into Medaka's life and gives him a lesson he'll never forget. Not one to wait around, Mona rushes into emergency mode and kicks her charms up a very risqué notch! Meanwhile, Asahi's prepping for a big game with a first-time VIP guest-Medaka!! But will her skills on the court help her steal her way into his heart?

(W) J.M. Dematteis, Various (A) Mike Zeck, Various (CA) Mike Zeck The Falcon flies solo, and Captain America takes on a new sidekick! In this Marvel Masterworks edition, Captain America encounters two other soldiers from out of time - one from years past and one from our future. Jack Monroe, the troubled 1950s Bucky, seeks out Cap and finds someone who understands his plight and a new role as Nomad. Then, in a DeMatteis/Zeck classic, Deathlok - the reanimated cyborg super-soldier - enlists Cap in his future war. Also featuring Nick Fury and his Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., the final days of a Golden Age icon, a resurgent Secret Empire and revelations about the Cosmic Cube. Finally, the Falcon takes center stage in a limited series that pits him against a malfunctioning Sentinel, Electro and a street gang that has kidnapped the president! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #281-289 and ANNUAL (1971) #7 and FALCON (1983) #1-4. Rated T

(W) J.M. Dematteis, Various (A) Mike Zeck, Various (CA) Mike Zeck The Falcon flies solo, and Captain America takes on a new sidekick! In this Marvel Masterworks edition, Captain America encounters two other soldiers from out of time - one from years past and one from our future. Jack Monroe, the troubled 1950s Bucky, seeks out Cap and finds someone who understands his plight and a new role as Nomad. Then, in a DeMatteis/Zeck classic, Deathlok - the reanimated cyborg super-soldier - enlists Cap in his future war. Also featuring Nick Fury and his Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., the final days of a Golden Age icon, a resurgent Secret Empire and revelations about the Cosmic Cube. Finally, the Falcon takes center stage in a limited series that pits him against a malfunctioning Sentinel, Electro and a street gang that has kidnapped the president! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #281-289 and ANNUAL (1971) #7 and FALCON (1983) #1-4. Rated T

(W) Jaki (A) Yamorichan Young Noel is the grandson of the empire's mightiest hero, and promised his dying grandfather to become the world's greatest adventurer. But Noel has been assigned to the weakest class of adventurers: a Talker, whose only skill is to enhance the abilities of other heroes. How can he possibly find glory with only support skills? By being ruthless with them! Good, evil, it's all the same to Noel as he manipulates his allies, controls his friends, and outfoxes endless monsters from the deepest Abysses. Noel will stop at nothing to grow strong enough to save the world-and dominate it!

(W) Yu Sakurai (A) Kiduki Hoshikawa When Prince Leonhart suddenly sprouts a pair of lion ears, it exposes his secret to Bernard Gramwell, a noble from the rival Kingdom of Eltrea! Bernard offers a deal: He'll keep quiet about Leonhart's unusual condition… but only if Prince Leonhart agrees to a duel! As Cordelia learns that Leonhart's right to the throne-and their very engagement-depends on keeping his secret, she vows to secure their future, no matter what it takes. Their love is on the line in this grand finale of the count's daughter's tale and the beastly prince who stole her heart!

(W/A/CA) Declan Shalvey Mystique, one of Marvel's most mysterious and iconic mutants, gets her own ongoing series! How do you track a subject with a history that contradicts itself? How do you stop a force whose motives change like quicksilver? How do you stop a target who can be anyone? That's the question that confronts Nick Fury as he stumbles upon a web of lies and espionage leading back to Mystique. From the ashes of Krakoa, the shape-shifting mutant returns to remind the world exactly who she is! COLLECTING: Mystique (2024) 1-5 Rated T+

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Paul Davidson, Alex Lins (CA) Joshua Cassara Blockbuster writer Jason Aaron redefines Namor the Sub-Mariner and his undersea world! War rages beneath the waves, from the lost cities of the Secret Seas to the fathomless depths where the Elder Whales reign. Seven kings, old and new, fight to rule the watery realm. But where is Namor, the once mighty Sub-Mariner? He's sitting behind bars on the surface, with no intention of ever setting foot in the seas again. But barbarian hordes have gathered on the sunless plains of Attumacht Deep, 28,000 feet below the waves. They howl with bloodlust, ready to scour every inch of ocean to find the most hated traitor in all the seas. So begins an Atlantean event that will forever reshape the landscape of the undersea world - while at last laying bare the dark history of Atlantis and its fiercest, most infamous defender! COLLECTING: Namor (2024) 1-8 Rated T+