Hitoma Iruma While Adachi?s been worrying herself sick over a potential rival for Shimamura?s affection, half of her summer vacation has passed her by. Meanwhile, Shimamura herself notices that her feelings are starting to change as time goes on...

(W) Caleb Goellner (A) Omar Francia (CA) Ken Mitchroney; Dan Schoening The epic, timeless hit that inspired the legendary anime film and made the word manga part of the global vocabulary returns in a new hardcover edition. The AKIRA Hardcover Collection features the original right-to-left manga reading format and Katsuhiro Otomo's original, hand-drawn sound effects in a beautiful, large-sized collectible edition.In Neo-Tokyo, the armed might of Earth is massed against the godlike powers of two psychic titans, the mute child Akira and the deranged youth Tetsuo. While Akira has unintentionally destroyed the city twice before, Tetsuo has ravaged the surface of the Moon for his sheer amusement, and his madness grows as his abilities expand. But he is gradually losing control of the limitless energies that rage within him, mutating Tetsuo into a horror beyond imagination, and as all forces converge for a final confrontation, the fate of the planet lies in the hands of mere mortals...and the mind of a child.

Sunsunsun The gut-wrenching and heart-pounding sports festival may have ended in her loss, but it also led to Alya realizing her feelings for Masachika. Now with Alya's birthday party coming up, Masachika finds himself caught up in a major struggle to figure out what to get her as a present. He can?t seem to catch a break, and to top it off his sister won?t ever be done with her meddling. Yuki gleefully and mischievously pushes Masachika to say what he really wants to say to his partner as they celebrate Alya's birthday. However, a shadow stirs that threatens to interfere with their peaceful days...

(W) Tom Hardy; Scott Snyder; Frank Tieri (A) Ryan Smallman New York Times-bestselling author SCOTT SNYDER and comics titan FRANK TIERI join forces with acclaimed artist RYAN SMALLMAN and Oscar-nominated actor TOM HARDY to bring you a bold new sci-fi saga!In a future where Earth has become a barren wasteland, Zynitec harnesses the unmatched energy of Kronium to assert its dominion across the stars. When Kai, a rising star Mediator in Zynitec's army, is betrayed by his own and left for dead, everything he thinks he believes is thrown into question and leaves him to discover what it truly means to be human in a world where the boundaries of technology and identity blur.Collects ARCBOUND #1 #6.

(W) Facepunch Studios A skillfully designed, full color art book showcasing all the elements and the artistic evolution of the genre defining, survival-shooter game Rust! The Art of Rust illuminates the development and concept art behind the unique survival video game Rust-a game where everything wants you to die-the island's wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Examine the inventive costume designs and unique characters, experience the expansive and harsh environments, and dive into the details of the improvised weapons, base props, and vehicles of Rust.

(W) J.M. DeMatteis (A) Jim Towe (CA) Nick Bradshaw Revered author Roger Stern's beloved run on the Avengers continues!The Masters of Evil take Avengers Mansion! In one of the greatest comic-book epics of all time, Baron Zemo strikes at the very heart of the Avengers as he leads a revamped and larger-than-ever Masters of Evil in an attack on the team’s home — and wins! And as if that wasn’t enough, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes must survive the climax of SECRET WARS II, and a battle for the ages between Kang and Immortus! The Sub-Mariner’s membership leads to public protests, but that won’t stop the Avengers and Alpha Flight from lending a hand during Attuma’s assault on Atlantis. Meanwhile an old friend turns enemy: What’s gotten into Quicksilver? Two teams of Avengers will assemble to find out!COLLECTING: AVENGERS (1963) #264-277, ALPHA FLIGHT (1983) #39, AVENGERS ANNUAL #15, and WEST COAST AVENGERS ANNUAL #1

(W) Paul Dini (A/CA) Bruce Timm THE EISNER AWARD-WINNING ORIGIN OF HARLEY QUINN! Written and drawn by the masterminds behind the critically acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series, Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, this story reveals the origins of Harley Quinn as she proves her love to The Joker by trying to eliminate the Dark Knight on her own! Batman Adventures: Mad Love Deluxe Edition (2026 Edition) also features a behind-the-scenes look at the layouts and color guides by Timm as well as an introduction by Dini.

(W) Jeph Loeb (A) Various (CA) Tim Sale THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SAGA THAT STANDS AS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BATMAN STORY OF ITS ERA MAKES ITS TRIUMPHANT RETURN! Art by Tim Sale, Eduardo Risso, Bill Sienkiewicz and More In 1996, you thought you knew the whole story of Batman: The Long Halloween. Now, acclaimed writer Jeph Loeb presents the much-anticipated final chapter: The Last Halloween, a captivating new mystery. Each issue pairs Loeb with one of the industry's foremost artists, creating a stunning homage to the artistry and legacy of Tim Sale. Featuring art by Eduardo Risso, Klaus Janson, Mark Chiarello, Cliff Chiang, Bill Sienkiewicz, Enrico Marini, Dave Johnson, Becky Cloonan, Chris Samnee, Matteo Scalera, and Dave Stewart. Gotham City will come to fear Halloween once more! In a city of liars, masked vigilantes, and criminals...can anyone be trusted? Includes BATMAN THE LONG HALLOWEEN: THE LAST HALLOWEEN #1-10 and the final collaboration between Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, THE LAST HALLOWEEN #0.

TurtleMe Now that Arthur has become a student at Xyrus Academy, he?s ready to take his knowledge of magic to the next level and reconnect with Tess! But ever since he set foot on campus, he?s had to deal with obnoxious rich kids who think they rule the school. Not only that, Director Goodsky has a very interesting proposition for him?

Kumo Kagyu ?Treasure awaits in a hidden room on the third floor of the dungeon??so claims a dangerously suspicious rumor. But Iarumas has got nothing better to do, so with Sezmar of the All-Stars in tow, he and his party head toward the mysterious reward. To no one?s surprise, however, they?re greeted by a sudden alarm and a large horde of monsters. And to make matters worse, Garbage falls into a trap! Will she be able to face an army of foes all on her own?!

(W/A/CA) Aki Hamazi Having signed on with the Stray Beat indie label, Kessoku Band is hard at work putting together their first mini-album! To keep their sound fresh, each member of the band is trying their hand at new roles. Faced with the unfamiliar task of arranging their next potential hit, is Hitori 'Bocchi' Gotoh in over her head?!

Kaeru Ryouseirui, Miso Ameiro It started with a request, how did it end up like this? Now that the bizarre truth behind the pencil thief has come to light, Umidori is left in a dilemma. Does she join Bullshit-chan in her mission or does she leave this weirdo to die...?

The hit danmei/Boys’ Love novel series from China (also known as BAB) officially released in English for the first time! In this modern tale with a sci-fi edge, an elite young man with a dark side develops a deep, aggressive relationship with his former doctor. (By the author of The Husky and His White Cat Shizun and Remnants of Filth.)Wealthy and handsome, yet mentally unstable—He Yu has returned home from overseas with one goal in mind: to win the heart of Xie Xue, the girl of his dreams. However, in his time away, he has nursed more than unrequited feelings. He must confront his long-held grudge against Xie Xue’s overprotective brother, Xie Qingcheng, who doesn’t think He Yu capable of love.But history is not easily rewritten. As He Yu’s former doctor, Xie Qingcheng is the only person in the world who truly understands He Yu’s volatile mental illness. When the two are involved in an explosive incident that exposes a dark secret, Xie Qingcheng’s suspicions about He Yu are confirmed. Now, He Yu must confront his own demons…including h

Mitsubachi Miyuki Her milkshake brings all the boys to the yard...Not that Yuki meant for that to happen. First Naruse, then Hakamada-kun, now Suwa-san?who's next?! What?s worse is that all three of them are on the same basketball team that she?s managing, so she has to see them at the Exact. Same. Time. Personally, she?s devoted to her cheeky brat who?s wormed his way into her heart, and really just wants the others to leave her alone, but...she never can seem to catch a break...!

(W) Charles Soule (A/CA) Will Sliney The next tale in the Shrouded College universe from CHARLES SOULE (EIGHT BILLION GENIES, UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY) and WILL SLINEY (HELL TO PAY, Spider-Man) is here! THE COLD WITCH is an icy tale of revenge and dark sorcery set in frozen Siberia?John Wick with zombies! The tale of a wronged woman who goes to truly desperate lengths to avenge her murdered love, THE COLD WITCH expands the supernatural Mission: Impossible conceit that readers found in HELL TO PAY and THE BLOODY DOZEN, while standing completely on its own. Collects?The Cold Witch: A Tale of the Shrouded College?#1-5

CLAMP A must-have for every CLAMP fan! Packed full of gorgeous illustrations spanning over 30 years, CLAMP Official Artbook: COLOR KURO is the first half of a two-part series showcasing more than 200 artworks by the talented all-female artist group. Readers can feast their eyes on elaborate, full-color pieces from all their favorite series, from CLAMP?s commercial debut, RG Veda, to Tokyo Babylon, Cardcaptor Sakura, Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle, and many more beyond. Can?t get enough of CLAMP? Be sure to pick up the second installment, COLOR SHIRO, to complete your collection!

Haruo Iwamune As Saya, Isami, and Kanoko journey together in search of Usa, the three unexpectedly come across a flower-filled mansion and its lone automated caretaker. The robot claims to have met the mysterious survivor, but in exchange for its information, it has a request of them?

MAYO-NUGURI Unsurprisingly, humanity stood no chance in their war against the vampires. As the vampires hunt down the last fragments of mankind to extinction, refugees in the Holy Land ?Bahal? turn to one last Hail Mary. Using their limited resources and technology, they are able to revive a legendary hero in hopes of doing what no warrior was able to do, defeat the vampires. However, their revived corpse, a gladiator named Gunther, is the furthest thing from heroic. He?s disgusting, selfish, and cruel?but also humankind?s final hope.

(W) Bill Finger (A) Bob Kane, Sheldon Moldoff, Jerry Robinson, Various (CA) Bob Kane THE COMICS DEBUT OF BATMAN, ROBIN, CATWOMAN, AND THE JOKER! To most people, Bruce Wayne is just another wealthy socialite with too much time and money on his hands. But little does anyone suspect that the tragic murder of his parents inspired him to dedicate his life to honing his mind and body so that one day he could avenge their deaths. Knowing that criminals are a superstitious and cowardly lot, Bruce patrols Gotham?s rooftops as a justice-seeking creature of the night known as the Batman! This DC Finest volume collects Batman?s introduction in The Case of the Chemical Syndicate, plus other early appearances from DETECTIVE COMICS #27-52, BATMAN #1-5, and WORLD'S BEST COMICS #1 featuring Robin the Boy Wonder, Catwoman, and the Clown Prince of Crime: The Joker!

(W) Bryan Edward Hill, Various (A) Khary Randolph, Alitha Martinez, Various (CA) Khary Randolph A NEW TEAM HELMED BY BLACK LIGHTNING! Witness the debut of a new team for a new era as the Power Company is reinvented, with Black Lightning leading the charge to inspire hope for a new generation! After years on the sidelines, super-powered lawyer Josiah Power is back in action as he sets out to revive the Power Company, a superhero team to fight back against the rise of anti-metahuman sentiment following the events of Absolute Power. His first recruit? Jefferson Pierce, a.k.a. Black Lightning! Setting up shop in Atlanta, Georgia, the Power Company recruits Batman Jace Fox, the Signal, and Vixen for its inaugural mission to take down a serial killer on the hunt for metahumans. This collection, containing DC POWER: RISE OF THE POWER COMPANY, THE POWER COMPANY: RECHARGED, and THE POWER COMPANY: JOSIAH POWER, is a must-have for readers wanting to get in at the ground floor for DC?s latest super-team!

Hiro Ainana Having stopped the assault on the fort city by the necromancer, and with product development and the management reform of Hero?s Rest all going smoothly, Satou and friends resume their travels of the neighboring countries. However, for some reason, everywhere they go, they seem to come across incidents involving demons. As they take care of these problems, Satou gives his party members? gear a serious upgrade using his newly acquired item. Yet in the midst of all this, the mastermind behind the previous attack creeps toward the great witch Arcatia in search of a mysterious object?

(W/A/CA) Mari Costa A world of half-demons and the boys who love them await in this epic queer romance by creator Mari Costa (Belle of the Ball)! A half-demon socialite-turned-exorcist and his disgruntled bodyguard have no trouble facing down the hordes of darkness?but facing their feelings for each other? Well now, that?s a whole different story . . .? Helianthes is a Cambion?a child born touched by demons. Horned, clawed, and tailed, Helianthes?Hell for short?is a devil-may-care exorcist whose devil-may-care attitude has succeeded in alienating those closest to him?all save for his long-suffering bodyguard, Elias, who sees him as less a strange, mythical being and more just a . . . nuisance.? Together, the two venture into the streets of a psuedo-remix Victorian London to exorcise demons (and maybe cause a little mischief along the way). But as Hell becomes increasingly drawn to his enigmatic bodyguard?and as Elias becomes increasingly aware of his feelings for his trouble of a charge?they find themselves faced with a growing, chaotic dark that might threaten everything they?ve be

Satoshi Wagahara Now that Lucifer has defected and Satan is missing, things are looking grim for the Devil King?s Army. But in an unexpected twist of events, Alciel is appointed as the next supreme commander! From enemy to reluctant ally to leader, how will the new leader command them to triumph!?

(W) Rainbow Rowell (A) Luciano Vecchio; Bob Quinn (CA) Luciano Vecchio One of the greatest creative pairings on FANTASTIC FOUR since Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo brought Marvel's First Family into a golden era!The Wizard is determined to destroy the Fantastic Four once and for all — and if his deadlier-than-ever Frightful Four doesn’t have what it takes, maybe his secret weapon will! Then Manhattan is cut off from the rest of the world by a fleet of miles-high alien spacecraft — and New York reluctantly turns to the disenfranchised FF, the only heroes in town, to save them! But which member will make a decision that will radically change the team? Plus: Is the cosmos ready for Johnny Storm, herald of Galactus?? Will the Human Torch ever be the same now that he’s tasted the Power Cosmic?COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1998) 514-524

(W) Joanne Starer (A) Stephen Byrne (CA) Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson OPPOSITES ATTRACT CHAOS WHEN FIRE AND ICE FIND THEMSELVES SWAPPING POWERS--AND SPIRALING INTO AN ALL-NEW DISASTER! Fire and Ice are back in action...just not how they planned! After briefly reclaiming their Justice League status during Absolute Power, the duo is left dealing with an unexpected side effect--Fire now wields ice, and Ice bursts into flames! With no solution in sight, they retreat to Smallville, hoping for a quiet reset. But when a magical mishap turns their predicament from bad to worse, their small-town sanctuary becomes the epicenter of another catastrophe. Can these best friends fix their powers before they burn--or freeze--everything to the ground? Writer Joanne Starer (Poison Ivy, Power Girl) and artist Stephen Byrne (Green Arrow, Justice League of America) bring heart, humor, and high-stakes hijinks in this must-read adventure! Collects FIRE & ICE: WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER #1-6.

I'M AN ADVENTURER...GET ME OUT OF HERE!The players of Free Life Fantasy Online have been sent to a deserted island as part of the game’s second official event. Kotone, a.k.a. the Immortal Princess Anastasia, has been relishing the opportunity to meet new people, craft, and explore, but the developers were never going to make things so breezy. After making it through the first day, the island finally begins to reveal a few of its terrifying secrets. Will Anastasia and her friends be able to survive all the way to the end?

(W) Alex Paknadel (A) Amancay Nahuelpan (CA) Jared Cullum A gigantic monster returns to the town it ravaged years earlier in this poignant kaiju manga from the creator of the hit series Colorless. In the spirit of the classic Godzilla and Godzilla Minus One, GAEA-TIMA combines thunderous action and character drama with the social conscience and thematic complexity of the genre's post-war roots.Miyako finally manages to bond with GAEA-TIMA in her dreams, just in time for the showdown between GAEA-TIMA and Tsubagra, the flying kaiju manipulated by the mysterious Hibari Esashi. But Hibari’s arrogance hides a painfully complicated past, and Tatsukuni won’t let her go without learning more. As the defense forces swirl around the dueling kaiju, Miyako is pondering what GAEA-TIMA really means to her...

(W) Rainbow Rowell (A) Luciano Vecchio; Bob Quinn (CA) Meghan Hetrick The entire history of mutants and the X-Men in the Marvel Universe will be seen anew through the eyes of one of the newest mutants; witness Cyclops, Phoenix, Ms Marvel, Wolverine, Magneto, Beast, Scarlet Witch and so many more as they make astonishing and revalatory discoveries.   Explore the events of the X-men's past in FIVE GIANT SIZED CHAPTERS from the discovery of Krakoa, the Death of Phoenix, the House of M, to the Age of Apocalypse, and more. From Superstar artist Adam Kubert and hit X-scribes Jasckson Lanning and Collin Kelly!                    THE PAST IS NOT WRITTEN IN STONE                        THE FUTURE IS UP FOR GRABSThis epic story, told across five Giant-Size issues, will take fans on a mind-bending journey through the X-Men’s greatest events – revealing mysteries long buried and s

Suzu Omi Narumi Hakobe is a high school student who constantly wears a blank expression on his face. Even in class, he?s quiet and unassuming. His joy in life is keeping up with posts from ?Efa,? a girl who takes lewd photos and posts them on social media. But soon, he finds out that Efa?s true identity is none other than?his diligent and popular classmate Mitsuha Koto??!

(W) Sophie Campbell (A) Matt Frank Mothra takes center stage in this graphic novel adventure from the world of Godzilla!Mothra has fallen after a fearsome battle with a terrifying new kaiju, Antra. Without its protector, the world has entered a state of desolation. Kaiju roam freely, and what remains of humankind has been forced into hiding.But all hope is not lost! Mira is a young woman living in the wasteland who believes she lost her entire family in Mothra's final stand--that is, until her missing twin shows up with two fairies! If Emi is to be believed, the sisters might hold the key to the rebirth of Mothra and the Earth's return to normalcy. They just have to travel back in time and get its egg from the Jurassic period first.

Sumiko Arai With Aya?s encouragement and inspiration from a music festival they attend together, Mitsuki begins to pursue her passion for music in earnest! But when a certain video of her singing goes viral on social media, Mitsuki ends up becoming somewhat of a celebrity at school?and her newfound fame brings difficulties for both her and Aya...

A BATTLE FOR FREEDOM, A LOVE FOR THE AGESWhite No-Face’s mask is off, and the final conflict has begun. Deep in the ancient caverns and lava flows of Mount Tonglu, Xie Lian must face the one whose hatred has plagued him for centuries—but this time, he won’t have to do it alone. His beloved, Hua Cheng, has spent his long existence amassing the power to protect him, and now with their feelings for each other out in the open, they have all the more reason to fight for survival.In this thrilling conclusion to Heaven Official’s Blessing, can Xie Lian and Hua Cheng triumph against an all-powerful foe?Also included in this final volume are five bonus tales of romance, festivities, and adventure.The final volume!

Ichiei Ishibumi As Issei and the others train relentlessly to meet the approaching battle, Rossweisse?s grandmother arrives at the Hyoudou residence. Rossweisse has incredible respect for the elderly witch, a living legend, but something about her seems off?

(W) Alex Paknadel (A) Amancay Nahuelpan (CA) Nikola Cizmesija School life meets underground crime in this quirky action comedy that's like Assassination Classroom meets Nisekoi! The knight in shining armor and heroes vs villains dynamics take on new variations in this story about a reluctant bodyguard protecting his oblivious charge from assassins hired to kill her. Filled with suspense, secrets, and romantic tension, this manga is a surefire recipe to keep readers ravenous for every volume!They have only one goal--to kill Honeko Akabane! One day, Arakuni Ibuki learns that his childhood friend, Honeko Akabane, is being targeted by assassins! Both of them are in Class 3-4 at Sosoji High School, and Ibuki is ordered to protect Akabane for one year. His goal is to ensure that she graduates safely, but he must do so without her realizing it. And so begins his secret life as a bodyguard at school! However, there seems to be more secrets within the so-called Class 3-4...?!

(W) Ryan Ferrier (A) George Kambadais A down-on-his-luck TV medium finds himself on the run from the cops, the mob, the Vatican, and a legion of ghosts looking for available bodies in this graphic novel crime/comedy adventure!Denny Little is a former TV psychic turned clairvoyant for hire turned supernatural real-estate agent. Since discovering he can perform reverse exorcisms--transferring spirits into living bodies--he's become LA's most in-demand realtor, giving the dead a new lease on life. But when Denny falls in love with a new property, the family of the prospective tenant, a former mob boss, will get their money and revenge over our hapless hero's dead body.

Miku? The princess, and the assassin who tried to kill her are not only friends, but rivals for Yuuya?s Love...?! After Luna?s thwarted assassination attempt, she and the princess put the past behind them. And while Yuuya?s thrilled Luna is no longer out to kill Princess Alexia, how the heck is he going to explain his new friend was responsible for the attack in the Weald?! As if fending off the suspicious eyes of nobility wasn?t hard enough?Yuuya will now have to survive a newfound onslaught of affection from his two eager companions.

Syuichi Tsukishima, Yutaro Shido Lia is captured by the Obsidian Order, and Allen and his friends must do everything they can to save her. With the timer ticking down on them, they finally find their way into the enemy?s base, but more daunting trials await them inside. Facing off against the strongest swordsman in history, will Allen fold to the pressure, or will he awaken to even greater heights?!

UNNI Bibi loves Peter. And Peter would love Bibi?if not for that pesky girl Peter was talking to in the school hallway! Bibi needs her out of the way, so she invites her new rival over for ?a sleepover?. But instead of making sure the girl from the halls won?t get in her way any further, Bibi enjoys a pleasant night with her new friend, Amy. As they fall asleep, Bibi wrestles with an unfamiliar and confusing feeling. Something must be wrong, because Bibi loves Peter?right?

Rin Ono Maki Maehara never thought he?d make any friends, much less become friends with the second prettiest girl in class! Now he?s also befriended Umi?s childlike best friend Yuu, the most popular girl among their classmates, and the three spend lots of time together. But when Umi notices Maehara getting closer to Yuu, she begins to feel left behind...From sleepovers to the school culture festival, is Maehara and Umi?s relationship slowly developing into something more...?

FUNA The trio known as KKR?Kaoru, Kyoko, and Reiko?want to blend in with the rest of the world and do good behind the scenes, but there?s no way for a stray priestess who has seemingly been blessed by the Goddess to stay hidden! Despite her efforts to keep her head down, Kaoru?s fame stretches far and wide, and tales about her eventually reach those who have been waiting to reunite with Kaoru. Things might be starting to get a bit out of hand, but Kaoru shall survive by lying (relatively) low!