Plucky Gon?s quest to find his dad leads him into a whole world of crazy adventure. Hunters dedicate their lives to tracking down treasures, magical beasts, and even other people. But such pursuits require a license, and less than one in a hundred thousand can pass the grueling qualification exam. Those who do pass earn the right to call themselves Hunters. Gon and Killua have fallen into the clutches of the sinister gang known as the Spiders. But Kurapika comes to the rescue by proposing a hostage exchange. Will the Spiders agree to the plan? Meanwhile, a multitrillionaire has been buying up copies of the super-rare video game Greed Island and hiring Hunters to play the game for him! Could this be Gon?s chance to enter the legendary game and find out more about his father?

Plucky Gon?s quest to find his dad leads him into a whole world of crazy adventure. Hunters are a special breed, dedicated to tracking down treasures, magical beasts, and even other people. But such pursuits require a license, and less than one in a hundred thousand can pass the grueling qualification exam. Those who do pass gain access to restricted areas, amazing stores of information, and the right to call themselves Hunters. As the Phantom Troupe faces off against the rival Mafia families aboard the Whale Ship, Hisoka becomes the Hunter everyone is looking for. But where did the Phantom Troupe come from, anyway? Flash back to the group?s founding and find out how this infamous gang of thieves got its start with a little help from the Mighty Sweepin? Power Cleaners.

(W) Bill Mantlo; Jo Duffy (A) Sal Buscema; Rick Leonardi (CA) Al Milgrom The Mantlo/Buscema team reigned over Hulk for an astounding six-year run!Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema continue their indestructible Incredible Hulk run by asking the question: What if Bruce Banner’s gamma-powered other self wasn’t an unhinged engine of destruction? It’s “mind over monster” for Marvel’s green goliath as Banner’s intellect dominates his mean, green form, leading him on a journey of self-discovery that ends on the doorstep of the White House! Guest-starring just about everyone in the Marvel Universe, it’s a Hulk saga for the ages! Plus: a pair of Hulk-sized Annuals, Banner fuses with the cosmic power of Captain Universe, and Hulk battles the Avengers–plus Frank Miller’s first Marvel story!COLLECTING: Incredible Hulk (1968) #263-279, Incredible Hulk Annual (1968) #10-11, Incredible Hulk vs. Quasimodo (1983) #1Written by Bill Mantlo With Jo DuffyPenciled by Sal Buscema With Rick Leonardi, Rich Buckler, Frank Miller

(W) Kyo Shirodaira; Chashiba Katase A fantasy/mystery series with a unique Japanese flavor perfect for fans of Noragami: Stray God and Tokyo Ghoul.Ages 13+Means, Motive, and OpportunityThe deeper Kotoko delves into the Tobishima family murder, the murkier the circumstances become. Ryūko Tobishima, the matriarch and widow behind the black veil, emerges as a possible suspect after her late husband's extramarital affair is discovered. Her son and granddaughter are astounded, but they can't deny the evidence presented by Kotoko. Will the family finally receive a dignified closure-or will they live with a legacy steeped in shame?

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker, Cliff Rathburn, FCO Plascencia (CA) Cory Walker, Dave McCaig NOW A HIT ANIMATED SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO! Collected in a brand-new format, discover the entire INVINCIBLE comic book series, co-created by Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker, from the very beginning. In the aftermath of the Viltrumite War, a new fight begins?between Omni-Man and Allen the Alien! What horrible plan has driven these former allies into a savage fight? Meanwhile, Mark Grayson?s return to Earth doesn?t go as planned, and there?s a new Invincible on the block? INVINCIBLE VOL. 15 collects issues #85-90 in a reader friendly format with a new cover by Cory Walker and Dave McCaig.

(W) Kelly Thompson (A) Tokitokoro (CA) Gurihiru Hot off his star-making appearance in MARVEL RIVALS, everyone’s favorite walking fish boy stars in his first series!Join Jeff the Land Shark as he teams up with many of the friends he’s made over the years and outsmarts more than a few rivals along the way. And this time, he’s got some all-new abilities on his side! But a malevolent force has been set upon the world — a being of pure darkness who wants nothing more than dismay and destruction. Beware the evil known as…Shadow Jeff! Plus: Our selachian sensation stalks the dangerous corridors of Madripoor alongside Wolverine and Psylocke! Jeff co-creator Kelly Thompson and artist Tokitokoro sharpen the teeth of the undeniable star of the entire Marvel Universe!COLLECTING: Jeff the Land Shark (2025) #1-5

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Kevin Maguire THE COMPLETE JLA SAGA CONTINUES! DC ONE MILLION IS HERE. Written by Grant Morrison, Devin Grayson, Mark Millar and More Art by Howard Porter, Phil Jimenez, Mark Pajarillo and Others The Justice League faces threats across time and space--from the 853rd century to a full-scale war with the Titans. As Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the League confront cosmic crises, Morrison?s visionary storytelling redefines what it means to be a superhero team in the modern age. Collects DC One Million #1-4, JLA #1,000,000 and #24-26, Green Lantern #1,000,000, Starman #1,000,000, Detective Comics #1,000,000, Adventures of Superman #1,000,000, Martian Manhunter #1,000,000, Resurrection Man #1,000,000, Superman: Man of Tomorrow #1,000,000, JLA in Crisis Secret Files & Origins #1, JLA/Titans #1-3, and stories from DC One Million: 80-Page Giant #1.

Chihiro's cursed past sends him down a quest of bloody vengeance! Chihiro Rokuhira?s father, Kunishige, is the most famous swordsmith in the land. Thanks to his six enchanted blades, the war that has been gripping the nation ends, and peaceful days follow. After the war, he retrieves all six blades and hides them in the cellar of his workshop?but sorcerers raid his home and leave Kunishige dead in front of Chihiro. Many years later, Chihiro wields Kunishige?s seventh and final enchanted blade on a mission to retrieve the stolen swords! Chihiro and Hakuri head to Kokugoku hot spring, the sanctuary where the enchanted sword bearer is being held. On the way, they encounter Hiruhiko from the Hishaku. Hiruhiko?s a violent sword fighter who considers himself Chihiro?s peer. Isolated from society, they burn for each other?s lives and clash!

Chihiro's cursed past sends him down a quest of bloody vengeance!

Sometimes even the greatest kaiju-fighting heroes need a day off. With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. But kaiju don?t attack every day! Sometimes, even the best and brightest kaiju-fighting heroes get a chance to relax. Join the top troops of the Third Division of the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju, on their days off! Kafka Hibino attempts to bare his soul in meditation, only to end up baring something else. Then, an off-duty Captain Mina Ashiro blows off steam at the arcade, Reno Ichikawa confronts his fear of ghosts, a curious cadet sets out to glimpse Vice-Captain Hoshina?s eyes and uncovers a sweet surprise, and Kikoru Shinomiya finally spends time with her friends.

While investigating a cruise ship, Sakuya Outsuki learns of a tragedy that shouldn?t have been possible: His own father, the legendary Immortal Detective, is dead! If that wasn?t bad enough, all the sleuths working for his dad have leftft as well. To protect his father?s agency?and ensure they have a home to return to?Sakuya and his assistant, Lilithea, must truly work as one. In this fifinal volume, can they solve the murder mystery at the perplexing Kowloon?s Hotel?

(W) Paskim HAUNTED BY THE PASTDespite all his hard work and to everyone's surprise, Skylar does poorly on the midterm exams. His tormentor Cirrus gets the top grade instead. At the same time, Skylar tries to resist his feelings for his crush Chan-il by ending their photo lessons, but can't say no when Chan-il asks him out for a meal as thanks. He can't help but think back on his childhood friend Choi Minwoo whom Chan-il resembles... What exactly happened in Skylar's past that brought him to this point?

(W) Yoshimi Sato ARE YOU A SEXBOT, OR ARE YOU JUST HAPPY TO SEE ME?Gloomy robot otaku Akutsu Eita's new roommate, the sexbot Agatsuma Makina, turns out to have nothing but wrong ideas about the, uh, mechanics of the act! And her robo-sister Mimika is also targeting Eita's virginity! Speaking of targeting, the girls end up taking possession of a well-armed warbot whom is also after Eita...but she's out for blood! The bots are bearing arms, and baring it all, in this four-color lovefest!

Gero may be a master assassin, but he?s not exactly killing it in the romance department! Can marriage swindler Kinosaki help him find true love? Poison Master Hikaru Gero is about to take on his most challenging assignment yet?getting married! Gero couldn?t be more clueless when it comes to dating, but thankfully, marriage swindler Mei Kinosaki knows everything there is to know about love. Together, this unlikely pair is going to do whatever it takes to get Gero hitched?even if they have to take on the entire criminal underworld in the process! After accepting an unexpected job from Water Master Ushio, Gero and Kinosaki find themselves in the midst of the ancient and powerful fire masters! Ushio has been summoned for a sacrificial fight to the death, but when Ushio?s opponent is suddenly found dead before the match, Gero must help Ushio break free of the fire masters? backward traditions once and for all!

(W) Ryan Parrott (A) Vincenzo Federici; Jodi Nishijima The epic conclusion to the hit crossover trilogy!The Rangers and Turtles face their deadliest showdown yet when two of their greatest enemies—Lord Zedd and Shredder—unite for an all-out assault on Earth! With the relentless attacks on innocent civilians and a shocking new breed of Evil joining the fray, even the combined strength of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles might not be enough to stop the chaos.And when one of their own is lost and alliances begin to fracture, the road to victory suddenly grows darker than ever. Can they find a way to work together again before the villains claim total victory—or will this be their final fight?Fan-favorite veteran writer Ryan Parrott (Vicarious) joins forces with acclaimed artist Vincenzo Federici (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Nation) for the final chapter in the blockbuster event series!Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #1–5.

?Once I turn eighteen, I want you to be my boyfriend.? Time passes, seasons change?and in the blink of an eye, cherry blossoms are heralding the coming of a new school year. Akira Minato and Shintarou have been on awkward terms ever since their Tokyo date was interrupted by Akira?s ex, but spring is a chance to begin anew?isn?t it? And with his eighteenth birthday around the corner, Shintarou has big plans. Can Akira face up to his stubborn admirer?s true feelings while quelling the turmoil in his own heart?

(W/A/CA) One Ever since he was a little boy, Shigeo 'Mob' Kageyama has been in love with Tsubomi Takane, yet with all he's grown over the course of the story, it wasn't until Tsubomi planned to transfer schools he found the courage to confess his feelings. But a terrible accident on the way has crossed his path, and now Seasoning City, his friends, his former enemies, and Shigeo himself must stand against the mystery that lies deep within Mob-beyond even 100%, his secret, all-destructive state of ???%...!

No life but the one you make, no rights but the ones you take! In the near future, human rights aren?t guaranteed, but they are for sale. Without your rights, you?re just a mujina, with no place to call your own and no laws to protect you. But if the laws don?t apply to you, you can do anything you want. You just need the skills to back it up. And if you?re really good, you can really make a killing. Rooftop culture might seem cool when you?re just watching clips on social media, but trying to live without your human rights is way worse than any dead-end job. You can?t rent an apartment, go to the clubs, or get any kind of legit employment. The only way to make it as a mujina is to get into the assassin biz, and that all but guarantees you an imminent expiration date. But with badasses like Ubume and Tenko to look up to as shining examples of mujina success, will Juno decide to give up her rights to get out of the daily grind?

A girl who has sworn off beautiful boys meets a gorgeous pop star determined to win her heart!

Takashi Natsume has always been aware of the supernatural world, but after he inherits a magical book from his grandmother, the supernatural world is aware of him!

(W) Mark Millar (A) Matteo Scalera The third part of Mark Millar's Nemesis comics trilogy comes to a close.Nemesis got his revenge in Reloaded, became the world’s richest man in Rogues’ Gallery, and now he’s back to do what he’s been planning all along.Nemesis is the world’s most dangerous man, and now he’s made himself into one of the richest. No longer content just to terrorize the forces of law and order, his new plan is to wreak havoc on his enemies and seize control of the world itself and enslave humanity with super-technology.Nemesis made a blood pact with an ancient cult to help him rule the world and now his scheme is coming to fruition as he uses the technology companies he owns in his secret identity to enslave humanity with his microchipping agenda. Our only hope? The federal agents who have infiltrated his team of henchmen in an effort to bring him down.For mature audiences.Collects Nemesis Forever #1–#5.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Scott McDaniel Written by Chuck Dixon, Devin Grayson, Greg Rucka and More Art by Trevor McCarthy, Rick Leonardi, Pete Woods and More Dick Grayson is caught in the crossfire of universe-shaking events and personal reckonings. With Gotham in upheaval and global crises threatening from all sides, Nightwing must navigate high-stakes missions alongside Batman, Oracle, the Flash, and more. Collects Nightwing: Our Worlds at War #1; Nightwing (vol. 2) #60-82; Joker?s Last Laugh #1-6; Birds of Prey #37; Batman: The 10-Cent Adventure #1; Batman #605; Flash Plus #1; Batman: Gotham Knights #14, #16-17, and #20-21; a story from Joker?s Last Laugh: Secret Files & Origins #1; and Batman #600.

A powerful spirit awaits the right human to free her—and she's ready for some PVP!

(W) Iori Miyazawa; Eita Mizuno (A) Shirakaba In this sci-fi/fantasy survival thriller, the dangerous and deadly realm of the Otherside—where urban legends roam—calls to two women, both in search of something. As they set out to sate their curiosity and explore this other world, will the most earth-shattering thing they discover on the Otherside be their feelings for each other?Winter has come, and Sorawo and Toriko go on a fun hot springs trip with Kozakura! But when Sorawo and Toriko bathe alone together, there’s a hint of danger in the air...Meanwhile, the intrepid duo's preparations for a nighttime Otherside expedition are proceeding apace. However, a terrible threat from the past is quietly creeping closer, while Toriko seems to have something she needs to tell Sorawo.

(W/A/CA) Keung Chi Kit After the apocalypse, the Earth is nothing but dust and ruin. From the heart of the desert, a single city rises?ruled by the Demon King who brought the world to its knees. To save his closest friend, Summer, Esper joins a band of wanderers bound by uneasy alliances and hidden motives. Their path leads straight into the Demon King?s domain... But the truth awaiting them inside the City of Demons may rewrite everything they thought they knew about the end?and the beginning?of the world.

Based on the popular video game, this manga?s phantom thieves will steal your heart! After being arrested and having to transfer to a new high school in Tokyo, Akira Kurusu is given the goal of rehabilitation and awakened to a new power?the power of one?s true self, a Persona. Using his Persona and the mysterious navigation app Mementos, Akira and his friends take on the role of Phantom Thieves, saving people from the twisted desires of those around them. Akira and his friends are up against their toughest foe yet?Sae Nijima. Her palace is a rigged casino where they must outcheat the cheater every step of the way. Their final challenge before reaching Sae is collecting 100,000 coins from the casino. The quickest way to achieve this is a battle arena?but of course, nothing is ever easy. Can Joker face off against a gauntlet of foes alone so they can reach Sae and her treasure, and change her heart?

(W) Matsuri Akino The cult hit classic returns in a beautiful new Collector's Edition with an all-new translation!In the depths of Chinatown lies a curious pet shop. There, it's said you can find any animal you desire, no matter how fantastical…or dangerous. The city is plagued with strange accidents, and somehow, pets from that shop always seem to be involved. Detective Leon Orcot is determined to pin the blame on Count D, the shop's caretaker. But the beautiful man is just as enigmatic as his pets-and he certainly isn't talking.

(W) Paul Tobin (A) Jacob Chabot; Tim Lattie (CT) Matt J Rainwater; Heather Breckel Enjoy three hilarious adventures featuring the stars of Plants vs. Zombies and tying into the Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare video games! This new boxed set collects the three Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare volumes from the award-winning Plants vs. Zombies graphic novel series--now with a double-sided poster and unique slipcase!With stories that tie into the Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare video game saga, these action-packed, all-ages, zombie-fightin' adventures were produced in cooperation with PopCap Games to directly lead up to and link into the exciting Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 1 and 2 and Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville console games.This graphic novel trilogy shows how Crazy Dave, a group of tenacious plants, and some surprise visitors from the past and the future team up to combat Dr. Zomboss's constantly upgraded and ever annoying army! Our plant and human allies strive to survive in a Neighborville ruthlessly harrassed by Dr. Zomboss and his zombies!Written b

To save her kingdom, a simple village girl must live a royal lie.

(W) Hono Natsuna A fluffy, feel-good romance manga for dog lovers!Chiharu enjoys every day with her sweetie of a Rottweiler, who probably weighs as much as she does. Meanwhile, Kiyotaka can't get enough of his fluffy Pomeranian, who barely comes up to his knees. When these two mismatched pairs chance upon each other at the park, they're like oil and water. But, after enough chance meetings, could this turn into an unlikely friendship, or something more?Kiyotaka musters up the courage and invites Chiharu on a short get-a-way, hoping for some bonding time outside of their usual walks. The two--along with their pups, Tsubu-chan and Monjuro--head to Kominka Inn Asaoka, a dog-friendly bed and breakfast in their own neighborhood, and run into yet another familiar face. Chako, a classmate of Kiyotaka's younger brother Takaya, and her family run the inn, aided by their dependable old Shiba, Aniki. Kiyotaka and Chiharu, Chako and Takaya... Each pair takes a step closer together, and makes some new friends, too, on a staycation filled with warm memories for pups and people alike.

Will this Queen with mind-control powers incite good or evil? Fumi Nishioka lives with Kyutaro Horikita and his family of "Sweepers," people who specialize in cleaning the minds of those overcome by negative energy and harmful spirits. Fumi has always displayed mysterious abilities, but will those powers be used for evil when she begins to truly awaken as a Queen? Yanagi uses K to open a Queen?s Vault in the city where Fumi and her friends live, so the Genbu, Byakko, and Seiryu clans form a united front to help the citizens under attack. Meanwhile, Fumi and Tsubasa watch over the spirit of Fumi?s mother Kaede in her final moments?

Will this Queen with mind-control powers incite good or evil?

The world is overrun with monsters called Nemeses?and a young boy infected by one will stop at nothing to defeat them all! Evil creatures called Nemeses fall from the skies and the only ones who can fight them are Wizards?infected ones who survived a Nemesis's corruption. Seth, one of these survivors, vows not only to fight the Nemeses, but to find their mythical nest, Radiant, and destroy it! During his ongoing quest for Radiant, Seth is reunited with his long-lost brothers, only to wind up facing a perplexing personal dilemma. He also spends further time in the mystical realm of the Sidh, where he learns more of its mysteries. As for fugitive Inquisition officer Dragunov and his team, they attempt to sabotage the Inquisition?s anti-Fantasia devices and encounter an unexpected enemy?or maybe an ally? Meanwhile, Seth?s friend Doc discovers what it means to be one of the Droplet Kids and learns how they fare in the slums of the great city of B?me.

(W) Eiko Mutsuhana (A) Gin Shirakawa (CT) Yugiri Aica This fantasy tale of mystery and romance was adapted from the critically acclaimed light novel series Return from Death: I Kicked the Bucket and Now I'm Back at Square One With a Boyfriend Who Doesn't Remember Me! From the author of Hi, I'm a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion and the artist of A Story of Seven Lives (also from Seven Seas)!Oriana, a seventeen-year-old magic student, suddenly dies alongside her boyfriend, Vincent. However, she returns from death in the body of her seven-year-old self with the memories of her past life intact-except for the knowledge of what killed her. She fantasizes for years about reuniting with her beloved, but when they finally meet, Vincent doesn't remember her! Can she make Vincent fall in love with her again and avoid the death that started this mysterious time loop?

(W) Geoff Johns (A) Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson (CA) Bryan Hitch, Brad Anderson ADVANCE SOLICIT Immortal. Mercenary. Kind of a tool. Meet Simon Pure, the newest UNNAMED hero, created by comic all-stars Geoff Johns and Bryan Hitch, now collected in a deluxe hardcover edition featuring exclusive extras. A British soldier and all-around rogue, Pure?s led quite an exciting life. Or lives, really. After a failed assassination of General George Washington at the Battle of Trenton in 1776, Simon stumbled upon hooded figures performing a bizarre ritual that accidentally gave him immortality. Since that fateful day, Simon has died and returned countless times over, rubbing elbows (and sometimes fists) with history?s most renowned figures, including his nemesis Benedict Arnold, Albert Einstein, real-life serial killers the Bloody Benders, American icon Johnny Appleseed, Wild West sharpshooter Annie Oakley, and many more. But none of those encounters prepare him for The Northerner?a mysterious time-traveler who needs Simon?s help to prevent the Confederacy from winning the Civ

A reunion with her childhood friend gives a depressed young caregiver the push she needs to live for herself and find love. Muku Shiroshika?s happy and carefree childhood comes to an abrupt end after her father?s tragic death. In the ten years since, she?s worked a thankless job as a caregiver for her dementia-suffering grandfather. Between taking care of her family, searching for a job, and enduring her grandmother?s constant criticism, Muku finds herself drowning. She?s desperate to escape, but with nowhere to go, Muku loses hope. That is, until her childhood friend Yuto appears on her doorstep one snowy day and inspires her to live for herself. Muku travels to Tokyo to help out at Yuto?s book signing. While there, she begins to see him in a new light as his kindness, charm, and vulnerability are on full display. Before she knows it, she finds herself falling for him. And now she just so happens to be staying the night at his house!

Young mecha pilot Tetsuo survives the last great battle against an alien horde. His escape pod lands on Earth eight years later, but his homecoming is not what he expected! In the year 2025, huge beasts from beyond the galaxy attacked Earth. In the war that followed, humanity fought back with a giant robot named Yukio, piloted by Tetsuo Yabusame, As the massive alien swarm closed in on humanity?s homeworld, Tetsuo and the Earth Defense Force deployed for the final battle with the invading horde. They lost? The vast power source found within Yukio?s final form gives humanity a glimmer of hope toward securing Earth?s safety. But on their way to a new village, Tetsuo and Yukio encounter a giant robot. What?s more, this robot looks exactly like Yukio, but with black hardware! Will this unknown machine prove to be friend or foe? Then, Earth?s icy battle heats up as one of the strongest kaiju smashes its way toward Tetsuo?s crew from belowground!

(W) Joseph Illidge, Tim Seeley (A/CA) Christian Rosado In this thrilling miniseries, Tasha Thornwall, known as THE BLOODLETTER, is a powerful mystical mercenary entrenched in the world's secretive underbelly. Once a CIA operative, she has lived in the shadows since being exposed by Al Simmons a decade ago. Now, driven by vengeance upon learning that Simmons has returned as Spawn, she embarks on a relentless mission to hunt him down. This captivating story is brought to life by JOSEPH P. ILLIDGE, known for his work on DC Comics' The Shadow Cabinet, and TIM SEELEY, famed for HACK/SLASH and Nightwing, with stunning artistry by CHRISTIAN ROSADO. Collects Bloodletter Issues #1-5.

Spider-Man manga from the creators of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes! Spider-Man rogue Doctor Octopus faces his biggest challenge yet?living life as a middle school girl in Japan! Doctor Octopus finds out the body he?s inhabiting isn?t the only local girl with villainous mechanical enhancements, and now Otoha?s former bestie is on the warpath against a megacorporation! Can a mad scientist transformed into a schoolgirl help to mend this fractured friendship?

Star Wars: The Path of the Lightsaber is an action-packed adventure that takes the reader along on the relatable journey to learn what it takes to actually be able to use lightsaber. All Jedi Knights are bestowed an important item that only those in tune with the Force could wield?the lightsaber. These powerful objects disappeared with the Jedi when the Empire took over, but even if you find one, you may not be able to master it. The First Order rules the galaxy, but some still remember the Jedi Knights who once bravely defended the Republic. Nioka, a resourceful young tinkerer, dreams of becoming a Jedi like the legendary Luke Skywalker. For now, though, she keeps a low profile aboard salvage ship the Random Luck with her crewmate Barun, an enthusiastic supporter of the Resistance. During an expedition to a mysterious asteroid, Nioka stumbles upon an incredible find?a lightsaber, the weapon of the Jedi. As she tries to figure out how to use it, she realizes others are after the artifact as well, seeking to use it for sinister purposes. With danger closing in, Nioka must protect the