(W) Tomoki Izumi Winter break is finally here! Miko and her friends set out to attend a special festival for one of her favorite toy characters, but on the way there and at the venue, they just keep getting accosted by monsters?

(W) Kiwi Smith; Kurt Lustgarten (A) Naomi Franquiz 20 For 20! Celebrate 20 years of BOOM! Studios with the epic science fiction magnum opus, collected in its entirety for the very first time.Everybody?s seen The Gloomies, it?s a real cult-classic from the ?80s! Unfortunately for the residents of Cannon Cove, covered in fog 287 days of the year, things aren?t quite as exciting as the movie?or are they?When friends Wilder, Macy, Karma, Dot, and Ed end up with the map of the recently-departed Captain Denby, that may lead to real treasure from real pirate Black Mary, they?re thrust into an adventure worthy of an irresistible pop theme! But they?re not the only ones who want the treasure. Can they solve the mysteries of their formerly-dreary town and grab the booty before the baddies??The adventure worth its weight in pirate gold by award-winning screenwriter Kiwi Smith (Legally Blonde, Trinkets), Kurt Lustgarten, and illustrator Naomi Franquiz (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl) in a complete collection for the first time!?Collects Misfit City #1-8.

(W) Yodokawa Things are going well for Miyako and Asako until a tabloid gets a snap of Miyako. Determined to settle things once and for all, Miyako steps back onto stage.

(W) Wu Shui Bu Du A cozy coffin for two becomes one recluse's reality when he wakes up in the frigid body of a thousand-year-old corpse! Can he find his footing in this new body? Even then, can he survive the passionate doting of his handsome and quite unhinged coffinmate?Reclusive gay virgin Wang Xiaomie has just awakened inside the body of a thousand-year-old corpse dressed in ornate wedding finery. Stranger yet, he finds himself sharing a coffin with immortal warrior Wen Fengjin, who has spent the last millennia patiently waiting for his dead lover to return.Constantly hungry with nothing to eat and only a magic peach blossom tree to keep his heart pumping, Wang Xiaomie must now navigate being trapped in an ornate mausoleum, undead, all while dodging pesky grave robbers. To make matters worse, he must also keep a lid on his growing attraction to this hot albeit completely unhinged immortal who will do anything, even kill, to keep his beloved safe.Hijinks ensue in this twisted yandere tale filled with mistaken identities, dastardly plots, grave robbers, and more!The final volume!

(W) Tim Seeley (A) Fero Pe (CA) Fero Pe When Osuke loses his home, a convenient opportunity presents itself--too convenient, because his new roommate is a hot blond guy with some weird ideas about the supernatural... If you thought Ghostbusters would've been way better as a BL, this is the manga for you!Osuke's excited about finally getting to live on his own, but on his first day in his new apartment, he finds himself kicked out onto the street! So, when a real estate agent appears out of nowhere offering him a beautiful, new place (with just a couple conditions), he jumps at the chance. But when he opens the door, a drop-dead gorgeous blond guy pops out! It turns out living with him is one of the conditions! His name is Nijio, and he tells Osuke that, not only are ghosts real, but Osuke himself is a magnet for all things supernatural...Fans of FANGS, The Dragon's Betrothed, and other tantalizing supernatural yaoi/BL couples--the door's open, come on in!

(W) Asa Tanuma Kunijima-san has been quite absent-minded lately, troubled by a certain feeling he's never felt before. But never fear-Atami-kun, the romance expert, is here to help him make sense of it all! The silly, heartwarming daily life of high school boys in love continues in Volume 3.

(W) Jungyeon (A) Harara Letitia has defeated the Great Devil Belaire through the power of love and friendship... but most importantly, vicious modern capitalism! However, the war against devilkind has only begun. Her next target is a village that vehemently repels all outsiders, as if they are keeping a sinister secret. Letitia and Erden decide to infiltrate this secretive community, but little do they know just how dangerous their mission turns out to be...

SUNNY DAY GETAWAYNow that the excitement of the sports festival has passed, Miya and her stepsisters are looking forward to some rest and relaxation! And what better place to unwind than the beach? But these young ladies quickly learn they aren’t the only ones looking to spend some time by the seaside—Miya’s glamorous friend Riru and members of the Eihou Ladies’ Academy student council are here too. When it looks like tensions between her sisters and their classmates are beginning to bubble over, it’s up to Miya to help them make some happy summer memories!

(W) Kyuryu Z The days are never dull with a cat like Kyuruga around! Between licking Fuuta's face while he's trying to sleep, plopping down right on top of whatever he's reading, and using his freshly laid out clothes as a blanket, the little fuzz ball can be quite a handful. But that's what makes him so endearing! The real question is, can Fuuta and his sister keep up with his feline antics?

(W) Tim Seeley (A) Fero Pe (CA) Juni Ba Nina was plucked off the streets because she resembled a dead priestess--but is this a lucky break, or a new kind of curse? Winner of the Kodansha Manga Award, this fantasy shojo manga features intertwining constellations of palace intrigue and perilous romance, for fans of The Ancient Magus' Bride, The Apothecary Diaries, and Snow White With the Red Hair.Nina had a rough start to life, orphaned and stealing to survive, only to be abducted for her unusual lapis lazuli eyes. But to her surprise, her captor, Prince Azure, ordained that she would live the life of a princess...specifically, that of the recently deceased princess-priestess, Alisha, who had her same eyes. Despite her changing fortune, Nina won't give up her old life without a fight. Azure might just be the one to finally match her wits, but how much can she trust him? And can she stop the feelings budding in her heart, knowing she must eventually marry another...?

(W) Momoko Koda Hatori and Hiromitsu have broken up after all that happened with Runa-and despite his feelings for Hatori, Rita hasn't been able to make a move, what with blaming himself for who his ex-girlfriend Adachi's become. Once blissfully pursued by the two boys, Hatori finds herself alone...until Hiromitsu shows up and asks for a second chance! But how will Hatori's love story end? And will she become a successful heroine?

(W) Danbi NO TIGER ZONE!Eunkyum the rabbit lives a peaceful life with his younger brother and sister until the day they bring home a tiger! The cat might be cute, but he's hungry for Eunkyum. Is the rabbit in danger of being eaten or is this another kind of hunger? Just what has Eunkyum gotten himself into?!

(W) Peter Milligan (A) Val Rodrigues (CA) Nick Marinkovich England, 1349. Sir Hugh de Grey, the Pale Knight, returns from war to find a land ravaged by the Black Death, and his son dying of the plague. When he prays to God to save his son?s life, it is not God who answers?but Death himself. And Death is willing to cut a deal. The Pale Knight is a horrifying descent into a phantasmagorical Hell.

(W) Tim Seeley (A) Fero Pe (CA) Riley Rossmo A fantasy romance about a voracious lady who delights in monster meat and a mad-blooded duke who is swept off his feet by her curious charms. If you loved Delicious in Dungeon and Drifting Dragons, you will be salivating for some grilled moodle and burning hot love in this series!Like any proper noble lady, one must have certain acquired tastes. For Melphiera Marchalrayd, she just happens to crave a rather exotic protein -monsters! But do not judge! Despite its bad reputation, monster meat can be used in exquisite cuisine and Melphiera is determined to change the kingdom’s opinion of it! Unfortunately, since debuting in society, Melphiera has been struggling to find her perfect match...until she meets the fearless “Blood-Mad Duke” of Galbraith!Japanese romanized title: Akujiki Reijō to Kyōketsu Kōshaku: Sono Mamono, Watashi ga Oishiku Itadakimasu!

(W) Christopher Greenslate (A) Riccardo Faccini (CA) Ornella Savarese Following in the massive footsteps of legends like Godzilla and King Kong, comes QUEEN KODIAK, a colossal, super-charged Kodiak grizzly bear... one who survived from the ice-age and whose been irreversibly enhanced by a mysterious geo-thermal energy pulsing in the unknown depths of an Alaskan ice cave. And although QUEEN KODIAK?s been asleep for thousands of years, melting ice and subsequent tectonic activity has disturbed her hibernation. And in her debut graphic novel, she wakes up to find her only cub missing.But as much as we want to meet her and watch her wreck shop on the pacific northwest (sorry Seattle), our story actually centers on JOEY FOX, an embattled 17-year-old girl, and natural empath, who befriends Queen Kodiak?s cub after a tectonic shift in her own life -- the recent passing of her mother. As a result, Joey?s been sent to Alaska?s Kodiak island to live with the man who left them ten years ago, her state trooper father. In many ways it?s a story about how families survive overwhelming odds.

Eisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue creates a dramatic tale of triumph over adversity. This is the story of three young men whose lives are profoundly changed by their involvement with wheelchair basketball. Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn?t pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of the mega-hit masterpieces Slam Dunk and Vagabond, lifts the manga medium to a completely new level of storytelling. People who want to change their circumstances always have to struggle to achieve their goals. Progress is anything but direct?it proceeds forward and back, via gains and setbacks alike. The key is to keep moving forward, stopping only for a moment. Nomiya, Togawa, and Takahashi all face the choice of embracing their future or ceasing their progress every single day. Will this be the day that they finally surrender? Or will this be the day that they begin to move forward?

(W) Nekoko (A) Rio In a world full of dangerous monsters, our unnamed protagonist finds himself reborn at the very bottom of the food chain as an immobile, powerless egg. Even just hatching will require leveling up by fighting monsters-the same monsters who'd love to eat him as a snack. But with the help of the mysterious voice in his head, he's determined to grow into the most powerful creature in the world!

(W) Tail Yuzuhara (A) Sora After Sena uses up all her mana to cast a heaven magic spell that quells the civil war in the Kingdom of Ciepla, Liskal takes her to Mount Ryudo to recover. Keith, struggling to deal with his feelings of powerlessness as a steerer, insists on becoming Liskal's apprentice, much to the wind dragon king's dismay!

(W) Tim Seeley (A) Fero Pe (CA) Dylan Burnett Catch up on the manga before the anime returns! You can rent a girlfriend, but can you buy love? Reeling from a bad breakup, Kazuya rents the beautiful, polite Chizuru for a date. But rock bottom might be so much lower than he thought! Chizuru is much more than the pretty face and sweet demeanor he thought he'd bargained for...In today's Japan, rental services can deliver an afternoon with a friend, a parent, even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to rent an emotional connection, and his new girlfriend, who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com!

(W) Usonan (A) Wookjakga The shadow realms have arrived and the threat that ended humanity once is here to bring about its destruction once more. However, Desir and his party have prepared for their arrival and with their newfound ally, Azest Kingscrown by their side, they set foot into the first shadow realm. Within it, they find themselves having to defend the kingdom of Evernatioin from the invasion of the Estevans, a tribe of savage warriors who survive off raiding cities. But when all is said and done, problems continue to persist in Evernation and Desir may have to rely on some unlikely aid to not only save the kingdom, but the rest of the world?

PLANTS VS ZOMBIESThe underground auction is over, and Itsuki and his friends have lost out on both Miracle Drugs. Everyone’s spirits have hit rock bottom, especially Hayato’s. Unable to bear the sight of his fellow countryman so dejected, Itsuki decides it’s time to take matters into his own hands and create a Miracle Drug himself! His first step? Finding the rare ingredients he needs for such a valuable elixir. Luckily his new friend, Saint Theresa, agrees to grant Itsuki access to the church’s private medicinal herb farm. Yet when he arrives, the entire place is overrun with the undead!

(W) Murewa Ayodele (A) Luciano Vecchio; Mario Santoro; Lucas Werneck (CA) Mateus Manhanini Iconic X-Man Storm flies higher than ever before in her own solo series!Serpents, salamanders and storm gods! Fifty years ago, Ororo Munroe the iconic Storm made her debut in GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1, thundering her way into our hearts! Now, in her very own solo series, she will host a mix of debuts, reinventions and guest appearances of five legendary thunder gods: Chaac, Sango, Mamargan, Susanoo and, of course, Thor! Plus: A mission to Brazil goes horribly wrong! Storm is put under investigation by the FBI! How much more can our hero endure?COLLECTING: Storm (2024) #6-12

ABSENCE MAKES THE HEART YEARN HARDERNow that Uiko and Takamura are finally a couple, their already intense feelings flare even hotter, especially when Uiko returns from a week-long business trip with her coworker Rio. Yet where there’s fiery passion, someone is bound to get burned. Uiko can’t help but notice the shift in Takamura’s demeanor whenever she mentions Rio, with things coming to a head when Takamura catches the two of them talking together at work. Unable to hold back his possessive urges, he decides it’s time to remind his omega exactly who she belongs to...

(W/A/CA) Alex Krokus ?Shortly after his funeral, my dad started haunting me . . . and it?s been a delight!? ?AlexInspired by real-life experience, Alex Krokus's graphic novel is a heartfelt and humorous story of losing a parent and getting to know him better after his passing.Set over the course of a single year, this book follows Alex and his father?s ghost as they stroll along winter beaches, camp in rattlesnake-infested deserts, and share countless diner meals together. Between fielding fatherly lectures on the importance of doing his taxes, how to properly shovel the driveway, and why he should always tip twenty percent, Alex tries to figure out what he needs to say to his dad. Is this a good time for him to come out as bisexual? Or maybe he should ask his dad why he loved drinking so much when it nearly destroyed his health? With help from his mom, his brother, a whole cast of extended family members, and, of course, the ghost himself, Alex tries to figure out how to say goodbye.In the tradition of Roz Chast's Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant? and Alison Bechdel's Fu

(W) Claudio Sanchez; Chondra Echert (A) Guillaume Martinez Prepare to embark on the final odyssey in The Amory Wars saga by Coheed & Cambria front man Claudio Sanchez.Ryan has managed to evolve into a monstrous version of himself and is intent on decimating his enemies using his new power. Meanwhile, Chase is dying, clearly unable to handle the further effects of moving herself and Claudio through The Willing Well.Claudio himself still hasn?t been able to truly tap into his powers as The Crowing. And his parents, Coheed and Cambria, are increasingly losing themselves to their alter egos, Monstar and the White Ruineer, intent on killing each other and destroying Star IV.As the Keywork emerges as the site of a massive battle, it seems like total annihilation is the only option for the universe!Collects The Amory Wars: No World for Tomorrow #9-12.

HAPPY WIFE, HAPPY LIFEHaving received the blessings of both their families, Yakou and Tounome finally begin their new life under one roof. While it may come with some adjustments and a fair bit of awkwardness, this starry-eyed couple is happier than ever! Yet these two aren’t the only ones with good things on the way. Karuma and Light’s bundle of joy has finally arrived. Except it’s not just one bundle--it’s two!

(W) Peter Laird (A) Jim Lawson (CA) Michael Dooney; Jim Lawson Return to the magical and thrilling world of Britannia with this new adventure from the creator of The Seven Deadly Sins, the manga that inspired the No. 1 hit Netflix Original Anime!Percival has always lived with his grandfather on the idyllic, remote God's Finger. And though Percival loves the simple life, he longs for adventure. That is, until adventure comes knocking at his door, tearing away everything he's ever known and leaving him alone in the world. Now Percival has no choice but to go out into the world and see what it holds... after all, it's his destiny! Four Knights of the Apocalypse is a new story in the world of The Seven Deadly Sins, but can be enjoyed totally on its own!

(W) Stan Lee; Mark Waid; Tom Peyer (A) Chad Hardin 20 For 20! Celebrate 20 years of BOOM! Studios with the epic science fiction magnum opus, collected in its entirety for the very first time.From the minds of comic book legend Stan Lee and Eisner Award-winning writer Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, Daredevil), Tom Peyer (The Wrong Earth), and artist Chad Hardin (Harley Quinn) comes the greatest hero of all-time!?When quantum scientist Ronald Lessik?s experiment went wrong, he was transformed into the time-manipulating superhero, the Traveler! Now, he seeks to find his true love, herself lost in time and space, and defend the world from threats like the Split-Second Men, temporal ghosts, the time-lost planet Anachronopolis, and even comes face-to-face with fellow hero Soldier Zero!?A gripping sci-fi superhero adventure by industry legends and from the mind of one of the most prolific creators in all comic history, Stan Lee!?Collects The Traveler #1-12.

(W) Hao Da Yi Juan Wei Sheng Zhi One man's attempt to become the Final Boss goes completely awry when his buff item earns him sympathy instead of fear! Up against the Hero and chased by the very company who sold him the item, can he still manage to achieve his dastardly dreams?Yin Biyue feels scammed. After being cannon fodder one too many times, he daydreams of becoming the Final Boss in the next world he's reborn into. Except, the villainy-buffing Fiend Halo he's purchased from the Rebirth Company seems to be malfunctioning. Instead of inspiring fear across the new Xuanhuan world, everyone seems to be looking at him with sympathy including the Hero!With the Hero dead set on taking him down the path of righteousness and the Rebirth Company chasing after him to get their halo back, Yin Biyue is at a total loss. How is he supposed to achieve his dastardly dreams now?! See where this wannabe villain's path leads in this action-packed romantic comedy!

(W) San.G (A) 3B2S Being stranded in the middle of nowhere isn't going to stop Jooheon from being a top-level hater against TKBM. With Chairman Kwon's youngest son under his command, nothing can stop Jooheon from robbing his enemy blind and crashing his company's value. Meanwhile, Rope is on a different quest altogether-turn itself into a human so it can get Jooheon's attention!

(W) Kenji Tsurubuchi To help En-no-Ozuno and Azumanomiya put a stop to Ozuno's old master, the gods have sent one of their own. Unfortunately, it's the brashest and most troublesome god of all, Susanoo!

(W) Gerry Duggan (A) Ton Lima; Danny Kim (CA) Ben Harvey A classic team of Avengers returns with new members, a new status quo, and a new mission...but can they survive the trials and tribulations that await them?As the West Coast Avengers try to stay afloat after their encounter with Flag-Smasher, a new group of ruffians has come to disrupt them and it's the Avengers! Are they there for Ultron? Or do they have a bigger issue with Iron Man's new team? Meanwhile, Killerwatt pours fuel on the fire! As the first reformed villain in a work-release program built by Tony Stark for the West Coast Avengers, he made a promising start as Blue Bolt but he still needs some work to soften those rough edges. What better way to gain the public's trust than by taking on a revered Avengers-legacy name like Wonder Man? Only one problem: Simon Williams, the real Wonder Man, is still alive and kickin'!COLLECTING: West Coast Avengers (2024) 6-10

(W) Chris Claremont (A) Damian Couceiro (CA) Alan Davis Industry titan Chris Claremont revisits one of his most famous classic stories starring Wolverine and Kitty Pryde of the X-Men!When Kitty Pryde nearly lost her soul to Ogun during her journey to Japan, Logan was there to keep the youngest X-Man on the path to good. But as a mysterious force threatens their lives while staying with Mariko Yashida, it's going to take all their combined mutant, ninja and fighting skills to protect those they love! Wolverine and Shadowcat are always up for the fight, but they can't be prepared for the ghostly Snow Samurai and the startling changes it presages! As a mysterious artifact turns up, what deeper connection between Logan, Mariko and Kitty will shape their shared destiny? Chris Claremont at last tells the full story of the duo's journey in Japan before returning to the X-Men and the heartbreak, trials and tribulations that made the characters who they are today! COLLECTING: Wolverine and Kitty Pryde (2025) 1-5

(W) Megumi Morino Hotaru doesn't need a boyfriend. But an act of kindness to a classmate going through a breakup opens a door she never thought to step through, in and everything begins to change... A sweet new shojo romance manga from the creator of Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty!Hotaru is a 16-year-old high school first year who has always been ambivalent about love, preferring instead to have a lively life with her family and friends. So when she sees her schoolmate, Hananoi-kun, sitting in the snow after a messy, public breakup, she thinks nothing of offering to share her umbrella. But when he asks her out in the middle of her classroom the next day, she can't help but feel that her life is about to change in a big way...

(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Nick Robles, AL Kaplan (CA) Nick Robles WITHOUT THE MENTOR, WITHOUT THE FAMILY, WITHOUT THE SPEED FORCE?HE'S STILL THE ABSOLUTE SCARLET SPEEDSTER! In the Absolute Universe, familiar heroes have been reinvented from the ground up with origin stories that completely reshape both their abilities and their circumstances but maintain the core characteristics that fans have known and loved for decades! Wally West?s world has been turned upside down. Now quite literally on the run from the people he once trusted, he must navigate an impossible world full of dangers he never knew existed--and he must do so without the help and guidance of his former mentor. The Flash joins the Absolute Universe in a bold new take on the DC Universe?s Scarlet Speedster, written by award-winning author Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth, JSA) and illustrated by Nick Robles (The Dreaming: Waking Hours). Collects ABSOLUTE FLASH #1-6.

(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Nick Robles, AL Kaplan (CA) Nick Robles WITHOUT THE MENTOR, WITHOUT THE FAMILY, WITHOUT THE SPEED FORCE?HE'S STILL THE ABSOLUTE SCARLET SPEEDSTER! In the Absolute Universe, familiar heroes have been reinvented from the ground up with origin stories that completely reshape both their abilities and their circumstances but maintain the core characteristics that fans have known and loved for decades! Wally West?s world has been turned upside down. Now quite literally on the run from the people he once trusted, he must navigate an impossible world full of dangers he never knew existed--and he must do so without the help and guidance of his former mentor. The Flash joins the Absolute Universe in a bold new take on the DC Universe?s Scarlet Speedster, written by award-winning author Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth, JSA) and illustrated by Nick Robles (The Dreaming: Waking Hours). Collects ABSOLUTE FLASH #1-6.

(W) Murasaki Nishino (A) Gondawara THE END OF THE BEGINNING!Almost immediately, Nagiko and her childhood friend Kohei have begun their married life! Days pass sweetly thanks to Kohei's devotion (and his insatiable stamina). But when a mysterious beauty appears and sets her eyes on Kohei, will it threaten Nagiko's newfound bliss? Or will it lead her to emotions she's never felt before? The grand conclusion of this heartwarming newlywed romance starts now!The final volume!

(W) Katsuhiro Otomo 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.The once glittering Neo-Tokyo lies in ruin, leveled in minutes by the infinite power of the child psychic Akira. From the flooded wasteland of rubble and anarchy rises the Great Tokyo Empire, populated by a ragtag army of zealots and crazies who worship and fear Akira ad his mad prime minister, Tetsuo, and angry teen with immense powers of his own and equally immense, twisted ambitions. The world at large is not taking the threat lying down, and the military strength of the planet is massing to take on the empire, but will technology's most advanced weaponry be enough to destroy Akira? And are Tetsuo's rapidly growing paranormal abilities a potentially greater threat?

(W) Fuminori Teshima (A) COMTA While Zagan makes moves to resolve the many problems piled on his plate, his old friend and enemy, Marchosias, suddenly shows up and calls for all Archdemons to gather at the ends of the earth. Zagan decides to go, and since he's heading out anyway, why not take everyone on a sightseeing trip? Meanwhile, Barbatos seems to be plotting something to do with Zagan and Nephy...

(W) Asao Takamori (A) Tetsuya Chiba A massive cultural phenomenon, made even bigger by the hit anime based on it. To this day, Ashita no Joe remains one of the most important manga of all time, and now it will finally see the light of day in English for the first time!WE ALL NEED SOMETHING TO FIGHT FORA young street-fighting drifter named Joe Yabuki wanders aimlessly through the slums of Tokyo, but a chance encounter with a failed boxer who sees something special in the boy sparks a partnership that might just take Joe all the way to the top...This universally acclaimed classic is much more than a sports manga: it is a cultural touchstone and a realist masterpiece, perhaps the most prominent series ever to eschew any hint of the superhuman or supernatural, yielding a keenly observed human drama that captured the hearts of an entire generation on its way to becoming a runaway bestseller.  Serialized from 1968-1973, Ashita no Joe made a particular impact on college students and the working class, who saw their own experience reflected in Joe's struggle. To this day, it remains on