(W) Chris Warner; Kelly Sue DeConnick; Christopher Sebela (A) Adam Hughes; Phil Noto The first compendium asked the question, what happened to Elisa Cameron? This oversized comics collection has the answers. Also, read the reimagined relaunch of Dark Horse's spectral avenger, Ghost!Elisa Cameron is dead--or is she? Having spent an after-lifetime trying to reconstruct the events that lead to her death, Ghost finally has the answers that she fought so hard to uncover. But like a broken mirror, the shards of the past can be dangerous and razor sharp, and you may not like the face looking back at you once you piece them all together. The answers to all of our spectral avenger's questions can be found here, but a past revealed may mean a future destroyed.All of Ghost's second series is collected in this volume and features writing by the inimitable talents of Chris Warner and Mike Kennedy and haunting images by Christian Zanier, Ryan Benjamin, Dan Norton, Jason Pearson, Francisco Ruiz Velasco, and more!Then, trade the decaying infrastructure of Arcadia for the vibrant culture of Chicago'

(W) Hiiro Akikaze; Broccoli Lion (A) sime One man's story of turning blood, sweat, and tears into a successful living--literally! After his untimely death as the hardest-working salary man in Japan, Luciel is reincarnated into the magical fantasy world Galdardia. Always the man with a plan, he recreates himself to be a healer, and sets about making his way in the world. But while Luciel knows a thing or two about making money, he knows absolutely nothing about Galdardia. Will hisgoodheart andgreatwork ethic be enough to make him...TheGreatCleric?After being reincarnated, Luciel sets off on his quest with three silver coins in his pocket, and a desperate need to make more. His first stop is the town of Merratoni, where he's no sooner in the gate than he's bowled over by rowdy adventurers. However, he's rescued by the mysterious and beautiful Lumina, who takes him to the Healer's Guild to get registered. But before he can start making money...he's going to have to learn to heal, first! And training in this world doesn't come cheap or easy. All Luciel knows is, he's got a

(W) Go Nagai (A/CA) 8Key When a UFO from the Vega Alliance arrives on Earth, humanity faces its biggest threat in an oncoming Alien invasion. But their hope arrives in another Alien, Duke Fleed, a refugee of the planet Fleed who finds his home in Japan. Duke pilots the mighty Grendizer, a weaponized Mech to fight off the Vega forces. Along with his best friend and partner Koji Kabuto, they fight to free Earth from the terror of the Vega forces.

(W) Kenichi Sonoda (A) Kenichi Sonoda (CT) Studio Cutie The sequel to classic manga Gunsmith Cats! When mobster Goldie returns with amnesia, Rally is forced to help Goldie remember her past--for example, like that time Rally tried to kill her!Rally Vincent runs Gunsmith Cats--a gun shop in Illinois with her partner, demolitions expert and former call girl Minnie-May Hopkins. But Rally's real job doesn't pay the bills, her hobby does. And her hobby is bounty hunting, bringing the most wanted men and women in the Chicago area to justice--dressed in her sharp suit and tie, and driving her Shelby Cobra GT 500!In Gunsmith Cats Burst Omnibus vol. 2, an illegal road race exclusively for V8 freaks is underway. While big-money bets from the audience are flying fast and furious online, Rally's behind the wheel of her new Mustang II King Cobra to keep a tail on Bean Bandit. Bean's the favorite to win the race…but his obsessed nemesis Detective Percy is in the contest too. And Percy's not what you'd call a clean cop--in fact he's so dirty, he's taking a 10% cut of the bets…plus he

(W) Charles Ardai (A) Ace Continuado (CA) Stanley Artgerm Lau Dahlia Racers, the ex-girlfriend of Gun Honey Joanna Tan, is a fiery redhead who, when someone?s gunning for you, will take the heat on herself ? for a price. As a master of disguise and deception, she uses every trick to dupe those who want you captured or dead. When a relentless investigative reporter threatens to expose her criminal activities, mistress of misdirection Dahlia Racers needs to disappear ? from the reporter, the police, and her own former clients who want to silence her...permanently!

With a carefree outlook on life, Hiroto knows better than anyone that slowing down is sometimes the best way to move forward. At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn?t have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future?and he couldn?t be happier. Hiroto?s breezy attitude isn?t easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life. This year?s Asagaya Tanabata Festival is right around the corner, but the upcoming festivities are the last thing on anyone?s mind. While Hiroto and Hideki break into a heated argument over their new zombie film, Natsumi must deal with the fallout of a fight with Akari that may threaten their entire friendship. Will these four friends find a way to put aside their differences, or will their relationships melt away in the summer heat?

A WEB OF DECEIT: Experiencing two lifetimes of loss and regret convinced Reinhardt she could never love again, so it?s the last thing she expected to feel for Wilhelm Cohlonna?her sword and shield, fellow returnee, and current crown prince. It should be the happiest time of Reinhardt?s life?except she can?t shake the feeling that something isn?t right. Her worst fears are confirmed when the reportedly dead Dietrich Ernst is found alive in a remote village. As the full scope of Wilhelm?s secrets and lies is fully brought to light, Reinhardt must come to terms with how little she knew about her mad dog and decide how much she?s willing to forgive?

(W) Nachi Aono There's an orphanage that's actually a boot camp, turning out magical child soldiers for a gruesome war. Yet love finds a way to blossom amid bloodshed, in this dramatic, much-anticipated yuri manga that is spiritrual kin to the likes of Revolutionary Girl Utena, Otherside Picnic, and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury.Growing PainsSheena and Mimi are officially a couple, and they express their love for all the world to see. Life is blissful until reality sets in-Sheena will grow up, while Mimi will remain a child forever. Sheena dreams of helping people and stopping the war, but despairs of a future without Mimi. Just when things seem hopeless, Ms. Fran concocts a drug than can change everything.Love blossoms amid bloodshed in a new, enthralling dystopian yuri manga

(W) Tsunehiko Watanabe (A) Neko Hinotsuki (CT) Jyuu Ayakura HOLY KNIGHTS AND TENACIOUS MERCENARIES CLASH ON THE NORTHERN BATTLEFIELDThe ragtag force led by mercenary captain Jan finally comes into contact with the Knights loyal to the northern Church. The difference in military strength is overwhelming--will Jan's clever plan close the gap, or is it an impending disaster on the battlefield? Meanwhile, Zenjiro and Freya find themselves unexpectedly drawn into the outbreak of war in a foreign land. Will they be able to outmaneuver the ambitious Princess Anna?

The sweet pop-idol romance that inspired the hit anime and live action adaptations!When it comes to idol group Cham Jam, Eripiyo is the oldest — and perhaps only — fan of Maina Ichii. Despite Eripiyo's enthusiastic support, Maina is the least popular member of the group, but that doesn't deter Eripiyo, even though she spends so much of her money that she only has a single outfit of her own. But her love for Maina doesn't waver, even if she knows she might never be noticed for it!

Two sleepless teenagers find kinship as they escape to their school?s astronomy observatory. Unable to sleep at night, Ganta Nakami is cranky in class and unpopular with his classmates. He discovers that the school observatory, once used by the now-defunct astronomy club, may be the perfect place for a nap?but he's not alone. Fellow insomniac Isaki Magari is willing to share the observatory with Nakami, and a friendship between the two begins as they bond over the most unlikely things. Magari and Nakami are preparing for the summer festival, the biggest event in town. The couple watches the festivities from the best seats?Kurashiki Sensei?s family home. As midnight falls, Magari, Nakami, and their friends gather for a daring challenge?crossing the seven bridges to fulfill the requirements of a romantic local legend?

(W) Kakeru FORCE RECON!The Forest of Death Fortified Base was ringed with ballistae and stuffed with troops, but fell all too quickly thanks to White Mask Blond Hair’s audacious stratagem! Jean’s Party and the Archbishop are shaken by this news, but Sei, the Hero of the Holy Sword, brimming with confidence, attempts a “power reconnaissance”! They may not have magic or cheats, but there are plenty of blades and fangs in this lucky thirteenth volume of hardcore adventure!

What happened to Pannacotta Fugo after the events of JoJo?s Bizarre Adventure: Part 5?Golden Wind? Find out here! Through the sacrifices of many in Part 5?Golden Wind, Giorno Giovanna and his team have defeated the boss of the crime syndicate Passione. However, for one member who split off from the team halfway, Pannacotta Fugo, his story is far from over. Giorno, who now leads Passione, wishes to clean up the negative legacy left by the former boss by eliminating the organization?s drug branch. He assigns the job to Fugo, who can either accept the shot at redemption or face the consequences.

What happened to Pannacotta Fugo after the events of JoJo?s Bizarre Adventure: Part 5?Golden Wind? Find out here! Through the sacrifices of many in Part 5?Golden Wind, Giorno Giovanna and his team have defeated the boss of the crime syndicate Passione. However, for one member who split off from the team halfway, Pannacotta Fugo, his story is far from over. Giorno, who now leads Passione, wishes to clean up the negative legacy left by the former boss by eliminating the organization?s drug branch. He assigns the job to Fugo, who can either accept the shot at redemption or face the consequences.

(W) Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Marc Guggenheim (A) Dan Mora, Yasmine Putri, Cian Tormey (CA) Dan Mora BUILDING INTO DC K.O.! All-stars Mark Waid and Dan Mora bring the next chapter of their Justice League saga to life in this epic prelude to DC K.O.! Time travelers from all corners of the DC Universe have been mysteriously disappearing--and the truth of the mystery surrounding them may be more dangerous and earth-shattering than anything the Justice League could imagine. Superstars Mark Waid and Dan Mora are on the front lines of a story that will reshape the DCU forever, and it all starts here! Can Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and their team of heroes solve it in time, or is it already too late?

(W) Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Marc Guggenheim (A) Dan Mora, Yasmine Putri, Cian Tormey (CA) Dan Mora BUILDING INTO DC K.O.! All-stars Mark Waid and Dan Mora bring the next chapter of their Justice League saga to life in this epic prelude to DC K.O.! Time travelers from all corners of the DC Universe have been mysteriously disappearing--and the truth of the mystery surrounding them may be more dangerous and earth-shattering than anything the Justice League could imagine. Superstars Mark Waid and Dan Mora are on the front lines of a story that will reshape the DCU forever, and it all starts here! Can Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and their team of heroes solve it in time, or is it already too late?

(W) Brian Buccellato (A/CA) Christian Duce DON'T MISS THE CLASH OF THE TITANS! In the aftermath of last year?s Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong, Task Force X launches a plan to develop hybrid Titans that Amanda Waller can control to guard against future titan attacks on our Earth. To stop Task Force X, the Justice League travels to Legendary Earth and must face the dangers of the Hollow Earth, Kong, and Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

(W) Matz (A) Luc Jacamon The assassin returns--and this time, the job gets personal.From Eisner-nominated creators Matz and Luc Jacamon, the legendary French noir series continues with a new chapter that delves even deeper into the cold precision and emotional psychology of its titular hitman.Now operating out of a secluded cabin in the mountains of the South of France, The Killer has developed a straightforward routine: take the job, complete the mission, disappear. But when an unexpected neighbor with her own dark past suddenly disrupts his carefully managed solitude, it becomes the catalyst for a mission unlike any he's taken before.After uncovering a sprawling human trafficking operation with international ties, The Killer is forced to confront not only his enemies, but also the limits of a dangerous quality: The potential to care despite his own detachment.Brutal, elegant, and psychologically razor-sharp, The Killer: Affairs of the State II is a masterclass in striking crime fiction!Collects The Killer: Affairs of the State #1-6.

(W) Chikyu no Osakana Ponchan What would you do if your crush had ear-splitting farts? Such are the deep, philosophical questions Aimi and Nami, two friends-slash-rivals in romance, ponder as they pull out every unhinged stop to catch the eye of their oblivious classmate Kirio-conducting nightly rituals to entice him into their dreams and listing what they love about him down to the very last organ. But can their hilarious friendship survive the battle for the heart of this boy who hardly seems to know they exist? First adapted into a live-action drama and soon to debut as an anime, this rip-roaring romcom will prove once and for all what is fair in love and war-or, if nothing else, what's fair in love and rock, paper, scissors.

(W) Fei Tian Ye Xiang (A) Ruthie (kkcoocool) THE SHIFTING SANDS OF TIMEAs the capital of Chang’an prepares for a grand celebration, An Lushan and his henchmen plot to wreak havoc within the city. In their clutches is Mergen, who has surrendered his heart to the heavenly demon in order to discover his plans. At night, Lu Xu walks in his dreams, the two becoming more deeply entwined than either bargained for.Li Jinglong believes the exorcists can stop An Lushan—and perhaps even strike down the black jiao Xie Yu, a far greater threat to the Divine Land. But when the mission unravels, Li Jinglong will put everything on the line to protect Hongjun from the demonic forces that would corrupt him—even if it means invoking a power that could spell his own destruction.

(W) Shoji Goji (A) Saku Enomaru A SHRINE CEREMONY WITH A SHOCKING TWIST!Teenage outcast Haruka still can’t get a grip on his malfunctioning body, so his female classmates have pushed him to the back lines. He’s relegated to the rearguard! What’s a guy to do? Master some magical new combat tricks, of course! Armed with a fresh perspective (and a powerful magic staff), Haruka discovers yet another overpowered weapon to add to his arsenal.Meanwhile, a memorial service ceremony honors the fallen adventurers who defended the frontier before Haruka's arrival. Haruka and his classmates decide to rebuild the shrine, giving these heroes a heartfelt, Japanese-style tribute. But wait! Why is there a statue of Angelica among the existing monuments…?!

There?s never a dull day at the office when you?re a magical girl! Are you looking for something new? Something challenging? Something very highly paid? Exterminating monsters is an exciting, fast-paced field that will get you out from behind a desk and into the action. With over 500 magical girl companies now in operation, you?re sure to find a position?and a uniform?that fits. Start your career as a magical girl today! A year has passed since the Magilumiere offices were shuttered after their magic-operation license was suspended, and Kana Sakuragi is excited to finally get to work with her coworkers again, even if it took starting a company of her own to get there. But on the first day of the new job, Shigemoto and Midorikawa are no-shows! It turns out Midorikawa might be a traitor who?s been keeping Shigemoto under close observation for years, and the only way the magical girls can discover the truth is by venturing into enemy territory to participate in the New Energy Association?s magic competition!

(W) Nicolas Pothier (A/CA) Johan Pilet The year: 2128! New Mouseton is a bustling space metropolis. But the Phantom Blot?s latest trillion-dollar heist has thrown the future city on its ear! And when Mickey Mouse, Space Ranger, sends the Blot to the hi-tech slammer, the Blot reveals his master plan to break right out again... along with a state-of-the-art team of the galaxy?s worst marauders! Ranger Mickey will need his own team to stop these supervillains. But are Goofy, Donald Duck, and Minnie really ready to tackle the Beagle Boys, Peg Leg Pete, mad submariner Dr. Vulter, and a giant robot? Doesn?t matter?the Space Ranger Patrol is born, and a clash of the titans looms on the horizon! Artist Johan Pilet and writer Nicolas Pothier bring Fantagraphics an epic Disney adventure full of out-of-this-world twists?drawn and colored in a retro-futurist style and loaded with classic Franco-Belgian comics storytelling!

(W) Waka Takase One man winds up with the purrfect woman after the stray cat he took in suddenly transforms into a human!Nice guy grocery manager Iori is stuck in a rut. He's overworked, underappreciated, and still grieving the disappearance of his beloved cat. But one fateful night, after rescuing a stray on his way home, Iori wakes up to a shock: the stray is gone, and in its place is a feisty, naked girl! Pushy, adorable, and oddly familiar, Mii-chan isn't just crashing at Iori's place-she's hiding a big secret. As Mii-chan paws at his heart, Iori's life is about to take a purr-fectly unpredictable turn!The final volume!

(W) Okayado THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT!There's sexy mischief and mayhem galore in this Monster Musume anthology! Lilith quests for a sexy bod at Polt's gym, Lala seeks a special elixir, and MON gets more than they bargained for when they follow Doppel on her day off. All this and more, with stories from manga creators including Hanomido, Shake-O, and muroku, and a cover illustration by inu inu.

(W) Yuushi Kawata (A/CA) Yukito When Mega Man grows up, he must face his greatest challenge of all... life as an adult! The battles with Dr. Wily are in the past, and Mega Man has grown up in a peaceful world. Now spending his days as a dentist, Mega Man has begun to notice a rise in strange, robot-related incidents. As a result, he must once again use his great power to protect the world and uncover the mastermind behind this mystery?

(W) Wataru Mitogawa BATTLE OF THE GIANT GIRLS!Nanami Neiro, who became an eight-meter-tall giant girl before Chieri did, feels a fiery rivalry and challenges Chieri to battle! Meanwhile a summer full of events has begun, including festivals and swimming at the beach, and there's a sign that the distance between Chieri and Yumeji might close very suddenly...The latest volume of this unusual rom-com is packed with even bigger developments!!

(W) Mamoru Aoi A LIFETIME OF LOVESachi’s pregnancy may be over, but that doesn’t mean that’s all there is to her and Takara’s story! Revisit the world of My Girlfriend’s Child with four all-new short stories. See not only how Sachi and Takara first fell in love but get a glimpse of their future together with daughter Makoto. It’s the perfect send-off for a series that’s destined to go down as a modern shojo masterpiece!The final volume!

(W) Donten Kosaka In this newlywed comedy, a man tries to settle down with his sweet wife…who happens to be a contract killer!Meet Setsuna: she's cute, sexy, and deadly. When she's not out murdering people as a professional assassin, she's nesting at home, trying to adjust to a domestic life with her husband. She skewers ingredients for dinner, draws a knife on unwanted solicitors, and sleeps with one eye open, just in case. Her lovestruck husband doesn't ask a lot of questions about her day job, and love conquers all, right? This sexy comedy is sure to make a killing!

(W) Konomi Wagata CATS ARE CRAZY AND THE WORLD IS TOO!High school student Nao woke up in the body of a cat and now he lives with Chika, a cute girl from his school. He continues to experience the mysteries of cat life: How do you get dust out of your eyes? Where are the sharpest teeth In a cat's mouth? How do you do a cat punch? All these secrets will be revealed!

(W) Marjorie Liu (A/CA) Sana Takeda The Night Eaters: Her Little Reapers is the Eisner Award-winning second volume in the graphic novel horror trilogy following She Eats the Night from the creative team behind the New York Times bestselling series Monstress. Bestselling author Marjorie Liu and illustrator Sana Takeda have done it again, spinning an epic tale of gods and monsters in Her Little Reapers that will leave readers hungry for more. It?s been four months since the night of gore, chaos, and the failed demonic summoning that revealed the Ting twins? unusual family background. Since then, Milly and Billy have tried to explore their new powers, but their parents, Ipo and Keon, haven?t been much help. Despite the lack of explanations, one thing is abundantly clear: the Ting family is part of a much larger supernatural world and something in that world is very, very wrong. As Ipo and Keon are reluctantly drawn back into the treacherous high society of supernatural elites, their children find that dealings with the spirit world comes at a steep price?when the dead have unfinished b

(W) Jeremy Lambert (A/CA) Alexa Sharpe The moon is stuck. Sunlight is a distant memory. And the Night Mother, who once represented harmony between the living and the dead, has been thwarted by the girl who lives in the graveyard named Madeline Tock. But after their daring escape to the Moon, Maddy and her new friend, Nura, have accidentally shattered the Night Mother?s lantern, and the stolen souls within it have escaped?including the soul of Maddy?s father. Maddy and Nura follow the souls into the cavernous city spiraling down into the Moon?s largest crater. There, Maddy and Nura will face nightfire, the dreaded Sleep Ensemble, and the many crooked corridors of the Night Mother?s Lunar Mansion. If they survive, they just might be able to right the wrongs of the Night Mother and free the souls she took from the living. But their journey will bring everything to bear on Maddy, who has an impossible choice to make: become the next Night Mother and rescue her father?s soul . . . or stay true to herself and risk everything.? Storytellers Jeremy Lambert (Goosebumps) and Alexa Sharpe (Lum

(W) RIKACHI 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) Dan Brereton An exquisitely hand-painted tale from Dan Brereton's Eisner-nominated supernatural-noir comics series NOCTURNALS.While the town sleeps, evil rises.A war is being fought for the soul of Pacific City. It's a war fought by monsters, both human and supernatural. But luckily, some of the monsters are on our side. The Nocturnals--a band of misfit vigilantes led by Doc Horror, his supernaturally-gifted daughter Evening (aka Halloween Girl), and an armed revenant known as the Gunwitch--are all that stand against the eldritch criminal underworld of Pacific City.The death of the mysterious Judge Hemlock opens a macabre power vacuum in the eldritch underworld. But when the Nocturnals investigate the occult-enshrouded Hemlock house, what they find will lead them down a twisted and deadly sinister path.Collects Nocturnals: The Sinister Path #1-#4.

(W) Tom King (A) Barnaby Bagenda (CA) Trevor Hutchison From one of the hottest writers in the industry, Tom King (Batman, Mister Miracle), and brilliant artist Barnaby Bagenda (High Level) comes a groundbreaking science fiction epic that stabs into the heart of the DC Universe. For hard-hitting, thought-provoking action, intrigue, romance, and revenge, this book is the alpha and the omega! Omega Men by Tom King: The Deluxe Edition collects all 12 issues of the acclaimed series, as well as an extensive bonus gallery featuring behind-the-scenes material.