(W) Ryuto (A) Tetsuhiro Nabeshima A PARTY TURNS PERILOUS…The emperor sends Hiro and his crew to the Empire's border with the Belbellum Federation. There, Hiro quickly discovers how tough it is to get along with Count Ixamal, the local imperial authority. That's not the only unpleasant surprise: Before long, Hiro attempts to destroy some space pirates who turn out to have equipment way more powerful than he counted on!Even attending a party isn't safe under these circumstances, as Hiro learns when he and Serena are kidnapped from one of the count's soirees. Hiro's not exactly unarmed, given his psionic powers, but he's nowhere near mastering said powers yet… Will he really be able to free Serena and himself?!

(W) Kazami, Yuki Separated by status and species, two men will find love in a desperate attempt to escape the oppressive hierarchy of their society. A Boys’ Love romance that proves love knows no bounds!The Luta—beastlike humans with animal genes and characteristics—have suddenly appeared. In proportion to that, the number of human beings have decreased. Ordinary humans are kept as pets, used to satisfy their masters’ every whim. Ernetis, though a Luta himself, finds the system abhorrent.When a party goes awry and a human named Jin escapes from his tiger beastman keeper, Ernetis makes a fateful decision: to help the runaway—and flee with him into the unknown.This is a cross-species Boys’ Love where a young man who was once a slave experiences warmth and love.

(W) Hidenori Yamaji In this delightful and intricately illustrated fantasy tale, a girl who was raised to fight monsters starts building cozy homes for them instead.Soara is a young orphan girl who was raised by knights and trained to fight against marauding monsters. By the time Soara is old enough to join the fray, her blade is no longer needed, as peace has been declared with monsters. Searching for a new calling, Soara stumbles upon Kirik the dwarf, Architect of the Monster World. Suddenly, instead of fighting monsters, Soara finds herself working alongside Kirik to build comfortable homes for monsterkind! In the course of her new career, will Soara find a home for herself?

(W) Motoo Nakanishi OLD FACES IN FAMILIAR PLACESLess than a year remains until the advent of the Demon God, and Jinya is enjoying high school life with Miyaka and his other new friends. Like his classmates, his days are filled with school bells, outings with friends, and study woes, but unlike them, he is constantly on the alert for anything supernatural. When Jinya begins investigating strange urban legends that begin cropping up, he discovers an old enemy-Yonabari-is behind them. Determined to bring down the devious demon, Jinya teams up with the Heisei-era Somegorou to fight Yonabari-and this time, it'll be a battle to the death.

(W) Chizu Aoi (A) Kiichi Kojima Niikura Wakana is a struggling romance author whose latest challenge is to interview Tatara Kunimitsu, the irresistibly handsome and notoriously unattainable leader of the Koukyou Yakuza. Dubbed an alpha among alphas, Kunimitsu is an enigma wrapped in the allure of power. In her daring attempt to reach him, Wakana infiltrates a high-end club as a hostess, only to be ambushed by her first heat. As her dormant omega traits awaken, her pheromones wreak havoc, drawing unwanted attention her way. Just as peril closes in, the very man she came to see rescues her. Will Wakana be able to navigate her burning attraction to Kunimitsu while untangling the secrets of her own untamed heart?

High school student Kaede's new job is out of this world—or at least his clients are...

The journey of young orphan Xin?s rise to glory as a great general in the Qin kingdom?s quest to do what has never been done before?unify China. Xin is a war orphan in a poor village in the kingdom of Qin. He has big dreams of becoming the Greatest General Under the Heavens, and when his best friend?s life is cut short by political machinations, Xin finds himself on a quest to do what no one has ever done before?unify China. Ying Zheng, the King of Qin, who is seeking to regain his throne after a coup orchestrated by his half brother, successfully rekindles an old alliance with the King of the Mountain. Now backed by Xin, Diao, the soldiers who stayed loyal to Zheng, and the Mountain People?s warriors, the mission to retake the capital of Xianyang begins!

(W/A/CA) Matthew Dow Smith A moody, coming-of-age tale for fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Pecular Children and Nimona, filled with fairies and ogres and magic galore. Autumn Ackerman grew up believing in fairies and magic and princesses who defeated dragons, but now that she?s eighteen and facing a future stuck behind the counter of her small town?s coffee shop, she?s starting to wonder if this is all there really is to her life. But then she meets her childhood imaginary friend, Barnaby, in the alley behind the coffee shop one night. Autumn?s entire world is turned upside down. Drawn into the strange and mysterious world of the Night Folk, fantastic creatures that inspired all of humanity?s myths about gods and monsters, Autumn is about to discover that there is more to her world than she ever dreamed of as a little girl, and that world is far more dangerous than she could ever have imagined. With the help of Barnaby and Evan Fade, the tragic young boy who inherited the local bookstore, Autumn has to protect herself from the coldly terrifying Mr. Balloon long enough to discover

Can Takara find happiness with the girl she loved in middle school? Or is she 20 years too late?

Humanity?s greatest heroes battle the gods for the survival of the human race! Once every millennium, the gods assemble to decide if humanity is worthy of its continued existence or if it should be destroyed! When the verdict is destruction, the final battle between the gods and mortal heroes will decide the survival or extinction of the human race?a battle known as Ragnarok! Going into round eight of Ragnarok, humanity is unbelievably in the lead with four wins! The gods are outraged?how could this be happening? In order to extend that lead, Brunnhilde summons one of humanity?s greatest scientists, Nikola Tesla, to bring his scientific genius into the Valhalla arena. With no more room for underestimating their opponents, the gods will be represented in the next round by the most sinister of all their fighters, Beelzebub, the Lord of the Flies, also known as?Satan.

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Mark Englert (CA) Ryan Ottley, Dave McCaig RE-PRESENTING ROBERT KIRKMAN AND MARK ENGLERT?S CORNER OF THE INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE! BOLT! KID THOR! KNOCK OUT! CAPTAIN COSMIC! CLAIRE VOYANT! BIG BRAIN! CAPTAIN CAPITALISM! Welcome to Capes, Inc, employers of your favorite superheroes that protect New York City?well, at least when they?re on the clock?from threats like MACHINE HEAD and TITAN. But now they?re caught in the crosshairs of an enemy unlike any other! Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead) and Mark Englert (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) supercharge this special remastering of the original CAPES miniseries with new art and dialogue, for the series that fans demanded RETURN! Collects CAPES #1-6.

(W) Rick Remender (A/CA) Daniel Acuna SHOT DOWN. HUNTED. OUT OF TIME. Set in a brutal, fully painted world of anthropomorphic animals?equal parts Inglourious Basterds and Watership Down? ESCAPE is a gritty, bullet-riddled journey through war?s scorched aftermath. It?s about the violence we inflict, the souls we try to save, and the courage it takes to crawl out of fire. From the creative team of New York Times bestselling author RICK REMENDER (DEADLY CLASS, Uncanny X-Force) and powerhouse DANIEL ACU?A (Captain America, Black Panther)?the duo behind Marvel?s Uncanny Avengers?comes a savage, full-throttle wartime thriller where survival isn?t given? it?s taken. Milton Shaw is a battle-hardened bomber pilot, flying missions over a war-torn world ruled by a ruthless empire. But when his plane is shot out of the sky, Milton wakes up behind enemy lines?in the smoldering ruins of a city he helped burn. And in less than 24 hours, his own side is dropping the big one to finish the job. Now, injured, unarmed, and being hunted through enemy streets, Milton?s only shot at escape comes from the

(W) Benito Cereno (A) Nate Bellegrade, Derek Hunter (CA) Derek Hunter First seen in INVINCIBLE over 15 years ago, Hector Plasm returns! In a world where the dead tell stories, Hector Plasm roams the earth as exorcist, con man, and shaman, confronting the supernatural at every turn. Even ghosts tell stories...and the name whispered in hushed tones over the dying embers of campfires past is that of the drifter, the con man, the shaman, the witch doctor, the exorcist... HECTOR PLASM. Join Hector, a modern-day member of an ancient cult whose duties dictate that he roam the earth to protect the living from the dead (and occasionally vice versa), as he battles ghosts, witches, demons, and even his most physical foe so far?BIGFOOT! Bestselling writer Benito Cereno (Blood & Thunder, Invincible Presents: Atom Eve & Rex Splode) and critically acclaimed artists Nate Bellegarde (Nowhere Men) and Derek Hunter (Pretty Violent, DuckTales, Adventure Time) invite you into a sprawling world of paranormal investigation and hauntings both big and small. Collects HECTOR PLASM: DE MORTUIS one-shot, HECTO

(W/A/CA) Zander Cannon An unsettling, slow-burning atmospheric take on the classic werewolf story that explores the fragile boundaries between waking life and dream logic. When Jonathan Reason falls asleep, he becomes? something else. Every night it stalks his quiet town, killing (seemingly) indiscriminately. When he wakes at the start of each chapter, covered in blood, our story begins. This new horror mystery from ZANDER CANNON (Heck, Top 10, Kaijumax) shows us the horrifying waking hours?and terrible decisions?of an unwilling part-time killer. This deluxe, oversized hardcover includes sketches, the pitch document, bios, diagrams, maps, variant covers, bonus illustrations, and an exclusive afterword. Collects SLEEP #1-8.

(W) Atatakairo A full-color manga about the lives of beastmen suffering from madness.The wolfman Deseo once slaughtered his family out of morbid curiosity. Now he has a family of his own. Haut, a wealthy elk heir struggling with their gender, falls in love with Clivia, a fox-woman servant, and together they must hide their relationship from Haut's domineering father. What will happen to these cursed families of beastfolk? This full-color manga tears open the heart of their madness.

The perpetually broke members of Sick Hack are living the dream as Eliza convinces her bandmates to cosplay, Kikuri enjoys a bottle of the good stuff for a change, and Shima has a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get her old friend to give up the booze cold turkey! But will things really go as planned, or are their ambitious schemes destined to fail?

Though Yogiri and Tomochika successfully managed to make their way to the mysterious continent of Belm, their success has come with a few drawbacks. As their companions are scattered across the continent, the duo (and their ghostly advisor, Mokomoko) soon find themselves caught up in the extensive warfare between Belm?s four factions. Yogiri?s abilities mean that they are safe from direct harm, but the bizarre system of laws governing the continent have left them in a position where even traveling around seems all but impossible. Somehow, they must find a way to reunite with their lost companions, find the Sage governing Belm, and retrieve his Philosopher?s Stone, all while dealing with the escalating response from the natives to Yogiri?s defensive powers. And wait?how did they get onto this island floating in the sky anyway?

(W) Christos Gage (A) Marcus To (CA) Leinil Yu Fan-favorite versions of heroes from across the Multiverse come together on a new Battleworld! Slay your enemies, prove your worth and all you desire shall be yours in the world to come! With these words, heroes from different eras and worlds - from the present-day Hank Pym to teenage Peter Parker to King Thor to…Star Brand from the New Universe?! - are greeted on a patchwork world where they must fight not just for their own lives, but also for the survival of their timelines! What powerful being has gathered them? What is their goal? And can any of them trust Maestro? Find out when Christos Gage and Marcus To bring you to a BATTLEWORLD like you've never seen before!COLLECTING: Battleworld (2025) #1-5

(W) Erik Larsen (A) Andrea Broccardo; Marika Cresta (CA) Simone Di Meo Brush up on the coolest Spider-Man before he hits the small screen!Spidey legend Erik Larsen puts on his writing hat to reinvent this Spider-Man like he did the original with rising-star artist Andrea Broccardo. It's the 1930s, and Peter Parker is a private detective by day - and vigilante Spider-Man by night. Things were going well until a certain dame walked into his office to ask Peter to solve the case of her father's murder. The dame's name? Gwen Stacy! This case may not only break George Stacy's police department, but Spider-Man himself!COLLECTING:Spider-Man Noir (2025) #1-5

The first full-length adventure from Gosho Aoyama, the legendary creator of Case Closed! Yaiba Kurogane is an energetic young swordsman who?s grown up in the jungle, training to be a samurai with his father, Kenjuro. When they return to Japan, chaos seems to follow wherever Yaiba goes! Destined to be a legendary hero, Yaiba must learn to be a true samurai and save the world! Armed with his new special move Lightning Slash, Yaiba and his allies launch their assault on Onimaru Castle! But standing in their way are Onimaru?s dreaded Four Devil Kings?Yakitori the Anglerfish, Chameleon Bonaparte, Super Gorilla, and Tortoise Europa! After Yaiba battles through these foes, it?s time for the showdown with Onimaru himself! When these two warriors unleash the power of the Wind God and the Thunder God through their swords, will either of them still be standing?

(W) Matt Fraction (A/CA) Jorge Jimenez FROM THE SUPERSTAR TEAM OF MATT FRACTION AND JORGE JIMENEZ, A BOLD NEW ERA OF BATMAN STARTS HERE! A new day dawns in Gotham City as Eisner Award-winning writer Matt Fraction (Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, Hawkeye) joins forces with superstar artist Jorge Jimenez (Justice League, Superman) for a timeless, superhero-forward take on the Caped Crusader loaded with a new costume, a new Batmobile, new gadgets, new allies, and brand-new threats. Between Killer Croc's escape from Arkham Towers, the increasingly criminal machinations of Police Commissioner Vandal Savage, the assassin known as Lady Death Man on the prowl, and organized crime in Gotham reaching astonishing new heights of power, the status quo has never been more deadly for the Dark Knight. As the Minotaur--the masked man behind a massive criminal conspiracy--emerges from the shadows of his infernal labyrinth to claim Gotham as his prize, both Batman and Bruce Wayne will be tested like never before. Collects BATMAN #1-6.

Mukohda?s latest adventure leaves him richer than ever, but with more money comes more...goddesses, each vying for a slice of his supermarket pie in exchange for their blessings. As he juggles divine attention, excessive riches, and the constant pull of adventure, Mukohda sets his sights on one luxury he craves almost as much as a good meal!

The Blade Saint is revered as a hero to his own people, but to the elder dragon Mitaelshuroxa, he is a murderer who annihilated her entire clan. But when Mitaelshuroxa is given a chance to go back in time and stop him once and for all?before he gained such immense power?she is trapped, mostly powerless and stuck in the form of a cute human girl, at the school where the Blade Saint is training to grow into his powers. Will the great dragon find a way to kill her rival before he can destroy her, or will learning more about him lessen Mitaelshuroxa?s overwhelming desire for revenge, and even open her up to a deeper relationship...?

The Tournaments in Gideon are approaching their climax, and as the final day arrives, everyone anticipates Figaro will claim the ultimate prize... But the duel champion?s certain victory is suddenly called into question by the unexpected appearance of a Superior who shouldn?t even be in Altar!Meanwhile, Juliet wanders the city and stumbles upon a streamer by the name of ?G.? The two become fast friends, but it seems that this Legendarian content creator came to Gideon with a purpose Juliet may not be too happy about...

As the rainy season closes in on the Black Forest, Eizo and his family hurry to renovate their cabin and keep spirits high with Japanese-style cuisine. But their quiet peaceful life is interrupted when a drenched stranger?Anne, princess of the empire?arri

(W) Tom King (A) Daniel Sampere, Caitlin Yarsky, Jorge Fornes (CA) Daniel Sampere, Tomeu Morey TOM KING AND DANIEL SAMPERE'S ACCLAIMED RUN CONTINUES! The fugitive Amazon, Emilie, has absconded to an island overrun by rodents and ruled by a tyrant known as Mouse Man. And now with her young daughter, the future Trinity, in tow, Wonder Woman is faced with an extraordinary challenge of saving her Amazonian sister from the clutches of this despotic ruler. As Diana navigates this perilous journey, she encounters a group of fierce feline renegades who have bravely taken a stand against Mouse Man's all-knowing regime. Inspired by their courage and determination, Wonder Woman rallies these unlikely allies to unite against the oppressive forces at play, igniting a movement to dismantle the dictator's reign once and for all. A pivotal chapter in the Wonder Woman mythos, marking the first appearance of the Matriarch and astutely showcasing the resilience of both warrior and mother. Collects WONDER WOMAN #22-28.

No one can deny that Freya is a prodigy. And this genius has high hopes for her life after graduation, hopefully working in a wonderful workshop in a bustling city. So naturally, she gets assigned to a backwater island far to the south instead! The local guardian deity is a mythical beast named Lilil who deplores the awful state the island is in. Lilil asks Freya to develop the island with the help of alchemy, and Freya just can't turn down fluffiness! Freia quickly gets to work and creates high-quality potions, a box that produces cool air, and more amazing magic tools. And that's just the start for this genius alchemist's plans!

On a fall day, Bullshit-chan takes Tougetsu Umidori to the mall. She?s acting odd?and has something to tell Umidori. But the sinister Mud Hat Faction is after them! Umidori with cat ears, Bullshit-chan?s Grill, an Aomori novelist, another Seiryoin, and financial gatekeeping! And at long last, learn what really happened ten years ago--Bullshit-chan?s secrets revealed! What answers will that lead them to? The strangest story around reaches its climax!

Mirror, mirror on the wall?who does he care for most of all? The peace of September has ended, October has arrived, and cultural festival preparations are in full swing. The plot of Class Five?s play has been decided: the tale of Princesses Snow White and Dark Cloud, played by Yuuko Hiiragi and Yuzuki Nanase, with Saku Chitose as the prince who must choose between them. Yuuko is the Snow White everyone knows and loves, of course, while Yuzuki?s Dark Cloud is a witch with a familiar magic mirror. But the story of the indecisive prince isn?t only for the stage; after her confrontation with Kureha, Yuzuki Nanase is ready to dip a bright red apple in poison and step into the spotlight herself.

DARK LORD BATTLESHIP ENDYMION, FULL SPEED AHEAD! Leonis and his army are headed for the Otherwordly Castle to confront the Undead King. On their way to the Void World, they fight alongside the Dragon Lord, Veira, dispatching hordes of Void monsters. Meanwhile, now that Elfin? has been rescued by Riselia, it?s time for the two to make their daring escape. However, things may not go so smoothly as they become trapped underground in the control tower. The situation goes from bad to worse as the messenger of the Apostles, Nefakess, blocks their way in his true, monstrous form. It?s the Dark Lord alliance versus the Undead King?s men! Who will come out on top?

Akari is back, and she's free of the Pure Concept Time. But she and Menou don't have long to celebrate their reunion. Pand?monium has escaped her fog prison, and Hakua is ready to enact her plan. To defeat the twin threats of Evil and Ivory, Menou and the others must come up with a strategy capable of taking on two impossibly powerful foes. But are they prepared to make the necessary sacrifices?

Exploring a new empire! Allen and the No-life Gamers delve deeper than humanity ever was capable: to the Prostia Empire on the ocean floor! In search of Holy Orbs to buff his party and hoping to broker peace between Crevelle and Prostia, Allen takes the form of a merfolk and acts as an ambassador...or so he wants everyone to think. In truth, he wants to catch Beast Crown Prince Beku, who revolted against his nation to claim the throne only to flee when he failed. Are the rumors of the merfolk?s involvement in the rebellion true? Upon reaching Prostia, Allen finds that nothing but problems lurk beneath the water?s surface. All is not well with the once-mighty Prostia Empire. The nation has experienced a rebellion of its own, and much of the imperial family has been killed or put in chains. What in the world happened? Can Allen and his party rescue the survivors? Or is all that awaits them a watery grave?

Octavia?s search for a (pretend) lover came right down to the wire. Out of time and options, she had no choice but to claim that her lover was none other than her bodyguard, Klifford. Thankfully he went along with the ruse, and the King seems to have bought it! But her father has a stipulation for acknowledging their relationship: an additional knight must be assigned to guard the pair. With a major political event around the corner, she?ll just have to deal with it, but she sure has mixed feelings. Octavia recalls that, in the original story, the event coincided with a love potion incident?and she?ll do everything she can to avoid it!

Something has replaced Yoshiki?s best friend Hikaru Indou. Yoshiki knows this, but he can?t bear to leave this new Hikaru?s side. As the pair return to their old routines together, Hikaru shows more and more frightening signs that he?s not human, and that?s when Yoshiki accepts that he may have to resort to drastic measures. Meanwhile, a mysterious man named Tanaka has found a lead on the eldritch being he believes is connected to the strange incidents occurring in Kubitachi?and it takes him straight to Yoshiki and Hikaru?

In clearing the seventh floor, Kirito transforms into a Civis Nocte, kindred to vampires, receiving great power in exchange for a lethal weakness to sunlight. Together with Asuna and Kizmel, he pursues the Fallen Elves who have stolen the five scared keys at the center of the Elf War questline. To the group?s surprise, however, their search ends up taking them back to the fourth floor. While there, Kirito and company accept a request from Lavik, the former Commander of the Sandalwood Knights Brigade, becoming embroiled in an ancient dispute between the elven peoples and delving into the past of Viscount Yofilis. Amid all this drama, one thing is for certain: No one can call the NPC characters simple AI anymore!

With the love interests? affection meters now sealed behind ominous locks, Penelope is on high alert for any and every opportunity to maintain her grasp of control over her escape plans. So when Winter reaches out on guild duties, hoping to sign a contract with her, Penelope swoops at the chance. The problem? One of his conditions for their deal is meeting up and getting to know each other! But these ?dates? have so much more in store for Penelope than she could have predicted?missing children, evil deities, run-ins with Callisto... The stakes are higher than ever, and if Penelope isn?t careful, death will find her before she can find a way out of this game.

(W) J.G. Jones, Phil Bram (A/CA) J.G. Jones Yellowstone meets Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian in this tale of a tormented Oklahoma sheriff and a scrappy photojournalist on the hunt for a serial killer at the height of the dust-choked Great Depression. In the darkest days of the Great Depression, death rides the dust. As apocalyptic storms swallow the Oklahoma panhandle, the broken town of New Hope is gripped by a series of brutal murders. Sheriff Meadows, tormented by his past, joins forces with Sarah, a relentless photojournalist, to hunt a killer who moves like a ghost through the storm?leaving only bodies in his wake. From comics legend JG Jones (Wanted) and co-writer Phil Bram comes a haunting, hand-painted tale of survival, grief, and the violence that thrives when the world begins to rot. Collects issues #1-8.

(W) Jim Zub (A) Fernando Dagnino, Alex Horley (CA) Bart Sears A KING BY HIS OWN HAND ? TWO TALES OF GLORY READY TO BE UNLEASHED! Volume seven of the epic series continues with two masterfully crafted epics from critically acclaimed writer Jim Zub, alongside the inimitable Alex Horley and the unstoppable Fernando Dagnino. Featuring the fully painted, special extended issue THE NOMAD, and the sweeping tale of Conan?s bloody ascension to kingship in THE CONQUERING CROWN! THE NOMAD: Conan the King welcomes a strange visitor with an even stranger mission. Can the Ruler of Aquilonia prove his mettle or will the mysterious wanderer?s incredible power change the course of history? THE CONQUERING CROWN: The King of Aquilonia has gone mad, or so the rumors say. A tyrant sits upon the throne and all will suffer until he is deposed or dead. Conan the Mercenary cares nothing for these royal rumors and petty politics, but the Cimmerian's skill in battle is about to put him in the path of a mad monarch, and his life will be forever changed. Collects Conan the Barbarian #25-28

(W) Matthew Hardy (A/CA) Clark Bint What happens when a society becomes entirely dependent on Artificial Intelligence? And what happens when you take that away? In a distant galaxy, a cluster of planets use AI to run their cloning, military, heath and most facets of their lives. And one day that just?stops. All AI and mechanical lifeforms simply refuse to work. Is this an attack or just the inevitable evolution of the natural balance of organic/mechanical life? And does it really matter, when the result is societal collapse, planet-wide chaos, death and destruction? And what do the two mysterious robots ASH and RUST have to do with events? How does the Starship sitting in the centre of the Galaxy fit it? And who really came first? Humans? or Robots? Events culminate into a cosmic conflict that spans the galaxy and examines our unquestioning reliance on technology. It?s BLACK MIRROR meets TERMINATOR as we witness the creation of an AI structured, non-organic hierarchy. A truly mechanical society. The dawn of a CYBERARCHY.