(W/A/CA) Iijima Ichiro Have you ever pondered what it would be like to marry a gorilla? Or to have your deepest desires granted by a satanic genie? Have you ever considered sacrificing your children to culinary aliens, separating your soul from your body, or bioengineering an orgiastic sex beast? If so, MY GORILLA FAMILY is for you! Comprising fourteen mind-melting stories from the early 1970s, Iijima Ichiro's MY GORILLA FAMILY offers an intimate, profoundly humanistic-and profoundly disturbing-introduction to one of the most bonkers imaginations in the history of Japanese comics. With an essay by wacko-manga archaeologist Onishi Shohei, MY GORILLA FAMILY is the fifth volume of Living the Line's SMUDGE, a line of vintage horror, occult, and dark fantasy manga curated and translated by award-winning historian Ryan Holmberg.

(W/A) Migiri Miki After finding his latest rescued stray the perfect new home, Taiyo and his beloved kitty Yuki are finally able to relax. As the two settle in to enjoy their first Christmas and New Year's together, Taiyo learns he has to schedule an upcoming business trip that requires an overnight stay. His friend and fellow cat enthusiast Utako suggests he find a pet sitter, but who could he possibly trust with this vital task?

(W/A) Kyuryu Z Cats can be quite picky! Whether it's their favorite toys, their favorite hiding spots, or their favorite cardboard box, they need things to be juuust right, and aren't interested in whatever alternatives their foolish humans attempt to suggest. Can Fuuta and his sister meet Kyuruga's high standards?

(W) Shinsuke Kondo Since before the dawn of memory, one thing has defined human history: the war between ninjas and yakuzas. This coarse and manly manga follows two members of these warring tribes who fill the gutters of modern Tokyo with blood to determine which elemental force will reign supreme! An outrageous new action series, like Jojo's Bizarre Adventure meets Fist of the North Star!The End of the LineShinoha will stop at nothing in order to protect Kiwami, his one and only friend. This forces him into a head-to-head battle against Gamute, the deranged assassin and anointed prince of the Glass Children. With nothing left to lose, Gamute finally tells the world about Shinoha and Kiwami's forbidden friendship. The future of the ninja and the yakuza is about to take a radical turn.Ding-dong the prince is…dead?!

(W) Shinnosuke Kanazawa A Lolita boy and a punk girl form a fashion-forward bond without realizing they already know each other from work!There are two sides to every working adult: one they show when they're on the job, and one they show when they're off the clock. For 27-year-old Tamotsu Roku, that means he's a well-groomed schoolteacher by day and a punk-rock fashion icon by night! When he learns that his friend Aki has been hanging out with a cute stranger named Kanade, he can't help but feel a little jealous. But Aki and Kanade are still keeping secrets from each other—ones that could change their relationship forever…

THE EPIC MYTHOLOGY OF THE PHOENIX IN A SINGLE, UNCANNY OMNIBUS! The classic Dark Phoenix Saga was just the start: The cosmic firebird's fate remained intertwined with that of Jean Grey through her cycle of life, death and rebirth - and even took a few other hosts along the way! This volume collects the biggest Phoenix stories of the 21st century - from the epic future of 'Here Comes Tomorrow' to the seismic war between the Avengers and the X-Men, plus the blockbuster returns that show you can never keep Jean Grey down for long! Collecting NEW X-MEN (2001) #128, #139-141 and #146-154; X-MEN: PHOENIX - ENDSONG #1-5; X-MEN: PHOENIX - WARSONG #1-5; AVENGERS VS. X-MEN #0-12; JEAN GREY (2017) #1-11; GENERATIONS: PHOENIX & JEAN GREY; PHOENIX RESURRECTION: THE RETURN OF JEAN GREY #1-5; and material from POINT ONE (2011) #1. Rated T

THE EPIC MYTHOLOGY OF THE PHOENIX IN A SINGLE, UNCANNY OMNIBUS! The classic Dark Phoenix Saga was just the start: The cosmic firebird's fate remained intertwined with that of Jean Grey through her cycle of life, death and rebirth - and even took a few other hosts along the way! This volume collects the biggest Phoenix stories of the 21st century - from the epic future of 'Here Comes Tomorrow' to the seismic war between the Avengers and the X-Men, plus the blockbuster returns that show you can never keep Jean Grey down for long! Collecting NEW X-MEN (2001) #128, #139-141 and #146-154; X-MEN: PHOENIX - ENDSONG #1-5; X-MEN: PHOENIX - WARSONG #1-5; AVENGERS VS. X-MEN #0-12; JEAN GREY (2017) #1-11; GENERATIONS: PHOENIX & JEAN GREY; PHOENIX RESURRECTION: THE RETURN OF JEAN GREY #1-5; and material from POINT ONE (2011) #1. Rated T

(A) Jim McLaughlin & Various The only thing baffling about this baby is why we didn't bring it out this super softee version sooner! c'mon! Jim McLaughlin, Charles Nicholas, Lin Streeter, Louis Zansky, Ken Rice, Lou Cameron, Dick Beck, Al Hartley, Syd Grudko and Frank Giusto and all of 'em from the frightfull freakin' fab 'n' fantastic fifties! Hey, throw another log on the fire and lets get down to business! Collects Baffling Mysteries #15-19 (May 1953-January 1954).

(W/A) Basil Wolverton Basil Wolverton (July 9, 1909 - December 31, 1978) born in Central Point, Oregon and later moved to Vancouver, Washington. He worked as a vaudeville performer and a cartoonist and reporter for the Portland News. Wolverton was a master in caricaturing the human face and body and his drawings have elicited a wide range of reactions - he even described himself as a 'Producer of Preposterous Pictures of peculiar People who Prowl this Perplexing Planet.' Preferring to work with pen and ink, Wolverton's lack of artistic schooling gave his drawings an otherworldly appearance. There was no other artist at the time who drew like him! This volume collects Wolverton stories from Spacehawk #17-34 (January 1941-December 1942), Amazing Man Comics featuring Meteor Martin #26-26 (December 1941-January 1942), Weird Mysteries #2 and #5 (June and December 1953), and Weird Tales of the Future #4-7 (November 1952-May 1953).

(A) Reed Crandall & Various Step into the thrilling world of Police Comics Volume 2! This action-packed collection features issues #4, #5, and #6, showcasing classic Golden Age adventures. Follow the daring exploits of iconic heroes like Plastic Man, the Human Bomb, and Phantom Lady as they battle crime, corruption, and chaos. Filled with gripping stories and vibrant 1940s artwork, this softcover edition is a treasure trove for fans of vintage comics and timeless heroics.

(W) KT Healey If there's something strange in your middle school…call these kids! High energy and huge emotions combine in this thrilling and fast-paced graphic novel about searching for ghosts and making connections.Gabriel Navarro can see ghosts. At least, that's what he's always believed, but after his beloved tía dies, he can't seem to reach her. Feeling alone and lost, he stumbles into a mysterious encounter on a school field trip and suddenly finds himself the new best friend and business partner of his eccentric classmate Clementine.Together, they form Psychic Investigators, Evil Exterminators—Rustin Middle School's first ghost-hunting organization! Their mission statement? To prove once and for all that Gabe is a psychic and ghosts are real. But first, they'll need to actually find some ghosts…which, despite Clem's flawless business plan, is not easy. For Clem, the search is the thrill of a lifetime, but for Gabe, it hits a little closer to home. Can they keep their partnership together long enough to make a real connection to the world beyond?Graph

(W) Ryosuke Hata (A) Manatsu Suzuki In a chaotic world dominated by seventy-two Demon Kings, he was reborn as the seventy-second Demon King-Astaroth. A goddess suddenly appeared before him in his confusion, instructing him to become the Supreme Demon King and reform the world. After taking down the Demon Kings Sabnac and Eligos with the help of Eve, Hijikata Toshizou, and Jeanne d'Arc, Astaroth has set his sights on the star-shaped Demon King Decarabia. But even though Astaroth has cleverly used economics to back Decarabia into a corner, could the rival Demon King have a trick up his own sleeve?

(W) Bokuto Uno (A) Ruria Miyuki Guy has awoken as a curse wrangler, but that forces him away from the Sword Roses (albeit temporarily). The whole group is left rattled just as it comes time to pick a seminar. Relations between students in their year are shifting, and as they all get closer to honing their magecraft, things will never be the same...

(W) Yuu Tanaka (A) Tomowo Maruyama Fran and Teacher decide to compete in the Cook King Contest with curry bread! But behind the scenes of Bulbola, just as the contest is reaching its fever pitch, an evil Berserker, a Lancer, and an old Fiendmancer hatch a fiendish plot revolving around the mysterious Evil One…

(W) Jim Festante, James Asmus, Brockton McKinney, Alex Firer (A/CA) Various It’s been a long year, but it’s finally here . . . it’s Rick and Morty Yearbook Vol. 1! Three deliriously fun seasonal specials and two space-hopping hooligans, all in one super-size collection. Featuring the otherworldly talents of Rick and Morty superstars past and present, including James Asmus (Survival Street), Jim Festante (Survival Street), Alex Firer (The Onion), Brockton McKinney (Savage Squad), Dean Rankine (The Simpsons), Tony Gregori (TMNT), Fred C. Stresing (Invader ZIM), Marc Ellerby (Doctor Who), and more! Celebrate the seasons the Rick and Morty way, with Rick and Morty: Super Spring Break Special #1, Rick and Morty 10th Year Anniversary Special #1, and Rick and Morty: Rick or Treat Special #1. Artists Dean Rankine, Tony Gregori, Angela Trizzino, Fred C. Stresing, Marc Ellerby

(W) Masami Kurumada, Kenji Saito (A/CA) Shinshu Ueda FROM THE SAME UNIVERSE AS THE HIT ANIME! SPINNING OUT OF THE LEGENDARY SAINT SEIYA FRANCHISE! Shoichiro was just another high school student. Now, he’s one of the dreaded judges of the underworld, chosen to battle against the forces of Athena! When an unexpected ambush during a school trip sends Shoichiro and his classmates into the land of the dead, they are thrust into a fierce struggle beween the gods and their warriors. A thrilling new chapter in the Saint Seiya universe, Saint Seiya: Dark Wing brings the epic clash of gods, warriors, and hidden agendas to new heights.

(W) Various (A) John Buscema, Ernie Colon (CA) Joe Chiodo CONAN AT HIS FINEST! SAVAGE, BRUTAL AND ALWAYS… EPICTo topple a decadent royal, Conan must brave a moat of blood filled with gruesome monsters. The barbarian survives a ship capsizing in storm-tossed seas, only to awaken on the shores of an island filled with beautiful but deadly tiger-riding women warriors! Then, sadistic King Razak lures Conan into a death-filled maze.Collecting: The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #61-72

(W) Keith Giffen, JM DeMatteis (A) Various (CA) Jim Lee JINKIES! THE POST-APOCALYPTIC SCOOBY-DOO SAGA FINALLY COLLECTED IN ONE OMNIBUS! Art by Howard Porter, Wellinton Alves, Chris Batista and More Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby-Doo face more than they bargained for when the apocalypse strikes! With creatures of the night among them, they must fight to survive in a world where the horrors are real. From comics mastermind Jim Lee and the superstar creative team of Keith Giffen (Justice League International), J.M. DeMatteis (Booster Gold), and Howard Porter (JLA) comes the Scooby Apocalypse Omnibus, collecting all 36 issues of the series in one massive volume.

(W) P Moss Join the Rat Pack in this stylish crime-thriller novel that showcases the glitz, glamor, and grime of Las Vegas' early years from the author who captures the atmosphere of Sin City's heyday like no other!It's 1960, and Frank Sinatra, the king of showbiz, is conspiring with Jack Kennedy and gangster Sam Giancana to steal the presidential election. Then, in a mind-blowing twist, Sinatra's perfect world comes crashing down on him as he is betrayed by JFK and finds himself in the crosshairs of a mob assassin!The latest in P Moss' string of historical crime fiction, Screwing Sinatra focuses on one of the most celebrated performers in pop culture and his connections to the mob and political power. Immerse yourself in the golden age of Las Vegas when the stars that made it the center of the entertainment world ruled the Strip! Perfect for fans of mid-century American music, crime, politics, and celebrities.

(W/A/CA) Tanaka Strike The struggle intensifies between Kuro and Tsubaki, with the Count's reincarnation on the line. Having further increased his power through the Jin gathered from other Servamps, Tsubaki pushes Kuro into a desperate spot. Meanwhile, Lily, who has confined Misono in the Arisuin estate, reveals his true objectives and finally opens up about Misono's mother. It's the long-awaited climax to this dramatic vampire saga!

(A) Alex A. Blum, Iger Shop Just when you thought it was safe to venture out, we bring you Tales You'll Never Forget-Strange! I mean, c'mon! The original copies of these comics will have been swapped a hundred-fold or sold for pennies when the recess bell sounded in the magical long-ago frightful freakin' fab'n' fantastic fifties schoolyards. And now you can pick 'em up for peanuts. Go get 'em, folks! Collects Strange #1-5 (March 1957-January 1958).

(W) Justin Jordan (A) Kyle Strahm, Felipe Sobreiro, John Bivens, Liam Cobb, Rye Hickman (CA) Kyle Strahm, Felipe Sobreiro “A very good case for creepiest apocalypse ever.” —USA Today Collected for the first time in its entirety, experience over 800 pages of science fiction horror in this definitive deluxe package of the SPREAD saga. Ten years ago, we dug too deep and unleashed something we couldn’t control. Something that twisted and warped every living thing in its path. Something that remade the world in its own image. The Spread. Now, one man has found a child who could save the world, but he has to fight monsters, raiders, cannibals, religious fanatics, and one cranky baby to do it. Collects SPREAD #1-25

(W) Ryan North (A) Derek Charm; Jack Lawrence The crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos is back in a new ongoing comic series that's a big, fun adventure from the hit TV show Star Trek: Lower Decks.First up, a mysterious ghost ship appears just in time, as Mariner is becoming increasingly frustrated by the lack of thrills aboard the Cerritos! The thrill level increases significantly when the team is beamed onto an equally mysterious surface of an unknown world populated by an alien race that wishes to learn more about mentorship…through a battle royale! Enter Jadzia Dax, Montgomery Scott, Kathyrn Janeway, T'Pol, and Jean-Luc Picard as the mentors and the Lower Deckers as the mentees!The Cerritos' next mission is a supply run to Tavela Minor, but they first need to stop by the Alecto system to get some supplies to, uh, supply them with. However, just before they warp, they see the Alecto system isn't only missing; it doesn't exist. Like at all. Now they have a space mystery at hand: What could cause a whole star system to disappear?Then, suspicious after the Cerritos docks for its second

A hardcover full-color book filled with concept and development art on the game Starfield! From the indomitable Bethesda Softworks comes the highly awaited art of the smash-hit game: Starfield. Unveil the wonders of the cosmos with this beautiful 368-page hardcover exploring the vast galaxy waiting to be discovered. In the year 2330 humanity can be found far from Earth, within the expansive Settled Systems. Step into the universe of Starfield and reveal the innerworkings of the galaxy's most powerful factions. Uncover galactic artifacts and explore thousands of extraordinary worlds.

Mark Millar and Goran Parlov's sci-fi comic-book masterpiece about the world's greatest space hero coming out of retirement for one last adventure. Imagine you saved the universe in your 20s, but you're asked to do it again in your 60s. Forty years ago, Duke McQueen was a space hero who rescued an alien world from tyranny, but nobody believed him when he came back home and told everyone about his adventure. Now his kids have grown up, his wife has passed away and life has little to offer him in his lonely retirement. Until an old-fashioned rocket-ship descends into his backyard and a little boy from the world he saved urges him to come back to save the universe one last time. Can Duke handle the leap from has-been to hero? Will he even fit into his old costume? Collecting the classic six issue series from the superstar creative team of Mark Millar and Goran Pavlov, Starlight is one of the most beloved graphic novels of the past ten years. Soon to be a major movie from writer/ director Joe Cornish, X-Men Producer Simon Kinberg and 20th Century Films. For mature audiences.

(W) John Wagner, Alan Grant (A) Carlos Ezquerra, Robin Smith (CA) Carlos Ezquerra Warped by radioactive Strontium-90 fallout after the Great Nuclear War, mutants like Johnny Alpha only have one career option available: a hard life as galactic bounty hunters known by the 'norms' as 'Strontium Dogs.' The Stontium Dogs patrol the galaxy, bringing trouble to the troublemakers. It's a hard and dangerous life where only the toughest can survive. Johnny Alpha-the leader of the mutant rebellion-might just be the toughest of them all. This collection sees Johnny and his brother-for-life Wulf Sternhammer return to the Gronk homeworld seeking justice against a band of violent trappers, unaware that they're walking into a trap… Alongside 'The Kid Knee Caper' and 'The Killing', this volume also contains 'The Moses Incident,' in which a routine bounty takes a dark and sinister turn which changes Johnny's world forever and sends him into the darkest parts of the galaxy. Johnny's story continues in this fourth volume written by John Wagner (A History of Violence) and Alan Grant (Batman), with art by

(W) Motoo Nakanishi (A/CA) Yu Satomi Edo period, Japan. A young warrior, Jinta, has dedicated his life to the protection of a priestess in a remote mountain village. When demons appear and threaten the shrine, Jinta is tasked with entering the forest to hunt them down. But the mysteries he uncovers there change his fate forever, and send him on a journey traversing space and time. Jinta's dark destiny will carry him through hundreds of years of history, as he struggles to answer a single question: why does he wield the sword?

(W) Shirow Masamune; Junichi Fujisaku (A) Yuki Yoshimoto This brand-new chapter fills in the gaps between The Ghost in the Shell: Human-Error Processor and Man-Machine Interface manga with a tense cyberpunk thriller written by Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex script writer Junichi Fujisaku. Just in time for the release of the new Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 anime on Netflix!Hesitant to hurt others but longing to protect his family, the gentle Ajili has been conned into undergoing a “ceremony,” where he thinks he's been chosen from among all others to don a terrifying prosthetic and fearlessly light the fire of revolution. In fact, he's been poisoned with a cyberdrug derived from the venom of the black mamba—one that renders him nearly fearless and his cyberbrain susceptible to the installation of whatever new software his puppeteers desire. Meanwhile, Togusa and Tsunagi's murder investigation, Batou's failed training mission, a child organ harvesting ring, and a Chinese spy's greed intersect all collide. Against the backdrop of the brutal Sahara, the stage i

(W/A) Kenji Tsurubuchi After borrowing the strength of the moon god, Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, En-no-Ozuno's group sets out to meet Hitokoto-Nushi. But the three are suddenly separated across vast distances (and possibly even time)! Will Zen be able to have his wish granted by Hitokoto-Nushi in the end? Will Ozuno be able to deliver the divine instrument(s?) to Azuma-no-Miya(?) unharmed? And will Miyo live to reunite with them?

(W) Mirka Andolfo (A/CA) Ivan Bigarella, Mirka Andolfo A few years have passed since Leslie saved the world from hidden dangers and came to understand her true nature in the process. Everything seems to be working out—and not just for Leslie and her newly formed family, but for the rest of the world as well. But appearances can be deceiving. A new threat is about to disrupt Leslie’s peaceful existence, and once again, her life will never be the same. MIRKA ANDOLFO’s first blockbuster is back, illustrated by the rising-star artist IVAN BIGARELLA (Duck Tales)! Leslie and Khal return for a thrilling new adventure!

(W) Chise Ogawa Ibuki and Tsuzumi are the leaders of two rival school gangs, and despite their constant fights over territory, seeing each other was love at first fight. Ibuki is keeping his meetings with Tsuzumi a secret from their friends, but everything from secret intentions, combative friendships, and twisted affections are leading their romance to a violent end!

(W) Eku Takeshima An adorable new yuri manga for fans of Kase-san and Yamada and Bloom Into You. One day, first-year highschool student Himari sees her upperclassman, Yori, sing in a band, and it awakens feelings inside her that she doesn't understand... but Yori does!Anime coming April 2024!Aki finally has closure on why her friendship with Shiho came crumbling down--but that doesn't mean she feels good about it. With Shiho's forlorn feelings now out in the open, will the two girls finally be able to move on from their past and share a new future together?At long last, Aki knows why Shiho quit SSGIRLS, and it's left her reeling. She wonders if she'll ever be able to get her old friend back--and what she even really feels for Shiho herself. The school festival seems like it might offer her last chance at reconciliation, but how can you communicate with someone who refuses to listen to you? Himari is stuck in the middle, pained that her two friends seem bent on not seeing eye to eye, but is there anything she can do to help? As the battle of the bands heats up, Aki thinks of one last,

(W) Towa, Huuka Kazabana (A) Rikizo Arihito and his party have finally made it to District Seven! In order to give their combat prowess a boost, they decide to open the Black Box they received in the battle with the Vine Puppeteer. But according to Ariadne, a dangerous, sentient weapon-an armament-is sealed within…