(W) Kaoruko Miyama What starts as a challenge quickly becomes an addiction for two men as they discover the secret to pleasure goes beyond physical indulgences. A sexy Boys' Love romance that brings the spice!Akihito is a college student obsessed with good looks and carnal pleasure, but he can't stand the handsome-yet-aloof Sae. Things come to a head when Akihito is shot down at a singles mixer by a girl who's set her romantic sights on Sae. Furious, he follows Sae to the hotel district where he learns Sae's secret: he's gay, and he's having trouble enjoying himself in the bedroom. Breaking through Sae's mental barriers is exactly the sexy challenge Akihito needed. It awakens something in them both. Will they ever be able to control themselves again?

(W) Matsuri Akino WRACKED WITH GUILTLeon isn't doing so hot. In the wake of an arrest gone wrong, both his partner and his childhood friend are dead--and he's to blame. Can Count D help assuage his grief and guilt with a gift from the pet shop?

(W) Bill Holbrook, H. H. Glynn (A/CA) Terrence & Isabel Marks When Dethany Dendrobia, the cheerful 12-year-old Goth, joins the neighborhood swim team, she assumes she is just helping out friends who need an extra person to qualify for meets. Outdoor sports are definitely beyond her comfort zone, but Dethany relishes the opportunity to spend the summer with her best buds before they move up to 8th grade--and before her family is transferred to a new town.?However, not long after her first meet, mysterious incidents begin happening at the pool, and Dethany is the prime suspect. As she and her friends fight to clear her name, they uncover evidence that leads to stakes more important than a simple relay race. This coming-of-age graphic novel features the normal milestones of puberty set against a dastardly plot of local intrigue. Dive in!

(W) Lee Falk (A/CA) Sy Barry Referred to by comic strip historian Maurice Horn as the ?granddaddy of all costumed superheroes,? The Phantom was created in 1936 by Lee Falk. The strip hit the funny pages of newspapers well before the Dark Knight or Superman made their first appearances and has been acknowledged as an influence on every ?masked man of mystery? since. The Phantom set the standard for action, adventure, intrigue, and romance in adventure comic strips and comic books ? it has frequently been copied but never equaled. This exciting 34th volume continues the SY BARRY YEARS! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, journey with Hermes Press as we bring you five complete continuities drawn by Sy himself which continue the adventures of The Phantom, Diana, and his two children: ?The Death Threat,?The Master of Eden,? ?Attack of the Witchmen,? ?The Valley of the Elephants,? and ?Zima the Rogue Elephant? Also included is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.

(W) Pierce Brown (A) Eli Powell (CA) Toby Cypress From the world of the best-selling YA series Red Rising comes a story of love and loss and rage! Containing all three original graphic novel in the Red Rising series in one amazing volume. In the future, when mankind has spread across the stars, the hierarchy of man is dictated by the color of one?s caste. The Golds rule all, but what will happen when one falls for a lowly Red? See how a forbidden love will set the course of events for the future and lead to the formation of the formidable Sons of Ares! Written by author Pierce Brown (The Red Rising Trilogy) and Rik Hoskin comes the in-continuity prequel story of revolution and Red Rising!

(W) Pierce Brown (A) Eli Powell (CA) Toby Cypress From the world of the best-selling YA series Red Rising comes a story of love and loss and rage! Containing all three original graphic novel in the Red Rising series in one amazing volume. In the future, when mankind has spread across the stars, the hierarchy of man is dictated by the color of one?s caste. The Golds rule all, but what will happen when one falls for a lowly Red? See how a forbidden love will set the course of events for the future and lead to the formation of the formidable Sons of Ares! Written by author Pierce Brown (The Red Rising Trilogy) and Rik Hoskin comes the in-continuity prequel story of revolution and Red Rising!

Hajime Kamoshida ?I?m glad I met you.? Faced with the truth about Miori and Touko Kirishima, Sakuta must make a choice. This will be his final case of Adolescence Syndrome!

Hayaken Bearing Eris?s and Ripple?s hopes, Inglis prepares herself for a decisive battle against the Prismer! She rushes back to Karelia to get ahead of Rafael?s plans to intercept the revived Prismer. Inglis is giddy with excitement over the chance to fight the ultimate adversary, but little does she know of the terrible hardships that await her... Meanwhile, Alcard?s snowy expanse heats up amid a struggle for succession between Lahti and his brother. Leone and Liselotte, who want to help, get drawn into an uphill battle against a foe who wields multiple Artifacts to their fullest. Everything comes to a head as the reincarnated hero-king takes on her most worthy opponent in either of her lifetimes!

(W) Wu Zhe (A) Ding Yue Rong (CA) Tayue Jin In this novel series originally released in Chinese--and which inspired a number of multimedia adaptations--two disaffected young men stuck in a run-down city discover that everything changes once they find each other.Unwanted by his adoptive parents, Jiang Cheng leaves home to live in a cold, gray city with his deadbeat dad whose only talent is feeding a gambling addiction. Alone save for his suitcase, the rebellious teenage boy arrives at the train station ready to face his miserable new life.But the moment he steps off the platform, Jiang Cheng meets the peculiar young girl Gu Miao, along with her big brother Gu Fei--a boy his age with a musical staff shaved into his hair. Rumor has it that Gu Fei is bad news with dark secrets of his own, but Jiang Cheng still finds himself pulled toward the withdrawn delinquent thanks to Gu Miao and, perhaps, fate. The unlikely friendship that blossoms between them shows Jiang Cheng the hidden depths of Gu Fei…and the hidden depths of his own feelings. Features exclusive new art!

(W) Kayano, Subaru (A) Seikan A powerful warrior whose strength and reputation strike fear in the hearts of her enemies…and her potential love interests! An action-packed manga about a woman who must produce an heir and her challenge to find a man brave enough to help her conceive.With sharp eyes, forbidding features, and a commanding voice, Angelica isn't your typical beauty. The only daughter of a royal army general, she was raised as a soldier and earned the nickname “Ice Witch” due to her aloof personality. Thanks to all that, she's already lost one engagement, and has resigned herself to never marrying. But that does nothing to lessen the expectation that she will provide an heir...so what's a lady of battle to do but secretly hunt for a man to help her conceive? It isn't long before a man comes to her, and he happens to be Prince Elvan, the crown prince and the very person to whom Angelica has sworn allegiance!

(W) Paul Jenkins; Brian Michael Bendis (A) Jae Lee; Phil Winslade (CA) David Finch

Nobuhisa Tsuruoka Saya is a skeleton, the weakest of all the monsters in the labyrinth...That is, until he stumbled upon the cursed blade Shigure! With some handy new skills in his arsenal and several underlings in tow, Saya?s now ready to face the next challenge on his path to greatness?the world beyond the labyrinth!

HYBE (with TOMORROW X TOGETHER) In an age when magic idols reign supreme, all Star One has going for them is their incredible work ethic. Though the five members have been giving it their all for the past three years, their lack of magic remains a hopelessly insurmountable wall, and with their fans dwindling, it seems to be the end of the road for their careers?or so they think, when they suddenly manifest the powers they?d been dreaming of! It?s finally the big break the group was hoping for, but when a mysterious group of hostile individuals attacks them, Star One realizes just how special they are. The fate of the world seems to rest on their shoulders?whether they it to or not!

(W) Matt Moylan (A) Various (CA) Panzer Enter the world of Street Fighter, where fighters of every size, shape, and color collide in a global battle for supremacy. Combatants fight for reasons as diverse as their nationalities, each with their own unique moves and fighting style. Now you can learn the whole story behind the world's greatest fighters in the Street Fighter?: World Warrior Encyclopedia! Inside you will find detailed profiles of every Street Fighter character, including their origins, allies, enemies, fighting styles, and more! Each profile is accompanied by pulse-pounding artwork by UDON?s top artists. This new edition is updated to include the cast and lore of Street Fighter 6!

Miri Mikawa The search for fairies to be trained as candy crafters has begun, and Anne must gauge the candidates' abilities. But the enslaved fairies are full of mistrust toward humans and refuse to cooperate. Will Anne and the others have to abandon their plans altogether? Meanwhile, Mithril is acting strange and won't tell Anne or Challe the reason no matter how much they press him. Could their friend be in some kind of danger?

(W/A/CA) Rob Justus IT'S A BIRD! IT'S A PLANE! IT'S SUPERGIRL, KRYPTO, AND?A BUNCH OF ZOO ANIMALS?! Krypto the super-dog is known for getting into all sorts of trouble. But while waiting for Supergirl to finish some important business at the Watchtower, he accidentally sends the Justice League?s superhero costumes hurtling through space! He just couldn?t avoid the allure of some super-sweaty supersocks, could he? Down on Earth, a group of unsuspecting zoo animals are about to get hold of the Justice League?s costumes and, thanks to some cosmic rays, their superpowers too! Now Supergirl and Krypto must wrangle the Justice League?s laundry from the Zoo-per Heroes. Can they beat the fastest sloth on earth, a wonder seal, the bat rhino, and a super-lion while keeping Krypto from getting caught by an ambitious zookeeper? Find out in this hilarious new graphic novel from Rob Justus, creator of Death & Sparkles and Superman?s Good Guy Gang, that?s sure to surprise and delight readers who love animals of all shapes, sizes, and super-abilities!

(W) Sterling Gates, James Robinson, Greg Rucka, Various (A) Pete Woods, Renato Guedes, Jamal Igle, Various (CA) Gary Frank THE RENOWNED NEW KRYPTON SAGA IS FINALLY COLLECTED IN ITS ENTIRETY, IN READING ORDER, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! IT ALL STARTS HERE! Superman was not Krypton?s only survivor... The great city of Kandor was home to Krypton?s best and brightest before Brainiac used his terrifying technology to shrink and abduct the entire city. Thanks to Superman, Kandor has been freed and returned to its normal size. And it has a new home planet: Earth. Now tens of thousands of Kryptonians, each with the godlike powers of Superman himself, are roaming free. Will they usher in a new golden age for their human neighbors, or will they choose to rule instead? Collecting in reading orderr for the first time ever Action Comics #866-879, Adventure Comics Special Featuring the Guardian #1, Supergirl #35-42, Superman #681-685, Superman?s Pal, Jimmy Olsen Special #1, Superman: World of New Krypton #1-3, Superman: World of New Krypton Special #1, and stories from Action Comics Annual #10 and

Reki Kawahara As the grace period comes to an end, Kirito and the others are stripped of all the gear they brought over from ALfheim Online, leaving them practically unarmed! But then they run into another group of ALO players who were forcibly transported into this new world?and learn a shocking fact about Unital Ring.

(W) Yocco (A) Junsui The endearing light novel series about a young Alchemist who gets a second chance at life and makes better use of her extraordinary powers! Inspired a manga and anime!Daisy's new life is already a world apart from the last. Once cast out for a “worthless” job and left to die alone, she's now the cherished daughter of a viscount--with a rare skill, a loving family, and a future that's finally hers to shape.Sure, she's been saddled with the “undesirable” job of Alchemist again, but things couldn't be more different this time. With her Appraisal ability, the blessing of the spirits, and brand-new alchemy tools at her side, Daisy is ready to turn her second chance into something truly magical.Before long, she's brewing potions for kingdoms, gathering rare materials with ease, and still finding time to bake fresh bread.This time, the overpowered alchemist is going to make sure her future shines bright!

(W) Sholly Fisch (A) Dario Brizuela, Megan Huang, Erich Owen, Various (CA) Dario Brizuela YOU JUST CAN'T KEEP A GOOD TEAM DOWN, NO MATTER HOW MUCH EVIL MISUNDERSTOOD EDITORS TRY! The Teen Titans go to hilarious and chaotic extremes to stay relevant after their comic gets canceled. They reinvent themselves in various artistic styles--such as robots and indie-comics characters--but when that doesn?t work, they resort to sabotage! Meanwhile, Cyborg goes missing and Robin?s surprise-party plans spiral into sitcom-style chaos with fake identities and mistaken birthdays. When a failed alien invasion creates unexpected downtime, the team tries to answer fan mail--only to accidentally activate a deadly Amazo robot! Then Starfire unintentionally creates a national-anthem mishap, and Robin?s ego takes a hit when Titans East has more trophies, prompting him to drag his team into every local contest to reclaim their title. It?s a wild, comedic celebration of Teen Titans absurdity!

(W) Tom Waltz; Caleb Goellner; Erik Burnham; Declan Shalvey Don't miss the conclusion of the series featuring Bebop and Rocksteady, Natsu, Koya, Bludgeon, Nobody, the Dog Star Clan, Lita, Monty, Baxter Stockman, Sally Pride, and Mona Lisa!In this bombastic volume, Bebop and Rocksteady interrupt the boxing match of the century;costing some very dangerous people a lot of money. With an entire city hot on their heels, can they escape Las Vegas without destroying it? Find out in this  story by Caleb Goellner and artists Omar Francia and Nelson Daniel.Then, before Foot Clan leader Karai went mysteriously into seclusion, she ordered her Foot soldiers Natsu, Koya, and Bludgeon to let Manhattan's new district attorney, Hieronymus Hale, do whatever he needed to take the Ninja Turtles off the board. But with Hale's militarized Foot Patrol wreaking havoc all over the city and bringing shame to the Foot name, Karai's mutant soldiers decide they can no longer stand idly by in this story by Erik Burnham and artist Michael Shelfer.But that's not all! When Angel takes her mal

(W) Mu Su Li HOW MANY LIFETIMES WILL IT TAKE?Wu Xingxue has awakened and realized that he is indeed an archfiend. However, much of his past, like his connection to the mysterious Rex Spiritus or the Arbor Divinus, remains an enigma. Adding to the puzzle is the legendary Tianxiu Immortal, Xiao Fuxuan, who continues to support him. Wu Xingxue's fragmented memories suggest that Xiao Fuxuan's helpfullness might stem from a surprisingly simple reason--one that ties them together inexorably.Determined to uncover the truth, Wu Xingxue travels with his ragtag group to the feared stronghold of fiends: Nightgleam. Once inside, he will surely encounter the archfiend who usurped his position as leader of all fiends.But when they least expect it, the group is dragged into a vision of the past. And the illusion--if it is an illusion--holds more shocking revelations than any of them could have imagined.

Rekomaru Otoi Tabata may have planned to ride out the storm from the bosom of Angel Island, but it looks like even the gods want a taste of what?s between his legs! At the tender mercy of their divine might, the kidnapped father-to-be is subjected to bizarre heavenly pleasures beyond mortal ken. Can Lina and the other Epiphany Maidens find a way to take their man back before his Holy Summoning Juice sets off a war?!

(W) Ken Wakui (A) Yukinori Natsukawaguchi EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF!Yotsuya Kaidan was out for bloody vengeance, starting with its disgraced second in command, Kojiro Hishi. Fortunately, Ryusei Sato raced to save his childhood friend despite being in a rival gang. Since no one fights alone when they're a member of Tokyo Manji's First Division, Keisuke Baji and Chifuyu Matsuno rushed to his side. However, Kojiro's older brother and leader of Yotsuya Kaidan may have an unbreakable hold over him, turning this rescue mission into a trap with each Toman member separated and outnumbered. Though Chifuyu remains determined to earn his place as Baji's right hand, the odds may be completely against him!The untold story of two of Toman's toughest officers concludes in this Tokyo Revengers tale!

Yura Urushibara The Oni base below Kiyomizudera has been overrun by Tsubakiri?s abominations! After fending off one Aguri, a second puts the devoted Kuina out of action. Now it?s up to the cowardly Rokuro to get them both out in one piece, but the quivering boy who knelt there just moments ago is no longer. As Rokuro prepares to unleash his terrifying Oni blood, an unsettling, deadly calm spills forth from him?Meanwhile, the rest of the class fights for their lives against the creatures and Momotarou stalking the halls. With their exits cut off, these students are about to receive their first practical combat lesson?one where failure means a fate worse than death?

(W) Tsutomu Nihei Tsutomu Nihei, master of the mysterious architectural monolith, brings his genius to bear on the fantasy genre for the first time. Having established himself with hit series like Blame! and Knights of Sidonia, he has now created a gritty, dark fantasy world and populated it with evil sorcerors and unique undead horrors. The ingenuous farmboy Yuva must accompany a contingent of knights through the increasingly dangerous floors of massive tower on the way to rescue the princess, Nihei bringing his unique sensibility to bear on a crumbling world of malformed creatures, wounded soldiers, and labyrinthine darkness.An evil necromancer slays the king and carries off his daughter, secreting her in the legendary Dragon Tower. To save the princess, her steadfast Royal Guard assays the stronghold, but the way is blocked by powerful eldritch creatures… So, to supplement their forces in the face of mounting casualties, they press ordinary folks from the surrounding villages into service--including Yuva, a sturdy young farmboy with a strong back but no experience in

(W) Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed The line between reality and cartoons shatters in the thrilling conclusion of the Eisner-nominated series!Oliver's connection to the cartoon world runs deeper than he ever imagined—and now, that connection may be the only thing standing between two collapsing realities. As darkness spreads and the rise of The First threatens both worlds, Oliver must harness his strange, storybook powers to save the people he loves and uncover the truth behind his family’s past.Harvey Award–nominated writer Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs) and acclaimed artist Dave Wachter (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) return for the mind-bending finale of the critically acclaimed, coming-of-age crossover!Collects Uncanny Valley #6–10.

(W) Osamu Nishi Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun is really fun... It never loses its central heart and manages to blend humor and more serious plotlines smoothly....a nice attention to detail in both art and story, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this is a comedy that's worth your time. - Anime News NetworkIruma Suzuki has always been eager to please, even at the cost of his well-being. Worst yet, he's the son of two selfish parents who end up selling him to a demon. Thanks to their totally irresponsible actions, Iruma has found himself living in the Netherworld, where he must live and attend school as the grandson of an older demon. Luckily, his new, doting grandfather is there to help, but Iruma will have to figure out how to blend in with his demonic classmates or risk getting eaten. All he needs to do is subjugate rival classmates, summon familiars, and do other typical demon things while never revealing that he's human… Piece of cake, right?

(W) Satoru Nii An adrenaline-filled manga set in a high school for delinquents who are now heroes protecting their town. A fierce, new student arrives at the school determined to fight his way to the top and become the strongest of them all. This edgy, action-packed manga is guaranteed to excite fans of Tokyo Revengers and other stories about high school delinquentsHaruka Sakura wants nothing to do with weaklings--he's only interested in the strongest of the strong. He's just started at Furin High School, a school of degenerates known only for their brawling strength--strength they use to protect their town from anyone who wishes it ill. But Haruka's not interested in being a hero or being part of any sort of team--he just wants to fight his way to the top!

Isuna Hasekura Col and Myuri have finally persuaded the Ruvik Alliance and safely brought the astronomer Amaretto back to Duran. Unfortunately, their plans have been completely dashed. Thankfully, Amaretto has given them a single ray of hope: the legend of a bear that brought down the moon to block the old empire's march north. If they can forge a new path to the very heart of the Church, they can save Duran from disgrace and put a knife to the Pope's throat in one fell swoop. Will the legend give them what they need as they set off for the boundary that divides the north and the south?

Kazumi Yamashita A family, struggling to survive in Japan after the second World War. An orphan girl in London, working her fingers to the bone every day just to pay for the food on her table. A young man in a war-torn world, fighting without knowing his purpose for living. Across time and space, these strangers share just one thing in common?the wonder boy. A mysterious traveler who appears here and there throughout the ages, watching the triumphs and sorrows of humanity?

(W/A/CA) Joe Ollmann An award-winning cartoonist confronts anxiety and regret. A long-time city maintenance worker keeps pulling an accident prone newbie?s fat out of the fire or maybe in this case, an arm and another arm and a leg out of the woodchipper. What happens when NOTHING HAPPENS? Can a disaster averted still be a disaster? In The Woodchipper, Joe Ollmann, cartoonist of the groundbreaking Governor General Award finalist Fictional Father, returns with a suite of comic short stories focused on his trademark nervous wreck characters caught in a series of escalating personal disasters. Everybody?s doing their best. Everybody?s just trying to get through the day.

Hiyoko Sumeragi Psycho, genius healing mage and self-proclaimed mad scientist, is uncharacteristically down in the dumps. She says she wants to become stronger, and Homura tries to cheer her up?when suddenly, Galdorssia is invaded by a neighboring country that?s joined forces with the demons!