(W) Chip Kidd (A/CA) Michael Cho What happens when Earth’s Mightiest Heroes learn who—and what—they truly are? Writer Chip Kidd and artist Michael Cho have created a mind-bending, visually sumptuous saga that takes the Avengers—and you, the reader—to places that challenge everything we thought we knew about super heroes and the very nature of heroism . . . villainy . . . and existence. It starts with an epic battle in Asgard, as Loki, the god of mischief, comes into possession of a weapon of unimaginable power and assembles an army of otherworldly monsters in an effort to carry out his evil plans. Cue the Avengers—Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Giant-Man, and the Wasp—who meet this horrifying throng of beasts head-on as a thrilling, knock-down drag-out fight ensues. But when the smoke clears, what appears to be a typically raucous comic book take-down is revealed to be something very, very different—and very, very terrifying. And this discovery threatens to destroy the Avengers in a way that Loki or any other foe never has before. Because this time the enemy is . . .

(W) Naoki Urasawa (A/CA) Takashi Nagasaki A highly requested title from Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki, the in-demand manga Billy Bat is a historical conspiracy-thriller meta-manga spanning multiple millennia following a Japanese American comic artist's search for the truth regarding the origins of his character Billy Bat.This is the first thrilling volume in the sci-fi mystery by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki, beautifully packaged and available for the first time in English.It's 1949 Los Angeles, and Kevin Yamagata, a Japanese American comic book author, is drawing his bestselling character, Billy Bat: a quick-witted detective who is, unsurprisingly, a cartoon bat.Everything is going well for Kevin until he discovers an unfortunate truth: He may have unintentionally plagiarized his beloved character from a drawing he once saw in Japan. Devastated by the news, Kevin returns to war-torn Japan to find the drawing's original artist . . . but the character's origins turn out to be far older and more perplexing than he had ever imagined.

(W/A/CA) Xianzhe Xu True Grit meets Romance of the Three Kingdoms! A thrilling manhua?mixing adrenaline-packed spaghetti Western and Game of Thrones?type empire drama?Blades (Biao Ren) follows extraordinary swordsman and bounty hunter Dao Ma and his three-year-old son as they take a larger-than-life journey fated to uproot a brutal ancient Chinese empireIt is the third year of Daye (607 CE). The people of Sui Dynasty are living in poverty under the brutal rule of Emperor Yang Guang. In the desert fringes of this empire is a traveling swordsman named Dao Ma. He?s a skilled bounty hunter who hopes to pay off his debt to his foster godfather while looking after his three-year-old son, Xiao Qi.When Dao Ma takes on an escort mission to bodyguard an enigmatic fugitive to the imperial capital Chang?an, he treats it as a simple high-paying job. Little does he know that this client is a dangerous mystic twirling strings that could uproot the empire from its foundations.One of the top bestselling manhua titles in China, Blades of the Guardians? dramatic, brutal illustrations and tight, intric

(W/A/CA) Tsukasa Hojo James Bond meets Lupin the Third in this era-defining manga phenomenon! A stylish cocktail of hard-boiled action and raunchy comedy, manga classic City Hunter follows exceptional marksman and compassionate sleazeball Saeba Ryo as he sweeps corruption from the lavish '80s Tokyo nightlife one evil at a time.The source of multiple anime series, specials, films, live-action adaptations, and video games, CITY HUNTER is beloved for its mix of action, comedy, and romance, and has sold over 50 million volumes worldwide. Don't miss this gorgeous deluxe English-language omnibus edition.The infamous Phantom Thief No. 305 is making waves in the news, but City Hunter Saeba Ryo is too captivated by a mysterious silhouette dancing in the night sky to do much about it.But when the dancer's true identity is revealed to be a high school girl who is also descended from a long line of famous thieves, Ryo is just more ensnared. She has a mission for Ryo too, an item she's not been able to steal: the black tulip.The owner of the targeted tulip in question? A self-proclaimed mad scie

(W) Rutile (A/CA) Diane Truc Love, humor, and powerlifting collide in Colossal, a massively successful international Webtoon now presented in print, about a young aristocrat who?s about to discover that the heart may be the strongest muscle of all!Jade, a young French noblewoman, has a problem. Her parents expect her to marry a rich prince to save their dwindling family fortune. But Jade doesn?t want to fall in line or in love?all she wants to do is pump iron and get. Those. Gains!Jade?s obsession with powerlifting and getting strong is at odds with the image of a delicate flower that society expects from her. When?in a fit of rage?she sends a fellow high-society teen, obnoxious pretty boy Nathaniel, flying through a buffet table during a ball, it looks like Jade?s secret may be out! But before a scandal erupts, the quick-thinking teen comes up with a brilliant excuse: Love made her do it!Now, Jade finds herself in a dizzying courtship dance between spoiled Nathaniel; Alexander, a stable hand she wants to get lifting tips from; Eloise, a mean girl hiding a soft heart; and Simon, Nat

International bestselling author Jeff Kinney serves up heaps of laughs in Partypooper, the 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid seriesYou’re Invited—RSVP for Fun!Over the years, Greg Heffley has chronicled his mishaps and misadventures in a series of diaries—make that journals—but book 20 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Partypooper, really takes the cake!Expect gobs of fun and over-the-top antics as Greg throws an epic birthday party for none other than himself. So come celebrate and laugh alongside Greg, his family, and the entire world of Wimpy Kid fans. Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (#1) Rodrick Rules (#2) The Last Straw (#3) Dog Days (#4) The Ugly Truth (#5) Cabin Fever (#6) The Third Wheel (#7) Hard Luck (#8) The Long Haul (#9) Old School (#10) Double Down (#11) The Getaway (#12) The Meltdown (#13) Wrecking Ball (#14) The Deep End (#15) Big Shot (#16) Diper Överlöde (#17) No Brainer (#18) Hot Mess (#19) Partypooper (#20) See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the #1 bestselling Awesome Friendly books,

(W) Various (A/CA) Charles M. Schulz This spectacular deluxe edition celebrates the 75th anniversary of Peanuts and the life, art, and legacy of Charles M. Schulz, and comes packaged with unique bonus materials.Extras include: 8 ready-to-frame prints, 5 vinyl stickers, 8 postcards, an iron-on patch, a full-color comic book, and more!Beautifully designed in a deluxe gift-ready slipcase, this one-of-a-kind 336-page full-color hardcover collects more than 700 images, including Schulz?s most iconic comic strips and related ephemera.Award-winning author Mark Evanier provides insightful and entertaining Peanuts cultural and historical context. An introduction from Patrick McDonnell, a foreword by Jean Schulz, and appreciations and remembrances from key figures in the world of Peanuts make this book a unique milestone in Peanuts publishing.Seventy-five years since the first Peanuts strip made its debut on October 2, 1950, the beloved comic and its iconic characters remain a touchstone for generations around the world.From cultural milestones such as NASA?s Apollo 10 lunar and command module

(W/A/CA) Alex Ross An original Marvel Comics graphic novel starring the Fantastic Four, written and illustrated by renowned, multi-award-winning artist Alex Ross. NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A BEST GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR (WASHINGTON POST) It?s a rainy night in Manhattan and not a creature is stirring except for . . . Ben Grimm. When an intruder suddenly appears inside the Baxter Building, the Fantastic Four?Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards), the Invisible Woman (Susan Storm Richards), the Human Torch (Johnny Storm), and the Thing (Ben Grimm)?find themselves surrounded by a swarm of invading parasites.These carrion creatures composed of Negative Energy come to Earth using a human host as a delivery system. But for what purpose? And who is behind this untimely invasion? The Fantastic Four have no choice but to journey into the Negative Zone, an alien universe composed entirely of anti-matter, risking not just their own lives but the fate of the cosmos! Fantastic Four: Full Circle is the first longform work written and illustrated by acclaimed artist Alex Ross, who revisits a classic Stan

(W/A/CA) Alex Ross An oversized, expanded edition of Fantastic Four: Full Circle?the award-winning national bestseller, named Graphic Novel of the Year by the National Cartoonists Society and the Washington Post?with 288 pages of new material, including commentary and unpublished preparatory material from Alex RossThe critically acclaimed, award-winning national bestseller?the first original graphic novel on the Marvel Arts list?now in an oversized, deluxe expanded edition.This new edition has 288 additional pages of jaw-dropping bonus material from Ross (the original graphic novel was 64 pages), as he walks readers through his process and vision for the making of the book School Library Journal called a ?pop art masterpiece.? Showcasing early visual concepts through final art, Ross takes readers behind-the-scenes, revealing for the first time his proposal, thumbnails, sketches, inks, and color guides.The book also includes commentary from Ross as well as reprints of the classic Marvel comic from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby that inspired Fantastic Four: Full Circle?Fantastic Four no. 51

(W) Stan Lee (A/CA) Jack Kirby Stunningly photographed by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear, Fantastic Four No. 1 is showcased as you?ve never seen it before?oversize and up close?in this gorgeous panel-by-panel exploration of the entire issue.Fantastic Four No. 1: Panel by Panel is the iconic and influential first issue of the Marvel classic comic by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. ?This volume captures every single detail and nuance of Lee?s story and Kirby?s groundbreaking artwork, making it a must-have for every comic book collection.The first issue of Fantastic Four by legendary creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced fans to a now-iconic team of Super Heroes?Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, the Human Torch, and the Thing?ushering in the modern Marvel Age of comics. Kirby?s artistic contributions in this comic book revolutionized visual storytelling and brought a new reality to the way comics stories could be told, the ripple effects of which continue to influence comic book art to this day.Decades after its publication in November 1961, this reimagining by award-winning

(W) Darren Aronofsky, Ari Handel, Jeff Welch (A/CA) Martin Morazzo From Academy Award?winning filmmaker Darren Aronofsky comes the first volume of his satirical sci-fi trilogy, Human NatureFrom the visionary minds behind Black Swan and The Whale, Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel team up with writer Jeff Welch and acclaimed artist Mart?n Morazzo (Ice Cream Man) for Human Nature, a razor-sharp social-satire trilogy about ambition, power, and humanity?s desperate quest for immortality.Meet Duke: once just an ordinary nobody, now an ego-driven billionaire chicken magnate with nearly limitless wealth and power. But even endless fortune has limits?and Duke is obsessed with breaking the final barrier: death itself. Can he buy the key to defy death, or has his unchecked ambition finally gone too far?Overflowing with twisted humor, surreal adventures, and dazzling visuals, Human Nature hurtles readers into a bizarre yet unsettlingly familiar future, confronting unimaginable obstacles at every turn. It?s a gripping, audacious ride that only Aronofsky could conjure?one that races forward at bre

(W) Dean Hale (A/CA) Douglas Holgate In this action-packed and heartfelt second original graphic novel in the Iron Man: Mighty Marvel Team-Up series, Iron Man must work with the Incredible Hulk to save a group of innocent monsters from being used for destructionIt?s monster mayhem! When Iron Man looks to connect with the Hulk outside of super heroing, Tony Stark creates a new suit big enough to keep up with Hulk?s desire to smash! But when a group of monsters are unleashed across the world, Stark realizes that all of that smashing might be doing more harm than good. And when it seems like there is more to these monsters attacking at random, Hulk and Iron Man must put their heads together and find out who is really behind these monster attacks and calm the monsters at large!

(W) Mark Evanier (A/CA) Jack Kirby The first authorized celebration of the one and only King of Comics and his groundbreaking work?now revised and expanded. Introduction by Neil Gaiman, featuring an exclusive, original Alex Ross Jack Kirby poster on underside of fold-out cover. Filled with stunning artwork, this gloriously illustrated biography of comics pioneer Jack Kirby by an artist who worked closely with him is ?a treasure.?A landmark work, this is essential reading for comics fans and those who want to better understand the history of the comics medium?or those who just want to enjoy Kirby?s incredible artwork.? ?Publishers WeeklyJack Kirby played a major role in shaping the superhero genre, not only through his innovative, dynamic artwork but through collaborating with Stan Lee to create classic Marvel characters like the Fantastic Four, the Hulk and the X-Men.As a teenager, future television and comics writer Mark Evanier became an assistant to Kirby. Evanier has now written this magnificently illustrated biography of his mentor. Evanier tells Kirby?s life story in an inform

(W) Erik Burnham (A/CA) Esau & Isaac Escorza This expanded adaptation of The Last Ronin reimagines the bestselling Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles graphic novel in an action-packed noir novel, perfect for fans who grew up with the Turtles. Also includes original black-and-white illustrations from the Escorza Brothers!Who is the Last Ronin?After decades away, a lone surviving Turtle returns to New York City with one mission: To avenge his family by killing the leader of the Foot Clan, Oroku Hiroto. But nothing about the city?battle-ravaged and ruled over by Hiroto with an iron fist?feels like home, and nothing about Ronin's mission goes to plan.With the help of old friends and new allies emerging in unexpected places, can Ronin finally get justice for those he lost?What terrible events destroyed his family in the first place?Featuring original black-and-white illustrations from the Escorza Brothers, this first-of-its-kind novel in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe is a must-read for every Ninja Turtles fan.

(W) Steve Darnall (A/CA) Alex Ross For the first time, a novelization of Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross' bestselling and now classic miniseries from 1994?Marvels, offering an thrilling all-new interpretation of one of the most famous stories in Marvel Comics history.Welcome to New York. Here, burning figures roam the streets, men in brightly colored costumes scale the glass and concrete walls, creatures from space threaten to devour our world . . . and everyone else is going about their lives.This is the Marvel Universe, where the ordinary and fantastic interact daily. This is the world of Marvels?one of the most important and bestselling stories in Marvel Comics history, which Stan Lee described in his introduction to the first collected edition as innovative, brilliantly conceived, and skillfully executed.Over 30 years later, Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross' groundbreaking comic book series Marvels gets a long-awaited novelization by Steve Darnall, author of Uncle Sam and Ross's writing partner on the original proposal.Marvels was a landmark series when it was first published?peeling back th

Meet your first Disney best friend, Minnie Mouse, in this colorful and collectible board book with gatefolds, featuring original comic book art by legendary Italian Disney artist Romano ScarpaUsing original art by legendary Italian Disney artist Romano Scarpa, this colorful and collectible board book is perfect to introduce Minnie Mouse to the youngest Disney fans.Join Minnie Mouse in your first adventure and revisit some of her most memorable moments! Meet her best friends Daisy Duck and Clarabelle Cow, and her world-famous sweetheart Mickey Mouse in this interactive and highly collectible board book that features three gatefold to lift and add a playful touch!

(W) Marjorie M. Liu (A/CA) Sana Takeda

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Andre Lima Araujo Brian Michael Bendis and Andr? Lima Ara?jo bring you Phenomena, a brand-new fantasy adventure series starting with The Golden City of Eyes. 'Everyone tells you . . . you're going to see something you've never seen before. That's what everyone said. Who doesn't want to see something they've never seen?' Phenomena is the story of a young boy named Bolden and his warrior friend Spike-survivors of a phenomena that took over Earth years ago. Not an apocalypse . . . something far more interesting. We follow Bolden and Spike as they are forced to team up with another lost orphan of the world, Matilde. The trio of heroes go on a globetrotting adventure that takes them to a magical, mysterious place called the Golden City of Eyes. As they quest across this epically crazy new world looking for answers and purpose, they face off against dark forces big and small, changing the world better along the way. In each book in the series, our heroes travel to different parts of the magical world of Phenomena by various modes of transportation, each more

(W) Si Lewen, Art Spiegelman (A/CA) Si Lewen A hauntingly original wordless illustrated novel by forgotten master Si Lewen, with an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Art Spiegelman. Si Lewen's Parade is a timeless story, first published in 1957, told in a language that knows no country, a wordless epic that, despite its muteness, is more powerful than the written or the spoken word. Reproduced in a unique two-sided accordion-fold format with an extensive overview of the artist's career on the verso, The Parade is a celebration of art and the story of recurring war as Si Lewen experienced it over the past 90 years, watching the joyful parades that marked the end of World War I lead into the death marches of World War II and the Korean War. As The Parade unfolds, the reader is taken on an unforgettable journey of sequential images. Available in a standard edition, The Parade is also available in a Limited Edition of 150 copies with an original art print by Art Spiegelman, signed by Lewen and Spiegelman.

(W/A/CA) Mike Maihack A third action-packed original story in the Mighty Marvel Team-Up graphic novel series by celebrated cartoonist Mike Maihack, featuring Spider-Man and the Guardians of the Galaxy!Spider-Man has ventured into space to return Silver Surfer?s surfboard to the spacefaring hero. But what starts as a simple mission quickly evolves into a new mystery involving a collection of rare talismans that can give their owner great and potentially dangerous cosmic power. Before he can return home, Spider-Man must discover where all the talismans are and just what their purpose is in order to ensure they don?t fall into the wrong hands. Good thing Spidey has joined forces with the perfect super hero team?the Guardians of the Galaxy?to see this mission through! With the help of Groot, Rocket Raccoon, Star Lord, Gamora, and Drax, can Spider-Man save the day and secure his way home? Or is he fated to be lost in space forever?In this third book in the Mighty Marvel Team-Up series, author and artist Mike Maihack tells another action-packed and hilarious story, placing Spider-Man in t

(W) James Field (A) Various James Gunn's Superman marks the triumphant theatrical return of Smallville's favorite son, kicking off a bold new era of DC storytelling under the umbrella of DC Studios. In Superman: The Art and Making of the Film, fans are granted an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Gunn's vision for a Superman that brings the character back to his optimistic, heroic, and brightly colored roots with all the action, adventure, humor, and heart that audiences have experienced in his previous DC entries, The Suicide Squad, Peacemaker, and Creature Commandos. Author James Field (The Art of The Batman) documents every stage of the film's production, from Gunn and his DC Studios's co-chairman and co-CEO Peter Safran's earliest conversations about what their vision for Superman would be and what he would represent, to the comics they would turn to for inspiration, to costume and set design, and continuing on to post-production FX. Field conducted interviews with all of the film's key creatives and presents an engaging narrative of the highly collaborative filmmaking process

(W) Xavier Dorison (A/CA) Ralph Meyer Sharpshooting undertaker Jonas Crow has lain low since the Civil War. But when his old ghosts return to haunt him, he will have to make a stand?in the company of two unlikely companions.Undertaker Jonas Crow is charged with hauling a gold tycoon?s body back to the mine that made his fortune?a fifty-mile trek through scorching desert. And there?s a twist: on the night he died, the mining magnate swallowed every gold nugget in his safe, determined to take his treasure to the grave. Unfortunately, word is out, and the town?s long-suffering miners will do whatever it takes to get it back. Jonas has secrets of his own, though?and he?s not giving up the gold without a fight. A gripping opening to a groundbreaking graphic novel series.by expert duo Xavier Dorison and Ralph Meyer.

(W/A/CA) Duncan Tonatiuh Undocumented is the story of immigrant workers who have come to the United States without papers. Juan grew up in Mexico working in the fields, struggling for money he crosses over into the United States and becomes an undocumented worker. Though he is able to get a job he receives less than half of the minimum wage! Risking his boss reporting him to the authorities Juan risks everything and stands up for himself and others like him. Undocumented is told via the ancient Mixtec codex-accordion fold-format.

This book will be an essential resource for X-Men and general animation fans alike. Candid interviews, detailed script break-downs, and rarely seen concept sketches, character designs, story boards, and animation cels take readers behind the scenes of one of the most celebrated, revolutionary animated series of all time. Never-before-seen production artwork will be showcased throughout, including early Jim Lee-inspired character sketches and designs by Will Meugniot and Larry Houston, as well as behind-the-scenes stories of Stan Lee, Avi Arad, Haim Saban, Len Wein, and many other prolific comic and industry figures, to give fans a new lens through which to view the series and the history of Fox Kids, Marvel Comics, Marvel Studios, and Saban Entertainment.

(W) Marvel Entertainment (A/CA) Dave Cockrum The next super installment in the My Mighty Marvel First Book series featuring the world?s most extraordinary team?the X-Men?as drawn by one of the world?s most extraordinary creators!Leap into action with the most astonishing group of heroes: the X-Men! Learn about Professor X, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, Wolverine, and the other extraordinary mutants from Professor Xavier?s School for Gifted Youngsters.This bright and bold board book, with art from Dave Cockrum, teaches the youngest collector all about the X-Men?s super-powers, backstories, and enemies!Featuring vivid colors and three special gatefolds that help the X-Men pop off the page, and a larger trim size fit for a Super Hero team, this fun-filled board book is perfect for new and longtime Marvel fans alike.