A full-color oversized hardcover volume that collects concept art and creative commentary chronicling the development of the next entry in the God of War saga. The god of war himself returns in this brand-new installment to the beloved God of War series. As the threat of Ragnarök grows ever closer, Kratos and Atreus find themselves choosing between the safety of their family and the safety of the realms. This passionately assembled tome details a story of parenthood, destiny, and adventure in the voices of the team that brought it to life. Dark Horse Books and Santa Monica Studio join forces to present stunning, never-before-seen concept art of the world, characters, creatures, and artifacts with The Art of God of War Ragnarök. See what adventures await in Midgard and beyond. o Deluxe edition includes deluxe treatments like a faux leather clamshell case and cover, and a gallery-quality lithograph in a displayable portfolio.

(W/A/CA) Kuroki Q Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is an alternate version of the events told in the manga Danganronpa 2: Ultimate Luck and Hope and Despair. That series told the story through the eyes of 'Ultimate Lucky Student' Nagito Komaeda; now Goodbye Despair gives you the perspective of his archrival in the desperate classroom murder game, Hajime Hinata! o Based on the PlayStation and Windows game Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair from NIS America and Spike Chunsoft.

(W/A/CA) Kuroki Q Despair is contagious . . . and so is death! Fed up with the lack of bloodthirst from his captives, Monokuma infects them with the Despair Disease. Afraid they could commit murder while not in their right mind, the sick students are quarantined . . . but the killing hasn't stopped! The conclusion of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair . . . !

(W/A/CA) Hajime Touya Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls is the missing story that goes between the original Danganronpa: The Animation manga and the recently published manga series Danganronpa 2: Ultimate Luck and Hope and Despair. Komaru Naegi, the younger sister of the original story's protagonist Makoto, teams up with her brother's fellow survivor, gloomy romance author Toko Fukawa . . . also known as the crazed serial killer Genocide Jack (Jill)! o Based on the PlayStation and Windows game Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls from NIS America and Spike Chunsoft.

(W/A/CA) Hajime Touya Both friend and foe await Komaru and Toko as they delve deep into the subway tunnels. In an underground arena, Masaru, leader of the killer kids who call themselves the Warriors of Hope, may stand triumphant above a pile of dead grownups . . . but the boy doesn't stand a chance against Genocide Jill and Komaru's teamwork!

(W/A/CA) Hajime Touya The conclusion! Not only must Komaru defeat the remaining children of the Warriors of Hope, but also the last-ditch weapon of the adults . . . the massive Big Bang Monokuma! Does a horribly ordinary high school girl have what it takes to stop this mutually assured destruction between two generations . . . ?

(W/A/CA) Naru Narumi Ms. Koizumi has taken planes and trains in search of noodles . . . but never before a mountain pilgrimage, as she ascends the granite slopes of Mt. Tsukuba in search of the ramen restaurant at the summit! And that's only her first culinary adventure in the tasty volume three, as she guards the secret of her beauty from the jealous Misa (could it be the backfat in her broth?), dodges pick-up artists in Osaka, and meets a mysterious older woman who reminds her strangely of a certain obsessive classmate . . . !

(W) Kate Leth (A) Megan Levens, Andy Owens (CA) Jen Bartel Arkayna, Zarya, Emerald, and Piper-unexpected heroes who together become epic warriors-are drawn together by a prophecy to battle evil. In an effort to get Em out of the house, the Mysticons go to the mall, where Em is swept up in the world of a Battle-Bots style competition, 'Machinations.' When she and Piper team up and enter the competition, they not only find themselves battling with robots, but against new friends with scorned feelings.

(W) Neil Kleid (A/CA) John Broglia Discovering a band of demon cooks has captured her island home, warrior chef Savor Batonnet must undertake her very first quest as a newly minted hero! But being called a 'hero' and possessing a handful of skills all the ingredients Savor needs to face five deadly restaurants, build the ultimate knife, save both her parents and the woman she loves? By creators Neil Kleid (Brownsville, Kings and Canvas, Powers: The Secret History of Deena Pilgrim), John Broglia (God Complex, Zombie-Sama) and Frank Reynoso (Kings and Canvas, The Sweetness). o For fans of Legend of Zelda, Top Chef, Disney films and cooking shows-or warrior chefs of all ages! o A new young-adult world à la Avatar: The Last Airbender. o A bite-sized graphic novel about finding your way, food fighting, and adventure!

(W/A/CA) McCranie, Stephen To Amy, everyone has a flavor . . . and she has finally figured out Oliver's! His flavor is orange with a hint of cinnamon-bright and alive, full of passion and love. Amy's friends are hurting, Cassie and David broke up, Amy is failing history; she is afraid Oliver is going somewhere far away and never coming back . . . but even if she can't fix everything for her friends, it still means something to be there with them. And working on her extra credit might just help Amy discover answers to some of the mysteries around Oliver.

(W/A/CA) McCranie, Stephen After surviving the attack at the school, Oliver and Amy return to the dance to try and take comfort in the safety of numbers. Little do they know, a rogue agent of the FCP is closing in on them with a bomb that can disconnect everyone at the school-and she's not afraid to get her hands a little dirty.

(W) Yahtzee Croshaw With the age of heroic star pilots and galactic villains completely killed by quantum teleportation, the ex-star pilot currently named Dashford Pierce is struggling to find his identity in a changing universe. Then, a face from his past returns and makes him an offer he can't refuse: take part in just one small, slightly illegal, heist, and not only will he have the means to start the new life he craves, but also save his childhood hero from certain death. What could go wrong? If you need to ask-you don't know Dashford Pierce. Will Destroy the Galaxy for Cash is the follow up tale to Will Save the Galaxy for Food from the mind of writer Yahtzee Croshaw (Mogworld, Jam, Differently Morphous).