(W) Steve Niles (A/CA) E.M. Gist The complete collection of Criminal Macabre prose stories by Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) featuring two brand new tales and an introduction by horror legend John Carpenter! Cal McDonald is a detective with one foot in the real world, and one in the world of magic. For Cal, the horrors we all dream about in the fevered darkness of the night are all-too real, kept at bay through an almost constant influx of drugs to numb the pain, but never erase it. Cut from the same mold as Sam Spade, Jake Gittes, and the famous detectives of Chandler, Hammett and Spillane, Cal McDonald, whether he likes it or not, is all that stands between us and the nightmare world just outside our vision.

(W) Steve Niles (A) Christopher Mitten, Scott Morse (CA) Justin Erickson Teamed with his undead partner Mo'Lock and some unlikely allies, the pill-popping, alcoholic antihero Cal McDonald protects the streets of Los Angeles against an infestation of vampires, werewolves, and one very powerful occultist. The events will leave Cal changed . . . forever. Collects Criminal Macabre: No Peace for Dead Men, Final Night-The 30 Days of Night Crossover, The Eyes of Frankenstein, and The Iron Spirit.

(W) Steve Niles (A/CA) Szymon Kudranski An original Cal McDonald horror story as a fully self-contained graphic novel hardcover by Steve Niles (30 Days of Night)! Supernatural detective Cal McDonald is ripped again from his self-imposed retirement to resume his monster-killing career after hunting down a serial-killing priest with a blood-draining knife on a trail leading him directly to the gates of Hell!

(W) Steve Niles (A/CA) Gyula Nemeth Supernatural detective Cal McDonald, found wandering the streets as a disheveled vagrant, is ripped from his self-imposed retirement to resume his monster-killing career. But Cal is reluctant to return to the fray. What has the hard-bitten investigator so shaken? It's a long story that begins with a beautiful woman who happens to be a vampire . . . and ends with a bang. Collects the four-issue miniseries. 'Niles [is] one of the greatest 'monster comic' writers of the last decade.'-Bloody Disgusting

(W) Matt Kindt (A/CA) Matt Lesniewski From New York Times-bestselling Mind MGMT creator Matt Kindt and Matt Lesniewski (The Freak) comes a brand-new, mind-altering journey through Russian folk tales, trained assassins, and government conspiracies. After losing her family in a violent home invasion, a woman uses folk tales to cope. In a blood-soaked journey toward revenge, she tracks down the man responsible for her family's deaths, only to discover a startling government plot-to weaponize folk tales and use them to raise children into super assassins. Collects Crimson Flower #1-#5, including all covers and bonus material.

(W) John Arcudi (A) Mindy Lee, Michelle Madsen (CA) Tonci Zonjic The Crimson Lotus began life as a young girl whose family was caught up in the Russo-Japanese war. Thirty years later, she exacts her revenge against those who wronged her, with terrifying results! Two spies in China must try to chase her down before they become just another pair of flies in her web. Collects issues #1-#5 of the series, plus bonus material.

Journey through Wildemount alongside the motley group known as the Mighty Nein! Encompassing the first chapters of Critical Role's second campaign, this tome illustrates the adventures of our unlikely heroes as they meet in Trostenwald, struggle through a heartbreaking encounter with the Iron Shepherds, and more. Featuring stunning works by artists from the Critter community, Critical Role: The Chronicles of Exandria--The Mighty Nein is a beautiful way to revisit the origin of the Mighty Nein through the perspective of Expositor Beauregard Lionett and the archivists of the Cobalt Soul. The deluxe edition of The Chronicles of Exandria--The Mighty Nein boasts 264 pages of art created by the Critical Role community and accompanying text written by Liam O'Brien, Taliesin Jaffe, Dani Carr, and the cast of Critical Role. It also includes the following extras, exclusive to the deluxe edition: o A faux-leather, foil-stamped cover and decorative clamshell box featuring art by Lauryn Ipsum and designed by Cindy Cacarez-Sprague o An annotated cloth map of the Dwendalian Empire

(W) Critical Role & Various The saga of Exandria's famous adventurers continues in this second collection of art, narrative, and lore from the cast of Critical Role, as well as the Critter community! The Chronicles of Exandria: The Mighty Nein Part Two follows Critical Role's Mighty Nein campaign from their adventures in Xhorhas, to encounters with the Kryn and the Bright Queen, to discoveries at the Cinderrest Sanctum and in the belly of the Behemoth, all the way to events at the Whitedawn Lagoon.

(W) Critical Role & Various New from Critical Role's smash-hit campaign the Mighty Nein! The saga of Exandria's famous adventurers continues in this second collection of art, narrative, and lore from the cast of Critical Role as well as the Critter community! The Chronicles of Exandria: The Mighty Nein Part Two follows Critical Role's current campaign from their adventures in Xhorhas, to encounters with the Kryn and the Bright Queen, to discoveries at the Cinderrest Sanctum and in the belly of the Behemoth, all the way to events at the Whitedawn Lagoon. Clocking in at over 300 pages, this gorgeous hardcover documents the adventures and revelations of the Mighty Nein from their adventures in Exandria. The deluxe edition of The Chronicles of Exandria: The Mighty Nein Part Two also includes the following extras, exclusive to the deluxe edition: Foil-stamped clamshell. Foil-stamped, debossed hardcover with spine ribs and ribbon marker. Lithograph by Hannah Freidrichs housed in a sleek portfolio. Velvet pouch containing a coin featuring an image of the Bright Queen. Die-cut, faux leather,

(W) Taliesin Jaffe, Sarah Jaffe (A) Various This hardcover art collection features a wide variety of gorgeous illustrations from the Critical Role fan community paired with text by cast members Liam O'Brien and Taliesin Jaffe. Journey through Wildemount alongside the motley group known as the Mighty Nein! Encompassing the first portion of Critical Role's second campaign, this tome illustrates the adventures of our unlikely heroes as they meet in Trostenwald, struggle through a heartbreaking encounter with the Iron Shepherds, and much more. Featuring stunning works by fan-favorite artists from the Critter community, The Chronicles of Exandria-The Mighty Nein is a beautiful way to relive all your favorite moments from the hit show. o Fan art curated by the team. o Follows the first half of the Mighty Nein campaign.

(W) Mae Catt & Various (A) Guilherme Balbi, Diana Sousa From Mae Catt, and Critical Role's Matthew Mercer and Marisha Ray, comes Mighty Nein member Beauregard Lionett's origin story in a hardcover graphic novel. Despite her origins with a 'traditional' family, Beau's penchant for troublemaking was legendary. Outraged by her criminal activity, Beau's father arranged for her to be kidnapped and turned over to the order of monks known as the Cobalt Soul for some much-needed discipline and direction. But the direction Beau takes-toward the Mighty Nein-isn't what anyone anticipated!

(W) Taliesin Jaffe & Various (A) Gus Allen, Enrica Eren Angiolini Death is never truly the end. Generations of the Clay family have tended to the careful rituals in the Blooming Grove. But when corruption begins to creep in on their sacred space, the Clays depart one by one to seek answers. Soon young Caduceus and Clarabelle are the only ones left, and when a dangerous burial quest falls to Caduceus, he must leave the Grove to do the family's work. Follow the origin story of the Mighty Nein's Caduceus Clay in this beautiful hardcover graphic novel written by Kendra Wells, illustrated by Gus Allen, with colors by Eren Angiolini and letters by Ariana Maher.

(W) Kevin Burke, Chris Doc Wyatt (A/CA) Selina Espiritu More than just an orcish face! Growing up in an orphanage on the Menagerie Coast, Fjord Stone has never been comfortable with the assumptions people draw from his half-orc heritage. His sweet, sensitive nature will do him no favors in Port Damali. Luckily, a chance encounter on the docks lands Fjord with a job, a mentor, and more adventure than he could ever dream of on the path that will eventually lead him to the rest of the Mighty Nein! Kevin Burke and Chris 'Doc' Wyatt, writers for the Amazon original animated series Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina, join fan-favorite artist Selina Espiritu, colorist Diana Sousa, letterer Ariana Maher, and Matthew Mercer and Travis Willingham from the cast of Critical Role to bring Fjord's early years to life in this all-new hardcover graphic novel!

(W) Jody Houser (A/CA) Selina Espiritu A fire can keep you warm . . . or it can consume you. When Bren Aldric Ermendrud was chosen to attend the Soltryce Academy, everyone knew he would have an important future in service to the Empire. But nobody--least of all Bren himself--could foresee the cruelty he would endure, and the ways in which it would break and remake him. Witness the events that transform Bren into the Mighty Nein's Caleb Widogast, and how they inform the path he'll take in the future. Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins writer Jody Houser joins fan-favorite artist Selina Espiritu, Game Master Matthew Mercer, and cast member Liam O'Brian to reveal Caleb's troubled past in this all-new hardcover graphic novel! Fans of Critical Role won't want to miss this newest edition to their Mighty Nein library!

(W) Sam Maggs (A) Hunter Severn (CA) Cathy Le Jester Lavorre had an unconventional upbringing, even for one born in cosmopolitan Nicodranas. Daughter of the famed Ruby of the Sea, she had many opportunities for mischief as a small child, of which she took full advantage! Dive into the mystery of Jester's early years, her first meeting with the Traveler, and the fateful events that set her on a path to eventually join the Mighty Nein. Jester's story is brought to life by writer Sam Maggs (Captain Marvel, The Unstoppable Wasp) with art by Hunter Severn Bonyun, in direct consultation with Laura Bailey! It's available as a gorgeous hardcover, ready to take its place in your Critical Role library!

(W) Jody Houser (A/CA) Hunter Bonyun What strange events created Mollymauk Tealeaf? Entertainer, fighter, and performer, 'Molly' has a knack for hiding his true self behind the shifting color and shape of a personality he seems to wear like his singular coat. But as with every member of the Mighty Nein, his past will eventually catch up with him . . . and it's a strange one indeed. Join Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins writer Jody Houser, artist Hunter Bonyun, and Critical Role's Matthew Mercer and Taliesin Jaffe as they reveal Mollymauk's evolution from empty shell to vibrant individual, and the dark corners of his past that even he is afraid to examine.

(W) Cecil Castellucci (A/CA) Will Kirkby For Yasha, there has always been a storm on the horizon. Maybe it formed with her adoption by the Dolorov people in the harsh lands of Xhorhas. Or perhaps when she fell for her first love, Zuala. Or still later, when grief and madness drove her from her village and out into--somewhere else. Maybe, on the other hand, Yasha IS the storm. Celebrated writer Cecil Castellucci joins artist William Kirkby, colorist Diana Sousa, and letterer Ariana Maher, with Matthew Mercer and Ashley Johnson of Critical Role, to draw back the curtain on the tumultuous past of the Mighty Nein's Yasha Nydoorin.

(W) Sam Maggs & Various (A) Selina Espiritu, Will Kirkby This first of two volumes collects the whimsical, tragic, and sometimes haunting backstories of Jester Lavorre, Caleb Widogast, Yasha Nydoorin, and Nott the Brave from their eponymous series. Delve deep into their pasts and witness what led them to the Mighty Nein. This hardcover collection features stories and art by fan-favorite Critter creators, in direct consultation with the cast of Critical Role! It's a must for any fan's library.

(W) Mae Catt & Various (A) Selina Espiritu, Hunter Bonyun Discover the pasts of Critical Role's The Mighty Nein! Finish the adventure with the final volume of The Mighty Nein Origins, featuring Mollymauk Tealeaf, Beauregard Lionett, Fjord Stone, and Caduceus Clay. Discover their pasts and unveil the secrets that made our soon-to-be heroes into what they were before the Mighty Nein! This oversized hardcover collection features stories and art by talented Critter creators, in direct consultation with the cast of Critical Role! Collects: Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins--Mollymauk Tealeaf Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins--Beauregard Lionett Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins - Fjord Stone Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins--Caduceus Clay.

(W) Sam Maggs (A) Aviv Or, Cris Peter The trickster-fey Artagan returns, but does he have something up his sleeves again? The powerful and mischievous Archfey Artagan, also known as the Traveler, finally gets his day in court-which is the last thing he wanted. But since he's here, he's happy to tell the Seelie and Unseelie courts how he's graced the material realms with his knowledge and mentorship. But there are witnesses who may have a different take, and the consequences could be dire. This gorgeous deluxe edition features a beautiful foil-stamped slipcase and cover worthy enough for even the pickiest of fey, along with a gallery-quality lithograph by artist Toby Sharp! Collects Critical Role: Tales of Exandria-Artagan #1-4.

(W) Darcy Van Poelgeest (A) CoupleofKooks (CA) Helen Mask Leylas Kryn, the Bright Queen, has spent multiple lives in pursuit of assembling the otherworldly Luxon. So, when another piece appears nearby, Leylas sends her eternal lover Quana to collect it . . . with consequences that may threaten the entire Dynasty! Hope for the future clashes with darkness from the past in a stellar new story from the world of Critical Role! Game master Matthew Mercer joins Eisner Award-winning writer Darcy Van Poelgeest (LittleBird) and fan-favorite artist CoupleofKooks in a brand-new Critical Role story from the mighty Kryn Dynasty, the four-issue series collected in a trade paperback and ready to take its place in your Critical Role library.

(W) Sam Maggs (A) Aviv Or, Cris Peter The trickster-fey Artagan returns, but does he have something up his sleeves again? The powerful and mischievous Archfey Artagan, also known as the Traveler, finally gets his day in court-which is the last thing he wanted. But since he's here, he's happy to tell the Seelie and Unseelie courts how he's graced the material realms with his knowledge and mentorship. But there are witnesses who may have a different take, and the consequences could be dire. Collects Critical Role: Tales of Exandria-Artagan #1-4.

(W) Jody Houser (A) Olivia Samson (CA) Fiona Staples The unlikely heroes of Vox Machina are back in action! Join familiar faces from Critical Role's smash-hit first campaign as their escapades in Stilben lead them toward new adventure-and a dire threat to Grog when he goes missing in the night. Tracking him down will see the party lose one member, gain another, and reveal parts of Grog's secret past. But first, his friends have to actually find him. From award-nominated writer Jody Houser (Orphan Black, Stranger Things) and first series author Olivia Samson, with colorist MSASSYK (Isola, Gotham Academy) and letterer Ariana Maher (James Bond, Xena)!

(W) Dennis Culver (A) Justin Greenwood (CA) Brad Simpson The sword saviour and champion of men once known as Bloody Bliss is now nothing more than a reclusive old Crone. When an old enemy returns it's up to Bliss to once more defend the Three Kingdoms. Does she have the strength to answer the call for one last adventure? Only Dennis Culver (Burnouts, E is for Extinction) and Justin Greenwood (Stumptown, The Last Siege) know for sure in this story that is equal parts Unforgiven and Xena Warrior Princess. Collects the five-issue miniseries.

(W) Anders Fager (A/CA) Peter Bergting When Kim inherits her grandparents' house in rural Sweden, there are still notes posted everywhere. Reminders. And drawings. Of the monsters that haunt this house and the land. But the monsters are in Kim's head too, in the traumatic memories of an unsettling upbringing. Dive into this stunning graphic novel full of darkness, reconciliation, and exploration of the self. o From acclaimed creators Anders Fager and Peter Bergting. (STL216063) (C: 0-1-2)

(W) Jen Bartel, Tyler Bartel (A/CA) Jen Bartel Stella's a bored teen who's part of the first generation to grow up immersed in a world of virtual reality games, in which she discovers a secret magical girl fight club. Now that she's gotten her wish of finding something exciting in her life, she also discovers a dark side to magical girls, and finds herself having to prove her worth in a series of tournaments where, if she loses, she can never come back. o Jen is currently working on Marvel's Storm with writer Ta-Nehisi Coates. o Originally serialized on the digital platform Stela. ' An extremely fun series. '-AV CLUB

(W/A/CA) PANDANIA An ordinary Japanese high school student takes home an abandoned supernatural cat left in a cardboard box. Maybe he shouldn't have meddled with kitties beyond human comprehension-after all, it had tentacles where its whiskers should have been! But it's too late! With no Elder Sign on the cat door, soon the pick of the Mythos litter starts to invade his house, as furry and feline versions of Hastur, Yog-Sothoth, Nyarlathotep, and other adorable Lovecraftian horrors blast his mind, whisper impossible secrets, and generally get underfoot! From the creator of Evil Secret Society of Cats and Yokai Cats, Cthulhu Cat is a one-shot, full-color gag manga collection that is a charming tribute both to Lovecraft's stories and Lovecraft the cat lover.

(W/A/CA) Zao Dao From the mind of prodigy cartoonist Zao Dao comes Cuisine Chinoise: Tales of Life and Food, featured here in English for the first time! From insects looking for a meal made of ghosts to a man named Yuzi whose passion for cooking is the only hope of maintaining a family legacy, these wonderfully illustrated stories explore the rich and humorous lives of the characters within. This volume showcases the wonderful relationship between Chinese folklore and culture and food! o The first work of esteemed cartoonist Zao Dao translated into English. o Beautifully Illustrated book of Chinese culture through cuisine.

(W) Zack Keller (A/CA) Shawn Dickinson Prone to unexpected predicaments and thrilling adventures, Cuphead and Mugman feature front and center in a series of short but sweet side stories that reimagine the world of the all-cartoon magical wondergame. This original graphic novel features all-new original tales, authentically drawn to match the glorious, award-winning vintage animation style of Cuphead! An original graphic novel featuring the colorful characters of the Inkwell Isles.

(W) Zack Keller (A/CA) Shawn Dickinson Our plucky heroes return in this brand-new collection of adventures starring Cuphead, Mugman, and now Ms. Chalice! The trio can't seem to catch a break as they find themselves in a plethora of peculiar positions and side stories in the all-cartoon magical wonderworld of the Inkwell Isles! This original graphic novel features fresh new tales, all authentically drawn to match the glorious and vintage animation style of Cuphead!

(W) Zack Keller (A/CA) Shawn Dickinson Cuphead, Mugman, and Ms. Chalice return in this brand-new collection of chaos and capers! The gang gets themselves into some close calls and hilarious hiccups featuring ice cream enterprises, literally jumping into boardgames, and more! This original graphic novel features exciting all-new adventures, all drawn in the magnificent, magical, award-winning vintage style of Cuphead!

Curtiss Hill is a millionaire, philanthropist, and famed dog-racecar driver. On the day before the biggest race of the season, his cat-engineer has gone missing! With his rival planning to steal the race, a photojournalist hot on his tail, and a civil war between the cats and dogs beginning to escalate, Curtiss must uncover the truth behind the sudden disappearance of his friend in a race for life, liberty, and freedom! From renowned Spanish writer and artist Pau (The Atlas and Axis Saga, Baboon!)!

The latest addition to the Dark Horse horror line is this chilling original graphic novel from writer and publisher Mike Richardson (The Secret, Cravan). Twentysomething Meagan Walters regains consciousness and finds herself locked in an empty room of an old house. She's bleeding from the back of her head, and has no memory of where the wound came from-she'd been at a club with some friends . . . left angrily . . . was she abducted? When Meagan peers through the door's keyhole, she starts to suspect that her captor isn't quite human . . . Todd Herman (The Fog; The Goon: Noir) fleshes out the story with his moody, EC-influenced pencils, and comics stalwarts Al Milgrom and Dave Stewart bring them to life.

(W) Bartosz Sztybor (A/CA) Roberto Ricci It hurts. Night City hurts. The suffering runs deep and the deeper one falls, the longer the self-prescribed dreams play. Fortune, hope, love- all made possible by DMS technology. But not everyone desires a happy ending. A braindance repairman soon discovers the answer to pain . . . comes in a blackout. Collects the four-issue miniseries.

(W) Bartosz Sztybor (A) Giannis Milonogiannis (CA) Sean Phillips A hardboiled journalist bent on taking down the corrupt corporations of Night City finally gets his chance to do it. Somebody nuked the headquarters of a major corporation and rumor has it, it was the infamous Johnny Silverhands. The streets are buzzing that he's dead and his body remains at the bottom of the nuked tower. His job: find the body. But is he dead or is it just hearsay? The streets of Night City talk and a corporate downfall is just the beginning. Original hardboiled graphic novel from CD Projekt Red!

(W) Various (A) Tom Sutton & Various Only two things can stop a heart from beating: love and death. It's gang on gang violence as the Maelstroms plan an ambush on the Moxes. The target: corpo cargo worth a heavy sum of cash. But loyalty only goes as far to one's deepest desires, and one member of the Maelstroms has found something worth sacrificing for. Jaw dropping, eyes popping, pulse racing-he's never known anyone like her . . . Created in close collaboration with CD Projekt Red, writer Bartosz Sztybor (Cyberpunk 2077: Blackout, Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners) and artist Jakub Rebelka (Judas, Origins) ramp up an explosive love story like no other. Collects Cyberpunk 2077: XOXO #1-#4.

(W) Bartosz Sztybor (A/CA) Jesus Hervas A new urban development proposal is being pushed through city council-a flagrant infraction on those safeguarded by the Valentinos gang-one to indulge the selfish and decadent lifestyles of the wealthy and displace the eldery in a historic housing block. They enlist the services of three cyberpunks to discreetly and strategically terminate the project. With a mole on the inside, a waitress who dishes out more than meals, a government official with a fetish-everyone has their secrets, and each one is about to get exposed. Collects issues #1-#4 of the miniseries. 'Cyberpunk's latest game might be rife with problems, but its world certainly isn't, and You Have My Word is another testament of just how rich the universe can be.' -Comicbook.com

(W) Tomasz Marchewka (A) Jake Elphick & Various Mint is the sole survivor of her former crew. Buzz on the street is she sold them out to the NCPD to save herself. Now, badges are after her father's old crewmate, tech genius who goes by the name Kickdown. To clear her name, she'll have to toe the line between gangs and the NCPD. And there's one place where the gangs of Night City gather-where speed settles the score. In a crowd of Animals, Maelstrom, and Tyger Claws gangsters, word travels fast-and that's all according to plan. Created in close collaboration with CD Projekt Red, the principal writer behind Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Tomasz Marchewka and artist Jake Elphick take to the streets of Night City for a ride full of twists, turns, and crashes! Collects #1-4.

(W) Bartosz Sztybor, Cullen Bunn (A) Miguel Valderrama & Various A deluxe hardcover collection of three intense action-packed stories exploring the underbelly of Night City, featuring a cover gallery, expanded sketchbook section, and more! In Trauma Team, a hundred floors high in a skyscraper occupied by an onslaught of gang members, an EMT assistant is tasked with rescuing the man responsible for her former team's deaths. Then in You Have My Word, a family is torn apart following an assignment from one of Night City's most notorious gangs and a grandmother returns to a life she left behind on a mission paved with blood, both old and new. And in Blackout, a braindance technician is overcome with despair. Confronting his role in exploiting others' pain and suffering, he finds that in darkness comes opportunity. This oversized edition collects Cyberpunk 2077: Trauma Team #1-4, Cyberpunk 2077: You Have My Word #1-4, and Cyberpunk 2077: Blackout #1-4.

Twelve teenagers from around the world fall under the spell of a demigod and journey to a mystical realm of devastation and cruelty where they must survive until the Red Moon returns. Despite the danger, these kids do not intend to surrender-they have magic on their side, and the time has come to take initiative! But an evil older than the kingdom itself awakens among the ruins, and the Red Moon approaches . . .