(W) Ben Kahn, Rachel Silverstein (A) Sam Beck, Jim Campbell In this follow up graphic novel to Renegade Rule, VR gaming team the Manhattan Mist return to competition from their near-miss at the previous championship. This time they're taking on the new brawl mode, Renegade Royale! And with only one player who can be crowned champion, the game is on. STRAP IN FOR A BRAND NEW ROUND OF COMPETITIVE VR GAMING WITH YOUR FAVORITE TEAM OF CHAOTIC GALS! Since their defeat at the VR gaming championship for Renegade Rule, the team members of the Manhattan Mist haven't lost an ounce of momentum. So when a new brawl mode is introduced to the game-along with a sponsored inaugural competition-they're in it to win it (again)! But in this tournament, only one player can be crowned champion. Get ready for a burgeoning romance between two team members, all-new character classes, and new rivals who will push Tonya, Sasha, Amanda and Jessie to their very limits. Whether or not the Mist can make some time between jokes, swears, and stolen glances to make one of their own a VR gaming champion remains to

(W) Ben Kahn, Rachel Silverstein (A/CA) Sam Beck The Manhattan Mist have beaten the odds to land themselves in the national championships for Renegade Rule, one of the hottest virtual reality games in existence. But they're in for competition fiercer than they ever imagined, and one team member's entire future could be at stake. Four queer female friends will have to play harder than ever against self-doubt, infighting, romantic distraction, and a slew of other world-class teams if they hope to become champions. From Ignatz-nominated writer Ben Kahn, debut author Rachel Silverstein, and artist Sam Beck is a celebration of friendship, competition, queer identity, and the insane things we do for the things and people we love.

(W) Peter Hogan (A/CA) Steve Parkhouse A stranded alien explorer-hiding in plain sight-has been posing as a doctor and solving crimes in the small town of Patience, Washington. After Harry accidentally exposes himself to investigators who are on his trail, a mysterious arsonist and a stubborn federal agent arrive in town to heat things up! Collects Resident Alien volumes 4 to 6, The Man with No Name, An Alien in New York, and Your Ride's Here, along with the Free Comic Book Day 2022 short story 'The Ghost.'

(W) Peter Hogan (A/CA) Steve Parkhouse A stranded alien explorer hides in plain sight, posing as a doctor in Patience, Washington. After he accidentally exposes himself to investigators who are on his trail, a mysterious arsonist and a stubborn federal agent arrive in town to heat things up! Peter Hogan (2000 AD, Tom Strong) and Steve Parkhouse (Milkman Murders, Doctor Who) continue their unique, acclaimed science-fiction/murder-mystery series! Collects the four-issue miniseries.

(W) Peter Hogan (A/CA) Steve Parkhouse A stranded alien continues to hide in plain sight in Patience, Washington, posing as the small town's doctor. He has no intention of leaving-unless it's to get back to his home planet! When a startling new mystery catches his attention, he takes a trip to New York City with the hope of finally finding a way to communicate with his home world. Collects the four-issue series. 'Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse build an interesting world that engages its audience. An Alien in New York is great read for sci fi and mystery fans.' -Adventures In Poor Taste

Soon to be a SYFY original television series! Harry's learned a lot about himself and the possibility that other aliens have been stranded on Earth, too. He needs to figure out what to do with Honey, the only resident in Patience, USA, who sees him in his true alien form, as well as deal with his feelings toward Asta, his best friend. Brad and Amanda's wedding day draws near, Dan is concerned about Harry's safety, and a sinister federal agent pretending to be a new Patience resident visits Harry's clinic for a checkup! There's a lot going on in Patience!

Soon to be a SYFY original television series! Harry's learned a lot about himself and the possibility that other aliens have been stranded on Earth, too. He needs to figure out what to do with Honey, the only resident in Patience, USA, who sees him in his true alien form, as well as deal with his feelings toward Asta, his best friend. Brad and Amanda's wedding day draws near, Dan is concerned about Harry's safety, and a sinister federal agent pretending to be a new Patience resident visits Harry's clinic for a checkup! There's a lot going on in Patience!

(W) Peter Hogan (A/CA) Steve Parkhouse The comics that started the hit SyFy series continue! The agent who was trailing Harry tries to help him resolve his issues with the government, as things quiet down a bit in Patience and Harry and Asta grow closer. Life always has a way of keeping things exciting, and big things can happen in small towns! Collects the four-issue miniseries.

(W) Peter Hogan (A/CA) Steve Parkhouse The original comics that inspired the hit SyFy series continue in a new graphic novel! As his status quo takes another major shift, alien-in-hiding Harry Vanderspiegel unknowingly exposes himself to the Feds again! His old pursuers are far from his mind, however, as he and his new family move into a new home. In the latest mesmerizing Resident Alien story arc from writer Peter Hogan and artist Steve Parkhouse, Harry hasn't seen the last of his human pursuers-or his home planet! Collects Resident Alien: The Book of Life #1-4.

(W) Fred Van Lente (A) Maurizio Rosenzweig, Moreno DiNisio (CA) Juan Doe Resurrectionists are a select group of people who cannot only remember their past lives, but also become them. Framed architect-turned-thief Jericho Way and his crew of modern-day tomb robbers aren't born knowing they've been trying to pull off the same heist for three millennia. First, they have to wake up. But with enlightenment comes grave danger-the eternally antagonistic Sojourn Corporation is now hot on their heels! Collects Resurrectionists #1-#6.

(W) Chad Corrie The gladiator sold his soul for revenge. The knight's a bigot. The dwarf only cares about regaining his honor. Even the wizardess seems too bookish for anyone's good. But they've all been hired by a blind seer to retrieve some forgotten knowledge long hidden away in a jungle-strangled ruin. Get in. Get out. Get paid. At least that's what they thought. Instead, they uncover hidden agendas and ancient power struggles centuries in the making.

(W) Gregory Louden & Various (A/CA) Igor Lomov After the spaceship Helios crashes onto a hostile alien world, Selene Vassos, a lone ASTRA scout, must fight for her life against the horrific hostiles that live beyond every shadow. Following a trail of distorted memories, Selene just needs to hold on long enough to track down the White Shadow signal. Mystery shrouds the world of Atropos, and she begins to wonder: will she find answers at the end of her journey, or is this nightmare inescapable? Created by the Housemarque brand team with Gregory Louden, Khalil Osaimi, and Mikael Haveri from the narrative team of the game Returnal and featuring the stunning art of Igor Lomov and Aaron J?rvinen, this adaptation brings their BAFTA Award-winning sci-fi action thriller to the world of graphic novels.

(W) Alex De Campi (A) Skylar Patridge, Kelly Fitzpatrick Two years ago, magic suddenly, violently became a thing again. Now, Tré Grant is just doing her best to survive sixth grade, which is a little more real than it used to be thanks to the monsters that regularly emerge from the nearby forest to attack her city. But when she discovers a magical artifact that could be the key to lifting the curse on the forest, Tré accidentally becomes the hero the city needs, even if she's not the one it expects.

(W) Devin Grayson (A/CA) Yana Adamovic Fables meets The Fisher King in this new original graphic novel from acclaimed comics writer and novelist Devin Grayson (Omni, Batman: Gotham Nights) with breathtaking illustrative art from rising star Yana Adamovic (D Day). Poe is a mysterious young homeless woman and self-proclaimed fairy changeling. Demond is an enterprising engineer with a troubled past. When Poe demands that a park be built to mollify a dangerous new mutation of mythical creatures, ravaged by climate change and furious with the human race, Demond must question not only his own sanity, but the rationality of our entire species as he struggles to save his city-and maybe even the world. But are we past the point of no return? Magic Realism Packs an Environmental Punch!

(W/A) Albro Lundy In an interdimensional reality as crazy and wild as Rick and Morty's, it can be hard to keep all of the characters straight, and now you don't have to use any more of your precious brain space to do it! Learn all about your favorite (and not so favorite) characters from around the multiverse. Get insights on the major players, the humans and the aliens, with the Rick and Morty Character Guide. Collecting information on the whole cast of characters, this book is a must-have for any fan of the Adult Swim show!

(W) Steve Orlando, John Harris Dunning (A) Alessandro Oliveri Gore spatters and unlikely romance blossoms in a near future revenge thriller graphic novel that's From Hell meets Westworld! The year is 2188 and Jack the Ripper has returned to London. For the last century, a shattered post-Brexit England has operated as a massive Victorian theme park in exchange for American military and financial protection. But when an American mogul's grandson is killed in the heart of London, the delicate status quo is threatened. Is the killer a brilliant maniac? Americans taking advantage of their superior technology? Or the English Underground Resistance, wishing to throw off the yoke of American oppression and re-join the modern world? American Special Agent Jesse Holden and local British Police Detective Edwin Fogg must overcome their clashing ideologies in order to find the truth in the foggy streets of 22nd Century London. Collects Ripperland #1-4.

(W/A) Alex Vede A thrilling adventure unfolds beneath the waves, where ancient grudges and modern conflicts collide. Set during the tension of the Cold War, the story follows Max, a marine biologist drawn into the secretive NARWAL organization. His mission: to decode mysterious whale communications that point to the legendary Ceto-an advanced underwater civilization believed to be a myth. As the ocean stirs with unrest, Max becomes entwined with Sloan, the fierce daughter of a fallen captain, and her mother, Marianne, whose thirst for vengeance drives them all toward disaster. As they uncover the Ceto's desperate bid for survival and revenge against humanity, Max and Sloan must navigate a treacherous landscape of secrets, betrayal, and moral dilemmas. With the threat of nuclear weapons looming, the stakes have never been higher.

(W) Tim Seeley (A/CA) Fran Galan From Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash, Revival) and Fran Galan (Lucky Devil) comes this horror saga about nostalgia, heavy metal music, hell, and redemption. More than thirty-five years after his heyday, a former heavy metal roadie must return to the backroads of America to do a job he thought he'd retired from: exorcist. But this time, he's not saving groupies and drunk bassists. He's trying to save his daughter. Collects the four-issue miniseries.

(W) Rafer Roberts (A) Mike Norton & Various It's 1989 and Marty Ward-Jackson, Tennessee's number one juvenile delinquent-never wanted to join the Rock Gods. After all, who wants to play with nerds like Jonny, Lenny, and Doug? But after the high schoolers stumble into the gig of a lifetime-opening for local rock legend Tommi Tungstun-the four outcasts must put aside their differences and play together if they want to achieve their dreams of fame, freedom, and popularity. Standing in these future superstars' way are: their parents, their teachers, a school full of jerks and bullies, a townful of bad bosses, sanctimonious preachers, and corrupt politicians, each other, and a rampaging horde of mutated monsters tearing through Jackson and eating everything in their path. Wait. Monsters?!?!

(W/A/CA) Sean O'Neill Cairo, 1933-The Egyptian capital is a buzzing hive of treasure-hunters, thrill-seekers, and adventurers, but to 12-year-old Ronald 'Rocket' Robinson, it's just another sticker on his well worn suitcase. The only son of an American diplomat, Rocket travels from city to city with his monkey Screech, never staying in one place long enough to call it home, but when Rocket finds a strange note written in Egyptian hieroglyphs, he stumbles into an adventure more incredible than anything he's ever dreamt of.

(W/A/CA) Sean O'Neill Paris, 1933. Rocket, Nuri, and Screech find themselves in the French capital, where a rare and mysterious painting from the middle ages has been stolen from the Louvre Museum-and Nuri's uncle is the prime suspect! The young adventurers are soon hot on the trail of the stolen artwork, and the secret contained within may lead all the way to the most mysterious and sought-after treasure in history. 'This is a feel-good adventure loaded with perilous moments and tension-filled situations that keep the pages flying by.'-Geek Dad

(W) Steven Grant (A/CA) Paul Gulacy The Rook is back! Bill DuBay's time-traveling adventure comic returns, penned and illustrated by comics masters Steven Grant and Paul Gulacy! Restin Dane is ready for action-anyplace, anytime! Collects the Dark Horse Comics series The Rook #1-#4.

(W) Steven Grant (A/CA) Paul Gulacy Equipped with a pair of six-shooters and a time-traveling castle, Restin Dane must clean up the mess he's made of the time stream. Bill DuBay's time-traveling adventure continues with Steven Grant and Paul Gulacy at the helm.

The storybook featured in Super Mario Galaxy has arrived! Our story begins a very, very long time ago with a young girl who spotted a rusted spaceship holding a small star child, Luma. This is the tale of that young girl and that star child going on a great journey together, searching for one thing and finding something else altogether. This is the tale of Rosalina and the Lumas and the secret of their special bond. Featuring the actual art and story from Super Mario Galaxy, this book will be treasured by fans whether they?ve spent many hours with the game or are brand new to the world of Rosalina and the Lumas.

(W/A) Richard Corben The next volume of the hardcover Richard Corben Library is a trilogy of werewolf stories. Rowlf is a postmodern take of Beauty and the Beast that mixes high fantasy with dystopian science fiction. It is the first masterpiece in Corben's long career. The Beast of Wolfton and its sequel The Spirit of the Beast are ironic love stories of a werewolf family saga. The book closes with a poignant free adaptation of one of the Japanese legends by Lafcadio Hearn called The Story of Oteg. All packaged in a beautiful new printing with meticulously restored artwork and featuring a new introduction by Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away). All presented in a gorgeous hardcover with a dust jacket!

(W) Ann Nocenti (A/CA) Flavia Biondi In this gripping neo noir mystery, Lana is about to wake up in the middle of her hometown's biggest secret: the 'disappearance' of infamously progressive Betty Gallagher during the mobster-ruled heyday of the old mining town. When her grandmother Clara starts to share dementia-blurred, violent memories of this cold- case murder, Lana becomes obsessed with cracking the case, even if it means splintering the peaceful town-and putting everyone she knows in grave danger. Collects the four-issue miniseries.

(W) Alex Calvin RuneScape and Old School RuneScape offer a rich world where players are free to create their own character, choose their own quests, and tell their own stories. Now, Jagex and Dark Horse presents a guide to the history of the RuneScape franchise, exploring these games' detailed tapestry through exciting and exclusive art and behind the scenes interviews!

(W/A) Markk, DD There is power in words. Unimaginable power. The power of life and death. So be careful what you say lest you speak nightmares into existence. Castiel, a high schooler with a side gig as a loan shark, yearns for the simple life his mom had envisioned for him. But when Castiel is killed and then resurrected by a mysterious force, his world is turned upside down. Captured by a group called the Revokers, his life is spared but with one catch...he must help slay the devil. Balancing teenage crushes, battles with the devil, and encounters with immortal Fear Renders who have been spoken into existence, Castiel must navigate a perilous path to save himself, his friends, and the world. Explore a tale of language's might, self-discovery, and the chaos of teenage romance in this gripping narrative

(W/A) Markk, DD Enter a world where words wield unimaginable power, and nightmares become real. Castiel, a high schooler resurrected with Lucifer's cursed eyes, is enlisted by the Revoker organization to help slay the Devil. Battling nightmarish creatures to protect his friends and his dream of a normal life, Castiel faces a perilous journey where his own humanity is at stake. Brace yourself for a gripping roller coaster of action, horror, and romance as Castiel fights to protect his loved ones while battling his own literal inner demons amidst the chaos.

(W/A) Lauren Marx Fungus blooms and dies, bones weather, and moths form halos around dismembered animals in this darkly exquisite collection from acclaimed artist Lauren Marx, now celebrated in a second edition! With an impressive eye for detail, Marx brings her uncanny subjects to life-or death-with awe-inspiring texture and intensity. Birds, beasts, fish, plants, and more unfurl radiantly on the page in their cycle of birth and destruction. This second edition of the celebrated collection features new cover art, an expanded sketchbook section, and an all-new introduction from the artist herself.

What happens when a troubled youth is plucked from modern society and thrust though time and space on a psychedelic journey into the heart of the Aztec civilization-one of the greatest and most bloodthirsty times in human history? Collects Sacrifice #1-#6.

(W) I. N. J. Culbard (A) I.N.J. Culbard (CA) I. N. J. Culbard Salamandre is a sweeping, evocative graphic novel from award-winning artist and writer I.N.J. Culbard (The Umbrella Academy: You Look Like Death, Everything, Brink, The New Deadwardians). Kaspar Salamandre is a bereaved young artist who is sent to stay with his enigmatic grandfather in a land ruled under an oppressive regime, where there can be only one loved one: the Emperor. In this land where flowers are contraband, music is illegal, and art is created in hiding, Kaspar discovers a world of art revolutionaries, espionage and the secret police. His search for answers will bring him face to face with the meaning of sacrifice. But, will anything bring him closer to overcoming his loss?

(W) Kazuo Koike (A/CA) Goseki Kojima Shogunate executioner Yamada Asaemon receives strange requests from the condemned-such as a woman who bequeaths her severed locks and a gardener who asks for the 'beheading' of a chrysanthemum. And while they are strangers to Asaemon, their final moments of life can reveal more of their characters than a lifetime of association. Collects 'Everything but Death' and 'One Too Many' from volume 8, all of volume 9, and volume 10.

(W) Steve Niles (A) Piotr Kowalski A brand-new horror story as a fully self-contained, original graphic novel by Steve Niles (30 Days of Night)! Dr. Philip Morgan invites entomologists, young influencers, and a reporter amongst others to his secluded coastal research facility for a mysterious and bizarre study. What they find is a zoo of death, where local residents have been eaten to the bone, and the specimens they have come to understand have them on the menu next.

(W) Aubrey Sitterson (A/CA) Jed Dougherty She's a brawny barbarian bruiser with a broken heart; he's a lonely beastman who talks to dinosaurs. What happens when they team up against an evil sorcerer? Action, comedy, and romance in this all-new jungle fantasy romcom from Aubrey Sitterson (No One Left to Fight, The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling) and Jed Dougherty (Worlds' Finest, Harley Quinn). Collecting the action and romance packed Savage Hearts #1-#5. 'The writing and art hearken back to another time in comics and fantasy while still bringing a talent and flair that feels distinctly modern.' -But Why Tho?

(W) Robert Venditti, Brockton McKinney (A/CA) Dalts Dalton The year is 2037. In the aftermath of a destructive world war, humanity clings to survival in the central colonies, hunted and eliminated by the murderous Scourge. Life is short and brutal. Deep within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, an elite special ops squad, Savage Squad 6, searches for a weapon to bring hope back to hundreds of colonists. But they're not alone. Something stirs within the irradiated wilderness. Something big. Something hungry. And if the Savages are going to survive the night, they'll need to live up to their name... or die trying! Collects Savage Squad 6 #1-4!

(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) Brian Michael Bendis (A/CA) Alex Maleev A young woman is pushed to the edge by a world filled by police brutality, government corruption, and unspeakable crimes. After a mysterious murder and a near-death experience, Scarlet Rue wakes from a coma with her world shattered. Fueled by rage, guilt, and her vision of a better future; she takes the fight to her oppressors... and anyone else who gets in her way. Striking back against the corrupt cops who tore her life apart and sparks an uprising in this all-too-real tale of power, corruption, and lies. o Complete with behind the scenes material, sketches, and design concepts from both Bendis and illustrator Alex Maleev. 'The art is gorgeous and Scarlet's voice is very well defined by her writer.' -Comicsverse

(W) Clay McLeod Chapman (A) Leonardo Marcello Grassi 1865. The Civil War finally reaches its grueling end. Soldiers returning from the frontline come home broken, their minds shattered. An influx of patients overwhelms The Ashcroft Hospital, an asylum in upstate New York. Dr. John James Templeton is busy developing a radical new theory: spiritualism-the act of communicating with the dead-is its own form of therapy. What better way to draw out these mental maladies then with a little assistance from the other side? Templeton enlists Alicia Wilkinson, a medium who as a young girl established herself as a sought-after conduit capable of contacting the dead… but her own past continues to haunt her. Collects issues #1-4.

(W) Christofer Emgard (A/CA) Tomas Aira Two lovers torn asunder by World War II face a terror from beyond the stars in this cosmic horror by the creators of The Whispering Dark. The war is over, Katherine is dead, and Ben is trying to move on. But then the Navy receives a message from her. At a base in Antarctica, the Third Reich is plotting its return, powered by strange and foreboding technology. Katherine is there, and Ben is coming to get her. Collects the four-issue miniseries.