(W) Martin Desmond Roe, Travon Free (A) Aremo Masso From the minds of Desmond Roe and Travon Free, the Academy Award winning writing duo behind the film Two Distant Strangers. On the night of winter solstice in 2020, the world was caught by surprise as every black person suddenly gained a set of superpowers, they did not have the day before. As the next winter solstice approaches everyone anxiously awaits whether their superpowers will come back. Meanwhile, a group of siblings have conceived the ultimate plan to use their powers-which they're sure will come back-for the greater good even as everyone else tries to stop them.

(W) Chip Mosher (A) Peter Krause & Various A disgraced ex-cop, Conrad, seeks redemption by unraveling an unsolved murder during Southern California's fire season. Conrad follows a lone clue-a discarded crucifix-to unravel the death of Karen Littleton, whose body was found amid a blaze that scorched 10,000 acres. The search leads him to clash with the victim's father and prime suspect, Robert Littleton, as well as hostile former colleagues on the local police force. All the while, Conrad combats his consuming alcoholism and fading faculties. Will his 'questionable' methods net him a murderer, or will the grizzled detective be brought to his knees by heartbreak and addiction? Find out, in this all-new edition of Blacking Out, a scorching crime noir comic set in a small town in the dry California desert.

(W) Juan D?az Canales (A/CA) Juanjo Guarnido Award-winning international noir bestseller by writer Juan D?az Canales and artist Juanjo Guarnido! Detective John Blacksad deals with the mob, the unions, and mid-century 'master builder' Lewis Solomon, who plans to pave over New York City's green spaces, come hell or high water. While Blacksad must navigate from the lofty world of 1950s theater all the way to the city's seedy depths, Solomon looms above it all in pursuit of his own dreams-but at what cost? Meanwhile, Weekly finds himself in the hot seat just as an old flame comes back to burn his pal Blacksad! o Official Selection Angoul?me 2022 Grand Prix Nominee!

(W) Evan Dorkin (A/CA) Veronica Fish When four teenagers with haunted pasts enroll in Blackwood College-a school that trains students in the occult-their desire to enhance their supernatural abilities and bond with others is hampered by an undead dean's curse, ghosts in their dorm, a mischievous two-headed mummy-chimp, a plague of mutant insects, and the discovery of an ancient evil that forces our heroes to undergo a crash course in the occult for the sake of the world. Collects issues #1-#4 of the series, a bonus sketchbook section, pinups by Becky Cloonan, Tyler Crook, Stacey Lee, and Declan Shalvey & Jordie Bellaire! 'Blackwood is like Harry Potter mixed with Deadly Class. It keeps all the supernatural elements and ups the danger factor considerably.' -Horror Talk

(W) Evan Dorkin (A) Veronica Fish, Andy Fish (CA) Veronica Fish Blackwood College is in mourning after the death of Dean Ogden, unaware there's a traitor in their midst looking to bury the entire school. Meanwhile, the students continue to deal with Dennis's death, a situation that Reiko not only refuses to accept but plans to rectify. Will mayhem ensue? Duh. Collects Blackwood: The Mourning After #1-#4, along with all covers, a sketchbook section, and pinups by Evan Dorkin, Andrew MacLean, Peach Momoko, and Andy Fish.

(W/A/CA) Hiroaki Samura A cursed, seemingly immortal warrior aids a young girl in her quest for revenge, as the students of a brutal new sword school tear a bloody path across Japan. Hiroaki Samura's massive manga series spawned two anime adaptations, a spinoff novel, an art book, and a live-action film! Samura's storytelling tour de force also won Japan's Media Arts Award, several British Eagle Awards, and an Eisner Award, among other international accolades. Collects Blade of the Immortal volumes 1 to 3 in the original 7' x 10' serialized format, in a faux-leather hardcover treatment, and with a bookmark ribbon. ? Oversized deluxe hardcover!

(W/A/CA) Hiroaki Samura A young survivor continues her quest across feudal Japan to avenge the murder of her parents, joined by her seemingly immortal protector. The eccentric Itt?-ry? sword school carves a path to Edo castle, led by the bloodthirsty Anotsu. They don't know that the deadly Mugai-ry? has formed-with the sole purpose of destroying Anotsu's clan! Relentless and shocking, Blade takes Edo-era samurai action and combines it with modernist street idioms to create a style and mood like no other work of graphic fiction. Collects Blade of the Immortal volumes 4 to 6 in the original serialized format, in a faux-leather hardcover treatment, and with a bookmark ribbon.

(W/A/CA) Hiroaki Samura Over 650 pages of samurai battles, bloodshed, and bitter rivalries! A young survivor's seemingly immortal protector, Manji, is helping her destroy the eccentric, bloodthirsty Ittoryu sword school that ambushed and killed her parents. While Manji has his hands full with a trio of devious assassins, Rin decides to make her way across Edo to search for the murderous Itto-ryu leader Anotsu Kagehisa on her own! Will Manji find her before Anotsu does? This volume also features the debut of the mysterious Mugai-ryu warriors, who will become major players in this revenge epic from a modern manga master! Collects Blade of the Immortal volumes 7 to 9 in the original 7' x 10' serialized format, in a faux-leather hardcover treatment, and with a bookmark ribbon.

(W/A/CA) Hiroaki Samura Over 600 pages, collecting Hirokai Samura's captivating 'Secrets,' 'Fall Frost,' and 'Beasts' story arcs! With Rin searching for the vicious leader of the Itto-ryu on her own, Manji joins forces with Magatsu-a fan-favorite killer-to take on the evil Shira! Collects Blade of the Immortal volumes 10 to 12 in the original 7' x 10' serialized format, in a faux-leather hardcover treatment, and with a bookmark ribbon.

(W/A/CA) Hiroaki Samura Over 700 pages of samurai swordplay and grudge matches in one killer, value-priced collection! Featuring Hiroaki Samura's fast-paced 'Mirror of the Soul,' 'Last Blood,' and 'Trickster' story arcs! Kidnapped and bound by three Itto-ryu warriors, Rin is unable to warn her bodyguard, Manji-the seemingly immortal swordsman-that he's heading into a trap. The Itto-ryu thugs also possess a large dose of the only known poison to damage Manji's blood and severely cripple his regenerative abilities. And is the Mugai-ryu assassin Giichi following Manji in order to help rescue Rin . . . or will he just stick around long enough to finish off any survivors? Collects volumes 13 to 15 in the original serialized format, in a faux-leather hardcover treatment, and with a bookmark ribbon.

(W/A/CA) Hiroaki Samura Rin begins to discover her skills as a warrior and strategist as she makes new allies and resolves to find the missing Manji. Her immortal swordsman is imprisoned and being tortured in an underground stronghold beneath Edo Castle where cruel doctors hope to find the secret behind his mystical powers. Rin teams up with the enigmatic Doa to not only free Manji, but expose the hideous medical experiments. Collects Blade of the Immortal volumes 16 to 19 in the original 7' x 10' serialized format, in a faux-leather hardcover treatment, and with a bookmark ribbon.

(W/A/CA) Hiroaki Samura In the tunnels beneath Edo Castle, Rin and Doa search for their missing loved ones and face a seemingly endless run of strange foes. Dishonored military leader Kagimura must destroy Anotsu and the hated Itto-ryu school, so he forms the new Rokki-dan gang of odd criminal misfits to help him track Anotsu down. Collects Blade of the Immortal volumes 20-22 in the original 7' x 10' serialized format, in a faux-leather hardcover treatment, and with a bookmark ribbon.

(W/A/CA) Hiroaki Samura It's time for the epic showdown fans have been waiting for-Manji against Shira! Despite having lost one of his arms, Manji's rapid healing abilities mean he's still a formidable opponent, but the sadistic Shira has some incredibly depraved tricks up his sleeve. Manji will have his work cut out for him taking down his greatest foe. Meanwhile, Anotsu embarrasses the shogunate. Collects Blade of the Immortal volumes 23 to 25 in the original 7' x 10' serialized format, in a faux-leather hardcover treatment, and with a bookmark ribbon.

(W/A/CA) Hiroaki Samura While Anotsu's strange crew of Itto-ryu are splintered and fatigued, Habaki Kagimura's group of suicidal Rokki-dan soldiers is hot on their heels. Paths cross, swords clash, and all the pieces begin to fall into place for a ferocious final battle in this penultimate omnibus collecting Hiroaki Samura's spellbinding masterpiece. Collects Blade of the Immortal volumes 26 to 28 in the original 7' x 10' serialized format, in a faux-leather hardcover treatment, and with a bookmark ribbon.

(W/A/CA) Hiroaki Samura Disgraced Edo officer Habaki faces the devious Anotsu in a decisive showdown, while Manji, Rin, and only a few others witness the end of an era. Rin's quest concludes with a violent bang-then things get weirder! Blade of the Immortal has won numerous awards across the globe, including the Eisner Award in America, the prestigious Media Arts Award of Japan, and multiple British Eagle Awards-among many other international accolades. Samura's manga epic was made into a complete anime series in 2008 and was adapted into a live-action film by Takashi Miike in 2017. Collects Blade of the Immortal volumes 29 to 31 in the original 7' x 10' serialized format, in a faux-leather hardcover treatment, and with a bookmark ribbon.

A cursed, seemingly immortal warrior aids a young girl in her quest for revenge. Samura's massive manga series spawned an anime run, a spinoff novel, an art book, and a live-action film! Intense and audacious, Blade takes period samurai action and deftly combines it with a modernist street idiom to create a style and mood like no other work of graphic fiction! Collects volumes 1-3. o A great way to start the series before the 2017 film!

Rin continues her quest across Japan to avenge the murder of her parents, joined by Manji-her seemingly immortal protector. The eccentric, bloodthirsty Itt?-ry? sword school tries to carve a path to Edo Castle, led by the hated Anotsu as they obliterate all rival schools along the way. The deadly Mugai-ry? has formed, though-with the sole purpose of destroying Anotsu's clan! Collects volumes 4, 5, and 6.

(W/A) Yasuhiro Nightow From the creator of the international hit Trigun! A collection of the first three volumes and more of Yasuhiro Nightow's frantic, fast action, sci-fi manga series! Welcome to Hellsalem's Lot, formerly known as New York City-a magical city trapped in an impenetrable bubble where a breach between Earth and the Beyond has forced the human inhabitants to coexist with magic, monsters, and mystical creatures. A group of stylish superhumans stands between the ordinary citizens and supernatural violence, but someone is threatening to sever the bubble to unleash the chaos to the rest of the world! And a young man with special eyes aims to join the fight! Collects Blood Blockade Battlefront Volumes 1-3 and the chapter "E-Den of Master Fighters" from Volume 4.

(W) Yasuhiro Nightow (A) Yasuhiro Nightow From the creator of the international hit Trigun! Sci-fi insanity continues in the second collection of Yasuhiro Nightow's fast action manga series!An escaped Blood Breed brings Libra operative Zap Renfro's former master to New Jerusalem, and Zap must once again prove his skills to avoid being dragged back to the harsh training grounds of his school. And though Zap is a formidable fighter, he'll need the assistance of the other Libra agents and his own young apprentice to imprison the Blood Breed before it wreaks untold havoc upon the world!Collects Blood Blockade Battlefront Volume 4 chapters “One Butler's Blitzkrieg” and “Cherchez L'idole,” and Blood Blockade Battlefront Volumes 5–7.

(W) Yasuhiro Nightow (A) Yasuhiro Nightow From the creator of the international hit Trigun! Yasuhiro Nightow's otherworldly manga concludes in the final blockbuster collection of sci-fi fantasy madness!The agents of Libra reinforce their operations to preserve order in Hellsalem's Lot. But to continue fighting, they'll need to secure funding any way they can. When they agree to dine with a wealthy sheik at the most exclusive eatery in the Lot, they are served an exotic fusion of unearthly cuisine, but impending danger could spell Libra's doom--if the food doesn't kill them first!Collects Blood Blockade Battlefront Volumes 8--10.

(W) Alex Segura (A) Rob Hart & Various 1927. New York. The peak of Prohibition. Hazel Crenshaw just wants to be left alone, to tend to her farm, to care for her younger sister, and to run her business. But her business is inescapably tangled up with the New York gangs that will eventually coalesce into the mafia, and a new, unknown partner. When the Crenshaw farm is attacked, Hazel must not only defend her home, she must cope with the realization that her flirtation with the other side of the law might also put her in the crosshairs of something else-something much more sinister. Collects Blood Oath #1-5.

(W) James Tynion Iv (A) Michael Avon Oeming James Tynion IV presents what he calls his 'True Weird' stories. Tales of ordinary people encountering the strange and the impossible. Teaming with artist Michael Avon Oeming and letterer Aditya Bidikar, they retell some of the most popular UFO and alien encounter accounts starting with two infamous cases: First, the Betty and Barney Hill abduction-the widely-publicized and very first abduction that went on to shape and influence all future encounter stories. Second, we follow pilot Kenneth Arnold who flew his Call-Air A-2 over the skies of the Pacific Northwest and encountered otherworldly blinding flashes of silver light that would change the course of his life forever. Collects the first two arcs of Blue Book in a deluxe, oversized, library edition format.

(W) James TynionIV (A) Michael Avon Oeming An ambitious, non-fiction comic book experience depicting true stories of UFO abductions with an eye to capturing the strange essence of those encounters. In Blue Book, teaming with artist Michael Avon Oeming and letterer Aditya Bidikar, Tynion presents what he calls his 'True Weird' stories. Tales of ordinary people encountering the strange and the impossible. Volume 1 retells the infamous case of the abduction of Betty and Barney Hill of New Hampshire in 1961 - the very first widely-publicized UFO abduction that went on to shape and influence all future encounter stories. Collects the Dark Horse Comics series Blue Book #1-5, originally published on Substack.

(W) James TynionIV (A) Michael Avon Oeming In 1947, Kenneth Arnold flew his Call-Air A-2 over the skies of the Pacific Northwest when all of a sudden he saw a blinding flash of silver light. What followed was a bizarre and difficult to explain encounter with several flying objects that would change the course of his life forever. Tiny Onion Studios and Dark Horse Comics present a line of upcoming creator-owned work from the mind of James Tynion IV across a broad spectrum of his interests, from non-fiction supernatural encounters to high concept coming-of-age monster comics. Collects the Dark Horse Comics series Blue Book: 1947 #1-5.

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock Blending prose and multiple kinds of illustration, New York Times-bestselling comics writer Scott Snyder and renowned comics artist Jock weave a tale of horror about growing up in a world far more harrowing than our own. Imagine that from tomorrow morning onward, nearly every baby born into this world is a future psychopath. There is no answer as to why the change is happening. Is this human evolution? Devolution? An uncurable virus of some kind? Regardless, just like that, the new normal is psychopathy. Fifty years in the future, four friends must set off on a journey that will take them down the roads and rivers of this transformed America in hope of finding a place where goodness still lives.

(W) Amy Chu & Various (A) Mike Norton Created in close collaboration with Gearbox Entertainment, Dark Horse Comics presents an exciting new graphic novel within the Borderlands universe! Former celebrity and current badass Siren Amara misses the fame and excitement of her glory days. Nowadays common stooges don't know who they're messing with-though they soon find out. In order to reclaim the highs of her former heroics, she needs a gig. Luckily, Moxxi needs help recovering a mysterious artifact... Collects issues #1-4.

(W) Mark Verheiden, Aaron Douglas (A) Cliff Richards, Guy Major From film and TV screenwriter Mark Verheiden (The Mask, Battlestar Galactica, Swamp Thing, ), writer/actor Aaron Douglas (Battlestar Galactica, Hemlock Grove), and artist Cliff Richards (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Justice League) comes Borealis, a tale of hard-edged crime and supernatural terror! Under the blazing night skies of Alaska, something mysterious is emerging in the remote village of Qinu-something ancient . . . and powerful. After thirteen years away and hoping never to return, State Trooper Silaluj "Sil" Osha is sent to Qinu to investigate the savage murders of local mobsters. But more than just working to solve a crime, Sil must face the shattering memories of her own dark past and uncover her frightening connection to deadly legends.

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Mike Mignola & Various New folklore-inspired tales abound in this new anthology of fantasy stories written and drawn Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. From a search for the beating heart of a long-dead sorcerer, to a pirate girl who makes a deal with the devil, to the titular boy who wins a grim prize in a game with some undead interlopers, and more. Mignola builds a brand-new world filled with the weird, wicked and whimsical in this volume that will delight longtime Hellboy fans and new readers alike.

(W) Mike Mignola & Various (A) Tyler Crook & Various (CA) Laurence Campbell The ultimate collection of B.P.R.D.: Hell on Earth continues in a new omnibus format! America's monster problem explodes, society crumbles, and Liz Sherman rejoins the fight, as Nazis seek to bring Rasputin back to finish what he started when he first conjured Hellboy! This new omnibus edition collects B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth volumes #4-#6, plus a generous sketchbook section.

With Liz Sherman back in fiery action, two B.P.R.D. teams make their way through the monster-filled streets of the Manhattan wasteland in order to reach the Black Flame's fortress and take down his army. Collects B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth #115-#119. o Featuring art by James Harren, with pinups by Mike Mignola, Rafael Albuquerque, Kevin Nowlan, Richard Corben, and Ryan Sook! 'It's as good a time as any to check in with a series that started as a Hellboy spin-off but has become a force in its own right.'-Comic Book Resources

(W) John Arcudi, Mike Mignola (A) Guy Davis (CA) Mike Mignola The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense sends its team to permanently wipe out a subterranean colony of frog monsters. The team tracks down Memnan Saa's hideout, but soon find themselves in over their heads when old enemies--including the Black Flame--arrive to lay waste to the world. Mike Mignola and John Arcudi are joined by Guy Davis to close out the Plague of Frogs in this omnibus collection of the B.P.R.D. series!

(W) Mike Mignola, Scott Allie (A) Laurence Campbell & Various Lovecraftian monsters ravage an apocalyptic earth as the B.P.R.D. fights to save what little of humanity they can. But even Hellboy is not who he once was, and whether anyone survives Varvara and the long-awaited Ragna Rok remains to be seen. Written by Mike Mignola and Scott Allie and brilliantly rendered by artists Laurence Campbell, Sebasti?n Fiumara, Christopher Mitten, and Mignola himself, this omnibus is a must have!

(W) Fred Van Lente (A) Freddie Williams II (CA) Freddie Williams II & Various Agent Price's new mission pits him against a doomsday cult leader with a political agenda that poses a direct threat to the president. But a mysterious hive mind has more menacing plans for Brain Boy. He'll have no choice but to go head to head-brain to brain-with the mysterious Men from G.E.S.T.A.L.T.! Collects Brain Boy: The Men from G.E.S.T.A.L.T. #1-#4.

(W) R.J. Jost, Matt Woomer (A) Roshan Kurichiyanil, Lucas Gattoni Welcome to Brawlhalla! In this first-ever graphic novel based on the epic fighting game, follow Nix, a freelance reaper for the underworld, on a fight-filled action adventure into the warrior's paradise of Valhalla. Nix, a freelance angel of death and the finest reaper of the Underworld, misses her mark at the hands of a rogue Valkyrie - and she never misses! She travels across the nine realms to Valhalla to reclaim her bounty, but the afterworld is not as she expected. Nix discovers strange enemies, stranger friends, and tougher fights than she ever imagined. Now begrudgingly teamed up with an unlikely partner, Nix will need to win Odin's tournament of heroes if she wants to keep her job and, more importantly, her soul.

(W) Zack Kaplan (A) Wilton Santos (CA) Adam Gorham Mysterious and massive Cube spaceships from another dimension materialize over our cities around the globe. They routinely abduct teenagers to be held inside their floating prison ships. And the world accepts it as inevitable. But not Liam Watts. His younger brother has been taken. And Liam is tired of 'thoughts and prayers'. Now, in a 'take back our future' anthem, Liam must assemble a skilled team of ordinary high school students and in just a few weeks, they must plan a heist to infiltrate the hi-tech spaceship a mile in the sky. But what they'll find there will throw their plans into turmoil and challenge their resolve. How do you break out of a prison that's not even from this world? Collects the four-issue miniseries.

(W) Justin Jordan (A/CA) Tyasseta One hundred and fifty years after the end of the civilization, everyone has powers. Some big, some small, but you need them just to survive in the new age. Everyone except Kasa Fain. Which is a problem when her little brother, who has the potential to reshape the world, is kidnapped by people who intend to do just that. It's Mad Max meets Akira in a genre-mashing, expectation-smashing new hit series from Justin Jordan, creator of Luther Strode, Spread, and Reaver, joined in mayhem by newcomer artist Tysaseta, colorist Sarah Stern, and letterer Rachel Deering. Collects the original comic series Breaklands #1-#5.

(W) Steve Niles, Matt Santoro (A/CA) Dave Wachter A British plane crashes down in a Jewish village, sparking a Nazi invasion. Using clay and mud from the river, the villagers bring to life a giant monster to battle for their freedom and future.

(W/A/CA) Justin Madson Even when our own planet can no longer sustain us, humanity clings to life in this thoughtful dystopia where a single breath of 'fresh' air can kill. Follow the lives of a small cast of survivors as they struggle to keep going in a world where the air carries a fatal virus. A detective must battle his own demons; a pair of siblings question the supposed apocalypse when the impossible happens; a mother and daughter fight tooth and nail to stay together; and a traveling salesman peddles breathing masks, trying to do some good to make up for the sins of his past. In the wake of a growing movement that questions whether the virus in the air is real, they are all survivors-they are all Breathers. The full nine-issue series and bonus issue #0 are now collected together for the first time, with an afterword by the creator and an extensive cover gallery.

(W) Brian Wood (A) Mack Chater (CA) Tula Lotay Briggs Land, nearly a hundred square miles of rural wilderness, contains the largest antigovernment secessionist movement in the United States. When matriarch Grace Briggs wrests control of the operation from her incarcerated husband, she sparks a war within the community-and her immediate family-that threatens to bring the full power of the federal government down on their heads. Collects issues #1-#6 of the series. 'Briggs Land feels like material for a true water cooler television crime drama we haven't seen in a couple of years.'-Comics Beat