(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mark Bagley (CA) Brian Michael Bendis The first creator-owned book by Ultimate Spider-Man cocreators Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley, Brilliant tells the story of a handful of college-age geniuses who challenge each other to solve the mystery of superpowers. Can the best and brightest change science fiction into science fact? And if so, how will the world at large react? Brilliant is a thriller of the highest order. It is a story of how true power can either destroy or protect the strongest of friendships. It is the story of how the world will react when our true potential is finally unlocked. Collecting Brilliant #1-#5.

(W) Mike Mignola, Chris Roberson (A) Andrea Mutti (CA) Sebastian Fiumara British Paranormal Society members Simon Bruttenholm and Honora Grant arrive at Noxton together, but with separate goals: Honora hopes to uncover information on the town's strange traditions, while Simon is searching for his missing assistant. But their separate investigations lead down the same twisted path that hides a dark secret behind Noxton's innocent fa?ade! Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson expand the Hellboy universe with a spooky new tale featuring art by Andrea Mutti with colors by Lee Loughridge, collects the four-issue miniseries in hardcover.

(W) J.M. Dematteis (A) Glenn Barr The critically-acclaimed graphic novel is back in print! Vincent Carl Santini wants to tell you a story about his senior year in high school, but memory is a tricky thing. That one story becomes a hilarious and occasionally harrowing journey through all of Santini's childhood growing up in 1960s and 70s Brooklyn. J.M. DeMatteis and Glenn Barr's Brooklyn Dreams is a nostalgic visit to a very specific time and place, as well as a universal search for hope and meaning.

In the midst of its hottest summer, the town of Sunnydale faces the worst infestation of insects anyone has ever seen. Innocent people have begun to transform into giant, demonic insects. Buffy and her friends have to find a way to stop the supernatural force that's got everyone buzzing, literally. Light up some citronella candles, remember to close the screen door, and join us for the crunchiest, gooey, most creepy-crawliest adventure in the history of Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Novelists Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe reveal Buffy's horrible summer between her freshman and sophomore years of college with the help of the fan-favorite Buffy art team of Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel. Collecting issues #31-#34 of the ongoing series and the newly colored, short story from the DHP 2000 Annual. Also includes a special excerpt from a book on occult insects!

A huntress is stalking demons in L.A. Normally this would be a good thing, except she's leaving survivors and telling them Angel sent her. Now Angel has an army of demons on his tail, hell-bent on revenge. What's a vampire to do? And how long can his human companions, Cordelia and Wesley, remain safe? Meanwhile, monsters are fleeing the carnage in L.A. and seeking refuge in Sunnydale, where they're being dealt with by the Slayer. Buffy, Giles, and the gang learn about the havoc, and Buffy determines that she must go to Angel's side to lend a hand; a decision that does not sit at all well with Buffy's vampire-hunting boyfriend, Riley. Collecting issues #15-16 of Angel and issues #29-30 from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

(W) Earl Mac Rauch A prose adventure as told by the Reno Kid to Buckaroo Banzai chronicler E.M. Rauch, this tale follows everyone's favorite scientist-surgeon-entertainer-daredevil as he sets off on a brand-new hair-raising adventure! The long-awaited sequel to The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension is finally here! o The cult classic receives its long-awaited official sequel! o Buckaroo Banzai is a treasured pop culture icon, lauded by 'nerd' luminaries like Kevin Smith! o This is the adventure that was teased at the end of the original Buckaroo Banzai film! o A new novel by the writer of the original screenplay!

(W) Earl Mac Rauch A prose adventure as told by the Reno Kid to Buckaroo Banzai chronicler E.M. Rauch, this tale follows everyone's favorite scientist-surgeon-entertainer-daredevil as he sets off on a brand-new hair-raising adventure! The long-awaited sequel to The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension is finally here! o The cult classic receives its long-awaited official sequel! o Buckaroo Banzai is a treasured pop culture icon, lauded by 'nerd' luminaries like Kevin Smith! o This is the adventure that was teased at the end of the original Buckaroo Banzai film! o A new novel by the writer of the original screenplay!

(W) Earl Mac Rauch Available for the first time in paperback! A world-class hero confronts ancient 'supernatural' evils in an adventure that spans entire planets and defies everyday notions of reality! Still mourning the losses of his beloved Penny Priddy and his surrogate father Professor Hikita, Buckaroo Banzai must also contend with the constant threat of attack from his immortal nemesis Hanoi Xan, ruthless leader of the World Crime League. To make matters worse, Planet 10 warrior queen John Emdall has sent her Lectroid legions against Earth with a brutal ultimatum. Or is her true target Buckaroo Banzai? As the apocalyptic threats continue to mount, only Buckaroo and his Hong Kong Cavaliers stand in the way of global destruction!

After discovering a dead body in an office bathroom, hungover job interviewee Rich 'Bucko' Richardson becomes suspected of the murder. What he thinks is a quest to find the real killer turns into a weeklong romp through the wilds of Portland, Oregon, complete with bike-mounted cover bands, steampunk Makers, Juggalos, SuicideGirls, meth heads, so much absinthe, and an entire city made of books. After taking the Internet by storm, Jeff Parker and Erika Moen's dirty, funny murder mystery is now the most hilarious book in comic shops!

(W) Stephanie Phillips (A) Dean Kotz (CA) Dave Johnson In 1944, as Swastikas flew over Paris, one of the most notorious and prolific serial killers in history turned the war-torn city into his personal hunting ground. Written by Stephanie Phillips (Descendent, Devil Within) with art by Dean Kotz (Mars Attacks), The Butcher of Paris is a historical, true-crime thriller about a killer wanted by both the Nazis and allied forces for the death of nearly two hundred victims. Collects the five-issue miniseries.

(W) Landry Quinn Walker (A) Justin Greenwood & Various Deep within the backroads of the Pacific Northwest, an entire town fell victim to the brutal cleaver of the Butcher of La Perdita. But that was more than a hundred years ago, and in that time the generational nightmare of murder and meat has been reduced to morbid clickbait folklore for bored travelers to share online. And yet some say the Butcher still haunts the streets at night, seeking fresh meat for his larder. A true Lovecraftian horror? Or just the feverish dreams of a mentally unstable serial killer. Six friends on a road trip are about to find out? Collects The Butcher's Boy #1-4.

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Valeria Favoccia Ten years ago a deadly and mysterious infection spread across the Earth's terrain, forcing humankind to live in communities precipitously built above the ground. Growing up on Needle Three, Jo barely remembers a time before darkness enveloped the world. But when our hero's community comes under attack by the despotic Charon and his forces, Jo and his friends must decide whether or not to venture across the wasteland in search of a safe haven as the world hangs by a thread.

(W) Walter Hill, Mike Benson (A) Beni Lobel Cain tells the thrilling and mysterious neo-noir tale of a blind professional hitman, operating within a relentless underworld environment of criminal violence, sex, betrayal, and death. Meet Cain, born blind, but with a unique ability to sense the world around him. Raised from birth by rouge CIA agents, he's grown into a borderline alcoholic and sex addict who travels the globe, living off the grid and taking out gangsters, deviants, and corrupt politicians-all while engaging in his own hedonistic pursuits as a hitman.

(W) Magdalene Visaggio (A/CA) Corin Howell Kate Strand reboots her destructive life and moves to LA to be the superhero she always wanted to be-Calamity Kate: gun-toting monster killer. With her latest career change, she faces new challenges, relationships, and competition; desperate to show she's worth a damn in a world overrun by zombies, vampires, demons, goblins, and the ultimate monster bounty: the Seven Fabled Beasts of Yore. Collects issues #1-#4 of the miniseries.

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Dan Panosian In 1891 a mine collapsed into itself. What was the dark substance found 666 feet underground? During the final days of the Gold Rush, one mining company in Colorado pulled up radioactive uranium, and then the mine then collapsed in on itself. Legends sprung up about the mine being cursed or even haunted. Now the Frontier is closed, the gold and silver mines have dried up. The country is becoming 'civilized,' and yet, in one stretch of the Rocky Mountains, a terrifying, new kind of violence is suddenly emerging. Random killings. People going mad and murdering neighbors, classmates without real cause. When a schoolboy kills his teacher with a hatchet, a famous federal marshal named Azrael William Holt is called in to investigate the killings. What he-and a brilliant young geologist-uncover is stranger and more horrifying than anything they could have ever imagined. Blending modern horror, historical fact and Western lore, two-time Eisner Award winning author Scott Snyder and veteran illustrator Dan Panosian have created a uniquely terrifying graphic n

(W) David S. Booher (A) Drew Zucker & Various Enslaved for generations, Canto's people once had hearts. Now they have clocks. They are forbidden to love, yet Canto loves a little tin girl. When slavers damage her clock beyond repair, Canto embarks on an incredible journey through his strange and fantastic world to bring back her heart. As he conquers fearsome creatures and finds unlikely allies, he must confront the mysterious figure who has taken their hearts to save the one he loves. This high-quality hardcover reprint features brand new cover art, collects the entire first series, an expansive cover gallery, sketchbook and process section, and a new introduction by legendary Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai!

(W) David M. Booher (A) Drew Zucker, Phillip Sevy Once Upon a Time a little tin slave with a clock for a heart broke all the rules-he found love, took a name, and escaped his masters, embarking on an epic journey to save his beloved. Though his adventure didn't turn out as planned, he returned to his people and led them to freedom. The freedom Canto won is in danger when he discovers his people's clocks will stop unless they return to captivity. He and his friends Falco, Rikta, and Veratta embark on a new, perilous adventure to save the lives of all their people. On their quest, they'll encounter old friends, relentless monsters, and the village of the mysterious Hollow Men. Canto and his friends must lift the curse and save their people before their time runs out. Eisner and GLAAD Media Award nominated writer David M. Booher and singular artist Drew Zucker team up with accomplished storyteller and artist Phillip Sevy to tell Canto's tale in this high-quality hardcover reprint of the second CANTO series with a brand new cover. Collects CANTO: The Hollow Men #1-#5 and The Clockwor

(W) David M. Booher (A) Drew Zucker, Phillip Sevy A tiny clockwork hero on a quest for a heart continues fighting for love, freedom, and hope, gathering allies to face tyrannical forces in a fantastical modern fairytale. Still on the mend following his first confrontation with the Shrouded Man, Canto must search for allies to stand by his side in their inevitable final battle. And who could ask for better allies than the fearsome Giants? But to earn their allegiance, he'll need to solve the Labyrinth outside their city and slay the monster that lurks at its heart! Then, Canto and his friends must cross a bridge guarded by a mysterious bard. The price to pass? A story never heard in all the world! Series co-creators David M. Booher and Drew Zucker are joined by Sebasti?n P?riz, Liana Kangas, Jorge Corona, and Shawn Daley for a special installment of Canto's "striking modern fairy tale" (Newsarama). Bridging the events of Canto: The Hollow Men and Canto: Lionhearted, this swashbuckling, uplifting volume collects Canto and the City of Giants and both issues of Canto: Tales of the Un

(W) David M. Booher (A/CA) Drew Zucker The tiny clockwork knight in search of a heart secured his people's freedom and saved them from the curse of the Shrouded Man, but is he ready to face his ultimate enemy on the battlefield? After making the ultimate sacrifice, Canto bears a weapon that could defeat the Shrouded Man and free all the inhabitants of the Unnamed World. Now, he races to find the hidden settlement of his former slavers to enlist them as allies in the coming war. That is, if the Shrouded Man doesn't find them first?

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Manuel Garcia, Miguel Angel Sepulveda (CA) Michael Broussard Captain Midnight faces the greatest threat this world has ever known . . . the Archon. But who is he, and what does he want? Midnight must rely on the unlikeliest of allies to acquire the knowledge necessary to fight this ageless malefactor. The time-displaced genius will need to reach down deep to confront this new world horror and become the greatest hero the world has ever seen. Collects Captain Midnight #20-#24.

(W/A) Kenji Tsuruta New manga from the creator of Emanon. Moshi-Moshi Momo works from home like many people-in a den crowded with books and papers, shared with a cat that's got its own agenda. Except Momo truly does possess office space-because she lives inside a starship, and relativity means Zoom meetings need half an hour just to ask a question! In the year 3019, humanity has gotten even more work casual: most of the time, Momo doesn't bother to wear her captain's uniform-or anything at all-onboard the cargo vessel Blue Chateau, as she struggles against interstellar tedium, company directives, low battery strength, and her ever-underfoot cat John. But fear not, for equipped with plenty of reading material and a crate of peach liqueur, in the long haul past Proxima Centauri space slacker Captain Momo will at last prove Newton correct-a body at rest will remain at rest! Presented shrink-wrapped with Mature Audiences advisory notice.

(W) Nelson Greaves (A) Davide Castelluccio Emmelene Heron is the daughter of traitors, but even she cannot be denied entrance to the Carlyle School for Kings. Every thirty years, the academy opens its doors to the best and brightest young people in the Kingdom. There, they are trained in matters of heart, strength, and mind. Only the one deemed most exceptional will be crowned king and rule for the next thirty years, when King Cycle repeats. This decree was enacted thousands of years ago by Godwit himself to ensure the King is young enough that hope and idealism still thrive within them-but if they want hope and idealism, they invited the wrong girl. Collects #1-4.

(W) Amy Chu (A/CA) Soo Lee Before Dracula, before Nosferatu, there was . . . CARMILLA. At the height of the Lunar New Year, an idealistic social worker turns detective when she discovers young, homeless LGBTQ+ women are being murdered and no one, especially the police, seems to care. A series of clues points her to Carmilla's, a mysterious nightclub in the heart of her neighborhood, Chinatown. There she falls for the next likely target, landing her at the center of a real-life horror story-and face-to-face with illusions about herself, her life, and her hidden past. Inspired by the gothic novel that started a genre, this queer vampire murder mystery is a mesmerizing tale of identity, obsession and fateful family secrets by fan-favorite writer Amy Chu (Red Sonja, Netflix's DOTA: Dragon's Blood and fine-line illustrator Soo Lee (Ash and Thorn).

(W) Amy Chu (A/CA) Soo Lee Before Dracula, before Nosferatu, there was...CARMILLA. In the second volume of this feminist tale of murder, monsters, and mystery layered with dark Chinese folklore, social worker turned vampire hunter Athena Lo has just lost everyone she loves-and it's all her fault. Hoping to put her life back together, Athena travels to San Francisco's Chinatown on a quest to uncover the secrets of her mysterious family history. But her journey escalates into a nightmare when she's violently introduced to a new, ruthless gang of Asian American vampires and its unlikely leader, who hold shocking truths. As she navigates this dangerous territory, Athena can't escape the ghost of Carmilla...and neither can the vampires. Athena must decide-whose side is she on? Inspired by the gothic novel that started the vampire genre, this queer, feminist murder mystery graphic novel is a tale of identity, obsession and fateful family secrets. Praise for Carmilla: The First Vampire: "Part of the challenge when writing about the Asian-American experience is attempting to define som

(W) Amy Chu (A) Soo Lee, Sal Cipriano The final chapter of this Bram Stoker Award-winning graphic novel reimagination of Sheridan LeFanu's classic Carmilla! Athena's daughter Ella journeys to Oxford, England where a mysterious university benefactor hires her for what seems like a simple research position, but leads her straight into the heart of danger... and the Lo family back into the complicated web of Carmilla herself. As deaths begin to pile up on campus, Ella becomes entangled with a secret supernatural society of hard partying immortals. And just as Athena once did, Ella is about to discover some family secrets of her own...

(W) Rafael Medoff, Craig Yoe (A) Bill Mauldin, Vaughn Shoemaker The book showcases impactful anti-racism artwork from the era's preeminent cartoonists, including multiple Pulitzer Prize winners Bill Mauldin and Vaughn Shoemaker; New Yorker cartoonists Carl Rose, Mischa Richter, and Frank Hanley; famed antiwar cartoonist Robert Osborn; Dave Berg of Mad magazine; renowned sports cartoonist Willard Mullin; noted labor cartoonist Bernard Seaman; comics artist Mac Raboy (Flash Gordon, Captain Marvel Jr.); and Eric Godal, who escaped from Nazi Germany and became a leading cartoonist in the American press and acclaimed artist Dick Dorgan.

(W) Pablo Monforte (A/CA) Laura Perez Madrid in the eighties, and Barcelona ten years later. In these two vibrant locales, Castaways follows the relationship between Alejandra and Julio against the backdrop of these poetic urban spaces where dreams, love, and uncertainty intertwine. Drawn to one another but constantly pushed or pulled in different directions by work, family, and life, Alejandra and Julio circle in and out of each other's lives, while first denying and then coming to accept the fact that by the time they are ready to love one another, the chance has already passed. Intensely emotive and poignant, this stunning graphic novel from Laura P?rez and Pablo Monforte depicts themes of maturity, responsibility, and human connection. o Available in English for the first time with translation by Silvia Perea Labayen.

(W) Powerhouse Animation Studios; Amy Ratcliffe A full-color hardcover art book containing hundreds of pieces of never-before-seen concept artwork, production design, and stunning storyboards featuring characters, environments, monsters, and more--all from the first two seasons of the lauded Netflix horror series!Set three hundred years after Netflix's original Castlevania animated series, Castlevania: Nocturne pits Richter Belmont and his cadre of loyal slayers against demonic hordes, corrupt ecclesiastics, and the vampire messiah herself.Castlevania: Nocturne--The Art of the Animated Series offers fans of the iconic franchise an intimate look into the continuing battles of the Belmont clan against the forces of darkness.“Every season of Castlevania, and the first season of Nocturne, has received rave reviews from fans and critics alike, and has even been hailed as one of the greatest video game adaptations of all-time. Season 2 of Nocturne has just risen from the crypt, and almost every critic agrees the new season helps the show maintain that unofficial title.&

(W) Wataru Nadatani (A) Wataru Nadatani From Wataru Nadatani, the creator of Cat + Gamer, comes Cat + Crazy, a humorous cat manga for all animal and cat lovers!The journey to become a cat whisperer is long, but it's full of feline fun!High schooler Kensuke Fuji loves cats, but can't have any of his own. Recently, he's made the acquaintance of a local cat whisperer, Nekoya Jin, who seems to know everything about the feline realm! Kensuke has become his disciple, studying under this Ultimate Cat Whisperer to learn all about cats. Their adventures continue, with Kensuke and readers delving deeper into the enigmatic world of cats and the humans who wind up obsessed with them!A silly but sincere look at people who adore cats--and seek to learn more about these mysterious creatures, Cat + Crazy is another impressive series from Harvey Award nominated manga creator Wataru Nadatani (Cat + Gamer, Best Series)--and is translated by Zack Davisson (Demon Days, Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan) and lettered by Susie Lee of Studio Cutie (Innocent, Oh My Goddess!).

(W/A/CA) Wataru Nadatani From Wataru Nadatani, the creator of Cat + Gamer, comes Cat + Crazy, a humorous cat manga for all animal and cat lovers! High schooler Kensuke Fuji adores cats, but others in his family are allergic, so he's never really been able to spend time with any. When he meets a mysteriously skilled cat guru-who seems to be able to understand everything about cats-Kensuke finds a kindred spirit who is also 'absolutely kitty bonkers,' so he decides to study under this Ultimate Cat Whisperer! Come along with Kensuke and learn the secrets of the Cat Fist Way!

(W/A/CA) Wataru Nadatani High schooler Kensuke Fuji loves cats, but can't have any of his own. Recently, he's made the acquaintance of a local cat whisperer, Nekoya Jin, who seems to know everything about the feline realm! Kensuke's made it his goal to study under this Ultimate Cat Whisperer and learn all about cats. Their adventures continue, with Kensuke and readers delving deeper into the enigmatic world of cats and the humans who wind up obsessed with them!

(W/A/CA) Wataru Nadatani Riko, a twenty-nine-year-old office worker with an obsession for video games, finds her quiet life upended when she takes in a stray cat! Her coworkers can't quite figure her out-she never talks about her personal life, she never works overtime, and she never joins them for happy hour. Is she antisocial? Nope, she's rushing home to play video games! One day, a stray cat is found in the office parking lot, and before Riko knows it, the cat has moved in with her! Having no experience with pets, Riko uses lessons drawn from video games to guide her in cat care, while her cute companion tries to understand her behavior through a cat's worldview. Available for the first time in English!

(W/A/CA) Wataru Nadatani A quiet office worker embraces her new role as a cat mom when she begins sharing superfluous amounts of cat photos on the internet. Riko can't help it-her tuxedo cat is just too cute! Will her coworkers feel the same or will it add to their bewilderment about her? At home, Riko learns more about Musubi, from favorite toys such as a free grocery bag to their shared joy of video games. And Musubi himself learns a new trick-how to tell her when it's dinner time!

(W/A/CA) Wataru Nadatani A brand-new cat owner with no experience living with pets, quiet office worker Riko uses lessons drawn from video games to guide her in cat care. Musubi, her cute new companion, tries to understand Riko's behavior through a cat's worldview. Enjoying their time together, Riko learns more about cohabitating with a cat, as lessons in grooming, play, and personal space continue to be learned. 'Leveling up' in skills, surprises, and adventures extends to real life, as Riko discovers what it's like living with a cat!

(W/A/CA) Wataru Nadatani Just when office worker Riko Kozakura is beginning to rank up her Pet Owner skill from Beginner to Intermediate, another cat joins the household! Kozakura's handled her one cat, Musubi, well, but with twice the feline antics she'll have her hands full-and more XP to grind! Ready Player 3: A New Furry Friend Joins the Fray! 'Leveling up' in skills, surprises, and adventures extends to real life, as Riko discovers what it's like living with cats!

(W/A/CA) Wataru Nadatani Office worker Riko Kozakura supports her entire band of adventurers-including the two cats she cohabitates with, party members Musubi and Soboro! Follow along as the three live, learn, and grow together. New quests and challenges offer the trio plenty of XP! 'Leveling up' in skills, surprises, and adventures extends to real life, as Riko discovers what it's like living with two cats!

(W/A/CA) Wataru Nadatani Living with cats Musubi and Soboro every day is an adventure, and in her daily quests, Riko couldn't ask for a better team! 'Leveling up' in skills, surprises, and adventures, Riko discovers what it's like living with two cats! Wataru Nadatani's hilarious manga series is translated by Zack Davisson (Demon Days, Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan) and lettered by Susie Lee of Studio Cutie. Nominated for the 'Best Manga' Harvey Award in 2022 and 2023!

(W/A/CA) Wataru Nadatani Office worker Riko Kozakura lives to play video games, but her life changed forever when she adopted a kitten! Now she has two cats and takes lessons from video games to help raise them. With twice the fun, twice the laughs, and twice the trouble, Kozakura has her work cut out for her! 'Leveling up' in skills, surprises, and adventures, Riko discovers what it's like living with two cats!

(W/A/CA) Wataru Nadatani Riko Kozakura has been level grinding as a pet owner for a while now, and has learned many new skills. Life continues in the Kozakura household with two cats and one videogaming-obsessed human in this finale to the popular manga series! 'Leveling up' in skills, surprises, and adventures, Riko discovers how to adjust her apartment and daily habits for two cats!

(W) Frederic Brremaud (A/CA) Paola Antista Every day holds new surprises for best friends Manon, Erika, and Camille-after all, they have three rambunctious cats to look after! Join in on their adventures with this collection of short stories and get ready for some laugh-out-loud feline-filled fun! From author Fr?d?ric Brr?maud (Love, Little Tails) and artist Paola Antista (Disney Frozen, Sorceline) comes an all-ages humorous collection of all the joys of being a cat owner. Published for the first time in English, this volume collects the final three of the original six French albums.