(W) Matt Wagner (A) Matt Wagner, Sam Kieth (CA) Matt Wagner The third of six volumes collecting MATT WAGNER's epic fantasy trilogy. THE HERO DEFINED was the series that first saw WAGNER join the ranks of Image Comics creators and continues the saga of the reborn Pendragon, Kevin Matchstick. Several years after the events of THE HERO DISCOVERED, Kevin finds himself partnered with a posse of comrades who also embody the powers and personas of ancient heroes. Together they confront and battle a litany of supernatural challenges, all seemingly orchestrated by an unseen malevolence from Kevin's past. MATT WAGNER's classic epic of comics fantasy has been beloved by both old fans and new readers for decades. MAGE was at the vanguard of the independent comics scene and continues to be an inspiration for many contemporary creators. With the release of the final part of the MAGE trilogy, THE HERO DENIED, this series will be an essential part of any comics library.

(W/A/CA) Matt Wagner The fourth of six volumes collecting MATT WAGNER's epic, modern-day fantasy trilogy, MAGE, BOOK TWO: THE HERO DEFINED continues the saga of the reborn Pendragon, Kevin Matchstick. Pursuing their common goal of confronting and defeating the world's hidden supernatural threats, Kevin and his companions Joe Phat and Kirby Hero find themselves drawn northward by mystical forces they don't understand. Trailed by the persistent but befuddled Wally Ut, Kevin finds himself tested by his assumptions of leadership and clarity of purpose. Still hidden from our heroes, dark and familiar forces conspire to drain Kevin's own power?and turn it against him! MATT WAGNER's classic epic of comics fantasy was at the vanguard of the independent comics scene and continues to be an inspiration for many contemporary creators, longtime fans, and new readers alike. An essential part of any comics library, the final part of the trilogy returns in June with MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #9.

(W/A/CA) Matt Wagner The fifth of six volumes collecting MATT WAGNER's epic, modern-day fantasy trilogy, MAGE: THE HERO DENIED is the long-awaited conclusion to the saga of the reborn Pendragon, Kevin Matchstick. Almost a decade has passed since the events of MAGE: THE HERO DEFINED, and the story finds our reluctant hero having abandoned his role. Now married to the witch Magda and father to two young children, Kevin strives to stay removed from the supernatural struggle that could threaten his family's safety. Unfortunately, dark and familiar forces conspire to flush him out of hiding, forcing the Pendragon to summon the power that is his legacy and once again draw the mystic weapon Excalibur! Collects MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #0-8

(W/A/CA) Matt Wagner The last of six volumes collecting MATT WAGNER's epic, modern-day fantasy trilogy, MAGE-BOOK THREE: THE HERO DENIED is the long-awaited conclusion to the saga of the reborn Pendragon, Kevin Matchstick. After his mystical enemies destroy his home and kidnap half his family, Kevin must return to his heroic path and again draw forth the power of Excalibur. Will the long-prophesied third Mage finally appear at last? Or will the Pendragon's fear for his family's safety leave the mysterious Fisher King a victim to the sinister schemes of the Umbra Mother and her Gracklethorns? Collects MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #9-15

(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Gigi Cavenago Superstar writer MARK MILLAR presents the third volume of his smash-hit horror series with Italian genius GIGI CAVENAGO (Batman) on art. We've met the American and British members of the Magic Order. Now it's time to meet the Asian chapter-and a group of wizards using their powers to live a life of total luxury. HOLLYWOOD BURST: Soon to be a major live-action Netflix show. Collects THE MAGIC ORDER 3 #1-6

(W) Chelsea Cain (A) Kate Niemczyk (CA) Lia Miternique Adolescent girls can be real monsters. Maude is twelve-which is just about that age when some girls turn into flesh-eating wildcats. As her detective dad investigates a series of strange mauling attacks, Maude begins to worry that she might be the killer. From the creative team that brought you the groundbreaking Eisner-nominated series Mockingbird, this trade paperback collects the first story arc of the unconventional coming-of-age tale-including the informative survival handbook, 'CAT FIGHT! A BOYS' GUIDE TO DANGEROUS CATS' and all-new never-before-published extras! Collects MAN-EATERS #1-4.

(W) Chelsea Cain (A) Kate Niemczyk, Lia Miternique (CA) Lia Miternique Twelve-year-old Maude has a case of puberty-induced pantherism, a missing friend, a detective dad who thinks she may be a killer, a mom with a big secret, a unicorn hiding in her bedroom, and a plan to overthrow the patriarchy. From the creative team that brought you the groundbreaking and Eisner-nominated series Mockingbird, this trade paperback collects the second arc of the unconventional coming-of-age tale-including the mental hygiene guide for girls, 'WHAT'S HAPPENING TO ME AND HOW CAN IT BE STOPPED?' Collects MAN-EATERS #5-8.

(W) Chelsea Cain (A) Elise McCall (CA) Lia Miternique Middle schooler Maude turns into a werepanther when she gets her period. Will an in-patient, anti-pantherism clinic called Ruminations cure her through hormone adjustment therapy? Or will Maude overthrow the patriarchy, solve a series of murders, and uncover a global capitalist conspiracy? (HINT: IT'S THE SECOND ONE.) This volume wraps up the MAN-EATERS series and includes the inspirational and informative guide, 'HANDBOOK FOR THE REVOLUTION,' plus never-before-published extras. Collects MAN-EATERS #9-12.

(W) Chelsea Cain (A) Kate Niemczyk, Lia Miternique (CA) Lia Miternique Maude, now age 15, returns to her childhood summer camp to find that dark forces are lurking in the woods. MAN-EATERS: THE CURSED reunites the original Eisner-nominated MAN-EATERS creative team, led by New York Times bestselling thriller writer CHELSEA CAIN, for another tale of adolescent feminist derring-do and supernatural hijinks. Smart, laugh-out-loud funny, provocative, referential, scary, compulsively re-readable, and chock-full of collectible ephemera. Each volume comes with a Patriarchy Reparations packet. Collects MAN-EATERS: THE CURSED #1-5 & MAN-EATERS #13 (STL201639)

SCIENCE. BAD.' What if the research and development department created to produce the first atomic bomb was a front for a series of other, more unusual, programs? What if the union of a generation's brightest minds was not a signal for optimism, but foreboding? What if everything...went wrong? Collects THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #1-10

(W) Jonathan Hickman (A/CA) Nick Pitarra 'SCIENCE. BAD.' What if the research and development department created to produce the first atomic bomb was a front for a series of other, more unusual, programs? What if the union of a generation's brightest minds was not a signal for optimism, but foreboding? What if everything... went wrong? Collects THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #11-20

SCIENCE. BAD.' What if the research and development department created to produce the first atomic bomb was a front for a series of other, more unusual, programs? Collecting the coolest new series of the year into one super science package. Collects THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #1-5

THEY RULE' The second amazing volume of the SCIENCE, BAD book of the new millennium. The battle for global supremacy is underway and the bad men of the Manhattan Projects will only accept one outcome: World domination Collecting the coolest new series of the year into one super science package.

THEY RULE' The second amazing volume of the SCIENCE, BAD book of the new millennium. The battle for global supremacy is underway and the bad men of the Manhattan Projects will only accept one outcome: World domination Collecting the coolest new series of the year into one super science package.

BUILDING' What if the research and development department created to produce the first atomic bomb was a front for a series of other, more unusual, programs? The acclaimed FEEL GOOD, BAD SCIENCE epic series now in one super educational package. It's THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS, VOLUME 3: BUILDING! Collecting issues 11-15 of the world's most irreverent alt history book.

It's the fourth volume of the world's greatest secret science history, THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS. 'The Four Disciplines' follows our fractured cast as they focus on their own diverse, secret experiments and global power plays resulting in inevitable betrayal.

(W) Jonathan Hickman (A/CA) Nick Pitarra It's the fifth volume of the world's greatest secret science history, THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS. 'The Cold War' reveals the dark days of the 'real' Cuban Missile Crisis, the assassination of an American President, and the end of the Manhattan Projects-Star City alliance. Collects THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #21-25

(W) Jonathan Hickman (A/CA) Nick Pitarra It's the fifth volume of the world's greatest secret science history, THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS. 'The Cold War' reveals the dark days of the 'real' Cuban Missile Crisis, the assassination of an American President, and the end of the Manhattan Projects-Star City alliance. Collects THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #21-25

(W) Jonathan Hickman (A/CA) Nick Pitarra The sixth volume of the award-winning Manhattan Projects. The Sun Beyond the Stars. Collects THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #1-

(W) Chris Dingess (A) Matthew Roberts, Tony Akins, Stefano Gaudiano, Owen Gieni (CA) Matthew Roberts FIRST PRINTING LIMITED TO 5000 COPIES This is the kind of trailblazing you won't want to miss. ?Newsarama Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking series! In 1804, Captain Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark set out on an expedition to explore the unchartered American frontier. This is the untold story of what they discovered lurking in the wilds. This deluxe hardcover collects the first 24 issues, along with covers and a sketchbook, for the definitive presentation of the entire MANIFEST DESTINY series by writer CHRIS DINGESS (Marvel?s Agent Carter, Doom Patrol), artist MATTHEW ROBERTS (BATTLE POPE), and colorist OWEN GIENI (RAT QUEENS). Collects MANIFEST DESTINY #1-24

(W) Chris Dingess (A) Matthew Roberts, Tony Akins, Owen Gieni (CA) Matthew Roberts THE GROUNDBREAKING SERIES A DECADE IN THE MAKING!? In 1804, Captain Meriweather Lewis and Captain William Clark were tasked with exploring the unchartered American Frontier. During their journey, they uncovered and committed unspeakable horrors. Now, their expedition comes to an end?and they hold the fate of a nation in their hands...? CHRIS DINGESS (Marvel?s Agent Carter, Doom Patrol) and MATTHEW ROBERTS? (UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON LIVES!) acclaimed alternative historical adventure series concludes in this deluxe hardcover format.? **Collects MANIFEST DESTINY #25-48 & SKYBOUND X #1 short story?**

STORY: CHRIS DINGESS ART / COVER: MATTHEW ROBERTS & OWEN GIENI Collects MANIFEST DESTINY #1-6 SKYBOUND'S NEWEST SOLD OUT HIT IS AVAILABLE IN TRADE FOR THE FIRST TIME AT A SPECIAL LOW INTRODUCTORY PRICE! In 1804, Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark set out on an expedition to explore the uncharted American frontier. This is the story of what the monsters they discovered lurking in the wilds...

(W) Chris Dingess (A/CA) Matthew Roberts, Owen Gieni Lewis, Clark and the surviving members of their expedition continue westward across America, only to learn there is nowhere to run on a river. Collects MANIFEST DESTINY #7-12

(W) Chris Dingess (A/CA) Matthew Roberts & Various Deep in America's heartland, Lewis & Clark's expedition discovers a civilization unlike any they-or anyone else on Earth-has encountered. An encounter that will push their men to the brink of mutiny, and redefines the relationship between man and monster, predator and prey. Collects MANIFEST DESTINY #13-18

(W) Chris Dingess (A/CA) Matthew Roberts & Various Lewis & Clark didn't lead the first expedition west...nor were they the first to encounter the BIGGEST mammal in all the land: SASQUATCH! Many have claimed to have seen this legendary creature...now join the men who made first contact! Collects MANIFEST DESTINY #19-24

(W) Chris Dingess (A/CA) Matthew Roberts, Owen Gieni Lewis & Clark hunker down for the winter, and all is calm?until old enemies emerge from the fog. As their fortified walls are overrun, the Corps of Discovery have a front-row seat to the American Dream gone mad. Collects MANIFEST DESTINY #25-30

(W) Chris Dingess (A/CA) Matthew Roberts, Owen Gieni If Meriwether Lewis hopes to reach the Pacific coast, he must learn an important lesson: Don't listen to the voices in your head. Collects MANIFEST DESTINY #31-36.

(W) Chris Dingess (A) Matthew Roberts, Owen Gieni (CA) Matthew Roberts In 1803, Lewis and Clark were commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the uncharted United States westward. Not to mention kill every damn creature in their path. Now, the Pacific Coast is within sight, and their long and terrifying journey is almost over. There is just the matter of resolving their bargain with a demon ? In 2013, CHRIS DINGESS and MATTHEW ROBERTS began their acclaimed historical adventure series?now, they conclude their adventure, and may God save our souls. Collects MANIFEST DESTINY #43-48 (STL194201)

A new hero for our times - from the fertile imagination of music superstar, ZIGGY MARLEY! A noble champion has arrived on Earth, and he brings an important message even as he struggles to save his own planet. JOE CASEY (G?DLAND, BUTCHER BAKER) and JIM MAHFOOD (KICK DRUM COMIX, MIX TAPE) join forces to bring you this all-new jam, telling a tale of high adventure! We guarantee: This is not the comic you think it is!

(W) David Hine, Brian Haberlin (A/CA) Brian Haberlin, Geirrod Van Dyke The Marked may look like cool young influencers, but beneath the designer clothes, their bodies are tattooed with the magical glyphs of an ancient order that secretly protects the world from evil forces. After years of no new occult threats, The Marked use their tattooed powers solely for the pursuit of pleasure-that is, until a young woman called Liza creates a dangerous new form of hybrid sorcery. The party is over for The Marked. You'll believe in magic-terrifying, soul-destroying magic. Collects THE MARKED #1-5

(W) David Hine, Brian Haberlin (A/CA) Brian Haberlin, Geirrod Van Dyke As they count their losses following their battle against the Sphere of Power, The Marked explore their origins, following a thread of tales starting with the rescue of Lovecraft from the mysterious Kah-Loh-Lu, back through history to the first woman to be Marked with the power of magic. Collects THE MARKED #6-10.

(W) Ales Kot (A) Will Tempest (CA) Tom Muller America is unwinding. The world is undergoing massive changes. MATERIAL is a journey through what it means to be alive, today. SPECIAL LOW INTRODUCTORY PRICE OF $9.99! BRING NEW READERS INTO YOUR STORES-BY OFFERING THEM A NEW KIND OF A COMIC BOOK!

(W/A/CA) EPHK During a skirmish with an opposing Martian faction, a fighter pilot disobeys orders to pursue a fleeing foe. Guided by her determination and curiosity, she is led into a dangerous chase through Mars's forbidden valley where she will be confronted with the red planet's darkest of secrets. A fast-paced, 128-page, full-color, pocket-format, sci-fi adventure through Mars's mysteries all told in its original Martian form.

(W) Skottie Young (A/CA) Jorge Corona Writer SKOTTIE YOUNG (I HATE FAIRYLAND, Deadpool, Strange Academy) and artist JORGE CORONA (NO. 1 WITH A BULLET, Super Sons, Feathers) follow up their critically acclaimed series MIDDLEWEST with a haunting new tale. An artist named Ro retreats from the grind of the city to an old house in a small town, hoping to find solace and inspiration-only to realize that the muse she finds within may not be what she expected. Fans of STEPHEN KING and NEIL GAIMAN will enjoy this beautiful, dark, and disturbing story of discovery, love, and terror. Collects THE ME YOU LOVE IN THE DARK #1-5 (STL201654) MATURE THEMES

(W) Gary Carlson & Various (A) Erik Larsen & Various (CA) Jackson Guice The black-and-white anthology MEGATON was at the forefront of the independent comics revolution, and from 1981 to 1987, publisher and writer GARY CARLSON helped rewrite comics history! ERIK LARSEN's SAVAGE DRAGON and ROB LIEFELD's YOUNGBLOOD both debuted in MEGATON, prompting LIEFELD to later dub CARLSON 'the Grandfather of Image Comics,' and the series was notable for launching the careers of a veritable who's who of artists. Now, celebrating MEGATON's 40th anniversary, the original eight issues are collected for the first time ever-in their entirety, in chronological order, and in glorious black and white, scanned from the art and film negatives used to publish the original comics! Collects MEGATON #1-8 plus early ads for the series, unpublished art, preliminary character designs, commentary by CARLSON, and more!

(W/A/CA) Shannon Wheeler New Yorker cartoonist and multiple Eisner award-winner SHANNON WHEELER offers an irreverent book of personal short stories and gags featuring his critically acclaimed humor, pathos, and honesty-including a 40-page full-color section! A brand-new collection from the bestselling author of Sh*t My President Says, God Is Disappointed In You, Too Much Coffee Man, and many more.

(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Ron Garney Ever since Great-Grandfather Isom killed a man over some sheep, a black cloud has hung over the Raths. Now, a century later, aging hitman Ira Rath takes a job that will decide his family's fate once and for all. Acclaimed creators JASON AARON (SOUTHERN BASTARDS, Scalped) and RON GARNEY (Daredevil, Wolverine: Weapon X) bring their creator-owned tale of a Southern family whose only legacy is violence to Image Comics with this remastered hardcover edition. Collects MEN OF WRATH #1-5

(W/A) Mirka Andolfo (CA) Artgerm MERCY, a goth-inspired, Victorian monster series explores topics of "otherness," damnation and redemption, and what it means to be a monster in a horror graphic novel perfect for fans of Penny Dreadful, Crimson Peak, The Alienist, Parasol Protectorate, and Dark Shadows. This new graphic novel by acclaimed creator MIRKA ANDOLFO (UNNATURAL) is a gothic horror tale where mysteries and unspeakable sins are blended together in a unique and sensual way. Washington State, late nineteenth century. During the frenzied historical era commonly known as the Klondike Gold Rush, a mysterious woman arrives in Woodsburgh, a small mining town close to the Canadian border. It's been a few years since the Swanson mine was closed following the terrible accident that claimed the lives of so many men and women, including the owner's and the city it's still struggling in search for a new place on the map of the country. Elegant and extraordinarily wealthy, Lady Hellaine arrives in the city accompanied by her faithful butler Goodwill and settles in one of the most luxur

(W/A) Mirka Andolfo (CA) Artgerm MERCY, a goth-inspired, Victorian monster series explores topics of "otherness," damnation and redemption, and what it means to be a monster in a horror graphic novel perfect for fans of Penny Dreadful, Crimson Peak, The Alienist, Parasol Protectorate, and Dark Shadows. This new graphic novel by acclaimed creator MIRKA ANDOLFO (UNNATURAL) is a gothic horror tale where mysteries and unspeakable sins are blended together in a unique and sensual way. Washington State, late nineteenth century. During the frenzied historical era commonly known as the Klondike Gold Rush, a mysterious woman arrives in Woodsburgh, a small mining town close to the Canadian border. It's been a few years since the Swanson mine was closed following the terrible accident that claimed the lives of so many men and women, including the owner's and the city it's still struggling in search for a new place on the map of the country. Elegant and extraordinarily wealthy, Lady Hellaine arrives in the city accompanied by her faithful butler Goodwill and settles in one of the most luxur

(W) Zack Kaplan (A) Guilherme Balbi (CA) Marco Lesko PORT OF EARTH writer ZACK KAPLAN teams up with hot artist newcomer GUILHERME BALBI in a dramatic sci-fi MINISERIES where Blade Runner meets Rocky. In an inverted future, evolved robots have resurrected humans for manual labor, but when a tribalistic cultural clash breaks out, a fearless human fighter and a frustrated, displaced robot will square off in a public MMA-style sport fight of epic stakes to finally prove which is supreme: man or machine. Collects METAL SOCIETY #1-5.