(W) Michael Moreci, Jeff Parker (A) Dan Parent (CA) Michael Allred Gotham City meets Riverdale in this crossover graphic novel that brings together some of the most iconic characters in comics and television! A battle in Gotham City extends its reach into Riverdale-and it's up to the teens of Riverdale to recruit some help and place a call… to the Batcave!

(W) Various, Craig Boldman (A) Rex Lindsey, VARIOUS (CA) Francis Bonnet FEATURING TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, 'Volley Folly' Chuck has an idea for a side hustle on the beach-he wants to paint custom volleyballs! He gives a free sample to Jughead in hopes that Jug will talk it up and promote it. The ball has Jughead's face painted on it and Jug loves it. But soon after, Jughead notices weird things are starting to happen, like whenever the ball gets hit, Jughead feels it! Is there more to this novelty volleyball than meets the eye? Then, Bingo Wilkin returns in 'Bad Blood Buds'! When Samson and Willie (Samantha and Bingo's dads) are in feud mode, Bingo and Samantha declare that their true love will prevail in the face of adversity. An idea is born, and the two dads decide to act like best pals to see if that might derail their kids' romance, since nothing else has worked. With tensions mounting in Samantha and Bingo's romance as their dads begin to get along, Bingo is in need of some sage advice: enter Jughead Jones, Bingo's cousin! Can he help salvage their romance and put an e

(W) Rich Margopoulos (A/CA) Rex Lindsey Monsters! Giant robots! Maniacs and masterminds! When evil rears its ugly head, you can be sure that the Explorers of the Unknown will be there to save the day! Join the team of heroes, who look a lot like our favorite Riverdale teens, as they battle a rogue cyclops, a giant crab monster, and the diabolical Doctor Gloom! Will these soldiers of fortune be able to triumph over the forces of evil? Find out in over 160 pages of action and adventure!

(W) Alex Segura & Various (A) Gisele Lagace & Various (CA) Various Get ready for this star-studded event as icons from music, film and sports visit Riverdale! From The Ramones to Michael Strahan, you'll be star-struck reading this special collection!

(W) Dan Parent (A) J. Bone, Jack Morelli (CA) Dan Parent Life With Kevin is a coming-of-age story that is both heartfelt and funny. Readers are introduced to an older, wiser and worldly Kevin Keller as he explores the life in NYC with his BFF Veronica. Written and drawn by Dan Parent, with inks from the legendary J. Bone. Collects the entire 5-issue run.

The Many Loves of Archie Andrews continues on in this next fun installment! Archie's date with Ginger goes awry when her beloved cat Cinnamon gets sick. Exhausted from taking care of her cat, Archie lets Ginger rest while he takes over. Unfortunately, Cinnamon's not as a big of a fan of Archie as her owner is! See if the claws will come out in "Don't Make Ginger Snap!" the fun new lead story to this comics double digest!

X-O Manwar - locked in battle with Valiant's all-star superteam, Unity! X-O Manowar finally has it all, and his people finally have a land they can call home?but threats from all sides now threaten to destroy the man inside the armor, Aric of Dacia, and the peace he has struggled to secure. While unrest stirs and Aric's camp threatens to rebel against him, the most dangerous strike force ever assembled - Unity - have joined forces with the Harbinger Foundation's Toyo Harada to achieve but one goal: destroy X-O Manowar before his actions push in western civilization to the brink of all-out nuclear annihilation. Collecting X-O MANOWAR #19-22 by New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (Green Lantern) and acclaimed artists Cary Nord (Conan), Vincente Cifuentes (Batgirl), and Diego Bernard (Eternal Warrior), prepare yourself for an all-new story arc of the epicenter of the year's biggest comics event that will X-O Manowar - and the Valiant Universe with him - forever changed.

(W) Robert Venditti (A) Robert Gill (CA) Al Barrionuevo Out of the abyss...and into oblivion! Gilad Anni-Padda, the Eternal Warrior, has sacrificed his humanity for the betterment of the Earth. Empowered with the gift to recover from any wound - and even death itself - he has waged an endless crusade to guide the path of civilization through the ages. But as the centuries pass and his list of battlefield victories grows, he is fated to always reap the same sad reward: to see his families, his children, and all his loved ones...age, wither, and die... Now, the Eternal Warrior will be presented with a choice that could end his grief forever. An opportunity to resurrect the fallen sons and daughters that he believed forever lost. But this chance for peace and happiness will come at a terrible cost... and in service to an evil far greater than any Gilad has faced before...New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (Hal Jordan & The Green Lantern Corps) and acclaimed artist Robert Gill (BOOK OF DEATH) push the Eternal Warrior to the fiery crossroads of guilt and redemption for

(W/A) Hidekichi Matsumoto Are you a dog person? Or maybe a cat person? Or maybe both? Based on author Hidekichi Matsumoto's real life experience, she shows us what it's like to live with both a dog and a cat! Her dog is cute, innocent and full of joy! The cat on the other hand has a scary face, aloof and a master thief. Every day life in a multi animal household is fun and filled with laughter and tears.

(W/A) Hidekichi Matsumoto Are you a dog person? Or maybe a cat person? Or maybe both? Based on author Hidekichi Matsumoto's real life experience, she shows us what it's like to live with both a dog and a cat! Her dog is cute, innocent and full of joy! The cat on the other hand has a scary face, aloof and a master thief. Every day life in a multi animal household is fun and filled with laughter and tears. Here's a new type of manga for both dog and cat lovers alike!

(W) GyeongYun Jeong (A/CA) MyeongMi Kim Winning over his secretary's affection proves to be a tough task, but Youngjun is not one to give up easily! As he brings to bear everything he has-looks, wealth, and sheer determination-Miso does find herself thinking about her boss more and more...Are his efforts finally starting to pay off?

(W) GyeongYun Jeong (A) MyeongMi Kim Vice Chairman Youngjun Lee and Secretary Miso Kim have been the star duo of their company for nine years...until Miso suddenly decides to quit! But Youngjun is smart, rich, and used to getting what he wants-and he wants Miso to stay. So when he discovers she's leaving in order to find a husband, the only logical way to keep her at his side is...offering to marry her?! Too bad she's just not that into him!

(W/A) Marcey Naito Atheist Uryu Kamihate just wants to get into medical school? but his foster father runs a shrine and expects him to marry one of the three priestesses! The buxom Yae, the diligent Yuna, and the sporty Asahi all have their charms... if they weren't miko! The Amagami Shrine is preparing to hold its annual festival, and the three sisters are all eagerly preparing! But when debtors come calling and the shrine faces bankruptcy, can an atheist and three shrine maidens set aside their differences long enough to weather the storm?

(W/A) Marcey Naito Atheist Uryu Kamihate just wants to get into medical school? but his foster father runs a shrine and expects him to marry one of the three priestesses! The buxom Yae, the diligent Yuna, and the sporty Asahi all have their charms... if they weren't miko! The Amagami Shrine is preparing to hold its annual festival, and the three sisters are all eagerly preparing! But when debtors come calling and the shrine faces bankruptcy, can an atheist and three shrine maidens set aside their differences long enough to weather the storm?

(W) HEATHER NUHFER and P.C. MORRISSEY (A) AGNES GARBOWSKA and SANDY JARRELL (CA) AGNES GARBOWSKA Heather Nuhfer and P.C. Morrissey team up in this fun story about game night with the Titans! The Titans have a regular game of Basements and Basilisks, but when the basement boss (Robin, of course) tries to make the game super fun by making it super-impossible to win, the team rebels. Their new BB is much more fun?and she actually lets them complete their quests, which is excellent motivation to keep playing. But the Boy Wonder begins to worry that the Titans will be trapped in their imaginations forever, going on endless, easy-breezy quests, neglecting their duties in Jump City. There might also be problems with the campaign?s most important relic, the ?Anklet of Extreme Crushing (and Chafing),? which Robin has tightly clasped to his leg.

(W/A) Nagisa Furuya Chiharu Saeki and Wataru Toda are two high school students who share a common hobby: They love to watch movies. After they meet, they become fast friends, until one day, when Chiharu confesses his love for Wataru. Wataru says that Chiharu's confession doesn't bother him, and the boys continue throughout their summer, going to pilgrimages to see film spots from their favorite movies. But the more time he spends with Chiharu, Wataru realizes that he may not only be as unaffected by Chiharu's confession as he claimed to be, but those feelings may also be mutual.

(W) Jason Latour, More (A) Robbi Rodriguez, More (CA) Robbi Rodriguez Gwen and Miles, sitting in a tree?K-I-S-S-I-N-G! The most sensational web-spinners of the 21st century cross paths - and lock lips! Gwen Stacy and Miles Morales are two young heroes from different dimensions, but what threat could unite the Spider-Man and Spider-Woman of the new generation? The answer will rock both their worlds! First comes love, then comes much worse, then comes chaos in the Multiverse! Back in Gwen's dimension, Matt Murdock - the Kingpin of Crime - is plotting something. But what does it have to do with Harry Osborn? Why will it pit Spider-Woman against the Wolverine of Earth-65? And what have Gwen's band the Mary Janes been up to while she's so busy? Collecting SPIDER-MAN (2016) #12-14 and SPIDER-GWEN (2015B) #16-23. Ages 10 & Up

(W/A/CA) Natsumi Ando Following in her mother's footsteps, Nao became a traditional Japanese sweets maker, and at 21, she's about to take the industry by storm. She gets an offer to work at a world-class confectionary company, but when she meets the young, handsome owner, she recognizes his cold stare... It's none other than Tsubaki, her childhood friend and first crush-the same boy who stood over his father's bloodied body 15 years ago, and framed Nao's mother for the murder. Since Tsubaki has no clue who she is, she seizes her chance to get close to him, but instead of finding any answers, she begins falling deeper for Tsubaki's allure...

(W/A/CA) Natsumi Ando Following in her mother's footsteps, Nao became a traditional Japanese sweets maker, and at 21, she's about to work at a world-class confectionary company. But when she meets the young, handsome owner, she recognizes his cold stare? It's none other than Tsubaki, her childhood friend and first crush, the same boy who stood over his father's bloodied body 15 years ago, and framed Nao's mother for the murder. As the only witness of that fateful night, Nao is eager to chase down the truth and confirm her suspicions. Since Tsubaki has no clue who she is, she seizes her chance to get close to him, but instead of finding any answers, she begins falling deeper for Tsubaki's allure!

(W/A/CA) Natsumi Ando Following in her mother's footsteps, Nao became a traditional Japanese sweets maker, and at 21, she's about to take the industry by storm. But when she meets the young, handsome owner, she recognizes his cold stare? It's none other than Tsubaki, her childhood friend and first crush-the same boy who stood over his father's bloodied body 15 years ago, and framed Nao's mother for the murder. As the only witness of that fateful night, Nao is eager to chase down the truth and confirm her suspicions. Since Tsubaki has no clue who she is, she seizes her chance to get close to him, but instead of finding any answers, she begins falling deeper for Tsubaki's allure.

(W/A/CA) Natsumi Ando ith unparalleled artistry and a bright attitude, Nao gets an offer to work at a world-class confectionary company. But when she meets the young, handsome owner, she recognizes his cold stare... It's none other than Tsubaki, her childhood friend and first crush-the same boy who stood over his father's bloodied body 15 years ago, and framed Nao's mother for the murder. As the only witness of that fateful night, Nao is eager to chase down the truth and confirm her suspicions. Since Tsubaki has no clue who she is, she seizes her chance to get close to him, but instead of finding any answers, she begins falling deeper for Tsubaki's allure.

(W/A/CA) Sorata Akiduki Shirayuki and company track Kageya and Ryu to their supposed whereabouts, but all they find is an empty house and signs of a scuffle. A conspicuous clue leads them to believe that Kageya has a secret greenhouse where she concocts the antidote to the menacing perfume, so that's their next stop! It's time to snuff out the unsettling aroma that has enthralled the northern lands! For teen audiences.

(W/A) Sorata Akiduki Obi and Eisetsu are undercover at a masked ball, but they're not acting like themselves! Most of the other partygoers also seem a bit off, except for one noblewoman. With her wits still about her, the woman flees from the venue-leaving a dubious aroma behind in her wake for Eisetsu to pursue! For teen audiences.

(W/A) Sorata Akiduki Hoping for permission to line the roads between the wintry cities with the glowing phostyrias plant, Shirayuki, Obi, and Ryu arrive at the Oriold checkpoint. The knight captain there won't stand in their way, but due to political instability in the northern region, they'll have to win over a certain Lord Lugiria. Deep in uncharted territory, can they light a path to the future? For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Sorata Akiduki Shirayuki lays her life on the line to help Kihal and her bird, Popo, prove their worth to the kingdom-which leads Zen to kiss her for the very first time! Now she can't get that kiss out of her head. Will she be able to keep her cool around the man she's falling for? For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Kuniko Tsurita The Sky is Blue with a Single Cloud collects the best short stories from Kuniko Tsurita's remarkable career. While the works of her male peers in literary manga are widely reprinted, this formally ambitious and poetic female voice is like none other currently available to an English readership. A master of the comics form, expert pacing and compositions combined with bold characters are signature qualities of Tsurita's work. An exciting and essential gekiga collection, The Sky Is Blue with a Single Cloud is translated by comics scholar Ryan Holmberg and includes an afterword cowritten by Holmberg and the manga editor Mitsuhiro Asakawa delineating Tsurita's importance and historical relevance.

(W) Rainbow Rowell (A) Natacha Bustos (CA) Kris Anka The Runaways are in a dark and scary place. There are so many pieces to pick up and choices to be made - and if the team is good at anything, it's making bad choices. Which leads them to descend into one of the most terrifying Marvel Universe locations ever: high school! It goes better for some than others. But when Wolverine and Pixie of the X-Men arrive with an offer for Molly, she finds herself faced with the biggest decision of her young life: stay with the Runaways, or finally find a home on the mutant island utopia that is Krakoa? Meanwhile, Nico made a rough decision - and she's about to pay for it. And just as the Runaways finally rebuild their lives, everything comes crashing to the ground. And at the center of it all is?Gert?! Collecting RUNAWAYS (2017) #32-38. Rated T+

(W) Battan Maki's first love was her high school classmate, a girl named Midori. But Midori broke up with Maki at graduation, saying they were now 'too old to be fooling around dating girls.' Ten years later, Maki still can't get Midori off her mind, and when the two women reconnect after a chance encounter, Maki realizes that while her feelings haven't changed, Midori's life has turned upside down-she's engaged and pregnant. But the more Maki hears Midori talk about her soon-to-be-husband, the more red flags she notices. Before Maki can stop herself, she asks Midori to run away with her. Will this impromptu escape be the key that leads the two women to a fuller understanding of themselves, and back into each other's arms?

(W) Battan Maki's first love was her high school classmate, a girl named Midori. But Midori broke up with Maki at graduation, saying they were now 'too old to be fooling around dating girls.' Ten years later, Maki still can't get Midori off her mind, and when the two women reconnect after a chance encounter, Maki realizes that while her feelings haven't changed, Midori's life has turned upside down-she's engaged and pregnant. But the more Maki hears Midori talk about her soon-to-be-husband, the more red flags she notices. Before Maki can stop herself, she asks Midori to run away with her. Will this impromptu escape be the key that leads the two women to a fuller understanding of themselves, and back into each other's arms?

Maki's first love was her high school classmate, a girl named Midori. But Midori broke up with Maki at graduation, saying they were now 'too old to be fooling around dating girls.' Ten years later, Maki still can't get Midori off her mind, and when the two women reconnect after a chance encounter, Maki realizes that while her feelings haven't changed, Midori's life has turned upside down-she's engaged and pregnant. But the more Maki hears Midori talk about her soon-to-be-husband, the more red flags she notices. Before Maki can stop herself, she asks Midori to run away with her. Will this impromptu escape be the key that leads the two women to a fuller understanding of themselves, and back into each other's arms?

In 1923, Italy was pulling itself from the wreckage of the First World War while unknowingly plummeting towards another. The Nation seemed to be holding its breath, and the slightest perceived transgression could result in violence. On the evening of The Feast of the Epiphany, it did. Paolo is caught between a rowdy group of local Fascist Party members and his family, and the choice he's about to make will change his life forever. Based on a true story, PARADE WITH FIREWORKS is the Eisner Award nominated tale of family, country, loyalty and betrayal.

(W) Mike Mignola, Warwick Johnson-Cadwell (A) Warwick Johnson-Cadwell (CA) Mike Mignola, Warwick Johnson-Cadwell Join monster hunters extraordinaire and jump into eerie and whimsical Victorian-style tales of monster hunters, vampires, and supernatural sleuths in this collection of stories that is equal parts chilling and charming. In this three-part collection, Professor Meinhardt and his assistant Mr. Knox pursue the undead and Mr. Higgins tragic history; explore strange supernatural happenings with investigator Ms. Mary Van Sloan; and seek to uncover the truth of the prolific vampire slayer and one-time compatriot of theirs, James Falconspeare. Collecting Mr. Higgins Comes Home, Our Encounters with Evil, and Falconspeare from Mike Mignola and Warwick Johnson-Cadwell's iconic team-up. 'An incredibly original, vibrant, whimsical and at times, comedic take on a much loved horror staple.'-Mass Movement

(W) Jacob Semahn (A/CA) Jorge Corona ADVANCE SOLICIT! Her social media, strong. Her variety show segments, a hit. Nash Huang is at the top of her game. But when the iRis Shutter contact lens hits the market, Nash's life is personally invaded. The latest leap forward in 'technological progress,' these contacts not only play video or augment reality? but also record with the blink of an eye. Fighting to keep her life together after a leaked sex tape goes viral, a clingy super-fan is the last thing on Nash's mind?but that's exactly when the bodies pile up and the terror begins.

(W) Kyuryu Z Fuuta's daily life with his sister's cat Kyuruga continues! Between all the different ways to pet a cat and all the different ways a cat asks for attention, there's always more for Fuuta to learn about living with a feline companion!

(W/A) kyuryuZ When Fuuta comes home tired at night, all he wants to do is spend time with his new cat. All the mysterious habits and mannerisms of house cats are carefully reproduced in this relaxed and cute comedy about living with an adorable furball!

Repercussions from the infighting among the X-Men's old guard reach the tight-knit New Mutants: Cannonball, Sunspot, Magma, Cypher, Warlock, Karma and Dani Moonstar all must make life-defining choices in the wake of Schism. Who stays, and who leaves? Is there a third choice that could redeem the team? Meanwhile, Blink is back, and the New Mutants are on her trail - made obvious by the mayhem and destruction that follow wherever she goes! And as Dani leads a mission to bring Blink out of exile, Mephisto lurks in the background - waiting to collect on a bargain struck with Magma during the throes of Fear Itself. At the risk of her very soul, will Amara go on a date with the devil? Collecting NEW MUTANTS (2009) #33-37.

(W) Paul Tobin (A/CA) Andy MacDonald Seven years ago, an attempt to weaponize dreams resulted in holes being punched through the world we know and into the world of dreams. Nightmarish creatures now stalk the land, sprouting from (and killing) anyone unlucky enough to dream. The only way to save the world is for certain people to have their dreams come true. Which is how Risa Himura finds herself not only fighting monsters, but forced into finding true love. Monsters and modern dating? It feels like a nightmare either way, and the only help Risa has is a friendly-ish monster named Croak and her pre-teen daughter, Machi. From Paul Tobin (BUNNY MASK) and Andy MacDonald (I BREATHED A BODY, Multiple Man), comes a unique story of one woman's quest to save the world, if only she could learn the difference between love and monsters. This volume collects issues #1-5

(W/A) Yodokawa Sharing a house with the former pop idol Miyako is going smoother than Asako ever expected! But her cohabitant might not be having such an easy time?! Miyako suddenly finds herself harboring mysterious feelings towards her manga editor roommate. It's then that she receives shocking news-her former idol unit is coming out of hiatus! Amidst all her confusion, Asako reaches out a hand of support...but can Miyako return to being the carefree landlord she once was?!

(W/A) Yodokawa Asako Suga needs a change to get over her recent breakup and decides moving to a new home would be just the thing. She finds a great little place a little removed from the city with a lovely garden, but there's a catch-the house also comes in with a live-in landlord! Having a charming girl lazing about would be distracting enough, but it seems she's keeping a secret as well...