(W) Charles Soule (A) Steve McNiven, Luke Ross (CA) Steve McNiven The Star Wars comic event you've been waiting for! The notorious bounty hunter Boba Fett has finally landed his greatest prize - Han Solo, frozen in carbonite for easy transport. Fett will bring the smuggler to Tatooine to collect the massive bounty placed on Solo's head by the fearsome crime lord Jabba the Hutt. There's just one problem standing between Fett and the payday?and it's a big one. But Fett will stop at nothing to get the job done! Prepare for a mind-blowing, space-shattering epic event like no other! Featuring the return of the criminal Crimson Dawn, plus Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Valance, Doctor Aphra and the Hutts, all vying for the ultimate prize - with Boba Fett stuck in the middle! Collecting STAR WARS: WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS ALPHA and STAR WARS: WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS #1-5. Rated T

(W) Joshua Dysart, Various (A) Will Conrad, Various (CA) Attila Futaki Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown! Conan has won the throne of the kingdom of Aquilonia - and the hand of a beautiful bride. Is it time for the barbarian to lay down his sword? Don't count on it! Because when an evil sorcerer attacks, King Conan must strike back with all his might! Securing a crown is one thing, but holding on to it is a whole other challenge - especially with scheming conspirators in Conan's court! But the traitors may have chosen the wrong ally in Thoth-Amon! Plus: King Conan is haunted by the ghost of his first - and perhaps greatest - love! Collecting CONAN AND THE MIDNIGHT GOD #1-5, KING CONAN: THE SCARLET CITADEL #1-4, KING CONAN: THE PHOENIX ON THE SWORD #1-4, CONAN: THE PHANTOMS OF THE BLACK COAST #1-5 and material from AGE OF CONAN: HYBORIAN ADVENTURES. Parental Advisory

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Andrea Sorrentino, More (CA) Stefano Caselli Conan the barbarian?the thief?the mercenary?Conan the king! A new era of begins in adventures set after Conan has deposed the tyrant Numedides to become ruler of Aquilonia. But Conan on the throne is still Conan. The savage action that made him a comic book legend fills page after page while palace intrigue adds a new level of drama with Queen Zenobia and heir to the throne Prince Conn taking prominent roles. Old nemeses like Thoth-Amon return, while mystical prophecy ties Conan to the first king of the realm. Each issue is a double-sized extravaganza with scripts by the godfather of Conan comics Roy Thomas, Doug Moench and Alan Zelenetz and artwork by John Buscema and then-up-and-comer Marc Silvestri. All hail King Conan! Collecting KING CONAN (1980) #1-19. Rated Mature (STL216570)

(W) Scott Allie, Various (A) Various, Mahmud Asrar (CA) Davide Fabbri Tales of Star Wars Legends that lead up to the events of STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE! When young Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn is dispatched to prevent a civil war, he has a close encounter with the Dark Side! Years later, Qui-Gon and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi face an out-of-control cloud cruiser and the lawless world of Ord Mantell, where everyone holds a grudge - and a blaster! And Mace Windu's Jedi Knights face the threat of the Yinchorri - a race more deadly than they ever imagined! COLLECTING: STAR WARS: JEDI - THE DARK SIDE 1-5, STAR WARS: QUI-GON & OBI-WAN - THE AURORIENT EXPRESS 1-2, STAR WARS: QUI-GON & OBI-WAN - LAST STAND ON ORD MANTELL 1-3, STAR WARS: JEDI COUNCIL - ACTS OF WAR 1-4, MATERIAL FROM STAR WARS (1998) 4-6; MATERIAL FROM STAR WARS TALES 1, 3-5, 7, 9-10, 13-14, 24 Rated T

(W/A) Yu Tomofuji 'A coup d?????tat. A new social order. Civil war on the horizon. As a result of Judge Set???s malicious actions, Sariphi and her beloved, Leonhart, have one last chance to topple the pretender from his perch and free all of Beastkind from the false king. But standing in their way is Leonhart???s oldest friend???and once staunchest ally???Anubis. Can Sariphi???s words reach the heart of the stubborn jackal?K? The fate of the kingdom rests in his hands?K Don???t miss the grand finale of a magnificent tale of romance between the king of beasts and a sacrificial maiden!'

The undead have overrun the Earth! A small outpost, remnants of a twisted scientist's scheme to defeat the plague, holds out against the army of King Zombie with their secret weapon, the Lepers - victims of a bizarre experiment that left them with dead flesh in breathing husks that even zombies won't touch.

(W) Steve Orlando (A/CA) Matthew Dow Smith Sasha never saw his younger brother...until the secret police made him disappear. Sasha Vasnetsov left Thrice-Nine-the dirty folklore world that limps along in the wreckage of a Technomagic War-thirty years ago and never looked back. But word that the secret police have sent his brother Gena to a work camp for the socially degenerate drags him back, with a promise to free Gena and return him to their mother before her fiftieth birthday. The only problem? Sasha isn't a fraction of the tough guy he tries to be, so if he's going to break back into Thrice-Nine...he'll need help. Sasha's only hope is Maria Kamenaya, a former Technomagic Warrior with hundreds of enemy kills to her name, betrayed by the country that made her when her honor conflicted with their agenda. Thrice-Nine took Sasha's brother, and it took Maria's heart. This quest is how they get both of those things back, in the steaming, lawless land of decapitated states...the land of DEAD KINGS. Like True Grit set in the world of Final Fantasy, DEAD KINGS is unrelenting with its passi

Record of Agarest War is an epic, multi-generational RPG where your decisions affect the power of future generations of heroes. Record of Agarest War: Heroines Visual Book collects the gorgeous artwork behind both the original game and the follow-up prequel Record of Agarest War ZERO. Included are character designs, pinups, maps, detailed item guides, and creator commentary.

Record of Agarest War is an epic, multi-generational RPG where your decisions affect the power of future generations of heroes. Record of Agarest War 2: Heroines Visual Book collects the gorgeous artwork behind the newest installment in the Record of Agarest War franchise. Included are character designs, pinups, rough concepts, detailed item guides, and creator commentary.

From the pages of Star Wars Insider! A must for Star Wars fans new and old, this collection is the ultimate look at the saga's most powerful masters of evil! In-depth features about some of the most memorable Star Wars villains, cast and crw interviews, and incredible images from the Lucasfilm Archives.

(W/A/CA) Yu Tomofuji Hoping to take vengeance for Sariphi, Ilya infiltrates the royal palace. He's captured, and the King shows him mercy, sparing his life. When Ilya learns that Sariphi is alive, he demands her return. The King is faced with a dilemma: If he truly wishes for Sariphi's happiness, is it kinder to pursue her or to let her be returned to her people?

(W) Alan Martin (A) Brett Parson (CA) Greg Staples KICKS-OFF TANK GIRL 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS IN 2023! WRITER AND CO-CREATOR ALAN MARTIN RETURNS WITH FAN-FAVORITE ARTIST BRETT PARSON! Turning the clock back to the early years, 'King Tank Girl offers up a veritable banquet of brand new stories: Tank Girl and the gang head to the beach for 'Barney Don't Surf'; they explore the expensive world of Wellbeing; and Tank Girl is crowned King of England. And all that before tea time. FEATURES A NEVER BEFORE SEEN TWO-PAGE STORY 'OPERATION BURNING SAUSAGE'.

(W) Sean Lewis, Todd McFarlane (A) Javi Fernandez, Thomas Nachlik (CA) Puppeteer Lee All hail the KING! Spawn has assumed control over the Court of Priests, and former allies are beginning to doubt his loyalty to the mission. Unfortunately, like in any monarchy, plots are already in motion to depose the ruler. Spawn doesn't know who he can trust and who has him in their sights! Collects KING SPAWN #13-18

(W) Sean Lewis, Todd McFarlane (A) Javi Fernandez & Various (CA) Javi Fernandez Spawn returns to where his journey began: New York City. This is where the God Throne, the Dead Zones, and the prophecy of King Spawn all collide. Will Spawn take the crown, or will he doom the world instead? Collects KING SPAWN #7-12

(W) Akira Shikimi (A) Akiko Kawano When Yuchun and Ruiying are kidnapped by the bird clan, they assume that Yuchan is the dragon king's chosen bride-to-be and that Ruiying is worthless as a hostage. Meanwhile, Yawen is incensed that his beloved soulmate has been kidnapped. When he transforms into a dragon and loses control, will Ruiying be able to pull him back from the brink? The fantasy romance between a weak but clever rat princess and the almighty dragon king reaches its climax in this final volume!

(W) Akira Shikimi (A) Akiko Kawano Ruiying, princess of the rat clan, has begun her formal training to become a worthy bride for dragon king Yawen. Much to her excitement, this comes with unconditional access to a treasure trove of knowledge! However, her teacher, Meiyu, informs her that being a 'fated mate' holds special meaning in the dragon clan. Can the weak but clever rat princess handle the dragon king's unabashed love for her?

(W) Justina Ireland, More (A) Luca Pizzari, More (CA) Mahmud A. Asrar You will never find a more wretched collection of scum and villainy! As Boba Fett's simple mission to deliver the carbonite-frozen Han Solo and collect his payday erupts into chaos and the War of the Bounty Hunters engulfs the galaxy, fan-favorites from the darker side of the Star Wars universe get their chances to shine! Failed by his most trusted bounty hunter, Jabba the Hutt hires a bounty hunter from the High Republic - Deva Lompop! The team supreme is divided as 4-LOM battles Zuckuss - but what could tear them apart? The secret origin of Boushh is revealed as the legendary warrior is hired to assassinate Domina Tagge! And the homicidal droid IG-88 explodes into action! Collecting STAR WARS: WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS - JABBA THE HUTT, 4-LOM & ZUCKUSS, BOUSHH and IG-88. Rated T

(W) Zack Davisson An expertly crafted, full-color, oversized volume showcasing the creative forces behind the hotly anticipated animated anthology series! Star Wars: Visions, an original series of animated short films, celebrates the Star Wars galaxy through the lens of the world's best Japanese anime creators. Dark Horse Books and Lucasfilm invite fans to enjoy the universe of Star Wars from a thrilling new point of view with The Art of Star Wars: Visions.

(W) Zack Davisson An expertly crafted, full-color, oversized volume showcasing the creative forces behind the hotly anticipated animated anthology series! Star Wars: Visions, an original series of animated short films, celebrates the Star Wars galaxy through the lens of the world's best Japanese anime creators. Dark Horse Books and Lucasfilm invite fans to enjoy the universe of Star Wars from a thrilling new point of view with The Art of Star Wars: Visions. This deluxe edition includes: o An exclusive slipcase and cover. o A portfolio with three gallery-quality prints.

(W) ArenaNet Explore the living history of Tyria through an expansive collection of never-before-seen concept art, production material, and creator commentary from Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 that offers exclusive insight into an ever-changing world inhabited by millions of players! The continuing growth of the Guild Wars franchise is detailed by the ArenaNet artists themselves in a volume that commemorates the studio's twentieth anniversary. o The perfect companion piece for the millions of Guild Wars players. o A complete book containing art from both games, and every installment.

(W) Jan Strnad & Various (A) Anthony Winn & Various (CA) Drew Struzan An Empire on the rise - a Rebellion on the horizon! The conflict that will grip the galaxy for generations begins here, with an adaptation of Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace and tales starring its major players! Anakin Skywalker is a boy with a dark destiny! Jedi Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi has much to learn from his master, Qui-Gon Jinn! Teenage Queen Amidala faces exile! And Sith Lord Darth Maul must strike down the biggest obstacle in his Master's way! Plus: Mace Windu, Yoda, Jar Jar Binks and more! Collecting STAR WARS (1998) #0-3; STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL #1-4; STAR WARS: EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE #1/2 and #1-4; STAR WARS: EPISODE I - ANAKIN SKYWALKER, QUEEN AMIDALA, QUI-GON JINN and OBI-WAN KENOBI; and material from STAR WARS (1998) #4-6 and STAR WARS TALES #3, #5, #7, #14 and #20. Rated T

(W) Sean Ryan, Jason Aaron (A) Nico Leon, Andrea Sorrentino (CA) Ken Lashley War on two fronts! To win the War of the Realms, Earth needs the League of Realms! And who better to serve as the legendary team's new leader (and Midgardian member) than…Spider-Man?! The wall-crawler joins Screwbeard the Dwarf, Ud the Troll, Ro Bloodroot the Wizard, Sir Ivory Honeyshot the Light Elf and Titanya the Mountain Giant! But who will represent Asgard as the members of the League fight for their lives (and all of existence) against former member Kurse? Then, from Jason Aaron, the architect of WAR OF THE REALMS, comes a Daredevil story like no other! Gifted the incredible sight of the Bifrost, will Daredevil watch Midgard burn - or can the defender of Hell's Kitchen guard an entire Earth turned to Hell? Collecting WAR OF THE REALMS: SPIDER-MAN & THE LEAGUE OF REALMS #1-3 and material from WAR OF THE REALMS: WAR SCROLLS #1-3.

(W/A) Kolbeinn Karlsson A dwarf falls into a river and is taken to a place beyond space and time. A carrot takes a bath and finds itself transforming. Two reclusive mountain men rejoice when their wish for children is granted, but their sons make a terrible discovery. And throughout all these tales, the spirit of the forest walks on. Welcome to the surreal world of The Troll King, a fantastic journey into the wilderness lurking right outside your town, brought to you by comics' cuddliest Viking.

Acclaimed novelist/Eisner-winning graphic novelist Joe Hill collaborated with his father, Stephen King, in Throttle, for the first time on a tale that paid tribute to Richard Matheson's classic tale, Duel. Now, IDW is proud to present comic-book tellings of both stories in Road Rage. Adapted by Chris Ryall with art by Nelson Daniel and Rafa Garres.

With the princess saved and death by mortal combat avoided, Leonhart and Sariphi look forward to the return of their normal everyday life. But a new tribe takes advantage of the turmoil surrounding the repeal of the sacrifice system, introducing new chaos into the lives of the king and his queen? For readers ages 13 and up.

(W) Donny Cates (A/CA) Ryan Stegman Darkness reigns! After a campaign of terror across the galaxy, Knull reaches Earth - and he hasn't come alone! With an army of hundreds of thousands of symbiote dragons at his command, the King in Black is a force unlike any Earth's heroes have ever faced. Eddie Brock, A.K.A. Venom, has seen firsthand the chaos that even one of Knull's monsters can wreak. Can anyone possibly survive this onslaught? Outgunned and outmanned, Earth's heroes are reeling. It will take everything they've got to face the God of the Abyss as he ensnares the planet in everlasting darkness! Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman present the definitive chapter in their three-year-long VENOM saga that changed everything you thought you knew about symbiotes - and they're raising the stakes for the entire Marvel Universe! Hail to the king! Collecting KING IN BLACK #1-5. 144 PGS./Rated T+

(W) Greg Pak (A) Lim, Gang Hyuk (CA) Billy Tan A new band of heroes unites to defend the Pacific Rim! As Sindr and her legions of Fire Demons march on Asia, can Amadeus Cho reassemble his ragtag 'Protectors' - Shang-Chi, Silk and Jimmy Woo - to once again save Earth from an alien invasion? Where is Kamala Khan? And just who are Crescent, Io and Luna Snow? Prepare to meet Marvel's newest heroes from China - Aero and Sword Master - and the mysterious new Filipina heroine named Wave! Together, they are all that stands between the Queen of Cinders and her ultimate goal: to melt the polar ice caps and turn all of Midgard into a sweltering new Muspelheim! Collecting WAR OF THE REALMS: NEW AGENTS OF ATLAS #1-4.

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Matteo Buffagni, Matteo Lolli (CA) Jamal Campbell The Asgardians of the Galaxy join the War of the Realms! Loki promised Angela a gift in exchange for her help against Nebula - and the debt is coming due! But what does that have to do with Yondu Udonta and his new Ravagers? Simmering intrigue comes to a head as the team enters the orbit of Ego the Living Planet! But if Ego is this angry, what will its moon do?! Then, Malekith's invasion of Midgard has begun - and with Thor missing, Odin injured and Freyja about to embark on a mission of her own, Valkyrie must stand alone against the onslaught! But her fate is intertwined with another. What of Annabelle Riggs, the mortal who shares the body of a god? Plus: the battle you've been waiting for - Angela vs. the Queen of Heven! Collecting ASGARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #6-10.

(W) Mark Kidwell (A) Jeff Zornow & Various The Vietnam War is over, but CIA Special Agent Declan Rule's war has just begun. With the vicious, well-trained German Shepherd Nero at his side, he will journey deep into the humid, blood-soaked hell of Cambodia in search of a madman, a demented neurosurgeon bent on the creation of a hard-wired army of the weaponized, radio-controlled undead whose mad plans murdered Rule's only son. Collects '68: RULE OF WAR #1-4 & '68: HALLOWED GROUND

(W) Tom Taylor & Various (A) Jorge Molina & Various (CA) Jorge Molina Earth's heroes undertake a multi-pronged mission to win the War of the Realms! With Thor trapped in Jotunheim, Captain America takes up the God of Thunder's ax, Jarnbjorn, and leads a team including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Luke Cage and Iron Fist into the land of ice and snow in search of their fellow Avenger! Meanwhile, All-Mother Freyja leads the charge to shut down Malekith's Black Bifrost - and Hulk, Blade, Ghost Rider and Punisher follow her straight into the Dark Elf's home territory! And it's up to Captain Marvel and her War Avengers - Weapon H, Captain Britain, Venom, Deadpool, Winter Soldier and Black Widow - to reclaim the Earth! But Malekith's army is vast, and Carol is fighting a losing battle! Collecting WAR OF THE REALMS STRIKEFORCE: THE LAND OF THE GIANTS, THE DARK ELF REALM and THE WAR AVENGERS.

(W) Clint McElroy & Various (A) Andre Araujo (CA) Valerio Schiti The creators of blockbuster podcast The Adventure Zone bring their talents to Marvel! Earth is under siege - but could the key to turning the tide be… Thor's baby sister? Journey into mystery with Miles 'Spider-Man' Morales, Kate 'Hawkeye' Bishop, Wonder Man, Balder the Brave, Sebastian Druid and Death Locket for a wild romp through the War of the Realms as they embark on an epic quest to save Earth's only hope! (And, yes, deal with diaper duty.) But Ares, the Greek God of War, is hot on baby Laussa's trail. Plus: Marvel's long-dead Western heroes join the War of the Realms! But how? Whose side are they on? And what if our unlikely crew stumbles upon…a convention of super villains? Brace yourself for truly legendary adventures in babysitting! Collecting WAR OF THE REALMS: JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #1-5.

(W) Ryo Mizuno, Makoto Yotsuba (A/CA) Makoto Yotsuba Theo has pledged allegiance to Villar Constance, which marks a drastic shift from his meteoric rise as a lord. Meanwhile, Siluca and a pack of werewolves find their newfound alliance put to the test when they're attacked by a mysterious force. Then, the king of the vampires makes an appearance...will anyone survive his dark plans? For mature audiences.

(W) Ryo Mizuno, Makoto Yotsuba (A/CA) Makoto Yotsuba Siluca and Theo's master plan is put to its first test: a battle against the fearsome Lassic David, the lord of a nearby domain who only cares about conquest. Assisted by Balgary, the next king of the Cait Sith, an incredibly strong Artist named Aishela, and Irvin, Siluca's own Artist, these newly minted rulers of their domain must stand fast against the threat and pray that they survive the coming battle. For mature audiences.

(W) Will Franz (A) Sam Glanzman (CA) TBD Finally collected by IT'S ALIVE! and copublished with Dark Horse, The Lonely War of Capt. Willy Schultz was originally serialized in the comic book Fightin' Army in the 1960s. This series was written by a sixteen-year-old Will Franz and illustrated by the already-seasoned comic book creator and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. The entire story arc, collected here and finally finished, is one of the most dramatic, moving, and controversial comic book stories ever told! An American solider of German heritage finds himself on the wrong side of World War II in this sweeping epic. This war story is, at its heart, an antiwar story and a story about universal human nature in the hellhole of war.

When X attacks the notoriously corrupt narcotics squad known as 'The Dogs of War,' the manipulative Lt. Setter fights back by pitting him against the last few honest cops in Arcadia . . . and X's battle escalates into a war for the soul of the city! Collects issues #5-#8 of the series. o Includes the disturbing story of 'the 'Rents,' three murderous suburbanites! o Swierczynski's treatment of the titular psychopathic vigilante takes a surprising turn. 'Dark Horse's uber-violent '90s hero is back with a vengeance.'-Nerdist X? ? 2013 Dark Horse Comics, Inc.

Lost tales of the Jedi revealed! Obi-Wan has slowly adjusted to his life of exile on Tatooine, secretly protecting young Luke Skywalker. But now, injustice reigns as villainous scum run rampant, extorting moisture farmers and wreaking havoc. Will 'Old Ben' risk revealing himself to do what's right? And when Jabba the Hutt hires a bounty hunter to find out who's been thwarting his men, Obi-Wan must take on the galaxy's deadliest Wookiee, Black Krrsantan! Plus, years earlier, when Obi-Wan was still a Padawan, Master Yoda found himself trapped on a savage world with a hidden power. Yoda must learn the secret of the stones - and his struggle in the past will affect Luke in the present! And can Obi-Wan save a young Tusken Raider? Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #7, #15, #20, #26-30 and material from STAR WARS (2015) #37.

(W) Alessandro Ferrari (A) VARIOUS (CA) Cryssy Cheung Faithfully bringing events from the film to the comics page! Read along in The Rise of Skywalker as Poe faces the challenges of leadership, Finn and Rose make impossible decisions for the greater good, and Rey finally confronts her destiny. The true threat to the galaxy is revealed as the third Star Wars trilogy reaches its epic conclusion! Capturing the galaxy-spanning action of The Rise of Skywalker, experience Episode IX as a beautiful graphic novel combining the epic wonder of Star Wars with streamlined, young-reader friendly designs.

(W) Ryo Mizuno (A/CA) Atsushi Suzumi A new era of adventure has begun in the fabled world of RECORD OF LODOSS WAR! Thanks to 'The Crown of the Covenant', the accursed isle of Lodoss has seen peace for 100 years. However, the ambitious ruler of the kingdom of Flaim now threatens to return Lodoss to a state of war. Heroes appear once more, as the young prince Lyle of Marmo seeks the help of the legendary high elf, Deedlit. Will a new 'Knight of Lodoss' arise to save all the kingdoms?

(W) Sylvain Runberg (A) Juzhen Gorgeously rendered epic fantasy, Konungar is the ultimate fusion of Game of Thrones and Warcraft! In the Viking kingdom of Alstavik, civil war rages! Royal brothers Rildrig and Sigvald each claim succession to the throne, but with their people divided, the land is ripe for a Centaur invasion! Will the warring sons join forces to face the ancient foe of the Vikings, or does Alstavik face certain doom?

(W) Arthur Gies & Various (A) Various (CA) Hydro74 With its acclaimed gameplay, intense characters, and visceral action, the GEARS OF WAR franchise has helped define the modern shooter genre. Written by Arthur Gies, GEARS OF WAR: RETROSPECTIVE is a detailed look back the entire GEARS franchise, from the first game's initial development as an Xbox 360 title, all the way up to the series' upcoming entry - GEARS 5. Learn the history of GEARS through the words of its developers, designers, and artists, accompanied by key visuals, concept art, and more.