(W) Michael Moreci (A/CA) Sas Milledge Before he met Batman, Dick Grayson discovered the power of young love-and its staggering cost-at the magical Lost Carnival. Haly's traveling circus no longer has the allure of its glamorous past, but it still has one main attraction: the Flying Graysons, a family of trapeze artists featuring a teenage Dick Grayson. The only problem is that Dick loathes spending his summers performing tired routines for dwindling crowds. When the Lost Carnival opens nearby and threatens to pull Haly's remaining customers, Dick is among those drawn to its nighttime glow. But there are ancient forces at work at the Lost Carnival, and when Dick meets the mysterious Luciana and her nomadic family, he may be too mesmerized to recognize the danger ahead. Beneath the carnival's dazzling fireworks, Dick must decide between who he is and who he wants to be-choosing either loyalty to his family history or a glittering future with new friends and romance. Author Michael Moreci and illustrator Sas Milledge will suspend readers from a tightrope in this graphic novel, redefini

(W/A/CA) Keum Suk Gendry-Kim Critically acclaimed and award-winning cartoonist Keum Suk Gendry-Kim returns with a stunning addition to her body of graphic fiction. Adapted from Park Wan-suh's beloved novel, The Naked Tree paints a stark portrait of a single nation's fabric slowly torn to shreds by political upheaval. Fleshing out the characters in fresh, imaginative ways, and incorporating the original author into the story, Gendry-Kim breathes new life into this Korean classic.

(W) Steven T. Seagle (A) Emei Olivia Burell & Various (CA) Mads Ellegard Skovbakke In the spirit of essayist David Sedaris and monologist Spalding Grey, SEAGLE and 19 emerging global cartoonists take drawn storytelling into the world of the 'graphic essay.' 19 stories of global attitudes about the naked body balance raw comedy, raw emotions, and raw cartooning. SEAGLE honestly chronicles his place as an undressed metaphorical fish out of water on different continents-from not recognizing a famous naked celeb in Hollywood to being naked and eaten by actual fish in Tokyo.

(W/A/CA) Ryan Lang FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SOFTCOVER! Discover a lush retelling of the classic Japanese folktale reminding us that one is not born a hero?you must discover the courage to become one?in this acclaimed adventure from Russ Manning Award?nominated cartoonist Ryan Lang! In a feudal Japan where creatures of myth and folklore are real, a demon sets out to reforge an ancient weapon to take over the world. The only person who can stop him is an inches-tall would-be samurai, who also happens to be the final and most important piece of the weapon. Issunboshi: A Graphic Novel is a lush retelling of the classic Japanese folktale reminding us that one is not born a hero?you must discover the courage to become one.

The instant New York Times bestselling YA novels, released as graphic novel adaptations, now available in a box set! Fans of Marie Lu, Leigh Bardugo, and Sarah J. Maas can now experience their favorite Batman, Wonder Woman, and Catwoman YA novels in this stunning collection of the graphic novel adaptations, featuring art by celebrated talents Chris Wildgoose, Kit Seaton, and Samantha Dodge and expert adaptation by renowned writers Louise Simonson and Stuart Moore. Do not miss the popular series collected for the first time in this box set of DC's most iconic heroes: Batman: Nightwalker, Wonder Woman: Warbringer, and Catwoman: Soulstealer.

(W) Stuart Moore (A/CA) Chris Wildgoose This action-packed graphic novel based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Marie Lu transports readers to the shadowy gates of Arkham Asylum, where Gotham City's darkest mysteries reside…and which now threatens to imprison young Bruce Wayne. A ruthless new gang of criminals known only as Nightwalkers is terrorizing Gotham, and the city's elite are being taken out one by one. On the way home from his 18th birthday party, newly minted billionaire Bruce Wayne makes an impulsive choice that puts him in their crosshairs and lands him in Arkham Asylum, the once-infamous mental hospital. There, he meets Madeleine Wallace, a brilliant killer…and Bruce's only hope. Madeleine is the mystery Bruce must unravel, but is he convincing her to divulge her secrets, or is he feeding her the information she needs to bring Gotham City to its knees? Adapted by Stuart Moore and illustrated by Chris Wildgoose, this graphic novel presents a thrilling new take on Batman before he donned the cape and cowl.

(W) Ryan North (A/CA) Derek Charm After angering a number of hostile spirits in England, 13-year-old magician Johnny Constantine has to find a way out of the country. Persuading his parents to send him to America, John arrives at the Junior Success Boarding School in Salem, Massachusetts. But once there, he finds himself to be something of an outcast. And he is convinced that his homeroom teacher really has it in for him. Worse, he?s sure she?s really a witch. Fortunately, John is able to find one kindred spirit at school with whom he?s able to form an alliance?another misfit named Anna, who also happens to have her own developing magical powers. John recruits Anna in his efforts to uncover the truth about Ms. Kayla and expose the meanest teacher?s real identity to the world. Joined by a friendly demon named Etrigan, these two amateur sleuths will uncover clues and stumble upon forces beyond their control in a humorous series of misadventures.

(W) Sarah J. Maas, Louise Simonson (A/CA) Samantha Dodge Sarah J. Maas?s young adult novel is adapted as a graphic novel by comics legend Louise Simonson and artist Samantha Dodge! It?s been two years since Selina Kyle last set eyes on Gotham City...and now that Batman is gone, Selina is back! Or at least, Holly Vanderhees is. As Gotham?s newest socialite, she?ll put her old talent for picking pockets to new use while rubbing shoulders with the city?s finest citizens. But her past is catching up to her, and she is running out of time... Luke Fox has been looking for just the right opportunity to show Batman he can protect the city from Gotham?s worst as Batwing. When several high-profile fundraisers are disturbed, Luke?s clandestine activities clash with his parents? expectations. As a scion of one of Gotham?s finest families, he?s expected to attend these events with pride. As Batwing, he?s trying to stop a new team of villains from ruining his mother?s plans. Now he feels permanently one step behind... Will Selina have what it takes to outsmart Batwing before it?s too late? Or wil

(W/A) Tony Parker In this long-awaited graphic comedy from an esteemed illustrator and storyteller, three bohemians struggle to answer the question: 'Is it possible for an artist to survive in the 21st Century?' A young singer poses for a painter who has shifted from landscapes to nudes, and both of them learn a thing or two about the purpose of art and the meaning of success. The original graphic novel Naked City takes us inside the head of native New York artist, Eric Drooker (frequent cover artist for The New Yorker). His award-winning graphic novels-beginning with Flood-have charted new terrain for the form, and Blood Song is soon to be a major motion picture. Don't miss this epic meditation on art and life.

Naked Cartoonists presents over 70 artists' nude selfportraits, including Sergio Aragon?s, Art Spiegelman, Will Eisner, Charles Schulz, Mort Walker, Scott Adams, Al Jaffee, Ann Telnaes, Jeff Smith, Trina Robbins, Lynn Johnston, Russell Myers, and dozens more. Each self-portrait is accompanied by a short bio, and the book is introduced by underground cartoonist and cartooning savant Frank Stack.

(W) Seymour Chwast, Steven Brower (A/CA) Seymour Chwast Revel in this commemoration of Elvis' life in the form of a large-format art book told through the unique vision of legendary graphic novelist, designer and illustrator Seymour Chwast. Beautifully illustrated throughout, it presents an enhanced portrait of one of America's greatest celebrities. Spearheading a new music form that, combined with an attitude and a look, would change the world, Elvis Presley became one of the most important cultural figures of the second half of the 20th century. With text by author Steven Brower (Satchmo: The Life and Art of Louis Armstrong), The Mighty Elvis reminds us of the continuing stardom of one of the most popular American singers of all time. Through Chwast's illustrations, cartoons, and comics we get to relive his early life, his meteoric rise to fame, and how he was affected by, and in turn affected, the world of music in the many genres he mastered. The book covers his first appearances on television, Graceland, his meeting with President Nixon, his wedding to Priscilla, his inspir

(W) Chris Ryall, Arvind Ethan David (A) Tony Akins, Ilias Kyriazis (CA) Ilias Kyriazis Douglas Adams' holistic detective Dirk Gently has his comic book adventures collected here in DIRK GENTLY'S BIG HOLISTIC GRAPHIC NOVEL. Containing two stand-alone series, enjoy 'The Interconnectedness of All Kings,' and 'A Spoon Too Short.' But that's not all! Also includes bonus material showing a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the DIRK GENTLY TV show.

(W) Danielle Paige & Various (A) Stephen Byrne & Various Three of DC's acclaimed graphic novels for young adults are collected in one brand-new box set! Mera: Tidebreaker explores duty, love, heroism, and freedom through the eyes of undersea royalty. Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale explores the story of a teenage Catwoman, as she struggles to find her own identity while living on the streets of Gotham. Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass is a tale about choices, consequences, and how 15-year-old Harleen Quinzel defines her world for herself.

(W) Michael Northrop & Various (A) Gustavo Duarte & Various Four of DC's acclaimed graphic novels for kids are collected in one brand-new box set! Dear Justice League shows the World's Greatest Heroes answering fan letters while fighting for justice. Superman of Smallville is about Clark Kent's efforts to become a hero while still living in his midwest home. Black Canary: Ignite stars 13-year-old Dinah Lance, determined to win a battle of the bands while discovering her own heroic destiny. The Secret Spiral of Swamp Kid is about Russell Weinwright, who's trying to learn why he's half kid and half swamp creature.

(W) E. Lockhart (A/CA) Manuel Preitano From New York Times bestselling author E. Lockhart (Genuine Fraud, We Were Liars) and artist Manuel Preitano (The Oracle Code) comes a new Gotham City superhero in this exciting YA graphic novel. Seventeen-year-old Willow Zimmerman has something to say. When she?s not on the streets advocating for her community, she?s volunteering at the local pet shelter. She seeks to help all those in need, even the stray dog she?s named Lebowitz that follows her around. But as much as she does for the world around her, she struggles closer to home?taking care of her mother, recently diagnosed with cancer. In desperation, she reconnects with her estranged ?uncle? Edward, and he opens the door to an easier life. Through simple jobs, such as hosting his private poker nights with Gotham City?s elites, she is able to keep her family afloat?and afford critical medical treatments for her mother. Then one night, Willow and Lebowitz collide with the monstrous Killer Croc and get injured, waking up able to understand each other. But when Willow discovers that Edward a

(W/A/CA) Ari Richter Never Again Will I Visit Auschwitz is an act of self-discovery and the resuscitation of historical memory. At its heart is the intersection of a genocidal political moment in 20th century history and the author?s own family history. Told from the perspectives of four generations of the author?s family, spanning pre-war Germany to post-Trump America, it is both a celebration of Jewish cultural resilience and a warning of democracy?s fragility in the face of the seductive forces of authoritarianism. Part travelogue, part memoir, part historic retelling, author Ari Richter recreates his family?s journey leading up to and extending beyond the Holocaust.Relying on extensive genealogical research and his family?s archiving, Richter illustrates the lives of his grandparents while reflecting on the burden of a storyteller to carry on these legacies. It is a rare glimpse into the firsthand stories of both Holocaust survivors and their descendants, told as an intertwined tapestry of faith, grief, and ultimately, survival. Never Again Will I Visit Auschwitz is an intimate

(W) Jonathan Maberry (A) Alan Robinson, Marco Turini (CA) Photo V-Wars is set in a world transformed by a global pandemic caused by a millenia-old virus that, once triggered, affects individuals differently depending on their DNA, resulting in vampires as unique as their cultures. But the response from unaffected humans is like never before, leading to all-out war. New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry takes you on a non-stop thrill ride of action, horror and suspense! These all-new tales chronicling the early days of the Vampire Wars offer the first salvo in the battle between humans and hundreds of new species of vampires! No matter how it ends, the world is going to bleed. Collects all 11 issues. Advance solicited for April release! Soon to be a 10-episode series from Netflix starring Ian Somerhalder!

(W) Usata Nonohara (A/CA) Ox Thanks to Mariela's alchemy know-how, things in the Labyrinth City are looking up: the Labyrinth's subjugation is closer at hand, and the city's chemists are more knowledgeable than ever before. Sieg is busy honing his combat skills to become an A-Rank adventurer, while Lynx is starting to come to terms with his feelings for Mariela. But can these carefree days continue for much longer...?

Time is running out for the people of the Labyrinth City. To protect their home and the people they cherish, Mariela, Siegmund, Leonhardt, and the Forces will have to overcome all odds and finally defeat the boss of the Labyrinth. The story of an alchemist two-hundred years in the making finally reaches its emotional climax! For readers ages 13 and up.

(W/A/CA) Frank Miller The acclaimed crime noir from comics legend Frank Miller is back! o The new trade edition is presented at original size with new wraparound cover art. o The Deluxe Edition includes a cloth-covered slipcase with foil stamping and printing, an oversized hardcover with a soft-touch matte finish, spot gloss, and foil stamping, and a matching portfolio features a deluxe print of new artwork by Frank Miller. o As an added bonus, each volume's slipcase has a different letter from the logo, placed on the front cover in such a way that alone it looks like a splash of red wrapping around the slipcase. But when all seven volumes are together it is clear that the grouping spells out 'Sin City.'

(W/A/CA) Frank Miller The acclaimed crime noir from comics legend Frank Miller is back! o The new trade edition is presented at original size with new wraparound cover art. o The Deluxe Edition includes a cloth-covered slipcase with foil stamping and printing, an oversized hardcover with a soft-touch matte finish, spot gloss, and foil stamping, and a matching portfolio features a deluxe print of new artwork by Frank Miller. o As an added bonus, each volume's slipcase has a different letter from the logo, placed on the front cover in such a way that alone it looks like a splash of red wrapping around the slipcase. But when all seven volumes are together it is clear that the grouping spells out 'Sin City.'

(W/A/CA) Faith Erin Hicks written and illustrated by HICKS, FAITH ERIN SYNOPSIS: _______________________________________________________________________ Book two in the groundbreaking Nameless City trilogy from graphic novel superstar Faith Erin Hicks Kaidu and Rat have only just recovered from the assassination attempt on the General of All Blades when more chaos breaks loose in the Nameless City: deep conflicts within the Dao nation are making it impossible to find a political solution for the disputed territory of the City itself. To complicate things further, Kaidu is fairly certain he's stumbled on a formula for the lost weapon of the mysterious founders of the City. . . . But sharing it with the Dao military would be a complete betrayal of his friendship with Rat. Can Kai find the right solution before the Dao find themselves at war?

(W) Kazuma Kamachi (A/CA) Kiyotaka Haimura Science and magic clash in this critically acclaimed light novel series! Toma Kamijou has gotten permission to leave Academy City and goes on a beach vacation with his family. But somehow now his mother is Index, Index is Pierce Aogami, Kaori Kanzaki is Stiyl Magnus, Stiyl is a crusty old sea dog, Misaka's little sister is the sea dog's son, and Misaka is Toma's little sister - and a certain magical spell is to blame for everything! Toma's caught in the midst of the mysterious Angel's Fall spell in the latest volume of the smash-hit light novel series!

A BOLD EXPERIMENT IN THE GRAPHIC NOVEL! KRISTIANSEN's European Album is newly translated to English by TEDDY KRISTIANSEN and STEVEN T. SEAGLE. But in a unique flip-novel format, the book is also 're-mixed' with a completely different script devised by SEAGLE before he collaborated on the translation. Both versions - THE RED DIARY - a tale of art forgery and World War and THE RE[A]D DIARY - a tale of identity theft and lost love - comprise this unique graphic novel from SEAGLE and KRISTIANSEN - the Eisner nominated/winning team behind the acclaimed Vertigo graphic novel it's a bird?.

Collecting the complete early adventures, solo series and rare graphic novel appearances of the Black Widow! From her debut as a Russian spy through her early days with the Avengers and her character-defining solo series, the story of Natasha Romanoff is one of comics' most captivating. She evolves from villain to teammate and finally into a hero all her own. She plays the spy game and fights in the Marvel Universe's dark corners. And not one of her foes will soon forget the sting of the Black Widow! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #29-30, #36-37 and #43-44; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #86; DAREDEVIL (1964) #81; BLACK WIDOW: THE COLDEST WAR GN; PUNISHER/BLACK WIDOW: SPINNING DOOMSDAY'S WEB GN; DAREDEVIL/BLACK WIDOW: ABATTOIR GN; FURY/BLACK WIDOW: DEATH DUTY; JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1996) #517-519; material from TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #52-53, #57, #60 and #64; AMAZING ADVENTURES (1970) #1-8; BIZARRE ADVENTURES #25; MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #10-13; SOLO AVENGERS #7; MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) #135; DAREDEVIL ANNUAL #10; and subplot pages from AVENGERS (1963) #16, #32-33, #38-39, #41-42, #45-4

(W/A/CA) Jeff Lemire 'Buzzing with a meticulously controlled intensity that's propelled by its deeply flawed and richly imagined cast of characters, JEFF LEMIRE is at his best.' -IGN In a return to the literary and thematic territory of JEFF LEMIRE's breakthrough graphic novel Essex County, ROYAL CITY follows Patrick Pike, a fading literary star who reluctantly returns to the once-thriving factory town where he grew up. There, Patrick is quickly drawn back into the dramas of his two adult siblings, his overbearing mother, and his browbeaten father, all of whom are still haunted by different versions of his youngest brother, Tommy, who drowned decades ago. ROYAL CITY is a sprawling, ambitious graphic novel that charts the lives, loves, and losses of a troubled family and a vanishing town across three decades. Collects ROYAL CITY #1-14

Graphic NYC Presents: Dean Haspiel-The Early Years gives the low-down on the revolutionary indie artist, from his salad days working for Howard Chaykin on American Flagg! to his digital days spearheading the ACT-I-VATE Web collective. The creators of nycgraphicnovelists.com, Christopher Irving and Seth Kushner, bring you Dino's early Billy Dogma and semi-autobio comics presented against the framework of Irving's essays and Kushner and Ryan Roman's photography. Along with a color section, this trade also features a never-before seen Billy Dogma story and artwork, all selected by Dean himself. Enjoy 192 pages of Dino's aggro-moxie in this sexy, black-and-white trade with a 16-page color section, the first of a new series by Graphic NYC!

(W) Kazuma Kamachi (A/CA) Kiyotaka Haimura Tokiwadai Middle School: a place bathed in the envious gazes of all the schoolgirls in Academy City. Every single one of its female students is a proper young lady, and none more so than Mikoto Misaka. Kuroko - a Level Four teleporter and a member of Judgment, the organization that preserves public order in the city - knows this all too well. She invites her darling Misaka out to go shopping, but that's just the beginning of what ends up being a very, very long day, one in which she sees Misaka's true form and may wish she hadn't!

(W) Kazuma Kamachi (A/CA) Kiyotaka Haimura In Academy City, magic and science coexist in an unwavering power struggle. Toma Kamijo, an academically-challenged student in Academy City, wields the power of the Imagine Breaker in his right hand, which allows him to completely negate all supernatural powers - as well as his own luck. When he happens upon a mysterious nun named Index, whose mind has been implanted with the Index Librorum Prohibitorum - 103,000 ancient texts banned by the Church - Toma's luck is about to be pushed to its limits when he finds himself in the middle of a war he never expected!

Stuck with nothing but a seedy gumshoe job and some demons, Dwight's thinking of all the ways he's screwed up and what he'd give for one clear chance to wipe the slate clean, to dig his way out of the numb gray hell that is his life. And he'd give anything. Just to feel the fire. One more time. But he can't let himself lose control again, can't ever let the monster out. And then Ava calls.

Superstar Japanese idol Hatsune Miku and her fellow Vocaloids are back in this latest artwork & story collection! Hatsune Miku Graphics: Vocaloid Comic & Art Vol.2 contains tribute artwork from well known and upcoming Japanese artists, plus comic strips, album covers, and more! All this, plus three exciting manga short stories featuring Miku and friends!

Superstar Japanese idol Hatsune Miku and her fellow Vocaloids return in an all-new artwork and story collection! Hatsune Miku Graphics: Vocaloid Comic & Art Volume 1 collects oodles of wonderful tribute artwork devoted to these virtual idols, including exclusive new pieces from some of the hottest names in manga. All this, plus three exciting manga short stories featuring Miku and friends!

(W) Kazuma Kamachi (A/CA) Kiyotaka Haimura It's the first day of a new semester in Academy City. The day a mysterious transfer student appears at Touma Kamijou's school. The day Index makes her first friend. The day Mikoto Misaka meets Index for the first time and, caught between them, Kamijou again meets with misfortune. The day Kuroko Shirai witnesses the entire incident and becomes rather jealous of Kamijou. It's also the day Academy City is attacked by a certain magician. Transfer students, friends, and magicians - as magic and science clash and Academy City declares a state of emergency, Touma Kamijou's tale truly begins!

(W) Jin (A/CA) Shidu The massively popular light novel series about a group of teenagers with mysterious eye powers! Shintarou Kisaragi, a NEET-person - 'Not in Education, Employment, or Training' - has refused to leave the comfort of his room for two whole years. But Shintarou's easy and solitary life is about to take an unexpected turn when his computer crashes and he is forced to venture into the world he was happy to shut out forever... and stumbles into the middle of a hostage situation!

(W) Rocket Shokai (A/CA) Mephisto Xylo and company may have defeated Demon Lord Iblis and saved Mureed Fortress, but their punishment goes on. New enemies emerge-a demon lord with the ability to don a human disguise, and a band of assassins bent on killing Teoritta-plunging the city of Ioff into chaos and destruction. With the addition of a dragon knight and a mysterious artilleryman, penal hero unit 9004 finds itself sinking ever deeper into a vortex of combat and conspiracy!

(W) Koushi Tachibana (A) Tsunako While preparing for the Tenou Festival, a cultural event put on by the ten high schools in Tengu City, Shido encounters the sixth Spirit, a talented vocalist named Miku. But his efforts to make her fall for him quickly go awry when he discovers she hates men. 'What are you blabbering on to me about? Quit it, you're grossing me out.' Will Shido be able to win her over for a date in time? Or will his attempts hasten disaster?

(W) Kazuma Kamachi (A) Kiyotaka Haimura As the dust settles from their encounter with the Freshman, Touma Kamijou, Shiage Hamazura, and Accelerator finally cross paths in Academy City. It won't be long before these three find themselves with yet another challenge on their hands-explaining what the heck they've been doing to everyone who was worried about them! The boys have survived more than one scrape with death but it's anyone's guess if they'll live through this...

(W) Armistead Maupin, Isabelle Bauthian (A/CA) Sandrine Revel A CLASSIC OF LGBTQ LITERATURE THAT HAS BECOME A CULT SENSATION! THE HEROES OF THIS ENCHANTING GROUP HAVE BEEN ENJOYED BY MILLIONS OF READERS WORLDWIDE! Adapted on TV (BBC), Limited Series (Netflix), Theater...and now in graphic novel form for the first time! San Francisco, 28 Barbary Lane, Anna Madrigal runs a boarding house. She welcomes people who have nowhere else to go: the misfits. This matriarch is known for her unending kindness and her superb marijuana crop. The novel starts with the arrival of Mary Ann Singleton, a prudish, na?ve, young woman who escaped her dull Ohio hometown for San Francisco. She settles in with her other fellow tenants: Michael 'Mouse,' a personable young gay man, Brian Hawkins, an incorrigible Don Juan, and Mona Ramsey, a young hippyish bisex-ual.

(W) John C. Hocking Two epics in one hardcover as Conan the mercenary faces hideously transformed wizards and undead creatures in action-packed fantasy combining Robert E. Howard's trademark sword and sorcery with concepts straight out of Lovecraftian horror. Combines the classic Conan and the Emerald Lotus with the all-new, original Conan and the Living Plague.

(W) Ryo Kawakami (A/CA) Range Murata Another YA fantasy title based off the best-selling manga Attack on Titan! A sequel to the manga featuring a new cast and setting and an original story within the Titan universe, it should attract new readers particularly with its strong female lead. With Wall Maria breeched, communities within the Quinta district have been cut off from each other creating famine and chaos. A young field commander named Rita is tasked with a mission to reconnect transit across the massive district while putting her troops and residence right in the vanguard as Titans descend on her town.