(W) P. Craig Russell, Michael Moorcock (A) Various A stunning comic book adaptation of the classic Elric: Bane of the Black Sword novel by Michael Moorcock. The Bane of the Black Sword is the fifth volume in the saga of Elric, the albino sorcerer who wields the terrible, soul-eating magical sword, STORMBRINGER. This book is a comic adaptation of the collected, interconnected, five novellas of the original novel. The first four stories 'Old Wounds', 'Three Kings in Darkness', 'The King Beneath the Hill' and the 'Flame Bringers' tell of the continuing, eternal struggle of Elric against the elder gods of chaos as Elric finally brings Stormbringer home and finds peace at last in the arms of his true love Zarozinia. Meanwhile in the last story, 'To Rescue Tanelorn', Elric's friend Rackhir the Red must travel through the five gates to seek aid from the Grey Lords in an effort to save the besieged city of Tanelorn from a horde of unimaginable evil.

(W) Jess Harrold Former Avenger Clint Barton - A.K.A. Hawkeye - has a seemingly simple mission: Get back to his family for Christmas. But when a threat from his past shows up, Hawkeye reluctantly teams up with Kate Bishop, a skilled young archer and his biggest fan, to unravel a criminal conspiracy! Continuing their popular ART OF series of movie tie-in books, Marvel Studios presents another original series achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork and in-depth interviews with the creative team, this deluxe volume provides insider details about the making of the highly anticipated original series.

Link's friend Tetra is taken prisoner by a ghost ship, and Link falls overboard when he tries to save her. When he wakes up, he finds himself embarked on another fantastic quest! The discovery of the Phantom Hourglass sets Link on a journey to rescue Tetra, find the Sand of Hours and break the curse on the Temple of the Ocean King.

On the day of the Picori Festival, Link and Princess Zelda go to watch the sword-fighting tournament. The winner is a strange man named Vaati, who has come to claim the Light Force which is sealed within the Bound Chest.

(W) Bruce Jones & Various (A) Brent Anderson, More (CA) Brent Anderson A new world for the jungle lord! A hunt for his four-legged friend Zabu takes Ka-Zar beyond the Savage Land and into the ancient paradise of Pangea! From shining citadels to the lofty heights of the Aerie, it's a land filled with newfound friends - and fresh dangers! Caught between bird-people and pterons, will Kevin Plunder meet his end or find new love? Either way, things will soon get complicated between Ka-Zar and Shanna the She-Devil. But Shanna isn't short of other suitors herself, including? Spider-Man?! And abandon all hope when Ka-Zar faces a twisted version of Dante's Inferno! This fresh hell comes complete with a Minotaur, Cerberus?and the demonic Belasco! Plus: Alien nightmares, a jungle wedding and tiger tales of Zabu in this complete collection of a series that, like the Savage Land, is a hidden gem! Collecting KA-ZAR THE SAVAGE #1-34. Rated T+

(W) Mike Carlin & Various (A) Brent Anderson, More (CA) Brent Anderson A new world for the jungle lord! A hunt for his four-legged friend Zabu takes Ka-Zar beyond the Savage Land and into the ancient paradise of Pangea! From shining citadels to the lofty heights of the Aerie, it's a land filled with newfound friends - and fresh dangers! Caught between bird-people and pterons, will Kevin Plunder meet his end or find new love? Either way, things will soon get complicated between Ka-Zar and Shanna the She-Devil. But Shanna isn't short of other suitors herself, including? Spider-Man?! And abandon all hope when Ka-Zar faces a twisted version of Dante's Inferno! This fresh hell comes complete with a Minotaur, Cerberus?and the demonic Belasco! Plus: Alien nightmares, a jungle wedding and tiger tales of Zabu in this complete collection of a series that, like the Savage Land, is a hidden gem! Collecting KA-ZAR THE SAVAGE #1-34. Rated T+

(W) Christopher Hastings, Various (A) Scott Koblish, Various (CA) David Nakayama Presenting a universal gateway into the House of Ideas! Comic books can sometimes be like a foreign language to the uninitiated - with their own unique storytelling tools, visual shorthand and narrative conventions. Many clever cartoonists and scribes have shared their theories on the grammar of comics, but it's never been done in the Mighty Marvel Manner! Get ready, because Mysterio has trapped Spider-Man inside a comic book - and Spidey's going to help you navigate through the gutters, balloons, panels, pencils and more! Plus: See how top talents speak the 'language of comics' in action-packed adventures featuring Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Ms. Marvel, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur! Collecting HOW TO READ COMICS THE MARVEL WAY #1-4, MS. MARVEL (2014) #1, ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #1, MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR #1 and SPIDEY #1. Ages 10 & Up

(W/A) Reki Kawahara The moment Kirito, Asuno, and Alice were dragged into the mysterious VRMMO 'Unital Ring,' Shinon was also thrust into the online world. After numerous setbacks, she finds herself without friends or equipment, and only a few 'Thirst Points' left to her name. Backed against a wall, she'll need to defeat a terrifying boss monster to survive. Meanwhile, Kirito's group splits in order to both search for Shinon and defend their home, unaware that a mysterious assailant lies in wait...

(W) Fujino Omori (A/CA) Suzuhito Yasuda NOT THE REUNION THEY HAD HOPED FOR... After encountering intelligent monsters in the Dungeon, Bell and Wiene share a tearful good-bye as Hestia Familia returns to the surface short one member. But not long after their parting, the Guild confirms the existence of armed monsters and immediately calls on Orario's strongest to exterminate this threat. Bell is forced to make some of the hardest decisions of his life when he ends up being the only thing standing between a massacre of monsters and adventurers...! Ages 13 And Up, Grades 8 to 17

(W) Fujino Omori (A) Takashi Yagi & Various Loki Familia has reached the unknown 59th Floor, and it's not quite what they expected. A corrupted spirit, composed of other spirits devoured by monsters, lies before them, and for some reason, it's calling Aiz 'Aria'... For readers ages 13 and up.

(W) Daigo Murasaki (A) Kayahara 'Ah, you've come to uphold your promise, Leonis.'? The Queen of Shadows' plan has been thwarted, but that hardly means the end of the Void threat or the mysteries surrounding it. While Riselia and the others head for the capital of the Rognas Kingdom, ancient enemies prowl its ruins, and the return of the eighth Dark Lord looms. What awaits in the remains from a thousand years ago, and what are the Voids and their masters truly after?

(W) Fred Van Lente (A/CA) Ryan Dunlavey At last! The amazing, inspiring story of the comics medium in comics form goes global! In this volume, Fred and Ryan tackle the origins of Japanese manga, French graphic albums, the British Invasion of the American scene, the battle for creators' rights in the US, and how comics have invaded cyberspace and Hollywood! Plus: the Her-Story of Comics continues, and we spotlight other countries' funnybooks across five continents! The Comic Book History of Comics goes wherever comics go-which is everywhere!

(W) Ed Brubaker (A/CA) Darwyn Cooke Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC?s bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size! For years, Selina Kyle has prowled the skyline of Gotham City as its most famous thief, Catwoman. But when word spreads of Catwoman's demise, Selina decides to leave the costumed world behind and continue her trade cloaked in the shadows. Unable to enjoy her newfound anonymity for too long though, Selina decides that she must return to her infamous persona. Donning a new costume and attitude, Catwoman returns to the streets and sets her sights on the serial killer that has been preying upon the people she calls friends. Collects Catwoman: Selina's Big Score, Catwoman #1-9, and backup stories from Detective Comics #759-762.

(W) Scott Snyder (A/CA) Greg Capullo Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC?s bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size! Considered one of the greatest stories in the Dark Knight's historic lore, BATMAN: THE COURT OF OWLS SAGA is an epic tale told by two of comics' finest storytellers. After a series of brutal murders rocks Gotham City, Batman begins to realize that perhaps these crimes go far deeper than appearances suggest. As the Caped Crusader begins to unravel this deadly mystery, he discovers a conspiracy going back to his youth and beyond to the origins of the city he's sworn to protect. Could the Court of Owls, once thought to be nothing more than an urban legend, be behind the crime and corruption? Or is Bruce Wayne losing his grip on sanity and falling prey to the pressures of his war on crime? Collects Batman (2011) #1-11.

(W) Mike Mignola, Scott Allie (A) Laurence Campbell & Various Lovecraftian monsters ravage an apocalyptic earth as the B.P.R.D. fights to save what little of humanity they can. But even Hellboy is not who he once was, and whether anyone survives Varvara and the long-awaited Ragna Rok remains to be seen. Written by Mike Mignola and Scott Allie and brilliantly rendered by artists Laurence Campbell, Sebasti?n Fiumara, Christopher Mitten, and Mignola himself, this omnibus is a must have!

One hundred and fifty years before the fall of Starlight, another beacon burns bright in the galaxy. Jedha. The Pilgrim Moon. The Kyber Heart. But tensions are rising in the holy city, and dark days are to come. Jedi Vildar Mac arrives just as Jedha's fragile peace begins to crumble. With one Jedi lying dead in an ancient shrine, another takes up the murderer's trail. Who is using ancient Force powers on the holy city's streets? Why are sacred relics going missing? And why do all roads lead to the Temple of the Whills? Plus: Witness the birth of a Jedi legend! Porter Engle is perhaps the most skilled lightsaber wielder in the High Republic - a guardian of peace and justice, traveling the galaxy with his sister and fellow Jedi Knight, Barash Silvain! Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC (2022) #1-10 and STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC - THE BLADE #1-4. Rated T

One hundred and fifty years before the fall of Starlight, another beacon burns bright in the galaxy. Jedha. The Pilgrim Moon. The Kyber Heart. But tensions are rising in the holy city, and dark days are to come. Jedi Vildar Mac arrives just as Jedha's fragile peace begins to crumble. With one Jedi lying dead in an ancient shrine, another takes up the murderer's trail. Who is using ancient Force powers on the holy city's streets? Why are sacred relics going missing? And why do all roads lead to the Temple of the Whills? Plus: Witness the birth of a Jedi legend! Porter Engle is perhaps the most skilled lightsaber wielder in the High Republic - a guardian of peace and justice, traveling the galaxy with his sister and fellow Jedi Knight, Barash Silvain! Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC (2022) #1-10 and STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC - THE BLADE #1-4. Rated T

(W/A) Hideo Yamamoto The final volume! The homunculi have all vanished! All but one-a mysterious woman whose face shifts constantly, and who won't leave Nakoshi alone. In a desperate attempt to uncover his truth and hers, Nakoshi bites the bullet and performs trepanation on himself. Will he survive the procedure and find the answers he's so desperately seeking? Collects volumes 9 & 10.

Savage Dragon! Overlord! And an alien invasion like no other! Death, destruction and everything else that makes SAVAGE DRAGON the most compelling comic on the shelf is in full swing here! Comes with our highest possible recommendation! Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #175-180

Reprinted for the first time ever! Marvel's second Micronauts Omnibus begins with an explosive six-part origin of the Microverse! Commander Rann and his band of freedom fighters must find three keys to stave off a time of darkness while remaining one step ahead of the mad King Argon. To do that, they'll need help. Enter: Doctor Strange! The Micronauts will also discover a pair of new recruits: the friendly but ferocious Devil and his companion Fireflyte. In a return to Earth, our heroes end up in the X-Men's Danger Room, pursued by the killer metamorph Huntarr. The action reaches a crescendo as the Micronauts are drawn back to Homeworld once again to fight against Argon - and Baron Karza! Collecting MICRONAUTS (1979) #30-54. Rated T

Reprinted for the first time ever! Marvel's second Micronauts Omnibus begins with an explosive six-part origin of the Microverse! Commander Rann and his band of freedom fighters must find three keys to stave off a time of darkness while remaining one step ahead of the mad King Argon. To do that, they'll need help. Enter: Doctor Strange! The Micronauts will also discover a pair of new recruits: the friendly but ferocious Devil and his companion Fireflyte. In a return to Earth, our heroes end up in the X-Men's Danger Room, pursued by the killer metamorph Huntarr. The action reaches a crescendo as the Micronauts are drawn back to Homeworld once again to fight against Argon - and Baron Karza! Collecting MICRONAUTS (1979) #30-54. Rated T

Reprinted for the first time ever! Marvel's second Micronauts Omnibus begins with an explosive six-part origin of the Microverse! Commander Rann and his band of freedom fighters must find three keys to stave off a time of darkness while remaining one step ahead of the mad King Argon. To do that, they'll need help. Enter: Doctor Strange! The Micronauts will also discover a pair of new recruits: the friendly but ferocious Devil and his companion Fireflyte. In a return to Earth, our heroes end up in the X-Men's Danger Room, pursued by the killer metamorph Huntarr. The action reaches a crescendo as the Micronauts are drawn back to Homeworld once again to fight against Argon - and Baron Karza! Collecting MICRONAUTS (1979) #30-54. Rated T

(W) Mike Mignola, Rob Williams (A/CA) Laurence Campbell From the ancient warrior Gall Dennar, to Sir Edward Grey, to the B.P.R.D.'s Agent Howards, the iconic Hyperborean sword from the world of Hellboy has landed in many influential hands. And this has been no accident. Trace the sword's path through the adventures and encounters that finally brought it to Ragna Rok, at the end of the world, and witness the sword's journey through history. Collects the four-issue miniseries.

(W) David Pepose (A) Carlos Magno (CA) Leinil Yu Ultron rules! Following their harrowing journey to the Hyborian Age, the Savage Avengers have learned that no good deed goes unpunished - not when they're stranded in the dystopia of 2099! As our shell-shocked heroes are swarmed by cybernetic soldiers, will the Punisher of 2099 prove to be the Savage Avengers' salvation - or their ultimate downfall? Trapped in a futuristic war zone ruled by the iron fist of Ultron, the Savage Avengers must embark on a high-stakes jailbreak to free the one man who could possibly bring them home. Can our time-lost heroes survive the dangers of this bold new 2099 and stop Ultron from reshaping the future in his terrifying image, or will this Deathlok-filled apocalypse prove to be the Savage Avengers' end? Collecting SAVAGE AVENGERS (2022) #6-10. Parental Advisory

(W/A/CA) Mike Mignola The basis for the upcoming feature film Hellboy: The Rise of the Blood Queen! Terrible powers determined to kill Hellboy force him strike a deal with the Russian witch, the Baba Yaga, and to confront the truth about his destiny. The human race hangs in the balance, as well as King Arthur's sword Excalibur, in a story that wipes England off the map and sets in motion the end of the world? Mike Mignola and Duncan Fegredo's complete trilogy is collected for the first time in this 512-page volume, reprinting Darkness Calls, The Wild Hunt, and The Storm and the Fury, and the short story 'The Mole.' The four-volume Hellboy Omnibus series along with the two volumes of The Complete Short Stories collect all of Mignola's award-winning Hellboy stories in chronological order for a definitive reading experience.

The second and concluding volume of conversations with the creators behind EC Comics combines definitive interviews with never-before-published sessions, including a new conversation with Jack Davis, Bill Gaines on the origins of the company, Al Feldstein on science fiction, Harvey Kurtzman on bringing realism to war, Alex Toth, Marie Severin, George Evans and Jack Kamen, Colin Dawkins, and a rare Q&A session with Bernard Krigstein.

(W) Various (A/CA) Harry G. Peter Written by William Moulton Marston, Robert Kanigher, and others Beautiful as Aphrodite, wise as Athena, stronger than Hercules, and swifter than Mercury, Wonder Woman has been the preeminent female superhero icon since her debut in 1942. This next exciting omnibus covers the late 1940s to the early 1950s and features tales such as The Girl Who Saved Paradise Island, The Fatal Beauty, Wonder Woman's Romantic Rival, and many, many more! Collects Wonder Woman #35-47 and Sensation Comics #90-104.

(W) Antony Johnston (A) Brett Weldele & Various (CA) Christopher Mitten As the hit sci-fi western epic approaches its end, this penultimate volume collects all the previously uncollected one-shot issues from the series in one trade paperback! With guest art from legendary artist Sam Kieth (SANDMAN) and Eisner award nominee Brett Weldele (SURROGATES), plus exciting newcomers Sandy Jarrell and Omar Olivera! Get the lowdown on all the remaining stories in WASTELAND, before the series' cataclysmic conclusion!

(W) Roy Thomas, Various (A) Keith Pollard, Various (CA) Keith Pollard 'One of the greatest Thor sagas of all time - and a must-have for Marvel fans! The era of the Eternals is coming and it may mean death for all mankind! When Thor confronts Odin with questions about Ragnarok, his mother and the threat of the Celestials, the All-Father withholds the truth. A Thunder God must have answers, so Thor sets out on a quest that will bring him face-to-face with the Eternals and the towering Fourth Host of the Celestials! When the dust settles, the secrets of Marvel's gods will be revealed, the true story of Destroyer's creation will be told and gods young and old will die! Also featuring a Marvel adaptation of the classic 'Der Ring des Nibelungen'! COLLECTING: Thor (1966) 281-302, Thor Annual (1966) 8; material from Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 24, 26' Rated T

(W) Gakuto Mikumo (A/CA) Manyako A civil war erupts in the Chaos Zone, the Central American empire ruled by the Third Primogenitor. Kojou & Co. sense that someone is backing anti-government forces from the shadows. Suddenly, a mysterious suitcase arrives at Kojou's apartment-and the sender is Dimitrie Vatler.

(W) TATE (A) Gakuto Mikumo (CA) Manyako Ordinary takes on a whole new meaning on an island city jam-packed with supernatural individuals! It's a battle to the death between the complete human and the strongest vampire! The Wiseman had been using Kou Amatsuka to bring about his own revival. When he attacks a ferry, can Nina Adelard obtain La Folia's cooperation in order to save them?!

(W) Evan Stanley (A) Adam Bryce Thomas, Bracardi Curry (CA) Tracy Yardley When Dr. Eggman unleashes his latest attack, Sonic and Tails will have to rely on their friends to help them foil his newest dastardly plan! There's a new kid on the block! And a new... tower? While Tangle tries to initiate the new recruit, Belle, into the Restoration, Sonic, Tails, and Amy investigate a mysterious structure that has popped up. Turns out, it's a maze of twisting corridors and crazy challenges! Can they pass this test with flying colors? Fan-favorite writer/artist Evan Stanley continues her epic Sonic run in this adventure also featuring artists Adam Bryce Thomas and Bracardi Curry. Collects IDW's Sonic the Hedgehog issues #37-40.

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Michael Zulli & Various (CA) Dave McKean In the final SANDMAN tales from issues #70-75 of the acclaimed series, Morpheus makes the ultimate decision between change and death. As one journey for the Endless ends, another begins for the Lord of Dreams and his family. It's a wake in which friends and loved ones, relatives and rivals, fleeting lovers and immortal enemies gather to pay their respects and to mourn their loss. MATURE READERS

(W) Ryosuke Takeuchi (A) Hikaru Miyoshi Adam Whiteley, member of the House of Commons, is willing to put his life on the line to fight for equality for the common people of Great Britain. William Moriarty pegs him as a potential ally and gives Whiteley a powerful bargaining chip he can use against the House of Lords-evidence of their wrongdoings. Faced with threats on his life, what will Whiteley use the evidence for? Will his pure intentions lead him down the path of an angel?or a devil? For older teen audiences.

(W) Paolo Baron (A/CA) Ernesto Carbonetti Amid the intense colors of a foreign land, JIM LIVES is the story of a man searching for his son - a correspondent for a popular American newspaper - who vanished into thin air after sending one last, enigmatic message: 'Jim Morrison isn't dead. He's hiding out in Italy. I saw him with my own eyes.' Come along with the creators of PAUL IS DEAD as they reveal the second chapter in their conspiracy trilogy: a new, fascinating vision of the most mysterious legend in the history of rock that envisions what happened 'When the Music's Over.'

Up until this point, Invincible has been working for the Global Defense agency. Fighting their fights, defeating their enemies... now something's not right, Invincible can no longer carry out his orders unquestioned. Now he finds himself up against the very organization he's been working for! Collects issues 48-53.

The origins of Eternia's heroes and villains are revealed in stories from MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: ORIGIN OF SKELETOR #1, MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: ORIGIN OF HE-MAN #1, MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: ORIGIN OF HORDAK #1 and MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE digital chapters #2-7!

(W) Kei Sanbe Wakazono is making his move to get his revenge on the 'Fire' Man, and he seems determined to entangle Kazuto in his schemes as well! Will Senri and Enan be able to stop him or will he take everyone down with him?

(W) Michael Moreci (A) Dan McDaid (CA) Jay Shaw Writer: Michael Moreci Artist: Dan McDaid Cover Artist: Jay Shaw What's to Love: Officially set in continuity of the new films, writer Michael Moreci (Burning Fields) and artist Dan McDaid (Mind the Gap) effectively bridge together events between Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and Rise of the Planet of the Apes, offering additional details and insight into the mindsets of ape Caesar and human Malcolm. What It Is: Two years following the events of Rise of the Planet of the Apes, humanity has fallen, giving way to the dawn of Caesar's civilization. While the apes of the world find themselves unable to advance as a species, Caesar and Koba work tirelessly to find a way to unify them to join their cause. On the other side of the country, Malcolm must venture into the decaying Americas with his family to find a cure for the plague slowly killing his wife while world powers shift and civilizations simultaneously collapse and rise. Collects the entire six-issue miniseries.

(W) Gerry Conway, Various (A) Mike Ploog, Various (CA) Greg Smallwood Learn the hidden history of Marvel's most terrifying tome! Penned by the elder god Chthon and containing the blackest of magic, the Darkhold is the most dangerous book in the Marvel Universe! And it may just be responsible for the terrible curse that afflicts Jack Russell, the Werewolf by Night! But Jack's quest for the truth will lead him into some very dark and deadly places! When Modred the Mystic dares to learn the Darkhold's secrets, what he uncovers only spells trouble for the Avengers when Chthon chooses the Scarlet Witch as the vessel for his rebirth! And Doctor Strange attempts to use arcane words from the Darkhold to destroy all vampires, including Dracula himself! Collecting MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1971) #4, WEREWOLF BY NIGHT (1972) #1 and #3, AVENGERS (1963) #185-187, DOCTOR STRANGE (1974) #59-62, and material from DRACULA LIVES #6. Rated T+