(W/A/CA) Stjepan Sejic Loving someone means building a shrine within your heart dedicated to them. A shrine made of good memories and treasured moments. As the MERCY arc reaches its third installment, Anne is about to find the shrine of her heart ransacked by none other than the person it was devoted to.As for Ally and Alan, they find themselves straining as a risky hobby grows into an obsession and threatens to destroy all other aspects of their lives. A friendship is about to be put to a test that it may just end up failing. Welcome to the SUNSTONE, VOL. 8. Time to grow up.

(W/A/CA) Stjepan Sejic 'MERCY,' Part One How can you teach a broken heart to trust again? How can you embrace each other with hands still clinging to your past? Why do you always need to pee after I tie you up? Anne and Alan have more than a few questions to answer as the world of SUNSTONE deepens with this new story arc.

(A) Various Art by Alan Davis, Kevin Eastman, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Dan Jurgens, Ed McGuinness, Frank Miller, Frank Quitely and More All of Hero Initiative's 100+ original covers to DC Comics' Superman #6 are on display in this great book, with art by Alan Davis, Kevin Eastman, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Dan Jurgens, Ed McGuinness, Frank Miller, Frank Quitely, and more! See all the covers, along with a special behind-the-scenes section showing developmental art along with even more bonus content. Note: There will be only one printing of this book ever! Get it now so you don't blow your chance!

The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times best-selling graphic novel SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE by acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski and superstar artist Shane Davis is now available in trade paperback! Young Clark Kent continues his journey toward becoming the World's Greatest Super Hero but finds dealing with humanity to be a bigger challenge than he ever imagined! From a ruthless dictator to a new love interest who's NOT Lois Lane, things are never easy for this emerging Man of Steel. And the worst is yet to come, in the form of a man-monster with an insatiable appetite, the Parasite! The only thing that might appease his hunger is The Last Son of Krypton!

His truth is revealed! After decades of leading a double life, the Man of Steel makes the monumental decision to reveal his secret identity to the world-leading to major repercussions in Metropolis and beyond. In a story that made international headlines, find out how the DC Universe react to discovering Superman and Clark Kent are one and the same. Plus, the Super Sons are reunited as Jonathan and Damian team for a new adventure-right before Jonathan has to decide if he'll travel a thousand years in the future and join the Legion of Super-Heroes. Collects Superman #16-19, Superman: Heroes #1, and Superman: Villains #1.

(W) Gene Luen Yang (A/CA) Gurihiru The Daily Planet is under attack! When the Klan invades the newspaper's office, they kidnap Lois Lane, Perry White, and Inspector Henderson. The Klan's attacks have separated our heroes, forcing Roberta and Jimmy Olsen to step up and help save the Daily Planet staff. But the Klan has one more surprise to reveal. In order to save his friends and stop the Klan once and for all, Superman must face his own identity to unleash his full potential and ultimately accept who he really is. Inspired by the 1940s Superman radio serial 'Clan of the Fiery Cross,' New York Times bestselling author Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, Boxers and Saints, The Terrifics, New Super-Man) concludes his personal retelling of the adventures of the Lee family as they team up with Superman to smash the Klan.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater (the Raven Cycle series) and artist Morgan Beem unearth the primal power of memory and how it twists the bond between two brothers. Twins Alec and Walker Holland have a reputation around town. One is quiet and the other is the life of any party, but the two are inseparable. For their last summer before college, Alec and Walker leave the city to live with their rural cousins, where they find that the swamp holds far darker depths than they could have imagined. While Walker carves their names into the new social scene, Alec recedes into a summer-school laboratory, slowly losing himself to a deep, dark experiment. This season, both brothers must confront truths, ancient and familial, and as their lives diverge, tensions increase and dormant memories claw to the surface. Swamp Thing: Twin Branches is a story of shadows, both literal and imagined- and those that take form and haunt us.

(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Jeff Lemire & Various (CA) Jeff Lemire In these tales from SWEET TOOTH #13-25, Gus learns that the path to freedom can be deadlier than captivity. Plus, Gus reluctantly joins Jepperd to hunt for the missing girls as the tension between the two continues to grow.

(W) Kami Garcia (A/CA) Gabriel Picolo Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo continue their New York Times bestselling Teen Titans series, and give readers the romantic meet-up we?ve all been waiting for! It seems like years, but it?s only been a few days since Raven Roth recovered her memories, trapped her demon father, Trigon, in her amulet, and had her heart broken for the first time. But she doesn?t have time to worry about the past?she has to focus on finding a way to get rid of Trigon for good. Garfield Logan still can?t believe he has the power to transform into animals. But controlling his newfound abilities is difficult, and their unpredictable nature could have dangerous consequences. Knowing his parents kept this secret hidden from him only makes Gar feel more alone. He and Raven both seeking answers from the one person who seems to have them all figured out: Slade Wilson. When their paths cross in Nashville, Raven and Gar can?t help but feel a connection, despite the secrets they try to hide from each other. It will take a lot of trust and courage to overcome the wounds of their

(W) Amanda Deibert (A/CA) Agnes Garbowska REALITY TV AND THE TEEN TITANS...WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG? Robin isn't just a sidekick, he's a star. Or he will be, once the people who produce reality TV shows see him in action! He can do it all: lead a team! decorate a secret lair! bake a cake that looks like a dangerous weapon! All he needs is a lucky break. When his teammates break out before he does, his ego takes a beating. Without a team to lead, can he save Jump City all on his own? Nope, because he doesn't even want to try! Maybe if they followed him on social media? But even the Hive has more followers than he does. ChrisCross, Sara Alfageeh, Marguerite Sauvage, and Christopher Uminga join in on the fun, sharing important moments in the Titans' TV careers!

(W) Marv Wolfman, Various (A) Keith Pollard, Various (CA) Keith Pollard Rated T

(W) Julio Anta (A/CA) Jacoby Salcedo Writer Julio Anta and artist Jacoby Salcedo, the dynamic team behind the young adult graphic novel Frontera, take readers on a gripping and inspiring journey filled with high stakes and heart as Jaime embraces his new calling as Blue Beetle! Jaime Reyes is an ordinary high school student in El Paso, Texas, with a deep love for his family, culture, and home, and loves nothing more than his neighborhood's spontaneous gatherings that go late into the night. But lately, he's begun to realize that he and his border community are being used as pawns in an increasingly toxic immigration debate. The last few months have seen armed troops deployed along the U.S. and Mexico border, manufactured crackdowns at official border crossings, and a mounting resentment among a group of disaffected and reactionary youth. Jaime's problems get even more complicated when he finds an odd bug-like artifact while stargazing. He starts feeling a little different--like there's another voice in his head pushing him toward his most base instincts. And to make matters worse, h

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Olivier Coipel, More (CA) Mahmud Asrar A tragic tale of three Thors! Jane Foster, mighty wielder of Mjolnir. The fallen and unworthy Odinson. But who will be the War Thor? No longer fit to lift his hammer, the Odinson embarks on a desperate quest for redemption that takes him into the cosmos - where the ultimate weapon awaits! But he isn't the only one vying for it. The new War Thor must be ready for battle when the Queen of Cinders sets the Ten Worlds ablaze - and even the combined might of all three heroes may not be enough when final judgment arrives in the form of the Mangog! Meanwhile, what of Jane Foster's cancer? The heroic story of the Goddess of Thunder reaches its heart-rending zenith! Collecting UNWORTHY THOR #1-5, MIGHTY THOR (2015) #20-23 and #700-706, GENERATIONS: UNWORTHY THOR & MIGHTY THOR, and MIGHTY THOR: AT THE GATES OF VALHALLA. Rated T+

(W/A/CA) Yasuhiro Nightow Vash the Stampede is the deadliest gunslinger in the galaxy, but his brother, Knives, is the deadliest creature in existence! Knives is out to turn planet Gunsmoke into just that, and he may soon grow too powerful to be stopped-though Vash may die trying! Yasuhiro Nightow's Trigun is an international hit, and this edition collects Trigun Maximum volumes 7, 8, and 9 in a deluxe hardcover format featuring over 600 pages of Nightow's signature creation at the original serialized size!

(W) Gerard Way, Shaun Simon (A) Becky Cloonan (CA) Tony Ong A direct tie-in to the My Chemical Romance album Danger Days! Years ago, the Killjoys fought against the tyrannical megacorporation Better Living Industries, costing them their lives, save for one-the mysterious Girl. Today, the followers of the original Killjoys languish in the Desert while BLI systematically strips citizens of their individuality. As the fight for freedom fades, it's left to the Girl to take up the mantle and bring down the fearsome BLI! This oversized deluxe hardcover edition collects issues #1-#5 of the 2014 series The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys: California-the deluxe format also includes a slipcase designed by Tony Ong and an exclusive print by Becky Cloonan, the short story 'Dead Satellites,' with the expanded sketchbook section from the limited edition!

(W) Hideyuki Kikuchi (A/CA) Yoshitaka Amano Marquis Verenis's a powerful Noble. He's in possession of antimatter technology... and he's three hundred million dalas in debt to Old El, the lender of last resort out on the Frontier! The vampire lord even put up his castle as collateral-and not a single collection agent dispatched by El has returned, so it's time to call in an outside consultant, named D! But the mooching Marquis isn't the only one who owes the financier big time and would rather kill Old El than pay up-and those debtors too mean deadly trouble ahead for D... even if they are only human!

Out on their own, danger lurking around every corner, our ragged band of survivors tries to live long enough to reach Washington D.C... but at what cost? Collects THE WALKING DEAD #55-60

(W) Chris Roberson, Mike Mignola (A) Christopher Mitten (CA) Julian Totino Tedesco Sir Edward Grey takes on Victorian London's most infamous killer: Jack the Ripper! Abandoned by Scotland Yard when he insists on an occult purpose to the murders, Grey finds an ally in American occult adventurer Sarah Jewell. Their investigation leads them to the Proserpine Home for Wayward Women, and a dangerous conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of British political power! Collects Witchfinder: Reign of Darkness #1-#5 and bonus material.

The world may know her as Wonder Woman, but once upon a time she was Diana, the young princess of Themyscira. Back then, she struggled to find her place on an island deemed paradise by many, but which was, to her, a prison. Trapped in her role as a royal and shielded from the harsh realities of Man's World, Diana yearned for adventure, or at least a purpose. So when ancient texts portraying her home's history go missing, she gets both. How far will our hero go to find the texts and the truths they're hiding? Find out in this exciting story that promises to be a classic for years to come! Collected for the first time, these stories by Eisner Award-winner Jordie Bellaire and rising star Paulina Ganucheau provide an intimate look into Wonder Woman's upbringing and dangerous secrets of her past!

Celebrate the many colorful eras of Wonder Woman through the decades, with stories ranging from formative Golden Age tales to her current adventures, including Diana taking on spies in the 1950s, Silver Swan in the 1980s, and teaming with Batman and Superman in in the 1990s. Collects Wonder Woman #5, #45, #50, #76, #126, #155, and #204-206, Sensation Comics #70, Wonder Woman (1986) #15-16, #140-141, and #170, Wonder Woman (2006) #5 and #0, and Wonder Woman Annual (2017) #1.

(W) Roger Stern, Various (A) John Buscema, Various (CA) Walt Simonson When Jean Grey returns from a watery grave, the original X-Men reunite - as X-Factor! But for Marvel Girl, Cyclops, Beast, Angel and Iceman, posing as a mutant-hunting organization gets complicated fast! And things get worse when the ageless villain Apocalypse makes the scene! Then, when X-Factor is drawn into the chaos of the Mutant Massacre, Angel suffers a grievous injury and will be changed forever! As X-Factor rescues young mutants - including Leech, Boom-Boom and Rictor - the Beast undergoes a radical metamorphosis, Iceman battles alongside Thor, tragedy pushes Cyclops to the brink of insanity and a traitor stalks the team from within! Will Apocalypse's Four Horsemen put the final nail in X-Factor's coffin? Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #263, FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #286, X-FACTOR (1986) #1-26 and ANNUAL #1-2, IRON MAN ANNUAL #8, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #282, THOR (1966) #373-374 and #377-378, POWER PACK (1984) #27 and #35, MEPHISTO VS. #2, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #336-337, SECRET WARS II #5, and material from

(W) Peter Milligan, Fabian Nicieza (A) Lan Medina, More (CA) Salvador Larroca With the mutant race reduced to extinction levels, how do the X-Men pick up the pieces? A Sentinel arrival and a sneak attack force the weakened X-Men to re-evaluate who their friends are - and to align themselves with former enemies. For when his people need him the most, Apocalypse shall return! Cable can see the signs, but can he and Deadpool stop it from happening? Do they even want to? As Apocalypse rises again to lead mutantkind into the future, only the strongest will survive! But just wait until you see En Sabah Nur's new Horsemen! Will the blood of Apocalypse contain salvation - or damnation? Peter Milligan (X-STATIX) completes his memorable X-Men run! Collecting CABLE & DEADPOOL #26-27 and X-MEN (1991) #177-187. Rated T+

(W) Brian Michael Bendis, Various (A) Olivier Coipel, Various (CA) Mike Deodato 'No more mutants.' With those fateful words, the Scarlet Witch ushered in one of the most shocking eras of all for mutantkind - with fan-favorite characters depowered and only 198 mutants believed left on Earth! Even worse, they're not being born - and those who remain must grapple even more than ever before with the threat of extinction! How do the X-Men pick up the pieces in a world that has completely changed? Can a traumatized Quicksilver cope with losing his super-speed? What comes next for the ever-unpredictable X-Factor? What is the Sentinel Squad? And out of the ashes of Decimation, a deadly new force emerges that proves to be bad news for Alpha Flight and the New Avengers! Collecting HOUSE OF M (2005) #8, MUTOPIA X #5, DECIMATION: HOUSE OF M - THE DAY AFTER, X-MEN (1991) #177-179, NEW X-MEN (2004) #20-24, X-FACTOR (2005) #1-4, GENERATION M #1-5, SON OF M #1-6, X-MEN: THE 198 #1-5, SENTINEL SQUAD O*N*E #1-5, NEW AVENGERS (2004) #16-20, X-MEN UNLIMITED (2004) #13 and X-MEN: THE 198 FILES. Rated

(W) Brian Michael Bendis, Various (A) Olivier Coipel, Various (CA) Salvador Larroca 'No more mutants.' With those fateful words, the Scarlet Witch ushered in one of the most shocking eras of all for mutantkind - with fan-favorite characters depowered and only 198 mutants believed left on Earth! Even worse, they're not being born - and those who remain must grapple even more than ever before with the threat of extinction! How do the X-Men pick up the pieces in a world that has completely changed? Can a traumatized Quicksilver cope with losing his super-speed? What comes next for the ever-unpredictable X-Factor? What is the Sentinel Squad? And out of the ashes of Decimation, a deadly new force emerges that proves to be bad news for Alpha Flight and the New Avengers! Collecting HOUSE OF M (2005) #8, MUTOPIA X #5, DECIMATION: HOUSE OF M - THE DAY AFTER, X-MEN (1991) #177-179, NEW X-MEN (2004) #20-24, X-FACTOR (2005) #1-4, GENERATION M #1-5, SON OF M #1-6, X-MEN: THE 198 #1-5, SENTINEL SQUAD O*N*E #1-5, NEW AVENGERS (2004) #16-20, X-MEN UNLIMITED (2004) #13 and X-MEN: THE 198 FILES. Ra

(W/A) Hitoshi Ashinano Don't miss this moving, critically acclaimed classic manga about an android running a coffee shop in a slowly dying Japan, published in English for the first time in oversized omnibus editions! After an environmental catastrophe, Alpha, an android, runs a small coffee shop in coastal Japan. Alpha stands witness to chronicle the end of humanity's days with coffee, a slice of watermelon, and the sound of her moon guitar backed by distant seagulls. Quiet and bittersweet, this tale is about the melancholy beauty that can be found even as the end approaches.

In a future Japan, long after an environmental catastrophe, Alpha the android runs a small café in a seaside town. As she wonders if her absent owner will ever return, she stands witness to the twilight of humanity with coffee, a slice of watermelon, and the sound of her moon guitar. Alpha and her fellow residents enjoy the melancholy beauty of life, even as the end approaches.

(W/A) Hitoshi Ashinano A summer storm passes over the caf?, reminding Alpha that everything, even her memory, is changing all the time. She takes a tour through the seasons on foot, to record all she can in her memories. The days slide easily into the future. Enjoy chapters 53-82 of this beloved manga classic available in English for the first time.

(W) Michael Northrop (A/CA) Sam Lotfi When Alfred attends Gotham Servants School, he is a clumsy and nervous boy going to fulfill his father's last wish?he will become...a butler. But when he suspects that his new school may be involved in a criminal plot, Alfred must look within himself to see if he has what it takes to be not only a butler, but a hero. From New York Times bestselling writer Michael Northrop (TombQuest, Dear Justice League), with striking visuals from artist Sam Lotfi (Mosely), comes the story of a scrappy kid who becomes a legend.