(W) Nate Piekos Award-winning comic book letterer and founder of Blambot.com NATE PIEKOS provides in-depth tips and techniques for modern digital comic book lettering. From creating your own lettering templates and developing design skills to crafting emotive dialogue and dynamic sound effects, PIEKOS offers a comprehensive look at what it means to build a lettering career in the comics industry today. Featuring a foreword by famed X-Men letterer TOM ORZECHOWSKI.

(W) Geoff Johns, Sterling Gates (A) Various (CA) Francis Manapul Art by Scott Kolins, Francis Manapul, Ethan Van Sciver, and others Barry Allen returns from the dead to reclaim the title of Fastest Man Alive in this massive hardcover! Collects stories from Final Crisis: Rogues? Revenge #1-3; The Flash: Rebirth #1-6; The Flash (2010) #1-12; Blackest Night: The Flash #1-3; The Flash Secret Files and Origins 2010 #1; and Flashpoint #1-5.

(W/A/CA) Loic Locatelli-Kournwsky Naoko, Camille, and V are the FLAVOR GIRLS, Sacred Fruit Guardians of Earth! They defend the earth from the threat of ever-looming Agarthians, whose motives regarding earth and humanity are still unknown. Sara, a young woman studying to become an international peacekeeper, finds herself in over her head when she's thrown into this crisis in a way she never could have imagined! As the Flavor Girls hone their sacred fruit powers with their master Himiko, can their newest member help them save the planet from impending destruction? From writer and artist Lo?c Locatelli-Kournwsky (Persephone), with colors by Angel De Santiago, comes a new Magical Girl all-ages adventure with an environmental twist! Collects Flavor Girls #1-3.

(W) Loic Locatelli-Kournwsky, Loic Locatelli-Kournwsky The Flavor Girls return in a new Magical Girls adventure that will send the team deep undersea to uncover the mysteries of an ancient civilization. THE FLAVOR GIRLS ARE BACK! Naoko, Camille, and V are the FLAVOR GIRLS, Sacred Fruit Guardians of Earth! They defend the earth from the ever-looming threat of Agarthians, an alien race whose motives regarding earth and humanity are still unknown. Sara, the newest member of the team, is still learning the ropes and discovering what Pineapple powers she might have when she's pulled into a new adventure... investigating an ancient civilization who may have left behind vital clues to defeating the alien threat menacing the planet! From writer and artist Loïc Locatelli-Kournwsky (Persephone) comes a new Magical Girl all-ages adventure with an environmental twist! Collects Flavor Girls: Return to the Mothership #1-3.

(W) Donny Cates (A/CA) Daniel Warren Johnson & Various COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME! For the world's most valuable, dangerous, or secretive cargo, you don't call just any trucking service...You call THE GHOST FLEET. When one of the world's most elite combat-trained truckers takes a forbidden peek at his payload, he uncovers a conspiracy that will change his life, and the world, forever! The critically acclaimed eight-issue miniseries is collected for the very first time in one deluxe, over-the-top volume from DONNY CATES (GOD COUNTRY, REDNECK) and the incredible DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON (EXTREMITY) Collects THE GHOST FLEET #1-8

(W/A/CA) Benji Nate Welcome to the Girl Juice House, home of only the hottest gang in town. Benji Nate's stylish and rambunctious sense of humor lovingly takes digs at the young and tragically hip-reserved and introspective Nana, comically hypersexual Bunny, fledgling U-tuber Tula, and Designated Mom? Sadie-as they navigate life, love, and the pursuit of a good time.

(W/A/CA) Kate Wheeler Destinies collide when a village goat herder meets the palace princess in Goat Magic! Trill, a spirited goat herder with a unique ability to communicate with her flock, yearns for a life beyond mountain pastures. Her ?goat magic? feels common compared to the sorcery taught in the city?s prestigious magic schools, which are off-limits to her. Meanwhile, Princess Alya, known as the ?Ordinary Princess? and heir to the kingdom of Capeya, doubts her own royal potential. Their worlds collide when an assassination attempt on the queen leaves Alya cursed to transform into a black goat each sunrise. Seeking refuge in Trill?s goat herd, Alya discovers her new friend?s hidden talent is her only hope to break the spell. Together, they embark on a perilous journey back to the castle, facing treacherous foes and uncovering a web of betrayal and rebellion. As Alya battles to reclaim her throne and restore order to Capeya, the girls discover a deep connection, their shared experiences forging an unbreakable bond. When Alya comes face to face with the ones who betrayed her, will

(W) Donny Cates (A/CA) Geoff Shaw SOUTHERN BASTARDS meets American Gods in a high-stakes fantasy series that masterfully blends high-octane action and jaw-dropping worldbuilding. In GOD COUNTRY, readers meet Emmett Quinlan, an old widower rattled by dementia. Emmett isn't just a problem for his children-his violent outbursts are more than the local cops can handle. When a tornado levels his home-as well as the surrounding West Texas town-a restored Quinlan rises from the wreckage. An enchanted sword at the eye of the storm gives him more than a sound mind and body, however. He's now the only man who can face these otherworldly creatures the sword has drawn down to the Lone Star State? In GOD COUNTRY, salvation is a double-edged sword. 'So much fun to watch creators find that next level. Go, Cates, go!' -BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Collects GOD COUNTRY #1-6

(W) Donny Cates, More (A) Cory Smith, More (CA) Geoff Shaw The death of Rocket? The Guardians of the Galaxy are taking some well-deserved R&R - but their vacation will soon be cut short when a familiar, radically powerful enemy returns. What does this have to do with everyone's favorite raccoon-like weapons expert? The bad news is Rocket is dying. The good news is he still has some fight left in him! Though with only a few Guardians willing to stand beside him…the odds aren't looking good. As the threat of the Universal Church of Truth looms large over the cosmos, can Rocket hold on long enough to make a difference? Plus: Find out what really happened to Nova, Quasar, Adam Warlock and Darkhawk! And who better to tell their stories than Cosmo the space dog? Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2019) #7-12 and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY ANNUAL (2019) #1.

(W/A) Haruichi Furudate Karasuno's training camp kicks off with a bang, and the moment they've all been waiting for finally arrives-the revival of the long-standing rivalry between the Cats and the Crows! Karasuno's practice games against Nekoma reveal all the cracks in their teamwork, and they'd better patch things up if they're to stand a chance in the Inter-High qualifiers. Team Karasuno realizes that their chances are even slimmer when they see who they're up against in their block: Aoba Johsai and the Iron Wall of Date Tech!

(W/A) Haruichi Furudate The Inter-High match between Karasuno and Aoba Johsai continues. Star setter Tohru Oikawa has figured out the secret behind Kageyama's and Hinata's quick sets and has them on the ropes! When Kageyama loses his cool, he ends up getting benched and is subbed out by none other than third-year Koushi Sugawara. And Tadashi Yamaguchi is brought out as a pinch server! Will Karasuno's new approach be enough for them to seize control of the game and win?

(W/A) Haruichi Furudate Hinata boldly declares that he won't close his eyes for the Freak Quick anymore, but Kageyama isn't having any of it. The two of them fight, setting the entire team back in the practice game. But after coming face-to-face with how polished the Tokyo teams are, Karasuno realizes that even with extra practice, the road to new skills and a better-prepared team is still long. Looking for new ways to fight in the air, Hinata goes to Fukurodani's ace, Kotaro Bokuto, for some help.

(W/A/CA) Haruichi Furudate Motivated by their heartbreaking loss to Aoba Johsai, Karasuno now works towards a new goal-the Spring Tournament! The team gears up for a trip to Tokyo for a training camp with some of the top teams in Tokyo, including Nekoma, but there's something they need to do first...pass their finals! Hinata, Kageyama, Nishinoya and Tanaka are all at risk of not being allowed to go. What are they going to do?! For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Haruichi Furudate The second set of the Miyagi Prefecture qualifier tournament continues as Tsukishima and Nishinoya lead the defense against Shiratorizawa! The game heats up in a tense back-and-forth - both teams refusing to give way to the other. Which team will manage to get a break point and pull away from the stalemate first?!

(W/A/CA) Haruichi Furudate Inarizaki's Atsumu Miya has found a target to pick on, and he's racking up service aces off of...Nishinoya?! Even though Karasuno is falling deeper and deeper into a hole during the second set, it's still slowly chipping away at Inarizaki's momentum. Will Karasuno manage to turn the tables and keep the dream of the dumpster battle alive? For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Haruichi Furudate Day 3 of the Spring Tournament gets off to a calamitous start when Karasuno makes a critical mistake and loses the first set to Nekoma! In the second set, Karasuno tenaciously attacks while Nekoma pushes through the long and grueling rallies. Karasuno manages to build a slight lead, but Kenma's plan slowly takes effect, and Hinata finds that he's constantly out of position to attack. For teen audiences.

(W/A) Haruichi Furudate Hinata and Kageyama finally meet again, this time in the V.Leauge. Even amid the high-level plays between the top-tier Adlers and Black Jackals, Hinata shows off all that he can do and makes big waves on the court! Once again facing Hinata as an opponent, Kageyama watches him with growing excitement as he navigates the court.

(W/A/CA) Haruichi Furudate With the Adlers and Black Jackals match in full swing and years of rivalry and friendship thrown out into the open, Hinata and Kageyama continue to duke it out on the court. Will Hinata finally get to declare a major victory over Kageyama? Don't miss the exciting finale! For teen audiences.

Hark! A Vagrant is an uproarious romp through history and literature seen through the sharp, contemporary lens of New Yorker cartoonist and comics-sensation Kate Beaton. No era nor tome is left unscathed as Beaton rightly skewers the Western World's revolutionaries, leaders, sycophants, and suffragists while equally honing her wit on the hapless heroes, heroines, and villains of the best-loved fiction. Hark! A Vagrant features sexy Batman, the true stories behind classic Nancy Drew covers, and Queen Elizabeth doing the albatross. In just four years, Beaton has taken the comics world by storm with her non sequiturs, cheeky comebacks, and irreverent punch lines. Her caricatures of historical and fictional figures display a sharp, quick wit that knows no bounds.

(W) Kate Schneider Following a stroke, 95-year-old Ruth wakes up in a cold, unfamiliar hospital. To escape her grim surroundings, she retreats into a wilderness within her mind. In this interior world she befriends a tortoise who accompanies her on a journey into the unknown. As the days pass, Ruth's hold on the material world wanes and she moves deeper into her own landscape. In Headland, artist Kate Schneider pays tribute to her departed grandmother, presenting with deeply felt empathy a perspective little represented in popular literature. Drawn with soft pencils and lush colors, this graphic novel explores the tensions between safety and autonomy, language and silence, holding on and letting go.

(W) Atekichi (A) Yukiko Ah, summer. The perfect time for rest and relaxation. Well, maybe for everyone else, but for Melody, the world's most perfect maid, rest is a four-letter word. Melody's determined to keep her lady taken care of-and a good thing too! Because, to Luciana's dismay, she comes home to find the place in dire straits with wilted crops and a house in disrepair. But with a bit of elbow grease and a few flicks of the wrist, surely there's no rubble Melody can't clear, no chaos she can't bring order to, and no mystery she can't uncover! Don't fret, Luciana-Melody is here to save summer!

(W) Atekichi (A) Keiko Melody is still too obsessed with all things maid to realize she's the heroine with near-invincible powers in an otome game! Instead, she's blissfully living her best life as an all-works maid, unaware she's turning the story on its head. When Melody ends up attending the Spring Ball, all bets are off as new alliances are formed, romances are thwarted, and a mysterious presence crashes the party!

(W) Atekichi (A) Keiko Melody is reincarnated into an otome game and ends up working as a maid for a poor count's family. She happily does her job to the best of her ability, not realizing that her involvement improves every task she completes. Unbeknownst to her, Melody is actually a saint and the heroine of the game! Will she ever find out the truth and fulfill her destiny?

(W) Atekichi (A) Keiko Because of the vicious attack at the Spring Ball, the Academy has decided it would be safer to build dorms for the students so they can stay on campus. The school also asks each student to bring help from home, so Melody will be going to school with Luciana! However, the school needs time to build the dorms, so our girls get an unexpected vacation-with enough time to get in all sorts of trouble!

(W) Atekichi (A) Yukiko ROMANCE? NOT FOR THIS MAID!Melody, the marvelous maid of all work, does it again! She's restored her lady's house to perfection and all is back to normal. But what's this? An invitation to the Summer Ball…for Melody?! With romance the last thing on her mind, Melody turns it down without a second thought. But once she realizes her lady's true feelings toward the marquess's son's advances, Melody has a change of heart. Unable to bear witnessing Luciana potentially lose out on love, the mad maid swallows her pride and does the unthinkable: she dons a dress, brushes up on her dancing, and attends that ball! But when she gets there, she can't help but wonder just who the mysterious doppelganger in the Saint's skin calling Count Leginbarth “father” is…

(W) Tate Brombal (A/CA) Letizia Cadonici From the world of Something is Killing the Children comes the "Butcher's Trilogy," the hidden history of one of the Order of St. George's most enigmatic hunters... THE COMPLETE BUTCHER'S SAGA - In a beautiful, Deluxe Hardcover collection! From the world of Something is Killing the Children comes this terrifying new vision of monsters... and the ones who hunt them. Jace, one of the last surviving legacy hunters of House Boucher, is sent to train at the House of Slaughter alongside a young Aaron Slaughter. As Jace plots revenge against the House that took his family from him, he must reconcile new loyalties with old grudges, setting him on a path that will change the Order of St. George forever... Discover the entire Butcher's Trilogy, collected in a deluxe hardcover edition for the very first time. Collects House of Slaughter #1-5, #11-15, and #21-25.

(W) Tate Brombal (A) Letizia Cadonici From the world of Something is Killing the Children comes the "Butcher's Trilogy," the hidden history of one of the Order of St. George's most enigmatic hunters... THE COMPLETE BUTCHER'S SAGA - In a beautiful, Slipcased Deluxe Hardcover collection! From the world of Something is Killing the Children comes this terrifying new vision of monsters... and the ones who hunt them. Jace, one of the last surviving legacy hunters of House Boucher, is sent to train at the House of Slaughter alongside a young Aaron Slaughter. As Jace plots revenge against the House that took his family from him, he must reconcile new loyalties with old grudges, setting him on a path that will change the Order of St. George forever... Discover the entire Butcher's Trilogy, collected in a deluxe hardcover edition for the very first time. Collects House of Slaughter #1-5, #11-15, and #21-25.

(W) Tate Brombal (A) Antonio Fuso (CA) Nimit Malavia Jace has gone rogue, and it will take the scheming and collaboration of rival Houses to track down the cunning hunter, who seems to perpetually hide in the shadows just out of sight. But with House Slaughter and House Boucher's relentless pursuit keeping them close, will this be the perfect opportunity for Jace to finally get revenge and find the peace he's looking for? But in the darkness of an abandoned amusement park in the South, someone familiar will prove to be a devil on Jace's shoulder? Series co-creator James Tynion IV (Department of Truth, The Nice House On The Lake) and highly acclaimed writer Tate Brombal (Behold, Behemoth) are joined by co-creator and artist Werther Dell'Edera (House of Slaughter) and artist Antonio Fuso (Lost Falls, GI Joe: Cobra) present 'The Butcher's War' - the epic and bloody conclusion to Jace's story! Collects House of Slaughter #21-25.

(W) Donny Cates, Various (A) Ryan Ottley, Martin Coccolo (CA) Ryan Ottley Bruce Banner thinks he finally has total control of his emerald alter ego - but unexpected variables can arise at any time, and there are some things even his brilliant mind cannot imagine. As Bruce hurtles deep into outer space on a dangerous quest, he's about to find out that the Hulk isn't alone! When mysterious circumstances bring him into conflict with Thor, can a more-powerful-than-ever God of Thunder triumph against a Bruce Banner who can now control his rage? And will Iron Man regret coming between these two titans? Then, as Banner's space odyssey continues, an entire planet of Hulk-like creatures may offer the paradise he's been looking for - or a new nightmare waiting to unfold! Get ready to meet Titan, the Hulk's Hulk! Collecting HULK (2021) #1-14, HULK VS. THOR: BANNER OF WAR ALPHA, THOR (2020) #26, and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2021: AVENGERS/HULK and THOR (2020) #25. Rated T+

(W) Donny Cates, Various (A) Ryan Ottley, Martin Coccolo (CA) Ryan Ottley Bruce Banner thinks he finally has total control of his emerald alter ego - but unexpected variables can arise at any time, and there are some things even his brilliant mind cannot imagine. As Bruce hurtles deep into outer space on a dangerous quest, he's about to find out that the Hulk isn't alone! When mysterious circumstances bring him into conflict with Thor, can a more-powerful-than-ever God of Thunder triumph against a Bruce Banner who can now control his rage? And will Iron Man regret coming between these two titans? Then, as Banner's space odyssey continues, an entire planet of Hulk-like creatures may offer the paradise he's been looking for - or a new nightmare waiting to unfold! Get ready to meet Titan, the Hulk's Hulk! Collecting HULK (2021) #1-14, HULK VS. THOR: BANNER OF WAR ALPHA, THOR (2020) #26, and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2021: AVENGERS/HULK and THOR (2020) #25. Rated T+

(W) Donny Cates, Ryan Ottley (A/CA) Ryan Ottley Journey to a Hulk Planet! Thoroughly shaken by his battle with Thor - and by Titan's impact on his friends - Bruce Banner finds what should be the ultimate paradise: an entire planet of Hulk-like creatures thriving under the heat of a gamma star. But even at the center of a civilization that worships him, Bruce can't shake thoughts of the past - and he should know by now that he can never find peace for long. For Titan, the darkest part of the Hulk, refuses to remain caged like an animal. And when Titan finally breaks free, he'll be looking for a vicious and violent fight! It's the mind-blowing finale to Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley's blockbuster saga of Starship Hulk! Collecting HULK (2021) #9-14. Rated T+

(W) Donny Cates (A) Martin Coccolo, Various (CA) Gary Frank A cataclysmic crossover destined to be a smash hit! Hulk and Thor have both undergone massive changes recently, but one thing remains constant: their heated rivalry! When mysterious circumstances bring them into conflict once more, will the God of Thunder be able to triumph against a Bruce Banner who can now control his rage? And will Iron Man regret coming between these two titans - even with his new Celestial Hulkbuster armor?! Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of both characters, writer Donny Cates pits the stars of his two titles against one another in his biggest blockbuster yet - and that's saying something! Key mysteries from HULK and THOR will be revealed, and this clash will have shocking consequences for the future of both characters! Collecting HULK VS. THOR: BANNER OF WAR ALPHA (2022) #1, THOR (2020) #25-26 and HULK (2021) #7-8. Rated T+

(W) Donny Cates (A/CA) Dylan Burnett Poli has a mech suit and a mission. Weep has machine guns and a temper. Together they lead a band of freedom fighters on a planet populated exclusively by blood-sucking vampires. A planet called Earth. Donny Cates (Venom, God Country) and Dylan Burnett (Cosmic Ghost Rider, X-Force) bring you neon-drenched, blood-soaked, all-out vampire warfare. #DeathBeforeUndead

(W) Kate Leth (A/CA) Jake Myler ?? Join New York Times bestselling author Kate Leth ( Adventure Time: Seeing Red ) and illustrator Jake Myler ( Orphan Blade ) as they take the beloved characters of Jim Henson?fs Fraggle Rock on their biggest adventure yet! ?? When the water supply of Fraggle Rock mysteriously runs dry, the Fraggles will have to journey deep into the caves of Fraggle Rock to find the fabled Everspring. ?? Along the way, they?fll encounter spooky creatures, discover the Crystal Caves, and meet a colony of never-before-seen Doozers!

(W) Kate Leth (A/CA) Jake Myler What's to Love: Our Fraggle Rock anthologies were the first comics we published with our friends at The Jim Henson Company and ever since then, we've always wanted to tell an epic, Fraggle-tastic story only possible in comics. Now we have our chance! Join New York Times bestselling author Kate Leth (Adventure Time: Seeing Red) and illustrator Jake Myler (Orphan Blade) as they take the beloved characters of Fraggle Rock on their biggest adventure yet. What It Is: When the water supply of Fraggle Rock mysteriously runs dry, Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley, and Boober will have to journey deep into the caves of Fraggle Rock to find the fabled Everspring. Along the way, they'll encounter spooky creatures, discover the Crystal Caves, and meet a never-before-seen colony of Doozers! Collects the complete miniseries, issues #1-4.

(W) Stephanie Kate Strohm An original prequel novel based on the hit CW show Katy Keene! Katy Keene is struggling to get by after her mom's death. That is, until she gets a call from her old friend Veronica Lodge with the opportunity of a lifetime. Uptown, Jorge Lopez is trying to break into Broadway. There's an open call coming up that could make his dreams a reality-but landing the role might mean pretending he's someone else. According to the tabloids, Pepper Smith is one of the most notorious socialites in the city. Good thing they don't know the truth about her past. And Josie McCoy left Riverdale to tour the country and pursue her dreams. But if she wants to become a star, it might be time for a change.

(W) Tini Howard (A) Marcus To, Wilton Santos (CA) Mahmud A. Asrar Darkness reigns in the Marvel Universe! After a campaign of terror across the galaxy, Knull - ancient and malevolent god of symbiotes - reaches Earth with an endless army of symbiote dragons at his command! The King in Black is a force unlike any ever faced by Venom and the rest of the planet's heroes - but now Spider-Man, the Avengers, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the Sub-Mariner and more must battle an endless wave of darkness! Outgunned and badly outnumbered, can anyone possibly survive Knull's symbiotic onslaught? Or will they all be forced to bow to the King in Black? Featuring every epic chapter in one monstrous, black-hearted volume! Collecting KING IN BLACK #1-5; KING IN BLACK: IMMORTAL HULK, IRON MAN/DOCTOR DOOM, BLACK KNIGHT, MARAUDERS, BLACK PANTHER, CAPTAIN AMERICA, WICCAN AND HULKLING, SPIDER-MAN, SCREAM and GHOST RIDER; KING IN BLACK: GWENOM VS. CARNAGE #1-3; KING IN BLACK: NAMOR #1-5; KING IN BLACK: PLANET OF THE SYMBIOTES #1-3; KING IN BLACK: RETURN OF THE VALKYRIES #1-4; KING IN BLACK: THUNDERBOLTS

(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+

Kirby: Genesis - Captain Victory focuses on a diverse group of intergalactic lawmen who travel the cosmos, fighting against the forces hell-bent on universe-wide domination. Lead by the mysterious warrior dubbed 'Captain Victory,' the Rangers fight the scariest, strangest, and most terrifying monsters and mad men they can find. Unbeknownst to his own men, however, Captain Victory is harboring a terrible secret, the kind that could destroy not only the Galactic Rangers, but bring about the destruction of all of time and space! Collecting Kirby: Genesis - Captain Victory #1-6!

(W) Kate Reed Petty (A) Andrea Bell Ruth Keller is brash and precocious; she argues with her dentist, her parents, and her teachers. So, when she discovers a strange black slime in the man-made lake of her suburban neighborhood, she decides to investigate. Fortified by the encouragement of those around her, Ruth seeks the truth at all costs, even if it means taking on the rich local country club owner, who she believes is responsible for the pollution. Between the teasing of former friends, and a sudden viral spotlight, Ruth discovers how difficult it is for a journalist to take a stand for what's right in the face of critique and controversy. Available in softcover and hardcover editions.