(W) Yuna (A) iNA Believed to be a girl of prophecy, Aristia has been preparing to be the empress for her entire life...but when the actual girl in the prophecy suddenly appears, everything comes crumbling down. And when she's sentenced to death by the emperor she loves, there's nothing she can do but curse the unfairness of it all-that is, until she wakes in the body of her ten-year-old self. She's been given a second chance, and this time, Aristia is determined to pave her own path through life!

(W) Yuna (A) iNA In her determination to change her fate, Aristia has taken up swordsmanship to become a splendid knight like her father. But having been plagued with a weak constitution since birth, it's not quite something she'll be able to accomplish with just her resolve...Will she be able safely walk down this new path she's chosen for herself?

(W) Yuna (A) iNA Thanks to the crass yet well-meaning Carsein and her new imperial bodyguards, Aristia's pleased to get her training back on track, though it's Allendis's return that truly excites her. Being apart seems to have only brough them closer-but are close enough that she can finally tell him the truth...?

(W) Yuna (A) iNA Out in the peaceful countryside, far away from the painful memories of the Imperial Capital, Aristia hopes to recuperate and focus on her sword training. However, she soon finds out the hard way that it's not so easy to escape fate. As Ruveliss's unexpected visit rekindles the deep-seated trauma in her heart, can Tia find the strength cut a new path for herself?

(W) Yuna (A) INA Dame Monique has a nice ring to it! Aristia carries out her knightly duties with pride and purpose. She's ready to finally move on from the past, but new battles await in the present. Malicious rumors and political intrigue threaten to drag her through the mud, but thankfully, she's not alone this time!

(W) Yuna (A) Ina The empire is in full festival mode. But for Aristia, the ballroom is yet another battlefield. Princesses from neighboring kingdoms are here with their eyes on her place by Ruveliss's side! They are willing to use every dirty trick in the book to humiliate her and turn the prince against her. Luckily, some very unexpected allies come to her aid!

(W) Yuna (A) Ina Thanks to Ruveliss's decisive actions, the foreign princesses' schemes are thwarted, but it was merely a prelude to the oncoming turmoil. Political machinations at the court intensify with the emperor's waning health...and at the center of it all stands Aristia. Further adding to her troubles, the shadow inside Allendis's heart continues to grow, and Carsein suffers a grave injury while protecting her from mysterious assassins. With crisis after crisis erupting all around her, Tia finds herself relying more and more on Ruveliss for support... ...All the while, the cogs of fate ever spin, indifferent to the struggles of mortals...until the gears click into place at the destined hour-Jieun has arrived.

(W/A) Hong Hyun An The gang is back in an all-new adventure! Join Hiro, Baymax, GoGo, Wasabi, Honey Lemon, and Fred as they fight to protect the streets of San Fransokyo. Based off of the animated Disney feature film, the comic will tie in with the animated TV show.

(W) Yunsul (A) Rino Some people are reborn as villainesses and others as heroes…but Adriana has the severe misfortune of being reborn as the infant daughter of the tyrannical Emperor Caitel! But as the days go on and she grows up, she finds that her cold-blooded father might have some warmth left in him yet…

(W) Yunsul (A) Rino Adriana is cute enough to charm the most austere of men and can even talk and run. And if the lavish party thrown for her first birthday is any indication, life as the daughter of the emperor should be nice, right? Now, if only her father would stop treating her like a dog?!

(W) Yunsul (A) Rino Princess Ria is on a mission! The objective: find out why Asisi is avoiding her. The beautiful knight distances himself every time she's in his sight, but Ria is nothing if not tenacious-and she's enlisted Caitel and Perdel for recon. Operation win over Asisi...commence!

(W) Yunsul (A) Rino Ria is safe and sound from her potential kidnappers thanks to Asisi's swift rescue, but she's left with more questions than ever about the Guardian Knight. What's the story behind his scar-riddled back? And why does everyone act so strangely when she tries to bring it up? Ria's determined to get to the bottom of things-even if it takes every last one of her princess charms!

(W) Yunsul (A) Rino There's never a dull moment for Princess Ria! With a father like Caitel, any situation can be flipped upside down in the blink of an eye. Playing with Perdel's sons? Fun, but not when a broken statue makes for a sulky emperor! Setting Elene up with the guy she's crushing on? Cute-except Caitel mistakes Ria's intentions and orders to have him killed! But at the root of it all seems to be Caitel's affection for his daughter, which Ria now knows she can put her faith in?Until a familiar face shows up at court and proclaims to have mothered a legitimate heir to the throne!

(W) Yunsul (A) Rino All Princess Ria wanted was to go visit the winter tree, but she accidentally ends up breaking Caitel's order to not meet with her half-brother! As tempers fly, a single misunderstanding leads to a huge fight and tears! Will father and daughter be able to mend their bond before blood is spilled?

(W) Yunsul (A) Rino With Elene's wedding approaching, Ria finally comes to terms with saying good-bye...but when Ria runs into an unfamiliar face at the palace, she soon learns that every ending welcomes a new beginning! As the illegitimate heir to a ruined enemy nation, Havel's feelings of animosity toward her and Caitel are more than apparent. Will Ria's princess charms be enough to win him over?

(W) Yunsul (A) Rino Surviving until eighteen is no easy feat when your dad is a tyrant, but luckily for Ria, she's no ordinary princess! A lot of things may have changed, but the three grown men who hover over her in adoration are still the same. Now as an adult, Ria navigates the palace with new responsibilities befitting the princess of an empire, such as entertaining guests, managing the palace, and...greeting the new emperor of Praezia?!

(W) Yunsul (A) Rino Caught within Sioln's trap, Caitel's life falls into grave danger! The sixth prince's calculations were right-Caitel sacrificed himself for Ria. Now, he teeters on the edge of life and death and there is only one way to save him-Ria must enter his subconscious. But by doing so, she puts her own life at risk. In order to save her one and only father, Ria takes up the task, but can she save her dad before it's too late?

(W) Jyun Hayase (A) Yue Matsuyuki Aurora, the daughter of a count, has no interest in romance-embroidery is her one true love. But one night at a soiree, her life changes when she's struck by a ring, leading to a marriage proposal from a man named Felix-a member of the Royal Guard known as the 'Scion of Ice.' Even though she accepts, the engagement is merely a ruse to deter Felix's would-be suitors...yet as time goes by, who knows how their relationship might change?

(W) Jyun Hayase (A) Yue Matsuyuki Against all odds, Aurora and Felix find themselves at a soiree hosted by the Lumis family. All seems well at first, but as the night draws to a close, Aurora enters a room to adjust her clothing, only to find the host himself awaiting her there! Noticing her absence, Felix jumps in to save Aurora, but just as his panic subsides, everything changes in an instant when a certain someone enters the room...

(W) Jyun Hayase (A) Yue Matsuyuki It's been one week since Aurora was invited to join the Tower, but she still can't make up her mind. If she agrees, she'll be able to devote herself to embroidery, but she'll also be stuck there for five whole years, cut off from the rest of the world. One night, as she struggles to decide, a conversation with Felix sheds some light on how she truly feels...

(W/A) Syundei The hit Boys' Love comedy returns in an all-new edition-just in time for the upcoming anime! Nakamura is a shy boy who falls in love at first sight with another boy-his dreamy high school classmate Hirose. But there's a problem: they haven't met yet. And Nakamura is a total klutz who might bungle things before they even begin! In this endearing Boy's Love comedy about the trials of high school, follow Nakamura's hilarious attempts to cling to happiness.

(W) Jee-Hyung Lee (A) Jee-Hyung Lee, Nabetse Zitro (CA) Peach Momoko FROM JEEHYUNG LEE, RENOWNED ARTIST FOR DC AND MARVEL COMICS! YOUNG KHALIDA escapes from a drug syndicate and discovers an ancient blade in a long-abandoned temple. Using its power, she becomes the GODDESS OF THE CITY, controlling the citizens through dark magic and fear. But events are being manipulated against her from the shadows, targeting Khalida. A final action-packed confrontation will reawaken the ancient war and change the balance of power between HEAVEN AND HELL?FOREVER. Collects Gumaa: The Beginning of Her issues #1-7.

(W) Jee-Hyung Lee (A) Jee-Hyung Lee, Nabetse Zitro (CA) Sozomaika FROM JEEHYUNG LEE, RENOWNED ARTIST FOR DC AND MARVEL COMICS! YOUNG KHALIDA escapes from a drug syndicate and discovers an ancient blade in a long-abandoned temple. Using its power, she becomes the GODDESS OF THE CITY, controlling the citizens through dark magic and fear. But events are being manipulated against her from the shadows, targeting Khalida. A final action-packed confrontation will reawaken the ancient war and change the balance of power between HEAVEN AND HELL?FOREVER. Collects Gumaa: The Beginning of Her issues #1-7.

(W) Jee-Hyung Lee (A) Jee-Hyung Lee, Nabetse Zitro (CA) Jee-Hyung Lee FROM JEEHYUNG LEE, RENOWNED ARTIST FOR DC AND MARVEL COMICS! YOUNG KHALIDA escapes from a drug syndicate and discovers an ancient blade in a long-abandoned temple. Using its power, she becomes the GODDESS OF THE CITY, controlling the citizens through dark magic and fear. But events are being manipulated against her from the shadows, targeting Khalida. A final action-packed confrontation will reawaken the ancient war and change the balance of power between HEAVEN AND HELL?FOREVER. Collects Gumaa: The Beginning of Her issues #1-7.

(W) Jee-Hyung Lee (A) Jee-Hyung Lee, Nabetse Zitro (CA) Jee-Hyung Lee FROM JEEHYUNG LEE, RENOWNED ARTIST FOR DC AND MARVEL COMICS! YOUNG KHALIDA escapes from a drug syndicate and discovers an ancient blade in a long-abandoned temple. Using its power, she becomes the GODDESS OF THE CITY, controlling the citizens through dark magic and fear. But events are being manipulated against her from the shadows, targeting Khalida. A final action-packed confrontation will reawaken the ancient war and change the balance of power between HEAVEN AND HELL?FOREVER. Collects Gumaa: The Beginning of Her issues #1-7.

(W/A) KyungRan Park Maha and Ryoc are successfully enjoying each other's company while keeping their relationship a secret from the public eye. And while love and work are both going well, the appearance of a rookie idol named Eden, who shares an eery resemblance to Eunjo, stirs up some trouble for SHAX…Not to mention that 'Eden' seems to have his eyes set on Maha!

(W) KyungRan Park Maha and Ryoc's scandal was successfully covered up, but not without a price. In order to appease his meddling older brother and father, Ryoc now only has one year left until he must halt all his activities as an idol and go study abroad. Not to mention, the whole debacle has made Jaewoo realize something important, pushing him to tell Maha and Hyuk the truth about what really happened with Eunjo. The obstacles in Maha and Ryoc's relationship only seem to grow and grow, but will their love prove strong enough to weather through it all?

Ritsuka's determination to find answers brings dire consequences. While he's confined to a chair at home by his abusive mother, Soubi uncovers a truth so shocking that it completely shatters his fragile sense of self. *Contains volumes 5 and 6 of the series, along with never-before-seen bonus comics, artist commentary, and interviews.

Before Ritsuka and Soubi can demand answers from Septimal Moon, the organization behind everything, Seimei undergoes a macabre resurrection! Ritsuka fi nally asks what he should have from the start: was Seimei a good person? Age Rating: T

Seimei is very much alive and has torn through the Seven Voices Academy like a whirlwind. As Septimal Moon struggles to right itself and keep its secrets from spilling out, a new enemy takes center stage: the unit named 'Bloodless' wages a crippling psychological war, ending battles without spilling a single drop of blood. Yet Ritsuka and Soubi must emerge victorious against them - or lose Kio.

Although Natsuo and Youji have transferred to Ritsuka's school to monitor him in the wake of his brother's bloody homecoming, the unit named 'Moonless' manages to isolate Ritsuka in order to propose a scheme to turn brother against brother.

ABSENCE MAKES THE HEART YEARN HARDERNow that Uiko and Takamura are finally a couple, their already intense feelings flare even hotter, especially when Uiko returns from a week-long business trip with her coworker Rio. Yet where there’s fiery passion, someone is bound to get burned. Uiko can’t help but notice the shift in Takamura’s demeanor whenever she mentions Rio, with things coming to a head when Takamura catches the two of them talking together at work. Unable to hold back his possessive urges, he decides it’s time to remind his omega exactly who she belongs to...

(W) GyeongYun Jeong (A) MyeongMi Kim Vice Chairman Youngjun Lee and Secretary Miso Kim have been the star duo of their company for nine years...until Miso suddenly decides to quit! But Youngjun is smart, rich, and used to getting what he wants-and he wants Miso to stay. So when he discovers she's leaving in order to find a husband, the only logical way to keep her at his side is...offering to marry her?! Too bad she's just not that into him!

(W) GyeongYun Jeong (A/CA) MyeongMi Kim Winning over his secretary's affection proves to be a tough task, but Youngjun is not one to give up easily! As he brings to bear everything he has-looks, wealth, and sheer determination-Miso does find herself thinking about her boss more and more...Are his efforts finally starting to pay off?

(W) GyeongYun Jeong (A) MyeongMi Kim Now that she's found Sungyeon again, Miso feels that she can finally put a close to her childhood trauma-except the details of that day just don't seem to add up. Just what truly happened that day all those years ago, and is Sungyeon really the boy she's been looking for?

(W) GyeongYun Jeong (A) MyeongMi Kim Miso finally regains her memories and learns that the boy she'd been searching for has been by her side all long. Now that Miso and Youngjun are free to bask in each other's love, the only thing left is how to break the news to the people around them-including Miso's unconventional father! But even as Miso and Youngjun finally start a new chapter in their lives, the truth has left Sungyeon devastated and wracked with guilt... Will past tragedy continue to keep these brothers apart, or will they finally mend what's broken?

Huin Chang and Mina have known each other since they were kids, growing up like brother and sister. Chang has always been Mina's protector. But as the story of the mysterious biomechanical viruses inside their brains continues to develop, one begins to wonder if the two might be together for a greater purpose. It could be the world hanging in the balance. Maybe it's a secret weapon, the likes of which could topple the power structure of our planet's body politic. These facts have yet to see light. Until then, the street fights and frantic fracases continue, through malls and subways, on sidewalks and staircases. It's action at its most stylish, and purely of Korean creation. • One of the titles in Dark Horse Comic's new Manhwa line of Korean, manga-style trade-paperbacks, XS Hybrid is an exciting new series with frenetic chases, charming characters, and futuristic risks! Path of the Assassin © 1972, 2007 by KAZUO KOIKE/GOSEKI KOJIMA All rights reserved. Originally published in Japan in 2000 by Koike Shoin Publishing Co., Ltd. English translation rights arranged with Soeisha, I

A gamer fantasy comes true! Unlocking a secret level unleashes a biomechanical virus and makes human hosts of skilled players, converting them from shut-in geeks to thuggish cool kids-Korean gangsters on motorbikes terrorizing the streets! But the virus has a secret agenda, one that spans the globe on the hunt for the most powerful 'hybrid' humans, other kids with viral identities hidden in their brains. This is the story of Chang and Mina, a couple of high school teens who like pop music, skateboarding, and movies. But lately they've had run-ins with violent attackers, and what are these robotic voices in their heads? Dark Horse continues its program of publishing the best in Korean manhwa, with the second volume of XS Hybrid!