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CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT

FISK THE SUBSTITUTE

(W) Dino Caruso (A) Shawn Richison (CA) Shawn Richison

Mr. Fisk is the best at what he does, but nobody knows it. He's a covert agent in the S.U.B.S.T.I.T.U.T.E. department of the Board of Education. He's called in to deal with mad scientists, temporal rifts, aliens and any other supernatural occurrences that might threaten a school, all without public knowledge, to prevent widespread panic. But Mr. Fisk thought he'd seen it all, until now. Suddenly, he finds himself (armed only with his briefcase and a new protégé by his side) facing the greatest challenge of his career. After all, weird has no lesson plan! Collects issues #0-3.

DC COMICS

FOIL

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Scott Kolins (CA) Dan Panosian

Things are about to get hot-very hot!-when Flash has to battle fire monsters generated by his longtime nemesis, Heat Wave. Unfortunately, the pilot light blew out in Mick Rory's head, because he's comatose from the effects of the Sage Force! How can the Scarlet Speedster reach his old frenemy and get him to put out the fire monsters? Looks like Commander Cold takes a demotion...so he can pretend to be Captain Cold and talk Heat Wave down!

DC COMICS

VAR ED

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Scott Kolins (CA) Howard Porter

Things are about to get hot-very hot!-when Flash has to battle fire monsters generated by his longtime nemesis, Heat Wave. Unfortunately, the pilot light blew out in Mick Rory's head, because he's comatose from the effects of the Sage Force! How can the Scarlet Speedster reach his old frenemy and get him to put out the fire monsters? Looks like Commander Cold takes a demotion...so he can pretend to be Captain Cold and talk Heat Wave down!

DC COMICS

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Scott Kolins (CA) Dan Mora

The insidious secret that corrupted Heat Wave's mind is free and looking for a new host-one who doesn't run quite so hot! Unfortunately, it takes over Central City Detective Burns instead, and now she's the one rampaging across the city wrecking shop! Burns must lean on an unlikely source to help her with these new powers, while Flash and Iris West make a big decision about their next move.

DC COMICS

VAR ED

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Scott Kolins (CA) Howard Porter

The insidious secret that corrupted Heat Wave's mind is free and looking for a new host-one who doesn't run quite so hot! Unfortunately, it takes over Central City Detective Burns instead, and now she's the one rampaging across the city wrecking shop! Burns must lean on an unlikely source to help her with these new powers, while Flash and Iris West make a big decision about their next move.

DC COMICS

(W) Francis Manapul (A) Francis Manapul (CA) Francis Manapul

A mysterious and powerful Speed-Force killer has left a trail of bodies in his wake and only Barry Allen has the power to stop him in these stories from THE FLASH #0-25, plus issue #23.2 (starring Reverse-Flash)! But when the killer stays one step ahead of him, Barry finds himself face to face with the Teen Titans and Kid Flash for the first time. All this will lead to a confrontation with The Flash's most deadly foe, the Reverse-Flash!  

DC COMICS

(W) Francis Manapul (A) Francis Manapul (CA) Francis Manapul

For the first time ever, experience Francis Manapul's acclaimed run on THE FLASH through beautifully reprinted original ink art that showcases the artist's masterful skill and creative vision. THE FLASH BY FRANCIS MANAPUL UNWRAPPED collects THE FLASH #0-8.

AMULET BOOKS

FLASH YA NOVEL #3 (OF 3)

TORNADO TWINS

(W) Barry Lyga (A) Jillian Tamaki (CA) Cesar Moreno

Race to adventure in the third book in the series based on the hit TV show! Catch up with the super adventures of Barry Allen, also known as the Flash, in the third book of this middle-grade series. Featuring adventures not seen on TV, Barry continues his mission to protect Central City from sinister plots. The book builds upon the world of the popular TV show in a new medium by author Barry Lyga. Fans won't want to miss the exciting conclusion to the series!

IMAGE COMICS

FLAVOR #6

(W) Joseph Keatinge (A) Wook Jin Clark (CA) Wook Jin Clark

END OF STORY ARC The annual Culinarian tournament has begun and no one sees the real danger boiling over. Meanwhile, is Buster the Dog still a good boy? Oh, yes, he is! PLUS!: Every issue includes exclusive bonus materials by the creative team and famed author of Ingredient: Unveiling the Essential Elements of Food, Ali Bouzari!

CONUNDRUM PRESS

FLEM GN

(W) Rebecca Rosen (A) Rebecca Rosen (CA) Rebecca Rosen

When Julia meets a group of radical feminist performance artists in a Brussels squat, she is convinced by their political perspective and enchanted by their counter-cultural lifestyle. But has she found her tribe... or lost her mind? Flem, by newcomer Rebecca Rosen, takes the reader on a color-coded journey into the dark heart of the "other" Brussels.

VERTICAL COMICS

FLOWERS OF EVIL COMPLETE ED TP #4

(W) Shuzo Oshimi (A) Shuzo Oshimi (CA) Shuzo Oshimi

The New York Times-bestselling teen romance series featuring volumes 7-9 combined into one oversized edition. Fans will be delighted to reconnect with bookworm Takao Kasuga, pretty and smart Nanako Saeki, and class weirdo Sawa Nakamura as these characters navigate middle school, love, finding their own identities, and Baudelaire's poetry.

VIZ MEDIA LLC

FOOD WARS SHOKUGEKI NO SOMA GN #26

(W) Yuto Tsukuda (A) Shun Saeki (CA) Shun Saeki

Soma and the resistance have swept the first bout of the team shokugeki! But they can't rest on their laurels, as the second bout is soon to begin. With the Council of Ten's pride on the line, who will Central send out to protect it? And will Kuga's desire for a rematch with Tsukasa affect the lineup? For older teen audiences.

ANDREWS MCMEEL

FOXTROT COLLECTION TP MOTHER IS COMING

(W) Bill Amend (A) Bill Amend (CA) Bill Amend

With Mother Is Coming, the first FoxTrot collection in more than two years, fans young and less-young will get 144 crisp and pristine color pages featuring the latest in Fox family chaos, with the usual forays into math, science, gaming, geekdom, and pop culture. Fox children Jason, Paige, and Peter, parents Andy and Roger, and pet iguana, Quincy, all make appearances as they battle such challenges as schoolwork, family dinners, social media and how to climb theater stairs in a BB-8 costume.

RENEGADE ARTS ENTERTAINMENT

FRANK GN

(W) Ben Rankel (A) Ben Rankel (CA) Ben Rankel

A historical murder mystery set in 1903. Eve Lee seeks to find out what really happened to her missing lover during the Frank Slide, one of Canada's deadliest natural disasters. Pulling herself from the bottom of another bottle, Eve plays detective to find out the truth. Was it murder? Will she be able to find answers before the evidence and suspects are buried alongside her under Turtle Mountain?

DARBY POP PUBLISHING, INC.

FRANK N STEIN PRIVATE EYE GN

(W) Keith Champagne (A) Dev Madan (CA) Dev Madan

Frank N. Stein has the face of a monster, the brain of an inquisitor, and the soul of a poet. Currently, Frank ekes out a living as a private dick on the streets of Monstertown, a place where all the fictional characters in the world co-exist. Whether you're a fairy tale princess, a superhero, or a mythical beast, everyone has a secret.  And for a few dollars and a milkshake, Frank N. Stein just might be willing to unlock yours.

VIZ MEDIA LLC

FRANKENSTEIN HC JUNJI ITO STORY COLLECTION

(W) Junji Ito (A) Junji Ito (CA) Junji Ito

Junji Ito meets Mary Shelley! The master of horror manga bends all his skill into bringing the anguished and solitary monster-and the fouler beast who created him-to life with the brilliantly detailed chiaroscuro he is known for. Also included are six tales of Oshikiri-a high school student who lives in a decaying mansion connected to a haunted parallel world. Uncanny doppelgangers, unfortunately murdered friends, and a whole lot more are in store for him. Bonus: The Ito family dog! Thrill to the adventures of Non-non Ito, an adorable Maltese!

TOKYOPOP

FUTARIBEYA MANGA GN #2

ROOM FOR TWO

In terms of personality, high school freshman Sakurako Kawawa couldn't be more at odds with her new roommate, the beautiful, lackadaisical Kasumi Yamabuki. But even though hardworking, friendly Sakurako might get the top grades in class and do most of the cooking at home while Kasumi seems to be constantly nodding off or snacking, these two roommates actually get along so well, you'll rarely see one without the other at her side. Whether they're just walking arm-in-arm to class, watching the cherry trees blossom, or sharing cotton candy at the summer festival, Sakurako and Kasumi are always having fun together! Follow the heartwarming, hilarious daily life of two high school roommates in this new, four-panel style series of short stories!

DC COMICS

(W) Jeff Parker (A) Ariel Olivetti (CA) Ariel Olivetti

After the thrilling events of FUTURE QUEST, a new adventure begins! Space Ghost and his young wards Jan and Jace team up with the Herculoids to rebuild the mighty Space Force. Will they rise again to become defenders of the galaxy? Or is there something lurking in the shadows ready to stop them for good? Collects issues #1-3 and #5-7.

DC COMICS

(W) Jeff Parker (A) Steve Lieber (CA) Steve Rude

In these tales from FUTURE QUEST PRESENTS #7-12, Space Ghost meets the universe's most wanted thieves-the Galaxy Trio! Plus, mighty Mightor protects the Earth from being forced into joining a galactic empire, and the youngest Herculoid wants to leave his family behind, only to encounter the threat of Animan!

DC COMICS

(W) Jeff Parker (A) Evan "Doc" Shaner (CA) Evan "Doc" Shaner

When worlds collide, it's up to Hanna-Barbera's best-known action heroes to save the day! Johnny Quest, Space Ghost, the Herculoids and more are reimagined in this new collection! When Jonny Quest and his adoptive brother Hadji make a startling discovery in the swamplands of Florida, they are pulled into an epic struggle between the Space Rangers and a dangerous villain who threatens the galaxy. Now, it's up to the combined forces of Jonny Quest, Space Ghost, the Herculoids, Birdman, Frankenstein Jr., the Impossibles, the Galaxy Trio and Mightor to stop him and save their universe! Collects FUTURE QUEST #1-6!

DC COMICS

(W) Jeff Parker (A) Evan "Doc" Shaner (CA) Evan "Doc" Shaner

The time of reckoning is here: Omnikron, the interstellar destroyer, has come to Earth! The Impossibles race to help a barely living Space Ghost, while Mightor and Birdman battle the massive entity - and the scientists who understand it are trapped in the secret base of F.E.A.R. As the heroes face a force beyond anything the world has seen, everyone must pull together to protect Earth! Collects FUTURE QUEST #7-12.

YEN PRESS

GABRIEL DROPOUT GN #5

(W) UKAMI (A) UKAMI (CA) UKAMI

Gabriel heads back to Heaven, but with the strict no-human-entertainment policy up there, it's kind of a drag. But Gabriel's got games to play, and she'll spare no effort to do so! How will she overcome Heaven's mandate?

ALBATROSS FUNNYBOOKS

GALAKTIKON TP #1

(W) Brendon Small (A) Steve Mannion (CA) Eric Powell

From Brendon Small, the man who brought you Dethklok and Metalocalypse, comes a high stakes intergalactic extreme rock comic. Based on his album, Galaktikon, we follow Triton, intergalactic hero of the universe, who will face the ultimate outer space struggle: getting over his divorce.

NO STARCH PRESS

GAME CONSOLE PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY FROM ATARI TO XBOX

(W) Evan Amos

The Game Console is a tour through the evolution of video game hardware, with gorgeous full-color photos of 86 consoles. You'll start your journey with legendary consoles like the Magnavox Odyssey, Atari 2600, Nintendo Entertainment System, and the Commodore 64. The visual nostalgia trip continues with systems from the 1990s and 2000s, and ends on modern consoles like the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Wii U. Throughout the book, you'll also discover many consoles you never knew existed, and even find a rare peek at the hardware inside several of history's most iconic video game systems.

BANTAM / SPECTRA

GAME OF THRONES HC GN #1

NEW PTG

You've read the books. You've watched the hit series on HBO. Now acclaimed novelist Daniel Abraham and illustrator Tommy Patterson bring George R. R. Martin's epic fantasy masterwork A Game of Thrones to majestic new life in the pages of these full-color graphic novels, each collecting six issues of the twenty-four issue graphic series. Within these pages, many of Martin's most iconic characters gain a whole new life, springing from the page in rich color and glorious detail.