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KODANSHA COMICS

LIFE LESSONS WITH URAMICHI ONIISAN GN #1

(W) Gaku Kuze (A) Gaku Kuze (CA) Gaku Kuze

How did the cynical Uramichi end up hosting a TV show for small children? And how long is the studio going to let him keep teaching the kids the sorrow and exhaustion of life instead of, say, the ABCs? This dark comedy manga started as a webcomic and became a bestseller across Japan -- with an anime coming soon! Uramichi is a 31-year old children's TV host who leads physical exercises and teaches life lessons colored by one main theme: adulthood sucks. Alongside mascots played by a couple of bushy-tailed millennials, and a singing duo whose music embodies the notion of being kicked while you're down, Uramichi wades through the misery of working life, one sardonic comment at a time...

KODANSHA COMICS

LIVING ROOM MATSUNAGA SAN GN #4

(W) Keiko Iwashita (A) Keiko Iwashita

A romantic manga starring a high school girl who learns to live on her own, win at high school, and experience first love - all in a boarding house whose living room is home to the odd (but handsome) Matsunaga-san. After her parents leave to care for her ailing grandmother, high schooler Miko "Meeko" Sonoda moves into her uncle's boarding house. There, she meets its rather unusual residents, including the oldest of the bunch: the grumpy mother hen Matsunaga-san. With the help of her housemates, Meeko begins to adjust to her new life away from her parents, but Meeko soon learns that no matter how far away from home she is, she's still a young girl at heart - especially when she finds herself falling for Matsunaga-san.

KODANSHA COMICS

LIVING ROOM MATSUNAGA SAN GN #5

(W) Keiko Iwashita (A) Keiko Iwashita (CA) Keiko Iwashita

A romantic manga starring a high school girl who learns to live on her own, win at high school, and experience first love - all in a boarding house whose living room is home to the odd (but handsome) Matsunaga-san.     After her parents leave to care for her ailing grandmother, high schooler Miko "Meeko" Sonoda moves into her uncle's boarding house. There, she meets its rather unusual residents, including the oldest of the bunch: the grumpy mother hen Matsunaga-san. With the help of her housemates, Meeko begins to adjust to her new life away from her parents, but Meeko soon learns that no matter how far away from home she is, she's still a young girl at heart especially when she finds herself falling for Matsunaga-san.

IDW PUBLISHING

LOCKE & KEY IN PALE BATTALIONS GO #3 (OF 3)

(W) Joe Hill (A) Gabriel Rodriguez (CA) Gabriel Rodriguez

Jonathan Locke uses the power of the Anywhere Key to flee the slaughter in Ypres and return to Keyhouse. But now the door is open between Flanders Fields and Lovecraft, Massachusetts... and the sinister Oberlutenant Eric Murnau has led a small band through to claim the magical keys for Germany!

IDW PUBLISHING

LOCKE & KEY SANDMAN HELL & GONE #0

(W) Joe Hill (A) Gabriel Rodriguez (CA) Gabriel Rodriguez

If you think you can unlock the gates of Hell and just invite yourself in, you must be Dreaming! The Sandman Universe crossover begins here, with this specially priced re-introduction of the storylines and characters who populate next month's landmark event series. First, in the Eisner-winning Locke & Key tale, "Open the Moon," meet Chamberlin Locke, patriarch of the Locke family, whose Moon Key began to unlock the events of this event series. Next, journey with the Lord of Dreams to Lucifer's domain in the chapter of Sandman's epic "Season of Mists" storyline that sees the Key to Hell change hands in a most momentous way. And join IDW and DC Comics next month for Locke & Key: Hell & Gone #1 by L&K co-creators Hill and Rodriguez!

LOCUS MAGAZINE

LOCUS #717

In October, Locus presents our monthly mix of interviews with both new and established authors, insightful book reviews of new and upcoming releases, audiobook reviews, current news, commentary from Kameron Hurley, and other special features..

DC COMICS

(W) Greg Rucka (A) Mike Perkins (CA) Mike Perkins

She uncovered the most dangerous secret in the DC Universe...now she just has to prove it! After a press briefing at the White House -- and carrying a secret that could disrupt Superman's life -- Lois Lane embarks on a harrowing journey to uncover a threat to her husband and a plot that reaches the highest levels of international power brokers and world leaders. Bestselling writer Greg Rucka and acclaimed artist Mike Perkins team up for a tale of conspiracy, intrigue, and murder that tests the limits of tough-as-nails investigative journalist Lois Lane. As the mystery deepens, the Question hunts the people responsible for an attempt on the reporter's life. But do they want her dead because of what she knows or to stop her from finding out more? Collects Lois Lane #1-12.

PANTHEON BOOKS

LON CHANEY SPEAKS GN

(W) Pat Dorian (A) Pat Dorian

A stunning graphic debut: the life of the legendary silent-film actor Lon Chaney (the original Phantom of the Opera and Hunchback of Notre Dame), as imagined by an artist whose work recalls the style and skill of early-era New Yorker cartoonists. From the artist: "'No one will ever love me!' I believe it was this near-universal fear that makes Lon Chaney's characters continue to resonate with us today. On their surface, most of them are distinctly unlikeable: they are monsters, outcasts, criminals. But through his unique magic, Chaney makes them empathetic. He pioneered the craft of makeup artist long before that term ever existed, and he used his expertise to hide himself from public view - what if nobody loved him?"

AFTERSHOCK COMICS

LONELY RECEIVER #2

CVR A HICKMAN

(W) Zac Thompson (A) Jen Hickman (CA) Jen Hickman

As she reels from a breakup with her phone, Catrin's life spins out of control. Every-thing about her existence was connected to her partner. Now she has no money, no ID, and no way to engage with the world. She's drifting alone in a sea of connection, except for the pair of disembodied eyes watching her... A week / of hours / // wasted in // wait here The eyes // in my wall // / Hate // they appear. Set in the near future, drenched in pastels and sunshine, LONELY RECEIVER is a horror/breakup story in five parts. Written by Zac Thompson (UNDONE BY BLOOD, THE REPLACER, HER INFERNAL DESCENT, No One's Rose, X-Men) and illustrated in color by Jen Hickman (MOTH & WHISPER, Test).

ATHENEUM BOOKS

LONG WAY DOWN HC GN

(W) Jason Reynolds (A) Danica Novgorodoff

Jason Reynolds's award-winning, bestselling novel Long Way Down is now a gripping, galvanizing graphic novel, with haunting artwork by Danica Novgorodoff. Will's older brother, Shawn, has been shot. Dead. Will feels a sadness so great, he can't explain it. But in his neighborhood, there are The Rules: No. 1: Crying. Don't. No matter what. No. 2: No. 2: Snitching. Don't. No matter what. No. 3: Revenge. Do. No matter what. But bullets miss. You can get the wrong guy. And there's always someone else who knows to follow the rules.

ALBATROSS FUNNYBOOKS

LORDS OF MISERY GN

(W) Eric Powell (A) Eric Powell (CA) Eric Powell

Writer/artist Eric Powell presents the lost tale from his Eisner Award winning title, The Goon, in the graphic novella The Lords of Misery. Bridging the gap between Once Upon a Hard Time and A Ragged Return to Lonely Street, this standalone story reveals the adventure the Goon, along with several other mysterious figures, found himself entangled in after he departed the Nameless Town.

IMAGE COMICS

LOST SOLDIERS #3 (OF 5)

(W) Ales Kot (A) Luca Casalanguida (CA) Luca Casalanguida

The house where the past goes.

PAPERCUTZ

LOUD HOUSE WINTER SPECIAL HC

(W) Loud House Creative Team (A) Loud House Creative Team

The Loud House just got a bit smaller as Lincoln Loud and his 10 sisters Lori, Leni, Luna, Lynn, Luan, Lucy, Lana, Lola, Lisa, and Lily are all home from school on a snow day! The Louds and the other neighborhood kids brave the cold for an epic snowball fight that will knock their snow socks off. Who will brave the cold and who will be left with cold feet? The bit-ter sting of defeat isn't all that's at stake; this battle of the ages is for exclusive first use of the best sledding hill in all of Roy-al Woods! Plus, warm up as Leni and Lily discover the untapped potential of... daytime television?! Featuring over 10 inter-connected stories from the creative team of Nickelodeon's hit show!

PAPERCUTZ

LOUD HOUSE WINTER SPECIAL SC

(W) Loud House Creative Team (A) Loud House Creative Team

The Loud House just got a bit smaller as Lincoln Loud and his 10 sisters Lori, Leni, Luna, Lynn, Luan, Lucy, Lana, Lola, Lisa, and Lily are all home from school on a snow day! The Louds and the other neighborhood kids brave the cold for an epic snowball fight that will knock their snow socks off. Who will brave the cold and who will be left with cold feet? The bitter sting of defeat isn't all that's at stake; this battle of the ages is for exclusive first use of the best sledding hill in all of Royal Woods! Featuring over 10 inter-connected stories from the creative team of Nickelodeon's hit show! Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

NBM

LOUVRE COLLECTION LEONARDO 2 GN

(W) Stephane Levallois (A) Stephane Levallois

Planet Earth, engaged in an intergalactic conflict, owes its salvation to the clone of Leonardo da Vinci and to the rebirth of his genius. Author Stéphane Levallois has created the fantastic universes of many Hollywood blockbusters, and this space opera exemplifies his talent in two areas that he masters to perfection: the universe of science fiction and art. To build his story and compose his boards, Levallois draws from the painted and drawn work of the Renaissance master, selecting a large number of drawings and paintings by Leonardo to represent the characters, vessels or even the architectures in his story. The grand scale result is stupefying as Leonardo's everlasting visions are successfully projected into a stunning futuristic setting.

FIRST COMICS INC.

LOVE TOWN TP #1

(W) Matt Yuan (A) Matt Yuan (CA) Matt Yuan

Love Town is a noir world inhabited by private eyes, crooked cops, and dangerous gangsters, governed only by the byzantine politics of the studios and City Hall. Skirting the shadows between the rich and poor are the Infected, victims of an incurable disease that turns humans into werewolves, ghouls, or vampires. Detective Allie Saxon, a woman and a vampire, finds herself beset on all sides while pursuing her quest for justice in a lawless town. Collects the mini-series plus an exclusive 16 page story.

IMAGE COMICS

LOW #26

CVR A TOCCHINI & MCCAIG

(W) Rick Remender (A) Greg Tocchini (CA) Greg Tocchini

SERIES FINALE "LIGHT BRINGS LIGHT," Part Four SPECIAL OVERSIZED FINALE! Our final journey with Stel Caine and what remains of her family. The final fate of mankind decided. Will optimism win in the end?

IMAGE COMICS

LOW #26

CVR B SCALERA & DINISIO

(W) Rick Remender (A) Greg Tocchini (CA) Matteo Scalera

SERIES FINALE "LIGHT BRINGS LIGHT," Part Four SPECIAL OVERSIZED FINALE! Our final journey with Stel Caine and what remains of her family. The final fate of mankind decided. Will optimism win in the end?

IMAGE COMICS

LOW #26

CVR C ROBINSON

(W) Rick Remender (A) Greg Tocchini (CA) Andrew Robinson

SERIES FINALE "LIGHT BRINGS LIGHT," Part Four SPECIAL OVERSIZED FINALE! Our final journey with Stel Caine and what remains of her family. The final fate of mankind decided. Will optimism win in the end?

BOOM! STUDIOS

LUMBERJANES #74

CVR A LEYH

(W) Shannon Watters (A) Kanesha C. Bryant (CA) Kat Leyh

END OF SUMMER PART TWO! The Lumberjanes are scattered across Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types as the dark force called the Grey is on a path for their camp! But with Ripley stuck in an alternate dimension to find her dinosaur, will the 'Janes rally in time?

BOOM! STUDIOS

LUMBERJANES #74

CVR B MOULTON VAR

(W) Shannon Watters (A) Kanesha C. Bryant (CA) Harriet Moulton

END OF SUMMER PART TWO! The Lumberjanes are scattered across Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types as the dark force called the Grey is on a path for their camp! But with Ripley stuck in an alternate dimension to find her dinosaur, will the 'Janes rally in time?

BOOM! STUDIOS

LUMBERJANES TP #16

(W) Shannon Watters (A) AnneMarie Rogers (CA) Kat Leyh

* Mal wants to learn to be braver, but when she recruits Ripley to help her face her fears, she ends up somewhere she really SHOULD be afraid of-the Land of Lost Things, a pocket universe where dinosaurs still roam the earth, and time doesn't work the way it does at home. Stranded on her own in an alternate dimension, will Mal be able to find her way back home to camp? * This New York Times bestseller and multiple Eisner Award and GLAAD Award-winning series features danger, adventure, and life-long friendships! Get in on the fun with this brand-new adventure written by Shannon Watters and Kat Leyh (Super Cakes) and illustrated by talented newcomer AnneMarie Rogers. * Collects issues #61-64.

MARVEL COMICS

MAESTRO #3 (OF 5)

(W) Peter David (A) German Peralta (CA) Dale Keown

WHO KILLED THE WORLD? The Hulk meets the Maestro-and it's not who you expect it to be. And when a band of rebels tries to recruit the Hulk to fight beside them, his answer sends shock waves through Dystopia. This world will never be the same...and neither will the Hulk. Rated T+

MARVEL COMICS

MAESTRO #3 (OF 5)

ARTIST VAR

(W) Peter David (A) German Peralta

WHO KILLED THE WORLD? The Hulk meets the Maestro-and it's not who you expect it to be. And when a band of rebels tries to recruit the Hulk to fight beside them, his answer sends shock waves through Dystopia. This world will never be the same...and neither will the Hulk. Rated T+

RANDOM HOUSE GRAPHIC

MAGIC FISH GN

(W) Trung Le Nguyen (A) Trung Le Nguyen

Real life isn't a fairytale. But Tién still enjoys reading his favorite stories with his parents from the books he borrows from the local library. It's hard enough trying to communicate with your parents as a kid, but for Tién, he doesn't even have the right words because his parents are struggling with their English. Is there a Vietnamese word for what he's going through? Is there a way to tell them he's gay? A beautifully illustrated story by Trung Le Nguyen that follows a boy as he tries to navigate life through fairytales, an instant classic that shows us how we are all connected. Available in softcover and hardcover editions.