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(W) Scott Snyder (A) Rafael Albuquerque

America is broken. Trust between the government and the American public has crumbled. Paranoia reigns supreme. It's 1976, and this is the concluding chapter of the Eisner Award-winning American Vampire! Skinner Sweet has exhausted all efforts to regain his lost immortality. With his powers and purpose gone, he is now determined to go out with a bang. At a seedy motorcycle rally in the desert where he's closer than ever to his death wish, Pearl Jones and a shocking partner tracks him down for one last, desperate mission: The force known as the Gray Trader and its minions are tunneling through the bowels of the world to unleash hell on Earth-just in time for America's bicentennial. With catastrophe looming, it's up to Skinner and Pearl to reconcile and change the course of history-or die trying. The series that launched the careers of superstars Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque returns for nine final issues and the closing chapter of the legacy of American Vampire.

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(W) Scott Snyder (A) Rafael Albuquerque

America is broken. Trust between the government and the American public has crumbled. Paranoia reigns supreme. It's 1976, and this is the concluding chapter of the Eisner Award-winning American Vampire! Skinner Sweet has exhausted all efforts to regain his lost immortality. With his powers and purpose gone, he is now determined to go out with a bang. At a seedy motorcycle rally in the desert where he's closer than ever to his death wish, Pearl Jones and a shocking partner tracks him down for one last, desperate mission: The force known as the Gray Trader and its minions are tunneling through the bowels of the world to unleash hell on Earth-just in time for America's bicentennial. With catastrophe looming, it's up to Skinner and Pearl to reconcile and change the course of history-or die trying. The series that launched the careers of superstars Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque returns for nine final issues and the closing chapter of the legacy of American Vampire.

DC COMICS

(W) Amy Reeder (A) Amy Reeder (CA) Amy Reeder

With all her family's secrets and misdeeds laid bare, Princess Amethyst wrestles not only with the dark legacy she's inherited, but with the combined forces of Lord Opal and the Diamond Court, who seek to destroy young Amy for the crimes of her house. In the end, Amethyst must make a choice that could cost her everything - including her powers. The spectacular adventure concludes in this breathtaking finale!

BOOM! STUDIOS

ANGEL & SPIKE #15

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(W) Zac Thompson (A) Hayden Sherman (CA) Christopher Mitten

Wolfram & Hart has been meddling in the lives of Team Angel, and the cracks are starting to show. As Fred wrestles for control over her new dark magic, Angel is too distracted by his connection with Detective Kate Lockley - and her mysterious connection to his past - to see it.

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ANGEL & SPIKE #15

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(W) Zac Thompson (A) Hayden Sherman (CA) Gleb Melnikov

Wolfram & Hart has been meddling in the lives of Team Angel, and the cracks are starting to show. As Fred wrestles for control over her new dark magic, Angel is too distracted by his connection with Detective Kate Lockley - and her mysterious connection to his past - to see it.

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ANGEL & SPIKE #15

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(W) Zac Thompson (A) Hayden Sherman (CA) Rob Bowyer

Wolfram & Hart has been meddling in the lives of Team Angel, and the cracks are starting to show. As Fred wrestles for control over her new dark magic, Angel is too distracted by his connection with Detective Kate Lockley - and her mysterious connection to his past - to see it.

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ANGELA DELLA MORTE VOL 2 #2

(W) Salvador Sanz (A) Salvador Sanz (CA) Salvador Sanz

Angela is escaped and she's not on the run any longer.  With a clear view who her enemies are Angela takes the battle to the Flud's door.

GRAPHIX

ANIMORPHS GN #1

THE INVASION

(W) K. A. Applegate (A) Chris Grine

The wildly popular, bestselling sci-fi series by Katherine Applegate and Michael grant returns in a new full-color graphic novel series, adapted by Chris Grine. Sometimes weird things happen to people. Ask Jake. He could tell you about the night he and his friends saw a strange light in the sky that seemed to be heading right for them. That was the night five normal kids learned that humanity is under a silent attack -and were given the power to fight back.Now Jake, Rachel, Cassie, Tobias, and Marco can transform into some of the most dangerous creatures on Earth. And they must use that power to outsmart an evil greater than anything the world has ever seen! Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

GRAPHIX

ANIMORPHS HC GN #1

THE INVASION

(W) K. A. Applegate (A) Chris Grine

The wildly popular, bestselling sci-fi series by Katherine Applegate and Michael grant returns in a new full-color graphic novel series, adapted by Chris Grine. Sometimes weird things happen to people. Ask Jake. He could tell you about the night he and his friends saw a strange light in the sky that seemed to be heading right for them. That was the night five normal kids learned that humanity is under a silent attack -- and were given the power to fight back.Now Jake, Rachel, Cassie, Tobias, and Marco can transform into some of the most dangerous creatures on Earth. And they must use that power to outsmart an evil greater than anything the world has ever seen. . . .

AFTERSHOCK COMICS

ANIMOSITY EVOLUTION OMNIBUS HC

(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Eric Gapstur (CA) Eric Gapstur

One day, the animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking revenge. Now, they've started building. In a city by the sea, a new power is on the rise...and they're making an animal kingdom all their own. From the brilliant mind of creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, Bombshells and Batwoman) with artwork by Eric Gapstur and Juan Doe, ANIMOSITY: EVOLUTION is an exciting new series that expands upon this already amazing world! ANIMOSITY: EVOLUTION OMNIBUS contains the entire ten issue series, plus the three-issue limited series, ANIMOSITY: THE RISE.

FAKKU BOOKS

ANOTHERS WIFE GN

(W) Karma Tatsuro (A) Karma Tatsuro

VIZ MEDIA LLC

AO HARU RIDE MANGA GN #13

(W) Io Sakisaka (A) Io Sakisaka (CA) Io Sakisaka

Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. The hearts of Futaba and Kou have aligned, but are more of their friends pairing off? The journey of youth concludes. For teen audiences.

DARK HORSE COMICS

APEX LEGENDS PATHFINDERS QUEST HC

(W) Manny Hagopian (A) Tom Casiello (CA) Tom Casiello

Explore the world of the hit game through the eyes of the lovable robot, Pathfinder, as he chronicles his journey throughout the various environs of the Outlands to interview his fellow Legends-all in the hope of finally locating his mysterious creator. The rich history of Apex Legends is explained by the characters that helped to shape it, as are their unique bonds of competition and camaraderie. o A media tie-in with popular video game franchise Apex Legends! o Masterfully designed featuring beautifully rendered art!

DC COMICS

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Miguel Mendonca (CA) Robson Rocha

Wedding bells? More like wedding hells, as Mera's nuptials ignite a war across the Seven Kingdoms. Arthur, Orm, the Trench, Xebel, and more battle not just for the crown but for the future of Atlantis and beyond. Stuffed to the gills with characters and action, this all-out undersea brawl will leave readers gasping for air!

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(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Miguel Mendonca (CA) Gilbert Vigonte

Wedding bells? More like wedding hells, as Mera's nuptials ignite a war across the Seven Kingdoms. Arthur, Orm, the Trench, Xebel, and more battle not just for the crown but for the future of Atlantis and beyond. Stuffed to the gills with characters and action, this all-out undersea brawl will leave readers gasping for air!

VERTICAL COMICS

ARAKAWA UNDER THE BRIDGE GN #8

(W) Hikaru Nakamura (A) Hikaru Nakamura (CA) Hikaru Nakamura

Best-selling mangaka Hikaru Nakamura (Saint Young Men) makes her English language debut with this surreal comedy starring a 620-year-old water sprite, a man with a star for a head, a nun, and a samurai who runs a barber shop under Tokyo's Arakawa Bridge. Part 7 contains volumes 13 and 14 of the Japanese edition.     Ichinomiya Kou has always lived according to the creed of his wealthy, successful family: never be in debt to anyone. But one day, after having his pants stolen and hung on the trusses of the Arakawa Bridge by a pack of rogue kids, his life is saved by a homeless girl named Nino. In In order to pay her back, Kou promises to be her boyfriend; and thus begins his new life under the bridge. English Debut from a Best-Seller: Hikaru Nakamura has been a multi-unit seller in Japan for years, making her one of the top ten selling authors in that country in the last ten years. Her comics have inspired a few animated tv series and a pair of movies as well. A proven seller in Asia and Europe, her comics have also been regularly requested in surveys held by Vertical for years now.

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ARCHANGEL 8 TP

(W) Michael Moreci (A) C. P. Smith (CA) Jeff Dekal

In a world beyond the sight of mortals, Heaven and Hell wage war for the souls of mankind. Principal among God's legion are seven archangels written about in religious texts for millennia. But there is an eighth archangel, known only from passing allusions in Apocrypha, who operates under a different code. Fighting without God's sanction, he faces the enemy on his own terms, and shows just how bad good can be.

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

ARCHIE & KATY KEENE TP

(W) Mariko Tamaki (A) Laura Braga (CA) Laura Braga

There's a new girl in Riverdale and she's turning heads-and NOT everyone is happy about that! Who is Katy Keene and why is she so Insta-famous and beloved in Riverdale? And, moreover, why is she quickly becoming Archie's biggest competition? Find out in this brand new collection from the creative team of writers Mariko Tamaki and Kevin Panetta and artist Laura Braga! Collects the full four-issue Archie and Katy Keene mini-series.

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

ARCHIE GIANT COMICS LEAP GN

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dan Parent

LEAP into over 400 full-color pages of Archie's most hilarious and timeless tales!

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #314

(W) Bill Golliher (A) Various (CA) Dan Parent

BRAND NEW STORY: "The Problem with Pumpkin!" Archie finally loses it with everyone's fall obsession of everything pumpkin! He swears off pumpkin and insists on everyone doing the same... that is until he tries Betty's pumpkin doughnuts!

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

ARCHIE SHOWCASE DIGEST #2

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(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Ruiz

The celebrations in preparation for Archie Comics' 80th Anniversary continue with the second issue of this special new digest series! The Archie Showcase digest series will place the spotlight on Archie Comics' hottest characters-this time featuring Archie's laidback best pal Jughead Jones! This digest collects the most memorable stories, including some special cameos, fun and games and more!

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

ARCHIES HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR #1

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Jeff Shultz

Watch out for monsters among us and creatures that go bump in this night in this collection of horrifyingly hilarious Halloween-themed stories!  

HARPER ALLEY

ARIO & PIPS YR HC GN #1

KING OF BIRDS

(W) Elise Gravel (A) Elise Gravel (CA) Elise Gravel

With his giant-size brain, Arlo the crow can do amazing things! Thank goodness for his pal, Pips, who can remind him not to be such a show-off! Moving to the big city sure can be hectic for a crow on his own. Everywhere you turn-noisy humans, lots of litter, and plenty of competition for French fries! Fortunately, Arlo is a crow with some impressive tricks up his sleeve: big brain, great ideas, and a new pal named Pips, who helps Arlo discover the city, the beach, and the biggest collection of shiny things ever. This first book in a series of graphic chapter books for fans of Narwhal and Jellyfish offers adventure, fun, and lots of great bird facts-each marked with a star on the page. From acclaimed author-illustrator Elise Gravel.

DC COMICS

(W) Franco (A) Art Baltazar (CA) Art Baltazar

Art Baltazar and Franco-the Eisner Award-winning creative team behind Superman of Smallville and Tiny Titans-provide their signature take on a certain apartment building (Arkham) in Gotham City and the people (mostly) who live there! Young Bruce Wayne is drawn to the fun and excitement he sees going on at Arkham, but to Wayne Enterprises, it's just another property they own. Bruce is determined to find out why Arkham is full of so much fun and laughter. What exactly is going on over there? Time to sneak over when no one is looking...even though it's like the house is laughing at him! Ha ha ha!

HARPER ALLEY

ARLO & PIPS YR GN #1

KING OF BIRDS

(W) Elise Gravel (A) Elise Gravel (CA) Elise Gravel

Moving to the big city sure can be hectic for a crow on his own. Everywhere you turn - noisy humans, lots of litter, and plenty of competition for French fries! Fortunately, Arlo is a crow with some impressive tricks up his sleeve: big brain, great ideas, and a new pal named Pips, who helps Arlo discover the city, the beach, and the biggest collection of shiny things ever. This first book in a series of graphic chapter books for fans of Narwhal and Jellyfish offers adventure, fun, and lots of great bird facts, each marked with a star on the page. Available for softcover and hardcover editions.