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SAMURAI 2.0 #4

LEGACY

(W) Davide Villani (A) Mauro Gulma (CA) Mauro Gulma

It's time for a showdown. All the pieces are in place. Ketsuo and Oshi are finally face-to-face, and Ketsuo's revenge is near. Who will win? And will a new Neo-Tokyo Emperor be anointed?

HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS

SAPIENS GN #2

PILLARS OF CIVILIZATION

(W) Yuval Noah Harari (A) David Vandermeulen

What if humanity's major woes-war, plague, famine and inequality-originated 12,000 years ago, when Homo sapiens converted from nomads to settlers, in pursuit of the fantasy of productivity and efficiency? What if by seeking to control plants and animals, humans ended up being controlled by kings, priests, and Kafkaesque bureaucracy? Volume 2 of Sapiens: A Graphic History-The Pillars of Civilization explores a crucial chapter in human development: the Agricultural Revolution. This is the story of how wheat took over the world; how an unlikely marriage between a god and a bureaucrat created the first empires; and how war, plague, famine, and inequality became an intractable feature of the human condition.

SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT

SARAZANMAI OFFICIAL MANGA ANTHOLOGY GN #1

(W) Kunihiko Ikuhara (A) Kunihiko Ikuhara (CA) Yu Aida

A collection of over a dozen short stories for the hit anime by Kunihiko Ikuhara! After accidentally breaking a statue of a mythical kappa, junior high students Kazuki, Toi, and Enta are transformed into kappa themselves as punishment by Keppi, prince of the Kappa Kingdom. Keppi has a task for the boys if they want their bodies back: work for him to hunt down zombie kappa born of twisted human desires. Even scarier though? They're going to have to expose their own deepest fears and desires to each other to do so!

YEN PRESS

SASAKI AND MIYANO GN #4

(W) Shou Harusono (A) Shou Harusono

After he was put on the spot by Sasaki's confession, it's time for Miyano to face the music and give him a serious answer. Are his feelings for Sasaki admiration? Or adoration? Will Miyano choose to make his own story a BL one...?!

MARVEL COMICS

SAVAGE AVENGERS #25

(W) Gerry Duggan (A) Patrick Zircher (CA) Valerio Giangiordano

Can the unexpected entrance of an old villain help the Savage Avengers overcome the monstrous Kulan Gath? The entire Earth better hope so! PARENTAL ADVISORY

MARVEL COMICS

SAVAGE AVENGERS #25

SMITH VAR

(W) Gerry Duggan (A) Patrick Zircher (CA) Cory Smith

Can the unexpected entrance of an old villain help the Savage Avengers overcome the monstrous Kulan Gath? The entire Earth better hope so! PARENTAL ADVISORY

HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE

SAVAGE CIRCUS #7 (OF 10)

(W) Brendan Columbus (A) Al Barrionuevo (CA) Al Barrionuevo

The town of Basin Bay is under attack! A heist underway by a group of thieves! Strange creatures on the loose! The police are outnumbered! How is the mysterious man named Lewis Savage going to help turn the tide? Die Hard meets Jurassic Park in the adventure of a lifetime by screenwriter Brendan Columbus and artist Al Barrionuevo.

DARK HORSE COMICS

SAVAGE HEARTS #4 (OF 5)

(W) Aubrey Sitterson (A) Jed Dougherty (CA) Jed Dougherty

The jungle fantasy romantic comedy continues! But can Bronwyn and Graow stop fighting dinosaurs, birdpeople, an evil wizard, and each other long enough to just shut up and kiss already!? From Aubrey Sitterson (No One Left to Fight, The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling) and Jed Dougherty (Worlds' Finest, Harley Quinn). o Special print-only back-up No Kings, No Masters by Aubrey Sitterson and Goran Gligovi?!

DYNAMITE

SAVED BY A WHISKER SC

(W) Kristen Deacon Rybandt (A) Ken Haeser (CA) Ken Haeser

""SAVED BY A WHISKER"" is a new children's book based on the incredible true story of a cat who lost his family, and the long journey it took to reunite them. Before all of this, Cozmo was just an average cat living with a loving family in New Jersey. On the day his family packed up their belongings and moved to Florida, Cozmo gets separated and accidentally gets left behind. Alone in the outside world for the first time, Cozmo is 900 miles away from everything he knows! This is the whimsical retelling of how the real-life Cozmo went on the journey of his life, making friends, and finally finding his way back to his family!"

VERTICAL COMICS

SCHOOL FROZEN IN TIME GN #4

(W) Naoshi Arakawa (A) Naoshi Arakawa

On a snowy school day like any other, classmates and childhood friends Hiroshi and Mizuki arrive at school to find the campus eerily empty. Before long, they find themselves trapped inside with six other friends, and even stranger, all the clocks have stopped at a very specific moment - the exact time when a former classmate jumped off the school roof to their death three months earlier. It turns out that this departed friend is their way out of their current predicament and may even be among their group... but no one can remember who it was that took their life on that sad day. The students must face themselves and their past memories to piece together the identity of this suicide victim or risk a similar fate.

DC COMICS

SCOOBY-DOO WHERE ARE YOU #112

(W) Derek Fridolfs (A) Scott Jeralds (CA) Derek Fridolfs

It’s Creature Feature Friday at the town drive-in and Mystery Inc. can’t wait to watch their favorite silver screen screamer. But when the amphibious "Ghoulie from the Green Lagoon" monster steps off the screen and onto the lot, the movie becomes a bit too real. The gang will have to uncover the mystery before the drive-in closes for good!

SCREAM HORROR MAGAZINE

SCREAM MAGAZINE #69

Blood, guts, gore and more! Scream Magazine covers horror in all forms, whether film, TV, book, game or comic. If you're after zombies, werewolves, ghosts, ghouls and vampires (the proper kind mind you, no sparkly one's here, thank you!), this is the place to find them. Each issue takes a well-written, informative approach to covering its favorite subject, including insightful articles, reviews, previews, interviews with horror's biggest names and behind the scenes features.

IMAGE COMICS

SEA OF STARS TP #2

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Stephen Green (CA) Stephen Green

From writing duo JASON AARON (SOUTHERN BASTARDS, Thor) and DENNIS HALLUM (Cloak and Dagger, Vader: Dark Visions) comes an all-ages science fiction series, featuring dazzling art by STEPHEN GREEN (Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.) and cosmic colors by RICO RENZI (Spider-Gwen)! Young Kadyn thought being lost in the wild heavens was the most fun a kid could have. But now he's beginning to see the true face of the deep-space danger all around him. Meanwhile, his father Gil, who's been fighting every step of the way to find his son, may have finally hit his breaking point...and completely lost his mind. The tender heart of the The Neverending Story meets the space-faring scope of Star Wars in the stunning conclusion to this galaxy-spanning adventure! COLLECTS SEA OF STARS #6-11.

AFTERSHOCK COMICS

SEARCH FOR HU #2

(W) Steve Orlando (A) Rubine (CA) Rubine

Aaron's quest for revenge lands him in the middle of a shootout between the Hu and Margolis families. With guns drawn and no way out, Aaron must not only prove his lineage to the Margolis family - he must also prove his worth. Aaron's quick thinking saves his newfound family from a failed attack on the Hu, but not without a great loss.

IMAGE COMICS

SECOND CHANCES #3

(W) Ricky Mammone (A) Max Bertolini (CA) Max Bertolini

The sordid history of Leblanc and Miss Nobody's messy affair is finally revealed in a flashback to Rio. Surprisingly, a healthy relationship cannot be forged on a foundation of gunplay, heavy drugs, and deep, dark secrets. Go figure.

AHOY COMICS

SECOND COMING ONLY BEGOTTEN SON #6 (OF 6)

(W) Mark Russell (A) Richard Pace (CA) Richard Pace

Season finale of the book The Hollywood Reporter calls "a surprisingly subtle and sensitive exploration of faith, hero worship, and the way both exist in today's popular culture." Stung by a painful failure, Jesus contemplates quitting Earth and moving back to Heaven. Meanwhile, an old enemy attacks Sunstar as Sheila goes into labor.

J-NOVEL CLUB

SEIREI GENSOUKI SPIRIT CHRONICLES OMNIBUS NOVEL #3

(W) Yuri Kitayama (A) Riv

After a fateful reunion with Miharu, Rio decides to entrust her, Aki, and Masato to the spirit folk village in order to ensure their safety. With Latifa's and the other villagers' assistance, Miharu's group rapidly adapts to life in the village. As their bustling days continue, Rio decides to head to Beltrum for the first time in four years to meet Celia, his former professor from his days in the Academy. However, Rio learns of a political marriage between Celia and someone of nobility... Will Rio be able to rescue her in time? Contains the complete volumes 5 and 6 of the original serialization.

VIZ LLC

SERAPH OF END VAMPIRE REIGN GN #22

(W) Takaya Kagami (A) Yamato Yamamoto

The battle for the fate of the world continues as the vampires, human armies and human sects converge and fight it out in Shibuya. Distraught at the loss of Mika, Yuichiro struggles to maintain control over his emotions, putting him at risk of becoming a demon forever. Suddenly, Krul Tepes steps in and offers Yuichiro a glimmer of hope by revealing a way for Mika to be saved... Meanwhile, Guren rampages on as he attempts to right the wrongs of his past, and Ferid pays a visit to the man who turned him, R gr Stafford. For older teen audiences.

KODANSHA COMICS

SEVEN DEADLY SINS OMNIBUS GN #1

(W) Nakaba Suzuki (A) Nakaba Suzuki

When they were accused of trying to overthrow the monarchy, the feared warriors the Seven Deadly Sins were sent into exile. Princess Elizabeth discovers the truth - the Sins were framed by the king's guard, the Holy Knights - too late to prevent them from assassinating her father and seizing the throne! Now the princess is on the run, seeking the Sins to help her reclaim the kingdom. But the first Sin she meets, Meliodas, is a little innkeeper with a talking pig. He doesn't even have a real sword! Have the legends of the Sins' strength been exaggerated? This omnibus includes volumes 1-3 of the manga, in a special, large size.

KODANSHA COMICS

SEVEN DEADLY SINS ORIGINAL SHORT STORY COLL GN

(W) Nakaba Suzuki (A) Nakaba Suzuki

Finished with the manga and the Netflix Original Anime, and still need more Sins? This book collects new Seven Deadly Sins stories with the characters you love, by original creator Nakaba Suzuki, along with the original "pilot" manga that developed into the global hit. This collection features the 94-page "Vampire of Edinburgh," "A Dangerous Errand," and the 56-page one-shot manga where the journey began! Plus, in a special manga short, the Seven Deadly Sins Best Character Poll, along with a few other surprises, including a special author interview, fun four-panel gag strips, and character concept sketches. These stories have never been published in English and are available nowhere else.

AFTERSHOCK COMICS

SEVEN SWORDS #5

(W) Evan Daugherty (A) Federico Dallocchio (CA) Andy Clarke

The true nature of Cardinal Richelieu's quite literally diabolical plan has been revealed, and now the Seven Swords must square off against an infernal nemesis the likes of which they've never encountered before. Even the most cohesive team would be hard-pressed to stand up to the taunts and temptations of the Devil himself - how can our heroes unite to slay Lucifer in the ultimate contest of swords when they can barely keep from killing one another?

YEN PRESS

SEX EDUCATION 120 PERCENT GN #2

(W) Kikiki Tataki (A) Hotomura

Sexuality, gender, and sex. If you read this, your empathy levels go 120% up! "When you're the one propositioning, what are your responsibilities?" "What is the truth about false phimosis?" "Is dressing up something you do for the opposite sex?" "Are pads not the only sanitary product?" From consent to anatomy of the opposite sex to the topic of gender roles, the rebellious gym teacher Tsuji is ready to tackle her students' toughest questions!

IMAGE COMICS

SFSX (SAFE SEX) TP #2

TERMS OF SERVICE

(W) Tina Horn (A) G. Romero-Johnston (CA) Tula Lotay

Popular creator TINA HORN continues her cyberpunk thriller SFSX (SAFE SEX), teaming up with up-and-coming artist G. ROMERO-JOHNSTON for the latest volume of this sexy adventure comic. After their previous adventures in sex, love, and torture left them separated and traumatized, the Dirty Mind heroes must face the totalitarian Party's latest "social program" - one involving uncanny sexpots and a twisted men's rights movement. This intelligent and colorful dystopian satire is perfect for fans of Ex Machina, Black Mirror's "San Junipero," and Pose. Pick up the latest installment of the critically acclaimed series SyFy Wire says, "effortlessly captures the feeling of this revolutionary and terrifying moment in time."

AFTERSHOCK COMICS

SHADOW DOCTOR TP

(W) Peter Calloway (A) Georges Jeanty (CA) Mark Chiarello

Years in the making, this is the true story of writer Peter Calloway's grandfather, Nathaniel Calloway, a Black man who graduated from medical school in the early 1930s. Unable to get work at any Chicago hospital (because he was Black) and unable to secure a loan from a bank to start his own practice (because he was Black), Nathaniel turned to the only other source of money in Prohibition-era Chicago: the Mafia, run by none other than Al Capone. One of the most profoundly fascinating, startling and significant stories AfterShock has ever published, SHADOW DOCTOR features the artwork of Eisner Award-winner Georges Jeanty (The American Way, X-Tremists) and covers illustrated by the inimitable Mark Chiarello! This volume contains issues #1-5.

INSIGHT EDITIONS

SHADOWLINE ART OF IAIN MCCAIG REVISED ED HC

(W) Iain McCaig (A) Iain McCaig (CA) Iain McCaig

Iain McCaig is best known for his work as a principal designer on the three Star Wars prequels, including the iconic characters Queen Amidala and Darth Maul, as well as his work on many major motion pictures, television, and video games. His touch can be seen in such acclaimed films as Terminator 2, Hook, Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula, Interview with a Vampire, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Shadowline presents a stunning portfolio of more than two decades of McCaig's masterful concept designs and storyboards, cover art and illustrations, as well as his private sketchbooks and personal paintings, all woven together within the confines of an engrossing, otherworldly journey to his creative realm: Shadowline. This revised edition includes bonus content featuring pieces from McCaig's work on Guardians of the Galaxy, The Avengers, and more.