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KODANSHA COMICS

10 DANCE GN #6

(W) Inouesatoh (A) Inouesatoh (CA) Inouesatoh

Dip into your new obsession in this steamy gay ballroom romance! The beautifully-detailed, lithe bodies of the two "kings of the ballroom" fly across the dance floor as rivals build a volatile bond in this red-hot romance! IT TAKES TWO Shinya Sugiki, the dashing lord of Standard Ballroom, and Shinya Suzuki, passionate king of Latin Dance: The two share more than just a first name and a love of the sport. They each want to become champion of the 10-Dance Competition, which means they'll need to learn the other's specialty dances, and who better to learn from than the best? But old rivalries die hard, and things get complicated even further when they realize there might be more between them than an uneasy partnership...

SOURCE POINT PRESS

20 FISTS #1 (OF 3)

(W) Frankee White (A) Kat Baumann

This is a comic about fist fights and bad romance. The No Names are new to the 20 Fists Fight League. As they begin to make a name for themselves the worst possible thing happens: their leader Chel falls for Billie, the leader of their rival crew The Big Jackets. Now, with their crews about to meet up for another battle, Chel and Billie need to decide... to make love or war?

REBELLION / 2000AD

2000 AD APRIL 2021 PROG PACK #4

(W) Michael Carroll (A) Pat Mills

Incredible SF action from the Eisner-nominated UK anthology! A former Judge returns from his prison-stretch on Titan but faces a toxic welcoming committee in Judge Dredd: "A Penitent Man"; the cult's influence continues to be felt in folk-horror Thistlebone: "Poisoned Roots"; Bode and Wrath battle a necromancer in Feral & Foe; there's more terrifying Visions of Deadworld; and we have short, sharp thrills in Tharg's 3rillers, featuring the return of the Intestinauts, and deep-space action in |Chorus & the Ring"!

AC COMICS

21ST CENTURIONS #5

(W) Stephanie Heike (A) Mark G. Heike (CA) Stephanie Heike

Full Color! A look into the team's past relates the story of how an ordinary high school girl named Donna was chosen to be part of a team of high-profile proto-heroes after a moment of courage and quick-thinking during a school tragedy.

ABRAMS COMICARTS

A FIRE STORY UPDATED & EXPANDED GN

(W) Brian Fies (A) Brian Fies (CA) Brian Fies

Early morning on Monday, October 9, 2017, wildfires burned through Northern California, resulting in 44 fatalities. In addition, 6,200 homes and 8,900 structures were destroyed. Author Brian Fies's firsthand account of this tragic event is an honest, unflinching depiction of his personal experiences, including losing his house and every possession he and his wife had that didn't fit into the back of their car. A Fire Story is a candid testimony of the wildfires that left homes destroyed, families broken, and a community determined to rebuild.

GRAPHIC UNIVERSE

A HOUSE DIVIDED GN #3

WINTER OF WALKING STONE

(W) Haiko Hornig (A) Marius Pawlitza (CA) Marius Pawlitza

After saving her house and the nearby town from a magical flood, Henrietta Achilles prepares to settle in for the winter. But as her friends say farewell and depart the manor, a strange army of walking statues begins heading her way. With her allies elsewhere, Henrietta will have to search for help in the unlikeliest of places.

BOOM ENTERTAINMENT

ABBOTT 1973 #4 (OF 5)

CVR A TENFOLD

(W) Saladin Ahmed (A) Sami Kivela (CA) Taj Tenfold

* Elena has assembled a force of unlikely allies to mount an important rescue mission - but with vengeful gangsters and the deadly Umbra closing in, this is a fight they may not be able to win. * The secret to victory may lie with one of Elena's old friends - and the dark truth behind the Umbra's return.

BOOM ENTERTAINMENT

ABBOTT 1973 #4 (OF 5)

CVR B ALLEN

(W) Saladin Ahmed (A) Sami Kivela (CA) Raul Allen

* Elena has assembled a force of unlikely allies to mount an important rescue mission - but with vengeful gangsters and the deadly Umbra closing in, this is a fight they may not be able to win. * The secret to victory may lie with one of Elena's old friends - and the dark truth behind the Umbra's return.

YEN ON

ACCEL WORLD LIGHT NOVEL SC #24

(W) Reki Kawahara (A) Reki Kawahara

Physical attacks and special abilities mean almost nothing against the overwhelming might of the Sun Goddess Inti. But her defeat is the key to accessing Snow White, which means everyone's hopes once again rest with Haruyuki and his Lucid Blade. In order to succeed in this death-defying mission, he'll have to master the mysterious Omega style of swordsmanship. His Instructor? The Third Chrome Disaster-Centaurea Sentry...

PS ARTBOOKS

ACG COLL WORKS ADV INTO UNKNOWN SOFTEE #16

(W) Various (A) Ogden Whitney (CA) Na

Another round up of all's that good in these wonderful 1950's comics. The artists as usual are top notch with contributions from fan favorites Ogden Whitney, Hy Eisman, Kurt Schaffenberger, Al Williamson, Leo Morey, Pete Costanza, John Rosenberger, John Forte and Fred Kida. Be prepared to be frequently amazed by these mind-blowing paperbacks! Collects Adventures into the Unknown #90-95 (November 1957 to April 1958).

PS ARTBOOKS

ACG COLL WORKS FORBIDDEN WORLDS SOFTEE #15

(W) Various (A) Ogden Whitney (CA) Na

Our glorious Forbidden Worlds series continues in our ever popular SOFTEE format! The ACG crew were producing even more stunning stories and art from comic book legends such as Ogden Whitney, John Forte, John Rosenberger, Leo Morey, Emil Gershwin, Kurt Schaffenberger, George Klein, Paul Reinman, Pete Costanza, Dick Beck, Harry Lazarus and Tom Hickey. Collects Forbidden Worlds #89-94 (August 1960 to March/April 1961).

DC COMICS

ACTION COMICS #1030 CVR A MIKEL JANIN

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson - Becky Cloonan - Michael W. Conrad (A) Daniel Sampere - Michael Avon Oeming (CA) Mikel Janin

“Warworld Rising” starts here! A new chapter in Superman’s life begins as the challenges of Dark Nights: Death Metal are causing Clark Kent to feel...a change in his powers. Is it possible the Metropolis Marvel could be losing a step? His struggles in taking down the creatures from the Breach would suggest as much! If he’s going to continue to protect the people of Earth, he’ll have to adapt—especially with threats like Mongul out there waiting to launch their biggest attacks on the Earth yet. That’s right, those are Warworld battleships just outside our orbit, and they are heading straight for us! Meanwhile, in the Midnighter backup story, the bad boy of the Authority has to figure out what Andrej Trojan is up to in the present if he ever wants to get back to Future State and swap places with the Midnighter of 2021, whom he left stranded on Warworld.

DC COMICS

ACTION COMICS #1030 CVR B JULIAN TOTINO TEDESCO CARD STOCK VAR

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson - Becky Cloonan - Michael W. Conrad (A) Daniel Sampere - Michael Avon Oeming (CA) Julian Totino Tedesco

“Warworld Rising” starts here! A new chapter in Superman’s life begins as the challenges of Dark Nights: Death Metal are causing Clark Kent to feel...a change in his powers. Is it possible the Metropolis Marvel could be losing a step? His struggles in taking down the creatures from the Breach would suggest as much! If he’s going to continue to protect the people of Earth, he’ll have to adapt—especially with threats like Mongul out there waiting to launch their biggest attacks on the Earth yet. That’s right, those are Warworld battleships just outside our orbit, and they are heading straight for us! Meanwhile, in the Midnighter backup story, the bad boy of the Authority has to figure out what Andrej Trojan is up to in the present if he ever wants to get back to Future State and swap places with the Midnighter of 2021, whom he left stranded on Warworld.

SCOUT COMICS - SCOOT

ADV OF BYRON WAR OF ROTISSERIE ONE SHOT #0

(W) Chris Hamer (A) Chris Hamer

Scoot Imprint. Byron is back! The popular Adventures of Byron series returns with an all new tale! War rages between friends, can Chicken, Celebrities, and a matchmaking app bring them back together? Find out in this one shot issue, War of the Rotisserie. The Adventures of Byron are all-ages, self-contained stories starring Byron, Oswald, and Paxton, three monsters who rely on each other no matter how hairbrained their schemes become.

CRESTON BOOKS

ADV OF DUSTY DABBERT GN #1

SECRET ANIMAL KINGDOM

(W) Piet Wijn (A) Thom Roep (CA) Mari Naomi

Dusty stumbles into a hidden world where animals live in harmony, ruled by a wise frog. Dusty travels through the countryside, helping all those he meets with his magical knapsack, which mysteriously contains exactly what he needs for any circumstance. When human intruders try to turn the animals into a circus act, Dusty has to figure out a way to bring back the kingdom's peace. Humor and lively details bring this fairy tale world to life. The Dutch equivalent of Asterix, these beloved popular graphic novels are available in the US for the first time ever.

YEN PRESS

AFTER SCHOOL HANAKO KUN GN

(W) Aidalro (A) Aidalro

The ghostly Hanako-kun and his mortal assistant Nene Yashiro usually have their hands full resolving various supernatural incidents in Kamome Academy, but how do they spend their time when they get a break from all that? Come and see what the characters of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun do on their laid-back afterschool days!

ONI PRESS INC.

AGGRESTSUKO HC #3

LITTLE REI OF SUNSHINE

(W) Brenda Hickey (A) Brenda Hickey

The office queen of karaoke meets her match when Retsuko's favorite band reunites for a special concert. The Brides of Resonance return, but why do they want to take over the karaoke bar? Retsuko and friends have to fight for their right to party in a METAL vs. METAL vocal battle that pits Retsuko against a shadowy enemy. Will Gori survive a night of metal and moshing? Is Haida truly in love? Find out in Aggretsuko: Little Rei of Sunshine!

ONI PRESS INC.

AGGRETSUKO HC #1

METAL TO THE MAX

(W) Daniel Barnes (A) D.J. Kirkland (CA) CJ Cannon

BASED ON THE HIT NETFLIX SHOW! FROM THE CREATORS OF GUDETAMA & HELLO KITTY! Sanrio and Oni Press join forces to bring Aggretsuko to comics for the first time! Aggretsuko, the hit Netflix show in production for season three, stars Retsuko the Red Panda, a young office worker stuck in a thankless job, whose only stress release is singing heavy metal at the local karaoke joint. With the help of her friends, can she ever find the job satisfaction she craves-not to mention adventure, the approval of her mother, and even... love?! These comics explore all these issues and more, brought to life by today's top talent!

ONI PRESS INC.

AGGRETSUKO MEET HER WORLD #1

CVR A MCDONALD

(W) Molly Muldoon (A) Kel McDonald (CA) Kel McDonald

When a new company-wide project takes a person from each department to form a task force, Haida is chosen from accounting, Gori from marketing, and Washimi representing the president, leaving Retsuko to do all the work! Retsuko begins to feel left out, especially after Gori and Washimi have to cancel on karaoke night.

ONI PRESS INC.

AGGRETSUKO MEET HER WORLD #1

CVR B STARLING

(W) Molly Muldoon (A) Kel McDonald (CA) Abigail Starling

When a new company-wide project takes a person from each department to form a task force, Haida is chosen from accounting, Gori from marketing, and Washimi representing the president, leaving Retsuko to do all the work! Retsuko begins to feel left out, especially after Gori and Washimi have to cancel on karaoke night.

YEN ON

ALCHEMIST SURVIVED DREAMS QUIET CITY LIFE NOVEL SC #6

(W) Usata Nonohara (A) Ox

Mariela and Sieg journey off with the Black Iron Freight Corps to search for Freyja. Will the two's relationship finally take the next step forward during their travels? While the danger in the Labyrinth City may have passed, there are still many mysteries in the world.

BLACK MASK STUDIOS ENTERTAINME

ALICE IN LEATHERLAND #1

CVR A ROMBOLI

(W) Iolanda Zanfardino (A) Elisa Romboli (CA) Elisa Romboli

Alice, a young writer of children's story books, is hurtled out of her fairytale-like life when she discovers her girlfriend has been cheating on her! Charmingly defiant, she leaves her small forest town and leaps into a new adventure to seek love (and find herself) in the fast life of San Francisco. There, her concept of pure, magical love will be completely overturnedher biggest challenge won't be reckoning with other people's sexual drive, it'll be getting a grip on her own! From your new favorite writer and artist team of Iolanda Zanfardino and Elisa Romboli, Alice In Leatherland is a comedy about sex and so, inevitably, about every other aspect of life, too. As Iolanda and Elisa describe the book: "Sex is recounted as a way to investigate our relationship with ourselves and others, with our bodies and our place in the world; sexual pleasure as self-affirmation and growth. There is room for Love, too, and bravery. And for many good laughs, that never hurts."

MARVEL COMICS

ALIEN #2

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Salvador Larroca (CA) Inhyuk Lee

THE RETURN TO EPSILON! •  Cruz has only one chance to save his son from the horrific fate he barely escaped. •  The clock toward total collapse is ticking. •  The aliens are loose. Parental Advisory

MARVEL COMICS

ALIEN #2

HANS VAR

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Salvador Larroca (CA) Stephanie Hans

THE RETURN TO EPSILON! •  Cruz has only one chance to save his son from the horrific fate he barely escaped. •  The clock toward total collapse is ticking. •  The aliens are loose. Parental Advisory

TITAN BOOKS

ALIENS INFILTRATOR HC

(W) Weston Ochse

The official prequel to the huge new Alien video game from Cold Iron Studios, as a Weyland-Yutani scientist arrives at Pala Station and finds the researchers there courting disaster... of the Xenomorph kind.