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HISTORY OF HENTAI MANGA SC

(W) Kimi Rito (A) Cosmic Debri (CA) Cosmic Debri

While manga is now a well known entity in the global publishing scene, the medium's international success has its roots in the realm of eros. Japanese media critic Kimi Rito dives into the history of manga's erotic world a genre known internationally simply as hentai. What are the origins of hentai? Who are the people making hentai? Who are the people reading these works? And what is the medium ultimately trying to express beyond sexuality? Rito looks at the content from a number of perspectives covering everything from the indie comics scene (doujinshi) to how hentai's symbolism has extended far beyond Japan and its comics industry.

TOHAN CORPORATION

HOBBY JAPAN MAY 2021 #1376

Hobby Japan, the magazine that specializes in model kit building and customizing in Japan, is generally recognized as the No.1 magazine of the hobby industry. A wide variety of articles features each month, including the montly "How to Build..." feature, which shows readers how to build and customize the latest and greatest Gundam kits from Bandai! As a leading magazine in the industry, Hobby Japan listens to its readers and offers the the hottest information on the market! Japanese Text.

LAURENCE KING PUBLISHING

HOKUSAI GRAPHIC BIOGRAPHY

(W) Francesco Matteuzzi (A) Giuseppe Lantazi (CA) Cosmic Debri

Enter the world of Katsushika Hokusai, the enigmatic creator of Japanese art's all-time most iconic image. Telling the story of both his eccentric (and incredibly productive) life, while simultaneously painting a fascination picture of his wider cultural legacy, this book is ideal for both those new to Hokusai's work and his biggest fans. This vivid graphic biography tells the story of Hokusai's intriguing life and pioneering works, details the fascinating historical context of Edo-era Japan, and explains how Hokusai forged an image of his country that still resonates across the world today.

IT'S ALIVE

HOLLER #3

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(W) Jeremy Massie (A) Jeremy Massie (CA) Jeremy Massie

Set in the 1990s among the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, Holler follows the misadventures of four young friends who form a garage band. Featured stories this issue include: "This Next One Is A Song About Jennifer," the story of Mark's one solo songwriting credit for the band and the heartbreak that inspired it; "A Sign From God," a local business' billboard starts mixing in religion with their advertising, and Mark may know the culprits when it's vandalized;  "Pornin," takes a look at one of the best past times to ever come out of the Appalachian Mountains.

IT'S ALIVE

HOLLER #3

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(W) Jeremy Massie (A) Jeremy Massie (CA) Jeremy Massie

:  Set in the 1990s among the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, Holler follows the misadventures of four young friends who form a garage band, while navigating the ups and downs of teenage existence. Featured stories this issue include: "This Next One Is A Song About Jennifer", the story of Mark's one solo songwriting credit for the band and the heartbreak that inspired it; "A Sign From God", a local business' billboard starts mixing in religion with their advertising. Someone though has taken offense and decided to vandalize it and Mark may know the culprits;  "Pornin", takes a look at one of the best past times to ever come out of the Appalachian Mountains. The Short "Bongs and Bowls" is also included. Finally an alt-rock, grunge-fueled comic that everyone can enjoy!

VAULT COMICS

HOLLOW HEART #3

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(W) Paul Allor (A) Paul Tucker (CA) Paul Tucker

EL and Mateo launch their escape, but it immediately falls apart as Mateo's meticulous planning clashes with EL's brutal desire to inflict cruelty upon those who were cruel to him. In the end, EL must decide whether to prioritize his own freedom or the destruction of others.

IMAGE COMICS

HOME #1 (OF 5)

(W) Julio Anta (A) Anna Wieszczyk (CA) Lisa Sterle

When a young boy is torn away from his mother while seeking asylum at the U.S. border, something begins to change in him, and it isn't just the trauma, anxiety, and guilt you'd expect. He doesn't know it yet, but it's the onset of superhuman abilities that will change his life forever. JULIO ANTA and ANNA WIESZCZYK debut with a deeply grounded and heartfelt five-issue series that explores the real-world implications of a migrant with extraordinary powers.

IMAGE COMICS

HOME SICK PILOTS #5

(W) Dan Watters (A) Caspar Wijngaard (CA) Caspar Wijngaard

The Old James House turns on Ami. If she can't conquer her own demons, how can she expect to conquer those that haunt its hallways? Perhaps demons aren't for conquering. Perhaps we must fight alongside them...   The house fistfights a monster is what we're getting at, in the END OF OUR FIRST STORY ARC.

MAD CAVE STUDIOS

HONOR AND CURSE #10

(W) Mark London (A) Nicolas Salamanca (CA) Nicolas Salamanca

More details about the relationship between Sawa and Yazuro are revealed... leading to a fallout between Yazuro and Haruki. Genshi sneaks out of the Jade Caverns, against the Elder One's wishes, and discovers how dangerous he still is to others.

ANTARCTIC PRESS

HORROR COMICS #5

(W) Anthony Zicari (A) Claudio Sepulveda

"The Tears of the Cherubs, Pr. 2 of 2" Having rescued Angelica the angel, Pricilla and Santiago confront each other, but surviving comes first.  They leave the sleeping angel in the care of their friend Melany while they scavenge for food, but when they return, they discover something has followed them back!

HORRORHOUND LTD

HORRORHOUND #88

Go back in time, to the days of Mom & Pop video stores with this special issue of HorrorHound dedicated to the VHS BOOM! We look back at the history of our popular VHS Invasion article series to find out what the most collectible VHS companies and tapes are ... to explore the modern comeback of VHS. We present a special spotlight on video giant Anchor Bay, plus a look into the most popular Video Store promotional items ever produced. This issue also features a detailed history and collector guide to comic book publisher Eibon Press, a retrospective article on the Critters franchise, plus all the latest movie and TV news, comic book, action figure coverage.

DRAWN & QUARTERLY

HOT COMB GN

(W) Ebony Flowers (A) Ebony Flowers (CA) Ebony Flowers

Hot Comb offers a poignant glimpse into Black women's lives and coming of age stories as seen across a crowded, ammonia-scented hair salon while ladies gossip and bond over the burn. The titular story is about a young girl's first perm-a doomed ploy to look cool and to stop seeming "too white" in the all-black neighborhood her family has just moved to. Realizations about race, class, and the imperfections of identity swirl through Flowers' stories, which are by turns sweet, insightful, and heartbreaking.

BEHEMOTH COMICS

HOTLINE MIAMI WILDLIFE #8 (OF 8)

(W) Frederico Chemello (A) Alberto Massaggia (CA) Alberto Massaggia

Read the conclusion to the comic based on the multi-million unit selling video game franchise, Hotline Miami, this final issue collides everything together as Chris and Peter's story come to its thrilling conclusion!

EROS COMIX

HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY WHAT A WOMAN WANTS GN

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

SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC

HOW NOT TO SUMMON DEMON LORD GN #11

(W) Yukiya Murasaki (A) Naoto Fukuda (CA) Naoto Fukuda

An elite but socially-stunted gamer finds himself in another world, inhabiting the body of his character Diablo! But despite his powers, his awkwardness keeps getting in the way - so he decides to pretend to be a Demon Lord and soon finds himself with a pair of slaves: a well-endowed elf and a cat girl. Together, they struggle with everything from interpersonal relationships to diabolical beast battles!

THUNDER BAY PRESS

HOW TO DRAW DC SC

Learn how to draw your favorite heroes and villains from the DC Universe with this beginner-friendly kit that includes step-by-step instructions and a sketch pad. Start off by mastering the techniques for drawing ten DC characters - Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, The Joker, Aquaman, Catwoman, Supergirl, and Harley Quinn. And then progress to including them in DC-inspired scenes of your own creation!

UDON ENTERTAINMENT INC

HOW TO MAKE CAPCOM FIGHTING CHARACTERS HC

(W) Capcom (A) Capcom (CA) Capcom

Take a deep dive into the design process behind the iconic characters of the Street Fighter franchise. This includes a detailed showcase of the raw concept art behind Street Fighter V, as well as a look back at classic Street Fighter and Final Fight games. The book is packed with in-depth interviews, creator commentary, anatomy tips, sprite illustrations, costume designs, rejected characters, and more! How To Make Capcom Fighting Characters is a must-have reference guide for all artists and fighting game fans.

AFTERSHOCK COMICS

I BREATHED A BODY #4

(W) Zac Thompson (A) Andy MacDonald (CA) Andy MacDonald

A science fiction horror series about social media, big tech, and influencer culture. More determined than ever, Anne risks her life and soul to perform a dangerous ritual that will change the world. So begins the final livestream, broadcast to every single one of Mylo's 400 million subscribers: This is not a dream, not a dream, we're using the bacterial cultures in your body as an electrical receiver. You must heed our next words very carefully...

SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC

I HAVE A SECRET LIGHT NOVEL SC

(W) Yoru Sumino (A) Yoru Sumino (CA) Yoru Sumino

Five high-school classmates hold secrets close to their hearts - hidden talents, unspoken feelings, and buried pain. Will it take a sixth sense for them to navigate their lives? As they collide with each other on the path to growing up, they might just jostle some of those secrets free. This gentle and intriguing tale is perfect for fans of Yoru Sumino's other nuanced works, including I Want to Eat Your Pancreas, I Had That Same Dream Again, and At Night, I Become a Monster.

HOLIDAY HOUSE

I LIKE TO READ COMICS GN #1

A GIANT MESS

(W) Jeff Ebbeler (A) Jeff Ebbeler

Molly doesn't want to clean her room; she wants to play. Before Molly can argue with her mom, they hear BOOM! BOOM! A giant toddler is on the loose! Molly watches dumbfounded as Jack picks up cows and plucks airplanes out of the sky all for fun. He even picks up Molly and pretends to fly her around. Vroooom! When his giantess mother calls him home, he gleefully dumps everything and turns to leave. Now it's Molly's turn to say: "Stop! This is a giant mess!" I Like to Read Comics are created for kids just learning to read. Sequential art and simple text - and a powerful relationship between the two - are the perfect conditions for developing readers.

HOLIDAY HOUSE

I LIKE TO READ COMICS GN #2

SPRING CAKES

(W) Miranda Harmon (A) Miranda Harmon

It's springtime! Mama Cat is ready to bake her famous spring cakes, enchanted cupcakes heaped with sparkling frosting. Can kittens Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Ginger find all the magical ingredients she needs? The quest begins! This imaginative and adventurous graphic reader comes from rising comics star Miranda Harmon, co-creator of Mayor Good Boy. I Like to Read Comics are created for kids just learning to read.

J-NOVEL CLUB

I SHALL SURVIVE USING POTIONS GN #3

(W) FUNA (A) Sukima

Sometimes, you just can't help yourself. And if that means showing up kingdom after kingdom of nobles, well, it's even better! Or so Kaoru thinks, as she establishes herself as a divine messenger. But as word of her potions and abilities spread, so too does the threat of war and external involvement. As old faces return for another piece of the action and new threats emerge across the continent, can the Eyes of the  Goddess keep their benefactor safe from harm?

VAULT COMICS

I WALK WITH MONSTERS #5

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(W) Paul Cornell (A) Sally Cantirino (CA) Sally Cantirino

When you get to the heart of darkness, what if you hesitate?

VAULT COMICS

I WALK WITH MONSTERS #5

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(W) Paul Cornell (A) Sally Cantirino (CA) Jen Hickman

When you get to the heart of darkness, what if you hesitate?

YEN PRESS

IF THE RPG WORLD HAD SOCIAL MEDIA GN #1

(W) Yusuke Nitta (A) Sato Kamegoya

When a fantasy world has fully functioning internet and smartphones (for some reason), it's only natural for its sixteen year-old shut-in of a Hero to declare war on the Demon Lord who has kidnapped the kingdom's princess via text message. But is it natural for that Demon Lord to be an innocent snowflake who hates conflict!!? And somehow, this hopelessly weak Level One Hero ends up texting this overly pure Demon Lord, her cheerful Generals (who all adore her), and the princess who also seems to be developing a major crush on her captor as he goes about his adventures!