LOVE ME LOVE ME NOT GN #5
(W) Io S AKIsaka (A) Io S AKIsaka (CA) Io S AKIsaka
A new romance from Io S AKIsaka, leading shojo manga creator and author of Ao Haru Ride! Fast friends Yuna and Akari are complete opposites-Yuna is an idealist, while Akari is a realist. When lady-killer Rio and the oblivious Kazuomi join their ranks, love and friendship become quite complicated! Love and friendship have become quite complicated for these four friends. After dreaming about kissing Yuna, Rio can't stop thinking about her. Meanwhile, Akari pursues Kazuomi, but it seems he's not interested in her? For readers ages 13 and up.
LUMBERJANES ILLUS SC NOVEL #4
GHOST CABIN
(W) Mariko Tam AKI (A) Brooklyn Allen
Welcome to Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types. The five scouts of Roanoke cabin - Jo, April, Molly, Mal, and Ripley - love their summers at camp. They get to hang out with their best friends, earn Lumberjane scout badges, annoy their no-nonsense counselor Jen . . . and go on supernatural adventures. That last one? A pretty normal occurrence at Miss Qiunzella's, where the woods contain endless mysteries. Book four, the last book of the novel series, will shine the spotlight on inseparable couple Mal and Molly, who find an extra cabin at camp, one that's full of ghosts!
MANLY APPETITES MINEGISHI LOVES OTSU GN #1
A delicious Boys' Love manga series about how opposites attract! Minegishi is a handsome, friendly salaryman rising through the ranks at work. He does have one insatiable desire at the office: he loves to feed his grumpy co-worker, Otsu. Otsu might be t AKIng the food, but he's not t AKIng the bait; he thinks Minegishi's coolness is a challenge, and refuses to be charmed like everyone else in the office! But the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach, and Minegishi's attention might be reflecting a hunger for something more. Can he break through Otsu's hard shell?
MIRKA ANDOLFO MERCY TP
(W) Mirka Andolfo (A) Mirka Andolfo (CA) Artgerm
MERCY, a goth-inspired, Victorian monster series explores topics of "otherness," damnation and redemption, and what it means to be a monster in a horror graphic novel perfect for fans of Penny Dreadful, Crimson Peak, The Alienist, Parasol Protectorate, and Dark Shadows. This new graphic novel by acclaimed creator MIRKA ANDOLFO (UNNATURAL) is a gothic horror tale where mysteries and unspeakable sins are blended together in a unique and sensual way. Washington State, late nineteenth century. During the frenzied historical era commonly known as the Klondike Gold Rush, a mysterious woman arrives in Woodsburgh, a small mining town close to the Canadian border. It's been a few years since the Swanson mine was closed following the terrible accident that claimed the lives of so many men and women, including the owner's and the city it's still struggling in search for a new place on the map of the country. Elegant and extraordinarily wealthy, Lady Hellaine arrives in the city accompanied by her faithful butler Goodwill and settles in one of the most luxurious mansions in town. A lifestyle that contrasts sharply with that of the majority of the population, forced to choose between humble crafts and illegal activities. No one is aware of the reasons that led such a classy lady to move from Seattle to the small village, but her arrival certainly did not go unnoticed. Especially in the eyes of Lady Swanson, widow of the late mine owner and leading figure of the local bourgeoisie. Lady Hellaine's plans will bring her on a collision course with the powerful Lady Swanson, who, for reasons not entirely rational, distrusts the newcomer. Meanwhile, the streets and surroundings of Woodsburgh are flooded in blood: a heinous creature is killing incautious citizens, wre AKIng havoc on their bodies. Enough to induce local authorities to impose a strict curfew after sunset. And with the falling of the first snow, the "Woodsburgh Devil"'s fury seems to have even increased. What's the connection, if any, between this disturbing presence and the ivory-skinned stranger? Who is Lady Hellaine, really? And what's her secret agenda? Collects MIRKA ANDOLFO'S MERCY #1-6
MISKATONIC #1
CVR A HAUN & FILARDI
(W) Mark Sable (A) Giorgio Pontrelli (CA) Jeremy Haun
Miskatonic Valley holds many mysteries - cultists worshipping old gods, a doctor deadset on resurrecting the recently deceased, a house overrun by rats in the walls - but none more recent than a series of bombings targeting the Valley's elite. These horrors reach a bre AKIng point when the brilliant, hard-nosed investigator Miranda Keller is sent to stop the bombings. To J. Edgar Hoover, there can be no other explanation than those responsible for similar actions during the Red Scare of the 1920s...but when Miranda digs too deep, she uncovers an unimaginable occult conspiracy, one that may cost Miranda her job - and her sanity. From writer Mark Sable (GODKILLERS, Graveyard of Empires) and artist Giorgio Pontrelli (Dylan Dog), MISKATONIC is a mix of historical crime fiction and Lovecraftian-horror that dives deep into the American nightmare.
MISSISSIPPI ZOMBIE GN #1
(W) Bradley Golden (A) Phil Williams (CA) Spike Jarrell
It was the year 2000. Reports of rabid animal attacks began to occur in the northern parts of U.S. Many blamed these assaults on the environment. Once bitten, humans found themselves transformed into beings AKIn to zombies. The last place uninfected was the great Mississippi region. Well that was then... this is now. The walking dead have begun to make their presence and creatures are crossing the Mississippi River. Life has become an ongoing struggle for survival. Collected here are five of humanity's apocalyptic nightmares!
MY STATUS AS ASSASSIN EXCEEDS HERO GN #3
(W) Matsuri Akai (A) Hiroyuki Aigamo (CA) Hiroyuki Aigamo
High schooler Oda AKIra is good at flying under the radar. When his entire class is summoned to a fantasy world by a royal family, they're asked to become heroes and bring down the demon king... but AKIra is suspicious. Using his stealth abilities, he sneaks into the royal library to find out the truth about this "heroic mission." Will he tell his classmates what's really going on, or is it up to AKIra and his remarkable thief-like skills to solve this problem on this own?
OSSAN IDOL EVEN 36 NEVER TOO LATE MANGA GN #2
(W) Mochiko Mochida (A) Mochiko Mochida (CA) Mochiko Mochida
Miroku Os AKI is 36 years old, unemployed, and unhappy. Having been bullied in his childhood and even into his adult life, he became a shut-in after being unfairly laid off. For a long time, the only thing that brought him joy was online gaming. Then, he tried the popular idol game called "Let's Try Dancing!" It was addicting... and transformative! Inspired by the game, Miroku decides to turn his life around. He begins singing karaoke and going to the gym, where he meets Yoichi, the director of an entertainment company who encourages Miroku to pursue his dreams. Miroku only wanted to be good at the game he loves, but when he accidentally uploads a clip of himself singing and dancing, it goes completely viral! Can he really become an idol, even at his age?! Suddenly, it doesn't seem so impossible! For readers ages 13 years and up.
PUNCHLINE #11
CVR A
(W) Bill Williams (A) Leandro Oliveira
"Secret Service " Fate drops Mel into an action-packed spy story. Is there a shootout in Siberia? CHECK! Is there power-drinking in a casino? CHECK! Is there a twisted villain with revenge on his mind? DOUBLE CHECK! Is Mel carrying a heart-bre AKIng secret? (Sadly) CHECK!
PUNCHLINE #11
CVR B WELDON
(W) Bill Williams (A) Leandro Oliviera (CA) Matthew Weldon
"Secret Service" Fate drops Mel into an action-packed spy story. Is there a shootout in Siberia? CHECK! Is there power-drinking in a casino? CHECK! Is there a twisted villain with revenge on his mind? DOUBLE CHECK! Is Mel carrying a heart-bre AKIng secret? (Sadly) CHECK! No need to go Whedon through the issues this month-this is the variant that'll slay you! This super-powered sweetheart may seem like an Angel, but make no mis-stake, she's a hunter! Reserve your copy now and avoid having to fight off speculating bloodsuckers!
RASCAL DOES NOT DREAM LOGICAL WITCH NOVEL SC
(W) Keji Mizoguchi (A) Hajime Kamoshida (CA) Hajime Kamoshida
Just before summer vacation begins, Sakuta encounters Shoko M AKInohara, a junior high school girl with the same name and face as his first love. But Shoko should be in college by now. That's confusing...and as if that wasn't bad enough, another strange Adolescence Syndrome phenomenon seems to be occurring... For readers ages 13 and up.
(W) Shawn Martinbrough (A) Tony AKIns (CA) Dan Mora
A new era begins for the Red Hood! With his Outlaw days behind him, Jason Todd returns home to Gotham City. While he plots what’s next for Red Hood, he tracks down a childhood friend now living in the Hill. As Gotham City reels from the effects of “The Joker War,” Jason finds himself caught in the crossfire between vigilante protectors of the historic neighborhood and a rising criminal element intent on seizing power!
KAEL NGU VAR ED
(W) Shawn Martinbrough (A) Tony AKIns (CA) Kael Ngu
A new era begins for the Red Hood! With his Outlaw days behind him, Jason Todd returns home to Gotham City. While he plots what's next for Red Hood, he tracks down a childhood friend now living in the Hill. As Gotham City reels from the effects of "The Joker War," Jason finds himself caught in the crossfire between vigilante protectors of the historic neighborhood and a rising criminal element intent on seizing power!
RED SONJA VAMPIRELLA BETTY VERONICA TP #2
(W) Amy Chu (A) Maria Sanapo (CA) Fay Dalton
Get ready to boogie through time and space as Betty and Veronica find themselves on a trip to... Drakulon?!! Fresh off solving the murder spree in Riverdale, they take a ride with Vampirella and Red Sonja back to Vampi's home planet. Twin suns! Rivers of blood! Wicked sunburns in the m AKIng! You've never seen a spring break like this before. But is it a one-way ticket for the fantastic foursome? Stay tuned to find out! Includes issues #6-#12 of Red Sonja & Vampirella Meet Betty and Veronica!
RESTAURANT TO ANOTHER WORLD GN #3
(W) Junpei Inuzuka (A) Taka AKI Kugatsu (CA) Taka AKI Kugatsu
Life's gotten a lot more interesting for Aletta, and her work at the Restaurant to Another World has only just begun. With her coworkers around, there's never a dull moment, and when the staff's not arguing, the customers are! At times like these, the only thing that can calm everyone down is the delicious cuisine that's brought them all together! For readers ages 13 and up.
(W) Tom King (A) Jorge Fornés (CA) Jorge Fornés
What’s the connection between an aging comic book artist and Rorschach? That’s the question the detective investigating the attempted assassination of a presidential candidate must answer. Wil Myerson, a reclusive artist known for his pirate comics, went from drawing the adventures of Pontius Pirate and the Citizen to working with a mysterious young woman hellbent on m AKIng sense of a post-Watchmen world. Somewhere in the life of Wil Myerson lies the key to learning more about Rorschach.
Eisner Award-winning writer Tom King teams with rising star artist Jorge Fornés to delve into backroom maneuvering and political corruption in a story that asks how far a man with ideals will go to make them a reality.
MOMOKO VAR ED
(W) Tom King (A) Jorge Fornés (CA) Peach Momoko
What's the connection between an aging comic book artist and Rorschach? That's the question the detective investigating the attempted assassination of a presidential candidate must answer. Wil Myerson, a reclusive artist known for his pirate comics, went from drawing the adventures of Pontius Pirate and the Citizen to working with a mysterious young woman hellbent on m AKIng sense of a post-Watchmen world. Somewhere in the life of Wil Myerson lies the key to learning more about Rorschach. Eisner Award-winning writer Tom King teams with rising star artist Jorge Fornés to delve into backroom maneuvering and political corruption in a story that asks how far a man with ideals will go to make them a reality.
SACHIS MONSTROUS APPETITE #1
(W) Chomoran (A) Chomoran (CA) Na
Fans of monster romance manga, look out! Sachi's Monstrous Appetite will slake your thirst! M AKIe's a boy in love, with his tall, older classmate Sachi. As a sign of his affection, he makes Sachi a special lunch every day. Sachi loves M AKIe, too, but she has a secret...she's actually a shapeshifting monster called a watari, and she was drawn to M AKIe because he smells...delicious! But it's not just Sachi who's drawn to M AKIe's scent, and soon, he realizes the entire monster world is after him. Fortunately, Sachi's a watari who eats watari, and she pledges to protect him. But how long can M AKIe survive, with Sachi's appetite the only thing between him and a monster's belly?
SAINTS MAGIC IS OMNIPOTENT GN #1
(W) Yuka Tachibana (A) Fujiazuki (CA) Fujiazuki
A charming isekai tale about a woman's magical entrepreneurship in a fantasy world. Sei, a 20-year-old office worker, is whisked away to a whole new world. Unfortunately for Sei, the ritual that summoned her - to produce a "Saint" who would banish the dark magic - brought two people over instead of one. And everyone prefers the second girl over Sei? But this is just fine by Sei, who leaves the royal palace to set up shop m AKIng potions and cosmetics with her newfound magic. Business is booming, and this might not be such a bad life, after all... as long as her supposed Sainthood doesn't come back to haunt her.
SAMURAI 8 TALE OF HACHIMARU GN #4
(W) Masashi Kishimoto (A) AKIra Okubo (CA) AKIra Okubo
A futuristic tale of samurai adventure from the creator of Naruto! Becoming a samurai seems like an impossible dream for Hachimaru, a boy who can't even survive without the help of his father. But when a samurai cat appears before him, his whole life changes! A legendary creator and a rising manga star come together to bring you this science fiction samurai epic! Hachimaru is the last man standing in the samurai battle royale, earning him the right to face the founder of the festival. Can Hachimaru recruit this powerful warrior who claims to be a key to Pandora's Box? Or is something more nefarious about to go down...? For readers ages 13 and up.
SCARY MONSTERS MAGAZINE #119
The Scary Monsters 119th Filmm AKIng Behind the Screams Issue claws back the curtain on the men and women whose unbounded creativity and remarkable talents made possible a century of unforgettable classic monster, sci-fi, and fantasy movies! We hear from actors, artists, directors, producers, significant others, and Monster Kids on how stop-motion animation legend Ray Harryhausen impacted their careers and lives. Plus, our regular columns, including Dr. Gangrene's Mad Interviews, Trilogy of Terror, Kaiju Korner, and Strange Days over 144 fantastic foto-filled pages.
(W) Geoff Johns (A) Dale Eaglesham (CA) Dale Eaglesham
Teenager turned superhero Billy Batson struggles to balance school and superheroics! (Guess which one is more fun?) But when Shazam unlocks a shocking secret deep within the Rock of Eternity, it challenges everything he knows about the worlds of magic and his family’s future as its champions! Spe AKIng of family, Billy’s father in trouble, and he’ll have to not only use the power of Shazam to help him, but also fend off the lethal team of Dr. Sivana and Mr. Mind! Collects Shazam #1-11 and #13-14.
SHORTCAKE CAKE GN #10
(W) Suu Morishita (A) Suu Morishita (CA) Suu Morishita
An unflappable girl and a cast of lovable male roommates at a boardinghouse create bonds of friendship and romance. When Ten moves out of her parents' home in the mountains to live in a boardinghouse, she finds herself becoming fast friends with her male roommates. But can love and romance be far behind? Even Ten can't penetrate the darkness that lies within Riku. Chi AKI invites Riku to his home in hopes that Riku will share more of himself. And later that night, Riku suddenly lets it all out... For readers ages 13 and up.
SKELETON KNIGHT IN ANOTHER WORLD GN #5
(W) Ennki Hakari (A) AKIra Sawano (CA) AKIra Sawano
One day, a gamer played video games until he fell asleep... and when he woke up, he found himself in the game world - as a skeleton! Equipped with the powerful weapons and armor of his avatar but stuck with its frightening skeletal appearance, Arc has to find a place for himself in this new, fantastical land. All his hopes for a quiet life are dashed when he crosses paths with a beautiful elven warrior, setting him on a journey full of conflict and adventure.
SNOW WHITE WITH RED HAIR GN #10
(W) Sorata AKIduki (A) Sorata AKIduki (CA) Sorata AKIduki
A romantic retelling of a classic fairy tale about a beautiful herbalist and a lovestruck prince. Shirayuki is an herbalist famous for her naturally bright-red hair, and the prince of Tanbarun wants her all to himself! The prince from the neighboring kingdom, Zen, rescues her from her plight, and thus begins their love story. After putting an end to the disease that was ravaging Lilias, Shirayuki returns home with Zen and the others. But on their next day off, Shirayuki and Zen embark on a new adventure-a date! Meanwhile, Mitsuhide is furious to learn that Kiki's been keeping a life-altering secret from him! For readers ages 13 and up