Comic Book New Releases November 27

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Original Concept by Mayo Momoyo and Itsuki Mito and Itsuki Mito. Art and coverby Kaki Nagato. Translated by Nova Skipper. A zany romantic comedy starring a duke's daughter, who's more of a fighter than a lady, and a prince who happens to be into that! Maria, the daughter of a duke, grew up believing she would one day inherit her father's dukedom. Accordingly, she focused her attentions on honing her martial arts prowess, while thoughts of marriage fell by the wayside. But the arrival of a baby brother in her family means she's losing her role as heir! Now that she's decided it's time to marry after all, she's arrived a little late to the game! Are there even any eligible bachelors left? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kentaro Yabuki. Translated by Satsuki Yamashita. It's summer vacation, and Matsuri, Suzu, Yayo, and Lu are camping together in the mountains. Things get weird when Yayo encounters the vengeful spirits of fallen warriors, and even weirder when one of the spirits possesses a half-naked Lu! Can Matsuri rescue Lu and still keep her dignity intact? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Basic Instinct (2023 Massive) #1-4. Written by Sam Freeman. Art by Vanesa Del Rey. Cover by Cuban. Back Cover by Alberto Massaggia. Flesh seduces. Passion kills. An anonymous artist who draws their inspiration from famous murders has opened their newest exhibit surrounding the now infamous "Icepick Murder" centered around Catherine Tramell. However, when a security guard of the exhibit is murdered on it's opening night, the art director responsible for the opening is thrust into an investigation that forces him to question his own involvement. Collecting all four issues of the first arc. Softcover, 152 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight (2024 DC) #1-4. Written by Jeff Parker. Art by Michele Bandini, Trevor Hairsine, Danny Kim, and Stephen Segovia. Cover by Dan Mora. Back Cover by Michele Bandini. Prepare for an epic crossover event, with a not-so-jolly St. Nick descending upon Gotham City! His cheerful demeanor has been replaced by a grim determination to investigate a brutal crime that has shaken the city in the days leading up to Christmas. With the help of his former student, the iconic Batman, Santa will unite with the heroes of the DC Universe, including the legendary Justice League, to right this wrong--or the world will wake up to coal in their stockings! And when Krampus arrives, releasing monsters to destroy the holiday, Santa Claus and the Justice League stand as the only beacon of hope. This is not your typical holiday tale but a brutal, two-fisted narrative of hope, wonder, and monster hunting that will keep you on the edge of your seat--it's Claus in canon! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $17.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Batman Rebirth (2016) and Batman (2016 3rd Series) #1-20, Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) #941-942, Nightwing (2016 DC) #5-6, and Batman/Elmer Fudd Special (2017 DC). Written by Tom King, Steve Orlando, Tim Seeley, James Tynion IV, and Scott Snyder. Art by David Finch, Mikel Janinh, Mitch Gerads, Andy MacDonald, Riley Rossmo, Lee Weeks, Roge Antonia, Ivan Reis, Byron Vaughns, Danny Miki, Sandra Hope, Hugo Petrus, Scott Hanna, Oclair Albert, Joe Prada, and Trevor Scott. Cover by Mikel Janin. Back Cover by Stephanie Hans. Who is Batman? What becomes of Bruce Wayne after years spent in service of vengeance? What drives a man to become a creature of the night? Is there still a man under the mask, or has the man become the costume? With Catwoman, the Flash, and the Bat-Family at his side, discover the groundbreaking stories that launched a saga! Softcover, 600 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Collects Becoming Frankenstein (2022 10 Ton Press) #1-6. Written By Mel Smith and Paul H. Birch. Art and Cover by Frank Cirocco and Alex Sheikman. In the legends that have grown over the century about Frankenstein, none have been the concerns for the victims that died to make his monster come to life. Collecting all six issues of the hit comic book series Becoming Frankenstein. Now enjoy the lush artwork of Frank Cirocco and Alex Shiekman in beautifully inked original art that's breathtaking. For those that missed the sold-out hardcover artisan edition now you can own the softcover version for a great price! Book size is 7" x 10", capturing each page as it was created. A must for any monster fan or comic book reader! Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $20.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Hikaru Nakamura. Translated by Richard Tobin. Miharu's mother Haruko comes to tour her son's company, where she meets Rudolph. Teppei suddenly appears and confronts Rudolph, using his Cupid's Arrow on Haruko and turning her into his ally! Teppei is acting under the suspicion that Rudolph is actually Miharu's father, but is there more behind his heinous behavior? The situation takes an even more chaotic turn when a giant mouse attacks! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

1st printing. Written by Kris Wilson. Art by Matt Melvin. A 20th Anniversary Edition of BOOM! Studios' first collection of comic strips from Cyanide & Happiness, a #1 Amazon Best Seller, featuring fan-favorite strips from the wildly original webcomics series that paved the sad, sticky, bloody path for countless others, plus strips that only appear in this collection! Stick figures dishing out the worst that life has to offer in the funniest way possible; you'd laugh, if you could sleep at night... Also includes "The Hot Date," a "chews" your own adventure story and a foreword by Alexis Ohanian, one of the founders of Reddit! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 5 1/2-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art and cover by Brian Hurtt and Bill Crabtree. Collecting all three volumes of the groundbreaking paranormal noir from acclaimed creators Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt (The Sixth Gun, Hellbreak) in one complete omnibus for the first time anywhere! In the gritty world of Prohibition-era underground crime, the streets are run not merely by bootleggers, but demon gang bosses bent toward decadent sin: greed, gluttony, and lust. Eddie Tamblyn runs the nightclub the Gehenna Room, with a strict no-demons-allowed policy, but he's also cursed with the unique ability to return from the dead and transfer his mortal wounds to the first person who touches his corpse-an ability that places him in high demand for his city's princes of darkness, who hold his heavy debt. Collecting The Damned: Three Days Dead #0-5 and The Damned #1-10 alongside the rarely seen "Three Days Earlier" prelude story. Hardcover, 432 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Collects Showcase (1956-1978) #4, 8, and 13-14, and The Flash (1959-1985 1st Series DC) #105-123. Written by John Broome, Robert Kanigher, and Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella, Joe Kubert, Frank Giacoia, and Murphy Anderson. Cover by Carmine Infantino, Robert Kanigher, and Joe Kubert. Presenting DCs FINEST stories! Each DC Finest volume features the complete adventures of the greatest characters in comics. Written and drawn by classic creators, these are the stories that transformed the DC Universe forever! DC FINEST: THE FLASH: THE HUMAN THUNDEROLT features these incredible issues and more! MEET BARRY ALLEN – THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE! A new age in comics called for a new Flash, and in 1986s Showcase #4, police scientist Barry Allen inherited that mantle when a lab accident granted him super-speed abilities. Drawing inspiration from his childhood comic book hero, Barry donned a scarlet costume and became the Silver Age version of the Flash! As the latest iteration of the Scarlet Speedster, Barry could run amazing speeds, create whirlwinds with his arms, and vibrate his molecules so fast that he could cross barriers between realities. These abilities would help him become one of the most important characters in the pre-Crisis era. This volume contains stories from September 1956 to September 1961, featuring Barry's origin and the monumental meeting of Barry and Jay Garrick in Flash of Two Worlds. Softcover, 632 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Collects Doctor Doom (2019-2021 Marvel) #1-10 and stories from War of the Realms: War Scrolls (2019 Marvel) #3 (B story), and King in Black: Iron Man/Doom (2020 Marvel). Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Salvador Larroca and Cian Tormey. Cover by Aco. Marvel's greatest villain, Doctor Doom, stars in his own blockbuster series! Victor Von Doom is at a crossroads. Wrestling with visions of an entirely different life, the lord of Latveria offers mankind a stark warning about the folly of a trillion-dollar global effort to create the first artificial black hole. But when a catastrophic act of terrorism kills thousands, the prime suspect is...Doom! Left with no homeland, no armies and no allies - indeed, nothing at all - will Doctor Doom's reign come to an abrupt end? Forced to seek out an old ""frenemy"" for help, Victor will go through hell - literally! And his old foe Mephisto is waiting for him there! Doom will have to battle Taskmaster, M.O.D.O.K., the Blue Marvel and more - but to clear his accursed name, he must embark on a deadly covert mission with unlikely ally Kang the Conqueror! Softcover, 272 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $34.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Blood Hunt!" Collects Doctor Strange (2023 Marvel) #11-18. Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Danilo Beyruth and Pasqual Ferry. Cover by Alex Ross. Rising star writer Jed MacKay continues his spellbinding saga of the Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange! In the aftermath of Doctor Strange's war with his own grizzled counterpart, General Strange, Stephen and Clea must set things to rights. But what about Clea's new little sister? Will they really return her to her warlord parents? And can the Stranges reckon with the legacy of the Faltine? Plus: Stephen is a very busy man - sometimes, it seems like the busiest man. But that man has a best friend. So when there's something strange haunting the Sanctum Sanctorum, who can we turn to? Why, Bats the Ghost Dog, of course! But can Bats solve the mystery on his own, or is this good dog in way over his head? And, when a sentient role-playing game transforms New York City into a fantasy world, Doctor Strange must gather a new team of Secret Defenders! Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $24.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Ishiyama. Translated by Kevin Yuan. When a veteran manga creator inexplicably switches bodies with his jealous assistant, their clashing artistic ideals will rock the entire industry! Garyo Hanagami is a best-selling manga artist praised as a genius of the craft. Shinobu Miyama is a bitter rookie with a knack for copying other people's art styles. When an accident causes the two to switch bodies, Miyama is more than happy to take Hanagami's place, forcing the veteran to rebuild his career from the ground up. Now, the dragon must reclaim his throne from the chameleon who replaced him! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Dune: House Corrino (2024 Boom) #1-3. Written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Art by Simone Ragazzoni and Lea Caballero. Cover by Raymond Swanland. As the Royal Family, House Corrino was once the most powerful house in the universe, playing a crucial role in events surrounding the major political players that will change the shape of the balance of power in Dune forever. House Harkonnen increases their pressure on the Fremen, scaling up the conflict in ways that threaten even more bloodshed, while the Bene Gesserit plot the course for their would be messiah, and pull the strings of the fateful mother of the Kwisatz Haderach. Legendary authors Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson adapt their bestselling novel with artist Simone Ragazzoni (Power Rangers Universe) in this third and final prequel to one of the most celebrated science fiction novels of all time! Hardcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Youhei Yasumura. Translated by Wesley Bridges. Ninomiya Kinji is the devious sort of guy who'll stop at nothing to even the scales, and his latest target is a mysterious white-robed man with seemingly limitless power. It'll take all of Ninomiya's wits and business savvy to pull one over on somebody who can control the flow of time itself...but in the meantime, he finds himself embroiled in a love triangle with two beautiful women! Just what sort of plan is Ninomiya scheming this time?! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.99.

Volume 30 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiro Mashima. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley. A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 13+ Cover price $10.99.

1st printing. By Melanie Scott. Foreword by Ryan North. Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, the Thing... Individually they all have incredible powers, but together they are the Fantastic Four-legendary heroes whose legacy has shaped the Marvel Multiverse. In this latest addition to DK's comprehensive, in-world super hero Ultimate Guides, you'll find everything you need to know about Marvel Comics' first-ever hero team. Following a foreword by top Fantastic Four writer Ryan North, a timeline of the FF's adventures, detailed character studies, key storylines, and in-depth explorations of iconic comics bring the team's thrill-packed story right up to date. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Flash of Greatness!" Story and art by Art Baltazar and Franco. FLASH GORDON ADVENTURES is an all-ages series by the award-winning creative team of Art Baltazar and Franco! Perfect for fans of Tiny Titans and Itty Bitty Hellboy! Join Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Zarkov and their allies from Lexray as they battle the evil tyrant, Ming the Merciless. Readers will be thrilled by Flash Gordon and his friend's zany adventures, while enjoying valuable, but humorous life lessons learned about friendship, teamwork, and how alien-world gravity affects the digestive system, why a lizard machine is important for making new lizards and why Zarkov develops a way to make fake beards for Ming to wear. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Flash of Greatness!" Story and art by Art Baltazar. FLASH GORDON ADVENTURES is an all-ages series by the award-winning creative team of Art Baltazar and Franco! Perfect for fans of Tiny Titans and Itty Bitty Hellboy! Join Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Zarkov and their allies from Lexray as they battle the evil tyrant, Ming the Merciless. Readers will be thrilled by Flash Gordon and his friend's zany adventures, while enjoying valuable, but humorous life lessons learned about friendship, teamwork, and how alien-world gravity affects the digestive system, why a lizard machine is important for making new lizards and why Zarkov develops a way to make fake beards for Ming to wear. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Atekichi. Art and cover by Keiko. Character Design by Yukiko. Translated by Cerridwyn Graffham. See how one maid cleans up her own destiny in this brand-new isekai manga-based on the light novel, also from Seven Seas! Meet Melody, a Japanese maid fanatic reincarnated into a new world where she lives out her dream as an all-purpose maid. From brewing luxury tea out of cheap leaves to transforming a run-down mansion into pristine perfection, she's got it all covered! But here's the twist: Melody has no idea she's in an otome game, destined to be the heroine with near-invincible powers. All she cares about is becoming the best maid in the world! Can Melody uncover the truth behind her incredible abilities while staying true to her maidly passion? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Includes Vol. 1-3 (with Slipcase) - Printings May Vary. Story and art by Jacques Tardi. The complete three-part saga of French comics master Jacques Tardi's gripping and humane biographical portrait of his father's life as a soldier during WWII. When French tank crewman René Tardi was captured by the Germans on May 22, 1940, his life was forever changed. He is shipped off to a P.O.W. camp, Stalag IIB, where he endures a brutal day-to-day existence for nearly five years. Once the war winds down, he faces a long, grueling journey back to France, buoyed only by the vision of his wife Henriette awaiting him at home. The final act finds René struggling to adapt to civilian life, begrudgingly re-enlisting, and returning to Germany to help rebuild the country that imprisoned him. In THE COMPLETE I, RENE TARDI, P.O.W., cartoonist Jacques Tardi vividly renders his father's harrowing story, a story enriched with his own childhood memories. Both an homage to his father and a testament to the silent suffering of a generation of men scarred by war, Tardi's graphic novel trilogy is a personal and artistic triumph. This box set also features a slew of fascinating contextual features, including reference photographs, excerpts of René's notebooks, and several illuminating essays. Hardcover (3 Volumes with Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 528 pages (Total), B&W. Cover price $99.99.

1st printing. Written by Micheal Joosten. Art and cover by Jim Starr. This LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK about Jimmy Carter - the small town peanut farmer who became the 39th president of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize recipient from Plains, Georgia, who continued to help people well into his nineties by building houses with Habitat for Humanity-is an inspiring read-aloud for young girls and boys. Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Joe the Barbarian (2010 Vertigo) #1-8. Written by Grant Morrison. Art and cover by Sean Murphy. Joe Manson is just a 13-year-old kid with a pet rat named Jack, a mom who's struggling to keep their family afloat, and a case of diabetes. He's no one special...until one evening, when he is transported to an incredible world of danger and is proclaimed its long-awaited savior! Softcover, 224 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects JSA (1999-2006) #1-25, JSA Secret Files (1999-2001) #1, JSA (1999-2006) Annual #1, Day of Judgment (1999) #1-5, All Star Comics (1999) #1-2, All American Comics (1999) #1, Adventure Comics (1999) #1, Day of Judgment (1999) #1-5, Day of Judgment Secret Files (1999), The Golden Age Secret Files (2001), Hourman (1999-2001) #9 and 18, Martian Manhunter (1998-2001 2nd Series) #18-19, National Comics (1999 DC) #1, Sensation Comics (1999) #1, Smash Comics (1999 DC) #1, Sins of Youth Starwoman and the JSA, Jr. (2000 DC), Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. (1999) #8-9, Star Spangled Comics (1999) #1, Thrilling Comics (1999) #1, Young Justice (1998-2003 DC 1st Series) #16, Young Justice: Sins of Youth (2000) #1-2, and stories from Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. (1999) #7, Secret Files and Origins Guide to the DC Universe (2000), and Sins of Youth Secret Files (2000). Written by David S. Goyer, Geoff Johns, James Robinson, Peter David, Tom Peyer, John Ostrander, Ron Marz, Scott Beatty, Chuck Dixon, Mark Waid, Peter Gross, Steven Grant, Mark Millar, Jason Hernandez-Rosenblatt. Art by Stephen Sadowski, Todd Nauck, Matthew Dow Smith, Buzz, Scott Benefiel, Tom Mandrake, Lee Moder, Rags Morales, Christopher Jones, Scott Kolins, Michael Lark, William Rosardo, Chris Weston, Drew Johnson, Derec Aucoin, Eduardo Barreto, Cliff Chiang, Aaron Lopresti, John McCrea, Peter Snejbjerg, Russ Heath, Michael Bair, Uriel Caton, Steve Yeowell, Eddy Newell, Phil Winslade, Yanick Paquette, Peter Gross, Carlo Barberi, Peter Grau, Jamal Igle, Marcos Martin, Jason Orfalas, Steve Mitchell, Lary Stucker, Keith Champagne, David Meikis, Dan Davis, Mark Propst, John Dell, Ray Kryssing, Jim Royal, Wade Von Grawbadger, Doug Hazelwood, Rodney Ramos, Andrew Chiu, Rich Faber, Claude St. Aubin, Rob Leigh, Paul Neary, Eddy Newell, Norm Rapmund. Cover by Steve Sadowski and Michael Bair. Collecting Geoff Johns's early JSA run plus all the tie-in events for the first time! Investigating the death of a founding JSA member, the current Starman, Hourman, Star-Spnagled Kid, Hawkgirl, and Black Canary must come together and work alongside the original Atom Smasher, and Sand to uncover the truth. Amidst all of this, a new hero will rise and a modern Justice Society of America will be born! Facing terrifying new foes and bring long-forgotten heroes back into the fray, the new JSA will go on to shape the fate of the world itself! Softcover, 1,420 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.

1st printing. Written by Al-Saadi Yazan. Art by racy Chahwan, Ganzeer, Ghadi Ghosn, Omar Khouri, Sirène Moukheiber, Hicham Rahma, and Enas Satir. Much of the present discourse about the pro-democracy Arab uprisings of 2011 paints a bleak picture of their defeat. But the truth is more complicated, and moments of struggle and inspiration still recur despite the overwhelming odds against the movements' success. This collection of short comics documents the political and social unrest during the 2010s in such places as Lebanon, Egypt, Yemen, Palestine, Sudan, and Bahrain. A collaboration between journalist Yazan Al-Saadi and stellar cartoonists from the region-including Tracy Chahwan, Ganzeer, Ghadi Ghosn, Omar Khouri, Sirène Moukheiber, Hicham Rahma, and Enas Satir - this graphic reportage serves as a witness to an era of counterrevolutionary resurgence in which entrenched powers clashed with the people's struggle for self-determination. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $21.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Storm!" Written by Daiman. Art and cover by Alex Fuentes. A school field trip to an ancient castle goes terribly wrong for a group of friends, when a dangerous storm erupts. As they are about to leave the castle, four friends are cornered by their arch nemesis- the class bully, who tries to pull one of his usual pranks. Instead, they all get the scare of their lives, when they fall down a tunnel that transports them into the future: a future where mankind has nearly disappeared from the face of the earth, and where nature has taken control. The friends will have to face up to this hostile new world- as well as their nemesis, who must come to terms with his own trauma- if they are to work together and have any chance of making it back home... Softcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Collects Loud House GN (2017- Papercutz) Nickelodeon Vol. 19-21. Lincoln and his ten sisters, Lori, Leni, Luna, Luan, Lynn, Lucy, Lola, Lana, Lisa, and Lily are back in this stuffed three-in-one collection of THE LOUD HOUSE, featuring over 150 pages of laugh-out-Loud comics! First: Take a trip to Dairyland Amoosement Park! Bobby and Lori share a dairy date but lose their souvenir picture. Lisa and Lynn enjoy the new and improved Barn of Horrors ride that Dad won't soon forget. Then Lily and Lincoln get stuck on the kiddie rides but discover there is no use crying over spilt milk. And: The roleplaying game Orcs, Horks, Wizards, and Pork is all the rage in Royal Woods. When Lincoln's Dad's campaign roleplaying as the wizard Lynngaf has hit a bad luck spell, it is up to Lincoln's David Steele-inspired spy shenanigans to save his gameplay, or else the Louds are in for a recipe for disaster! Then: Lincoln and Ronnie Anne learn the rules of the game. Is Ronnie Anne more of an Orc or a Hork? Is she really ready to get into to the meat of the game? Join the fun with an easy-to-learn adventure, with rules to play along! Featuring stories from talent behind the Emmy Award-winning shows THE LOUD HOUSE and THE CASAGRANDES. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Emma Krogell. Before Lumine met Kody, he was a down-on-his-luck weredog with nowhere to turn. Now that Lumine has a job as Kody's bodyguard and a place to live, his life should be simpler. But things are only growing more complicated. Kody is still doing everything to keep Lumine at arms length, mysteries are piling up, and witch kids are going missing. Lumine tries to protect the antisocial Kody from his bullies, but can't figure out why popular witch girl Calla is doing everything in her power to make him miserable. And there are more questions surrounding the brooding teenager-how come his magic doesn't work properly? And why is there a cat-shaped spirit haunting him? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Magic the Gathering (2021 Boom) #21-25, Magic: Master of Metal (2021 Boom), and Magic: The Hidden Planeswalker (2022 Boom) #1-4. Written by Jed MacKay, Rich Douek, and Mairghread Scott. Art by Jacques Salomon, French Carlomagno, Jorge Coehlo, Fabiana Mascolo, Lea Caballero, Roberta Ingranata, Kath Lobo, Mariano Taibo, Michael Shelfer, Ig Guara, and Alberto Locatelli. Cover by Miguel Mercado. In a time of relative peace, threats from the Planeswalkers' past refuse to rest. With a villain ready to pull at the seams of the multiverse, will the mysterious Aminatou help Jace, Vraska, Ral, Kaya, Niko, Chandra, Garruk, and Liliana, or is chaos in store? Meanwhile, Tezzeret of Esper, now free from his former master, has traveled across the Multiverse seeking the answer to a question only he knows. Then, after many adventures, the necromancer Liliana Vess returns to Strixhaven: School of Mages, but she's not alone. Sensing a distant planeswalker calling for help puts her on a collision course with the diabolical Tezzeret. How do all these stories connect, and what do they mean for the fate of the Multiverse? Written by the bestselling acclaimed comics writer Jed MacKay (Moon Knight) and Rich Douek and Mairghread Scott, and illustrated by a superstar lineup of artists, including Ig Guara (Edge of Spider-Verse), Jorge Coelho, Fabiana Mascolo, French Carlomagno, Mariano Taibo, Kath Lobo, Michael Shelfer, and Arianna Consonni (Arancia Studio)! Softcover, 288 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Written by MacKenzie Cadenhead. Art and cover by Dave Bardin. Gwen Stacy has homework over the weekend: she has to carry a chicken egg everywhere she goes without breaking it. It should be easy enough for the average student, but Gwen is Ghost-Spider, with a duty to swing in and save the day whenever she sees a need. So when a winged villain comes onto the scene, can Ghost-Spider stop him mid-flight without sabotaging Gwen's chance for an egg-cellent grade? Find out in this chapter book that's perfect for Marvel fans beginning to read on their own or for reading aloud! Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. Contributors Include: Tom DeFalco, Peter Sanderson, Tom Brevoort, Michael Teitelbaum, Daniel Wallace, Andrew Darling, Matt Forbeck, Alan Cowsill, Alan Cowsill, Adam Bray, Melanie Scott, and James Hill. Additional Text by Ruth Amos, Alastair Dogall, David Fentiman, Emma Grange, Matt Jones, and Cefn Ridout. Foreword by C.B. Cebulski. Introduction by Stan Lee. Consultant Editor: Tom DeFalco. Contributors: Adam Bray, Tom Brevoort, Alan Cowsil, Andrew Darling, Matt RForbeck, Peter Sanderson, Michael Teitelbaum, and Daniel Wallace. Cover by Marco Checchetto. For the ultimate Marvel fan, only the ultimate book will do. And that's why DK has pulled out all the stops to bring you the Marvel Encyclopedia: Collector's Edition. As well as all of the carefully curated and updated content from the Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition (2024), the Collector's Edition will additionally feature: an exclusive version of the book's new cover artwork by comic artist Marco Checchetto, printed with additional luxury finishes; a deluxe clamshell case (containing an exclusive print), ensuring that the book will stay in mint condition; an accompanying 32-page comic-format booklet featuring rare variant comic covers and exclusive commentary about the major Marvel crossover storyline events of the last 5 years; and high quality production materials including luxury paper stock, wibalin, sprayed edges, and a ribbon marker. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 512 pages, full color. Cover price $150.00.

1st printing. Collects Midnight Sons Blood Hunt (2024 Marvel) #1-3 and Werewolf by Night: Blood Hunt (2024 Marvel). Written by Bryan Hill and Jason Loo. Art by German Peralta and Adam Gorham. Cover by Ken Lashley. Back Cover by Davide Paratore. The Midnight Sons, fan favorite 90s team of supernatural anti-heroes, reunite to combat the vampire threat in BLOOD HUNT! The uneasy alliance of supernatural adventurers once known as the Midnight Sons must band together once again to deal with the vampire threat unleashed in BLOOD HUNT! They have two Ghost Riders among their ranks, but even so theyll have a hard time trying to defeat one of their own! Plus: As BLOOD HUNT shatters lives and wreaks untold havoc across the Marvel Universe, one of those affected in a most unexpected way will be Jake Gomez, the Werewolf by Night! Imbued with new abilities, a new look and a dangerous new direction, this Werewolf by Night is unlike any youve seen or known before! Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $15.99.

1st printing. Written by Ray-Anthony Height and DeWayne Feenstra. Art by Ray-Anthony Height, Nate Lovett, Dwayne Biddix, Matt Wieman, Troy Zurel, Morgan Taylor, TJ Bell, and Studio Skye-Tiger. Cover by Ray-Anthony Height. Meet Gavin Shaw, a disillusioned teen living in the crime infested city of Apollo Bay. On the verge of losing all faith in the Capes and Tights of his world, fate steps in and gives him an opportunity to do the things they won't and fight the battles they don't. Finally having the means to do something and wanting to put his newfound abilities to good use, Gavin becomes the crime-fighter known as Midnight Tiger and begins his assault on the gangs and drug dealers of Apollo Bay. Making a name for himself as the city's new protector, Gavin quickly begins to realize that something a lot more sinister than inner city street crime is actually plaguing Apollo Bay and he may be powerless to stop it. Hardcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Jim Bishop. Cléa, a young noble woman, is groomed for a promising future with Berthier, the son of a Count. It should be a comfortable life, but is it what she truly wants...? Fate introduces her to Pierrot, a charming street magician who sweeps Cléa off her feet and reveals what her sheltered life lacks. Fascinated by Pierrot, Cléa follows him to a hidden cave in the woods, where wonders unfold. But is she really chasing freedom, or is she trapped in Pierrot's spell...? Softcover, 8 1/2-in.x 11-in., 264 pages, full color. Cover price $27.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Jim Bishop. Cléa, a young noble woman, is groomed for a promising future with Berthier, the son of a Count. It should be a comfortable life, but is it what she truly wants...? Fate introduces her to Pierrot, a charming street magician who sweeps Cléa off her feet and reveals what her sheltered life lacks. Fascinated by Pierrot, Cléa follows him to a hidden cave in the woods, where wonders unfold. But is she really chasing freedom, or is she trapped in Pierrot's spell...? Hardcover, 8 1/2-in.x 11-in., 264 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

Volume 4 -1st printing. Story and art by Shinsuke Kondo. Since before the dawn of memory, one thing has defined human history: the war between ninjas and yakuzas. Shinoha is a frickin' ninja. He can't even smile because of a dark trauma in his past that you'll find out about later. But for now, what you need to know is, he kicks ass and can kill so many guys. Kiwami, on the other hand, looks like a regular business guy, but actually he's a flipping yakuza. Everyone knows ninjas and yakuzas have been at war for three hundred years, so when Kiwami and Shinoha meet, it's like, fwoosh, slice, kabloop, stab stab stab! Softcover, 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.99.

1st printing. Written by Suzanne Slade. Art and cover by Sue Cornelison. Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Pope Francis! This Little Golden Book about Pope Francis-the head of the Roman Catholic Church, the first Pope from South America, and the first Jesuit to serve as Pope-is an inspiring read-aloud for young children. Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Bob Fingerman. PRINTOPIA, Bob Fingerman's first all-new graphic novel in over a decade, is a smart, satirical, story set in NYC, featuring a cast of eccentric creators unleashing their visions on the world. Part GHOST WORLD, part acid trip, experience what Matt Groening described as "Brilliantly written... masterfully drawn... funny as hell." Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 102 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $25.00.

Joe Jusko Cover

Volume 9- 1st printing. Collects The Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995) #117-132, Conan the Barbarian: The Witch Queen of Acheron GN (1985 Marvel Graphic Novel), and, material from Epic Illustrated (1980-1986 Magazine) #34. Written by Larry Yakata, Don Kraar, Gary Kwapisz, Christopher Priest (as Jim Owsley), and Roy Thomas. Art by Gary Kwapisz, Ernie Chan, Vincent Waller, Tony Salmons, Rey Garcia, Pablo Marcos, William Johnson, Rudy Nebres, Andy Kubert, Dave Simons, Dale Eaglesham, Henri Bismuth, Sandy Plunkett, Mike Docherty, Rod Whigham, Terry Tidwell, Roy Richardson, Dell Barras, James Baldwin, Vince Colletta, Fraja Bator, Ferguson, Walt Simonson, Dave Sims, and Art Nichols. Cover by Joe Jusko. THE GREATEST SAGA IN SWORD-AND-SORCERY HISTORY! Unfettered by the Comics Code, these dark and gritty tales are perfect for Conan fans looking for that extra bit of bloody violence! Crom does not deny the faithful! The Savage Sword of Conan Omnibus collections are continuing and collecting the greatest sword-and-sorcery comic magazine of all time! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,072 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $150.00.

Michael Golden Cover

Volume 9- 1st printing. Collects The Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995) #117-132, Conan the Barbarian: The Witch Queen of Acheron GN (1985 Marvel Graphic Novel), and, material from Epic Illustrated (1980-1986 Magazine) #34. Written by Larry Yakata, Don Kraar, Gary Kwapisz, Christopher Priest (as Jim Owsley), and Roy Thomas. Art by Gary Kwapisz, Ernie Chan, Vincent Waller, Tony Salmons, Rey Garcia, Pablo Marcos, William Johnson, Rudy Nebres, Andy Kubert, Dave Simons, Dale Eaglesham, Henri Bismuth, Sandy Plunkett, Mike Docherty, Rod Whigham, Terry Tidwell, Roy Richardson, Dell Barras, James Baldwin, Vince Colletta, Fraja Bator, Ferguson, Walt Simonson, Dave Sims, and Art Nichols. Cover by Michael Golden. THE GREATEST SAGA IN SWORD-AND-SORCERY HISTORY! Unfettered by the Comics Code, these dark and gritty tales are perfect for Conan fans looking for that extra bit of bloody violence! Crom does not deny the faithful! The Savage Sword of Conan Omnibus collections are continuing and collecting the greatest sword-and-sorcery comic magazine of all time! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,072 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $150.00.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "The Smurf and the Purple Beans and Other Stories!" Written by Peyo, Alain Jost, and Thierry Culliford. Art by Peyo, Jeroen De Connick, and Miguel Diaz. Cover by Peyo. The Smurfs are back in new stories in English for the first time! When Papa Smurf lodges a complaint about a recent poor harvest which led to a food shortage in Smurf village, Homnibus gives the Smurfs a sack of purple beans he claims can be used as food. Hoping this will solve their problems for the coming winter, Papa Smurf, Farmer Smurf and Chef Smurf work together in secrecy to introduce a delicious new meal to the village using the beans. The only problem is the purple beans become so popular, many Smurfs can't stop eating them and become overweight. However, a small group of Smurfs, led by Smurfette, resist the purple beans and try to convince the Smurfs to quit eating them and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "The Smurf and the Purple Beans and Other Stories!" Written by Peyo, Alain Jost, and Thierry Culliford. Art by Peyo, Jeroen De Connick, and Miguel Diaz. Cover by Peyo. The Smurfs are back in new stories in English for the first time! When Papa Smurf lodges a complaint about a recent poor harvest which led to a food shortage in Smurf village, Homnibus gives the Smurfs a sack of purple beans he claims can be used as food. Hoping this will solve their problems for the coming winter, Papa Smurf, Farmer Smurf and Chef Smurf work together in secrecy to introduce a delicious new meal to the village using the beans. The only problem is the purple beans become so popular, many Smurfs can't stop eating them and become overweight. However, a small group of Smurfs, led by Smurfette, resist the purple beans and try to convince the Smurfs to quit eating them and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $22.99.

NOTE: Book 1 of the Star Wars: Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2015-2016.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Shadows And Secrets!" Collects Star Wars: Darth Vader (2015 Marvel) #1-12, #1 Director's Cut, and Star Wars: Darth Vader (2015 Marvel) Annual #1. Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Salvador Larroca and Leinil Francis Yu. Cover by Leinil Francis Yu. Back Cover by Salvador Larroca. STAR WARS DARTH VADER MODERN ERA EPIC COLLECTION SHADOWS AND SECRETS! One of the greatest antagonists in all of fiction returns to Marvel in his very first solo ongoing series! Fresh from a stinging defeat at the hands of the Rebel Alliance, Darth Vader must rise again to reassert the Empire's iron grip on the galaxy. But will his personal desire for vengeance against the young Jedi who destroyed the Death Star distract from Vader's duty to the Emperor? As a fateful quest begins, the Dark Lord of the Sith will face a fresh threat to his power. And as other villains old and new play their parts - from Boba Fett and Jabba the Hutt to diabolical debutant Aphra, as well as the killer droids Triple Zero and Bee Tee - how long until Vader's dangerous alliances blow up in his face? Join Darth Vader and feel the power of the dark side! Softcover, 352 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Collection of the following titles: Monkey Stories, Deer Stories, Elephant Stories, Bird Stories, Jackal Stories. Hardcover, 1789 pages, full color. Cover price $25.00.

1st printing. Collection of the following titles: Ancestor of Rama, Dasharatha, Rama, Hanuman, The Son's of Rama A Children's Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor's pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children's bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child's reading life. Hardcover, 178 pages, full color. Cover price $25.00.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects The Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #445-460, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #23-37, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #643-646, and Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) Annual #2. Written by Jerry Ordway, Dan Jurgens, Roger Stern, Tom Peyer, George Perez, and Keith Giffen. Art by Jerry Ordway, Dennis Janke, Mike Mignola, P. Craig Russell, Kerry Gammill, John Beatty, Brett Breeding, Dan Jurgens, Paris Cullins, Curt Swan, John Statema, Art Thibert, Ty Templeton, Klaus Janson, Tim Gula, Keith GiffenAndy Kubert, and George Perez. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Dennis Janke. EXPERIENCE THE STORIES THAT SET THE STAGE FOR THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN! Written by George Perez, Jerry Ordway, Roger Stern and Others Art by Jerry Ordway, Dan Jurgens and Others The late-1980s stories that set the stage for the epic Death of Superman storyline are collected in this special hardcover omnibus edition. Featuring stories and art by Jerry Ordway, George Pérez, Mike Mignola, and others, these tales include appearances by Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, interplanetary warlord Mongul, the fifth-dimensional imp known as Mr. Mxyzptlk, and more, plus the debut of the Eradicator, a key player in the post-Death of Superman era. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 912 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $125.00.

1st printing.Collection of the following titles: Raman of Tenali, Raman the Matchless Wit, Birbal the Just, Birbal the Witty, Gopal the Jester. Hardcover, 178 pages, full color. Cover price $25.00.

NOTE: Book 10 of the Mighty Thor Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1979-1981.

1st printing. Collects Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) Annual #8, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #281-302, and material from Marvel Treasury Edition (1974-1981) #24 and 26. Written By Roy Thomas, Ralph Macchio, Mark Gruenwald, and Jo Duffy. Art by Keith Pollard, John Buscema, Arvell Jones, Ricardo Villamonte, Ken Landgraf, Chic Stone, Pablo Marcos, Marie Severin, Al Milgrom, Gene Day, Tony DeZuniga, and George Perez. Cover by Keith Pollard. Back Cover by Keith Pollard and Tom Palmer. One of the greatest Thor sagas of all time - and a must-have for Marvel fans! The era of the Eternals is coming and it may mean death for all mankind! When Thor confronts Odin with questions about Ragnarok, his mother and the threat of the Celestials, the All-Father withholds the truth. A Thunder God must have answers, so Thor sets out on a quest that will bring him face-to-face with the Eternals and the towering Fourth Host of the Celestials! When the dust settles, the secrets of Marvel's gods will be revealed, the true story of Destroyer's creation will be told and gods young and old will die! Also featuring a Marvel adaptation of the classic "Der Ring des Nibelungen!" Softcover, 496 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $44.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Tinkle Gold 3 is here! It's time for another fun ride with the Tinkle Toons on their many adventures! Join the NOISians as they mend friendships and explore the secret tunnels. Shambu and Shanti continue their world tour and meet amazing animals. Shambu also bravely {ahem} saves the day. The Defective Detectives catch criminals, solve unimaginable mysteries and create havoc as they protect human race from destruction! Starlition fight robbers, but something sinister is underway. Tantri has some killer plans. Will they finally work? Read to find out! Suppandi showcases his splendid logic. Joining this ride are the awesome foursome Halbe sisters, Ina, Mina, Mynah, Mo, the super SuperWeirdos with some super villains and the mystical YogYodhas. Put on your seatbelts and get ready to laugh, cry, shout and enjoy! Tinkle Gold is a very special collection of stories that showcases the best of Tinkle. Most stories in this collection are appearing in print for the first time and you'll find the latest stories of all our Toons. Softcover, 196 pages, full color. Cover price $20.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1980-1981!" Remember all those lazy afternoons you spent in the company of the clever Kalia and the cowardly Shambu. the long train journeys which were impossible without the antics of Suppandi and the schemes of Tantri the Mantri. , Take a trip down memory lane with Tinkle Origins, in which we celebrate the magazine's legacy of simpler times by featuring the works created by its pioneering artists and writers. , In this volume, fly around the world on the wings of exciting folktales and legends. Follow Kalia around the Big Baan forest as he saves his friends from evil predators. Laugh at the foolish king who thought he managed to stop a river. Take sides in an argument between the sun and the wind. , Welcome back to a world of wonder, laughter, learning and fun. , Welcome back to the Tinkle you've grown up with. Hardcover, 178 pages, full color. Cover price $25.00.