Comic Book New Releases April 22

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The final volume!

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story by Makoto Sanda. Art and cover by Isuo Tsukumo. Script Supervisor: Kore Yamazaki. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Adapted by Ysabet Hernandez Mendoza. LAST DANCE. Lingyue has devoured Blanche, turning into a fearsome black dragon. Hoping to stop her, Giselle turns into a dragon as well and drags her down into the Veiled Catacombs. Ao follows her into the Catacombs, slipping through the barrier and fighting his way to Giselles side to try to rescue her. In the end, what choice will he make? The poignant portrait of love between human and inhuman in Paris is finally complete! Softcover, 5-on. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 29 - 1st printing. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Art and cover by Yusuke Nomura. Translated by Nate Derr. A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now! CAN YOU REACH THE PEAK? The sun rises on the last day of the Neo-Egoist League, and the two undefeated juggernauts, France's PXG and Germany's Bastard München, prepare to kick off a battle for the ages. Whether it's flow, originality, or meta vision, Isagi has unlocked countless new weapons and abilities on the road to the final match...but so has the enemy! When everyone's playing at such a high level, anything less than "peak performance" could spell defeat... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tsuyoshi Yasuda. Translated by Stephen Paul. Nio is an orphan who can't help dreaming of a better world. In this action-packed manga, he meets two men who show him how much a few swords can change history. This riveting samurai series from the acclaimed creator of Days shares its setting with Rurouni Kenshin and chronicles the founding of the Shinsengumi by handsome and volatile men fighting for justice...and for themselves! In the aftermath of the battle against the Blood Risshidan, the experience weighs heavily on the Roshigumi, and perhaps no one has taken it harder than Nio. Fortunately, he'll have plenty of support from his companions--and on top of that, a trip to Osaka for a change of pace. But even outside of their duties in Kyoto, the Roshigumi are a group of rough and tumble men, and there is always a darkness within them that threatens to spill forth... The action-packed samurai series from the creator of Days that inspired the hit anime Blue Miburo, streaming now on Crunchyroll! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Wataru Nadatani. Translated by Zack Davisson. From Wataru Nadatani, the creator of Cat + Gamer, comes Cat + Crazy, a humorous cat manga for all animal and cat lovers! The journey to become a cat whisperer is long, but its full of feline fun! High schooler Kensuke Fuji loves cats, but cant have any of his own. Recently, he's made the acquaintance of a local cat whisperer, Nekoya Jin, who seems to know everything about the feline realm! Kensuke has become his disciple, studying under this Ultimate Cat Whisperer to learn all about cats. Their adventures continue, with Kensuke and readers delving deeper into the enigmatic world of cats and the humans who wind up obsessed with them! A silly but sincere look at people who adore cats—and seek to learn more about these mysterious creatures, Cat + Crazy is another impressive series from Harvey Award nominated manga creator Wataru Nadatani (Cat + Gamer, Best Series)—and is translated by Zack Davisson (Demon Days, Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan) and lettered by Susie Lee of Studio Cutie (Innocent, Oh My Goddess!). Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 184 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Taku Kuwabara. Take to the skies with the scrappy crew of the airship Quin Zaza, as they hunt the fantastical giants that rule their world... DRAGONS! The daily routine aboard an airborne draking vessel springs to vivid life in this exquisitely crafted tale in the tradition of the lush, transporting fantasy of Hayao Miyazaki. Part travelogue, part imaginary cookbook, and part otherworldly slice of life, Drifting Dragons tells the stories of the Quin Zaza and the colorful band of misfits that makes up her crew. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Io Kajiwara. Translated by Niioka. The Boys Love manga that inspired the anime! A man is transported into the video game he played as a child and finally has his chance to team up with the powerful Demon King, whom he's always been in love with! Toshiaki Ushito—better known as Gozu—is a social outcast. One day, he's shot and killed… only to wake up inside the world of his favorite game! And right in front of him stands the very character he's always had a massive crush on: Demon King Evelogia, the final boss. But Evelogia hasn't come into his power yet—still in a younger form, quietly shaken by loneliness. Unable to hold back, Gozu blurts out: I've fallen for you! And just like that, his passionate pursuit of the Demon King begins?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Naono Yoshiko. Little Hiroshi, so embarrassed about the hand-knitted wool pants his grandmother forces him to wear. Sweet Mari, so jealous about her baby sister. Cute Sachiko, so worried about the iron she forgot to turn off before leaving on a family trip. Normal human feelings, understandable mistakes—leading to horrific disaster and scarring regret. If you assume childhood is golden for everyone, youre wrong…DEAD wrong! From the back pages of otherwise bright and sunny shojo magazines comes HIDE AND SEEK, a collection of twelve tales of trauma by Naono Yoshiko from the early 1970s. With an essay by the author narrating her unique career in manga and the stories behind her emotionally indelible comics, HIDE AND SEEK is the seventh volume of SMUDGE, a line of vintage horror, occult, and dark fantasy manga curated and translated by award-winning historian Ryan Holmberg and published by Living the Line. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Teen+ Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Ukyo Kodachi. Art and cover by Tatsuma Ejiri. Translated by Caleb D. Cook. Against all odds, wedding bells are on the horizon for Joji and Rin! Now, Rin is faced with the choice to carry out the evil mission given to her by Z – A mission which could destroy their wedded bliss forever! Will Tekkaman choose his love or justice? Will Rins love for Joji conquer all? Continue the fight with Tatsunoko Productions classic heroes in Infini-T Force Vol. 7, previously unreleased in English and available for the first time from Nakama Press! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 232 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Imomushi Narita. Translated by Deniz Amasya. Adapted by Jeffrey Thomas. Two immortals, one suicide pact. In a world changed by madness, two immortals will journey to find freedom from this never-ending life. When a meteorite struck the Earth, it shattered more than just the land—it broke reality. A wave of madness swept the globe, twisting people into monsters and leaving a cursed few unable to die. Now, in a world of chaos and grotesque wonders, two immortals wander in search of the only thing they still desire: an end. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yasuhisa Hara. Translated by Nathan A. Collins. Xin and his small five-man unit of Qin infantry soldiers are finally in the thick of battle. Death surrounds these lowest-ranked fighters who are being used as cannon fodder against the kingdom of Weis heavily armed soldiers. Things go from dangerous to terrifying, however, when the kingdom of Weis infamous war chariots bear down on them. But staying true to his dreams, Xin refuses to back down, even if the rest of his unit is too scared…except for one very quiet and mysterious member of his unit—Qiang Lei. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sankakuhead. Translated by Michelle Tymon. Adapted by Benjamin Wilgus. The adorable misadventures of a human man trying to raise his adorable, half-demon daughter. A family drama that will warm your heart! From the creator behind Himouto! Umaruchan--also available from Seven Seas. Sami is a sweet little girl…who just so happens to have demonic powers. Her mom? A literal demon. Her dad? A totally normal human trying to balance the chaos of life and work, all while raising his adorable half-demon daughter. Raising a half-devil daughter is far from easy, especially when she accidentally summons demons! But the real challenge? Keeping her smiling at all costs and not letting her horns grow. Because if she ever feels lonely, Mama has made a promise to make Papa pay—with his life. As if being a single dad wasn't hard enough! A devilishly cute family comedy packed with mischief, magic, and heartwarming chaos. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shinichi Fukuda. Translated by Taylor Engel. A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy rom-com! After multiple twists and turns, trials and tribulations, its official: Marin and Wakana are dating! While neither their families nor their friends are surprised by the announcement, the happy couple are eager to celebrate their mutual feelings with a heap of outdoor activities! Eventually, the two find themselves back on the beach where they made a fateful promise one year ago. What new vows will they exchange under the shining sun in this final volume? Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 111 - 1st printing. "Egghead: Part 6!" Story and art by Eiichiro Oda. Translated by Stephen Paul. Pirates rejoice as Vegapunks message sends shock waves around the world. Who will be the first to claim the One Piece? The Straw Hats, on the other hand, must evade the Five Elders furious onslaught and escape the island of the future if they want to survive! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Rating: T Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Created by Fuse. Story and art by Tae Tono. Character Design by Tae Tono. Translated by Kevin Gifford. The new spinoff manga to the hit fantasy isekai series, developed by original creator Fuse! Against the odds, the little slime Rimiru has established his magical kingdom for all monsters, called Tempest, and it's thriving. But three visitors, Phos the fox girl, Stella the dragon girl, and Nemu the winged girl, come to pay Tempest a visit, they're stunned at just how quickly it's developed. Don't miss this new story in the world of Slime, just as the second season of the anime arrives! With a concept and story by Fuse, the creator of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Trinity in Tempest is the grand tour of Rimiru's world that fans have always wanted. Through the eyes of three cute little monsters, one from the fox clan, one from the dragon clan, and one from the winged clan, readers will meet the residents of the utopia in Jura Forest, and get a peek at how they live their lives. The little group's leader, Phos, is a fox girl from the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania. But this isn't just a pleasure trip for her... she's visiting Tempest on secret orders from Lord Carrion. What would a demon lord want with Rimiru's monster paradise? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Naoe. Translated by Andria McKnight. This thrilling sci-fi/fantasy series welcomes you to Japan, a top-ten destination for extraterrestrials looking for refuge, relaxation, a good time, or just to raise a little hell! Join one unsuspecting Tokyoite as he discovers that intergalactic tourist relations can prove to be a lot more dangerous than they seem! AMO member Akira Gunji's gotten himself tangled up in an alien abduction plot! After he's snatched off the streets, the AMO launches a full-scale operation to expose the human trafficking ring behind the abductions in order to save him. Akira's partner, Sho Tenkubashi, finds that he must pay the ultimate price to learn where Akira is being held, one that will strain even his physical limits. Meanwhile, Akira's also on the verge of giving out as he's subjected to cruel and inhumane experiments at the hands of Harold, one of his sadistic captors... Can Sho reach him in time? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.