Comic Book New Releases August 26

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Volume 32 - 1st printing. Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Chuuya Kogino. Translated by Andrew Prowse. Deep in the shadows of Academy City, Accelerator has gathered with the rest of Group for a new mission. An armed terrorist group has holed up with a bunch of kids as hostages and its up to the number one esper to save the day and dispose of the evidence. But while playing hero is all well and good, more important to Group is what the terrorists are after—one of the citys most guarded secrets, known only as Dragon… Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Haruka Mitsui. Translated by Melissa Chiam/amimaru. An irresistible shojo manga offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet of high school drama, adolescent crushes, and childhood nostalgia. Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Cant Communicate and Skip and Loafer. Mizuho, Kizuki, and their friends are recovering from an emotional roller coaster after reuniting in the year 2030. Despite reminiscing about the good old days, they each hold personal regrets deep inside their souls. Now that Mizuho is skeptical about getting back with Kizuki, Shin and Shuugo are eager to take his place. What will they do to become the object of her affections? Is romance merely a fairy-tale dream? An all-you-can-eat buffet of teenage drama, romance, and nostalgia. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Original Story by Fehu Kazuno. Art and cover by Yasaiko Midorihana. Character Design by Jun. Translated by Ko Ransom. With Isla slain in the climactic battle between GSG and RPG, Takuto charts a new course for his peaceful wicked nation— The ascendance victory. To win in this manner would resurrect all their fallen comrades, but it will be no easy task. If they hope to stand against the entire continent, theyll need new weapons, facilities, territory, and citizens. But their path to victory will not go unimpeded, for Erakino and Soalina have joined forces to stop them. Backed by the Holy Kingdom of Qualia, they train their focus on the source of the continents evil— The king of Mynoghra himself. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Nikumaru. Yuu Yuutani is determined to draw Atori-senpais attention by adopting the persona of a delinquent…when she remembers to. After all, would a "Bad Girl" go on a cozy camping trip? Ride the coffee cups at the amusement park? Visit a maid cafe?! As more girls vie for Atoris affections, Yuu will have to step up her game if she wants to secure her reputation–and her senpai! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $17.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Koushin Takami. Art and Cover by Masayuki Taguchi. See the carnage unfold in the second omnibus installment of the Battle Royale Deluxe Edition! Shuuya, Noriko, and Shougos alliance has increased their odds of survival. The trio look to better their chances even further by adding Shinji and Hiroki, but have to tread carefully— for trust is a fickle thing in this game. And with psychopaths like Kazuo and Mitsuko on the loose, the worst game in history threatens to drown class 3B in a bloodbath of their own doing... Hardcover, 7-in. x 10 1/2-in., 608 pages, B&W (with color inserts). Mature Readers Cover price $55.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuki Azuma. Princess Evita lives a modest and happy life in a small country. But when the neighboring country attacks, the kingdom's land is taken, her family is mercilessly killed, and Evita is forced into prostitution. Going by the name Priscilla, she prostrates herself one day before the feudal lords third son, when the knell of rebellion sounds out… Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Blue Lock GN (2022 Kodansha Comics) Vol. 10-12. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Art and cover by Yusuke Nomura. Translated by Nate Derr. The manga that became a worldwide sports action phenomenon returns in a new 3-in-1 omnibus edition featuring sculpted embossed covers! Thanks to Barous awakening, Isagis team manages to defeat the trio of Kunigami, Chigiri, and Reo. After choosing which member to steal from the losing team, the new four-man team sets out for a rematch against the Top Three and Bachira, and victory will require all four players to use their weapons to the fullest. Isagi has made it his goal to defeat Rin Itoshi and steal back Bachira, but he once again finds himself outclassed by Rin in every area. Can Isagi find a way to devour Rin? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 608 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $22.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Original Story by Kafka Asagiri. Character Design by Sango Harukawa. Translated by Kevin Gifford. One more for the road—A new gang of guest authors is here with all-new stories from the streets of Yokohama! Whether its Poe trying to write a mystery even Atsushi can solve, a mysterious wave of characters being drawn in the wrong art style, or all the members of the agency working together to play a prank on Dazai, theres something for everyone in this climactic collection! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 164 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuji Iwahara. The hero was slain, the king was felled, and the child of fate was seized. Clevatess, a lord of dark beasts blessed with both peerless strength and superhuman intellect, raged at the thirteen heroes who felled him and vowed to wipe humanity out... Instead, he has found himself saddled with a terrible burden: a newborn human baby. Is this an omen of the end times, or the birth of a new era?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Teen+ Cover price $1,300.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Haruo Iwamune. In a world where everything has ended, only time marches onward on silent footsteps. When Saya and the others encounter an android whos been running a clock repair store since long before the cataclysm, Isami expresses an uncharacteristic interest in observing his work… Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kiyomi Sugishita. The deep sea is home to some of the most fantastic creatures the world has ever seen. And 200 meters below Tokyo Bay at the Magmell deep sea aquarium, theyre on display for all to see— Kotaros idea of heaven. He's a shy boy, but Kotaro loves sea creatures and just landed a part time job cleaning the aquarium. Follow Kotaro, his new boss, and all their deep-sea friends as a heartwarming coming-of-age story unfolds. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Toshiko Machida and Risako Natade. Art and cover by Toshiko Machida. You killed Chikage!—is the last thing university student Ako expected to hear at her childhood friends funeral. Shes told that by sharing the accursed legend from her village about the Demon, she has brought about a curse. That has to be a lie…but then why is Chikages corpse all unnaturally mangled? And when one tragedy after another occurs, each more supernatural than the last, Ako is physically and mentally pushed to the brink. Is this truly an unfortunate series of events, or is there something else at play…? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Art and cover by Haruichi. What if Roderika were to befriend the rest of the Roundtable Hold, or a certain blackguard went in search of a delicacy other than prawns…? What if one were to catch a glimpse into Ryas youth…? The lives of those in the Lands Between, all the possibilities and worlds that unfolded for them long before our tarnished emerged come to life! Come read a chronicle of their adventures and glimpse the dysfunctional cast of characters whose presence the Lands Between would be incomplete without. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen+ Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 13 - 1st printing. Written by Hazuki Minase. Art and cover by Itsuki Kameya. Translated by Melody Pan. In his quest for the Raise spell, Shogo finds himself facing Alexander in a fierce battle to protect the Gold Saucer! And it seems Mayoral Adviser Deele, now revealed to be a member of the Forbidden Arts Guild, has a shared past with Cid...? The Gold Saucers dark secrets are brought to light, the Big Bridge crumbles, Forbidden Arts are unleashed, and one persons unwavering conviction will spell the end of a life... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 244 pages, B&W. For readers ages 13 and up Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Petos. Art and cover by Koji Megumi. Golden Man, the great hero who protected Neo York has suddenly vanished from the city of freedom! At the scene of his disappearance, an abnormally strong young man with amnesia has collapsed. In their heros absence, Golden Mans support team sends the young man out in his place to confront the villains that menace the city. However, this man has a secret, and it might just threaten the peace of Neo York…!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Shotaro Ishinomori and Toshiki Inoue. Art and cover by Hitotsu Yokoshima. Translated by Jonathan Clements and Motoko Tamauro. The battle against the Gurongi takes on new emotional depth in Kamen Rider Kuuga Volume 12, with the unexpected reunion of Godai and Sachi, whose bond transcends race and humanity. This connection ignites a new strength within Godai, empowering him as he faces the Gurongi Gamego class in a battle that will test him like never before. As their bond deepens, Godais understanding of his fight for humanitys survival evolves. The emotional weight of their reunion adds complexity to his journey, as he confronts the Gurongi in a high-stakes battle that pushes both him and his enemies to their limits. The question remains: Can the power born from their bond overcome the relentless forces of the Gurongi, or will it all unravel? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Koume Fujichika. Translated by M. Jean. Adapted by J.P. Sullivan. THE PAST HAUNTS THE FUTURE… Drawn together by fate, Aharu the Elf and Shien the Butcher each work with spirits according to their own traditions. Soon enough, a confrontation with those spirits leads Aharu and Shien into a conflict with two sisters from a warrior race of horned demi-humans, the younger of whom is desperate to save her elder sister from imprisonment. The conflict spirals out of control, driving even Aharu to her boiling point as a forbidden technique to exploit spirits, thought to be lost in the Hundred Years War, is used once more… and the two travelers find themselves confronted with a plot that threatens to shatter a world at peace! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 162 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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1st printing. By Hirohiko Araki. Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains gives you a front-row seat as Hirohiko Araki, creator of the globally popular manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, shares the techniques of making a great villain, examines his own work, and breaks down the four basic structures of manga. With commentary from his editor, investigations of characters like DIO, and a study of the panel layout of The JOJOLands, this book will be a crucial part of your manga development. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $25.00.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachiko Orihara. Translated by Alan Cheng and Rowena Chen. Adaptation by Hayame. TAKE A HINT, AKIYAMA! Nakamura doesn't really have a sense of boundaries. She's practically squatting at the apartment of the guy she likes, but barely knows. And if said guy, Akiyama, thinks things cant any more uncomfortable, Nakamura asks him for a massage...on Valentines Day! Will the ever-dense Akiyama finally get the message? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 27 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Nico Tanigawa. After being on the receiving end of a brutal punch while in her mascot suit, Tomoko decides to rest up a bit, though she still wont take the costume off. But with a little help from her friends, she hatches a scheme to return to her normal body... Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen+ Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Zogarth. Art by Unoday Studio. Cover by Senchiro. The bestselling series, THE PRIMAL HUNTER, is now a graphic novel for the very first time, adapting the hit Webtoon with over 25 million reads! Jake, a seemingly average office worker, unexpectedly finds himself thrust into a fantasy world teeming with danger and opportunity. Rather than succumbing to fear, Jake thrives in this unfamiliar realm. As he navigates the expansive multiverse, his powers grow and he transforms from a mundane office worker into a true apex hunter. Softcover, 5 1/2-in.x 8 1/2-in., 312 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $19.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Dom&Ink. E. M. Carroll meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a dash of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in this debut young adult graphic novel that is a celebration of horror, queerness, and figuring out who you want to be. *Features bright neon purple sprayed edges that complement Dom&Inks stunning cover art!* There is a crypt that sits in the darkness... A crypt that exists across multiple realms, that houses your worst fears... And it's coming to Widow's Creek... When seventeen-year-old Barnaby Jones comes out to their parents as nonbinary, they expect that to be the toughest part of their day. But it turns out the toughest part might actually be when their best friend, Fi, is kidnapped by a faceless killer who's been abducting teens all across the small town of Widow's Creek. Or is it when Barnaby unwittingly summons the undead and fabulous Queens of the Crypt through a portal in their bedroom closet? Either way, the Queens—the Phantom, the Countess, Lady Invisible, the Creature, and the Bogeywoman—are here to help. As the horrors creep closer, can Barnaby work together with the scream queens to save Widows Creek from destruction and unmask the Faceless Frightener? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Age 14 and up Cover price $17.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Dom&Ink. E. M. Carroll meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a dash of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in this debut young adult graphic novel that is a celebration of horror, queerness, and figuring out who you want to be. *Features bright neon purple sprayed edges that complement Dom&Inks stunning cover art!* There is a crypt that sits in the darkness... A crypt that exists across multiple realms, that houses your worst fears... And it's coming to Widow's Creek... When seventeen-year-old Barnaby Jones comes out to their parents as nonbinary, they expect that to be the toughest part of their day. But it turns out the toughest part might actually be when their best friend, Fi, is kidnapped by a faceless killer who's been abducting teens all across the small town of Widow's Creek. Or is it when Barnaby unwittingly summons the undead and fabulous Queens of the Crypt through a portal in their bedroom closet? Either way, the Queens—the Phantom, the Countess, Lady Invisible, the Creature, and the Bogeywoman—are here to help. As the horrors creep closer, can Barnaby work together with the scream queens to save Widows Creek from destruction and unmask the Faceless Frightener? Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Age 14 and up Cover price $24.99.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. Based on the Story by Taooei Nagatsuki. Adapted by Yu Aikawa. Art by Haruno Atori. Cover by Enoki Tomoyuki. Translated by Jeremiah Bourque. To save the Sanctuary, Ryuzu makes a decision—and it might come at great cost to herself. And within the memories of the Trial, Emilia faces the moment her idyllic childhood days turned to turmoil, with the arrival of a certain figure connected to Greed. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Age 13+ Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Miki Bukimi. Translated by Ajani Oloye. Amarariruku has made an enemy of the world. Though the heroes thought they could save Keheheh, Stigmas tricks have brought her back to side with Amarariruku. With Spirit also caught in their trap, the heroes are poised for all-out war to break out at last. Meanwhile, Shy is gathering their friends to storm the Eternal Paradise created by Amarariruku. On the other hand, who has appeared before Century on the path to that Eternal Paradise!? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Masato Kanetsuki and abec. Having found Argo the Rat in reality, Kirito guesses that she too has been investigating the mystery of Unital Rings world. Working together with Sinon and Silica, whose avatars have been forcibly converted into Unital Ring characters, will the group be able to survive in this unfamiliar land? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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The final volume!

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka. Adapted by Athena Michaels. THE FATED REUNION. It is now year 22 of the Heisei era (2010 AD). As foretold long ago by the demon of Farsight, Magatsume has come to be revered as a savior by the demons whove lost their place in the modernized world. To everyones surprise, Jinya enrolls as a student at Modori River High School. With his sister now so close, Jinya, supported by the bonds hes forged over the past 170 years, finally confronts her. But what will Jinya choose to do when he faces off against the sister he both loves and hates? Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 296 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Created by Toyl(e). Story and art by Nykken. The Final Earth-Shaking Showdown Where Every Secret Comes To Life. With Humanity'S Survival On The Brink, The Team Hurtles Into Battle Carrying Scars From Past Losses, Unanswered Questions, And The Volatile Tempers Of Witches Who Each Harbor Secrets Of Their Own. As The Conflict Intensifies, Dr. Kisaragi Uncovers The Long-Buried Truth Behind The Ward Office, Its Hidden Experiments, And The Origins Of The Super Beasts. What He Learns Forces Him To Question Everything, The Mission, The Monsters, And Even The People Fighting At His Side. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Homura Kawamoto. Art and Cover by Makoto Shiozuka. While the fourth match continues to shock everyone, a new group of witches begin making moves in the shadows. What's more, Agrat's hidden intentions begin to surface…? Meanwhile, the curtains rise on the fifth match—Marie Antoinette vs. Yekaterina II! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 178 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Original Series by Osamu Nishi. Story and art by Hiroja. Translated by JM Iitomi Crandall. Get ready to meet the lovable cast of Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun as youve never seen them before! In this brand-new spinoff of the runaway hit series, Iruma is a dirt-poor but unfailingly cheerful young boy who grows up in a ruthless city slum. One day, Iruma gives an injured old man his last loaf of bread and nurses the stranger back to health—only to find out that the elder gent is none other than Don Sullivan, head of the Babyl Mafia! Soon after, Don Sullivan comes back, whisks Iruma away, and begs the boy to become his grandson. And just like that, Iruma begins his new life as the next in line to lead a gigantic gang of—dare we say—demonic mafiosos! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 206 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $13.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Team Gaji. Sungji is entering the corporate world, the newest hire of a game development studio. Young and beautiful, Sungji quickly draws the attention of her coworkers...but she only has eyes for her aloof team leader Sumin. Unfortunately, the older woman is tied up by her ex, company president Seju, who has one thing Sungji severely lacks—experience in love and lust. And so a love triangle ensues, following Sungji's present pursuit of Sumin and Seju's tumultuous relationship with her in the past… Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 320 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.00.