Comic Book New Releases January 7

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Susano Hara. Art and cover by Shino Sakamoto. A PERFECT MIX OF MARTIAL ARTS, MISCHIEF, AND MAYHEM! Yoko-Chan, a fierce, no-nonsense bodyguard is hired to protect an ordinary schoolboy. Theres just one catch: José can only afford her for three minutes. a day! Packed with outrageous comedy, high-octane action, and a fearless heroine whos as cool as she is strong, 3-Minute Bodyguard Yoko-Chan is a wild ride from start to finish. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman: The Long Halloween (1997) #1-13. Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Tim Sale. A MURDERER IS LOOSE, KILLING ONLY ON HOLIDAYS... As the calendar's days stack up, so do the bodies littering the streets of Gotham. Working with District Attorney Harvey Dent and Lieutenant James Gordon, Batman races against the calendar to discover who Holiday is before he can claim his next victim. Finally, back in print! The celebrated masterpiece returns to the Absolute format for the first time in nearly a decade! From the Eisner Award-winning team behind Superman for All Seasons comes one of the greatest Batman stories ever told! Featuring interviews, behind-the-scenes extras, and more! Includes tons of extras! Hardcover, 8 1/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., 400 pages, full color. Cover price $100.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Asterix and the Banquet!" Written by Rene Goscinny. Art and cover by Albert Uderzo. Translated by Joe Johnson and Nanette McGuinness. Re-releasing the classic comic series in a larger format, with never-before-seen archival illustrations and scans. Asterix makes a bet with a Roman Prefect to maintain the villages' independence and isolation. Now he must travel around Gaul, collecting various delicacies--with the help of his trusty pal, Obelix. Can they get the food in time for their bet? And can Asterix once again win and protect the village? Plus: Introducing the iconic tree-loving terrier, Dogmatix! Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 72 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Snafu!" Collects Snafu Vol. 1 (1955) #1-3. Written by Stan Lee, John Severin, Bill Everett, and Joe Maneely. Art by John Severin, Joe Maneely, Howie Post, Russ Heath, Howie Post, Marie Severin, and Bill Everett. Cover by Joe Maneely. When Harvey Kurtzman and Bill Gaines launched ECs Mad comic book as a warmly received satirical magazine, a flood of imitators soon filled newsstands, but the first and best to follow in Mads footsteps (coinciding with the second issue of Mad magazine) was Snafu, edited and written by Kurtzmans former boss: Stan The Man Lee! Snafu was packed with Marvel/Atlas top humor creators and, following the Mad playbook, filled pages with ad and news spoofs, alongside film, television, and book parodies like The Blackboard Forest by Russ Heath, Pete Kelseys Booze and Bleed, You Bum! by Joe Maneely, Drugnet by Howie Post, Emily Toasts Etiquette Page by John Severin, and Snafus Lovely Ladies by Bill Everett, with production supervised by Marie Severin. Seen here is some of the most eye-popping work of Maneelys short life, including great Hollywood caricatures done in a wash style. In this new volume in our Atlas Library collaboration with Marvel, Fantagraphics is tickled pink to present for the first time, the complete Snafu collection along with a history of Martin Goodmans humor publications in all genres by editor Dr. Michael J. Vassallo. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

2nd Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects stories from World's Finest (1941-1986) #117-158. Cover by Nick Derington. Foreword by Andrew Farago. SUPERMAN AND BATMAN: BESTIES FOR LIFE! Negative Superman, Clayface Superman, Mirror Batman, and Batman, son of Krypton--these were just a few of the madcap characters introduced in the pages of Worlds Finest Comics from 1961 to 1966. In addition to a host of woolly space creatures and supernatural beasts, Superman and Batman also tangled with old foes such as Bizarro, Brainiac, and Bat-Mite. The Joker and Lex Luthor even got together to form a corporation of evil. Truly, there was never a dull moment for the worlds most popular superheroes of the Silver Age! Batman & Superman in Worlds Finest: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol. 2 (2026 Edition) collects WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #117-158 and features contributions from Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, Bill Finger, and Edmond Hamilton. The collection also includes a foreword from author Andrew Farago (The Art of Harley Quinn, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History). Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 688 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $75.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Never Let Them Smell Blood!" Collects Catwoman (2018 DC) #75-78. Written by Torunn Gronbekk. Art by Patricio Delpeche and Danilo Beyruth. Cover by Seba Fiumara. Selina Kyle has been on the run from her past and herself, but when her demons begin to catch up to her, she finds herself (and her identity) at a crossroads! Selina Kyles identity crisis reaches a fever pitch, leaving her life hanging in the balance! Now, with no choice but to confront her past life as Evie Hall, she has to examine the choices that lead her to both embrace this particular alter ego and discard it. Not to mention take care of those who have put the hit on her (and Evies) head! From Torunn Gronbekk (Thor, Punisher: War Journal), Patricio Delpeche (The Sin Bin), and Danilo Beyruth (Deadpool, Deep Cuts), Catwoman continues her All In journey! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $14.99.

Dan Panosian Cover

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "A Nest of Serpents!" Collects Conan the Barbarian (2023 Titan) #21-24. Written by Jim Zub. Art by Fernando Dagnino. Cover by Dan Panosian. From 'Grim' Jim Zub, winner of BEST WRITER at the TRIPWIRE 2024 AWARDS. The Great Serpents influence twists and turns, pulling Conan into their deadly coils as the Cimmerian and his allies are lured into Stygia… And what they find on this journey will make their blood run cold and set the stage for a conflict beyond their wildest imagination! Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $17.99.

Greg Staples (Direct Market) Cover

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "A Nest of Serpents!" Collects Conan the Barbarian (2023 Titan) #21-24. Written by Jim Zub. Art by Fernando Dagnino. Cover by Greg Staples. From 'Grim' Jim Zub, winner of BEST WRITER at the TRIPWIRE 2024 AWARDS. The Great Serpents influence twists and turns, pulling Conan into their deadly coils as the Cimmerian and his allies are lured into Stygia… And what they find on this journey will make their blood run cold and set the stage for a conflict beyond their wildest imagination! Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $17.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenichi Kondo. Translated and Adapted by Christine Dashiell. An unwilling magnet for the supernatural and a ghost-hunting little girl join forces to capture Japans most terrifying and dangerous spirits. After a dangerous encounter with a malevolent spirit, Keitaro Gentoga wants nothing to do with the supernatural. Unfortunately for this reluctant ghost magnet, hes stuck helping Yayoi Hozuki—a strange young girl whos intent on capturing Japans most terrifying ghosts and ghouls. The battle against Yin Jiao has reached its final stage! With the New Emperor, the ghost of the legendary Taira no Masakado, left as the last Graduate standing, will his rebellious and heroic spirit be enough to overcome the wrath of a vengeful god, or will his efforts end in nothing but tragedy once more? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yusei Matsui. Translated and Adapted by John Werry. In war-torn medieval Japan, a young samurai lord struggles to retake his throne, but not by fighting. Hojo Tokiyuki will reclaim his birthright by running away! In medieval Japan, eight-year-old Hojo Tokiyuki is the heir to the Kamakura shogunate. But the Hojo clan is in decline, and Tokiyukis peaceful days of playing hide-and-seek with his teachers come to an abrupt end when his clan is betrayed from within. The lone survivor of his family, Tokiyuki is the rightful heir to the throne, but to take it back, hell have to do what he does best—run away! As part of Kitabatake Akiies army, Tokiyuki and his retainers clash with Kono Moronao near Nara. Saddled with a cadre of less-than-effective nobles, Akiie has to bow to their authority but still try to win the battle. After Moronaos troops launch a sneak attack and break through into Akiies camp, Moronao confronts Shizuku. Can Shizukus divine power turn the tide of battle? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

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2nd Edition - Volume 13 - 1st printing. Collects Invincible (2003) #71-78. Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Ryan Ottley and Cliff Rathburn. Cover by Cory Walker. NOW A HIT ANIMATED SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO! These all-new definitive softcover editions collect the entire INVINCIBLE comic book series from the very beginning, with stunning new covers from Cory Walker & Dave McCaig. The Viltrumite War begins, and nothing will be the same! Devastating battles ensue as the Coalition of Planets attempts to take the fight into the Viltrumite Empires stronghold—with Invincible caught in the middle! Who will come out the winner? Softcover, 196 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Collects Justice League Dark (2011-2015) #0-40; Justice League Dark (2011-2015) Annual #1-2; Justice League Dark: Future's End (2014); Constantine (2013-2015 DC) #5 and 9-12; I, Vampire (2011-2013) #7-8; Justice League (2011-2016) #22-23; Justice League of America (2013 3rd Series) #6-7; Trinity of Sin: Pandora (2013 DC) #1-3 and 6-9; and The Phantom Stranger (2012-2014 DC) #11 and 14-17, and a story from New 52 (2012 DC) FCBD. Written by Peter Milligan, Jeff Lemire, Ray Fawkes, Dan DiDio, Len Wein, Joshua Hale Fialkov, Geoff Johns, and J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mikel Janin, Lee Garbett, Cam Smith, Daniel Sampere, Admira Wijaya, Victor Drujiniu, Graham Nolan, ChrisCross, Fabrizio Fiorentino, Tom Derenick, Wayne Faucher, Andy Owens, Philip Tan, Dan Jurgens, Vicente Cifuentes, Andres Guinaldo, Mark Irwin, Walden Wong, Raul Fernandez, Scott Hanna, Klaus Janson, Renato Guedes, ACO, Beni Lobel, Andrea Sorrentino, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Doug Mahnke, Christian Alamy, Zander Cannon, Daniel Sampere, Patrick Zircher, Francis Portela, Fernando Blanco, and Miguel Sepulveda. Cover by Ryan Sook. Back Cover by Tom Derenick and Scott Hanna. Introduction by Peter Milligan. THE GROUNDBREAKING RUN THAT INTRODUCED THE WORLD TO JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK! With the Justice League defeated at the hands of the mad sorceress Enchantress, its up to the worlds most powerful and strange magical heroes to prevent the end times! Londons street sorcerer John Constantine. Stage magician Zatanna. The reality-altering alien Shade. The ghost Deadman. Will this unlikely team put aside their differences to stop evil? Or will they fall apart when the world needs them most? From critically acclaimed writers J.M. DeMatteis, Jeff Lemire, Ray Fawkes, and Peter Milligan and master artists Mikel Janín, Andres Guinaldo, and more! Softcover, 1,624 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $59.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mig. Set within the video-game universe of Wakfu, the popular online role-playing game and animated series on Netflix! While the alchemist wizard Otomai waits alone on his island . . . Ogrest is on his way to Harebourgs Castle to find Dathura, the divine doll he loves so dearly. Transformed into a fighter, he doesnt know that hes heading straight for trouble in the form of the Brotherhood. Dathura and Ogrest find themselves in the center of this secret organizations plot! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, B&W. Teen+ Cover price $19.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Julietta Suzuki. Translated and Adapted by Tomo Kimura. Some vampires live to feast on the blood of their victims. Others just want to score super limited edition anime merch! Hina Alucard is a modern vampire who drinks blood from bags instead of from humans. But shes also a complete shut-in who hasnt left the house in 30 years. In an effort to reach her, Hinas dad does something that changes her life—he gives her a DVD of the Vampire Cross anime! Hina is instantly obsessed, especially with the character Mao. But its difficult to fangirl as hard as she wants from her bedroom in Romania, so now Hina is out of the house and off to Japan to live her otaku dream! After a newbie vampire influencers vlog goes viral, foreign vampires are flocking to Japan and stirring up all kinds of problems. Rinya thinks Hina might have something to do with the influx of trouble, but shes too concerned about Kyuta to worry about vampire politics. Shed better get worried, though, because it turns out the uninvited visitors arent just there to see the sights... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuto Suzuki. Translated by Camellia Nieh. Kill some time with former hit man Taro Sakamoto! Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. Hes now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?! Sakamoto is concerned about the safety of his family and friends. How will he protect them and his life as a civilian? Meanwhile, Takamuras personality goes out of control, turning X into a killing machine. In the midst of the chaos, Rions personality appears and begins to talk about her last days with Uzuki! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shun Numa. Translated by Dan Luffey. A psychic cop and his rookie partner tackle neighborhood crimes in their own wonky way! Psychic investigators don't normally use their powers to lie, cheat, and get ahead. But super psychic policeman Meguru Chojo does! Relegated to a run-down police station and hated by the entire neighborhood, Chojo gets into all sorts of shenanigans, goofs, and gaffes with his rookie partner, Nao Ippongi. Together, they turn the police force into a farce. On her first day at the West Chinjuku Police Station, Ippongi realizes she got the short end of the stick: Her new partner, Chojo, uses his psychic powers to do everything except work. But after some yakuza threaten to take over Ippongis family's dojo, Chojo begins to take his job more seriously, and the pair embark on a comedic whirlwind solving crimes, catching bad guys, and blundering their way through life as police officers. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

1st printing. Collects Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (2021 DC ) #1-8. Written by Tom King. Art and cover by Bilquis Evely and Matheus Lopes. THE AWARD-NOMINATED MASTERPIECE COMES TO COMPACT COMICS! Its Supergirl like youve never seen her before, in a character-defining sci-fi/fantasy masterpiece from Mister Miracle writer Tom King and Wonder Woman artist Bilquis Evely! Kara Zor-El has seen some epic adventures over the years, but she now finds her life without meaning or purpose. Here she is, a young woman who saw her planet destroyed and was sent to Earth to protect a baby cousin who ended up not needing her. Just when Supergirl thinks shes had enough, everything changes. An alien girl seeks her out for a vicious mission. Her world has been destroyed, and the bad guys responsible are still out there. She wants revenge, and if Supergirl doesnt help her, shell do it herself, whatever the cost. Now a Kryptonian, a dog, and an angry, heartbroken child head out into space on a journey that will shake them to their very core. This volume collects the entirety of the eight-issue miniseries SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 216 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $9.99.