Comic Book New Releases April 23

2nd Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects 100 Bullets (1999-2009 DC/Vertigo) #20-36. Written by Brian Azzarello. Art by Eduardo Risso. Cover by Dave Johnson. Agent Graves presents an attaché case with a gun and 100 untraceable bullets to Milo Garret, a small-time private dick who's just out of the hospital after losing an argument with his car's windshield. Softcover, 416 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Art and cover by Naoki Ikushima. An oversized full-color hardcover collection of art and commentary from the creators of the Bravely Default saga. Explore the world of Excillant across over three hundred pages of endearing character design, breathtaking landscapes, and playful marketing art-all with developer commentary published for the first time in English! Dark Horse Books and Square Enix present The Art of Bravely Default II: 201X-2021! This localization of original Japanese material features gorgeous concept art and extensive commentary from the games' creative teams. Discover what lies beyond the horizon! Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Ascendance of a Bookworm: I'll do Anything to Become a Librarian! Part 3: Let's Spread Books Through the Duchy!

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Miya Kazuki. Art and cover by Suzuka Quof. Translated by quof. Myne is determined to protect those she cares about most, so she abandons the life she knows to become Rozemyne, the archduke's mana-rich adopted daughter. She charges forward into this strange new world, not letting her new persona change her passion for books! Watch as the setting of this biblio-fantasy by book lovers, for book lovers continues to expand... along with the book-making industry! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Eiichi Shimizu. Art and cover by Tomohiro Shimoguchi. Translated by Sheldon Drzka. The best-selling DC Manga series concludes with the final volume of Batman: Justice Buster, starring a high-tech Dark Knight like youve never seen before! Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi, famed for their Ultraman reinvention, present the fourth and final volume of Batman: Justice Buster, their manga epic set in a futuristic Gotham City! After the shocking events and revelations at the end of Vol. 3, Batman is left reeling. But with Joe Chill still on the loose and ROBIN still controlling the Justice Buster suit, theres no time to spare! Can Batman put an end to this, or is the Dark Knights crusade over for good?! Witness how this unique and gripping saga concludes in this climactic finale! Like all DC Manga releases, this is authentic manga originally published in Japan, now printed in English for the first time. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2023 DC) #1-5. Written by Guillem March, Christopher Cantwell, Kyle Starks, and Javier Rodriguez. Art by Mitch Gerads, Otto Schmidt, Fernando Pasarin, and Jeff Spoke. BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD: OUT OF THE DARKNESS offers five thrilling tales from DC's premier anthology! Embark on a journey through Gotham--and beyond--as presented by all-star creators, such as Guillem March, Christopher Cantwell, Javier Rodríguez, Kyle Starks, and more! Softcover, 232 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Akvile Magicduste. In 1965, inspired by The Beatles, Lithuanian musician Jurate Dineikaite founded a rock band called The Bees. This spirited ensemble of six women toured throughout the Soviet Union during the 60s and 70s — turning heads with their blue jeans, mop-tops, and modern rock sound. For these women, taking the stage was at once an electrifying expression of their artistry and an audacious political act.Based on interviews with Jurate herself, this graphic novel vividly captures episodes of the groups lived experiences — from thrilling performances to chilling encounters with the KGB. An authentic portrayal of a fascinating true history little known outside of Lithuania, The Bees is adapted with vibrant colors and a charmingly handcrafted style by cartoonist Akvile Magicdusté. This edition also features a photo gallery with period snapshots of the band in action, plus a playlist of their original songs! Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Lincoln Peirce. Snack-loving sixth-grader Nate Wright always has his hands full-of Cheez Doodles! But those delicious orange curls make his breath stink, and when he tries to quit them cold turkey, poor Nate's a hot mess. And that's not the end of his problems. Out of nowhere, Nate gets dumped by his best buddy Francis. He strikes out at the school dance. And a close encounter at the beach with a spiky-haired look-alike has everyone seeing double. Can our favorite troublemaker turn the funk back into fun? Find out in this uproarious new collection of Big Nate comics, Attack of the Cheez Funk Breath! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Salomey Doku. A tale as old as time refreshed for modern readers. Once upon a time, Brielle met Bear. And then they fell in love. But that's just the beginning. Fairytales have a way of twisting and swirling before you get to "happily ever after." And though modern-day Once Upon a Time University first-year, Brielle, is a dreamer, always with her nose in a book, her imagination can't help but run wild with potential romance. To her, Bear is perfect... until Brielle discovers a secret he's been hiding for a long time that just might shatter their fairytale love. Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Set 4 Includes 2 Volumes (with Cardstock Sleeve) - Printings May Vary. Story and art by Bill Watterson. Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996. This compact, portable collection of comics will fit easily into backpacks and bookshelves. Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes. Featuring nearly 500 comics presented chronologically from December 1989 to April 1991. Softcover (2 Volumes with Cardstock Sleeve), 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $21.99.

John Cassaday Cover

1st printing. Collects The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #105, 107-108 and 137, 154-158, 161-167, 276-277 and 475-486; Astonishing X-Men (2004-2013 3rd Series) #19-24; Giant Size Astonishing X-Men (2008) #1; Mr. and Mrs. X (2018 Marvel) #1-5; Marauders (2022 Marvel) #1-5 and material from The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #274-275. Written by Chris Claremont, Ed Brubaker, Joss Whedon, Kelly Thompson, and Steve Orlando. Art by Dave Cockrum, John Byrne, Paul Smith, Jim Lee, Billy Tan, Clayton Henry, John Cassaday, Oscar Bazaldua, Eleonora Carlini, Bob Layton, Dan Green, Terry Austin, Bob Wiacek, Joe Rubinstein, and Scott Williams. Cover by John Cassaday. The X-Men's greatest spacefaring adventures - starring the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, the Starjammers and S.W.O.R.D.! The Uncanny X-Men have a proud history of cosmic storytelling - dating back to Jean Grey's emergence as Phoenix that first caught the attention of Lilandra, Empress of the Kree! Now, vital chapters of the Phoenix saga - including fateful clashes between the X-Men and the awesome forces of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard - are collected alongside other star-spanning epics! Meet the space pirate Corsair, leader of the renegades known as the Starjammers - and the father of Cyclops and Havok! See the X-Men battle the terrifying alien Brood! Witness Carol Danvers' transformation into Binary! Watch the X-Men and S.W.O.R.D. in a desperate fight to protect Earth from destruction at the hands of the Breakworld! Tremble as the third Summers brother, Vulcan, visits his vengeance upon the Shi'ar! Join Rogue and Gambit on a honeymoon that's out of this world! And hold fast as Captain Kate Pryde sets the Marauders' sights way beyond the horizon! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,200 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $125.00.

Dave Cockrum Cover

1st printing. Collects The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #105, 107-108 and 137, 154-158, 161-167, 276-277 and 475-486; Astonishing X-Men (2004-2013 3rd Series) #19-24; Giant Size Astonishing X-Men (2008) #1; Mr. and Mrs. X (2018 Marvel) #1-5; Marauders (2022 Marvel) #1-5 and material from The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #274-275. Written by Chris Claremont, Ed Brubaker, Joss Whedon, Kelly Thompson, and Steve Orlando. Art by Dave Cockrum, John Byrne, Paul Smith, Jim Lee, Billy Tan, Clayton Henry, John Cassaday, Oscar Bazaldua, Eleonora Carlini, Bob Layton, Dan Green, Terry Austin, Bob Wiacek, Joe Rubinstein, and Scott Williams. Cover by Dave Cockrum. The X-Men's greatest spacefaring adventures - starring the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, the Starjammers and S.W.O.R.D.! The Uncanny X-Men have a proud history of cosmic storytelling - dating back to Jean Grey's emergence as Phoenix that first caught the attention of Lilandra, Empress of the Kree! Now, vital chapters of the Phoenix saga - including fateful clashes between the X-Men and the awesome forces of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard - are collected alongside other star-spanning epics! Meet the space pirate Corsair, leader of the renegades known as the Starjammers - and the father of Cyclops and Havok! See the X-Men battle the terrifying alien Brood! Witness Carol Danvers' transformation into Binary! Watch the X-Men and S.W.O.R.D. in a desperate fight to protect Earth from destruction at the hands of the Breakworld! Tremble as the third Summers brother, Vulcan, visits his vengeance upon the Shi'ar! Join Rogue and Gambit on a honeymoon that's out of this world! And hold fast as Captain Kate Pryde sets the Marauders' sights way beyond the horizon! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,200 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $125.00.

Yasmine Putri Cover

1st printing. Collects Dark Knights of Steel (2021 DC) #1-12 and Dark Knights of Steel: Tales from the Three Kingdoms (2022 DC). Written by Tom Taylor, Jay Kristoff, and C.S. Pacat Art by Yasmine Putri, Bengal, Nathan Gooden, Caspar Wijngaard, Sean Izaakse, and Michele Bandini. Cover by Yasmine Putri. Introduction by Mark Waid. THE JUSTICE LEAGUE GOES MEDIEVAL IN THE BESTSELLING ELSEWORLDS TALE FROM EISNER-WINNING WRITER TOM TAYLOR. From Eisner Award-winning writer Tom Taylor (Nightwing, DCeased) and rising artist Yasmine Putri comes an Elseworlds epic about a hero from a distant world, a dark knight crusader, and an Amazon warrior set in a world of steel and magic. Peace between the kingdoms of El, the Kingdom of Storms, and the Amazons has always been uneasy. But when a member of the royal family of El is assassinated to prevent a dark prophecy from coming true, the only remaining course is all-out war. But was the prophecy itself accurate, or is a far greater evil responsible for setting the three realms against each other? Swords will clash, spells will be cast, and blood will be spilled as the war of the three kingdoms begins! Hardcover, 408 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $49.99.

Dan Mora Cover

1st printing. Collects Dark Knights of Steel (2021 DC) #1-12 and Dark Knights of Steel: Tales from the Three Kingdoms (2022 DC). Written by Tom Taylor, Jay Kristoff, and C.S. Pacat Art by Yasmine Putri, Bengal, Nathan Gooden, Caspar Wijngaard, Sean Izaakse, and Michele Bandini. Cover by Dan Mora. Introduction by Mark Waid. THE JUSTICE LEAGUE GOES MEDIEVAL IN THE BESTSELLING ELSEWORLDS TALE FROM EISNER-WINNING WRITER TOM TAYLOR. From Eisner Award-winning writer Tom Taylor (Nightwing, DCeased) and rising artist Yasmine Putri comes an Elseworlds epic about a hero from a distant world, a dark knight crusader, and an Amazon warrior set in a world of steel and magic. Peace between the kingdoms of El, the Kingdom of Storms, and the Amazons has always been uneasy. But when a member of the royal family of El is assassinated to prevent a dark prophecy from coming true, the only remaining course is all-out war. But was the prophecy itself accurate, or is a far greater evil responsible for setting the three realms against each other? Swords will clash, spells will be cast, and blood will be spilled as the war of the three kingdoms begins! Hardcover, 408 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Collects Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane (1958-1974) #19-28, Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #47-56, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #266 and 277, and Superman (1939 1st Series) #142-143 and 147. Written by Robert Bernstein, Jerry Siegel, Otto Binder, Jack Schiff, Leo Dorfman, and Bill Finger. Art by Kurt Schaffenberger, John Forte, Bernard Baily, Curt Swan, Sheldon Moldoff, Stan Kaye, Wayne Boring, and Al Plastino. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. All your favorite Superman Family members finally get their chance to shine in their very own DC Finest line in full color! Join Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, Lana Lang, Streaky the Supercat, Krypto the Superdog, and more in these lighthearted tales that showcase what it's really like to be the girlfriend, pal, boss, or pet of the Man of Steel. Collects stories from July 1960 to October 1961. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 664 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Collects Deadpool Team-Up (2024 Marvel) #1-5. Story and art by Rob Liefeld. Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld writes and draws an epic team-up! When you need a hired hand, Deadpool is your man! But when Wade Wilson needs assistance, he's got friends (and frenemies) from across the Marvel Universe he can count on! And the return of a lost Marvel Comics character will necessitate the ultimate team-up mission - bringing Deadpool together with Major X, Crystar, Ghost-Spider, Wolverine and the Hulk! But who is Ral Dorn, and how does the Dragon Lord factor into this mission?! Join everyone's favorite Merc With A Mouth and an all-star cast of Marvel's finest as he races to obtain the Dragon Egg and save two worlds in the process! It's Rob Liefeld's Deadpool swan song, and you can be sure the superstar creator is going out swinging! Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. Written by Taha Siddiqui and David Homel. Art and cover by Hubert Maury. An urgent and compelling graphic memoir about a Pakistani investigative journalist at odds with his fundamentalist family and the Pakistani military that attempts to kidnap him. In Islamabad in 2018, Pakistani investigative journalist Taha Siddiqui is kidnapped at gunpoint and barely escapes being killed. He flees the country on the first plane to France with questions left unanswered: What motivated the attack? Was the tyrannical Pakistani military involved? The Dissident Club is an action-packed graphic memoir about Islamic politics, complex family dynamics, and one man's dedication to truth and principle. Softcover, 8-in.x 11-in., 270 pages, full color. Cover price $27.95.

1st printing. By Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev. Start your reading adventure with Team Spidey! Meet the members of Team Spidey and some of their amazing friends, including Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, and Black Panther. With engaging, simple text, little ones can enter the world of reading whilst learning about bravery and teamwork with all of their favorite characters from the show. Packed with amazing imagery, clear vocabulary, and a fun quiz, this pre-level DK Reader will help 3-5 year old Spidey and his Amazing Friends fans gain confidence in the beginning of their reading journey. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Ameko Kaerudo. Art and cover by Yorifuji. FOR FANS OF COSY FANTASY, MAGICAL GIRL MANGA, AND COURTLY INTRIGUE! After Princess Stella discovers Remy's amazing powers, the humble tea witch suddenly finds herself acting as a bodyguard to royalty! But with deadly assassins around every corner, how can Remy protect the naive Princess from falling prey to the machinations of the court? Even more troublesome is the blossoming feelings developing between them... but how can a lowly tea witch and a princess ever be in love?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Godzilla Rulers of Earth (2013-2015 IDW) #1-12. Written by Chris Mowry and Matt Frank. Art by Matt Frank, Jeff Zornow, and Mostafa Moussa. Cover by Dave Wachter. Godzilla returns, and the world will never be the same! Next up in the Library Collection series is Rulers of Earth! Giant monsters are appearing across the globe and leaving complete devastation in their wake. But who-or what-might be behind their attacks? It's up to Commander Steven Woods and his Counter-Kaiju Reaction forces to hold the monsters at bay while young Lucy Casprell and her scientific research group, the Kaiju Watchers, attempt to find the truth behind the invasions. Volume 4 collects the first 12 issues of the Rulers of Earth series by Chris Mowry, Matt Frank, and Jeff Zornow. Softcover, 280 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Collects Groo: Minstrel Melodies (2024 Dark Horse) #1-4. Written by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier. Art and Cover by Sergio Aragonés. The rhyming minstrel travels with his daughter from town to town singing tales of Groo!The Groo-verse's hapless wandering minstrel and his smart daughter, Kayli, roam the land... Traveling from town to town, they sing tales of Groo wherever they go, bringing laughter, joy, and lessons to the townsfolk... and hopefully some kopins to their pockets! Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier begin another epic, hilarious Groo series, with colors by Carrie Strachan and letters by Stan Sakai! Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Reason/Materia!" Collects Gunnerkrigg Court GN (2015-2021 Boom Studios/Archaia) Vol. 3-4. Story and art by Tom Siddell.Change is hard, especially when you're a student at an enigmatic boarding school like Gunnerkrigg Court... and for Annie Carver, it's never been so sudden. After a shocking revelation about her mother's death sends her into an overwhelming fit of rage, she runs away to the neighboring Gillitie Wood. There, forest god Coyote reveals even more about her parentage that will change the course of her life forever. Kat's research advances by leaps and bounds when she discovers an unexpected method of awakening the Court's oldest robots. While she learns more about the robots' original creator Diego, she must also make a heartbreaking decision in order to move forward. And what exactly is the seed bismuth? This volume features new cover art by Tom Siddell, updated interior art, and includes chapters 23-41 of the beloved sci-fi fantasy webcomic. Softcover, 608 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "As Above So Below!" Story and art by Stan Stanley. The second stunning collection of creator Stan Stanley's YALSA Award-winning, Ignatz Award-nominated, critically acclaimed webcomic series, Hazards of Love, continues the epic tale of love, loss, and redemption . . . with a strong possibility of musical numbers. Welcome back to Bright World! A strange, otherworldly realm of the seemingly impossible, whose flesh-hungry inhabitants rule over any human unlucky enough to fall in! Locked into a cycle of lost memories, broken promises, and the threat of being imminently devoured, the humans in Bright World can only look forward to an existence that promises ceaseless servitude. Softcover, 336 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Stepanka Jislova. What is at the core of romantic attachment? Does our upbringing play a part, or is falling in love a magical, uncontrollable process? Are we doomed to repeat the same mistakes over and over, or can we break unhealthy cycles and learn new ways to love? These are the questions asked in Heartcore, an award-winning graphic memoir from comics creator Štepánka Jislová. In this empowering story of self-discovery, the author reflects on her troubled experiences in dating and love and finally seeks to understand the reasons behind her many toxic relationships. She explores topics such as normative gender roles, online dating and casual sex, alcohol abuse, sexual violence, and the psychology behind interpersonal attachment, all in an engaging graphic-novel format. Softcover, 236 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Written by Mariah Marsden. Art and cover by Ofride. Discover the heartwarming magic of Johanna Spyri's beloved tale in this gorgeous graphic novel adaptation. When young Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in a small shepherd's hut in the Swiss Alps, everyone expects him to turn her away. He has a bad reputation: mean, growly, and harsh as the cold mountain winds. But Heidi is quick to take on any challenge, whether it's keeping an eye on the rebellious goats, learning to read, or melting Grandfather's icy heart. Heidi's adventures take her up and down her beloved mountain, from picnics in the high alpine meadows all the way to the distant streets of Frankfurt and a city life she could never have imagined. But when homesickness strikes, Heidi must weigh old friendships with new ones and find her place in an expanding world. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

2nd Edition - Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kohta Hirano. The final chapter in Kohta Hitano's epic Hellsing saga pushes the boundaries of horror/action manga into new territories of thrills, shocks, and more than a few bloody laughs! The curtain raises on the final act of the apocalyptic war between vampires, Nazis, Catholics, werewolves, Protestants, and mercenaries, and the outcome is still in doubt. Amidst the blood-drenched wreckage of London, the champions of light and darkness face off in a final showdown that will determine the future of humanity... or see humanity's fall! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, full color. Teen (13+) Cover price $14.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Quantum. Art and cover by Nori Kazato. Character Design by Hana Amano. Translated by Aiko Funabashi. Former hero Leo and his friends in the Demon Queen's army head back to the demon realm, only to find a terribly polluted environment. At this rate, the demon realm is sure to be destroyed in a year...so it's time for Leo to roll up his sleeves and get to work on saving the land! Meanwhile, the Demon Queen Echidna has a problem of her own to take care of...?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects JLA (1997-2006) #10-23, JLA (1997-2006) Annual #2, JLA Secret Files (1997) #2, JLA: World Without Grown-Ups (1998) #1-2, and Prometheus (1998 DC). Written by Grant Morrison, Mark Waid, Ty Templeton, and Todd Dezago. Art by Howard Porter, Gary Frank, Greg Land, Arnie Jorgensen, Mark Pajarillo, Mike McKone, Humberto Ramos, Mark McKenna, John Dell, David Meikis, Mark Pennington, Walden Wong, David Meikis, Doug Hazlewood, and Wayne Faucher. Cover by Howard Porter and John Dell. Featuring cosmic adventures, a race through time, the disappearance of adults across the world, the terrible villainy of Darkseid, Lex Luthor's Injustice Gang, Starro, the introduction of Prometheus, and more! Softcover, 584 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects ollects Jupiter's Circle (2015 Image) #1-6 and Jupiter's Circle (2015 Volume 2) #1-6. Written by Mark Millar. Art by Wilfredo Torres, Francesco Mortarino, Davide Gianfelice, Chris Sprouse, Walden Wong, Davide Gianfelice, Rick Burchett, Karl Story, and Ty Templeton. Cover by Frank Quitely. Mark Millar and Frank Quitely's comic-book masterpiece, a vast epic covering three generations of superheroes from the early 20th Century to the far future. In 1929, six friends were called to a mysterious island and returned home with super-powers. The story that unfolded is like none before, a huge mythological tale that explores everything from superheroes enforcing their real-world politics on humanity to the secret, alien origins of the human race itself. Jupiter's Legacy covers three generations of heroes in a vast trilogy that has been described as The Lord of the Rings for superheroes. Featuring stunning art and designs from co-creator Frank Quitely and interior art by Wilfredo Torres. Collects Jupiter's Legacy Volume 1 and Volume 2. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 312 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Story and art by George Herriman. One of the first comics to be considered a work of art, Krazy Kat delights with its detailed characterization and visual-verbal creativity alongside the slapstick shenanigans between Krazy and Ignatz the mouse. This volume comes with a 100-page illustrated introduction by Alexander Braun. Hardcover, 10-in. x 15-in., 632 pages, full color. Cover price $100.00.

1st Edition - Volume 6- 1st printing. "The Monster of the Ministry of Hell and the Devil in the the Lake!" Collects Lady Mechanika: The Monster of the Ministry of Hell (2021 Image) #1-4 and Lady Mechanika: Devil in the Lake (2024 Image) #1-4. Written by Joe Benitez, M. M. Chen. Art by Joe Benitez, Beth Sotelo, and Siya Oum. Cover by Joe Benitez, Siya Oum. Collects THE MONSTER OF THE_ _MINISTRY OF HELL and THE DEVIL IN THE LAKE. In a Victorian asylum full of grotesque inmates, sadistic guards, and a fanatical doctor, a young lady wakes to find her arms and legs have been replaced with mechanical limbs. But who among this gruesome menagerie is the true Monster of the Ministry of Hell? The origins of the notorious adventuress known as Lady Mechanika! Plus, Lady Mechanika tries to escape disturbing revelations from her past by running off to Siberia on a dangerous hunt for an alleged dragon called the Devil in the Lake. Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 23 - 1st printing. "Games and Gains!" Move your game piece to THE LOUD HOUSE and enjoy some new comic fun. Dice and doom will fly in these adventures and antics, featuring game boards, virtual reality (VR), and a LOUD imagination! From bath day to camping to cloud watching… In the middle of it all, Lana gets a new pair of cat-themed game dice! Is this going to help her get the purrfect roll to win family game night? With ten siblings, the competition is definitely fierce! Plus: The Louds go camping. After heading the legend of the Snipe, a creepy creature with a sharp beak and long, long legs, the kids are on the hunt! But when the Snipe is creeping in the woods – exactly WHO is being hunted?! Featuring all-new stories by the talent behind the Emmy-nominated series, THE LOUD HOUSE and THE CASAGRANDES. Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 64 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

1st printing. Collects Masked Macher (2024 Dark Horse) #1-4. Written by David A. Goodman. Art and Cover by Alex Andrés. A struggling actor will take any opportunity that comes knocking... and lucks into an opportunity to be a pro wrestler! It's the 1930s and aspiring actor Tony Hollywood is about to make his big break! He's finally got an audition for the role that will change his life, but a flat tire sends him to a different stage. Breaking down outside a wrestling arena lands him a new part to play... the Masked Macher! Tony quickly learns there's a lot more to this wrestling gig than meets the eye, but hey, it pays. Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Yuuki Kimikawa. Art and cover by Sturkey. Translated by Ben Trethewey. After becoming an official government adventurer, Mizuki catches the eye of adventurer Himata, who attempts to force Mizuki to join a planned coup. With Kessie's quick wit, Mizuki somehow escapes danger, but it's out of the frying pan and into the fire when a boss chimera starts raging. Will this become Mizuki's final battle?! The story of a salaryman's rise from background character to a starring role reaches its grand finale! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

1st printing. Collects The Moon is Following Us (2024 Image) #1-5. Written by Daniel Warren Johnson. Art by Riley Rossmo and Daniel Warren Johnson. Cover by Daniel Warren Johnson. When a mysterious force kidnaps their daughter, parents Sam and Duncan must do whatever it takes to bring her home in this heartbreaking and action-packed graphic novel duology. Sam and Duncan LaMarr love their six-year-old daughter, Penny, more than anything in the whole world. But half a year ago, she was taken by the Cascade, an evil force they barely understand. Now, Sam and Duncan must fight side by side with the magical beings Penny cherished to try and get her back…before shes gone forever. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Peter Dunlap-Shohl. At the age of forty-three, former Anchorage Daily News staff cartoonist Peter Dunlap-Shohl was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a disorder that, among other things, can rob a person of their ability to speak or write and degrades their ability to deal with complexity. In My Degeneration, Dunlap-Shohl recounts his attempt to come to grips with the "malicious whimsy" of this chronic, progressive, and disabling disorder with his characteristic humor and passion. This graphic novel tracks the author's journey through depression, juggling medications and weathering their side effects, the impact of the diagnosis on his personal relationships, and the raft of mental and physical changes wrought by the disease. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 108 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Collects Nightwing Rebirth (2016), Nightwing (2016) #1-49, Batgirl (2016-2021) #14-17, Batman (2016 3rd Series) #7-8, Batman: Prelude to the Wedding - Nightwing vs. Hush (2018 DC), Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) #941-942, Green Arrow (2016 5th Series) #32, Red Hood and The Outlaws (2016) Annual #1, Suicide Squad (2016-2019 5th Series) #26, Teen Titans (2016-2021 6th Series) #12, and stories from Batgirl (2016-2021) #25, DC Rebirth Holiday Special (2016), and Robin 80th Anniversary 100 Page Super Spectacular (2020 DC). Written by Tim Seeley, Sam Humphries, Michael Moreci, Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, Ben Percy, Hope Larson, Tom King, Steve Orlando, James Tynion IV, Steve Orlando, Scott Lobdell, and Rob Williams. Art by Javi Fernandez, Marcio Takara, Minkyu Jung, Marcus To, Christian Duce, Miguel Mendonca, Vicente Cifuentes, Chris Sotomayor, Scot Eaton, Diana Egea, Bernard Chang, Klaus Janson, Phil Jimenez, Matt Santorelli, Jorge Corona, Jamal Campbell, Amancay Nahuelpan, Chris Mooneyham, Lalit Kumar Sharma, Otto Schimdt, Scott Hanna, Klaus Janson, Chris Wildgoose, Riley Rossmo, Travis Moore, Andy MacDonald, Tyler Kirkham, Stjepan Sejic, and Mirka Andolfo. Cover by Javier Fernandez. BACK IN THE BLUE AND BLACK. BACK IN BLUDHAVEN. NIGHTWING HAS RETURNED! Dick Grayson is his name. Heroism is his one true calling. To heed that call, he's worn many faces. He was the first Robin, a replacement Batman, and a superspy, but the greatest of the masks he's worn is the one he created himself. He is Nightwing. And he's returned to take back the streets of the city he loves. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,492 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $125.00.

1st printing. Written by Ozzy Osbourne, Sir Neil Warnock , Wayne Kramer, Michael Moorcock, Phil Campbell, Chrissie Hynde, Kim McAuliffe, Slim Jim Phantom, Lars Ulrich, Dee Snider , Slash , Steffan Chirazi, Lita Ford , Riki Rachtman , Niel Gaiman, Penelope Spheeris , Dave Navarro , Mikkey Dee , Jr. Mikael Maglieri , Todd Singerman , Lar Frederiksen , Dave Grohl , Paul Triple H Levesque , Matt Pinfield , Bernstein Josh , Steve Luna , and Corey Graves . Art by Piotr Kowalski , Pat Moriarity , John Bergin , Joe Simko , John Bivens , Chris Visions , Fred Harper , Bob Fingerman , Steve Chanks , Dave Chisholm , JayJay Jackson , Felipe Sobreiro , Gideon Kendall , Ron Joseph , Steve Kurth , Shane Patrick White , Jim Mahfood , Luke McGarry , Ryan Dunlavey , Koren Shadmi , Jeff McClelland , Jeff McComskey , Wes Hargis , Brent Engstrom , Erik Rodriguez , Sean Pryor , Josh Bernstein , Frank Powers , Tony Parker , Tim Bradstreet , Ed Repka , Hydro 74 , and Kelley Simms. To celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the legendary Motörhead, Z2 has gathered some of the greatest living musicians (Ozzy Osbourne, Lars Ulrich, Slash, Chrissie Hynde, Dave Navarro), writers (Neil Gaiman, Michael Moorcock), pro-wrestlers (Triple H, Corey Graves), TV & Film figures (Matt Pinfield, Penelope Spheeris) and bandmates (Phil Campbell, Mickey Dee, Slim Jim Phantom) to their personal stories of encounters with the man who truly defined what it meant to be the living embodiment of Rock & Roll, Lemmy Kilmister. Featuring a brand-new foreword by his dear friend Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters) this book pairs 28 rockstars with 28 acclaimed illustrators to bring these incredible True Tales of Lemmy Kilmister to life! Hardcover, 56 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

1st printing. Cover by Ho Che Anderson. Legendary bluesman John Lee Hooker lived more life in one of his songs than the collective lifetimes of many. Spanning several decades of the American experience, One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer tells three tales of Hooker's storied life through the perspective of those who lived within his massive orbit, weaving textured and interpretative stories that rise to the lofty creative heights of his music and fall to the gritty reality of trying to thrive in several unforgiving eras. Hardcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Collects Paranoid Gardens (2024 Dark Horse) #1-6. Written by Gerard Way and Shaun Simon. Art and Cover by Chris Weston. Loo is a nurse at the most bizarre care-center around. The staff are not entirely human, and the cases downright unearthly. Aliens, ghosts, superheroes, and more creatures plague its hallways as both doctors and patients and the hospital itself seems to be somewhat self-aware. Loo believes that despite a recent failure at her job she's been given some sort of higher calling in this mysterious place, and decides to rise to the challenge. Along the way she must fight her way through corrupt staff members, powerful theme park cults, and her own personal demons and trauma to meet this challenge and discover what secrets the gardens hold. Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Plastic Man No More! (2024 DC) #1-4. Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art and cover by Alex Lins. THE CAN'T-MISS PLASTIC MAN BODY HORROR EPIC! Eel O'Brian might be a superhero now--but before he was anything else, he was a crook. Until the accident that turned him into the pliable Plastic Man, Eel was bad to the bone...and just because he no longer has bones doesn't mean that's not still true. When an incident on a Justice League mission leads to catastrophic cellular damage, Plastic Man discovers he just might be out of time to make amends for the past he's tried hard to outrun--or to save the soul of his son, who (unfortunately for him) might have inherited more from dear old Dad than just his superpowers... The Eisner Award-nominated creative team of Christopher Cantwell (Briar, Doctor Doom, Halt and Catch Fire) and Alex Lins (Monarch) brings you the five words you thought you'd never read: body-horror Plastic Man noir! Hardcover, 152 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $24.99.

Mike McKone Cover

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Punisher (2009 8th Series) #1-16, Punisher (2009 8th Series) Annual#1 Dark Reign The List Punisher (2009) #1, Franken-Castle (2010 Marvel) #17-21, Dark Wolverine (2009)#88-89, and Punisher In the Blood (2010 Marvel)#1-5. Fan-favorite writer Rick Remender delivers one of the wildest Punisher runs of all! Frank Castle has dedicated his life to killing evil men. So when former Green Goblin Norman Osborn becomes the head of U.S. security, what do you expect Frank to do? But when his assassination attempt fails, Osborn's flunky the Hood resurrects several long-dead super villains to hunt down the Punisher - and Daken, twisted son of Wolverine, finally manages to kill him. But even death won't keep Frank Castle down! When the Legion of Monsters stitch his remains back together, the Punisher is reborn as the terrifying Franken-Castle! Does any humanity remain beneath this husk of a man? And can Frank regain his life, with the vindictive Jigsaw Bothers waiting to kill him again? Hardcover, 768 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $100.00.

Dan Brereton Cover

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Punisher (2009 8th Series) #1-16, Punisher (2009 8th Series) Annual#1 Dark Reign The List Punisher (2009) #1, Franken-Castle (2010 Marvel) #17-21, Dark Wolverine (2009)#88-89, and Punisher In the Blood (2010 Marvel)#1-5. Fan-favorite writer Rick Remender delivers one of the wildest Punisher runs of all! Frank Castle has dedicated his life to killing evil men. So when former Green Goblin Norman Osborn becomes the head of U.S. security, what do you expect Frank to do? But when his assassination attempt fails, Osborn's flunky the Hood resurrects several long-dead super villains to hunt down the Punisher - and Daken, twisted son of Wolverine, finally manages to kill him. But even death won't keep Frank Castle down! When the Legion of Monsters stitch his remains back together, the Punisher is reborn as the terrifying Franken-Castle! Does any humanity remain beneath this husk of a man? And can Frank regain his life, with the vindictive Jigsaw Bothers waiting to kill him again? Hardcover, 768 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $100.00.

1st printing. Collects Revolution 9 (2024 Mad Cave) #1-4. Written by Mark London. Art by Carlos Reno. Cover by Dan Panosian. After years as an assassin for the Order of Nine—an ancient order dating back almost 3,000 years—Velveteen has turned her back on the very organization that saved her. Tasked with the murder of otherwise innocent hacker Jasper Dean, she sets off to save his life and discover the terrible secret that marked him for death. With the entire Order after them, Velveteen and Jasper must escape their grasp and prevent them from toppling society as we know it. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $17.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Rifters (2024 Image) #1-6. Written by Brian Posehn and Joe Trohman. Art and cover by Chris Johnson. Please Saran-Wrap your ass, because you're about to projectile-sh*t yourself right into the wild world of RIFTERS, where Time Cop collides with_ Law & Order_, filtered through the Stupid McSmartsalot-Einstein lens of Mr. Show. Fenton and Geller are a couple of part-time Wisenheimers, full-time vice time-cops who suck at rule-following but excel at busting time-travel crimes. Unfortunately, their daily grind involves tedious police work—like chasing down influencers hellbent on live-streaming illegal transtemporal trips to 1920s Chicago to steal primo bootleg hooch. However, in a twist of fate, our heroes find themselves thrust into the midst of a potential inter-time serial homicide case, forcing our pair to punch above their weight class. The stakes are high and time is of the essence. Fenton and Geller are about to learn that playing with the homicide-time-stream isn't all flappers and jazz hands. Get ready for a high-octane, double-triple-illegal adventure where the only thing certain is that RIFTERS is rewriting the rulebook on time-travel tales! Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Written by Stuart Gibbs. Art and cover by Anjan Sarkar. Thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley is not exactly the best student spy school has ever seen-he keeps flunking Advanced Self Preservation. But outside of class, Ben is pretty great at staying alive. His enemies have kidnapped him, shot at him, locked him in a room with a ticking time bomb, and even tried to blow him up with missiles. And he's survived every time. After all that unexpected success, the CIA has decided to activate Ben for real. The Mission: Become friends with Jessica Shang, the daughter of a suspected Chinese crime boss, and uncover her father's secrets! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Written by Stuart Gibbs. Art and cover by Anjan Sarkar. Thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley is not exactly the best student spy school has ever seen-he keeps flunking Advanced Self Preservation. But outside of class, Ben is pretty great at staying alive. His enemies have kidnapped him, shot at him, locked him in a room with a ticking time bomb, and even tried to blow him up with missiles. And he's survived every time. After all that unexpected success, the CIA has decided to activate Ben for real. The Mission: Become friends with Jessica Shang, the daughter of a suspected Chinese crime boss, and uncover her father's secrets! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yako Gureishi. ADAPTED INTO A HIT ANIME! AIRING ON CRUNCHYROLL! THE WORLD IS RULED BY GOBLINS, SPIRITS, GOLEMS, AND ALL TYPES OF STRANGE CREATURES... BUT NOT HUMANS. Somali and The Golem continue to explore the witch's workshop to learn more about the different types of magic in the world they inhabit. But deep in the labyrinth lies a tome that foretells of a time when humans ruled the world, when humans had been the apex, and where the remaining humans may be. The search for sanctuary begins here! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. "Extreme Competition!" Collects Sonic The Hedgehog (2018 IDW) #69-71, Sonic the Hedgehog: Spring Broken! (2024 IDW), and Sonic the Hedgehog: Winter Jam (2023 IDW). Written by Evan Stanley, Josh Trujillo, and Iasmin Omar Ata. Art by Min Ho Kim, Aaron Hammerstrom, Adam Bryce Thomas, and Matt Froese. Cover by Min Ho Kim. On your marks! Get set! RACE! Welcome, Extreme Gear fans, to the qualifier for the Clean Sweepstakes race around the world, sponsored by the Restoration and Clean Sweep Inc.! And look at the starting line! It's Sonic, Tails, Amy, Surge, Kit, the Diamond Cutters, and the Babylon Rogues! Hold on to your tails because we're in for one heck of a race! But there's drama on the track! As Tails and Amy go to investigate a mystery of their own, only Sonic is left to answer the question, who is the Phantom Rider?! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Collects Monolith (2024 Image) #1-3. Written by Sean Lewis. Art and Cover by Valerio Giangiordano. Experience the thrilling three-part miniseries that unveils the mysterious origins of the formidable MONOLITH. Delve into the depths of the cosmic realm and witness the epic battle between Monolith and OMEGA SPAWN, which spans across the vast expanse of the stars. Brace yourself for an unexpected twist in the climactic finale, where everything will come crashing down. Softcover, 88 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Collects Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures - Echoes of Fear (2024 Dark Horse) #1-4. Written by George Mann. Art by Vincenzo Federic and Vincenzo Riccardi. Cover by Eduardo Mello. When Jedi Knight Reath Silas and Jedi Padawan Amadeo Azzazzo are charged with delving into the Jedi Archives to learn more about the mysterious Echo Stones, they're not expecting to find themselves starting out on a dangerous quest that will eventually see them going after one of the stones themselves, in the form of the mystical Rod of Ages. But first, they must learn everything they can about the origin of these strange stones and their Force-amplifying ability, leading them to uncover three epic tales from the annals of galactic history. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.