AUGUST 2024 CATALOG

The fake engaged couple, Oohara Takuya and Honjouji Rika, have apparently become relationship goals! They've been asked by their workplace to start a blog proving that the J.T.C. travel agency is a great place for couples and families. However, that means all their lies about living together are going to have to become a reality! But how can they share the same space when they can barely even talk to each other right now?

Now that Coyolles has exposed their weakness and left themselves at Galkhein's mercy, Rishe walks a dangerously thin line as she prepares to make her case for an alliance between the two nations. Will her negotiations with Arnold be enough to save Coyolles from disaster? Meanwhile, her alchemy teacher from a previous life, Michel Hin, is convinced no good can come from his latest experiment, gunpowder. Determined to keep this destructive power out of the hands of her fianc Rishe will once again need to get creative and show her friend the non-lethal potential of the explosive 'poison' he's created.

Final volume! At the age of 16, Ichika Sendawara learned that she only had two years left to live. Now a 2nd year college student, she lives a busy, upbeat life, despite never knowing when the end will come. Everything changes when Ichika meets Professor Yurugi-for the first time she feels she has something to live for. But then Yurugi quietly leaves the university, and Ichika is left wondering why, and what could have been... A gentle love story that grapples with the deepest existential questions we face in life. As the Shuji Terayama poem quoted in the text says, 'If life is nothing but goodbyes, who needs life?

Since they started going out, the handsome and confident Itsuomi has been nothing but kind and caring toward Yuki, his deaf classmate and now girlfriend. The two have knocked down one challenge after another: staying in touch while Itsuomi is overseas, dealing with friends with unrequited crushes, and finally securing permission from Yuki's parents to move in together. Now the big day is finally here, and they've just finished bringing the last box into their new home. But now that all that work is done, the most nerve-wracking part begins: everyday life!

It is almost the marchioness Shuri von Neuschwanstein's nineteenth birthday, and love is in the air for everyone else, at least! Jeremy is preparing for his upcoming marriage to Ohera, which will make him the new head of the Neuschwanstein family. Elias is off with a new girl seemingly every other day. Even little Rachel has a budding romance of her own with a foreign prince. But Shuri mustn't let her guard down, because ever since Cardinal Richelieu voiced his suspicions about Shuri's reincarnation, he's been plotting. The Church isn't yet done with the Neuschwanstein family, but instead of targeting Shuri or Jeremy, this time they've set their sights on someone much more vulnerable!

From multiple Eisner Award winners Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta) and J.H. Williams III (Batwoman) comes their entrancing masterpiece collected in oversized, Absolute format. Discover the stories that introduced Sophie Bangs, an ordinary college student in a weirdly futuristic New York, whose life will be changed by her research into the mythical warrior woman known as Promethea!

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: MARCH 25, 2025

C'mon, grab your friends and head to distant lands in this first-of-its-kind complete collection of award-winning writer Ryan North's run on the beloved Adventure Time comics! It's the mathematical and radical adventures of Finn and Jake as they team up with some of Ooo's most memorable residents to do what they do best-PUNCH THINGS! Er, we mean ADVENTURE!

C'mon, grab your friends and head to distant lands in this first-of-its-kind complete collection of award-winning writer Ryan North's run on the beloved Adventure Time comics! It's the mathematical and radical adventures of Finn and Jake as they team up with some of Ooo's most memorable residents to do what they do best-PUNCH THINGS! Er, we mean ADVENTURE!

For Kei, and at least forty-six others, immortality comes as the nastiest surprise ever. He's a rare specimen who needs to be experimented on for life-a demi-human who must die a thousand deaths for the benefit of humanity The breathless nightmare trip Ajin: Demi-Human, finally available in omnibus format. A thriller that just keeps on getting better and deeper.

Alley Oop crashes Mount Olympus, and the gods are not happy to see him! Alley provokes the entire pantheon before muscling in on the monstrous Minotaur! Then Alley investigates the timeless mystery: what color was Cleopatra's hair? Reprinting all daily strips from 1964.

After a deadly encounter, the young Soul Sender strikes back out into the world When Ashmarte the curator turns out not to be the ally Alpi thought him to be, she is left with an enemy for life. Striking back out into the world, the young Soul Sender goes back to what she does best, but this time with new allies to help organize the sacred rites!

The world of Futurama comes to life in this deluxe art book, with commentary from the show's creator, Matt Groening, showrunner David X. Cohen, and producer Claudia Katz. Just in time for the show's 25th anniversary and the new season on Hulu, this first and only Futurama art book examines the first seven seasons of the series, which first aired on Fox in 1999. Readers can dive into the development and visual history of all 150 episodes, including brand-new content, never-before-seen concept art, sketches, developmental work, and a complete episode guide.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: JANUARY 14, 2025

Since 2019, Something is Killing the Children has captivated comic fans, becoming a global phenomenon of the horror genre. With over four and a half million units sold along with numerous award recognitions, Something Is Killing The Children has birthed an entire Slaughterverse with its unique visual language. Take a closer look than ever at the bloody, moody, and soul-changing details of artist Werther Dell'Edera's amazing and often homaged art, delving deep into the development process of this landmark series!

Since 2019, Something is Killing the Children has captivated comic fans, becoming a global phenomenon of the horror genre. With over four and a half million units sold along with numerous award recognitions, Something Is Killing The Children has birthed an entire Slaughterverse with its unique visual language. Take a closer look than ever at the bloody, moody, and soul-changing details of artist Werther Dell'Edera's amazing and often homaged art, delving deep into the development process of this landmark series!

This oversized hardcover gallery collects iconic original art from The Amazing Spider-Man #39-#122, and is accompanied by essays from comics editor John Lind. The Amazing Spider-Man has remained the flagship title for the classic Marvel Comics character Spider-Man for over six decades. Stan Lee and Steve Ditko co-created the character in 1962, and it quickly became a sensation. Then, with The Amazing Spider-Man #39, John Romita Sr. replaced Ditko as the main artist and began an epic run. This oversized Bullpen Books edition focuses on Romita's work on ASM from 1966 to 1973, a run that would dramatically reshape the world of Spider-Man and his alter ego, Peter Parker.

The complete Eisner Award-winning space fantasy epic from writer Jeff Lemire and artist Dustin Nguyen is collected in a softcover compendium! Ten years after the conclusion of Descender, magic has taken the place of machinery, and the rules of the universe are very different. Andy and Effie's daughter Mila spends her days exploring the lonely wilds of the planet Sampson and trying to stay out of the clutches of the all-powerful vampire witch known only as "Mother." But like her parents, Mila doesn't like to play by the rules, and when a certain robot pal of her dad's shows up, nothing will ever be the same!

After becoming a professional comics artist in 1948 at the age of 17, by 21 Al Williamson was well-regarded enough as a Western and science-fiction illustrator to be recruited for the EC Comics staff roster - the absolute peak of the field in the 1950s, and a team rarely challenged since. After the Comics Code forced EC to reduce their business, Williamson found himself at the door of Atlas Comics, the largest employer of freelancers in the field.From 1955-60, Williamson would draw 99 stories for Atlas (both solo and with help by Fleagle Gang studio cohorts Angelo Torres and Roy Krenkel, plus Gray Morrow and Ralph Mayo) in mostly western and fantasy genres, with a smattering of war, romance and jungle girl adventure. He flourished on Westerns, freely and loosely rendered four-page morality plays, many scripted economically by Stan Lee.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: JANUARY 21, 2025

Continuing Fantagraphics' project to reprint Marvel Comics' 1950s genre titles, this volume compiles the first of what became the industry's largest line of war books. Produced by veterans of WWII, the eight issues here feature future mainstream comics stalwarts such as Gene Colan, Russ Heath, Joe Maneely, and more. Forged in the crucible of the Korean War, and produced by veterans of the Second World War, this volume's eight issues present the brutality and grimness of armed combat by some of Atlas' most notable war artists and future comics stars including Gene Colan, Russ Heath, Joe Maneely, Dave Berg, Jay Scott Pike, Mike Sekowsky, Vern Henkel, Allen Bellman, Pete Morisi and Norman Steinberg.

Superstar writer Jed MacKay continues his action-packed run on the Avengers! From the FALL OF X to BLOOD HUNT! The Avengers have hung in space over Earth, a sword of Damocles over Orchis, the enemy of mutantkind, for too long. But knowing they had only one chance to strike, they waited while Iron Man prepared. Now, on his signal, it is time - and the Avengers only know one way to strike: hard! But as the true extent of Orchis' Stark Sentinel program is revealed, will Earth's Mightiest Heroes fall against the metal onslaught?

The old order changeth once again in a glorious, fan-favorite period for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers! The Avengers welcome the powerful new Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau, into their ranks - just in time to witness the trial of one of their stalwart members, Hank Pym! Then, Thanos' fun-loving brother Starfox joins the roster for an adventure to the Inhumans' refuge on the moon and an uncanny team-up of sorts with the Fantastic Four - which will have lasting repercussions for the Vision! As Scarlet Witch fears for her synthezoid husband, Doctor Strange seeks her aid on a search for the Darkhold!

Jason Aaron helmed one of the longest and most exciting Avengers runs of the modern era, and this omnibus collects the sweeping conclusion of his work with the biggest saga in Avengers history! On a quest for cosmic vengeance, Ghost Rider finds himself on a ruined Earth where the great Age of Heroes never came to be. His only ally is the world's most wanted archaeologist: Tony Stark, the Invincible Ant-Man! Together, they must find more surprising champions from other realities for the looming confrontation that will assemble the mightiest heroes of Earth, the Multiverse and 1,000,000 BC! They will unite on a day like any other to face a battle beyond all imagining.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: MARCH 4, 2025

Jason Aaron helmed one of the longest and most exciting Avengers runs of the modern era, and this omnibus collects the sweeping conclusion of his work with the biggest saga in Avengers history! On a quest for cosmic vengeance, Ghost Rider finds himself on a ruined Earth where the great Age of Heroes never came to be. His only ally is the world's most wanted archaeologist: Tony Stark, the Invincible Ant-Man! Together, they must find more surprising champions from other realities for the looming confrontation that will assemble the mightiest heroes of Earth, the Multiverse and 1,000,000 BC! They will unite on a day like any other to face a battle beyond all imagining.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: MARCH 4, 2025

Flesh seduces. Passion kills. An anonymous artist who draws their inspiration from famous murders has opened their newest exhibit surrounding the now infamous 'Icepick Murder' centered around Catherine Tramell. However, when a security guard of the exhibit is murdered on it's opening night, the art director responsible for the opening is thrust into an investigation that forces him to question his own involvement.

Who is Batman? What becomes of Bruce Wayne after years spent in service of vengeance? What drives a man to become a creature of the night? Is there still a man under the mask, or has the man become the costume? With Catwoman, the Flash, and the Bat-Family at his side, discover the groundbreaking stories that launched a saga!

Prepare for an epic crossover event, with a not-so-jolly St. Nick descending upon Gotham City! His cheerful demeanor has been replaced by a grim determination to investigate a brutal crime that has shaken the city in the days leading up to Christmas. With the help of his former student, the iconic Batman, Santa will unite with the heroes of the DC Universe, including the legendary Justice League, to right this wrong--or the world will wake up to coal in their stockings!

THE ORGHAM FAMILY DESCENDS ON GOTHAM! Batman's life literally hangs in the balance in a haunting story that finds an unlikely band of allies rallying to the Dark Knight's cause! With the deadly Orgham family holding Batman and Gotham City under its spell, will Catwoman, Talia al Ghul, Cassandra Cain, Poison Ivy, Azrael, and Mr. Freeze(!) be able to beat incredible odds? Or will Batman's fate depend on a flip of a coin? Plus, stories featuring the Question, Azrael, Solomon Grundy, and the Summoner!

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: DECEMBER 31, 2024

In this controversial prestige series by writer Jim Starlin (Batman), artist Bernie Wrightson (Swamp Thing), and colorist Bill Wray (The Ren & Stimpy Show), Batman faces the enigmatic--and seemingly immortal--Deacon Blackfire, who has convinced an army of Gotham's forgotten citizens to overthrow the city. With the Dark Knight's mind and will seemingly broken by Blackfire's interrogation techniques, will Gotham finally fall?

A gorgeous and full-color BL webtoon/manhwa (comic) about a man leading a double life-and his handsome lover who will stop at nothing to save their relationship. Joachim has a deadly secret: he's a hitman for the SIA (the 'Secret Intelligence Agency'): a covert organization whose operatives possess special abilities. Working in the shadows, Joachim is a trained professional assigned dangerous missions that he executes to perfection.

For Fans of EXTREMITY and ONCE & FUTURE, BIRTHRIGHT turns fantasy into reality as a family comes to terms with what destiny truly means. YOU EITHER DIE A HERO...OR BECOME SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRELY. For the Rhodes family, losing their son was the most devastating thing that could have occurred...but it couldn't prepare them for what happened when he returned. Mikey Rhodes, the boy lost to a fantasyland beyond imagination, has returned a powerful warrior of legend. But not all is what it seems with Mikey, and even the greatest fantasy shatters in the face of reality.

Miharu's mother Haruko comes to tour her son's company, where she meets Rudolph. Teppei suddenly appears and confronts Rudolph, using his Cupid's Arrow on Haruko and turning her into his ally! Teppei is acting under the suspicion that Rudolph is actually Miharu's father, but is there more behind his heinous behavior? The situation takes an even more chaotic turn when a giant mouse attacks!

Hollywood heavyweight Reginald Hudlin delivers one of the most influential Black Panther runs of all!Teaming with superstar artist John Romita Jr., Reginald Hudlin begins by going right back to the start — presenting T'Challa's origin in cinematic scope! The secret history of Wakanda is revealed as Princess Shuri becomes a huge part of the Black Panther mythos! But every king needs a queen, and so T'Challa embarks on his most dangerous quest yet: to marry the love of his life, Storm of the X-Men! The wildest honeymoon ever known takes the newlyweds around the globe — and beyond! Stops include Latveria, the Moon, Atlantis and a United States locked in Civil War over the Superhuman Registration Act!

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Hollywood heavyweight Reginald Hudlin delivers one of the most influential Black Panther runs of all!Teaming with superstar artist John Romita Jr., Reginald Hudlin begins by going right back to the start — presenting T'Challa's origin in cinematic scope! The secret history of Wakanda is revealed as Princess Shuri becomes a huge part of the Black Panther mythos! But every king needs a queen, and so T'Challa embarks on his most dangerous quest yet: to marry the love of his life, Storm of the X-Men! The wildest honeymoon ever known takes the newlyweds around the globe — and beyond! Stops include Latveria, the Moon, Atlantis and a United States locked in Civil War over the Superhuman Registration Act!

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: FEBRUARY 18, 2025

While traveling alone across 1960s Europe, young, vibrant, and lonely American Alex Greer walks into a club in Amsterdam and suddenly her life is changed forever. When she wakes up the next morning, she finds herself accused of murder and later imprisoned in what she discovers is a secret CIA black site that's used for psychological experimentation. This terrifying thriller follows her attempts to not only escape, but to separate stark reality from mental manipulation. Can she free herself and get away with her mind and soul intact?

Celebrate 60 years of the Black Widow and Hawkeye, two of the most famous Avengers of all, with a bold new chapter in their storied legacy! In the days when the Black Widow and Hawkeye had no one to trust, they still had each other - even though their paths sometimes diverged. So when Clint Barton is accused of a rogue assassination attempt that puts the U.S. and Madripoor at odds, a symbiote-equipped Natasha Romanoff thinks nothing of coming to his aid. But as echoes of their past ripple into the present, it will take all their faith in each other - and the lessons learned along the way - to protect their futures!

Surrounded by a circle of like-minded talent, Aia finally feels free to pursue becoming a makeup artist. His friend Jun makes her own breakthrough toward a seemingly impossible modeling career. Despite the challenges ahead, their determination to succeed is unstoppable. Competition in the beauty world often gets ugly. To get an advantage, Aia asks his rival Ginga for guidance and on-the-job experience.

As the massive event BLOOD HUNT kicks into high gear, this anthology series takes a deep dive into how its repercussions affect every corner of the Marvel Universe! Discover how the shattering events of BLOOD HUNT cover the breadth of the Marvel Universe! Hawkeye is on the run - but does he have enough trick arrows in his quiver to avoid both the long arm of the law and vampires out for his blood?!

The new prequel manga to the smash-hit soccer action series Blue Lock! Second-year high school student Reo Mikage wants nothing more than to escape his illustrious family's shadow by becoming a soccer star and winning the World Cup. The only thing that's missing is a talented diamond in the rough who can help him achieve his dream. That's when he sets his sights on Seishiro Nagi, a notorious slacker whose quick reflexes are the only hint of athletic ability. Can Reo find the switch to awaken the beast inside Nagi?

The cutthroat battle to become Japan's top striker kicks off in this premium box set of the hit soccer manga that inspired the smash hit anime! After a disastrous defeat at the 2018 World Cup, Japan's team struggles to regroup. But what's mising? An absolute ace striker. The Football Union is hell-bent on creating a striker who hungers for goals and thirsts for victory, so Blue Lock-a rigorous training ground for 300 of Japan's best and brightest youth players-is created!

Thanks to Rin Itoshi's screamer and some solid defending in the dying minutes of the first half, the Blue Lock Eleven are up 2-1 against the U-20 Japan team. Morale is running low in the U-20 locker room, and things only get worse when Sae Itoshi threatens to leave. Just then, an ominous figure emerges from the wings... The demon striker Ryusei Shidou is finally loose and ready to run rampant!

New folklore-inspired tales abound in this new anthology of fantasy stories written and drawn Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. From a search for the beating heart of a long-dead sorcerer, to a pirate girl who makes a deal with the devil, to the titular boy who wins a grim prize in a game with some undead interlopers, and more. Mignola builds a brand-new world filled with the weird, wicked and whimsical in this volume that will delight longtime Hellboy fans and new readers alike.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: JANUARY 7, 2025