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It was inevitable that Honjouji Rika would end up meeting Takuya's family if they were to continue with their fake engagement plan, but nothing could have prepared her for the excitable Oohara lot! The two arrive in Kumamoto, intent on coming clean, but is that really so easy? And why is it that meeting Takuya's beautiful and peppy childhood friend has Rika feeling so glum? Can the fake couple convince the Ooharas that they're really not betrothed? Can they even convince themselves?

DC's groundbreaking publication of the weekly comic 52 tells the story of a missing year in the DC Universe--in real-time. The cataclysmic events of Infinite Crisis have left the world without its three biggest icons--Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman--and the question is asked: Who will stand up in their absence?

Following a wave of immigration, Japan has became a volatile mix of people and cultures, rocked by the protests of xenophobic extremists unhappy with the new status quo. A brash, job-hopping young woman named Riko is driving her scooter through one such protest when she sees a boy about to get run over by a truck. Riko just manages to shove him out of the way, and, in the hours that follow, she finds herself looking after the boy, named Eito. Riko takes Eito out for a bowl of ramen, but just as they're about to dig in, Eito is fired upon by a distant army sniper.

Joe Coleman paints incredibly detailed portraits of sinners, saints, freaks, and personal friends that collectively present a dark history of America. Painting with a single-hair brush and a jewelers loupe, the artist states he only knows when the painting is done because he runs out of room on the canvas. With a body of work that spans five decades (including his early work as a comic book artist), Colemans work includes subjects such as Hank Williams, Ed Gein, Jayne Mansfield, and his wife and muse, Whitney Ward.

For fans of the magical girl manga -- a coming-of-age story about young ' soul sender', Alpi! Alpi is called to perhaps her greatest challenge yet - conducting a funeral for a lonely mountain fortress. Contesting with spirits and the dead she must use all her powers to do the right thing!

An irresistible shojo manga offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet of high school drama, adolescent crushes, and childhood nostalgia. Just as Mizuho truly considers what Kizuki means to her, her long-admired Saito-sempai professes his feelings! With her system overloaded by new and confusing emotions, Mizuho comes down with a fever. Her childhood friends are eager to help, but soon realize they have their own tumultuous feelings to face.

HORROR ICONS CLASH! When an archaeological dig unveils an important element from the world of the Army of Darkness, it ends up in the absolute worst hands of all: Dr. Herbert West's. As West tinkers in God's domain, our reluctant hero is once more drawn into the sphere of destiny as he faces a triple threat of danger!

This re-release of fan-favorite adaptation of Robert Silverberg's Downward to the Earth is accompanied by the highly-anticipated Children of Belzagor, the original and never before released sequel.

The Eisner Award-winning Black Hammer universe is given a closer look, with two complete series drawn by Tyler Crook and Gabriel Hernández Walta! In Colonel Weird: Cosmagog, sanity-challenged space adventurer Colonel Weird embarks on a strange journey through space and time for something that hes long forgotten with his sanity and life at stake! In Barbalien: Red Planet, the shape-shifting superhero Barbalien struggles to find his place in the world during the AIDS crisis-something made all the more difficult when a Martian enemy from the past follows him to earth to take him back, dead or alive.

Miharu and Raizou set off for the Middle East to find and take down Zack and Kiera Falcone, weapons dealers extraordinaire. Their search leads them deep into the heart of a war-torn region known as the Frontier, where armed militias roam free. Once again, Miharu runs into the young mercenary Bersa. But why is Miharu so determined to save her enemy's skin?

J. Michael Straczynski returns to Marvel to tackle an American icon! Decades ago, Captain America changed the world forever. Now, powerful and insidious forces are assembling to ensure he never does it again! Steve Rogers has been reconnecting with his roots, repairing the former tenement building where he grew up and helping with problems in his neighborhood, both human and super-heroic. But a string of supernatural murders is about to disrupt Steve's fragile peace.

Highest, furthest, fastest! Captain Marvel has a new look, a new creative team and a new status quo! When cat burglar Yuna Yang set out to steal the legendary Nega-Bands, she was looking for a quick paycheck. What she got was a free ticket to the Negative Zone - and permanent entanglement with Carol Danvers! Permanent until death, that is. And it doesn't look like Yuna's going to make it to old age - not with the Omen hot on her tail and hungry for the bands' power!

When recent college grad Ben lands a job at a restaurant, he soon finds that his favorite dish is spicy sous-chef Liam . . . Now that college is over, English graduate Ben Cook is on the job hunt looking for something-anything-related to his passion for reading and writing, but the job hunt isn't going great. When he stumbles upon a "Now Hiring, No Experience Necessary" sign outside a restaurant, he jumps at the chance to land his first job.

Agatha Harkness wants a new Darkhold, and she's using Earth's heroes to get it! The Contest of Chaos is on as Spider-Man passes through a portal to a remote, magical city - where Wolverine attacks! Things really heat up when the Human Torch faces off against Ghost Rider, and the atmosphere is electric when Iron Man battles Storm! The hits keep on coming: Moon Knight takes on the powerhouse Taegukgi! Ghost-Spider clashes with White Fox! Captain Marvel confronts Cyclops! And in the ultimate fan-favorite anti-hero showdown, it's Deadpool vs. Venom! But, as more of Agatha's plan is revealed, can even Scarlet Witch and the Avengers put a stop to it?

Daredevil is back in black! Acclaimed writer D.G. Chichester returns to Hell's Kitchen for an all-new story set during his landmark 1990s run on the series! And Matt Murdock will need to push his extraordinary senses - and his stylish black-and-red armored costume - beyond their limits if he hopes to even stand a chance against what's coming. Because DD is about to be embroiled in a conflict involving the Hobgoblin, the Kingpin, Spider-Man and a mysterious foe whose powers trump them all! Who is the maestro behind the Machiavellian machinations plaguing Hell's Kitchen?

The first collection of Darkwing Duck's all-new adventures is here at last! Alongside his trusty sidekick Launchpad McQuack, Darkwing Duck hyper-vigilantly defends the citizens of St. Canard against the dastardly, devilish demons who would wage wanton war upon them! By night, our caped defender lurks in the shadows, striking fear (and maybe confusion?) into the hearts of the criminal underworld.

The first collection of Darkwing Duck's all-new adventures is here at last! Alongside his trusty sidekick Launchpad McQuack, Darkwing Duck hyper-vigilantly defends the citizens of St. Canard against the dastardly, devilish demons who would wage wanton war upon them! By night, our caped defender lurks in the shadows, striking fear (and maybe confusion?) into the hearts of the criminal underworld.

After making best of 2021 lists on The Comics Journal, Salt & Honey Podcast, Four Color Apocalypse and Comic Books Are Burning In Hell- the small press hit anthology by Bhanu Pratap is back in print! Dear Mother is a collection of 5 different short stories, many of which are absolutely unsettling body horror. Bhanu Pratap is a master at creating deformed shapes and beautiful design to create a completely unnerving experience!

The daily routine aboard an airborne draking vessel springs to vivid life in this exquisitely crafted tale in the tradition of the lush, transporting fantasy of Hayao Miyazaki. Part travelogue, part imaginary cookbook, and part otherworldly slice of life, Drifting Dragons tells the stories of the Quin Zaza and the colorful band of misfits that makes up her crew.

Shock, terror, and wry humor pepper every page of Emmy Award-winning, Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist and animator Jay Stephens's Dwellings. Welcome to Elwich-an oasis of small-town perfection, where the schools overflow with cheery-eyed children, lovingly adorned homes line the historic boulevards . . . and only the crows can see the deep, festering rot that lurks beneath the pristine surface. Murder. Demonology. Possession. Obsession. Elwich has them all on offer-and behind every dwelling awaits a horrifying new story to be told.

In the year 198 of the Age of the Sun, Tokyo is a crowded cosmopolis. But the world's most populous city is threatened by devils that cause people to burst into flame at random! The only ones who can stop it are the Fire Force, a team of specialized firefighters. The young Shinra, blessed with the ability to ignite his feet and travel at the speed of a rocket, wants nothing more than to be a hero, and knows that this is the place for him! But he's not the best at following orders...

With the tournament wrapped up, the Immortal Princess Anastasia gets back to exploring the unimaginable limits of the VR MMORPG Free Life Fantasy Online, which now includes summoning her own skeleton servants! But just how useful can they be? And how deep can the study of Alchemy really get? And how can you get to the nether? Anastasia is overwhelmed with new questions, and there's really only one way to get answers! It's time to explore even more of this world!

After finding out about Hitomi-chan's birthday at the last minute, Usa-kun rushes to get her a present and take her out for the day. Seeing her wholehearted smile gives him the courage he needs to confess his true feelings. But how will Hitomi-chan respond?

Red alert! There's a sadistic new red-skinned Hulk in the Marvel Universe, with keen intelligence and a radioactive touch! Who or what is he? And with Marvel's heroes powerless against him, will it take a Hulk to catch a Hulk? It's an explosive battle as the red and green Hulks collide! But even as a pack of wild Wendigos attacks Bruce Banner, She-Hulk recruits a cavalry of super heroines including Valkyrie, Thundra, Ms. Marvel and Storm!

From the creator of My Sweet Girl comes a new manga about four teenagers and their four stories of unrequited love. One might call Hikari extraordinarily ordinary. One day, she takes up a new hobby-imagining what a romance would be like between her pretty friend Mari and the cute guy in their class, Ohtani. It's all in harmless fun, until the roles start to get tangled in Hikari's mind. Does she really have to be just the best friend in this love story? And just who is on Ohtani's mind when his eyes drift away?

Rae is delighted when Claire decides to spend summer vacation in Rae's hometown of Euclid. She's extra delighted when she gets to see Claire in a swimsuit! But their fun is cut short when a ghost ship drifts into the harbor crewed by the undead! The girls will need to use their magical abilities to protect the city, but they soon realize that there is a traitor close to them! Can Rae figure out who it is in time?

Odette is a hip, young twenty-something with her own place, a steady job at a local bookstore, an adorable pet rabbit, and a burgeoning crush on a cute girl in the neighborhood. But Odette is haunted by something only she can see A jellyfish. A jellyfish that floats in her eye, blocking her vision. Its a seemingly minor annoyance Until one day there are TWO jellyfish.

In Mega-City One, citizens live in fear under the iron fist of the Judges' unyielding rule, but PSI Judge Cassandra Anderson knows it's a flawed system. In this volume, showcasing the stunning work of Arthur Ranson (Button Man, Mazeworld) alongside the rich storytelling of Alan Grant (Judge Dredd, Batman), Anderson grapples with matters of faith and damnation. A chance at eternal life comes at the cost of losing her mind forever, and her pursuit of a just system leads her to investigate a religious cult, and ultimately to engage in a battle of the minds with the most formidable of foes: Satan himself!

One of the most adorable comics of our time now arrives in a bookshelf edition for all time. When day breaks in their woodland village, Ivy and her corgi pup, Sprout, have no idea that they'll soon be swept up in an astonishing adventure! Soon they'll journey across land, sea, and air, from past to present and beyond, to learn more about themselves, escape the forces of evil, and uncover the ancient mysteries behind their magical world.

LADY HEL IS BACK TO RECLAIM HER THRONE - NO MATTER WHO HAS TO PAY! She is the very personification of death - or at least she WAS. When we last saw Lady Hel, she was paying the price for messing with the half-demon, Purgatori. Now deposed, Lady Hel must find a way to seize back her throne. There's just one problem: she no longer has the power to do much more than exist. Meanwhile, what happens to the world when death is no longer a fact of life? It ain't pretty!

Pet Avengers assemble! And there came a day, a day unlike any other, when Earth's mightiest heroes weretotally unaware of a threat greater than all of them could handle. And on that day, the Inhumans' teleporting dog, Lockjaw, scoured the world to assemble a team of animals to fight the foes no single beast could withstand! Strap on your collar for the adventures of Lockjaw, Throg the Frog of Thunder, Lockheed the dragon, Falcon's bird Redwing, Hairball the bouncing cat, Zabu the saber-tooth tiger and the unbelievable Ms. Lion: the Pet Avengers!

Chaos reigns in Olympus as Zeus publicly declares Persephone a traitor and issues a warrant for her arrest. But Hades defies his brother's decree, sheltering Persephone in the Underworld-and as the pair spend more time together, they are able to speak openly about their pasts. The goddess of spring admits the truth behind the bloody secret that led to Zeus's ire, and the king of the Underworld shares the trauma he suffered at the hands of his power-hungry father, Kronos. But as Hades and Persephone's relationship grows stronger, others begin to fall apart.

Witness what the gods do after dark in the sixth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content from creator Rachel Smythe. 'We have to make an example of her.' Chaos reigns in Olympus as Zeus publicly declares Persephone a traitor and issues a warrant for her arrest. But Hades defies his brother's decree, sheltering Persephone in the Underworld-and as the pair spend more time together, they are able to speak openly about their pasts.

Return to Battleworld! Get ready for a new story set during the 1980s classic SECRET WARS! On the Beyonder's patchwork planet, Spider-Man has just donned his new alien black costume. But as Reed Richards and Captain America work on a plan to get the heroes home, Spidey is whisked off into a further escalation of the Secret War - with new friends and foes alike! Falcon, Iceman and Daredevil join Spider-Man and the Human Torch at the mercy of Baron Zemo - but what mischief does the Hobgoblin have in store?

The unseen adventures of Prince Adams first year as He-Man!On the world of Eternia, a fragile balance exists between science and magic, a balance kept by the universes mightiest hero, He-Man, secretly Prince Adam, heir to the throne! Still inexperienced at saving the world, Adam and his companions travel to the mysterious nation of Anwat Gar, and uncover a plot by the evil Skeletor to seize control of the advanced technology that powers the island city!

Inori is a little girl who dreams of becoming a figure skater. Yet, the obstacles to this dream feel insurmountable: Inori's already 'too old' (she's 11); she's always had trouble at school; and, worst of all, her older sister's skating dreams ended in failure, so her mother is dead set against putting her other daughter through a similar experience. Still, the rink is the only place Inori can be herself, and she's out on the ice when a fateful meeting takes place.

The wait is over! Decades in the making, Neil Gaiman (Sandman) and Mark Buckingham's (Fables) MIRACLEMAN continues the groundbreaking saga touted as the greatest super-hero story of all time! In THE SILVER AGE, Miracleman has created a utopia on Earth where gods walk among men and men have become gods. But when his long-dead friend Young Miracleman is resurrected, Miracleman finds that not everyone is ready for his brave new world!

Go to summer camp with all your favorite ponies in this graphic novel full of hijinks and fun! Welcome, campers, to Camp Bighoof! The Mane 5 have taken over an old camp named after the elusive Bighoof creature ('Bridlesquatch' if you're a unicorn, 'Yakuti' if you're a Pegasus), to teach fillies and colts about their powers. Plus, arts & crafts with Izzy, singing with Pipp, and obstacle courses with Zipp? What could be better?! Surely nothing could go wrong, right? Right?!

Akira was summoned to a world of swords and sorcery along with his entire high school class, where they obtained fantastical powers beyond their wildest dreams. But not all was as it seemed. After being betrayed by the king who summoned them, Akira is on the run, framed for the death of his dear friend and marked for elimination. Now, after several adventures, Akira and his elven companion Amelia have arrived on the continent of Brute, the home of the beastfolk.

Lance never wanted to be a Nomad, but on his 19th birthday, he leaves his homeland in the Sea Kingdom behind while searching for his brother in the Sky Kingdom. However, things take an unexpected turn when he meets the mysterious Satra and the magical cat Saber who imbues Lance with supernatural powers. When the two decide to join Lance, it ignites a series of misunderstandings that will chase them throughout the kingdoms, branding Lance as a kidnapper, with bounty hunters competing for their capture.

The hit comic book series based on the hilarious [adult swim] animated show Rick and Morty continues in all-new stories not seen on TV! When Rick and Morty buy the greatest hat in all the multiverse, it attracts an evil so banal that even our intrepid adventurers may not be able to stop it in the faux-crossover event no one asked for Ricks New Hat. And Rick is recruited to join a galactic rebellion, forming a bond with a ragtag group of freedom fighters, mystics, and mercenaries to overthrow the Galactic Federation in Infinity Hour.

Percival has always lived with his grandfather on the idyllic, remote God's Finger. And though Percival loves the simple life, he longs for adventure. That is, until adventure comes knocking at his door, tearing away everything he's ever known and leaving him alone in the world. Now Percival has no choice but to go out into the world and see what it holds... after all, it's his destiny!

How much loss can one soul endure? Blue Eyes can't stop being reborn. He tumbles from life to life, from one unthinkably strange universe to the next-the only constant that, one way or another, everything that he learns to love is lost. But when Blue Eyes finally catches up to a mysterious figure he's seen recurring throughout his lives, he realizes he might just have a chance to escape his cursed immortality-or, at very least, exact revenge for it.

Runaway teen Layla struggles to survive on the mean streets of 1980s New York City, far from home. But now every supernatural creature from the darkest corners of the urban grime is after Layla and the fetus with great power she never wanted growing inside her. Being a Siren also comes with its share of power, and Layla wouldn't dare let that go to waste. A mysterious villain known as the Rat King will use any means necessary to find out more about the boundless power Layla carries against her will, but will her power be enough to escape from his clutches, and save her friends, the city, and even herself?

The ultimate collection for obsessive fans and new readers alikeCullen Bunn and Brian Hurtts iconic western, The Sixth Gun, is available for the first time in newly redesigned softcover omnibus editions! The last and most powerful of six magical revolversand the key to unlocking unstoppable powerhas fallen into the hands of an innocent girl, Becky Montcrief. The gunslinger Drake Sinclair stands between Becky and the evil Confederate General Oliander Hume, his wicked bride, ands four twisted horsemen in pursuit of the Sixth Gun . . .

Todd McFarlane, Brett Booth, Adelso Corona, Ivan Nunes, and LEGENDARY Tom Orzechowski kill it once again! Collecting the epic adventures of Javi aka, the GUNSLINGER SPAWN, with new members the speedster FOCUS and old pal Taylor, but he questions his mission and seeks help from Spawn. A sickness corrupts him with angelic power, and only his old friend Waya can save him. Gunslinger faces a demon and learns he was mistaken about its destruction. Dakota's true identity is revealed, forcing Gunslinger to decide whether to trust her.

A DELUXE, FULLY ILLUSTRATED CELEBRATION OF THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI This hardcover collector's edition features a fascinating look into Star Wars: Return of the Jedi from the early script ideas and concept art, costume designs, through to filming and eventual release.

Steel, a fan-favorite part of the Superman mythos, is back in a new story written by sci-fi icon Michael Dorn! The Metropolis of the future is here today, but can it survive a terrorist whos out for revenge against its builder--John Henry Irons, a.k.a. Steel--and his company, Steelworks...and who possesses secrets that could undo everything John has worked so hard to build? While John's professional life is firing on all cylinders, his personal life is even better, as his on-again, off-again relationship with Lana Lang might be back on, permanently.

In a world of blood and cruelty, two teenagers find humanity in each other. Deep in the Canadian wilderness, a vicious cult, dedicated to an ideology of pain, trains children to become deadly assassins. In the midst of this world of cruelty, two teenagers break the cardinal rule-by falling in love. The only thing standing between them and happily ever after is an army of murderers with a taste for blood.Written by Jay Baruchel and Van Jensen, with art by Alessandro Micelli, Tear Us Apart shows just what lengths the human spirit will go to endure.