OCTOBER 2023 CATALOG

After her confrontation with Prince Theodore in the slums, Rishe was finally able to end the feud between him and his brother Arnold. Most people would take a break after an ordeal like that, but Rishe is not most people! So when they return to the castle and Arnold offers her any gift she'd like, it's not jewelry or trinkets she asks for, but a duel! Later on, another ghost from Rishe's past arrives in Galkhein. This time it's the prince of a neighboring country who claims he's there to congratulate Rishe and Arnold on their engagement. However, Rishe can't shake the feeling there's more to his visit than meets the eye.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: DECEMBER 5, 2023

Even Cosmic Gods fear an unknown caller! When Cthulhu, the Great Old One, receives a phone call in the middle of the night, he is not prepared for the conversation that is about to take place. Part comic book, part artbook, part children's storybook, A Call To Cthulhu is a fun, irreverent trip through the classic stories of HP Lovecraft, the influential horror writer, and a perfect introduction to his work for your little terrors.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: DECEMBER 12, 2023

Walt Kelly's Peter Wheat comics are renowned for their humor, artistic flair and appeal to both children and adults. Between 1948 and 1951, Kelly drew thirty-five issues of The Adventures of Peter Wheat, a sixteen page comic book given away to bakeries to promote Peter Wheat bread. The stories were fairy tales starring Peter Wheat, an elf-sized boy who lived in a hollow tree on the edge of a wheat field where he and the Little Folk battle Dragonel, Queen of the Hornets, and later The Wizard. Continuing in their reprint of the rare and never before collected Peter Wheat, Hermes Press' Walt Kelly's Peter Wheat the Complete Series: Volume Two collects issues #15-25!

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: DECEMBER 19, 2023

Follow Sgoobidoo, famed canine detective, as he visits the corner store, bingo hall, and amusement park in a series of feeble mysteries with disappointing endings. Listen to the deafening silence of the broken television set as the wretched Sammy sits waiting for the professor, the prospector, or even his mother to call with a mission. Accompany the pitiful pooch and his humble human through a series of sad adventures in this digest-sized collection of stories, interspersed with ketchup-flavored games and spoof advertisements. THE ADVENTURES OF SGOOBIDOO is full of bizarre laughs and quirky fun for all ages!

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: DECEMBER 5, 2023

Alley Oop joins the California Gold Rush-and strikes it big! But with greedy claim jumpers all around, keeping his find is going to be a challenge! Also introducing Oxy Twenty-Four, the million-year-old moon man! This volume reprints all the daily strips from 1959.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: DECEMBER 19, 2023

Having mastered the art of Origami, Tofu the Rabbit goes on a quest to learn the secrets of perfect scrapbooking from Princess Snowpea. Along the way, he battles a troupe of Ninja Scouts in training, mentors a wrestling bear, and tries to avoid the Evil Ferret, but when Tofus rival, Dark Miso, kidnaps Princess Snowpea for his own nefarious purposes, Tofu and his new friends must band together to pull off a daring and comedic rescue.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: DECEMBER 5, 2023

Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a 'magus,' a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice-and his bride!

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: DECEMBER 12, 2023

It was the series that changed comics forever, with the first showcase of everyone's favorite redheaded teen! PEP COMICS is the latest cornerstone title to join the Archie Comics Presents line. Originally running from 1940 all the way into the '80s, this title was the platform for Archie's first appearance in 1941, and introduced many of the Riverdale citizens that the world still follows over 80 years later. This collection contains the best Archie stories found in the original series, and illustrates how the characters evolved during that run.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: DECEMBER 26, 2023

I Love HELL-A! This gory volume is dripping with insights showing just how the video game world of Dead Island 2 came to life! Featuring never before seen concept art on each of the Slayers, their gear and weapons, the ruined and iconic streets of post-outbreak Los Angeles, and the shambling hordes of dangerous undead that call them home! Also, this book showcases insights from the creators of the game, with captions and text written by Alex Calvin (Runescape: The First 20 Years).

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: FEBRUARY 6, 2024

When a powerful artificial intelligence named SHODAN is liberated of her ethical constraints, the inhabitants of the Citadel space station are rapidly corrupted into bloodthirsty cyborgs and mutants and placed under her control. It's up to a resourceful rogue hacker to traverse the station level by level, battling the monstrous crew and computer-controlled robots before ultimately facing down with the AI herself! Now fans of the groundbreaking cyber-action shooter can explore the development of the lovingly recreated System Shock in intricate detail-including art of Citadel Station's mysterious interiors, vile enemies, clever props, and much more.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Avengers' ALL-OUT adventure continues! Someone has been manipulating the Avengers for months, altering the very fabric of reality in an attempt to prepare the planet for a threat that could destroy everything. Now this all-powerful puppeteer is about to be dragged, kicking and screaming, into the light. Meanwhile, as violence tears New York apart, Janet Van Dyne fights not only to save the lives of her fellow heroes, but also a friendship!

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: JANUARY 16, 2024

The Awl is a story of ordinary folks struggling to be treated as humans. In the face of corporate greed and reprehensible actions, a bond of respect has formed between young executive Yi Su-in and union activist Gu Go-sin. Seeing what his employers are capable of, Yi joins Gu in trying to establish a union for the company's employees. But despite the unacceptable working conditions, the workers are reluctant to go through with ituntil they witness a shocking situation involving one of their fellow employees.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: DECEMBER 5, 2023

After bringing the hammer of justice down on the adventurer-slayer Kyto and his fast-talking accomplice Yanaaq, Light receives some excellent news! Ellie reports that preparations for Light's revenge on Sasha the elf are finally complete. The stage is set for Light to storm the Elven Queendom with all the power he's built up over his three years in the Abyss-and another name is about to be crossed off his ever-growing kill list!

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: DECEMBER 5, 2023

After years of housing Gotham City's most dangerous enemies, Arkham Asylum developed a bad reputation as the place where legions of deranged costumed predators sharpened their sinister skills. The building was destroyed, but fear of the institution remains high as a new Arkham Tower is under construction. When the Dark Knight himself is afraid, what hope exists for the citizens of Gotham City?

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: JANUARY 23, 2024

Crime in Gotham is reaching an all-time high as villains start to turn on each other thanks to a mysterious assailant murdering crime families. Can Batman and Joker get a handle on the situation before Gotham burns to the ground? And why has the man who killed the Waynes, Joe Chill, returned to the city?

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: FEBRUARY 6, 2024

His connection to the Vlerick family severed, Fate returns to the royal capital hoping for a peaceful time, but he and Roxy are soon lured out to a nearby forest. There, they fall into an ancient monster's trap that switches Fate and Roxy's bodies! Sealed in Fate's body and subject to Gluttony, Roxy faces death by starvation, while Fate is powerless! How will they survive the spell, and if they do, can they withstand the monster?

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: DECEMBER 26, 2023

"Collecting the smash-hit crossover event of 2023, where over twenty Millarworld franchises are brought together for the first time and chaos ensues. This is Nemesis versus Kick-Ass, Kingsman, Superior, the Magic Order, Huck, the Night Club and all your favorite characters from Millarworlds comic books, movies, and TV shows. Proudly presented by superstar writer MARK MILLAR (Civil War, Old Man Logan) and Marvel superstar artist PEPE LARRAZ (X-Men) on the 20th anniversary of Millarworlds first ever book, WANTED.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: DECEMBER 19, 2023

A Bill & Ted tale for every occasion! Join the dynamic duo as they brush hands with Death, get down for Dia De Los Muertos, and have their rockin' Christmas Eve celebration interrupted by Ghost Rufus, Charles-DIckens-style. Collects Bill & Ted Present: Death, Bill & Ted's Day of the Dead, and Bill & Ted's Excellent Holiday Special.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: DECEMBER 5, 2023

A stylish noir featuring Janie Strummer Mercado, L.A.s only werewolf private investigator! Strummer tries to prevent a young girl from becoming a monster, with the aid of her suave djinn assistant Ben Silat. But will Strummer gain an intern instead? And why is an old enemy sending mysterious packages to her house? Werewolves and detective storiestwo great tastes that go great together. -IGN. Collects issues 1-5 of Black's Myth: The Key to His Heart.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: FEBRUARY 13, 2024

1927. New York. The peak of Prohibition. Hazel Crenshaw just wants to be left alone, to tend to her farm, to care for her younger sister, and to run her business. But her business is inescapably tangled up with the New York gangs that will eventually coalesce into the mafia, and a new, unknown partner. When the Crenshaw farm is attacked, Hazel must not only defend her home, she must cope with the realization that her flirtation with the other side of the law might also put her in the crosshairs of something else-something much more sinister.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The rematch against the Top Three requires all the players to use their 'weapons' to the fullest. Isagi has made it his goal to defeat Rin Itoshi and steal back Bachira, but he once again finds himself outclassed by Rin in every area. Can Isagi find a way to devour Rin? And what does Bachira's 'monster' have to say about all this?

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: DECEMBER 26, 2023

A talking supernatural cat rescues a man from loneliness as they enjoy a peaceful country life and delicious food. Souichiro's wife wanted to retire to the countryside, but soon after they achieve this dream, she dies. So he won't be left alone, their pet cat Nii turns into a talking nekomata, a two-tailed yokai cat. Together they share a heartwarming slow life, cooking and eating delicious food surrounded by nature. Enjoy freshly baked bread, handmade jam, fluffy omelets, and seasonal vegetables with the members of this unusual household.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Captain comes home! With Otherworld settled, Braddock Manor restored and a blossoming relationship with Rachel Grey, you'd think things were looking pretty good for Betsy Braddock. But it turns out that good ol' Britain doesn't want a mutant menace as its Captain, and Betsy has made more than a few enemies in recent years! Quest-less and country-less, she must define a new role for herself. But Morgan Le Fay is back for vengeance, and Captain Britain is first on her list!

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: JANUARY 30, 2024

A new start for Captain Marvel! After facing off against the Brood with the X-Men and losing someone she holds dear, Carol Danvers needs a break. But she's not about to get it now! A slinky new cosmic threat has come for Earth's Mightiest, and they know just which surprise legacy villain to recruit to really wreck Carol's world! When the disgruntled Nitro transports Captain Marvel, Chewie the Flerken, baby Gerry and some cantankerous Luddite troublemakers to a strange planet, Spider-Woman - Gerry's mom - is left in a panic.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Just when office worker Riko Kozakura is beginning to rank up her Pet Owner skill from Beginner to Intermediate, another cat joins the household! Kozakura's handled her one cat, Musubi, well, but with twice the feline antics she'll have her hands full-and more XP to grind! Ready Player 3: A New Furry Friend Joins the Fray! 'Leveling up' in skills, surprises, and adventures extends to real life, as Riko discovers what it's like living with cats!

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: FEBRUARY 27, 2024

With his friend Ghozal in danger, Flio calls upon the forbidden time-manipulation magic he once used to save Rys. Even as a voice of warning calls out to him from the Celestial Plane, Flio makes the perhaps fatal decision to protect the peace he's built for his friends. But it's not all gloom and doom for Flio and Rys! At last, their mercantile dreams come true as the store opens for business-offering service with a smile to all, even as the conflict between humanity and demonkind grows ever more bitter. Could Flio's new store be the starting grounds for reconciliation? Will his extraordinary powers finally bring him the ordinary life he craves?

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: DECEMBER 12, 2023