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Comics-Manga

2019

The Art of Junji Ito: Twisted Visions


Junji Ito - 2019
    This sublime collection includes all of Ito’s unforgettable illustrations in both black-and-white and color, from Tomie’s dreadful beauty to the inhuman spirals of Uzumaki. Includes an interview focused on Ito’s art technique as well as commentary from the artist on each work.

Chainsaw Man, Vol. 1


Tatsuki Fujimoto - 2019
    He’s a simple man with simple dreams, drowning under a mountain of debt. But his sad life gets turned upside down one day when he’s betrayed by someone he trusts. Now with the power of a devil inside him, Denji’s become a whole new man—Chainsaw Man!

The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire, Part One


Michael Dante DiMartino - 2019
    Even as Kuvira stands trial for her crimes, vestiges of her imperial ambitions threaten to undermine the nation's democratic hopes. But when Korra, Asami, Mako, and Bolin don't all see eye-to-eye as to the solution, drastic measures will be taken to halt a new march to war!Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and drawn by Michelle Wong (Goosebumps: Download and Die), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the official continuation of the beloved television series!

A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1


Suu Morishita - 2019
    But when a chance encounter on a train leads to her meeting friend-of-a-friend and fellow student Itsuomi-san, her world starts to widen. But even though Itsuomi-kun can speak three languages, sign language isn't one of them. Can the two learn to communicate the budding feelings between them?

Vinland Saga Omnibus, Vol. 11


Makoto Yukimura - 2019
    When the battle for leadership over the powerful Jomsvikings reaches a stalemate, Thorfinn must make a critical decision. With Gudrid held captive within the fortressed city, walking away will not be an option. He must infiltrate Jomsborg to break her out, and the ensuing battle will leave the greatest mercenary force in the North Sea changed forever…

The Savior's Book Cafe Story in Another World (Manga) Vol. 1


Kyouka Izumi - 2019
    As a bookish thirty-something, she has zero desire to go on some big adventure...so when she arrives in the strange new land, she decides to use her magical powers to create a cozy little book cafe instead. But when a fellow savior starts causing trouble, Tsukina might just have to play the hero, after all!

Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins II #1


Matthew Mercer - 2019
    Tracking him down will see the party lose one member, gain another, and reveal parts of Grog’s secret past. But first, his friends have to actually find him.

Stuffed


Extended Play - 2019
    The Stuffed style is a throwback to the classic gag comic strips of the late 20th century like "Peanuts," "Bloom County," and "Calvin and Hobbes." The Stuffed world is one of magic, imagination, whimsy, and childhood wonder created for the young and young at heart, a world where anything is possible.

Batman by Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo Omnibus Vol. 1


Scott Snyder - 2019
    READ THE CHARACTER-DEFINING BATMAN RUN FROM THE VERY BEGINNING!The best-selling Batman epic from the team that brought you DARK NIGHTS: METAL starts here! In this first of two omnibus collections, acclaimed storytellers Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo introduce the Caped Crusader to the Court of Owls, terrorize the whole Bat-Family with the Joker's faceless return in Death of the Family and retell Batman's origin for a new generation during the pivotal Zero Year! With inks by Jonathan Glapion and Danny Miki and guest appearances by James Tynion IV, Rafael Albuquerque, Becky Cloonan, Andy Kubert, Andy Clarke, Jason Fabok, Jock and more, this first volume collects BATMAN #0-33, #23.2 and BATMAN ANNUAL #1-2.

Immortal Hulk Book One


Al Ewing - 2019
     Is he man or monster...or is he both? You know Bruce Banner. He's quiet, calm, never complains. He's a scientist who believes he can use the darkest elements of his personality to do good in the world. If someone were to shoot him in the head...all he'd do is die. But the horror lives deeper. And the horror refuses to die. When night falls, something other than the man gets up again. The horror is the Immortal Hulk! And though he cannot die, the Hulk is being hunted yet again. By the government, by Alpha Flight, by the mysterious Shadow Base - and by the Avengers! But Bruce has even bigger problems. Something terrible has infected him. Something with unspeakable plans for humanity. And the only one who knows about this dark infection...is the Immortal Hulk!

Superman Smashes the Klan #1


Gene Luen Yang - 2019
    While Dr. Lee is greeted warmly in his new position at the Metropolis Health Department, his two kids, Roberta and Tommy, are more excited about being closer to their famous hero, Superman! While Tommy adjusts to the fast pace of the city, Roberta feels out of place, as she tries and fails to fit in with the neighborhood kids. As the Lees try to adjust to their new lives, an evil is stirring in Metropolis: the Ku Klux Klan. When the Lee family awakens one night to find a burning cross on their lawn, they consider leaving town. But the Daily Planet offers a reward for information on the KKK, and their top two reporters, Lois Lane and Clark Kent, dig into the story.  When Tommy is kidnapped by the KKK, Superman leaps into action-with help from Roberta! But Superman is still new to his powers-he hasn’t even worked out how to fly yet, so he has to run across town. Will Superman and Roberta reach Tommy in time?  Inspired by the 1940s Superman radio serial “Clan of the Fiery Cross,” Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, Boxers and Saints, The Terrifics, New Super-Man) presents his personal retelling of the adventures of the Lee family as they team up with Superman to smash the Klan.

The Complete Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Volume 1


Don Rosa - 2019
    Barnum, Buffalo Bill, Geronimo, Jesse James, Jack London, Czar Nicholas II of Russia, Annie Oakley, Robert Peary, and President Theodore Roosevelt!

No Longer Human


Junji Ito - 2019
    I can't even guess myself what it must be to live the life of a human being.Plagued by a maddening anxiety, the terrible disconnect between his own concept of happiness and the joy of the rest of the world, Yozo Oba plays the clown in his dissolute life, holding up a mask for those around him as he spirals ever downward, locked arm-in-arm with death.Osamu Dazai’s immortal—and supposedly autobiographical—work of Japanese literature, is perfectly adapted here into a manga by Junji Ito. The imagery wrenches open the text of the novel one line at a time to sublimate Yozo’s mental landscape into something even more delicate and grotesque. This is the ultimate in art by Ito, proof that nothing can surpass the terror of the human psyche.

Asadora!, Vol. 1


Naoki Urasawa - 2019
    When a typhoon hits Nagoya, Asa and her kidnapper must work together to survive. But there’s more to her kidnapper and this storm than meets the eye.When Asa’s mother goes into labor yet again, Asa runs off to find a doctor. But no one bats an eye when she doesn’t return—not even as a storm approaches Nagoya. Forgotten yet again, Asa runs into a burglar and tries to stop him on her own, a decision that leads to an unlikely alliance.

Firefly: Legacy Edition Book Two


Joss Whedon - 2019
    Babies are born, friends are lost, and there’s a new sheriff in town to lead the Browncoats into battle. With the crew scattered to the far ends of the ‘Verse, it’ll take quite a gamble to pull them back together . . . but when the chips are down, never bet against Captain Malcolm Reynolds!Contains:    *   Leaves on the Wind #1-6   *   “The Warrior and the Wind”   *   No Power in the ‘Verse #1-6

Birds of Shangri-La, Vol. 1


Ranmaru Zaria - 2019
    What could go wrong?Apollo takes on a rather odd job at a brothel as a way to make some fast cash, but when one of the male prostitutes takes an interest in him, his days of gainful employment seem numbered.A paradise of sensuality, Shangri-La is a male brothel celebrating the glories of gay sex. Newly hired Apollo is in charge of getting the men ready for clients, but as a straight man, he’s a bit naive. Phi, one of the brothel’s most sought-after prostitutes, is tasked with getting him up to speed, but not before toying with him a bit. Too bad the rules of the brothel are clear—no orgasms, no penetration, and no falling in love!

Garfield: Snack Pack Vol. 2


Mark Evanier - 2019
    As the gang heads to the beach to soak up some rays, Jon and Liz hit bumpy waters, navigating a breakup just as a giant shark approaches. After the waters have calmed,, Garfield and Odie audition for a reality show, and Garfield encounters nemeses old and new: a spooky ghoul who reaches out from the TV, and the fan-favorite Lasagna Monster. Writers Mark Evanier (Garfield and Friends) and Scott Nickel team up with artists Antonio Alfaro, David DeGrand (Spongebob Comics), and more for loads of comedy and carbs. Collects Garfield 2018 Vacation Time Blues #1 and Garfield 2018 TV Or Not TV? #1.

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Complete Four-Panel Comics


Hiromu Arakawa - 2019
    Though the Elric brothers' circumstances are tragic, in these spoofs penned by author Hiromu Arakawa, the duo’s quest to reclaim their bodies is completely hilarious!This complete collection offers the beloved four-panel comic strips from the graphic novel series and bonus strips from the anime DVDs of Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, as well as rare strips from Japan!

Venom by Donny Cates, Vol. 1


Donny Cates - 2019
    With it, something equally disturbing has been awakened in that most wicked of webslingers: Venom! The symbiote may still be a lethal protector of innocents in New York, but this never-before-seen threat may force Venom to relinquish everything it holds dear - including its human host, Eddie Brock! Eddie and the symbiote summon the strength to defend New York against the most powerful foe they've ever faced, but one more thing stands in their way: Miles Morales, the newest Spider-Man! And relations between Eddie and the symbiote become ever more strained when new questions about the creature and its otherworldly origins come to light!COLLECTING: VENOM (2018) 1-12

I Hate Fairyland: Book Two


Skottie Young - 2019
    Gert's presence has unleashed a monstrous amount of macabre magics, crippled poor Larry's burgeoning social life, and changed Fairyland forever from a bright and shinny weird-kidnapping-quest-puzzle to a dangerous, dark, and vengeful....weird-kidnapping-quest-puzzle.In this, the second oversized DELUXE HARDCOVER, our axe-weidling ace, Gert, really buckles down on getting the FLUFF out of Fairyland, but after battling a cosplay cohort and a riddle-prone goblin king, there's just the itsy-bitsy, barely worth mentioning, insignificant matter of an extended stay in a fantasy netherworld to deal with.Collects I HATE FAIRYLAND #11-20, I HATE IMAGE FCBD SPECIAL, and Exclusive Extras!

Star Wars Leia, Princess of Alderaan Manga, Vol. 1


Haruichi - 2019
    But as Leia prepares herself to be named the heir of the throne, she becomes aware of the growing distance between her and her parents, who behind closed doors are leaders of the newly formed rebellion. Upon learning her parents' secrets, Leia must now make a choice between her responsibility to the people of Alderaan and her responsibility to save a galaxy crushed by the rule of the Empire.

Harrow County: Volume 4


Cullen Bunn - 2019
    The climatic conclusion of the highly acclaimed, Eisner nominated horror fantasy in a deluxe, oversized hardcover format.As an old enemy returns from the grave to join forces with Emmy's evil family to wage war, the battle leads to an epic final confrontation that will alter the fate of the entirety of Harrow County!Collects the volumes seven and eight of Harrow County in a deluxe, hardcover, and oversized format with a new cover, sketchbook material, essays, and "Tales from Harrow County" bonus stories by guest creators, and more!Collects Harrow County #25-#32.

Ellin's Solhwa, Season 1


Cibeles - 2019
    And when she opened her eyes… she’s “Solhwa,” the beautiful fourth concubine to the king of the Xyaran Empire. Between trying to learn the language and eating steak, Ellin’s trying to figure exactly what’s going on. Where is she? How did this happen? And who can she trust: Solhwa’s handsome charismatic childhood friend or the elegant, raven-haired king’s advisor?

Batman: Curse of the White Knight #1


Sean Murphy - 2019
    Exciting new villains and unexpected allies will clash in this unforgettable chapter of the White Knight saga—and the truth about the blood they shed will shake Gotham to its core!

Dragon Ball Z Complete Box Set: Vols. 1-26 with premium


Akira Toriyama - 2019
    Five years after defeating the demon king Piccolo, he’s grown up and had a family—he’s married, and he has a child, Son Gohan. But what is the real reason for Goku’s incredible strength? A visitor from outer space arrives bearing terrible news—Goku is an alien, and the visitor, Raditz, is Goku’s brother! When Raditz turns out to be a ruthless killer, Goku must fight his incredibly strong brother to save his family and the entire human race. A surprising alliance may be Earth’s last hope: Goku will team up with his old enemy Piccolo...archenemies united to save the world!The Dragon Ball Z Complete Box Set contains all 26 volumes of the manga that propelled the global phenomenon that started with Dragon Ball into one of the world’s most recognizable and best-selling manga. Also includes an exclusive double-sided poster and collector’s booklet featuring fun Dragon Ball Z trivia and guides as well as an interview with its legendary creator.

Our Super Adventure Vol. 2: Video Games and Pizza Parties


Sarah Graley - 2019
    "Delightfully weird." - Huffington Post "We can't stop reading these comics and smiling!" - HelloGiggles.com Fans of Kate Beaton, Allie Brosh and Sarah Andersen will love the second collection of the hit webcomic Our Super Adventure by the webcomic star, Sarah Graley (Rick and Morty, Kim Reaper)!Just how much of the bed should your cats get to take up? If you lose at your video game, should you get a conciliatory hug? Does your partner think that you’re beautiful even though you feel like a goblin today? If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place! Sarah Graley's second collection of hit diary webcomic Our Super Adventure shares three more years of cute and weird moments of Sarah’s life with her partner Stef and their four cats: Pesto, Toby, Pixel and Wilson! So whether you’re a heat vampire, the person who doesn’t want to share that last donut, or even someone who’s late to a party because a cat was sleeping on them, you’ll find that Video Games and Pizza Parties is packed full of strange yet wonderful moments that anyone can relate to!Don't miss the first volume with OUR SUPER ADVENTURE: PRESS START TO BEGIN!

Blackest Night Omnibus


Geoff Johns - 2019
    As black rings rain from the sky former, friends and loved ones rise from their graves as twisted monsters with only one mission: Death.The Black Lanterns have arrived, and they're bringing death and destruction with them. Putting aside old vendettas, it's now up to Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps to marshal DC's greatest heroes (as well as their deadliest foes) in a huge, universe-spanning battle to save the DC Universe from an army of the dead. Their collective mission: to defend the light against the blackest night.Now collected in sequential order and in one gigantic volume for the first time, Blackest Night Omnibus 10th Anniversary is written by critically acclaimed author Geoff Johns (Doomsday Clock) and illustrated by Ivan Reis (Superman), Patrick Gleason (Batman & Robin), Doug Mahnke (Green Lantern), Scott Kolins (The Flash) and Jerry Ordway (The Power of Shazam!).Collects Adventure Comics #4-5,7, Blackest Night #0-8, Blackest Night: Batman #1-3, Blackest Night: The Flash #1-3, Blackest Night: JSA #1-3, Blackest Night: Superman #1-3, Blackest Night: Tales of the Corps #1-3, Blackest Night: Titans #1-3, Blackest Night: Wonder Woman #1-3, Catwoman #83, Green Arrow #30, Green Lantern #43-53, Green Lantern Corps #39-47, Phantom Stranger #42, Starman #81, Suicide Squad #67, The Atom and Hawkman #46, The Power of Shazam! #48, The Question #37, Untold Tales of Blackest Night #1 and Weird Western Tales #71

Mare Internum


Der-shing Helmer - 2019
    Michael Fisher, a disgraced planetary geologist living on Mars, has never felt more isolated. The situation worsens when both he and Dr. Bex Egunsola, the station's newest biologist, accidentally break through the floor of an unstable lava tube into an ancient subterranean world... and they are not alone.Is this purgatorial abyss a prison or a sanctuary? Genuine or constructed? How thin runs the line between life and death? And is there a chance for the fallen to return to the world of the living?Book is available to purchase directly from the publisher here: https://gumroad.com/l/SnLdW

Harrow County: Volume 2


Cullen Bunn - 2019
    Then magical strangers arrived in Harrow County and she discovered just how wrong she was. Are these bizarre beings--each possessing strange and ghastly supernatural abilities--her family, or her foes?Collects the volumes three and four of Harrow County in a deluxe, hardcover, and oversized format with a new cover, sketchbook material, essays, "Tales from Harrow County" bonus stories by guest creators, and more!

Can't Stop Cursing You, Vol. 1


Kensuke Koba - 2019
    Their mortal enemy: the Curse Detective Kiyoharu Saeyama, who uses traces of the curses left on their victims to uncover the identities of these sick killers. Let this deadly, paranormal game of psychological warfare begin!

"Unhealthy": Two Stories Of Mental Health And Body Image


Sarah Winifred Searle - 2019
    Ignatz-nominated cartoonist Sarah Winifred Searle recounts how she'd sabotage her body by intentionally eating food that would make her sick, and her ongoing attempts to build a kinder relationship with food and allow herself happiness. Cartoonist Abby Howard sought out a calorie-counting program and started down a path of pika and point-saving which ultimately led to a lifelong struggle with bulimia. It's an ongoing battle, but both want to share with people what it truly is to be "Unhealthy".

After the Rain, Vol 4


Jun Mayuzuki - 2019
    Akira is perplexed by this change in him. Meanwhile, Yui works up the courage to tell Yoshizawa how she feels...

Hazbin Hotel: Prequel Comic


Vivienne Medrano - 2019
    In this Hazbin Hotel prequel webcomic we find out just, how did Angel Dust get started at the Happy Hotel?

Kingdom Hearts III: Prologue #0


Shiro Amano - 2019
    Read the long-awaited manga adaptation of Kingdom Hearts III!

Far Sector #1


N.K. Jemisin - 2019
    Jemisin, the acclaimed, award-winning author of The Broken Earth and Inheritance science fiction trilogies, makes her comic book debut with bestselling Naomi artist Jamal Campbell as they thrust you into a stunning sci-fi murder mystery on the other side of the universe!For the past six months, newly chosen Green Lantern Sojourner "Jo" Mullein has been protecting the City Enduring, a massive metropolis of 20 billion people. The city has maintained peace for over 500 years by stripping its citizens of their ability to feel. As a result, violent crime is virtually unheard of, and murder is nonexistent.But that's all about to change in this new maxiseries that gives a DC Young Animal spin to the legacy of the Green Lanterns!

Safely Endangered Comics


Chris McCoy - 2019
    A collection of gloriously random and unexpected cartoons from the hugely popular webcomic Safely Endangered.Created by UK-based artist Chris McCoy, Safely Endangered's brilliantly hilarious comics have an unexpected, twisted punch line with an adorable illustration.  From relying far too heavily on Facebook to the struggles of sibling rivalry, Safely Endangered covers a vast range of ridiculously funny situations with humans, animals and even video game characters.

Daredevil (2019-) #1: Director's Cut


Chip Zdarsky - 2019
     Featuring action-packed extras including a Cover Gallery, Script, Inked And Color Pages and Character Designs!

Spider-Man: Life Story #1: The '60s


Chip Zdarsky - 2019
    In 1962, in AMAZING FANTASY #15, 15-year-old Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider and became the Amazing Spider-Man! Fifty-seven years have passed in the real world since that event — so what would have happened if the same amount of time passed for Peter as well? A special high-end limited series that’s a part of the celebration of Marvel’s 80th anniversary, SPIDER-MAN: LIFE STORY combines the talents of Chip Zdarsky (SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN, MARVEL 2-IN-ONE) and Mark Bagley (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN) to tell the entire history of Spider-Man from beginning to end, set against the key events of the decades through which he lived! In this first oversized issue, when Flash Thompson is drafted to serve during the Vietnam War, Spidey must weigh the question of where his responsibility truly lies!

I Stole the Male Lead's First Night


황도톨 - 2019
    Due to a mistake one night, I became the target of the most obsessive man and a villainess!After possessing Ripley, a count’s daughter and an extra in a novel, I became the female lead.Since this is the case, I will try to enjoy the riches and luxuries of a nobleman that I couldn’t experience in my past life.I can remember up to drinking alone in a corner at a party…but I woke up the next day in the male lead’s bed!Ripley became the target of the villainess after the male lead’s remarks that she should be responsible for spending their first night together.Knowing the fate of the female lead, Ripley tries to get rid of the male lead by causing trouble, not washing, and all sorts of things.Nevertheless, the male lead’s unwavering single-minded heart begins to shake.

When Pigmen Fly: Redstone Junior High #6


Cara J. Stevens - 2019
    The students must complete a bold and dangerous challenge by graduation: travel to the End and ride the notorious Ender dragon. Their first step is to gather the valuable items needed to complete this quest, but a treacherous storm is brewing and nothing is going according to plan. What begins as a simple trade with a villager leads to an accidental explosion, and the students and Mr. Z are cast out of a remote village into the raging storm. The kids survive the night in a cave only to discover that their beloved teacher Mr. Z, has gone missing. Pixel, Sky, and Uma will use every trick in the book to find him, but they risk revealing his deep secret in the process.It will take precious resources, courage, and teamwork to complete their quest in time for graduation, but not everyone is working well together. An old nemesis has joined the class, so Pixel and Uma are watching their backs every step of the way. Tensions are high between even the best of friends as old enemies become friends and old friends become rivals. A journey to the Nether fortress tests their bonds as together they battle blazes, magma cubes, ghasts, and zombie pigmen to get the blaze rods they need. Sky finds himself in need of rescue with no plan for escape. Can Pixel and her friends find Sky, secure the blaze rods, and make it back home in time to build a portal, or will they fail their final project and be trapped in the Nether forever? The students must find a way to band together to make their final days at Redstone Junior High memorable and triumphant.

Mob Psycho 100: Reigen


ONE - 2019
    And a good thing too--because phony exorcist Reigen Arataka doesn't have any!But that's never stopped Reigen from running a ghostbusting business...and his new part-time office assistant is none other than Tome Kurata, a girl obsesssed with the strange and unxplained--and the schoolmate of Reigen's protégé, Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama. Yet whereas Mob's incredible psychic strength resolved many a case for Reigen, Tome is as powerless as her boss! Or so she may think at first...but if there's one thing a master scam artist knows how to teach, it's the power of confidence and belief!

Wonder Woman by Brian Azzarello & Cliff Chiang Omnibus


Brian Azzarello - 2019
    They've all heard the legend of how she was formed from clay to give the childless queen the daughter she dreamed of--and they treat her like an outsider and outcast because of it. But Diana is different than everyone else, just not for the reasons everyone thinks.It's because she's the daughter of Zeus.With a new cadre of brothers and sisters as allies and enemies, Wonder Woman's world is rocked to its core when her eldest brother, the First Born, was freed from his slumber. Her newfound family is in ruins and her friends scattered, she must turn to Orion and the New Gods of New Genesis to save herself, her newborn brother Zeke and his mother Zola from the First Born's wrath.Collects Wonder Woman #0-35, 23.1 and a story from Secret Origins #6

Ascender #1


Jeff Lemire - 2019
    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.

Harry Potter and the Problematic Author


Maia Kobabe - 2019
    This zine isn't an attack on the books, it is a deeply affectionate critique, and a meditation on loving flawed media. This zine was written in July 2019, and so does not react to JKR's mid-2020 bullshit. Copies of this zine are available in the author's etsy store, and proceeds are donated to the Native American Rights Fund. The whole story can also be read for free online

Marvels Annotated #1


Kurt Busiek - 2019
    Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the series that changed the way we look at super heroes, the landmark MARVELS is back! In the year 1939, young photojournalist Phil Sheldon attends the sensational unveiling of the fiery android Human Torch — little knowing he is witnessing the dawn of the Age of Marvels! Prepare to relive Marvel’s Golden Age from a whole new point of view as Phil covers the superhuman sightings of the 1930s and 1940s — from the terror caused by the Human Torch’s epic clash with the Sub-Mariner to the patriotism stirred by the debut of Captain America and more! Packed with extras and completely remastered, you don’t want to miss this unique look back at the MARVELS phenomenon! Collecting MARVELS #0-1.

The Orville #1: New Beginnings Part 1 of 2


David A. Goodman - 2019
    Meanwhile, back on the Orville, Kelly tries to mediate when Bortus insists on enrolling Topa into school even though he is only a few months old. Picks up where season one left off! Written by The Orville Executive Producer David A. Goodman!

The Ancient Magus' Bride: Wizard’s Blue, Vol. 1


Makoto Sanda - 2019
    Ao is a young orphan of Japanese descent who longs to become an artist. Into his life comes Giselle, a mage who is as powerful―and as inhuman―as Thorn. She sees Ao’s potential and takes him as her groom. Under her wing, he learns about the wider world and all the colors in it. An all-new The Ancient Magus’ Bride spin-off!

Chibi Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Chibi Cuties and Beasties - Includes 19 step-by-step tutorials!


Yoai - 2019
    Anime artist Yoai has captivated a huge audience with her adorable chibi drawings, and now she's ready to share her secrets with you! Chibi is Japanese slang for "short," and that's an appropriate description for these tiny doll-like creatures. In this book, you'll find tutorials on recreating their signature features and props, including dreamy eyes, mini-skirts, vibrant hair, colorful bows, and boba cups! You'll also practice drawing, coloring, and shading fully-formed versions of these vertically challenged, baby-faced characters and their kawaii little companions. As a bonus, several pages at the back of the book will allow you to create your own original characters and add your own color and shading to several colorless cuties. With Yoai's expertise and step-by-step guidance, you'll learn the art and technique of cuteness in no time!

Love Me for Who I Am, Vol. 1


Kata Konayama - 2019
    As someone who doesn’t identify as a boy or a girl, however, finding people who really understand can be a big challenge. When fellow student Iwaoka Tetsu invites Mogumo to work at an untraditional maid café, Mogumo is hopeful that things are looking up. Will they finally find friends to call their own―or just more misunderstanding?

I Cannot Reach You, Vol. 1


Mika - 2019
    Yamato gets good grades, while Kakeru's are less than average. And while Yamato is very attractive, Kakeru's looks are perfectly average. Not a problem-unless you're in love with your childhood best friend...How in the world can Kakeru make Yamato look at him when Yamato is completely out of his league?!

What has Happened to Me: A testimony of a Uyghur woman


Tomomi Shimizu - 2019
    Please send this voice all over the world.

No one will say the name of that country


清水 ともみ - 2019
    There is a place called so in China. For some reason, there is an unreported reality that is hardly taken up by the media. So I want as many people as possible to know. And I want you to imagine. Lastly, the meaning of words spoken by the main character.

After the Rain, Vol 3


Jun Mayuzuki - 2019
    She harbors a secret crush on Masami Kondō, a 45-year-old manager of the restaurant she works at part-time.Akira Tachibana is a soft-spoken high school student who used to be a part of the track and field club but, due to an injury, she is no longer able to run as fast as she once could. Working part-time at a family restaurant as a recourse, she finds herself inexplicably falling in love with her manager, a divorced 45-year-old man with a young son.Despite the age gap, Akira wholeheartedly embraces his mannerisms and kind nature, which is seen as spinelessness by the other employees, and little by little, the two begin to understand each other. Although unable to explain why exactly she is attracted to him, Akira believes that a concrete reason is not needed to truly love someone. On a rainy day, she decides to finally tell her manager about how she feels... but just how will he react?

The Batman Who Laughs: The Grim Knight #1


James Tynion IV - 2019
    Trained with the finest arsenal Wayne money can buy, learn the secret origin of the second-deadliest Batman, hand selected by the Batman Who Laughs to bring his dark plans to fruition. This one-shot has a big 28-page story!

The Thanos Wars: Infinity Origin Omnibus


Jim Starlin - 2019
    Created by the incomparable Jim Starlin, these epic battles redefi ned the stakes for Marvel's heroes -and at the center of it all was always Thanos. Starlin imbued Thanos' stories with an existential spirit and cosmic scope that made the Mad Titan as compelling as he was dangerous. Experience Thanos, Drax and Gamora's fi rst appearances, the very first assembling of the Infi nity Gems, the reinvention of Captain Marvel, the return of Adam Warlock and more in this awesome Omnibus edition. Beautifully restored and packed with extensive bonus material, it's a must-have for every Marvel fan. COLLECTING: IRON MAN (1968) 55, CAPTAIN MARVEL (1968) 25-34, MARVEL FEATURE (1971) 12, AVENGERS (1963) 125, STRANGE TALES (1951) 178-181, WARLOCK (1972) 9-15, MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) 55, AVENGERS ANNUAL (1967) 7, MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE ANNUAL (1976) 2, MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL (1982) 1, MATERIAL FROM DAREDEVIL (1964) 105, LOGAN'S RUN (1977) 6

Redman: The Kaiju Hunter Volume 2


Matt Frank - 2019
    New monsters - "Kaiju" - confront him at every turn; on land, in the sea and even underground! He fights the beasts with every last fiber of his being, innovating and reimagining his attacks and weaponry to ensure his victory. What forces have brought him to this place and continue to pit the Kaiju against him? It's a mystery he is determined to confront... And soon.Produced by Phase6 and published in the U.S. by Night Shining, Inc.

The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus


Dan Jurgens - 2019
    The Man of Steel is dead. Sacrificing his life to against an unstoppable global threat, the people of Earth must now accept that the world they live in is a world without Superman. Legendary writer Dan Jurgens (Superman: Action Comics) brings to you the epic saga in its entirety that that bubbled to the forefront of popular culture in this oversize omnibus edition!A maniacal beast has risen from the Earth, a creature called Doomsday! Only one man can stop Doomsday's rampage--Superman. But the only way to stop him is by sacrificing his own life! As the planet mourns the man who symbolized the best humanity had to offer, four mysterious beings appear--all with the powers and abilities of the Man of Steel! When the Earth continues to be threatened by beings of immeasurable power, Metropolis' one true hero will rise and return hope to those who need it most.This new edition of one of the most memorable DC storylines of all time is back in The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus!Collects Action Comics #684-692, Adventures of Superman #497-505, Superman #75-83, Superman: The Man of Steel #18-26, Justice League of America #69-70, Action Comics Annual #5, Adventures of Superman Annual #5, Green Lantern #46, Legacy of Superman #1, Supergirl and Team Luthor #1, Superman Annual #5, Superman: The Man of Steel Annual #2, plus excerpts from Action Comics #683, Adventures of Superman #496, Superman #73 and Superman: The Man of Steel #17.

Please Tell Me! Galko-chan Vol. 5


Kenya Suzuki - 2019
    The hilarious bestselling manga series published for the time in North America—in full-color!Galko-chan always speaks her mind, which may not be the wisest decision in all cases, but it’s never short of entertaining! Follow the exuberant and unbelievably busty high schooler as she traverses the ups and downs of adolescence with spirit and verve, alongside her best friends–the anti-social loner, Otako, and the unpredictably honest Ojou.

The Case Study of Vanitas, Chapter 38.5


Jun Mochizuki - 2019
    Read the next chapter of The Case Study of Vanitas the same day as Japan!

Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark #9


David Avallone - 2019
    Back from Hell, Elvira falls in with a coven of modern-day witches and takes a hot rod broom out for a spin in the sky! Sit down for a spell, and for more thrills, chills and bad puns, as David Avallone (Bettie Page) and Dave Acosta (Twelve Devils Dancing) bring you the Horror Hostess with the Mostest in the next thrilling issue of ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK!

The Middle Age - Sword Troubles: A Sir Quimp Fantasy Graphic Novel


Steve Conley - 2019
    Welcome to The Middle Age. Sir Quimp is in luck! He's just discovered the legendary Blade of Woe. It’s the exact magic weapon he needs to rescue his sweetheart!The Blade of Woe, on the other hand, is all out of luck. It's just been discovered by an idiot on the most cliché quest ever.Can a bumbling, middle-aged knight save his love, avoid starting a war, and not get killed by his own cursed sword?The Middle Age - Sword Troubles is the first volume collecting Steve Conley’s “fantastically funny” and “wonderfully illustrated” comic series. The story has received multiple honors including “Best Cartoonist” and “Best Webcomic” nominations in both the Eisner Awards (San Diego Comic-Con) and Ringo Awards (Baltimore Comic-Con).If you like The Princess Bride, Monty Python, and Discworld, then you’ll love this action-packed, mildly stabby, and hilarious high-fantasy adventure! Join Sir Quimp on his quest today!

To Strip the Flesh


遠田おと - 2019
    

Godzilla: Complete Rulers of Earth Volume 2


Chris Mowry - 2019
    Will the new fleet of weaponized robots be enough to stop Godzilla when he returns though? Will Godzilla be able to battle the newly-created Mecha-King Ghidorah? It's a war of the machines with Godzilla caught in the middle. Collects the final 13 issues (#13-25) of the series.

Star Wars by Jason Aaron Omnibus


Jason Aaron - 2019
    When Star Wars returned to Marvel, Jason Aaron was the ideal candidate to steer the rebels into all-new adventures! Now Aaron's entire saga is collected in full! The Death Star has been destroyed - but the Empire isn't toppled yet! Join Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2 as they continue the fight for freedom against Darth Vader! Luke battles Boba Fett! A woman from Han Solo's past returns! The Dark Lord crash-lands - but you can't keep Vader down for long! And the roguish Doctor Aphra lures Luke to the Screaming Citadel! COLLECTING: STAR WARS 1-37, STAR WARS: VADER DOWN 1, DARTH VADER 13-15, STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA 7-8, STAR WARS: THE SCREAMING CITADEL 1, STAR WARS ANNUAL 1-3

The Case Study of Vanitas, Chapter 42


Jun Mochizuki - 2019
    Read the latest chapter of The Case Study of Vanitas the same day as Japan!

이계 검왕 생존기


Kwon Sun Kyu - 2019
    Left to fend for himself, he was given the goal of surviving and growing stronger in a desolute world riddled with monsters. The problem is the 'Guideline' that was supposed to be his guiding system to survive is filled with errors.

Big Trouble in Little China Legacy Edition Book One


Eric Powell - 2019
    He helped his best friend Wang save his fiancée from the clutches of an ancient sorcerer, but now the wedding has been invaded by more evil forces with one thing on their minds—revenge against Jack Burton!  Director John Carpenter returns with Eric Powell (The Goon) and artist Brian Churilla (Secret History of D.B. Cooper) in the continuing adventures of Jack Burton, taking place mere moments after the ending to the cult-classic film. Collects Big Trouble In Little China #1-12, previously collected in Big Trouble in Little China Volumes 1-3. Legacy Editions collect every issue of the most popular BOOM! Studios series in chronological order and in a newly designed, value priced format for the very first time

Hawkman (2018-) #8


Robert Venditti - 2019
    There, he’s suddenly whisked away to Krypton’s final moments and meets his past-life predecessor, Catar-Ol. Hawkman tries to learn the final fate of the super-weapon, but the planet goes boom before Carter can get the goods. Looks like it might be time for Plan B…

Vampironica: New Blood #1


Frank Tieri - 2019
    Vampironica crossover, Veronica returns to her own universe, still a vampire. She’s not the same, and she knows it. And now she needs answers. But she may not be ready for what she’s about to discover!

X-Men by Roy Thomas Neal Adams Gallery Edition


Roy Thomas - 2019
    Adams' lavish and dynamic visuals and Thomas' challenging and contemporary stories combined to create a book that throbbed with the pulse of the times. Their iconic run introduced the cosmic-powered Havok, the vampiric villain Sauron and the bizarre Mutates, while pairing the X-Men and Ka-Zar in a classic Savage Land battle against the X-Men's greatest foe -Magneto! Painstakingly restored, packed with bonus material and presented in oversized glory, every page is a testament to the greatest in comic book storytelling! COLLECTING: X-MEN (1963) 56-63, 65

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Omnibus


James Robinson - 2019
    But around every turn the evil villain Skeletor seeks to destroy the young hero and keep him from finding his fellow Masters.But their adventures aren't confined to just one universe. After narrowly escaping his last battle with He-Man, Skeletor has fled to the most unexpected realm to recover: EARTH! Once there, he sets a plan in motion to siphon off Earth's core magic. Forging an unlikely hunting party, He-Man and company go in search of Skeletor and find themselves at odds with the heroes of the DC Universe, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe must find a way to stop Skeletor and his mysterious new master!It's called Eternia--the homeworld of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Here, this legendary hero harnesses the Power of Grayskull to protect his planet against the evil forces of Skeletor, the skull-faced embodiment of evil.Then dimensions away, another evil has set its sights on Eternia's champion. The menace of Mumm-Ra is spreading, even as his hated rival, Lion-O, is crowned king of the Thundercats. Mumm-Ra knows only one weapon can stand against Lion-O's unstoppable Sword of Omens: He-Man's Sword of Power. And he and his merciless minions are prepared to take it by any means necessary.From such legendary creators as James Robinson (Starman), Dan Abnett (Aquaman) and Keith Giffen (Justice League International), the further tales of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe are here! Collects He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #1-19, He-Man: The Eternity War #1-15, DC Universe vs. Masters of the Universe #1-6, DC Comics Presents #47 and He-Man/Thundercats #1-6.

Marvel Masters of Suspense: Stan Lee Steve Ditko Omnibus Vol. 1


Stan Lee - 2019
    These chilling stories were cast with nervous-eyed dreamers and sweaty-palmed schemers, none of whom make it out with getting theirs. They were parables of wrenching psychological tension, expressed by one of comic book's most unique creative minds, and they will leave you curled up and screaming for more-whether you like it or not! Marvel is honored to collect Ditko's complete stories of suspense in two beautifully restored Omnibus volumes. From his very fi rst Marvel work in 1956 through to his last five-page masterpiece, every iconic Silver Age Ditko short is collected in these incomparable Omnibus editions. COLLECTING: JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) 33, 38, 50-73, STRANGE TALES (1951) 46, 50, 67-91, TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) 1-26, TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) 1-15, 17-24, STRANGE WORLDS (1958) 1-5, WORLD OF FANTASY(1956) 16-19, AMAZING ADVENTURES (1961) 1-6, JOURNEY INTO UNKNOWN WORLDS (1950) 45, 51, MYSTERY TALES (1950) 40, 45, 47, TWO-GUN WESTERN (1956) 4, WORLD OF SUSPENSE (1956) 2, MARVEL TALES (1949) 147, SPELLBOUND (1952) 29, STRANGE TALES OF THE UNUSUAL (1955) 5, ASTONISHING (1951) 53, WORLD OF MYSTERY (1956) 3, 6, BATTLE (1951) 63, GUNSMOKE WESTERN (1955) 66

Ice Guy and the Cool Female Colleague


Miyuki Tonogaya - 2019
    When his condition attracts the attention of his co-worker, an unlikely romance blooms. A romantic comedy of an icy guy paired with a girl with a cool personality.

Garfield: The Monday That Wouldn't End Original Graphic Novel: The Monday That Wouldn't End


Scott Nickel - 2019
    But this is no ordinary Monday, and the frazzled feline finds himself stuck in a time loop, reliving the agony over and over and over. Can Garfield find a way to end this rotten day or will he be stuck forever? Garfield and the gang are back in an all-new graphic novel with stories written by Scott Nickel and Mark Evanier (Garfield & Friends) and illustrated by series regular Antonio Alfaro and artist Dave Alvarez.

Mama Akuma, Vol. 1


Kuzushiro - 2019
    Whether it’s slaughtering their enemies or obtaining wealth beyond measure, anything is possible with his powerful magic. But Seere’s latest summoner, Sakura Masuda, is unlike any he’s dealt with before. Namely, she’s only in fourth grade, and her wish is…for Seere to become her mama! Well, if that’s what she desires, then that’s what he will deliver—by becoming the greatest mama ever!

Disney Manga: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas -- Zero's Journey Issue #14 (Disney Manga: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas - Zero's Journey)


D.J. Milky - 2019
    With Halloween plans on hold while Jack mounts a search, will they be reunited in time to save both holidays?

Hawkman (2018-) #9


Robert Venditti - 2019
    The Deathbringers know where Hawkman is—and now they’re coming to Earth to claim him! Carter will need to put all the clues together and fast if he’s going to save the world from mass destruction!

Predator: Hunters II #4


Chris Warner - 2019
    In the aftermath, the Hunters deal with a painful parting--and an unexpected reunion! Predator action from start to finish!

Captain Marvel: Ms. Marvel - A Hero is Born Omnibus


Chris Claremont - 2019
    When her genetic structure melded with that of the Kree, Danvers was imbued with new powers and an all-new Marvel hero was born! Famous X-Men writer Chris Claremont weaves complex plots and compelling characterization in the iconic original adventures of Ms. Marvel. The highlights are many: Ms. Marvel meets the Avengers for the very fi rst time. Mystique makes her first appearance. A battle with Ronan the Accuser. Encounters with the Guardians of the Galaxy and Sabretooth. The story reaches its epic conclusion in a Marvel milestone including the X-Men and the Avengers! COLLECTING: MS. MARVEL (1977) 1-23; MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) 61-62, 76-77; DEFENDERS (1972) 57; MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) 51; AVENGERS (1963) 200, AVENGERS ANNUAL (1967) 10; MATERIAL FROM AVENGERS (1963) 197-199, MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1990) 10-11, MARVEL FANFARE (1982) 24

Hawkman (2018-) #11


Robert Venditti - 2019
    With an army of hundreds at his back, Hawkman starts to turn the tide of battle. It’s a war for the fate of the universe as these two armies clash!

Namor the Sub-Mariner by John Byrne and Jae Lee Omnibus


John Byrne - 2019
    A radical reinvention of Namor, the Sub-Mariner by comics legends John Byrne and Jae Lee! First, Byrne writes and draws the iconic Marvel hero as Namor enters the cutthroat world of corporate intrigue! The Sub-Mariner faces the subtle threat of the diabolical Marrs twins, stands trial for his attacks on New York...and gets beheaded?! Namor reforges alliances with old friends the Invaders, battles long-forgotten foes from WWII and unravels the mystery behind the resurrection of the immortal Iron Fist! Then, as Jae Lee takes the artistic reins, crafting dark and moody visuals, Namor confronts Doctor Doom and Master Khan, struggles to regain his memory - and returns to Atlantis to face a foe unlike any other!COLLECTING: NAMOR THE SUB-MARINER 1-40, ANNUAL 1-2; MATERIAL FROM INCREDIBLE HULK ANNUAL 18; SILVER SURFER ANNUAL 5; DOCTOR STRANGE, SORCERER SUPREME ANNUAL 2

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark #10


David Avallone - 2019
    A crazy cult is playing doctor (and not in a good way)… but Elvira is ready to operate as only she can, in her latest absurd escapade!

The Joker: The Bronze Age Omnibus


Steve EnglehartDavid Reed - 2019
    As the swinging '60s moved into the troubled '70s, so, too, did the Joker shift into something new. The Bronze Age Joker was a step away from Cesar Romero's comical portrayal in the Batman TV series toward the diabolical maniac that would eventually plaque the Batman of the modern era. The Clown Prince of Crime had come into his own, both in his own comic book series and in his psyche, or lack thereof...Including all of the Joker's major Bronze Age appearances, including the never-before-published The Joker #10, The Joker: The Bronze Age Omnibus chronicles the Clown Prince of Crime's adventures throughout the DC Universe. This volume collects Batman #251, #260, #286, #291-294, #321, #353, #365-366, #400, The Brave and The Bold #111, #118, #129-130, #141, #191, DC Comics Presents #41, #72, Detective Comics #475-476, #526, #532, Justice League of America #77, The Joker #1-10, and Wonder Woman #280-283!

Disney Manga: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas -- Zero's Journey Issue #13 (Disney Manga: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas - Zero's Journey)


D.J. Milky - 2019
    With Halloween plans on hold while Jack mounts a search, will they be reunited in time to save both holidays?

Aliens: Dust to Dust #4


Gabriel Hardman - 2019
    Then the Aliens came. Now Maxon must depend solely on his wits and his will to survive. Its a hell of a way to grow up.

The Death of Captain Marvel


Jim Starlin - 2019
    But when Mar-Vell is diagnosed with cancer, he fi nds himself face-to-face with a foe that even his vast might can't defeat...and both he, and a universe that loves him, must rally together to accept the inevitable. Plus, look back at the seminal battle with Nitro that infected Captain Marvel years before - and, in the midst of a battle with Titan's planet-sized computer system, now corrupted by the madness of Thanos, witness the budding romance between Mar-Vell and his true love Elysius! COLLECTING: MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1967) 12-13; CAPTAIN MARVEL (1968) 1, 34; MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1979) 1-2; MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL 1: THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL

Venus in the Blind Spot


Junji Ito - 2019
    This striking collection presents the most remarkable short works of Junji Ito’s career, featuring an adaptation of Rampo Edogawa’s classic horror story “The Human Chair” and fan favorite “The Enigma of Amigara Fault.” With a deluxe presentation—including special color pages, and showcasing illustrations from his acclaimed long-form manga No Longer Human—each chilling tale invites readers to revel in a world of terror.

Disney Manga: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas -- Zero's Journey Issue #15 (Disney Manga: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas - Zero's Journey)


D.J. Milky - 2019
    With Halloween plans on hold while Jack mounts a search, will they be reunited in time to save both holidays?