Comic Book New Releases May 1

(W) David Avallone (A) Kewber Baal (CA) Dave Acosta Get Dave Acosta's cover for Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft #3 free of trade dress with this Limited, Virgin Edition! The quest for the last true copy of the Necronomicon brings Elvira and H.P. Lovecraft to the crumbling mansion of an old friend and colleague - an ancient pulp writer with disturbingly animated bookshelves. Will the Mistress of the Dark survive her visit to the Strange High House in the Mist, where the Terrible Old Man and the Haunters of the Dark guard the Lurking Fear From Beyond? Cover price $50.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Enfield Gang Massacre (2023 Image) #1-6. Written by Chris Condon. Art and Cover by Jacob Phillips. A Western that is as haunting as it is thrilling, THE ENFIELD GANG MASSACRE tells the dark origin of THAT TEXAS BLOOD's Ambrose County as only Jacob Phillips and Chris Condon can! Montgomery Enfield and his gang of outlaws find themselves in the crosshairs of an aging Texas Ranger and a newborn county that's hungry for law - by any means necessary. Softcover, 200 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $16.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Extraordinary! Extreme!" Story and art by Mark Tatulli. Bosco the dog loves being a house pet, loves his comfy dog bed and nice big house and, of course, his favorite toy kitty. So when two burglars break in, Bosco defends his home with all his might, which includes releasing some well-timed-and near supersonic-stink that repels the would-be thieves. With his foes in retreat, Bosco thinks it's all over... until a robot descends from the sky. The flying robot delivers Bosco to the city and tells him that, due to his unusual "abilities," he's been chosen to become one of the eXpets, a team of superheroes with extraordinary abilities who team up to solve problems of all sizes. Bosco would be joining a turtle mastermind, a laser-eyed kitty, Wonder-Guppy, and Ginormous Gerbil. The mission? Rescuing the world's kittens, who have all gone mysteriously missing. Bosco isn't sure he's all that extraordinary and certainly doesn't enjoy tasks with a lot of pressure. But... how can he turn his back on kittens? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, f8ull color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Kazu Kibuishi. Edited by New York Times bestselling comics creator Kazu Kibuishi, who is also a contributor, Explorer: The Hidden Doors-the third volume in the highly praised series-gathers some of the foremost and fastest-rising talents in comics for kids. A bullied boy discovers a door guarded by a sly monster... A painting of a door opens in a forgotten Egyptian tomb... A portal in the park promises to turn you into a much cooler 2.0 version-if you can just get the bugs out... and much more! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

2nd and later printings. Edited by Kazu Kibuishi. Story and art by Kazu Kibuishi, Jason Caffoe, Emily Carroll, Stuart Livingston, Johane Matte, Dave Roman, Rad Sechrist, and Raina Telgemeier. Cover by Kazu Kibuishi. Seven author/artists tie their scary or exhilarating nautical adventures to metaphorical underpinnings. Captain Ahab-like obsession with catching the big one leads a sailor into a cave that is really a giant mouth. One young castaway meets a crab ghost. Another meets someone she never expected to see: an older version of herself. A young island girl is lured to join tiki-masked celebrants who turn out to be dead. Beautifully drawn, each artist works in a different style, but all share humor, suspense, and a buoyant tone. Young readers will be entertained, and maybe a little scared, by this one-of-a-kind, alone-on-an-island tales of mystery and magic. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

(W/A/CA) Tim Lane Acclaimed cartoonist Tim Lane debuts a new, ongoing series exploring the good, the bad, and the ugly of 20th century masculinity through a head spinning blend of fact and fiction featuring Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Walter Cronkite, and others - culminating in a quick-draw shootout on Mars between Steve McQueen, Johnny Cash, and Sammy Davis Jr. This all-new series showcases Lane's meticulous and jaw-dropping artistry - a level of detail echoing illustrative legends like Frank Frazetta, Alex Raymond, and Dave Stevens. Cover price $5.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Based on the Original Work by Kanata Yanagino. Adapted by Mutsumi Okubashi. Character Design by Kusuaga Rin. Under cover of night, Will and his party set out on a quest to slay the calamitous elder dragon Valacirca, bringer of war and transgressor upon the dwarves' former home. Before they can vanquish the ancient beast, however, they must survive the journey to the Rust Mountains where it dwells. The way is long and fraught with dangers both anticipated and unexpected. But even with the odds against them, Will, Menel, Reystov, Al, and Ghelreis venture forth, emboldened by each other's bravery-for where there is darkness, there may always yet be light. Collects the complete volume 9-10. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 360 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.99.

(W/A/CA) Garison Dunn FAE VS. FAE ON HOLY GROUND! SMALL HEROINES VS. HUGE ODDS! A small elf woman named Freesia and her even smaller faerie companion Ilithiya stumble upon a quaint church village, learning of the malevolent forces hidden within its holy walls. The breakout one-shot by Garison Dunn! Cover price $4.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Based on the Story by SkyFarm. Manga by Suu Morishita. Leet isn't just any butler. His mistress, Princess Kilik, demands the impossible-and he delivers it, seven times before breakfast. But one day, Leet decides enough is enough, and he flees for a neighboring land where the talented rise up through the ranks instead of languishing in thankless, dead-end jobs. Under a new name, Lilt, he enrolls in a training and job placement program, and rapidly discovers that, easy as "wax on, wax off," his butlering skills make him a valuable asset! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

(W) Tony Fleecs (A) Trish Forstner, Tone Rodriguez (CA) Trish Forster, Tony Fleecs MORE ANIMAL HORROR FROM THE CREATORS OF STRAY DOGS! The indoor cats, still searching for their home in the rabies-infected woods, find others just like them on the run! But can these new cats be trusted? Are they good kitties, or are they THE BAD KIND?!? Don't get bit. Don't get scratched. Don't become… FERAL. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. By Una McCormack. The Serenity crew head to Yell City to track down the killers of a local lawyer. Unluckily, the job is lot more complicated than it seems. Taking down a local gang is one thing, but cleaning up a whole city? That's not the job they signed on for. When Mal and the crew find themselves trapped, they realise they are in deeper than they could have ever imagined... Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, Text Only. Cover price $26.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Firefly (2018 Boom) #33-36. Written by Greg Pak. Art by Simona Di Gianfelice. Cover by Bengal. Back Cover by Simona Di Gianfelice. Can the Serenity crew finally take care of the Alliance once and for all? What happens when your worst enemy becomes your only ally? With her sights set on freeing Leonard, Kaylee's team chases the Jefa across the Earth That Was only to be led directly into a trap. But everything changes when they get attacked by plunderer robos who have been tracking both groups... to exterminate them all. Now, Kaylee must team up with the Jefa in order to fend off the robos. But if they survive this, how will they survive each other? Meanwhile, Kaylee faces the grim choices... and sacrifices involved in saving the Earth That Was. Which of the crew will follow their Captain, ready to make peace with the past and face what future the 'Verse holds for them? And if our heroes can take care of the Alliance once and for all, what destiny will the Washbot choose? Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Buronson. Art and cover by Tetsuo Hara. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. As the years have passed, peace has come to the wasteland. But it is an unjust peace, one kept in place by the brutality of a powerful empire. Rin and Bat, having finally reunited with Kenshiro, are now freedom fighters. Along with a bounty hunter named Ein, the group faces new enemies-Falco the Golden Wolf and the cruel warlord Jako, who serve the mysterious Tentei. Falco and Jako may have whole armies at their beck and call, but they've never come up against the likes of Kenshiro and Hokuto Shinken before... Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 304 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $25.00.

Written by Simon Spurrier. Art by AL Kaplan. Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. With Wally West M.I.A., Central City needs help dealing with all the bizarre new threats that have arisen, so thankfully, Wallace West, Avery Ho, and Circuit Breaker are here to help. But can they count on Barry Allen, who is having a crisis of his own? Cover price $5.99.

Written by Simon Spurrier. Art by AL Kaplan. Cover by Daniel Bayliss. With Wally West M.I.A., Central City needs help dealing with all the bizarre new threats that have arisen, so thankfully, Wallace West, Avery Ho, and Circuit Breaker are here to help. But can they count on Barry Allen, who is having a crisis of his own? Cover price $6.99.

Foil Cover. (W) Greg Weisman (A) Pasquale Qualano (CA) Jae Lee, June Chung Acclaimed author and Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN is joined by artist PASQUALE QUALANO for an all-new chapter in the ongoing Gargoyles saga - and the stakes have never been higher for the Manhattan Clan! Thwarted in her earlier attempt to gain control of the ancient magical artifacts known as the Original Keys to Power, the evil DEMONA has set her sights on three New Keys that will give her the ability to make any human in her vicinity into her willing puppet. All that stands between Demona and world domination are Goliath and the Manhattan Clan. But despite their best efforts, Demona always seems to be a step ahead, gathering one Key after another. And once she has them all, the entire human race had better beware! Cover price $9.99.

Limited 1 for 5 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Greg Weisman (A) Pasquale Qualano (CA) Jae Lee Acclaimed author and Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN is joined by artist PASQUALE QUALANO for an all-new chapter in the ongoing Gargoyles saga - and the stakes have never been higher for the Manhattan Clan! Thwarted in her earlier attempt to gain control of the ancient magical artifacts known as the Original Keys to Power, the evil DEMONA has set her sights on three New Keys that will give her the ability to make any human in her vicinity into her willing puppet. All that stands between Demona and world domination are Goliath and the Manhattan Clan. But despite their best efforts, Demona always seems to be a step ahead, gathering one Key after another. And once she has them all, the entire human race had better beware! Cover price $9.99.

Limited 1 for 5 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Greg Weisman (A) Pasquale Qualano (CA) Drew Moss Acclaimed author and Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN is joined by artist PASQUALE QUALANO for an all-new chapter in the ongoing Gargoyles saga - and the stakes have never been higher for the Manhattan Clan! Thwarted in her earlier attempt to gain control of the ancient magical artifacts known as the Original Keys to Power, the evil DEMONA has set her sights on three New Keys that will give her the ability to make any human in her vicinity into her willing puppet. All that stands between Demona and world domination are Goliath and the Manhattan Clan. But despite their best efforts, Demona always seems to be a step ahead, gathering one Key after another. And once she has them all, the entire human race had better beware! Cover price $9.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Greg Weisman (A) Pasquale Qualano (CA) Clayton Crain Acclaimed author and Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN is joined by artist PASQUALE QUALANO for an all-new chapter in the ongoing Gargoyles saga - and the stakes have never been higher for the Manhattan Clan! Thwarted in her earlier attempt to gain control of the ancient magical artifacts known as the Original Keys to Power, the evil DEMONA has set her sights on three New Keys that will give her the ability to make any human in her vicinity into her willing puppet. All that stands between Demona and world domination are Goliath and the Manhattan Clan. But despite their best efforts, Demona always seems to be a step ahead, gathering one Key after another. And once she has them all, the entire human race had better beware! Cover price $9.99.

(W) Garth Ennis (A) Jacen Burrows; Goran Parlov (CA) Dave Johnson GARTH ENNIS RETURNS TO MARVEL - WITH NICK FURY AND FRANK CASTLE AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN! It's 1971, there is a war raging in Vietnam, and Nick Fury has been captured by the Viet Cong. At this moment, they don't quite understand that they have in their possession a man who knows enough secrets to damage the United States beyond comprehension. The C.I.A., however, DOES realize this and they can't risk their enemy getting those secrets, so they dispatch the most deadly man in the U.S. Army - LT. FRANK CASTLE. Cover price $3.99.

(W) Garth Ennis (A) Jacen Burrows; Goran Parlov (CA) Martin Coccolo GARTH ENNIS RETURNS TO MARVEL - WITH NICK FURY AND FRANK CASTLE AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN! It's 1971, there is a war raging in Vietnam, and Nick Fury has been captured by the Viet Cong. At this moment, they don't quite understand that they have in their possession a man who knows enough secrets to damage the United States beyond comprehension. The C.I.A., however, DOES realize this and they can't risk their enemy getting those secrets, so they dispatch the most deadly man in the U.S. Army - LT. FRANK CASTLE. Cover price $3.99.

(W) Garth Ennis (A) Jacen Burrows; Goran Parlov (CA) Jacen Burrows GARTH ENNIS RETURNS TO MARVEL - WITH NICK FURY AND FRANK CASTLE AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN! It's 1971, there is a war raging in Vietnam, and Nick Fury has been captured by the Viet Cong. At this moment, they don't quite understand that they have in their possession a man who knows enough secrets to damage the United States beyond comprehension. The C.I.A., however, DOES realize this and they can't risk their enemy getting those secrets, so they dispatch the most deadly man in the U.S. Army - LT. FRANK CASTLE. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Leomacs. Cover by Reiko Murakami. Lucas and Harmony may be reunited, but things are acutely strained between them, as Harmony interferes in a way Lucas can't tolerate. In the midst of a growing apocalyptic panic among the populace, Lucas and Harmony are far from alone as they encounter yet another group of living people that aren't quite what they seem… Cover price $4.99.

Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Leomacs. Cover by Sally Cantirino. Lucas and Harmony may be reunited, but things are acutely strained between them, as Harmony interferes in a way Lucas can't tolerate. In the midst of a growing apocalyptic panic among the populace, Lucas and Harmony are far from alone as they encounter yet another group of living people that aren't quite what they seem… Cover price $4.99.

(W) Andrew MacLean (A) Jake Smith (CA) Andrew MacLean Godzilla alone?! Zoospora continues to spread its roots across the world, and with the kaiju task force nearly out of commission and Godzilla the only one left standing against an army of monsters, it looks like humanity is doomed! In a last-ditch effort, Yuko and Samantha begin to search for Zoospora’s source and any clue to defeating the seemingly unstoppable monster! Cover price $4.99.

(W) Andrew MacLean (A) Jake Smith (CA) Jake Smith Godzilla alone?! Zoospora continues to spread its roots across the world, and with the kaiju task force nearly out of commission and Godzilla the only one left standing against an army of monsters, it looks like humanity is doomed! In a last-ditch effort, Yuko and Samantha begin to search for Zoospora’s source and any clue to defeating the seemingly unstoppable monster! Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Josh Pettinger. GOITER is the first collection of short stories by Josh Pettinger. It explores the strange and unnerving experience of being a person. GOITER features a traveling ventriloquist accused of a horrible crime, the romantic adventures of a floating head fighting an interdimensional war, and a dystopian epic set in a distant-future online retail warehouse. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $25.00.

1st printing. GOLDEN HOUR: THE ART OF RAIDE is the debut art book from popular self-taught digital illustrator Raide. Driven by her passion for character art, Raide has collaborated with big industry names such as Clip Studio Paint, XP-Pen, Huion, and HarperCollins. Fans will also know that Raide creates popular online art courses on Domestika, and in this book, they will discover brand-new tutorials and studies that focus on some of her many artistic strengths, such as lighting and expression. This unique book allows readers behind-the-scenes insight into the artist's creative process, including the tools and techniques she uses to create her stunning portraits and whimsical scenes. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, PC. Cover price $50.00.

2nd Printing. Written by Stephanie Phillips. Art and Cover by Flaviano. Annabel's deal has sent ripples through not just the afterlife, but all three planes-merging life, death, and the hereafter. Annabel has brought Hell to Earth, but Jess isn't going to just let that happen, and with the help of Eddie and Marcel, will do what she must to prevent the worst from happening. However, whose side is Adira on, and will anything make her worthy of forgiveness in Jess' eyes? Cover price $3.99.

Written by Dave Franchini. Cover by Alfredo Reyes. Get ready to check out all of your favorite Grimm Universe heroines and villainesses cosplaying as some of the most famous Sci-Fi characters in the galaxy! Many of the industry's top artists contribute gorgeous pin-ups of the Grimm Universe's most popular characters in this stunning collection. Also includes a never-before-published Grimm Fairy Tales short story! Cover price $5.99.

Written by Dave Franchini. Cover by Igor Vitorino. Get ready to check out all of your favorite Grimm Universe heroines and villainesses cosplaying as some of the most famous Sci-Fi characters in the galaxy! Many of the industry's top artists contribute gorgeous pin-ups of the Grimm Universe's most popular characters in this stunning collection. Also includes a never-before-published Grimm Fairy Tales short story! Cover price $5.99.

Written by Dave Franchini. Cover by Sonia Matas. Get ready to check out all of your favorite Grimm Universe heroines and villainesses cosplaying as some of the most famous Sci-Fi characters in the galaxy! Many of the industry's top artists contribute gorgeous pin-ups of the Grimm Universe's most popular characters in this stunning collection. Also includes a never-before-published Grimm Fairy Tales short story! Cover price $5.99.

Written by Dave Franchini. Cover by Maria Laura Sanapo. Get ready to check out all of your favorite Grimm Universe heroines and villainesses cosplaying as some of the most famous Sci-Fi characters in the galaxy! Many of the industry's top artists contribute gorgeous pin-ups of the Grimm Universe's most popular characters in this stunning collection. Also includes a never-before-published Grimm Fairy Tales short story! Cover price $5.99.

Written by Jee-Hyung Lee. art by Jee-Hyung Lee and Nabetse Zitro. Cover by Jee-Hyung Lee. YOUNG KHALIDA escapes from a drug syndicate and discovers an ancient blade in a long-abandoned temple. Using its power, she becomes the GODDESS OF THE CITY, controlling the citizens through dark magic and fear. But events are being manipulated against her from the shadows, targeting Khalida. A final action-packed confrontation will reawaken the ancient war and change the balance of power between HEAVEN AND HELL…FOREVER. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Jee-Hyung Lee. art by Jee-Hyung Lee and Nabetse Zitro. Cover by Jee-Hyung Lee. YOUNG KHALIDA escapes from a drug syndicate and discovers an ancient blade in a long-abandoned temple. Using its power, she becomes the GODDESS OF THE CITY, controlling the citizens through dark magic and fear. But events are being manipulated against her from the shadows, targeting Khalida. A final action-packed confrontation will reawaken the ancient war and change the balance of power between HEAVEN AND HELL…FOREVER. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Jee-Hyung Lee. art by Jee-Hyung Lee and Nabetse Zitro. Cover by Jee-Hyung Lee. YOUNG KHALIDA escapes from a drug syndicate and discovers an ancient blade in a long-abandoned temple. Using its power, she becomes the GODDESS OF THE CITY, controlling the citizens through dark magic and fear. But events are being manipulated against her from the shadows, targeting Khalida. A final action-packed confrontation will reawaken the ancient war and change the balance of power between HEAVEN AND HELL…FOREVER. Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. The first collection of its kind about Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera, likely the most prolific animation producers of the twentieth century: Hanna and Barbera: Conversations presents a lively portrait of Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera, the influential producers behind Tom and Jerry, the Flintstones, Scooby-Doo, the Smurfs, and hundreds of other cartoon characters who continue to entertain the world today. Encompassing more than fifty years of film and television history, the conversations in this volume include first-person accounts by the namesakes of the Hanna-Barbera studio as well as recollections by artists and executives who worked closely with the pair for decades. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, Text. Cover price $30.00.

Written by Erica Henderson. Art by Erica Henderson. Cover by Erica Henderson. Toot toot! Ladies and germs, don't you just hate it when you bust your butt left and right with no reward? Whether you're devoted to a life of heroism, villainy, or regular-person-ism--everyone needs a break. Which is where the HARLEY QUINN 2024 ANNUAL comes in! 40 pages of luxurious luxury cruise-based comedy guaranteed to leave you feeling rested, relaxed, and READY TO FRICKING SOLVE A MARITIME MURDER MYSTERY. When Zatanna gets framed for a mystery on a cruise ship, ol' Shamluck Harley is on the case! Cover price $5.99.

Written by Erica Henderson. Art by Erica Henderson. Cover by Erica Henderson. Toot toot! Ladies and germs, don't you just hate it when you bust your butt left and right with no reward? Whether you're devoted to a life of heroism, villainy, or regular-person-ism--everyone needs a break. Which is where the HARLEY QUINN 2024 ANNUAL comes in! 40 pages of luxurious luxury cruise-based comedy guaranteed to leave you feeling rested, relaxed, and READY TO FRICKING SOLVE A MARITIME MURDER MYSTERY. When Zatanna gets framed for a mystery on a cruise ship, ol' Shamluck Harley is on the case! Cover price $6.99.

2nd Printing. Written by Tom King. Art and Cover by Bilquis Evely. Following the tragic death of her late father C.K. Cole, the esteemed pulp writer and creator of the popular warrior character Othan; Helen Cole is called back to her Grandfather's enormous and elustrious estate: Wyndhorn House.    Scarred by Cole's untimely passing and lost in a new, strange world, Helen wreaks drunken havoc upon her arrival; however, her chaotic ways begin to soften as she discovers a lifetime of secrets hiding within the myriad rooms and hallways of the expansive manor. For outside its walls, within the woods, dwell the legendary adventures that once were locked away within her fathers stories. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Theo Parish. In their comics debut, Theo Parish masterfully weaves an intimate and defiantly hopeful memoir about the journey one nonbinary person takes to find a home within themself. Combining traditional comics with organic journal-like interludes, Theo takes us through their experiences with the hundred arbitrary and unspoken gender binary rules of high school, from harrowing haircuts and finally the right haircut, to the intersection of gender identity and sexuality-and through tiny everyday moments that all led up to Theo finding the term "nonbinary," which finally struck a chord. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, 2C. Cover price $18.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Theo Parish. In their comics debut, Theo Parish masterfully weaves an intimate and defiantly hopeful memoir about the journey one nonbinary person takes to find a home within themself. Combining traditional comics with organic journal-like interludes, Theo takes us through their experiences with the hundred arbitrary and unspoken gender binary rules of high school, from harrowing haircuts and finally the right haircut, to the intersection of gender identity and sexuality-and through tiny everyday moments that all led up to Theo finding the term "nonbinary," which finally struck a chord. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, 2C. Cover price $26.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Josh Hicks. Take a trip aboard Hotelitor: the finest hospitality craft in its colony, equipped with jet feet, a hyperspace engine, and single, double, and adjoining rooms. When a giant alien attacks the ship, Hotelitor's surviving guests and staff find themselves stranded in deep space. There, 18-year-old intern Anna Greene must take charge. Alongside her fellow entry-level service workers, she'll try to control the chaos while rival factions emerge, wealthy VIPs seize hotel resources, and the musician-in-residence develops a literal cult following. As Anna and her friends search for a way home, shocking discoveries about Hotelitor's owners await them-if another giant alien doesn't smash the crew first. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Written by Dojyomaru. Art and cover by Fuyuyuki. Translated by Sean McCann. The Demon Lord's Domain has been liberated, ushering in a new era. With the demons no longer a common enemy, the threat of a power shift hangs in the air. Who will triumph if the Maritime Alliance led by the Kingdom of Friedonia clashes with the Great Tiger Empire of Haan? While Souma is busy mobilizing his personnel for the impending conflict, Yuriga approaches him with a shocking request to return home. As it turns out, it's merely part of Yuriga's plan to corner her own brother, the Great Tiger Emperor! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 324 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Text by Balthazar Pagani. Art and cover by Marco Maraggi. HOW TO DRAW A GRAPHIC NOVEL is structured as a series of short art courses that combine technical advice with creative inspiration. Written by graphic novel producer Balthazar Pagani, the book includes lessons in how to construct a narrative, develop characters, and design settings, as well as the basics of printing, binding, and digital-file setup. Each lesson is supported by striking illustrations by graphic novel artist Marco Maraggi, with professional art tips delivered in the style of a graphic novel by renowned Italian cartoonist and comics lecturer Otto Gabos. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Nana Mikoshiba. Art and cover by Norihito Sasaki. Character Designed by RIKO KORIE. A commoner from the countryside, Ray White finds himself surrounded by the children of aristocrats at Arnold Academy of Magic. Fortunately, he quickly befriends the talented daughter of a noble house, a half-elf short on self-confidence, and a friendly musclehead. Together, the four take on their first practical test in the Kafka Forest. But hey, wait! How did a seemingly talentless commoner like Ray get into Arnold Academy in the first place? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

(W) Al Ewing (A) Martin Coccolo (CA) Alex Ross THOR MUST DIE! The son of Odin faced three of his greatest foes in battle - with the fog of magic closing around him. Yet even if he won, he lost...for Thor fought not for his life - but for his death. This is the story of THE IMMORTAL THOR...and the Minotaur's final triumph. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Al Ewing (A) Martin Coccolo (CA) Paulo Siqueira THOR MUST DIE! The son of Odin faced three of his greatest foes in battle - with the fog of magic closing around him. Yet even if he won, he lost...for Thor fought not for his life - but for his death. This is the story of THE IMMORTAL THOR...and the Minotaur's final triumph. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Al Ewing (A) Martin Coccolo (CA) Greg Capullo THOR MUST DIE! The son of Odin faced three of his greatest foes in battle - with the fog of magic closing around him. Yet even if he won, he lost...for Thor fought not for his life - but for his death. This is the story of THE IMMORTAL THOR...and the Minotaur's final triumph. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Nic Klein (CA) Nic Klein In the aftermath of the tragic battle against Frozen Charlotte, Hulk pays a visit to STRANGE ACADEMY, seeking the help of BROTHER VOODOO in saving Charlie's immortal soul! But when the task calls for a one-way descent into an exorcist's ancient prison in search of the immortal FLESH-WEAVER, is the price too high even for the Incredible Hulk? Cover price $3.99.