Hello and welcome to the first part of September’s Previews. Just a note to mention the Quick & Easy Guide to Coming Out is published by Oni; Crusher Loves Bleeder from Fantahraphics; and Happy Of the End from Kuma.
Here you’ll find comics, trades, and graphic novels from Boom and other companies such as book publisher imprints, smaller and or indy as well as manga publishers). Looking for comics from DC, Marvel, Image, Dark Horse, and IDW? You’ll find them over here in part two. Comics and graphic novels appear on the list if creators identify as LGBTQA+ or are allies or if the work include queer characters or themes.
Credit where credit is due – Andy Mangels because this was his idea and wrote many such lists and to Mike McDermott for his suggestions and input about several series that have been added to the list! Notice something missing that should be on the list? Please send a message!
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ABRAMS COMICARTS – SURELY
ALL PRINCESSES DIE BEFORE DAWN $24.99 Page 253
Quentin Zuttion
Three love stories, from budding desire to fading passion, play out within one family on a late summer’s day-a day that will change all their lives forever. August 3, 1997. In the bathroom of his suburban home, eight-year-old Lulu is trying on his mom’s lipstick. He dreams of kissing his best friend, a neighborhood boy. Meanwhile, his teenage sister, Cam, covers her much-older boyfriend sneaking up to her bedroom by blasting the latest summer hits. In the kitchen, their mother is waiting for their father, who didn’t come home last night. On TV, newscasters are announcing the death of Princess Diana…. All Princesses Die Before Dawn is a devastating and richly illustrated slice-of-life graphic novel that has already found critical success in France that does not shy away from addressing homophobia, emotional abuse, and broken families, but remains quietly optimistic about the strength of love and the human spirit. SEP241339
GRAND SLAM ROMANCE SC VOL 1 $18.99 Page 253
Ollie Hicks and Emma Oosterhous
Mickey Monsoon is the hotshot pitcher for the Belle City Broads, and their team is poised to sweep the league this season. But Mickey is thrown off their game when Astra Maxima shows up to catch for the Gaiety Gals, the Broads’ fiercest rival. Years ago, Mickey and Astra were best friends… and maybe more. That was until Astra unceremoniously dumped Mickey to become a softball wunderkind at a private girl’s school in Switzerland. Now, Astra is flirty, arrogant, and reckless on the fieldXeverything the rule-abiding Mickey hates. Astra thinks Mickey’s cute and wants to fool around, despite their rocky history and the trail of jilted softballers that Astra leaves in her wake. Too bad the only thing Mickey wants is vengeance for their broken heart and wounded pride! But even they have to admitXAstra is a certified babe. And that’s not all: Astra isn’t just a softball superstar, she’s a full-fledged magical girl. JUL241199
ABSTRACT STUDIOS
RACHEL RISING OMNIBUS SC $55.00 Page 255
Terry Moore
Rachel rises from the grave to track down her own murderer in this chilling tale of suspense. With the help of a 10-year old serial killer carrying the remains of Satan’s sword, and a sister who is literally the first woman to ever exist, Rachel uncovers the wicked secrets of small town Manson and its terrible role in earth’s final days. Can Rachel learn from her past in time to save the future? (OFFERED AGAIN) JUL241203
SERIAL OMNIBUS HC $41.99 Page 255
Terry Moore
When Zoe’s friend falls victim to a female serial killer, Zoe vows to find the killer before the police and deliver her own razor-edged justice. But the clever assassin proves to be very hard to find as Zoe follows the trail of bodies and the few clues left behind. Using her own unique set of skills, Zoe eventually closes in on the killer until they come face to face for the final kill. Who will walk away? Find out in Terry Moore’s newest suspense thriller featuring the irrepressible Zoe from Rachel Rising!
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AHOY
MY BAD ESCAPE FROM PECULIAR ISLAND #5 $3.99 Page 258
Mark Russell, Bryce Ingman, and Peter Krause
Get in on the ground floor of The Important New Superhero Universe, just in time for the SERIES FINALE! The former crime-fighting Chandelier hits yet a newer, even lower bottom-this one televised! A shrunken Emperor King and Acid Chimp lounge on doll furniture! Rush Hour dedicates a new fried chicken restaurant! Stories will end! Worlds will collide! Beaver-faced penguins will witness, as ever! POW!, 0724AH441
ALOHA COMICS
SOMETHING IMPORTANT $7.99 Page 267
Ereyz
A beautiful and touching manga by popular artist Ereyz. CEO Samuel Haynes is a smart, handsome and successful young man. He has everything many people can only dream about. The only missing piece in his perfect life puzzle is a good wife and a loving family. But there’s still time. Or at least that’s what he thinks until one day an accidental discovery of something about his subordinate radically alters his beliefs and his entire life. One shot special. (OFFERED AGAIN)
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ARCHIE COMICS
CURSED LIBRARY ALPHA VOL 2 $4.99 Page 222
Eliot Rahal, Magdalene Visaggio, and Craig Cermak
The next thrilling chapter of the Cursed Library saga is here! In Alpha, Danni and Jinx confronted Lucifer himself-over what was supposed to be a family dinner. But the devil can’t be so easily tricked, and while Jinx is separated from her best friend Danni and transported to an uncanny valley version of her life, Madam Satan faces imprisonment. It’s going to take a journey through the depths of Hell to right all that has been wronged! And who they find there may just surprise you! JUL241033
ARSENAL PULP PRESS
SOMETHING NOT NOTHING STORY OF GRIEF AND LOVE $24.95 Page 280
Sarah Leavitt
In April 2020, cartoonist Sarah Leavitt’s partner of twenty-two years, Donimo, died with medical assistance after years of severe chronic pain and a rapid decline at the end of her life. About a month after Donimo’s death, Sarah began making comics again as a way to deal with her profound sense of grief and loss. The comics started as small sketches but quickly transformed into something totally unfamiliar to her. Abstract images, textures, poetic text, layers of watercolor, ink, and colored pencilXfor Sarah, the journey through grief was impossible to convey without bold formal experimentation. She spent two years creating these comics. The result is Something, Not Nothing, an extraordinary book that delicately articulates the vagaries of grief and the sweet remembrances of enduring love. JUL241365
AWA STUDIOS
LITTLE BLACK BOOK TP $15.99 Page 288
Jeff McComse and Felipe Cunha
Don’t miss this hard-boiled neo-Western thriller! In this explosive new thriller by writer Jeff McComsey (Grendel, Kentucky) and artist Felipe Cunha (Gatsby), Cole, a straight-arrow handyman, finds himself in the crosshairs of a ruthless crime syndicate-along with his pregnant wife. But what is the meaning of the ‘little black book’ of underworld contacts Cole’s deceased father had hidden in his home? Cole’s deceased father believed the best thing he could do for his son was to stay out of his life, but does the apple fall far from the tree. [Felipe Cunha is the artist who drew the queer adaptation of Gatsby which was also published by AWA.] 0724AW443
BOOM
ALL-NEW FIREFLY THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JAYNE VOL 2 $17.99 Page 57
David M. Booher and Vincenzo Federici
Jayne faces the fury of a family he’s long neglected. But even if he can find a way to patch things up, a distress call from Requiem could spell disaster. Pure devastation may be in store, along with internal conflict and distrust as half the crew hunts for a dangerous target, and a secret on Jayne’s end that no one truly expected! Despite Jayne trying to recklessly play hero, will the crew find more than they bargained for? Will the help of newly-trained allies be enough for Inara, Simon and Leonard to survive their newest enemy and find the cargo they pursue? Acclaimed comics writer David M. Booher, artist Vincenzo Federici, colorist Matt Herms, and Eisner-nominated letterer Jim Campbell reveal brand new mysteries and the threat of an even deadlier weapon than the crew of the Serenity could have prepared for! Collects All-New Firefly #5-8. JUL240068
HELLO DARKNESS #3 $5.99 Page 48
Garth Ennis, Becky Cloonan & Various
As the nightmarish modern horror anthology continues, can you survive part 3 of the Garth Ennis & Becky Cloonan serial “The War” as well as the 3rd monstrous Something is Killing the Children tale from James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera? In addition to even more of the darkest stories from the lightless corners of the industry’s greatest minds, this issue also features “The Foster” by Eisner and GLAAD media award nominated writer Steve Orlando and A.L. Kaplan, a gruesome story delving into the realm of body horror and loneliness. JUL240034
HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER VOL 5 $14.99 Page 46
Tate Brombal and Antonio Fuso
Jace has gone rogue, and it will take the scheming and collaboration of rival Houses to track down the cunning hunter, who seems to perpetually hide in the shadows just out of sight. But with House Slaughter and House Boucher’s relentless pursuit keeping them close, will this be the perfect opportunity for Jace to finally get revenge and find the peace he’s looking for? But in the darkness of an abandoned amusement park in the South, someone familiar will prove to be a devil on Jace’s shoulder. Series co-creator James Tynion IV and highly acclaimed writer Tate Brombal are joined by co-creator and artist Werther Dell’Edera and artist Antonio Fuso present “The Butcher’s War” – the epic and bloody conclusion to Jace’s story! Collects House of Slaughter #21-25. JUL240032
KLAUS THE LIFE & TIMES OF SANTA CLAUS TP $19.99 Page 66
Grant Morrison and Dan Mora
Klaus must help an absentee dad-turned-snowman make amends before melting away for good. And probably before he’s defeated by a pantheon of Norse Gods and their minions. All in a day’s work for Santa Claus. And then see Klaus in the role of father himself, as he takes in Joe Christmas as an infant and guides him through all of life’s wild adventures in a holiday calendar-inspired comic, presented in a special widescreen format. The smash-hit from superstars Grant Morrison and Dan Mora returns with this special collection of holiday-themed stories. Collects Klaus and the Crying Snowman #1 and Klaus and the Life & Times of Joe Christmas #1. JUL240085
RED BEFORE BLACK #2 $4.99 Page 68
Stephanie Phillips and Goran Suduka
A PTSD flashback brings Val back to prison, with an intimate look into her character and origins before Florida. Meanwhile in the present, Leo is in her crosshairs, but the operation will have to be carried out at a place with far too much collateral present. JUL240089
SIR #2 $4.99 Page 72
Fell Hound
Avery should have heeded Nico’s warnings, because last night’s S.I.R. match did not go as planned, with furious consequences! But as the days go by, Nico has been harboring secret feelings, while Avery settles into a newfound sense of vengeance. JUL240114
SOMETHING IS KILLING CHILDREN #0 $4.99 Page 42
James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera
t’s been 5 years since the smash hit Eisner-winning series Something is Killing the Children changed the world of comics; now, 40 issues later, a new chapter from the past is revealed. Witness this crucial untold story within the vast Slaughterverse, detailing the mission preceding the fateful Archer’s Peak Saga, where the entire story began.
The Eisner and GLAAD award-winning team of James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera invite fans into this intimate untold chapter of the monster hunter that sliced her way into the hearts of readers everywhere, along with the celebratory Something Is Killing The Children cover month celebrating the franchise’s 5th anniversary. JUL240018
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN ARCHIVE EDITION #1 $3.99 Page 44
James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera
As part of BOOM! Studios’ Archive Edition line, the debut issue of the Eisner-winning hit series Something is Killing the Children from James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera returns to print in its original format for the very first time! Witness the beginning of the Archer’s Peak Saga, where the world was introduced to Erica Slaughter, the unforgettable monster hunter with strange eyes. Whether experiencing it fresh or picking up this archive edition to complete your personal collection, relive the horror and rich lore from the very start. JUL240031
WOODS DELUXE EDITION HC $89.99 Page 50
James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas
On October 16, 2013, Bay Point Preparatory High School in suburban Milwaukee vanished without a trace, only to reappear on a forest-covered moon in an uncharted part of the universe. Students and staff find themselves in the middle of an ancient, primordial wilderness. Where are they? Why are they there? The answers will prove stranger than anyone could possibly imagine. The Bay Point students will strive to reunite in a new civilization and gain some semblance of normalcy, but there are new threats to overcome and emotional hurdles to deal with, students turning against newfound allies, choosing between friends and destiny while a great enemy begins raising an army. As the growing threat of an upcoming massacre approaches, time is quickly running out. Along the way, countless lives will be in danger-teachers, students, friends, lovers…but a way home looms on the horizon, if they can survive it. The GLAAD Media Award-winning series by the Eisner Award-nominated team of writer James Tynion IV and illustrator Michael Dialynas is collected in its entirety in a single volume for the first time! Collects The Woods #1-36. JUL240038
WOODS DELUXE EDITION HC WITH SLIPCASE $115.00 Page 50
See full description above. The only difference here is this hardcover volume comes with a slipcase. JUL240039
DSTLRY
LIFE #2 $8.99 Page 332
Brian Azzarrello, Stephanie Phillips, Danijel Zezelj, and Lee Loughridge
The hit sci fi series from DSTLRY continues! Writers Brian Azzarello and Stephanie Phillips team up with artist Danijel Zezelj & colorist Lee Loughridge to create a masterfully crafted flip book, housing two enthralling stories in one! Infamous thief Bobby Flame and his crew meet an unexpected hurdle while trying to rob a former prison planet… the prisoners are still alive more than 200 years later and immortality is not all that it’s cracked up to be! Ravaged by time, the prisoners look like the monsters they were always accused of being, and they want Bobby’s spaceship. With a way off the planet finally presenting itself after centuries, CJ and the other prisoners will stop at nothing to gain their freedom. Life is presented as a flip book, housing one story from two different points of view. A prison break and a heist both offer interlocking narratives, creating an immersive experience that will challenge your perceptions of justice while begging the immortal question, ‘Who really wants to live forever?’ Every single issue from DSTLRY is presented in our perfect bound Prestige format, featuring wraparound covers with spot gloss on robust cover stock, complemented by 48 pages of exquisite interior stock. It’s the DSTLRY difference. For fans of Aliens, Ocean’s Eleven, and Guardians of the Galaxy. 0724DY477
THROUGH RED WINDOWS #1 $8.99 Page 328
Ram V and Joelle Jones
One of the hottest writers in comics, Ram V teams up with artist extraordinaire Joelle Jones to tell a modern horror story that will leave you guessing until the bitter end! When ailing Plutocrat, Harlan Roderick, invites his young protege Athul Laal to live at Roderick Place in downtown Manhattan, what Athul believes this to be his first step into the inner circle of the world’s elite, soon turns into a living nightmare. Athul discovers that Harlan and his illness are inextricably connected to the 73-story building, in which, behind each door, lie secrets and monsters from both Harlan and Athul’s own lives. Lala’s ambition gets the better of him and the higher he climbs in the company (and the building!) the deeper and darker becomes the danger to his life….and maybe his soul. Through Red Windowss is a pulse-pounding thriller loosely inspired by Edgar Allan Poe but with a very modern twist. Not for the feint of heart! Every single issue from DSTLRY is presented in our perfect bound Prestige format, featuring wraparound covers with spot gloss on robust cover stock, complemented by 48 pages of exquisite interior stock. It’s the DSTLRY difference. For fans of Wall Street, Succession, The Game, and Channek Zero. 0724DY481
DYNAMITE
GARGOYLES DARK AGES TP $19.99 / $24.99 (HC) Page 107
Greg Weisman and Drew Moss
In this brand new story, Gargoyles creator Greg Weisman and Drew Moss return to the long-lost era when humans and Gargoyles lived in harmony. But in a world ruled by superstition and the sword, monsters come in all shapes and sizes. Forces of evil from both outside and within are threatening to destroy this precarious peace with consequences that will reverberate down through the centuries and into the present day! JUL240221
FANTAGRAPHICS
CRUSHER LOVES BLEEDER BLEEDER LOVES CRUSHER HC $29.99 Page 350
Thomas Stemrich and Patrick Keck
Find out if a Bleeder and a Crusher can buck biology and be best buds in a world divided by conditioning and conditioned by division. This acerbically sweet graphic novel by Patrick Keck and Thomas Stemrich is a wonderfully unpretentious yet oddly affecting love story at its core, beautifully drawn. 0724FU502
FLOATING WORLD COMICS
HEAVENLY DAYS $24.99 Page 353
Em Frank
Annie and Elise meet at a coffee shop in a part of town they are watching change for the worst. Despite the fact that Annie is leaving for Vietnam in a week, they decide to honor their instant connection for what it is: a little unhinged, possibly doomed but full of a weirdly familiar and addictive beauty they can’t quite put their fingers on. A mix between Ghost World, Normal People and Linklater’s The Before Trilogy, Heavenly Days is a deeply emotional trans love story about how some love can feel so life-affirming yet seemingly so hard to live through. JUL241662
GOOD TROUBLE PRODUCTIONS LLC
RECOGNIZED $9.99 Page 359
Danny Lore, Valerie Complex, Clay Cane, Brandt & Stein, June Kim, Nicholas Orr, Ellea Bird, and Chris Visions
Recognized, an anthology series, celebrates LGBTQ+ heroes like Alain Locke, Sylvia Rivera, Bayard Rustin, and Larry Kramer, with contributions from top comic creators. It delves into their impactful legacies, featuring stories by bestselling author Clay Cane. Includes bonus content and materials for deeper exploration of these influential figures. JUL241677
HIGHWATER PRESS
BETWEEN THE PIPES $18.95 Page 367
Albert McLeod & Various, and Alice R L
Thirteen-year-old Chase’s life and identity should be simple. He’s the goalie for his hockey team, the Eagles. He’s a friend to Kevin and Jade. He’s Kookum’s youngest grandchild. He’s a boy. He should like girls. But it’s not that simple. Chase doesn’t like girls the way that the other boys do. It’s scary being so different from his peers. Scarier still is the feeling that his teammates can tell who he is and that they hate him for it. If he pretends hard enough, maybe he can hide the truth, but real strength and change can’t come from a place of shame. Chase’s dreams are troubled by visions of a bear spirit, and the more he tries to hide, the more everything falls apart. With the help of an Elder, and a Two-Spirit mentor, can Chase find the strength to be proud of who he is? This graphic novel explores toxic masculinity through the experiences of an Indigenous teen. JUL241733
KODANSHA COMICS
I CAN’T SAY NO TO LONELY GIRL VOL 4 $13.99 Page 489
Kashikaze
Quintessential good girl Sakurai finds herself trapped in the middle of a bribery scheme. Her teacher offers to write a recommendation letter in exchange for luring a truant student into attendance. Sakurai pins down the reclusive transfer student Honda, but there are strings attached. Honda demands that Sakurai grant one wish every day. The first wish is a kiss and Sakurai finds herself feeling very eager to please. JUL242343
KEI X YAKU BOUND BY LAW VOL 3 $13.99 Page 489
Yoshie Kaoruhara
Shiro and Ichiro’s investigation has led them through all kinds of twists and turns: close calls with members of the yakuza, dangerous trysts with political eliteXall while maintaining their ruse as passionate lovers. And yet, with every step they take toward the truth, a tendril of a deeper mystery pulls it just out of reach, leaving more unanswered questions. Their encounter with a skilled assassin at an amusement park seems to be proof of a mastermind at work, if only they could identify who. JUL242347
KUMA
HAPPY OF THE END VOL 3 $14.95 Page 491
Ogeretsu Tanaka
Maya threatens the peace that Haoran and Chihiro have together forcing the two lovers repeatedly move. Nevertheless, Maya finally catches Chihiro and abducts him. So when Maya feels uncomfortable with the way Chihiro talks to him, he beats Chihiro until he loses consciousness. Chihiro escapes from Maya’s rampage and wakes up in the hospital. After being discharged, the pair once again spend their time together, however, when Haoran notices Chihiro’s sudden fear of being touched, he is tormented by feelings of guilt and resentment, and begins to blame himself. Haoran comes to realize that his small but happy life has begun to break down and makes a decision. JUL242354
WOLF PACK $15.95 Page 491
Billy Balibally
Set in the far-far north, where wolves rule, the head of the valley, Garm, follows the tradition of the lake chief, Hati, and becomes his guardian. Garm is frank and tough, and Hati is serious and pure. They respect each other’s pride as chiefs and males, but at first they are somewhat at odds with each other. However, as they come into contact with each other’s way of life, their deepening bond makes them the one and only pair. JUL242355
LITTLE BROWN INK
MISMATCHED GN $17.99 (SC) / $24.99 (HC)
Anne Camlin and Isadora Zeferino
Evan Horowitz has it all: beauty, brains, and a not-so-secret flair for matchmaking! An Insta influencer with a talent for makeup and a taste for romance, he’s no stranger to playing cupid for those hopelessly clueless in finding love. So when shy transfer student Natalia shuffles into school one day, Evan can’t help but get his hands messy! With so many matches to choose from, it’s not long before he sets a plan in motion for Natalia…much against the better judgement of his level-headed best friend, Davi. But he takes things too far, creating a web of drama that spirals out of his control. Can Evan learn to put the people closest to him before his misguided ambition? Or will he lose them and his own chance at romance, too? JUL241795 (SC) / JUL241796 (HC)
STAND UP $12.99 (SC) / $24.99 (HC) Page 378
Tori Sharp
Lights, Curtains…Podcast! Best friends Clay and Kyle can’t help but inject fun into everything. Whether they’re goofing off backstage during a performance or making rib-tickling jokes at an open mic, these two are always ready to make people laugh! Now Clay’s hoping to shift her improv skills to the stage in her middle school’s production of Gals and Dolls, which means spending even more time with her crush, Dania. But Clay’s boisterous humor doesn’t sit well with the director, who has zero tolerance for fun. Clay, however, refuses to be boring! She and Kyle are eager to bring their comedic talents into the spotlight, but school musicals are too serious, open mics are too long. And that’s when it hits them…they should start a podcast! But with rehearsals to attend, new episodes to record, and time running out for Clay to ask a certain someone to the eighth-grade dance, will Clay and Kyle be able to do it all? JUL241797 (SC)/(JUL241798
MAD CAVE STUDIOS / MAVERICK
DICK TRACY #5 $4.99 Page 383
Alex Segura, Michael Moreci, and Geraldo Borges
The high octane finale to the first Dick Tracy adventure! Dick Tracy’s world is crumbling, and the iconic detective in yellow isn’t sure where to turn or who to trust! As the City is engulfed in a vengeance-fueled gang war, Tracy must come to terms with a shocking betrayal–one that will turn his entire world upside down on the eve of his greatest battle and could cut down the hero and his friends before his career can get off the ground. Buckle up for the powerful conclusion to the first volume of Mad Cave’s bestselling and acclaimed new series. We’re just getting started! 0724MA513
GALAXY OF MADNESS #3 $4.99 Page 388
Magdalene Visaggio and Michael Avon Oeming
The crew of the Verisimilitude are following a map that could reveal the secrets of the universe…and what happened to Vigil’s parents. As they follow this lead, the ship is pulled to a mysterious planet and their bot Chippy seemingly becomes possessed by someone or something that is leading them deeper into the strange inner workings of the planet. Will this mysterious force be able to answer Vigil’s questions or will it raise even more?
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GATCHAMAN #3 $4.99 Page 382
Cullen Bunn and Chris Batista
Posing as an agent of Galactor, Jun embarks on a dangerous mission. Her objectives: locate the enemy’s secret headquarters and facilitate the rescue of the scientists-turned-hostage. The rest of the team eagerly awaits her findings to provide backup, but a much bigger threat requires their aid. So many villains, so little time! 0724MA521
GATCHAMAN GALACTOR #3 $4.99 Page 382
Steve Orlando and Kath Lobo
After a battle with Skywolf, Berg Katse is near death and in excruciating pain. The Lobos have bitten deep, but he isn’t one to give up so easily. It’s time to show this mafia pack of wolves the true meaning of being an alpha. The action and intrigue continue in a thrilling third issue! 0724MA524
KOSHER MAFIA #2 $4.99 Page 388
David Hazan and Sami Kivela
Howard and Ephraim take the fight directly to the German American Bund, hunting for answers. As Eph takes decisive action to stop an existential threat to the Jewish community in Cleveland, Howard wrestles with his own conscience when he comes face to face with an enemy. 0724MA525
MICROCOSM PUBLISHING
ALL NEW HENRY & GLENN COMICS AND STORIES #1 $5.00 $3.99
Tom Neely
Everyone’s favorite aging punk odd couple lights up the page once more in the first all-new Henry & Glenn floppy comic in a decade. Inside you’ll find “I Don’t Want to be Buried,” the first chapter of a brand new story written and drawn by Tom Neely. Our squabbling, loving heroes have adopted a new cat they named Iggy. Iggy and Henry become best friends, but Glenn has a lot of trouble connecting with the new kitty. Also, Henry gets cast in a new movie directed by Jon Twaters; so Glenn gets left home alone with Iggy and it does not go well! You’ll also find a retrospective of Henry & Glenn lore and collectibles, and a comic short True Tale of Henry & Glenn featuring the time Tom sat on a plane next to the drummer for Samhain. Plus a cameo from Henry and Glenn’s neighbors Daryl and John and some spicy new pin-ups, including a back cover pin-up by Justin Hall! JUL241869
ONI PRESS
CULT OF THE LAMB #4 $4.99 Page 408
Alex Paknadel and Troy Little
Heretical creators Alex Paknadel and Troy Little write the final chapter of Cult of the Lamb’s First Verse and lay the seeds for new chapters yet to be told. Lamb returns to the Darkwood, determined to finally defeat the nefarious Bishop Leshy at any cost. Back at the cult, Nana struggles with the instruction to sacrifice a follower in order to grant Lamb the power to push through their boss fight, but ultimately realizes what’s best for the Lamb is best for the cult, and a difficult choice is made. 0724ON559
I FELT MYSELF SLIPPING $14.99 Page 412
Ray Nadine
Former competitive gymnast and cartoonist Ray Nadine (Light Carries On, Raise Hell!, Messenger) tells a touching coming-of-age story about coping with anxiety and loss and forging friendship along the way in an inspired young adult graphic novel for fans of Spinning, Heartstopper, and Check, Please!. When level-ten gymnast Riley Glass joins the team at Station Six Gymnastics, she finds unexpected friendship in fellow gymnast Kota Iwamoto as the pair strive toward their Olympian dreams together. After losing her dad in a car accident, Riley moves to Stephon, Illinois, where she struggles to fit in with the other gymnasts. She misses her friends back home and is cautious of making new friendships at Station Six, which is made all the more difficult as she’s hard of hearing and none of her new teammates know ASL. When she meets Kota, Riley is surprised by Kota’s effort in learning ASL in order to communicate with her. Kota is determined to make Riley feel more at home, even though she struggles with her own fears and anxieties. Kota wants to be the best gymnast and make it all the way to the Olympics, but her fears of getting injured could stand in the way of achieving her goals. As they make their way to the prestigious U.S. Classic gymnastics event, their future as friends and as gymnasts will be put to the test. (OFFERED AGAIN) 0724ON574
QUICK & EASY GUIDE TO COMING OUT $9.99
Kristin Russo and Ravi Teixeira
Whether you’re queer, trans, questioning, or anything in between, coming out to the folks in your life can be nerve-racking and stressful. Luckily, writer Kristin Russo (This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids) and cartoonist Ravi Teixeira are here to guide you through the process, no matter where in your journey you are. From finding supportive resources, navigating awkward conversations, and embracing queer joy and community, this guide explores the twists and turns of coming out as every shade of LGBTQ+, helping you walk the path of sharing the truest you. Part of the bestselling and critically acclaimed A Quick & Easy Guide series from Oni Press. (OFFERED AGAIN) 0724ON576
RICK AND MORTY YOUTH IN RICKVOLT #2 $4.99 Page 410
Michael Moreci and Tony Gregori
The revolution continues in the all-new, all-upstart epic from Michael Moreci and Tony Gregori about rebellion, adolescence, and freedom! Rick and Beth have infiltrated the Revolution World with a less-than-foolproof plan to destroy the rebellion from the inside out, but that plan is quickly thwarted by dinosaur-riding rebel children out for Rick’s blood. Meanwhile, back home, Summer discovers Rick’s pocket universe, along with evidence that Rick and Beth are there. Worse, she learns this universe is becoming unstable, and it’s only a matter of time before it collapses on itself. 0724ON582
TOXIC SUMMER $3.99 Page 410
Derek Charm
Stab! Gasp! Splash! From Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist Derek Charm (Jughead), the summer’s most joyous horror-comedy hit takes its final chapter into the deep end! Leo and Ben desperately fight off the invading scourge of monsters from the deep as more of their friends and family emerge with glowing eyes, victims of the strange trance. Roger finally learns what havoc he unleashed when he removed the ancient relic from the ocean floor, and what it will take to put things right again and save summer-and the people-in Port Dorian. 0724ON592
QUILL TREE BOOKS
WINGBEARER SAGA GN VOL 1 WINGBEARER $15.99 (SC)/ $22.99 (HC) Page 428
Marjorie M. Liu and Teny Issakhanian
Zuli is extraordinary…she just doesn’t realize it yet. Raised by mystical bird spirits in the branches of the Great Tree, she’s never ventured beyond this safe haven. Until now. A sinister force threatens the life-giving magic of the tree, and Zuli, along with her guardian owl, Frowly, must get to the root of it. So begins an adventure bigger than anything Zuli could’ve ever imagined…one that will bring her face-to-face with an ancient dragon, the so-called Witch-Queen, and most surprisingly: her true identity. JUL241973
WINGBEARER SAGA GN VOL 2 WINGBORN $15.99 (SC) / $24.99 (HC) Page 428
Marjorie M. Liu and Grace Kum
Zuli’s world was just turned upside down by the Witch-Queen, but she’s still determined to find out what’s happening to the spirits of her bird friends. Armed with new information about her identity, she mounts a daring escape from a merchant airship and takes off with Frowly and Orien by her side. However, the more she tries to solve the mysteries swirling around her friends and herself, the more she’s drawn to legends about the mysterious Siric, who have long since disappeared. Zuli might be prepared to take on new challenges, but is she prepared to go further than she’s ever gone before in her effort to fix the world’s broken magic? JUL241971 (SC)/ JUL241972 (HC)
RANDOM HOUSE WORLDS
OFFICIAL WEDNESDAY COOKBOOK HC $32.00 Page 429
Marianne Mancusi and Jarrett Melendez
Re-create macabre meals from Nevermore Academy in the comfort of your own oh-so-normal kitchen with 60 recipes inspired by the hit series Wednesday. These sixty remarkable recipes from our illustrious and historic community offer something for everyone, whether you crave meat like a werewolf or grapple with special culinary requirements (like an allergy to food with any color in it). Vegetarian and pescatarian offerings abound, as well as substitutes for dishes that use gluten, dairy, or ritualistic murderXwith torturously tasty photographs for all the recipes. This tome also shares expert tips on how to entertain Nevermore Academy-style, so you can throw your own Rave’N Ball, Freaksgiving Feast, or Secret Society Social. Join us at the Nevermore Academy table and prepare to eat like an Outcast! JUL241984
SEVEN SEAS
BLACK & WHITE TOUGH LOVE AT OFFICE VOL 3 $14.99 Page 494
Sal Jiang
Shirakawa Junko is headed for the top of the corporate ladder in the Overseas Investor Department at the bank she works…until Kuroda Kayo transfers over from Corporate Sales. Kayo is another all-star employee, and she has a foreign university degree to boot. When Kayo and Junko are assigned to work together, their heated rivalry reaches critical mass. Whether they’re banging each other’s heads or simply banging each other, these two office rivals are ready to go at it!, JUL242375
CASE FILES COMPENDIUM BING AN BEN VOL 3 $19.99 Page 498
Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
From the outside, He Yu seems to have everything going for him: he’s handsome, rich, and smart. But beneath his perfect facade, he’s hiding a dark secret, one that makes him a slumbering threat to the people around him. After spending years abroad, he enrolls in film school to pursue the girl of his dreams, Xie Xue…but that forces him to deal with her overprotective older brother, the man He Yu hoped he’d never see again. Xie Qingcheng, an icy man of subdued emotion, was once He Yu’s doctor, and is the only person who knows He Yu’s terrible secret. He Yu swears not to let his past with this man get in the way of his feelings for Xie Xue, but he soon finds himself drawn into a tangled web of intrigue and violence that involves both of the Xie siblings. [Note: the publisher calls this a “light novel, not manga.] JUL242409
DANGEROUS CONVENIENCE STORE VOL 4 $21.99 Page 494
945/gusao
After learning more about Gunwoo’s shrouded past, Eui-joon realizes he’s in love with him. Just as Eui-joon finally decides to tell him how he feels, Gunwoo vanishes. In desperation, Eui-joon goes to Gunwoo’s associate, Chaehyun, to see if he knows where Gunwoo has gone, and if he’s all right. While there, Eui-joon receives a call about his hospitalized brother, whose condition has taken a turn for the worse. With Gunwoo’s absence, Eui-joon turns to the only source of comfort availableXChaehyun! JUL242377
MIMOSA CONFESSIONS SC NOVEL VOL 2 $15.99 Page 499
Mei Hachimoku After a dramatic first semester, Sakuma and Ushio dive headfirst into summer vacation. Despite their unspoken agreement to not mention the “incident” that occurred on the last day of school, things get real awkward real fast when they meet up with Natsuki on a trip to the aquarium. She asks them a pointed question: “You two are dating, aren’t you?” The trio will be forced to set their unresolved feelings aside when fall semester arrivesXand with it, the annual culture festival. Can Sakuma balance his feelings for both of them in addition to his work on the festival committee, not to mention a starring role in the class production of Romeo and Juliet? [Note: The publisher calls this a “light” novel.] JUL242416
STAY BY MY SIDE AFTER RAIN VOL 2 $14.99 Page 497
Shoko Rakuta
Kanade feels like he’s living under a constant storm cloud with his unfulfilled life. Stuck working a typical office job and keeping himself closeted, he’s convinced there will be no sunny days ahead. But those monotonous days are suddenly interrupted when he reunites with Mashiro, an old classmate he harbored hidden feelings for! Finally, Kanade has found a bit of sunshine in his gray, dreary life with Mashiro’s arrival. With a chance to get to know each other again, could this be Kanade’s second chance to find love with the one who got away? JUL242401
SILVER SPROCKET
ABORTION PILL ZINE A COMMUNITY GUIDE TO MISOPROSTOL AND MIFEPRISTONE #1 $4.99 Page 440
Isabella Rotman, Marnie Galloway, and Sage Coffey
Access to safe abortion is a human right! This short zine explains one kind of abortion: with the use of pills misoprostol and mifepristone. Abortion is vital healthcare and part of comprehensive sexual health. This zine aims to provide readers with accessible information about the pills mifepristone and misoprostol as options to manage abortion. Created by pro-choice community members, it covers the medical abortion process step-by-step, including what to expect, precautions, access, and more. Community knowledge is power and access to abortion saves lives! (One shot) 0724SP633
WHEN TO PICK A POMEGRANATE OGN $14.99 Page 440
Yasmeen Abedifard
‘I want to tear these thoughts out of my flesh. How could I forget just how rotten I am?’ In this collection of contemplative and cathartic short comics, the pomegranate Anar and the woman Guli exist as reflections of each other – repellent to one another and yet inexorably drawn together once more. As they evolve through each story, proceeding through the stages of the plant life cycle, they take on new roles: muse and artist, gardener and seed, lover and fruit. The iterations reveal new revelations, exploring the themes of shame, grief, destiny, and survival at each turn. Abedifard’s comic form evokes Persianate storytelling and draws on stylistic elements found in illuminated manuscripts, building an experience as rich and complex as the taste of pomegranate on one’s tongue. 0724SP634
SUBLIME
TAKARAS TREASURE $14.99 Page 465
Minta Suzumaru
Taishin has moved to Tokyo from his hometown of Fukuoka to start college and reunite with Takara, a stranger who had consoled him in his grief the year prior. However, when he finally gets the chance to express his gratitude, Takara gives him the cold shoulder! But Taishin, undeterred, decides to pursue Takara anyway, and Takara finds himself becoming more and more enchanted by Taishin’s straightforward and earnest gaze. JUL242198
TITAN
DOCTOR WHO FIFTEENTH DOCTOR #4 $3.99 Page 152
Dan Watters and Kelsey Ramsey
The enthralling final issue! JUL240378
TOKYO POP
BOYS GILDING THE LILY SHALL DIE VOL 2 $13.99 Page 505
Yomogimochi
Chihaya Katagiri has always been the first trumpet in her school’s brass band until Hibiki Aikawa transfers from a prestigious school and takes the spot. Despite initial suspicions, the two quickly become close; Katagiri admires Aikawa’s talent and enthusiasm for playing the trumpet, and Aikawa is struck by Katagiri’s grounded treatment of her abilities, as well as her love for music. As their feelings for each other grow stronger, their lives become more complicated with the stress of classes, other relationships, and the last competition of their high school careers drawing near. JUL242440
LET’S EAT TOGETHER AKI AND HARU VOL 2 $12.99 Page 506
Makoto Taji
Two boys who share a room and love to make and eat dinner together. Aki is in charge of cooking, and Haru is tasked with cleaning up, and despite their personality differences, they come together over their love of food. JUL242443
YEN PRESS
LETHAL DOSE OF LOVE $15.00 Page 477
Yosumi
He’ll never forget him…his ex-classmate Yuu, that is. College student Ryousuke was absolutely devastated when Shinobu confessed and then promptly disappeared from his life without waiting for a reply. After desperately searching for years, he is overjoyed when they suddenly meet by chance. His happiness is soon eclipsed by the fact that Shinobu walks off into the arms of another man. JUL242252