Hello! Let’s look ahead at the titles solicited for October from various publishers. Right, October! This year is flying by really fast. Finding a new soft cover edition of Colleen Coover’s Small Favors is a big surprise! The previous hard cover volume is going for well over $100 on Ebay. Coover did an interview with me back in 2002 when Small Favors first appeared. Look for the new volumne in the Oni section. Uncivilized prints a new edition of Andy Hartzell’s Fox Bunny Funny! If you love Trung Le Nguyen’s work such as The Magic Fish you’ll want to check out Nguyen’s Angelica And The Bear Prince coming from Random House. Alex Taylor’s Bone Broth from Abrams caught my eye too. Ignition Press has some titles for readers who like horror and mystery. And then there’s the penultimate issue of Bytchcraft by Aaron Reese and Lema Carril from Mad Cave.

And so much more so please check out the list! Even if you just skim it over!

What kind of stuff will you find here? This list features items from Boom, Mad Cave, Fantagraphics, DSTLRY, and a variety of book publisher imprints, think Abrams and Random House, smaller indy publishers as well as manga. Looking for comics from DC, Marvel, Image, Dark Horse, and IDW? You’ll find them in part two .

Comics and graphic novels appear on the list if creators whose names are in bold type identify as LGBTQA+ or are allies or if the work includes queer characters or themes.

Whose idea was this? 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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ABLAZE PUBLISHING

BOOK OF NOSFERATU #2 $4.99
Michael Moreci and Todor Hristov
Now aided by the mysterious Witch, Emil delves further into the darkness of the blight hiding beneath the facade of his homeland. After surviving against the forces of the undead, shambling to stop them, the pair seeks information from a priest with a strange past and a cursed present…The Book of Nosferatu is a tale unrestrained gothic horror written by Michael Moreci and illustrated by Todor Hristov, elaborating on the foundation of the classic film and bringing a comics-flavors flair! AUG250001

ABRAMS

100 FIRST WORDS FOR LITTLE GAMERS HC $9.99
Carlos Mireles-Guerrero
A playful board book for gaming families, filled with classic gaming references, famous game designers, and more. Eat. Sleep. Game. Repeat. Raise those squeakers right with all the gaming references and terminology they need to be goated. Introducing 100 First Words for Little Gamers, a primer for gamer kids learning their first words from gamer and designer Carlos Guerrero. Forget apple and dog. Your little gamers are ready to move from ABC to CPU and other gaming-specific words like console, nerf, and the Duke (if you know, you know). Filled with Easter eggs every gamer should know, 100 First Words for Little Gamers is the perfect primer for gaming families. Those little n00bs will be pros before you know it! 0825AB0485

BONE BROTH SC $22.99
Alex Taylor
Ash, a transmasculine queer youth, starts his first job as a sous-chef making bone broth for a ramen-noodle restaurant. But just as he is learning the ropes, Ash finds himself tying himself in knots to cover up an untimely death. In this coming-of-age queer thriller, the young transmasculine Ash begins his transition into adult life by landing his first job at a ramen-noodle shop in London, prepping the bone broth. But as the financial landscape shifts under Ash’s feet, and after months of bonding with a series of challenging coworkers, everything suddenly stops dead. Literally. At a drunken staff party, Ash’s bullying boss turns up dead, and everyone’s been taking selfies with the corpse. Good thing Ash has already spent a year on the job… 0825AB0493

CALL ME KEN HC $50.00
Massimiliano Capella and various
One of the world’s most lovable sidekicks returns. Kenneth Carson is so much more than just a boyfriend. He has always been a mirror of his time–sometimes innovative, sometimes traditional, sometimes a feminist icon, and often a symbol of gay culture. Through every reinvention, he has reflected changing ideals, aesthetics, and social movements. This is the very first book dedicated entirely to Ken, tracing his evolution from his debut in 1961 to Ryan Gosling’s unforgettable portrayal in the 2023 blockbuster movie. This official and comprehensive book offers exclusive behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the designers and creatives who shaped Ken’s history. Featuring never-before-seen images straight from the Mattel archives, it is an essential volume for collectors, pop culture enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the enduring charm of Barbie’s iconic counterpart. 0825AB0494

AHOY

ANCESTRAL RECALL #3 $4.99
Jordan Clark and Atagun Ilhan
Besieged by robot dogs, Melvin Warring must use his still-new powers to call on Bill Pickett, turn-of-the-century Black rodeo hero, for help! Meanwhile, in the future, his wife June comes face to face with her captors at last. ‘It’s Sinners meets Quantum Leap,’ raves writer Steve Orlando, and we think you’ll agree. 0825AH0521

THANKSGIVING $7.99
Mark Russell and Mauricet
An intense, timely one-shot from Mark Russell and Mauricet. Thanksgiving-a day when American families come together, until the strain inevitably tears them apart. But for one family, the cruel and deadly secret of the Turkeyneck Killer binds them together in the saddest, most shameful way possible. 0825AH0523

ALOHA COMICS

HERE U ARE HC VOL 3 $19.99
DJUN
The romantic story between two college students reaches a new level of intimacy. After a wild night, Yu Yang is totally confused. He thinks the whole thing was a dream, especially the kiss with Li Huan. But guess what? Li Huan drops a bombshell and confesses his feelings right away. And it gets even better! AUG250070

AVERY HILL PUBLISHING

WITCHES EGG GN $19.95
Donya Todd
By the Sardine Queen, by salt and the devil, by black wormy earth, and by the deep, dark sea, the cat witch Urfi conjures an angel to love her and have children with her. But angels aren’t meant for love, and with the embryonic egg of their unborn children, Urfi flees from her partner’s violence, enduring terrible trials to find a new and safe home in the faery forest. As her children, Isobel, Batzel, and Mazel, grow up with her, they find the horrors their mother endured during her flight to the forest returning to their lives — this time for the three of them to defeat for good. With secret magic, solemn bonds of friendship, and sisterhood, they can at last stand against the threat of the angels’ terror and insanity in this dark fairytale of motherhood, magic, and apocalyptic romance. AUG250564

BOOM

BE NOT AFRAID #4 $4.99
Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Lisandro Estherren
Even monsters ask why they were made. Jordy questions his own existence – and the God who allowed it – while wrestling with the evil rooted deep inside of him. Meanwhile, Cora prepares to end the horror she brought into the world, but the strength of her resolve is tested when it matters most. As the people of Enoch perform desperate acts of sacrifice among the rotting crops and decaying animals, their devotion reveals a darker truth. 7.202508.84428401265204011

GRIM #25 $5.99
Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano
It’s the final chapter of the critically acclaimed, supernatural horror series! In the stunning series finale, Jess and Marcel reunite one last time – this time on opposite sides of life and death. On the precipice of what comes next, their bittersweet encounter becomes a reflection on their past, present, and future. Don’t miss the epic conclusion to the bestselling supernatural saga from acclaimed writer Stephanie Phillips and renowned artist Flaviano. 7.202508.84428400856325011

HELLO DARKNESS #15 $5.99
R.L. Stine, Francesco Francavilla, and Various
Fall into an all-new season of horror! In a chilling story by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Rocky OBK, the once-idyllic town of “Abadon” becomes a home to an unknown terror. A long-dormant protector rises in “Reconquista” by RAD to vengefully interrupt a celebration built on stolen land. Sink your teeth into this next batch of gruesome stories along with even more terrifying tales from the boldest voices in horror today! 7.202508.84428401112915011

LUMBERJANES BOOK TWO HC $29.99
Shannon Watters, ND Stevenson, Kat Leyh, Gus Allen, and Various
At Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady-Types, anything can happen–and ‘anything’ usually DOES happen! The fearless campers of Roanoke Cabin–Molly, Ripley, April, Jo, and Mal are the butt-kicking, monster befriending, hardcore Scout Troop of your dreams. Come away to the magical woods that surround the Lumberjanes Camp, as the girls survive freak summer snowstorms, a beautiful and mysterious cryptid game-hunter, underwater mer-music festivals, and a feud between a werewolf and a pirate ship full of selkies! From writers Shannon Watters, ND Stevenson, and Kat Leyh, and artists Gus Allen, Casey Nowak, and Carey Pietsch there’s always more to discover in Lumberjanes! Collect Lumberjanes #13-24. 7.202508.9798892155915

MARIAN HERETIC #1 $4.99
Tini Howard and Joe Jaro
Experience a bold new series where divine conviction meets dark compromise. Sister Marian is a witch hunter, a Mother Superior and a heretic – guided by a Goddess the Church refuses to acknowledge. When the Holy Father Church brands her order blasphemers, Marian strikes a dark bargain to become their personal enforcer. As she delivers murderous judgment night after night in the city of Vespers, she can feel her soul fracture…but what can she do with the lives of her sisters at stake? Acclaimed writer Tini Howard and artist Joe Jaro, launches a provocative new take on nunsploitation, religious horror, and rebellion! 7.202508.84428401288101011

RED BEFORE BLACK TP $18.99
Stephanie Phillips and Goran Sudzuka
From the tough streets of Miami to the eerie Florida backwoods comes an instantly iconic criminal duo from superstar writer Stephanie Phillips and acclaimed artist Goran Suduka.Disgraced army veteran Val is sent to Florida to hunt down an infamous drug runner named Leo. But she soon finds that they have an unexpected enemy in common, turning the game of cat and mouse into something else entirely! With no one else to turn to but each other, can this lethal partnership survive what’s coming… or each other? Collects Red Before Black #1-6., 7.202508.9798892153676

SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #44 $4.99
James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera
The stakes have never been higher in this latest issue of the award-winning horror series! Left to fend for herself, young Erica’s latest hunt turns deadly fast. As the fate of the townspeople teeters on the edge of disaster, caring for an injured Jessica only complicates an already dire situation. Will Erica be the only force standing in the way of the monsters closing in? Or will Jessica recover just in time to join the fight? 7.202508.84428400737544011

SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN: A MONSTER HUNTER WALKS INTO A BAR #1 $4.99
James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera
A must-read companion to the award-winning Something is Killing the Children series – collected in full for the first time! Originally serialized across six parts in acclaimed anthology horror series Hello Darkness, this thrilling one-shot gathers the complete story in one epic release! Erica Slaughter moves from town to town, hunting the monsters that haunt the night – but this time, the story isn’t hers alone. Told from the perspective of those she saved, this haunting anthology explores the legend and lasting impact of the mysterious monster hunter! 7.202508.84428401290401011

WYND BOOK FOUR: THE POWER OF THE BLOOD $14.99 (SC) / $19.99 (HC)
James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas
As the final thrilling chapter of Wynd takes flight, the King’s reign is coming to a close, with Pipetown unaware of what awaits them. Meanwhile, the Faeriekind mobilizes for war! In the face of dire odds, Zedra concocts a hair-raising plan concerning her deceased brother, the Bandaged Man…Eisner Award and GLAAD Media Award-winning Something is Killing the Children and The Woods scribe James Tynion IV once again joins artist Michael Dialynas to conclude the CAP-Stone Award-winning fantasy series! Collects Wynd Book Four: The Power of the Blood #1-4. 7.202508.9798892153874 (SC) / 7.202508.9798892153867 (HC)

DENPU

VAMPEERZ VOL 6 $12.95
Akili
Ghika’s evil hand is closing in on Ichika! Ichika is living her best life with Aria, a vampire girl whom she has feelings for. However, she can’t help but notice Alcamirl Ghika, who is after the sacred sword, is hiding in the shadows. Aria and her friends plan a strategy to seal the sword. But when they proceed with their plan Ichika is taken away by Ghika! Resolicited from Previews Vol. XXXIV #11 (NOV242022) AUG251054

DSTLRY

THE CITY BENEATH HER FEET #2 $8.99
James Tynion IV and Elsa Charretier
James Tynion IV and Elsa Charretier’s bloody action/thriller love letter to New York City returns! Printed on premium uncoated interior paper that brings Elsa Charretier’s dynamic artwork and Jordie Bellaire’s stunning colors to vivid life. There are thousands of streets in New York City, and Zara will walk down each and every one of them to find out what happened to Jasper Jayne, the manic pixie dream assassin who turned her life upside down. But Zara isn’t the only one driven to uncover the truth about Jasper – Liz, Jasper’s former partner/bodyguard, is also on the case, and doesn’t take kindly to Zara’s amateur interfering. 7.202508.61499847361800211

WHITE HOUSE ROBOT ROMANCE #2 $8.99
Chip Zdarsky and Rachael Stott
Chef-9 and Service-1 are safely hidden from the White House Security team-for now. But Danny has discovered that there’s a new threat on the robot lovers’ heels: The Canadian Liberation Front, who will stop at nothing to protect their country. Every 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. 7.202508.61499847382300211

DYNAMITE

GARGOYLES DEMONA #5 $4.99
Greg Weisman and Frank Paur
The year is 1274, and Demona and Angelika have settled in Japan, where they are helping a local clan to raise a new generation of Gargoyles – including a precocious young rookling named Katana. Demona hasn’t given up her quest to restore Angelika’s youth, but her now-widowed adopted daughter is more concerned with keeping her mother from being consumed by her bitterness in the years to come – a goal that may slip away forever when the clan is attacked by a new force of Gargoyle hunters! Demona’s fate is forged in this fifth and final issue of Gargoyles: Demona! 0825DE0624

GREEN HORNET MISS FURY TP $19.99
Alex Segura, Henry Barajas, and Federico Sorressa
When Marla Drake and Britt Reid meet, sparks fly – and it’s not just because of the bullets ricocheting around them! As their alter egos Miss Fury and The Green Hornet, the two vigilantes have very different styles of crimefighting. But when they both turn up to investigate the murder of beloved professor Javier Mercado, they soon discover that they have more in common than they realized: Mercado was a mentor to both of them at different times, back when he too led a double life as the Silver Shrike. With each having a personal stake in finding Mercado’s killer, Drake and Reid must learn how to work together to solve the case if they don’t want to end up sabotaging each other’s efforts. But there’s another, even more compelling reason to join forces: Whoever killed the Silver Shrike is going after other heroes, past and present – and at the top of that list are Miss Fury and the Green Hornet! This trade paperback edition collects all five issues of the modern noir classic and includes a complete cover gallery. 0825DE0634

HARLEY QUINN X ELVIRA #1 $4.99
Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Juan Samu
What happens when the Clown Princess of Crime gets bored? Shenanigans, hijinks, grievous bodily harm… the possibilities are endless! Now add in a certain macabre-minded TV host who seems to attract trouble like crypts attract vampires, and the stage is set for the greatest team-up since Frankenstein met his Bride! With her beloved show on the chopping block following a corporate takeover, Elvira needs to come up with a plan to get things back in the black – and her new friend Harley Quinn has an idea that’s just crazy enough to work! Together, they’re going to throw the greatest Halloween party Brooklyn has ever seen – whether the borough likes it or not! [This may be a resolicited comic.] 0825DE0635

FANTAGRAPHICS

THE PAST IS A GROTESQUE ANIMAL HC $29.99
Tommi Parrish
Tommi Parrish is an Australian trans cartoonist and one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary comics and graphic novels. Balancing emotional honesty with a keen awareness of the human condition, Parrish navigates fear, loneliness, identity, body politics, queer desire, masculinity, fear, and the ever-fluid nature of all human relationships. The Past is a Grotesque Animal collects over two dozen short stories of varying lengths, interspersed with ephemera from Parrish’s own life: diary entries, photographs, illustrations, paintings, and more. Parrish’s autobiographical elements inform their voice as a writer and the ways their characters constantly find one another adrift in their own seas of experience, current situations, trauma, and desire. How those characters coexist, how they are complicated by outside forces, and internal ones, affect our hardwired need for meaningful connection. The book also showcases Parrish’s singular and assured visual style, blending clear lines, expressionistic character designs and gorgeously complex, hand-painted color. 0825FB0804

FEIWEL & FRIENDS

BOUNCE BACK VOL 3 SEW TOTALLY NALA $14.99
Misako Rocks
Nala loves fashion, especially kawaii fashion, inspired by Japanese streetwear. And Nala is about to have the best summer ever, as she attends a special fashion camp in the city. Fashion camp is challenging, and there are other kids attending who are really talented. Nala wants to stay true to her designs, but wonders if they will measure up. As her self-doubt grows, she is visited by a squirrel named Timothy, who claims he can help her. But what does a squirrel know about fashion? Timothy may prefer peanuts to kawaii outfits, but he knows for sure that Nala totally needs to build her confidence. Together, Nala and Timothy rise to a fun summer challenge that will remind readers how good it feels to believe in themselves. AUG250838

IGNITION PRESS

MURDER PODCAST #2 $4.99
Jeremy Haun and Mike Tisserand
Mina is an avid fan of true crime podcasts, but she never dreamed she’d find herself in one. Or more accurately, that she’d fall victim to a frenzied killer driven to violence by the mysterious Dead Sounds podcast that is causing bodies to pile up across the Pacific Northwest. With a personal stake in figuring out what is going on, Mina and her friends will take a cue from the investigative journalists who disappeared making Dead Sounds and try to get to the bottom of the tragic crimes. And if she also has time to get to know that cute guy who owns the coffee shop, that’s a bonus! The spine-tingling horror comic continues, brought to you by the twisted minds of Jeremy Haun and comics next superstar, Mike Tisserand!This issue’s variant is the second in a series of connected covers on every issue, forming one long, brutal image when complete, drawn by Tisserand and colored by Nick Filardi (Powers! 7.202508.81019628000702021

ROOTS OF MADNESS #1 $4.99
Stephanie Williams and Letizia Cadonici
A haunting tale from Stephanie Williams and Letizia Cadonici. At the turn of the 20th century, a young Black woman named Etta picks up the tradition of her late mother for creating special medicines using natural ingredients and secrets handed down from generation to generation. Her mother has passed on a book of recipes and formulas, but it’s also full of strange symbols and dark musings that she doesn’t quite understand. Within her community, one of the problems she hopes to fix is counteracting the poisonous and abrasive solutions Black women and girls are sold for straightening their hair. So, when the Meridian Fellowship reaches out and offers her a spot at their institute in Savannah, GA, to use their facilities to do her research, Etta jumps at the chance. She packs up her mother’s book and heads to the sprawling establishment, but what she finds is a place surrounded by natural wonders that may point the way to understanding the more mysterious parts of her mother’s work…if dark forces don’t claim her first. Inspired by the life of Madame CJ Walker, this alternate history combines tradition with cosmic horror for something truly modern and unique. Featuring main covers by illustrator Juliet Nneka, whose illustrative work has appeared on prose novels, comics like Absolute Green Lantern and Wonder Woman, and in galleries. 7.202508.81019628002101011

THE BEAUTY (2025) #1 $4.99
Jeremy Haun, Jason A. Hurley, and Emanuela Lupacchino
Soon to be a television series produced and showrunner by Ryan Murphy and premiering on FX this fall, the smash-hit comic The Beauty returns to comic shops with a brand-new volume. Set in a world not unlike our own, The Beauty chronicles what happens when a new sexually transmitted disease begins to spread. Only, this is a disease that people actually want, as those who contract it are literally changed into more beautiful versions of themselves. The only hitch is a slight fever and, eventually, death. But isn’t that an easy price to pay to be gorgeous? This new series follows several characters as they deal with the Beauty and how it has changed society around them. A thief for hire on a dangerous job, a meteorologist with plummeting ratings, and special agents specializing in Beauty-related crimes will all find their lives converging in unexpected ways. And some fan favorite characters from the original series will return, as well. The Beauty is written by co-creators Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, and this time around they are joined by superstar artist Ema Lupacchino for an intriguing morality play that blends crime, horror, and action for a comic book unlike any other. The main covers for this series are by Haun and colorist Nick Filardi! 7.202508.81019628007601011

VOYEUR #2 $4.99
Leah Williams and David Baldeon
The tables are turning, as the observer becomes the observed! Now that Madeline has figured out who is spying on her, and that the security guard Rook is not exactly who he tells everyone he is, her vacation has become a whole other experience entirely. What had been a trip of self-reflection and grieving is now a chance to explore herself even further. How far will she go with this man, both in the bedroom and outside of it? Rook’s scheme to rob the extravagant resort of all its art may just be the kind of adventure Madeline has been looking for! Voyeur is a sexy, exciting thriller for readers who like their romantic dramas with a smidge of danger and whole lot of swagger. Join writer Leah Williams and David Baldeon, the team behind X-Factor and Power Girl, for the comic book excursion you’ll never want to end! Plus superstar artist Joelle Jones delivers a seductive main cover tailormade for this steamy heist! 7.202508.81019628001402011

IZE PRESS

MURDEROUS LEWELLYN’S CANDLELIT DINNER VOL 3 $24.00
Sumnagi and Muk_bu
Shavonne and Lewellyn have gone from neighbors to lovers, but even after the fact that his new boyfriend is a murderer, Shavonne can’t help but shake the feeling that Lewellyn is still hiding something from him. However, his thoughts are occupied by the fact that an exciting new opportunity with Krainer Publishing has opened up to him, one that promises Shavonne the recognition he deserves alongside the funds he desperately needs. But the ghosts of a past long forgotten may be coming back to haunt him. AUG251130

SEMANTIC ERROR VOL 4 $24.00
J. Soori and Angy
After many, many bumps in the road, Sangwoo and Jaeyoung have finally reached a great point in their relationship so great that Jaeyoung can almost forget about his study-abroad plans looming over him. But as the end of the school year steadily approaches, the two must begin to seriously consider the not-so-distant future, and whether there is one for them at all. AUG251133

KODANSHA

KEI X YAKU: BOUND BY LAW 9 TP $13.99
Yoshie Kaoruhara
Opposite sides of the law flirt with danger–and each other–in a tangled web of political intrigue that is fraught with deception and secrets. A suspenseful mystery sure to get the heart racing in more ways than one, perfect for fans of No. 6 and Banana Fish! Using himself as bait, Taguchi faces off against Yamada so Ichiro, Shiro, and the hostages have a chance to flee. The group arrives at what should be a secure location, only to realize far too late that they are not alone. The cover of night brings a determined Lon Aterof and a truth Ichiro is not ready to face, forcing him take stock of what matters most in a definitive showdown. 7.202508.9798888772553

LIGHT OF MY LIFE $14.99
Takiba and Fuuko Minami
A beloved BL author’s English manga debut! Aki and Minagi were inseparable in high school, until an incident pulled their friendship apart at the seams. Years later, both men have given up on their high school dreams, and on each other. But when Minagi shows up one night on Aki’s doorstep, is it just the push the two men need in order to address their past and repair their future? Back in high school, best friends Aki and Minagi were inseparable. Aki dreamed of becoming a professional football player, while everyone called Minagi a genius and urged him to chase his dream of working in medicine. Years later, Aki has taken over his grandfather’s hair salon, and Minagi has set his interest in medicine aside to work in a host club. Despite the growing tension between them following their high school fallout, Minagi shows up at Aki’s apartment one day asking for a place to stay. Can the two men confront their past in order to repair their future? A fixture on the Japanese BL scene for the last decade, Takiba finally makes their English-language debut with Light of My Life. Takiba’s artwork brings a refreshing new aesthetic to the BL genre that will catch the eyes of readers looking for bittersweet love stories featuring adult characters, particularly fans of Kou Yoneda (Twittering Birds Never Fly) and Ranmaru Zariya (Coyote; Birds of Shangri-La). 7.202508.9798888775035

THE DASHING ZADDY AND HIS ICY PROTEGE 3 $13.99
Fumito
An outrageous BL manga about work, unlikely friends, and problems down there! At age 40, Takanashi is in the prime of his life, heading up a high-performing sales team and driving all the ladies crazy. Yet he turns them all down, because he has trouble performing in the bedroom! What will he do when a rising star on his team finds out his secret?!The second sales division at Itsuboshi Trading Company is headed up by Mr. Takanashi, one of the firm’s top performer and a charismatic knockout at age 40. One of his subordinates is the equally hot, cool and calculating 26-year-old, Hiwatari. Practically every woman at the company has attempted to stir up an office romance with the magnetic Takanashi, but this dashing zaddy has turned them all down, because…he secretly has ED! Meanwhile, Hiwatari seems like a scary robot on the outside, but he’s actually looked up to Takanashi since he started working with him four years ago. When Hiwatari gets a chance to spend the evening with Takanashi, he reveals more than he means to! An irresistible love comedy between a hot older man with a shameful secret and a cunning underling who becomes an unlikely confidant in his quest to once more stand proud and, ahem…erect! 7.202508.9798888774304

THE MOON ON A RAINY NIGHT $12.99
Kuzushiro
A high school girl’s chance encounter with an enigmatic female classmate whose musical aspirations were complicated when an accident almost completely took her hearing leads to the slow blossoming of love. Perfect for fans of yuri series like Whisper Me a Love Song and sweet, sophisticated romances like A Sign of Affection. The school festival. The dying days of summer proved highly eventful for the Oikawa sisters. A spectacular fireworks festival brought Kanon and Saki closer than ever, while Rinne struck up a friendship with Sara Chiyama, the new transfer student, after Sara opened up about her condition. When Rinne invites Sara over to her house, Kanon is equal parts shocked and thrilled to see her little sister finally thinking of her own happiness. Meanwhile, Kanon, Saki, and their classmates prepare to welcome guests to their makeshift maid cafe. Kanon’s already feeling anxious about the prospect of taking orders, but an even bigger challenge awaits in the form of the school choir contest. Can Kanon conduct her class to victory? 7.202508.9798888774601

KUMA

HABERDASHERY GINMOKUSEI VOL 2 $15.95
Mamita
Ubuki is relieved to see that the shop is slowly getting off the ground thanks to Theo’s help. However, just when his hope seemed all lost as he could not get a bank loan, Theo offers to give Ubuki the money to keep the shop open! Ubuki cannot hide his shock, but the offer may come with hidden message the two exchanged on the night they first met! Resolicited from Previews Vol. XXXIV #12. AUG251056

MAD CAVE STUDIOS / MAVERICK

BLUE PALO VERDE #5 $4.99
Ray Fawkes and Rimanti
Kristine must face off with the blood thirsty Sheriff Whitlock, as she makes the ultimate decision: whether to stay with her father in Promise as penance or seek the freedom she has been wanting for years…The hotly anticipated folk-horror story of dread and redemption concludes in October 2025! 0825MA0820

BYTCHCRAFT #4 $4.99
Aaron Reese and Lema Carril
MTHR has transported Adri, Em, and Michele away from the sanctum, so she alone can face the threat that has been hunting and killing the wytches across the city. However, this threat and MTHR are connected by a fateful night years ago, and that connection could prove to be MTHR’s undoing. Will the coven be able to finally unlock the sight and save not only MTHR, but all of wytchkind?! 0825MA0821

DICK TRACY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL $6.99
Alex Segura, Michael Moreci, Chantelle Aimee Osman, and Craig Cermak
The ghosts and ghouls are out in the city and so are some of Dick Tracy’s deadliest Rogues…or are they? As Tracy, Pat, Sam, and Tess try to piece together the return of one of The City’s most bloodthirsty killers, other Tracy baddies start to creep out from under the woodwork. But the heroes dig deeper into the twisty mystery and discover something new – and perhaps more sinister! Featuring the Mad Cave debut of one of the most iconic Dick Tracy characters ever – The Kid! 0825MA0823

FLASH GORDON QUARTERLY #5 $6.99
Marc Andreyko, Kelly Williams, Jadzia Axelrod, Igor Lima, Carola Borelli, and Kelly Williams
An extra special, extra spooky anthology! Marc Andreyko and Igor Lima tell a “”flash fiction”” for the ages! Even in a reality where Flash Gordon never went to space, the hero can’t escape an epic destiny. When a monster emerges straight out of his late father’s prophetic novels, Flash must find friends new and old to save this world from Cthulhuan horror. Then, the first-ever spotlight on “”The Witch Queen of Mongo””! Jadzia Axelrod and Carola Borelli twist the telling of the iconic villainness in a gothic short sure to thrill. And all-in-one writer & artist Kelly Williams goes full Halloween with “”Flash Wolf””! Flash Gordon + werewolves, what else do you need?! Why are you still reading this solicit?! Buy the book already! 0825MA0830

GATCHAMAN #13 $4.99
Cullen Bunn and Chris Batista
As the Science Ninja Team scrambles to stop a global swarm of killer whale mechas, one ISO base is already lost-and more are on the brink. Inside Galactor, Marcus rebels against his transformation into a weapon, only to be executed by Katse as a warning: there’s no turning back. With the swarm traced to a hidden base beneath the polar ice, Jun devises a plan to strike the source-just as Galactor unleashes their deadliest weapons yet: the newly-forged Blackbirds. 0825MA0832

GATCHAMAN DELUXE EDITION HC VOL 01 $29.99
Cullen Bunn, Chris Batista, and Pasquale Qualano
The triumphant return of Gatchaman, the iconic Japanese animated franchise of a five-member, bird-themed superhero team! This Deluxe Hardcover collects issues #0-5 and features plenty of bonus material for Gatchaman fans! A mechanical terror has descended upon numerous cities and the world’s greatest scientists are disappearing. Our only hope: Science Ninja Team Gatchaman! As they battle these machinations from the international terrorist organization known as Galactor, their strength, willpower, and even vehicles are pushed to the absolute limit. If they fail…who’s waiting in the wings to take their place? The first exciting volume in an ongoing series that expands upon the original anime series! 0825MA0834

IT KILLED EVERYONE BUT ME #2 $4.99
Ryan Parrott and Letizia Cadonici
As her worst fears about Mason Gallagher’s disappearance are confirmed, Sutton is forced to risk more lives as she reveals the truth about the Riverton Massacre to Ian and introduces him to…the Heathen. Witness the next chilling chapter in the latest horror series from Mad Cave Studios. 0825MA0838

PHANTOM #2 $4.99
Ray Fawkes and Russell Olson
The Phantom never dies! But no one said anything about his friends and family. When drug runners of the Singh Brotherhood lose a valuable shipment in the jungle, it’ll be the villagers of Bandar who pay the price. But the Brotherhood thinks the Phantom is a myth. They’re about to taste the cold fist of reality. Ray Fawkes and Russell Olson’s stylish new era continues in another pulse-pounding issue! 0825MA0846

RACER X #2 $4.99
Mark Russell and Nuno Plati
While Speed Racer risks it all to win, Racer X plays a deeper game–one that could cost him his life. With the mob’s money riding on a rigged race, Dante Ferno’s enforcers will stop at nothing to eliminate the competition. But when a sabotage backfires and the wrong car gets wrecked, Racer X seizes his shot to even the odds. It’s high-speed warfare, secret identities, and long odds in this gritty companion to Speed Racer #3! 0825MA0849

TEMPORAL #1 $4.99
Stephanie Williams and Asiah Fulmore
Once upon a time, Savannah and Marcus were the most skilled temporal thieves in the business, slipping through history to acquire rare artifacts. That was before they settled down, had a son, and built a quiet life together. Ten years later, as their son Harper celebrates his birthday, Savannah questions whether suburban bliss is enough. When Harper’s disappointment over a replica gaming console triggers memories of her former life, Savannah makes a decision that could jeopardize everything she and Marcus have built. Against her husband’s knowledge and her best friend’s warnings, Savannah steps back into the portal for “one last job” – a simple mission to retrieve an original gaming console from the past. But nothing stays simple for long in a business where time is money. From acclaimed writer Stephanie Williams and rising comic artist Asiah Fulmore comes a thrilling new limited series about family, identity, and the dangerous allure of who we used to be. Temporal explores what happens when your past and future collide-and the ripple effects that follow when you steal more than just objects from history. 0825MA0860

TERRORBYTES #1 $4.99
Mark Russell and Felix Ruiz
In an age where technology intertwines seamlessly with our everyday lives, Terrobytes delves deeper into the shadows of our digital existence, exploring the uncharted territories of human consciousness shaped by technological evolution. This new series pushes the boundaries of speculative fiction, presenting stories that challenge the very essence of identity, morality, and reality in a hyper-connected world. In the first issue, a headset that lets users relive their greatest memories at the moment of their death extracts a brutal price. 0825MA0862

VANISHING POINT #5 $4.99
Mark Russell and Ryan Alexander Tanner
A futuristic health clinic keeps patients alive against their will. But why? Vanishing Point is an anthology of short stories that are part science fiction and part existential horror. These are stories with a twist in which the twist is not the point of the story, but a beginning point from which to ask what it means to be alive. 0825MA0864

WAR WOLF #1 $4.99
Steve Orlando and Marco Perugini
After he fends off an alien invasion, Thomas Bruin goes from a nobody security guard to Earth’s greatest hero! He’s got a supercharged launchpad and no ceiling. Bruin rises from celebrity to congress, then to the head of the planet’s first orbital security force. He’s married into one of the country’s most powerful political families, he’s surfing a wave of endorsements, and he’s the very symbol of human resilience. So why is Bruin nervous? Because only he knows his great victory is a lie. When the aliens return to Earth, stronger than ever, Bruin has no choice but to be the hero he’s fooled the whole world into thinking he is…or die trying. 0825MA0865 details

ONI PRESS

COVENANT VOL 04 $24.99
LySandra Vuong
The fallen who never fell has risen in this fourth volume of LySandra Vuong’s hit Webtoon Covenant-collected for the first time in print! The revelation of Sunny’s Nephilim heritage has changed the world of humans, demons, and angels forever. As the exorcists seek to bring Sunny in for his supposed crimes, only Ezra stands between him and a lifetime of imprisonment. Faced with enemies of both the human and demonic kind, they grow closer than ever before . . . but can love truly conquer all? Or will it wither among the perils of a world that wants them dead? This volume collects episodes 51-73 of the hit Webtoon Covenant! 0825ON0972

EC CRUEL UNIVERSE 2 #3 $4.99
Cecil Castellucci, Sarah Gailey, Rian Hughes, Kano, Claire Roe, and Anna Readman
Corporate greed, human desperation, technological despair! Such postulations all are but tiny specks swallowed by the unforgiving void of Cruel Universe! EC’s Eisner Award-nominated sci-fi horror anthology continues its deep dive into futuristic depravity and darkness with three new tales from writers Cecil Castellucci, Sarah Gailey and, in his EC writing debut, Eisner Award nominee Rian Hughes/Illustrating their dark visions are Kano, UK comics sensation Anna Readman, and Claire Roe!Witness as these stellar creative teams probe deep into the dark void of space-and the human soul-in what’s sure to be another stark installment of the Eisner-nominated series! 0825ON0982

EC EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS TP VOL 03 19.99
Various
Leading this tortuous tome’s tales of tension and torment, we welcome finely fiendish writers Brian Azzarello, Christopher Cantwell, Michael W. Conrad, Greg Pak, Stephanie Phillips, and Curt Pires, alongside maniacal artists Valeria Burzo, Peter Krause, David Lapham, Brian Level, Dan McDaid, Christopher Mitten, Alison Sampson, and more! Collects Epitaphs from the Abyss #9-12. 0825ON0987

RICK AND MORTY 10TH ANNIVERSARY OMNIBUS HC VOL 04 $75.00
Kyle Starks, Tini Howard, Alex Firer, Ryan Ferrier, Karla Pacheco, Magdalene Visaggio, Marc Ellerby, Kyle Starks, CJ Cannon, and Phil Murphy
We’re celebrating 10 years of [adult swim]’s groundbreaking animation phenomenon with Oni Press’ fourth massive 10th anniversary omnibus!! Featuring tales of the absurd and pointless from legendary comics creators such as Kyle Starks, Tini Howard, Andrew MacLean, Josh Trujillo, and oh so many more! Collecting Rick and Morty (2015) #47-60 and Rick and Morty Presents issues featuring that easy-to-hate scamp Jerry, Mr. Meeseeks, The Flesh Curtains, Unity, the Council of Ricks, and Birdperson! 0825ON1006

SMALL FAVORS TP THE DEFINITIVE GIRLY PORNO COLLECTION NEW EDITION $24.99
Colleen Coover
Collecting Eisner Award-winning illustrator Colleen Coover’s scintillating tale of sapphic friendship, love, and orgasmic indulgence in one softcover volume for the first time! Small Favors explores the playfully erotic romance between a highly aroused young woman, Annie, and the coquettish, pocket-size manifestation of her conscience, Nibbil. As a Cosmic Keeper of Annie’s Conscience, it’s Nibbil’s job to pull Annie’s mind out of the gutter-which is unfortunately the one place she’s bound (consentingly) and determined (begging) to stay herself. Encouragement turns to dripping excess as Annie and Nibbil learn that maybe all you can do in the face of temptation is give in to yourself . . . and your friends. This collection includes the full-color eighth issue of the original run, early character sketches and extra comics, and an introduction from writer Kelly Sue DeConnick. 0825ON1022

RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN’S BOOKS

ANGELICA AND THE BEAR PRINCE TP $17.99 (SC) / $24.99 (HC)
Trung Le Nguyen
Being a teenager is no fairy tale . . . but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a little magic. A high schooler’s journey to recover from burnout leads to a surprising romance with a twist from the bestselling author of The Magic Fish. Angelica was the girl who could do it all – until suddenly, she couldn’t. Burnout hit hard. Now, after some very low moments, she’s ready to get her life back together, thanks to her friends, and one very surprising source of comfort. A bear. Peri. Peri is the mascot of the local theater. He’s been sending Angelica supportive messages from his social. They’ve become friends, and Angelica might even have . . . a crush? Determined? Determined to find the human behind the bear costume, Angelica gets a summer job interning at the theater. She might never go back to being the girl who can do everything, but perhaps she is becoming the girl who can magically have it all. 7.202508.9781984892669 (SC) / SG7.202508.9780593125472 (HC)

SEVEN SEAS

BOWING TO LOVE: THE NOBLE AND THE GLADIATOR (LIGHT NOVEL) $15.99
Saki Aida and Yamimaru Enjin
From popular Boys’ Love author Saki Aida comes a romance novel between a beautiful aristocrat and the gladiator he falls for!Lucianus is a noble who believes that love is nothing more than a waste of time and energy. That is, until the day he’s saved by the handsome and powerful gladiator, Dominatus. Suddenly, wasting time doesn’t seem like such a bad idea – with the right company. Unable to confess the overwhelming feelings he has for his savior, Lucianus pays for a night of pleasure with Dominatus, triggering a series of sexy trysts between them. Lucianus craves the other man yet fears that, if their relationship is discovered, the vast gulf between their social standings could cause trouble. But when Dominatus is pitted against a gladiator favored by the emperor, he leaps into battle without hesitation, knowing the fight could cost him his life. Will Dominatus emerge victorious, or will love be lost to the sands of the arena before Lucianus can bare his heart? 7.202508.9798893733013

GRAVITATION: COLLECTOR’S EDITION VOL. 7 – GRAVITATION EX. TP $24.99
Maki Murakami
Featuring both volumes of the sequel series Gravitation EX. – including Volume 2, never before released in English print! The iconic Boys’ Love/BL manga series that inspired the anime. Seven Seas presents this romantic comedy of a rockstar and his novelist boyfriend in large-trim omnibus editions featuring an all-new translation! Shindo Shuichi and Yuki Eiri are back and headed to New York City to help heal Yuki’s heart by visiting the grave of Yuki’s first love. However, they discover more than just the past while there, and it changes their futures forever! Not only that, but the famous Ryuichi is now in love with Shuichi?! 7.202508.9798893736243

I SHIP MY RIVAL X ME VOL 4 TP $19.99
PEPA and Qualia
The full-color manhua (comic) adaptation of the hit danmei/Boys’ Love novel! A lighthearted romantic comedy about two rookie actors who learn they’re being shipped online.Wei Yanzi and Gu Yiliang burst onto the acting scene together, igniting a rivalry fueled by their shared debut. But while Gu Yiliang dazzles with his acting prowess and idol-worthy looks, Wei Yanzi finds himself in the shadow with only his striking appearance to boast. Amid the barrage of online hate from Gu Yiliang’s fervent admirers, Wei Yanzi’s patience wears thin.When Wei Yanzi stumbles upon an online community totally convinced there’s a romantic entanglement between the two actors, he is initially shocked but soon finds solace in their speculation as he immerses himself in their discussions. Though their relationship is purely professional, Wei Yanzi can’t shake the growing sense that maybe the shippers are onto something. As he spends more time with Gu Yiliang, lines blur, and Wei Yanzi begins to wonder if there might, after all, be truth behind the fan-fueled fantasies! 7.202508.9798895616826

MY GODDESS IS PRECIOUS TODAY TOO VOL 1 $13.99
Kawauchi
A sweet collection of stories about goddess-like girls and the disaster girls that love them from afar. They start off as friends, total opposites who watch each other from afar, or maybe they’re locked in a fierce competition. Either way, they can’t stop thinking about one another. These fluttery feelings can only mean one thing: first love! Swoon over these budding teenage romances that celebrate girls loving girls. 7.202508.9798895613214

OUR FAMILY, NOW AND FOREVER VOL 1 $14.99
Hasake
An endearing Boys’ Love story about changing ways, love, and family. Naguru once lived a rough life as the leader of a gang, getting into fights in order to protect his friends. His loved ones all admired his strength and kindness, but also worried that his dangerous lifestyle would get him killed. When Hirao first met Naguru, he didn’t know about the man’s gang affiliation: all Hirao knew in that moment was that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Naguru. Thanks to Hirao’s love, Naguru found a new path – and a new future. Now, the former gang leader is a devoted father, raising their adorable son, Towa, alongside the man who changed his life. Join this heartwarming family of three in an all-new BL series!, 7.202508.9798895612064

THE BEAUTY’S BLADE: MEI REN JIAN (NOVEL) TP $19.99
Feng Ren Zuo Shu
The baihe/Girls’ Love novel originally written in Chinese and available in English for the first time! Two powerful swordswomen face off in this enemies-to-lovers historical tale. Brash, brilliant, and beautiful, Fu Wanqing is an unconventional choice to inherit leadership of the most prestigious martial sect. Known for her fiery temper and formidable swordplay, there’s only one person she considers a worthy rival: The enigmatic woman who leads the demonic sect, Yu Shengyan. Eager to prove herself, Fu Wanqing challenges Yu Shengyan to a duel. But Yu Shengyan has no interest in such theatrics – until Fu Wanqing offers something she can’t ignore: A rare medicine that might save one of her own. The price? She must stay by Fu Wanqing’s side for three months. What begins as a strategic maneuver soon evolves into something more perilous, as rivalry gives way to unexpected intimacy. Fu Wanqing sought a duel – but is she prepared to fall in love? 7.202508.9798893734089

THRICE MARRIED TO A SALTED FISH (NOVEL) VOL. 1 $19.99 / SPECIAL EDITION $29.99
Bi Ka Bi and Mulliga K.
In this danmei/Boys’ Love novel, an arranged marriage will become the perfect career opportunity for one would-be doctor – that is, if a curse doesn’t get in the way. Ten years of exhaustive study, tedious research, and sleepless nights have suddenly been rendered meaningless for aspiring Imperial Physician Lin Qingyu. In the midst of his work, he receives instructions to put everything aside and marry Lu Wancheng, the sickly son of the marquis – all in the hopes that this sacred union will heal the illness that plagues the young master. However, Lin Qingyu quickly discovers that Lu Wancheng isn’t just an ill-fated aristocrat – in fact, the man has a mysterious twinkle in his eye, and insights that could help Lin Qingyu outmaneuver even royalty. With that, Lu Wancheng proposes an idea to his new male bride, one that will help send Lin Qingyu back home to continue his studies and fulfill his dreams. As feelings bloom between these new allies, a dark truth looms over their tenuous bond – one that threatens to rip them apart in both sickness and health. 7.202508.9798895610947 (SC)

NOTE: The limited Special Edition contains the Standard Edition, but with bonus merchandise shrink wrapped to the book! 7.202508.9798895610954

SILVER SPROCKET

ELECTRIC COWBOY (ONE-SHOT) $14.99
Ansel Kite
A devoted android traverses the memories of their missing partner in this science fiction comic perfect for fans of thwarted love and surreal art. Alfie and Caroline are celebrating. Tomorrow, they’ll go down to the enormous red desert planet they’re orbiting, restart the electric dynamo at the planet’s core, and create a new habitable planet for humankind. Tonight, they kiss over hot toddies and rest knowing their mission is nearly complete. Yet when Alfie awakes the next morning, Caroline is nowhere to be found. Alfie descends to the barren planet and discovers a tear in the spacetime continuum, allowing them to clamber into Caroline’s memories in search of her. As they chase an elusive Caroline through time, they receive more questions than answers – why won’t she let Alfie find her, and who is this other stranger in her memories? Debut author Ansel kite weaves a twisting tapestry of identity and love in this time-travel romance. 0825SP1086

SQUARE ENIX

LOVE IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND VOL 2 $12.99
Rinteku
Through sign language and acting, two young men seeking their places in the world discover a connection that transcends the spoken word. “I could only return to acting because there’s someone who believes in me.”Fujinaga is determined to give acting one last try as he performs in a stage play adaptation of a manga series, but his nerves get the better of him when he realizes that Keito will be there in the audience. While Fujinaga’s talent is finally garnering him some public recognition, his worries and loneliness begin to eat him up from the inside. Can the special language he and Keito share form a bridge between them and help him resolve his frustrations? For Keito and Fujinaga, sign language will light the way along their journey of self-discovery and bind them together as nothing else can., 7.202508.9781646093878

SUBLIME

ASK AND YOU WILL RECEIVE VOL 3 $12.99
Niyama
Unassuming office worker by day, seductive playboy by night-Shinobu Urakawa is living his best double life until the stuck-up prince of sales Hikaru Omoteya invades Shinobu’s after-hours sanctuary. Shinobu keeps hoping the straight Hikaru will get tired of crashing a gay bar, but he keeps coming back! When Shinobu notices the looks Hikaru keeps sending his way, he decides to play dirty to reclaim his nightly refuge.
For mature audiences. AUG251008

SLEEPING ON PAPER BOATS VOL 1 $12.99
Teki Yatsuda
Kei Kitahara, a visionary screenwriter who has taken postwar Japan by storm, has made the difficult decision to lay down his pen for good after he realizes the people he’s been basing his characters on have all met unfortunate ends. He spends his days in misery, waiting to die, until a reason to live finds him in the gutter, too drunk and beaten to move. Kei can’t help but be attracted to his savior’s bewitching innocence, and the urge to write about him grows stronger by the day. Knowing he can’t take the risk, he vows to never use his pen against him, but will temptation prove too great? AUG251007

TITAN

LIFE IS STRANGE DELUXE EDITION HC VOL 01 DUST $24.99
Emma Vieceli, Claudia Leonardi, and Andrea Izzo
Based on the award winning video game, now released as a deluxe hardback. When Max Caulfield’s time travel abilities begin to tear her apart, Max and Chloe must return to Arcadia Bay to confront their past. The first graphic novel following the events of the original Life is Strange videogame, and the ending where Max sacrificed the town of Arcadia Bay to save Chloe. A year after making her fateful choice and forgoing her powers, building a new life in Seattle away from the trauma of her past, Max’s temporal abilities begin to return – sending her slipping between timelines, out of her control! Features an exclusive spot-foil cover and never before seen behind the scenes content from the creation of the series, including variant cover sketches that could’ve been used in an alternative timeline! Collects – Life is Strange 1-4 (2018) plus bonus material. 0825TN1151

REBEL MOON NEMESIS #4 $4.99
Zack Snyder, Gail Simone, and Federico Bertoni
A brand new comic series that recounts the origins of Nemesis! Taking place before she became the sword-wielding, cyborg assassin, this is an action-packed and badass story in the style of a revenge western, in which an innocent woman finds herself in the path of Imperium soldiers who slaughter her family. 0825TN1133

TOKYO POP

BOYS GILDING THE LILY SHALL DIE!? VOLUME 6 $13.99
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. 7.202508.9781427883858

Call Me Master $13.99
KedamaShiba
Teru Ichinose, who rose to the No.1 spot at his host club in under a year, meets a charming new host, Tsukasa, who seems keen on taking the throne. Teru takes Tsukasa under his wing, only to discover that Tsukasa has plans of his own in mind for Teru. 7.202508.9781427882981

DEAR DEMON KING $14.99
Emu Soutome
An 18+ Fantasy BL manga about a demon king who inadvertently falls in love with a young gryphon he rescued as a hatchling. 7.202508.9781427882929 details

DO YOU REALLY WANT ONLY A MEAL?, VOL 2 $13.99
Yasu Tadano
This is Volume 2 in the series.Masamune Hanazawa is exhausted from work. Hoping to eat something other than convenience store food, he rings up a housekeeping service. Natsuki Mikoshiba, a college student working part-time, is sent to cook for him. Natsuki’s reserved nature put off Masamune at first, but he’s just happy to be served a warm home-cooked meal. But then Natsuki suddenly confesses to Masamune, saying it was love at first sight…! 7.202508.97814278827

IN THE TWILIGHT OF OUR ADOLESCENCE $13.99
Waka Hayashi
Two boys grow close together in this slice-of-life BL manga that reminiscences over youth, life, and love. A story about boys who grow from boys to adults during adolescence, and who worry, make mistakes, and gradually come to terms with the many facets of life. Tanahashi Yusei is a popular boy who excels in both academics and sports, and naturally has people gathering around him. Yusei has a classmate he admires, but he can’t tell anyone about him. That person is Nakagawa, an inconspicuous boy who his friends don’t even seem to notice. The two become closer after a certain incident. 7.202508.9781427882998

LA BENDICION DEL OFICIAL DEL CIELO VOL 1 (MANHUA) – VERSION EN ESPAOL $19.99
Mo Xiang Tong Xiu and STARember
La nueva serie manhua danmei de Planeta con una coleccion de extras especiales.Hace ochocientos anos, el noble y de pura sangre Principe Heredero, Xie Lian, era muy estimado y tenia un potencial ilimitado. Sin embargo, nadie podia prever que, despues de ascender, alcanzar la inmortalidad y convertirse en un dios marcial adorado por miles, su vida comenzaria a decaer.Fue degradado y cayo en desgracia hasta tocar fondo. Ochocientos anos despues, Xie Lian ha ascendido una vez mas, pero esta vez no tiene seguidores ni incienso quemado en su nombre. Un dia, al regresar de recoger basura, encuentra a un joven misterioso y lo lleva a su casa. Este joven resulta ser Hua Cheng, el infame Rey Fantasma conocido en los tres reinos, capaz de cambiar tanto su genero como su apariencia en un abrir y cerrar de ojos., 7.202508.9781427884398

LULLABY OF THE DAWN VOL 6 $13.99
Ichika Yuno
Night after night, Elva steps forth into the black sea, sword in hand, to drive back the creatures that surge from the waves. Elva is one of the ‘kannagi,’ warrior priests chosen by the divine to protect the island. With his snow-white hair, unaging youth, and black-stained limbs – proof of the corruption that gradually takes the life of every kannagi – the local people fear and shun him… at least until his path crosses with that of a boy named Alto. Enraptured by Elva’s strength and lonely soul, Alto swears to serve him and free him from his cursed fate. After eight long years, Alto has grown into a capable and fearless young man, unwavering in his devotion to his kannagi. Elva had long ago resigned himself to an early death – but somehow, Alto’s presence seems to be gradually healing him of the black sea’s corruption. 7.202508.9781427884671

MONSTER AND GHOST VOL 1 $14.99
Himemiko
A monster who wants to be feared. A ghost who wants to be seen. A romance that will haunt your heart. Tsubaki Koton is a monster – a violent delinquent with a chilling past and a terrifying image to match. No other student dares to approach him, not even now he’s transferred to a new high school. His anti-heroic acts of selflessness end only in bloodshed and rumors that spiral out of control. But one night, he’s followed home by a stranger who sets out to change his life for good. This boy, stubborn and hauntingly beautiful, is the pure-hearted Kabuto Yuuki, with his stunning jewel-like eyes that see past Tsubaki’s fearsome charade. But although someone finally sees Tsubaki for who he truly is, Kabuto cannot be seen at all. After all, Kabuto is a ghost. 7.202508.9781427882790

WANNA LOVE YOU, KISS YOU, BITE YOU TP $13.99
Sakana Tohjo
This sweet, steamy BL omegaverse one-shot features an alpha and omega in an arranged marriage – who can’t keep their hands off each other.Omega Akihiro and alpha Reiya become engaged in a marriage arranged by their families. When they meet, their reluctance for the match begins to change into… something else. But will they be able to push past fears of going too far and follow their feelings for each other? 7.202508.9781427882875

UNCIVILIZED BOOKS

FOX BUNNY FUNNY TP $19.99
Andy Hartzell
The rules are simple: you’re either a fox or a bunny. Foxes oppress and devour, and bunnies suffer and die. Everyone knows their place. Everyone’s satisfied. So what happens when a secret desire puts you at odds with your society? Starting from a simple premise – and without using a single word – Fox Bunny Funny leads the reader on a zigzag chase in and out of rabbit holes and through increasingly strange landscapes where funny animals have serious identity problems. The tale swerves from slapstick to horror and back again before landing at the inevitable climax, in which all the old rules shatter. When you emerge, you’ll find yourself gazing at our fragmenting society with new eyes. Andy Hartzell has contributed to many anthologies, including No Straight Lines and Qu33r, and he received an Xeric Award for his first comic, Bread & Circuses. He lives in Oakland, CA, where his partner, Ron, tends the garden, and his Boxador, Louis, tears it up again. He works as an interaction designer and creative strategist when he’s not making comics. 0825UB1187

VALIANT

VALIANT BEYOND: THE X-O MANOWAR #2 $4.99
Steve Orlando and Guillermo Fajardo
And the ultimate jumping-on point for the Valiant Universe would never be complete without the iconic Man of War! Aric of Dacia is back and more brutal than ever in this blockbuster quest! For two thousand years, Aric of Dacia was at war in the stars. Now, with lifetimes of battle under his belt, Aric is back on Earth and hunting to reclaim the one prize that’s long eluded him… his honor! The Earth Aric finds is an untamed, mutated wasteland pocked with shining utopias that rise above the nuclear frontier. Danger waits beyond every rock and horizon, it’s the perfect spot for Aric to prove himself to be the inspiration for his quest… the ethereal being resting within Aric’s stellar armor. It’s this woman who’s traveled with Aric for millennia, and it’s this woman who’s challenged him to rediscover his honor. This is X-O Manowar as the mysterious stranger in a strange land-even if the world he walks is his homeland. He’s the cosmic knight-errant, the righteous Visigoth answering to no master but honor itself. And all who’d terrorize the innocent, well… they answer to him. Dig into this explosive apocalyptic barbarian epic from writer Steve Orlando and artist Guillermo Fajardo! Follow monthly-don’t miss the badassery and blood! 7.202508.73238818144500211

VAULT COMICS

BARBARIC THE BLACK KNIGHT #1 $6.99
Michael Moreci, Nathan Gooden, and Gui Balbi
An over-length one-shot featuring Flail, the talking…well, Flail! Deadheart, Serra, and Ka return after their (mis)adventures in Queen of Swords to defeat the evil witch Doxon once and for all. Too bad a familiar face…on a spiked ball at the end of a vicious weapon wielded by an ancient knight…has other plans. Someone isn’t making it out of this one-shot in one piece, so you should probably read it-IF you want to keep calling yourself a Barbaric fan. [One shot special.] 0825VL1191

VIZ

RAINBOWS AFTER STORMS VOL 6 $11.99
Luka Kobachi
Mai, an underclassman with a crush on Nanoha, finds out about Nanoha and Chidori’s secret. Her very presence sows discord between the usually inseparable couple. Can Nanoha and Chidori overcome these communication issues without letting frustration get the best of them? AUG251047