The calendar says April but we’re looking ahead at June’s comics and you know that June means Pride Month! Some of the books shouting “order me” in my face are Mike (Flamer) Curato Gaysians; Momozeril’s High Class Homos; Askel Aden’s Love Misha featuring a enby lead character; Aaron Reese and Lema Carril’s Bytchcraft mini series; Wendy Martin’s second volume of Castle Swimmer; and Archie Bongiovanni’s Sweatgasm Truth or Dare game. A second volume of co-editors Joe Glass and Matt Miner’s Young Men In Love was solicited last month. Look for it below under A Wave Blue World in case you missed it. Let your comic shop know you want a copy and give them this order code – MAR251153. Final order cut off to reserve a copy through your comic shop is April 28th. A link to order a copy from A Wave Blue World is included under the listing below.
What kind of stuff will you find here? This list features items from Boom 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 over here 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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AHOY
TOXIE TEAM UP #1 $3.99 GET PAGE # FROM LUNAR
Mark Russell and Richard Pace
Spinning straight out of his acclaimed solo title, the Toxic Avenger battles alongside some of comics’ greatest and most controversial superstars in this surprise limited series. First up, from Ahoy’s own Second Coming: Jesus Christ, the Son of God! Written and drawn by that smash hit comic’s creative team, Mark Russell and Richard Pace, with a cover by Toxie’s own artist, Fred Harper! 0425AH487
ALGONQUIN BOOKS
GAYSIANS $32.00 Page 216
Mike Curato
When AJ moves to Seattle in the early aughts, he’s ready to reinvent himself as a gay Asian man but his dreams hit reality fast with no friends, no job, and an apartment so far out, “not even lesbians live there.” Then a spilled drink at a bar introduces him to K, a glamorous drag queen; John, a shy gamer; and Steven, a reckless flirt. AJ’s “Boy Luck Club” helps him find love, pride, and belonging until a brutal attack tests everything they know about friendship and family. Meticulously observed and gorgeously illustrated, Gaysians is a fierce, funny, and tender story of queer resilience and self-discovery. APR251089
ANDREWS MCMEEL
HIGH CLASS HOMOS BOOK 1 $18.99 Page 216
Momozeril
Princess Sapphia of Mytilene and Prince August of Phthia have been best friends for years. They’re both royalty in their own right, they both love getting to know the castle staff and knights, and they’re both completely and utterly gay. When Princess Sapphia’s parents begin hinting that she needs to get married, she and August begin to put together a plan: Marry each other, continue pursuing their own romances. Simple! Will Sapphia and August be able to pull off a successful engagement and eventual marriage? More importantly, will Sapphia ever land a date with the castle maids? Will August get the nerve to confess to the knight he’s been pining after? Follow these high class homos as they navigate life, love, and (occasionally) their actual jobs. APR251171
ARCHIE COMICS PUBLICATIONS
ARCHIE FACSIMILE #5 VERONICA #202 $3.99 Page 220
Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Digikore Studios, and Jack Morelli
Landmark first appearance of Kevin Keller! We’re kicking off pride month with one of Archie Comics most significant moments in its history-the introduction of Archie’s first-ever gay character, Kevin Keller. Re-live history in Veronica #202, faithfully reprinted in a full-facsimile edition! 0425AC490
AWA
PURPOSE PROJECT $6.99 Page 228
Danny Hogan and Felipe Cunha
This imaginative odd couple workplace comedy pairs an unambitious stoner with a salty soon-to-be-retiree as part of a new government initiative dubbed ‘The Purpose Project.’ Its goal: to help everyday citizens adjust to a world in which most jobs have been made obsolete and where people have an opportunity to find alternative sources of purpose beyond the traditional concepts of ‘work.’ (ONE SHOT) 0425AW496
A WAVE BLUE WORLD
YOUNG MEN IN LOVE GN VOL 2 NEW ROMANCE $19.99 Page 248
Joe Glass, Matt Miner, and various creators
A brand-new collection of queer romance stories from the GLAAD Media and Ringo Award winning anthology series, Young Men in Love. This modern take on classic romance comics celebrates love between men while stretching across several genres including fantasy, sci-fi, superhero, horror & historical fiction! MAR251153
Copies can be ordered from the publisher at this link.
BOOM
BE NOT AFRAID #1 $4.99 Page 189
Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Lisandro Estherren
Cora Reims lived the isolated life of a simple farm girl until one fateful summer day, prophetic visions brought her a visitor made of pure light… an angel. In the aftermath, Cora gave birth to a child, a Nephilim: the offspring of an angel and a human woman, seemingly imbued with evil itself. 17 years later, that child’s cherubic appearance can no longer hide his monstrous nature. Frogs boil in their skins as he passes. Crops rot. The townspeople live in fear, knowing that atrocities follow closely behind him. Now, on the eve of his 18th birthday, Cora receives a new visionX…Heaven itself has called upon her to destroy the abomination born of her own flesh and blood. APR250892
I HEART SKULL-CRUSHER #10 $4.99 Page 189
Josie Campbell and Alessio Zonno
With Skull-Crusher’s team in disarray, she turns to Trini to help her assemble a new crew to take on the vicious Queen Mob. It’ll be an all-out, all-in throwdown showdown that will decide the fate of the entire Dome itself! APR250905
RED BEFORE BLACK #6 $4.99 Page 191
Stephanie Phillips and Goran Sudzuka
Val and Leo’s journey reaches an end in the climactic final issue of Stephanie Phillips and Goran Sudzuka unhinged criminal thrill ride. The pair’s violent streak through the Florida underworld has led them to a place of deadly consequences, as they reflect on the choices that led them here and their inevitable connection with each other for better or worse. The critically acclaimed, action-packed series ends with a bang with a heart-stopping, pulse-pounding issue that fans won’t want to miss! APR250942
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #43 $3.99 Page 191
James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera
Erica Slaughter’s origin continues! Off on a hunt and away from the House, Erica and Jessica are again diverted from returning home. As they close in on the monster, their relationship is tested in new ways! But when trouble strikes, will it be Jessica taking care of her pupil, or the other way around? APR250946
WYND THE POWER OF THE BLOOD #4 $5.99 Page 191
James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas
With war about to begin and the future of Esseriel itself on the line, Teek, Thorn and Oakley get more than they bargained for during their visit to the University as they attempt to rescue Wynd. Meanwhile, Zedra must retrieve more of Wynd’s blood for the Bandaged Man. The final chapter of James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas’ fantasy epic reaches its pivotal halfway point in a can’t-miss issue that will set the course for the thrilling finale! APR250973
DRAWN & QUARTERLY
MOOMIN ADVENTURES VOL 02 $22.95 Page 253
Tove Jansson and Lars Jansson
The classic comic strip by Tove Jansson and Lars Jansson in a new paperback series!This volume is jam-packed with classic Moomin antics and shenanigans. Whether it’s setting up finicky ghosts on a blind date or becoming devout followers of quarreling prophets, the Moomins’ quick wit and existential musings never fail to disappoint. Every story in this collection is a bundle of fun, offering a timeless treasure trove of good-hearted whimsy and delight. 0425DQ509
DSTLRY
DSTLRY has switched distributors from Diamond to Penguin Random House. The order codes listed here are Diamond’s. Talk with your comic shop about preordering these comics.
A MISCHIEF OF MAGPIES #2 $8.99 Page 181
Simon Spurrier and Matias Bergara
The DSTLRY fantasy epic from Simon Spurrier and Matias Bergara continues! The Wandering City beckons, and Mar has answered its call. Tasked with eliminating the baleful Moray King, who haunts the underside of the machine-metropolis, Mar takes every opportunity to dive deeper into the depths of this astonishing fantasy world… though it comes at a high cost to his life in the real world, and to those who try to love him. APR250882
GALACTIC #2 $8.99 Page 176
Curt Pires and Amilcar Pinna
The intergalactic love affair brought to you by Curt Pires and Amilcar Pinna! Caught in the crossfire of an intergalactic war Jecht, Wolf and Seriah make an escape attempt! The Emperor tries to get to the bottom of the events on Azor Prime! Sadistic bounty hunter Cyn Venta goes hunting! The pulse pounding second chapter of the greatest science fiction comic in the universe is here! And yes, there’s still a dog flying a spaceship! APR250872
WHITE HOUSE ROBOT ROMANCE #1 $8.99 Page 168
Chip Zdarsky and Rachael Stott
Join Chip Zdarsky and Rachael Stott for a sweeping adventure about two robots who defy their programming by going on the run to protect their new-found love! Service-1 and Chef-9 dutifully perform their assigned functions at the White House. Their roles bring them into daily contact, but familiarity means little to robotic programming, until Chef-9 learns that Service-1 is set to be decommissioned. Chef-9 starts to wonder if their feelings could be something more? This awakening couldn’t come at a worse time, as the White House is preparing for conflict with their neighbors to the North. As rumors of violence from Canada begin to threaten the President’s invasion plans, the biggest threat might be closer than they realized: a rogue robot with a head full of state secrets. APR250866
DYNAMITE
GARGOYLES DEMONA #2 $4.99 Page 53
Greg Weisman and Frank Paur
The year is 1107, and an immortal Demona and her adopted daughter Angelika have found their way to the frozen fjords of Norway, where they sign on to help crew the flagship of Sigurd Magnusson, last of the Viking kings. Carving a path of destruction across the sea and land, they raid and plunder in a relentless (and rewarding!) search for treasure. But the two exiles are not the only Gargoyles in Sigurd’s employ and when his fearsome longboats reach the glittering city of Constantinople, all of the stone guardians on board will face a life-altering dilemma! APR250022
FIRST SECOND BOOKS
LOVE MISHA $17.99 Page 265
Askel Aden
Can this road trip get any worse? Yes, Mom (Audrey) wanted to spend time with Misha. And yes, she’s never around and they don’t even live together, so this is a rare opportunity. But Audrey still thinks of Misha as her daughter, despite Misha being non-binary and trying to talk to her openly about it. Misha even tries to write how they feel in a letter, but that isn’t going well either. Then a wrong turn down a forest road leads the mother-child duo straight into the Realm of Spirits! Suddenly in peril and without a clue how to return to their world, Misha and Audrey will have to work together to find their way back home. But can they find a way back to each other? APR251428
IRON CIRCUS COMICS
UNSINKABLE SHIP OF FOOLS $20.00 Page 280
Jonas Goonface
An ensorcelled train hurtles through the night, with no stops and no hope for its passengers; everyone is welcome, and no one can leave. Freaks, kooks, misfits, no one is too strange! No bosses! No brakes! Only thrills, mutual support, and carnal bliss. These vagabonds only have each other now, and in a collection of magical erotic encounters, we get to meet them all…a ragtag group of castoffs who must find the answer: Who’s driving this thing, and who’s ultimately in charge of your fate? The destination of this raucous anarchic locomotive is anyone’s guess, but one thing is certain: The journey will be like nothing you’ve ever seen before! APR251495
IZE PRESS
LOVER BOY VOL 2 $24.00 Page 370
Zec
Eunho and Jaeha have finally gotten together. Spending days by Jaeha’s side and nights in bed with him, it should be everything Eunho dreamed of… But things come crashing to a halt when he realizes their relationship is little more than friends with benefits to Jaeha. Still, Jaeha seems more enamored than he’s willing to let on, and Eunho can’t help but be filled with hope. That is, until Jaeha runs into Hyesun, his ex-wife… APR252022
SEMANTIC ERROR VOL 3 $24.00 Page 370
J. Soori and Angy
Sangwoo and Jaeyoung’s feelings come to a head as the two clash over their views on what it means to be in a homosexual relationship! And while the two finally settle on having a purely physical affair to satisfy their needs and curiosity, Sangwoo’s inexperience with romance leads to a rocky start. Will the two be able to keep things casual, or will the emotions bubbling up inside of both of them be too much to bear? APR252024
KODANSHA
I WANT TO LOVE YOU TIL YOUR DYING DAY VOL 3 $13.99 Page 344
Nachi Aono
Prayers are Sheena’s only source of hope and comfort as she watches Mimi head into combat night after night in a senseless war. While the immortal Mimi continues to thrive in battle, the teachers at the orphanage decide it’s time for others to sacrifice their lives. The chosen one is the stoic and gallant Seiran who is ready to fight in order to protect the girl she loves. As the war targets more vulnerable victims, will the injustice finally force Sheena to reconsider her love for Mimi? Love blossoms amid bloodshed in a new, enthralling dystopian yuri manga. APR251813
SHOUT LOUD MY HEART $13.99 Page 346
Youga Rayri
College student Gen plays guitar in a rock band called Eve. At a gig one night, he meets a man named Mike. Mike’s the kind of person who has no trouble saying what’s on his mind, and Gen soon finds himself captivated by this smooth, handsome voice. The next day, the two meet again when they realize they go to the same college. Be it on stage or in casual conversation, Gen finds himself more and more captivated by Mike’s voice. The more time the two spend together, the more Gen realizes it’s more than just Mike’s voice he’s attracted to… APR251823
KUMA
HABERDASHERY GINMOKUSEI VOL 2 $15.95 Page 347
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 (DEC242094) APR251829
HAPPY CRAPPY LIFE VOL 5 $15.95 Page 347
Harada
The HCL X Yoru & Asa crossover is finally here! Kuzuya has moved to the big city but now he has to work with indie band superfan Hiyori! As she gets to experience the various relationships that Kuzuya may be connected to her mind begins to wander. And where that lands is… a twisted love triangle with her somehow in the middle… APR251830
MACMILLAN CHILDRENS BOOKS
MOOMIN PULL OUT PRINTS TOVE JANSSON ART & PICTURES $24.99 Page 284
Tove Jansson
A beautifully packaged collection of Tove Jansson’s classic Moomin artwork showcased alongside warm, witty and mindful quotes from the original books and characters. Packed full of stunning artwork from the Moomin archive including book covers, illustrations and a detailed map of Moominvalley, this book is a wonderful introduction to the magical world of the Moomins and a must-have for any Moomin fan. Printed on sturdy, high-quality A4 card, each picture can be pulled out and framed, or the book can be read from start to finish to give a history of the Moomins and their unique world. This gorgeous gift book is peppered with inspirational quotes and additional info alongside the artwork, and will appeal to collectors and new fans alike. [Before ordering please note that this is an oversized 9 X 12 book with 40 pages.]
Art Book, HC, 9×12, 40pgs, FC SRP: $24.99, APR251525
MAD CAVE STUDIOS / MAVERICK
Mad Cave distributes solely through Lunar now in the wake of Diamond’s bankruptcy filing. All page numbers are from Lunar’s PDF catalog.
BLUE PALO VERDE #1 $4.99 Page 229
Ray Fawkes and Rimanti
On her first day out of jail, Kristine Woods discovers that her father has disappeared into a mysterious isolated town hidden in the New Mexico desert. Now it’s up to her to find him and rescue him from a bizarre and unnatural threat. An atmospheric folk-horror story of dread and redemption set in the American Southwest, starting in June 2025! 0425MA535
BYTCHCRAFT #1 $4.99 Page 231
Aaron Reese and Lema Carril
Set against the backdrop of modern-day New York City during a seemingly permanent supernatural eclipse, Bytchcraft follows a queer coven bound by magic and blood, each bringing their own flair to the craft: a pretentious oracle who speaks with gods, an emo necromancer with a forked tongue, and a nature witch with the soul of a fairy tale princess. Under the guidance of their enigmatic guardian MTHR, the coven discovers they’re at the center of an ancient prophecy, and all wytchkind hangs in the balance! 0425MA538
DARK PYRAMID #4 $4.99 Page Page 241
Paul Tobin and PJ Holden
The parade of monsters is neverending! Becca and Shailene are going to have to be clever to escape a herd of piledrivers–and the somehow even more monstrous General Cho and the US Army. The mystery of the Dark Pyramid continues! 0425MA541
DONT FORGET YOUR BRIEFCASE #1 $4.99 Page 233
Eliot Rahal and Phillip Sevy
Everywhere the President goes, there is a military liaison who follows, carrying a briefcase with the codes to launch a nuclear strike––and it’s just been lost. This is the story about what happens when a ten-year-old boy finds a nuclear football and accidentally brings the world to the brink of annihilation. 0425MA544
GALAXY OF MADNESS #10 $4.99 Page 242
Magdalene Visaggio and Victor Santos
Vigil is finally confronting the man she once saw as her father. Will this bring her the catharsis that she has been hunting for?! Will she survive this mind-bending showdown?! Find out in the jaw-dropping final issue of Galaxy Of Madness! 0425MA552
KING ARTHUR & THE KNIGHTS OF JUSTICE VOL 02 MORGANAS REVENGE $14.99
Joe Corallo and Mandy Chan
Arthur King and his friends thought they had put the mythical land of Camelot and the evil Morgana who wished to control it behind them. Unfortunately for our heroes, Morgana has followed them to the present day and has one of them under her spell! Meanwhile, in the past, Morgana’s horde of monsters are on the loose with their eyes set on Camelot. Can Merlin, Guinevere, and the Lady of the Table help protect Camelot from being invaded and give Arthur and the Knights the power to stop Morgana from taking over the world, or will she truly have her revenge? 0425MA557
NOSTALGIA TP $17.99 Page 235
Scott Hoffman and Danijel Zezelj
A reclusive rock star receives a mysterious package that forces him to face both his past and a resistance movement that represents all of the ideals he had once stood for. A wild exploration of stardom and its price from Babydaddy of the Scissor Sisters in his comics writing debut! 0425MA560
VANISHING POINT #2 $4.99 Page 244
Mark Russell and Juan Doe
In “The Tomorrow Family”, witness a dark re-imagining of the cartoon family of tomorrow living among in the clouds and the future that might have been. The brainchild of Mark Russell, Vanishing Point is an anthology series of short stories that are part science fiction and part existential horror, with an exceptional roster of artists tackling each tale. 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. 0425MA568
NETCOMICS
U DONT KNOW ME $11.99 Page 348
Rakun
Seyun, a lithe and catty high-schooler with a mysterious past, and Yoojin, a rough-and-tumble, straight-laced Judo star, have known each other since they were children. Growing up in the same place, they’re bound to have differences, and when a tragedy befalls Seyun’s family, he’s forced to give up his home and move away from Yoojin. A new school, new friends, and years later, Yoojin and Seyun find themselves walking vastly different paths, while struggling to maintain their friendship. But when old feelings start resurfacing, a bitter tug-of-war starts, with hearts in the balance, secrets in the closet, and twists that nobody sees coming! (Note: This is a new printing.) APR251871
ONE PEACE BOOKS
I HEAR THE SUNSPOT FOUR SEASONS VOL 3 $13.95 Page 348
Yuki Fumino
Though handsome and well-liked, Kohei Sugihara has led a gloomy and withdrawn existence ever since he developed severe hearing loss in junior high. But in college, a chance encounter with his ever optimistic classmate Taichi Sagawa ignites an undeniable shared spark that eventually blossoms into love. Graduation nears for Kohei, and with a job offer in hand from his top choice, he embarks on a summer internship to ease the transition. However, the experience quickly turns into a trial by fire, leaving Kohei struggling to find his way among the sometimes divisive opinions of his new coworkers. APR251872
ONI PRESS
OUT OF ALCATRAZ #4 $4.99 Page 326
Christopher Cantwell and Tyler Crook
Freedom comes with terrible price as Eisner Award nominees Christopher Cantwell (Iron Man) and Tyler Crook (Harrow County) bring the year’s MUST-READ comic event barreling down on America’s most infamous fugitives . . . Frank, Clarence, and their handler flee with their new hostage to the abandoned settlement of Whiskeytown in Northern California. As the federal manhunt draws closer, and with new crimes hanging around their necks, freedom feels further than ever from the trio-and old troubles are about to resurface…0425ON623
PENGUIN WORKSHOP
DAN IN GREEN GABLES $17.99 Page 308
Rey Terciero and Claudia Aguirre
Despite a life on the road with his free-spirited mother, fifteen-year-old Dan Stewart-Alvarez has always wanted to settle down. He just didn’t think it’d be like this: with his mother abandoning him in rural Tennessee with two strangersXhis gentle grandmother and conservative, rough-around-the-edges grandfather. Here, he is forced to adjust to working the farm, entering high school, and hardest yetXreckoning with his queerness in a severe Southern Baptist community. But even as Dan grows closer to his mawmaw, befriends fellow outsiders at school, and tries to make a new life for himself in Green Gables, he has to discover whether he can contend with intolerance and adapt to change without losing himself in the process. From award-winning author Rey Terciero and Eisner Award nominee and illustrator Claudia Aguirre comes a new retelling of Anne of Green Gables about unconventional families, queer identity, and finding the meaning of home in the most unlikely of places. APR251594
SEVEN SEAS
AT 25 00 IN AKASAKA VOL 4 $14.99 Page 350
Hiroko Natsuno
Asami Hayama and Yuki Shirasaki decide to visit home for a former classmate’s wedding. But Hayama hasn’t been back in years. His parents’ home just makes him uncomfortable and memories of awkward years at school come back to him. Hayama only briefly interacted with Shirasaki in school, but the young man left an impression on him. APR251887
BIG APPLE VOL 3 $21.99 Page 350
Harusari and Hodot
Joachim’s plan to break up with Juergen has spun totally out of control. Juergen caught him in a lie, and now he’s got the sniper handcuffed and trapped in his apartment, making sure they make the most of their last days together. But Joachim has a date with death he absolutely can’t miss. Can he escape and take out the Chechen’s boss before time runs out? APR251888
BL GAME REBIRTH VOL 1 $14.99 Page 350
Yui Hanaka and Kana
One Boys’ Love fan gets the ultimate fujoshi experience when they’re reincarnated into a BL game as the brand-new main character! When an office lady is reincarnated into the world of a spicy BL game she played, she’s shocked to find out that she’s now part of the story… as the younger brother of the main character! What’s more, by the time “Akira” realizes what’s going on, his older brother has already gotten together with one of the game’s love interests! But what about the other boys? How will they cope with losing out on the beloved main character? And what’s in store for the main pair after the credits roll? Akira couldn’t have asked to be in a more delicious position! But the weird thing is… he doesn’t remember there being a younger brother when he played the game?! APR251889
CONTRAST $18.99 Page 350
itz
A Boys’ Love manga about just how complicated love is when opposites attract. Kanata is a handsome young man who can’t help but be the center of attention, even when his mind is miles away. Akira is the perfect student who barely talks to anyone. They don’t even know each other’s names, but they can’t forget each other’s faces. And then one day, these two happen to meet on the stairwell near the rooftop and find comfort in each other’s company. From then on, it becomes their secret rendezvous spot. Slowly they discover that while they might be completely different, they both have feelings for each other. Is this a case of opposites attract, or are the differences too great for them to ever truly connect? APR251890
ENNEAD VOL 6 $22.99 Page 351
Mojito
Horus and Seth’s third battle rages on amidst a sandstorm. Seth is in his element until Horus holds Anubis at sword’s point and pleads with the god of war to give up on winning. Will Seth forget the competition in exchange for his son’s life? APR251893
FEISTY OMEGA & HIS TWIN MATES VOL 1 $15.99 Page 351
Ryo Ayamine
When one omega is rescued by a set of alpha twins, he finds his whole life turned upside down in this omegaverse Boys’ Love manga! Takahina Natsuo is an omega who has lived a life pretending to be a beta to protect himself from the predatory alphas around him. Despite his precautions, Natsuo suddenly goes into heat on his way to a job interview and is nearly attacked! Thankfully, a pair of elite alpha twins, Yuya and Tomoya, manage to save him in the nick of time. However, instead of feeling at ease, Natsuo can’t resist the intense attraction he feels around these two brothers which means that he’s found his fated mate! Problem is… which one of them is it?! APR251896
LION HEARTS GN $17.99 Page 353
Mita Ori
A sweet Boys’ Love story from the creator of Our Dining Table about young love and how it can withstand the test of time. As children, Shishimaru and Leo were inseparable. Shi-chan was so infatuated with Leo that he proposed to him! But as the years went by, they grew up and parted waysten years later, when the two reunite. Have their feelings remained or have they been apart for too long? APR251907
TOUGH LOVE AT OFFICE COMPLETE COLLECTION $29.99 Page 355
Sal Jiang
Sparks (and fists) fly in this violent yuri love story. Shirakawa and Kuroda are more than just rivals on the corporate ladder…they’re fire and gasoline. When these female power players are assigned to work with each other, they trade barbs and intense glares at every turn, until their tempers flare and tension ignites! Their animosity transforms into something far steamier…an undeniable physical connection they can’t resist. Jealousy, ambition, and passions collide in this scorching yuri manga, where every power play threatens to unravel their careers and each other. The entire 3-volume series of the manga originally titled Black & White is now available in a single omnibus collection. APR251923
TWO GUYS AT VET CLINIC GN $14.99 Page 355
Sinonome
A rescued kitten brings two men together in this sweet Boys’ Love manga. Takaba, a veterinary student, finds a stray cat that needs help and rushes it to an animal hospital…where he falls in love at first sight with Baba, the director. Trying to get closer to him, Takaba gets a job there, and Baba’s flirtatious behavior inflames his feelings till he can no longer repress them… A slow burn age-gap BL story about a straightforward younger veterinarian and his complicated boss! APR251924
SILVER SPROCKET
MODEL FIVE MURDER $15.99 Page 314
Tan Juan Gee
A cyborg solves the murder of a detective who shares his same face in this sci-fi noir graphic novel.Tansang Loop is a space station with a population of two million, officially speaking. But really, it’s thrice more, including the cyborgs and androids. Io is a Rohm Model Five, a cyborg made with a biomechanical brain and synthetic muscle. While on a routine spacewalk, Io stumbles upon the body of a murdered detective-and improbably, both Io and the detective are Model Fives. Io tries to solve the detective’s last case in order to find out who killed him, but in doing so, may reveal that their lives are more interconnected than meets the eye. 0425SP656
Sweatgasm A Sexy Queer Truth Or Dare Game $29.99 Page 311
Archie Bongiovanni
Sweatgasm is a sultry game of truth or dare for two or more players, written and illustrated by cartoonist Archie Bongiovanni (Mimosa, Grease Bats). Put on a hot outfit, dim the lights, and cue the mood music: you’re about to play the wild ride that is Sweatgasm! A queer, funny, and sexy take on the classic “truth or dare” game, perfect for two players or a group of friends. Get to know your lover better, jump-start a play party, laugh at a bar with friends, or have fun in the bedroom with some strangers you just took home. It’s up to you and the other players just how filthy you want to get together! Sweatgasm includes over 200 truth or dare cards, plus instructions and suggested ways to play. Co-published by Silver Sprocket and Plus One Exp. Product Code: APR257657
SUBLIME
BLACK OR WHITE VOL 10 $12.99 Page 327
Sachimo
Shin knows that his lover, Shige, is hiding something from him, but he decides to be patient and wait for Shige to open up about it. Before he can, however, the conniving actress Fukui approaches Shin to inform him she’s the niece of the CEO of Shige’s talent agency and that she’d like for them to meet. Shin promptly declines, but it’s not long before he finds himself questioning if he really is okay with being the only one left in the dark. Soon, the situation begins to affect his work, and it’s then that CEO Asakusa pays Shin’s set another visit! APR251730
WORLDS GREATEST FIRST LOVE VOL 18 $12.99 Page 327
Shungiku Nakamura
When Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he’s not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame. Ritsu’s determined to leave all that in the past but how can he when his boss is just as determined that they have a future? APR251731
TEN SPEED PRESS
CASTLE SWIMMER VOL 2 $18.99 Page 315
Wendy Martin
The sharks want Kappa dead, and time is running out for Prince Siren to save him. Queen Susca knows Siren doesn’t have the courage to kill Kappa, and for the sake of the kingdom, she’s willing to do the deed herself. As tensions run high, neighboring queens pay the sharks a visit to offer an alliance, and while they might just be the means of escape the two mermen have been looking for, it’s unclear if they can be trusted. Siren will do anything to get Kappa to safetyXeven if it means never seeing him again, and even if all Kappa wants is to stay by his side. Yet escaping the queen’s spear will take all of Siren and Kappa’s courage and cunning, and there’s no guarantee they’ll both make it out alive. This volume collects episodes 20-41 of Webtoon’s Castle Swimmer and includes a never-before-seen bonus chapter featuring Kappa and Siren. APR251644
TOKYO POP
MY ADORABLE BETROTHED $14.99 Page 362
Dokueki
Leo, the son of a wealthy family, is the silent and shy adopted brother of the cool and regal Sui. When they were born, their parents predicted they would be wed, and after Leo’s parents died he joined the family officially, but his relationship to Sui changed forever. Living in the family home, the two spend their days having sex whenever and wherever they can. At Sui’s parents urging that they get married, the two are forced to consider whether their commitment to each other is beyond physical. APR251967
MY BEAUTIFUL MAN INTERLUDE LIGHT NOVEL $13.99 Page 362
Yuu Nagira and Rikako Kasai
A collection of side stories featuring characters from My Beautiful Man, the dramatic school-life boys love novel series that inspired a J-Drama, live action film, and manga series of the same name. his anthology features over a dozen short stories in the world of award-winning boys love series, including a glimpse into Kiyoi’s childhood, a Valentine’s Day story, a cooking scene that was featured in the TV drama, and several incidents related to My Beautiful Man (Light Novel), Volume 3. APR251971
SANCTIFY LOST PARADISE $19.99 Page 362
Godsstation
The spinoff bonus volume of sexy, supernatural boys love series Sanctify. In this world, there is good and evil… and one cannot exist without the other. Thirty-three year old Lance Hunter has no memory of his past lives, but the scars of his former selves remain etched in his skin. As the only remaining Exorcist in London, Lance is hired to investigate a series of gruesome murders connected to a sinister cult. Accompanied by Gil, a mysterious policeman, Lance uses his spiritual powers to unravel the tangled truth of this case, unaware of the dark, sinister corners into which his new partner’s twisted desires may lead. APR251968
SWEET OR BITTER LOVE $14.99 Page 362
Hiroaki Samura
In this day and age, same-sex marriage has become the norm. After failing at both marriage hunting and relationships, I have recklessly fallen in love with my coworker, Odajima, a super high-spec, perfect, handsome man. I don’t think that our love might be reciprocated. I’m happy with a lifelong fruitless one-sided love. Or so I thought, but then Odajima showed up at the matchmaking venue…!? And for some reason, he seems to be positively considering marrying me. APR251969
WAILS OF THE BOUND RETURN VOL 1 $13.99 Page 362
Keri Kusabi
Alpha Keisuke Takaba and his Omega Mate, Miyabi Karasuma, are finally living and working together in blissful harmonyXdespite Karasuma being Takaba’s boss! But when Takaba is transferred to a new department, their perfect world is once again turned upside down. Will Takaba prove his worth in the entertainment world and find the confidence to work side by side with his Mate? Or will the proximity to a new alpha acquaintance ruin everything when Takaba’s possessive instincts kick in like never before? APR251970
VERICAL
TWILIGHT OUT OF FOCUS BOX SET $54.95 Page 363
Jyanome
Second-years Mao Tsuchiya and Hisashi Otomo make three promises: 1) That Mao will never tell anyone that Hisashi is gay and has a boyfriend, 2) That Hisashi will never think of Mao “in that way,” and 3) That they’ll always knock before entering, in case someone is having some “private time.” The two’s ground rules should ensure a peaceful life together in their dorm, but life is never as simple as it should be, and some things are not so easily promisedX This collector’s box set contains volumes 1-4 of the Twilight Out of Focus series and includes a special booklet with U.S.-edition-exclusive art, a never-before translated short story, and all-new full-color illustrations. APR251975
VIZ
RAINBOWS AFTER STORM VOL 4 $11.99 Page 338
Luka Kobachi
In the midst of their first beach trip as a couple, Nanoha and Chidori enjoy some fun in the sun. But trouble awaits them at home-the older girl who broke Chidori’s heart is back in town! Perilous storms may threaten to ruin their perfect summer vacation, but after every storm, a rainbow kisses the horizon. APR251773
WEBTOON UNSCROLLED
BOYFRIENDS VOL 4 $19.99 Page 364
refrainbow
Boys, sweet boys! Boyfriends. is the polyamorous story of a jock, a nerd, a prep, and a goth who are learning to love one another and make a four-person relationship work in their own sweet way. The boys have just taken a huge step: moving in together! This means some major milestones for the polycule, like learning how to share a space, cooking for one another, and finding a dream couch that will fit all four of them. As their polyam relationship matures, the guys also work through some insecurities, evolve their understandings of gender, and learn about expressing and accepting love. Collects episodes 149-200 of the delightful WEBTOON comic. APR251978
YEN PRESS
NOMI X SHIBA VOL 2 $15.00 Page 368
Tohru Tagura
Drip, drip, droppity drop…after a slippery, steamy confession, it’s only the beginning for Nomiya and Mikoshiba! Still, now that he has permission to actually touch the guy he’s been not-so-secretly panting after, Nomiya’s not sure his heart can take Mikoshiba’s killer cuteness… APR252007