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English translation of the Japanese manga Ane Naru Mono (姉なるもの).
Yuu has had a rough life. After losing his parents in a car accident when he was five, he found himself bounced back and forth among relatives, with no place to truly call home. Plagued by a constant feeling of loneliness, all he wants is a little companionship, and he's about to get way more than he bargained for! Her name is Chiyo, and she'll grant Yuu one wish. The only problem: She's a demon of unimaginable power!

Best-selling writer Kurtis Wiebe (Rat Queens) and newcomer artist Justin Barcelo's critically acclaimed series continues, and things couldn't be further from where they started. Yale and Morgan have made it their mission to learn anything they can about the origins of the twins' magic and why Muse Corp experimented on them all those years ago. Meanwhile, the twins adapt to a new, digital city where every possibility is at their fingertips and try to just be kids for once.

From best-selling writer Kurtis Wiebe (RAT QUEENS) and rising artist Justin Osterling comes a sweeping ongoing fantasy series!
The Glass family spent thirteen years hiding peacefully in the sleepy forest settlement of Frostbrook where Morgan and Yale planted roots and raised their twins, Griffon and Rana. But secrets never stay hidden, and the family finds themselves the target of an unearthly manhunt across Frostbrook. Now on the run from Muse Corp., they must flee to the massive city of Silver Bay and the twins are uprooted and answering for their parents' mistakes. But, they'll soon find that the past has a way of finding you, no matter where you run.

The long-overdue, definitive career retrospective of an early-20th-century gag cartoonist. From the 1880s to the Roaring 1920s, Sullivant took to the drawing board and dreamed up all manner of hilarious gag cartoons featuring animals of all stripes, perennial American "types" like hayseeds and hobos, and classic characters from myths and biblical tales. These comics haven't seen the light of day since their initial appearance in pioneering humor magazines like Puck and Judge over a century ago. Includes essays by John Cuneo, Peter de Seve, Barry Blitt, Steve Brodner, Rick Marshall, Nancy Beiman, and R.C. Harvey, with a foreword by cartoonist Jim Woodring.

Collects Thor (1966-1996) #131-140, Annual #2.
A masterpiece of immortal action, cosmic scope and boundless drama, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's THOR marks a cornerstone of the Marvel Universe - and in this collection they kick their efforts up a cosmic notch! It begins when Thor is captured by Rigellian colonizers and pitted against Ego, the Living Planet! The action continues non-stop from there as Thor faces the High Evolutionary and his man-beasts, battles the Ulik the Troll in the under-earth menace's first appearance, and confronts the unstoppable Destroyer! There's a soft spot to these tales, too, as Thor struggles to reconcile his love for the mortal Jane Foster. And when Lady Sif returns, the cup runneth over with drama and delight!

From the bestselling author of Giant Days comes the final pocket-sized volume in his beloved Bad Machinery series!
The mystery-solving teens of Tackleford are finding out that not every summer is a perfect one. Tragedy strikes when they find that a developer has started building a huge condominium in their favorite swim spot. Did we mention the blood pouring out of public art? The strange ooze coming up out of the ground? The shifty doings at the Chamber of Commerce? Classic Tackleford!
The Case of the Severed Alliance pits our favorite crew against the changing tide of time itself as friendships and romantic bonds are tested, and the inexorable wave of gentrification remakes Tackleford itself. Summer is just beginning... but it feels like The End for our heroes? That's because it is the end: of Bad Machinery!

Shauna Wickle knows what she wants: top grades for a university scholarship, excellent friends for solving mysteries, and a lifetime subscription to Architectural Digest. But when her older brother returns from several years spent in prison, her carefully constructed life begins crumbling around her ears. With her friends, classes, and family quickly slipping out of her control, Shauna will be faced with the mystery of how to protect what she loves without also losing herself. The Case of the Missing Piece, the ninth book in John Allison's award-winning Bad Machinery series, finds our mystery crew caught in the merciless claws of adolescence. Can you heal someone with friendship? Does a crush truly have to physically crush you? And can you grow up without also growing away?

From the bestselling author of Giant Days comes the latest pocket-sized volume in his beloved Bad Machinery series!
It's that classic feud: mods versus rockers! As the boys get caught up in the allure of mod culture (the scooters! the hair! the fashion!), Shauna is testing her mettle as the queen of metal. But when the new King of the Mods is crowned, he sparks an all-out war between the musical factions, with the mystery team caught in the mix!
The Case of the Modern Men, the eighth book in John Allison's award-winning Bad Machinery series, finds our intrepid mystery-solvers at an age-old crossroads. How does a person become cool? Why can't we all just get along? And could that shiny new scooter be... cursed?

Time is a fickle creature, especially when there's wormhole in the science cupboard. When a strange boy who seems far too entranced by cell phones appears, it's up to Lottie, Shauna, and Mildred to figure out his strange purposes. The Case of the Forked Road, the seventh book in John Allison's award-winning Bad Machinery series, finds our young sleuths facing the intricacies of time and space itself. What is their science teacher hiding? Who is the mysterious Calvin, why is he dressed like it's 1960, and why is he obsessed with Communists? And another thing: just what is going on with Jack, Sonny, and Linton?

School is out for summer, and for the Tackleford mystery team, that means lazy days, balmy evenings, and... creeping existential dread that threatens the whole city. With half the team gallivanting off to exotic locales (like Aunty Kath's in Margate), can Linton, Jack, and Lottie solve this season's most dire case?
The Case of the Unwelcome Visitor, the sixth book in John Allison's award-winning Bad Machinery series, pits our young heroes against the terrors of the unfamiliar and unknown. Lottie's mum and sister have both fallen in love (thanks to the internet), Linton is determined to save his father from the soul-sucking responsibility of a promotion, and why is Jack working at the local paper with team nemesis (and hot-shot reporter) Erin Winters? Isn't print meant to be dead?
Could the link between these tangled threads be The Night Creeper, who prowls Tackleford's streets and leaves people in the hospital with a blank stare and a terrible smile on their face?

While travelling to Mars, the cargo ship Kobe Tai is attacked by space pirates, who just happen to be former employees of Midas, the company that owns Kobe Tai. These pilots were fired several years ago after an unsuccessful worker strike. Turns out the ship's cargo is something the parent company will do anything to get back. And 'anything' comes in the form of one Richard Hackenbruder, a former vicious murderer, who also happens to be enemies with the spice pirates' leader, Delgado. During the strike, Delgado was a strike leader, and Hackenbruder was a strike breaker. A scab! Now they have a chance to settle old scores. En route to their sure-to-be-violent encounter, one of Hackenbruder's crew is brutally murdered, which causes the already unstable Hackenbruder to unravel. It all culminates in a brutal, bloody finale.

The second volume of one of the best-reviewed series of 2017 continues here when author Mark Russell returns to the celebrated reimagined Hanna-Barbera story of the classic stone age family from Bedrock in THE FLINTSTONES VOL. 2: BEDROCK BEDLAM. With art from Scott Hanna, Rick Leonardi and Steve Pugh, the Flintstones are back for more clever satire and surprisingly relevant tales about Fred, Wilma, Barney and Betty.
The Flintstones, the semi-civilized denizens of Bedrock face the peril of an asteroid hurtling toward Earth and a renewed battle against the Lizard People! Plus, the family appliances are terrified of Fred's new bowling ball, and hipsters move into the neighborhood!
Collects THE FLINTSTONES (2016-2017) #7-12.

Fred and Barney reunite for Mark Russell's modern take on Hanna-Barbera's most famous stone-age family!
This new series starring the first family of Bedrock (and civilization, really) tells the story of who we are and why we do what we do as if it all began with Fred, Wilma, Barney, Betty, and the rest of the citizens of Bedrock. Shining a light on humanity's ancient customs and institutions in a funny origin story of human civilization, Mark Russell (PREZ) blends modern interpretations with Hanna-Barbera's classic character's, bringing a breath of fresh stone-age air.
Hanna-Barbera has created some of the most recognizable animated characters of all time. As part of DC Comics' re-imagination of cartoons like Scooby-Doo, The Flintsones, Johnny Quest, Space Ghost, and Wacky Racers, these new series will be infused with modern and contemporary concepts while keeping the heart and soul of the classic animation.
Collects THE FLINTSTONES (2016-2017) #1-6.

A society, greedily dependent on a mysterious natural resource, meets a force indifferent to social or class status in this graphic novel. In the dystopian city-state of Kronin, the chief engineer is in charge of all mining of Metax - a precious material that has become indispensable to survival because of its extraordinary qualities. Meanwhile, a police officer investigates the mysterious killing of royal horses, suspecting a terrorist insurrection. Sabrina, the engineer's daughter, is a member of this resistance group, which appears to be comprised of children. Meanwhile, the King's hidden hand sets in motion a power play that will change the destiny of the kingdom forever, and all of these characters get caught up together in a whirlwind of violence and faith.
This lusciously illustrated, science fiction fantasy by French cartoonist Antoine Cossé moves with the grace of a swan. Dark, romantic, and compassionate, it is an exploration of greed, its consequences, and the possibility of escape.

English translation of the Japanese manga Peter Grill to Kenja no Jikan (ピーター・グリルと賢者の時間).
DISCLAIMER: graphic sexuality
After winning the Grand Fighting Tournament, Peter Grill hoped he'd finally be allowed to marry his guild-mate sweetheart. However, being crowned the world's strongest man comes with its own set of challenges: namely the queue of ogres, elves, and other warrior women lining up outside his door. They aren't out to challenge him for his title -- they want his seed for their bloodlines! What's a strongman to do?!

Satou Matsuzaka doesn't seem to care about much, moving through boys and casting them aside like so used candy wrappers. All that changes, though, when she meets Shio. The little girl changes everything for Matsuzaka. Is this love...? If it is, then it's love through a very warped prism as the high schooler demonstrates there's no atrocity beyond her when it comes to protecting the object of her deranged affection.

Experience the Legionnaires' far-flung adventures leading up to the Great Darkness Saga in this follow-up collection of action-packed episodes from acclaimed talents Gerry Conway, Roy Thomas, Paul Levitz, Jim Janes, Steve Ditko, and more! This second and final volume collects The Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #272-283, DC Special Series #21, and The Best of DC: Blue Ribbon Digest #24.

The greatest heroes of the 30th century star in these classic stories that set the stage for "The Great Darkness Saga," one of the most beloved tales in Legion history! First, the Legion-including Mon-El, Brainiac 5, and Phantom Girl-takes on a Circus of Death! Then, the villainous Dagon strikes, kidnapping several Legionnaires' parents for ransom. And the Fatal Five return-now working for the Dark Man! Plus, find out startling new information from the pasts of the Legion and their ally R.J. Brande. This title collects Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #260-271 and Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes #1-3.

English translation of the Japanese manga City. Originally serialized in Morning.
From the adored creator of nichijou, this surreal-slapstick series revolves around a penniless college student, Midori Nagumo, who lives in an ordinary city filled with not-quite-ordinary people. And as this reckless girl runs about, she sets the city in motion.
Midori is in a bit of a bind. She is in debt, and her landlady is trying to shake her down for unpaid rent. Her best friend refuses to loan her cash since she's wised up to her tricks. Maybe some bullying would help. Or a bit of petty theft? Neither is sustainable. Maybe getting a job would settle things ... But working means less time for fun adventures in the big city ...

The meteors that fell to Earth two years ago and gifted people with enhanced abilities were only the beginning. Now the source of those meteors has returned to finish the job.. His name is Khrelan, and he's given humanity seven days before he terraforms the Earth to suit his needs, killing all of humanity in the process. New and old heroes join forces to stop Khrelan, but even if he's defeated, what will be left in the aftermath? Seven days to live, what does humanity choose to do with them?
Collects #1-7.