Tillie Walden is a storyteller whose work tend to fly under the figurative radar of many readers who appreciate quiet, introspective pieces. There’s an opportunity to correct that now with Walden’s publisher Avery Hill releasing two collections. Alone In Space collects three long form comics and also a number of short pieces and early sketches. A City Inside follows a woman as she figures out herself and build a life with which she’s happy. Are you a fan of Fence by C S Pacat and Johanna the Mad? Are you copies of volumes 1 and 2 worn out or missing because someone borrowed and never returned them? Boom has a new edition collecting volumes 1 and 2. And there’s much more!

Oh, and the banner art above is a cropped version of David Talaski’s variant cover for The Other/Half by Jim McCann and Joe Eisma. From Ignition Press.

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.

Titles 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. The strange codes with letters and or numbers after each item are order codes just in case your comic shop needs them for easy ordering.

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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ABSTRACT STUDIO

FEAR OF DEATH A RACHEL RISING STORY #1 $5.99
Terry Moore
10 year old Zoe witnesses a brutal murder that sets her on a dark path. When the angel of Death arrives to collect the spirits, Lilith attempts to strike a deal but doesn’t get the outcome she hoped for. Vowing revenge she sets a plan in motion that will become the story of Rachel Rising. 0526AS0538

ARCHIE COMICS

ARCHIE COMICS CELEBRATES AMERICAS 250TH (ONE SHOT) $4.99
America is celebrating its 250th birthday, and who better to ring in the occasion than the beacons of Americana-Archie Andrews and all his friends and family in Riverdale! Take a walk down memory lane (no, not that memory Lane), as we revisit some of the best U.S. and U.S. history stories from Archie’s 85 years! [Hopefully Kevin Keller is featured in a story in addition to the cover.] 0526AC0545

JUGHEAD PIEMAGEDDON $4.99
Tom King, Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Rosario Tito Pena (CA)
This is it-the hottest comic of the summer, fresh out of the oven! The incomparable writer Tom King (of the upcoming Archie movie!) teams up with legendary artist Dan Parent to present one of the wildest events to ever take place in the Archie Universe! Picture it: Riverdale, some year A.D. What was supposed to start out as a showcase of Jughead’s pie-eating skills morphed into the wildest food fight America-no, THE WORLD-has ever seen. Betty vs. Veronica (kind of), Reggie being… well, Reggie. Hot Dog lounging. Friends turned to enemies. Hearts broken. Crumbs everywhere. What’s to become of Riverdale? And will Jughead ever get to taste a sweet morsel of pie? All this and a peek at Old Man Archie & Jughead. No matter what your favorite flavor is, this issue has something for you. 0526AC0551 (Dan Parent cover) / 0526AC0552 (Jen Bartel cover) / 526AC0553 (Elsa Charettier cover) / 0526AC0554 (Marguerite Sauvage cover)

AVERY HILL

The following graphic novels were previously offered through other distributors.

ALONE IN SPACE HC $32.95
Tillie Walden
Tillie Walden’s complex, lyrical stories about queer love, fantasy, coming-of-age, and cats are now available in this collection. In ‘The End of Summer,’ Lars is battling illness and boredom in a secluded castle at the start of an endless winter with a giant cat to keep him company and fraying family bonds to test his strength. In ‘I Love This Part,’ two small-town girls kill time and try to muddle through school when an unexpected romance blooms. And the surreal ‘A City Inside’ recounts one woman’s life from childhood on, in a poetic tale about coming-of-age when you think you’re past all that. This graphic novel also includes never-before collected early sketches, webcomics, including the short comic ‘What It’s Like To Be Gay In An All-Girls Middle School,’ which shot Tillie to fame on both sides of the Atlantic. 0526AV0568

CITY INSIDE HC $16.99
Tillie Walden
Shifting between the everyday and the surreal, A City Inside recounts one woman’s life, starting from her childhood home, to the first love that she will never forget, to the creation of the idea of herself that she can grow old with and the home that she can grow old in. Tillie Walden creates a poetic graphic novel exploration of the process of growing older, the journey towards finding out who you are and building a life for yourself 0526AV0569

BOOM

BRIAR VOL 3 TP $14.99
Christopher Cantwell, Alex Lins, and Bruno Bull
The dark fantasy reimagining of Sleeping Beauty continues in the final brutal chapter of Briar Rose’s journey. After enduring betrayal, bounty hunters, and the biting ire of a ruined realm, our dark heroine’s journey grows ever more treacherous – and personal. As she presses forward towards the final confrontation with her evil fairy godmother, Briar and her band of misfits must walk the line between vengeance and destiny. As the road narrows and new dangers rise, can she finally defeat a prophecy that refuses to die? Eisner Award-nominated writer, producer, and director Christopher Cantwell, rising star artist Alex Lins, and Bruno Bull return for the third and final movement of this acclaimed grim fantasy epic! Collects Briar: Night’s Terror #1-4. 7.202605.9798892158541

ALL OF THE HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER #3 $4.99
James Tynion IV, Tate Brombal, Werther Dell’Edera, and Adriano Turtulici
The Summer of Slaughter grows more dangerous as the power struggle for the role of Dragon continues! From the world of James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera’s award-winning series comes the next chapter in Fall of the House of Slaughter, written by Slaughterverse veteran Tate Brombal and illustrated by Adriano Turtulici! As Cecilia arrives onsite to take care of the White Masks’ hunt gone wrong, Colin begins making his sinisterly calculated moves back at the House of Slaughter. Witness the penultimate chapter in the high-stakes political battle for the House’s next leader! 7.202605.84428401330703011

FENCE BOOK ONE TP $18.99
C.S. Pacat and Johanna The Mad
Queer sports romance meets elite private school stakes in the first of three young adult graphic novels from the hit series! Scrappy fencer Nicholas Cox has big dreams of following in the footsteps of the father he’s never known, but when he’s accepted into the elite Kings Row private school, he’s thrust into a world of cutthroat competition. Facing down privileged rivals, grueling tryouts, and the seemingly unbeatable Seiji Katayama, Nicholas discovers that it will take more than determination to prove himself worthy of a place on the team. Experience drama, romance, and tension in the breakout GLAAD-nominated comics written by New York Times-bestselling author of Dark Prince, C.S. Pacat, and brought to life by fan-favorite artist Johanna the Mad! Collected for the first time in three beautifully packaged graphic novels! Collects Fence #1-12. 7.202605.9798892159005

GOLDIE VANCE BOOK ONE TP $14.99
Hope Larson and Brittney Williams
Intrepid teen detective Goldie Vance is on the case in this acclaimed upper middle-grade graphic novel mystery that reads like Nancy Drew meets Only Murders in the Building. Marigold “Goldie” Vance lives at a Florida resort with her dad and dreams of one day becoming the hotel’s in-house detective. Armed with endless curiosity and unstoppable determination, she’s ready to prove she has what it takes to solve any mystery, big or small! When the current Crossed Palms Resort detective encounters a case he can’t quite crack, he agrees to mentor Goldie in exchange for her help. Will this budding sleuth be the key to revealing the truth? Or is Goldie in over her head? Uncover secrets and adventures around every corner with this double-length detective adventure full of retro flair from New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning writer Hope Larson and fan-favorite artist Brittney Williams! Collects Goldie Vance #1-8. 7.202605.9798892159340

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS $4.99
Marguerite Bennett and Andrew Lee Griffith
Teenagers With Attitude – no more! The second issue in the two-part introduction of the all-new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series is here…and the Rangers battle Rita Rabiosa as she turns earth-based technology against humans! It’s been a decade since Jason, Zack, Kimberly, Trini, and Billy have morphed together as a team – can find their rhythm once again to become the legendary Power Rangers of their past?Or are the challenges of their grown-up lives destined to cut this reunion short? New York Times-bestselling comic book writer Marguerite Bennett joins forces with industry veteran artist Andrew Lee Griffith to raise the stakes in a new era of Power Rangers!, 7.202605.84428401334502011

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH #3 $4.99
Sarah Gailey and Haining
The pressure mounts as Val and Bianca try to keep their secret safe from the police in Hugo Award-winning writer Sarah Gailey and fan-favorite artist Haining’s new mind-bending thriller! Despite their distrust, Val and Bianca have no choice but to continue working together to keep their friend, along with her gunshot wound, hidden from the cops. But they each have had very different experiences with the law – ones that could make or break their ongoing investigation. Will they be able to avoid any trouble while they look into what Jill’s runaway” daughter knows about this growing mystery? 7.202605.84428401319203011

SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #49 $4.99
James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera
It’s the last issue before an unforgettable milestone for the award-winning series! Despite the odds stacked against her, Erica has successfully killed the monsters terrorizing Valmont Lodge – but at what cost? The House is seeking a status report now that the deed is done, but what will that mean for Jessica Slaughter? Prepare yourself as the Summer of Slaughter delivers a can’t-miss issue in anticipation of the milestone issue #50! 7.202605.84428400737549011

DRAWN & QUARTERLY

BEWARE HER FURY TP $25.00
Mirion Malle
Hell hath no fury like a woman harmed. Clemence is angry, and it’s driving her mad. It’s not that life isn’t good. In fact, life is pretty great: movie nights with her besties, trading Tinder horror stories, inking folks day in and day out as a tattoo artist. She’s even got herself the perfect new girlfriend, but not even the overwhelming atmosphere of love in her life can shake the specter of her trauma loose. When she begins habitually confronting catcallers preying on young women on the streets of Montreal, her therapist suggests she join a support group for fellow survivors. Will the flames of her own fury consume her? Or will her community save her by keeping her company one week at a time? Translated by Aleshia Jensen. 0526DQ0656

DSTLRY

ENDEAVOUR #3 $8.99
Stephanie Phillips and Marc Laming
Board the Endeavour one final time. The storm has passed, but the real horror has only begun. Adrift and starving, the surviving children of the Endeavour are haunted by guilt, paranoia, and the whispering ship beneath their feet. As the line between reality and madness unravels, they’ll discover the sea isn’t the only thing that wants them. 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 7.202605.61499847369400311

DYNAMITE

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #1 $4.99
Kelly Thompson and Stephen Byrne
Eisner-winning writer Kelly Thompson and superstar artist Stephen Byrne present a vision of Buffy The Vampire Slayer you’ve got to read to believe! Featuring the comics debut of a beloved Buffy fan-favorite character! Into every generation, a slayer is born. And Buffy Summers may have broken the mold. Though Buffy’s powers were varied and great, it was the love and devotion she inspired that was perhaps her greatest power. And when she gave her life to save the world, the people who loved her couldn’t live with that. This is that story. 0526DE0689

DISNEY VILLAINS GASTON #5 $4.99
Greg Pak, Fred Van Lent, and Milena Ciccarello
Gaston and LeFou must battle thieves and the King’s Guards as they try to escape a French palace amid a spectacularly dangerous fireworks display!, 0526DE0729

GARGOYLES HC VOL 02 HERE IN MANHATTAN $24.99
Greg Weisman and George Kambadais
Demona is back!! Launching a new and exciting storyline. Goliath is in prison and about to go on trial! Dino Dracon is on the rampage! And Demona returns to Manhattan, determined to gather the three new keys to power! Do Brooklyn and the Clan have a prayer of stopping her without Goliath? Um, probably not. 0526DE0750

HARLEY QUINN X ELVIRA TP $19.99 (SC) / $24.99 (HC)
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! Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti- the world-famous tag-team of all things Harley Quinn – this crossover event for the ages from Dynamite and DC Comics also showcases Amanda’s fan-favorite artistic chops, with each issue featuring two (count ’em, two) Conner covers. And that’s not all (certainly not!) – she’s also joining interior artist (and Elvira favorite) Juan Samu to provide selected story pages for the series! 0526DE0753 (SC) / 0526DE0752 (HC)

SUPERNATURAL #9 $4.99
Greg Pak and Daniel Scalisi
The Winchester brothers have tried to follow in their father’s footsteps, fighting evil of all kinds. They’ve never met a monster they couldn’t handle…until now., 0526DE0812

EX POSSE HOLDINGS

LIPSTICK CLIQA DELUXE EDITION #1 $5.99
Kayden Phoenix and Marcelino Servicio
From the Ex Posse Universe, Lipstick Cliqa is a fierce all-female gang of shape-shifting vampire cholas! They are led by the fearless Morissa, who expertly wields her trademark razor whip. Morissa’s most trusted and twisted cohorts are hard-as-nails Lil Snap and the towering Amazonian Daya. Morrisa and her gang hail from the barrio of East LA, where they fight to protect their home turf from rival supernatural gangs like the Chamberlains and Kill-Town. Combining horror, action, and street culture, Lipstick Cliqa returns in this Deluxe Edition of the original mini-series featuring exclusive back-up material. [This is a co-publication with partner Keenspot.] 0526EX0865

HARPER COLLINS

KIRBY’S LESSONS FOR FALLING IN LOVE TP $18.99
Laura Gao
Kirby Tan is in free fall. It’s bad enough that she breaks her arm at the rock-climbing invitationals, sidelining her for the season. Now she’s forced to join the newspaper club for some desperately needed extra credit. Worse, she’s recruited by crystal-wearing, tarot-reading Bex Santos for her astrology-based love advice column. As Kirby reluctantly agrees to orchestrate ‘matches made in heaven’ with Bex, she begins to wonder if their own planets could be aligned. But it’s not so easy for Kirby to embrace her queer identity, not when she owes so much to her family and their church community. What would it be like to believe your fate is written in the stars? Can Kirby learn to trust that love will catch you when you fall…? 0526HC0902

IGNITION PRESS

THE BEAUTY (2025) #7 $4.99
Jeremy Haun, Jason A. Hurley, and Emanuela Lupacchino
Nox leaves Paradise with the information she was sent to fetch, and so much more. Percival Abernathy wants to use her in his vendetta against his sisters, so why not make it mutually beneficial for both of them? Yet, the twins aren’t going to go down that easy, and they are going to put their agents in the field to use. Calaveras is tasked with taking out Percival, and Agent Goode is going to have to rein in his partner, Agent Crayton, or his own life will become forfeit. Meanwhile, what does Nox’s handler, Reynard, have to do with all of this, and why is he meeting with Hope and her fugitive lover, Kelvin Frost? Read the all-new stories from the comic that inspired the hit television show, as envisioned by original creators Jeremy Haun and Jason A Hurley and drawn by Emanuela Lupacchino 7.202605.81019628007607011

MINOTAUR #1 $4.99
Simon Spurrier & Michael Dowling
Five years ago, a government supercomputer triggered the Singularity: an explosion of technological superintelligence heralding an unimaginable tomorrow. At least, it almost did. Within moments, a failsafe activated. The plug was pulled. The future was aborted. But something leaked in those first picoseconds, through wire and wave. And now? The future fights back. Inexplicable events. Miracles and monsters. Harbingers of revolution…or apocalypse? Minotaur is the tale of Gloria Monday, a photojournalist documenting the lives of those, like her, who are haunted, tortured, and transformed by outbreaks of the future; along with the no-nonsense ex-military muscle who watches her six, and the reformed tech bro secretly bankrolling their global mission to expose it all. From Simon Spurrier and Mike Dowling comes Minotaur, an X-Files for the forward-looking era, with science-fiction ideas ripped from the pages of New Scientist, manifesting among human societies in spooky, unsettling ways. 7.202605.81019628027401011

THE OTHER/HALF #4 $4.99
Jim McCann and Joe Eisma
Ethan is released from jail, but at what cost? Far from the happy reunion Henry hoped for, Ethan feels betrayed and blindsided after learning what Henry did to help free him. Can they rebuild the trust in their relationship as it becomes increasingly clear they both have their own secrets? But only working together do they have any hope of finding the Nobility Diamond and finally clearing Ethan’s name. Don’t miss the penultimate issue of Jim McCann and Joe Eisma’s charming series, The Other/Half as it moves towards the thrilling conclusion. [Note: A cropped version of David Talaski’s variant cover is used as this month’s cover image.] 7.202605.81019628024304011 (Eisma cover) / 7.202605.81019628024304021 (David Talaski cover)

KODANSHA

MY NOISY ROOMMATE: THE ROOF OVER MY HEAD COMES WITH MONSTERS AND A HOTTIE VOL 5 $13.99
Kaho Ozaki
When Osuke loses his home, a convenient opportunity presents itself–too convenient, because his new roommate is a hot blond guy with some weird ideas about the supernatural… If you thought Ghostbusters would’ve been way better as a BL, this is the manga for you! With a lot of words still left unspoken between them, Nijio and Osuke find themselves investigating a spirit rumored to break up couples…at a love hotel! The only problem is this spirit only emerges when the “mood” is just right. When it seems they may have to lure the spirit out, Osuke tries hard to be professional, but Nijio might be a bit too invested in making their relationship seem real. As circumstances continue to draw the two closer together, will Nijio finally be able to confess his feelings…and will Osuke reciprocate? Fans of FANGS, The Dragon’s Betrothed, and other tantalizing supernatural yaoi/BL couples–the door’s open, come on in!, 7.202605.9798888778630

MAD CAVE STUDIOS / MAVERICK

BABYLON COVE #2 $4.99
Rafer Roberts and Joe Eisma
Heather Hutchens returns to her hometown of Babylon Cove only to reignite the drama she left behind. Her hunky ex-boyfriend Dennis says he’s changed, but still acts like the same horny, cheating sleazebag. The sensitive cutie Charlie, who Heather never gave the time of day, confesses his secret crush, hoping to win over the girl of his unrequited dreams. And the ancient demon Karthon, who’s been devouring townsfolk and growing in power, is sending maggot-filled gifts in an effort to seduce Heather and make her his queen. Sheesh! What’s a girl to do? 0526MA0916

DICK TRACY #19 $4.99
Alex Segura, Michael Moreci, and Geraldo Borges
Dick Tracy’s on the run! Accused of murder and theft, dodging enemies real and imagined, Dick does his best to stay low…but no amount of mud can hide that yellow coat, and a good man can be mighty predictable. Sam Ketchum and Tess Trueheart are determined to help clear his name, but that will put them in the same crosshairs. Dick Tracy approaches a precipice–everything’s about to change! 0526MA0922

GATCHAMAN #20 $4.99
Sam Humphries and Chris Batista
On ‘Miracle Day,’ the Phantom Ascendency promises to unite the world…only to reveal a chilling plan for total control as their global Spire network comes online. But the Science Ninja Team crashes the broadcast, exposing the truth and executing a daring counterplay that turns the Ascendency’s triumph into chaos. Who will come out on top? 0526MA0931

GATCHAMAN RED IMPULSE #3 $4.99
Steve Orlando and Riccardo Robaldo
As Galactor unleashes the monstrous Opossum Queen and her ravenous brood on the city of Frangeles, Kentaro is ordered to keep Red Impulse grounded while Gatchaman faces impossible odds alone. But when lives are on the line, Kentaro and Oniishi defy orders, go undercover behind enemy lines, and risk everything to turn the tide of battle from the shadows. 0526MA0933

JUNK PUNCH #2 $4.99
Paul Tobin, Carlos Javier Olivares, and Lin Visel
The Case of the Illegally Stolen Goals is heating up for Clara, and when things heat up, they expand! (It’s called ‘thermal expansion’ and that’s science!) this case, Clara finds that the type of goals being stolen expands way beyond sports goals into Sexy Goals, goals in life, and more! But when she spills the secret, only one person can save Clara from the ensuing riot, and that person is Clara’s deadliest enemy… the menacing and evil Silverhand!! Elaine Silverhand, in this case. Oh no! Do they kiss?? 0526MA0937

LAND OF NEVER #2 $4.99
Steve Orlando and Miguel Mora
Jim Hoke is burning everything else in his life to track down his daughter Wendy after her abduction by the mysterious Floating Man. But Wendy’s not waiting. She may be captive in a dark, surreal wonderland…but she doesn’t plan on staying. As Jim hunts for the Floating Man, he finds an ally-Casey Smith, whose son Rufus was also abducted by the Floating Man. As Wendy tries to outwit the Floating Man, Jim and Casey track the cryptid’s history to the infamous Lighthouse Orphanage…where long ago, a lost boy was failed-and became something tragic. 0526MA0938

TERRORBYTES #8 $4.99
Mark Russell and Angel Rams
On a ruined Earth, the man responsible for humanity’s extinction stands trial-while the truth behind the apocalypse reveals a universe far more terrifying than anyone imagined . As science, greed, and cosmic indifference collide, the final verdict may prove that humanity was never in control to begin with. 0526MA0959

WAR WOLF #7 $4.99
Steve Orlando and Marco Perugini
The Bear is still watching-long after the Oorts have ravaged the planet-and this time the world is watching Thomas Bruin just as closely. Rumors swirl about whether he fathered the Oort Worldkiller, believers and doubters battle louder than the invaders themselves. But once Bruin crawls out of his self-pity, he realizes the truth doesn’t matter-only his next move does. With Earth suffocating under the Oort assault, he reports for duty one last time, prepared to lead humanity in every arena: the halls of power, the battered streets, and anywhere the fight demands. For Bruin, it’s finally back to basics. 0526MA0961

ONI PRESS

ADVENTURE TIME (2025) #15 $4.99
Nick Winn and John P Golden
Take up the torch and prepare for battle! With disaster at the door, Simon and Betty debate on whether or not they should leave Ooo, save themselves, and start fresh on Mars! At the same time, Marceline takes up the mantle of Vampire Queen to help save the Candy Kingdom-and all of Ooo-from the rampaging floods of the Blood Banks, but even she seems to be powerless against Magic Man’s brand of chaotic magic! What other adventurers could possibly stand a chance? It’s time for Finn to ace this test and become the greatest hero of all time-and hopefully stop the end of the world as Ooo knows it in an all-new, all-epic chapter from writer Nick Winn and stellar artist John P Golden! 0526ON1062

ADVENTURE TIME QUADRUPLE FEATURE #1 $4.99
Mariko Tamaki and Brenda Hickey
Tonight’s special screening is the opening film-er, comic-by Eisner Award-winning writer Mariko Tamaki and spellbinding artist Brenda Hickey in a first-of-its-kind Adventure Time love letter to the silver screen! Jake, Marceline, BMO, and Lumpy Space Princess arrive at their local movie theater with four very different ideas of what to watch. What’s a stretchy dog, a vampire queen, a princess, and, er, BMO to do? Easy! Four separate tickets, please! Jake’s up first, and his showing of the famed 1940s screwball comedy What’s Up, Princess? (What do you mean you’ve never heard of the famed 1940s screwball comedy What’s Up, Princess?!) cranks up the heat! Fast-paced action, faster-paced quips, highfalutin dames, fellas in over their head, and a host of familiar faces explode across the silver screen in this love letter to genre and cinema! Don’t miss the tentpole event of the summer when Quadruple Feature hits movie screens-oh, sorry, comic shops-near you! 0526ON1067

DEAD TEENAGERS #5 $4.99
Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Caitlin Yarsky
The ’90s never ended, and now GLAAD Media Award-nominated writer Jude Ellison S. Doyle (Maw, The Neighbors) and Eisner Award-nominated artist Caitlin Yarksy are doling out the consequences for the final survivors of the twisted time loop that connects five friends across two centuries. Claire and JT rush to help Brandy confront their mortal enemy at New York’s Coney Island amusement park, of course! Decade-old secrets come to light as the teens stumble into a glitchy trip through time more nauseating than a post-Cyclone funnel cake snack, as they struggle to end this sick and twisted game once and for all. But their enemy is seemingly operating in God Mode, with unlimited lives and damage points and Brandy is so not used to having to do things sober. Will the teens finally break out of the time loop, or will they be forced to actually adult for the rest of their lives?! 0526ON1074

PAPERCUTZ

FLASH GORDON HC VOL 02 THE GIRL FROM INFINITY $12.99 (SC) / $17.99 (HC)
Marguerite Bennett and Bev Johnson
Sci fi and fantasy merge in this girl-power reimagining of Flash Gordon! Focusing on teamwork, adventures, cute critters, heroes, monsters, and the journey of leadership! The continuing adventures of Flash Gordon, Savior of the Universe! She fell from a shooting star with no memory and only the faintest clues about where she came from, or why she’d been sent to this part of the world. But that didn’t stop Flash Gordon from leaping into action when her friend Dale Arden needed help. Now they’re both embroiled in a planetary war! The evil Emperor Azimuth wants to rule the alien world of Omnia — and a strange shadow power seems to be helping him. Flash fought alongside a rebel army to depose him — but they failed. Now Flash and Dale are on the run, the Emperor’s sister is under lock and key, and Omnia is in chaos. And the Emperor knows something about Flash’s origins…something even Flash doesn’t know. The next exhilarating installment in this gorgeous sci-fi fantasy reimagining of Flash Gordon by NYT-bestseller Marguerite Bennett and illustrator Bev Johnson. 0526PZ1125 (SC) / 0526PZ1124 (HC)

PRANA PUBLISHERS

BIG GUNS STUPID REDNECKS TP $19.99
Austin Allen Hamblin and Mariana Meira
After a string of unexplained disappearances in the southern parts of the United States, retired detective Clint searches for his white trash brother. While trying to solve the mystery of his brother’s disappearance, Clint ends up being abducted… by aliens! He is now in the arena for Big Guns, Stupid Rednecks, intergalactic cable’s newest hit show, which puts humans in blaster gun gladiatorial combat, and his brother is the reigning champion with 27 kills! From the minds of Austin Allen Hamblin and Mariana Meira, Big Guns, Stupid Rednecks is a fast-paced social commentary full of rednecks blowing each other up with lasers. This trade paperback collects, for the first time ever, all three issues of the hit indie comic with loads of new bonus material. 0526PP1136

RANDOM HOUSE

DARE YOU TO DANCE HC $14.99 (SC) / $21.99 (HC)
Rebecca Mock
From the award-winning illustrator of The Four Points series comes a heartfelt middle grade graphic novel about a small-town ballerina attending a prestigious dance workshop. Determined to push herself, she picks the best dancer in class to compete against – only to discover that what her rival really needs is…friendship. Gracie is ready to take on the ballet world — starting with the Young Dancer Summer Workshop in New York! It’s a two week summer course, and while she misses her family in Ohio, she is ready to show this ballet school that she has what it takes. Too bad none of the other students got the memo and now Gracie feels like she’s already being left in the dust! Luckily, she knows the best way to get herself motivated is with a good rival and who better to pick than the star of the class, Sariah! Except Sariah doesn’t seem interested in a fun competition with Gracie. In fact, she’s so serious that it seems like she barely enjoys dancing at all? Can Gracie break through to Sariah and find the exciting rival she wants? Or is this rivalry, and Gracie’s future in ballet, both doomed before it can even start? 7.202605.9780593181133 (SC) /
7.202605.9780593181102 (HC)

SORA & HAENA! VOL 1 TP $20.00
Jackbull
A star student and a social butterfly agree to help each other achieve the impossible . . . but they just might fall in love along the way. Jackbull’s fan-favorite GL manhwa is available in English print for the first time. Yoon Sora may be the top student in her class, but her social skills are way below average – she can barely make eye contact with someone without breaking into a nervous sweat. Desperate to impress her classmates, she lies about having a boyfriend, then completely panics! Luckily for Sora, she happens to meet Woo Haena, a rambunctious upperclassman from a different school that’s infamous for poor academic performance. The two girls strike a deal: Haena will help Sora get a boyfriend, and Sora will help Haena get into college. But as they try to achieve both seemingly impossible goals, their alliance just might turn into something more. Volume 1 includes episodes 1-11 of the webcomic Sora & Haena! 7.202605.9780593872970

THE MAKEUP REMOVER, VOLUME 2 TP $20.00
Lee Yeon
The real competition is just getting started, both inside and out.Lee Yeon’s beloved webcomic is now available in English print for the first time. After successfully passing the preliminary round of Face-Off Cinderella, wallflower Kim Yeseul feels a bit more confident in herself, thanks to makeup artist Cheon Yuseong’s ability to transform her looks. Now, in addition to the show’s cosmetic challenges, the duo must face a new obstacle: keeping Yeseul’s identity a secret on live TV.To hide her face during broadcasts, Yeseul dons a costume of her favorite bunny character, Toseul. But the other contestants won’t let her fly under the radar so easily – especially not Ju Heewon, who’s still seething after being rejected by Yuseong. Can Yeseul make it through the next round without being discovered – or worse, sabotaged by another contestant? Volume 2 collects episodes 15-29 of the webcomic The Makeup Remover. 7.202605.9780593872734

SCHOLASTIC

MY TOKYO SUMMER TP $16.99
Abby Denson and Utomaru
A charming and vibrant true story about an unforgettable summer in Japan! Abby lives in the United States and loves comics, zines, and punk music. Yuuko lives in Japan and loves manga, American movies, and creating art. When Yuuko visits New York City and sees a comic that Abby made, she writes a letter to Abby and they become pen pals. Later, Abby takes the opportunity to enroll in a summer university program in Japan, and the two girls get the chance to meet in person. What follows are charming and funny adventures in Tokyo as Abby and Yuuko explore the city together. Things get even more exciting when they decide to combine their talents and make a comic to sell at Comiket, one of the largest comics conventions in the world. This will be an extraordinary summer of life-changing friendship! 0526SH1227

SPIDER-HAM A PIG IN TIME TP $8.99
Steve Foxe and Shadia Amin
The Spectacular Spider-Ham is back and just in TIME to save the past, present, and future in this original graphic novel for younger readers! It’s just a normal day in the life of Peter Porker, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Ham! Keeping New Yolk City safe from dastardly villains is no easy feat, especially when the Green Gobbler from the year 2099 travels back in time to team up with his present-day counterpart. Talk about a pair of rotten eggs! What’s worse, Spider-Ham gets flung into the future, making it impossible to stop the duo’s evil plot. He’ll have to team up with heroes from all across time if he wants to make it back and save the day. But what is New Yolk City to do without its greatest defender? Luckily for everyone, Mary Jane Waterbuffalo and Black Catfish are here to pick up the slack while Peter Porker is messing around in the time stream. Can the two hold out long enough for Spider-Ham to return, or will the Green Gobbler finally claim his spot at the top of the roost? 0526SH1228

SPIDER-HAM HOLLYWOOD MAY-HAM TP $8.99
Steve Foxe and Shadia Amin
Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham hits the PIG time… in Hollywood! Legendary director Alfred Peacock has acquired the rights to bring Spider-Ham’s spectacular story to the silver screen. There’s only one, itsy-bitsy problem: Spider-Ham didn’t sell those rights, and Peacock is getting the origin all wrong-making our hero out to be a monstrous menace! Once he catches wind of the perilous production, Peter Porker uses his Daily Beagle connections to secure on-set credentials, where he not so subtly tries to improve the film’s depiction of his alter ego and fix all the ‘continuity errors’ in the movie.Behind the scenes, Porker soon discovers that some very shady characters are bankrolling the entire operation, in a bid to convince the residents of New Yolk City that their porcine protector is a threat who must be eliminated. Now, Spider-Ham must face down an army of ninja production assistants and some truly shoddy CGI to prevent this box-office bomb from blowing up his reputation! Will everyone’s favorite pig clear his name? Or is this porky protector headed for the cutting room floor? 0526SH1229

SEVEN SEAS

BOSS, BXTCH, BABY VOL 3 TP $22.99
Dacto
Still bound to Yooseong Baek by the contract that erased his brother’s debt, Hojin Koo is settling into life as the executive’s captive companion – until Yooseong’s estranged brother, Heeseong, reappears. Determined to drive Hojin away, Heeseong meddles in Yooseong’s home and drags Hojin into the Baek family’s ruthless succession struggle.But when Hojin tries to handle the threat on his own, the fallout turns violent, forcing him to confront just how dangerous the Baek family truly is – and how far Yooseong will go to protect what’s his. 7.202605.9798895614334

CHECKMATE VOL 4 TP $21.99
TAN
Master artist Park Moon-seob invites Eunsung, a former pupil with whom he had a very public falling out to attend his exhibit. Surprisingly, Eunsung accepts the invitation, but with his newfound ally Soohyun as a plus one. What Eunsung doesn’t know is that the gallery centerpiece is another portrait of him, created and exhibited without his permission. This leads to another shouting match between the two artists. And while Soohyun is able to restrain his fellow reporters from publishing photos of the fight, he isn’t able to control Moon-seob’s mounting anger and jealousy. As insurance, Soohyun tries to win over an older colleague of his to their cause. But against a powerful and sadistic man like Moon-seob, is there really safety in numbers? 7.202605.9798898633233

HATE ME, BUT LET ME STAY VOL 7 TP $14.99
Hijiki
Naoto and Hazuki’s little family is getting ready for some big changes. Shizuku is preparing for her junior high entrance exams, and Minato is becoming closer to baby brother Aoi, who has finally taken his first steps. In the midst of it all, a unique work opportunity arises for Hazuki: overseeing the soft opening of a new hotel aimed at families with young children. Naoto and the kids are thrilled to take part – but something even more thrilling awaits Naoto specifically, as he and Hazuki experiment with injecting a heightened level of intimacy into their relationship. Will Hazuki’s methods bring them closer as a couple? Or will it prove to be too much for his fated mate to handle? 7.202605.9798897659111

HIS LITTLE AMBER VOL 2 TP $15.99
Kazki Natsume
Koshiro’s mysterious older brother Hinatsu has revealed that Koshiro is a celestial being! At first Genji is determined to keep Koshiro on Earth, but when Hinatsu explains that Koshiro’s life would be in danger if he stayed, Genji decides to push away the young man for his own sake. But after all the pair has been through, is Koshiro really ready to leave his human lover behind? Find out in the conclusion to the heart-pounding boys’ love manga His Little Amber!The final volume! 7.202605.9798897651351

IT’S JUST A DREAM… RIGHT?!VOL 3 TP $22.99
White Eared
Every battle with nightmares has resulted in a sexy time for Jungoh and Ibeom. While Jungoh has a handle on Ibeom’s supernatural lust, what if both of them want to be together outside of dreams? Are they still just coworkers despite the frequent hook ups? Jungoh can’t tell if Ibeom wants to keep things professional or if he is hiding his true feelings. A glimpse into Ibeom’s dreams might clue him in, but also hints at something darker to come. 7.202605.9798895612132

MY BIAS IS SHOWING?! VOL 3 TP $22.99
Nabit and Eol
When Aejoon overhears a conversation between Siyeol and Kyusung, he realizes the idol approached him with ulterior motives! Siyeol is finally figuring out just how deeply his feelings for Aejoon run, but the teacher is no longer in the mood for declarations of love – least of all from a man he can’t trust. How will the idol respond when Aejoon confronts him about what he overheard? Are the secrets they’ve been hiding from each other about to come to light? Find out in the BL idol x fan manhwa’s dramatic conclusion! The final volume! 7.202605.9798895615775

OUR SUNNY DAYS VOL 2 TP $22.99
Jeong Seokchan
Countryside transplant and single dad Sung Ho thought his rocky relationship with village head Kwon Haebeom would never improve. Yet the more time they spend together, the more their respective walls start to crumble – what once seemed like an impossibility slowly changes into something neither man can define. Things get an unexpected jumpstart when they share an impromptu kiss, and both begin wondering what exactly they want from each other. Is there a chance these newly minted friends could already be turning into something more? 7.202605.9798897651214

PAINTER OF THE NIGHT VOL 4 $26.99
Byeonduck
Na-kyum’s beloved teacher In-hun has departed the Yoon estate to take the civil service examinations. Heartbroken, Na-kyum surrenders his body over and over to Seungho, hoping to numb the pain with pleasure. Yet the more time he spends with Seungho, the more Na-kyum wonders if the butterflies that erupt in his stomach at the sight of the young lord are now spurred on by love instead of fear. Seungho realizes his own feelings toward his personal painter have begun to change as well. Meanwhile, Jihwa’s plans to have Na-kyum eliminated move forward…but will he have the resolve to ensure the dark deed is carried out? 7.202605.9798895613894

PUNKS TRIANGLE STITCH VOL 1 TP $15.99
Yuho Okita
The sequel series to the hit Boys’ Love manga, Punks Triangle! Now that Chiaki is dating a popular model and his idol, life couldn’t be better. But is this new relationship prepared for its first snag? Chiaki, an aspiring fashion designer, and Ai, a charismatic male model, met in a design class and started dating not long after. Chiaki has always admired Ai, so for him, it’s a dream come true. But their exciting new romance may be catching on its first snag. While working on clothes for a school festival, Chiaki notices Ai spending more and more alone time with their classmate Rin. Is their love truly timeless, or is Chiaki going to be discarded like a piece of fast fashion? 7.202605.9798898630904

RAUL AND HIS VAMPIRE PRINCE VOL 1 TP $14.99
Ataru Sonoguchi
An orphan saved by a deceptively youthful looking vampire finds himself forever devoted to the fanged beauty in this Boys’ Love manga! Once a homeless orphan, Raul was taken in and saved by Rose, an eternally youthful vampire with a gentle, delicate air. From that day on, Raul dreamed of becoming strong enough to protect the one who gave him a home. Years of dedication and training shape him into a tall, muscular young man – but no matter how much he grows, Rose still sees the small, vulnerable child he once was. Caught between who he has become and who Rose remembers, their days unfold in a tender, sugar-sweet life shared between a vampire and a human. 7.202605.9798897659340

THE DELINQUENT AND THE TRANSFER STUDENT VOL 2 TP $14.99
Fujichika
Riri’s fascination with Atsuko has blossomed into true friendship! With idyllic visits to the candy shop and the summer festival, it seems like nothing could go wrong – but even the closest of friends can have misunderstandings. Can Riri and Atsuko overcome their differences and return to their sunny relationship…or are things about to change forever? 7.202605.9798897652839

SQUARE ENIX

A HOWL OF THE HEART 02 $14.99
Ayato Miyoshi
In a war-torn era, a man devastated by the loss of his lover and fellow soldier discovers that his beloved may still be among the living! After sneaking into enemy territory, Tenyo found himself face-to-face with Kakezuki, a general who looks exactly the same as Uru, the man he was secretly in love with. Though Kakezuki initially has no recollection of ever being Tenyo’s friend, brother-in-arms, or anything more, he seems to be slowly awakening to new emotions. There may be no trace of Uru remaining, but Tenyo still has a hard time letting go. Meanwhile, Tenyo learns more about what the Azure North is hiding and decides to disguise himself as the emperor for a ceremony that could prove pivotal. When the palace’s secrets come to light, what’s truly important to both men becomes more apparent than ever before. 7.202605.9781646094752

TOKYO POP

BOYS GILDING THE LILY SHALL DIE!? VOL 7 $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. 7.202605.9781427887955

IMITATION PLAY: DAWN VOL 2 $13.99
Ann Homare
If you’ve got no objections… I’ll spend tonight with you. Bar manager Nagisa has been in one-sided love with his coworker, Haruma, for two years… so when Haruma breaks up with his girlfriend, Nagisa assumes he doesn’t stand a chance. And since he can’t be with the one he loves, anyone else will do for the night. When Haruma stops Nagisa going home with his hookup, Nagisa suggests they go home together instead… the last thing he expects is for Haruma to agree. Sex is one thing, love is another. There’s no way Haruma could love Nagisa the way he loved his girlfriend… is there? 7.202605.9781427887962

MY BEAUTIFUL MAN VOL 5 $13.99
Yuu Nagira and Megumi Kitano
Hira has always dreaded the first day of new classes. Ever since he was little, he’s had a stutter that only worsens when he’s anxious, causing Hira to always sink to the bottom of the social pyramid. This year of his high school career might not have been any different if it weren’t for him: Kiyoi, the most beautiful and kingly man Hira has ever seen. Normally, their lives would never intersect, but Hira suddenly gets a chance to grow closer with Kiyoi when he’s made the popular group’s gofer and gets Kiyoi’s phone number! Hira treasures every order Kiyoi gives him and every bit of change he’s handed to run errands… Is this what they call love? 7.202605.9781427890887

MY ONE-SIDED LOVE VOL 1 $14.99
Lemon Fujikura
The hit manga artist, Kaede, and his editor, Eiji, are childhood friends of 19 years. As a talented and successful editor, Eiji’s biggest concern is how clingy Kaede can be! Even during the busiest times right before a deadline, Kaede would rather wrap his arms around Eiji rather than getting pages drawn. Even in their private lives, Eiji plays along to go on little dates with Kaede in place of Kaede’s ex. Little does the naive Eiji know, Kaede is trying to push his way into Eiji’s life in hopes of become something even more. 7.202605.9781427887559

SPICY MILK CANDY $14.99
Toto Tsurui
A hidden sadist x an unaware masochist. The prim and proper student council president, Izumi, is secretly dating his loving, caring, and all-smiles boyfriend, Ichii. Every day is like a blessing being loved and cared for by his prince. But as time goes on, Izumi uncovers a dangerous secret about his beloved boyfriend. When an unexpected incident leads to a sexy punishment in the student council office, Izumi is subjected to a rush of excitement he has never felt before. 7.202605.9781427887436

THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING AND LOVE $13.99
Ocha
During the fateful spring at the age of 18, a chance encounter changes Akashi’s life forever. A bit of a pushover, the shy Akashi starts his college life at his home university in Kyoto. Scared and worried, Akashi clumsily loses his wallet only to be helped by a handsome boy. Although he regrets not having gotten his name, Akashi is met with a pleasant surprise when he sees the same boy at school! Seeing as Touma moved here from another city, Akashi decides to give Touma a Kyoto tour. As the boys grow closer, Touma casually drops a confession, causing Akashi’s heart to race. What is this feeling that resembles a small light that’s so strongly attracted to the man who’s so different from himself? When I’m with you, everything feels so much more gentle, so much more warm. 7.202605.9781427887542

VAULT

BARBARIC TP VOL 5 THE LONG DEATH $24.99
Michael Moreci and Nathan Gooden
Owen, Axe, and Soren are on a quest to find out the nature of Owen’s curse. They are accompanied by a short Satyr named Toro, who has lost his memory. When they get it back, Toro swears he’ll be able to tell Owen what’s going on with his unusual situation. Soren has recently found out that her powers are capable of destroying the world and believes her past is tied together with Owen’s. She hopes one discovery will lead to another and that uncovering the truth behind Owen’s curse will help her learn who and what she really is. Axe, for his part, is clearly connected to the old gods, who keep getting mentioned, but all he’s hoping for is another drink. 0526VL1326