This month several listings stand out! Armistad Maupin’s Tales of the City is adapted as a graphic novel coming from Ablaze which also offers Maria Llovet’s Porcelain in a hardcover. Boom has a Buffy 25th Anniversary special for nerds who love the series. Two yaoi / BL themed art books from Pie International – but they’re untranslated from the original Japanese. Author Christa Faust returns with Hit Me (see above image), a mini series from AWA. Faust wrote a damned good story in Redemption featuring tougher than nails Cat Tanner who had a single fuck left to give.
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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A WAVE BLUE WORLD INC
ALL WE EVER WANTED STORIES FOR A BETTER WORLD $19.99 Page 262
Alisa Kwitney & Various, Toby Cypress & Various, Ariela Kristantina, and Michael E. Wiggam
The New York Times featured, Ringo-Award nominated anthology returns ahead of its sequel, Maybe Someday. Offering a shot of optimism in a time when it’s so desperately needed, these 24 sci-fi stories present positive visions of the future and restore the belief that a better world is possible!
JAN221252 (2ND PRINTING / OFFERED AGAIN)
ABLAZE
PORCELAIN HC $24.99 Page 212
Maria Llovet
Beryl’s life in the desert, living with her aunt and her cat, is relatively sim-ple…until the day she finds and enters the Dollhouse. Stuck inside an ever-changing mystery house that hunts children and turns them into dolls, Beryl goes on a psychedelic journey where she must face the notion of her own limitations and move past them…before she becomes the building’s new-est prey. Porcelain is a labyrinth of a psychologically thrilling experience told in a way that only acclaimed creator Maria Llovet can tell it. The hardcover collectionincludes issues 1-5 of the hit series along with complete cover gallery and bonus material. JAN221090
TALES OF THE CITY GN $19.99 Page 212
Armistead Maupin, Isabelle Bauthian, and Sandrine Revel
A classic of LGBTQ literature that has become a cult sensation! The heroes of this enchanting group has been enjoyed by millions of readers worldwide! Adapted on TV (BBC), Limited Series (Netflix), Theater…and now in graphic novel form for the first time! San Francisco, 28 Barbary Lane, Anna Madrigal runs a boarding house. She welcomes people who have nowhere else to go: the misfits. This matriarch is known for her unending kindness and her superb marijuana crop. The novel starts with the arrival of Mary Ann Singleton, a prudish, naive, young woman who escaped her dull Ohio hometown for San Francisco. She settles in with her other fellow tenants: Michael “Mouse,” a personable young gay man, Brian Hawkins, an incorrigible Don Juan, and Mona Ramsey, a young hippyish bisexual. JAN221091
ABSTRACT STUDIOS
SERIAL OMNIBUS $31.99 Page 214
Terry Moore
When Zoe’s friend falls victim to a female serial killer, Zoe vows to find the killer before the police and deliver her own razor-edged justice. But the clever assassin proves to be very hard to find as Zoe follows the trail of bodies and the few clues left behind. Using her own unique set of skills, Zoe eventually closes in on the killer until they come face to face for the final kill. Who will walk away? Find out in Terry Moore’s newest suspense thriller featuring the irrepressible Zoe from Rachel Rising! Available in softcover and hardcover editions. JAN221100
SERIAL OMNIBUS HC $41.99 Page 214
Terry Moore
When Zoe’s friend falls victim to a female serial killer, Zoe vows to find the killer before the police and deliver her own razor-edged justice. But the clever assassin proves to be very hard to find as Zoe follows the trail of bodies and the few clues left behind. Using her own unique set of skills, Zoe eventually closes in on the killer until they come face to face for the final kill. Who will walk away? Find out in Terry Moore’s newest suspense thriller featuring the irrepressible Zoe from Rachel Rising! JAN221101
AFTERSHOCK / SEISMIC PRESS
HEATHENS #5 $4.99 Page 230
Cullen Bunn, Heath Amodio, and Sami Kivela
With Bumpy and Sofia captured, Billy and Shih dead (again) and Lucky all alone, will the Heathens bring down the Ripper or face Stalin’s wrath?JAN221132
MY DATE WITH MONSTERS #5 $3.99 Page 231
Paul Tobin and Andy MacDonald
Risa and Genka meet at last, but it’s rather difficult to have love in the air when the air is so thoroughly stuffed with chaos and the blaring alarms of a major monster breakout! Plus, Risa uncovers the true secret of the nightmares, a secret that will rock the very foundations of her belief in this world, and the ones beyond. Meanwhile, Croak eats a lot of pests. Things are messy all over! JAN221133
SEARCH FOR HU TP $16.99 Page 233
Steve Orlando, Jon Tsuei, and Rubine
Aaron Tse lives for his family, and if he’s not careful, he’ll die for its secrets. When he left the military, Aaron Tse’s first thought was providing for his aging parents. His parents’ bar is experiencing hard times, and one night it’s shot to hell, with his parents critically injured in the attack. But this was no ordinary robbery – Aaron’s mother reveals that she fled China to escape a blood feud between the Jewish and Chinese sides of her family…both of which are powerful organized crime families. Peace existed between these two families – the Hu and the Margolis – but now it’s been broken, and Aaron must protect his parents from further violence. Aaron hops a plane to the homeland he never intended to explore, on a path to revenge he never wanted to walk. Written by Jon Tsuei and Steve Orlando and drawn by artist sensation Rubine, Search For Hu is a fast-paced, action-packed exploration of complex cultural histories, powered by a bloody family feud. This volume collects the entire series, issues #1-5. JAN221135
AHOY COMICS
MY BAD #5 $3.99 Page 237
Mark James Russell, Bryce Ingman, and Peter Krause
Last chance to get in on the ground floor of the important new superhero universe — or regret it for the rest of your worthless life! See: Tragic death! All-out fighting! Flashing lights! Fast food! The climactic showdown between The Chandelier and Emperor King! All this and our fake-friendly letters page! Caution: Heads will explode! KA-WHAAAM! BOOOOM! JAN22115
AWA
HIT ME #1 $3.99 Page 258
Christa Faust, Priscilla Petraites, and Marco Lesko
A high-octane crime thriller from Christa Faust and Priscilla Petraites. Lulu has a very unique profession: She gets paid by the bruise. When she is witness to the execution of one of her regular clients, she escapes into the night with a briefcase filled with diamonds and a pack of killers on her trail. Navigating the dark underbelly of decaying, early-90’s Atlantic City, one step ahead of her pursuers, Lulu must call upon every one of her
street-born instincts and underworld connections in what will be the longest – and possibly last – night of her life. JAN221242
BEHEMOTH COMICS
NINE STONES #8 $3.99 Page 267
Samuel Spano
The story with 4 million readers and 40 thousand monthly subscribers on Tapas continues! 6 years later and a lot of things have changed, for better or for worse for Allie. But it’s the revelation his father will make that will bring chapter one of the trilogy to close on a cliffhanger no one will expect. JAN221282
BLACK MASK
DESTINY NY #12 $3.99 Page 269
Pat Shand and Rosi Kampe
Part one of two Before our next arc, we have two special issues jamming with guest creators. In this issue: Vita Ayala writes an emotional, haunting tale of Cherry Gilbert: Necromancer. Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo team up with Megan Levens for a sendoff to New York City as one of our characters departs… forever? Emily Ree writes and draws a slice-of-life story about Anthony the Seer. Lauren Reilly and creator Pat Shand tell a tale of home and friendship through the eyes of Logan’s cat, Brody. JAN221290
GODKILLER BOOK 3 SPIDERLAND DELUXE HC $29.99 Page 268
Matteo Pizzolo and Anna Muckracker
Halfpipe and Soledad gaze into the Abyss. Things get intense. Don’t see we didn’t warn you. This oversized deluxe hardcover collects Spiderland issues #1-3. Limited to 666 copies. JAN221288
GODKILLER FOR THOSE I LOVE I WILL SACRIFICE #1 $4.99 Page 268
Matteo Pizzolo and Anna Muckracker
Halfpipe begins to master her newfound sorcery just as her relationship with Soledad becomes even more complicated. Meanwhile, Tommy struggles to break free of the vivisection table as the spider eggs in his blood are ready to hatch… for better or worse, we’ll finally reach the end of the The Metarachnoid Larvae story arc! JAN221285
HECATES WILL #5 $3.99 Page 269
Iolanda Zanfardino
Changing the world for the better, even if only for something that seems insignificant at the moment, will be the mark we’ll leave in this reality anyway. And it will be enough to repay us for any sacrifice.”? Will our Hecate accomplish her mission to save another’s life? And will other NYC artists, activists and outsiders be able to save hers? JAN221291
BOOM
ALL NEW FIREFLY #2 $4.99 Page 187
David M. Booher and Jordi Perez
Tensions rise within the Serenity crew as they debate what to do with the mysterious relics hidden within Requiem. But before they can refuel, a new villain arrives to threaten the crew and their enigmatic hosts. And despite Zoe’s distrust of River and reluctance to leave Emma behind, Kaylee reminds them they have a job to do. JAN220731
ANGEL #3 $4.99 Page 186
Christopher Cantwell and Daniel Bayliss
The team can’t figure out what to make of Angel’s height, or the soul that dwells in the Spirit House. Even worse, an inky black snowfall starts to coat all of Southern California, along with a forecast of more deadly inclement weather, making the tormented parts of the human populace even more vulnerable. And worse still, a gruesome new enemy has other plans for the loose spirit, ones with terrible ramifications for humanity. JAN220726
BUCKHEAD #4 $3.99 Page 208
Shobo Coker and George Kambadais
Toba and his friends have come up with a plan to save Buckhead – and Toba’s dad. With security at the school tighter than expected, the friends must split up: plunging Toba into the Elseverse, while the rest race to disable the transmitter controlling the town. Even if Toba finds his father, as well as the means to potentially save the town, the battle for Buckhead has only begun. JAN220805
BUFFY VAMPIRE SLAYER 25TH ANNIVERSARY #1 $9.99 Page 184
Jeremy lambert, Sarah Gailey, Lilah Struges, Danny Lore, Casey Gilley, and more
25 years later, dive into a whole new universe of stories celebrating the phenomenal icon of a generation, Buffy Summers! Where in the Multiverse is Buffy? And what’s happened to the Scooby Gang? Find out in the surprising epilogue to BOOM! Studios’ acclaimed first three years of Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Discover the start of an all new series about the Slayer from Hugo Award-winning author Sarah Gailey (Eat the Rich, Magic for Liars)! Plus, three brand new original stories about your fan favorites from the Buffyverse in this 64 page perfect bound deluxe special celebrating the pivotal anniversary of the Slayer! JAN220708
FAITHLESS III #2 $3.99 Page 200
Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet
Famed art provocateur Louis Thorn prepares for his big Times Square exhibit, even as his critic Malcolm continues to tear him down to the press…but when the two come face to face, an unexpected connection emerges. Meanwhile at Five Points, Faith works on her next masterpiece from the privacy of her own wing, until an intermission with Poppy triggers a revelation about what occurred during the nine months she disappeared. JAN220785
FIREFLY RIVER RUN HC $16.99 Page 187
David M. Booher, Jeff Jensen, and various
Simon Tam will do anything to save his little sister from the Alliance and it might cost him everything- his wealth, career, parents, his perfect life on the Central Planets. Plus, it’s time for a Christmas Carol, Firefly style! Jayne’s selfish behavior receives the unwanted attention of three visiting spirits who reveal his hidden past, present, and future. Collects Firefly: River Run #1 and Firefly: Holiday Special #1. JAN220730
REGARDING MATTER OF OSWALD’S BODY #5 $3.99 Page 206
Christopher Cantwell and Luca Casalanguida
Our cast arrive in Terlingua, Texas, looking to flee to Mexico, all the while wondering if they’ve been the good guys in all this, doing their patriotic duty, and whether they should stay and fight after all. But with Frank and a hired killer to deal with, will there be any second chances? And just who is the shadowed figure overlooking Oswald’s exhumation in 1981? JAN220800
SEVEN SECRETS #15 $3.99 Page 204
Tom Taylor and Daniele Di Nicuolo
As the stakes get higher and more of the Order is lost, Caspar begins to struggle with the weight of the destruction mounting around him. With Amon wielding the power of the future, can Caspar stay one step ahead and protect the ones he loves? Or will one wrong move bring it all tumbling down?
JAN220794
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #21 $3.99 Paage 188
James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera
After a year since we last saw her in Archer’s Peak, Erica Slaughter resurfaces to take on the case of a girl who’s seen a new kind of monster, one with terrifying implications. But Erica’s broken ties with the House of Slaughter and that can have deadly consequences. The Order of St. George does not forget nor do they forgive. Even as Erica goes on the hunt, she must keep an eye out for the mysterious figure on her trail in order to survive the coming storm. JAN220737
WE ONLY FIND THEM WHEN THEYRE DEAD VOL 2 $14.99 Page 204
Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo
Fifty years have passed since Captain Malik and the crew of the Vihaan II embarked on their fateful mission – and the universe has changed in ways no one ever expected. Jason Hauer, one of the fated crew, lives a life on the razor’s edge between the Harvesters and the Worshippers. But the only people who can help Jason have their own secret agenda – one that may bring him face to face with Captain Malik in ways beyond comprehension in the next chapter of the acclaimed sci-fi epic from superstars Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo. Collects We Only Find Them When They’re Dead #6-10. JAN220798
CAT HEAD COMICS
1956 MOVIE STAR GN $12.99 Page 277
Steve Lafler
This “what if” take on mid-century Manhattan is the jolly conceit of cartoonist Steve Lafler in 1956 Movie Star. Meet Susie and Jack, wholesale buyers for the McCurdy’s chain of Department stores. These two are gunning for the same job: Chief Buyer. Of course the friendly rivals make the classic mistake: They hop in bed together! Susie and Jack’s fates become entwined with a pair of talented young women, Ramona Lopez and Nikki Garcia. Ramona is an aspiring transgender model and actor. Nikki is writing a draft of her first novel. These ambitious Latinas strive to leave the mean streets behind. Enjoy as you lean into that transcendent Coltrane tenor sax solo over a martini just past midnight in New York City, 1956. JAN221327
CEX PUBLISHING
PAST LAST MOUNTAIN #3 $5.99 Page 277
Paul Allor and Louie Joyce
A pack of goblins work to track down the creatures, leading to a violent confrontation with tragic consequences. Plus, short stories illustrated by Jeffrey Verrege, Eric Zawadzki, Ashley A. Woods, JD Faith, Silvio dB, and Brittany Peer! JAN221332
DENPA BOOKS – KUMA
SONG OF YOU & ASA $14.95 Page 416
Harada
When Asaichi decides to start up a band to pick up chicks, he soon realizes his band’s in trouble. He’s a bad singer. Thankfully his bassist Yoru is there to help but Asa isn’t interested in his help or his advances. Will the stubborn Asa open up to Yoru or will their relationship be nothing but screaming and violence?! JAN221846
DIGITAL MANGA
SAILOR MEN $16.95 Page 394
No credits listed
In the title story of Sailor Men, Maki is best friends with Kana, but he never thought of him in any other way. Until one night, Kana dresses up in a sailor uniform to entertain everyone. Suddenly, Maki finds he has feelings that he doesn’t quite know what to do with. And Maki’s just one of several young men falling in love and lust in the hot romances told within Sailor Men. JAN221770
WILD BOYFRIEND $16.95 Page 395
Sakira
Tough guy Ran thought Keitatsu was shy and vulnerable as he longed for him from afar. Then, when a brutal act brings them together, Ran discovers that he’s the one in need of a rescue and Keitatsu is more than he or anyone else can handle! Sakira’s long awaited debut collection features hot couples in the wildest first encounters ever! JAN221771
IRON CIRCUS COMICS
CAUTIONARY FABLES AND FAIRY TALES BOX SET $45.00 Page 313
Kate Ashwin, Kel McDonald, and various
The first three books in the “Cautionary Fables and Fairy Tales” series from Iron Circus Comics is now available in an attractive box set! Including The Girl Who Married A Skull, The Nixie of the Mill-Pond, and Tamamo the Fox Maiden, the Cautionary Fables and Fairy Tales Box Set contains over 600 pages of comics chronicling traditional folk tales from Africa, Europe, and Asia, both the well-known and the obscure. A fantastic present for the young reader in your life, eager to learn about traditional stories from around the world. Features work by a plethora of well-known creators, including Carla Speed McNeil, Nilah Magruder, Jose Pimienta, and Gene Luen Yang. JAN221488
MAD CAVE STUDIOS
NOTTINGHAM VOL 1 DEATH AND TAXES $14.99 Page 319
David Hazan, Shane Connery Volk, and Luca Romano
In this twisted medieval noir, the Sheriff of Nottingham hunts a serial killer with a penchant for tax collectors. The Sheriff’s investigation makes him the target of England’s most nefarious power-brokers. That’s to say nothing of the Merry Men, terrorists lurking amongst the trees of Sherwood, led by an enigma known only as “Hood.” Collects issues #1-5. [This is a new printing.] JAN221533
PIE INTERNATIONAL
APHRODISIACS WORLD OF AYUMI KAISAI HC $60.00 Page 422
Ayumi Kasai
“Sinking indulgence. Unstoppable eroticism. Ayumi Kasai’s art collection is finally here! Ayumi Kasai is one of the most popular artists in the genre of Yaoi, or “Boys’ Love”, and is also a pioneer of that genre. This art book, with more than 300 pages, contains illustrations from Ayumi Kasai’s Boys’ Love novels over the past 10 years, as well as her original work in the Dannahan to Chiwagenka (The Husband & Lover’s Fight) series*, and over 250 illustrations, including some newly drawn for this book. Every time you turn the page, you can enjoy the world of aesthetic beauty and eroticism created by Ayumi Kasai. It is like a dazzling Boys’ Love shunga picture scroll. Drown in the erotic yet elegant world of Boys’ Love. *This art book contains many sexual scenes. 320 pages. [Note: this book does not appear to be translated from its original Japanese into English.] JAN221897
BOYS ILLUSTRATIONS INSPIRED NIGHT PARADE ONE HUNDRED DEMONS $29.99 Page 422
Daisuke Richard
30 talented creators transform the yokai spirits and monsters from “Night Parade of One Hundred Demons” into beautiful boys and men! This book is a collection of illustrations by 30 different creators of games, manga, book designs and other content for women. These newly drawn illustrations of beautiful boys and men are inspired by the ancient Japanese monsters and ghosts that appear in “Zuga Hyakkiyakou” and other works by the Edo-period painter Toriyama Sekien. Enjoy these mesmerizing illustrations of boys and men dressed up as bewitching, beautiful and cute yokai creatures, ghosts and goblins! Art book 128 pages. [Note: this book does not appear to be translated from its original Japanese into English.] JAN221898
ONI PRESS
RICK AND MORTY INFINITY HOUR #1 $3.99 Page 333
Magdalene Visaggio and Marc Ellerby
Rick Sanchez has always known he was destined for greater things. When that greater thing calls, will he be ready to answer? Rick is recruited to join a galactic rebellion, forming a bond with a ragtag group of freedom fighters, mystics, and mercenaries. Can this team of would-be heroes overthrow the Galactic Federation? JAN221557
SEASON OF BRUJA #1 $3.99 Page 326
Aaron Duran and Sara Soler
Althalia Cabrera might seem like any other witchy Portland hipster whiling away her days behind the counter of a freaky occult museum, but there’s more to her whole deal than a trendy pursuit of the craft. Althalia is a bruja by blood–the youngest in a long line of powerful magic users from a long-ago culture indigenous to Mexico. In her twenty years, Althalia has studied with her loving abuela by her side, supporting and mentoring her use of the family magic, and protecting her from the darkest parts of their practice’s history. But just as Althalia’s inner light and power begins to shine, the darkness of the past finds its way into her world and strikes a tragic blow, testing Althalia in ways she might not be prepared enough to survive. JAN221553
SILK HILLS HC $24.99 Page 330
Ryan Ferrier, Brian Level, and Kate Sherron
When Beth Wills comes to Silk Hills, a small Appalachian town that’s seen better days since the mines were abandoned, she expected a bit of culture shock… But not like this! Beth is someone who has a talent for finding people who don’t want to be found, and when she’s called to Silk Hills by a local titan of industry, she can tell that something’s not right. Little does she know. Silk Hills was once booming, but the only reason people tend to come through town anymore is to buy Mothman merchandise. Before long, Beth finds out just how wrong things can get in the woods, as her search for a missing troubled youth finds her running afoul of the local drug trade, too-friendly creepers, a very sinister deer, and psychoactive moth dust. JAN221554
SEVEN SEAS
SYRUP YURI ANTHOLOGY VOL 4 $13.99 Page 429
Various
A beautiful yuri manga anthology series about women in love by some of the hottest names in the industry! This series features short manga stories by a star-studded line-up, including Milk Morinaga (Girl Friends), Kiyoko Iwami (Transparent Light Blue), Canno (Kiss and White Lily for My Dearest Girl), Pikachi Ohi (Our Teachers are Dating!), and Hachi Ito (Kindred Spirits on the Roof). Resolicited from Previews Vol. XXXI #11 (NOV211995) JAN221942
SQUARE ENIX
I THINK OUR SON IS GAY VOL 3 $12.99 Page 432
Okura
Mama Tomoko keeps her sons happy and healthy while her husband’s away, and eldest son Hiroki, for his part, jokes and dissembles his way around the not-so-little “secret” of his sexuality while figuring things out for himself. But even though Hiroki’s got his mom and kid brother in his corner for his personal journey, his dad is another story. There’s no doubt that Akiyoshi Aoyama loves his son, but he’s oblivious to the high schooler’s struggles and hasn’t grasped how hurtful his casually wielded assumptions and stereotypes can be. Will love be enough to see father and son through? JAN221963
SUBLIME
BLACK OR WHITE VOL 3 $12.99 Page 397
Sachimo
Up-and-coming actor Shin has become friendly with Tatara, a veteran actor he admires, which makes Shin’s boyfriend Shige visibly jealous. And when Shin and Shige finally get their chance to work together, the situation only worsens. Being forced to keep his relationship a secret while on set is more than Shige can handle, so he calls Shin to his dressing room and ends up telling him that this was precisely why he didn’t want them to become intimate. Unfortunately for the secret lovers, Tatara is eavesdropping and overhears it all! JAN221776
DICK FIGHT ISLAND VOL 2 $12.99 Page 397
Reibun Ike
Matthew is studying at a prestigious college, and his new roommate, Harto, is almost too much to take. Harto hails from the mysterious Yang Indah islands and grew up in a strange culture with practices involving, well…the butt. Matthew does his best to shield his new roommate from teasing before it devolves into actual sexual harassment, and Harto isn’t unmoved by Matthew’s kindness-in fact, just thinking of him can bring him to orgasm. But these new developments terrify him too. As his clan’s chosen warrior, he can’t risk growing weaker. Will he be forced to choose between his new love and the clan that raised him? JAN22177
TITAN
COWBOY BEBOP #4 $3.99 Page 363
Dan Watters and Lamar Mathurin
An original story set in the year 2171. The bounty hunter crew of the spaceship Bebop chase an ex-gang member who holds a vest which gives the wearer unlimited luck. JAN221674
DOCTOR WHO EMPIRE OF WOLF TP $17.99 Page 363
Jody Houser and Roberta Ingranata
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Doctor Who: The Movie starring the Eight Doctor! Rose Tyler must work with The Doctors (Matt Smith and Paul McGann) to end the tyrannical rule of the warmongering Bad Wolf Empress! Collects issues #1-4 of the incredible Doctor Who: Empire of the Wolf comics! JAN221678
TOKYO POP
THE CAT PROPOSED MANGA $14.99 Page 435
Dento Hayane
Matoi Souta is an overworked office worker tired of his life. Then, on his way home from a long day of work one day, he decides to watch a traditional Japanese play. But something strange happens. He could have sworn he saw one of the actors has cat ears. It turns out that the man is actually a bakeneko — a shapeshifting cat from Japanese folklore. And then, the cat speaks: “From now on, you will be my spouse.” JAN221972 (OFFERED AGAIN)
DEKOBOKO SUGAR DAYS $14.99 Page 435
Yusen Atsuko
Yuujirou Matsukaze has been close friends with Rui Hanamine since the two of them were children. Back then, Yuujirou was the one who stood up for and took care of his adorable, soft-hearted friend. But as it turns out, Yuujirou’s childhood dreams end up growing a little too big to handle — or, rather, too tall! At over six feet in height, the cheerful and happy-go-lucky Rui towers over his would-be protector… and still has no idea Yuujirou’s had a crush on him since they were kids! JAN221974 (OFFERED AGAIN)
DOULBLE VOL 2 $12.99 Page 434
Ayako Noda
Takara Takarada is an undiscovered genius actor who fully embodies every character he plays — but this genius can only be brought forth by his best friend and fellow actor, Yuuji Kamojima, who cares for Takara even as he envies him for his innate talent. With Yuuji’s guidance, Takara manages to deliver a knockout performance for his first television appearance, but when the two of them audition for the same role in a film by an esteemed director, new fault lines are exposed in their relationship. All the while, Yuuji keeps covering for Takara’s weaknesses. How long will he be content to stay in his best friend’s shadow? JAN221967
FANGS VOL 1 $14.99 Page 435
Billy Balibally
Bitten by a vampire at a club, nineteen-year-old En barely survived. Taken under the wing of Ichii — a member of the health and welfare division of the vampire rights organization known as FANGS — En learns he’s to be taught about this new “world” he must survive in. In order to control the urge to suck blood and attack innocents, FANGS established a “pairing system,” where two vampires support one another with regular meals. As a young, virginal vampire, En is highly sought after by many senior vamps. That is, until he declares his intention to pair with his guardian, Ichii. JAN221976 (OFFERED AGAIN)
GLASS SYNDROME $12.99 Page 435
Eiko Ariki
Nijou is the perfect student. He’s class president, great at sports, and beloved by all his classmates, especially the girls. But he hides his true feelings; deep down he’s terrified of letting everyone down. As the most responsible and respected member of the class, he’s asked by their teacher to check in on Toomi, a student who hasn’t been to school in a while. Toomi sees straight through Nijou’s insecurities, but he has a secret of his own; in order to pay off his father’s gambling debts, he performs in drag on an adult cam site as “Haruka.” When Nijou accidentally discovers the truth, he struggles with whether he should tell Toomi, or continue to feign ignorance. JAN221977 (OFFERED AGAIN)
THERE ARE THINGS I CAN’T TELL YOU $14.99 Page 436
Edako Mofumofu
Kasumi and Kyousuke are polar opposites when it comes to personality. Kasumi is reserved, soft-spoken and shy; Kyousuke is energetic and has always been popular among their peers. As the saying goes though, opposites have a tendency to attract, and these two have been fast friends since elementary school. To Kasumi, Kyousuke has always been a hero to look up to, someone who supports him and saves him from the bullies. But now, school is over; their relationship suddenly becomes a lot less simple to describe. Facing the world–and one another–as adults, both men find there are things they struggle to say out loud, even to each other. JAN221979 (OFFERED AGAIN)
TOMORROW MAKE ME YOURS $13.99 Page 434
Koruko Miyama
Yuki is a quiet, average boy who falls head over heels for the confident and cool Hayato in his new high school class. The two hit it off with an easygoing friendship, but when Yuki realizes that a female classmate has a crush on his friend, he tries to put some distance between them. As his feelings come to a head, he finally confesses to Hayato… who confesses right back! JAN221969
VAULT / WONDERBOUND
BLUE FLAME #9 $3.99 Page 381
Christopher Cantwell and Adam Gorham
Just barely but once again standing on his own two feet, Sam is cleaning up his act, looking for work and a place to live. But he can’t stop thinking about the shooter, the 19-year-old who murdered his four friends and twenty others. Neither can the Blue Flame, who decides to try something different in court after his failure to find any divine cosmic help for humanity’s defense. As Sam digs deeper into the past of his would-be killer, the Blue Flame discoveres a way to call the deceased shooter as an unexpected witness.JAN22172
FOX AND HARE #2 $3.99 Page 382
Jonathan Tsuei and Stacey Lee
With their differences behind them, the Fox, the Hare, and Aurora set out to crack the encrypted data they stole from Synastry Designs, but a new threat arrives in Mazu Bay. Prime Minister Moorhouse unveils the Knights of Mazu, his new private army. The local mercenaries are nervous and raring for a fight. The Knights of Mazu are armed to the teeth and moving in. Can the Fox and the Hare diffuse this powder keg or will it bring them all down?
Resolicited from Previews Vol. XXXI #10 (OCT211851) JAN221733
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The book star started it all returns to the single issue format for our 5th anniversary with Vault Reserve, the definitive collector’s edition featuring new cover and exclusive backmatter. Chapter II: The Viking warrior Aydis crosses hellfire to reach the valkyrie Brynhild, only to discover that was the wasy part. Actually getting Brynhild free from Odin’s curse is a whole other story. Meanwhile, her talking horse Saga confronts the mystical wolves who will end the world. JAN221728