Thanksgiving is nearly here! If you’re not running around frantically to grocery shop then you maybe you’re about to deal with plane, train, or automobile craziness. Or maybe you’ll just lie low, hang out at home, and do your best to disconnect from this time line to regain some peace if only for a short while.
A shout out to several of the books that caught my attention this month – Archie Bongiovanni’s Leo Rising (Abrams); Ancestral Recall from Jordan Clark, Atagun Ilhan, and Khary Randolph (Ahoy); a new Fence comic by C.S. Pascat and Johanna The Mad (Boom); an English translation of Claus Daniel Hermann’s Pink Monsters (Oni); and Robert Mgrdich Apelian graphic novel Fustuk (Penguin).
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 .
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.
Comics and graphic novels appear on the list if creators whose names are in bold type identify as LGBTQA+ or are allies or if the work includes queer characters or themes.
Whose idea was this? Credit where credit is due – Andy Mangels because this was his idea and wrote many such lists and to Mike McDermott for his suggestions and input about several series that have been added to the list! Notice something missing that should be on the list? Please send a message!
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ABRAMS COMICS ART
LEO RISING HC QUEER SPACES SEXUALITY AND FAME $25.99
Archie Bongiovanni
From the artist behind the hit A Quick and Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns, Archie Bongiovanni, an examination of the intersection of fame, identity, and sexuality in their latest audacious and genuine LGBTQIA+ graphic novel, Leo Rising Lesbian influencer. Lifelong Alaskan. Part-time owl researcher. Leo Rising follows self-proclaimed ‘celesbian’ Laura on a hilarious and heart-wrenching exploration of queer spaces, sexuality, and fame. After years of struggling for acceptance, Laura knows exactly who she is-or does she? By day, Laura thrives as the Internet’s lesbian bestie, a role model for thousands of followers worldwide, while working part-time at the Alaska Bird Observatory. But when an old friend returns to town and introduces Laura to queer parties and sex apps she’s never experienced, she starts questioning her gender and sexuality simultaneously. Seeking answers, Laura creates Leo, a secret trans identity. As Leo’s encounters become more and more steamy, Laura’s divergent identities collapse with real-world consequences. Perfect for readers who loved the classic Dykes to Watch Out For, Genderqueer, and Bongiovanni’s debut graphic novel Mimosa, Leo Rising is a horny and hopelessly real comic about navigating queer space, both online and off, under the midnight sun. 1125AB0430 (SC)/ 1125AB0427 (HC)
WHEN MONSTERS WAKE HC BOOK 1 CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT (SC) / $26.99 (HC)
Victoria Setian and Savanna Ganucheau
A thrilling, spine-chilling YA graphic novel from debut author Victoria Setian and Bloom artist Savanna Ganucheau-a modern spin on the classic horror novel Dracula Mina Murray is followed by death-at least, that’s the rumor in her small town of New Whitby. An aspiring photojournalist, she has a knack for finding herself in unsettling situations to find interesting shots, like on the deck of the recently crashed boat the Demeter. While exploring the wreckage, Mina comes across large cases of dirt and debris-and the decaying body of the ship’s captain. Intrigued by the ghastly scene, Mina tries to unearth more information about the abandoned ship, the captain, and the missing crew. Instead, she finds herself roped into her high school’s newspaper club covering the big school dance her BFF, Lucy, is coordinating. It’s a major bummer, but all might not be too bad if it gets her closer to Jon, her crush and guitarist for the local punk band the Romeros. But instead of catching Jon’s eye, Mina enters the orbit of Raf, the brooding (and frankly, hot) transfer student who has everyone under his thrall. As Raf’s popularity grows and the dance draws near, sinister events begin to shake the core of the school: The head of the newspaper club gains an unseemly appetite for flies. Jon is getting close to Raf. And Lucy falls ill . . . with strange puncture wounds on her neck. Mina starts to suspect that new student is hiding a dark and terrible secret . . . but will she be able to figure it out before it’s too late? Previously Offered thru Other Distributors 1125AB0429
ABLAZE PUBLISHING
BOOK OF NOSFERATU #4 $4.99
Michael Moreci and Todor Hristov
As Emil approaches his final confrontation with the dreaded Nosferatu, new knowledge brings shifting goals and grim decisions. The history of the dreaded being’s curse, and those who have fallen victim, must be known even if it cannot be survived! Emil and the Witch meet Nosferatu where he rests, thrown against the monster’s might, and the pave the path forward to further tales. OCT250001
AHOY
ANCESTRAL RECALL TP $17.99
Jordan Clark, Atagun Ilhan, and Khary Randolph
Black History: for painter Melvin Waring, it’s an actual super power! When Melvin’s wife mysteriously disappears, he must call on the most important Black figures of all time to save her from the futuristic Modern Living Corporation. A culturally rich, stunningly drawn graphic novel from two members of DC Entertainment’s Milestone Initiative: writer Jordan Clark (Aquaman, Star Wars Adventures) and artist Atagun Ilhan (Poison Ivy, The Shadow Cabinet). ‘Right out of the gate, I loved Ancestral Recall!. It’s Sinners meets Quantum Leap!’ – Steve Orlando 1125AH0432
ARCHIE COMICS
ARCHIE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR $4.99
Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, and Jack Morelli
Celebrate the season Archie style, now packed with over 30 pages of content, including a brand new story! The ultimate Christmas bash is happening at the North Pole, and Santa’s helpers Sugarplum and Jingles are competing to be the best dancers on the ice. But when they bring Archie, Betty, and Veronica in to hype up the game, their hasty mash ups could put the entire party in peril! 1025AC0485 (ONE SHOT)
AWA STUDIOS
AGGIE $6.99
Mark Russell, ACO, and David Lorenzo
AGGIE, or the ‘Aggregated Human Experience Database’ is an experiential technology that has come to dominate life in the near future. The ubiquitous technology allows one to live life through someone else’s eyes. For most, that means a celebrity, an influencer, or an athlete. But when Aggie’s A.I. achieves sentience, it randomly matches its users with people that progress has left behind showing them the world through new eyes. Will this lead to widespread rejection of popular tech? Or awaken something new in society and people leading companies who shape our lives? Double issue. 1025AW0494 (ONE SHOT)
BLACK MASK STUDIOS
THERE’S NOTHING THERE TP $12.99
Patrick Kindlon and Maria Llovet
Celebrity-socialite Reno Selleti doesn’t believe in very much beyond Instagram comments, hipster drugs, and the flash of paparazzi cameras, so when a friend invites her to an eyes wide shut type party she goes along mostly for the lulz. But the joke doesn’t feel as funny when she realizes it’s an actual occult ritual, and suddenly she’s seeing things… horrifying apparitions trying to warn her. “RUN.” Like Darren Aronofsky remaking Drag Me To Hell, There’s Nothing There is a stylish & hallucinatory thriller about losing yourself in the bright lights and finding yourself at rock bottom. By your new favorite artist Maria Llovet and Patrick Kindlon (We Can Never Go Home). Collects issues 1-4. Previously Sold by Other Distributors 1125BM0453
BOOM
BE NOT AFRAID #5 $4.99
Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Lisandro Estherren
The wrath of the heavens shows its might in this haunting new chapter! Cora and Mr. Phim engage in a harrowing battle of wills that leaves her shaken to her very core! As matters of faith, devotion, and power collide in their fraught confrontation, buried truths come to the surface and loyalties are tested by these revelations. Will she submit to angelic will or choose her own morality for what comes next? 7.202511.84428401265205011
BRIAR: NIGHT’S TERROR #2 $4.99
Christopher Cantwell and Alex Lins
Briar Rose’s journey takes a deadly turn for one of their own! Briar and her company are nearing Grendrid’s Crooked Castle, but first…they must pass the perilous Fallswitch Traps. As they make their way around the deadliest contraptions known to man, tensions begin to rise as secrets become exposed. When one of them falls into peril, can the rest of the group keep their focus and make it safely through? 7.202511.84428401285002011
FENCE BREAKTHROUGH: QUARTER CLASH #1 $7.99
C.S. Pascat and Johanna The Mad
The competition heats up in the next installment of the GLAAD Award-winning sports drama! The Kings Row fencing team has successfully made it to the quarter-finals, which puts them one step closer to their goal of beating Exton! But Aiden, as usual, has started to check out, and worse – no one’s even surprised. Can Harvard figure out how to keep Aiden’s head in the game before the team falls apart? Or will they be faced with the difficult choice to press on to victory without him? Return to the high stakes world of Fence with the newest chapter from acclaimed writer C.S. Pacat and internet sensation Johanna the Mad! 7.202511.84428401314701011
HELLO DARKNESS VOL 4 TP $19.99
Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Rocky OBK
Creepy is back. And it brought friends. The celebrated horror anthology Hello Darkness returns with another chilling curation of original tales from the genre’s most devious minds!In this fourth volume, face undead nostalgia in a tribute to Zombie Tales, a hellish stop in a witchy train station, the bone-deep dread of everyday fears twisted into the uncanny, and other hair-raising encounters. Featuring stories by a who’s who of top creators including Steve Orlando, Michael W. Conrad, Pat McHale, Casey Gilly, Rye Hickman, Brandon Melvin, Gavin Fullerton, and many more. Whether you fear what’s under the bed or what’s buried in the past, these stories promise just one thing: You’ll never sleep the same again. Collects Hello Darkness #13-16. 7.202511.9798892157384
WYND: THE POWER OF THE BLOOD #7 $5.99
James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas
The fantasy saga continues as the battle for Pipetown rages on. Pipetown is fully under siege! The arrival of the Duke may be just the thing to turn the tides-but for better or worse? 7.202511.8442840112040701
DSTLRY
ENDEAVOUR #3 $8.99
Stephanie Phillips and Marc Laming
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. 7.202511.61499847369400311
GALACTIC #2 $8.99
Curt Pires and Amilcar Pinna
George Lucas and Quentin Tarantino f@#&ed and had a baby, and that baby is the sci-fi event of the year. Witness as the big bang of explosions and hormones in Galactic #2 from Curt Pires & Amilcar Pinna continues. Caught in the crossfire of an raging interstellar war, Jecht, Wolf and Seriah make an escape attempt to the frozen wastes of a feral planet. As new chemistry heats up, sadistic bounty hunter Cyn Venta makes her grand entrance! The legendary second chapter of the greatest science fiction comic in the history of recorded communication is here. And yes, there’s still a dog flying a spaceship! 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. 7.202511.61499847378600211
DYNAMITE
GARGOYLES DARKWING DUCK #1 $4.99
Greg Weisman, Tad Stones, and Ciro Cangialosi
Worlds collide as two of the most beloved entries in the legendary Disney Afternoon lineup of animated shows meet for the first time ever in a brand-new title crafted by both series’ original authors! Gargoyles creator Greg Weisman and Darkwing Duck creator Tad Stones join forces with acclaimed artist Ciro Cangialosi to bring the Defenders of St. Canard and the Manhattan Clan together for an adventure so epic that no single continuity could contain it! After contacting a wary Morgana Macawber through her magic mirror, the scheming Demona whisks the uncooperative sorceress out of St. Canard and into her New York City lair, where she proceeds to grill Morgana for the location of a certain mystical tome with enough eldritch energy to allow Demona to finally conquer the world. Darkwing Duck, of course, isn’t about to take this lying down. As soon as he learns about Morgana’s abduction, DW and his stalwart sidekick Launchpad McQuack are in the air, racing towards the Big Apple to rescue his avian amour. But will the Terror That Flaps in the Night be able to handle the City That Never Sleeps – not to mention the stone guardians who protect it? 1125DE0525
HARLEY QUINN X ELVIRA #4 $4.99
Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Juan Samu
With things getting too hot to handle back in Brooklyn, Elvira and Harley abscond to the cooler climes of Transylvania to crash with one of Elvira’s best buddies in his tastefully appointed castle. But despite their reputation as old-school hedonists, the Count’s already-invited guests don’t much care for this pair of interlopers – and they’ve got some decidedly medieval ideas for how to deal with party crashers! Harley fan club co-founders Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti go continental in Harley Quinn X Elvira #4, with Conner once again serving up double helpings of steaming-hot covers. 1125DE0538
SUPERNATURAL #3 $4.99
Greg Pak and Eder Messias
It’s all fun and games until somebody gets turned into a zombie! Sam and Dean find themselves in a small town in Massachusetts, where a group of live-action role players have recently survived a mysterious attack in the woods that left one of their members missing. Determined to save their friend, the LARPers are heading back into the forest for a new adventure, but this time they’ll be armed with real weapons – as well as the hard-won occult knowledge of the accompanying Winchester brothers! 1025DE0645
FANTAGRAPHICS
LOCAS THE MAGGIE AND HOPEY STORIES HC $49.99
Jaime Hernandez
Jaime Hernandez is one of the most humane, graceful, and imaginatively inexhaustible artists in American popular culture. Locas tells the story of Maggie Chascarrillo, a bisexual, Mexican-American woman attempting to define herself in a community rife with class, race, and gender issues. Maggie’s story begins in the early-1980s Southern California rock scene, when it was shifting from the excesses of the 1970s to the gritty basics of punk and new wave. Hardcore punk rock came to the fore, and the teenage Maggie finds herself drawn to the anarchy, energy, and diversity of the scene, which in Jaime’s hands becomes a very real, habitable place populated with authentic human beings rather than stereotypes. She quickly befriends Hopey Glass, a feisty anti-authoritarian punkette who quickly becomes Maggie’s on-again, off-again lover and a constant presence in her life as they navigate a devastatingly naturalistic world. Created over 15 years from 1981-96 in the pages of the legendary comic book series Love and Rockets Vol. I #1-50, this new deluxe hardcover edition includes three stories that were not included in the previous edition. 1125FB0707
LOVE AND ROCKETS VOL I #1 $7.99
Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Fantagraphics, we are proud to present a series of “replicant” editions of classic Fantagraphics comics from the company’s storied history, beginning with the one that launched a thousand ships, the very first issue of Love and Rockets Vol. I from 1982! Introducing Maggie, Hopey, Luba and so many more of the extended Love and Rockets cast that readers still know and love, almost 45 years on. Including Gilbert’s groundbreaking “BEM”, Jaime’s instant fan favorite “Mechanics”, and so much more. Look for another classic Fantagraphics replicant next month! 1125FB0708
LOVE AND ROCKETS VOL IV #17 $6.99
Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez
The one true World’s Greatest Comics Magazine returns! Fritz decides to move on and one by one she dumps the men in her life – aside from a secret lover whose identity remains unknown! Back in Hoppers, fun frolics as Ray hangs with his brother and new sister-in-law, while Maggie deals with a family crisis. And what’s up with that ankle? 1125FB0709
IGNITION PRESS
VOYEUR #4 $4.99
Leah Williams and David Baldeon
As the love affair between Rook and Madeleine heats up, it’s time to decide how devoted they are to one another. Enough to undertake a major felony? If Madeline is going to join Rook’s scheme to rob the Koh Kingfisher Resort of its priceless artwork, she’ll have to make a real commitment. But before they can steal any paintings, they’ll have to steal some time to plan their criminal life together. The penultimate issue of Voyeur is the steamiest yet. Like the Before Trilogy by way of Ocean’s 11, it’s romantic and thrilling in the way you’ve come to expect and only Leah Williams and David Baldeon, the team behind DC’s Power Girl, can deliver! All topped with a seductive cover by Isaac Goodhart! 7.202511.81019628001404011
KODANSHA
WHAT DID YOU EAT YESTERDAY? VOL 23 TP $12.95
Fumi Yoshinaga
A story that is by turns sweet, fascinating, and bitter, seasoned with all of the skill of a talented author and worth your time. – Anime News Network From the James Tripee Award Winning author, Fumi Yoshinaga, comes a casual romance between two 40-year-old men and the many meals they share together. The big day is finally here: Gilbert and Kohinata are groomed up and ready to profess their love for each other before the most important people in their lives. But amidst the glitz and the gorgeous feast at this luxury wedding, it’s Shiro who leaves everyone speechless when his toast takes a totally unexpected turn. And while this fresh beginning may be welcome, other changes to the neighborhood rock Shiro and Kenji’s world – and their daily diet – and kick off the shaky start to a whole new era. 7.202511.9781647294816
MAD CAVE STUDIOS / MAVERICK
BYTCHCRAFT TP $17.99
Aaron Reese and Lema Carril
Set against the backdrop of modern-day New York City during a seemingly permanent supernatural eclipse, Bytchcraft follows a queer coven bound by magick and blood, each bringing their own flair to the craft: a pretentious oracle who speaks with gods, an emo necromancer with a forked tongue, and a nature wytch with the soul of a fairy tale princess. Under the guidance of their enigmatic guardian MTHR, the coven discovers they’re at the center of an ancient prophecy, and all wytchkind hangs in the balance! God Save the Wytch. 1125MA0730
DICK TRACY #15 $4.99
Alex Segura, Michael Moreci, Geraldo Borges, and Craig Cermak
Betrayed, cornered, and without his friends and even his City, Tracy stands face-to-face against the man responsible for the wave of bloodshed invading Tracy’s turf. Is it Pruneface? The Brow? Lips Manlis? We won’t spoil it – but the last page is killer. Buckle up for the latest chapter in Mad Cave’s noir reimagining of iconic pulp hero,ick Tracy! 1125MA0735
IT KILLED EVERYONE BUT ME #5 $4.99
Ryan Parrott and Letizia Cadonici
In the climactic finale, death surrounds Sutton in both the past and present, forcing her to make the ultimate sacrifice as she unleashes the Heathen upon the Stain. But can this monster be trusted, or will it turn on her and finish the job it started nearly thirty years ago? 1125MA0747
PHANTOM #4 $4.99
Ray Fawkes and Russell Olson
The Phantom has eaten away at the forces of the Singh Brotherhood — but the soldiers are seemingly endless, and the people of the Bandar village are still under threat. There’s an old jungle saying… “The Phantom never dies.” Asif Singh will put it to the test. The battle grows desperate in the newest installment of Ray Fawkes and Russell Olson’s stylish epic! 1125MA0759
TEMPORAL #4 $4.99
Stephanie Williams and Asiah Fulmore
A second Earth appears in the sky as temporal reality unravels! Savannah’s stolen artifact has triggered a catastrophe that forces her back together with the people she left behind-including those harboring dangerous secrets about the Morris family. In a hidden bunker beneath Chicago, Aion enforcement closes in while old allies clash over long-buried truths. As the Temporal Key Stone pulses with mysterious power, every revelation threatens to shatter the life Savannah fought to build. The heist that started it all might end everything. 1125MA0756
VANISHING POINT TP $19.99
Mark Russell, Juan Doe, Ryan Alexander Tanner, Alberto Ponticelli, and Jok
From the minds of Eisner Award-winning writer Mark Russell and artist Ryan Alexander-Tanner, Vanishing Point is where sci-fi meets existential dread. These short stories don’t end with a twist-they begin there. Each revelation cracks open something deeper, asking the questions we try not to face… what does it mean to be alive? In Screams, a seasoned mining ship captain embarks on a ten-year solo mission to space where he makes a horrifying discovery. The Tomorrow Family is a dark reimagining of the cartoon family of tomorrow, living in a future that might have been. In Cell Structure, a floating research station performs horrifying experiments on alien prisoners to discover the common elements all living things. In Proof of Life, a robot is put on trial for the ultimate offense of being alive. In Grave Remedies, a futuristic health clinic keeps patients alive against their will. But why? And in The Mission, a genocidal visitor arrives on Earth with a mission of mass extermination and a secret that could change everything. This volume collects all six issues of the critically-acclaimed series. 1125MA0762
WAR WOLF #3 $4.99
Steve Orlando, Marco Perugini, and David Talaski
It’s the end of the first Oort Invasion and the start of Thomas Bruin’s new life! Led by Bruin, a security guard turned hero, humanity fought back, and Bruin became a global icon. He was celebrated as the greatest hero of his time, his victory standing as one of history’s most harrowing. But just as he rises, a scandal threatens to reveal that his story is a lie, putting everything he’s built at risk. 1125MA0763
ONI PRESS
ADVENTURE TIME (2025) #9 $4.99
Nick Winn, Elizabeth Brei, Austin Baechle, and Cleonique Hilsaca
With the Enchiridion-the famed guide for adventurers-seemingly gone for good, Finn and Jake set out to make their own handbook on how to be a hero! (See what we did there?) Armed (literally) with new tech from Computer Princess, the best of buds aim to record all the sword swings, fighting styles, sick dance moves, and weird junk they can find. But what happens when they run into perhaps their most terrifying adversary yet-Robot Finn, who’s going around being all unheroic and totally besmirching the real Finn’s good name! Can our heroes-with the help of some familiar faces-get to the bottom of this mechanical mystery?! From cartoonist and animator Nick Winn (Bloody Mary) and the series’ next stellar artist, Austin Baechle (Sesame Street), Handbook Heroes! is the perfect jumping-on point for new readers and old fans! 1125ON0816
EC CATACOMB OF TORMENT #7 $4.99
Meghan Fitzmartin, Sarah Gailey, Greg Pak, Eric Battle, Tom Fowler, and Sami Kivela
Happy Ghoul Year! Any resolutions? How about reading more EC Comics? You’re in luck-the Tormentor has been saving a blood-drenched new issue of Catacomb Of Torment just for you! The centerpiece of this month’s joyously depraved New Year’s revelry: Join writers Meghan Fitzmartin (Tim Drake: Robin), Sarah Gailey (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), and Greg Pak (World War Hulk) as they raise-and drop!-the guillotine on their terrifyingly talented artistic collaborators, including Eric Battle (Hardware), Tom Fowler (The Books of Magic), and Sami Kivela (Abbott)! Heads will roll! (That’s what we were hoping for, heh heh!) 1125ON0831
EC CRUEL UNIVERSE 2 #5 $4.99
Corinna Bechko, Ryan Haddock, Andrew Wheeler, Kano, and Andrea Mutti
Join petrifying pioneers Corinna Bechko, Ryan Haddock, and EC newcomer Andrew Wheeler as they probe the far reaches of space for any pinprick of hope . . . anything? Anyone out there? Nope? Artists Kano, Andrea Mutti, and more heed the call to bring the latest batch of technological terrors to the page. Will a stranded pilot find salvation? Will a terminally ill tech bro live on in prosperity? Will a scientist’s quest for renewable resources result in prosperity for all? Probably not, but you’ll have to pick up a copy of Cruel Universe 2 #5 to find out for sure! 1025ON0865
HIGH STRANGENESS #4 $7.99
Cecil Castellucci, Daniel Noah, and Chloe Stawski
Inspired by firsthand paranormal encounters at the liminal edges of human perception, SpectreVision co-founder and real-life experiencer Daniel Noah joins acclaimed writer Cecil Castellucci (Shade the Changing Woman) and rising star Chloe Stawski (Sapphic Pulp) for our fourth incursion into the unifying forces behind startling phenomena-UFOs, hauntings, anomalous animals, and more-with a tale of deep-black government experiments, psychic research, and destiny among the stars . . . Adeline is a lonely, lost aspiring artist. Raised in foster care and languishing in the cruelty and ignorance of turn-of-the-millenium America, her life is without direction or higher purpose. But when she’s recruited by a mysterious program that seeks to study her latent telepathic abilities inside a deep-underground military base, she starts down a path she was maybe always traveling . . . a path that reaches a major crossroads when she meets the ethereal Lyriana and finds her long-lost spiritual connection in the process. But when Lyriana suddenly disappears, Adeline must question the true nature of her new masters . . . and test the limits of her abilities to see if love truly is eternal. 1125ON0841
PINK MONSTERS HC $29.99
Claus Daniel Hermann
Pink Monsters is a moving and quiet coming-of-age story and the American comics debut of acclaimed German creator Claus Daniel Herrmann. Frank is fourteen, in the midst of puberty, and slowly but surely realizing that he is gay. Despite his shyness, he is popular at school because of his talent for drawing: All the cool boys want an original drawing of his monsters to hang in their rooms. Meanwhile, Frank’s father is suffering from depression. His illness is so serious that Frank’s mother gives up on traditional medicine and contacts an esoteric healer named Thea. The charismatic woman not only gives his parents new hope, but the emotionally insecure Frank also finds security in her secret knowledge. But when Thea blames Frank’s drawings for his father’s illness and later makes him feel guilty about his sexual orientation, Frank must jeopardize his relationship with his parents in order to truly become himself. 1125ON0848
PENGUIN YOUNG READERS
FUSTUK: A GRAPHIC NOVEL $17.99 (SC) / $25.99 (HC)
Robert Mgrdich Apelian
Inspired by Armenian and Persian mythology, this delectable YA graphic novel debut follows the youngest of three dysfunctional siblings who strike a magical deal to save their mother’s life – perfect for fans of The Magic Fish! Seventeen-year-old Katah Fustukian has always felt like the odd one out in his family of chefs. Unlike his older siblings, he is useless in the kitchen, and too young to have known their late father – a legendary Hye chef who’d made a name for himself in the Pars Empire. But with his mom’s illness worsening, Katah hopes that his vision-like dreams are a sign of magic stirring within him – especially after they lead him to Az, a powerful div with some mysterious connection to his family. In an attempt to save their mom’s life, he and his siblings strike a deal: Az’s help in exchange for a dish that rivals their father’s. But after the siblings clash over what to cook, Katah will have to make sense of his magic and family history – and wager far more than a single meal to meet Az’s demands…Creator Robert Mgrdich Apelian weaves together multiple timelines in an inventive, fantastical story of Armenian family and food, speaking to diasporic culture and how those within it relate to their different worlds. 7.202511.9780593658901 (SC) / 7.202511.9780593658895 (HC)
SEVEN SEAS
2.5 DIMENSIONAL SEDUCTION VOL 17 TP
Yu Hashimoto
Lilysa is hard at work making new Liliel cosplays, but when a new club member asks her why she’s making a cosrom, she starts to doubt herself. That’s when Mayura passes her a message from one of the Four Heavenly Queens, Erika! The otaku obsessions continue in volume 17! 7.202511.9798893735888
CUPID IS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING VOL 2 TP
Minta Suzumaru
Shingo met his match – literally – in his senpai, the darkly mysterious Ao. Now the two have begun a relationship, and Shingo is starting to see the cuter, gentler sides of Ao. It’s enough to make him fall in love all over again! But trouble looms as the sports festival approaches, bringing a steadfast and handsome third-year student who singles out Ao as his rival. Can Shingo put his worries aside and support the boy he loves? The final volume! 7.202511.9798893738032
HATE ME, BUT LET ME STAY VOL 6 TP
Hijiki
Summer has arrived and Naoto, Hazuki, and the kids are looking forward to fun, festivals, and fireworks! Things kick off with a weekend trip to the home of Naoto’s mother, who lends some much-needed support as little Minato enters his terrible twos. Then, a stray ball in the neighboring yard leads to the discovery that Shizuku’s favorite band is living in the house next door! While Naoto may be keen to make friends with the young musicians, Hazuki’s overprotectiveness of his omega mate causes a rift to form between them. Is their bond strong enough to weather this new storm? 7.202511.9798893736281
HOW DO I TURN MY BEST FRIEND INTO MY GIRLFRIEND? VOL 5 TP
Syu Yasaka
Minami’s tried just about everything to get Yuzu to like her not just as a friend but as a lover. And yet, the question remains: How can she turn her best friend into her girlfriend? With the two almost kissing during their field trip, her chances are looking better than ever. But after months of hints and implications, will she finally be able to say it outright? It’s the long-awaited conclusion of this sweet tale of friends who want to become something more! The final volume! 7.202511.9798895619940
I CAN’T STAND BEING YOUR CHILDHOOD FRIEND VOL 2 TP
An Momose
Aoi’s childhood friend, Ryota, finally revealed his long-held feelings, and after many twists and turns, the two of them are now a couple! Dating your roommate sure has its perks when it comes to starting a new relationship, but as job hunting season looms, Ryota – whose world has always revolved around Aoi – struggling to choose the right path. And as if that wasn’t bad enough, Aoi’s sister catches the two of them kissing! 7.202511.9798893739756
NATSUME WANTS TO BLOSSOM $15.99
Mamita
Thanks to his housekeeper-turned-boyfriend, Natsume has finally learned just how enjoyable sex can be and abandoned his misguided plans to get back at his ex. Instead, he’s come up with a new agenda: this time, his goal is to become a lover worthy of his beloved Kou. Yet in the midst of his planning, Kou’s childhood friend Kurumi returns to Japan, and the future of Natsume’s budding relationship is thrown into jeopardy! 7.202511.9798893737011
OUR DINING TABLE: SECONDS, PLEASE! VOL 2 TP $14.99
Mita Ori
The beloved Boys’ Love hit that inspired a live-action returns with an all-new collection of short stories! Yutaka and Minoru have gone from friends to lovers and made a loving home for themselves and Tane-kun. As their relationship grows, so do their joys and worries, but one thing stays the same: they always have warm meals to share around the table. See how their little family shares love and delicious food in this collection of short stories! 7.202511.9798897653539 details
PERFECT ADDICTION VOL 1 $15.99
Kaoruko Miyama
What starts as a challenge quickly becomes an addiction for two men as they discover the secret to pleasure goes beyond physical indulgences. A sexy Boys’ Love romance that brings the spice! Akihito is a college student obsessed with good looks and carnal pleasure, but he can’t stand the handsome-yet-aloof Sae. Things come to a head when Akihito is shot down at a singles mixer by a girl who’s set her romantic sights on Sae. Furious, he follows Sae to the hotel district where he learns Sae’s secret: he’s gay, and he’s having trouble enjoying himself in the bedroom. Breaking through Sae’s mental barriers is exactly the sexy challenge Akihito needed. It awakens something in them both. Will they ever be able to control themselves again? 7.202511.9798895618509
THE FEISTY OMEGA AND HIS TWIN MATES VOL 3 TP
Ryo Ayamine
In the aftermath of Tomoya’s stabbing, Natsuo and Yuya are in a state of shock, with Yuya unwilling to leave his brother’s side as he lies in a hospital bed in a coma. As Yuya gradually weakens from stress and worry, Natsuo vows to do everything he can to support his two mates. Yet unbeknownst to him, someone else has their sights on Yuya–and meanwhile, Natsuo comes face-to-face with Tomoya’s attacker! Will the bond between these three make it through this ordeal unscathed? 7.202511.9798893737103
THE LYING BRIDE AND THE SAME-SEX MARRIAGE DEBATE VOL 2 TP $13.99
Kodama Naoko
Life has been strangely enjoyable ever since Rei’s former co-worker, Saya, started staying at Rei’s apartment. Rei has always had a bit of a crush on flirty, feminine Saya, but she doesn’t want to get her hopes up in case Saya isn’t into women. When Rei discovers that Saya had been talking to her husband, the cheery atmosphere changes into something more tense. Saya tells Rei that she’ll move out and apologizes for freeloading. As Saya’s moving day draws closer, can the two women figure out their true feelings for one another before it’s too late? The final volume of The Lying Bride and the Same-Sex Marriage Debate! 7.202511.9798895612231
THRICE MARRIED TO A SALTED FISH (NOVEL) VOL 2 TP $19.99
Bi Ka Bi and Mulliga K.
In the marquess of Nan’an’s household, Lu Wancheng’s death has left Lin Qingyu a young widow, and he loses no time fleeing his late husband’s hostile family to continue pursuing his dashed dream of becoming a physician. Indeed, the empire of Great Yu has never been as desperate for fine physicians – both the emperor and one of his finest generals are in such ill health as to threaten the country itself. Lin Qingyu’s medical talents are far from rusty, and soon enough, they ensure that he’s ushered into the imperial palace. There, he waits for someone to utter the secret code Lu Wancheng taught him – the code that begins “If odd, change. If even, remain the same…”When Lin Qingyu finally hears those words, the speaker isn’t the person he expected – nor are they the only person in the palace interested in Lin Qingyu. The young physician’s beauty and talent have created professional rivals and even more serious threats. The speaker of the secret code may have come too late. 7.202511.9798895610961
WAIT, I LOVE YOU VOL 1 TP $15.99
Omayu
Things heat up on set in this Boys’ love story between an aspiring actor and his stylist boyfriend! Shinozaki Haruto is a top stylist in Tokyo and the devoted boyfriend of up-and-coming actor Kuga Aoi. Their busy careers keep them on their toes, but they always find time for love. When Aoi lands the lead role in a new film shooting in Hokkaido, Haruto is both overjoyed and heartbroken at the thought of being apart. But fate has other plans! Haruto is suddenly invited to join the same film crew as a hair and makeup artist. Now, the couple must balance work and romance under the spotlight. Can they keep their relationship hidden? Or will love take center stage? 7.202511.9798895616789
YES, NO, OR MAYBE? VOL 3 $14.99
Michi Ichiho and Yukimura
Love in the limelight! The hit Boys’ Love light novel (and anime film) is now a manga. Kunieda Kei is the up-and-coming Prince Charming of the evening news, but inside, he’s anything but princely. He’s brash, hot-tempered, and prickly as can be. For years, he’s been able to juggle his private and professional personas, but a run-in with animator Ushio Tsuzuki threatens to bring that all crashing down. Will Kei’s mask slip and expose him for who he is, or is there someone who might love and accept both his sides? 7.202511.9798895617373
SQUARE ENIX
CHERRY MAGIC! THIRTY YEARS OF VIRGINITY CAN MAKE YOU A WIZARD?! VOL 15 TP $14.99
Yuu Toyota
It’s complicated: A thirty-year-old virgin gets more than he bargained for when his newfound magical power reveals he’s the object of his male coworker’s affections!Troublesome client Tachibana, who has a thing for Adachi, is pulling out all the stops to steal him away! After almost falling for one of Tachibana’s tricks, Adachi asks Kurosawa to teach him some street smarts in all matters of love! Will he learn to set clear boundaries with Tachibana? At the same time, a sneak shot of Tsuge and Minato goes viral right before Minato’s dance group is set to debut! Minato wants to just tell the world that they’re dating, but Tsuge has worst-case scenarios on the brain. When misunderstandings ensue, can they manage to straighten things out? 7.202511.9781646094448
TITAN
DOCTOR WHO THE PRISON PARADOX #3 $4.99
Dan Watters and Sami Kivela
20th Anniversary of the 1st appearance of the Slitheen! Something more terrifying than mere criminals lurks within the space prison of Panotoplis. Can the Doctor and Felik be saved from possession by an evil alien entity and how can a lone Adipose defeat an invisible enemy? 1125TN0925
TOKYO POP
AYAKA IS IN LOVE WITH HIROKO! VOL 1 $13.99
Sal Jiang
This girls love workplace rom-com by popular Twitter artist Sal Jiang features two lovestruck coworkers – who each think the other is straight! This is a 13+ GL romantic comedy about bubbly office worker Ayaka and her boss Hiroko, who each believe their feelings for each other are unrequited. 7.202511.9781427884893
DESTINY PARADISE NIGHT $14.99
Tomato Machida
A star-crossed meet-cute between an ordinary man and an idol sparks a unique Boys’ Love romance! On the night of the full moon, a young man finds a beautiful boy standing on the railing of the bridge. He tries to stop him from committing suicide, but the two fall into the river. A clandestine meet-cute that leads to a star crossed romance between an ordinary man and an idol. 7.202511.9781427886132
SHE IS STILL CUTE TODAY VOL 1 $19.99
Guo Si Te
This adorable Chinese Girls Love manhua that has been adapted into a live action series tells a unique story about two very different girls falling in love. As the top freshman at Brilliant Minds High, Sadie Cang is surrounded by students who admire her brilliance, yet she lacks a single real friend. Fellow student Lex Qi has long since accepted her own hopeless, dead last title, along with everyone’s aversion to her seemingly contagious tendency to fail. Although they were both prepared to go through high school in these lonely roles, a silly rumor forced them together. Will an imperfect pairing form the perfect bond they never knew they wanted? 7.202511.9781427884763
STAN BY ME $13.99
Kiyo Mori
A quirky 18+ Boys Love manga about two very different boys with a shared love for the same popular idol somehow fall in love themselves. They are hardcore fans of the same idol group, and have the same deep love for their favorite idol!! Kotobuki, a manicurist, agrees to meet up with Kazusa, a fellow fan who he met on social media for the first time at a live concert. However, the man who appeared in front of them had a super intimidating face and looked like a yakuza!? 7.202511.9781427885111
WANDERVOGEL VOL 1 $14.99
Sakae Kusama
A romantic mystery filled that keeps readers guessing, this is a fantastical BL story for those who love a quick read. I can even turn the stories in your head into a novel. Okitsu, who had been wandering around Okinawa and had been sleeping rough, takes refuge in the home of novelist Ibu after a typhoon. Ibu claims to be able to read other people’s minds, and from the moment they first meet, he shows interest in Okitsu, who suffers from claustrophobia due to past trauma…!? Is he a delusional maniac or a liar? A vivid and stormy night spent with a man with mysterious powers…! 7.202511.9781427885050
WE’RE NOT CUT OUT TO BE LOVERS VOL 2 $13.99
Kou Hirokawa
A large, animal-like mechanic x a Shiba Inu-like streamer! Introducing the noisy neighbor of your nightmares: a Youtuber. It’s been six months since broody auto-mechanic Kumazawa moved in next door to Koichi, a streamer who claims to be an expert on love. After one too many loud recordings, Kumazawa finally snaps and shows up at Koichi’s door… only to shut him up with a passionate kiss! Kumazawa has no interest in pursuing a straight guy, but Koichi stops by night after night and won’t leave until he’s satisfied. Coming off the heels of a traumatic breakup in which his partner cheated, Kumazawa is convinced he and Koichi won’t work out, but Koichi is determined to persuade him otherwise. Can a physical relationship between two people who are totally not meant to be turn into something real? 7.202511.9781427886255
VALIANT
VALIANT BEYOND: THE X-O MANOWAR #5 $4.99
Steve Orlando and Guillermo Fajardo
Shanhara has been silent since Typhon’s horrific field vision attack. Aric is at a loss of how to help his queen, the woman who aided him millenia ago, the ethereal being residing within the stellar armor he wears in his quest for honor. Aric is a warrior, and has been since his days with the Visigoths. But some battles can’t be won with energy-based weapons, sometimes all you have to do is look inside. 7.202511.73238818144500511
VAULT COMICS
BARBARIC THE LONG DEATH #2 $6.99
Michael Moreci and Nathan Gooden
War is looming… Owen, Axe, Toro, and Soren are caught in a web of secrets, mysteries, and monstrous jerks who just can’t seem to let them be. Despite the frightening escalation of her powers, Soren might not make it out in one piece this time. While Soren battles her demons, Owen battles whatever’s in front of him, and the dark forces who look to rule Axe–and more–gather. These sides will soon collide as Barbaric heads for an epic confrontation! 1125VL0967