The feature image this time around is taken from a cover to Redemption by Christa Faust. Set in a post apocalyptic world, Faust’s story follows Rose Obregon on her search to find legendary gun slinger Cat Tanner for her help to overthrow a despotic madman controlling the town of Redemption. The Redemption trade is published by AWA (Artists, Writers, & Artisans).
Speaking of redemption… Jeremy Sorese’s new graphic novel The Short While is the story of two men who meet and fall in love and have their lives changed after a traumatic event. Look for it from Boom. Also from Boom is the final Lumberjanes trade collecting the last of the popular series. Damian Alexander’s Other Boys recounts the story of a junior high school coming to terms with his sexuality and having his first crush on a boy while dealing with taunts and bullies. A new volume of Boys Run The Riot from Kodansha continues the story of trans masc teen Ryo. Continuing the theme of teens, Call Me Nathan is about a teen dealing with gender dysmorphia and starting their transition. Look for it from Selfmade Hero. If you’re looking for queer horror then check out Hollow Heart which is collected by Vault.
Of course there’s a lot more to check out!
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A WAVE BLUE WORLD INC
DEAD BEATS LONDON CALLING HORROR ANTHOLOGY GN $19.99 Page 280
Joe Corallo & Various, Val Halvorson & Various
The Shoppe Keeper crosses the pond in search of even more mysterious artifacts and musical instruments with a haunted past. So put on your favorite album, pull up a chair, and immerse yourself in these 24-chilling tales that will have you questioning everything you think you know about music. JUL211418
ABLAZE
HE WHO FIGHTS WITH MONSTERS #1 $3.99 PaGE 230
Francesco Artibani and Werther Dell’Edera
On All Hallows’ Eve, a community struggles under the boot of the Nazi war machine when supernatural forces come to play a part in the conflict! From the artist of the bestselling Something is Killing the Children comes a Halloween tale that will send shivers up your spine. It’s World War 2 and the struggle between good and evil is in full force. In Prague, the great Bohemian city is being oppressed by the Nazi occupation and the population lives in terror, while the resistance forces try to organize themselves in the shadows. It is an almost impossible task. With the ruthless SS tightening their grip on every street and neighborhood with overwhelming might, only one hope feeds the struggle. A crazy hope, which rests on the fragile foundations of an ancient, monstrous legend. JUL211164
PORCELAIN #1 $3.99 Page 232
Maria Llovet
The appearance of a mysterious guide may be of some comfort for Beryl, but the more she learns about the Dollhouse, the more frightening and confusing it becomes. With no easy exit in sight, she must keep her wits about her and find the way out before she is turned into a doll herself and stuck there forever! JUL211174
ABSTRACT STUDIOS
SERIAL #7 $3.99 Page 238
Terry Moore
Zoe plays a dangerous game of predator-prey with a clever psychopath terrorizing a seaside town. With the police in hot pursuit, Zoe lays a risky trap for the killer and prepares for what may be her final day on earth. JUL211217
AFTERSHOCK / SEISMIC PRESS
BUNNY MASK #4 $4.99 Page 249
Paul Tobin and Andrea Mutti
When the Snitch speaks, the truth isn’t just out there, it’s inside your head, gnawing at your sanity and seeping through the walls of your world. On the verge of absolute madness, Tyler and Sheriff Tate return to the cave where it all began, where the Snitch was given voice, and where Bunny Mask was set free. Will Bunny Mask help Tyler save himself, and, if so, what unthinkable price will she ask? JUL211240
CLANS OF BELARI #3 $4.99 Page 234
Rob Blackie, Peter Blackie, and Daniel Maine
After Gummy bribes the right people, Te’a is able to pursue her dream of being a pilot. As it turns out she is a gifted pilot, whose accomplishments quickly earn her notoriety. But her maverick decision-making puts her at odds with her own Chieftain, Burke Graff. Cluthian’s quest for alien-tech weaponry leads him to a surprising discovery: a technology that is destined to alter the balance of power in the System. But for Cluthian to carry out his plan, he needs someone capable, and expendable. Each issue features 24 pages of story and art with a cardstock cover! JUL211241
SEARCH FOR HU #1 $4.99 Page 242
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 or-ganized 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 (Sera and the Royal Stars, RunLoveKill) and Steve Orlando and drawn by artist sensation Rubine, Search For Hu is a fast-paced, action-packed exploration of complex cultural histories, pow-ered by a bloody family feud. JUL211231
AHOY COMICS
SECOND COMING ONLY BEGOTTEN SON #5 $3.99 Page 254
Mark Russell, Richard Pace, and Leonard Kirk
Special doubt-and-incertitude issue! The death of a disciple makes Jesus question everything, while Sunstar solicits the public’s suggestions on what to accomplish with his powers. Plus a selection of AHOY illustrated prose fiction. Resolicited from Previews Vol. XXXI #4 (APR211360) JUL211277
ARTISTS WRITERS & ARTISANS INC
NOT ALL ROBOTS #2 $3.99 page 279
Mark Russell and Mike Deodato
In the year of 2056, robots have replaced human beings in the workforce. An uneasy co-existence develops between the newly intelligent robots and the ten billion humans living on Earth. Every human family is assigned a robot upon whom they are completely reliant. What could possibly go wrong? Meet the Walkers, a human family whose robot, Razorball, ominously spends his free time in the garage working on machines which they’re pretty sure are designed to kill them. JUL211411
REDEMPTION TP $9.99 Page 279
Christa Faust and Mike Deodato
The dusty town of Redemption survived the apocalypse, but is hanging on by a thread. A despot rules the town with an iron fist and controls its most precious resource: water. When that strongman marks her mother for death, young Rose Obregon ventures into the perilous wasteland to seek the help of the legendary gunslinger Cat Tanner, only to discover that the so-called “Butcher” is long retired, living in solitude, far from what’s left of the world — and preferring to keep it that way. When Rose arrives on Tanner’s doorstep, with gunmen hot on her trail, the Butcher has a choice to make: sit on the sidelines or pick up her guns and do what she does best? JUL211416
BEHEMOTH COMICS
NINE STONES #2 $3.99 Page 282
Samuel Spano
The story with 4 million readers and 40 thousand monthly subscribers on Tapas continues! As Allie attempts to relax after the craziest day of their life, they’re immediately thrusted into an impromptu party. Only this one isn’t the kind with candy and pinatas. As this evolves, so does Allie and Chris’s relationship to a level Allie never expected.
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BLACK MASK
DESTINY NY #6 $3.99 Page 285
Pat Shand and Manuel Preitano
The second arc of the ongoing series about what happens after a prophecy is completed begins. Logan McBride has been living with Lilith Aberdine, the last surviving daughter of a mystical crime family, for a year now. Now, ghosts from their past are beginning to push in, threatening to tear them apart. Artist Rosi Kampe joins writer Pat Shand in the new chapter of this character-driven fantasy saga. JUL211459
DESTINY NY TP VOL 1 $19.99 Page 285
Pat Shand and Manuel Preitano
Logan grew up in a boarding school for children with magical prophecies, but she fulfilled her destiny so young that she’s now having a midlife crisis despite being in her 20s. When she falls for the estranged daughter of a mystical crime family, Logan’s new love puts the entire school in jeopardy. A grounded story about the magic of young adulthood, star-crossed modern romance, delayed coming of age, and finding your place in a world too busy to notice you. From writer Pat Shand and artist Manuel Preitano with an incredible wraparound cover by Elisa Romboli, this exuberantly youthful and achingly heartfelt ongoing series feels like Strangers in Paradise set in a magical NYC, featuring characters that will stick with you long after finishing this debut volume. Collects issues 1-5. JUL211458
GODKILLER SPIDERLAND #1 $4.99 Page 284
Matteo Pizzolo and Anna Muckracker
Halfpipe and Soledad gaze into The Abyss. Things get intense. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. JUL211452
BOOM
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #29 $3.99 Page 206
Jeremy Lambert and Marianna Ignazzi
The true nature of the Multiverse is revealed to Buffy, but has she gained the knowledge she needs too late to save it? With the various factions’ plans laid bare, Buffy must race to try and unite them to take on the Biggest Bad of them all. But with all hope seemingly lost and time running out, will she be forced to turn to her least expected ally?JUL211077
FIREFLY #33 $3.99 Page 206
Greg Pak and Guillerma Sanna
Can the crew of the Serenity protect the Earth That Was and evade the Alliance when the time comes? The clock is ticking as our heroes realize the Alliance is rebuilding their portal and will eventually come for them here on Earth That Was. Even as they’ve been grappling with their own compromised status as colonizers, they will do whatever it takes to prevent the Alliance from destroying everything these people have. JUL211073
FIREFLY RIVER RUN #1 $7.99 Page 204
David S. Booher and Andres Genolet
How did Simon save River from the terrifying Hands-Of-Blue? The great lengths Dr. Simon Tam had to go to in order to save his only sister, River, from her captors are finally revealed in this special standalone issue! Follow Simon’s “fall from grace” as he risks it all and races against time to save River… even as she struggles to hold onto her sanity. The truth of River’s life in the Alliance Academy facility, what really happened to her there, and the origin of Firefly’s greatest sibling bond is finally revealed by writer David S. Booher (Canto) and artist Andres Genolet (Runaways)! JUL211067
LUMBERJANES VOL 20 $14.99 Page 223
Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh, and Brooklyn Allen
The end of summer is here and what is a girl (or girls) to do? The final volume of the GLAAD and Eisner Award-winning series follows Jo, Mal, Molly, April, and Ripley as they attempt to defend Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types from the mysterious force known as the Grey. Even if they succeed, they will have to deal with their biggest challenge yet, saying goodbye as summer finally comes to an end. The team of Kat Leyh, Shannon Watters, Alexa Bosy, Kanesha C. Bryant, and returning series co-creator Brooklyn Allen conclude one of the most important and acclaimed comics of the century by taking Friendship To The Max one last time. Collects Lumberjanes #75, Lumberjanes: End of Summer #1, and the Lumberjanes: Farewell to Summer FCBD Special. JUL211162
MAMO #3 $4.99 Page 222
Sas Milledge
Who will Orla and Jo turn to for help when they really need it? Haresden is in chaos! From destroyed troll cairns to a bewitched flock of sheep being mesmerized by a mysterious moth that may be Mamo’s familiar. Maybe the girls could enlist the help of a murder of crows and their leader, Caractus, who owes Jo an old life debt? It just might be time for Jo to lead Orla into something new, and strange, and magical. That is, if these corvids can even be trusted. JUL211156
MAW #1 $3.99 Page 202
Jude Ellison S. Doyle and A.L. Kaplan
What happens when one woman becomes the real monster society has always made her out to be? Dragged by her sister Wendy to a feminist retreat on the remote island of Angitia, Marion Angela Weber hopes to gain some perspective and empowerment that isn’t at the bottom of a bottle. But everything is horribly derailed after an assault on their first night there. The violent encounter awakens something in Marion she never imagined, triggering warped mutations in her body, and awakening a hunger she can’t bring herself to name. When the townsfolk react with suspicion and violence, what unforgivable act will transform Marion into the very monster they’ve made her out to be? A provocative five-issue horror series by award-winning journalist and opinion writer Jude Ellison S. Doyle (Dead Blondes and Bad Mothers: Monstrosity, Patriarchy, and the Fear of Female Power) and artist A.L. Kaplan (Full Spectrum Therapy) that explores the anger of women trapped by society’s expectations and the reclamation of power through collective rage, perfect for readers of Redlands and Something is Killing the Children. JUL211060
ONCE & FUTURE #20 $3.99 Page 217
Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora
Arthur vs Arthur! Knowing that Grail Castle may be their best chance at survival, Bridgette, Duncan, and Rose hunker down and prepare for the worst. Elsewhere, the resurrected King Arthur challenges an arriving usurper to his rightful throne, another King Arthur, and raises an army of the undead to do it. But the new Arthur has the greatest knight of all on his side – Lancelot! JUL211128
ONCE & FUTURE DELUXE HC BOOK 1 $59.99 Page 216
Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora
What if all the legends are true? Retired monster hunter Bridgette McGuire knows that they are. And when a group of Nationalists uncover the fabled scabbard of Excalibur in order to bring King Arthur back from the dead to reclaim England, she will be the only one who can stop them. In order to do so, she’ll need to pull her unsuspecting academic grandson, Duncan, into a deadly world of myth and prophecy. Their quest will lead them to confront the complicated history of their family, confront the deadly secrets of England’s past, and throw the Otherworld into shambles, allowing for new legends and characters to make their appearance–and bring a world of trouble along with them. The definitive collection of the first three story arcs of the Eisner Award-nominated series by New York Times bestselling author, Kieron Gillen, and Russ Manning Award Winner, Dan Mora for the first time in a single deluxe hardcover. JUL211126
PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD TP $19.99 Page 213
Grant Morrison, Alex Child, and Naomi Franquiz
It’s the 1970s. It’s the most haunted, demon-infested stretch of road in America. Welcome to Proctor Valley Road. August, Rylee, Cora, and Jennie have organized a “Spook Tour” on the infamous roadway with their classmates to fund attending the concert of their dreams. But when their visit turns deadly, these four friends race to rescue the missing students before the town tears them limb from limb and slay the evils roaming Proctor Valley Road along with the monsters lurking in the hearts of 1970s America. Visionary author Grant Morrison and co-writer Alex Child along with artist Naomi Franquiz present a chilling new horror series about the mysterious monsters that haunt Proctor Valley Road – and the four misfit teenagers who must stop them. Collects Proctor Valley Road #1-5. JUL211118
SAVE YOURSELF #4 $4.99 Page 222
Bones Leopard, Kelly Matthews, and Nichole Matthews
Will Gigi be able to win hearts and minds and, more importantly, the final battle? Though Shawn, Commander Sef, and Gigi weren’t in the exploding ship that Mia feared they were, there’s still Aoe to deal with, and they’re not going to be captured without a fight! But Aoe is just part of the problem. Did enough of Earth’s population witness Gigi’s livestream to expose the Lovely Trio for the villains they truly are? It’s all explosions and climactic battles in the finale of Save Yourself! JUL211159
SEVEN SECRETS #11 $3.99 Page 219
Tom Taylor and Daniele Di Nicuolo
A dangerously close encounter with Amon leaves Caspar shaken to the core. With the Order divided and at a disadvantage, will the traitor finally accomplish their mission from within? One thing is for certain, it will bring them one step closer to exposing the remaining Secrets and nothing will ever be the same. JUL211143
THE SHORT WHILE ORIGINAL GN $29.99 Page 200
Jeremy Sorese
What is the price of love… and redemption? After a party, two men accidentally swap their jackets which turns into much more than just a chance meeting. Unexpectedly they discover the love, companionship, trust, honesty, and vulnerability they’ve both been missing. But with it comes tragedy and loss. The loss of self, loss of freedom, and loss of each other. Acclaimed cartoonist Jeremy Sorese (Curveball, Steven Universe) presents a tragic but redemptive love story about two men who meet, fall in love, and then fall apart when a traumatic event changes both of their lives forever, perfect for fans of My Favorite Thing is Monsters and Fun Home. JUL211059
SOMETHING IS KILLING CHILDREN #20 $3.99 Page 214
James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera
Can Erica withstand the final stages of the mysterious Order of St. George initiation? Erica finally faces her official initiation into the Order of St. George, a tortuous process that pits a child against an unrestrained monster… and bonds them to it for the rest of their life. Does Erica have what it takes to earn the Mark of St. George, embody the oath of secrecy each member of the House of Slaughter makes, and take her rightful place among the Order? JUL211120
WYND #10 $4.99 Page 220
James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas
Who will win, who will lose, and who will be caught in between? Caught in the battle, Wynd and his friends must try to escape with their lives and resume their journey to the fabled Northport. And while they will gain new allies, some old friends may be left behind. JUL211151
DIGITAL MANGA DISTRIBUTION
TWITTERING BIRDS NEVER FLY VOL 5 $14.95 Page 410
Kou Yoneda
At the height of the dispute, Yashiro, deputy boss of Shinseikai, faces Doumeki in his room. Yashiro has long avoided his feelings for Doumeki. Likewise, Doumeki has been resolute in being Yashiro’s bodyguard and that alone. Although they have been painfully aware of each other, they have kept their feelings penned up, determined not to cross the line. But, when Doumeki is cornered and confesses his feelings to Yashiro, that line is washed away. To get something he wants, or lose it for pride, which will Yashiro choose? JUL212151
FANTAGRAPHICS
LOVE & ROCKETS MAGAZINE #11 $4.99 Page 310
Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez
As we learned in issue #10, so now Maggie and Tonta are buddies! Or are they? And where is Vivian (besides spellbinding us on the cover)?? Hell, even Jaime wants to know! Meanwhile, in the Gilbert Cinematic Universe, Rosy goes to her first comic con with Venus, while a female webcammer with the world’s biggest biceps (?) joins the cast! Love and Rockets: still the GoaT! JUL211650
FIRST SECOND
OTHER BOYS GN $14.99 (TPB) / $21.99 (HC) Page 313
Damian Alexander
Damian is the new kid at school, and he has a foolproof plan to avoid the bullying that’s plagued him his whole childhood: he’s going to stop talking. Starting on the first day of seventh grade, he won’t utter a word. But his vow of silence doesn’t work–his classmates can tell there’s something different about him. His family doesn’t look like the kind on TV: his mother is dead, his father is gone, and he’s being raised by his grandparents in a low-income household. And Damian does things that boys aren’t supposed do, like play with Barbies instead of GI Joe. Kids have teased him about this his whole like, especially other boys. But if boys can be so cruel, why does Damian have a crush on one? Available in softcover and hardcover editions. JUL211668 (TPB) / JUL211669 (HC)
HEAVY METAL
MODERN FRANKENSTEIN VOL 1 $19.99 Page 321
Paul Cornell and Emma Vieceli
Discover the next thing in horror from award-winning writer of television and comics Paul Cornell and acclaimed artist/writer Emma Vieceli, along with color artist Pippa Bowland and letterer Simon Bowland! Elizabeth Cleve is a brilliant young medical student, attracted to the waspish, charismatic surgeon James Frankenstein. He wants to further medical science by all means necessary. So how far is Elizabeth prepared to go? Collected the twisted horror/romance that walks a fine line between attraction and fear.
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KODANSHA
BOYS RUN THE RIOT VOL 3 $12.99 Page 433
Keito Gaku
High schooler Ryo knows he’s transgender. But he doesn’t have anyone to confide in about the confusion he feels. He can’t tell his best friend, who he’s secretly got a crush on, and he can’t tell his mom, who’s constantly asking why Ryo is always “dressing like a boy.” He certainly can’t tell Jin, the new transfer student who looks like just another bully. The only time Ryo feels at ease is when he’s wearing his favorite clothes. Then, and only then, the world melts away, and he can be his true self. One day, while out shopping, Ryo sees an unexpected sight: Jin. The kid who looked so tough in class is shopping for the same clothes that Ryo loves. And Jin offers Ryo a proposal: to start their own brand and create apparel. JUL212288
HITORIJIME BOYFRIEND (HITORIJIME MY HERO) GN $12.99 Page 434
Memeko Arii
Go back to where it all began! At long last, the one-volume story that birthed the global BL anime and manga phenomenon Hitorijime My Hero arrives in English in print! Before Masahiro and Kousuke’s whirlwind romance in Hitorijime My Hero, there was Hitorijime Boyfriend–and now, the origin story of one of BL/yaoi’s biggest franchises can finally be told! Back in sixth grade, Kensuke had a falling out with his best friend Hasekura that still hurts three years later. Then, one day, Hasekura’s suddenly back in Kensuke’s life like nothing happened. What, exactly, is going on? And what will Kensuke do when Hasekura wants to take things to a whole other level? JUL212294
STAR CROSSED VOL 3 $12.99 Page 435
Junko
Azusa lives for only one man: Chika-kun, the cutest and most popular star in the idol group Prince 4 U. She goes to the shows. She watches the interviews. She ropes in her long-suffering best friend and makes him stand in line at dawn to buy the latest exclusive merch. But one concert changes her life, when she accidentally dies trying (and failing) to save his life! It turns out it was all a mix-up, and God agrees to return the two of them to Earth… but fate’s mistakes don’t end there, as they each wake up in the other’s body! To make matters even weirder, they discover they can switch back and forth by kissing! What on Earth does heaven have in store for them?
Resolicited from Previews Vol. XXXI #4 (APR212214) JUL212306
WHISPER ME A LOVE SONG VOL 4 $12.99 Page 436
Eku Takeshima
Bubbly, energetic first-year high school student Himari falls head over heels for her senpai Yori after hearing her band perform on the first day of school. Himari tells Yori she just loves her, and, to Himari’s surprise, Yori says she loves Himari back! But when Himari realizes that she and her senpai are feeling two different kinds of love, she begins to ask herself what “love” really means. Resolicited from Previews Vol. XXXI #5 (MAY211974) JUL212311
MAD CAVE STUDIOS / MAVERICK
BECSTAR #5 $3.99 Page 336
Joe Corallo and Lorenzo Colangeli
Becstar and crew’s journey across the stars has led up to this moment. Becstar and Mordecai faceoff with the fate of the universe and the godlike power of the creation gauntlet at stake. Will Becstar succeed in spite of all of the setbacks or will Mordecai wield the gauntlet and become the most powerful being in the universe. JUL211784
NEEDLE & THREAD OGN $17.99 Page 336
David Pinckney and Ennun Ana Iurov
Choosing between living the life you want and living the life you’re “supposed to have” is not always an easy choice. Noah, embracing his true-self, wants to pursue a career in costume design, something his loving, public service parents would never approve of. Azarie, the perfect, model daughter of a very stern, traditional family, dreams of embracing the hobbies she secretly loves, hobbies her social circle would never abide by. The two live different lives and their social statuses keep them from ever crossing paths until they have a chance encounter that exposes some common ground: the desire to be who they truly are. Together, the two set out to put it all on the line and show everyone what they’re made of and what they want to achieve in the form of cosplay. Their growing friendship will be tested and their faith in themselves, as well as each other, will be tried. Up-and-coming writer David Pinckney (Fight Like a Girl) and first-time graphic novel artist Ennun Ana Iurov introduce a coming-of-age yarn about self-discovery, resilience, and the enduring power of having a person believe in you! JUL211787
ONI PRESS
THE PEOPLE INSIDE HC (NEW ED) $24.99 Page 345
Ray Fawkes
A special reissue of the acclaimed graphic novel from the Eisner-nominated cartoonist of One Soul! This groundbreaking book looks at the lives and relationships of twenty-four individuals in a way only the medium of sequential art could. Relationships change, grow, and end, but the one thing that always remains is the people inside who define both ourselves and our liaisons. JUL211812
SELFMADE HERO
CALL ME NATHAN GN $19.99 Page 365
Catherine Castro and Quentin Zuttion
Born as biologically female, Nathan spends his formative years facing questions without answers, social ostracism from his peers, and incomprehension from his family–because from as early as he can remember, he knows he has been born in the wrong body. But, as his family comes to recognize, a physical identity is harder to change than a piece of clothing or a haircut. So from the moment he is at last supplied with a professional term for his self-diagnosis–“gender dysphoria”–he is able to leave behind his complicated psychological history, the challenges of his self-harming, and his struggles with sexual identity, and begin the difficult process of claiming his true self. JUL211938
SEVEN SEAS
BL METAMORPHOSIS VOL 5 $13.99 Page 437
Kaori Tsurutani
Ichinoi, a 75-year-old woman living a peaceful life, unwittingly buys a Boy’s Love manga one day… and is fascinated by what she finds inside. When she returns to the bookstore to buy the next volume, the high school girl working there — Urara, a seasoned BL fan — notices a budding fangirl when she sees one. When Urara offers to help Ichinoi explore this whole new world of fiction, the two dive into BL fandom together, and form an unlikely friendship along the way. JUL212318
BLOOM INTO YOU ANTHOLOGY VOL 1 $13.99 Page 437
Nakatani Nio
Experience the world of this beloved yuri romance through the perspectives of other creators! Yuu has always loved shoujo manga and awaits the day she gets a love confession that sends her heart aflutter with bubbles and hearts, and yet when a junior high classmate confesses his feelings to her… she feels nothing. Disappointed and confused, Yuu enters high school still unsure how to respond. That’s when Yuu sees the beautiful student council president Nanami turn down a suitor with such maturity that she’s inspired to ask her for help. But when the next person to confess to Yuu is Nanami herself, has her shoujo romance finally begun? Explore this tale like never before in this collection of all-new short manga by various creators! JUL212319
CITRUS PLUS VOL 3 $13.99 Page 437
Saburouta
The hit yuri manga and anime series continues with this new spin-off manga! Follow Yuzu and Mei’s relationship past the end of Citrus in this all-new series by creator Saburouta! JUL212320
SILVER SPROCKET
ONE MILLION TINY FIRES ONE SHOT $10.00 Page 366
Ashley Robin Franklin
Fusing sexual intimacy with cosmic dread, this queer horror tale follows Briana and Cassie, a couple in an isolated Texas farmhouse, whose rural fantasy has soured into a tense nightmare. After discovering an unknown object that had crash landed from the sky, Briana begins to suspect that something uncanny is happening to her partner. JUL211943 (OFFERED AGAIN)
THAT FULL MOON FEELING ONE SHOT $14.99 Page 366
Ashley Robin Franklin
A witch and a werewolf go on three disastrous dates in this magical queer romcom.
Follow along with Suzy & Jada as they navigate online dating awkwardness, hungry monsters, jealous exes, rude skeletons, boring movies, feelings (!!!), and more! JUL211944 (OFFERED AGAIN)
SUBLIME
BLACK OR WHITE VOL 1 $12.99 Page 413
Natsuki Kizu
For these two typecast actors, love can’t always be black or white. Shin is an actor whose awkward personality has gotten him typecast as the villain, whereas his secret lover Shige garners all the prime princely roles. As their careers advance, can these two endure all eyes being on them not just in public but in private too? Shin is a brand-new actor unfairly typecast as a villain, and Shige, his secret lover since college, is a rising star who often gets the role of the heartthrob good guy. With Shige’s popularity on the rise and Shin’s awkward personality making him resemble the villains he plays, the two can’t risk being seen together for fear of tainting Shige’s image. And to complicate matters further, their relationship has lacked physical intimacy since their disastrous first time together. Every good role needs its conflict, but will this couple call it a wrap when an antagonist enters the scene? JUL212155
GIVEN VOL 6 $12.99 Page 413
Natsuki Kizu
Now that Given has an offer to record their debut album, each of the band’s members must decide whether to get serious about trying to go pro. Though Ritsuka doesn’t have a single doubt in his mind, Mafuyu isn’t ready to commit. Frustrated by Mafuyu’s evasion, Ritsuka shifts his focus to playing in former rival Hiragi’s band, but Hiragi is having his own troubles with bandmate Shizusumi. JUL212156
TITAN
LIFE IS STRANGE: SETTLING DUST #1 #3.99 Page 377
Emma Vieceli, Andrea Izzo, and Claudia Leonardi
Max finally believes that she has found a way to cross the timelines and return to the woman she loves, Chloe Price. Features the comic debut of fan favorite characters Steph Gingrich and Victoria Chase from the original game. JUL212007
LIFE IS STRANGE VOL 5 COMING HOME $17.99 Page
Emma Vieceli, Andrea Izzo, and Claudia Leonardi
New arc featuring backup strips with the first comic appearance of Alex Chen. Max’s attempt to return home enters a thrilling new phase! A shocking discovery offers unexpected hope, and the epic cross-country trip with Chloe and Rachel reveals a new ally. Life is Strange Remastered Edition of original game series is also set to be released Fall 2021! JUL212012
VAULT / WONDERBOUND
DEADBOX #2 $3.99 Page 395
Mark Russell and Ben Tiesma
A swap meet throws a marriage into crisis and threatens to undermine the faithful of Lost Turkey. The healing powers of a rom-com are required. JUL212089
HOLLOW HEART COMPLETE TP $17.99 Page 397 https://amzn.to/3iy0CLA
Paul Allor and Paul Tucker
EL used to be human. Now he’s a jumble of organs in a bio-suit. El is also in tremendous pain and has been for a very long time. Hope arrives in the form of Mateo, a mechanic brought in to work on EL’s suit. Mateo sees EL in a way no one else ever has. And what’s more: Mateo offers EL an escape. Hollow Heart reunites Tet creators Paul Allor and Paul Tucker for a queer monster love story about the choices we make between giving our loved ones what they want and giving them what we think they need. JUL212100
VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE TP VOL 2 WINTERS TEETH $17.99 Page 399
Tim Seeley, Tini Howard & Various, and Nathan Gooden
Lick the blood off your lips…the second volume of Vampire: The Masquerade is here! After learning a disturbing fact about her fake childe’s past, Cecily must keep her secrets close and Ali at arm’s length. As a dangerous new group of hunters begins to pick apart the Court of the Twin Cities, Cecily must decide where her loyalties lie…if she had any to begin with, that is. JUL212104
WORLD OF DARKNESS CRIMSON THAW #1 $3.99 Page 393
Tini Howard & Various, and Julius Ohta
A World of Darkness Event! Cecily Bain has become everything she never wanted as The Prince of the Twin Cities. But her rule over a fractured, backbiting vampire court is interrupted by an intruder–something big, hairy and full of teeth. Good. She was missing a good scrape. There’s worse living in the shadows than vampires. Rip open the doors to the World of Darkness as RPG-comic-king Jim Zub joins the writing team that brought you Vampire: The Masquerade, Winter’s Teeth for this oversized issue events series! JUL212085
WRASSLE CASTLE GN BOOK 1 LEARNING ROPES $9.99 Page 400
Paul Tobin, Colleen Coover, and Galaad
Lydia Riverthane has always dreamed of being a professional wrassler, the greatest of all fighters in the kingdom of Grimslade. There are just a few pesky things standing between her and the big tournament at Wrassle Castle. There’s only one way Lydia can save her brother — wrassling! Lydia Riverthane has always dreamed of being a professional wrassler, the greatest of all fighters in the kingdom of Grimslade. Growing up in the shadow of Wrassle Castle, where her older brother routinely racks up championship belts, has only fueled her competitive fire. But when her brother is mysteriously arrested for treason, Lydia and her friends must find a way into the year-end tournament. There she can win back his freedom the only way she knows how…wrassling! Book 1 of the three volume series of original graphic novels. JUL212105