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Welcome to Kivotos, a massive city teeming with drama, challenges, and the joys of youth! In the second volume of this comic anthology, 14 manga creators bring you wild new stories set in the fantasy RPG world of Blue Archive!

The endless battle between Dr. Light and Mega Man continues! The Blue Bomber encounters more wacky new robots such as... Demon Man! Sushi Man! Plasma TV Man...? Plus, meet the very shiny European Mega Man! And is that... X and ZERO!? It's all-out zany adventures in LITTLE MEGA MAN!

When Mega Man grows up, he must face his greatest challenge of all... life as an adult! The battles with Dr. Wily are in the past, and Mega Man has grown up in a peaceful world. Now spending his days as a dentist, Mega Man has begun to notice a rise in strange, robot-related incidents. As a result, he must once again use his great power to protect the world and uncover the mastermind behind this mystery...

ABLAZE is proud to present an array of works by the acclaimed and prolific "Godfather of Manga," Osamu Tezuka! This box set contains four volumes showcasing Tezuka's varied interests and talents, specially discounted and featuring a decorative display box and bonus poster! In One Hundred Tales - Ichirui Hanri is an ordinary accountant servicing his master. Though innocent, he is ordered to commit hara-kiri after being entangled in some trouble in his master's house. When a witch named Sudama appears, she signs a contract with Hanri to obtain his soul in exchange for fulfilling three of his wishes. Hanri gets what he wants...but the price he pays is too high. In Shakespeare Manga Theater - Osamu Tezuka's background in and love of theater is on display in this collection of adaptations and thematic nods to the works of William Shakespeare. Featuring stories from beloved properties such as Astro Boy, Vampire, and The Rainbow Parakeet! In Tomorrow the Birds - It started with several minor but unusual attacks by birds against humans, more a nuisance than anything. However, as birds capable of arson began to appear, things began to escalate. Eventually, a highly intelligent leader of the birds emerges to begin negotiations with humankind on behalf of his people... What force jump-started the birds' wild jump in evolution? And what will be the fate of humans in this new world order? In Neo Faust - After years of failure to discover the meaning of the universe, Professor Ichinoseki decides to end his own life, but he is interrupted by the sorceress Mephisto. They strike a bargain: in exchange for Ichinoseki's soul, Mephisto will grant his wish for a fulfilled life...

Wrestling is big business in arenas across the country, and for the Castros, it's the family business. "King" Castro is the patriarch of the family, he's also the manager, booker, promotor, MC, and owner of the local independent wrestling promotion KCPW. His daughter, Ramonita "Mona" Castro, has dreams of going to business school, but also has a penchant for wrestling. And his son, Rey Castro, is the star. A real showman, Rey is known as the "King of the Death Match," and he's on the verge of getting a contract to go pro. But when a shocking in-ring death occurs, it sends the family spiraling out of control, and down the path of revenge as one big question rears its head: was it an accident? Or was it murder? Pro Wrestling built the Castro family, and now it's about to tear it apart... The worlds of pro-wrestling and family crime drama collide in Hard Style Juice!, from writer Clay McCormack (Batman White Knight Presents: Red Hood, Redline, Poser) and featuring explosively dynamic art from Ricardo López-Ortiz (The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #1, Black Panther vs Deadpool). ABLAZE and Comixology Originals proudly bring this hard-hitting wrestling/crime story to print for the first time!

Welcome to Happyland, an extreme amusement park! The Komiya family is not unusual in any way, two parents who love each other and their two children, who are healthy, happy, and accomplished at school and with extracurriculars. In appearance, they're an ideal family that has everything going for them! At least... That's what they believed until the father decided to take them to spend a day at Happyland Park. In this park with its extreme attractions, the most shameful secrets will emerge in the most literally explosive way possible! A horrifying and gory tale of survival begins in this first of two volumes by Shingo Honda! Collecting the complete, 2-volume story, this collected set is being offered at a specially discounted price, perfect for fans of boundary-pushing horror manga!

After training under Master Jeon, Si-woon faces off against Ji-geon Yu of the Mighty Dragon Clan. Still deprived of his ki, the young fighter must persevere in order to force respect from his opponent in the ongoing struggle between the Murim's clans. Of course, no sooner is one threat dealt with than another emerges, each greater than the last... Plus: a familiar face reappears! The Breaker: New Waves continues the captivating story of Si-woon Lee and the martial arts underworld. The much-anticipated sequel to the best-selling, critically acclaimed manhwa action series is here!

Former Vegas showgirl Martha Chainey is a statuesque WOC with a penchant for martial arts. Done with the spotlight and the forty-pound headdresses, Martha's foregone the usual path of winding up arm candy and has taken up a career as a courier of off-the-books money. Cold, hard cash. When a former colleague (with a more legit line of work) asks her to discreetly recover 10 million dollars in stolen funds, of course Martha's on the case. The mission takes her all over California and through more than a few mooks...but will her head-slamming sleuth skills be enough to recover the cash? Cold Hard Cash brings one of crime writer Gary Phillips' heroines, Martha Chainey, from novels to comics, with the creative team of Gary Phillips, Adriana Melo, John Kalisz, and Tom Napolitano. Collects issues #1-5 of Cold Hard Cash, originally released digitally by Comixology Originals, in print from ABLAZE for the first time.

Thorfinn's detour to Greece has been itself derailed by a succession crisis. The Jomsvikings seek a new leader, and Thorfinn cannot keep his identity as the son of Thors secret for long. It seems the dream of paradise will have to be deferred until the end of one more war... The violent and complex action epic that inspired the hit anime returns, in premium, 3-in-1, collector's hardcovers! Includes volumes 19-21 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and new bonus content. Since striking out from Iceland, Thorfinn's crew keeps growing, adding the aspiring sailor Gudrid, a baby, a dog, and the vengeful tinker Hild, but they seems to be getting no closer to selling their cargo in Miklagard, much less making the trek west to Vinland. When the Jomsvikings realize this Thorfinn is the same peerless fighter they once fought against, he emerges against his will as a top candidate to lead the band. Floki, who wants to ensure his grandson wins the power struggle, sends the bloodthirsty Garm after Thorfinn. Before long, this leadership dispute threatens the peace of the entire Baltic Sea, drawing the attention of King Canute... This premium, hardcover edition presents the acclaimed action epic in hardcover, at a bigger size than ever before (7 by 10 inches), wrapped in a dark green leather-patterned cover with logo stamping. This new edition features all the content of the original release, plus new and exclusive bonus illustrations, interviews, and behind-the-scenes details never before translated. This oversized collection includes volumes 19-21 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga, plus exclusive bonus content: A short story blending the worlds of Vinland Saga and the hit Assassin's Creed gamesAn exclusive gallery of sketches and color art from across the seriesCreator Makoto Yukimura speaks out on the impact of the story on his life, and vice versaFaux leather covers featuring an inscription in Norse runes

A new chapter of the Titan comics & Heroic Signatures massive narrative event: The Battle of the Black Stone. A thrilling story about Conan the Barbarian facing incomprehensible Lovecraftian horrors written by New York Times Bestselling author James Lovegrove.

The spark that burns everything down.Ian and Jo are spending more time together, and TJ has taken notice. But TJ's got biggerproblems than his lover's newest fling. The second-in-command of the powerful K35 gang isdying and TJ is the favorite to succeed him. Determined to entice Ian back as his right hand, TJdecides to play nice with Jo . . . but he can't guarantee that his underlings will do the same.Meanwhile, Ian plans his escape from the city and the gang, even as he struggles to cut ties withTJ and to resist his intensifying attraction to Jo.Volume 2 includes episodes 14-26 of the webcomic Wet Sand.

Explore the powers of DC Comics' greatest characters like never before through stunning anatomical cutaways and in-depth commentary from the Dark Knight.Concerned about the threat that so-called “metahumans” may pose to the world, Batman has begun compiling a detailed dossier on their incredible physiology and abilities. From villains like Killer Croc, Bane, and Brainiac to Batman’s own comrades, including Superman and Cyborg, the file brings together the Dark Knight’s fascinating personal theories on the unique anatomical composition of these formidable individuals. This unique book delves into the incredible abilities of DC Comics characters like never before. Using beautifully illustrated anatomical cross sections depicting twelve different DC characters, the book, told from Batman’s perspective, will explore how these metahumans’ physical makeup differs significantly from that of the average person.

MARVELOUS MINIATURES PROGRAM: Insight Editions' tiny books showcase the art of popular films, TV shows, comics, and more in fun pocket-sized books. Fully colored and completely legible, this novelty format gives fans a new convenient way to collect iconic art from the full range of pop culture sources. PIN COLLECTOR'S PARADISE: Pin collecting has become a popular hobby and form of self-expression for millennials and other generations alike. Avid pin collectors even refer to themselves as "pinheads". Whether they're worn on clothing or displayed in a case, pins are a perfect way for fans to show off their favorite interests and fandoms. POPULAR GENRE: The superhero genre is at the height of its popularity in both film and television. Blockbuster films based on DC Comics properties such as Wonder Woman and DC Comics-related TV shows such as Arrow, The Flash, and the Batman-inspired Gotham have been enormously successful. BOX-OFFICE SUCCESS: Harley Quinn(TM) is a part of the DC Extended Universe, DC Comics' film franchise that has grossed over $1 billion at the box office worldwide. SOLO FILM: Harley Quinn(TM) starred in the 2020 movie Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). ENGAGED FAN BASE: DC Comics has a huge social media presence with highly engaged fans. The Batman franchise has more than 13 million fans on Facebook, and DC Comics has more than 3 million followers on Twitter. Known for her eccentric personality and cheery-but-deranged outlook on life, Harley Quinn(TM) has become one of the most popular super-villains in the DC Universe. Now fans can celebrate the Mistress of Mayhem in this collectible tiny book and pin set. NOVELTY TINY BOOK: Completely legible and printed in full color, the tiny book is the perfect celebration of all things Harley Quinn and compiles all her comedic quotes and wittiest banter along with classic artwork in an appealing mini package that fits in your pocket. COORDINATING PIN: The set includes a colorful, coordinating enamel pin that can be worn or added to a tote bag or lanyard! ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION: Add more fun tiny books and pin sets from Insight Editions to your collection with DC Comics: The Joker Tiny Book and Pin Set, Harry Potter: Dark Arts Tiny Book and Pin Set, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tiny Book and Pin Set, and more!

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In Department C11, new employee Margit operates one of the company's 3AZ machines. Ah, the first day at a new job! And just in time to avoid that eviction notice. All thanks to Margit's best friend, supervisor Chloe. Is there anything greater than getting to work with your best friend? Even if Chloe sometimes can be a bit... So what does a 3AZ machine do, you ask? Excellent question. It doesn't concern you! So just turn that knob, pull that lever, and push that button. And no whistling under any circumstances! In this futuristic slice of life, debut Danish graphic novelist Ursula Blix explores the dynamics of two best friends turned manager and employee.

Earth's first and worst ambassador, Vega Ulysses, has freshly completed a tumultuous twelve year mission of galactic diplomacy, paid off his mortgage, and can finally return home to Earth. There's just one problem-- he lost his keys in space! Now, with his reluctant crew of outsiders in tow, Vega must retrace his steps, searching wild, diverse planets teeming with hostile aliens, silly robots and rude cosmic entities-- all forcing him to confront the havoc he has wreaked while haphazardly advancing Earth's selfish, consumerist agenda. A delirious take on sci-fi cartoons of the eighties, He Lost His Keys in Space reads like an entire animated series in a book. A darkly funny satire of the most ridiculed planet in the universe: Earth!

Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets The X-Files with a Latinx twist! Death is never the end of the story. Coroner Sam Castillo will learn this the hard way, when a supernatural serial killer targets her hometown just as she moves back. A skeptical woman of science, Sam butts heads with her spiritual mother Ana, a leader of a witch coven specializing in Brujeria. But when the coven's Brujas start turning up murdered, Sam and Ana must work together to find the killer and save their town's Day of the Dead festival from turning into an occult bloodbath. As if sharing a bathroom with her mom wasn't hard enough. The writing team of New York Times bestselling author and retired professional wrestler A.J. Mendez (Crazy Is My Superpower) & writer and actress Aimee Garcia (Dungeons & Dragons: At the Spine of the World) and Spanish artist Belén Culebras take you on the journey of a skeptic coming to grips with her supernatural heritage.

Genetic manipulation has poisoned the ecosystem of the earth. Since the Unraveling, no newborn>To create the cure, a reclusive madman and his animal army must kill their way west to save agirl that might unlock the door to the future.Bale, heir to the Gencore corporation fortune, has turned his back on both family and companyafter they caused the collapse of civilization. Now, he lives in a compound with a zoo's worth of>When a mysterious woman offers Bale the chance to restore the world by aiding her quest tosave the only teenager anyone has seen for a decade, Bale becomes a reluctant savior. He agreesto escort the women, leading a pack of wild beasts on a quest across a dangerous, dystopian>Will they survive the journey? Is it already too late?

In 2132, Life on Earth has reached the limits of sustainability. Colonizing Mars has become our only option, and the construction of such a significant enterprise has required massive resources and manpower. The most cost-efficient solution to this requirement is conscripted labor provided by convicted felons - early access to humanity's future homeworld, but in exchange for the back-breaking and perilous work of constructing the damn thing. Officer Jasmine Stenford is sent to Mars and sentenced to conscripted labor for a wrongful death committed on her watch. With little defense against the corruption on Earth, she has no idea what sort of nightmare awaits her on the red planet... Brilliantly visualized by artist GRUN, this explosive sci-fi prison drama by writer SYLVAIN RUNBERG introduces Jasmine to a broad spectrum of characters, factions, and political players who all have different ideas for this New World that is being built. Who is really in control? And can anyone truly claim a planet on the verge of forced evolution? ON MARS imagines a future where the true natures of mankind prove to be inescapable, no matter how far you travel.

The Rabagoo Race, the most famous boat race in the world, sees contestants face certain death throughout its frantic stages, all in the impossible hopes of reaching that mythical finish line, and winning everything their hearts desire. Only three ships have survived the 100 brutal stages of boat racing. Having fought mega sea monsters, riptide hell storms, and whip smart competitors, they must now face each other in the final sprint to the finish line. Does the humble sailboat the Boulie Bear have what it takes to beat the Slick Van Vex and the Indestructible Solid Slope? The Rabagoo Race is the first graphic novel by the mononymous Garresh, a young Scottish artist who leverages complex gallery-worthy abstraction and impeccable color and figurative work into comic pages of unsettling power. This debut puts Garresh square in the center of an international graphic tradition that stretches from Moebius to Cam Kennedy to contemporaries like Linnea Sterte, Taiyo Matsumoto, and beyond.

As the protector of New York City, Robyn Locksley (a.k.a. Robyn Hood) has led a life of selfless sacrifice, taking on corrupt officials, master> Collects Robyn Hood: Iron Maiden part 1 and 2, Robyn Hood: Goldilocks, Robyn Hood: Voodoo Dawn, Robyn Hood: Cult of the Spider-Queen, Grimm Spotlight: Iron Maiden, Grimm Spotlight: Hercules Payne vs the Scorpion Queen, & Robyn Hood Annual: The Swarm