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Two ex-ugly ducklings struggle towards swandom in this cute and funny rom-com manga from the editorial team that brought you Life Lessons With Uramichi Oniisan. Two strivers debut their "new yous," but will their dread--or feelings for each other--drag them back down?! Perfect for fans of Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible and True Beauty. Despite getting off to a rocky start, Kusunoki's friendship with Ririsa Hebikawa is going relatively well. Now that she's made her first female friend and her social skills are improving, high school swandom might really be within reach for this ex-ugly duckling. If only she were better at school--and a little less clueless... She invites Shizuki over for an at-home study session, which takes a bit more of a dramatic turn than she expected. All the while, Shizuki's high school dream life is facing ups and downs of its own. He runs into a combative new face...who claims to be Kusunoki's childhood friend!

A modern superhero story that celebrates the genre and redefines heroes for a new generation.In a world where superheroes are common place, Noah Sans, a young reporter trying to live up to the legacy of his father, investigates a mystery involving missing superheroes that quickly turns into a thrilling conspiracy.Noah Sans, a young reporter living in the shadow of his father, lives in a world full of superheroes—but no one seems to care. After a world changing event called The Cataclysm, people moved on, and now heroes are old news. But when Noah begins investigating a mysterious murder, he comes face to face with his most revered heroes and is forced to confront a secret past that could change the world forever.Astonishing Times is a love letter to the medium of comics and a celebration of superheroes old and new. Award-winning writer Frank J. Barbiere returns to creator-owned comics alongside Arris Quinones, host of YouTube's Variant, to craft a modern classic that redefines superheroes for a new era with stunning art by Ruairí Coleman and color artist Lauren Affe. Together, the team hopes to inspire a new generation of fans young and old, and remind us all that heroes are everywhere.Collects Astonishing Times #1–#5.

Get ready for an all-new, action-and-adventure-filled take on Spidey''s early years! Balancing books and bad guys is no easy feat, especially when you''re still learning the ropes of both high school and super heroics. Now discover how young Peter Parker earned his A+ in subduing super villains as he battles a host of classic foes, including Doctor Octopus, the Sandman, the Lizard and even his archnemesis the Green Goblin! Reprinting Spidey #1-5

The hilarious adventures of a pair of unlikely friends across the bloody fields of the American Civil War. The 18th volume of a humorous series that does not shy from the horror and absurdity of war.

Immerse yourself in a world of horror as you colour your way through the darkest designs from the depths of illustrator François Gautier's imagination.

Seamlessly mixing secret agent-type action with slice-of-life vignettes and fish-out-of-water comedy, "Shimazaki in the Land of Peace" is the charming alternate history political thriller you never knew you were dying to read. Utterly unique, with stunning artwork, this hit series promises to keep the thrills and surprises coming even as it warms even the coldest heart.Forced to become a covert operative for the international terrorist group LEL, Shingo Shimazaki has escaped and is back in his native Japan, doing his best to live a peaceful life. He has a job at a local coffee shop, where he feels happy and comfortable—until the arrival of a certain wayward young man brings a world of trouble down on his beloved Café Lupaso. Will Shimazaki be forced to use the skills he learned in war to secure his own peace—?

The Suzume saga reaches its climax in this thrilling adaptation of the worldwide blockbuster hit by Makoto Shinkai, director of 5 Centimeters per Second and Your Name!Suzume and Souta catch up to the capricious god Daijin after chasing him all over Japan, only to find that the earthquake-inducing Worm he was meant to seal away has broken free of its final binds. As certain disaster threatens to decimate Tokyo, Souta asks Suzume to help him make the ultimate sacrifice and take Daijin’s place in the Ever-After. Now, desperate to save Souta from an eternity in the cold, Suzume sets off on one last trip back to the site of her greatest tragedy in hopes of digging up memories that could provide the key to rescuing Souta—and to the door to her destiny.

From Kaori Ozaki, author of the gods lie. and Mermaid Prince, comes another poignant exploration of love, family, and belonging.After leaving her isolating life in Tokyo, 34-year-old Nichiko returns to her remote island hometown for her estranged alcoholic father’s final days. There she meets Chimaki, an eccentric young man who stirs up old memories—and feelings Nichiko had all but decided she no longer deserved. But despite his puppy-like enthusiasm for life, Chimaki’s almost obsessive need to help those around him seems to be compensating for an unspeakable past...

New folklore-inspired tales abound in this anthology of eight fantasy stories written and drawn Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, featuring a bonus sketchbook section.From a search for the beating heart of a long-dead sorcerer, to a pirate girl who makes a deal with the devil, to the titular boy who wins a grim prize in a game with some undead interlopers, and more.Mignola builds a brand-new world filled with the weird, wicked and whimsical in this volume that will delight longtime Hellboy fans and new readers alike.