THE HEDGE KNIGHT II: THE SWORD SWORD TP

Set one hundred years before the events in George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, The Sworn Sword graphic novel follows the adventures of Ser Duncan and his squire, Egg, as they quest for honor and glory in the Seven Kingdoms. Peace is ever elusive for Dunk and Egg, as they are soon embroiled in the schemes of local nobility, while a darker, greater thread threatens to unravel long-held truths of the Battle of Redgrass Field. Collecting The Hedge Knight II: The Sworn Sword #1-#6, this special edition comes packed with over 25 pages of bonus material! (STK637726) (DEC138054)

SC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
**********************************************************************
JOE BOOKS INC.
DISNEY BIG HERO 6 CINESTORY

(W) Jeremy Barlow (A) Disney Storybook Artists (CA) Heidi Whitcomb

From Joe Books. With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Big Hero 6 is an action-packed comedy adventure that introduces Baymax, a lovable, personal companion robot, who forms a special bond with robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to Baymax and his diverse group of friends — adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred — who transform into a band of unlikely heroes. Bring home Disney's Big Hero 6 — in almost 400 comic pages of fun for the whole family! (STK676619)

SC, 5.25x8, 384pgs, FC SRP: $14.99

In Disney's highly anticipated Descendants, experience the adventures of the most famous kids of all time. In a present day idyllic kingdom, the benevolent teenaged son of the King and Queen (Beast & Belle from Disney’s iconic Beauty and the Beast) is poised to take the throne. His first proclamation: offer a chance at redemption to the trouble-making offspring of Cruella De Vil, Maleficent, The Evil Queen, and Jafar who have been imprisoned on a forbidden island with all the other villains, sidekicks, evil step-mothers and step-sisters. These villainous descendants are allowed into the kingdom to attend prep school alongside the offspring of iconic Disney heroes. However, the evil teens face a dilemma. Should they follow in their nefarious parents’ footsteps and help all the villains regain power or embrace their innate goodness and save the kingdom? (STK676189)

SC, 5.25x8, 240pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
DISNEY'S FROZEN COLLECTOR'S EDITION RETRO COVER CINESTORY SC

(W/A/CA) Disney Storybook Artists

Wrapped in gorgeous retro art from the award winning Dean Motter, Frozen fans will get a thrill from this limited edition collectors version. Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey — teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven — to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf along the way, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. With hundreds of movie stills and over 300 pages of adventure and laughs, the Frozen Cinestory will transport fans back to Arendelle time and time again! (STK676190)

SC, 7x10, 384pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
DISNEY'S FROZEN CINESTORY COLLECTOR'S EDITION HC

(W/A) Disney Storybook Artists (CA) Heidi Whitcomb

Joe Books is excited to offer this hard cover version of Frozen: A Cinestory. This special collector's edition will look right at home on the collector's bookshelf, in its rightful place with other Disney classic books. Each edition will be numbered and unique, with limited release. With hundreds of movie stills and over 300 pages of adventure and laughs, the Frozen Cinestory will transport fans back to Arendelle time and time again! (STK676185)

HC, 7x10, 384pgs, FC SRP: $49.99
DISNEY'S FROZEN FUN BOOK

(W) Tea Orsi, Alessandro Ferrari (A) Elisabetta Melaranci & Various

This new larger-format collection of stories and activities is sure to excite and delight all Frozen fans! One of the most successful Disney animated films of all times, Frozen has been a magical journey to the lands of Arendale, where audiences of all ages have been introduced to the beloved characters of Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, Marshmallow, Sven and the dastardly Hans. The characters return in comic format with brand-new stories involving adventure, hijinks,and heartwarming tales. Readers can also enjoy activities such as word searches, mazes, coloring and more involving their favorite Frozen characters. Original lyrics appear in this edition and will be sure to inspire sing-alongs in its readers! (STK676191)

SC, 5.25x8, 240pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID CINESTORY

(W) Paul Kupperberg (A) Disney Storybook Artists (CA) Heidi Whitcomb

With unforgettable characters & thrilling adventures, Disney's Acadeny Award-winning The Little Mermaid is one of the most celebrated animated films of all time. Now spectacularly presented in beautiful screen captures that will that will take you back to all the adventure! Venture under the sea where Ariel, a free-spirited mermaid princess, longs to be part of the human world. After bravely striking a bargain with Ursula, a sneaky sea witch, Ariel embarks on the journey of a lifetime. With Flounder and Sebastian at her side, Ariel will need all of her courage and determination to make things right in both her worlds. (STK676183)

SC, 5.25x8, 384pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
KODANSHA COMICS
FAIRY TAIL VOLUME 49 GN

(W/A/CA) Hiro Mashima

The magical epic continues! The further adventures of dragon slayer wizards Natsu, Gajeel, and Wendy, and their friends in the Fairy Tail magical guild! (STK675303) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the UK, Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.

SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
MY LITTLE MONSTER VOLUME 9 GN

(W/A/CA) Robico

Mizutani is a self-absorbed overachiever, concerned only with maintaining the highest grades in school. Haru is an impulsive short tempered brute, who scares everyone with his explosive bursts of violence. Haru gets suspended on the first day of school when he encounters some bullies harassing a student and dispatches the bullies with great bloody violence. Mizutani is tasked with delivering school materials to Haru who interprets this as an act of friendship and latches on to Mizutani, much to her dismay. And so begins a strange and potentially combustible relationship! (STK675305) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the UK, Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.

SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
THE SCIENCE OF ATTACK ON TITAN MMPB

(W) Rikao Yanagita (A/CA) Hajime Isayama

The (brazenly made-up) science of Titanworld! Tokyo University dropout Rikao Yanagita, head of the SciFi/Fantasy Science Research Institute and author of dozens of bestselling books on the science of scifi, manga, and anime, tackles the mysteries of Attack on Titan! Why do Titans come from the south? Is the maneuvering gear dangerous? How were the walls built? This book of "fantasy science" answers all the questions it would never occur to anyone to ask about Attack on Titan, such as: What do Titans have in common with bears? How many humans per day should a Titan eat to stay healthy and svelte? Why don't Titans have, you know, wieners? (STK675263) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in the UK, Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.

SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

When they were accused of trying to overthrow the monarchy, the feared warriors the Seven Deadly Sins were sent into exile. Princess Elizabeth discovers the truth — the Sins were framed by the king’s guard, the Holy Knights — too late to prevent them from assassinating her father and seizing the throne! Now the princess is on the run, seeking the Sins to help her reclaim the kingdom. But the first Sin she meets, Meliodas, is a little innkeeper with a talking pig. He doesn’t even have a real sword! Have the legends of the Sins’ strength been exaggerated? (STK675307) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the UK, Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.

SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
A SILENT VOICE VOLUME 2 GN

(W) Tow Ubukata (A/CA) Yoshitoki Oima

A Silent Voice is a thought-provoking, dramatic story of a deaf student and the boy who bullies her. It’s been five years since Shoya Ishida bullied Shoko Nishimiya so badly she left their elementary school, because of one simple difference between them: Shoya can hear, and Shoko can’t. In the intervening time, Shoya’s life has changed completely. Shunned by his friends, Shoya’s longed for the chance to make up for his cruelty. When it finally comes, will he find the voice to tell Shoko he’s changed? And will Shoko listen? (STK675308) (C: 1-1-0)

SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

Negi Springfield, the boy wizard of the hit manga Negima!, fought and won many battles. Now it is decades later and Negi’s grandson(!), a little boy name Touta, dreams of leaving his quiet village and heading to the City. But first he must defeat his teacher, the immortal vampire Evangeline! (STK675310) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in the UK, Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.

SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
YAMADA-KUN AND THE SEVEN WITCHES VOLUME 3 GN

(W/A/CA) Miki Yoshikawa

Class troublemaker Ryu Yamada is already having a bad day when he stumbles down a staircase along with star student Urara Shiraishi. When he wakes up, he realizes they have switched bodies — and that Ryu has the power to trade places with anyone with only a kiss! Plus, it turns out he’s not the only kid at school with a few magic tricks up his sleeve! (STK675312) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the UK, Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.

SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
KOYAMA PRESS
DIARY COMICS GN

(W/A/CA) Dustin Harbin

Since 2010, Dustin Harbin has been sporadically documenting the ups and downs and sideways of his life in comic form. From their humble beginnings as a sketchbook exercise documenting the quotidian, oftentimes with hilarious results, Harbin's Diary Comics have grown into quirky existential examinations of life and living. (STK675635) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.

SC, 5x7, 236pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
LEGENDARY COMICS
ANNIHILATOR VOLUME 1 HC

(W) Grant Morrision (A/CA) Frazer Irving

Legendary Comics proudly presents Annihilator, an original graphic novel odyssey from the subversive mind of Grant Morrison. Washed-up Hollywood screenwriter Ray Spass is caught in a downward spiral of broken relationships, wild parties and self-destruction. Out of luck and out of chances, he's one failed script away from fading into obscurity. Little does he know he's about to write the story of his life. As his imagination runs rampant, Ray must join forces with his own fictional character Max Nomax on a reality-bending race to stop the entire universe from imploding — without blowing his own mind in the process. (STK668870) (C: 0-1-0)

RES. from Previews Vol. XXV #3 (MAR151417)

HC, 7x10, 200pgs, FC SRP: $24.99

Vicki and Justin continue their relentless pursuit of The Harvester with little results to show for it. After months of frustration they realize the key to cornering the Harvester is his most closely guarded secret — his human name! (STK675304)

24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
THE TOWER CHRONICLES: DREADSTALKER #12

(W) Matt Wagner (A/CA) Simon Bisley

Though his past has long been a mystery, supernatural bounty hunter John Tower finally reveals the gruesome details of his former life with the only living soul he can trust: his unofficial partner, FBI agent Alicia Hardwicke. Fighting together, they must retrieve three mystical artifacts — only then will Tower be freed from his wretched curse. In the epic conclusion to DreadStalker, Tower and Alicia barely escape the clutches of a demon from the VERY depths of hell. After eluding capture, their return home is met with an unwelcome visitor. (STK675309)

7x10, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
LIVERIGHT
IN SEARCH OF LOST TIME: SWANN'S WAY GN

(W) Marcel Proust & Various (A/CA) Stephane Heuet

Whether you are looking to brush up or sample for the first time, this graphic adaptation of In Search of Lost Time is the perfect introduction to Marcel Proust's masterpiece. Proust's oceanic novel In Search of Lost Time looms over twentieth-century literature as one of the greatest, yet most endlessly challenging literary experiences. Now, the French illustrator Stéphane Heuet re-presents Proust in graphic form for anyone who has always dreamed of reading him but was put off by the sheer magnitude of the undertaking. This graphic adaptation reveals the fundamental architecture of Proust’s work while displaying a remarkable fidelity to his language as well as the novel's themes of time, art, and the elusiveness of memory. (STK675641) (C: 0-1-0)

HC, 8x11, 240pgs, FC SRP: $26.95
LO SCARABEO
DRUUNA: SERPIERI COLLECTION VOLUME 1: MORBUS GRAVIS / DELTA HC

(W/A/CA) Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri

The collected works of Paolo E. Serpieri, one of the great comic book master artists, starts here. The first two chapters of the Druuna adventures, "Morbus Gravis" and "Delta". Our heroine will journey through a dystopic science fiction landscape where horror mixes with the most hardcore eroticism. (STK676199)

MATURE THEMES

HC, 9x12, 144pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $22.50

The second collection of works by Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri, one of the greatest international masters of comic book art. The adventures of Druuna continue in "Creatura" and "Carinivora". The perfect woman, is proceeding her journey through science fiction and metaphysics, in a world where sex is the only anchor to human nature. (STK676196)

MATURE THEMES

HC, 9x12, 128pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $22.50

Jonas and Alan Anderson’s world has come crashing down around them, with the sudden death of their parents in a tragic plane crash. Their only hope lies within the crumbling alternate-reality of the Dream World, where Jonas will have to face the dark evil of REM, and assume his destiny as Poet Anderson! Created by multi-platinum recording artist Tom DeLonge, founder and frontman of the bands Blink-182 and Angels and Airwaves, this fantastic adventure traces the origin of the mysterious guardian Dream Walker known only in whispered circles as “Poet.” (STK676125) (C: 0-0-1)

MATURE THEMES

28pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.99

You've heard of mansplaining, but what about manstitutions? From manologues to manversations, mantrums to manger, the behavior of men is decoded at last for your enlightenment and entertainment. It's a new wave of feminism, and that wave requires a new language. Manspressions creates a common language for societal forces that hold everyone back, but that have been difficult to talk about until now — because we lacked the words. (STK676127)

MATURE THEMES

SC, 5x7, 128pgs SRP: $9.95

SC, 5x7, 160pgs SRP: $11.95

A haunting world of horror is unveiled, beginning with the Ghastly Award-winning tale, “The Curse of Ragdoll,” by creator Mike Wolfer (Lady Death, Friday The 13th, Gravel). As the female Frankenstein’s monster begins her heart-stopping mission of vengeance in 18th century Europe, you’ll also meet Countess Bathory, the Wolfwoman, the Siren and more! If you love Hammer Films and Warren Publications from the ‘70s, this one’s for you! (STK676152)

MATURE THEMES

28pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99

There’s excitement in the Zombillenium horror themed park run by actual monsters. Brought in by Behemoth himself, the vampire Beauford Jaggar Carniegie III is officially supposed to help CEO Francis in managing the park. If one looks more closely, the reasons for his coming may seem less anodyne than announced. Of course, his mission is to increase return on investment for the shareholders, but for Behemoth that return has to be in souls. Francis is appalled but obligated to kowtow to the almighty consultant, determined to take power and pervert the rules of Zombillenium. Meanwhile, Aurelian goes through a bad patch. Depressed by his immortal status and the absurdity of his life... sorry, his death, he’s burned out. And burnout, in a powerful demon, can be devastating. Held back in extremis by Gretchen, he avoids the worst. This is timely, because Gretchen has a plan for him! (STK676178)

HC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
STARS OF THE MONTH
ZOMBILLENIUM VOLUME 1: GRETCHEN HC

(W/A/CA) Arthur de Pins

Francis von Bloodt, vampire, a good family man, manages the theme park Zombiellenium. They don't just hire anyone at Zombiellenium: mere mortals need not apply, the park works only with genuine werewolves, vampires and zombies. This is what Aurelian gets to discover as, burnt out, deceived by his wife, he finally gets hired in spite of himself in this strange business where being an outsider can kill you! Gretchen, a plucky trainee witch, helps him get around. (STK610918)

HC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
ZOMBILLENIUM VOLUME 2: HUMAN RESOURCES HC

(W/A/CA) Arthur de Pins

Tempers are flaring around Zombillenium, the horror-themed amusement park run by actual monsters. When one hires only the dead (or witches!) in a region where unemployment is in the double digits, one must expect some friction. But things get particularly ugly when the park's security is breached from two sides: activists and a very strange visitor, mom to two peculiar sons the head of the park seems to remember from somewhere. Gretchen and Aurelian do their best to help save a precarious explosive situation! All presented in De Pins' trademark tongue-in-cheek jubilant black humor and stunning art. (STK643936) (MAY141483)

HC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
**********************************************************************
EUROTICA
SHADOW AND LIGHT VOLUME 2 GN

For more information on this item and a copy of the PREVIEWS Adult supplement, ask your local comic shop. (C: 1-0-1) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.

SC, 104pgs, FC SRP: $15.99

For more information on this item and a copy of the PREVIEWS Adult supplement, ask your local comic shop. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia.

SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99

High school students Taehee and Yohan meet in a motorcycle accident. From then on their relationship slowly grows. But things get complicated because of Jinsuk, the teacher who's obsessed with Yohan. (STK676201)

MATURE THEMES

SC, 5x7, 212pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $11.99

By accident, Eunyo burns down the house Inan inherited. They make a deal where Eunyo agrees to dress up like a man and work with Inan as a singing duo. (STK676195)

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
CORE SCRAMBLE VOLUME 1 GN

(W/A/CA) Euho Jun

Abandoned on the battlefield by the handsome Gayoon, Chaeun desperately fights off an endless bug onslaught only to be rescued by the mysterious renegade leader Moonhoo. At first, the man playfully flirts with Chaeun, but slowly the realization dawns that Moonhoo and his Core Hunter group have insidious ambitions on the dimensional portals. (STK676204)

MATURE THEMES

SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $11.99

Only a pardon from the Water King himself can save Sooyi's father. The desperate Sooyi climbs the deadly mountain and reaches the Water King's palace, but the price for her father's pardon might just be her body and soul. (STK676198)

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
SWEET BLOOD VOLUME 2 GN

(W/A/CA) Kim Seyoung

One day, a group of mysterious warriors arrive on the island and Sooho realizes that his vampire master is actually a king. And the fate of the world rests upon his blood. (STK676200)

SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
NEW ENGLAND COMICS
STAR OF THE MONTH
THE TICK SPECIALS: THE COMPLETE WORKS TP

(W/A) Sean Wang & Various

This massive 440-page edition contains all 17 Tick holiday "special issues," including the Summer and Vacation issues, "Back to School," Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, Valentines Day, four years worth of annual Xmas specials and even a "Tax Day Horror" special! These 17 hard-to-find Tick comics come handily collected all under one cover, making this the biggest Tick trade paperback ever! (STK393852) (APR090956)

SC, 440pgs, B&W SRP: $35.00
**********************************************************************
NOBROW PRESS
FANTASY SPORTS VOLUME 1 GN

(W/A/CA) Sam Bosma

A young explorer and her muscle-bound friend go treasure hunting in a mummy's tomb, but if they want to get rich, they're going to have to abide by the ancient law of the land and best the mummy in a game of hoops! The question is, can they trust their bandaged adversary to play by the rules? (STK674960)

HC, 9x12, 56pgs, FC SRP: $24.00