Perfect for readers of graphic novels, manhwa, webcomics young adult contemporary romance with the makeover and love-triangle tropes. Additionally, fans of The Kissing Booth, Cinderella-esque stories, and K-dramas like 200 Pounds Beauty & Oh My Venus will enjoy this series. Mastering the art of makeovers, Jugyeong Lim navigates senior school and then college, while her self-esteem, romantic life, and career are constantly in flux… Jugyeong Lim has been treated unfairly by her family and bullied by her enemies due to being perceived as ugly. She learns how to use makeup by binge-watching online video tutorials. As she slowly masters the art of makeovers, her dramatic transformation leads to overwhelming popularity and fame. This box set collects volumes 1 to 4 of True Beauty, the bestselling international Webtoon about beauty, romance, and balancing life as a famous influencer!

For fans of Disney princesses and Sailor Moon–style girl power, Cursed Princess Club is a lighthearted story of a young royal named Gwendolyn who finds her place in a world obsessed with princes, beauty, and happily-ever-afters. This box set collects volumes 1 to 4 of the Cursed Princess Club, Lambcat’s hit fantasy Webtoon about friendship, acceptance, and belonging! Gwendolyn, the youngest of the king’s three daughters, is living proof that princesses don’t always have it all. Unlike a typical fairy-tale princess, Gwendolyn isn’t particularly attractive, which is how she finds herself in the illustrious Cursed Princess Club. Created to help give royal misfits a sanctuary, the club offers her a life she never thought possible, one with friends, a home, and acceptance. With a new reality so different from the cruel one she was born into, Gwendolyn must learn to embrace the beauty within—and celebrate everything that makes us different.

THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL meets DUNGEONS & DRAGONS with a touch of NAME OF THE WIND in the bestselling LitRPG Epic Fantasy Action Adventure series MARK OF THE FOOL – in print and as a Light Novel for the very first time with MARK OF THE FOOL (Light Novel) Vol. 2 from Vault Books! THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES IN VOLUME 2!! The gods chose him. He said no. After his parents died, Alex Roth had one desire: become a wizard. Through hard work, he was accepted into the University of Generasi, the world’s greatest academy of wizardry. Fate had other plans. On his eighteenth birthday, Alex is Marked by prophecy as one of his kingdom’s five Heroes, chosen to fight the Ravener, his land’s great enemy. But his brand is 'The Fool’. Worst of the marks. Rather than die or serve other Heroes like past Fools, he takes a stand, rejects divine decree…and leaves. With his little sister, his childhood friend, and her cerberus, Alex flees for the university, hoping to research the mystery of the Ravener. He’ll make lifelong friends, learn magic from mad wizards, practice alchemy, fight mana vampires, and try to pay tuition. There’s one small problem. The Mark insists on preventing the Fool from learning and casting spells, while enhancing skills outside of divinity, combat, and spellcraft… …that is, unless he learns to exploit the hell out of it.

Watchmen meets Unbreakable in the darkly disturbing supernatural tale, ATHANASIA, where the heroic dead bleed power into the ground … only to be unearthed by a down-on-her-luck young woman to unforeseeable consequences. Some secrets are best left buried. Forrest Molson is going nowhere. One year out of high school -- and one year into sobriety -- she's working with her father as assistant groundskeeper at Athanasia Cemetery, the final resting place of fallen members of the Dynamic Guild, Venture City's resident superheroes. At her lowest point, Forrest discovers Athanasia's darkest secret. At night, the cemetery soil bleeds a substance created from the spectacular substances that ooze from rotting superheroes. This ooze becomes Forrest's new drug -- and she's intent on using her unpredictable new powers to be judge, jury, and executioner of Venture City's evil citizens. But as she loses her mind to her new addiction, she inches closer to becoming the most evil of all. ATHANASIA is a superhero story seen through the darkest lens.

The Witcher meets The Dresden Files meets Jonah Hex in DEAD ACRE: Black Badge Vol. 1 (Graphic Novel), the bestselling supernatural fantasy western as a graphic novel for the first time! Demons. Monsters. Witches. His sacred duty as a Black Badge is to hunt them down. Life isn't simple for a Demon Hunter. James Crowley met his mortal end in a hail of gunfire. Now, he finds himself in purgatory, serving the White Throne to avoid falling to hell. Not quite undead, though not alive either, the best he can hope for is to work off his servitude and fade away. His not-so-sacred duty as a Hand of God? Use his new abilities to hunt down demonic beings that have infiltrated the mortal realm. The White Throne has sent him to the middle of nowhere: a western town called Dead Acre with a saloon, a moldy church, and little else worth talking about. There isn't even a sheriff. But the local cobbler has gone missing at the same time as a number of graves were desecrated. Crowley must follow the clues, all while dealing with a cutthroat gang which treats Dead Acre like they own it, an extraordinary woman who makes it hard to focus, and locals not keen on strangers. Life isn't simple for a Hand of God.

MAGE ERRANT meets THAT TIME I GOT REINCARNATED AS A SLIME in the bestselling LitRPG Fantasy Action Adventure series MY BEST FRIEND IS AN ELDRITCH HORROR - in print and as a Light Novel for the very first time with MY BEST FRIEND IS AN ELDRITCH HORROR (Light Novel) Vol. 3 from Vault Books! Magic and madness continue in MY BEST FRIEND IS AN ELDRTICH HORROR (Light Novel) VOL. 3! Damien nearly ended the world. Now, his mistake might be the only thing that can save it. Good things come to those who wait. Damien Vale didn’t, and he ended up bound to an Eldritch creature from beyond the reaches of space. It has lived since the dawn of time, seen the world born and destroyed countless times, and wants to be called Henry. Unusual companion or not, Damien was still determined to go to a mage college and study magic. He wants nothing more than to live a normal life as a researcher, but if Henry’s true nature is revealed, he’ll be killed. To top it all off, Damien’s teacher is a madman from the front lines of war, his alcoholic dean suspects something is awry with his companion, and Blackmist might possibly be the worst school in history. Damien has to prevent the end of the world, but he isn’t even sure he’s going to make it through Year One at Blackmist.

Journey through Japan's illustrated history and discover the roots of manga before it took the world by storm. In this compelling survey, art historian Andreas Marks traces the development of Japanese illustrated books in premodern times. As early as the 17th century, Japanese publishers were producing thousands of illustrated titles on subjects ranging from religion and poetry to celebrated beauties, famous kabuki actors, farting warriors, and adventure tales. This flourishing book culture laid the foundation for the vibrant manga and comics industry of today. Marks explores this evolution through five key works, including: Kitagawa Utamaro's Illustrated Book of Selected Creatures (1788) — a beautifully illustrated collection of plants and animals paired with poetry. Hokusai's Sketchbooks (early 1800s) — featuring hundreds of innovative drawing and design ideas by Katsushika Hokusai, whose work influenced many renowned European artists. The New Illustrated Water Margin — Hokusai's adaptation of a Chinese novel about a band of fictional heroes with superpowers, offering a bold reimagining of the story. The Tale of Shiranui (1849 - 1910) — an adventure novel serialized over six decades. The early-20th-century Current Affairs Manga — the first periodical to use the word "manga" in its title, providing illustrated commentary on contemporary political events. Japan's Manga Revolution offers the first comprehensive overview of Japan's rich tradition of illustrated storytelling and its lasting impact on visual culture worldwide.

Calling all comics-loving campers! Return to the wilderness with nervous bear Frank and excitable raccoon Ricky as they dive deeper into the long-lost (and supernatural) secrets of Camp Jay Bird. Frank is in big trouble. Sure, meeting Ricky made Camp Jay Bird less lonely…but they broke camp rules and made enemies of all the other scouts. Oh, and they released something dark and scary in the forest that might be out to get them! But camp is far from over, and Frank''s journey is about to get even rockier when they all take a canoe trip down the river. Add in a friendly ghost, a secret stash, and a half-empty journal, and Frank is well on his way to meeting the Order of the Night Jay.

In-debt screenwriter Steven Hollis is handed a ticket out of his dead-end lifestyle when the mob tasks him with killing the biggest exec in Hollywood. Fans of Goodfellas will love this Hard Case Crime graphic novel from writer and artist duo of Dave Dwonch and Travis Hymel. The award-winning imprint Hard Case Crime presents a wacky story of guns, ganja and gambling from writer Dave Dwonch artist Travis Hymel. Steven Hollis is a mild-mannered scriptwriter with a love for risk and reward. When he gambles his way into debt, the Mob offer him a one-way ticket from under their thumb. All he has to do is kill the biggest Hollywood executive in the industry… However, plans derail when a trip to Mexico City turns sour. A drug deal gone wrong sets the cartel on the hunt for a rag-tag group of actors, writers and executives as they have a no-holds-barred standoff! If you’re a fan of cinema classics and a totally balls-to-the-wall action adventure, this is the book for you! The Loose End graphic novel collects The Loose End issues #1-4.

Experience a world where vampires and werewolves collide in this fantasy thriller. Follow a magical girl navigating hidden realms and dark secrets in a city teeming with supernatural intrigue. In Outsiders Volume 2, the supernatural underworld becomes even more entangled in everyday life, as Ema and Tamaki's pact thrusts them deeper into a world of intrigue and danger. To keep an eye on each other, Ema, a high school student, takes up a job an enigmatic design agency run by the vampire Tamaki. But she quickly learns of its hidden side: it doubles as a shadow detective agency. Partnering with Shin Manabe, a police officer with ties to the werewolf community, they dive into a web of mystery involving supernatural beings concealed among humans. Now, Ema must navigate this dark, hidden world alongside them. Fans of dark fantasy will relish the gripping fusion of modern life with supernatural elements, featuring intense battles between vampires and werewolves. Akira Kanou's masterful storytelling and intricate world-building shine, blending the ordinary with the extraordinary in a vivid, bustling Japan where fantastical creatures lurk. Perfect for readers who enjoy a blend of shoujo elements with high-stakes fantasy, this volume pesents a young protagonist caught in perilous, otherworldly conflicts. Akira Kanou's stunning artwork captivates with detailed depictions of this shadowy realm and its complex characters. As Ema's immunity to supernatural powers raises eyebrows, readers will be drawn into a captivating narrative filled with secrets, danger, and the age-old feud between vampires and werewolves. Volume 2 continues the thrilling journey in this five-part series, revealing deeper layers of its dark, enchanting universe.

The first three action-packed volumes of Conan the Barbarian's new era of comics collected for the first time - a must have for avid fans!CONAN THE BARBARIAN - THE GREATEST WARRIOR OF ALL TIME - is back for a whole new epic saga in search of high adventure and battle. CROM!This illustrious box set contains the first three volumes of Conan the Barbarian comics. A new era of Conan begins, perfectly collected for the first time for fans to enjoy again and again!Volume 1:Pirate! Thief! Mercenary and warrior, the legendary Conan the Barbarian is back! Armed with just his wits and his sword, Conan sets out for the first time from his beloved Cimmeria in search of glory and adventure. Often copied, but never bettered, this is the welcome return of the first and mightiest hero ever to stride the world. On the eve of his first major battle, young Conan of Cimmeria pictures a life beyond the borders of his homeland and yearns for a life of adventure undreamt of in his small village. Visions of future allies and unspeakable evils he will eventually encounter throughout his fabled career fill his mind, as he makes the choice to take his first fateful step into the Hyborian Age. Volume 2:After adventures on the high seas, CONAN returns to shore to find himself haunted by his memories of BELIT, captain of the Tigress and Queen of the Black Coast. Can a high-stakes heist draw him out of his tortured past, or will it plunge him deeper into the chaos that has always been waiting for him?Volume 3:Sent back in time to the Thurian Age, Conan battles terrifying creatures and meets Kull the Conqueror, a barbarian-king as strong as himself. Although these two legends begin at odds, they quickly realize they must quest together to stop the dark machinations of Thulsa Doom, an ancient necromancer who has contacted a mysterious evil beyond time and space to strengthen his already impressive mystic power. A must-have collection for fans of the Conan comics and Robert E. Howard stories, plus all those who love heroic blood-soaked action-adventure and ancient arcane wizardry!Includes 3 exclusive art cards!

“Sci-fi that might just save you.” —Black Nerd Problems ”Immediately engrossing . . powerful.” —Multiverse of Color “The textured world . does a job of messing with your head as your brain sees these stylized images and instantly associates them with a kid's bedtime book, if they were Guillermo del Toro or Tim Burton.” —The Comics Beat “Mustard pairs a heady script with Filomena's introspective paintings in this gloomy-mythic tale set in a bleak futuristic version of Los Angeles.” —Publishers Weekly Set in a future-adjacent, alternative Los Angeles, this is a story of staggering poverty, drugs, and violence and of an artistic child who finds beauty in the ugly and sublime hope in our conflicts. HYBRED shows us how in our most marginalized communities lies an astonishing amount of genius which goes unnoticed and is so often tragically wasted. Nine-year-old Johnny James lives in The Casque, the poorest neighborhood in Greater Angeles, where he shares a one-room apartment with his mother, stepfather, two brothers, and an army of cockroaches. He spends his days in the sweltering heat of the neighborhood, at the movie theaters, playing tackleball, or drawing – but there’s no money for him to go to school. As death, addiction, and violence swirl through the neighborhood, Johnny grows up with friends, adventures, and magic around him. And he discovers how to use art, beauty, and personal strength to transcend the forces destined to hold him back.

NOT EVEN A FORMER VILLAINESS CAN KEEP SECRETS FROM A SADISTIC PRINCE! Anna, an ordinary office worker who was suddenly reincarnated as Annelie, a villainous noblewoman in an 18 otome game, finds herself being taken sweetly but fiercely night after night by the sadistic Prince Lienhard. One day, Anna discovers a large dog in the castle garden, and as the dog grows increasingly attached to her, she devises a plan to keep him a secret from Lienhard—at least until a handsome man with animal ears suddenly appears outside her window!

A Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by National Book Award longlister and Eisner-nominated cartoonist Ellen T. Crenshaw! The Mancusis don't have any kids... but they sure do have a lot of pets! So when they're desperate for a sitter, who do they call? The Baby-sitters Club! Kristy feels pretty sure that the BSC does not pet-sit. But Jessi has always liked animals, and she talks Kristy into being okay with her taking the job. With snakes on the loose and sick hamsters, Jessi's got plenty of pet-sitting troubles, and things don't get any easier when she and her friends get into a big fight. Will Jessi be able to handle her pet-sitting job when things are going wrong with the baby-sitters, too?

A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by newcomer Arley Nopra! Claudia isn't worried when she hears her newest baby-sitting charge, Betsy Sobak, is a big practical joker. After all, how much harm can one little girl do? Plenty. Claudia breaks her leg as a result of one of Betsy's jokes. Now Claudia is feeling like baby-sitting might be too dangerous and she's talking about quitting the club! Kristy thinks Betsy needs to be taught a lesson, and that the baby-sitters are just the ones to do it. Watch out, Betsy Sobak. The joke war is on! A brand-new story from the original author The series that has been entertaining children for generations Full-colour graphic novel with art from new talent, Arley Nopra

THE LATEST BSC GRAPHIC NOVEL! Stacey is so excited! Her friends from The Baby-sitters Club are coming to New York City for a long weekend. But it turns out that the baby-sitters are way out of place in the big city. With ten kids to baby-sit and a full schedule of activities, how will Stacey keep the weekend from becoming a complete disaster? The next in the Babysitters Club Graphic Novel series - originally written by Ann M Martin and adapted by Cynthia Yuan Cheng! It's going to be perfect: a party and a sleepover on Friday night, a big baby-sitting job on Saturday, and lots of sightseeing throughout. Mary Anne sounds like a walking guidebook, Dawn is afraid of everything, Kristy can't keep her mouth shut, Claudia is jealous of Laine - Stacey's New York best friend - and Mallory and Jessi feel intimidated by Stacey's classmates. a brand-new story from the original author the series that has been entertaining children for generations full-colour graphic novel