Aemilius is barely a man when a harpy out of myth knocks him from his horse. He is saved – and recruited – by the Hidden Legion, a secretive order of soldiers, magicians, and rogues. A darkness is growing across the Empire, and someone is setting traps for the Legion themselves. Aemilius and his new comrades must find an unknown enemy… We do not exist. Our task is to hunt monsters that threaten the Empire. We are the Hidden Legion. Aemilius thought he would die heroically in battle like his forefathers, not gutted by a creature out of myth on a lonely mountain pass. But death came for him on terrible wings and claws… and at the last moment, he was saved. And now, somehow, he’s the newest member of the so-called “Hidden Legion,” tagging along with a squabbling crew of heathens, vagabonds, killers, wizards, disgraced nobles and former soldiers, hunting monsters to keep the world safe from chaos. It is the twentieth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius Caesar Augustus, and a darkness is growing across the Empire. And an unknown enemy is setting traps for the Legion itself…

The Anime Chef Cookbook features fan-favorite anime dishes with 50 iconic and simple recipes that you can replicate right at home. Bring your favorite anime foods to life with 75 recipes — from traditional Japanese favorites to inventive recreations — that are easy to make, fun, and delicious. Food plays an important role in anime, whether it is briefly shown in a slice-of-life scene or the entire plotline of an episode or even a series, and popular anime food creator Nadine Estero (@issagrill) has perfectly captured these favorite food moments. In The Anime Chef Cookbook, she brings 75 appetizers, mains, desserts, and drinks from the screen to your table so that you can enjoy the same foods as your favorite characters, with recipes including: Haikyuu!! steamed pork buns Food Wars! soufflé omelet Isekai Izakaya pork katsu sandwich My Hero Academia cold soba March Comes in Like a Lion pampered udon Dragon Ball Z meat lover's meat feast Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake Your Name strawberry pancakes with macarons Clannad starfish scones Laid-Back Camp hot buttered rum cow and much more! Along with the easy-to-follow recipes are stunning anime-style food illustrations and information about the exact episodes that feature the foods, allowing The Anime Chef to immerse you in your favorite animated worlds while satisfying your appetite. Find the perfect drink and dessert pairings for these dishes in Nadine Estero’s companion book, The Anime Café, filled with yummy anime recipes for café drinks, snacks, and sweet treats.

A colourful biography of one of the world's greatest living artists told in a unique 'graphic novel' style. Follow the journey of David Hockney's exceptional life in a unique graphic novel format. From his childhood in Bradford and early years making it as an artist, to his sun-drenched Los Angeles period, his triumphal return to the UK and his recent iPad drawings that proudly exclaim that ‘spring cannot be cancelled’ , this charming biography traces the captivating life and times of David Hockney . Drawn entirely on an iPad in a fun, fully illustrated style – and in homage to Hockney's own iPad drawings – this is a colourful , thought-provoking and joyous story of one of the world's best-loved artists .

Amp up your music collection with this set of fifty uniquely illustrated postcards celebrating the most iconic records of the post-punk music genre, including albums from The Cure, New Order, Cocteau Twins, Depeche Mode, and The Smiths. Revisit some of the most cutting-edge rock music of the 70s and 80s with these fifty postcards that reinterpret fifty seminal post-punk album covers with brightly colored illustrations. Each postcard features the album's release date, record label, and running time on the front and a short description of the album on the back, making this a must-have for musicophiles. For those new to the musical movement, an additional postcard introduces the genre and lists all the included bands. Featuring Joy Division, The The, Talking Heads, and more, this eye-catching collection, with eight never-before-seen designs alongside the originals from the Post-Punk Stamp Album poster, can be used as postcards, gift enclosure cards, or wall art.

The acclaimed creative team behind 2022''s Spider-Punk: Battle of The Banned reunite for more anarchic adventures in the anarchic world of Spider-Punk! In a world without Norman Osborn, Spider-Punk reigns! But this ain''t no victory lap, though - just as Hobie Brown gets the Spider-Band of Earth-138 back together in a bid to rebuild society, Justin Hammer and Doctor Otto Octavius have other plans... like introducing the world to the Spider-Slaying Sentinels! Grab your boots, your instruments, your amps and let''s go! Guest-starring T''Challa and Shuri from Wakanda! Collecting: Spider-Punk (2024) 1-4

The FALL OF X continues to savage the world of the X-Men, with a thrilling climax that must be seen to be believed! As the chaos of mutantkind''s fight against their fall at Orchis'' hands rages in FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X, other forgotten foes come out of the woodwork to take on the X-Men in their time of peril! Synch and Talon find themselves once more besieged by the High Evolutionary and his creations, and will reap the consequences of their last encounter! Meanwhile, the X-Men long lived in fear of Nimrod''s creation, and now it''s clear why! The ultimate weapon of mutant extinction is ever-adapting and ever-evolving, with only one goal: death to mutantkind! Plus: Kate Pryde and Illyana Rasputin are besties with bloody blades! Collecting: X-Men (2021) 30-34

The breakout web-slinging star of the SPIDER-VERSE animated films returns, as Gwen Stacy tackles new challenges both in and out of costume! It''s time to face the music! The Mary Janes are off on a four-city tour as the opening act to one of Earth-65''s biggest rock bands! Gwen has promised the band that this big break will be all about the music. No web-slinging, just drums. But when a mysterious assassin targets the headliner, Gwen begins to wonder how she got this gig in the first place. And as the tour continues, she will share the stage with stunning new versions of some of your favorite characters! In Chicago, Gwen pulls double duty as drummer and secret bodyguard for Dazzler! But when the Hulk attacks, what is Bruce Banner really after? Collecting: Spider-Gwen: Smash (2023) 1-4

The symbiotic psychopath continues his reign of terror! Born anew in symbiote goo and blood, Cletus Kasady is more dangerous and violent than ever before - and he has his sights dead set on the unsuspecting Venom! Untested against the might of his symbiotic sibling without his father by his side, Dylan Brock must hold the sadistic serial killer at bay. But is Carnage's young symbiotic "sibling" just bait for Eddie Brock, the King in Black himself? Time for some bloody brother bonding! Meanwhile, there's still one thing out there that can kill Carnage: Flash Thompson, A.K.A. Anti-Venom! Liz Allan makes a discovery that changes the symbiote balance of power! Flash and Cletus are both armed with surprising weapons! But while Carnage's followers fight in his name, Cletus begins to question his godliness! Collecting CARNAGE (2023) #5-8 and VENOM (2021) #31-32.

One of the greatest Jedi Knights of all, Mace Windu, stars in his own comic book series! Even in the years before the Clone Wars, Mace Windu was known for his discipline, determination and combat skills. Now, they will all be put to the test as he vies to stop an incendiary secret from falling into the wrong hands! When a scientist''s discovery threatens the balance of the galaxy, Mace is led down a treacherous path of mystery and action! And he must work together with Azita Cruz to escape the menace of the Bore Worm! But what else lies in their path and who is following them? And what is Coaxium Ultra? Collecting: Star Wars: Mace Windu (2024) 1-4, Star Wars: Revelations (2023) 1 (Story 6)

After the thrilling crossover event Dark Droids comes the next shocking chapter in the saga of Luke Skywalker! Luke knows his destiny is leading him toward a confrontation with Darth Vader. But Vader is a Dark Lord of the Sith, and Luke is barely even a Jedi. To have any chance at survival, he must find a way to train himself in the battle techniques he will soon face. He must find... another Sith! But his target sees the nascent Jedi Knight as his own chance at a new ascendancy! Trapped deep behind enemy lines, how will Luke survive... and who will he become if he does? Plus: Lando Calrissian''s past actions come back to haunt him! Saving his friend Lobot has cost him more than he expected, as now Admiral Ackbar and Mon Mothma are putting Lando on trial! How will the outcome impact the Rebellion''s future? Collecting: Star Wars (2020) 42-45, Star Wars: Revelations (2023) 1 (Story 2), Free Comic Book Day 2024: Star Wars 1 (Star Wars story)

The thrills and spills don''t stop coming as Zeb Wells'' unbelievable run on Spider-Man continues to keep fans guessing! The Gang War is over, but New York City will bear the scars for a long time. And while Peter Parker was fighting the war, other parts of his life continued on... and the consequences of neglecting them will soon be felt! Spidey is cleaning up the mess that is his existence after some of the most harrowing conflicts he''s ever known - but Electro isn''t just going to wait for him to figure out all his problems! Plus: What mystery is bubbling up at Ravencroft? Collecting: Amazing Spider-Man (2022) 45-49, Free Comic Book Day 2024: Spider-Man/Ultimate Universe 1 (Spider-Man story)

Acclaimed writer Chip Zdarsky presents a thrillingly dark new vision of the Avengers, set in the far-flung future! In a gleaming new world of prosperity, Captain America is no more. But Steve Rogers still exists, floating through an America where freedom is an illusion... where the Avengers are strangers and his friends are long dead. But is the Dream itself dead? And how do you assemble Avengers in a world that doesn''t want them? With the clock ticking down to New Year''s Day, and the world against him, Steve must build an army to save America! Will his surviving friends sign up, or will he have to lead the ragtag group called the Defenders against the expert military marksman known as Bullseye? And can Steve infiltrate the Raft - a government facility full of secrets and danger off the shores of New York City - before the new Iron Man sentences him to the same gruesome fate as Tony Stark? Collecting: Avengers: Twilight (2024) 1-6.

A charming POC-led WLW romance where two new friends hit the road in search of the missing volumes of their favorite manga. Neesha Sparks is a disabled, vocal community activist with a passion for costume design. Gabby Graciana is an optimistic surfer - and, like Neesha, a new kid at school. When the two girls discover that they like the same manga series, Navigator Nozomi, they become more than just fellow new kids. But it was more than just having read the same book series--neither of them had finished it! Soon, they become new friends on a mission - to track down the remaining Navigator Nozomi books. This slice-of-life romance follows the two girls as they adventure across North Carolina to find each book, with their story intercut with the tales of Navigator Nozomi. Neesha and Gabby find more than just the books though—they find acceptance, friendship, understanding, and love.

Multiple Eisner Award-winning writer JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, The Nice House on the Lake) and FERNANDO BLANCO (Detective Comics) continue their horror epic...and no one is safe. With the press of a button, Gabriel Winter changed the world. As his closest friends reckon with the consequences, Special Agent Siobhan Silk must unravel what set all of this in motion 25 years ago in Palo Alto...and attempt to uncover the origin of PH34R. Collects W0RLDTR33 #6-11