For the first time ever, the Endless Space 2 Stories -from the space opera smash-hit videogame Endless Space 2 have been collected into a complete volume! Eons ago, the galaxy was colonized by God-like beings known as the Endless - but now, all that remains of them are mystical ruins, powerful artifacts and a mysterious, near-magical substance known as Dust. Set in the world of the hugely popular sci-fi strategy game Endless Space 2, come eight brilliant tales. Follow the game's factions as they grapple for power in a fractured galaxy - from the peaceful, tech-curious Sophons to the resilient, nomadic Vaulters. In the Endless universe, discover the heart amongst the stars with a variety of stories told from an empire-wide point of view, right down to how an ordinary (or extraordinary) day in the life of somebody, somewhere can have an astronomical impact. Endless Space 2 Stories collects Endless Space 2: Lumeris - Upstaged Endless Space 2: United Empire - The Cleaner Enless Space 2: Riftborn - Singularity Endless Space 2: Horatio - the Perfect Plan Endless Space 2: Cravers - the Raid Endless Space 2: Sophons - Doomsday Clock Endless Space 2: Vodyani - Heresy Endless Space 2: Vaulters - The Sundering

ONE HUMAN CAN SAVE THEM ALL. Humanity as she knew it is gone, but Mashiro is slowly coming to terms with her new reality. She has even warmed slightly to her companions, the four impressive male celestials all set on being the first to procreate with her. As their relationships evolve daily, thanks to their regular kissing (and more) to neutralise the effects of celestigen poisoning, Mashiro must contend with the heavy weight of the task they’ve asked of her. Will she be allowed to decide who shares her bed first or will that decision have to be made for her?

Watch your favorite Pokémon evolve right before your eyes! Cool lenticular stickers included. This guidebook has everything you need to know about Pokémon Evolution! You’ll find:•Facts about how, when, and where Pokémon evolve•Stats on Pokémon with different Evolutions•All about Mega Evolution•A complete list of Pokémon Evolution chains plus much, much more! It’s your must-have guide to becoming an Evolution expert!Includes six lenticular stickers of Pokémon leaping into action!

New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone takes Shuri to uncharted parts of Wakanda in this original adventure The royal palace of Wakanda is one of, if not the most, secure facilities on this planet—or any other. So the anxiety Shuri feels when she’s jolted out of sleep by the queen mother with the news that someone attempted to break into the palace—and succeeded—is significant. And as quickly as they broke in, they vanished. The search for this interloper, a mysterious “symbiote” with superhuman speed and strength, will lead Shuri to the Jabari Lands, a remote, unforgiving part of the country she has never seen. And what she discovers will be more shocking than she could have imagined . .

Introducing a hilarious and heartfelt graphic novel in which an unlikely pair of cryptids - one a Bigfoot whose failure to get himself photographed disappoints his family, and the other a Loch Ness Monster, who seems unable to escape the spotlight wherever she goes - meet up and find friendship, creativity, and just the right amount of attention. Meet Bigfoot and Nessie! Yes, that Bigfoot and Nessie. Only... Well, things are a little complicated right now. Bigfoot is having trouble fitting in with his family. He can never quite manage to get himself into the picture, much to the disappointment of his mum, dad, and sister, who always want to be in the spotlight. When he meets Nessie, who’s equally desperate to get away from the cameras, he begins to ask himself the ultimate question: What’s the price of fame after all?

A nameless alien data compiler comes to Earth to study humans, setting up shop on the outskirts of a small desert community in North America. Working under forced labor, it must watch humans in complete secrecy while sending regular reports to its manager back home. Using spore-like technology to read the minds of his hosts, the alien quickly takes a special interest in Will, one of his early subjects. That interest proves to be a problem when the alien is accidentally revealed to Will's family and it takes desperate measures to save its own life. In doing so, it discovers a forbidden ability...it can control human minds. Now, the alien struggles to keep this secret from its manager, deal with a growing number of suspicious humans, and come to terms with its ethically questionable decisions. My Life Among Humans is a beautifully painted, evocative first graphic novel from illustrator and cartoonist Jed McGowan.

As Thanos rises to threaten everyone’s future, learn lessons in history from the mythic past of the Eternals! Eternals are created, not born. Some of them thought they could find a better way. They were terribly, terribly wrong. Now that the truth of their existence is revealed, Ajak and Makkari must try to find a road forward no matter how terrifying it will be. And, believe it or not, Thanos is not actually the worst leader that the Eternals’ society has ever seen. That honor belongs to someone even more horrific. Meet Uranos the Undying. And may the Celestials have mercy on your souls. Plus, a classic exploration of Chronos, Uranos and the hidden origins of the Eternals! COLLECTING: Eternals: Thanos Rises (2021) 1, Eternals: Celestia (2021) 1, Eternals: The Heretic (2022) 1, commentary; material from What If? (1977) 24-28

After the Reign comes the dawn! In the wake of Wilson Fisk’s violent and visceral last act, it’s a new era for New York and the Man Without Fear! Matt Murdock has no choice but to leave behind everything he’s ever known — and Elektra is the last vestige of his former life. Everything Matt thought he knew about what it meant to be Daredevil is about to change! Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto continue their epic saga, tackling the journeys of both Matt and Elektra as they each deal with the brutal cost of taking on the Daredevil mantle. But new enemies mean Hell’s Kitchen is going to be darker than ever! And, as the two Daredevils start to put together a team, not everyone wants to be part of their vision of the future COLLECTING: Daredevil (2022) 1-5

Travis, Journey, and Devonte set off on a knightly quest in the sixth book in the Arcade World graphic novel chapter book series. Travis, Journey, and the other players in Arcade World hoped Dragon Flames would never come to life. Being a knight and battling dragons may sound fun, but the characters are notoriously treacherous. When it’s time to battle the epic game, will Travis, Journey, and Devonte be able to tell their allies from their enemies?

From nine to three, the place to be is Fruitdale Elementary! They’re back, they’re here, they’re really cool. Peach and Plum rule at school! Class is in session and there’s work to be done. But there’s always time for fun. This year there’s so much that’s new. Subs, clubs, and museums too. Our fruity friends even star in a play, they shine on stage so make way! The adventures continue, there so much to learn when your fun fruit friends make their return! ? Tim McCanna delights with humor and witty rhyme in these five short stories and five mini-comics for newly independent readers.

A terrifying, time-loop. A bad romance. An unforgettable, genre-bending mashup from boundary-pushing creative duo Tom King and Elsa Charretier! From multiple Eisner Award-winning writer Tom King and up-and-coming artist Elsa Charretier comes the first volume of a thrilling, genre-bending romance/horror mashup . Joan Peterson discovers that she is trapped in an endless, terrifying cycle of “romance”—a problem to be solved, a man to marry—and every time she falls in love she’s torn from her world and thrust into another tear-soaked tale. Her bloody, time-looping journey to freedom and revelation begins in this breathtaking, groundbreaking debut volume. Collects Love Everlasting #1-5. Select praise for Love Everlasting: “Elsa and Tom are two of the very most talented creators giving their energy to sequential art, seeing them reinvent the romance genre is bold, inspiring, and a total must read.” — Rick Remender , Deadly Class, The Scumbag " Love Everlasting is a perfectly crafted mystery from the brilliant mind of Tom King, like an everlasting episode of The Twilight Zone where Elsa Charretier shows us all she can draw EVERYTHING and she does it with apparent ease. Just a wonderful book by two of the best creators in comics!" — Francesco Francavilla " Love Everlasting keeps the mystery of a good romance story alive even if some characters have to die in the process. You might think you know where the story is going, but love is as unpredictable as it is everlasting." — Fábio Moon

Sonic and Tails duel a duo of dastardly doppelgängers in the series’ landmark 50th issue! Dr. Starline is behind the attack, but what’s his scheme? After assembling a squad of bad guys, kidnapping Belle, starting a forest fire, and causing chaos in Central City, Starline is finally ready to unleash his monstrous imposters: Surge and Kit! Will his meticulous planning be enough to defeat Sonic and Dr. Eggman? And, in the wake of the climactic battle, both the heroes and bad guys need some time to heal and regroup… except Dr. Eggman, of course, who is always ready to destroy that darn hedgehog. Can Sonic, Tails, and Belle escape the city, or will Eggman finally bumble his way to victory? Definitive Sonic comics scribe Ian Flynn joins superstar artist Adam Bryce Thomas for a story more than four years in the making! Then, it’s a little mangled, it’s kind of a jumble, it’s Rough & Tangle and Rouge & Tumble! Writers Evan Stanley & Gigi Dutreix , Aaron Hammerstrom , Daniel Barnes , Ian Mutchler , and India Swift join Ian to bring readers six new heartwarming stories of unlikely pairs. Collects the oversized 50th issue of IDW's ongoing Sonic the Hedgehog series, plus issue #51, the 2022 Free Comic Book Day story "Deep Trouble," and the 2022 Annual.

Mimi returns for another misadventure in this sweet, funny Graphix Chapters series by Shauna J. Grant. Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters! Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6-8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers. Boo-hoo! Mimi is not having a good day. She can't get her pigtails to sit right, she's not in the mood for her favorite breakfast, and she's far from feeling like her usual self... Mimi has a case of the Blahs, where nothing feels quite right. So with the help of Penelope, her magical toy dog and best friend, she sets out to find a way to get rid of this icky feeling. Will Mimi reclaim her spark, or will the Blahs get the best of her?

This first book in a two-volume graphic novel series is set in a near-dystopian present, where mysterious creatures called “whols” coexist with humans since their sudden appearance a few years earlier. At first, they aroused curiosity and wonder, then their seemingly harmless presence became commonplace. Nineteen-year-old Orsay leads an uneventful life in the French countryside, until the day he gains extraordinary powers in his hands after an atypically aggressive encounter with a whol. On a trip to Paris in search of a cure, he meets and falls for Basma, a passionate activist for whols’ rights. But Orsay isn’t convinced that whols should be granted the same status as humans. Especially once Melek, another human with similar powers, embarks on a murderous rampage to avenge those she sees as her kin.

Neil Gaiman's award-winning masterpiece The Sandman continues here, filled with the art from the medium's most gifted talent. Sandman Book Five collects Sandman Midnight Theatre, Sandman Endless Nights, and Sandman: The Dream Hunters! Sandman Midnight Theatre takes place in the late 1930's. A mysterious suicide leads the Golden Age Sandman (Wesley Dodds) to a dark circle of mystics known as the Order of Ancient Mysteries. The Order holds a number of disturbing secrets...and the greatest of these is Morpheus, the imprisoned Dream King! In Sandman Endless Nights Neil Gaiman explores the seven brothers and sisters of the Endless, Destiny, Death, Dream, Desire, Despair, Delirium, and Destruction. Sandman: The Dream Hunters is a love story, set in ancient Japan. Telling the story of a humble young monk and a magical, shape-changing fox who find themselves romantically drawn together. As their love blooms, the fox learns of a devilish plot by a group of demons to steal the monk's life. With the aid of Morpheus, the King of All Night's Dreamings, the fox must use all of her cunning and creative thinking to foil this evil scheme and save the man that she loves.