Past clashes with present in this innovative, inspirational take on familiar dark fantasy tropes . . For fans of dark fantasy, vampires, and Frankenstein monsters comes a tale with a twist on classic fantasy tropes. The beautifully expressive art of Noblesse is imbued with humor and pathos, plus there are characters you will fall in love with. For fans of dark fantasy, vampires, and classic monsters comes a tale with a twist on classic fantasy tropes. The beautifully expressive art of Noblesse is imbued with humour and pathos, plus there are characters you will fall in love with. When Cadis Etrama Di Raizel or Rai, as he is known, awakens after 820 years, he discovers a modern world he simply doesn't understand. Once an extremely powerful member of the Nobles, a race of nearly immortal and powerful creatures, Rai decides to start again as a high school student at Ye Ran High School, founded by his former servant, Frankenstein, who is somehow still alive after all these centuries. Frankenstein’s goal: to help his powerful, vampire-like immortal master learn about human life and culture as he protects him from the modern forces Rai cannot fathom. But Rai's somewhat peaceful new life is about to be disturbed by The Union, a secret organisation interested in using his powers to further their own malicious goals. In Volume 3, Rai struggles to adjust to the modern world, but new threats have emerged in the form of a Union scientist’s twisted experiments. Meanwhile, two failed experiments - M-21 and M-24 - try to find the identities that the Union stole from them and find unlikely allies in Rai and Frankenstein.

For those who love LGBTQIA+ romance and slice-of-life stories, this is a comic about four college students who begin a polyamorous relationship and navigate the adventure that is their dating life. Boyfriends. is one of the most popular romance titles on the WEBTOON platform. Boys, sweet boys! is the polyamorous story of a jock, a nerd, a prep, and a goth who are learning to love one another and make a four-person relationship work in their own sweet way. Through navigating the adventures of dating life, the boyfriends come to understand themselves and each other better. The boys have just taken a huge step: moving in together! This means some major milestones for the polycule, like learning how to share a space, cooking for one another, and finding a dream couch that will fit all four of them. As their polyam relationship matures, the guys also work through some insecurities, evolve their understandings of gender, and learn about expressing and accepting love. There’s always plenty of space for joy when the boyfriends are together though, from cuddling, to gaming, to anime conventions, to competing to be the ultimate malewife. Laugh-out-loud funny and always heartwarming, Boyfriends. is filled to the brim with moments of pride big and small. Collects episodes 149–200 of the delightful WEBTOON comic Boyfriends.

Ideal for readers who love fantasy & action/adventure graphic novels, gaming & combat stories, and leveling-up manga & anime. As well as Crunchyroll viewers of stories like Solo Leveling, Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer & Dragon Ball Z. Twenty-Fifth Bam must journey skyward in a mysterious tower if he has any chance of reuniting with his best friend Rachel, even if that means facing his own death. Bam climbs higher up the tower making both allies and enemies on his quest to find Rachel, but as new revelations about their friendship reveal a much deeper, darker secret, her intentions aren’t as clear. The hide-and-seek test has begun for Bam and the surviving Regulars . . even though one of the administrators think this test is far too dangerous. Each team of challengers must face off against a Ranker, an incredibly powerful being who has already made it to the top of the Tower. If they can’t outfight him, they’ll have to outsmart him. Khun, leading the first team, has a few tricks up his sleeve. But Bam, separated from his usual allies for the first time, faces danger and risks betrayal at every turn. Tower of God is a global sensation, with over 6.2 billion reads worldwide. The digital comic has been adapted into a hit animated series. This volume collects episodes 40 to 50 of the hit WEBTOON comic.

An intrepid detective tracks a girl lost amidst Manila's many temptations. Can he crack the case and find the girl before the city erupts into violence? Muros is an urban fantasy set in an alternate Manila which has been sealed off from the rest of the world for decades. In this fast-paced graphic novel the walled city of Manila, recently freed from a dictator's iron-fisted rule, is a magical metropolis where monsters flit and feed along neon-lit streets. The city, now governed by mysterious Societies, faces rising tensions between the human and nonhuman inhabitants that are nearing a breaking point. In a world where magic and modernity make for uneasy bedfellows, there are some secrets you simply can't prepare for. Especially secrets that involve a cast of nonhuman characters, such as one-eyed Yomaws (hybrid human-canines), Asu-Gamis (half Aswang, half Inugami) and slinky Silat immortals. Readers looking for a different take on magic, or those interested in seeing an alternative history set in the Philippines, will find plenty to sink their teeth into here. Fans of Tan & Baldisimo's Trese or Jim Butcher's Dresden Files will also find a heady mix of the familiar and the strange.

Return to the magic lamp! New friends, foes, and family secrets await you as this captivating graphic novel series continues. Avery’s wish has been granted! She found her genie mother, met her new best friend Gribblet, and reunited her family... but now her troubles are just beginning. When Gribblet is captured by a menacing creature called the Shadow Spinner, it’s up to Avery to venture back into the lamp world to rescue him. Inside, she’ll meet new friends, encounter new dangers, and push her new powers to the limit to try and bring Gribblet home. You Wish (Book 2): Wishborn is an exciting, vibrantly colorful adventure bursting with humor, suspense, and heartfelt emotion.

Two mermen reject their destinies and embark on a raucous adventure as big and unpredictable as the ocean itself—and a romance that nobody could have predicted—in the stunning second installment of the hit Webtoon series Castle Swimmer. The sharks want Kappa dead, and time is running out for Prince Siren to save him. Queen Susca knows Siren doesn’t have the courage to kill Kappa, and for the sake of the kingdom, she’s willing to do the deed herself. As tensions run high, neighboring queens pay the sharks a visit to offer an alliance, and while they might just be the means of escape the two mermen have been looking for, it’s unclear if they can be trusted. Siren will do anything to get Kappa to safety—even if it means never seeing him again, and even if all Kappa wants is to stay by his side. Yet escaping the queen’s spear will take all of Siren and Kappa’s courage and cunning, and there’s no guarantee they’ll both make it out alive. This beautiful graphic novel collects episodes 20-41 of Webtoon's Castle Swimmer and includes a never-before-seen bonus chapter featuring Kappa and Siren.

Condemned in the streets, a fierce heroine in the sheets…if she can survive to the wedding bed and beyond! Don’t miss this Mature-rated bodice-ripper of an isekai romance manga for Steamship: the all-new Seven Seas imprint dedicated to sexy romance for women! When noblewoman Cecilia realizes she’s been reincarnated into an otome game, her shock is further complicated by the fact that she’s the villainess! What’s worse, she can’t seem to change her fate. Now, her engagement is broken off, the heroine is harassing her, and she’s forced to work in a brothel - where her very first customer turns out to be the debauched Leader of the Imperial Guard, Lucas Herbst. This dangerous Casanova looks like he’ll be the end of her, until he takes her as a fiancée!

TWO PEOPLE, THREE HEARTS! It's been months now, and Zero still hasn't shown himself out of fear that he'll ruin the relationship between Hinako and his dominant personality, Seiya. That's when Hinako gets a text from her new friend, Mirei, whose drinking problem is escalating fast... The threat of danger is enough to lure Zero back out again, but can Hinako convince him to stay - for good?

From the earliest Poverty Row movies to the films of the 1970s, the story of the genre in 800 eye-popping posters From the earliest Poverty Row movies to the films of the 1970s, the story of the genre in 800 eye-popping posters Dive into the captivating realm of classic crime and mystery movies with The Art of Classic Crime and Mystery Movies. This large-format treasury unveils over 800 posters, offering a visual journey through the genre's evolution from its earliest days to the gritty films of the 1970s. Distinguished film historian Ed Hulse meticulously curates each chapter, providing insightful commentary and rare historical tidbits. From the emergence of genre archetypes to the rise of international "noir" films, Hulse's expertise shines through. The book's layout is thoughtfully designed, grouping posters by theme and showcasing them in ample size, allowing readers to appreciate the intricate details of each artwork. Special features highlight key figures in the industry, complemented by behind-the-scenes photos and firsthand interviews conducted by Hulse himself. Whether you're a seasoned cinephile or a curious newcomer, The Art of Classic Crime and Mystery Movies is an indispensable addition to any film lover's library, offering a comprehensive exploration of a timeless cinematic tradition.

Saturday Wars features key heroes from the Saturday AM multiverse, bridging their realities to stop a cosmic-level threat determined to destroy all living things. Move over, Marvel and DC—Saturday AM’s manga multiverse crossover is here! In Saturday Wars, Saturday AM’s heroes unite in an epic story that changes everything in the diverse manga multiverse. The post-credit scenes from initial volumes across Saturday AM’s series confirmed a shared universe—and NOW the event to save their worlds begins! Driven by an evil empire helmed by the mysterious Chillian Veyn, a powerful threat is traversing the multiverse, conquering everything in its path. In response, the all-encompassing cosmic alliance that rules the multiverse seeks to recruit the diverse heroes of Saturday AM to fight to prevent the complete desolation of their realities. Though the heroes accept that their efforts are likely in vain, they’re still committed to joining forces to save their worlds. Thus, a series of wars erupt across the multiverse, threatening to destroy everything that has ever been or will ever be created. Can Sano of Apple Black, Cast of Clock Striker, Isao of Bully Eater, and the other heroes of Saturday AM win? Written by Saturday AM publisher Frederick L. Jones with art by up-and-coming creator Eddy Frye, Saturday Wars features characters from Odunze Oguguo / Whyt Manga (Apple Black), JeyOdin (Hammer), Issaka Galadima (Clock Striker), plus Tony Dawkins (Titan King), Oscar Fong (The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts), Bon Idle (Henshin!), Fred Tornager (Gunhild), Morganne Walker (Soul Beat), and more! Saturday Wars is the perfect adventure for manga lovers who’ve yearned to see their favorite heroes both pitted against each other and teaming up to battle an enemy more powerful than they’ve ever experienced. Saturday Wars is rated T for Teen, recommended for ages 13 and up. Saturday Wars brings together the heroes of the Saturday AM TANKS , the new graphic novel format similar to Japanese Tankobons that feature the global heroes and artists of Saturday AM. These handsome volumes have select color pages, revised artwork, and innovative post-credit scenes that help bring new life to our popular BIPOC, LGBTQ, and/or culturally diverse characters. Discover the original action-packed adventures of the Saturday AM TANKS series: Apple Black, Clock Striker, Gunhild, Hammer, Henshin!, The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts, Oblivion Rouge, Orisha, Saigami, Soul Beat, Titan King, Underground, and Yellow Stringer.

The legendary American cartoonist and author Jules Feiffer has enjoyed a long and varied career, working on everything from illustrating The Phantom Tollbooth to writing the screenplay for the film Popeye. But some of his most innovative work came very late in his career, with a trio of graphic novels he composed in his eighties: Kill My Mother (2014), Cousin Joseph (2016), and The Ghost Script (2018). Back to Black provides the first full-length critical analysis of this trilogy, exploring how it pays homage to the iconography and themes of film noir through constant graphic experimentation and a striking reinvention of Feiffer’s distinctive style. Fabrice Leroy shows how Feiffer deftly alternates between dramatic and satirical tones as he plays with the conventions of noir to provide a caustic yet moving commentary on mid-twentieth-century American life. Through close readings of each novel in the trilogy, he examines Feiffer’s singular depiction of the central political issues in the United States from the Great Depression to the 1950s, which still resonate today: unionization struggles, cinematic propaganda, McCarthyism, the American Dream, immigration, antisemitism, civil rights, and gender discrimination. Placing the noir trilogy into the context of Feiffer’s long career, Back to Black demonstrates how he offers a loving pastiche of the genre without losing his unique voice or critical edge.

It’s been over a year since journalist Seema Chaudry accompanied cult survivor Avril Easton back to the village of Harrowvale, where she suffered at the hands of THISTLEBONE worshippers, a crazed occult group that believed in an ancient woodland deity. One man in the village, Malcolm Kinniburgh, was keeping the Thistlebone legend alive — but now he’s dead, and his house is being cleared... After the death of Malcolm Kinniburgh, who had previously kept the Thistlebone legend alive, the local Harrowvale constabulary find clues that lead them to investigate the abandoned film production of a 1970s folk horror film, The Dule Tree. Based on a harrowing account from the seventeen hundreds where thirteen innocent women and one man were hanged during the witch trials, the film itself ran into production problems, the source of which has remained a mystery for fifty years.