Here are our picks of what's arriving from April 2026 and onwards from the likes of Image, Dark Horse, BOOM!, Viz Media, Kodansha, Yen Press and more! We've separated our Marvel Previews Picks as well as our DC Comics Picks, which you can find over on the blog!
Comic Issues
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Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Kyoshi Warriors #1 (of 3) Writer Suki and the Kyoshi Warriors leave their island home to join the war against the Fire Nation. Met with suspicion and resentment by the mainlanders, they struggle to prove their worth to the Earth Kingdom. But when that opportunity arises, will they be willing to compromise their values as Kyoshi Warriors to embrace it? From writer Brandon Hoàng with illustrator BellBessa and colorist Adele Matera comes a new story following the fan-favorite Kyoshi Warriors and their first steps into the wider world! |
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Red Roots #1 Writer / Artist The lives of a professional killer and a high school teacher are bound by a terrifying, mysterious force. |
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Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre Presents: Romeo & Juliet & Godzilla #1 Writer The explosive literary mashup series returns! But this time, Godzilla is taking on the classics one story at a time. O Godzilla, Godzilla, wherefore art thou Godzilla? First, it's invading the Bard's most revered play, Romeo & Juliet. Families at war! Forbidden love blossoming! Godzilla on its path of destruction! Fair Verona won't be so fair for long! And that's not all: Tom Scioli is returning to the series to write and illustrate a backup story starring the legendary thief entitled "Robin Hood and the Monster of Nottingham!" |
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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy—Lost Contact #1 Writer Join us for a brand-new adventure featuring cadets from Starfleet Academy! Caleb, Genesis, Jay-Den, Kyle, and Tarima are all students of Starfleet Academy, the illustrious school responsible for the Federation's best. One day, they dream to serve as great leaders on board ships of their own, to study the cultural intricacies of sentient life amongst the Galaxy, or to go where no person has explored before. But today, their mission is simply to execute a survey simulation on a lifeless, low-oxygen planet. Or at least, it seems simple…until a huge storm cuts off their contact with their teachers aboard the Athena…and something impossible appears: an alien. Now, they'll have to work together and use everything they've learned in class about first contact to make it off the planet alive! |
Collected Editions
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FML TPB Writer From the Eisner award-winning creators who brought you Captain Marvel, Bitch Planet, and Wonder Woman: Historia comes this genre-busting, apocalyptic odyssey about a group of metal kids who face a medley of bizarre foes and encounters in Portland, Oregon during a worldwide pandemic. Riley is a teen that sketches out his heavy metal future with a ballpoint pen between monster movies and band practice. But musical stardom needs to compete with high school, the temper of a former Riot Grrrl mother, the morbid obsessions of a goth sister, and the eccentricities of bandmates that threaten to drive him and everyone around him insane. The balance gets harder after a ritual during a party in Portland's Forest Park causes him to wake up one day to discover that the creatures, witchcraft, and metal world he's obsessed with may be a bit closer to home than he preferred. Collects FML #1–#8 and includes bonus concept material. |
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Godzilla Vs America TPB Writer Get ready for Godzilla wreaking havoc on four American cities in this graphic novel that has a story for every fan! Godzilla's destructive tour of America—all in one book! From Chicago to Boston to Los Angeles to Kansas City, the King of the Monsters is taking on the Land of the Free! Join a superstar team of comics creators for 16 incredible stories all set in these cities across the map! E pluribus—uh-oh. |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ongoing Compendium TPB Vol 01 Writer Read IDW's entire epic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ongoing comic series in three easy-to-collect volumes for the first time! Each volume will contain over 1,000 pages of content! In 2011 IDW launched an ongoing series that would go on to be the longest in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles history, spanning 150 issues. Now is your chance to start from the beginning with these massive compendiums that will collect 50 issues each! From the beginning, this series told a sprawling tale about family, heroism, and tragedy of epic proportions. |
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How to Survive the End of the World: Writer / Artist Since 99.9 percent of all species that have lived are extinct, it’s bound to be our turn eventually, right? So what’s most likely to kill us? A well-timed asteroid? Some new robot overlords? With wit and dry humor, debut graphic novelist Katy Doughty blends science and history to explore our chances of surviving disasters such as plagues, global warming, and alien invasion. Drawing on interviews with experts in fields like infectious diseases, AI, and interplanetary exploration, she combines cutting-edge research with compelling visuals: mugshots of the deadliest microbes, graphs of the winners and losers of mass extinction events, and a whole lot of dinosaur drawings. |
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Punk'n Heads Writer This band plays together, lives together…and unfortunately two of them are sleeping together. Whatever, I'm sure it's fine. Now put on your punk'n mask and let's rock! From Eisner Award-nominated creators Nicole Goux (This Place Kills Me, Forest Hills Bootleg Society) and Dave Baker (Everyone Is Tulip, Mary Tyler MooreHawk) is a probing new graphic novel that showcases the complications of remaining true to yourself while living in Los Angeles and pursuing your dreams. |
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Ghoul Writer / Artist Be careful what you wish for! This graphic novel about a lonely Filipino American teen and her ghoulish companion puts a spooky twist on the imaginary friend. When they were little, Lyn and Meg promised to be friends forever…but now Meg is dead, and Lyn is 15 and miserable. Moving into a new condo with her family doesn't help, especially given the gossipy neighbors. But just when Lyn needs a friend the most, a monstrous cartoon ghoul climbs out of the pages of a comic book and into her life! The bizarre duo will soon discover just how many secrets lie within the walls of Forest Court Apartments. |
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Witch Hat Atelier: Grimoire Edition HC Vol 01 Writer / Artist This deluxe, keepsake-quality hardcover edition includes three volumes of the acclaimed fantasy manga on which the enchanting anime was based. Experience the beautiful tale of a young witch who discovers her creativity and faces down a dangerous and thrilling world with her friends by her side in these extra-large books, printed on premium paper with intricate gold foil covers and exclusive bonus content. Includes Witch Hat Atelier Vols. 1–3. |
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The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope - The Manga Vol 01 HC Writer / Artist Twenty years later, renowned manga creator Hisao Tamaki adapted the films in his own singular style that allowed legions of Star Wars fans to enjoy their favorite story in an exciting new way. Now, Dark Horse has unearthed and meticulously reassembled Tamaki-sensei’s original art boards to chronicle and showcase the creation of a unique artifact of popular culture. This piece collects high-resolution reproductions of Hisao Tamaki’s original, unaltered art. The work is accompanied by an all-new translation of the authentic Japanese lettering, which itself was inspired by the alternate language dub that has been enjoyed by Japanese-speaking audiences for generations. Also included is an in-depth interview with writer and artist Hisao Tamaki. |
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Bug Ego Vol 01 Writer Kokudo and Hitsujiya experiment with the hacks and learn more about their strange nature. It’s all fun and games at first. But when Kokudo uses a hack to go back in time, things take a dark turn. Hitsujiya attempts to do the same thing, but if a hack’s directions aren’t followed precisely, the results can be devastating! |
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Dragon Circus Vol 00 Writer The sudden appearance of massive monsters known as "Dragons" throws the world into chaos. The New United Nations, created as a response to the threat, puts together a team known as the Dragonslayers, including (among others) a vampire, an android, a witch, the animated remains of the legendary ogre Shuten Doji, and....a little girl?! Ace pilot Momo may still be in grade school, but she just might have the skills to save humankind. |
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Magical Karina Vol 01 Writer / Artist A funny and heartfelt action manga that puts a poignant new spin on the magical girl formula, perfect for fans of Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura. Karina never asked to be a magical girl! In fact, not even a few hours have passed since her dear grandmother's sudden death when a boy meets her in the street and calls on her to transform. But how can a sarcastic teenager from a working-class family juggle her grief, her schoolwork, her waitressing job, and fighting death itself? |
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My Cat's Aura is Strong Today Vol 01 Writer / Artist Ever get the feeling your cat thinks they’re more akin to royalty rather than being your cuddle buddy? See how two prickly kitties rule their humans and home in this purrfect, full-color series! |
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Cat-Life Balance Vol 01 Writer / Artist In this office romance manga with a feline twist, a people-pleaser flirting with burnout discovers his antisocial coworker's secret: She only smiles when she's playing with stray cats! Now he's got a choice: Keep up the facade and keep saying "yes" to every extra task and happy hour, or risk his perfect work image to sneak off for some simple, frisky fun? Fans of Sweat & Soap and Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You will love this new series from the creator of Cells at Work! Lady. |
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Doggo Vol 01 Writer When a young woman rescues a strange pug, she gains more than a loyal friend—she gets her very own bodyguard! A hilarious, action-packed manga about the yakuza and the dog who joins them. |
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Exotic Animal Doctor Vol 01 Writer / Artist A sweet manga series about an animal hospital that specializes in caring for exotic animals! Welcome to Gekko Animal Hospital, where the staff treats the kinds of patients most vets won't dare touch! Whether your pet has fur, scales, talons, or razor-sharp fangs, this dedicated team is ready to help. From a tortoise with a cracked shell to an anemic tarantula or a snake recovering from burns, they work tirelessly to provide expert care and heartfelt compassion to some of the world’s most extraordinary animal companions. |
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Wicked Spot Vol 01 Writer / Artist One witch’s foray into the magic of social media flings her and an unnaturally strong, witch-hating young woman into a fantastical, flirtatious adventure! Magic meets the modern-day in the first installment of this witchy influencer fantasy romcom manga, perfect for fans of yuri and AYAKA is in LOVE with HIROKO! Selfies + Spells = Wickedly Sweet Seduction! |
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Sailor Zombie: Complete Omnibus Writer Two months prior, hordes of zombies took over the world and ended it all in the blink of an eye. In the face of such despair, high schooler Maiko Inui and her peers are determined to survive. Armed only with scavenged supplies and the clothes on their back, they wage war against the zombies who have taken everything from them. But an even greater danger stands before them—not the zombies, but the cruel humans shaped by this new world! Will Maiko and her friends ever reclaim their happy adolescent lives? |
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You Can't Escape from Mizudako-chan! Vol 01 Writer / Artist Kanisuke Akigai is just your average high school student, but when a demi-human girl named Yuuko Mizuda (nicknamed Mizudako-chan) transfers into his class, his life is turned upside down! She’s cute, mysterious...and a little scary? The pressure is on as Kanisuke tries to understand his strange new classmate! |
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Stella Must Die Vol 01 Writer Parasyte meets Cinderella in this zany fantasy manga about a princess who just won’t seem to die! From the acclaimed creator of Princess Resurrection and Time Stop Hero comes the darkly comical tale of a princess with a most curious self-defense mechanism... |
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Apprentice Nail Artist in a Foreign Land Vol 01 Writer / Artist A shoujo fantasy that brings readers into the magical world of nail art. Keiko Sahara, an office worker whose hobby is designing cute gel nails, is sent to a world where people’s magic abilities come from their nail art. After a magic nail artist notices her ability, she becomes his apprentice! |
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The Delinquent and the Transfer Student Vol 01 Writer / Artist A tough, no-nonsense delinquent and a sweet transfer student find a way to grow closer with a silly game in this sweet yuri/Girls’ Love romance! |
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Laughter in the Sunshine Writer / Artist A sweet Boys’ Love romance about two young men, a smuggled cat, and the month they spend together. |
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A Long & Short Love Story Writer / Artist Ibuki and Kippei are next-door neighbors and have known each other since they were little. They go to the same school, chat about their favorite music, and watch the summer fireworks together—no two friends could be closer. But when Ibuki kisses Kippei, their relationship changes... |
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Honey Bee & Lemon Balm Vol 01 Writer / Artist A former yakuza falls fast and hard for the delicate florist who sets him on the right path in this quirky and heartfelt BL manga! This tender yet humorous boys' love romance blooms at a sweet, gentle pace over 3 volumes. This easy entrypoint for readers new to BL is also perfect for veterans of the genre who enjoyed Love on the Horizon and The Metalhead Next Door. |
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That's Not Love Vol 01 Writer / Artist Two female friends from middle school reunite as adults in this hard-hitting and personal drama manga. What begins as idle reminiscing leads to painful revelations as they heal the reopened wounds of their past in this highly-anticipated first print release from the creator of 1122: For a Happy Marriage. Drawing on real events and the Japanese #MeToo movement and Watanabe's own reflections on friendship and womanhood, That's Not Love won a place on the industry insider poll Kono Manga ga Sugoi! as one of the best manga of the year. |
