(W/A) Ryo Furube SC, 214 pages, B&W, $12.99 ISBN: 9781787747401 On sale January 20, 2026
In a hidden research facility known as the “Bus Stop,” a fearless crew of treasure hunters—Scavengers—embarks on dangerous missions into the Black Parade, a mysterious parallel world filled with untold riches. Their mission: to gather valuable loot and earn a million dollars for their freedom. But there’s a deadly twist. The Black Parade is home to a vengeful entity determined to protect its treasures at any cost.
With weapons drawn, the Scavengers face high-octane action, paranormal threats, and mind-bending mysteries in this thrilling sci-fi adventure. As they explore an eerie world full of bizarre creatures and unexplainable forces, they must rely on their wits, weapons, and teamwork to survive. But the deeper they go, the more they realize that the true cost of their mission might be more than they ever expected.
Created by Ryo Furube, Scavengers: Another Sky delivers the ultimate high-stakes adventure, packed with intense action, intriguing characters, and a plot full of twists as treasure and terror collide. Will the Scavengers earn their freedom—or will the Black Parade claim them first?
Nakama Press invites readers into a quiet, unsettling mystery where memory, belief, and unresolved history collide… An original 180-page young adult graphic novel from Brazilian writer and illustrator Cassio Ribeiro, Last Call to Leave Earth unfolds as a small-town mystery shaped by emotional realism and speculative unease, asking what we choose to believe—and what it costs to keep believing.
Rita, Carlos, and Lucas were merely friends until a pivotal moment changed everything: they photographed what many in the small town of Caminho da Anta believed to be an alien. Years later, Rita, now thriving as a professional photographer, returns to discover the truth behind that fateful day and its effects on their lives and the community. A troubled photographer, a fame-seeking UFO enthusiast, and a loyal cult member are all in pursuit of answers, but what they find could be more extraordinary than they ever anticipated.
Last Call to Leave Earth lingers in the space where memory, belief, and unanswered questions collide.
Yen Press has announced seven new acquisitions sure to heat up your summer reading, featuring a dystopian world full of heart (and secrets), a horror anthology, a steamy yaoi, and more.
Releasing in July 2026, the debut list includes six manga (List Rouge; Seeds of Anxiety: Asterisk; The Crow’s Ballad at Dawn; Beneath the Fur; The Bubble Love of the Mermaid; and Magic Doctor Rex’s Perverted Medical Record) and one novel (Love Unseen Beneath the Radiant Night Sky).
List Rouge
By Hoku Tomose
In a world where humans are designated as an endangered species by the dominant race of Chimeras, the propagation of mankind is managed by well-intentioned breeding programs. This is in the case of a certain young human girl, who is raised in luxury and ease so that she may one day serve her role in the conservation of her kind. But when new feelings begin to bloom in the heart of the Chimera boy who works as her caretaker, the stage is set for an incident that will go down in history…
Seeds of Anxiety: Asterisk
By Masaaki Nakayama
In the beginning, this place was filled with someone’s memories—sad memories. With the passage of time, those memories break down, and every so often, they creep into our everyday world as…disturbances. Why do they show themselves to us? Perhaps they seek a mouthpiece for their own despair, or something else entirely. When strangeness takes root in a place of woe, the seeds of dread begin to germinate…
Horror fans won’t want to miss this beloved anthology series!
The Crow’s Ballad at Dawn
By Sakuhiro
“You paid for me, so touch me however you please…” Office worker Akito is taken away by a tofu boy yokai and steps foot into red-light district exclusive to yokai! There he meets the beautiful male prostitute Suiren—a tan, black-haired tengu. A story of pure love between a male prostitute and a customer unfurls in a dazzlingly luxurious red-light district!
Beneath the Fur
By Umi Ruike
One day, a fox is ready to pounce on a rabbit, only to receive a confession from its would-be prey. Ignoring the fox’s confusion, the rabbit professes, “I love you.” As this bold approach takes effect, the fox’s hard heart begins, little by little, to soften. Will predator and prey ever be able to coexist…?
The Bubble Love of the Mermaid
Original Story by Akumi Agitogi Art by Kei Tamura
From the creator of My Happy Marriage comes a new romantic fantasy series! Asana Amamizu, a student at Yotsuru Girls’ Academy, has been bullied by her family ever since a red mark appeared on her wrist. So even when the school is abuzz with news about a handsome new Japanese teacher, Asana keeps her distance. That is, until an unexpected marriage proposal comes her way!
Magic Doctor Rex’s Perverted Medical Record
By Daisuke Motomi
In a land where the Demon King has been defeated, Rex the magic doctor runs a humble clinic. Business is booming even in peacetime, but…his patients are the most hopeless perverts in the world! From committing crimes with slimes to sticking certain appendages in man-eaters, Dr. Rex has seen it all!
Love Unseen Beneath the Radiant Night Sky
By Nanigashi Shima Illustrated by raemz
On an April night in Tokyo, as the cherry blossoms are in bloom, blind university student Koharu Fuyutsuki spends time with the man she loves, Kakeru Sorano. In the three years since they started dating, he’s shown just how much he cares about her, and even though Koharu can’t see him, she can tell what a wonderful person he is. After all, Kakeru is the man who gave her a future. But just because they were gifted a miracle once, there’s nothing to say it will continue forever. Pain and joy—and all the vibrant hues in between—color their lives like fireworks in the sky.
It’s the nineties at Tokiwagi Middle School. And for gamers like Hajime Kano, after the release of Magic: The Gathering, nothing will ever be the same again!
Following the conclusion of the Grand Prix Kyoto, the spirit of romance is in the air! Hajime searches for a White Day gift for Emi! Will he find the perfect present?
Story: Katsura Ise Art: Takuma Yokota Translation: David Evelyn English Adaptation: Molly Tanzer Touch-up Art and Lettering: Richmond Torrefranca
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(W) Susano Hara (A) Sakamoto Shino SC, 160 pages, B&W, $12.99 ISBN: 9781787747029 On sale January 13, 2026
José is no ordinary schoolboy – he’s the heir to a vast fortune. But being rich comes with its own set of problems: relentless bullies who are more interested in his money than his well-being. Desperate for protection, José hires Yoko-Chan, a fierce, no-nonsense bodyguard, to keep the tormentors at bay. There’s just one catch: José can only afford her for three minutes a day!
Can three minutes of super-powered protection really be enough to outsmart his bullies? With Yoko-Chan’s martial arts skills and unwavering determination, José might just survive—if he can convince her to stick around for overtime!
Packed with outrageous comedy, high-octane action, and a fearless heroine who’s as cool as she is strong, 3-Minute Bodyguard Yoko-Chan is a wild ride from start to finish. Will José’s wealth be enough to secure his safety, or will he have to rely on his wits (and Yoko-Chan’s fists) to get through the day?
(W/A) Kasuga Ryo SC, 164 pages, B&W, $12.99 ISBN: 9781787747531 On sale January 13, 2026
Isekai Metaller Volume 2 cranks up the action with epic monster battles, mind-blowing twists, and a heavy-metal fueled adventure, as Alex uncovers the world’s darkest secrets!
In Isekai Metaller Volume 2, the stakes are higher, the dangers even deadlier, and the track list even more jam-packed with heavy metal hits. Alex’s journey to protect the world has only just begun, and now, he faces more vicious creatures, powerful foes, and sinister forces bent on destruction. As he battles through new realms, Alex starts to unravel the dark powers that manipulate the world from the shadows, revealing unsettling truths that could change everything he thought he knew.
A psychic cop and his rookie partner tackle neighborhood crimes in their own wonky way!
Psychic investigators don’t normally use their powers to lie, cheat, and get ahead. But super psychic policeman Meguru Chojo does! Relegated to a run-down police station and hated by the entire neighborhood, Chojo gets into all sorts of shenanigans, goofs, and gaffes with his rookie partner, Nao Ippongi. Together, they turn the police force into a farce.
On her first day at the West Chinjuku Police Station, Ippongi realizes she got the short end of the stick: Her new partner, Chojo, uses his psychic powers to do everything except work. But after some yakuza threaten to take over Ippongi’s family’s dojo, Chojo begins to take his job more seriously, and the pair embark on a comedic whirlwind solving crimes, catching bad guys, and blundering their way through life as police officers.
Story: Shun Numa Art: Shun Numa Translation: Dan Luffey Touch-up and Lettering: Phil Christie
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Publisher TokyoPop has announced the release of deluxe omnibus manga editions for Vassalord in the Fall of 2026.
The first 2 volumes of the manga series by Nanae Chrono will be published in soft and hardcover editions that blend action, supernatural, and boys’ love elements. The story follows a complex relationship between a playboy vampire and his cyborg vampire hunter servant who works for the Vatican. Their crime-fighting adventures are complicated by the pair’s intense, often flirtatious dynamic. The series was originally serialized in Japan in Comic Blade Avarus magazine.
Charley, a cyborg vampire who does the Vatican’s dirty work, is the thrall of the local vampire playboy Johnny Rayflo. As the two of them fight crime–and each other–hilarity, violence and sacrilege ensue! But can Charley resist his own desperate cravings for blood? Find out as the devilish duo go up against a childlike vampire princess, a mysterious branch of the Unitarian Church…and each other.
Manga creator Nanae Chrono is known for creating series such as Vassalord and Peace Maker Kurogane and drew acclaim starting in 2000 with her debut work, Call Me Princess. Her art style is characterized by dynamic character designs and detailed illustrations, and her storytelling often involves historical settings, supernatural action, and samurai themes.
(W/A) Roman Dirge FC, 32pp, $4.99, On Sale March 18, 2026
SECOND OF BRAND-NEW LENORE ONE-SHOTS!
“Roman Dirge has the best imagination this side of Tim Burton.” – Caroline Thompson (Writer, Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands).
ENTER THE WORLD OF WINNIE THE POOH AS ONLY LENORE AND CREW CAN DO. I DIDN’T MEAN FOR THAT TO RHYME. EW.
Now put that world in an apocalyptic wasteland and gaze in wonderment why Roman would do this, as Winnie the Pooh (played by Lenore), ROOgamuffin, and Pootlet outrun dangerous raiders, and defend their 100 Acre Wood Dino-park fortress from exploding cars, just like I’m sure the original creators of Winnie the Pooh intended.
COVER A: ROMAN DIRGE COVER B: KIT WALLIS COVER C: ROMAN DIRGE
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #30
Format: Comic book (W) Jim Zub (A) Doug Braithwaite Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics FC, 32pp, $4.99, On sale: March 11, 2026
THE NEW CONAN STORY ARC CONTINUES WITH AN EPIC 30TH ISSUE!
A DEADLY NEW FOE hunts Conan the Barbarian, tracking his spirit wherever he travels – a killer with keen blade in hand and teeth from old prey strung ‘round his neck. The cult of the Black Stone WANTS REVENGE against the Cimmerian and the Son of the Tooth is their weapon of choice.
COVER A: IVAN GIL COVER B: DOUG BRAITHWAITE COVER C: STEPHEN GREEN COVER D: KYLE HOTZ COVER E: IVAN GIL VIRGIN COVER F: DOUG BRAITHWAITE FOIL ($14.99)
THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #13
Format: Comic book magazine (W) Roy Thomas, Enrique Dueñas González (A) Roberto De La Torre, James Castillo B&W, 64pp, $6.99, On Sale March 4, 2026
SAVAGE SWORD ENTERS ITS THIRD YEAR! Featuring the return of the now-classic team of Roy Thomas and Roberto De La Torre for a mesmerizing CONAN tale, a silent SOLOMON KANE story from writer Enrique Dueñas González and artist James Castillo, dynamic covers by Alex Horley and James Castillo, plus pin-ups and more.
COVER A: ALEX HORLEY COVER B: JAMES CASTILLO COVER C: ALEX HORLEY FOIL ($16.99) COVER D: ALEX HORLEY VIRGIN
CONAN THE BARBARIAN CONAN THE BARBARIAN PACK #25-28
Format: Comic book (W) Jim Zub (A) Fernando Dagnino, Alex Horley Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics FC, 4 x 32pp, $24.99, On Sale March 25, 2026
SPECIAL COLLECTOR’S PACK!
A SPECIAL COLLECTOR’S PACK WHICH COLLECTS CONAN THE BARBARIAN #25-28 from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics.
FEATURING COVERS FROM Roberto De Le Torre, Simon Bisley, Doug Braithwaite and Sweeney Boo!
LIMITED TO 800 COPIES!!
COVERS: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE, SIMON BISLEY, DOUG BRAITHWAITE, SWEENEY BOO
ESCAPE FROM SKULL ISLAND #3
Format: Comic book (W) Simon Furman (A) Christopher Jones Publisher: Titan Comics FC, 32pp, $4.99, On sale: March 25, 2026
SKULL ISLAND DOESN’T FORGIVE… AND IT NEVER LETS GO. When Annie charges into the jungle to confront the nightmare known as Yuggoth, she ignites a chain reaction that draws in Kong as well as dark forces from beneath the island. With our fractured group of survivors caught in between, the fate of the island hangs in the balance. ON SKULL ISLAND,THERE’S NOWHERE TO RUN.
COVER A: HARVEY TOLIBAO COVER B: CHRISTOPHER JONES COVER C: FRED PHAM CHUONG
HAWKMOON: THE BATTLE OF KAMARG
Format: Graphic novel (W) Jerome Le Gris (A) Benoît Dellac and Didier Poli Publisher: Titan Comics HC, 72 pages, FC, $19.99 ISBN: 9781787744172 On sale March 18, 2026
Hawkmoon returns in this transformative graphic novel of Moorcock’s epic dystopian series.
Experience the post-apocalyptic future where Dorian Hawkmoon strives to fight against his Granbretan captors.
Moorcock’s Battle of Kamarg sets the stage for an iconic war! Hawkmoon: The Battle of Kamarg adapts Moorcock’s novel with stunning artwork that highlights the amazing worldbuilding in this epic series.
Set in a post-apocalyptic age of primitive technology and strange magic, Europe has been conquered by the tyrannical Granbretan empire led by King-Emperor Huon. When the city of Köln falls under the empire’s iron ire and its Duke, Dorian Hawkmoon is captured, it’s up to one of the last strongholds of civilization to rescue him and end the Granbretan’s evil rule.
Under the thumb of Baron Meliadus and the King Emperor due to the black jewel entombed in his forehead, Dorian Hawkmoon infiltrates the land of Kamarg in order to steal away the Lady Yisselda. But the only man standing between him and his mission is his former ally and leader of Kamarg, Count Brass.
GRENDIZER U: THE INCEPTION
Format: Manga (W) Go Nagai (A) 8KEY Publisher: Titan Manga SC, 128pp, B&W, $12.99 On sale: April 29, 2026
The origins of the great UFO Robot Grendizer come to life in this manga based on the hit Anime Grendizer U.
Fans of mecha anime will love to discover the origins of one of the most heroic characters in the Mazinger series.
When a UFO from the Vega Alliance arrives on Earth, humanity faces its biggest threat in an oncoming Alien invasion. But their hope arrives in another Alien, Duke Fleed, a refugee of the planet Fleed who finds his home in Japan. Duke pilots the mighty Grendizer, a weaponized Mech to fight off the Vega forces. Along with his best friend and partner Koji Kabuto, they fight to free Earth from the terror of the Vega forces.
Written by the legendary Go Nagai and illustrated by 8KEY, Grendizer: U The Inception modernizes the iconic story of the lost prince who shoulders the responsibility to protect his new home from the same Empire that destroyed his last.
Featuring a prequel story by Tatsuto Higuchi not told before, this manga is an adaptation of the anime Grendizer U.
VILLAIN ACTOR VOL 2
Format: Manga (W) Mikumo Seto (A) Kentaro Harada Publisher: Titan Manga SC, 176 pages, B&W, $12.99 ISBN: 9781787749603 On sale April 1, 2026
When a street-level cop inherits a villain’s power, the truth behind justice begins to unravel.
Ayumu Mashiro, once resigned to life as an ordinary police officer, now wields the terrifying power of Zero – the most feared villain in history. A mysterious voice guides his every move as he uncovers the unsettling truth: the heroes aren’t who they seem. In the explosive continuation of Volume 1, Ayumu is hunted relentlessly by the world’s vaunted heroes.
THE ELEGANT COURTLY LIFE OF THE TEA WITCH VOL 3
Format: Manga (W): Ameko Kaerudo (A): Yorifuji Publisher: Titan Manga SC, 192 pages, B&W, $12.99 ISBN: 9781787749368 On sale April 8, 2026
A cozy fantasy manga set in a glittering royal court—where tea, magic, and quiet courage collide as a humble tea witch takes a bold stand against the kingdom’s power.
Remy’s journey reaches a thrilling crescendo in The Elegant Courtly Life of the Tea Witch Vol. 3! Created and beautifully illustrated by Ameko Kaeruda and Yorofujj, this cozy fantasy manga blends warm-hearted tea magic with gripping courtly drama.
TOXIC SUPER BEASTS VOL 3
Format: Manga (W/A): Nykken Publisher: Titan Manga SC, 208 pages, B&W, $12.99 ISBN: 9781787749481 On sale April 29, 2026
NEW MONSTERS RISE.
NEW POWERS AWAKEN!
With the world teetering on collapse, the surviving members of the specialized task force face their ultimate challenge. Volume 3 unleashes the most powerful Super Beast yet – a titanic force of nature with intelligence and a devastating agenda. Our heroes must unite one final time, combining their unique skills to stop the destruction before Earth falls.
THREE EXORCISM SIBLINGS VOL 4
Format: Manga (W/A): Shinta Harekawa Publisher: Titan Manga SC, 176 pages, B&W, $12.99 ISBN: 9781787749474 On sale April 22, 2026
Epic spiritual warfare, ancient yokai, and unbreakable family bonds collide in Shinta Harekawa’s explosive dark-fantasy manga.
Volume 4 unleashes betrayal, inner demons, and deadly tengu cults as the stakes rise and the siblings face their most harrowing test yet.
In the heart‑pounding Volume 4, the Yamaemori brothers – Mamoru, Kei, and Yu – are dragged into deeper darkness as a betrayal from within shatters their fragile sanctuary.
The siblings must unravel a conspiracy of a rogue Tengu cult that threatens not only their bond, but the spirit world itself. As Mamoru’s inner beast claws for control, Kei’s resolve is tested, and Yu must step up – revealing a power he’s only just begun to understand.
WORKING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS WORLD VOL 5
Format: Manga (W) Aoi Akashiro (A) Sonsho Hangetsuban Publisher: Titan Manga SC, 176 pages, B&W, $12.99 ISBN: 9781787743601 On sale April 1, 2026
The battle between gods and mortals escalates as Yukito and Mitama face new divine conflicts. Following the events of Volume 4, where Mitama’s power continued to wane and Dakini’s cult spread, the stakes are now higher than ever.
With Dakini’s influence continuing to grow, she becomes an ever greater threat to Mitama and her remaining followers. Leading a dangerous and rapidly expanding religion, Dakini’s ultimate goal is to overthrow Mitama and seize divine power for herself. Yukito and Mitama must confront this rising peril while navigating the increasingly blurred line between gods and humans.
Usually to kick off the year I put together a list of my favorite comics from the previous year as well as a reflection of that year. Well, 2025 was… dumpster fire doesn’t quite feel like the right term. Of course the upheaval of distribution was part of the top story of the year but that’s something to reflect on in another article.
Let’s celebrate the awesome comics that was!
Below is broken down into four sections, manga, monthly series/limited series/one-shots, graphic novels, and comics for young readers. There’s the comics I enjoyed and then there’s also some highlights of comics that really stood out and shouldn’t be missed. While I read a lot this past year, I didn’t read everything released, so this is based on what I read. Something not included doesn’t mean it wasn’t good, it’s possible I didn’t read it.
Manga and manhwa continue to stand out with some of the best stories and art on the shelves right now. If you’ve been nervous diving in to them, here’s some great ones to start with. There’s something for everyone. You can read comics any way you want and there’s stories and art styles out there for all tastes.
Now, on to what stood out in 2025 (in alpha order)….
A Business Proposal – The series wrapped up this year and was a fantastic ending. The series as a whole went from cringe concept to cute rom-com that saw characters grow and delivered depth in them.
The Boxer – Each volume has been an amazing exploration of its characters and this year dropped major reveals as it heads towards its finale. This is far more than a story about boxing, it’s an exploration of humanity.
Destroy All Humans. They Can’t Be Regenerated – A manga about Magic: The Gathering that’s about playing Magic: The Gathering. It’s a manga and story that shows depth and knowledge of the game instead of just using its settings and characters. Add in interesting relationships and friendships and you have a great story about finding your group.
The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All – A cute manga about a girl who gets a crush on the “guy” that works at the local record store but is actually a woman and fellow student. It’s a story of finding friendship over one’s love of something with a will-they-won’t-they aspect.
Not-Sew-Wicked Stepmom – A spin on Snow White, the characters have grown so much over the series and it’s blossomed into one about a real family. This latest volume added in more “Disney characters” that will take the series in an interesting direction.
Dr. Werthless – A brilliant dive into who Fredric Wertham was, far more than the “anti-comic” crusader he’s painted as. It features a lot of surprises about his life and paints a complicated individual.
Drome – Just absolutely fantastic art in a trippy sci-fi series.
The Five Wolves – Some of the best art of the year, this is visually one of the best releases of the year from the art to the lettering.
More Weight: A Salem Story – A released years in the making, a well researched massive tome about the Salem Witch trial. Add in more fantastic art and it’s been a year for fantastic art.
Partisan – While it might seem like just another “war comic” but it’s packed with moments that’ll cause readers to gasp. Again, add in great art and it stands out as one from 2025 to not miss.
Top five comics and graphic novels for younger readers in alpha order:
Box Tales: Grow, Strawberries, Grow – An adorable read that our youngest reviewer read multiple times. Parents will laugh at moments that are far too relatable.
C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table – One of my favorites this year. It’s got some great manga-inspired art and a cool take on the Knights of the Round Table. This is one I want to see as an animated series.
The Mighty Onion and Guinea Pig Girl! – The second volume of this series, it explores fame going to one’s head as the creative team find themselves having issues working together as their popularity rises. The execution in how it does all of that is brilliant with a mix of comics, notes, and journal entries.
Ten-Ton Titan Terrier – A dog that controls a big mech to help protect Earth. Yeah, it’s just a lot of fun.
Unico: Hunted – The second volume of the series, it continues the story of the magical unicorn that’s fun for kids and adults alike.
Top five monthly series/limited series/one-shots in alpha order:
Absolute Batman – With the introduction of Absolute Bane, Absolute Joker, and one of the best annuals ever, it’s been a series that has delivered a brutal story that redefines what Batman can be.
Everything Dead and Dying – The Walking Dead blew up the zombie genre to new heights and this series is its successor as it show the genre has a lot of life left in it. It’s been an emotional punch with multiple layers and exploration of humanity.
Feral – The series delivers with every issue and every arc. The cute art mixed with the horrors within creates more of a punch. It keeps readers on its toes and has no problem tugging at heart strings. Even people who dislike horror will enjoy this tense series.
The Killer: Affairs Of The State II – Few comics have been more relevant than this series that saw The Killer hired by the French government to eliminate members of an elite pedophile ring. It reflected the lack of justice in the real world as the comic debated what is justice and who can afford it?
Space Ghost – The series continues to be one the best superhero comics out there delivering stories and issues that can be enjoyed on their own while also building the greater story. It’s just something we see far too often in today’s comics. Add in great art and it’s pulp superhero fun at its best.
