Weekly Preview! Manga, Graphic Novels, and Comics! It’s a packed week!

There are a lot of comics coming out every week to be covered. Check out some of what we’ll be reviewing and this is only the beginning!

This week’s reviews include:

  • Assorted Entanglements Vol. 1 (Yen Press)
  • Bulls of Beacon Hill #2 (AfterShock)
  • First Time for Everything (First Second)
  • Princess Convenient Plot Devices Vol. 1 (Yen Press)
  • SOTUS Vol. 1 (Yen Press)
  • The Vineyard #4 (AfterShock)

Not shown:

  • Frank Miller’s Roni Book Two #2 (Frank Miller Presents)
  • Rooster Fighter Vol. 3 (VIZ Media)

First Second, AfterShock, and Yen Press provided Graphic Policy with FREE copies for review

Yen Press is releasing Sixteen New titles in August 2023

Adding to its Summer 2023 lineup, Yen Press will be releasing twelve new manga (I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Spin-off: The Red Dragon Academy for Girls; Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie -Rebellion-: The Complete Omnibus Edition; Mieruko-chan Anthology Comic; Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki’s Conjecture; I Don’t Need a Happy Ending; The Illustrated Guide to Monster Girls; After We Gazed at the Starry Sky; The Witches’ Marriage; Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times; The Second-Chance Noble Daughter Sets Out to Conquer the Dragon Emperor; I Don’t Know Which is Love; Game of Familia -Family Senki-), three novels (Sentenced to Brave Punishment; Liar, Liar; Kunon the Sorcerer Can See Through), and one graphic novel (Cuckoos Three).

I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Spin-off: The Red Dragon Academy for Girls

Original Story by Kisetsu Morita
Art by Hitsujibako
Character Design by Benio

Laika has settled into the role of a rather prim young lady at the house in the highlands—but was she always that way? Or was she more of a hot-blooded dragon…as red as her scales? In the second spin-off of the Killing Slimes series, the school days of Azusa’s oldest companion will be revealed!

I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Spin-off: The Red Dragon Academy for Girls

Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie -Rebellion-: The Complete Omnibus Edition

By Magica Quartet

After Madoka Kaname’s sacrifice, the hopeless cycle that once bound every magical girl to a terrible fate was broken at last. Or was it…? All does not seem right with the world, and as Homura pulls at the loose threads of the girls’ new realities, is it possible that an even darker destiny looms ahead?

Revisit the complete manga adaptation of Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie -Rebellion- in this deluxe omnibus edition!

Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie -Rebellion-: The Complete Omnibus Edition

Mieruko-chan Anthology Comic

By Tomoki Izumi

The creepy, the crawly, the grotesque—in the daily lives of Miko and friends, ghostly monsters lurk around every corner. This official comic anthology is brought to you by a variety of guest artists!

Mieruko-chan Anthology Comic

Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki’s Conjecture

Story by Mikage Sawamura
Art by Toji Aio

Naoya Fukamachi is a university student whose ability to infallibly detect lies has left him friendless and isolated. When his paper piques the interest of his handsome and eccentric folklore-studies professor, Akira Takatsuki, he soon finds himself dragged into Akira’s research. Now, as the assistant in charge of common sense, he must help his professor interpret an array of unexplainable phenomena…

Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki’s Conjecture

Sentenced to Brave Punishment

By Rocket Shokai
Edited by Dengeki Bunko

Heroism—a punishment for only the worst criminals. Those sentenced to the fate of a hero are forced to fight at the front lines against the demon king’s army—and if they die, they can expect to be revived and continue the battle. But when their leader, convicted of killing a goddess, meets another goddess himself, the contract they forge may be enough to change the world…

Sentenced to Brave Punishment

Liar, Liar

By Haruki Kuou

The Academy: a school the size of an island where students compete for ranks. Not only did Hiroto Shinohara pass the most rigorous exam in the country with top marks to transfer there, but he defeated last year’s reigning champ on his very first day, catapulting him to the highest rank in record time. Except…he didn’t. The truth is, he screwed up big time, and now he must maintain his position at the Academy no matter what. It’s a liar’s world, after all!

Liar, Liar

Kunon the Sorcerer Can See Through

Story by Umikaze Minamino
Illustrated by Laruha

Born blind, Kunon aims to be the first person to use water magic to create new eyes for himself. After five months of study, he has already surpassed his teacher, and continues to grow his talents. Not only can his magic help him sense color, but he can also use it to make handy items and even conjure a whole cat! Word of his skills and ingenuity soon reach the court and earn him a spot as disciple to the most powerful magician in the land. But is his ultimate goal even attainable?

Kunon the Sorcerer Can See Through

I Don’t Need a Happy Ending

By Mikanuji

From office workers to high schoolers to a mistress and her maid, dive into a collection of Girls Love stories from the author of Assorted Entanglements! Mikanuji delivers a tantalizing mix of sweet and spicy in this anthology—including a brand-new epilogue for her short story, “I Don’t Need a Happy Ending”!

I Don’t Need a Happy Ending

The Illustrated Guide to Monster Girls

By Suzu Akeko

In the world of monsters, where scaring and tormenting humans is a way of life, even monster girls need to pass their classes, graduate, and get a job! Enter Class Z: a bunch of failures more likely to be frightened and bullied themselves. Can this ragtag group of underdogs become successful, full-fledged monsters?

The Illustrated Guide to Monster Girls

Cuckoos Three

By Cassandra Jean and Mosskat

Murry Summerfield, relentlessly decent son of the farmstead, meets Jacob Durris, charming but troubled new neighbor. When he discovers why Jacob has moved out to the countryside, Murry has his hands full keeping his friend happy and dealing with his own blossoming feelings.

Cuckoos Three

After We Gazed at the Starry Sky

By Bisco Kida

It all started with a job. When wheelchair user Subaru Miyazawa decides to visit the planetarium after finishing its brochure design, he bumps into Togo Awase, the photographer involved in the project. Although Subaru had admired his work, he never thought he would see the man himself—or that Togo would go so far as to carry Subaru down the steps to view the starry night sky up close. Subaru can only hope they’ll meet again…

After We Gazed at the Starry Sky

The Witches’ Marriage

By studio HEADLINE

Opening the Door of Truth is the ultimate goal for many witches, but gathering enough power to do so is no easy feat. One popular method is entering into a Witches’ Marriage, a contractual bond that generates more power the closer the two grow. Melissa is one such witch—but is her heart truly immune to the adorable Tanya as she claims?

The Witches’ Marriage

Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times

By Kenji Tsurubuchi

In the ancient kingdom of Yamato, between the eras of gods and men, there was a time when the two coexisted. Miyo is chosen to serve as a human sacrifice to her village’s god, Kippuuson-no-Mikoto, but she’s not ready to die! Can Ozuno, a monk with the ability to speak one-on-one with the gods, save her life?

Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times

The Second-Chance Noble Daughter Sets Out to Conquer the Dragon Emperor

Story by Sarasa Nagase
Art by Anko Yuzu
Character Design by Mitsuya Fuji

Although Jill’s engagement to the Crown Prince should have guaranteed her a happy life, she is instead sentenced to death by her own fiancé! However, moments before her death, she is sent back in time to the party that determined her fate. In a desperate bid to avoid her doom, she proposes to the first man she sees, but that man turns out to be none other than an enemy from a neighboring country, the Dragon Emperor Hades! 

The Second-Chance Noble Daughter Sets Out to Conquer the Dragon Emperor

I Don’t Know Which is Love

By Oku Tamamushi

With high school graduation approaching, Mei Soraike tries to confess her love to the best friend she has long harbored a secret crush for…only to have her hopes crushed instead. But a little heartbreak is fine—because she’ll absolutely, definitely, without a doubt get a girlfriend in college! Just as Mei sets her resolve, potential prospects start sidling up to her one by one…?!

I Don’t Know Which is Love

Game of Familia -Family Senki-

Story by Mikoto Yamaguchi
Art by D. P

After his father’s remarriage, high school student Sasae Hatsushima moves in with his three new stepsisters. That’s all well and good until the whole family is summoned to another world! Will they be able to band together and survive in the brutal, unforgiving land?

Game of Familia -Family Senki-

The Walking Dead Deluxe #57 shows us Rick might be the scariest thing out there

The Walking Dead returns in full color with extras! The Walking Dead Deluxe takes us back to the beginning with each issue now featuring full color. There are also extras of what might have been with notes as part of “The Cutting Room Floor.”

The Walking Dead Deluxe #57 has Rick, Abraham, and Carl go on a road trip and have a terrifying experience together.

What’s it like to revisit this modern classic? How does it change all these years later… and in color? Find out!

Story: Robert Kirkman
Art: Charlie Adlard
Color: Dave McCaig
Letterer: Rus Wooton

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

TFAW
comiXology/Kindle
Zeus Comics


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Get a look at Women of Marvel #1

Next month, Women of Marvel is back with another star-studded one-shot, and right now, fans can check out the covers and get an exclusive sneak peek at the thrilling stories that await!

The giant-sized anthology will continue the tradition of uplifting the characters and creators you know and love – and the ones you’re about to! Showcasing a range of diverse stories by seasoned veterans and up-and-coming talent, Women of Marvel #1 will be a one-stop preview of the incredible women creators set to take Marvel Comics by storm. The one-shot will mark the exciting Marvel Comics debut of talents such as Melissa Flores, Victoria Ying, Carola Borelli, Giulia Gualazzi, and the Gibbs Sisters, Shawnee Gibbs and Shawnelle Gibbs.

For over 10 years, Women of Marvel has highlighted iconic women characters and storytellers from throughout Marvel Comics history! Fans won’t want to miss celebrating the spirit and mission of this fantastic program with these phenomenal tales starring some of Marvel’s greatest heroes!

Here are the adventures that readers can look forward to:

  • Rebecca Roanhorse, award-winning novelist and writer behind the recent Phoenix Song: Echo series, breaks the fourth wall with She-Hulk to provide one-of-a-kind commentary in a brilliant opening story with rising star artist Carola Borelli.
  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers scribe Melissa Flores and artist Stacey Lee send best friend duo America Chavez and Kate Bishop on a pulse-punching rescue mission to save one of their own! 
  • Critically acclaimed author and illustrator Victoria Ying and artist Jodi Nishijima spin a wild web for Silk as a night out with Black Cat turns deadly as the two face off against the illusion mastermind, Mysterio!
  • The award-winning writing and producing team The Gibbs Sisters, Shawnee Gibbs and Shawnelle Gibbs join newcomer artist Giulia Gualazzi for a story about Photon and Ms. Marvel battling an old enemy in the Big Easy!
  • Plus an introduction by writer Charlie Jane Anders, creator interviews, essays, and more!

Check out the covers, interior artwork! Celebrate Women’s History Month Marvel Comics-style when Women of Marvel #1 hits stands on March 22!

Fear of a Red Planet #3 keeps things focused and readers guessing

There’s been a murder on Mars. Unfortunately for the Sheriff, it’s the most hated person on the planet.

Story: Mark Sable
Art: Andrea Olimpieri
Color: Andrea Olimpieri
Letterer: Dave Sharpe

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

TFAW
Kindle/comiXology
Zeus Comics


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Something wicked is stalking the alleys of Madripoor in X-Men Unlimited #75!

X-MEN UNLIMITED #75

Writer: Zac Thompson
Artist: Phillip Sevy
Colorist: Ceci de la Cruz
Editor: Lauren Amaro
5-issue arc launches on Monday, February 20

Something wicked is stalking the alleys of Madripoor! When Marrow finds her fellow Morlocks being targeted, she and Feral take matters into their own hands. But will Marrow be able to get out of her own head long enough to focus on the fight at hand?

X-MEN UNLIMITED #75

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania opens with a series best

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Marvel is proving that they have a winning brand, no matter word of mouth or critic reviews. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has opened with $106.1 million despite very mixed reviews. The film has only 47% from critics ad 84% from the audience as of writing this article. That’s some of the worst reviews for any Marvel Cinematic Universe movie.

The opening is the best of the trio of Ant-Man films. The original opened in 2015 with $57.2 million domestically and went on to earn $519.3 million worldwide. That’d be a $72.3 million opening and around $656 million in today’s dollars. The sequel, Ant-Man and the Wasp, opened with $75.8 million in 2018 and went on to gross $622.7 million. That would be $90.4 million and about $742.5 million in today’s dollars.

Internationally, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania grossed $121.3 million for a worldwide debut of $225.3 million.

The film has a bit of a breather with competition with just Cocaine Bear opening on February 24 having any chance to topple the film next week, but it’d have to be one hell of a showing and drop. Creed III on March 3 will likely strike a knock out punch though trading one film starring Jonathan Majors for another film starring Jonathan Majors.

Avatar: The Way of Water remained in second place losing very little from the previous week. The movie grossed $6.1 million to bring its domestic total to $657.1 million. Over the week, the film grossed about $20 million to bring its international total to $1.586 billion. Worldwide the film has grossed $2.244 billion. It is now #9 for domestic gross passing Jurassic World. It’s about $14 million away from passing Titanic. Worldwide, the film is in third place, having passed Titanic. With $555 million between it and second place, it’s likely it’ll remain in third.

Magic Mike’s Last Dance didn’t last long with the film dropping to third place. While it was just a 35% drop, the film only grossed $5.4 million in its second week lifting its domestic gross to just under $18 million. Internationally, the film grossed about $9.2 million over the week to bring that to $19.6 million. Worldwide, the film has grossed $38.5 million.

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish improved a spot moving back into fourth place from last week’s fifth. It grossed $5.3 million to bring its domestic total to $166.1 million. Internationally, the film has grossed $255,572,000 for a worldwide total of $423.4 million.

Knock at the Cabin rounded out the top five with an estimated $3.9 million to bring its domestic gross to $30.4 million. Over the week, the film grossed about $3.6 million internationally for $16.9 million there and a worldwide total of $47.9 million.

In comic film news…

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond looks like it didn’t make any gains and the domestic total is steady at $1.6 million. Internationally, it gained about $100,000 to increase it to $9.9 million. The worldwide total is a bit over $11.5 million.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever grossed $34,000 to bring its domestic total to $453.7 million. Internationally, the film added about $2.1 million over the week to bring that to $401.4 million. Worldwide, the film has grossed over $855.2 million.

Black Adam‘s domestic gross looks like it hasn’t shifted and stands at $168.2 million. Over the week the international remained steady at $224.8 million. Worldwide, the film has grossed just under $393 million.

Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time looks to have ended its run. Domestically, it has grossed $810,744. Internationally, the film gained a little and is now just under $93 million for a worldwide gross of $93.8 million.

The week’s overall box office success…

Numbers have 55 films earning $145,008,410 from 34,169 theaters. That’s over double last weekend’s $52,627,515 from 35,391 theaters and 59 films. The average earning was $4,243.86 this past weekend, about triple the previous weekend’s $1,487.03.

Judge Dredd, Slaine, Nikolai Dante, and more in the 2000 AD Character Spotlight Humble Bundle

The Galaxy’s Greatest Comics are back! The famed British science-fiction magazine 2000 AD has been entertaining readers for years, and given the world some of comics’ most beloved and celebrated authors and artists and you can discover some of its best characters with the 2000 AD Character Spotlight Comic Bundle on Humble Bundle. This thrilling bundle highlights some of 2000 AD’s most iconic characters with books like Judge Dredd Day of Chaos: EndgameSlaine: The Horned God, and Nikolai Dante: Sympathy for the Devil—among dozens of others. Explore some of Britain’s most popular comic book characters, and help support Cancer Research UK!

You can get $435 worth of comics for just $18 all to benefit a great cause!

Judge Dredd Day of Chaos Endgame

Take the Flash, Supergirl, and Batman on the go with Funko The Flash Pop! Keychains

With the first trailer for The Flash released, Funko has revealed the first wave of Funko Pop! Keychain figures tied into the film. You can get The Flash, Supergirl, and Batman. Order yours now!


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Masters of the Universe: Masterverse #1

It’s a long weekend here at GP HQ but that’s not slowing us down (the bad cold might but that’s another thing…). What geeky things did you all do this weekend? Sound off in the comments! While you start off your week, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web.

The Mary Sue – ‘American Born Chinese’ Release Window, Cast, Plot, and More – We’re excited for this one!

The Mary Sue – Viz Media Just Dropped a Bunch of Its Most Popular Shows for Free (and Subbed) on YouTube – Woo hoo!

Reviews

The Beat – Godhead 2
CBR – Masters of the Universe: Masterverse #1
CBR – Wolverine #30

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