Japan’s Shonen Jump Shop Is Coming to L.A.

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For the first time ever, the Shonen Jump Shop is coming from Japan to the U.S. They’re bringing original manga merch imported from Japan’s Shonen Jump Shop to Los Angeles. Fans can find officially licensed products from their favorite series like One Piece, Sakamoto Days, and more.

The pop-up will be located at the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, California from September 6 – October 5 during regular mall hours. The store will be located in Space 154 near Mitsuwa and AMC Theatres.

SHONEN JUMP SHOP at Del Amo Fashion Center
3525 W Carson St, Suite 154
Torrance, CA 90503

You’ll be able to find an assortment of shirts, acrylics, posters, and more from the following series:

  • One Piece
  • Sakamoto Days
  • Blue Box
  • Hunter x Hunter
  • Dragon Ball
  • Naruto
  • Bleach
  • Gintama
  • Haikyu!!
  • My Hero Academia
  • Jujutsu Kaisen
  • The Prince of Tennis Ⅱ
  • Kaiju No. 8

In addition to imported merch from Japan, fans will be able to purchase a limited-edition shirt and bag featuring the Japanese WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP logo. These items were created exclusively for this pop-up and can only be purchased here on a first-come, first-served basis.

These will only be available for a limited time in L.A. so make sure you don’t miss out!

Kana will release Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki’s entire 20 volume manga masterpiece Billy Bat in English

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Kana, the dedicated manga imprint of Abrams ComicArts, has announced the highly anticipated English-language publication of acclaimed manga creator Naoki Urasawa and collaborator Takashi Nagasaki‘s historical conspiracy thriller, Billy Bat. Beginning in June 2026, Kana will publish Volume 1, kicking off an ambitious schedule of four volumes per year, ultimately releasing all 20 volumes. 

Billy Bat is an enthralling, genre-defying series that combines mystery, historical fiction, conspiracy theory, and metafiction, unfolding across multiple eras and continents. Set initially in America in 1949, it follows Japanese-American comics artist Kevin Yamagata, who returns home after serving under the Allied Forces in World War II. Kevin quickly becomes famous for his detective comic character, Billy Bat. However, his newfound success is soon overshadowed by a disturbing revelation—Billy Bat already exists in Japan. Fearing unintentional plagiarism, Kevin embarks on a journey to Japan to uncover the truth, only to find himself ensnared in a tangled web of murders, secret societies, and prophetic mysteries spanning millennia. 

Naoki Urasawa, widely recognized as a transformative force in contemporary manga, has been honored with numerous awards including three Shogakukan Manga Awards, two Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prizes, and a Kodansha Manga Award. His highly acclaimed series include Monster, 20th Century Boys, and Pluto (recently adapted by Netflix). South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho (Snowpiercer, Parasite) hailed Urasawa as “the greatest storyteller of our time,” while Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Díaz described him as a “national treasure in Japan.” 

Co-creator Takashi Nagasaki is an accomplished author and manga writer known for his collaboration with Urasawa on Monster, 20th Century Boys, and Pluto. Nagasaki brings his expertise in storytelling and deep knowledge of the manga industry, having previously served as an editor at Shogakukan before transitioning into freelance writing. 

Billy Bat is celebrated for its riveting narrative, which blends historical events with surreal, suspenseful twists and a sharp sense of humor. The series features prominent historical figures including Albert Einstein, Walt Disney (reimagined as “Chuck Culkin”), John F. Kennedy, Neil Armstrong, Adolf Hitler, and even Oda Nobunaga. The series’ innovative approach places it perfectly alongside today’s popular historical fiction and speculative drama series like Bridgerton, Outlander, and All the Light We Cannot See, appealing to both dedicated manga enthusiasts and new readers eager to explore the medium. 

A perennial fan-favorite often listed among manga readers’ “Top 10 Manga That Need an English Release,” Billy Bat has achieved widespread success and critical acclaim internationally. Kana’s forthcoming publication ensures that English-speaking audiences will finally experience the full scope of Urasawa and Nagasaki’s ambitious storytelling. 

Look for Billy Bat Vol. 1 in bookstores and comic shops everywhere in June 2026. 

Billy Bat Vol. 1

Bug Wars: Book One Takes Flight this October Collecting the First Six Issues

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Superstar team of writer Jason Aaron and artist Mahmud Asrar spin an epic web of dark fantasy action in the upcoming Bug Wars: Book One. This trade paperback will be available in October from Image Comics and will collect the first six issues in the series.

In Bug Wars: Book One, the Old Slaymaker House is shrouded in mystery. Neighbors whisper about it. Children dare each other to step foot in its overgrown lawn. Exterminators refuse to visit and shudder at the thought of what multi-limbed monsters may burrow in its earth… For Slade Slaymaker and his brother Sydney, it’s the last remnant of their father, a dedicated entomologist devoured by the very creatures he dedicated his life to understanding. Slade, too young to remember his death, continues his legacy with his own love of all things insect. Sydney, old enough to remember the gruesome scene, despises and seeks to annihilate any bug he sees.

When these two brothers’ opposing obsessions clash, Slade finds himself shrunk to the size of his diminutive subjects and thrust into the middle of a brutal Bug War, an earth-shattering struggle that will decide the fate of his family and, perhaps, uncover the secrets behind his father’s gruesome demise.

Honey, I Shrunk The Kids meets Conan The Barbarian in this epic tale of a kid from Alabama suddenly lost in a vicious world beyond his imagining… a world of marauding ant armies, spell-casting spider witches, and beetle-riding barbarians.

Bug Wars: Book One trade paperback (ISBN: 9781534329850, Lunar Code 0825IM0459) will be available at local comic book shops on Wednesday, October 8 and independent bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indigo, and Waterstones on Tuesday, October 21.

Bug Wars: Book One

Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #2 continues the quality. It’s so good.

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It’s finally time to rejoin Samantha Strong inside the cozy confines of small-town life. The years have passed, and she’s slowed down a bit…but she’ll still get her paws dirty to protect the life she’s built for herself, no matter what it takes.

As we’re reintroduced to Samantha in the ’90s, we’ll also get a sinister peek into years long gone, filling in the gaps between her first kill and the first comic page…

Story: Patrick Horvath
Art: Patrick Horvath
Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

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.

Zeus Comics
Kindle

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Vanishing Point #4 is fantastic sci-fi with a dash of Twilight Zone/Tales From the Crypt twist

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In “Proof of Life”, a robot is accused of sentience and put on trial. If it is found to be alive, it will be destroyed. But what proves that you are alive more than not wanting to be destroyed? The brainchild of Mark Russell, Vanishing Point is an anthology series of short stories that are part science fiction and part existential horror, with an exceptional roster of artists tackling each tale. These are stories with a twist in which the twist is not the point of the story, but a beginning point from which to ask what it means to be alive.

Story: Mark Russell
Art: Jok
Color: Jok
Letterer: Carlos M. Mangual

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.

Zeus Comics
Kindle

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See more sides of the story with The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 2 — Cassandra

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Dark Horse Books, Critical Role, and Amazon MGM Studios have revealed the second volume in the hit Whitestone Chronicles series, The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 2—Cassandra. This second graphic novel is written by Marieke Nijkamp, with art by Travis Hymel, colors by Diana Sousa, and letters by Comicraft. 

Critically injured and seemingly abandoned by her brother after the murder of her family, Cassandra de Rolo finds herself at the mercy of Whitestone’s usurpers. Much to her shock, Delilah and Sylas Briarwood treat her with the utmost care—almost like a daughter—as she recovers within the relative safety of her own childhood bedroom. On edge and suspicious of their motives, Cassandra adapts to survive while processing the trauma of her family’s demise and Percy’s abandonment.

The Briarwoods delight in parading Cassandra around the city in an attempt to convince the despairing populace of their benevolence. Instead of becoming their paragon of obedience, Cassandra unwittingly becomes the guiding light of the rebellion attempting to rescue Whitestone, particularly in the eyes of her childhood friend and rebel leader, Archie. Cassandra vows to do whatever she can to help her beloved home, but are the ghosts of her past powerful enough to overcome the ghosts in her present, or will the Briarwoods’ brainwashing drown out all reason?

The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 2—Cassandra (80 pages, 6.625” x 10.1875”, hardcover) arrives in bookstores and comic shops on March 10 and 11, 2026. It is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $19.99.

The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 2—Cassandra

Witch Hazel: Variety Hour is a cute series of stories plus activity pages and stickers!

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Meet Hazel: Talented Spellcaster and Walking Disaster.

Spells fizzle, side gigs go sideways, and magical villains wreak havoc! For Hazel, it’s just another day as a witch-for-hire. Luckily, her friends, her crush, and her familiar Noot are there to pick up the pieces (or make things worse). Monsters, Magic and Mayhem? Hazel’s definitely not getting paid enough for this!

This deluxe printing features a cardstock cover with foil accents, fun activities, and an included sticker sheet!!

Story: Colton Fox
Art: Colton Fox, Beige Blum
Color: Colton Fox, Beige Blum
Letterer: Matt Krotzer
Design Assistance: Danny Williams

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.

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Spawn: The Dark Ages returns in October with a new six-part saga from Liam Sharp

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Spawn: The Dark Ages will make its long-awaited return with a brand-new six-issue miniseries from acclaimed creator Liam Sharp hitting shelves this October from Image Comics and Todd McFarlane Productions. The debut issue will feature four covers to mark the occasion, including two by Sharp himself, a blank sketch variant, and a striking 1:50 copy incentive variant by Ryan Brown.

Sharp—who serves as writer, inker, and colorist—delivers a sweeping tale of kings, gods, and the Devil’s Spawn set against the fractured backdrop of post-Roman Britain.

At the heart of the series is Erlking Ulegrave, the Devil’s Spawn and master of the Wild Hunt. As Saxons raid from the East, Picts loom in the North, and Hibernians strike from the West, newly crowned King Aurelianus Ambrosius must seek out the Erlking and forge a dangerous alliance to save his kingdom. But can the Christian King truly trust this ancient power—or will such a pact condemn him to eternal damnation?

Spawn: The Dark Ages #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 8, with a Final Order Cutoff deadline for retailers of Monday, September 15:

  • Cover A by Liam Sharp – Lunar Code: 0825IM0252
  • Cover B Blank Sketch Variant – Lunar Code: 0825IM0253
  • Cover C Virgin Variant by Liam Sharp – Lunar Code: 0825IM0254
  • Cover D 1:50 Incentive Variant by Ryan Brown – Lunar Code: 0825IM0255

Weapons Regains the Top of the Weekend Box Office While Jaws Takes a Bite

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Weapons returned to first after being knocked down to second the previous weekend by KPop Demon Hunters. The film grossed $10.2 million to bring its domestic gross to $132.4 million. Internationally, it grossed $16.5 million over the week to bring that to an even $100 million. Worldwide, the gross is $234.6 million.

Jaws is celebrating 50 years and age has not hurt it at all. The movie grossed $8.1 million over the weekend for a total of $9.8 million.

Caught Stealing debuted in third with $7.8 million and $9.5 million domestically since it opened. Internationally, the film has grossed $5.4 million for a worldwide gross of $14.9 million.

Freakier Friday slipped one spot to fourth with $6.5 million. It has grossed $82.2 million domestically. Over the week, the film grossed $7.6 million internationally where it has now grossed $50.4 million. Worldwide, the total is $132.6 million.

The Roses debuted in fifth place with $6.4 million domestically where it has grossed $8 million total over the holiday weekend. Internationally, the movie grossed $9.2 million for a worldwide total of $17.2 million.

In other comic related movies…

The Fantastic Four: First Steps slipped out of the top five. It grossed an estimated $4.8 million to bring its domestic total to $265.8 million. Over the week, it grossed $7.7 million to bring its international total to $240.5 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $506.3 million. It’s the only Marvel film to cross $500 million this year and the seventh out of the 14 releases since 2020 to do so.

Superman slipped to eighth with $2.6 million domestically to lift its domestic gross to just under $351.7 million. Over the week, it grossed $2.2 million internationally to bring that total to $259.7 million and worldwide the movie has grossed $611.4 million.

Smurfs grossed a little bit and now stands at $31.1 million. Internationally, the movie has added $5.4 million over the week and has grossed $83.6 million. Worldwide, the gross is $114.7 million.

Thunderbolts* remained at $190.3 million domestically. Internationally, it remained at $192.2 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $382.4 million.

On the edge of comic related films, The Toxic Avenger grossed $1.8 million over the weekend for an estimated $2.2 million.

Overall, the weekend box office saw a total of 72 films gross $64,361,566 from 41,072 theaters compared to last weekend’s $78,072,796 from 73 films and 39,529 theaters. This weekends average was $1,567.04 compared to last weekend’s $1,975.08.

Preview: The Witcher: The Bear and the Butterfly #3

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The Witcher: The Bear and the Butterfly #3

Writer: Simon Spurrier
Artist: Stephen Green
Colorist: José Villarrubia
Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Cover Artist: Stephen Green

Nothing is what it seems when Geralt discovers something unnatural in the wake of the attacks. As the truth behind Tila’s first encounter with the vampire is revealed, secrets are exposed and the key to finding the creature may be hiding in plain sight.

The Witcher: The Bear and the Butterfly #3
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