Conan the Barbarian enters a new creative phase as J.M. DeMatteis ("Kraven's Last Stand") debuts as series writer. He will take Conan to the magical city in the clouds, Mreead-Zza; return fan-favorites Jenna and Murilo to the supporting cast; and team with John Buscema on a set of stories pitting Conan against Eilaynia, Princess of Mist. Then, Marvel legend Gil Kane takes the artistic reins for an extended run featuring "The Creation Quest" saga, while writer Bruce Jones (Incredible Hulk) mixes a blend of humor and horror. Plus: A story illustrated by titans John Buscema and Neal Adams, a pair of Annuals by Roy Thomas and Thomas and Buscema's Conan of the Isles graphic novel, reprinted for the fi rst time! COLLECTING: CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1970) 116-149, CONAN THE BARBARIAN ANNUAL (1973) 6-9, CONAN OF THE ISLES (1988), WHAT IF? (1977) 39

Savage tales of the iconic barbarian! When an agent of the dreaded Black Seers of Yimsha assassinates the king of Vendhya, the king's sister Yasmina inherits the throne -- and vows vengeance! But her plans against the Black Seers are derailed when she is kidnapped -- by Conan?! Before long the Cimmerian has ruthless mercenaries, vengeance-crazed tribesmen, sinister sorcerers and an entire army hard on his heels -- and that's just how he likes it! Plus, Conan's journeys continue, taking him from the Exiled Lands to Hesterm and beyond. Thieves, demons, warriors and more all await him -- and all will fall prey to his savage sword! COLLECTING: Conan and the People of the Black Circle (2013) 1-4; Conan: Children of the Sun (2012) 1; Conan: Exiles (2017) 1; material from Robert E. Howard's Savage Sword (2010) 1-4, 6-10; Dark Horse Presents (2014) 21

Conan aids an old ally in the wretched wastes of Stygia - a harsh desert that harbors undreamed-of wealth! But Conan's pursuit of ancient treasure soon unearths a conniving spirit - and as blood spills on the desolate dust, a dark-hearted sorcerer brings forth unholy abominations! Only Conan's cold steel can save all creation from the horror that awaits! Then, Conan teams with two sister thieves to rob a haunted cliff-top castle. But evil spirits are the least of Conan's problems when both sisters set their sights on him! Plus: Conan must prevent the revival of a sleeping god - and walk the road of kings! COLLECTING: CONAN AND THE SONGS OF THE DEAD (2006) 1-5, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2006: CONAN, CONAN: TROPHY (2008) 1, CONAN: KISS OF THE UNDEAD (2010) 1, CONAN: ISLAND OF NO RETURN (2011) 1-2, MATERIAL FROM AGE OF CONAN: HYBORIAN ADVENTURES (2006) 1

The Eisner Award-winning story about a student figuring out radical politics in a messy world. Sophie''s young and queer and into feminist theory. She decides to study abroad, choosing Paris for no firm reason beyond liking French comics. Feeling a bit lonely and out of place, she's desperate for community and a sense of belonging. She stumbles into what/who she's looking for when she meets Zena. An anarchist student-activist committed to veganism and shoplifting, Zena offers Sophie a whole new political ideology that feels electric. Enamored--of Zena, of the idea of living more righteously--Sophie finds herself swept up in a whirlwind friendship that blows her even farther from her rural Californian roots as they embark on a disastrous hitchhiking trip to Amsterdam and Berlin full of couch surfing, drug tripping, and radical book fairs.Capturing that time in your life where you're meeting new people and learning about the world--when everything feels vital and urgent--The Contradictions is Sophie Yanow's fictionalized coming-of-age story. Sophie's attempts at ideological purity are challenged time and again, putting into question the plausibility of a life of dogma in a world filled with contradictions. Keenly observed, frank, and very funny, The Contradictions speaks to a specific reality while also being incredibly relatable, reminding us that we are all imperfect people in an imperfect world

Hana Ozawa is the newest face at the Gourmand Academy of Culinary Combat, a school that will teach her how to fight monsters AND how to turn them into delicious meals. Hana is a natural, but so are her classmates, and she struggles to keep up--she's gotta stand out, especially if she wants to impress the warrior chef who saved her life as a child.

For this ragtag band of space gays, liberation means beating the patriarchy at its own game. Pan's life used to be very small. Work in her dad's body shop, sneak out with her friend Tara to go dancing, and watch the skies for freighter ships. It didn't even matter that Tara was a princess... until one day it very much did matter, and Pan had to say goodbye forever. Years later, when a charismatic pair of off-world gladiators show up on her doorstep, she finds that life may not be as small as she thought. On the run and off the galactic grid, Pan discovers the astonishing secrets of her neo-medieval world... and the intoxicating possibility of burning it all down.

Courage to Dream plunges readers into the Holocaust - one of the greatest atrocities in human history - delving into the core of what it means to face the extinction of everything and everyone you hold dear. This gripping, multifaceted tapestry is woven from Jewish folklore and cultural history. Five interlocking narratives explore one common story - the tradition of resistance and uplift.

Princess Mabelrose has journeyed far and saved herself and others from danger and tyranny, but she has yet to make her way home. In the conclusion to the Courageous Princess trilogy, Mabelrose must use her generous spirit, as well as her brains, to melt the heart of the Dragon Queen and gain her freedom. But she still has to bring her father and her friends back from the queen''s unreachable Unremembered Lands . . . Author Rod Espinosa proves once again that compassion and intelligence are more than a match for any danger!

In this queer, paranormal YA graphic novel debut from the author of Some Girls Do and the illustrator of Wonder Woman: Warbringer, a young witch races to solve the grisly supernatural murders of her coven members before the killer strikes again. Emsy has always lived in sunny California, and she'd much rather spend her days surfing with her friends or hanging out with her girlfriend than honing her powers as a fire elemental. But when members of her family's coven back east are murdered under mysterious circumstances that can only be the result of powerful witchcraft, her family must suddenly return to dreary upstate New York. There, Emsy will have to master her neglected craft in order to find the killer . . . before her family becomes their next target.

Emsy has always lived in sunny California, and she'd much rather spend her days surfing with her friends or hanging out with her girlfriend than honing her powers as a fire elemental. But when members of her family's coven back east are murdered under mysterious circumstances that can only be the result of powerful witchcraft, her family must suddenly return to dreary upstate New York. There, Emsy will have to master her neglected craft in order to find the killer . . . before her family becomes their next target.

A full-color young adult graphic novel series that originated as a webcomic about a beloved ghostly cat! Flora has just moved into an old house with a gothic flare and a hint of mystery. She soon realizes that she's not alone in this place: a weird cat already lives there, and it's not leaving. It behaves like no cat she's ever seen, phasing through solid objects and attempting to eat a police officer. As Flora cozies up to her new creepy yet adorable roommate, she learns there are more spooky surprises in store! Since 2014, Cotton Valent's hilarious webcomic Meawbin The Creepy Cat has charmed online audiences across the world. Enjoy this full-color graphic novel series for audiences new and old!