January 2017 Graphic Novels by Turnaround Publisher Services

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GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - January 2017

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Children’s Graphic Novel

SONIC BOOM VOLUME 2 Boom Shaka-laka Sonic Scribes

NAMIBIA VOL. 4: EPISODE 4 LEO; Rodolphe & Marchal, Bertrand

Kathy Austin has already survived two assassination attempts saved both time by intervention from her mysterious friends from outer space. Her superior, Sir Charles, finds it difficult to believe her as to the origin of such providential allies, but another incident, followed by a more official meeting, eventually convince him. Informed of the terrible stakes that hide behind the recent events, he sends Kathy back to Namibia with a new partner, on a mission she seems unlikely to survive...

Here comes the Boom! Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends are back and ready to do battle with the evil Dr. Eggman and his mechanical minions and diabolical death-machines! This ground-breaking new chapter in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise puts a new ‘spin’ on all your favourite heroes and villains - plus new faces and hilarious new stories chock-full of action. KEY SELLING POINTS • The Sonic Boom video game was released in November 2014 on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. • Featuring popular characters and new additions with a bold new look. • Sonic is a mainstay of the gaming world, with 2013’s Sonic Generations described as ‘an essential purchase’. • The original Sonic series holds the World Record for Longest Running Comic Based on a Game. ISBN 13: 9781627389945, 104pp p/b, £9.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

KEY SELLING POINTS • Already a bestseller in France, Namibia is published here in English for the first time. • A fascinating, complex mystery penned by a veteran author. • Features the same expressive and realistic art of the creator of Aldebaran. • Kathy is a strong and independent heroine unlike protagonists in other adventure comics. ISBN 13: 9781849183284, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

Children’s Graphic Novel

Fiction - Short Stories

BLUECOATS VOL. 10, THE The Blues in Black and White Cauvin, Raoul & Lambil, Willy

BAIT: OFF-COLOR STORIES FOR YOU TO COLOR Palahniuk, Chuck

Bestselling novelist Chuck Palahniuk presents Bait: Off-Color Stories for You to Color, his first ever colouring book for adults. Bait is both the colouring book debut and the second short story collection for Palahniuk, author of Lullaby and Fight Club. The hardcover album contains eight bizarre tales, illustrated in detailed black and white by Joelle Jones (Lady Killer), Lee Bermejo (The Suiciders), Duncan Fegredo (Hellboy), and more.

After another long day of charging, Blutch and Chesterfield make the acquaintance of Matthew Brady, a professional photographer dispatched by President Lincoln to document the ongoing historic struggle. Photography, still a new invention, together with Brady’s talent for capturing the moment, are met with great enthusiasm by both the rank and file and the top brass. Inevitably, it s not long before Blutch and Chesterfield are ordered to act as the artist’s protective detail - much to the sergeant’s disgust... KEY SELLING POINTS • One of the top 10 bestselling comics series in France, with 184,800 copies sold for the 50th volume alone in 2006. • More than 15 million volumes of the comic have been sold worldwide. • Highlights the absurdity of war and the often uncaring or incompetent leadership soldiers have to put up with. • Features authentic battles and stories based on historical facts. ISBN 13: 9781849183413, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

KEY SELLING POINTS • Chuck Palahniuk’s second collection of short stories also contains several illustrations to colour yourself. • Palahniuk has released Fight Club 2 (Dark Horse, 2016, also available), the graphic novel sequel to Fight Club. • Puts a new spin on the current adult colouring craze. ISBN 13: 9781506703114, 128pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland Available October 2016

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MARQUIS OF ANAON VOL. 5: THE CHAMBER OF CHEOPS Vehlmann, Fabien & Bonhomme, Matthieu

Umberto Leone, a wealthy eccentric, dies in Egypt. In his will, he bequeaths enormous amounts of money to several perfect strangers - including Jean-Baptiste! Intrigued by such a curious inheritance, the young man decides to follow Leone’s tracks and sails to Cairo, last destination of the late explorer. There, in the shadow of the pyramids, he will meet French expatriates with dubious motives, gold-crazed janissaries, mysterious holy men... and above all the beautiful Dieneba. KEY SELLING POINTS • Based on the legend of the Marquis d’Anaon, a popular tale from the 18th century. • By the acclaimed author of Alone and Green Manor (both Cinebook). • An uncompromising period saga that brings the France of the 1720s to life in a clear, uncluttered style. ISBN 13: 9781849182959, 52pp p/b, £7.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

ABE SAPIEN VOLUME 8 The Desolate Shore Mignola, Mike; Allie, Scott & Fiumara, Max

On the run at the end of the world, Abe Sapien’s Dark and Terrible story reaches its finale, and the answers he uncovers about his own existence reveal some of the biggest secrets of the Hellboy saga. AWOL from the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense for more than a year, Abe travels to lost two lost kingdoms before returning to America. There he’ll confront the most nightmarish version of the fate he’s run from all along, as well as the necromancer who sees Abe as a means to control the end of mankind. KEY SELLING POINTS • Collected series of stories from Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. • Abe Sapien is part of the BPRD team first introduced in Hellboy and starred in the first two films. • Mike Mignola is a widely-recognised name in the graphic novel community. • Rumours of a third Hellboy film continue to circulate with fans eager for another instalment. ISBN 13: 9781506700311, 168pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - January 2017 Graphic Novel - Manga

ASTRO BOY OMNIBUS VOLUME 6 Tezuka, Osamu

Who will stand against invaders from space, robot slave masters and a dictator producing human clones? Astro Boy, that’s who! The most popular and influential creation of Osamu Tezuka, ‘the Walt Disney of Japan,’ Astro Boy is all-ages adventure packed with action, laughs and a few tugs at the heartstrings. KEY SELLING POINTS • A giant collection of the classic character from the ‘Walt Disney of Japan’. • Osamu Tezuka is renowned internationally as a master cartoonist, animator and storyteller. • Tezuka is known as the father of manga and the godfather of anime. • Astro Boy has served as the inspiration for three animated series and the 2009 feature film (Imagi). • There will be a total of seven volumes in the Dark Horse Astro Boy Omnibus series. ISBN 13: 9781506700410, 696pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

CONAN VOLUME 20

A Witch Shall Be Born Van Lente, Fred; Ching, Brian & Luis, Jose

Writer Fred Van Lente’s incredible run on Conan reaches its epic conclusion! Taramis, the beloved queen of Khauran, was born with a twin sister, Salome - but by an ancient doom placed on their bloodline Salome’s chest bore a scarlet half-moon birthmark: the mark of the witch! Left to die in the desert, Salome survived instead, and grew up to embrace her malevolent destiny... and now she’s back, to take vengeance on all of Khauran! KEY SELLING POINTS • Continues the legend of Robert E. Howard’s epic creation. • A new Conan the Barbarian movie will begin filming in 2017 Arnold Schwarzenegger is rumoured to be reprising the role. • Conan is a perennial favourite among comics fans. ISBN 13: 9781506701349, 152pp p/b, £18.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

DEPT. H VOLUME 1 Kindt, Matt

Mia is a special investigator hired to uncover possible sabotage taking place at a deep-sea research station. What she uncovers is a mind-blowing crime scene filled with suspects with terrible secrets, strange deep-sea creatures, and an impending flood!

KEY SELLING POINTS • A new underwater sci-fi series from the cult creator of Mind MGMT. • Mind MGMT has been optioned for the big screen by Ridley Scott. • Matt Kindt is a Harvey Award-winning writer and artist among his successful series are Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D. ISBN 13: 9781616559892, 168pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

EC ARCHIVES: CRIME SUSPENSTORIES VOLUME 2 Feldstein, Al; Craig, Johnny & Davis, Jack

Classic chronicles of criminals and capers! Collecting issues #7-#12 of Crime SuspenStories from the immortal artistic talents of Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, Jack Kamen, Jack Davis, Graham Ingles and George Roussos. Featuring a foreword by Matt Kindt (Mind MGMT). KEY SELLING POINTS • Collects Crime Suspenstories issues 7-12 in full colour. • Dark Horse continues its reprints of this iconic series. • With a new foreword from comics legend Matt Kindt. ISBN 13: 9781506700397, 216pp h/b, £37.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

GUN THEORY

Way, Daniel & Proctor, Jon

Everyone who’s laid eyes on Harvey is dead. That’s because Harvey is a hired killer whose victims never see him until it is too late. Through years of practice, Harvey’s appearance and demeanor have become so devoid of humanity that he has become invisible. Unknowable. Untouchable. Until Harvey meets a woman who, strangely, can see him. From superstar Marvel writer Daniel Way (Deadpool, Wolverine: Origins) this is the first complete collection of Gun Theory! KEY SELLING POINTS • A lost comic classic receives a long-overdue reissue. • Critics compared Gun Theory to Tarantino for its highly stylised violence and snappy dialogue. • Way has worked for Marvel for many years and has contributed to the Deadpool, Wolverine and Spider-Man series. ISBN 13: 9781616556570, 1pp h/b, £18.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

HOUSE OF PENANCE

Tomasi, Peter J.; Bertram, Ian & Stewart, Dave

This is a tale about guilt, ghosts, and guns... of how fortune brings misfortune, as a grim and determined woman oversees the construction of a house 24 hours a day for 20 years with the simple motto: keep busy building or get busy dying. KEY SELLING POINTS • Many of Peter Tomasi’s graphic novels have appeared on The New York Times best-seller lists. • Based on the true story of the Winchester Mystery House, which intrigues many to this day. • Spine-chilling horror brought to life in vivid images. ISBN 13: 9781506700335, 192pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - January 2017 Graphic Novel

MACHINES, THE

Graphic Novel

SHADOW GLASS, THE

McLean-Foreman, John & White, Brent Elliot

Fell, Aly

Out of the wasteland emerges Ryk, an escaped slave girl born with a unique power: merging her consciousness with the neural pathways of robots and healing them. Aided by a malfunctioning war machine, she embarks on a dangerous journey where she must overcome both her self-doubt and the mistrust of those she is trying to help. Only then can she accomplish a daring rescue and save a friend from a fate worse than death. KEY SELLING POINTS • A new comics series based on the forthcoming strategy game. • Written by John McLean Foreman, whose previous videogame screenplay credits include Splinter Cell: Double Agent. • For fans of mecha / dystopia series like Mobile Suit Gundam (Vertical; also available from Turnaround). ISBN 13: 9781506700519, 72pp h/b, £7.5 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: THE SHINJI IKARI RAISING PROJECT VOLUME 17 Khara & Takahashi, Osamu

Instantly recognisable to even the most casual fan of manga, Neon Genesis Evangelion is currently experiencing a resurgence in the form of this sequel series, based on the last episode of the hit TV show. The original Neon Genesis Evangelion is widely regarded as a key work in the manga canon, and is partially responsible for bringing the genre to the attention of western audiences. The Shinji Ikari Raising Project places the titular hero in the alternate universe briefly glimpsed in the final episode, and continues his adventures in a subtly altered Kyoto. KEY SELLING POINTS • Latest addition to the sequel series of one of the most popular anime series ever, Neon Genesis Evangelion. • This series takes place in an alternate world hinted at in the series’ finale. • The original series has recently aired on TV and is acknowledged as a key crossover work. • The Shinji Ikari Raising Project has been extremely popular with established fans and newcomers alike. ISBN 13: 9781506700830, 168pp p/b, £7.5 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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PROMETHEUS: LIFE AND DEATH Abnett, Dan

Colonial Marines have taken possession of an ‘abandoned’ alien spacecraft - only to discover its owner is still on board! Instead of heading to Earth as expected, the humans end up on LV-223 (the planet where the events in the film Prometheus took place). There they must contend with hostile alien life forms, as well as the mysterious Engineers who are determined to wipe out not just them, but possibly all of humanity. KEY SELLING POINTS • Ridley Scott has confirmed he will direct the new Prometheus film, which could be in cinemas as early as Spring 2017. • The worlds of Alien, Predator and Prometheus all feature in this series. • Dan Abnett is an established Marvel artist who has provided work for Guardians of the Galaxy. ISBN 13: 9781506701035, 96pp p/b, £10.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

A young student to England’s greatest occultist learns her real father is in league with the devil. When Rose finds out that the man who raised her isn’t her father, she ignores his warnings about the terrible secrets of her own past and seeks answers from childhood teacher Dr John Dee, the queen’s occult advisor. KEY SELLING POINTS • Collects The Shadow Glass issues #1-6. • Local appeal - Aly Fell lives and works in Manchester and has worked at the BBC and ITV. • Fantasy with a historical twist, incorporating real historical figures like John Dee. ISBN 13: 9781506700823, 192pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

SMITE: THE PANTHEON WAR Banish, Jack & Miller, John Jackson

SMITE is a massive online battle arena game where gods from many different Pantheons fight it out to determine the fate of both the godly realm, and our own world. Revealed here is the never before told tale of how the conflict between the gods began - from the assassination of Zeus in Olympus, to the goddess Hel tricking Thor into leading an army against her own father Loki, to the death of Ares and the plunging of the Pantheons into all-out war! KEY SELLING POINTS • Graphic novel prequel to the popular online arena videogame SMITE. • With contributions from John Jackson Miller, who wrote for Dark Horse’s Star Wars: Empire series. • Stars gods and goddesses at war including Zeus and Thor. • For fans of Conan the Barbarian (Dark Horse, various titles available). ISBN 13: 9781506702339, 88pp p/b, £10.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

WISH

CLAMP

Walking home from work one day, handsome young doctor Shuichiro notices an adorable little thing trapped in a tree... not a cat, but an angel, Kohaku. In gratitude for rescuing it, Kohaku offers to grant Shuichiro a wish - but to the angel’s surprise, Shuichiro says no thanks... everything in his life is great! But little Kohaku isn’t going to give up that easily... KEY SELLING POINTS • A crossover title with Dark Horse’s previous CLAMP title, Drug and Drop. • Remastered from the original art, this version of Wish is different from any other on the market! • 20 pages of interior colour, in the high-quality tradition of Dark Horse CLAMP omnibus books. ISBN 13: 9781506701110, 800pp p/b, £18.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - January 2017 Music

GALACTIC ZOO DOSSIER #10 The Interview Issue Various Artists

Yes, after a 4-year wait, the world’s greatest psychedelic underground hand-drawn pro-zine is back! Lauded by the likes of Mojo Magazine, Spin, Pitchfork and Julian Cope, GZD is also celebrating its 20 year anniversary - 15 years with Drag City to boot! Painstakingly and completely done by hand by Plastic Crimewave and badass contributors from around the globe, this might be the most intensely mind-expanding issue yet!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Galactic Zoo Dossier’s 20th anniverary issue! • Lauded by Mojo Magazine, Spin, Pitchfork and more. • 16 interviews with legends like Arthur Brown, Shirley Collins, Peter Daltrey of Kaleidoscope, and many others. • The largest and most exciting issue yet! ISBN 13: 9781937112189, 170pp p/b, £22.99 Published by DRAG CITY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available July 2016

Graphic Novel

END OF THE FUCKING WORLD, THE (SECOND EDITION) Forsman, Charles

James and Alyssa are two teenagers who live a seemingly typical teen existence as they face the fear of coming adulthood. Forsman tells their story through each character’s perspective, jumping between points of view with each chapter. But quickly, this somewhat familiar experience takes a more nihilistic turn as James’ character exhibits a rapidly forming sociopathy that threatens both of their futures. He harbours violent fantasies and begins to act on them, while Alyssa remains as wilfully ignorant for as long as she can, blinded by young love. KEY SELLING POINTS • A debut graphic novel from Charles Forsman, widely hailed as the most exciting up-and-coming graphic novelist. • Forsman has already won two Ignatz awards for his self-published mini-comic, Snake Oil. • Influenced by such classics as Badlands and The Catcher in the Rye. • Already praised by the likes of Sean T. Collins (The Comics Journal) and Frank Santoro (creator of Storyville). • TEOTFW will be adapted into a major Channel 4 series in Autumn 2016. ISBN 13: 9781606999837, 176pp h/b, £14.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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EXCAVATION, THE Andersson, Max

One young couple is about to discover that nothing is as it seems: not their bodies; not the structures they inhabit (there are no doors); and not the police that wander in and out of their lives. And, no matter how many armed standoffs and car chases there are, you can never escape your parents - or the dead body under the kitchen table. KEY SELLING POINTS • A debut graphic novel from a renowned Swedish illustrator. • Will remind readers of previous surreal / horror Fantagraphics titles such as Jessica Farm (2016). • Has already been favourably compared with the work of George Grosz. ISBN 13: 9781606999844, 382pp h/b, £22.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

LAST LAUGH AND OTHER STORIES

Elder, Will; Feldstein, Al & Bradbury, Ray

This collection includes all 15 of Elder’s Panic stories (EC’s in-house attempt to duplicate MAD), all seven of his science fiction tales (including two Ray Bradbury adaptations in collaboration with John Severin) and more. Elder lends his pen to dead-on satires of ‘The Night Before Christmas’ - which got the first issue of Panic banned in the entire state of Massachusetts - and a variety of popular comic strips, including Li’l Abner and Dick Tracy.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Part of Fantagraphics’ New York Times bestselling classic EC Comics series. • Until now, these influential stories have only had a scatter-shot reprint history, only available in anthologies. • Features extensive essays and notes on these classic stories by EC experts. ISBN 13: 9781606999820, 216pp h/b, £22.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

OFF-WORLD BLUES

Morvan, Jean-David & Bachan

On New Year’s Eve 2999, a peacekeeping troop ship is violently attacked. Out of 3,000 soldiers aboard, only six survive, the remnants of an all-female commando team. Battling deadly adversity, they manage to land on the planet they had departed 16 years earlier, after brokering a careful truce between the human colony and the native alien population, only to discover it now fractured by hostile indigenous freedom fighters and the human warring faction.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Jean-David Morvan is the author of Omaha Beach on D-Day (First Second). • He has been nominated for multiple awards at Angouleme and Prix Saint-Michel. • Perfect for fans of Retroworld, Megalex and The Metabarons. ISBN 13: 9781594651588, 160pp h/b, £19.99 Published by HUMANOIDS INC Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

RING OF THE SEVEN WORLDS, THE

Gualdoni, Giovanni; Clima, Gabriele & Piana, Matteo

Seven planets are linked to one another by the multidimensional gates of a giant ring. But the passage to Nemo, one of the Seven Worlds, has remained sealed for three centuries, in order to confine its people after they savagely attacked the rest of the Empire. When the infamous gate reopens and unleashes the ancient enemy, Timo and Luce, two teenagers from the planet Mose, are caught up in a war they were not prepared to fight.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Winner of the Carlo Boscarato Award for Best Script for its Italian release. • Should appeal to fans of Studio Ghibli and Miyazaki’s work. • Affordable Humanoids paperback edition of a book previously licensed to Sloth Comics. ISBN 13: 9781594650529, 236pp p/b, £17.99 Published by HUMANOIDS INC Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - January 2017 Graphic Novel - Manga

ATTACK ON TITAN ADULT COLORING BOOK Isayama, Hajime

Graphic Novel - Manga

ATTACK ON TITAN: THE ANIME GUIDE Isayama, Hajime

This large-size colouring book collects key pages and scenes from the original best-selling manga series and re-formats tham for the adult colouring market. Complete with a striking new cover! KEY SELLING POINTS • This adult colouring book features key scenes from the best-selling manga series. • Colouring books continue to sell well, dominating the non-fiction book charts. • The 26-episode anime adaptation is one of the biggest hits of the modern anime era. ISBN 13: 9781632364142, 60pp p/b, £12.5 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland Available August 2016

This indispensable guide collects never-before-seen artwork, interviews with creators and in-depth analysis of fan-favourite characters, plot points and production secrets! Also includes beautiful full-colour illustrations. KEY SELLING POINTS • This guide features full-colour illustrations, interviews and insider information. • The 26-episode anime adaptation is one of the biggest hits of the modern anime era. • The anime adaptation will have a second season set for release in 2016. ISBN 13: 9781632363848, 208pp p/b, £15.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland Available September 2016

Graphic Novel - Manga

ATTACK ON TITAN: LOST GIRLS THE MANGA 1 Isayama, Hajime

Attack on Titan is one of the most successful anime series of recent times; its manga companions are similarly adored. Now comes an action-packed standalone tale! Beloved cast members Mikasa and Annie are given a side story of their own set within the original Attack on Titan world. By expanding on both the comics and the animated TV series, Lost Girls gives a more complete look at the women of Attack on Titan. KEY SELLING POINTS • A new spin-off featuring two of the series’ most prominent female characters. • This is currently the bestselling manga series in the Western world, with over 500,000 English language copies sold. • The series’ most recent accolade was for ‘Best Manga Series’ at the 2014 NEO awards. • Volume two also forthcoming from Kodansha in November. ISBN 13: 9781632363855, 192pp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland Available August 2016

Graphic Novel - Manga

ATTACK ON TITAN: JUNIOR HIGH 5 Isayama, Hajime

With over 500,000 English language copies in print, Attack on Titan is the breakout manga hit of the past few years. Eren and Mikasa enter a new school - Titan Junior High! However, Eren’s hated Titans for years can he get along with his new (harmless?) classmates? Featuring all of the characters from the main series as readers never seen them before, this series is sure to delight fans of Attack On Titan with a human vs. Titan volleyball match, a Titan rock band, and much more! KEY SELLING POINTS • Featuring all the main characters in a junior high school setting and harmless Titans, this is aimed at young readers. • The main series has sold over 25 million copies in Japan. • Attack on Titan 1 (2012) was the winner of the 2011 Kodansha Manga Award. ISBN 13: 9781632364104, 336pp p/b, £15.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland Available September 2016

ATTACK ON TITAN: LOST GIRLS THE MANGA 2 Isayama, Hajime

KEY SELLING POINTS • This is currently the bestselling manga series in the western world, with over 500,000 English language copies sold. • The series’ most recent accolade was for ‘Best Manga Series’ at the 2014 NEO awards. • Volume one also forthcoming from Kodansha in August. ISBN 13: 9781632364180, 192pp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland Available November 2016

Graphic Novel - Manga

FAIRY TAIL 58 Mashima, Hiro

Fairy Tail takes place in a world filled with magic. 17-year-old Lucy is an attractive mage-in-training who wants to join a magician’s guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. The guild she dreams about joining is the most famous in the world and it is known as the Fairy Tail. One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father. KEY SELLING POINTS • Since its first volume in 2008, Fairy Tail has been a popular series and is now an institution among comic fans. • The anime adaptation is available on DVD in the UK from Manga UK. • New episodes of the anime are streamed every week on Crunchyroll, where it is one of the most popular titles. • A film spinoff of the anime was released in the UK in 2014 with another film currently in production. ISBN 13: 9781632363343, 1pp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - January 2017 Graphic Novel - Manga

FORGET ME NOT VOLUME 6 Emoto, Nao & Hsu, Mag

Serizawa is a 20-something working at a divorce attorney’s office. Walking home from work one day, he gets into an accident, and a woman carries him to an ambulance. Later, at the hospital, still bleary, he receives a phone call from the woman who saved his life. This person knows intimate details about him, but he’s not sure who it is. Serizawa’s gentle personality has drawn lots of girls to him since his childhood, but he’s far from perfect. Was it someone he loved and lost? Or perhaps someone he wronged, to whom he failed to make amends?

Graphic Novel - Manga

INTERVIEWS WITH MONSTER GIRLS 2 Petos

They were once feared and forced to live in the shadows. But as modern society grew more enlightened, human beings began to realise that monsters like succubi, dullahans and vampires deserve public services as much as anyone. Still, a girls’ high school for monsters? It sounds like a nightmare, but for one man it’s a dream job. Tetsuo has always been fascinated by ‘demihumans,’ and a job opening for a biology teacher at this school is his chance to see them first-hand!

KEY SELLING POINTS • A touching collection of stories for fans of the anime classic Five Centimeters Per Second (Vertical). • The series ran in a well-known shonen magazine; it is based on a novel by a leading Taiwanese TV screenwriter. • No anime adaptation as yet, but is ‘anime ready’ and looks likely to receive this soon. ISBN 13: 9781632363381, 1pp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

KEY SELLING POINTS • For fans of the new ‘monster manga’ wave, including series like Ajin: Demi-Human (Vertical, also available). • A rambunctious vampire, a headless girl and a demon co-worker are the three main characters in this series. • The re-discovery of key manga series Parasyte (Kodansha, also available) has sparked this new trend. ISBN 13: 9781632363879, 1pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

HAPPINESS 3 Oshimi, Shuzo

Happiness follows a dorky boy who is attacked by a girl in an alley. She sucks his blood and gives him a choice: life or death. He chooses life, but finds himself nearly overwhelmed by a new thirst and a fascination with the necks of his classmates... KEY SELLING POINTS • A visceral teenage vampire story from the creator of Flowers of Evil (Kodansha, also available). • High-school vampire story reminiscent of Buffy. • Volumes one and two also available from Turnaround in September and November respectively. ISBN 13: 9781632363923, 1pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

IN/SPECTRE VOLUME 2

Shirodaira, Kyou & Katase, Chasiba

Both touched by spirits called yokai, Kotoko and Kuro have gained unique superhuman powers. But to gain her powers Kotoko has given up an eye and a leg, and Kuro’s personal life is a shambles. So when Kotoko suggests they team up to deal with renegades from the spirit world, Kuro doesn’t have many other choices, but Kotoko might just have a few ulterior motives. KEY SELLING POINTS • A fantastical mystery series for lovers of Noragami (Kodansha, also available). • Episodic mysteries play out against an all-too-real teen love triangle. • From the creator of Spiral (Yen Press) and The Record of a Fallen Vampire (Kodansha USA). • For ages 13+. ISBN 13: 9781632363800, 1pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

NEKOGAHARA: STRAY CAT SAMURAI 2 Takei, Hiroyuki

In medieval Japan, a bell hanging on the collar is a sign that a cat has a master. Norachiyo’s bell hangs from his katana sheath, but he is nonetheless a stray - a ronin. This one-eyed cat samurai travels across a dishonest world, cutting through pretense and deception with his blade. A gritty historical action story, starring samurai cats, Nekogahara will appeal to fans of everything from Japanese-flavoured fantasy like Naruto (Viz Media) to more adult historical action like Lone Wolf and Cub (Dark Horse).

KEY SELLING POINTS • An all-new series from the creator of the bestselling series Shaman King, Kiroyuki Takei. • Shaman King was adapted into a hit anime series that aired on Fox Kids/Jetix in the UK. • Takei has previously collaborated with US comic legend Stan Lee on the series Ultimo (Viz Media). • Flagship series in the brand-new Magazine Edge, already a big hit among readers. ISBN 13: 9781632363961, 1pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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PRINCE IN HIS DARK DAYS 3, THE Yamanaka, Hiko

Atsuko’s father is a drunk, and she’s shunned by her classmates as ‘the poor kid.’ Walking the streets in a dark fog of despair, Atsuko cons perverts out of their money to survive. Then, one day, she meets Itaru, the heir to a wealthy family, who happens to look exactly like her. Itaru hatches a plan: Atsuko will live his tedious public life for him, and she will get a taste of the luxuries enjoyed by the 1%. Everybody’s finally happy. Right? KEY SELLING POINTS • With lovely art by a yaoi/BL artist, this series will appeal both to mainstream romance manga readers and yaoi fans. • A page-turning melodrama with a no-nonsense, relatable female lead. • Ran in Aria, the same ‘alt-shojo’ magazine that brought us No. 6 (Kodansha, also available from Turnaround). ISBN 13: 9781632363985, 1pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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SEVEN DEADLY SINS 18, THE Suzuki, Nabaka

This manga series takes readers to the land of Britannia, a picturesque country ruled by the benevolent King Lyonnesse - or at least it was, until the king’s guard assassinated him and started a full-blown Holy War! Now the king’s only daughter Elizabeth must seek the aid of the dreaded warriors, the Seven Deadly Sins. Wrongly framed and sent into exile, they’re now the princess’s only hope to free the kingdom from the grip of the villainous Holy Knights! KEY SELLING POINTS • Kodansha’s next big action hit, running in Shonen Magazine, home of Fairy Tail and Attack on Titan (also available). • Has charted in the New York Times Manga Best Seller list. • Winner of Best Shonen Manga Award at 39th Kodansha Manga Awards. • Nominated for the Best Youth Comic Award at 42nd Angouleme International Comics Festival. • Has been adapted into a hit anime series which is currently an exclusive to Netflix. ISBN 13: 9781632363480, 1pp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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SWEETNESS AND LIGHTNING 4 Amagakure, Gido

Teacher Kouhei is a single father who is terrible at cooking. His adorable little daughter Tsumugi barely remembers the cooking of her mother, who’s passed away. But, then, the pair comes across a teenage girl eating rice balls and crying (in joy?) at the park. She takes Kouhei and Tsumugi to her mother’s restaurant, where they taste their first home-cooked meal in ages. A tribute to the power of food to bind people together. KEY SELLING POINTS • A cute, inventive new food-based manga. • For fans of What Did You Eat Yesterday? (Vertical, also available from Turnaround). • The series has sold over 200,000 copies in Japan. ISBN 13: 9781632364005, 1pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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WELCOME TO THE BALLROOM 3

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YAMADA-KUN & THE SEVEN WITCHES 12 Yoshikawa, Miki

Class troublemaker Ryu Yamada is already having a bad day when he stumbles down a staircase along with star student Urara Shiraishi. When he wakes up, he realises they have switched bodies - and that Ryu has the power to trade places with anyone with only a kiss! Plus, it turns out he’s not the only kid at school with a few magic tricks up his sleeve. Also receiving a simul-pub on Crunchyroll, Yamada-Kun is sure to be one of the biggest manga hits of the year.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A new manga from the author of Flunk Punk Rumble and an assistant on Fairy Tail (both Kodansha, also available). • A fresh take on the high-school genre featuring supernatural elements. • Also receiving a digital simul-pub on Crunchyroll and is one of the most popular manga series on the site. • Has been adapted into a hit anime series that is streaming on Crunchyroll. • Included in Anime News Network’s Best and Most Memorable Manga of 2015 list. ISBN 13: 9781632361417, 1pp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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GREAT WALL, THE THE LAST SURVIVOR

Nelson, Arvid & Fernando, Gian

Directed by Zhang Yimou (Hero, House of Flying Daggers) and starring Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal and Willem Dafoe, The Great Wall: Last Survivor is written by Arvid Nelson (Rex Mundi) with art by Gian Fernando (13 Legends). In the mysterious lands of ancient China, tragedy forces young Bao into joining a secret order of extraordinary warriors. Growing into a highly skilled soldier, he will discover the incredible secret behind The Great Wall.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Graphic novel based on the upcoming film The Great Wall from Legendary Entertainment. • Starring Matt Damon and Willem Dafoe, the film looks set to be one of 2017’s biggest. • Has been identified as a potential crossover hit for the Far East market. • Story by the Arvid Nelson, the acclaimed writer of Rex Mundi (Dark Horse Comics). ISBN 13: 9781681160337, 128pp h/b, £18.99 Published by LEGENDARY COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Takeuchi, Tomo

Fujita has drifted through middle school aimlessly, unable to find friends or anything that can hold his attention. Then, one day, he’s attacked by a gang and saved by a mysterious man. But this isn’t a karate master. Fujita’s Mr. Miyagi is a ballroom dance instructor! Reluctantly, Fujita takes a few beginner classes, only to find his inspiration: an entrancing teenage dance prodigy named Shizuku. It’s Fujita’s first step into the high-octane world of competitive dance! KEY SELLING POINTS • Intriguing premise, frenetic action and badass characters will make this a mustread for shonen and shojo readers. • One of the leading series in Monthly Shonen Magazine. • The popularity of ballroom dancing in the UK has never been higher. • The BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing attracts millions of viewers each year. ISBN 13: 9781632364050, 1pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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MAKING STUFF & DOING THINGS (4TH EDITION)

DIY Guides to Just About Everything Bravo, Kyle

Making Stuff and Doing Things is probably the most useful book on the planet. It’s been called more important than the Bible. It’s an indispensable handbook full of basic life skills for the young punk or activist, or for anyone else who’s just trying to get stuff done - without having to have loads of money. The book started as a ’90s zine with dozens of contributors setting down the most important skills they knew in concise, often hand-written pages. If you want to do it all yourself or do it together, this book has it all. Honestly, you’ll never be bored again. KEY SELLING POINTS • A comprehensive guide to doing just about anything for punks and adventurers with little money. • Pretty much every life skill you can imagine is included here, from making toothpaste to binding a book. • Previous editions of the book sold more than 28,000 copies. • Will appeal to many young people in today’s economic climate who would prefer to do-it-themselves rather than spend money. ISBN 13: 9781621066477, 256pp p/b, £11.99 Published by MICROCOSM PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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DUNGEON: TWILIGHT COMPLETE SET VOLS. 1-4

UNCANNY AVENGERS: UNITY VOL. 2

The planet Terra Amata, on which Dungeon resides, has stopped turning. On one side, total darkness and absolute coldness; on the other, a searing desert and eternal day. The survivors live on a thin slice of earth where day and night meet. A territory known as ‘Twilight’. Welcome to the third facet of the Dungeon world, its dark downfall. Marvin is blind but still dangerous and Herbert the Duck has become the darkest of Lords.

The Uncanny Avengers come to the aid of S.H.I.E.L.D. during a manhunt. The team makes a shocking discovery about an ally. What does it all have to do with the mystery unfolding in Pleasant Hill? Plus, Ultron is back!? But this time, Hank Pym is in control... or is he?! The taming of Ultron creates unexpected complications and divides the Unity Squad. And. Rogue meets Gambit. Collecting Uncanny Avengers Vol.3 #7-12 (subject to change).

Trondheim, Lewis; Sfar, Joann; Obion; Kerascoet & Mazan, Alf

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first four volumes of Dungeon: Twilight collected into one volume at a special price. • A huge hit in its native France, these titles should spark interest in the series as a whole. • Joann Sfar is best known for his graphic adaptation of The Little Prince (Walker, 2010). ISBN 13: 9781681120607, 384pp p/b, £38.99 Published by NBM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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FAIRY TALES OF OSCAR WILDE: THE COMPLETE PAPERBACK SET 1-5

Russell, P. Craig & Wilde, Oscar

Each of the paperback volumes of Wilde’s compelling tales are assembled here with close to 200 pages of exquisite comics, including such classics as ‘The Selfish Giant’ who won’t let the children play in his garden until the dire consequences make him see the light; ‘The Devoted Friend’ on what constitutes real friendship; ‘The Nightingale and the Rose’ a stirring story of sacrifice to love with a cruel twist; and ‘The Happy Prince’ where a once spoiled young prince finds what it means to make sacrifices. KEY SELLING POINTS • NBM’s Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde series has proved hugely popular. • Collects all five volumes of P. Craig Russell’s series in one specially-priced edition. • Perfect for Wilde fans, and fans of detailed and considered comic artwork. ISBN 13: 9781681120614, 192pp p/b, £30.99 Published by NBM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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PRECINCT 69 VOL. 3 Jimenez, Carlos

It’s another shift for the cops at Precinct 69. These policemen and women aren’t just hot under the collar - they are ready to bust out of their uniforms and have an insatiable hunger for action. One lady-cop gets her pulsating action as she dishes her own brand of punishment to a burglar who is caught with his pants down. And what do cops do while they are waiting for the right moment to issue an arrest warrant? Well, first a quickie. You will be begging to get arrested by these detectives.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A sexy police story from the pioneers of Eurotica, (NBM). • Combines an action-packed plot with hardcore sex scenes. • Volumes One and Two also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781681120706, 48pp p/b, £10.99 Published by NBM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

The Man Who Fell To Earth Duggan, Gerry & Stegman, Ryan

KEY SELLING POINTS • Captain America: Civil War was a huge hit in Spring 2016. • Deadpool was also released in early 2016 to massive critical and fan acclaim. • Written by fan favourite and Deadpool veteran writer Gerry Duggan. ISBN 13: 9781846537592, 136pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PANINI UK LTD / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available September 2016

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ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS VOL. 3 Civil War II Waid, Mark & Kubert, Adam

Convinced that he has chosen the right side in the war, the Vision undertakes a manhunt through time in order to stop one of Earth’s greatest evils! Collecting All-New, All-Different Avengers #13-17 - subject to change. KEY SELLING POINTS • Avengers: Age of Ultron was 2015’s summer smash, laying the groundwork for Civil War. • The Avengers will return in 2018’s Infinity War Part 1 in 2018. • Written by fan favourite Mark Waid (Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil). ISBN 13: 9781846537745, 116pp p/b, £10.99 Published by PANINI UK LTD / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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CAPTAIN MARVEL VOL. 2: CIVIL WAR II Fazekas, Michele; Butters, Tara & Anka, Kris

Old friends face off as enemies in an event that will change Captain Marvel’s life forever. As war erupts, Carol finds herself at the forefront of battle. But after tragedy hits too close to home, how far will Carol go to fight for what she believes in? This is Captain Marvel at her finest, in her toughest fight yet. Collecting Captain Marvel #6-10 - subject to change. KEY SELLING POINTS • Captain Marvel will debut in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 movie, due for release 28th April 2017. • Written by television producers Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters (Marvel’s Agent Carter, Reaper, Law and Order). • Illustrated by rising star Kris Anka (Uncanny X-Men, Ms. Marvel). ISBN 13: 9781846537707, 116pp p/b, £10.99 Published by PANINI UK LTD / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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DAREDEVIL BACK IN BLACK VOL. 3: THE DARK ART Soule, Charles & Garney, Ron

Losing a big case has landed Matt Murdock in hot water with the city, leaving him less time to clean up the streets as Daredevil. But as his protege Blindpsot tries to pick up the slack, the young hero might be in over his head when he stumbles upon a horrific crime scene - one that will terrify even The Man Without Fear. Collecting Daredevil Vol. 6 #10-14. KEY SELLING POINTS • Daredevil seasons 1 and 2 were smash hits for Netflix. • Daredevil Season 3 is expected to return in April 2017. • Written by popular comic writer Charles Soule (Death of Wolverine; She-Hulk). ISBN 13: 9781846537738, 116pp p/b, £10.99 Published by PANINI UK LTD / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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DEADPOOL & THE MERCS FOR MONEY VOL. 1 Bunn, Cullen & Ceollo, Iban

The Mercs for Money have taken down Negasonic Teenage Warhead - but maybe that wasn’t such a good thing to do? And if they didn’t like her vibes... wait ‘til they take on Radioactive Man! Collecting Deadpool & The Mercs For Money Vol. 2 #1-5 - subject to change. KEY SELLING POINTS • The Deadpool movie was a surprise summer blockbuster in 2016. • Deadpool 2 is currently in production and may be out as early as 2017. • Written by fan favourite Cullen Bunn (Deadpool; Megneto). • Cheaper than the US edition. ISBN 13: 9781846537721, 116pp p/b, £10.99 Published by PANINI UK LTD / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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INVINCIBLE IRON MAN VOL. 3: CIVIL WAR II Bendis, Brian Michael & Deodato, Mike

A heartbreaking chapter in the history of Iron Man as the events of Civil War II come crashing down around him. Plus, what exactly is Doctor Doom up to in the time of all-out Civil War? Collecting Invincible Iron Man #12-16 (subject to change). KEY SELLING POINTS • Iron Man was the launch character for the phenomenally successful Cinematic Universe. • It is rumoured that Iron Man will return in the eagerly anticipated Avengers: Infinity Part 1. • Written by fan favourite Brian Michael Bendis. ISBN 13: 9781846537691, 136pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PANINI UK LTD / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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UNCANNY AVENGERS: UNITY VOL. 3: CIVIL WAR II Duggan, Gerry & Stegman, Ryan

Deadpool risks his Avengers status on a secret mission to rescue another Avenger! The aftermath of an explosive Civil War II event reverberates through the Avengers. Collecting Uncanny Avengers Vol.3 #13-17 subject to change. KEY SELLING POINTS • Avengers: Age of Ultron was 2015’s Summer smash, laying the groundwork for Civil War. • The Avengers will return in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War Part 1. • Illustrated by fan-favourite comics artist Ryan Stegman. ISBN 13: 9781846537752, 116pp p/b, £10.99 Published by PANINI UK LTD / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE WITH COLOR BY NUMBER Speegle, Trey

From Trey Speegle, America’s #1 conceptual paint-by-number pop artist, a life-changing color by number book that will unlock your creativity and transform your life. Top conceptual paint-by-number pop artist Trey Speegle credits colour-by-number with making him the artist he is today and teaching him powerful life lessons. Through the activities in Transform Your Life with Color by Number, aspiring artists and readers of all ages will learn how to embrace creative anarchy! KEY SELLING POINTS • From America’s #1 conceptual paint-by-number pop artist. • Explores themes of hope, love, longing and transformation by using humour, affirmations, double entendre and word play. • Broad pop-culture appeal. • Speegle has collaborated with Stella McCartney, Squarespace and Anthropologie Home. ISBN 13: 9781682450086, 96pp p/b, £9.5 Published by REGAN ARTS. Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe Available November 2016

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HITLER SAVED MY LIFE What’s So Funny About Hitler, The Reign of Terror, Napoleon, Crucifixion, Mao, Kierkegaard, North Korea, Jeff Koons... Riswold, James

In Hitler Saved My Life, advertising legend Jim Riswold brilliantly combines incisive and funny essays with gorgeous and hilarious visuals to chronicle his battle with cancer and details how a post-diagnosis career transformation into a ‘fake artist’ helped stave off death. And that fake art, inhabited by tyrants like Mao, Hitler and Mussolini, has provoked a great deal of controversy. But as one critic noted, Riswold’s work ‘teaches us how to deal with monsters, be it a Hitler or a deadly disease.’ KEY SELLING POINTS • A controversial body of work with a controversial cast of characters. • Created by Jim Riswold, a celebrated advertising guru who has created some of the 20th century’s most famous ads. • Riswold was inducted into The One Club Creative Hall of Fame (fellows include Steve Jobs and David Ogilvy). • Riswold’s TED talk explaining how the world’s tyrants helped him battle cancer has gone viral. ISBN 13: 9781941393338, 208pp h/b, £29.99 Published by REGAN ARTS. Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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IMMORTAL HOUNDS 3 Yasohachi, Ryoh

In an alternate world everyone is an immortal. There are no doctors or hospitals. Cemeteries are things of the past; some consider them to be legends or myths. But with immortality comes consequences, like the loss of some of humanities greatest gifts. including love. There are those who understand that and choose to die for the ability to experience such emotions again. But the government is determined to eradicate those who take that path.

KEY SELLING POINTS • This fan-favourite manga gets an English translation for the first time. • Set in a futuristic Tokyo where death has become a thing of the past. • For fans of Ajin: Demi-Human and Tokyo ESP (both Vertical, also available). ISBN 13: 9781942993612, 1pp p/b, £9.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

NINJA SLAYER, VOL. 7

Bond, Bradley & Morzez, Phillip N.

In the cyberpunk metropolis of Neo Saitama, Kenji Fujikido is an average salaryman whose wife and children are suddenly assassinated. Tracking the murder back to a ninja, Fujikido trains to seek vengeance - initially on those who murdered his family, but ultimately on every ninja on the planet. He becomes the ‘Ninja Slayer’, a warrior obsessed with killing every last ninja to avenge his family. KEY SELLING POINTS • A new series that has already been hugely successful in its native Japan. • Described as a revenge drama where cyberpunk meets ninja action. • An anime is currently in the works at Trigger studios, the company behind the Kill la Kill series. ISBN 13: 9781945054044, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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JUNJI ITO’S DISSOLVING CLASSROOM Ito, Junji

Teenager Yuma Azawa transfers to a new high school but something strange seems to have followed him there. Is it a curse? Or is he cursing those who have been putting him down? Dissolving Classroom collects seven new short horror stories from Japan’s master of horror comics Junji Ito. KEY SELLING POINTS • A new collection of manga from one of Japan’s leading horror-comic artists. • Junjo Ito’s Cat Diary has been well received in the UK, showing a lighter side to Ito. • Will appeal to fans of Ajin: Demi-Human (Vertical) and Parasyte (Kodansha). ISBN 13: 9781942993858, 202pp p/b, £9.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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NICHIJOU VOLUME 6 Arawi, Keiichi

Following the surreal adventures of the young inhabitants of Tokisadame city, Nichijou is already making waves with its blend of strange situations and bubbly cast of characters. Set in a strange school where you may see the principal wrestle a deer, or a robot hide the school lunches, the days that unfold in Nichijou are curious and hilarious, if not downright bizarre. However amidst all the chaos and comedy, Arawi still takes time to share everyday slice-of-life stories giving readers an insight to modern Japanese youth culture.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A witty and surreal all-ages manga that also provides a glimpse into Japanese youth culture. • Selected by Guillermo del Toro as one of today’s top Japanese comics for Asahi News. • Keiichi has already drawn for Kodansha’s My Neighbor Seki series (also available from Turnaround). ISBN 13: 9781942993650, 176pp p/b, £8.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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