Welcome back to Comic Book Yeti! I am your host, Jake West from Comics Academy.
Missed last week's list? Here're the basics:
This is a list of currently pre-orderable titles you can find in Previews either online or from their monthly catalog. Ask a person at your local comics shop if you're interested in reserving titles in the future.
If you want to order any of these titles, you can use the link in each entry for that issue and its previous issues and volumes. You can also find most, if not all, of these titles for sale online or digitally, but ask your local comics shop if you're looking for any previous hardcopies.
The "New Readers" descriptions were taken directly from their first issue or trade paperback, so there are no story spoilers. The "Returning Readers" descriptions were taken from the current issue for people who have already read up to the current issues and want to stay up-to-date.
Full Disclosure: Each entry on the list was decided by my own personal tastes.
If you find this list in the far future, don’t despair! You can still most likely find all of these titles in trade paperbacks or digitally. And they won’t stop being great reads – that’s for sure.
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We will also be doing weekly lists for the top Marvel and DC Comics to order, as well as the best Kickstarters to back, and even new indie comics every month. There’s a list for any comics reader!
1. The Promised Neverland Vol 13
(W) Kaiu Shirai (A/CA) Posuka Demizu
Get the Diamond Order Code for this volume and previous volumes: https://previewsworld.com/Search?mode=A&q=Promised%20Neverland
For New Readers (No Spoilers): Emma, Norman and Ray are the brightest kids at the Grace Field House orphanage. And under the care of the woman they refer to as "Mom," all the kids have enjoyed a comfortable life. One day, though, Emma and Norman uncover the dark truth of the outside world they are forbidden from seeing.
For older teen audiences. For Returning Readers (Possible Spoilers): Emma, Ray and her large new family find themselves up against a new enemy, fellow humans. Armed intruders have ambushed the shelter and driven the children back out into the dangerous wilderness. Yugo and Lucas have stepped up to fight, but will it be enough?
2. Way of The House Husband Volume 2
(W) Kousuke Oono (A/CA) Kousuke Oono
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https://previewsworld.com/Search?mode=A&CreatorName1=Kousuke%20Oono For New Readers (No Spoilers): He was the fiercest member of the yakuza, a man who left countless underworld legends in his wake. They called him "the Immortal Dragon." But one day he walked away from it all to walk another path-the path of the househusband! The curtain rises on this cozy yakuza comedy!
For Returning Readers (Possible Spoilers): The legendary yakuza "the Immortal Dragon" has washed his hands of the gangster life for something far more dangerous-becoming a househusband! Cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, cooking... These days he's doing everything he can to succeed as man of the house, if it doesn't kill him first! The cozy yakuza comedy continues!
3. Black Lagoon Volume 11
(W) Rei Hiroe (A/CA) Rei Hiroe Get the Diamond Order Code for this volume and previous volumes:
For New Readers (No Spoilers): Lock 'n' load with the baddest group of mercenaries ever to hit the high seas of Southeast Asia! Aboard their World War II torpedo boat, the Black Lagoon, Dutch the Boss, Benny the Mechanic, Revy Two Hand, and Rock, the salaryman from Japan, deliver anything, anywhere. In the dangerous underworld of the Russian Mafia, Chinese triads, Colombian drug cartels, crazed assassins, and ruthless mercenaries, it's hard to know who to trust.
But if you've got a delivery to make, and you don't mind a little property damage along the way, you can count on the crew of the Black Lagoon! Rokuro Okajima was just an average Japanese salaryman, living an average life. But when he's taken hostage by the crew of the Black Lagoon, Rokuro finds himself thrown headfirst into a deadly world of outlawed heroes, brutal villains, and blazing gunfights. Where he ends up is anyone's guess, but one thing is for certain - he's in for a wild ride! Rating: M For Returning Readers (Possible Spoilers): Disavowed by the Chinese government and now hunted as a traitor, Feng Yifei has turned to Rock and Revy for help. While dodging the PRC's four hired guns from one side of Roanapur to the other, Feng presses Rock to make an important decision. Things get even more complicated when Eda shows an interest in the situation, and if she's involved, it means the CIA isn't far behind…
4. Demon Slayer Kimetsu No Yaiba Vol 10
(W) Koyoharu Gotouge (A/CA) Koyoharu Gotouge Get the Diamond Order Code for this volume and previous volumes:
For New Readers (No Spoilers): Learning to destroy demons won't be easy, and Tanjiro barely knows where to start. The surprise appearance of another boy named Giyu, who seems to know what's going on, might provide some answers-but only if Tanjiro can stop Giyu from killing his sister first! For Returning Readers (Possible Spoilers): Despite some comic misunderstandings that almost blow their cover, Tanjiro, Inosuke and Zenitsu smoke out Daki, a demon that has been devouring the residents of the entertainment district for years. The Hashira Tengen Uzui and his ninja companions engage Daki, but if they cannot handle her, will Tanjiro and his friends be able to take on one of Kibutsuji's Upper-Ranked demons by themselves?
5. No Guns Life Volume 3
(W) Simon Roy, Daniel M. Bensen (A) Artyom Trakhanov, Jason Wordie, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (CA) James Stokoe Get the Diamond Order Code for this volume and previous volumes:
For New Readers (No Spoilers): When a fellow Extended showed up in Inui's office-on the run from the Security Bureau with a kidnapped child in tow and asking for help-Inui should have just thrown the guy out. But Inui's loyalty to a brother Extended makes him take the job. Keeping the child safe won't be easy, since everyone seems to want to grab him, from street punks to the megacorporation Berühren, who have sent out a special agent that knows exactly how to deal with the Extended…
For older teen audiences. For Returning Readers (Possible Spoilers): When his investigation into the Gondry murders hints at the possibility of another killer, Juzo faces some uncomfortable questions. What is the emotional and psychological cost of having most of your body replaced with cybernetic Extensions? What does it mean to be a living weapon? What if the people who created you realized they had made a mistake?
The answer is different for every Extended, including Juzo. As his medication wears off and his control begins to slip, he closes in on the truth. Facing the ugly reality may require suppressed power Juzo would rather not have.
For older teen audiences.
6. Beastars Vol 04
(W) Paru Itagaki (A/CA) Paru Itagaki Get the Diamond Order Code for this volume and previous volumes:
For New Readers (No Spoilers): Last night at Cherryton Academy, an herbivore student was killed and eaten. Among the members of the drama club, the herbivores' suspicions naturally turn to their carnivore classmates... The prime suspect? Legosi, a large wolf. But he wouldn't hurt a fly-or would he? And will dwarf rabbit Haru bring out the beast in him? Or are his feelings for her...something else? For Returning Readers (Possible Spoilers): As gray wolf Legoshi continues to grapple with his feelings for dwarf rabbit Haru, he discovers another member of the Drama Club is friendly with her too. But just how friendly...? Meanwhile, someone else is developing feelings for Legoshi. And Bengal tiger Bill is threatening to reveal some disturbing truths about someone's past...
7. APOSIMZ Vol 4
(W) Tsutomu Nihei (A/CA) Tsutomu Nihei Get the Diamond Order Code for this volume and previous volumes: https://previewsworld.com/Search?mode=A&q=aposimz
For New Readers (No Spoilers): From acclaimed mangaka Tsutomu Nihei, the creator and artist behind BLAME! and Knights of Sidonia, comes his newest science-fiction epic. The 200,000 kilometer diameter artificial celestial body of APOSIMZ.
Most of its volume is its core space, which is covered by a superstructural shell. Fifty centuries ago, the people who lost a war against the core lost their right to reside legitimately in APOSIMZ, and were left behind on the extremely cold surface. They face the spreading Frame disease. And aggressive automatons which appear frequently on the ruins level. Yet even so, somehow people survive. For Returning Readers (Possible Spoilers): The artificial celestial body Aposimz measures 120,000 km in diameter. Most of its volume is its core space, which is covered by a superstructural shell. Fifty centuries ago, the people who lost the war against the core lost their right to reside legitimately on Aposimz, and were stranded on the frigid surface. They face rampant Frame Disease and aggressive automatons which appear frequently on the Ruins Level. Yet even so, somehow the people survive.
8. Drifting Dragons Vol 02
(W) Taku Kuwabara (A/CA) Taku Kuwabara Get the Diamond Order Code for this volume and previous volumes:
https://previewsworld.com/Search?mode=A&q=drifting%20dragons For New and Returning Readers (No Spoilers): Take to the skies with the scrappy crew of the airship Quin Zaza, as they hunt the fantastical giants that rule their world - dragons! The daily routine aboard an airborne draking vessel springs to vivid life in this exquisitely crafted tale in the tradition of the lush, transporting fantasy of Hayao Miyazaki. Part travelogue, part imaginary cookbook, and part otherworldly slice of life, Drifting Dragons tells the stories of the Quin Zaza and the colorful band of misfits that makes up her crew.
9. Dr. Stone Vol 09
(W) Riichiro Inagaki (A/CA) Boichi Get the Diamond Order Code for this volume and previous volumes: https://previewsworld.com/Search?mode=A&q=dr.%20stone For New Readers (No Spoilers): When every human on Earth is turned to stone by a mysterious phenomenon, high-schooler Taiju is also petrified the moment he's about to confess to his high-school crush. Flash forward several thousands of years later, Taiju awakens and joins up with his friend Senku, who has ambitious dreams. His plan: to restart civilization from square one with the power of science! For Returning Readers (Possible Spoilers): It's the final showdown between the Kingdom of Science and the Tsukasa Empire! Senku and his allies are ready to steal back the miracle cave, but the entire operation hinges on the first 20 seconds of battle! Which will lead humanity into the future-science or strength? The fateful countdown starts now!
10. TORADORA! Vol 09
(W) Yuyuko Takemiya (A/CA) Zekkyo Get the Diamond Order Code for this volume and previous volumes: https://previewsworld.com/Search?mode=A&q=toradora For New and Returning Readers (No Spoilers): It's Ryuuji's first day of his second year of high school and it seems as if things are looking up. He gets to sit in between his only friend, Yuusaku, and more importantly, the girl he's secretly crushing on, Kushieda Minori. But just when he thinks the stars are aligned in his favor, he unwittingly crosses the most feared girl in school, Aisaka Taiga, making her into his arch enemy. To top it off, Taiga has moved in right next door to Ryuuji and happens to be Minori's best friend! Can this school year possibly get any worse?
11. Ancient Magus Bride Vol 12
(W) Kore Yamazaki (A/CA) Kore Yamazaki Get the Diamond Order Code for this volume and previous volumes: https://previewsworld.com/Search?mode=A&q=ancient%20magus For New Readers (No Spoilers): The Ancient Magus' Bride is an all-new manga series that features a fascinating relationship between a troubled teenage girl and an inhuman wizard. Chise Hatori has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her.
When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice - and his bride! For Returning Readers (Possible Spoilers): Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her.
When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice and his wife!
Special Mention! Great Holiday Gift!
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Box Set
Hayao Miyazaki
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Hayao Miyazaki’s own creation, the legendary Nausicaä manga is now all in one! A deluxe compilation of the classic manga series written and illustrated by Academy Award® winner Hayao Miyazaki.
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