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The Library Mule of Cordoba HC, written by Wilfrid Lupano, art by Leonard Chemineau ï SRP: $24.99 ï 264 Pages ï
ISBN: 978-1684972791 ï Available May 29th
The Caliphate has been blessed with a period of peace, culture, and science for nearly sixty years. The Caliph Abd al-Rahman III and his son al-Hakam II made Cordoba the Western capital of learning. But al-Hakam II dies young, and his son is only ten years old.
One of his viziers, Amir, seizes the opportunity to take power. Radical clergymen, in exchange for their support of the illegitimate pretender, want to see the 400,000 books in Cordoba’s library burn!
The night before the biggest bonfire ever, the head librarian, a chubby eunuch named Tarid, gathers up all the books he can and loads them onto the back of a passing mule. He takes off in the hopes of saving what he can of universal knowledge. Joined by a young scribe and a former apprentice who went on to become a thief and vagabond, Tarid and his lazy, over-burdened mule set out on a madcap adventure: crossing nearly all of Spain with mercenaries in hot pursuit.
The Library Mule of Cordoba is a timely and entertaining fable about censorship, book banning and freedom of knowledge.
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac – Time Odyssey TP, written by Arnaud Dollen, Jerome Alquie, and Masami Kurumada, art by Jerome Alquie ï SRP: $19.99 ï 172 Pages ï
ISBN: 978-1684972760 ï Available June 12th
The Galaxian Wars are back with a new generation of Knights of the Zodiac!
The goddess Athena and her knights, led by the infamous Seiya, are called back into action once again when Chronos, the god of time, has his sights set on joining the other gods of Olympus. To do so, he has constructed a Doomsday Clock that will allow him to change the past, present, and future, putting the knights and Earth itself in jeopardy!
Writer/Artist Jérome Alquié (Space Pirate Captain Harlock) is joined by co-writer Arnaud Dollen (Surnaturels) to bring Masami Kurumada’s classic Saint Seiya on an epic new journey for the ages! Collects the first 5 issues of the popular series, plus cover gallery and bonus material.
THE AGENT TP, written by Mathieu Gabella, art by Fernando Dagnino ï SRP: $19.99 ï 144 Pages ï
ISBN: 978-1684972838 ï Available April 10th
For some, magic is a myth. For others, it is a weapon. What if witchcraft really existed? If our beliefs, superstitions, and legends were material? This is what Rhym, a young narcotics lieutenant, must question when she finds herself confronted with the impossible. While staking out a subway deal, a suspect magically kills his informant and drives the entire station into madness with just a handful of weed. Rhym miraculously escapes unscathed. She’s unaware, but she is a witch, and that fact arouses the interest of a very particular unit of the French secret services. A group of special agents who, like the criminals they hunt, have mastered the art of sorcery…
THE CIMMERIAN Collectible Virgin Cover Pack, story by Robert E. Howard, art by various artists ï SRP: $19.99 ï 234 Pages ï
ISBN: 978-1684972845 ï Available April 10th
For the first time, Robert E. Howard’s Conan is brought to life uncensored! Discover the true Conan, unrestrained, violent, and sexual. This special collection of select virgin variant covers from the Cimmerian series captures key characters and highlights from this no-holds-barred adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s tales illustrated by some of the comics world’s hottest names including Peach Momoko, Leirix Li, Mirka Andolfo, Kendrick Lim, Elias Chiatzoudis, Yannik Paquette, and Dan Panosian.
The Nightcrawlers Vol 1: The Boy Who Cried Wolf TP, written by Marco Lopez, art by Rachel Distler ï SRP: $10.99 ï
124 Pages ï ISBN: 978-1-684972395 ï Available April 16th
ABLAZE is going back to press on THE NIGHTCRAWLERS Vol 1, this time with a trade paperback edition! This is your chance to get your hands on this all-ages, supernatural adventure!
When things go bump in the night, they bump back. If you think aliens replaced your teachers or your neighbor might be a vampire, then there’s only one group to call for help: The Nightcrawlers. The Nightcrawlers take on their first case when a friend from school believes werewolves replaced his parents. They get more than they bargained for when their investigation leads them right in the middle of a confrontation between their caretaker William Jones and a former Nightcrawler out for revenge. This story is about the unlikeliest group of friends coming together to help others…with a spooky twist! An new all-ages supernatural adventure about a group of supernatural kid detectives, by Eisner Award winning writer Marco Lopez and artist on the rise Rachel Distler. For fans of Goosebumps, Ghostbusters, The Goonies, and Stranger Things.
ABLAZE ARTIST SPOTLIGHT COLLECTED SET – Manix Abrera, story and art by Manix Abrera ï SRP: $22.99 ï 352 Pages ï
ISBN: 978-1684972852 ï Available April 24th
ABLAZE is proud to present two outstanding graphic novels by acclaimed Filipino cartoonist and three-time National Book Awardee Manix Abrera. With his “silent” storytelling, dependent on illustration to direct story and movement, Abrera truly demonstrates the heart and soul of the comics medium. This bundled set comes to you at a special price.
In “12,” Abrera tells twelve genuinely touching stories, each story with its own charm and intriguing twists – a young man spends his entire life searching for answers but shock awaits when he finally gets that eureka moment; someone finds love that unexpectedly finds somebody else; two men argue over who goes first on an escalator; a mother and daughter fight over a cockroach; a drunk man urinates on a tree and gets a big surprise – making you wonder how these mundane plots can turn out so bizarrely, prompting you to reflect and crave for more!
In “14,” a man who mysteriously discovers a 13th floor in his building and finds himself in the middle of a storytelling session among different mythological creatures of Philippine folklore. Together with a partying crowd of supernatural beings, he listens to stories narrated by creatures such as the Manananggal, Diwata, Tikbalang, Kapre, Tiyanak, and even by a White Lady and a Doppelganger.
New April 2024 issues for continuing ABLAZE titles:
TORPEDO 1972 Issue 2, story by Enrique Sánchez Abulí, art by Eduardo Risso ï SRP: $3.99 ï Available April 3rd
Righteous revenge goes wrong when your bad guy is Luca Torelli, the infamous Torpedo! Burned by Torelli’s wanton criminality, a journalist exposes his identity to the world. Will the Caputo brothers deliver justice on Wendy’s behalf?
THE PRISM Issue 7, story and art by Matteo De Longis ï SRP: $3.99 ï Available April 17th
In space, can anybody hear you rock? While the concept of recording a music video (for the good of humanity!) is simple enough, Paul can’t help but complicate things. When a tantalizing trip turns into a nightmare, he may alter the fate of the band and the whole PRISM project.
CENTAURS Vol. 4, story and art by Ryo Sumiyoshi ï SRP: $12.99 ï 200 Pages ï ISBN: 978-1684972647 ï Available May 15th
After a long struggle, centaurs and humans tentatively coexist once more. Tanikaze is assured of his place in the world. He knows why he is here. Gonta, on the other hand, toils in search of the right path for his life. The two have an extremely strong bond, but will they be able to preserve this bond as they struggle with their seemingly diverging futures?
