TOP MANGA OF THE MONTH

Private investigator John Blacksad is up to his feline ears in mystery, digging into the backstories behind murders, child abductions, and nuclear secrets. Guarnido's sumptuously painted pages and rich cinematic style bring the world of 1950s America to vibrant life, with Canales weaving in fascinating tales of conspiracy, racial tension, and the "red scare" Communist witch hunts of the time. Guarnido reinvents anthropomorphism in these pages, and industry colleagues no less than Will Eisner, Jim Steranko, and Tim Sale are fans! Whether John Blacksad is falling for dangerous women or getting beaten to within an inch of his life, his stories are, simply put, unforgettable.

In Yuki Nanami’s class, a 3rd year high school student, there was a man resembling a saint named Yatamori who exuded an aura that kept people away from him. One day, Nanami comes across the notebook he usually uses for writing and finds out it contains a novel. Surprised by what he saw, Nanami goes to Yatamori’s house to express his feelings, only to discover him in the arms of a man, which makes him look nothing like the saintly image he had of him. As he was tormented by that scene and couldn’t get it out of his mind, Yatamori asked him to pretend to be his new boyfriend to break up with his previous boyfriend.

Barbena, the commander of the Royal Magic Division lost her life in a war against a neighboring country. Her vice commander Gil, who was left behind, cannot forget her and decides to dedicate the rest of his life to her.However, Barbena has been reincarnated as the daughter of a marquis in the countryside under the name "Aurelia," and is now enjoying a new life.Aurelia, who has memories of her past life, is arranged by her father to marry Gil, the Earl of Lostroi, and has now become a national hero.Gil, initially unaware that Aurelia is actually his first love, tells her: "Once again...!! Let me redo our wedding!!!"

25 years ago, a meteor struck Tokyo, creating a flooded crater and messing up the ecosystem. Now, the city's overrun with a weird virus and mutant creatures. Here comes Akari, a badass local cop who zips around on her trusty bike, Chrome, keeping the peace and protecting the citizens in this crazy submerged Tokyo.

Four terrifying and surreal stories from the mind of Shintaro Kago. In "4 Labyrinth", four identical girls struggle to escape from a horrific labyrinth while solving mysteries and fleeing from a killer. In "Curse Room", a young girl faces the torments of mysterious paranormal phenomena in her apartment. "Portrait of Family" is a dark story about the unexplained disappearances of people in a neighborhood. Finally, "Blood Harvest" explores mysterious deaths that occurred in used cars.

Stories following various adolescent girls and their encounters with puberty and other worlds.

The manga centers on Murabito, who runs an item shop in a world where the hero has defeated the demon lord. In a world that's too peaceful, people are not really coming to his shop, which worries Murabito. Then one day, a young woman shows up, whose true identity is unknown.

Strand summary: Four high school classmates, not exactly close friends, share moments that are both fun and irreplaceable, yet tinged with a quiet heartache they don't even realize. 'It feels like time has stopped.' Youth is both vibrant and muted. These are the daily lives of high schoolersand the strange twists in between. A story that explores the meaning of a small act of courage in an unconventional coming-of-age drama (Anti-Electric Parade) begins!

Chiyoko Hanamura, a self-proclaimed *gyaru* who failed her high school debut, was skipping class as usual on the rooftop when her junior, Sakine, approached her. It seemed like Sakine had a favor to ask, as she handed Chiyoko a love letter."Could you turn down this confession for me?" she asked. However, the sender was unknown.For the sake of her adorable junior, and to maintain her *gyaru* dignity, Chiyoko resolved to take on the task and went to refuse the confession...

"Hyunsoo, who lived a decent life doing all kinds of odd jobs alone without parents, relatives, or siblings. He even did things like dumping things! Then one day, when he opened his eyes after a near-death experience... he had possessed an idol?! An idol? A member? The internet? At least 50 years had passed since Hyunsoo lived, so there was everything he didn't know. And on top of that, they were on the verge of disbanding...! In an instant, Hyunsoo, who had lost his way to live, appears in front of him the savior of the group 'Technician', Cha Soo-hyun. But this person... looks exactly like the master Hyunsoo used to serve...?!"

In a world where reincarnation is a known phenomenon, the legend of the Marked Ones is often dismissed as nothing more than a children's tale. Yet, deep within an isolated, nameless forest, the first Marked One, Hassasha, was born.Mysterious symbols adorned her skin, said to be a curse or perhaps a gift from a forgotten deity. As she grows, Hassasha begins to uncover the truth behind her markings, unlocking ancient powers and secrets that could change the fate of the world if they don't destroy her first.

"I want to be by my sister's side until the last moment..."In the fall of her twenties, Rachel married her childhood friend Noah, who had been her longtime crush.She knows that the person Noah really loves is Alicia, his older sister and Rachel's best friend...Noah and Rachel live a married life full of deceit while Alicia has only a short time left to live.Rachel feels as much guilt and heartache as she does happiness, but who is the real 'bystander' in this love?The long-awaited first volume of the comic adaptation of the pinnacle of ``a fake marriage of unrequited love'' that wrenches the heart with hidden love, irreplaceable friendship, and the sadness of passing each other!

A collection of 4 short stories about the purity of different kinds of love ! - High school festival, a love story between a high school girl and her kohai. - A school trip for a club and two club members getting close. - A romance between a high school girl and an older colleague she met at her part-time job. - A complex love story between a young girl and her brother's friend.

When one of his friends, Sukma, goes missing without a trace, a young man named Kheelan determines to follow her to the city and promises to take her home. Armed with martial arts passed down by his grandfather and his extraordinary ability to interact with astral beings, Kheelan faces various obstacles in that seemingly normal big city; from dealing with the thugs to fighting otherworldly evil spirits. Will Kheelan be able to bring Sukma back safely?

Story : Since she was just a child, Lydia was determined as the daughter of a Marquis to do everything in her power to support the royal family. However, everything seems to be changing before her very eyes as her fiance Rogerio begins showing romantic interest in a lowly noble aide to the princess. While ignoring their duties, the two seem to be getting awfully familiar... and yet Lydia seems to only be treated as an antagonist when confronting the situation. Feeling betrayed, her manners and patience have reached their limit...!

[‘Adrian,’ the female knight known as the ‘Mad Dog,’ and Celeste, who is drawn to her because she resembles his first love.] After winning the war, Adrian was exiled to the south. It was her brother and the emperor who led the charge to exile her. They commanded her to go to the southern province, now a vassal state, and retrieve the golden incense. It has always been said that no brother who meddles in his sister’s life ever does any good, and this was no exception.

Nagara Naga works in the biggest pet shop you've ever seen. She isn't good with cats and dogs, but absolutely adores reptiles!

Chiharu had to transfer to a new high school in her third year. She was seated next to Sato-san, who calls herself a PJK, a professional high schooler who does every school assignment and activity perfectly! But what's the mysterious beauty's persona really like? Follow along with the exciting life of a PJK!

Yoo Eunha, the female lead of the PG-19 novel "The Devil's Vivace", has to endure a pitiful life. In which she is beaten daily by the male protagonist... But wait! The author won't be publishing any more chapters?! No! I won't accept that! If we want to live, you have to keep hitting me. A story about education through the ‘body’.

In his previous life, he didn't realize the worth of his "wife." Reborn, the "wife" holds all the power, dominating the arrogant alpha wolf king x the explosive omega kitty. The proud son of heaven, the wolf king, unexpectedly kneels and bows at the funeral, just to catch one last glimpse of his lover! The young man who fell in love at first sight undergoes a drastic transformation after marriage... #RebornLove #AlphaWolfKing #OmegaKitty #ProudSonOfHeaven #LoveAtFirstSight #MarriageTransformation #PowerStruggle #SecondChanceRomance #ForbiddenLove

In times never forgotten, The Cursed Lands was given its name due to the Darkness that took over. The only two villages remaining; Edola and Immilas; are protected from the Evil surrounding them with Ancient Relics placed long ago that hides an invisible barrier that destroys what lies waiting for them when they try to enter. This is the story of the fight to regain The Cursed Lands. Those few that are not blinded by the Evil outside, that are stronger then the rest, and ready to take back what is theirs. This is the beginning of The Last Dreamweavers...

A mystery hangs over the remote island of Manwol. The locals have all perished after being turned into monsters in an experiment by the imperial army. But Geumran, a young deaf girl, inexplicably survives, recovering her hearing and gaining incredible strength. Though she kills all of the soldiers in cold blood, Geumran soon learns that the same fate that befell the villagers awaits her too. Finding those responsible for the experiments thus becomes her only hope for survival... and vengeance.