A look at the controversies and changes in the role of gender in comics. Gender and the Superhero Narrative launches ten essays that explore the point where social justice meets the Justice League. Ranging from comics such as Ms. Marvel, Batwoman: Elegy, and Bitch Planet to video games, Netflix, and cosplay, this volume builds a platform for important voices in comics research, engaging with controversy and community to provide deeper insight and thus inspire change. Book, SC, 6x9, 320pgs, B&W

A NEW KIND OF WARGAMES BASE These are a new kind of 25mm round base that has been designed to work with figures that have either an integral “puddle” base or flat feet. One side has a 23mm x 1mm indented recess so that figures with puddle bases will have their feet flush with the edge and eliminate that “standing on a hill” look. The other side is flat for figures which will have their feet glued directly to the base. These bases have a low 2mm profile to blend well with the tabletop and there is also a 3mm x 1mm hole to add a magnet for secure storage or for use with a movement tray. 60 bases per box

NEIGH! Designed with minimal tack these models are suitable for a wide range of uses to represent horses throughout history, fantasy... and beyond! Each sprue includes six horse halves, four heads, three tails, and three saddle blankets. Each half is designed to be used with any other opposite-side half giving you nine unique poses. Combined with the four heads you can achieve up to 36 unique figures (not counting the plethora of tail positions!) 18 Horses in Total. Bases are not included.

America, 2020. Three young hackers with nothing to lose. A secretive scientist with a plan. One final job. What happens when you're young, poor, angry, and get superpowers you never asked for? Multiple trips to the sun, weird black goo, a breakup fight inside a nuclear factory, love, hate, anger, loss-and a struggle for survival. The first chapter of the sci-fi action epic by Ales Kot & Andre Araujo Collects GENERATION GONE #1-5 SC, 176pgs, FC

Spinning directly out of UNCANNY X-MEN comes the most important new X-Book in years: GENERATION HOPE! When Hope Summers returned from the future, she triggered the rebirth of the mutant gene. Five lights appeared on Cerebra, and five mutants' powers came to life - but their activations have been chaotic and dangerous, nearly killing each of them. It was only the touch of Hope that saved their lives. With Rogue and the four of the five new mutants, Hope heads to Japan to join Cyclops, Wolverine and the fifth light. But will this new light be a hero or a villain? Collecting GENERATION HOPE #1-5 and material from X-MEN: CURSE OF THE MUTANTS SPOTLIGHT. 128 PGS.

The mutants of the future finally come to understand the real sad meaning of mutantkind’s past as a day trip from Utopia takes a tragic, bloody turn. In the wake of SCHISM’s first casualties, can Generation Hope even exist anymore? Plus: A new light pings into existence on Cerebra — a new mutant life, in need of help before his nascent power consumes him. Can the world’s newest mutant team save the world’s newest mutant? Then, Generation Hope’s resident wild man, Primal, is on trial, and the X-Men may lose custody. Can they get him free? Should they? And finally, Generation Hope discovers what happens when a light goes out. Collecting GENERATION HOPE #6-12. 168 PGS.

Meet the newest member of Generation Hope: Sebastian Shaw?! When Hope and company investigate an unaccounted-for mutant reading in Pakistan, they come across a full-grown mutant with no memory being used as a weapon. They see a mutant in trouble and help — not realizing they’re rescuing one of the X-Men’s deadliest foes! Plus: Generation Hope clashes with a gang of mutant villains living on Utopia, and romance blossoms between Marvel’s most unlikely couple! Then, as Zero reveals his true colors, a battle breaks out on Utopia as the lights rebel against their leader! What will be the final fate of Generation Hope? Collecting GENERATION HOPE #13-17. 120 PGS.

An all-new manga series about the daily lives of teenage witches. Generation Witch is a new slice-of-life manga series with a magical twist. This charming storyline follows the lives of several young witches as they struggle with the dual challenges of wielding magic and teenage angst, and will appeal to fans of Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Witchcraft Works. In the world of Generation Witch, one percent of the population are witches. Most non-magical people look up to these witches and envy their power, but as witches already know, sometimes these abilities can be more of a curse. When growing up already requires all the luck and effort a teenager can muster, what happens when you throw spells, brooms, and bubbling cauldrons into the mix? SC, 5x7, 180pgs, PC

TAKE A RIDE ON A MAGIC BROOMSTICK The spellbinding drama continues in this second collection of shorts about modern magic-users. Through love potion cooking classes, breakneck broomstick rides to the edge of the atmosphere, and a whale that gets stuck in a magical gate, the lives of everyday witches are explored. As it turns out, not even magic can banish the struggles of being human! SC, 5x7, 180pgs, PC

SHE'S A WITCH! In this volume of witchy wonders, hidden truths and hidden powers work their magic! In one story, a teenage boy is absolutely convinced that his childhood friend is a witch, but she refuses to own up. Meanwhile, a woman gets her powers a little late in life--after she's dead! And the mysteries of magic don't end there. A high school exorcism, magical matchmaking, and more abound in the enchanting third volume of Generation Witch! SC, 180pgs, PC

A DEVILISH DEAL More stories of magic and mayhem! A Magical Club participates in their school’s Culture Festival, and things get a little out of hand. Then, an unemployed witch is offered a contract with a pair of mischievous demons! And when a broke student exchanges his appetite for a date with the girl he likes, the unforeseen consequences soon have him begging to break the bargain. SC, 180pgs, PC

FINAL VOLUME TOUMA UNDER SIEGE Someone is selling magical drugs on the streets of Touma! Even worse—the yakuza are involved. Mari assembles a team of witches to crack down on the criminals, but the yakuza have a powerful, sword-wielding witch on their side. Meanwhile, the story takes a plunge back in time, to Touma during the war. The tale of the Great High Witch unfolds at last in the final volume of Generation Witch! SC, 180pgs, PC

The techno-organic alien race known as the Phalanx has struck! Targeting Earth's mutants as the only threat to their complete assimilation of the planet, the Phalanx have already taken out the X-Men-and now they've set their sights on the next generation of mutants! Synch, Husk, M, Skin and Blink find themselves in the crosshairs, while Jubilee, Banshee and the White Queen are all that's left to save them! But in order to defeat the Phalanx, one will make the ultimate sacrifice. Then, it's the dawning of a new day as Xavier's School opens its doors once again! Jubilee says goodbye to the X-Men as she joins the fledgling Generation X, along with the sullen Chamber and the mysterious Penance-but when the marrow-sucking monster known as Emplate strikes, will any of the new students survive their baptism of fire? Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN #316-318, X-MEN #36-37, GENERATION X #1-4, GENERATION X ASHCAN EDITION and material from GENERATION X COLLECTOR'S PREVIEW. 288 PGS.

Class is back in session as Generation X returns! First, a recruiting trip to Manhattan turns fatal when the Morlock terrorists Gene Nation target Emma Frost! Then, when Banshee’s ancestral castle vanishes, the students take a field trip that begins in Ireland — and ends somewhere very different! And the school gains a new student in the laid-back Mondo, but what does the new Hellfire Club want with him? And what does Emma’s long-lost sister have to do with its plan? The Gen X kids barely have time to welcome Mondo into the fold before they’re targeted by Omega Red — but what secret tie does the vicious villain have to Banshee’s past? Pay attention, Gen X — you never know when there’ll be a quiz! Collecting GENERATION X #5-11 and ANNUAL ’95, and GENERATION X SAN DIEGO PREVIEW. 248 PGS.

Näytettä. Celebrate Marvel's legacy as its modern-day stars join forces with the icons who inspired them! Sam Wilson, Miles Morales, Kate Bishop, Laura Kinney, Kamala Khan, Amadeus Cho, Riri Williams, Jane Foster and young Jean Grey witness their own inspirations in their prime: Steve Rogers, Peter Parker, Clint Barton, Logan, Carol Danvers, B'uce Banner, Tony Stark, Odinson and Phoenix! Plus: Carol teams up with a man she thought she'd never see again: Mar-Vell! Explore the nature of heroism with Marvel's biggest names! Collecting GENERATIONS: BANNER HULK & TOTALLY AWESOME HULK, CAPTAIN MARVEL & CAPTAIN MAR-VELL, CAPTAIN MARVEL & MS. MARVEL, HAWKEYE & HAWKEYE, IRON MAN & IRONHEART, MILES MORALES SPIDER-MAN & PETER PARKER SPIDER-MAN, PHOENIX & JEAN GREY, SAM WILSON CAPTAIN AMERICA & STEVE ROGERS CAPTAIN AMERICA, UNWORTHY THOR & MIGHTY THOR and WOLVERINE & ALL-NEW WOLVERINE. 328 PGS.

Multi-part kit includes a selection accessories, including Genestealer heads, cult icons, and weapons to combine with Genestealer Cultists.

The prince of this small and weak kingdom strives for only one thing: selling out his country and living a quiet life in leisure! Sadly, the greatest obstacle he will ever face is his own genius! As he achieves ever greater accomplishments, he earns more and more favor with the people of his kingdom which makes fulfilling his own dreams all the harder!!! SC, 5x8, 224pgs, B&W

Even as the heir to the throne, Prince Wein of Natra continues to plan out his scheme to cash in on his puny kingdom and retire in hiding for good. But when a princess from the Empire catches wind of his successive victories, she waltzes into his palace to ask for... his hand in marriage!? SC, 6x8, 224pgs, B&W

After narrowly dodging a marriage proposal (for the time being), Prince Wein is accosted by a messenger from the Kingdom of Cavarin, which can only mean bad news. Though he accepts their invitation to join their religious festivities, this treasonous prince's top priority is to not attract more fame. SC, 6x8, 224pgs, B&W

To decide the successor of the throne, the three children of the imperial family must meet to talk through their options. Imperial Princess Lowellmina personally invites Prince Wein to join them in the city, which he successfully declines with dramatic flair. That's too bad, because now he has to deal with a whole new problem: His sister, Falanya, going in his stead! Worried sick, Wein sends Ninym after her, but nothing will soothe his anxious soul...other than going to the Empire himself! SC, 6x8, 224pgs, B&W

Mealtars was a bust! All it accomplished was bring even more attention to the small kingdom of Natra. After that debacle, Wein has his eyes locked on Marden, which has seen explosive growth in recent days. Most importantly, it serves as their gate to the West. To keep the country in check, Wein decides it might finally be time to form ties...with King Gruyere from Soljest. SC, 232pgs, B&W

After settling the battle with Soljest, the Kingdom of Natra has gained access to its year-round port, setting them up in an optimal position to engage in some maritime trade. To get the ball rolling, Prince Wein is sizing up the nation of Patura to see if they just might fit the bill as a potential trade partner. With the brilliant idea to settle this matter in person, he steps foot on their territory, where a simple little accident lands him in prison! SC, 6x9, 224pgs, B&W