Monday, May 19, 2025

iTunes Store: Top 25 Books in Comics & Graphic Novels 2025-05-19

Scott Snyder & Marcos Martin - Absolute Batman (2024-) #8 artwork Absolute Batman (2024-) #8
Scott Snyder & Marcos Martin
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $5.99
Publish Date: May 14, 2025
Publisher: DC Comics
Seller: DC Comics.

Batman is in the fight for his life against this icy new threat. But in the end, what terrifying truth will be unearthed about Ark M and…Joker?



Hirohiko Araki - Manga in Theory and Practice artwork Manga in Theory and Practice
The Craft of Creating Manga
Hirohiko Araki
Genre: Manga
Price: $15.99
Publish Date: June 13, 2017
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

Hirohiko Araki is the author of one of the longest-running and most beloved manga of all time, the epic fan favorite JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. According to him, manga is the ultimate synthesis of all forms of art, and in this book he reveals the secrets behind how to make the magic happen using concrete examples from his own work. Read all about his “golden ratio” for drawing, the character histories he draws up for each of the characters he creates, his methodology for storytelling inspired by the great Ernest Hemingway, and many more aspects of manga creation in this how-to guide penned by an industry legend.



Chugong, h-goon, DUBU(REDICE DUBU(REDICE STUDIO), J. Torres, HYE YOUNG IM & Abigail Blackman - Solo Leveling, Vol. 9 (comic) artwork Solo Leveling, Vol. 9 (comic)
Chugong, h-goon, DUBU(REDICE DUBU(REDICE STUDIO), J. Torres, HYE YOUNG IM & Abigail Blackman
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: August 20, 2024
Publisher: Yen Press
Seller: Yen Press, LLC

Jinwoo follows the call of the system and returns to the double dungeon that started it all in the hope of finally receiving some answers. What he doesn’t expect is to find his toughest opponent yet! Meanwhile, an S-rank gate looms over Tokyo, and after the loss of their strongest hunters, Japan turns to outside help—but with a worldwide increase in magic beast activity, only one S-rank hunter accepts their offer…Will that be enough to stop the magic beasts before they lay waste to Japan and beyond?



Whale, Milcha & David Odell - Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 7 artwork Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 7
Whale, Milcha & David Odell
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: July 23, 2024
Publisher: Yen Press
Seller: Yen Press, LLC

“THE ONLY ONE WHO MAKES MY HEART RACE EVER SO IS YOU.”Raeliana is off to save Noah from the terrorists’ trap, gun in hand and ready for action! But when the ominous sounds of explosions reverberate, she is horribly unprepared to find Noah gravely injured. Overwhelmed by guilt, Raeliana finally lets her big, body-jumping secret come tumbling from her mouth…and in the heat of the moment, so too follows a confession of love! With all laid bare between them, the couple should finally be on the path to their happily ever after, right? But the book this world takes place in is called Beatrice, not Raeliana, and the true heroine is fed up with waiting to take her rightful place. She’ll kill Raeliana with her own hands if she has to!



Asahi Kondou - My Partner Suddenly Got Younger An Omega Caretaker Plays Alpha Volume 1 artwork My Partner Suddenly Got Younger An Omega Caretaker Plays Alpha Volume 1
Asahi Kondou
Genre: BL Manga
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: November 16, 2022
Publisher: Shusuisha inc.
Seller: Media Do International, Inc.

A loud-mouthed alpha hits his head and regresses into a child?! Then his cuteness makes an omega want to get on top...? A shocking infantile regression Reverse Omegaverse story.



Richard Corben & Mike Mignola - Murky World artwork Murky World
Richard Corben & Mike Mignola
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: June 06, 2023
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

Collects the entire Murky World series in print for the first time—first in a series of deluxe graphic novels from renowned creator Richard Corben’s library! “Mr. Richard Corben... a genuine giant of his chosen medium.”–Alan Moore The first-ever volume collecting Richard Corben's entire Murky World series, it features never-before-seen sketch material, the Dark Horse Presents one-shot, and an introduction by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, all presented in a gorgeous hardcover with a dust jacket. In Murky World , Tugat the warrior wakes from a strange dream only to find himself in a bizarre land populated by hungry deadlings, cruel necromancers, buxom cyclopes, evil cults, and more as he sets off on a dangerous journey with his beloved horse Frix.   Corben is known for his legendary fantasy underground masterpieces published by Fantagor Press as well as Heavy Metal. His work has been recognized internationally, winning one of the most prestigious recognitions in comics literature, the Grand Prix at Angoulême International Comics Festival . In 2012, Corben was inducted into the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame. For mature audiences. “The artist I most want to aspire to is Richard Corben. His style is visual and it tells the story just as you see it... ...my favorite is Corben. I love everything he does, I love his stuff ...he’s an amazing artist.”–Guillermo del Toro "Richard Corben stands among us like an extraterrestrial peak. He has sat in his throne a long time, above the moving and multi-colored field of world comics, like an effigy of the leader, a strange monolith, a sublime visitor, a solitary enigma"–Moebius



Jean-Luc Istin & Stéphane Louis - Conquêtes T04 artwork Conquêtes T04
Uranie
Jean-Luc Istin & Stéphane Louis
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $20.99
Publish Date: December 11, 2019
Publisher: Soleil
Seller: Hachette Livre

L'armada des U.S.A. pensait qu'Uranie, une planète visiblement abandonnée, allait leur offrir paix et prospérité. Uranie est habitable même si toute forme de vie intelligente semble avoir disparu. Des traces d'une civilisation parsèment pourtant le grand désert et c'est au cours d'une expédition que deux space-marines cyborgs découvrent des cités démontrant l'exceptionnelle avancée technologique de ses habitants. Ils sont aussi interloqués par leur aspect comparable aux grands singes. Lors de fouilles, un scientifique déclenche malgré lui le réveil de ce qui a causé la perte des Uraniens : une intelligence artificielle prénommée Akarus . Le combat s'engage : Mékas-gorilles contre Space-marines. Et nul ne sait qui remportera la victoire.



Shikke - Pink Heart Jam beat, Vol. 1 artwork Pink Heart Jam beat, Vol. 1
Shikke
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: May 13, 2025
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

Noticing Haiga’s job search hasn’t been going well—and that they haven’t been on a date in a while—Kanae decides to take him out to cheer him up. Unfortunately, even that doesn’t go well, and Kanae falls ill. But as the seasons pass, the two affirm and reaffirm their relationship, and before long, it’s time for Haiga’s final college performance—his graduation concert!



Daniel Warren Johnson - TRANSFORMERS #20 artwork TRANSFORMERS #20
Daniel Warren Johnson
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: May 14, 2025
Publisher: Image Comics
Seller: Image Comics, Inc.

WHAT\\\'S NEXT FOR OPTIMUS PRIME? The Autobots revive a group of allies who could change the tide of their war with the Decepticons, but they don\\\'t know who or what is coming for them... This issue features key first appearances of fan favorite characters from the worlds of TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE.



Chugong, h-goon, DUBU(REDICE DUBU(REDICE STUDIO), J. Torres, HYE YOUNG IM & Abigail Blackman - Solo Leveling, Vol. 8 (comic) artwork Solo Leveling, Vol. 8 (comic)
Chugong, h-goon, DUBU(REDICE DUBU(REDICE STUDIO), J. Torres, HYE YOUNG IM & Abigail Blackman
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: January 23, 2024
Publisher: Yen Press
Seller: Yen Press, LLC

After his victory on Jeju Island, the top guilds are all clamoring to recruit Jinwoo Sung, the strongest S-rank hunter and the hero of Korea—a far cry from the hapless E-rank hunter he used to be. As exciting as each new development is, however, Jinwoo’s eager to finally get some answers, so an invitation from the system to return to the double dungeon that changed his life is a welcome opportunity. He’ll have to put the visit on the back burner, though, because first things first—Jinwoo has a guild to establish!



Jason Aaron, Carmine Di Giandomenico & Rafa Sandoval - Absolute Superman (2024-) #7 artwork Absolute Superman (2024-) #7
Jason Aaron, Carmine Di Giandomenico & Rafa Sandoval
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $5.99
Publish Date: May 07, 2025
Publisher: DC Comics
Seller: DC Comics.

His stolen alien technology is at the heart of Lazarus Corp’s global success. Buthe operates out of a seedy lair, packed with bottled cities…cities he torturesrelentlessly, just to hear the faint chorus of screams. Who is the mysteriousBrainiac? And why is he so interested in the Last Son of Krypton?



Ranmaru Zariya - Liquor & Cigarettes artwork Liquor & Cigarettes
Ranmaru Zariya
Genre: Manga
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: January 14, 2020
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

Theo runs the town liquor store—too bad he’s a total lightweight! His lifelong best friend, Camilo, runs the cigarette store across the street, and recently, he’s been making his attraction to Theo quite clear. Unsure of how he feels about dating a man, Theo accepts Camilo’s offer of a trial run at dating, and with a little liquid courage and a lot of heavy petting, Theo sees a whole new side to his childhood friend. Will these new experiences clarify his feelings or only serve to further muddy the waters of love?



Bishakh Som - Spellbound artwork Spellbound
A Graphic Memoir
Bishakh Som
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: March 16, 2021
Publisher: Street Noise Books
Seller: Lightning Source, LLC

“Often quite funny . . . The layers of identity and story in the memoir and Som's fluid approach to representing the self, feel impressively easy, unbelabored.” —Hillary Chute, The New York Times Book Review A Lambda Literary Award Finalist The meticulous artwork of transgender artist Bishakh Som gives us the rare opportunity to see the world through another lens. This exquisite graphic novel memoir by a transgender artist, explores the concept of identity by inviting the reader to view the author moving through life as she would have us see her, that is, as she sees herself. Framed with a candid autobiographical narrative, this book gives us the opportunity to enter into the author’s daily life and explore her thoughts on themes of gender and sexuality, memory and urbanism, love and loss.



Robert Kirkman - INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE BATTLE BEAST #1 artwork INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE BATTLE BEAST #1
Robert Kirkman
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: May 14, 2025
Publisher: Image Comics
Seller: Image Comics, Inc.

SERIES PREMIERE THE BEST NEW (NOT QUITE A) SUPERHERO SERIES IN THE UNIVERSE! Cursed with an unquenchable thirst for violence, BATTLE BEAST searches the universe for the one warrior mightier than himand a glorious death, his only reward. But even in a universe of mighty Viltrumites like Invincible and Omni-Man, it seems that no one may be able to stop the galaxy\\\'s deadliest warrior...unless he does the unthinkable. Superstars ROBERT KIRKMAN and RYAN OTTLEY present the most demanded INVINCIBLE story of all time, revealing the secret story of Battle Beast that\\\'s perfect for any long-time fan (no spoilers!) and new readers alike. COVER C Blind Bag: This is a first-of-its-kind blind bag program. The blind bags will include a chance to get ANY of the solicited covers from A through I. However, there are rare SURPRISE issues that may or may not be related to BATTLE BEAST or the Invincible Universe that can be found in these blind bags. Those SURPRISE issues will not be publicly announced in advance of the issue release.



Chugong, h-goon, DUBU(REDICE DUBU(REDICE STUDIO), J. Torres, HYE YOUNG IM & Abigail Blackman - Solo Leveling, Vol. 10 (comic) artwork Solo Leveling, Vol. 10 (comic)
Chugong, h-goon, DUBU(REDICE DUBU(REDICE STUDIO), J. Torres, HYE YOUNG IM & Abigail Blackman
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: November 19, 2024
Publisher: Yen Press
Seller: Yen Press, LLC

Jinwoo is alarmed to learn about the timeless war between the Monarchs and the Rulers—a war that, according to the King of the Giants, will soon rage on Earth. To complicate matters, the world’s third-strongest hunter is found dead, and Jinwoo’s father is the primary suspect—despite having been lost to a gate ten years ago! The two members of Ahjin Guild head for the US to attend the International Guild Conference and get to the bottom of things. Little do they realize that setting foot in America means crossing paths with Dongsoo Hwang, who has a bone to pick with Jinwoo about the death of his brother—and isn’t above using Jinho as bait!



Chugong, Abigail Blackman, J. Torres, DUBU(REDICE DUBU(REDICE STUDIO) & HYE YOUNG IM - Solo Leveling, Vol. 1 (comic) artwork Solo Leveling, Vol. 1 (comic)
Chugong, Abigail Blackman, J. Torres, DUBU(REDICE DUBU(REDICE STUDIO) & HYE YOUNG IM
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: March 02, 2021
Publisher: Yen Press
Seller: Yen Press, LLC

Known as the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind, E-rank hunter Jinwoo Sung’s contribution to raids amounts to trying not to get killed. Unfortunately, between his mother’s hospital bills, his sister’s tuition, and his own lack of job prospects, he has no choice but to continue to put his life on the line. So when an opportunity arises for a bigger payout, he takes it…only to come face-to-face with a being whose power outranks anything he’s ever seen! With the party leader missing an arm and the only healer a quivering mess, can Jinwoo some­how find them a way out?



Chugong, h-goon, DUBU(REDICE DUBU(REDICE STUDIO), J. Torres, HYE YOUNG IM & Abigail Blackman - Solo Leveling, Vol. 7 (comic) artwork Solo Leveling, Vol. 7 (comic)
Chugong, h-goon, DUBU(REDICE DUBU(REDICE STUDIO), J. Torres, HYE YOUNG IM & Abigail Blackman
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: August 22, 2023
Publisher: Yen Press
Seller: Yen Press, LLC

The joint expedition between South Korea and Japan to the ant-infested Jeju Island is well underway, and the Korean team has successfully located the queen. Taking her out should finally spell the long-awaited closing of the S-rank gate. But little do they know that wings aren’t the only mutation the latest generation of ants has gone through— and having made short work of the Japanese hunters, the queen’s strongest soldier is now headed straight for them!



Kevin Eastman, Esaú Escorza, Isaac Escorza & Ben Bishop - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin artwork Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
Kevin Eastman, Esaú Escorza, Isaac Escorza & Ben Bishop
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $8.99
Publish Date: July 06, 2022
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Seller: Idea and Design Works, LLC

Who is the Last Ronin? In a future, battle-ravaged New York City, a lone surviving Turtle embarks on a seemingly hopeless mission seeking justice for the family he lost. From legendary TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, get ready for the final story of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles three decades in the making! What terrible events destroyed his family and left New York a crumbling, post-apocalyptic nightmare? All will be revealed in this climactic Turtle tale that sees longtime friends becoming enemies and new allies emerging in the most unexpected places. Can the surviving Turtle triumph? Eastman and Laird are joined by writer Tom Waltz, who penned the first 100 issues of IDW’s ongoing TMNT series, and artists Esau & Isaac Escorza (Heavy Metal) and Ben Bishop (The Far Side of the Moon) with an Introduction by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez! Collects the complete five-issue miniseries in a new graphic novel, an adventure as fulfilling for longtime Turtles fans as it is accessible for readers just discovering the heroes in a half-shell.



Gege Akutami - Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 21 artwork Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 21
Gege Akutami
Genre: Fantasy Manga
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: November 21, 2023
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

Hakari and Panda head for Tokyo No. 2 Colony in search of Kashimo. When they enter, they get separated, and Hakari faces Charles, a culling game player and wannabe manga creator! Meanwhile, Panda encounters Kashimo and finds himself overwhelmed by their difference in strength!



Jonathan Hickman - Secret Wars artwork Secret Wars
Jonathan Hickman
Genre: Graphic Novels
Price: $21.99
Publish Date: March 02, 2016
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
Seller: Disney Electronic Content, Inc.

Collects Secret Wars #1-9, Free Comic Book Day 2015 Secret Wars #0 (Secret Wars story).  The Marvel Universe is no more! The interdimensional Incursions have eliminated each and every alternate universe one by one. And now — despite the best efforts of the scientists, sages and superhumans — the Marvel Universe and Ultimate Universe have collided…and been destroyed! All that exists in the vast empty cosmos is a single, titanic patchwork planet made of the fragmented remains of hundreds of devastated dimensions: Battleworld! And the survivors of this multiversal catastrophe all bend their knee to Battleworld’s master: Doctor Doom! What strange creatures inhabit this world? Which familiar faces will return? And what happens when Battleworld’s various domains go to war? The Marvel Universe is dead — and the victors of the Secret Wars will determine what comes next!



Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley & Cory Walker - Invincible Compendium Vol. 2 artwork Invincible Compendium Vol. 2
Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley & Cory Walker
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $54.99
Publish Date: August 14, 2013
Publisher: Image Comics
Seller: Image Comics, Inc.

It's here: the second massive paperback collection of the greatest superhero comic in the universe! Witness Invincible's transition from new kid on the block to established superhero! Collects INVINCIBLE #48-96.



Tom Taylor & Mike S. Miller - Injustice: Gods Among Us #34 artwork Injustice: Gods Among Us #34
Tom Taylor & Mike S. Miller
Genre: Graphic Novels
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: September 03, 2013
Publisher: DC Comics
Seller: DC Comics.

Batman now possesses one of Superman’s super pills, but he knows his former friend is coming for him. It’s a race against time to see if he can manufacture more pills and shift the balance of power.



Tatsuki Fujimoto - Chainsaw Man, Vol. 5 artwork Chainsaw Man, Vol. 5
Minor
Tatsuki Fujimoto
Genre: Fantasy Manga
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: June 01, 2021
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

It’s Chainsaw vs. Sword as the bloody battle for Denji’s heart heats up. Denji is going to have to pull out all the stops against this crafty opponent. And when the dust settles, how will Special Division 4 move on from their losses?



René Goscinny & Albert Uderzo - Astérix - Astérix et les Normands - n°9 artwork Astérix - Astérix et les Normands - n°9
René Goscinny & Albert Uderzo
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: April 15, 2013
Publisher: Hachette Asterix
Seller: Hachette Livre

Les terribles normands débarquent en territoire gaulois ! Seul l'adolescent Goudurix, venu de la capitale passer ses vacances chez son oncle Abraracourcix, semble pris de panique face à cette invasion. Ces terrifiants guerriers vont-ils goûter à ce mysterieux sentiment qu'ils sont si curieux de découvrir : la peur...?



Tom DeFalco, J.M. DeMatteis, Terry Kavanagh & David Michelinie - Spider-Man: Maximum Carnage artwork Spider-Man: Maximum Carnage
Tom DeFalco, J.M. DeMatteis, Terry Kavanagh & David Michelinie
Genre: Graphic Novels
Price: $24.99
Publish Date: December 13, 2006
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
Seller: Disney Electronic Content, Inc.

Carnage, the spawn of Venom, has assembled an army of Spider-Man's criminally insane adversaries to spread his message of hostility, chaos and wholesale slaughter: Carrion, Demogoblin, Shriek and the Spider-Man Doppelganger! Outmanned and overpowered, the wallcrawler must recruit his own band of superbeings to combat the rising tide of evil: Black Cat, Cloak & Dagger, Firestar, Captain America, Deathlok and ... Venom?! Spider-Man's worst enemy becomes his uneasy ally in the battle to halt Carnage's mad rampage. But when he finds himself at odds with a number of his allies, who want to finish Carnage and his cronies once and for all, Spider-Man must decide whether to violate his personal code of honor to rid the world of pure evil. Can the webslinger find an alternative before it's too late? Either choice carries dire consequences! Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #378-380, Spider-Man: Unlimited (1993) #1-2, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #201-203, Web of Spider-Man (1985) #101-103, Spider-Man (1990) #35-37.