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From Dice to Digital to Comics, PREVIEWSworld Celebrates Gaming Month

Whether you're rolling dice to move pieces around a game board or using them to determine the outcome of combat in an RPG, or perhaps saving the day via a joystick controller or keyboard, gaming has become an integral part of fandom that has made its way into the world of comics and collecting!

This month, PREVIEWSworld celebrates the diverse styles and genres of gaming as they apply to our own hobby - comics, graphic novels, art books, toys, collectibles, and more - all based on your favorite games and available at your local comic shop!

Keep an eye out for more game-related products and be sure to check out our suggested list of gaming-related items below. GAME ON!

VIZ LLC
(USE DEC237020) SUPER MARIO BROS MANGA MANIA GN
(W) Yukio Sawada (A) Yukio Sawada
Join Mario and pals in crazy adventures inspired by the hit video games! In this collection of short stories, Mario and Luigi go on adventures that showcase the fan-favorite characters of the Mario world in new, unconventional and hilarious ways. This compilation, handpicked from years of Mario comics in Japan, has never been available in English-until now!

For all ages.
In Shops: Dec 09, 2020
SRP: $9.99
PREVIEWS Page #367

VIZ LLC
KIRBY MANGA MANIA GN VOL 06
(W) Hirokazu Hikawa (A) Hirokazu Hikawa
Whet your appetite for more wacky adventures with Kirby and friends! What in Dream Land could cause Kirby to refuse all food? Will he get his appetite back when Adeleine makes rice balls to share? And there's no telling what'll happen with King Dedede and Poppy in their own zany capers!

For adult audiences.
SRP: $9.99

VIZ MEDIA LLC
SPLATOON SQUID KIDS COMEDY SHOW GN VOL 02
(W) Hideki Goto (A/CA) Hideki Goto
All-new adventures featuring the beloved characters of the hit Nintendo video games!
Wacky short adventures based on the hit Nintendo games!
In these new stories from the world of Splatoon, Hit and Maika meet an elite boy named Ko who joins them on their crazy adventures.
For readers of all ages.
In Shops: Nov 11, 2020
SRP: $9.99
PREVIEWS Page #365

VIZ MEDIA LLC
LEGEND OF ZELDA TWILIGHT PRINCESS GN VOL 11
(W) Akira Himekawa (A) Akira Himekawa
Saving Zelda from Ganondorf's grasp while in wolf form is only the first challenge in Link's final battle against the fearsome beast that the demon king has transformed into. But driving back this monster grants only a momentary respite-in the end it all comes down to a last duel between Link and Ganondorf, fought for the destiny of Hyrule and the Twilight Realm!

For teen audiences.
In Shops: Apr 12, 2023
SRP: $9.99
PREVIEWS Page #447

TITAN COMICS
HORIZON ZERO DAWN BOXED SET
(W) Anne Toole (A) Ann Maulina, Elmer Damaso, Bryan Valenza (CA) Daniel Bura
RETURN TO THE MAJESTIC, POST-APOCALYPTIC WORLD OF HORIZON AND THE STORIES OF ITS INHABITANTS IN THE COMPLETE GRAPHIC NOVEL COLLECTION
FEATURING ALOY AND FAN-FAVOURITES TALANAH AND EREND, THESE STORIES EXPAND ON HORIZON ZERO DAWN, SET BEFORE, AFTER, AND DURING THE EPIC GAME.
COLLECTS HORIZON ZERO DAWN VOL.1: THE SUNHAWK AND HORIZON ZERO DAWN VOL.2: LIBERATION
In Shops: Nov 22, 2023
SRP: $35.99
PREVIEWS Page #216

TITAN COMICS
OFFICIAL HORIZON ZERO DAWN COLORING BOOK SC (DEC211889) (MR)
(W) Anne Toole (A) Ann Maulina (CA) Peach Momoko
THIS SPECTACULAR COLORING BOOK FEATURES ART BY CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ARTIST ANN MAULINA FROM THE SMASH-HIT COMIC SERIES, WHICH IS BASED ON THE AWARD-WINNING VIDEOGAME HORIZON ZERO DAWN.
Recreate breathtaking landscapes, bring to life terrifying and glorious machines, and relish in gorgeous recreations of fan-favorite characters - the world of Horizon is yours to enjoy!
In Shops: May 10, 2023
SRP: $14.99
PREVIEWS Page #216

TITAN COMICS
BLOODBORNE LADY OF LANTERNS GN VOL 01 (MR)
(W) Cullen Bunn (A/CA) Piotr Kowalski
BASED ON THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED GOTHIC GAMING HIT, BLOODBORNE!
Enter the city of Yharnam through the eyes of its citizens, when new hunters take to the streets to fight against the cruel and unusual epidemic that has gripped the city. In the black of the night, families and faith will be tested...
Collects #1-4 of Bloodborne: Lady of the Lanterns, plus, FCBD strip!
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: $17.99
PREVIEWS Page #231

DARK HORSE COMICS
ART OF THE LAST OF US II HC DLX ED
(W) Naughty Dog Studios (A) Naughty Dog Studios (CA) Rob Johnson
Follow Ellie's profound and harrowing journey of vengeance through an exhaustive collection of original art and intimate creator commentary in the full-color hardcover volume: The Art of The Last of Us Part II.
Created in collaboration between Dark Horse Books and the developers at Naughty Dog, The Art of The Last of Us Part II offers extensive insights into the making of the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning The Last of Us.
o The limited edition also features an exclusive cover and slipcase, as well as a gallery-quality lithograph!
In Shops: Jun 24, 2020
SRP: $89.99
PREVIEWS Page #104

DARK HORSE COMICS
LAST OF US TP AMERICAN DREAMS NEW PTG
(W) Faith Erin Hicks, Neil Druckmann (A) Faith Erin Hicks (CA) Julian Totino Tedesco
Nineteen years ago, a parasitic fungal outbreak killed the majority of the world's population, forcing survivors into a handful of quarantine zones. Thirteen-year-old Ellie has grown up in this violent, postpandemic world, and her disrespect for the military authority running her boarding school earns her new enemies, a new friend in fellow rebel Riley, and her first trip into the outside world.

* The official lead-in to the game from Faith Erin Hicks (The Adventures of Superhero Girl) and Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann!
In Shops: Dec 30, 2020
SRP: $19.99

AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY PRODUCTIONS
RIGHT PROJECT #1 CVR A
(W) Tom DeFalco (A/CA) Ron Frenz, Sal Buscema
At last! A super-hero for anyone who sincerely loves super-heroes. A teenage video-gamer joins a digital daredevil for truth, justice and a universe of Hoo-HA action & angst. While working on the R.I.G.H.T. Project, an attempt to develop a new technology that allows computer constructs to assume physical mass, Doctor Dex Click stumbles upon the new champ of split-second adventure. But Mr. R.I.G.H.T. is little more than a soulless animatronic until he bonds with Jeffrey "Player One" Lopez. Since Jeffrey is a true believer, he helps transform a heartless avatar into a compassionate and relentless hero-the true hero who lives within us all! A comic book in the mode of DeFalco & Frenz's Spider-Girl, Spider-Man, Thor, Thunderstrike and A-Next!
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #255

BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT
DIABLO BOOK OF LORATH HC
(W) Matthew J Kirby
Amidthe restless evil of Sanctuary, only the Horadrim-an ancient order of heroes and scholars-wield the knowledge needed to light the way for humanity. In the Book of Lorath, join Lorath Nahr, one of the last of the dwindling Horadrim, on a journey through Sanctuary's most powerful relics and the stories behind them. It is Lorath's hope that this volume will preserve his knowledge for all time... and pass it down to those who will inherit thefight against the Prime Evils. From the Diablo development team and award-winning author Matthew J. Kirby, this immersive, must-have compendium with all-new illustrations showcases the artifacts that have often been-and might yet be-the key to tipping the fate of the world.
In Shops: Jun 07, 2023
SRP: $29.95
PREVIEWS Page #282

SQUARE ENIX INC
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE AERITH KEY ART 500PC JIGSAW PUZZLE
From Square Enix.
In Shops: Nov 01, 2023
SRP: $29.99

DYNAMITE
UNDISPUTED STREET FIGHTER HC
(W) Steve Hendershot, Tim Lapetino (A) Various
Since its inception 30 years ago, the Street Fighter video game series from Capcom has thrived based on a lethal combination of innovation, style and technique. From first-of-their-kind advances such as selectable characters and secret combo moves, to imagination-capturing characters such as Ryu, Chun-Li, and Akuma, Street Fighter has stayed a step ahead of the competition en route to becoming one of the most enduring and influential franchises in video game history. Undisputed Street Fighter features in-depth interviews and exclusive, behind-the-scenes looks into the making of the Street Fighter games, and the iconic art, design, and imagery from across the Street Fighter universe.
In Shops: Nov 15, 2017
SRP: $39.99
PREVIEWS Page #338

IMAGE COMICS
BATTLE CHASERS ANTHOLOGY TP
(W) Joe Madureira, Munier Sharrieff (A) Tom McWeeney, Jason Martin, Vince Russel, Scott Williams, Tim Townsend, Trevor Scott, Adam Warren (A/CA) Joe Madureira
Collecting every issue ever published of one of the most beloved comic book series of all time, this oversized graphic novel is bursting at the seams with adventure! Follow young Gully as she searches for her missing father with the help of Garrison, a legendary swordsman; Knolan, the crafty wizard; Calibretto, an outlawed Wargolem; and the notorious mercenary Red Monika! Assaulted at every turn by a cast of memorable villains, BATTLE CHASERS is packed with over-the-top action from cover to cover! Don't miss this definitive collection!
In Shops: Sep 25, 2019
SRP: $24.99
PREVIEWS Page #63

PIE INTERNATIONAL
PERSONA 5 ANIMATION MATERIAL BOOK SC
(W) PIE International
Persona 5: the Animation is an anime television series produced by CloverWorks, a Japanese animation studio and a rebrand of A1 Pictures, renowned for making popular amine series such as Fairy Tail, The Promised Neverland, and Darling in the Franxx. This is a complete collection of material, giving fans detailed behind-the-scenes look at the developing artworks such as character profiles, props profiles, background designs and visual illustrations (including never-before-seen illustrations). The materials consists not only works from Persona 5: the Animation but also from the special episode Dark Sun.
In Shops: Jan 29, 2020
SRP: $39.95
PREVIEWS Page #408

QUARTO PUBLISHING GROUP USA
MASSIVELY MULTIPLAYER WORLD OF GHOSTS GN VOL 01 SATURDAY AM
(W) Frederick L Jones (A/CA) Oscar Fong
When Nilay receives a mysterious device from his long-lost mother, he suddenly become a "player" in a supersecret video game where people use avatars to battle over money, territory, and power - and that's made other players very angry. Can Nilay survive and learn where his mother is and why she sent this device?
In Shops: Sep 07, 2022
SRP: $13.99
PREVIEWS Page #360

TOKYOPOP - LOVE X LOVE
REINCARNATED AS THE VILLAINESS IN AN OTOME GAME GN VOL 04 (C
(W) Sou Inaida, Ataka, Hachipisu Wan
Fated to die as the villainess of an otome game, Mystia sets out to change her own unhappy ending! Mystia Aren is the daughter of a noble family, and she just started high school. She's surrounded by a group of adoring classmates and her charming fiancé. Everything seems perfect. Except that this world is actually a dating sim called Kyun-Love, and Mystia knows she's been reincarnated into the role of the main character's evil rival! Mystia is determined to do everything she can to avoid her fate, but it's not as easy as it sounds. Especially when all the boys keep falling in love with her!
In Shops: Aug 16, 2023
SRP: $12.99
PREVIEWS Page #482

TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING
PLUGGED IN COMICS I/T VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY SC
(W) Eric Nolen-Weathington (CA) Frank Cho
Plugged In features interviews with comics greats Gerry Conway, Roy Thomas and Elliot S! Maggin who speak candidly about the early days of Atari along with comics pros Jimmy Palmiotti, Chris Bachalo, Mike Deodato, Joshua Ortega, and Rick Remender discussing their work on the current generation video game hits! There are interviews with other artists and writers who made the leap to working in video games full time, including an in-depth interview with Trent Kaniuga (CreeD) about working as one of the architects of Diablo III!
In Shops: Apr 10, 2013
SRP: $16.95
PREVIEWS Page #331

UDON ENTERTAINMENT INC
LEGEND OF HEROES SC VOL 01 CHARACTERS
(W) Nihon Falcom
With a dozen games released over the past 20 years, The Legend of Heroes is a mainstay of Japanese RPGs from pioneering game developer Nihon Falcom. Now, the gorgeous character art from the newest games in this legendary series is collected in this prestigious volume. Included in this collection are rough sketches, character artwork, expression charts, and more from The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Blue, Trails of Zero, and all three Trails in the Sky chapters.
In Shops: Feb 12, 2014
SRP: $49.99
PREVIEWS Page #355

VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT LLC
SHADOWMAN BY GARTH ENNIS & ASHLEY WOOD TP
(W) Garth Ennis, Paul Jenkins (A) Dennis Calero (A/CA) Ashley Wood
From legendary writer Garth Ennis (Preacher) and Eisner Award-winning artist Ashley Wood (Zombies Vs. Robots), discover the acclaimed series that inspired the hit Shadowman video game series - collected here for the first time ever!
Jack Boniface died last night. The ruthless Tommy Lee Bones and his band of outlaw escapees from the Deadside have come to pass sentence on the citizens of New Orleans one miserable soul at a time...and they've started with the Shadowman! Now, New Orleans needs a new protector, someone with the quick eye, steady hands, and steely nerve needed to kill the dead again. But when the voodoo powers that guide the Shadowman turn to a stone-cold killer with a mysterious past known only as Zero to take up the mask things will turn out deadlier than anyone could possibly have imagined...
Collecting Shadow Man (1997) #1-4, along with Shadowman Presents: Deadside #1-3 and featuring never before seen sketches, designs and process art straight out of the Valiant vaults!
In Shops: Jul 06, 2016
SRP: $19.99
PREVIEWS Page #385

YEN PRESS
FINAL FANTASY LOST STRANGER GN VOL 01
(W) Hazuki Minase (A/CA) Itsuki Kameya
Scoring a job at Square Enix, Sasaki's dream of producing a Final Fantasy game finally seems within his grasp! But after he starts, he quickly discovers that the work has nothing to do with his favorite franchise... His enthusiasm begins waning despite his sister Yuko's attempts to lift his spirits. Their conversation is cut short, though, when a runaway truck suddenly careens toward them...! When Shogo comes to, the first thing he sees is...a Moogle?! Wait, was that a Cure spell? And chocobos...?! Hurled into a Final Fantasy world, how will an uber-fan survive?!
In Shops: Aug 22, 2018
SRP: $13.00

ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC
TAROT GAME OF SOULS (MR)
(W) Joe Brusha (A) Alan Quah, Marcio Abreu, Comikaki Studio
TAROT: a Game of Souls is a Trick Taking card game. Battle your opponents in a game of skill and luck to see who can claim the most souls for Keres, the goddess of Death.
This card game is based on Coup d'Etat, first played in the dungeons of France over two centuries ago!
Game Includes :
36 Playing Cards, 60 Tokens, Soul Hunter & Thief of Souls Board, Rule Book
3-4 players. Teen. 50 mins
In Shops: May 19, 2021
SRP: $24.99
PREVIEWS Page #352

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