Ablaze August 2026 Solicitations

Conan the Cimmerian and his companion Natala sought respite within the mysterious city of Xuthal, but it soon became clear that there’s no respite to be had. Among abandoned feasts and lounges are mysterious, slithering shadows and a few incapacitated or panicked men. Finally, they encounter Thalis, a beautiful Stygian woman who seems content to tell them of Xuthal’s history and fate.

Eydis gets negotiations rolling between the branches of the god-giant family tree, all with a little help from a sad-sack, a cursed captain, and a reanimated bartender. Then we meet Hel, a sexy little lady with a part to play in the whole debacle via a prisoner exchange. But what seems a promising conclusion to a successful mediation ends with surprise (bad!) consequences.

ABLAZE presents the ultimate, all-in-one compilation of artwork for Zombie Makeout Club! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the development of creator Peter Richardson's stylish and macabre brand, from years-past to today, with this beautiful hardcover volume. Perfect for fans of ZMC’s dark, gory, anime-punk-inspired world!

ABLAZE presents the ultimate, all-in-one compilation of artwork for Zombie Makeout Club! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the development of creator Peter Richardson's stylish and macabre brand, from years-past to today with this beautiful hardcover volume. Perfect for fans of ZMC’s dark, gory, anime-punk-inspired world! The Deluxe Edition of The Art of Zombie Makeout Club comes with exclusive bonuses sure to appeal to mega-fans of this unique horror brand, including a signed, limited-edition HC with new cover art, slipcase, folded poster and sticker.

ABLAZE is going BACK TO PRESS on BLITZ Vol. 1! As seen in the pages of Shonen Jump, BLITZ is a new shonen manga exploring the elite world of chess! Tom, a young high school student, has a crush on his classmate Harmony. When he learns about her passion for chess, Tom quickly decides to sign up for the school's chess club. But he doesn’t even know the rules! To impress Harmony, he is left with no choice: he must learn quickly and train seriously. Soon Tom discovers the existence of Garry Kasparov, the greatest player in the history of chess. He stumbles upon a virtual reality machine that promises to help him analyze the most legendary matches of the master! In an unexpected twist of event, Tom soon is granted access to the highest echelons of the chess...

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?

Long before Matsukaze was a mighty stallion, he was a young foal living and playing in the forested mountains of his homeland, learning the traditional ways of life from his family and from nature. While coexistence with their living environment is essential, a matter of mutual respect, coexistence with the encroachment of humankind is another thing altogether…

Displaced by the ravages of war and suffering the loss of their patriarch, Matsukaze’s family is on a path of despair… Meanwhile, the young Kohibari lives amongst humans. While his beauty makes him popular with his captures, his status as a prize incurs the jealousy of his fellow centaurs. In order to survive these circumstances, he must develop his own brand of strength…

ABLAZE is going BACK TO PRESS on CRUELER THAN DEAD Vol. 1! Discover the BEST of GORE from JAPAN! No one knows where it started...but when the world finally realized what was going on, it was already too late. When Maki Akagi wakes up in a lab full of corpses, she learns from a dying soldier that she is the result of a last-ditch experiment to cure humans of a virus turning them into zombies. Accompanied by a young boy who also miraculously escaped, she will have to try to get to the very center of a devastated Tokyo filled with bloodthirsty monsters. The dome located there contains the last survivors of mankind. And humanity's very survival depends solely on a few drops of this miraculous vaccine... Inspired by Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira), The Walking Dead, Romero classics, and new zombie films like 28 Days Later, Crueler Than Dead delights in the meticulous gory details of decomposed flesh, with a wicked and hungry eye...evoking a modern vision of a zombie world that is terrifying, tension filled and unsettling!

Gannibal, the thrilling and terrifying manga horror series by Masaaki Ninomiya, continues... The antagonism between the villagers and Daigo worsens as the days pass. His ongoing investigation of cannibalism within the village leads him to further conflict, and Daigo comes to crossroads in which he’ll have to make a decision. Will he leave the village to minimize the risk to his family, or will he be spurred towards another confrontation with the Goto clan? Stream Season One of the Gannibal TV series on Hulu/Disney+ now!

“I can’t forgive them.” Daigo’s gathered allies within and outside of the police force, and the authorities are now leading the investigation. While Daigo is ordered to evacuate the premises, yet again facing the decision to stay or go, he cannot hold back the burning anger within him. Will the official arm of justice finally intercede in Kuge Village, or will it become a matter or vigilantism? Experience for yourself Masaaki Ninomiya's masterful manga horror series... Stream Season One of the Gannibal TV series on Hulu/Disney+ now!

Warden Hwajin Na’s faces a dilemma outside of normal school hours, and outside of his strict duties, when he encounters a neglected child. Failed by the adults in his life and by the systems designed to protect him, Hwajin finds himself with little choice but to step outside of those systems to seek justice. Meanwhile, Warden Im embarks on her own new mission, dealing with a violent bully who persists despite authority. Collecting the hugely popular Webtoon in print for the first time!

When a series of crimes comes to light involving adults assisting runaway adolescents, the TRPA is pulled into another after-school case. To crack it and bring justice to the victims, they’ll need to enlist the help of an unexpected ally, former troublemaker Yeri Han. But is Yeri truly ready to redeem herself? Collecting the hugely popular Webtoon in print for the first time!

Returning to press! Acclaimed manga artist Jiro Taniguchi provides this entry to NBM’s “Louvre Collection” of graphic novels. After a group trip to Europe, a Japanese artist stops in Paris alone, intent on visiting the museums of the capital. But, bedridden in his hotel room with fever, he faces the absolute solitude of one suffering in a foreign land, deprived of any immediate or familiar recourse. When the fever breaks somewhat, he sets out on his visit and promptly gets lost in the crowded halls of the Louvre. Very soon, he discovers many unsuspected facets to the world within museum in a journey oscillating between feverish hallucination and reality. Able to speak with famous painters from various periods of history, he’s led to the crossroads between human and personal history by... the Guardians of the Louvre.