Viz Media October 2021 Solicitations are here. Here’s what you can look forward to this coming Fall.
Burn the Witch, Vol. 1 Story and Art by Tite Kubo
Behind the world you think you know lies a land of magic and fairy tales—but Reverse London isn’t the pretty picture that’s painted in children’s books. Fairy tales have teeth, and the dedicated agents of Wing Bind are the only thing standing between you and the real story.
October 5, 2021
$19.99
Demon Slayer Complete Box Set Story and Art by Koyoharu Gotouge
The complete saga of Demon Slayer, all in one epic box set! This box set contains all 23 volumes of the global hit Demon Slayer as well as an exclusive booklet and a double-sided poster.
October 5, 2021
$199.99
My Hero Academia: School Briefs, Vol. 5 Original Story by Kohei Horikoshi, Written by Anri Yoshi
It’s time for class 1-A to start getting ready for the end-of-the-year holidays. As excited as everyone is for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and the New Year itself, preparing means undertaking a big winter cleaning. The unsuspecting students get a big surprise when their cleaning leads to a crazy discovery. There’s only one way to find out where the mysterious entrance they uncover leads to—and that means rustling up some Plus Ultra spirit and venturing inside!
October 5, 2021
$10.99
Blue Exorcist, Vol. 26 Story and Art by Kazue Kato
Now back in the present, and with the terrible, tragic knowledge of the truth of his and his brother’s birth, Rin confronts Yuki aboard the stricken Illuminati airship, Dominus Liminis. As the brother’s face-off, Satan does his best to drive them both further into his grip. Rin wants to bring Yuki back into the fold of the Knights of the True Cross, but Yuki is firm in his desire to force Rin to kill him. With the airship going down in flames, the battle for Yuki’s soul begins…
October 5, 2021
$9.99
Spy x Family, Vol. 6 Story and Art by Tatsuya Endo
Nightfall and Twilight enter an underground tennis tournament, looking for clues to the whereabouts of a secret intelligence document that could very well bring the world to the brink of war! But will their mission be compromised by Nightfall’s secret crush on her mentor Twilight?!
October 5, 2021
$9.99
Moriarty the Patriot, Vol. 5 Storyboards by Ryosuke Takeuchi, Art by Hikaru Miyoshi, Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
William James Moriarty and Sherlock Holmes meet again on a train back to London, and a dead body is discovered in a locked passenger cabin with John Watson named the prime suspect! Sherlock challenges William to a contest to be the first to solve the murder and clear John’s name. Back in London, a state secret which only the royal family is privy to has been stolen and MI6 is tasked with retrieving it, lest the whole empire fall into ruin! Meanwhile, Sherlock is visited by the king of Bohemia, who asks him to cover up a recent scandal…
October 5, 2021
$9.99
One-Punch Man, Vol. 23 Story by ONE, Art by Yusuke Murata
Narinki’s private force is now free from Super S’s control. Bushi Drill, Okama Itachi, and Iaian plot their escape, but threat level Demon monster Malong Hair appears before they can flee, and a fierce fight breaks out. Elsewhere, their master Atomic Samurai encounters a creepy opponent!
October 5, 2021
$9.99
Chainsaw Man, Vol. 7 Story and Art by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Denji’s career as a devil hunter is really taking off! And after he appears on TV, the whole world knows about the mysterious Chainsaw Man. But that’s not all good news, considering assassins are now on their way to Japan to claim his heart! Can Denji’s team keep him safe from the world’s most dangerous killers?
October 5, 2021
$9.99
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 12 Story and Art by Gege Akutami
The incident in Shibuya becomes dire when Toji Zen’in reappears! Meanwhile, Mei Mei confronts the traitorous Geto on a subway platform, and Nanami’s furious over the casualties suffered by the assistant managers. Then more grade 1 sorcerers enter the fray as Itadori fights the eldest Cursed Womb: Death Painting brother, Choso!
October 5, 2021
$9.99
Seraph of the End, Vol. 22 Story by Takaya Kagami, Art by Yamato Yamamoto, Storyboards by Daisuke Furuya
The battle for the fate of the world continues as the vampires, human armies and human sects converge and fight it out in Shibuya. Distraught at the loss of Mika, Yuichiro struggles to maintain control over his emotions, putting him at risk of becoming a demon forever. Suddenly, Krul Tepes steps in and offers Yuichiro a glimmer of hope by revealing a way for Mika to be saved… Meanwhile, Guren rampages on as he attempts to right the wrongs of his past, and Ferid pays a visit to the man who turned him, Rígr Stafford.
October 5, 2021
$9.99
We Never Learn, Vol. 18 Story and Art by Taishi Tsutsui
Rizu and Nariyuki are now university students! Though some time has passed since graduation, not much has changed in their relationship. But things are about to get interesting with a little help from their friend Sawako and a mischievous ghost!
October 5, 2021
$9.99
My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 1 Story by Wataru Hinekure, Art by Aruko
Aoki has a crush on Hashimoto, the girl in the seat next to him in class. But he despairs when he borrows her eraser and sees she’s written the name of another boy—Ida—on it. To make matters more confusing, Ida sees Aoki holding that very eraser and thinks Aoki has a crush on him!
October 5, 2021
$9.99
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 32 Story and Art by Mizuho Kusanagi
The martial arts tournament to show off the Four Dragons begins, and Gija and Jaeha face off against Ju-do and Geun- tae! Meanwhile, Hak is separated from Yona and the Four Dragons, but he has plans to bridge the gap between himself and Yona…
October 5, 2021
$9.99
The Creative Gene By Hideo Kojima
Ever since he was a child, Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima was a voracious consumer of movies, music, and books. They ignited his passion for stories and storytelling, and the results can be seen in his groundbreaking, iconic video games. Now the head of independent studio Kojima Productions, Kojima’s enthusiasm for entertainment media has never waned. This collection of essays explores some of the inspirations behind one of the titans of the video game industry and offers an exclusive insight into one of the brightest minds in pop culture.
October 12, 2021
$22.99
Marvel Meow By Nao Fuji
Join Captain Marvel’s pet, Chewie, as she wreaks havoc in the lives of Marvel’s most popular characters! Gain a new perspective on beloved favorites such as Spider- Man and Iron Man, formidable villains including Thanos and Galactus, and antiheroes like Deadpool, as they all become the playthings of this capricious “cat” creature.
Originally shared on Marvel’s official Instagram, these comic strips have been collected with all-new content into a gift book that will delight Marvel and cat enthusiasts alike!
October 12, 2021
$14.99
The Art of gen:Lock By Daniel Wallace
A stunning hardcover companion to the latest animated show from Rooster Teeth, the creators of RWBY! Go behind the scenes with exclusive commentary from the writers, animators, creators, artists, and voice actors of gen:LOCK. Featuring full- color artwork from the show and sketches and notes about the development of the series that you won’t find anywhere else!
October 12, 2021
$30.00
Fullmetal Alchemist: A New Beginning Original Concept by Hiromu Arakawa, Story by Makoto Inoue
Winry, a childhood friend of the Elric brothers, is ecstatic to advance her training as an automail mechanic in Rush Valley. Her passion and skills are tested when she crosses paths with a boy who lost a leg and can’t get back on his feet. Meanwhile, Edward and Alphonse Elric just can’t seem to stay out of trouble, and this time they’re deliberately provoking the threatening Scar!
October 12, 2021
$10.99
Pokémon Adventures Collector’s Edition, Vol. 10 Story by Hidenori Kusaka, Art by Mato and Satoshi Y amamoto (Final Volume)
The conclusion of the original Pokémon Adventures! Professor Birch sends Ruby and Sapphire to help Emerald find the Wish Pokémon Jirachi. But first, there are fierce Pokémon battles to fight in the Battle Dome Tournament! Then, Professor Oak sends Gold and Silver to help rescue Red, Yellow, Blue, and Green—who have all been turned to stone!
Along the way, Gold and Silver must battle a fearsome creature that Archie, the former leader of Team Aqua, wished into existence using the powers of the Wish Pokémon Jirachi that Ruby and Sapphire found!
Collects the original Pokémon Adventures 28 & 29!
October 12, 2021
$17.99
How Do We Relationship?, Vol. 4 Story and Art by Tamifull
It’s getting harder for Miwa and Saeko to ignore the tensions in their relationship as even their sex life starts to suffer. Saeko begins to feel like Miwa doesn’t really see her while Miwa finds herself dwelling more and more on the past. They don’t want to give up on each other, but what do you do when a relationship starts to sour?
October 12, 2021 Teen+
$9.99
Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 14 Story and Art by Aya Kanno
Reigning as king, at last, Richard slips out of the banquet to celebrate in Buckingham’s loving arms. Meanwhile, due to the behind-the-scenes machinations of Richmond, a Lancaster with his sights set on the throne, Richard’s happiness starts to lose its color. Then, questions arise about the true parentage of Richard’s son Edward, shaking the foundations of his rule. Faced with these challenges, Richard and Buckingham undergo a test of their love!
October 12, 2021
$9.99
No. 5, Vol. 2 Story and Art by Taiyo Matsumoto
The members of the Rainbow Council were created to be superior to normal human beings and to keep the peace. But with no wars to fight, what purpose do they serve other than public relations? The strange psychic twins called No. 4 use their power to try to convince No. 5 to reverse his course as he tries to stay one step ahead of his pursuers. Meanwhile, No. 1, the leader of the Council, thinks back to a bloody incident 15 years ago that bears on the present day…
October 19, 2021
$22.99
Asadora!, Vol. 4 Story and Art by Naoki Urasawa
Asa reluctantly agrees to accompany Yone to an audition at an entertainment agency. However, before they can leave, Mr. Jissoji shows up with news—the mysterious creature has been spotted! With Kasuga nowhere to be found, Asa prepares to take flight to identify the creature. But before she can, Nakaido runs in claiming to have found its weakness, earning himself a seat in Asa’s plane as they take to the skies.
October 19, 2021
$14.99
No Guns Life, Vol. 11 Story and Art by Tasuku Karasuma
Wurzel, the Berühren board of directors, has decided to free Suiso Arahabaki at the urging of one of its members, Chief Operating Officer Honest. But this move may be part of a broader power play. The megacorporation’s sinister influence reaches every level of the city, from the halls of justice to the back streets, where Juzo continues to search for a way to free himself from Berühren’s grasp. Destroying Suiso might just be the way to do so, but Suiso himself is unlike any opponent Juzo has faced before…
October 19, 2021
$12.99
Komi Can’t Communicate, Vol. 15 Story and Art by Tomohito Oda
It’s election season at Itan High, and one of Komi’s classmates is running for school president! But according to school rules, Kiyoko Isagi needs to select a campaign representative, and this chilly perfectionist doesn’t have anyone she feels comfortable asking. Luckily, Komi and friends have some good ideas for solving her problem!
October 12, 2021
$9.99
Case Closed, Vol. 80 Story and Art by Gosho Aoyama
Chasing a stray cat, the Junior Detective League stumbles upon a chilling crime. Before they know it, they’re trapped in a refrigerated truck with a corpse, and Conan has to figure out how to escape before they become kid-sicles!
Then a cooking show heats up when one of the judges is found dead in the secret ingredient, proving that revenge isn’t always a dish best served cold. And Conan suspects a suicide case is really murder…but the chief suspect is Officer Yumi’s ex-boyfriend!
October 12, 2021
$9.99
Call of the Night, Vol. 4 Story and Art by Kotoyama
Nazuna can’t let her guard down for a second now that a flock of hot vampire chicks are interested in Ko’s hot blood! And when she takes a shift at a maid café where the customer is always right, it turns out the vampire is always wrong. Meanwhile, Akira meets the girl Ko rejected before meeting Nazuna, and Ko meets a private detective searching for someone he knows. Then, a late-night visit to Ko’s school to ghostbust spooky legends leads to a new perspective on giving up your humanity…
October 12, 2021
$9.99
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