TWO FLOWERS FOR THE DRAGON (2025)

"Written and illustrated by Nari Kusakawa CMX. Nari Kusakawa (THE RECIPE FOR GERTRUDE and THE PALETTE OF 12 SECRET COLORS) cooks up a funny and romantic new adventure. Teenage Shakuya is the next head of the Dragon Clan - and she can actually turn into a real dragon. As if that's not enough, she also finds herself with two fiancés! The first vanished years ago and has now returned, but the new guy is not about to step aside. So Shakuya will wait a year, then marry the man she loves the most. Magic tattoos on both of Shakuya's hands, will help her to decide. Each one represents one of her suitors and as her love grows, so do her tattoos! Advance-solicited; on sale May 7 • 5' x 7.375' • 192 pg. B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and Illustrated by Nari Kusakawa CMX. Lucien and Kuwan try to put aside their rivalry long enough rescue the kidnapped Shakuya. The snake charmer who spirited her away has a plan to marry her off and no one is going to be happy about that. Later, tension builds as Shakuya visits the home of one of the rivals. And in a flashback, the story of how Shakuya met Kuwan during Lucien's absence is revealed. Advance-solicited; on sale August 6 • 5' x 7.375' • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Nari Kusakawa CMX. A mysterious sword dancer, who might reveal what happened to Lucien during his five-year absence, entertains Shakuya and her two fiancés at an oasis. The dancer may also have some important connection to Shakuya's father, who was sent into exile years ago. Then tragedy strikes when Kuwan - while trying to defend the Princess from a band of rogues - is dealt a seemingly fatal blow! Advance-solicited; on sale December 3 • 5' x 7.375' • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Nari Kusakawa CMX. Long buried memories begin to resurface for Lucien, and it appears that his motivation for first wanting to marry Shakuya may not have been so pure. A surprise kiss between the two leads to a lengthening in the 'Kuwan tattoo' on the princess' arm. And Shakuya's closest handmaid, Lupina, is about to get mixed up with a dangerous guy who may have played a role in Lucien's disappearance. Advance-solicited; on sale May 4 • 5' x 7.375' • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Nari Kusakawa CMX. A dark secret is revealed, one that will shock Shakuya and change everything. She and her friends track down Lucien's would-be assassin to a nearby village. Shakuya ends up in the embarrassing situation of kissing one fiancé when the other one walks in! Then both Shakuya's dad and Kuwan go missing and a very disturbing clue leaves everyone gravely concerned about Kuwan's possible fate. Advance-solicited; on sale October 14 • 5' x 7.375' • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Nari Kusakawa CMX. Already reeling from a devastating betrayal, Shakuya loses her powers just when the evil Master of the Sand makes his move! She and her friends barely escape from the underground complex before it collapses. Meanwhile, Kuwan has disappeared and taken the Dragon Orb with him! It's up to Lucien-her other fiancé-to try and reignite her dragon powers in time to save the day!"