APOTHECARIUS ARGENTUM (2025)

"Written and illustrated by Tomomi Yamashita CMX. A new CMX series begins! As a boy, Argentum was a poison tester for a royal family. Later, he developed an immunity to toxic substances and became a master chemist with the ability to cure any illness. Returning after a long absence, he is assigned to be Princess Primula's bodyguard. But any potential relationship will have its limits, as Argentum's very touch has itself become poisonous. Advance-solicited; on sale May 16 • 5' x 7.375' • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Tomomi Yamashita CMX. Argent and Princess Primula have both experienced tears through the poisoning of the heart as well as the body. Now the shadows of the past come back to haunt Argent. Soda, the boy who desperately wants to become an apprentice, brings in an old woman for treatment. Argent's healing skills are challenged as he struggles to save her from a poisonous fat. Will past tragedies repeat themselves? Advance-solicited; on sale August 15 • 5' x 7.375' • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Tomomi Yamashita CMX. The spotlight turns to Princess Primula, who is about to welcome her seventeenth birthday. However, this is not an ordinary birthday dinner. Princes from other nations have gathered to ask for Primula's hand in marriage! A mysterious blonde boy is not only about to crash the engagement party, but also reveal his shocking identity and make a surprising offer!"

"Written and illustrated by Tomomi Yamashita CMX. Princess Primula and Prince Lorca set off to neighboring Navara to negotiate peace between their two kingdoms. When they arrive, they find the Navaran court in chaos. A young prince has been abducted, and the King is losing his mind under the control of a mysterious young woman. Twin whirlwinds of politics and intrigue on both sides of the border are about to engulf everyone! Advance-solicited; on sale February 20"

"Written and illustrated by Tomomi Yamashita CMX. Garna has received a pardon from Princess Primula and has been returned to his position as the royal chef. With Garna around to protect the Princess, Argent decides it is time to finally embark on a trip abroad to find the cure to his body's poisonous nature. But his timing may be bad, as a mysterious group plotting the fall of all royal families is about to make its move. Advance-solicited; on sale May 21 • 5' x 7.375' • 192 pg. B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and Illustrated by Tomomi Yamashita CMX. Continuing his quest, Argent arrives in the country of Catolia. While adapting to life in a strange land, he discovers another Basilisk and a headstrong girl with a sharp mind and an even sharper tongue. Back in Beazol, Lady Primula prepares for a festival. The mysterious assassin Corda arrives to take care of a deadly mission - but who is her target, and will she fulfill her assignment? Advance-solicited; on sale August 20 • 5' x 7.375' • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Tomomi Yamashita CMX. Argent and Dr. Lulu are forced to make a quick decision whether to risk a dangerous procedure on a pregnant woman. Lulu tells Argent of a possible cure to a Basilisk's poisonous condition-but there's a catch and it might not work for him. She then enlists Argent on a dangerous mission to invade the headquarters of Zetton, the tyrannical union leader who rules the economy! Advance-solicited; on sale March 11 • 5' x 7.375' • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Tomomi Yamashita CMX. Argent returns to the Kingdom of Beazol. With the cure to his poisonous condition taking effect, he is finally able to touch his beloved Princess Primula. But her wedding to Prince Lorca is looming and enemies are out to get them. There's a plot to kill the King and Lorca and frame Argent for the crime. Beazol is no longer safe and Primula is going to have to make a very difficult choice. Advance-solicited; on sale October 21 • 5' x 7.375' • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Tomomi Yamashita CMX. Argent and Princess Primula are under arrest for the murder of Prince Lorca! Of course they aren't guilty, but that doesn't matter to those who are trying to usurp the throne. If the King doesn't wake up from his coma in a week, Primula's cousin, Trildan, is going to become King of Beazol. Will he finally be able to carry out his plans to destroy the kingdom?"