(W) David Kushner (A) Koren Shadmi
A for Anonymous shows how a leaderless band of volunteers successfully used hacktivism to fight for the underdog, embarrass their rich and powerful targets - from Sony and Paypal to the Church of Scientology and Ferguson Police Department - all in the name of freedom of speech and information. Their exploits blurred the distinction between "online" and "reality," and help shape our contemporary world. Available in softcover and hardcover editions.
(W/A/CA) Jason Shiga
Adventuregame Comics is a new series of interactive graphic novels in the vein of Jason Shiga's hit graphic novel Meanwhile. Readers follow the story from panel to panel using tubes that connect them, and sometimes the path will split, giving readers the chance to choose how the story unfolds. Leviathan is set in a medieval coastal village, where residents live in fear of a giant sea creature. Your goal as a reader is simple: defeat the Leviathan! As you wander through the open world, the town's backstory is revealed. You can attempt to visit the library to try and learn why the Leviathan destroyed it years ago. You can stop by the castle to discover the town was once riddled with crime and theft. If you're lucky, you may find your way to the old wizard who may possess the one thing that could keep the Leviathan at bay. But not everything is as it appears in this village. Can you discover the secrets and stop the Leviathan before it's too late?
(W/A/CA) Hope Larson
From New York Times-bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creator Hope Larson comes All My Friends, the final standalone book in a middle grade graphic novel trilogy about friendship, family, and music.
Middle-schooler Bina has everything she's ever wanted. She has new friends and a new band whose song is about to be featured on her favorite television show.
But being in the spotlight is hard. When Bina and her band are offered a record deal, Bina is thrilled. Her parents are not. Now, Bina is barely speaking to her mom and dad. To make matters worse, Bina and her best friend, Austin, are still awkward around each other after their failed first date.
Perfect for fans of Real Friends and Best Friends by Shannon Hale, this is the story of how Bina finally figures out how to blend the various parts of her life together to make the perfect melody.
(W) Xuxian Zhe (A) Tokyopop
In the 14th year of the Tianbao Era (755 CE) An Lushan, a military governor with ties to the Knights Templar, leads his elite corps to rebel against the Tang Dynasty, and the ill-prepared Tang empire falters under the threat. The two capitals Luoyang and Chang'an fall and China falls under the oppression of the cruel An Lushan. As the Tang dynasty starts to crumble, Li E, a shady Assassin trained by the Hidden Ones in the far West, teams up with Tang loyalists to turn the tide and save both the dynasty and the country from this crisis.
(W) Ann M. Martin, Gale Galligan (A/CA) Gale Galligan
A graphic novel adapted and illustrated by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Gale Galligan!Stacey and Mary Anne are baby-sitting for the Pike family for two weeks at the New Jersey shore. Things are great in Sea City: There's a gorgeous house right on the beach, a boardwalk, plenty of sun and sand... and the cutest boy Stacey has ever seen!Mary Anne thinks that Stacey should leave Scott alone and focus on the Pike kids, but Stacey's in love. Looking for reasons to hang around his lifeguard stand takes up all her time, which means Mary Anne has to do the job of two baby-sitters! How can she tell Stacey that Scott just isn't interested without ruining their friendship and breaking Stacey's heart?
(W) Olivier Legrand, JB Dijan (A/CA) David Etien
Based on Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, The Baker Street Four provides an inside look behind the infamous Baker Street Irregulars. Billy, Charlie, and Tom are inseparable, and for good reason. Filled with con men and scoundrels, London's East End is not a place that is easily survived alone. Fortunately, these three boys can count on the protection of Sherlock Holmes, for whom they sometimes act as spies. When Tom's girlfriend is kidnapped, the heroes will have to use their budding sleuthing skills to find her. Along the way, they unexpectedly add a fourth member to the team and ultimately become the youngest detectives of the Victorian era.
(W) Hirara Natsume (A/CA) Olivia Vieweg
Young witch Bibi Blocksberg was ecstatic when her new friend Miyu invited her to stay with her family in Japan for a cultural exchange trip. Unfortunately, ghost hunting keeps them too busy for any sight seeing, but a much-needed break for some karaoke fun leads Bibi to realize that Miyu is an amazing singer. With a big contest about to be held in Kyoto, the two magical girls must figure out how to keep the city safe from otherworldly spirits while preparing for the show.
(W) Richard M. Overstreet (CA) Francesco Francavilla
Produced as a limited edition for comic book dealers, serious collectors and historians, The Big, Big Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is an oversized, spiral-bound version of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide that includes only the pricing sections and the lists of top comics. In other words, it has no ads and no articles, nothing but copious amounts of pricing and other data. Since 1970, the Guide has been the Bible of comic book collecting enthusiasts. This edition features an original Afterlife with Archie cover by acclaimed series artist Francesco Francavilla.
(W) Richard M. Overstreet (CA) Georges Jeanty
Buffy The Vampire Slayer artist Georges Jeanty brings Joss Whedon's acclaimed character to her first Overstreet cover for this oversized limited edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. Created for comic book dealers, serious collectors and historians, The Big, Big Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide that includes only the pricing sections and the lists of top comics. In other words, it has no ads and no articles, nothing but copious amounts of pricing and other data. Since 1970, the Guide has been the Bible of comic book collecting enthusiasts.
(W) Richard M. Overstreet (CA) Buzz
Each year, it seems that The Big, Big Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, the oversized, limited edition version of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, sells out faster and faster. This version of the Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers, and historians features just the pricing from the standard editions of the book, none of the articles, ads, or other features. It's proven very popular with those who use it. Golden Age Daredevil cover by Buzz.
The Blue Rose Adventurer's Guide opens up the award-winning romantic fantasy world of Aldea for players of the Fifth Edition of the world's most popular fantasy roleplaying game. Aldis, the Sovereignty of the Blue Rose, shines as a new light in the world after the dark age of the Shadow Lords. Envoys of the Sovereign's Finest strive to protect Aldis from threats like the Shadow-dominated land of Kern and the fanatical Theocracy of Jarzon, as well as corrupt monsters and artifacts left over from the devastating Shadow Wars. The peoples of Aldis - human, sea-folk, arcane vata, the doughty night people, and psychic, intelligent beasts known as the rhydan - unite in common cause. It comes complete with all of the ancestries, class options, feats, and more you need to create your own Blue Rose adventurers.
(W/A) Holly Jayne
Bea loves helping friends and wants to be a superhero, but none of the costumes she tries on fit her personality. While Bea's world is anything but ordinary, the things she accomplishes with her creativity and preparedness are all things a regular kid-with a big heart, a healthy dose of confidence, and an inflatable turtle-could do. This picture book, told in comic book panels was inspired by the creator's love of all things 80s including Hello Kitty, My Little Pony, Rainbow Brite, retro comic books, and Lisa Frank. The result is a kawaii picture book brimming with cuteness, accessible quirk, and a feel-good message of kindness.
The biggest event to hit the Chapterverse! After a global invasion by the extra-terrestrial Borealis, Tom Evans (aka Captain Canuck) leads a team of Canada's greatest super-heroes to save the world. But what's a bigger threat to their success: the aliens, or the schemes of Tom's reckless brother, Michael? And who will end up paying the ultimate price?
When Tadashi Daiba's father is murdered by invaders known as the Mazon, he becomes frustrated in the face of the Earth government's flippant attitude. Landing himself in prison, Tadashi finds himself invited aboard the battleship Arcadia, controlled by none other than the legendary Captain Harlock. Joining his crew on their journey through space, Tadashi's future will lead him to confront not only the Mazon, but the many other forces across the universe threatening humanity's very existence.
(W) Matthew Cody (A) Chad Thomas, Warren Wucinich
Dive whiskers-first into the hit graphic novel series about a new breed of superhero! In this action-packed box set, join Cat Ninja and his friends as he faces a variety of challenges, from scheming villains to babysitting and boredom. Raised from a kitten by a kindly old ninja master, Claude now spends his days as the pampered house cat of an eleven-year-old boy. But when trouble arises, he dons his mask and springs into action as Cat Ninja-Metro City's secret protector! Follow Cat Ninja, Master Hamster, and a colorful cast of friends and foes in volumes 1-3 of the Kirkus-starred series:
(W/A/CA) Chip Kidd
Universally recognized as an American master of contemporary book design, Chip Kidd is the most prolific cover designer in American design. Chip Kidd: Book Two collects all of his book covers and designs from 2007 to 2017. We see not just hundreds of his recent projects, but the working processes behind them - thoughts, sketches, revisions, and outright failures in addition to more than a few triumphs. Kidd leads the reader through each step of the design journey along the way. With a passion for unconventional and forward-thinking designs, this volume is sure to bring fresh inspirations to design aficionados, book lovers, pop-culture fanatics, comics fans, and design students.
(W/A/CA) Michel Fiffe
COPRA returns in the first collection of its all-new ONGOING SERIES! Acclaimed comics auteur MICHEL FIFFE reintroduces the entire cast of mercenary misfits in a brutal standoff against cruel cyborg roommates, reanimated doomsday agents, and their own bosses. Jump into the thick of it with the world's greatest superhero revenge machine! Collects COPRA #32-41
(W) Kristian Kabuay, Lauren Lola (A) Ponsi Alfonso, Joe Aquilizan
Dasig is a young warrior-in-training struggling to focus on her pursuits. Her Datu (chief) is very aware of this and has her asking herself a very important question to consider: Why does she want to be a warrior? As she seeks an answer, danger enters the horizon when invaders from an unknown land threaten to take over. As her Datu gets ready for battle, Dasig wonders if her focus is in the right place to where she'll be able to fight off the pending threat. This historical fiction draws from actual events in Philippine history and cultural practices.
(W) Joe Corallo & Various (A) Richard Case & Various (CA) Lisa Sterle
The Dead Beats music shop is filled with deadly secrets. Run by the mysterious Shoppe Keeper, customers can browse through cursed records, evil sheet music, and instruments of the damned! Our host has dozens of spooky stories to tell you from some of the top names in comics. You're gonna wanna put on your favorite album when you crack open this anthology.
(W) Matthew K. Manning (A/CA) Reilly Brown
This deluxe book celebrates over twenty years of Deadpool comic art, showcasing iconic covers and other amazing art from the Marvel Comics archives. From the Deadpool Corps to team-ups with Spider-Man and other iconic Marvel Comics characters, Deadpool: Drawing the Merc with a Mouth features a unique selection of jaw-dropping art. The ultimate visual journey into the bizarre world of the Merc with a Mouth, this book is an essential addition to the collections of comic book fans everywhere.
Clueless, na?ve, full of dreams - and unemployed. Fresh out of art school, Dino is ready to start a new chapter in his life, but can't figure out how, and struggles to find his identity as an artist. With a little encouragement from a classmate, he sets out on a fantastic inner journey to wipe the dust off his teenage obsessions and reignite his passion. Blending fact and fiction, past and present, pencil and paint, debut author Dino Pai brings a wide range of voices and influences to bear on the most intimate story in his heart, in this Xeric Award-winning graphic novel.
(W/A/CA) Steve Lafler
Gertie and Rex get a wild hair and relocate to Oaxaca! Upon arrival in this cultural hub of southern Mexico, our intrepid migrants meet Eduardo, the crafty 1000-year-old Zapotec vampire who prefers chicken blood, El Rey Pelón (the skinny pot-bellied fungus who drives a taxi) and of course Death, who plays a mean harmonica.
(W/A/CA) Jeff Kinney
Greg Heffley and sports just don't mix. After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he's officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg's hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?
(W) Dj Milky (A/CA) Kei Ishiyama
Lost in Christmas Town and surrounded by delicious baked treats and tasty snacks, poor Zero's hunger got the better of him and he ended up biting off more than he could chew. Now he's trapped with the grumpy Mr. Myzer, the only person in town who hates Christmas! He must have a good reason to be so melancholy with so much joy and delight around him, but what could it be? Back in Halloween Town, Jack is so worried about his best friend that he reluctantly sends Lock, Shock, and Barrel on a mission to get him back. Surely this time they'll take the job seriously and won't let shenanigans and tomfoolery distract them from bringing Zero straight home. Right?
(W) Dj Milky (A) Kei Ishiyama & Various
When Jack Skellington's faithful pet Zero gets lost, the ghost pup must get the help of the residents of Christmas Town to find his way back. With Halloween plans on hold while Jack mounts a search, will they be reunited in time to save both holidays? Explore the magical realms of Halloween Town and Christmas Town through the eyes of Zero as he tries to find his way home in an unfamiliar world.
(W) Dj Milky (A) Kei Ishiyama (CA) Kiyoshi Aria
When Jack Skellington's faithful pet Zero gets lost, the ghost pup must get the help of the residents of Christmas Town to find his way back. With Halloween plans on hold while Jack mounts a search, will they be reunited in time to save both holidays? Explore the magical realms of Halloween Town and Christmas Town through the eyes of Zero as he tries to find his way home in an unfamiliar world.
The definitive history of BBC's long-running series Doctor Who continues with this volume on the twelfth Doctor focusing on three stories from Series 9: "Under the Lake," "Before the Flood," and "The Girl Who Died." Illustrated throughout with photographs from the archives and in full-color, this hardcover volume features story summaries, character and actor profiles, pre- and post-production notes, broadcast reaction, and much more.
The 2017 Doctor Who Diary covers all 12 episodes of Series 9, plus the Doctor Who
Christmas Special, "The Husbands of River Song." Peter Capaldi returns for his second series, this time exploring the mystery of The Hybrid, a being that is said to be a combination of two great warrior races. The Doctor's investigations lead him to many different places and eras, from Viking-occupied England to a space station in the 38th century, before eventually leading him back to Gallifrey where he discovers its true identity. This diary features double-page spreads each week with US and Canadian public holidays.
Learn your 1, 2, 3 across the stars, with the help of the Doctor and friends! One Doctor. Two Hearts. Three Knocks. Four Daleks... A Doctor Who counting book with a timey-wimey twist on every page! Featuring Doctors, companions, and monsters both past and present, kids of all ages will love this Doctor Who numbers book. In the wonderful and whimsical style of T is for Tardis, this includes stunning original illustrations, in a retro style, on every page.
(W) Greg Grunberg (A/CA) Lucas Turnboom
Ben has a problem. When he sleeps, he dreams, and when he dreams, they're all nightmares! But he can also jump into other people's dreams. So when his friends start falling victim to an evil dream-monster that prevents them from waking, Ben knows he has to help them. Easier said than done when dreams can shift and the monster knows his way around the ever-changing landscape of the mind! With help from a talking rabbit-companion who has a mysterious past, Ben might just be able to defeat the monster and save his friends, if he can figure out how to use the power within him against his enemies.
(W) Owen K. C. Stephens
The Game Master's Toolkit is a key accessory for your Fantasy AGE campaign. It features a three-panel hardback screen with all the essential game info you need at the table and a new 32-page adventure. It also includes a variety quick reference cards that put the stunts and actions at your fingertips, and a combat tracker that you can write on with wet or dry erase markers. The Game Master's Toolkit is the perfect complement to the Fantasy AGE Core Rulebook and will help you kick off your game with style.
(W) Richard A. Hamilton (A/CA) Marco Matrone
When shy 6th-grade shutterbug Whit Garcia starts middle school, he's forced to join a yearbook club with three other weirdos who will never be voted "most likely to succeed." But after the ghosts of missing students start haunting them, Whit, Hester, Hillary and Press must solve the supernatural secret behind these spirits - or their yearbook club will be voted most likely to join them.
But are these ghostly students the real bad guys? Or are they just warning Whit and his friends? Warning them about a darkness beyond their schoolyard...a darkness that threatens to swallow the school - and its occupants - whole.
The sophomore offering from Seismic Press, FEARBOOK CLUB is a story all about fitting in, fighting ghosts and forming friendships with other misfits, especially when you're a misfit yourself. Springing from the pen of writer Richard Ashley Hamilton (How To Train Your Dragon, Guillermo Del Toro's Trollhunters) and artist Marco Matrone.
(W) Kevin Roditeli (A) Rob Cannon, Kostas Pantoulas (CA) Rob Cannon
Mad Max, Borderlands, and Fallout inspired this action-driven, frozen wasteland adventure of a young cult survivor hearing the voice of the self-proclaimed god of guns. Like any human would be, he is hypnotized by the prospect of power by listening to this divine freak. A path to salvation paved with love, turmoil, and mostly death.
(W/A/CA) Benjamin Frisch
Beloved cartoonist Robert Fun has earned a devoted following for his circle-shaped newspaper comic strip, celebrating the wholesome American family by drawing inspiration from his real home life... but the Fun Family bears some dark secrets. As their idyllic world collapses and the kids are forced to pick up the pieces, can they escape the cycle of art imitating life imitating art? In his debut graphic novel, Benjamin Frisch presents a surreal deconstruction of childhood, adulthood, and good old American obsession.
(W) Jeff Ashworth (A) John Stanko, Jasmine Kalle (CA) John Stanko
From bestselling author, Jeff Ashworth comes the latest addition to the Game Master series, with more than 500 NPCs ready to populate your campaign whenever you need them! Filled with unique Bartenders, Brawlers, Mages, Merchants, Royals, Rogues, Sages, Sailors, Warriors, Weirdos, and more for 5th Edition PRG Adventures, this book will help Game Masters populate their game worlds with rich and inviting characters!
(W/A) María Herreros
Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986), the American artist known for her paintings of enlarged flowers, New York skyscrapers, and New Mexico landscapes, was one of the most significant artists of the 20th century. During her lifetime, which spanned almost a century, she became widely recognized for her enormous contribution to modern art. Drawing mainly from O'Keeffe's letters, which are depicted in this biography, artist María Herreros delves into O'Keeffe's deepest self: a tireless traveler, a nature lover, a strong and emancipated woman who carved her own determined path through life and did it her way.
(W) Steve Bryant (A) Jason Millet, Mark Stegbauer
A new menace strikes Full Moon Hollow, the Paranormal Capital of the World! Once again, it's up to the Ghoul Scouts to solve the mystery behind the werewolf sightings plauging Camp Lake Crystal. Be prepared. Be very prepared.
DCBS Exclusive! Preorder Ghoul Scouts: I Was a Teenage Werewolf trade paperback and get an exclusive Ghoul Scouts sticker!
(W/A) Art Baltazar
From the co-creator of Tiny Titans and Superman of Smallville, Art Baltazar comes the newest adventure of his latest and greatest character! Gillbert, the young merman prince, and his friends, the telekinetic Anne Phibian and Sherbert the orange turtle journey to the island of Orange Turtles to meet Sherbert's turtle family. But why do they think they're being followed? They soon discover that Sherbert is one of the rarest of the orange turtles - orange with orange spots. What does this mean? How rare is he? Rare enough to catch the attention of the strange Shark Beast and the mysterious Sea Weed creature. But who are these two guys? What exactly are their intentions? Are they friends? or foes? Available in softcover and hardcover editions.
(W/A) Art Baltazar
From the co-creator of Tiny Titans and Superman of Smallville, Art Baltazar comes the newest adven-ture of his latest and greatest character! Gillbert, the young merman prince, and his friends, the telekinet-ic Anne Phibian and Sherbert the orange turtle journey to the island of Orange Turtles to meet Sherbert's turtle family. But why do they think they're being followed? They soon discover that Sherbert is one of the rarest of the orange turtles--orange with orange spots. What does this mean? How rare is he? Rare enough to catch the attention of the strange Shark Beast and the mysterious Sea Weed creature. But who are these two guys? What exactly are their intentions? Are they friends?or foes? Perhaps the is-land of Orange Turtles may give us, as well as Gillbert, Sherbert, and Anne, the answers?or some unex-pected surprises.