(W) Mike Richardson (A/CA) Bruce Zick In a hidden fortress near the North Pole, the greatest heroes of a past age live secluded from the world that rejected them. But when their benefactor - a mysterious scientist known only as the Professor-is kidnapped, it's up to a young boy to rally the robots, monsters, and superheroes in the fortress to come to the rescue as the Atomic Legion!

A premium collection demonstrating the effectiveness of the comics medium for telling the most personal of stories - the autobiography. Showcasing some of the first published autobiographical stories from living-legend artists, mainstream greats, and young 'indie' up-and-comers! Featuring stories by Will Eisner, William Stout, Gabriel B? and F?bio Moon, Stan Sakai, Sergio Aragon?s, and many more of comics' top talent!

(W/A) Frank Miller & Various (CA) Will Eisner FRANK MILLER/MATT WAGNER/WILL EISNER/LINDA MEDLEY/SERGIO ARAGONÉS/STAN SAKAI/PAUL CHADWICK/WILLIAM STOUT, and others Dedicated readers have long known that the medium of comics and graphic novels isn't all about caped superheroes and spandex-clad bad girls. In fact, the combination of words and pictures can be the perfect vehicle for telling all kinds of stories, from poignant memoirs to lighter takes on the mundane musings of modern life. This collection of short stories illustrates, quite literally, the effectiveness of the medium for telling the most personal of stories - the autobiography - and does so by showcasing some of the first published autobiographical stories from living-legend artists, mainstream greats, and young 'indie' up-and-comers.

(W) Sherri L. Smith (A) Guilherme Balbi (CA) Doug Wheatley It has been almost a decade since the humans were forced to leave Pandora-but now they're returning-with an armada of heavily armed starships! After years of peace, Jake Sully has settled down with Neytiri and raised a family, so for him, the stakes are even higher than when he first went to war against the corporate might of the RDA. o A direct prequel to the highly-anticipated film sequel Avatar 2!

(W) Sherri Smith (A) Agustin Padilla, Miguel Ruiz (CA) Doug Wheatley Jake Sully's fears have come crashing to Pandora, gun's blazing. The Sky People are planet-side, and taking Hell's Gate by storm. Jake and Neytiri's children are still on base, surrounded and outgunned. He will have to improvise and risk it all to protect his family, his people, and their home. The battle is underway and every Na'vi is in danger. The epic finale of Avatar: The High Ground leads you directly into the opening of the long-awaited film sequel Avatar 2!

(W) Sherri Smith (A) Guilherme Balbi & Various (CA) Doug Wheatley A deluxe collection of the full graphic novel adaptation of one of James Cameron's original Avatar screenplay story ideas and a direct prequel to the film Avatar: The Way of Water! It has been over a decade since the humans were forced to leave Pandora, but now they're returning-with an armada of heavily-armed starships! After years of peace, Jake Sully has settled down with Neytiri and raised a family, so for him, the stakes are even higher than when he first went to war against the corporate might of the RDA. Collects volumes 1-3 of the graphic novel series!

(A/CA) Jed Henry Relive your favorite scenes from Avatar: The Last Airbender with this beautifully detailed coloring book! Filled with 45 black-and-white images by artist Jed Henry, and produced in collaboration with creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this book is sure to be a hit with any Avatar fan!

(W) Michael Dante Dimartino, Bryan Konietzko (A) Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante Dimartino (CA) Bryan Konietzko Since its debut in 2005, Avatar: The Last Airbender has remained one of Nickelodeon's most talked about and highest-rated animated series to date, and it's not too hard to see why... Not only does it offer an epic storyline, engaging characters, action, adventure, and a powerful message about the importance of hope in a world long-besieged by war, all the while serving up top-notch entertainment. It's also beautifully executed, a stunning masterpiece of animated storytelling that harmonizes Western influences with aesthetic inspiration drawn from a diverse array of cultures, including those of China, Japan, India, and the Inuit. An unprecedented look at the concept, design, and production art behind this smash-hit series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Art of the Animated Series chronicles the show's development - from the very first sketch through to the series finale and beyond! - along with behind-the-scenes commentary from series creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael

(W) Faith Erin Hicks (A) Peter Wartman (CA) Adele Matera A brand new stand-alone comics story from the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender! Azula continues her destabilizing campaign against the Fire Nation and her brother, Fire Lord Zuko. But after a failed attack on her latest target, Azula finds herself in a mysterious forest temple inhabited by a solitary monk? or is it something more mysterious? Azula must confront her past, and finally face her chance at redemption.

(W) Miller Kelly Leigh (A/CA) Diana Sim Can you imagine not knowing your own birthday? That's the situation for Aang, who was frozen in an iceberg for a hundred years! Luckily his friends Katara, Toph, Sokka, and Zuko have a plan to surprise him with a new special day to celebrate. But they'll have to be careful while they prepare-it's a surprise! Celebrated children's author Kelly Leigh Miller (I am a Wolf, I Love My Fangs) teams with Avatar fandom favorite artist Diana Sim to bring young Avatar fans and their families this heartwarming tale of love, celebration, and friendship, in collaboration with Nickelodeon and Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series writer Tim Hedrick. Perfect for young readers!

(W) Faith Erin Hicks (A/CA) Peter Wartman It's sink or swim for Katara! When Team Avatar is suddenly ambushed by the Fire Nation, Katara gets separated from the group. Unable to rendezvous with Aang, Toph, and Sokka, Katara must avoid capture by aligning herself with some unlikely allies! The normally sweet and sensitive Katara will need to explore her tougher side if she's going to reunite with the rest of Team Avatar.... Written by Faith Erin Hicks (The Adventures of Superhero Girl, The Nameless City) and drawn by Peter Wartman (Stonebreaker), with colors by Adele Matera and letters by ComiCraft's Jimmy Betancourt, in collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series writer Tim Hedricks!

(W/A) Various The comics continuation of Nickelodeon's hit series Avatar: The Last Airbender returns with a treasure trove of short stories, collected for the first time in hardcover! Follow Team Avatar as they journey through the four nations! From Earth King Kuei to the Kyoshi Warriors, and Mai to the Boulder, your favorite Avatar: The Last Airbender friends are back for a wide-ranging exploration of life in their world. And where they go, danger, fun, and hijinks are sure to follow! This full-color hardcover collects short stories from The Lost Adventures and Team Avatar Tales, and includes the work of fan-favorite creators like Michael Dante DiMartino, Gene Luen Yang, Gurihiru, Faith Erin Hicks, Kiku Hughes, and many more! Add this gorgeous collection to your bookshelf today!

(W) Faith Erin Hicks (A/CA) Peter Wartman For some, perfection just isn't enough. Things are looking bright at the Beifong Metalbending Academy! But after all the adventures Toph's had with Aang, Sokka, Zuko, and Katara, the whole thing feels a bit dull. Luckily, Sokka and Suki come to visit and reintroduce some familiar faces from their wandering days. And while out and about to celebrate, Toph discovers something that just might put the sparkle back in her eye . . .

(W) Gene Luen Yang & Various (A/CA) Gurihiru When Katara and Sokka return home to the Southern Water Tribe, they are shocked to find that it has gone from a small village to a bustling city! Malina, a Northerner, is behind the change and plans to unify the Water Tribes, but Gilak, a Southerner, leads a fierce rebellion to stop her. In the face of these two opposing tribes, Katara will have to make peace with her nostalgia and mistrust to save the home she loves from being permanently torn apart. This edition of Avatar: The Last Airbender-North and South by Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru collects parts 1-3 for the first time in paperback, perfect for any Avatar fan's home library!

(W) Gene Luen Yang (A/CA) Gurihiru When Katara and Sokka return home to the Southern Water Tribe, they are shocked to find that it has gone from a small village to a bustling city! Malina, a Northerner, is behind the change and plans to unify the two groups, but Gilak, a Southerner, leads a fierce rebellion to stop her. In the face of these two opposing tribes, Katara will have to make peace with her nostalgia and distrust to save the home she loves from being permanently torn apart. This special, oversized edition of Avatar: The Last Airbender-North and South features volumes 1-3 with annotations by writer Gene Luen Yang and artists Gurihiru, as well as a sketchbook section with new, behind-the-scenes material!

The Avatar's adventures continue right where the TV series left off, in this beautiful oversized hardcover of The Promise, from Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko and Eisner and Harvey Award winner Gene Luen Yang! Aang and friends must join together once again as the four nations' tenuous peace is threatened in an impasse between Fire Lord Zuko and Earth King Kuei! As the world heads toward another devastating war, Aang's friendship with Zuko throws him into the middle of the conflict! Collects Avatar: The Last Airbender-The Promise Parts 1-3, plus a brand-new sketchbook.

The biggest mystery of Avatar-the fate of Fire Lord Zuko's mother-is revealed in this remarkable oversized hardcover collecting parts 1-3 of The Search, from Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko! Featuring annotations by Eisner Award-winning writer Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese) and artistic team Gurihiru (Thor and the Warriors Four), and a brand-new sketchbook, this is a story that Avatar fans need in an edition they will love!

(W) Faith Erin Hicks (A/CA) Peter Wartman Suki is captured by the Fire Nation and brought to the Boiling Rock, a grim prison in the middle of a dormant volcano. Separated from Team Avatar and her Kyoshi Warrior sisters, she decides to build her own community among other prisoners. But it's going to take more than an encouraging word to build trust among so many frightened people. Suki will need to draw on all her resources to do it, and even that might not be enough. Enjoy all-new material from Faith Erin Hicks (The Nameless City; The Adventures of Superhero Girl) and Peter Wartman (Stonebreaker), with colors by Adele Matera. Written in consultation with original series writer Tim Hedrick!

(W) Faith Erin Hicks (A/CA) Peter Wartman What do pirates, prisons, and a lavabender have in common? It's this collection of Avatar: The Last Airbender stories! Three standalone tales that spotlight some of your favorite characters from the original animated series are collected for the first time in one boxed collection. Continue the adventure of the beloved Avatar: The Last Airbender TV series with adventures written by Faith Erin Hicks and drawn by Peter, with colors by Adele Matera and letters by ComiCraft's Jimmy Betancourt, in collaboration with original creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko's Avatar Studios! Collects Katara and the Pirate's Silver, Toph Beifong's Metalbending Academy, and Suki, Alone.

The wait is over! Ever since the conclusion of Avatar: The Last Airbender, its millions of fans have been hungry for more-and it's finally here! This series of digests rejoins Aang and friends for exciting new adventures, beginning with a faceoff against the Fire Nation that threatens to throw the world into another war, testing all of Aang's powers and ingenuity! The continuation of Airbender and the link to its upcoming sequel, Legend of Korra! Written by Gene Yang, author of the National Book Award-nominated American Born Chinese.

For years, fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra have burned with one question-what happened to Fire Lord Zuko's mother? Finding a clue at last, Zuko enlists the aid of Team Avatar-and the most unlikely ally of all-to help uncover the biggest secret of his life.

Aang asks his friends to help him honor Yangchen's Festival-one of the highest Air Nomad holidays, which hasn't been celebrated in over one hundred years. But cryptic visits from the spirit of Avatar Yangchen herself lead Aang to discover a jointly owned Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom refinery-operating on land sacred to the Airbenders! Is this the cause of the pollution Aang finds there, or is a more mysterious menace afoot?

Avatar find themselves up to their necks in trouble as mysterious forces threaten to destroy land once sacred to the Airbenders! While Aang journeys to the spirit world in search of clues, Toph faces off against her own past!

(W) Gene Luen Yang & Various (A/CA) Gurihiru The Fire Nation is threatened by a prophecy told by the Kemurikage, mysterious figures thought only to exist in legend: remove Zuko from the throne, or the country will perish! Avatar Aang and his friends escort Zuko and his family back to the capital, completely unaware of the looming threat growing in the city. Unrest is brewing as the New Ozai Society prepares to make its move against the crown, and children begin to go missing from their homes under mysterious circumstances!

(W) Gene Luen Yang & Various (A/CA) Gurihiru With the disappearances of children in the Fire Nation capital, Avatar Aang and his friends are doing everything they can to find out who-or what-is responsible. Aang and Zuko must work together to keep the peace, but the emergence of the New Ozai Society, and the appearance of the mysterious Kemurikage of legend, may prove to be too much even for the Avatar when the true culprit of the kidnappings is revealed!

(W) Gene Luen Yang & Various (A/CA) Gurihiru Children are disappearing in the Fire Nation capital! Avatar Aang and his friends are doing everything in their power to save them-but will it be enough? And worse, when Azula-the mad sister of Fire Lord Zuko-appears on the scene, Zuko locks down the city to catch her, igniting fear and riots in the streets! Will Zuko follow in his evil father's footsteps in order to save those he holds dear?

(W) Gene Yuen Lang & Various (A/CA) Gurihiru When Aang leaves to aid Zuko with the Kemurikage, Katara and Sokka return to the Southern Water Tribe by themselves. Katara is shocked to find that her beloved village has become a bustling city, with none other than their father, Hakoda, in charge! A northerner named Malina seems to be behind this change, pushing the North and South to be more unified . . . but what are her true goals?

(W) Gene Luen Yang & Various (CA) Gurihiru After attempting to kidnap Katara and Sokka, Southerner Gilak leaves a haunting note for Hakoda: 'Soon you will see the truth, Chieftain.' The vow leaves everyone on edge-including Katara, who remains wary of the two tribes' integration. As Northerner Malina announces a partnership with the company owned by Toph Beifong's father, her own brother comes forward with a revelation that shocks everyone. Have Katara's worst fears been confirmed?

(W) Jeremy Barlow (A) Josh Hood (CA) Guilherme Balbi Clan rivalries erupt amid turmoil in an untold story set immediately after the events of James Cameron's 2009 blockbuster film Avatar! Jake Sully maintains his position as leader of the Omatikaya Na'vi clan, but with their Hometree destroyed, he begins to doubt his place among them. As the Na'vi and human feud persists, tensions between the clans begin to escalate as longstanding family animosities ignite-spawning treachery and betrayal! Collects the four-issue miniseries.

(W) Faith Erin Hicks (A/CA) Peter Wartman When Team Avatar return to Earthen Fire Industries, the factory owned by Toph's father, they find that the once small town is now booming, yet a strange mood hangs over its residents. When Aang is asked to join a business council meeting, the reason becomes clear: a massive bender versus non-bender conflict is threatening to turn violent. Written by Faith Erin Hicks (The Nameless City) and drawn by Peter Wartman (Stonebreaker), in collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this is the ultimate continuation of Avatar!

(W) Faith Erin Hicks (A) Peter Wartman, Ryan Hill (CA) Peter Wartman Aang and Team Avatar race to resolve rising tensions between benders and non-benders before a town is torn apart! Written by Faith Erin Hicks (The Nameless City) and drawn by Peter Wartman (Stonebreaker), in collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this is the ultimate continuation of Avatar!

(W) Faith Erin Hicks & Various (A) Peter Wartman, Adele Matera When Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Toph return to Earthen Fire Industries-the factory owned by Toph's father-Aang is surprised when their arrival is met with a cold shoulder. As soon as the team is asked for help at a business council meeting, the reason for the slight becomes clear: a massive bender-versus-non-bender conflict has gripped the town and is threatening to turn violent. In order to heal the divide and save the town, Aang and the team will all face tough decisions about power and identity that could tear them apart. Collects Avatar: The Last Airbender-Imbalance volumes 1-3.

From his first meeting with Jake Sully to his acceptance of the Last Shadow, Tsu'tey's life takes a path he could not anticipate, and which the film told only a part. Return to Pandora as the story of Avatar is told from the perspective of Tsu'tey, warrior of the Omatikaya tribe. Collects issues #1-#6 of the series, plus the short story "Brothers" from Free Comic Book Day 2017.

The art of action figures has exploded in recent times, as the simplistic, inelegant pieces of yesterday's plastic have transformed into complex, dynamic pieces of articulate sculpture, reaching levels of artistic expression unthinkable just a few years ago. Steve Kiwus of Eightball Studios, one of the most in-demand toy sculptors of the era, has now brought together his considerable body of eye-popping work into a collection like none other. Babes, Beasts, and Brawn: Sculpture of the Fantastic is a definitive look into the creation of these powerhouse playthings, with hundreds of stunning color photographs and fascinating insights into Kiwus' creative process.

A baboon fights its way back to its rightful spot in the animal kingdom in this wonderfully illustrated, wordless graphic novel by revered Spanish writer and artist Pau, author of Atlas and Axis! After the death of its adopted leopard mother, an orphaned baboon wanders the wild in search of companionship and a sense of identity. Stumbling upon the troop of baboons from which it was originally stolen, the baboon falls in love with the troop's head female. Initially rejected, beaten, and discarded by the alpha baboon of the troop, the orphaned baboon trains to fight and earn its respect in the animal kingdom!

(W) Jonathan Maberry (A/CA) Tyler Crook Life was hard enough for Trick Croft as a college student and a cancer patient-then the vampires attacked and slaughtered his best friend. Now Trick knows that his blood is poison to the bloodsuckers, and he will stop at nothing to eradicate them. Collects issues #1-#5 of the miniseries. o Written by Bram Stoker Award winner Jonathan Maberry (V-Wars)! o At by Tyler Crook (B.P.R.D.)!

Lives intersect in the most unexpected ways when teenagers Anne and Lewis cross paths at an estate sale in sleepy Failin, Oregon. Failin was once a thriving logging community. Now the town's businesses are crumbling, its citizens bitter and disaffected. Anne and Lewis refuse to succumb to the fate of the older generation as they discover-together-the secrets of their hometown and their own families.

(W) Lela Gwenn (A/CA) Matthew Dow Smith Cursed at birth with extraordinary bad luck, Charlene 'Chuck' Manchester provides disaster where someone else can profit. Got a failing business? Contact Chuck, and before you know it, you're collecting that insurance policy without ever getting your own hands dirty. But after a crime boss hires her to take out an evangelical cult, the mob boss, the cult leader, and a dogged insurance-fraud investigator all come for her at once. Collects issues #1-#4 of the miniseries.

(W) Steven Grant (A) Vince Giarrano (CA) Tim Bradstreet Conrad 'Connie' Bremen is an ex-con carrying the stench of a sordid, secret past. Connie just wants to get on with his life, but he's attracting the attention of all the wrong people: the mob, the CIA, and the FBI, just to name a few. They all have plans for Connie, whether he likes it or not-and some of those plans include the murder of a president. For Connie Bremen, the road to Dallas begins and ends here, in the Badlands. o This second edition features a brand new cover, illustrated by Tim Bradstreet! o From Steven Grant (2 Guns, The Rook) and Vince Giarrano (Terminator)!

(W) Chuck Palahniuk (A) Duncan Fegredo & Various (CA) Duncan Fegredo New York Times bestselling novelist Chuck Palahniuk presents Bait: Off-Color Stories for You to Color, his first ever coloring book for adults. Bait is both the coloring book debut and the second short story collection for Palahniuk, author of Lullaby and Fight Club. Palahniuk invites readers to collaborate on this unprecedented hardcover edition: 'Maybe between your colors, the artists' designs, and my stories we can create something that endures. Something worth keeping. Let's create a well-bound book that can sit on any shelf and be available for a new generation to discover and enjoy.'