(W) Joe Casey (A/CA) Will Rosado, Snakebite Cortez
The Incidentals team has dealt with a lot recently. Being brought together by billionaire Bo Vincent Chen as a would?be superhero team hasn't lived up to the ideal. Military?grade kidnappers, evil scientists, alien experiments, and secrets being kept from them by the very man who brought them together has left the team feeling disjointed and distrusting. So what happens now for the Incidentals?
(W) Ramon Govea, Brandon Easton (A) Jose Jaro & Various (CA) Ryan Brown
The Incidentals find themselves in the heart of L.A. as the city's biggest and brightest on the rise superheroes. But the bright lights of Hollywood cast heavy shadows as the demons of Seven's past have begun to affect the team in the form of Goel Granville, a big time producer of horror films and the leader of an underground cult who preys on Tinseltown's most vulnerable. It's up to the team to put a stop to Goel's grand plans and battle the demons at their own doors.
(W) Jean-David Morvan, Severine Trefouel (A) David Evrard
Irena Book One: Wartime Ghetto is a 136-page full color biography that chronicles the life of Irena Sendlerowa. Carefully researched by the creators, this book is truly a work of love. Irena was a member of the Citizen Center for Social Aid during World War II, joined the resistance, and saved over 2500 children from the hell of Nazi-Occupied Warsaw Ghetto. The artwork by David Evrard invokes an innocence and charm that serves as a stark juxtaposition to the tense and perilous moments the story provides. This book is a must have for admirers of Irena Sendlerowa's extraordinary life and those looking to learn more about the Jewish experience during World War II. Irena Sendlerowa was born in 1910 in Otwock, a small town in central Poland. Irena was 29 years old when the Germans invaded Poland. The Germans soon gathered all the Jews in Warsaw into a small portion of the city that became known as the Warsaw Ghetto. The ghetto's prison-like conditions led to thousands of deaths every month from starvation and disease. As a non-Jew
(W) Joe Casey (A/CA) Jefte Palo
Major Alistair Meath of the British Royal Air Force valiantly sacrificed his life to save Earth from an asteroid, which become known as 'The Event.' Unfortunately, instead of a hero's send off in his homeland, Alistair unknowingly finds himself living a new life in the colorfully kinetic world created by one Aturo Assante, a secretive scientist seeking to test the limits of KINO's powers. Collecting the first arc of KINO with art by Jefte Palo (Thunderbolts, Civil War II: Ulysses).
(W) Joe Casey (A) ChrisCross (CA) ChrisCross, Rob Stull
As Alistair continues his journey toward awakening in the real world, Gilmour and Coal continue their mission to find him in Aturo's secret laboratory. Everything is coming to a head as Aturo struggles to keep Alistair subdued, Coal and Gilmour get closer and closer to finding the missing astronaut, and Alistair's powers grow even more dangerous and ready to explode out into the real world.
(W/A/CA) Katie Green
Like most kids, Katie was a picky eater. She'd sit at the table in silent protest and listen to parental threats of having to eat her dinner for breakfast. But normal behavior can soon turn into something sinister and deadly. This is a story of struggle, recovery, and a trip into the black heart of anorexia. It's an exposure of those who prey on the weak and an inspiration to anyone who believes in the power of human will to endure towards happiness.
(W/A/CA) Halim Mahmouidi
Life isn't easy for little Brenda, whose single, teenage mom is immature, selfish, and prone to violent mood swings. Brenda takes care of herself and her mother as best as she can, missing out on many childhood joys to be her own mother's Little Mama.
(W/A/CA) Alberto Varanda
Little Pierrot is a young boy with a very large imagination and his head forever in the stars. Joined by his snail buddy, the aptly named Mr. Snail, he sets off to explore the boundaries of space in a series of magical and surreal adventures: first to reach the Moon, and then the Stars... Classic comics storytelling for young readers in the vein of Calvin & Hobbes.
(W/A/CA) Alberto Varanda
Little Pierrot-a young boy with a large imagination-and his friendly snail make plans to explore the boundaries of space in this magical and surreal adventure.
(W/A/CA) Alberto Varanda
Immerse yourself in the world of Little Pierrot and see it through his eyes. Mr. Snail helps Little Pierrot understand some of the harder things to grasp in life, while Little Pierrot himself begins to discover new feelings towards one of his classmates. In this poetic yet humorous take on young love, Little Pierrot's outlook shines through in every situation, like the moon in a clear night sky.
(W/A/CA) Amelie Flechais
Once upon a time in the middle of a thick and mysterious forest stood a strange tree house, the home of a little wolf know to everyone as 'Little red wolf'? Lose yourself in in the dark forests of Am?lie Fl?chais' spectacular artwork. A young wolf, on a journey to bring his grandmother a rabbit, is charmed by the nice little girl who offers to help him? but nice is not the same as good. A haunting fairy tale for children and adults alike.
(W) Frederic Brremaud (A/CA) Federico Bertolucci
Dive into an underwater world of strange and fascinating creatures with the adorable adventure?seeking duo, Chipper and Squizzo!
(W/A/CA) Amelie Flechais
Three young boys set off from Camp Happiness, determined to win a treasure hunt. But the shortcut they take leads to something far more spectacular and sinister! All manner of magical beasties live in these woods, and the kids find themselves caught between warring Forest Spirits.
(W) Frederic Brremaud (A/CA) Federico Bertolucci
A young lion wanders the Serengeti in search of a pride to call his own. But being alone, he is watched with cautious eyes by those families he encounters along the way, including a coalition of rival males in search of their own pride to conquer. So the nomad searches patiently, waiting for the opportunity to claim his territory and find a new family. But loneliness can breed ferocity... The third volume in the lavishly illustrated, award-winning series of wildlife graphic novels, each depicting a day in the life of different wild animals, told through the dramatic lens of Disney-esque storytelling, like a nature documentary in illustration.
(W/A/CA) Paige Braddock
This essential Jane's World collection debuts twenty years after Jane Wyatt first appeared in Paige Braddock's trailblazing comics strip about a young lesbian woman making her clumsy way in the world and the friends who help (or hinder) her along the journey. The Eisner-nominated Jane's World was the first syndicated comic strip with a lesbian main character to appear in many major newspaper markets This new volume collects the most quintessentially 'Jane' storylines from the strip's early, middle, and later years, and pairs them with 'love letters' and notes of appreciation from notable fans.
(W/A/CA) Gene Ha
Mae's beloved older sister Abbie has been missing for years. But no one could have imagined the truth??that she'd disappeared into a world of epic fantasy. That is, until she returns.
(W/A/CA) Gene Ha
Mae has followed her long-lost sister Abbie through a gate and into another world: Cimrterén, a world full of dangerous creatures, strange science, and warring nobles. Their father has gone missing at the hands of these malicious dukes, and Mae and Abbie must fight their way to the heart of Ebenhrad to find their father. Along their journey, they'll come across old friends, plus some new adversaries determined to stand in their way. In the second volume of the series, Mae and Abbie face some of their biggest challenges yet. Even fantasy-locked sisters can have their differences. After a big blow-up fight, Mae sets out on her own, leaving Abbie behind. When Mae learns that navigating her own way through Cimrterén isn't as easy as she thought, she calls on her old friend Dahlia for backup. Together they begin to uncover sinister secrets and piece together a much darker history to the Fortell family than they'd ever thought possible.
(W/A/CA) Iolanda Zanfardino
Four individuals living in San Francisco are released from the frustrations of their everyday lives by a late night radio broadcast suddenly hijacked by someone with a message for the world. The passion and honesty of the message steers these four lives in dramatic new directions . . .
(W) Richard Marazano (A/CA) Christophe Ferreira
Milo often spends his time alone by a lake, where one day he finds a magnificent golden fish. When a creepy stranger also appears holding a young girl prisoner, he and the girl follow the golden fish to a magical world below the lake, one full of adventure . . .
(W) Francoise Rachmuhl (A/CA) Charlotte Gastaut
The stories of the Greek mortals and immortals, and their legendary exploits, tower as tall now as they have for thousands of years! Never have these classic stories of Greek gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, been so sumptuously illustrated. This is the perfect introduction to Greek Mythology and if you're are already a fan you will find all your favorite stories here, and elevated by this book's beautiful art and design.
(W/A/CA) Hazel Reed Newlevant
Homeschooled, affluent, and sheltered, 17-year-old Hazel takes a summer job clearing ivy from the forest in Portland, Oregon, the only plan is to earn some extra cash to put toward concert tickets. Hazel soon finds that working side by side with at-risk teens leaves no room for comforting illusions of equality and understanding that was her reality up till now. This uncomfortable and compelling memoir is an important story of a teen's awakening to the racial insularity of the upper class, the power of white privilege, and the hidden history of segregation in Portland.
(W) Brandon Thomas (A) Roger Robinson, Jamal Igle (CA) Jamal Igle, Roger Robinson
Astronaut David Powell helped save the Earth from an approaching asteroid. In the resulting explosion, David gained superhuman telekinetic powers but lost his memories. Now back on Earth, David is on the run from the Foresight Corporation, using his new powers to stay alive long enough to regain his memories, family, and identity.
(W) Brandon Thomas (A) Roger Robinson & Various (CA) Khary Randolph
After months of hiding in South America and running from the ever watchful eye of the Foresight Corporation, David has begun to fill in the gaps to his missing memories. Meanwhile, Astrid continues her mission to bring David back home no matter the emotional or physical cost. With aid from an unlikely ally in Lorena Payan, the two combine forces to bring David back while fighting off Doctor DeMarcus Mayes's newly formed group of enhanced humans. The second arc of Catalyst Prime's Noble series, with art by series regular Roger Robinson and Jamal Igle (Supergirl, Black), is collected in this action packed second volume!
(W/A/CA) Brandon Reese
Oothar the Barbarian is blue. He just doesn't feel like slaying dragons today. He can't bring himself to banish uberwraiths to the ninth dimension. His gauntlet of a thousand souls has lost its luster. What is a melancholy barbarian to do? Join Oothar on his quest for happiness and maybe find a new purpose of your own.
After a devastating attack from distant space leaves a large portion of Earth's population in terror and ruin, a band of children are groomed into a unit of perfect soldiers sent to the distant, hostile planet to avert another horrific attack. But when they arrive, they discover dark secrets that Earth governments would prefer remain secret . . .
(W) Roberto Recchioni (A/CA) Emiliano Mammucari
Following the stunning discoveries at the end of Orphans Volume Two, the Orphan Squad is faced with the dilemma of fulfilling their life trained duty versus questioning their very purpose at the risk of their own lives... Nothing will be the same, as the devastating truth is revealed...
(W) Pierre Paquet (A/CA) Jesus Alonso
A young man struggles to build a publishing company, find love, and discover who he really is, with his one true trusted companion being the dog who truly seems to understand him. In the end, he realizes that for far too long he has been a self-absorbed piece of sh*t. A touching autobiographical story by Swiss BD publisher Pierre Paquet, the spiritual sequel to Paquet's Eisner-nominated A Glance Backward, which recounted his experience dealing with the death of his father at age 11.
(W) Vita Ayala (A) Rosa Colon, Naomi Franquiz
Puerto Rico Strong is a comics anthology that explores what it means to be Puerto Rican and the diversity that exists within that concept, from today's most exciting Puerto Rican comics creators. All profits will go to towards Disaster Relief and Recovery Programs to Support Puerto Rico.
(W) Yehudi Mercado (A) Bachan, Jeremy Lawson (CA) Jeremy Lawson, Yehudi Mercado
Primo Rocket is a down?on?his?luck rocket racer, with two 'kids' (one turns out to be his clone, another turns out to be . . . well that would give too much away) who finds himself mixed up in an intergalactic search for a rumored 'ultimate weapon.' Backwater gangsters, mad scientists, and two antagonistic governments end up in an epic showdown, and it turns out it's Primo's job to save the world. Special Notes: ?It's a super fun space adventure with a well?structured plot and great art! It's sort of like Space Dumplins meets Guardians of the Galaxy! ?Work?class hero of color
(W/A) Various (CA) Alexa Sharpe
This collected edition of Rolled & Told contains all the adventures, mini adventures, comics, and articles from issues zero to six along with extra content you couldn't get in the single issues! It provides hours of pick up and play campaigns designed both for players new to tabletop role playing and for those who have played for years. Every page is filled with beautiful illustrations, comics coinciding with adventures, and splash art from your favorite comic artists to inspire your players! Survive the dangers of 'The Thunderlock Barcrawl', save goblins in 'Hoist The Jolly Gobbler', and play the adventures 'Mage School Beyond The Mirror', 'The Case of the Brutal Brunch' and many more!
(W/A/CA) Palle Schmidt
Detective Maynard is trying to find some illumination in his grey, gritty world. As much as he dreams of a happy, 'normal' life, it seems to be just outside his reach. When the brutal slaying of two police officers guarding a material witness interrupts the department, Maynard and his partner Alphonse find themselves chasing down a mysterious adversary-an unidentified leak inside the police department know only as 'Stiletto.' Discovering Stiletto's identity will prove dangerous and deadly, as the quest pulls them both down a whirlpool of corruption as maze-like as Hell itself.
(W) David Walker, Sheena C. Howard (A) Ray-Anthony Height & Various (CA) Eric Battle
One years ago, Earth was saved from an asteroid but a meteor shower hit the world! Youngstown, Ohio became a level 5 impact zone, and teenagers have emerged with enhanced superhuman abilities! Kayla Tate has returned to Youngstown and reunited with her childhood friend, Jonah Watkins, a young man with Down Syndrome. Together, as the superpowered team of Cosmosis and Amina, the young heroes stand side by side to rescue people kidnapped by the supposedly benevolent corporation known as Foresight.
(W) David Walker, Sheena C. Howard (A) Ray-Anthony Height
Cosmosis and Amina, the new young superpowered crimefighters of Youngstown, Ohio, are at war with the Foresight Corporation in order to rescue kidnapped teenagers with extraordinary abilities. With the help of their mysterious ally, an inventor named Abbie, the heroes take on Foresight's new paramilitary team of enhanced teenagers. No matter who wins, both sides will suffer casualties.
(W) David Walker (A) Alitha Martinez & Various (CA) Veronica Gandini & Various
Kayla rages against the machine that is Foresight as a rebellious freedom fighter, while Jonah is being experimented on by the very same Foresight for reasons unknown. Will our heroes ever be reunited, or have they gone their separate ways?
(W) David F. Walker (A) Alitha Martinez, David Cabeza (CA) Joe Karg, Chris Bivins
Freedom from Foresight's experiments finds Jonah teamed up with the Enhanced revolutionaries, but this time without Kayla, and now he has to be more than Cosmosis. He has to be a leader.
(W/A/CA) Keezy Young
Blue is having a hard time moving on. He's in love with his best friend. He's also dead. Luckily, Hamal can see ghosts, leaving Blue free to haunt him to his heart's content. But something eerie is happening in town, leaving the local afterlife unsettled, and when Blue realizes Hamal's strange ability may be putting him in danger, Blue has to find a way to protect him, even if it means? leaving him.
(W/A/CA) Federico Rossi Edrighi
Only one figure stands against the dark and deceitful King of Crows... Morrigan Moore, the Scarecrow Princess. Morrigan Moore has always been moody, but her new home is the worst. Her novelist mother has dragged her to the countryside, drawn by the lost myth of the King of Crows, a dark figure of theft and deceit, and the Scarecrow Prince, the only one who can stand against him. When Morrigan finds herself swept up in the legend, she'll have no choice but to take on the Scarecrow Prince's mantle -- and to stand and fight. For her town, her family, and her own future. This lushly drawn graphic novel will pull you into its sinister secrets and now let go until the final page. For fans of Coraline and Over the Garden Wall.
(W) Andrew Cangelose (A/CA) Josh Shipley
Squirrels don't eat tacos! Or do they? Read along as Taco the squirrel writes his own story. Taco the squirrel won't let some book tell him who he is! This hilarious send-up of a children's nature primier teaches kids that the most important story is the one you write yourself.
