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Fast Break is a solid graphic novel with some good lessons for kids and adults

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Mikayla Thomas is a star basketball player determined to be the best at everything she does, including making her family’s move across town as stress-free as possible.

So when the girls’ coach at Mikayla’s new school refuses to let her try out for their lineup, she agrees to join the Firebirds, a ragtag coed-league team, instead. But Mikayla is used to winning, and while the Firebirds are great kids, they aren’t great at basketball.

In this fast-paced, high energy story about taking charge on and off the court, Mikayla begins to wonder if the path to success is maybe more than a solo journey.

Story: Shawn Pryor
Art: Del Hahn

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Donut Squad: Take Over the World! delivers shorts that kids might enjoy

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Ever wondered what donuts get up to when they’re not being eaten? No, because that would be silly! But it turns out, donuts have BIG PLANS FOR WORLD DOMINATION!!! Perfect for fans of InvestiGators, Dog Man, and Max Meow!

Meet Sprinkles, the leader of the squad; Jammyboi, who spreads stickiness EVERYWHERE; Dadnut and Lil’ Timmy, who explain obscure facts, and Spronky, who is bizarrely unconventional! But don’t mention the arch-nemeses of the donuts… the bagels, who are secretly plotting Donut Squad’s doom!

In this explosive new series from the UK, pastry has never been more exciting. As the sweet team invades the US, they are sure to be up there with the gold standard titles of the blazing hot middle grade graphic novel genre.

Story: Neill Cameron
Art: Neill Cameron

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Dungeon Crawler Carl Vol. 2 is a lot of fun delivering laughs and action

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The wildly popular and addictive New York Times bestselling LitRPG series, DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL, continues as a graphic novel in DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL, Vol. 2.

The Apocalypse will be televised!

The world may be over, but Carl and Princess Donut have a motorcycle and a mission: Make it to the second floor. What could possibly stand in their way? For starters, a horde of goblins, homicidal fellow crawlers, a sadistic AI, and a meddling alien talk show host.

Stick with Carl and Princess Donut as they battle to survive the latest season of Dungeon Crawler World!

Matt Dinniman was consulted every step of the way in the creation of this graphic novel, featuring vibrant art by Laurel Pursuit that brings the action and humor to life.

Welcome, Crawler. Welcome to the Dungeon. Survival is optional. Keeping the viewers entertained is not.

This volume collects episodes 14-30 of the WEBTOON edition!

Creator: Matt Dinniman
Story: Tevagah
Art: Kuzomari
Color: Ludwig
Letterer: Ali Zaghlul
Lineart: Huaxuan
Background Art: Anna Kate
Letterer: Makma

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Nate Powell’s Diana is another music infused intriguing story featuring Powell’s amazing art

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The year is 1992. Diana Bogue is a personality too big for her small Arkansas town–a runaway who dyes her hair platinum, studies the occult, sings like an angel, and dominates the local punk scene through the force of her personality.

Even when being in the “cult of Diana” is too much for them, her friends Jody, Steff, Napoleon, and Todd can’t help but be pulled into her vortex.

But under the surface, Diana struggles to outrun damage from a repressive religious past. She only shares these struggles with her dearest long-distance pen pal–who she keeps hidden from her other friends.

Until one day, he’s never heard from again.

Untethered and fiercely protective of what she considers hers, Diana turns even more inward, blending music and homegrown sorcery in hopes of outrunning reality. But even she can’t turn back time . . . or can she?

Story: Nate Powell
Art: Nate Powell

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Comet Club is a hell of a graphic novel and fantastic English language debut for Yi Yang

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A group of teenagers searching for UFOs find much more than they bargained for in this coming-of-age story rife with mystery, suspense, and danger.

Besties Yang Kuaikuai and Li Yu are nearing the end of their time in middle school and must face a familiar decision: stick around their small Chinese mountain town or set their sights to the big city. On a lark, they join their school’s Comet Club, a ragtag band of nerds obsessed with what lies beyond the reaches of the stars. When one day the group spies strange glowing lights in the mountains and hikes out to investigate, what they find will forever change their lives.
The English language debut of Chinese cartoonist Yi Yang, Comet Club is a gripping coming-of-age story rendered in a kinetic, hyper-detailed style. Amidst the tantalizing mystery and suspense, Yang interweaves her story with hard-hitting themes of broken families, the bonds of friendship, and the need to carve out one’s path in life.

Story: Yi Yang
Art: Yi Yang
Translation: Jamie Richards

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Preview: Bat Pat Vol. 3: Monster in Distress

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Bat Pat Vol. 3: Monster in Distress

(W) Trevor Mueller (A) Bill Walko

A trip to the beach gets interrupted when Mr. Trotter’s pants are stolen by a Fishsquach during a fishing trip. The Fogville lighthouse turns into a beacon for a ghost pirate, returning to town looking for his long-lost buried treasure. And the entire town is awakened by a horrible wailing banshee that wants to rock and roll. Join Bat Pat, Rebecca, Martin, and Leo on their many adventures helping these monsters in distress!

Colorful cartoon cover of 'Bat Pat: Monster in Distress' featuring a purple bat wearing sunglasses, a duck, and four characters on a wooden pier, with a pirate ship in the background and a green monster emerging from the water.
A cartoonish scene at Pier 51 showing two fishermen; one on the dock taking a picture with a camera while the other is startled, losing his pants. Speech bubbles express excitement and surprise.
A colorful comic panel featuring three kids and a cartoon character outside a house, preparing for a beach day. One child holds a surfboard, while another carries beach gear. Dialogue bubbles indicate excitement and a humorous interaction with the character.
A colorful comic scene featuring four kids discussing their activities at a beach, with one child expressing excitement about fried fish tails while another mentions exploring tide pools. They are depicted with playful expressions and colorful clothing, with background elements like trees and a shack in view.
Comic panel depicting characters at a beach, discussing a closed beach and a sea monster. One character, Mr. Trotter, warns others about the danger while holding a megaphone. Another character shows photos they took, and a humorous creature named Fishquatch is mentioned.

Preview: Ever Trip Vol. 1

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Ever Trip Vol. 1

(W) A. C. Medina (A) Max Bare

Trip into adventure with Nedd and Karter!

Legend has it that when the seven pieces of the Ever Star are brought together, all in its presence are granted their one true wish. This is an Ever Trip. Brothers Nedd and Karter have dreamt their whole lives of going on their very own Ever Trip…and now their van is loaded up and the time has finally come!

Along the way, Nedd and Karter create a band of friends and adventurers: Macha, the realest rollerblading bear, Mo, the mechanical monk and martial artist, Lex.e, the form-less artificial being (that’s also very naturally intelligent), and Crys, the child of the illusive Mt. Colossus—a literal mountain! Traveling the digital streets of Network City or protecting the ancient roots of the Infinitree, the boys’ journey finds the attention of Princess Roma, whose kingdom floats above the world in the AstroNova Constellation.

Can they collect all seven pieces of the Ever Star? Find out in this madcap road trip adventure with your new BFFs, Nedd and Karter, as they discover vibrant worlds, equip new friends, and encounter (and defeat!) random enemies in a road trip that’s a real wish come true!

Colorful comic book cover for 'Ever Trip' featuring diverse characters in a blue van, surrounded by whimsical elements like lightning bolts, trees, and fantastical landscapes.
A cluster of colorful crystals in various shapes and sizes, set against a swirling pink background with stars, labeled 'THE EVERSTAR'.
A comic-style illustration depicting the quest for the Everstar, featuring colorful stones with magical properties, various characters engaged in the pursuit, and a whimsical background. The panels highlight the dedication of adventurers as well as the challenges they face in their search.
A colorful comic strip featuring three panels: the top panel shows a whimsical government headquarters with anthropomorphic animals discussing a cosmic theme; the middle panel illustrates a high-tech power battery room surrounded by stars; the bottom panel depicts the Astranova Constellation with a ghostly figure searching for the 'everstar' to fulfill wishes.
A cartoon character wearing a cape stands confidently in front of a scenic island landscape with houses on a hill. The character is holding a gadget and looking excited, with speech bubbles indicating a quest for the Everstar.
A comic strip featuring a young character with curly hair in a fruit market. They are interacting with a colorful toucan while discussing introspective moments and paying for mangoes. The setting includes various fruit stands and a welcoming atmosphere, emphasizing friendship and adventure.
A cheerful character with a muscular build drives a blue van with cargo on top, alongside a friend with glasses. They are at a beach with palm trees and mountains in the background. The driver asks if they have mangoes, while the friend excitedly responds to go.

Preview: The Trap

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The Trap

(W) Kyle Higgins, Lance Briggs (A) Danilo Beyruth

Jaylen Robinson is a rising sports star from a not-so-great part of the galaxy: Earth. The future is his. This is his chance. But when a desperate job goes wrong just days before a big race, Jaylen’s promising sports career threatens to succumb to THE TRAP.

Seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker and former Chicago Bear LANCE BRIGGS, Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated writer KYLE HIGGINS (RADIANT BLACK, Immortal Legend Batman), and rising star artist DANILO BEYRUTH (DEEP CUTS, Catwoman) bring you a fast-paced epic about second chances in a world where hard work and talent is no guarantee for success.

Comic book cover titled 'The Trap', featuring two characters in a futuristic urban setting with a large spaceship in the background.
A dynamic comic book scene featuring characters racing on futuristic vehicles in a vibrant cityscape. Some characters are wearing distinctive costumes, while others are seated, observing the race. Speech bubbles contain dialogue about the race and competitors.
A colorful comic book page featuring various characters watching a race on large screens. The characters display a range of emotions, from excitement to surprise, as a racer named 'Akham' leads the competition. In the background, scenes of the racetrack and a lively audience can be seen.
A comic page featuring characters surfing on waves, with dialogue about rider strategies and competition. One character in a green outfit passes another rider, while a woman observes the scene.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secret of the Ooze – 35th Anniversary

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secret of the Ooze – 35th Anniversary

Dean Clarrain
October 6, 2026

After the smash-hit success of the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie in 1990, the sequel, Secret of the Ooze, was released in 1991. As with the first movie, an adaptation was published by Archie Comics. Now, 35 years later, this new edition allows fans of the series to revisit a long-unavailable part of TMNT history that presents the work in its original art and colors!

The Shredder returns and is seeking revenge. He’s looking for the same ooze that originally mutated the Turtles when they were young, but what are his plans if he obtains it? Trying to stop him, the Turtles find themselves in the battle of their lives when two new mutants, Tokka and Rahzar making their TMNT debut, are unleashed!

Cover of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic titled 'Secret of the Ooze,' celebrating the 35th anniversary, depicting the turtles in action against various villains.
A comic strip set in New York, featuring two characters discussing pizza deliveries, a pink scooter, and a red car parked nearby. One character is on a scooter while another holds a pizza box.
Comic panel depicting a confrontation outside a shopping mall, featuring characters engaged in dialogue about an arrest and a martial arts fight inside the mall, with vibrant action scenes showing characters in various poses while emphasizing sound effects like 'BANG,' 'SMACK,' and 'THUNK'.
A comic strip featuring four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles engaged in humorous action, interacting with various characters and showcasing their martial arts skills in a playful setting.
Comic book page featuring characters in action scenes, including anthropomorphic turtles and a man in a blue jacket, with dialogue balloons and various settings.
Comic panel featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles interacting over pizza, with characters expressing humor and concern.
A comic book page with two panels. The left panel shows a wasteland with a rundown building, trash, and figures in dark clothing. The right panel depicts a conversation among characters in a construction setting, involving plans for revenge and rebuilding.

Preview: The Book Tour: A Lack of Alibi

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The Book Tour: A Lack of Alibi

Andi Watson
October 6, 2026

Have you ever been mistaken for someone else…every day for a week? Keep your wits about you in this head-spinning, Kafkaesque mystery in a brilliant retro style.

“There’s no evidence you didn’t do it.”
Door-to-door encyclopedia salesman Mortimer arrives in the city in a hurry. He wants to get home in time for his daughter’s sports day, but first he needs to make a sale. All that’s stopping him is a murderer on the loose, the police declaring him their prime suspect…and a lack of alibi.

Cover of the book 'The Book Tour: A Lack of Alibi' by Andi Watson, featuring an illustration of a library filled with stacked books and a person standing at a desk.
A black and white comic panel showing a perspective under a structure, revealing a cityscape in the background. The subsequent panels depict a character in a vehicle, looking contemplative while asking a question about their destination.
A black and white comic strip featuring characters in different panels. The first panel shows a man and a woman asleep at a desk. The second portrays two characters looking confused in a vehicle. The third panel shows a cat on a cobblestone street. The fourth panel has dialogue, asking 'Are we there?' The fifth features a character urging another to 'Get out!' The sixth panel shows a person looking at a device. The final two panels depict a man with a briefcase exiting a car and asking 'How much do I owe you?'
A black and white comic strip featuring a young man in a suit and tie, holding a briefcase. The first panel shows him standing in a street near a car, appearing confused. The second panel has him looking puzzled. In the third panel, a speech bubble states, 'This isn't the Artemis.' The fourth panel shows him walking on cobblestones, while the final panels depict him navigating a wall and looking uncertain.
A black and white comic-style illustration depicting a series of nine panels. The first few panels show a character stepping onto a ledge, contemplating, and then looking down into a well. The subsequent panels illustrate hands interacting with water, creating ripples and reflections. The final panels display the character with a thoughtful expression, hinting at a moment of realization.
A comic strip depicting a character running through a series of obstacles, including a brick wall and chains, followed by a scene of navigating cobblestones with a suitcase, and ending with a shadowy figure in an alleyway.
A street scene with cobblestone pavement, featuring buildings, trees, and a person looking into a shop window.
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