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Hoggy at Bat is a cute graphic novel for young readers about getting frustrated from trying too hard

Now that this former ball hog has learned to be a team player, Hoggy’s friends think he’s a real catch. But Hoggy feels more at home on the basketball court than he does on the baseball diamond. He wants to hit the ball so flawlessly that it soars over the fence. Instead, it’s a swing and a miss.

When Hoggy strikes out, the pressure is on. Can he learn to relax and enjoy a fun game with his friends? Or will the pressure to win keep him from stepping up to the plate?

Story: Ethan Long
Art: Ethan Long

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The Lost Mitten is a cute addition to the “I Like to Read comics” line

Rabbit and Mouse find a mitten! But who could it belong to? Join the two friends as they journey through the forest in this graphic novel for emerging readers.

Story: Jannie Ho
Art: Jannie Ho

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Stories of the Islands features 3 Indonesian fairy tales and some great art

Journey into a land of magic and powerful girls in this feminist graphic novel retelling of three Indonesian folktales, lushly reimagined by a debut author-illustrator.

Based on graphic novelist Clar Angkasa’s favorite childhood stories and gorgeously illustrated with a dedicated color palette for each tale, this retelling of “Keong Mas,” “Bawang Merah Bawang Putih,” and “Timun Mas” is filled with spectacular landscapes, deep emotions, and a firm belief in the power of girls’ stories.

Story: Clar Angkasa
Art: Clar Angkasa

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Zooni Tales: Keep it Up, Plucky Pup is a cute graphic novel for kids and parents will enjoy too

Zooni the dog has lost a shoe. Come on and help with the rescue! It might be here, or over there. Why don’t we go and ask the bear? Join the fun with Zooni and the zoo crew—you’ll love them, too!

Dog Man meets Dr. Seuss in this fabulously furry young graphic novel that pairs rollicking rhyme with an irresistible pooch. Kid friendly wordplay makes phonics fun, while charming illustrations follow Zooni through colorful mishaps and dog naps. Never fear! Zooni’s pals are always near. Whether they’re lost at sea or climbing a tree, these loyal friends stick together through every adventure.

Story: Vikram Madan
Art: Vikram Madan

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Last Exit to Feral: Little Town. Underground. is a solid horror graphic novel for kids

Feral is littered with secrets, mysteries, and unexplained disappearances. The town has always been weird… and most residents just accept that. But intrepid young investigators Freya and Monica are sure that Feral is getting weirder. Kids are disappearing more and more, signs of the supernatural are surfacing in new places, and the lights went on in the attic of the abandoned Messner Mansion.

Story: Mark Fearing
Art: Mark Fearing

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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

This Country: Searching For Home in Very Rural America

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Batman #137 (DC Comics) – The opening chapter to “Gotham War” set things up nicely but didn’t excite, maybe the second chapter will?

Birds of Prey #1 (DC Comics) -Kelly Thompson makes her DC debut with this new take on the classic team!

Black Panther #4 (Marvel) – The series has taken the character and brought him more to the street level like the underrated “Man Without Fear” run. It’s been a nice refreshing take on the character.

Blue Beetle #1 (DC Comics) – A new ongoing series as Jaime Reyes joins the “Dawn of DC”!

Dona Quixote: Rise of the Knight (Henry Holt) – Middle-schooler by day. Monster hunter by (k)night. Lucia Castillo dreams of being a hero like her grandfather. A new take on the classic tale.

Fire and Ice: Welcome to Smallville #1 (DC Comics) – The duo are back and been sent to Smallville after a disastrous mission.

Hunt for the Skinwalker #1 (BOOM! Studios) – Head to the infamous remote ranch in the Uinta Basin that has been the most significant nexus for the paranormal.

Last Exit to Feral: Little Town. Underground. (Holiday House) – The first volume was a fun horror series for kids and we’re expecting more of the entertaining same from this.

Kill Your Darlings #1 (Image Comics) – Rose pretends to be in a magical land of her own creation byt the line between fantasy and reality disappears.

Parker Girls #10 (Abstract Studios) – The solid action series wraps up and we’re hoping the tech billionaire gets everything he deserves.

Project Cryptid #1 (AHOY Comics) – A new anthology series with some amazing talent. This is one to not be missed.

Reflection (Massive Publishing) – Detective Lorena Baffo dreams of a horrific murder. As the dream ends, she looks up to see herself reflected in glass, with the victim’s blood in her hands.

Tear Us Apart #1 (Dark Horse) – Deep in the Canadian wilderness, a vicious cult, dedicated to an ideology of pain, trains children to become deadly assassins. In the midst of this world of cruelty, two teenagers break the cardinal rule-by falling in love.

This Country: Searching For Home in Very Rural America (Princeton Architectural Press) – Before Navied Mahdavian moved with his wife and dog in November of 2016 from San Francisco to an off-the-grid cabin in rural Idaho, he had never fished, gardened, hiked, hunted, or lived in a snowy place. But there, he could own land, realize his dream of being an artist, and start a family-the Millennial dream.

Weekly Preview! Parker Girls and Two Graphic Novels!

There are a lot of comics coming out every week to be covered. Check out some of what we’ll be reviewing and this is only the beginning!

This week’s reviews include:

  • Dona Quixote: Rise of the Knight (Henry Holt)
  • Last Exit to Feral: Little Town. Underground. (Holiday House)
  • Parker Girls #10 (Abstract Studios)

Henry Holt and Holiday House provided Graphic Policy with FREE copies for review

Team Trash: A Time Traveler’s Guide to Sustainability teaches kids about environmentalism

Studious environmentalist Charlie is stuck with a science fair partner who seems like her complete opposite: Charlie wants to save the planet, and all Oliver wants is to doodle in his notebook. But when a mechanical mishap sends the two traveling back through time, they’ll have to work as a team to return to the present day.

Story: Kate Wheeler, Trent Huntington
Art: Kate Wheeler

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Weekly Preview! Comics. Graphic Novels. Manga. And more SDCC!

There are a lot of comics coming out every week to be covered. Check out some of what we’ll be reviewing and this is only the beginning!

This week’s reviews include:

  • Adventures in Cartooning (First Second)
  • Parker Girls #9 (Abstract Studios)
  • Simpson’s Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Vol. 2 (Abrams Comicarts)
  • Team Trash: A Time Traveler’s Guide to Sustainability (Holiday House)
  • More SDCC coverage!

First Second, Abrams Comicarts, Holiday House, Yen Press provided Graphic Policy with FREE copies for review

The Night Tent is a cute picture book that’s perfect to read as kids settle down to go to bed

Watson is having trouble sleeping. He lies awake at night, doing his best not to think about the lurking, creeping things that might be hiding in his closet or under his bed. But the more he tries, the harder it gets.

Then he notices a mysterious light coming from under his covers. When he takes a pee­k he discovers a beautiful, tented night sky full of twinkling stars.

Story: Landis Blair
Art: Landis Blair

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