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Goosebumps: The Graphic Novel – Stay Out of the Basement is fun horror for younger readers

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Do not enter . . . or else!

The basement is strictly off limits to Margaret and Casey Brewer. Their scientist dad is running a secret experiment with plants and doesn’t want them upsetting the delicate ecosystem he’s created. But Margaret and Casey decide a quick peek won’t hurt anyone. Their dad has been behaving very strangely and they have to know what’s going on down there. The truth they find is way stranger than fiction—these plants just might have minds of their own!

Story: R.L. Stine
Adapted by: Maddi Gonzalez
Color: Corey Barba, Amanda Barba

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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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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: Miraculous Chibi Vol. 7: Everything’s Coming Up Roses! and Other Tales

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Miraculous Chibi Vol. 7: Everything’s Coming Up Roses! and Other Tales

(W) Jeremy Whitley, Carrie Harris, Cortney Faye Powell (A) Mattia Di Meo, Angela Capolupo, Virginia Morelli

It’s a windy, drizzly, icky day in Paris—but Rose LaVillant, a.k.a. Pigella, is determined to have a good time! And it looks like she’s going to succeed—until an innocent artist gets akumatized and starts freeze-painting everyone in town! Can Pigella’s positivity save the day?

Then, Adrien Agreste hosts a fashion show! It’s going beautifully…until two of his models quit. He needs Marinette and Alya to help out—but Marinette can barely walk across a room in front of her crush. How will she manage a stage in high heels?! Can she channel her Ladybug confidence to put on a good show?

And when Marinette gets the blues, Alya comes up with the perfect way to cheer her up: a chronicle of the many times Ladybug has made a positive impact on people around her! It’s a tour of Ladybug’s most lovable qualities in “Ladybug’s Top Five.”

All this and more in the Miraculous Ladybug graphic novel series, influenced by the award-winning TV show and with chibi art from the Youtube shorts!

A colorful comic cover featuring two chibi-style characters sitting on a picnic blanket. One character has a ladybug costume and the other is wearing a pink dress. They are surrounded by a vibrant landscape with the Eiffel Tower in the background and a rainbow in the sky. The title 'Miraculous CHIBI Volume 7' is prominently displayed at the top.
A cheerful cartoon child with blonde hair holds a pink umbrella decorated with flowers, smiling happily while walking on a rainy street. Speech bubbles express excitement about using the new umbrella.
A cheerful cartoon girl with blonde hair and a pink outfit holding a purple umbrella, playfully dancing in the rain on a city street. Speech bubbles express her positive thoughts about rain.
A cheerful cartoon character with short blonde hair checks her phone at a bus stop, expressing disappointment about a delayed bus. She decides to walk instead, enjoying a beautiful day. Later, she notices rain beginning to fall.
A cheerful cartoon girl with short blonde hair happily holds a scrapbook while standing on a city street, with buildings and the Eiffel Tower in the background.

Framed has a good mystery but its lessons are what really stands out

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Besties meets The Breakfast Club in Framed, a young middle grade graphic novel about a girl named Toby who has been wrongfully accused of throwing out other students’ art projects.

Lately, Toby has had a bad attitude. In art class, her mood goes from bad to worse when she’s given the assignment to paint something important to her. But before she can finish, she throws it out, snaps at her teacher, and is sent straight to detention. While in detention, Toby’s art teacher storms in makes a big accusation: she says Toby threw out not just her painting, but all of her classmates’ paintings, too…They were found just outside the art classroom in a trash can, and now Toby is in big trouble.

Toby knows she hasn’t been the easiest person to be around lately, but she would never vandalize her classmates’ stuff—she’s been framed! Can Toby get to the bottom of this mystery before the end of the school day, or will she find herself stuck in detention for the foreseeable future?

by Karina Evans, Andrea Bell

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Preview: Double Booking Vol. 3 Fangs for the Memories

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Double Booking Vol. 3 Fangs for the Memories

(W) Chas! Pangburn, Kim Shearer (A) Nic Touris (L) Chas! Pangburn

Another exciting, mysterious edition in the award-winning and beloved Double Booking series!

HIGH STAKES AND LOW NOTES!

Otto and Nan come to New Orleans for ghost tours, gumbo, and jazz—not to accidentally adopt an anemic vampire. But after splitting up for their own spooky adventures, both siblings cross paths with the same mysterious vampire musician, each uncovering a different piece of a long-buried family secret. What starts as a chaotic brother-sister trip turns into a heartfelt mission to reunite a reluctant undead jazzman with his music, his family, and the life he thought was long gone.

See both perspectives in this award-winning flip graphic novel series, written by real-life siblings Chas! Pangburn and Kim Shearer. TWO stories, TWO unique perspectives, and TWO different art styles–all in ONE book! However, in order to get the full tale, readers have to read BOTH sides of the story. Humor, action, the supernatural, emotional beats, and educational components—it’s an adventure for all!

Cover of the comic 'Double Booking: Fangs for the Memories', featuring two cartoon characters in the foreground looking concerned and excited, with a dramatic character in the background. The title is prominently displayed at the top, and there are colorful illustrations of ghostly figures and a balcony scene.
Cover of the comic book 'Double Booking' featuring vibrant cartoon characters and musical elements, with the subtitle 'Fangs for the Memories' and a note to flip the book for another story.
A comic panel featuring a frightened girl with red hair in a deserted street. She is panting and expressions of fear are evident as she reacts to a shadowy figure nearby. Speech bubbles include sounds like 'FWOOO' and 'BLEHHHH', indicating a sense of urgency and alarm.
A comic panel featuring a startled character with fangs and claws yelling for help, while a frightened girl responds in a panic. The bottom panel shows a trash can that has fallen over, with debris scattered around and a character named Barry on the ground.
A comic strip showing characters discussing a theatrical performance. One character humorously explains a mishap during a vampire reenactment while others react with laughter and surprise. The scene depicts a blend of humor and travel experiences.
A comic strip featuring a group of animated characters discussing haunted locations in New Orleans, specifically referencing Pirates' Alley and the old Ursuline Convent, with expressions of excitement and curiosity.
A comic panel featuring cartoon characters discussing travel research. One character, wearing glasses and a hat, expresses gratitude towards another character, labeled as 'Grandpa.' There is dialogue about researching ghosts in New Orleans and following in someone else's travel footsteps.
Comic panel depicting a tour guide in New Orleans leading a group of children and adults, with dialogue about ghosts and spooky stories.
A comic strip featuring a young boy in a cap and glasses expressing surprise, with a ghostly figure visible in a window behind him. He is talking to an older man, presumably his grandpa, who appears skeptical. The scene suggests a spooky theme with humorous dialogue about seeing a ghost.
A colorful comic strip featuring a group of characters discussing various interests, including cultural history and spooky topics. One character is enthusiastic about conducting a tour, while another expresses a playful concern about potential trouble. The scene is set in a lively street with whimsical dialogue bubbles.
A comic strip featuring a boat tour called 'The Ghosts and Gators Tour,' with characters humorously discussing spooky experiences and reflections in the water.
A comic strip featuring a humorous scene on a boat tour where a guide talks about an alligator named Winky while visitors react with surprise and excitement.

Preview: The Extraordinary Voyages Vol. 3

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The Extraordinary Voyages Vol. 3

(W) Denis-Pierre Filippi (A) Silvio Camboni

The next chapter in the continuing adventures of Everett and Naomi may be their most difficult yet.

The world is at the brink of all-out war and each warring faction seems to believe that Everett and Naomi hold the key to turning the tides of victory to their own favor. Along with the help of their new ally, the long-time spy Hector, the group must evade capture by Japanese, Russian, and German forces looking to exploit the duo’s strange connection to the Obscure Technologies, which may provide the ultimate path to victory for whomever wields them.

Can Everett and Naomi outrun and outsmart their enemies and still get the answers to the various remaining mysteries that have consumed them for so long?

Cover of 'The Extraordinary Voyages Volume Three', featuring whimsical illustrations of children sitting on a tree branch, with a stunning sunset landscape including mountains and a pagoda in the background.
A comic panel set on Oki Island, Japan, featuring children and a mechanical figure by the shore. The characters discuss their situation and experiences, with a scenic background of the island and a blue sky.
A comic page depicting four characters in an aircraft, engaged in dialogue about being rescued. One character looks worried, while another appears frustrated. The scene transitions to an outdoor view with lush trees and a pathway leading to a house.
A comic-style scene depicting a secret base with a traditional Japanese-style building surrounded by cherry blossom trees. Two children are conversing with an adult woman in a kimono, as they discuss the lack of elaborateness in their base. The scene conveys a playful yet mysterious atmosphere.
A comic panel depicting a scene under a cherry blossom tree with characters dressed in traditional clothing. Two children, a boy and a girl, converse with a woman in a kimono while another girl listens. In the background, a serene landscape with a traditional house can be seen.

The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang is a solid horror graphic novel for kids

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Twelve-year-old Eugenia Wang has never celebrated her birthday on her actual birthday, April 4th, because of her mom’s belief in the Chinese superstition that four is an unlucky number. And that’s not the only thing Mom’s strict about; she won’t let Eugenia go to a summer comic art camp because she thinks art is a waste of time. This year, Eugenia is determined to defy her mom by applying for the camp, having her party on her actual birthday, and inviting her super cute crush while she’s at it, too!

But when Eugenia gets hit in the head with a sneaker during PE, she starts getting unnerving visions of impending doom about her upcoming birthday. It might be the aftereffects of her head injury, or maybe she’s just anxious about turning thirteen. As the visions get worse, even affecting her artwork, Eugenia suspects an unseen force may be sending her messages. If she’s haunted after all, Eugenia will have to figure out why before it’s too late. Even more horrifying, she may have to do the unthinkable: admit her mom was right.

by Stan Yan

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