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Journey to Tomioka is a touching and magical modern classic

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Brett Leave a comment

Osamu hasn’t been the same since that day. When the tsunami hit Fukushima prefecture, it killed his parents, destroyed his home, and triggered one of the world’s worst nuclear disasters. Now, all Osamu has left is his grandmother, Bā-chan, and his big sister, Akiko. As he withdraws into his own world, he befriends friends yōkai―spirits only he can see.

Then, tragedy strikes again, and Bā-chan dies. Osamu and Akiko are determined to return her ashes to their family farm in Tomioka, a town within Fukushima’s forbidden zone. There, the siblings will face dangerous radiation and yōkai, both friendly and deadly―but they’re willing to risk it all to make it home.

Story: Laurent Galandon
Art: Michaël Crouzat

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Preview: Miraculous Chibi 3 in 1 Vol. 2

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Miraculous Chibi 3 in 1 Vol. 2

(W) Carrie Harris, Jeremy Whitley, Molly Jones, Sarah Cooke (A) Mari Chirchirillo, Lex Hobson, Ornella Greco, Salvatore Callerami, Ryan Jampole, Natalie Haines, Sophie Scruggs, Lara Késsia, Nancy Olivo, Meritxwell Garcia, Melissa Ballesteros

Slapstick humor and cuteness merge in this super-charged graphic novel series! Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Miraculous Ladybug!

Did you know, when these Parisian heroes aren’t watching out for akuma or guarding their secret identities – they’re judging sandcastles? But what happens when their friends are the contestants?!

Then, Adrien and Marinette are both bound for the red carpet–but will their hidden identities foil another perfect romantic setting? And Ladybug and friends team up for the most dangerous game of all: soccer! Will Marinette survive without embarrassing herself in front of her crush?!

Plus, Evillustrator is loose in Paris! And when he sets up Ladybug and her friend Rena Rouge to take the fall for a stolen painting, the heroic pair will have to “”reverse heist”” their way into one of the most famous museums in the world!

All this and much more in this supersized collection of issues #4-6 of the Miraculous Ladybug graphic novel series, influenced by the award-winning TV show and with the chibi art from the YouTube shorts!

Collects the 3 more supercharged Miraculous Chibi volumes with stories by writers Carrie Harris, Jeremy Whitley, Molly Jones, Sarah Cooke and artists Mari Chirchirillo, Lex Hobson, Ornella Greco, Salvatore Callerami, Ryan Jampole, Natalie Haines, Sophie Scruggs, Lara Késsia, Nancy Olivo, Meritxwell Garcia, Melissa Ballesteros!

Preview: The Muppets Noir #4

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

The Muppets Noir #4

This final thrilling issue reveals everything! Well, most things! One! At least one thing will be revealed! Probably! Kermit The Frog’s detective persona, Flip Minnow, finally meets the mysterious Meringue (a.k.a. Miss Piggy) in his private detective office – and now it’s time to reveal the dark secrets (or at least one secret) that will leads them to their destiny in a burning pie factory!

Preview: Disney Villains: Ursula #4

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Disney Villains: Ursula #4

Written by comics superstar Mirka Andolfo! Ursula uses the last of her stored power – alongside Spinny – to confront Triton and reclaim the trident…and she succeeds! What will she attempt to do with the awesome power of the trident? Why…resurrect her sisters, of course!

Preview: Disney Villains: Gaston #4

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Disney Villains: Gaston #4

Paris! The city of lights! There are 600,000 stories in France’s biggest city…but with Gaston still trapped as squirrel, all of the stories might end with the (former) strongman being squished!

Midsummer Sisters delivers summer heartbreak featuring beautiful art

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Brett Leave a comment

Midsummer Sisters is a contemporary graphic novel about two sisters who find themselves watching over a wild foal during a summer of change. A stunning story about the power of sisterhood.

Kenzie and Quinn aren’t just stepsisters — they’re best friends. They’re spending the summer with their grandmother, kayaking in the marshy coastal islands she calls home. The Outer Banks are also home to a herd of wild ponies, and the girls fall in love with a fragile newborn foal that they name Starling.

But even blue skies and sandy beaches can’t distract from what’s going on back home. Things between their parents aren’t the way they used to be, and the constant fights have left Kenzie and Quinn anxious and confused. They can’t remember a time when they weren’t a family. If their parents divorce and Quinn and her mom move away, will they even still be sisters . . . or will they be nothing?

As their world shifts around them, the girls swear to do the one thing they can: keep Starling safe.

Award-winning cartoonist Niki Smith delivers a stunning story set during a summer of change. Filled with gorgeous and expressive illustrations, Midsummer Sisters is a celebration of the beauty of wild horses, as powerful as the unbreakable bond between sisters.

Story: Niki Smith
Art: Niki Smith

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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A Witch Costume, A Missing Friend, and One Unexpected Ally Lead to a Night Where Fear Doesn’t Get the Final Word. Emily Kado & the Spiders’ Secret arrives in August

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

When the lights go out, imagination turns everything up. Emily Kado: The Spiders’ Secret, written and illustrated by Antoine Dodé, translated by Joe Johnson, with lettering by Dave Sharpe, arrives from Papercutz this August. This 120-page adventure blends gentle humor with eerie twists, an uplifting and encouraging children’s story that champions the power of imagination and proves that we all dare to face our fears, no matter how old you are!

Emily’s favorite thing to do is play with her best friend, Suzie. One day, when Emily goes to surprise Suzie at her house, Suzie isn’t home…but other scarier things are! Soon, Emily is on her own exciting adventure where she is joined by a new, helpful insect friend along the way. With his help and that of her special witch costume, Emily finds the courage to confront her fears of spiders, the dark, and…crazy clowns!

A strong fit for readers drawn to character-led adventures that explore fear through imagination, Emily Kado: The Spiders’ Secret sits comfortably alongside stories that embrace the surreal and the sincere in equal measure. It’s a story about growing up without rushing it.

Emily Kado: The Spiders’ Secret goes on sale August 11, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827499 | $12.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545827505 | $17.99) formats.

It’s Jeff!: Brand New Week is pretty adorable but… is this one really all ages!?

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Brett Leave a comment

MEET JEFF’S CUTE NEW COMPANION, KEN THE SEPTAPUS! Since he made his debut, Jeff the Land Shark has enjoyed the company of the Marvel Universe’s greatest heroes – but all he wants is to be left alone after he runs into a clingy septapus named Ken! When they find themselves stuck together in a tricky predicament, will Jeff put aside his grievances in time to help them both escape? Plus, revisit some of Jeff’s earliest encounters with Deadpool and Elsa Bloodstone! Collecting material from JEFF WEEK (2025), DEADPOOL (2019), and MARVEL AGE (2023) #1000.

Story: Kelly Thompson
Art: Gurihiru, Goodman Yamada, Pepe Larraz, Chris Bachalo
Ink: Wayne Faucher, Jaime Mendoza, John Livesay
Color: Gurihiru, Jim Campbell, David Curiel
Letterer: Joe Caramagna, Joe Sabino

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Zeus Comics
Kindle

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That Stings! A Lonely Worker Bee Faces Big Choices in the Middle Grade Graphic Novel, Three Bee Honey

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Life in the hive is a constant buzz of pressure, endless work, and precious little room to get anything wrong. This fall, Papercutz brings Three Bee Honey Vol. 1, a heartfelt middle-grade graphic novel debut from writer Desi St. Amant, illustrator Jon St. Amant, and letterer Haley Rose-Lyon—all about one lonely worker bee navigating responsibility, survival, and the unexpected discoveries that come from finding connection.

Claire’s hive is in trouble! She and her sisters haven’t foraged enough food to survive the coming winter. Now Claire, a lonely worker bee, has to keep up with the growing work demands or risk starvation.

As if that’s not enough, she must also avoid the neighboring hive’s pesky drones, bee-hunting predators, and Nia, the Queen’s bossy hive deputy.

And when Claire begins training her two sisters, Hannah and Abi, the pressures only increase. But it’s through these struggles that Claire discovers what she’s capable of…and much more.

Drawing from their years teaching tweens and teens, Desi and Jon St. Amant shaped Three Bee Honey into a heartfelt story about identity, friendship, responsibility, and finding your place in a world filled with pressure and unspoken expectations. Through Claire’s journey, they hope readers come away understanding that following your passions can help lead you toward connection, purpose, and a stronger sense of belonging within your community.

For fans of Kayla Miller and Victoria Jamieson, Three Bee Honey Vol. 1 is a heartfelt debut graphic novel about a lonely worker bee torn between her newfound passion for music with new friends and loyalty to her endangered hive. An engaging story about family, friendship, perseverance, and finding your place in a world that expects a lot from you.

Three Bee Honey Vol. 1 goes on sale October 20, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545833469 | $14.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545833476 | $19.99).

Lost in the Future, the 2026 Prix Albertine Jeunesse winner, gets a Complete Collection

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Hot on the heels of The Lost in the Future Collection Vol. 1 winning the 2026 Prix Albertine Jeunesse, Papercutz collects the complete Lost in the Future trilogy in one exciting volume!

From the GenPet creative team of writer Damián and illustrator Àlex Fuentes, with lettering by Charles Pritchett and Cromatik LTD. and translation by Tom Imber, Lost in the Future Collection drops readers into a future where humanity has nearly vanished, nature has reclaimed the world, and survival means learning who to trust.

A school field trip to an ancient castle goes terribly wrong for a group of friends, when a dangerous storm erupts. As they are about to leave the castle, the four friends are cornered by their arch nemesis— the class bully, who tries to pull one of his usual cruel pranks. Instead, they all get the scare of their lives when they fall down a tunnel that transports them into the future: a future where mankind has nearly disappeared from the face of the earth, and where nature has taken control. The friends will have to face up to this hostile new world— as well as their nemesis, who must come to terms with his own trauma— if they are to work together and have any chance of making it back home…

Readers of Amulet, Last Kids on Earth, and City of Dragons will enjoy Lost in the Future Collection, which delivers action, mystery, and emotional depth for middle-grade readers who love high-stakes adventures with heart.

Lost in the Future Collection goes on sale August 25, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827574 | $19.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545827581 | $29.99) formats.

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