What kind of scared are you? Find out in these fun one-page horror stories for young readers based on a range of phobias from arachnophobia to zoophobia!
As the sun goes down, grab a group of your closest friends and huddle together under a blanket, reading by flashlight, frozen with terror at every creak and snap you hear throughout your house! These tales of fear, dread, risk, and doom contain all the classic elements of horror that young fans crave without the gore.
Writer: Saladin Ahmed Artist: Edwin Galmon Covers: Edwin Galmon (A), Animation Art (B), David Cousens (C), Cartoon Head (D) FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen
A new story arc begins with a standalone story featuring Rafiki, Mufasa’s closest advisor. In this story, the normally unflappable Rafiki discovers a terrible secret that could shake the Pride Lands to its core – if it got out.
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…
This fall, Mad Cave Studios’ YA imprint Maverick invites readers to choose where the story begins with Fantasy, an inventive fantasy graphic novel from writer and artist Yoann Kavege and letterer Justin Birch, with translations by Nanette McGuinness.
One on a quest for vengeance, the other on a quest for love! Their destinies intertwine in Fantasy—a graphic novel with two perspectives, and two stories. For Alma, it’s the big day: Chosen by the kingdom for the ritual of the bleeding of the gods, the crown princess will journey to the lands of the gods to slay one, and thus avenge an affront to humanity 500 years old. For Yourcenar, it’s the big day: The Oracle finally predicted that she will encounter her beloved. But the young giantess soon realizes that her beloved is human…and thus begins a wait that will last one thousand years. What happens when these two worlds collide? Read Fantasy and find out–with each perspective starting on opposite sides of the book and meeting in the middle!
Part high-fantasy quest, part love story, Fantasy pairs gods, giants, ancient grudges, and impossible destinies with a unique reading experience built around two characters moving toward the same inevitable collision. The result is two stories in one, inviting readers to decide whose journey they want to experience first!
Fantasy goes on sale November 24, 2026 (FOC November 2), in paperback (ISBN: 9781545836163 | $19.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545836156 | $29.99) formats.
Scholastic has announced it will be partnering with Tezuka Productions, Co., Ltd., Osamu Tezuka’s IP company, to reimagine five of Tezuka’s original manga titles for children.
Tezuka Productions, Co., Ltd. is a Japanese mass multi-media company founded by Osamu Tezuka, who is often referred to as the “God of Manga.” Tezuka is famously known for jumpstarting Japan’s modern comic and animation industries, producing over 700 stories, including some of his most popular series, Astro Boy,Princess Knight,Kimba the White Lion, and many more.
Scholastic partnered with Tezuka Productions, Co. Ltd. first in 2024 with the reimagining of Tezuka’s Unicoseries. Since the Unico Awakening series launched in August 2024, Graphix has released three volumes from acclaimed author, Samuel Sattin, and Eisner Award-winning Japanese artist duo, Gurihiru. The series has become a national bestseller and sold in more than 17 countries around the world. Unico Awakening will culminate with its eighth volume, completing the story arc left unfinished by Tezuka in his lifetime.
In a similar vein to Unico, Scholastic is partnering with Tezuka Productions, Co., Ltd. to reimagine five properties from Osamu Tezuka. These titles will include,Three Eyed One, Princess Knight, Triton of the Sea, Zero Men, and Atom Cat/Astro Cat. Author Samuel Sattin is tagged once again to spearhead the efforts to develop and reimage these series, working alongside Japanese artists.
She’s here! Hello, world—it’s Hello Kitty! Welcome one and all to Hello Kitty and her friends’ first major swing into the comic book world. Everything is going well in Hello Kitty’s life: Her friends are happy, her radio show is popular, and she even has the perfect gift to give! But all of that comes to a screeching halt when My Melody bursts in to reveal that her bow has gone missing! Suddenly, the iconic symbols of our favorite characters all start disappearing, and it’s up to Hello Kitty to solve the case! But that’s not all—as friends start to suspect each other, our super detective must solve the mystery and keep everyone together! It’s a mess only Hello Kitty can solve!
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One of comics’ most beloved all-ages heroes sets sail once again! This fall, Dark Horse Comics welcomes readers back to the world of Canto with Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles, a brand-new ongoing series from Eisner and GLAAD Award-nominated writer David M. Booher, co-creator and acclaimed series artist Drew Zucker, colorist Vittorio Astone, and letterer AndWorld Design.
Action! Suspense! Adventure! Set sail with Canto across the Mechanical Sea!
In this all-new ongoing series, the small knight with a big heart travels the Unnamed World to help those in need. That mission takes him to the mysterious Forgotten Isles, where jungle fauna mixes with strange machines. What happened to the Forgotten People who once lived there? That mystery must wait when catastrophe befalls his best friend Mico the Malorex. Will Canto’s courage be enough to save his companion? Or will their journey end at the bottom of the Mechanical Sea?
Since its debut in 2019, Canto has captured readers’ hearts through stories of courage, friendship, and the belief that even the smallest hero can change the world. Now, Booher and Zucker begin a brand-new era perfect for new readers while staying true to the heart that has made the series a modern classic.
Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles #1 features an exciting lineup of covers, with a main cover by Drew Zucker and Vittorio Astone, and variants by Duncan Fegredo, Mr. Oz, and the first of a series of collectible “vintage pulp” incentive covers from Lukas Ketner.
Perfect for longtime fans and first-time readers alike, Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles delivers a thrilling new adventure filled with imagination, unforgettable characters, and a tiny tin hero whose kindness is every bit as powerful as his courage—a must-read for fans of Kaya, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Usagi Yojimbo, Amulet, and D’Orc.
Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles #1 goes on sale November 18, 2026.
Against all odds, Bee and the new Lost Ones have managed to save Neverland from the villainous Peter Pan. All that’s left to do is relax in paradise . . . or is it?
When a mysterious rot is discovered at the edge of the island, the fun and games come crashing to a halt. The Lost Ones must face a horrifying new reality: The magic tree, source of Neverland’s power, is dying. Desperate to save the only real home they’ve ever known, the crew must team up with an old friend of Neverland and set sail on a daring new quest for a cure. And they’ll have to find it quickly, because with every second they’re away, they run the risk of growing up too much to ever return. With their hard-fought new life on the line, this gang of perpetual youths might need more than faith, trust, and pixie dust to survive.
Story: Tom Taylor Art: Jon Sommariva Color: Ander Valadez, Jon Sommariva Lettere: Wolfgang Bylsma
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Raised in the world of fey, seventeen-year-old Rosefinch has the ability to lift curses with nothing but a twist of her fingers. But when a witch’s magic is left long enough in the fey realm, it becomes supercharged, painful to use, and potentially even dangerous.
Following a rumor that the village of Harp is home to a witch who might be able to help control her magic, Rosefinch discovers an ancient ruined castle with the inhabitants long gone; the only remaining soul a knight cursed to stand a frozen guard at the entrance. The magic she uses to free them melts more than just the ice, and soon, Rosefinch is falling for this charming stranger. But Thierry has secrets of their own, as do other members of the Harp family still hidden within the castle walls. The Harp witch’s wicked magic ripped this family apart for a reason, and Rosefinch must find a way to stop the curse or she’ll lose Thierry―and the chance to learn the truth about her magic―forever.
Story: Mars Lauderbaugh Art: Mars Lauderbaugh
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Phineas and Ferb: Classic Comics Collection Vol. 7
(W) Scott Peterson (A) Bill Alger, Mike Decarlo, John Green, Mike Morris, Scott Neely, Tom Neely, Min Sung Ku, Anthony Vukojevich
Get ready for more wild inventions and nonstop fun–Phineas and Ferb are back! Volume 7 collects their classic comic adventures in original release order, with many stories appearing in paperback for the very first time.
Summer break is a blank canvas for Phineas and Ferb, and they spend every day turning big ideas into even bigger, over-the-top creations. Their sister, Candace, is determined to finally bust them…but somehow, their inventions always disappear before she can show mom. Meanwhile, Perry the Platypus lives a secret double life as Agent P, constantly outsmarting Dr. Doofenshmirtz and his “inator” schemes and schemes o keep the Tri-State Area safe.
Phineas and Ferb: Classic Comics Collection, Volume 7 gathers more of their laugh-out-loud comic escapades in their original release order–many appearing in paperback for the very first time!
