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Preview: Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 2

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Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 2

by: Makana, Keola, and Adam Wallenta

Punk Taco is a loveable, space-taco who rocks out with his band of misfits spreading peace and love through music. While their songs bring joy to every corner of the universe…it also tends to land them in trouble from time to time, as Punk Taco always feels compelled to help those in need, no matter the odds against them. Friendship, empathy and compassion for all, are the key notes Punk Taco lives by.

The Award-Winning Adventure Continues!

Punk Taco and his band of friends have been kidnapped and brought to a planet in an unknown part of the universe that is being threatened by a giant so enormous, that our heroes are the size of ants in comparison. Despite their small size and the impossible odds they face together, Punk Taco must inspire new friends and allies to stand tall, join forces, and let their voices be heard, before the giant destroys their planet. Action, adventure, and humor abound in this tale of inner strength, unity, and friendship created by the father and son team of Adam and Makana Wallenta.

PLUS: The origin of Punk Taco and more brand-new stories!

Cover of 'Punk Taco Adventures! Volume 2' featuring a cartoon taco character with a guitar, surrounded by colorful alien characters and a vibrant space background.
A vibrant comic page depicting Punk Taco and his band engaging in music and spreading positive energy in an intergalactic setting, while overcoming challenges and celebrating their victories with delicious nachos.
A green robot character in an action pose, holding a small device while floating in space with colorful planets in the background. The scene includes comic-style text bubbles expressing emotions and dialogue.
A colorful comic panel featuring cartoon alien characters expressing concern as they are confronted by a giant robot. One character, resembling a lemon, seems worried about being eaten, while others display a mix of confusion and humor about the situation.
A colorful comic panel featuring anthropomorphic characters including a taco and various alien beings. They are inside a spaceship, discussing defensive protocols and preparing for an action-packed event. The taco character appears confident, while others show a mix of excitement and concern.
A colorful comic panel featuring two robot characters engaging in a humorous confrontation, with one robot delivering a playful punch to the other. The first robot, equipped with red and yellow armor and a heart emblem, expresses a lighthearted annoyance, while the second robot, wearing green armor, appears surprised. Speech bubbles contain playful dialogue about resolving conflicts.
A comic-style illustration featuring a colorful robotic character and a yellow figure, engaged in a humorous exchange. The yellow character is animatedly expressing surprise and joy while the robot looks annoyed. Speech bubbles highlight playful banter and sound effects, such as 'WHAP' and 'KRAK', contributing to the lighthearted tone.

Preview: Solar Sisters

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Solar Sisters

(W) Amit Tishler, Elliot Sperl (A) Virginia Salucci

Phoebe Dust’s days as a child star are over. Born and raised on the moon, she’s shocked to discover her mom’s tourist trap, the Lunar Link, is deep in debt and circling the drain. Determined to save it, Phoebe hatches a plan that accidentally rockets her alien sister, Luna, into interstellar superstardom. Overnight, the Lunar Link is swarmed with tourists, the perils of fame close in, and Nova Starr, the galaxy’s most ruthless influencer, is plotting to claw the spotlight back by any means necessary. With the forces of fame, fortune, and cutthroat rivals pulling from every direction, Phoebe must keep her family’s future from being blown into stardust.

Cover of the comic book 'Solar Sisters' featuring two characters in a spaceship, one with glowing features and the other in a space suit, surrounded by stars and planets.
A theatrical stage with a crescent moon and star decorations, where a figure is sitting on the moon, while sounds of murmuring are depicted. Two panels show a close-up of a hand reaching for a microphone, with sound effects of 'thump thump' indicating action.
A vibrant comic page featuring a character performing on stage at a lunar-themed resort, addressing a diverse crowd. The character is dressed flamboyantly and encourages audience participation, while an animated child sits on a crescent moon in the background.
A comic panel featuring a nervous girl with pastel hair holding a star, surrounded by performers and a cheering audience in a colorful stage setting. The girl is encouraged by another character in a blue outfit, with dialogue focusing on calming her anxiety.
A vibrant comic scene depicting a cheerful character on stage with a star, singing to an enthusiastic audience at a lunar base. The background features colorful spacecraft and neon lights, emphasizing a playful, cosmic atmosphere.
A colorful comic-style illustration depicting a lunar kid singing and dancing on a crescent moon, with scenes from Earth, Titan, and Mars around them, featuring vibrant cityscapes and astronauts, along with musical notes.

Mad Cave Studios and Maverick Announce New Romantics From Jennie Wood and Dozerdraws

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Maverick’s award-winning Paper Planes team reunites for a new high-school drama graphic novel inspired by the Romantic era.

Next Year, Mad Cave Studios’ young adult imprint, Maverick, presents New Romantics. Written by Jennie Wood, illustrated by Dozerdraws, and lettered by Micah Myers; New Romantics is an all-new graphic novel perfect for the real theater geeks and fans of stories like Heartstopper and Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me.

When Maple Falls Christian School cancels its drama department, theater-obsessed Sawyer Chase refuses to give up her dreams. She forms New Romantics, a student performing group, but keeping the act “wholesome” proves impossible when secret crushes, hidden identities, and forbidden romances collide with the expectations of their school, parents, and small-town community.

New Romantics will be available in paperback ($16.99, 9781545826515) and hardcover ($21.99, 9781545835883) formats on January 26, 2027 (FOC January 4). 

Illustration featuring a diverse group of young people in school uniforms, each with facial masks or expressions that convey various emotions. The artwork has a colorful and stylized design, highlighting the title 'New Romantics' prominently in the background.

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 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 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 girl with short blonde hair happily holds a scrapbook while standing on a city street, with buildings and the Eiffel Tower in the background.
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.

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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