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Meet the tiny troublemaker before he became the lasagna-loving legend in Baby Garfield

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Everyone’s favorite Monday-hating feline debuts a new series at BOOM! Studios with Baby Garfield! A baby’s big little moments are some of the most special and cherished experiences for doting parents—pet parents included! Join the sassy but oh-so-adorable baby Garfield in navigating a series of universal “firsts” in this positively silly new comic series perfect for Garfield-lovers, feline fanatics, and readers of all ages.

This first of four issues features two short stories brimming with humor: writer Grace Ellis and artist Asia Simone capture Garfield’s very first word, while writer Michael Northrop and artist Rob Justus commemorate the often overlooked, but just as moving milestone…Garfield’s first hairball!

Additional creators lending their talents to this feel-good series include Ben Clanton, Stephanie Cooke, Brittany Williams, Whitney Gardner, Jordan Morris, Olivia Amoah, and Kay Davault.

Baby Garfield #1 features main cover art by Agnes Garbowska and colors by Sil Brys, with variants by Rob Justus and Asia Simone and comes to comic shops March 18, 2026.

DC announces Aquamanatee, a new early reader graphic novel

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Calling all fans of Narwhal and Jelly, there’s a new adventurous sea creature you gotta meet! From New York Times bestselling author, Ben Clanton, comes Aquamanatee!

Marlow the manatee isn’t exactly superhero material. He sleeps a lot, eats a lot, toots a lot, and has never ventured out of his safe saltwater bay. And yet the sweet bumbling Marlow dreams of adventure, of derring-do, and of making a difference. He dreams of being a hero like Aquaman, of whom Marlow is a mega fan! But when a series of impossible events leads to Marlow having superpowers and not only meeting his hero but getting to team up with Aquaman himself…suddenly Marlow isn’t so sure he’s ready for his dreams to come true.

Could an awkward blundering super-powered manatee be the best man-atee for the job?

Find out in Aquamanatee, from the creator of the blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal and Jelly, and with utterly charming artwork by Cassandra Federman! Ben Clanton brings his delightful sensibilities for early readers to the DC Universe in this adorable graphic novel for readers 5-7.

Aquamanatee arrives on September 2.

Tater Tales: The King of the World! is packed with puns the kids will enjoy

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Rot is ready for another adventure and this time he’s going “Spudlunking!” But while Rot is excited to dig through the muck for treasure, all his friends seem to be more interested in their own plans.

When Rot uncovers a shiny old crown, he’s sure it’ll change their minds. And it does…in a most unexpected way. When Rot wears it he feels powerful…He feels invincible…He feels like…the King of the World! And everyone has to do what the king says.

Story: Ben Clanton
Art: Ben Clanton

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Review: Tater Tales: The Greatest in the World

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Rot is a mutant potato who wakes up feeling great, maybe even…the greatest in the world! But that only makes Rot’s brother Snot the grumpiest in the world. The only solution? An epic contest to prove who is the greatest once and for all.

Story: Ben Clanton
Art: Ben Clanton

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.

Bookshop
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