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I Survived The California Wildfires 2018 is a nice introduction to this reality for kids

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All across California, deadly wildfires rage . . .

Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh finds solace in the California wilderness and in the newfound friendship with his cousin Holly.

But on a trip into the nearby forest, Josh and Holly suddenly find themselves in the middle of a frighteningly powerful firestorm, one which threatens to burn down everything in its path. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he’ll have to survive the flames roaring all around him.

Story: Lauren Tarshis
Adapted: Georgia Ball
Art: Cassie Anderson
Color: David Miles

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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I Survived: The Great Chicago Fire, 1871 is more entertainment than education

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Shortly after Oscar arrives, a huge fire breaks out. All of Chicago is ablaze and one thing is clear: the city is like a powder keg, ready to explode.

Story: Lauren Tarshis
Adapted: Georgia Ball
Art: Cassie Anderson
Color: Juanma Aguilera

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
Amazon
Kindle

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A Young Girl Must Face an Alien Invasion in Lifeformed

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Orphaned in the wake of an alien invasion, 11-year-old Cleo must leave behind the life she knew to fight for her own survival and the Earth’s future. With the help of a rebel alien posing as her dad, Cleo learns how to survive and strike back against the invaders. Battling their way through the wreckage of the apocalypse, these two unlikely companions bond, pondering what it means to be human, and search for reasons to carry on.

Lifeformed is from creators Matt Mair Lowery and Cassie Anderson and will be out in August from Scout Comics.

Dark Horse Announce Lifeformed Volume 2: Hearts and Minds

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Writer Matt Mair Lowery and artist Cassie Anderson team up once again to bring you Lifeformed Volume 2: Hearts and Minds TPB, the continuation of Lifeformed: Cleo Makes Contact. 

Cleo, orphaned in the wake of an alien invasion, left behind the life she knew to fight for the future of Earth. Now she and the shapeshifting rebel alien posing as her father make a fearsome team in a guerrilla war against the invaders. However, Cleo cannot escape her past and an adversary she thought she’d seen the last of is out for revenge, determined to ruin Cleo’s life. 

Equal parts thrilling, humorous, and endearing, writer Matt Mair Lowery and artist Cassie Anderson have crafted the perfect 200-page middle grade sci-fi adventure in Lifeformed Volume 2: Hearts and Minds. 

Lifeformed Volume 2: Hearts and Minds arrives in comic shops near you on September 4, 2019 and is available to pre-order for $12.99.

Lifeformed Volume 2: Hearts and Minds

Webcomic Ordinary Princess is Printed for the First Time this Summer 2019

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In an extraordinary land full of extraordinary people, what does it really mean to be ordinary? That’s what we discover in Extraordinary: The Story of an Ordinary Princess, inspired by M. M. Kaye‘s beloved novel! Journey with Princess Basil, a princess whose gift is simply to be ordinary. Portland comics artist and writer Cassie Anderson takes her webcomic out of the digital world for the first time in this tale of magical adventure, full of soul and humor for readers of all ages.

In her quest to be more than just ordinary, Basil tracks down the fairy godmother who “blessed” her, and learns the answer to her ordinariness might more challenging than it appears. Follow along on her expedition as she escapes unusual kidnappings, gnomes, snarky foxes, and a badger or two, and along the way learns just what it takes to be extraordinary. 

The exquisite Extraordinary: The Story of an Ordinary Princess comes to your local comic shop July 24, 2019.

Extraordinary: The Story of an Ordinary Princess

Dark Horse Delivers Minecraft and Disney• Pixar’s Incredibles 2 for Free Comic Book Day

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Are you ready for two stories that are fun for all ages? Dark Horse will feature stories from Mojang AB and Microsoft’s Minecraft and Disney• Pixar’s Incredibles 2 for their Free Comic Book Day Silver offering on May 4, 2019! The comic features a gorgeous cover from artist Cassie Anderson. 

First, in the world of Minecraft, a heartless griefer runs rampant, but she discovers her actions end up having real world consequences. Writer Hope Larson and artist Meredith Gran bring the world of Minecraft to life in this exciting new story based on the worldwide gaming phenomenon. 

Then, in Disney• Pixar’s Incredibles 2, Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl are ready for a date night, but when someone is up to no good, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack are determined that this villain will not ruin their parents’ night off! Writer Cavan Scott, artists from Kawaii Creative Studio, colorist Dan Jackson, and Comicraft join forces to give fans a real treat with this new story based on the highest grossing animated feature of all time in North America! 

Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops. Dark Horse encourages its fans to visit their local comic shops on May 4, 2019 to participate in this wonderful event!

Minecraft and Disney• Pixar’s Incredibles 2

Lifeformed: Cleo Makes Contact Lands a Dark Horse OGN Release

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Dark Horse welcomes the first original graphic novel from up-and-coming Portland creators Matt Mair Lowery and Cassie Anderson. Their unique sci-fi adventure Lifeformed: Cleo Makes Contact is slated for release on September 6, 2017.

This full-color trade paperback for young adults stars Cleo, a relatable, endearing young heroine.

In the wake of an alien invasion—and her father’s death—a young girl must leave behind the life she knows to fight for the future of Earth. Aided by a shape-shifting rebel alien posing as her father, Cleo packs extra snacks for the road as they travel in search of both family and foe. Lifeformed: Cleo Makes Contact follows the unlikely pair as they bond, fight back, and ponder what it means to be human. The power of choice, courage, and unity are examined.

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