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Preview: The Extraordinary Voyages Vol. 2

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The Extraordinary Voyages Vol. 2

(W) Denis-Pierre Filippi (A) Silvio Camboni

The adventures of Everett and Naomi continue in an all-new, action-packed adventure full of thrills, exotic locales, mysterious robots and pirate treasure. The next extraordinary voyage begins!

Great Britain, 1927. After the adventures of the Jules Verne competition, Everett and Naomi, England’s most intrepid children, are back home. But not for long, as someone from their past needs them for a very special mission! In San Francisco, the Secret Service has established a base in the former Alcatraz prison to fight the Universal Axis. A mission led by a man with a passion for technology and a collector at heart: Al Capone himself! Then from Alcatraz Island to an uncharted mysterious island riddled with secrets, deserted villages and….robots! And more! Together, will they succeed in unraveling the mysteries of their ever-elusive enemy? Discover the second volume of this exciting adventure series! Follow the journey of two ingenious and investigative children, in an early 20th-century setting with a touch of steampunk.

The Extraordinary Voyages Vol. 2

Preview: The Extraordinary Voyages Vol. 1

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The Extraordinary Voyages Vol. 1

(W) Denis-Pierre Filippi (A) Silvio Camboni (C) Gaspard Yvan (L) Charles Pritchett

An historic steampunk action-adventure, inspired by the world of Jules Verne’s books.

Every day after school, cousins and fellow mecha-maniacs, Naomi and Everett work on machines in their hideout-treehouse. Coded elevators, ships, and more! In the backdrop, the world is at war and mysterious giant robots are attacking both sides… Everything changes for our heroes when Naomi’s parents pull them from school–Everett’s father is missing and their new nanny, Amelia, is not quite who she appears to be. Can the kids stay safe, find Everett’s father, and continue inventing?

Find out in this beautiful graphic novel, inspired by the fantastically adventurous stories of Jules Verne.

The Extraordinary Voyages Vol. 1

Humanoids Launches HumanoidsKids and Slice of Life Imprints

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L.A.-based graphic novel publisher Humanoids Inc. is launching two brand new imprints  that will diversify its already impressive range of graphic novels.

This imprint offers graphic novels for children and Young Adults, with the same attention to art, content, and quality that have made Humanoids one of most world-renowned comic book publishers.

The first title, The Magical Twins, is the first ever children’s graphic novel written by Alejandro Jodorowsky, and sold out within 2 weeks! A revised second printing will be available in December 2017. Illustrated by regular Jodorowsky collaborator Georges Bess (The White Lama, Son of the Gun) the book is a Hardcover, 56pp, $19.95/£14.99 ISBN: 9781594654084.

August sees the release of the first in the Gregory & The Gargoyles trilogy, a competitively priced all-ages adventure about a young and lonely boy’s travels through a long-forgotten world where magic still rules. Written by Denis-Pierre Filippi (Muse, Marshals), Hardback, 96pp, $12.95/£10.99 ISBN: 9781594657986.

In September, Humanoids will release Halloween Tales, by Denis-Pierre Filippi & Olivier Boiscommun. A spooky – yet sensitive – book with three interconnected stories revealing that, on Halloween, it’s always darkest before the dawn. Hardback, 156pp, $24.95/£20.99 ISBN: 9781594656545.

Slice of Life: This new range will offer a wide variety of subjects, from travelogues and  personal journeys, to LGBTQ themes and coming to terms with bereavement. The first two upcoming titles are:

The Retreat: A lyrical and touching tale of friendship put to the test amid death, mourning, and nostalgia. The September 2017 release date corresponds with Suicide Prevention Awareness month. By artist Tom Tirabosco and Pierre Wazem, the author of the bestselling KOMA and Snow Day. Softcover, 112pp, $14.95/£12.99 ISBN: 9781594656156.

Adrift: Gregory Mardon’s poetic tale of a life at sea, exploring how travel, adventure, and chance encounters can shape both individuals and future generations. Softcover, 116pp, $14.95/£12.99 ISBN: 9781594658396.