The next chapter in the continuing adventures of Everett and Naomi may be their most difficult yet.
The world is at the brink of all-out war and each warring faction seems to believe that Everett and Naomi hold the key to turning the tides of victory to their own favor. Along with the help of their new ally, the long-time spy Hector, the group must evade capture by Japanese, Russian, and German forces looking to exploit the duo’s strange connection to the Obscure Technologies, which may provide the ultimate path to victory for whomever wields them.
Can Everett and Naomi outrun and outsmart their enemies and still get the answers to the various remaining mysteries that have consumed them for so long?
Papercutz, the kids’ imprint of Mad Cave Studios, expands its lineup of acclaimed all-ages graphic novels with seven new releases featuring fan-favorite characters, award-winning creators, and adventures spanning fantasy, science fiction, mystery, humor, and history—offering something for readers at every stage of their graphic novel journey!
Among the upcoming releases is Punk Taco Adventures Vol. 2, the latest installment of the Ringo Award-winning series created by Adam Wallenta and Makana Wallenta. Joining it are new volumes of Jackson’s Wilder Adventures, Amelia Shadows, Three Thieves, Herobear and the Kid, Double Booking, and The Extraordinary Voyages, creating a season of stories that spans friendship, fantasy, mystery, adventure, and imagination for readers of all ages.
(W/A/C/L) Sarah Davidson PB: 9781545827239 | $9.99, HC: 9781545827246 | $14.99 July 28
Jackson and his best friend Irwin are at it again—learning all about the natural world and the animals in it. This time, Irwin and Jackson learn life lessons from Emperor Penguins, Zebras, Ostriches, and more in this volume all about friendship and relationships!
Amelia Shadows and the Monster in the Box
(W/A/C/L) Matthew Dow Smith PB: 9781545827444 | $12.99, HC: 9781545827451 | $17.99 August 4
When Amelia Shadows opens a mysterious box hidden among her father’s magical artifacts, she accidentally unleashes a dangerous creature into the family mansion. Now Amelia must contain the chaos before her father—or worse, the house ghosts—discover what she’s done.
Three Thieves Vol. 6: The Dark Island
(W/A/C/L) Scott Chantler PB: 9781545833698 | $14.99, HC: 9781545833681 | $19.99 September 8
Against all odds, Dessa, Topper, and Fisk arrive on the legendary island of Astaroth, and Dessa sets about finding her long-lost twin brother, Jared. Instead, she discovers a bizarre world beyond anything she could have ever imagined, where three children roam under the watchful eye of a mysterious and rarely seen man they call the Toymaker.
Herobear and the Kid Vol. 3: Saving Time Part Deux
(W/A/C/L) Mike Kunkel PB: 9781545833773 | $19.99, HC: 9781545833766 | $29.99 September 15
Tyler and Herobear embark on their most important mission yet in Saving Time: Part Deux, traveling to a magical moment in the past where the fate of Christmas—and time itself—hangs in the balance. Perfect for fans of Herobear and the Kid, Superman for All Seasons, Calvin and Hobbes, and Back to the Future!
Double Booking Vol. 3: Fangs for the Memories
(W) Chas! Pangburn, Kim Shearer (A) Nic Touris (L) Chas! Pangburn PB: 9781545833872 | $14.99, HC: 9781545833865 | $19.99 September 29
While exploring New Orleans, Otto and Nan each uncover different pieces of a vampire musician’s long-forgotten past. Their separate adventures converge into a supernatural mystery about family, music, and second chances.
The third volume of the continuing adventures of Everett & Naomi, where the stakes are higher, the obstacles more dangerous, and the secrets revealed more shocking.
Punk Taco Adventures Vol. 2: Big Problems
(W/A) Adam Wallenta (A/C/L) Makana Wallenta & Keola Wallenta PB: 9781545835043 | $12.99, HC: 9781545835036 | $17.99 October 13
A story about friendship, compassion, empathy, and saving the world against impossible odds. Punk Taco continues his mission to spread peace, love, and music throughout the universe.
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.
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.
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, andsold 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.
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.
