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Mrs. Orwell is fantastic and a must for fans of George Orwell, Animal Farm, and 1984

Eileen Blair, wife and partner of George Orwell, is brought out of her husband’s shadow in this riveting graphic novel, which follows the couples’ tireless campaign to expose difficult political truths through art.

The Roaring Twenties are over, fascism is on the rise across Europe, and the dream of a workers’ paradise is all but dead. But in the midst of these turbulent times, a love story unfolds―one that will forever reshape our political language and how we view the future.

Mrs. Orwell follows poet Eileen Blair and her husband, George Orwell, as they forge the professional and romantic partnership that will eventually bring us Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four. From a honeymoon fighting in the Spanish Civil War to narrow escapes from Stalin’s agents and the London Blitz, the Blairs’ campaign against fascism brings them face-to-face with some of the greatest threats of the 1930s. But while George struggles to make his voice heard despite political censorship, Eileen must fight to preserve her own voice within a marriage that threatens to consume her.

This sweeping account of Eileen Blair’s brief but dazzling life casts a light on a long-overlooked figure and her persistent defense of that most beloved, most vulnerable principle: the power of the pen.

Story: Andrea Chalupa
Art: Brahm Revel

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Inbetweens is a solid graphic novel for readers of all ages with different things to connect with

Twin sisters Sloane and Ash are two peas in a pod, and they do everything together: watch movies, attend classes, and most importantly, draw! So when the summer animation classes of their dreams are about to start, they can barely contain their excitement!

Well…Ash is excited but Sloane is surprised to find she isn’t as jubilant about it, which makes no sense, since she loves art. Meanwhile, Ash discovers that just because you love something, doesn’t mean you’ll automatically be good at it, and she struggles under the weight of her own expectations and those of her teacher’s. Soon, the trials of challenging classwork and new friendships drive a wedge between the twins. Can their bond survive the summer?

Story: Faith Erin Hicks
Art: Faith Erin Hicks

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Squalo & Mage vs. The Rage of The Bakunawa is a Middle Grade Graphic Novel Chock-Full of Video Game References, Filipino Folklore, and Fun, Funky Friendship

After losing her father in an attack by the evil Tikbalang, Mage and her best friend, Squalo (a shark), set off an important quest far from home to honor her father’s last wish—find the Bakunawa, the guardian of the sea.  But Mage and Squalo don’t know where to find the Bakunawa. And they’re being hunted by the minions of Ventrolio, the nightmare maker, who’s determined to find Mage no matter what. When their search leads them to tales of an angry bakunawa that would rather destroy ships and attack sailors than help them, they’re confused. Why would Mage’s father send them to someone so dangerous? And can Mage and Squalo uncover the truth before the Bakunawa unleashes her wrath and plunges all of Mundo into chaos?

By Kara Bodegón-Hikino, Squalo & Mage vs. The Rage of The Bakunawa is an epic, middle grade graphic novel debut chock-full of video game references, Filipino folklore, and fun, funky friendship. It comes to stores May 26, 2026. Order your copy from Bookshop, Amazon, your local comic shop or bookstore, and more!

Squalo & Mage vs. The Rage of The Bakunawa

One Path Book Two, The White King, a Breakneck Prehistoric Pursuit Across Forest, Valley, and Bone

The 2026 Independent Press Award–winning One Path Book 1 introduced readers to a brutal prehistory where survival is law and mercy is weakness. Now, Mad Cave Studios returns to that savage landscape with One Path Book Two, The White King, a 208-page descent into obsession and vengeance to protect what the world has condemned!

From acclaimed writer and artist Greg Broadmore and writer Andy Lanning, the saga deepens into a relentless pursuit, tightening the chase and stripping survival down to instinct.

In a brutal, breathtaking prehistory where cavegirls fight desperately to survive and dinosaurs rule the valleys, One Path flees her tribe with a “cursed” infant, which she refuses to abandon. With a fierce young Runtling at her side, she drives toward the mythic Towers – vast, earthen spires said to hold life-saving sap, a treacle rich enough to keep the starving child alive.

Behind them, love twists into pursuit. Una, One Path’s sister, leads a relentless war-band – driving three subjugated T-Rexes, they are determined to uphold their brutal laws and destroy the child they scorned. Worse still, Una’s desperate gambit has roused an older terror: the White King, an ancient albino T-Rex that rises from hibernation to claim its tribute. Drawn by the infant’s vital scent and the promise of renewed power, the White King cuts a path of ruin across forest and plain, devouring anything that stands between it and the child.

Part chase, part odyssey, One Path: The White King hurtles through a landscape where hope is hunted and trust runs thin. As the Towers loom and the hunters close, One Path must choose what to risk, and who to become if she’s to save the condemned child.

Lushly illustrated and cinematic, One Path Book Two, The White King, deepens the emotional and moral terrain established from the acclaimed first book, pushing its heroine further from the world she knew and closer to the mythological unknown.

Perfect for readers who gravitate toward primal survival epics and odysseys, this is a savage wonder of a dinosaur-driven spectacle. Mature in tone and relentless in pacing, it is a series built for readers who want high-stakes storytelling without compromise.

One Path Book Two, The White King, goes on sale June 2, 2026, in paperback and hardcover formats, with Final Order Cut-off May 11.

One Path Book Two, The White King

Scott Hoffman Returns to Mad Cave Studios with Wag

Following the critically acclaimed title NostalgiaMad Cave Studios has announced Wag, the second graphic novel from writer Scott Hoffman (co-founder and member of the multi-platinum group Scissor Sisters). 

Designed by award-winning graphic designer Rian Hughes and illustrated by Juan BobilloWag pairs genuine collectible appeal with a character-driven sci-fi story brought to life by expressive, clear-eyed artwork that connects across generations.

Wag, a loner in a post-apocalyptic world, hears voices in his head. It could be remnants of ancient technology (“old magic”), or he might just be crazy. With the aid of an ever-growing band of oddballs, Wag sets out on a quest to discover the source of his troubles—confronting strange and deadly enemies along the way—and ultimately fight an epic battle with the evil forces responsible for the collapse of civilization!

For fans of character-driven sci-fi, design-forward graphic novels, and post-apocalyptic stories that center on empathy, found family, and hope amid collapse, Wag is a natural pull-list pick!

The 144-page paperback arrives in comic shops and bookstores on July 21, 2026, with a Direct Market FOC of June 29.

Wag: The Collected Edition

Top Shelf to Release Kloud 9 —​A Love Story Written in the Stars

Welcome to Kloud 9!​ Kal and Cosmo are teen boys in love. It should be simple—except that Cosmo’s an alien deserter on the run from an intergalactic peacekeeping force! Kloud 9: The Star Soldier is the Top Shelf YA sci-fi debut graphic novel from author ​AJ O. Mason and illustrator ​Dominic Bustamante, releasing July 7, 2026Kloud 9: The Star Soldier follows teenager Kal, an Earthling without much purpose in life. Cosmot’urr Col Al’neyr, or Cosmo for short, is an alien struggling to find his place in the galaxy. Sparks fly when the two meet—but when Cosmo’s past catches up with him, Kal is forced to make a choice: remain on Earth or follow his crush into the great unknown. Easy choice, right? Now they just have to navigate the dangers of outer space, a megalomaniac pseudoparent, and their growing feelings for each other. Yeah. It’s complicated.

Kloud 9: The Star Soldier will be available wherever books are sold, as a full-color softcover graphic novel (ISBN: 978-1-60309-594-5) as well as a digital edition, on July 7, 2026, for a list price of $19.99.

Kloud 9: The Star Soldier

The Hunt Has Just Begun with 13 Demons Dead

This teenage girl has just one year to defeat thirteen invisible demons… without flunking out of high school!13 Demons Dead is a graphic novel from video game writer/director Adam Tierney and Italian comic artist Saspy, releasing on August 4, 2026, via IDW Publishing13 Demons Dead is a high-octane, black-and-white, manga-inspired graphic novel featuring a regular teen armed with nothing but courage, grit, and a growing supernatural legacy requiring her to hunt creatures older than civilization while also dealing with family, homework, bullies, secrets, and the realization that she may be humanity’s last line of spiritual defense.

Fourteen-year-old Everly “Ev” Espada was walking home one night when she spotted her favorite teacher, Father Serrano, suspended in midair, choking and being ripped apart by something she couldn’t see. Acting on pure instinct, Ev swings a nearby pipe and shatters the illusion, exposing a monstrous demon in the middle of her school. With one lucky shot, the creature is dead. And so is Ev’s normal life.

By killing one of Earth’s Thirteen Hidden Demons, Ev has unknowingly triggered an ancient covenant. She’s been marked as the latest demon hunter, and the remaining twelve demons are already coming for her. The rules are simple and merciless: slay all thirteen within one year… or they will return more powerful, more vicious, and utterly unstoppable.

13 Demons Dead​ will be available wherever books are sold, as a b/w softcover (ISBN: 979-8-88724-446-4) on August 4, 2026, for a list price of $16.99.

13 Demons Dead

Top Shelf Uncovers the Secrets Beneath a Post-Apocalyptic Paradise with The Marsh Fellows

An Orphan. A Utopia. A Conspiracy. This is The Marsh Fellows, the captivating graphic novel debut from beloved online cartoonist Anna-Laura Sullivan, arriving May 19 via Top Shelf Productions!

After a nuclear war plunged the world into darkness, the last beacon of hope is the island utopia called Slumber City. In this rainy, happy town, one angst-filled urchin doesn’t see what there is to smile about. But after being taken in by the elderly Marvin and Pearl, Urchin is pulled into their quest to solve the dark, damp riddles lurking outside Slumber City—and uncover the plans of its mysterious mayor.  

The Marsh Fellows​ will be available wherever books are sold, as a full-color softcover graphic novel (ISBN: 978-1-60309-589-1) as well as a digital edition, on May 19, 2026, for a list price of $14.99.

The Marsh Fellows

Preview: Disney The Princess and the Frog: Tiana’s Adventure Journal

Disney The Princess and the Frog: Tiana’s Adventure Journal

(W) Rhona Cleary (A) Francesca Risoldi, Laura Guglielmo

Tiana sets off to New York City for an apprenticeship at the most celebrated restaurant in Harlem. While there, she juggles the dueling demands of her mentor, Chef Leroy, and Harlem’s exciting cultural scene.

Things are looking up when she’s named head chef for the restaurant’s annual gala, but then suddenly things spin out of her control…

An original graphic novel that stars Tiana from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog! Perfect for middle-grade readers who love graphic novels and the Disney Princesses!

Disney The Princess and the Frog: Tiana's Adventure Journal

Preview: Herobear and the Kid Vol. 2: Saving Time

Herobear and the Kid Vol. 2: Saving Time

(W) Mike Kunkel (A) Mike Kunkel

Two best friends. One timeline. Zero room for mistakes. Tyer and Herobear set off on a new adventure to save time. Part 1 of Saving Time. For fans of Herobear and the Kid Volume 1, Calvin and Hobbes and Superman for All Seasons.

“Who’s Henry really? And what has happened to him?? Thinking the days of magical surprises were behind him, Tyler is settling into life as a young hero with his red-caped, polar bear best friend, Herobear, when an unexpected event pulls him into his greatest adventure yet—Henry, the family’s loyal butler, has mysteriously vanished! With the added surprise help of Elmo, it’s up to Tyler and Herobear now to figure out what happened to their friend…only they might learn a lot more about Henry than they initially thought as their extraordinary quest takes them through the very fabric of time itself, only to find themselves face to face with Tyler’s heritage, beloved family members AND flying mechanical penguins with diabolical jack-in-the-boxes! For the villainous inventor Von Klon has everything to do with Henry’s disappearance. He wants revenge, and Tyler’s family and friends need Herobear and the kid to stop him! As they chase Von Klon into the unraveled past, Tyler faces powerful questions: What does it mean to carry a legacy? Can a kid shape the course of history? Is fruitcake a good alternate Christmas gift? With Herobear’s courage and his own heart guiding him, can Tyler defend his family’s legacy from being destroyed and ultimately save Time?”

Herobear and the Kid Vol. 2: Saving Time
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