(W) Erik Steinman, Kim Shearer, Jair Holguin, Whitney Wetta, Molly Jones, Kat Calamia, Phil Falco, Anna Rich, Kevin Cannarile (A) Jose Hernandez, RuhisuART, David Martin, Lex Hobson, Daniela Rodriguez, Lauren Bird, Alexia Valentine, Jacob Greenawalt, Olivia Walden, David Martin, Megan LeMasurier
NIGHT HAUNTS!
It’s a celebration of all things Lucy Loud in this spooktacular special!
The Ghosts of Ghoul Manor come out to play…a roleplaying game! But can Dad put aside his wizard obsession to get into the spirit of things? Then, Lucy has a vision that Cliff is looking for love! Can the Louds claw together a romance for the cat? And when the Morticians Club goes out for a gloomy afternoon picnic, the weather turns all wrong. It’s sunlight and flowers everywhere! It’ll take an extraordinary invention to bring the vibes back down to the shadows where they belong. Fifty pages of love for Lucy Loud—it’s the hilarious Halloween treat you’re dying for! Another jam-packed anthology of heartfelt stories by the talent behind the Emmy-nominated series THE LOUD HOUSE and THE CASAGRANDES!
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.
(W) Kiernan Sjursen-Lien, Paloma Uribe, Jair Holguin, Kim Shearer (A) Jacob Greenawalt, Isaiah Kim, Amanda Tran, RuhisuART
Life is blooming for the Casagrandes!
When Carl gets a class assignment to grow a plant, his seedling struggles in the concrete jungle of Great Lakes City. But the problem isn’t soil or sunlight — it’s that little thing called patience. Uh-oh. Is there any hope for Carl?
Then, Vito’s on babysitting duty, and it’s a beautiful day for a walk in the park with little Carlitos. Only, Carlitos can move a LOT faster than Vito thinks. Run, grandpa, run!
Plus, when a flea market comes to town, Ronnie Anne and Lincoln find a diamond in the rough — but they’ll have to fight to keep it!
And when Frida enters a spring competition for local photographers, the whole family pitches in to help her get her photos. But let’s just say they aren’t exactly “glamour shots.” When disaster after disaster strikes the photo sets, how will Frida recover?
All this and more in this spring spectacular featuring stories by the talent behind the Emmy-nominated series THE LOUD HOUSE and THE CASAGRANDES!
Mad Cave Studios and Papercutz have announced a brand new original graphic novel for young readers: Double Booking: Tail of the Mummy Cat, by brother and sister team Chas! Pangburn and Kim Shearer.
Join siblings Otto and Nan on a double stuffed adventure to Egypt, where each of them has a completely different experience!
While on a trip to Egypt, two siblings, Otto and Nan, stumble upon a sarcophagus. And they accidentally free a mummy cat from a pharaoh’s chamber! Now tasked with finding it, their resulting adventure has them exploring the city, learning historical facts, saving each other from danger, and discovering truths about life.What’s more, they’re going to survive the same adventure – twice! See both perspectives in this flip graphic novel, written by real-life siblings Kim Shearer and Chas! Pangburn.
Designed as a double-sided flip book to showcase each sibling’s unique perspective on the events they experience, Double Booking allows readers to follow both Otto and Nan’s individual stories. Readers can start with either tale! While certain scenes cover the same event from different perspectives, others deviate greatly.
The book is available for preorder now wherever books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.
