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Preview: Preview: Herobear and the Kid Vol. 3 Saving Time Part Deux

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Herobear and the Kid Vol. 3 Saving Time Part Deux

(W) Mike Kunkel (A) Mike Kunkel

The clock is ticking. The toys are ready. And a magical workshop hangs in the balance. 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! Our tale resumes with a journey to a fabled location and time, as Tyler has uncovered a startling truth—Henry is not just a loyal butler to the family as the ever-present protector of the Claus lineage and destiny. . . He is Father Time. . . the ancient guardian of history and memories. Now trapped in his vulnerable Baby New Year form, Henry has been kidnapped by the vengeful Von Klon, who has journeyed back through time to capture Tyler’s mythic grandfather, seize the North Pole and rewrite history so that he is never banished. Chasing Von Klon into a Christmas Eve long ago, Tyler, Herobear, and Elmo infiltrate the legendary factory, joining forces with elves, toy soldiers, and Herbert the Humbug to stop the villain’s mechanical army. As they battle to protect the Holiday heritage, rescue Tyler’s family, and protect the very flow of time, Tyler draws closer to understanding the true origin and purpose of Herobear. And the stakes could not be higher—for if they fail, the past will be rewritten and Herobear may disappear from existence. . . forever.

Cover art for 'Herobear and the Kid: Saving Time Part Deux' by Mike Kunkel, featuring a large white bear in a red cape and a young boy, with colorful cartoon robots in action.
An illustration depicting the concept of unselfishness, represented as a snowball growing larger as it rolls downhill. The text explains that unselfishness is like a small snowball that gains momentum and encourages kindness, highlighted by various snowballs and a lighthouse in the background.
A comic strip depicting characters confused about their situation in a snowy environment, with dialogue about a magical journey and humorous misunderstandings.
A cartoon panel depicting a child interacting with a snow globe featuring the North Pole. The child introduces himself as Santa while snow swirls around. Vibrations are noted as they touch the globe, leading to a surprising effect. A character humorously suggests repeating the action amidst playful dialogue.
A comic panel depicting a snowy scene with a large bear in a red scarf walking towards a small group of children, signaling that something is coming in the distance.

Preview: Three Thieves Vol. 6: The Dark Island

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Three Thieves Vol. 6: The Dark Island

(W) Scott Chantler (A) Scott Chantler

On the Dark Island, the three thieves’ quest takes a shocking turn…

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. Who are these kids, and how did they get here? And, if Jared isn’t on the Dark Island, where is he?

Cover art for 'Three Thieves: The Dark Island' by Scott Chantler, featuring characters surrounded by rocks and flames, creating an action-packed scene.
A comic book panel depicting a dialogue among several characters in a medieval setting. Two men in red capes are discussing a boy, while others stand nearby. A horse is visible in the background.
A comic panel depicting a young boy expressing shock and fear about having a sister, with a dramatic visual of a knight in armor and a horse in the background. The boy urgently tells his father to run, indicating a sense of danger.
A comic book panel showing a knight on horseback yelling 'Follow him, Phineas!' while another character looks surprised.
A medieval scene featuring a jousting match at the top, followed by children playing in a village setting. The bottom panel shows a busy marketplace with various characters in period attire.

Preview: Jane American

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Jane American HC

(W) Jason Douglas (A) Annie Wright

The Ringo Award-winning Best Graphic Novel Jane American is a World War II, small town America rip-roaring adventure and heart breaking coming-of-age tale in the vein of Superman For All Seasons and Archie 1941.

During the war years, Jane is living a life of family, stability, and hope… until she isn’t! Until the war delivers tragedy to her front doorstep, and changes her in unbelievable ways that are better left hidden. The end of the war brings with it the reality that dad is not coming home and society has determined that mom can no longer be a Rosie The Riveter to support her family. This leaves Jane with a choice: Stay safe, stay hidden… or embrace who she really is, and what she can truly do, for the sake of everyone that she loves!

Jane American is brimming with the universal and relatable themes of identity, self-worth, you being you in a world that tells you something different; while exploring the appropriate for ALL ages concepts of friendship, isolation, family, super-heroics, and standing up for what you know is right even in the face of self-doubt and insurmountable odds!

The book is a deeply personal story to the author, Jason Douglas, as it is named after and inspired by his late grandmother who, over 80 years ago, struggled with all the same themes audiences can relate to today! It is dedicated to all the students who have traversed through his public-school classroom the last 26 years, and to his late grandfather who was a key component in the early phases of this thoroughly researched story.

Readers of Jane American will be treated to a tale: Guaranteed to make you cheer! Sure to break your heart! Positive to place you in front of a mirror posing the famous Rosie The Riveter FLEX! And not-so-secretly helping you learn the actual history of a bygone era not so different from our own!

Brought to you by the creative team of Ringo Award-nominated writer Jason Douglas (Parallel, No Man’s Land), with art by Ringo Award-winning Best New Talent Annie Wright, and letters by industry veteran Dave Lentz (Felix The Cat, Frozen, Speed Racer), Jane American is an award-winning, full-color graphic novel following Jane’s adventures, friendships, and struggles as she comes of age in turbulent times! This deeply researched yet emotionally powerful story, relatable to kids and adults alike, explores the universal themes of identity, gender, self-worth (you being you in a world that tells you something different), and small-town societal norms in post WWII America. With hints of beloved stories like Superman For All Seasons and Archie 1941, Jane American will break your heart, make you think, and have you on your feet cheering by the end!

Jane American HC

Preview: Lost in the Future Collection

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Lost in the Future Collection

(W) Damián Campanario (A) Àlex Fuentes

Collects the original Lost In The Future trilogy!

A school field trip to an ancient castle goes terribly wrong for a group of friends, when a dangerous storm erupts. As they are about to leave the castle, the four friends are cornered by their arch nemesis— the class bully, who tries to pull one of his usual cruel pranks. Instead, they all get the scare of their lives, when they fall down a tunnel that transports them into the future: a future where mankind has nearly disappeared from the face of the earth, and where nature has taken control. The friends will have to face up to this hostile new world— as well as their nemesis, who must come to terms with his own trauma— if they are to work together and have any chance of making it back home…

Lost in the Future Collection

Preview: Phineas and Ferb: Classic Comics Collection Vol. 7

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Phineas and Ferb: Classic Comics Collection Vol. 7

(W) Scott Peterson (A) Bill Alger, Mike Decarlo, John Green, Mike Morris, Scott Neely, Tom Neely, Min Sung Ku, Anthony Vukojevich

Get ready for more wild inventions and nonstop fun–Phineas and Ferb are back! Volume 7 collects their classic comic adventures in original release order, with many stories appearing in paperback for the very first time.

Summer break is a blank canvas for Phineas and Ferb, and they spend every day turning big ideas into even bigger, over-the-top creations. Their sister, Candace, is determined to finally bust them…but somehow, their inventions always disappear before she can show mom. Meanwhile, Perry the Platypus lives a secret double life as Agent P, constantly outsmarting Dr. Doofenshmirtz and his “inator” schemes and schemes o keep the Tri-State Area safe.

Phineas and Ferb: Classic Comics Collection, Volume 7 gathers more of their laugh-out-loud comic escapades in their original release order–many appearing in paperback for the very first time!

Phineas and Ferb: Classic Comics Collection Vol. 7

Preview: Undercover Monster

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Undercover Monster

(W) Mina Elwell, A. C. Medina (A) Kit Wallis

Mia’s been kicked out of every monster school—and now she’s stuck undercover in human school! To get back in the monster world, she has to uncover which creature is hunting her classmates… but the halls are crawling with more suspects than she ever imagined.

Mia has been kicked out of monster schools at every level, from Madame Cryptorius’s School for the Brilliant and Bewitched to Bugwump Swamp Middle, and now she’s about to face her toughest challenge yet: Human school. Her goal: Find the monster who has infiltrated this school and started picking the human kids off as prey, and she might just get let back into a monster school. All she has to do is narrow down her list of suspects. How many monsters can there be hiding in a school? (A lot, it turns out.)

Undercover Monster

Preview: Emily Kado Vol. 1: The Spiders’ Secret

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Emily Kado Vol. 1: The Spiders’ Secret

(W) Antoine Dodé (A) Antoine Dodé

An uplifting and encouraging children’s adventure that champions the power of one’s imagination and proves that we all have the courage to face our fears, no matter how old you are.

Emily’s favorite thing to do is play with her best friend Suzie. One day, when Emily goes to surprise Suzie at her house, Suzie isn’t home…but other scarier things are! Soon, Emily is on her own exciting adventure where she is joined by a new, helpful insect friend along the way. With his help, and that of her special witch costume, Emily finds the courage to confront her fears of spiders, the dark, and…crazy clowns!

Emily Kado Vol. 1: The Spiders' Secret

Preview: Amelia Shadows Vol. 2: Amelia Shadows and the Monster in the Box

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Amelia Shadows Vol. 2: Amelia Shadows and the Monster in the Box

(W) Matthew Dow Smith (A) Matthew Dow Smith

Magic and mayhem collide in the second volume of this fantastical new series!

When your father is a powerful dark magician, you end up with a lot of interesting and dangerous things around the house — souvenirs of his many magical exploits, trophies of his many battles, even a magical prisoner or two. But Amelia Shadows’s father isn’t just any powerful dark magician, he is the most powerful dark magician, in the whole world! So you know her house is filled with all sorts of stuff. Very dangerous stuff. Stuff she’s not supposed to mess with. Not that Amelia has ever been good at obeying rules. While poking around in one her father’s many trophy rooms, Amelia breaks the most important magic rule of all — when you find a mysterious box making strange noises at you, under no circumstances should you open it! Now there’s an incredibly dangerous and ferocious creature on the loose in the Shadows’s house and Amelia had better find a way to get it back into its box before the head ghost Hans finds out, or even worse, her dad gets home!

Amelia Shadows Vol. 2: Amelia Shadows and the Monster in the Box

Preview: Geronimo Stilton: Reporter Vol. 22 – The Gator Samaritan

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Geronimo Stilton: Reporter Vol. 22 – The Gator Samaritan

(W) Davide Costa (A) Alessandro Muscillo

Continuing the adventures of Geronimo Stilton and his team as they report on unusual mysteries and try to help those in need. Adventure, mystery and humor abound!

A mysterious reptilian hero is making headlines with daring rescues across New Mouse City, winning over the crowd with every good deed. But Geronimo isn’t convinced—something doesn’t add up. As the Gator Samaritan’s fame grows, suspicions rise that this so-called savior might be part of a clever scheme by Sally to boost her newspaper’s sales. Is the city’s newest hero the real deal… or just another headline hoax?

Geronimo Stilton: Reporter Vol. 22 – The Gator Samaritan

Preview: Midnight Island Vol. 1: The Automaton Awakens

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Midnight Island Vol. 1: The Automaton Awakens

(W) Lylian (A) Nicolas Grebil

Mysteries unfold in this adventurous series set on an enigmatic island full of secrets and wonders – it’s Lost for a younger generation.

Four children wake up on a deserted island. After taking refuge in an abandoned boarding school, they find an automaton who, every night at midnight, gives them a mission. If they fail or refuse to take up the challenge, the consequences could be terrible. From mission to mission, the children explore their surroundings, encounter other participants, and try to discover the reasons behind their presence on this island…

Midnight Island Vol. 1: The Automaton Awakens

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