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Brothers Nedd and Karter Embark on a Wild Journey Across Fantastic Worlds in Search of the Legendary Ever Star in Ever Trip

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Two brothers set out on a madcap road-trip adventure to collect the seven pieces of the Ever Star, discovering wild worlds, unforgettable friends, and the power of chasing your one true wish!

This fall, Papercutz, the kids imprint of Mad Cave Studios, proudly presents Ever Trip Vol. 1, a vibrant middle-grade graphic novel from writer A.C. Medina and Chicago-based artist Max Bare, featuring color assistance by Allison Bilbey and lettering by Lucas Gattoni. Bursting with imaginative worldbuilding, video game-inspired adventure, and a lovable cast of characters, Ever Trip sends readers on a fast-paced journey filled with humor, heart, and discovery.

Trip into adventure with Nedd and Karter!

Legend has it that when the seven pieces of the Ever Star are brought together, all in its presence are granted their one true wish. This is an Ever Trip. Brothers Nedd and Karter have dreamt their whole lives of going on their very own Ever Trip…and now their van is loaded up and the time has finally come!

Along the way, Nedd and Karter create a band of friends and adventurers: Macha the realest rollerblading bear, Mo the mechanical monk and martial artist, Lex.e the form-less artificial being (that’s also very naturally intelligent), and Crys the child of the illusive Mt. Colossus–a literal mountain! Traveling the digital streets of Network City or protecting the ancient roots of the Infinitree, the boys’ journey finds the attention of Princess Roma, whose kingdom floats above the world in the AstroNova Constellation.

Can they collect all seven pieces of the Ever Star? Find out in this madcap road trip adventure with your new BFFs, Nedd and Karter, as they discover vibrant worlds, equip new friends, encounter (and defeat!) random enemies in a road trip that’s a real wish come true!

Packed with unforgettable characters, imaginative worlds, and heartwarming friendships, Ever Trip invites readers on an epic quest fueled by wonder, discovery, and the possibility of having their greatest wish come true!

Ever Trip Vol. 1 arrives October 6, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545833988 | $10.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545833995 | $15.99) formats.

Ever Trip Vol. 1

Preview: Paw & Order Vol. 3: The Night of the Comet

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Paw & Order Vol. 3: The Night of the Comet

(W) Jason Platt (A) Jason Platt

Pet detectives Marlowe and Purrlock are on the case again after an astronomer takes a tumble during The Night of the Comet–and it turns out this accident might not have been an accident at all. When their nemesis, Meowieart, asks them for help on the case, Purrlock and Marlowe (well, mostly Purrlock) are suspicious, but soon the facts of the case win them over. Dr. Tortuga is a brilliant astronomer, but on the night that should hold the discovery of her career–she instead finds herself in a terrible bicycle accident! But as Purrlock and Marlowe discover, someone’s been tampering with her bike! Could it be the doctor’s overworked assistant? The disgruntled neighbor? Or the kid who was able to claim discovery of the comet in Dr. Tortuga’s place? Come along with the two best detectives in town to find out!

Paw & Order Vol. 3: The Night of the Comet

Preview: Archipelago

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Archipelago

(W) Martin Etxeberria, Xabier Etxeberria (A) Alex San Vincente

In the not-too-distant future, where climate change has ravaged the Earth, a young woman fights for her life, and her family, against pirates and political unrest, all while trying to hide her secret “special” ability.

Earth 2103 — A large part of the world is underwater. Global warming and the sudden acceleration of the melting of the poles have caused a sharp rise in sea level, in the form of Three Great Waves which arrived unexpectedly. These tsunamis not only flooded entire countries, but also wiped out telecommunications, agriculture, and energy production. Those who managed to survive must operate in a new and fragmented society of scarce resources — a dark age in which new powers emerge, such as the North African League, ready to conquer the part of Europe left on the water. It is there that Jare, a young woman with hidden powers who lives in the Basque Archipelago, will find herself unexpectedly plunged into a world of dangerous intrigue that seeks to disrupt old balances and create new alliances.

Archipelago

Preview: The Loud House 10th Anniversary Special

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The Loud House 10th Anniversary Special

(W) Kiernan Sjursen-Lien, Kevin Cannarile, Jair Holguin, Kat Calamia, Phil Falco, Whitney Wetta, Dan Xmas, Sammie Crowley (A) Lauren Bird, Megan LeMasurier, Olivia Walden, Giulia Mammone, Angela Capolupo, Ryan Jampole, Kelsey Wooley, Hector Perez-Aguilar, Daniela Rodriguez, Ida Hem

For fans of the Emmy-nominated series THE LOUD HOUSE and THE CASAGRANDES, LOUD HOUSE is an ongoing anthology series with many stories written and drawn by Nickelodeon’s animation team.

Shout out LOUD for 10 years of the lovable Loud House!

One year for each of the ten siblings who drive Lincoln Loud crazy! But he wouldn’t have them any other way — and neither would we. Celebrate the anniversary of the launch of the show that became the top-rated children’s animated series on American television with brand-new stories featuring the whole zany family!

In “Mathletic,” Lynn Jr. trains for her biggest game yet: a mathlete?! In “Flip Sync Battle,” Flips branches out from Food & Fuel to offer a new service — but is he ready for the chaos that karaoke can bring? Then, Luna and Sam are all set for the perfect Valentine’s Day date: a gig playing music for the local coffee shop! But when the vibes are less than loving, the girls will have to drum up a solution, and fast… Plus, Lincoln gets the detention blues, Benny tries to be Luan’s knight-in-shining-armor but ends up denting it, Lisa invents a fart-transfer device, and much more hilarity!

It’s all in this special anthology featuring stories by the talent behind the Emmy-nominated series THE LOUD HOUSE and THE CASAGRANDES!

The Loud House 10th Anniversary Special

The Continuing Adventures of Flash Gordon, Savior of the Universe! Flash Gordon: The Girl From Infinity Vol. 2 arrives in July

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Sci-fi and fantasy merge in this girl-power reimagining of Flash Gordon! Focusing on teamwork, adventures, cute critters, heroes, monsters, and the journey of leadership! Papercutz and Mad Cave Studios, in partnership with King Features, present Flash Gordon: The Girl from Infinity Vol. 2, the next chapter in the acclaimed middle-grade reimagining of one of science fiction’s most enduring heroes.

Written by GLAAD-nominated, New York Times-bestselling author Marguerite Bennett and illustrated by Bev Johnson, with colors by Abigail Paradis and letters by Morgan Martinez, this action-packed adventure blends science fiction and fantasy into a story about friendship, courage, leadership, and discovering where you belong.

She fell from a shooting star with no memory and only the faintest clues about where she came from, or why she’d been sent to this part of the world. But that didn’t stop Flash Gordon from leaping into action when her friend Dale Arden needed help. Now they’re both embroiled in a planetary war! The evil Emperor Azimuth wants to rule the alien world of Omnia—and a strange shadow power seems to be helping him. Flash fought alongside a rebel army to depose him—but they failed. Now Flash and Dale are on the run, the Emperor’s sister is under lock and key, and Omnia is in chaos. And the Emperor knows something about Flash’s origins…something even Flash doesn’t know…

With colorful worldbuilding, memorable creatures, daring adventures, and a heroine finding her place among the stars, Flash Gordon: The Girl from Infinity Vol. 2 introduces a new generation of readers to the legendary universe first created by Alex Raymond while charting an exciting path all its own.

Perfect for readers who love adventurous heroines, imaginative fantasy worlds, and epic quests, Flash Gordon: The Girl from Infinity Vol. 2 will appeal to fans of Amulet, The Last Kids on Earth, Cleopatra in Space, and Wings of Fire.

Flash Gordon: The Girl from Infinity Vol. 2 goes on sale July 21, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827215 | $12.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545827222 | $17.99) formats.

Flash Gordon: The Girl from Infinity Vol. 2

Preview: Miraculous Chibi 3 in 1 Vol. 2

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Miraculous Chibi 3 in 1 Vol. 2

(W) Carrie Harris, Jeremy Whitley, Molly Jones, Sarah Cooke (A) Mari Chirchirillo, Lex Hobson, Ornella Greco, Salvatore Callerami, Ryan Jampole, Natalie Haines, Sophie Scruggs, Lara Késsia, Nancy Olivo, Meritxwell Garcia, Melissa Ballesteros

Slapstick humor and cuteness merge in this super-charged graphic novel series! Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Miraculous Ladybug!

Did you know, when these Parisian heroes aren’t watching out for akuma or guarding their secret identities – they’re judging sandcastles? But what happens when their friends are the contestants?!

Then, Adrien and Marinette are both bound for the red carpet–but will their hidden identities foil another perfect romantic setting? And Ladybug and friends team up for the most dangerous game of all: soccer! Will Marinette survive without embarrassing herself in front of her crush?!

Plus, Evillustrator is loose in Paris! And when he sets up Ladybug and her friend Rena Rouge to take the fall for a stolen painting, the heroic pair will have to “”reverse heist”” their way into one of the most famous museums in the world!

All this and much more in this supersized collection of issues #4-6 of the Miraculous Ladybug graphic novel series, influenced by the award-winning TV show and with the chibi art from the YouTube shorts!

Collects the 3 more supercharged Miraculous Chibi volumes with stories by writers Carrie Harris, Jeremy Whitley, Molly Jones, Sarah Cooke and artists Mari Chirchirillo, Lex Hobson, Ornella Greco, Salvatore Callerami, Ryan Jampole, Natalie Haines, Sophie Scruggs, Lara Késsia, Nancy Olivo, Meritxwell Garcia, Melissa Ballesteros!

Miraculous Chibi 3 in 1 Vol. 2

A Witch Costume, A Missing Friend, and One Unexpected Ally Lead to a Night Where Fear Doesn’t Get the Final Word. Emily Kado & the Spiders’ Secret arrives in August

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When the lights go out, imagination turns everything up. Emily Kado: The Spiders’ Secret, written and illustrated by Antoine Dodé, translated by Joe Johnson, with lettering by Dave Sharpe, arrives from Papercutz this August. This 120-page adventure blends gentle humor with eerie twists, an uplifting and encouraging children’s story that champions the power of imagination and proves that we all dare 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!

A strong fit for readers drawn to character-led adventures that explore fear through imagination, Emily Kado: The Spiders’ Secret sits comfortably alongside stories that embrace the surreal and the sincere in equal measure. It’s a story about growing up without rushing it.

Emily Kado: The Spiders’ Secret goes on sale August 11, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827499 | $12.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545827505 | $17.99) formats.

Emily Kado: The Spiders’ Secret

That Stings! A Lonely Worker Bee Faces Big Choices in the Middle Grade Graphic Novel, Three Bee Honey

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Life in the hive is a constant buzz of pressure, endless work, and precious little room to get anything wrong. This fall, Papercutz brings Three Bee Honey Vol. 1, a heartfelt middle-grade graphic novel debut from writer Desi St. Amant, illustrator Jon St. Amant, and letterer Haley Rose-Lyon—all about one lonely worker bee navigating responsibility, survival, and the unexpected discoveries that come from finding connection.

Claire’s hive is in trouble! She and her sisters haven’t foraged enough food to survive the coming winter. Now Claire, a lonely worker bee, has to keep up with the growing work demands or risk starvation.

As if that’s not enough, she must also avoid the neighboring hive’s pesky drones, bee-hunting predators, and Nia, the Queen’s bossy hive deputy.

And when Claire begins training her two sisters, Hannah and Abi, the pressures only increase. But it’s through these struggles that Claire discovers what she’s capable of…and much more.

Drawing from their years teaching tweens and teens, Desi and Jon St. Amant shaped Three Bee Honey into a heartfelt story about identity, friendship, responsibility, and finding your place in a world filled with pressure and unspoken expectations. Through Claire’s journey, they hope readers come away understanding that following your passions can help lead you toward connection, purpose, and a stronger sense of belonging within your community.

For fans of Kayla Miller and Victoria Jamieson, Three Bee Honey Vol. 1 is a heartfelt debut graphic novel about a lonely worker bee torn between her newfound passion for music with new friends and loyalty to her endangered hive. An engaging story about family, friendship, perseverance, and finding your place in a world that expects a lot from you.

Three Bee Honey Vol. 1 goes on sale October 20, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545833469 | $14.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545833476 | $19.99).

Three Bee Honey Vol. 1

Lost in the Future, the 2026 Prix Albertine Jeunesse winner, gets a Complete Collection

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Hot on the heels of The Lost in the Future Collection Vol. 1 winning the 2026 Prix Albertine Jeunesse, Papercutz collects the complete Lost in the Future trilogy in one exciting volume! 

From the GenPet creative team of writer Damián and illustrator Àlex Fuentes, with lettering by Charles Pritchett and Cromatik LTD. and translation by Tom Imber, Lost in the Future Collection drops readers into a future where humanity has nearly vanished, nature has reclaimed the world, and survival means learning who to trust.

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…

Readers of Amulet, Last Kids on Earth, and City of Dragons will enjoy Lost in the Future Collection, which delivers action, mystery, and emotional depth for middle-grade readers who love high-stakes adventures with heart.

Lost in the Future Collection goes on sale August 25, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827574 | $19.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545827581 | $29.99) formats.

Lost in the Future Collection

Preview: Asterix Collector Vol. 7: Asterix and the Big Fight

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Asterix Collector Vol. 7: Asterix and the Big Fight

(W) René Goscinny (A) Albert Uderzo

Re-releasing the classic comic series in a larger format, with never-before-seen archival illustrations and scans.

Recently adapted for an animated Netflix miniseries, “Asterix and the Big Fight” is one of the most beloved stories of the fearless Gaul battling supposedly unbeatable odds to protect his tiny village from the Roman Empire. Now the story gets new prestige treatment with illuminating commentary and insights into the original story and illustrations.

The Romans are beginning to wise up! Instead of trying to conquer Asterix’s village, the Romans challenge Vitalstatistx, chief of Asterix’s tribe, to a “Big Fight” — a one-on-one battle with the Gallo-Roman Chief, Cassius Ceramix of Linoleum. The loser forfeits his entire tribe to the winner! It should be an easy fight with Vitalstatistx’s super strength — but the Romans have a plan for that, too. Get ready for an all-out Gaulish brawl!

Asterix Collector Vol. 7: Asterix and the Big Fight
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