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Jared Cullum’s Kodi: A Place to Call Home is another amazing entry in the graphic novel series

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Stunning watercolor artwork, a headstrong young girl, and a huge bear with a gentle heart — all return for an emotional new adventure in this stunning sequel!

After being reunited, Katya and Kodi are settling into their fast-paced new life together in the city. But as Katya starts to fall behind in school and Kodi struggles to find his place in this noisy new world, everything is put at risk by a greedy zookeeper who aims to break them up for good. Now, Katya and her unusual family must venture back into the wild, face their fears, and learn to trust new friends, as they fight to find a place to belong.

In Kodi 2, painter/cartoonist Jared Cullum returns to his award-winning graphic novel series for an incredible new adventure, full of gorgeous outdoor vistas, amazing animals, lovable and hateable new characters, roaring rivers, thrilling dangers, and tender moments.

Story: Jared Cullum
Art: Jared Cullum

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Jared Cullum’s Kodi is absolutely amazing, a magical graphic novel with beautiful art

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The gorgeous story of two friends separated by everything in the world — except love. Readers and animal-lovers of every age will want to relive this journey over and over again.

Katya and her Meema are spending another summer at their cottage in Alaska, when a chance accident leaves Katya face-to-face with the biggest creature she’s ever seen… an enormous kodiak bear with a gentle heart and a knack for fishing. But when Katya must suddenly return home to Seattle, the two are torn apart, leaving Kodi to do whatever it takes to reunite with his fragile human friend. It’s a wild journey packed with breathtaking views, brave new companions, and adventure around every turn.

Story: Jared Cullum
Art: Jared Cullum

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Skull Cat and the Vampire’s Amulet is a solid graphic novel for younger readers

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Scully is starting to like his job at the spooky castle… but when he tries to show his dad there’s nothing to fear, everything goes wrong!

Scully Catterson doesn’t understand why his father is so worried about Scully working at Le Dark Château, an eerily blood-red castle that’s rumored to be the home of a pair of vampires. Giving him a tour of the castle’s beautiful gardens might have started to change his mind…if he hadn’t been abducted by a flying pirate ship! Now it’s up to Scully to save the day again, joined by a grumpy goblin and a disgruntled vine dragon. But will this clumsy team catch up with the villains before the secrets of the Vampire’s Amulet are revealed and the Ultimate Power is unleashed? And will Mr. Catterson learn to trust his son, so Scully can become the hero he’s destined to be?

Story: Norman Shurtliff
Art: Norman Shurtliff

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Preview: Skull Cat and the Vampires Amulet

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Skull Cat and the Vampires Amulet

by Norman Shurtliff

Scully is starting to like his job at the spooky castle… but when he tries to show his dad there’s nothing to fear, everything goes wrong!

Scully Catterson doesn’t understand why his father is so worried about Scully working at Le Dark Château, an eerily blood-red castle that’s rumored to be the home of a pair of vampires. Giving him a tour of the castle’s beautiful gardens might have started to change his mind…if he hadn’t been abducted by a flying pirate ship! Now it’s up to Scully to save the day again, joined by a grumpy goblin and a disgruntled vine dragon. But will this clumsy team catch up with the villains before the secrets of the Vampire’s Amulet are revealed and the Ultimate Power is unleashed? And will Mr. Catterson learn to trust his son, so Scully can become the hero he’s destined to be?

Cover of the comic book 'Skull Cat and the Vampire's Amulet' featuring a cartoon cat character falling while reaching for an amulet, surrounded by swirling vines.
A cartoon scene featuring a young cat character holding scissors, talking confidently to a concerned bear character. In the background, vines are moving, hinting at a playful atmosphere. The cat reassures the bear by interpreting the movement as just the wind.
A comic strip featuring a whimsical cat character reacting with surprise and annoyance. The character is holding a pair of scissors while surrounded by tangled vines, with dynamic action words like 'WAP!' and 'YEE-OUCH!' capturing the playful chaos.
A whimsical comic panel featuring a green, plant-like creature exclaiming, 'Who dares destroy the last Vwyrm?' A startled character with a bandaged arm is shown tripping towards a trash can, while a small animal observes. The comic style is colorful and playful.
A colorful comic panel featuring a surprised cat character and various whimsical creatures, including a turtle. The turtle is launched into the air, while the cat looks on curiously. The background is filled with vibrant plant life.
A comic panel featuring an anthropomorphic cat with a surprised expression as a green, angry creature looms above. The creature has a humorous face, while the surrounding setting is colorful and whimsical. The cat's friend, an animal in a different outfit, is warning the cat to get out of the way.
A comic strip featuring a cartoon cat character reassuring a turtle about a green creature. The green creature appears intimidating but is being challenged by the characters. The scene includes dialogue about confronting bullies and ends with a humorous chomp sound and laughter from a blue ghost-like character.
A colorful comic strip featuring a giant green plant creature confronting two characters: a small white cat and a brown anthropomorphic figure. The plant, with an expressive face, appears to be angry while the characters react with surprise and determination. The scene includes humorous elements like a trash can and various magical objects, creating a whimsical atmosphere.

Forevr is a brilliant satirical look at AI and the cult of technology

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Why say goodbye? Death is only a temporary glitch in this eerily plausible future from award-winning graphic novelist Brian “Box” Brown.

Brenda’s mom is dying—but not for long. Like millions of others, she’s uploaded her consciousness to the groundbreaking new app Forevr, which allows the surviving family members to chat with her on their screens for a very reasonable monthly fee. Now Brenda’s dad doesn’t have to be alone…while Brenda and her girlfriend focus on building their careers as wilderness survival influencers. But when this very modern family sets out on a camping trip, their tensions and tech addictions build to an explosive climax whose consequences may last…forever.

Story: Brian Box Brown
Art: Brian Box Brown

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Preview: Kodi: A Place To Call Home

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Kodi: A Place To Call Home

Jared Cullum
September 1, 2026

Stunning watercolor artwork, a headstrong young girl, and a huge bear with a gentle heart — all return for an emotional new adventure in this stunning sequel!

After being reunited, Katya and Kodi are settling into their fast-paced new life together in the city. But as Katya starts to fall behind in school and Kodi struggles to find his place in this noisy new world, everything is put at risk by a greedy zookeeper who aims to break them up for good. Now, Katya and her unusual family must venture back into the wild, face their fears, and learn to trust new friends, as they fight to find a place to belong.

Kodi: A Place To Call Home

Preview: Johnny Boo: On The Go – Friends and Enemies

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Johnny Boo: On The Go – Friends and Enemies

James Kochalka
July 28, 2026

Perfect for beginning readers, this quirky and fun graphic novel follows the adventures of a ghost and his pet Squiggle!

Johnny Boo is the best little ghost in the whole world, because he has Boo Power. This means that he can go “BOO” really loudly! His pet ghost named Squiggle has Squiggle Power, which means that he can fly and do really fast loop-the-loops. Together they have the world’s greatest ghost adventures! And now, for the first time, read the first seven volumes in one book!

Johnny Boo: On The Go - Friends and Enemies

Top Shelf Embarks on a New Adventure with Kodi: A Place To Call Home

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What happens when two friends get separated by everything in the world…except love! Top Shelf Productions brings this gorgeous story to life in Kodi (Book 2): A Place to Call Home available September 1, 2026.  In Kodi 2, painter/cartoonist Jared Cullum returns to his award-winning graphic novel series for an incredible new adventure, full of gorgeous outdoor vistas, amazing animals, lovable and hateable new characters, roaring rivers, thrilling dangers, and tender moments. Readers and animal-lovers of every age will want to relive this journey over and over again.

After being reunited, Katya and Kodi are settling into their fast-paced new life together in the city. But as Katya starts to fall behind in school and Kodi struggles to find his place in this noisy new world, everything is put at risk by a greedy zookeeper who aims to break them up for good. Now, Katya and her unusual family must venture back into the wild, face their fears, and learn to trust new friends, as they fight to find a place to belong.

Kodi: A Place to Call Home​ will be available wherever books are sold, as a full-color softcover graphic novel (ISBN: 978-1-60309-595-2) as well as a digital edition, on September 1, 2026, for a list price of $19.99.

Kodi: A Place to Call Home

Preview: Kloud 9: The Star Soldier

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Kloud 9: The Star Soldier

Written by AJ O. Mason
Art by Dominic Bustamante
July 7, 2026

Some love stories stay close to home. This one crosses galaxies.

Kal is an ordinary teen searching for direction. Cosmo is an alien deserter with an entire galaxy hunting him down. When an unexpected romance ignites between them, their quiet lives are shattered by a relentless pursuit that stretches from suburban streets to the farthest reaches of space.

Now, with an unstoppable peacekeeping force closing in and a manipulative pseudoparent determined to reclaim Cosmo at any cost, Kal must decide whether to remain on Earth—or risk everything for the boy who’s stolen his heart.

Kloud 9: The Star Soldier

Preview: Minnie Pouches in the MicroRealm

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Minnie Pouches in the MicroRealm

Written by Caleb Goellner
Art by Eric Lide

Minnie is super-strong and super-anxious… but she’ll have to journey through the MicroRealm to save her best friends: her five pets!

Her parents are famous scientists and multiverse travel influencers…but MinniePouches hates being on camera. She feels too big, too shy, and too nervous. She can’t even finish an important middle school project! One day, when the pressure becomes too much, Minnie rage-quits her parents’ show and activates her stylish fanny pack to disappear into the MicroRealm. Now, far from home, she’ll dance through encounters with greasy pizza dinosaurs, angry laser robots, and toothy pool floats to push past her fears, find her missing pets, and save the entire family.

Minnie Pouches in the MicroRealm
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