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Amber Brown is Not a Crayon is a great graphic novel for kids with a solid story and fantastic art

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Amber Brown and Justin Daniels are best friends. They’ve known each other for practically forever, sit next to each other in class, help each other with homework, and always stick up for each other. Justin never says things like, “Amber Brown is not a crayon.” Amber never says, “You’re Justin Time.” They’re a great team—until disaster strikes. Justin has to move away, and now the best friends are fighting. Will they be able to work it out before it’s too late?

Story: Paula Danziger
Art: Victoria Ying
Color: Lynette Wong

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New Spidey Suits from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 video game get the Variant Spotlight

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The highly-anticipated Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 launches on October 20, and Marvel’s Spider-Man comics are joining the excitement with new Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Variant Covers! Showcasing designs of the new suits that will be available in the game, these previously unannounced covers will adorn various Spider-Man titles starting in November, including upcoming issues of Amazing Spider-Man and Miles Morales: Spider-Man.

The latest installment in the critically acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man series will allow players to web-swing through the New York skies as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales. The 10 covers spotlight 5 new unlockable costumes for both heroes. Brought to you by artists across comics, films, and PlayStation Studios, each of these designs put a unique and bold spin on the iconic Spidey suit:

Miles Morales Suits

  • EnC0ded Suit design by Kris Anka
  • Biomechanical Suit design by Jerad Marantz
  • Tokusatsu Suit design by Julia Blattman
  • Agimat Suit design by Anthony Francisco
  • Red Spectre Suit design by Sweeney Boo
  • Peter Parker Suits
    Aurantia Suit design by Raf Grassetti
  • Apunkalyptic Suit design by Jerad Marantz
  • Tactical Suit design by Joel Mandish
  • Stone Monkey design by Victoria Ying
  • 25th Century Suit design by Anthony Francisco

Check out all 10 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Variant Covers now and ask your local comic shop about availability and preordering!

  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #37 APUNKALYPTIC SUIT MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 VARIANT COVER BY JERAD MARANTZ – 75960620200303751
  • SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #1 AURANTIA SUIT MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 VARIANT COVER BY RAF GRASSETTI – 75960620747300151
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #38 STONE MONKEY SUIT MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 VARIANT COVER BY VICTORIA YING – 75960620200303841
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: GANG WAR FIRST STRIKE #1 RED SPECTRE SUIT MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 VARIANT COVER BY SWEENEY BOO – 75960620786200131
  • MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #12 BIOMECHANICAL SUIT MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 VARIANT COVER BY JERAD MARANTZ – 75960620483001231
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #39 TACTICAL SUIT MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 VARIANT COVER BY JOEL MANDISH – 75960620200303961
  • VENOM #28 TOKUSATSU SUIT MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 VARIANT COVER BY JULIA BLATTMAN – 75960620191402841
  • MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #13 AGIMAT SUIT MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 VARIANT COVER BY ANTHONY FRANCISCO – 75960620483001331
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #40 25TH CENTURY SUIT MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 VARIANT COVER BY ANTHONY FRANCISCO – 75960620200304061
  • SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #2 ENCODED SUIT MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 VARIANT COVER BY KRIS ANKA – 75960620747300231

Hungry Ghost is a tough but touching read

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Valerie Chu is quiet, studious, and above all, thin. No one, not even her best friend Jordan, knows that she has been binging and purging for years. But when tragedy strikes, Val finds herself taking a good, hard look at her priorities, her choices, and her own body.

Story: Victoria Ying
Art: Victoria Ying

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Get a look at Women of Marvel #1

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Next month, Women of Marvel is back with another star-studded one-shot, and right now, fans can check out the covers and get an exclusive sneak peek at the thrilling stories that await!

The giant-sized anthology will continue the tradition of uplifting the characters and creators you know and love – and the ones you’re about to! Showcasing a range of diverse stories by seasoned veterans and up-and-coming talent, Women of Marvel #1 will be a one-stop preview of the incredible women creators set to take Marvel Comics by storm. The one-shot will mark the exciting Marvel Comics debut of talents such as Melissa Flores, Victoria Ying, Carola Borelli, Giulia Gualazzi, and the Gibbs Sisters, Shawnee Gibbs and Shawnelle Gibbs.

For over 10 years, Women of Marvel has highlighted iconic women characters and storytellers from throughout Marvel Comics history! Fans won’t want to miss celebrating the spirit and mission of this fantastic program with these phenomenal tales starring some of Marvel’s greatest heroes!

Here are the adventures that readers can look forward to:

  • Rebecca Roanhorse, award-winning novelist and writer behind the recent Phoenix Song: Echo series, breaks the fourth wall with She-Hulk to provide one-of-a-kind commentary in a brilliant opening story with rising star artist Carola Borelli.
  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers scribe Melissa Flores and artist Stacey Lee send best friend duo America Chavez and Kate Bishop on a pulse-punching rescue mission to save one of their own! 
  • Critically acclaimed author and illustrator Victoria Ying and artist Jodi Nishijima spin a wild web for Silk as a night out with Black Cat turns deadly as the two face off against the illusion mastermind, Mysterio!
  • The award-winning writing and producing team The Gibbs Sisters, Shawnee Gibbs and Shawnelle Gibbs join newcomer artist Giulia Gualazzi for a story about Photon and Ms. Marvel battling an old enemy in the Big Easy!
  • Plus an introduction by writer Charlie Jane Anders, creator interviews, essays, and more!

Check out the covers, interior artwork! Celebrate Women’s History Month Marvel Comics-style when Women of Marvel #1 hits stands on March 22!

Marvel’s Fiercest Heroines Team Up in the Women of Marvel One-Shot

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Women of Marvel will be back with another star-studded one-shot this March, and now fans can learn more about what’s in store and check out the brand-new cover!

The giant-sized anthology will continue the tradition of uplifting the characters and creators you know and love – and the ones you’re about to! Showcasing a range of diverse stories by seasoned veterans and up-and-coming talent, Women of Marvel #1 will be a one-stop preview of the incredible women creators set to take Marvel Comics by storm. The one-shot will mark the exciting Marvel Comics debuts of talents such Melissa Flores, Victoria Ying, and many more!

Next year marks the 10th anniversary of Women of Marvel and fans won’t want to miss celebrating the spirit and mission of this fantastic program with these phenomenal stories starring some of Marvel’s greatest heroes!

Here are the adventures that readers can look forward to:

  • Rebecca Roanhorse, award winning novelist and writer behind the recent Phoenix Song: Echo series, breaks the fourth wall with She-Hulk to provide one-of-a-kind commentary in a brilliant framing story.
  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers scribe Melissa Flores and artist Stacey Lee send duo America Chavez and Kate Bishop on a pulse-punching rescue mission to save one of their own! 
  • Critically acclaimed author and illustrator Victoria Ying and artist Jodi Nishijima spin a wild web for Silk as a night out with Black Cat turns deadly!
  • And more!

Diana Returns with Nubia in Princesses of the Amazons

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Diana returns in a new middle grade story with a new friend Nubia in Diana and Nubia: Princesses of the Amazons. On November 8th, Shannon and Dean Hale and Victoria Ying return to Themyscira.

The follow up to hit Diana, Princess of the Amazons introduces Princess Nubia. Nubia loves her mothers, their home on Themyscira, and all of her Amazon aunties. But she’s still lonely sometimes. It’s hard being the only kid on an island full of adults! She just wishes that things could be different.

And then, one morning, things are different. There’s a stranger sharing her bedroom…and the interloper Diana insists that it’s her room! And their parents think they’re both just being pests, they’ve always shared a room. What is happening?!

This fun story explores the trials and joys of siblings, with an exciting Super Hero twist!

Diana and Nubia: Princesses of the Amazons

DC Reveals New Details for DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration

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DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration, is an incredible anthology spotlighting DC’s past, present and even future Asian superheroes, featuring some of the most dynamic Asian storytellers in and out of comics. Featuring an incredible cover by the team of DC Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee, and colorist Alex Sinclair, this anthology includes a foreword by activist and CNN and WSJ Online contributor Jeff Yang, a selection of tribute pinups of DC’s Asian superheroes, plus an awesome variant cover featuring Cassandra Cain by artist Stanley “Artgerm” Lau. 

A New Hero: Monkey Prince!
DC Festival of Heroes will treat readers to the first appearance of an all-new character, the Monkey Prince. Debuting in a story written by award-winning writer Gene Luen Yang (Superman Smashes the Klan, Batman/Superman, New Super-Man) with art by Bernard Chang (Teen Titans, Batman Beyond), Monkey Prince is inspired by the Monkey King, legendary hero of Chinese mythology and the classic tale Journey to the West. In Yang and Chang’s original 12-page story, “The Monkey Prince Hates Superheroes,” Monkey Prince battles and teams up with Shazam to defeat both the evil Dr. Sivana and a Chinese deer demon spirit! To further celebrate this new superhero, the anthology will receive a special Monkey Prince 1 in 25 variant cover by Bernard Chang (check local comic book stores for availability). 

Additional stories include:
“Masks” – Ram V, writer of Catwoman, Justice League Dark, and The Swamp Thing, teams up with Audrey Mok, the artist of Sera and the Royal Stars, to tell a story featuring Jade Nguyen, a.k.a. Cheshire. Tying into V’s Catwoman run, Selina Kyle’s protégé Shoes has visions of being rescued as a child by Cheshire. Shoes takes these visions as a sign, donning a mask, taking the name “Cheshire Cat,” and asking Selina Kyle to train her. But is Catwoman ready to take on a sidekick?

“Sounds” – Detective Comics writer and Eisner Award winner Mariko Tamaki (Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass) and artist Marcus To team up to tell a story featuring Cassandra Cain, a.k.a. Batgirl. Batgirl struggles to understand words, but with her ability to read body language and uncanny fighting skills, she really doesn’t have to…until she meets someone and wishes that she had the right words—ANY words—to say to them!

“What’s in the Box?” – Cassandra Cain steps into the spotlight once more, but this time with Colin Wilkes, a.k.a. Abuse (who first appeared in Detective Comics #947, October 2008), courtesy of words and art by Dustin Nguyen. Abuse finds Batgirl sitting by a bridge, upset by a comment made by Damian Wayne.

“Dress Code” – Green Lantern Tai Pham makes his first comic book debut in this story by Green Lantern: Legacy writer Minh Lê with artist Trung Le Nguyen. Green Lantern is fighting with Arkillo, and the villain taunts him for his costume “looking like a dress.” This reminds Tai of a memory with his dead grandmother who he inherited his powers from.

“Festival of Heroes” – In a story by writer Amy Chu and artist Marcio Takara influenced by current headlines, Katana, Cyborg, and Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes) are asked to safeguard an Asian American and Pacific Islander community celebration against potential violence from a white supremacist group. But the heroes are quickly reminded that you don’t need capes, masks, or even special abilities to be a hero.

“Hawke & Kong” – Writer Greg Pak and artist Sumit Kumar team up on a story spotlighting the return of onetime Green Arrow Connor Hawke and Kong Kenan, also known as New Super-Man. Connor and Kenan need to do some quick thinking when a gift for Connor’s Korean aunt gets damaged in a battle with a dragon!

“Special Delivery” – Master of None writer Aniz Ansari makes his comic book debut with artist Sami Basri in this story featuring Robin (Damian Wayne). As Robin ponders about his heritage, he slowly discovers that something about this pizza place seems off…

“Kawaii Kalamity!” – Shadow of the Batgirl writer Sarah Kuhn and illustrator Victoria Ying (Diana: Princess of the Amazons) tell a story about Red Arrow’s reluctance of enjoying “kawaii” things because of people’s general assumptions of what she likes simply based on her Japanese heritage.

“Family Dinner” – Amazon juggernaut Grace Choi has to meet her girlfriend Anissa Pierce’s dad for dinner. But when your girlfriend is Thunder, that means meeting the parents is that much more stressful because her father is Black Lightning!

“Perceptible” – The Good Asian duo of Pornsak Pichetshote (writer) and Alexandre Tefenkgi (artist) tell a tale featuring The Atom (Ryan Choi) trying to defeat a microscopic robot sent from the future…to save our reality as we know it!

This 100-page commemorative anthology is a great way to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, awesome storytelling, and DC’s Super Heroes when it arrives in comic book stores and on participating digital platforms on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. 

Diana: Princess of the Amazons Gets a Second Printing

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Diana: Princess of the Amazons

DC has announced that Diana: Princess of the Amazons, DC’s critically acclaimed middle grade graphic novel by New York Times bestselling co-authors Shannon Hale and Dean Hale and illustrated by Victoria Ying is headed back to press for a second printing.

The second printing news comes within two months of the graphic novel’s highly anticipated release. The book is a heartwarming tale about family and friendship, learning from mistakes, and finding inner confidence, and follows eleven-year-old Diana as she navigates the highs and lows of growing up as the only child on the entire island of Themyscira.

With the second printing, there will be over 200,000 copies of Diana: Princess of the Amazons in circulation. Diana: Princess of the Amazons is available now in stores and online retailers everywhere books are sold.

Review: Diana: Princess of the Amazons

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Perfect for young readers, Diana: Princess of the Amazons explores a young Wonder Woman as she attempts to find her place among the Amazons.

Story: Shannon Hale, Dean Hale
Art: Victoria Ying
Color: Lark Pien
Letterer: Dave Sharpe

Get your copy in comic shops now and in book stores on January 7! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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