"A simple story is made interesting by the unusual setting, the characters' specialized knowledge, and a gratifying ending." — Publishers WeeklyPark Ranger and avid caver Wesley Fischer is on a one-woman mission to stop Stillwater Cave from being turned into a tourist trap, but public opinion is not on her side. When violent locals begin blasting in the cave, Wes and a fellow ranger investigate. A confrontation between both parties spirals into a deadly chase, forcing the two rangers to flee deep under the Kentucky mountains. First to escape pursuers, and then the deadliest threat? The cave itself! Artist Steve Lieber (Superior Foes of Spider-Man, Whiteout) and acclaimed writer Jeff Parker (Agents of Atlas, Exiles) return to the adventure genre with a new thriller that digs deep into the abyss.
The brand-new deluxe hardcover collector''s edition of Sheets features never-before-seen content from the beloved graphic novel from Brenna Thummler. Selected as a Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2018, Sheets comes in an all-new package featuring brand-new cover art, behind-the-scenes content, a new introduction from Phoebe and Her Unicorn''s Dana Simpson, and a mini-comic, "A Sheets Story." Fans old and new will love this gorgeous, ghostly story in a beautiful new hardcover package. "Brenna Thummler''s first original graphic novel is a reason to celebrate. She announced herself as an artist to reckon with when she illustrated Mariah Marsden''s adaptation of Anne of Green Gables. Now she''s illustrated her own story of ghosts and family, loneliness and laundromats. I''m sure you''ll be captivated, and as eager as I am to see what comes next!"ΓÇöBrian Selznick, author of Wonderstruck and The Invention of Hugo CabretFor Marjorie Glatt, being thirteen years old isn''t quite the same as it is for everyone else. Responsible for running her family''s laundromat while trying to survive middle school, Marjorie''s daily struggles include persnickety customers, snippy classmates, agonizing swim lessons, and laundry... always, always laundry.Wendell is a bit different, too. Wendell is a ghost. His daily struggles include Dead Youth support groups and unavoidable stains. But when he escapes from the Land of Ghosts and bumbles into Marjorie''s laundromat--the perfect ghost playground--his attempts at fun and friendship begin to harm the family business.Sheets is a powerful story about a young girl''s perseverance, even when all the odds are stacked against her. It shows that forgiveness and second chances can result in unlikely friendships. Above all, it is an invitation into an unusual, haunted laundromat that brings family, friends, and--yes--sheets to life.
A cosmic mix of laughs, loyalty, and adventure, Star Beasts is ideal for fans of Zootopia, Mouse Guard, and Tiny Titans. Wanna know the real reason Pluto isn’t a planet anymore? Bandit is a pup on Earth who leaves his family to join the secret order of the Star Beasts – cosmic creatures sworn to protect Earth and spread goodness throughout the universe. Only thing is, he's having trouble fitting in. But when powerful relics are suddenly stolen, the Star Beasts must band together to find the deadly galactic fossils before Pluto’s evil emperor, Khaos Krill – he wants to build the Novataur, an ancient monster that could wipe out all of Earth’s species! Captain Bandit leads the crew on a kick-asteroid space race to collect all the relics. Flashtista, the warrior turtle, Clio, the goldfish historian, Karma, the healing tiger, Pep, the techie iguana, and the rest of Star Beasts risk their lives to learn that true family is never really lost and that protecting love is the greatest duty of all.
From Eisner Award nominee, Ray Fawkes, comes ONE LINE, the third book in the ambitious, intricately constructed One Soul series.As One Soul followed eighteen people from birth until death, showcasing their common joys and pains as well as their unique experiences, One Line follows eighteen families through four centuries, showing how traditions, ethics, and prejudices are handed down from generation to generation. Some families will interact, some will join together, some will remain alone. Some will persist, and some will die out.
When it comes to the kitchen, no one knows cooking better than twelve-year-old Pax Samson. Heâ¿s a hero when it comes to testing recipes and supplying copious amounts of Dragon Noodle Soup at his familyâ¿s cookouts. Itâ¿s tough being a master chef, though, when the rest of his family are world-famous superheroes, and they expect Pax to take up the beacon to keep the world safe with his telekinetic powers. Pax's home planet of Soltellus is home to all walks of life, including humans, gods, as well as elves, orcs, dragons, sprites and other fantasy races known as the âEnchantedâ? all living in a modern society similar to our own. Among them is the Samson family, led by the fearless and mighty Grandma Samson, the greatest superhero to ever live and the person responsible for always saving Soltellus when trouble strikes. Sheâ¿s been doing it for hundreds of years, but sheâ¿s ready for the younger generation of Samsons, including Pax, to step up. When the mad god Odin, long-time enemy to the Enchanted race and arch-rival to Grandma, resurfaces in another attempt to regain power, Pax will attempt to put his training into practice, but ends up just making things worse. Tempted to hang up the superhero cape and stick to the kitchen, Pax faces the toughest decision yet when a legendary savior of the Enchanted people arrives, along with a startling discovery that there might be parts of the Soltellus history that are wrong. Pax, determined to protect his family and friends, will do everything he can to stop the new threats set on disrupting the peace between humans and the Enchanted.
On your mark, get set, GO! Dive into the graphic novel sequel to GHOST HOG from the Eisner Award-nominated creator of MERMIN full of action, adventure, and speed!Following the events of GHOST HOG, Truff, Claude, and Stanley are joined by a new friend, Vern, as he gears up for the big race back home in DRAGON RACER! He's never won the race before…but this could be his year! Vern's been practicing and practicing, both on and off the road. But when the other racers start to tease the fast driving dragon about his abilities on the track, he'll have to put the pedal to the metal and prove he's got the speed and finesse to compete in this year's race. After the big race, a young racing fan falls ill and needs a doctor urgently. The only racer with skills off the road is Vern, and he'll need Truff's help if they're going to make it to the doctor in time. Will Vern be able to face his greatest challenge yet and prove that he's got what it takes behind the wheel to save the day? Zoom into this fast-paced graphic novel full of friendship, teamwork, and believing in yourself.
Chicago, 1941. A blood bank is held up in a robbery, but no cash is takenΓÇöonly blood. It''s the latest in a string of similar robberies and as the United States prepares to enter World War II, FBI Agent Felix Franklin is certain it''s part of a wider plot to weaken the United States by depriving it of its blood supply. But the truth is much more sinister. The four robbers are vampires: immortal, physically powerful, and after decades of honing their skills, practically untraceable. But time goes on and the vampiresΓÇöwho call themselves The VainΓÇöstay the same in a world that is rapidly changing around them. As security measures evolve, stealing blood is harder every day. And with every decade that passes, Agent Franklin gets closer to finding them. Capturing them. Ending them.
to the Sun, the second volume in the epic sci-fi series, The Underfoot, is a fast-paced graphic novel full of daring escapes, heroic rescues, and devious cunning. It presents a world in which the tiniest creatures demonstrate the greatest feats of strength, courage, and friendship, leaving you fully invested in their furry fate…It has been untold years since the Giants-That-Were disappeared, leaving behind the animals forever changed by their strange science. Now, granted the gifts of intelligence and self-awareness, the valiant Hamster Aquatic Mercenaries and their new allies, the Hamster Airborne Paratroopers, struggle to keep their hordes alive in a dangerous world.In The Underfoot: Into the Sun, H.A.M. has joined forces with H.A.P., using their differing gifts and combined knowledge to explore new territory and aid “clients” with problems both on land and in the Great Wide above. After priceless Giants-That-Were artifacts vanish from storage and one of their allies is double-crossed by deadly “stingers,” H.A.M. and H.A.P. find themselves at the center of a plot far more sinister than anything they’ve faced before. But it’s not just supplies that have gone missing; hamsters have begun disappearing, too. The mysterious dots are finally connected when a third hamster colony arrives, bringing clues that reveal an insidious plan of annihilation by Hashak, leader of the “scales” and sworn enemy of the “fur.” Soon, Hashak will use the Giants’ deadly technology and the labor of kidnapped hamsters to complete her secret weapon. Will the three allied hamster hordes succeed in their most dangerous mission yet, or will everything — and everyone — they know succumb to Hashak’s terrible scheme?
Quellex is determined to make this his most entertaining race of all time and the drivers are in for more than a few curveballs. With each leg, the stakes accelerate, from pirate brawls, to colossal wars, to being transported to the far-future ΓÇô theyΓÇÖll have to move fast before theyΓÇÖre ancient history. But with their numbers seriously dwindled, hidden agendas bubble to the surface. In order to live through this, Alyson will have to cast that aside and put the pedal to the metal if she wants to win this race and change her past. Ready your engines, itΓÇÖs down to the final racers. And itΓÇÖs still anybodyΓÇÖs game.
"This fun and fast-paced sf adventure with a healthy dose of tween friendship drama will keep readers hooked until the very end." - Booklist Fans of Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants will love this fully illustrated graphic novel about a middle school super genius who starts a lemonade stand to fund his ultimate top-secret project, only to find unexpected competition right across the street when the new kid starts a rival stand.Robbie Reynolds isn't just a genius. He's a super SUPER genius! But he doesn't have the cash to fund his ultimate (and top secret) project. That's why he's opening a lemonade stand. Not just any lemonade stand: this one is state of the art, and his automatista can make you any flavor of lemonade your heart desires! Bacon, salsa, potato salad, dirty diaper-anything you want. Unfortunately, Robbie isn't the only one in the Lemonade Hustle. Daphne Du-Ri, his new across-the-street neighbor, has her own setup going, and something about her lemonade is resonating with people in ways Robbie's can't. Before the week is over, Robbie and Daphne are in a full-on Lemonade War-one that Robbie is quickly losing. Desperate, he tries to discover Daphne's secret recipe. Her lemonade is just lemonade, isn't it? There can't be some secret ingredient that compels people to buy it, can there? It wouldn't cause the end of the world if her lemonade fell into the wrong hands. Would it?
Cooking blogs and comics come together in this second collection of To Drink and To Eat, the most charming and unique cookbook to add to your kitchen shelf.Home chefs hungry for something new: Guillaume Long has asked and answered all your culinary questions! Running out of ways to use squash? Want to know which kitchen tools are worth the cost? If you want to take your culinary skills from grilled cheese to handmade pasta, Guillaume demonstrates it's not that hard.
Fan-favorite webcomic creator Megan Rose Gedris crafts a compelling tale of magic, deception, and wonder in the third volume in this stunningly illustrated series about the bond between sisters.From fake psychic to true believer, circus performer Anna finds herself dealing with the supernatural more and more, and is determined to use her growing powers to confront her sister's murderer. Has she finally figured out whodunit, and can she prove it before a demon does her in?
The hit comic book series based on Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland’s hilarious [adult swim]™ animated show RICK AND MORTY™ continues in all-new stories not seen on TV!This volume collects never before seen adventures of degenerate genius scientist Rick Sanchez and his timid grandson Morty Smith, like the very FIRST time they met The Vindicators, and a very special look at the fan-favorite Cronenberg universe. Plus: Rick's made quite a few enemies in his time, so what happens when they team up to seek revenge? And you'll meet Dick and Farty, a degenerate genius scientist and his timid grandson...wait a second...find out more inside! Featuring work by Eisner-nominated writer Kyle Starks (Sexcastle) and series artist Marc Ellerby in collaboration with all-star talent like Tini Howard (Rick and Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It), Jarrett Williams (Super Pro K.O.!), Rick and Morty animated series artists Sabrina Mati and Juan Meza-Leon, and Sarah Stern (Zodiac Starforce).
Rick and Morty''s insane adventures continue in this latest volume! Featuring alien invasions, prom night catastrophes and ethically ambiguous cloning.
The hit comic book series based on Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland’s hilarious [adult swim] animated show RICK AND MORTY continues! Catch up on the adventures of degenerate genius Rick Sanchez and his bumbling grandson Morty as they explore the outer reaches of time, space, and anatomy. This volume features writer Tom Fowler in collaboration with series artist CJ Cannon in a three-issue tale of missing heads, galactic doom toasters, and Jerry screwing everything up (of course). Also included is "READY PLAYER MORTY," in which Rick takes Morty to a High School Simulation planet, by writer Pamela Ribon and artist Marc Ellerby, as well as a high-action deathball tournament one-shot written and drawn by Tom Fowler. Come for the jokes, stay for the soul-crushing ennui.
A quick, easy, and educational comic book guide that will help change the way we talk about sex and sexuality for all bodies. "This guide can help disabled people (and their partners) on their journey toward self-love, better communication, and confidence." -- Alice Wong, Founder and Director, Disability Visibility ProjectAll different kinds of bods want to connect with other bods, but lots of them get left out of the conversation when it comes to S-E-X. As explained by disabled cartoonist A. Andrews, this easy-to-read guide covers the basics of disability sexuality, common myths about disabled bodies, communication tips, and practical suggestions for having the best sexual experience possible. Whether you yourself are disabled, you love someone who is, or you just want to know more, consider this your handy starter kit to understanding disability sexuality, and your path to achieving accessible (and fulfilling) sex. Part of the bestselling and critically acclaimed A Quick & Easy Guide series from Limerence Press, an imprint of Oni Press.
Sanrio and Oni Press join forces to bring Aggretsuko to comics for another comic adventure!Aggretsuko, the hit Netflix show in production for season three, stars Retsuko the Red Panda, a young office worker stuck in a thankless job, whose only stress release is singing heavy metal at the local karaoke joint. In this volume, collecting issues 4-6 of the hit comic series, find out what happens when a workaholic has to take a break - - literally?! And when the entire office is forced into an inter-office sports competition, who will get the gold?!
"A quick, easy and important educational comic guide to giving and receiving consent in sex, relationships, and other physical contact. How do you tell someone you want to do stuff with them? How do you ask if they want to do stuff with you? How do you know what stuff you want to do with each other? Enter: Sargeant Yes Means Yes from the Consent Cavalry, a beacon of clarity in a fuzzy minefield of questions. Sarge drops in on a diverse range of folks deciding whether to engage in sexual activity in this short and fun comic guide to communicating what you want, don't want, and how you want it!With wit and charm, Sarge also includes tips on what affirmative consent looks like, advocating for what you want, and setting boundaries that honor your comfort and safety. The result is a positive resource illustrating how easy it really is to respect each otherâ¿s bodies and desires."
"Brilliant idea for a series, can't wait to see where this one goes!" - Patton Oswalt A former criminal driver is given the chance at redemption by entering a car race but there's just one catch: each leg covers a different period in history. If you had a chance to fix a mistake from your past, would you take it? Alyson Levy would. Guilt weighs heavy on former criminal "wheelman," Alyson, who led an illicit life that left hers shattered. Enter Casper Quellex, an eccentric businessman who offers her the break of a lifetime: a massive cross-country car race that grants the winner an opportunity to correct a single mistake in their life. But here's the catch -- each leg covers a different period in history. As if keeping the cars on the often-questionable (sometimes nonexistent) roads and staying ahead of competition wasn't enough, the drivers will now have to contend with medieval warriors, dinosaurs, and natural disasters…it's all a possibility. Only the one who survives it all will be proven the winner, and like that, Alyson and the rest of the drivers find themselves in a gut-wrenching race through time and quickly learn that they must band together to form any chance for survival. But for an opportunity to turn back time, Alyson will drive from the Big Bang to the death knell of the universe.
Mainline pure Hell Was Full in this eye-scractchingly hilarious collection, complete with the infamous alt text and an illogical amount of brand new material. A group of raccoons gnaw on God’s severed head; a man brags to his friend about driving a Transformer out of its own funeral; a toaster revolts against its master. These are just some of the scenes in the pitch-black world of Hell Was Full, the popular webcomic that blends the bleak and the absurd into a delicious dadaist cocktail.
In a 90s kind of world, 4 young friends try tonavigate a New Jack Swinging landscape of shopping malls, demo tapes, and shadyrecord execs. Will Ronnie, Mikey, Vinnie and Ray achieve boy band stardom withtheir friendships intact ΓÇô or will they learn all that glittersainΓÇÖt double platinum?Welcome toSMOOVE CITY.
When MNGR First Class João da Silva arrives onthe moon of Titan to take charge of Homestead Station, he finds the massivemining colony plagued by tensions between the giant, genetically-engineeredTitan workers and the Terran management. As anger mounts, what began as aroutine posting quickly turns into something far moredangerous.Phoebe Mackintosh thought she lefther fighting days behind her when she turned her back on the“mixing” circuit. Now, she finds herself caught between a past she''drather forget and a future she can''tpredict.Together, they must find a way topull Homestead back from the brink of disaster... Or Titan might be the sparkthat sets the entire solar system ablaze.
Trev, Kent, and Brian are allegedly friends, but arebest known as the backbiting hosts of the popular ghost hunting show, GhostBros. With ratings falling and competition rising, they gamble it all on theChernobyl of haunted locations: EdgewayPenitentiary.Armed only with a bag ofcameras, some sick tattoos and absolutely zero scientific knowledge, theGhostbros find conclusive proof of the afterlife at Edgeway... After they dieand come back as ghosts themselves, trapped there with the angry ghosts whokilled them!A year later, as film crewsarrive for an anniversary memorial special hosted by their most hated rivals,the Ghostbros have to be the best DEAD DUDES they can be, in order to prove tothe world that ghosts exist (Oh yeahΓÇöand to save the living from a ghostlyarmageddon, but whatever).
1991ΓÇöVal, a teenager from a conservative family,has grown up dreaming of becoming a ballerina, but recently something haschanged. SheΓÇÖs begun feeling pressure to conform to a specific idea ofbeauty, body type, and a personality that just doesnΓÇÖtfit.Val meets Kat, a smart, witty girl thatdoesnΓÇÖt take any crap off anyone. Kat introduces Val to punk rock. Alongwith Rudie, another new friend, the three form an all-girl punk band theyironically name The Proper Ladies.Soon Valand her friends find themselves caught up in a movement with other girls alsostarting bandsΓÇöalso finding their voice. Collectively, these ΓÇ£riotgrrrlsΓÇ¥ discover that their songs ring out loud and powerful, and for Val,thereΓÇÖs no going back.
This is a book aboutpigeons...ΓÇ£You mean ΓÇÿflyingratsΓÇÖ? Pigeons and flying rats are basically the samething!ΓÇ¥Pigeons are considered one ofthe best flyers in the world. ΓÇ£Pigeonsand flying rats are NOT the same thing. This book is about pigeons. Pigeons thatcan FLY!ΓÇ¥ From the creators of This Isa Taco and This Is a Whoopsie, Andrew Cangelose and Josh Shipley are back with ahumorous tale of a ΓÇ£flyingΓÇ¥ rat and pigeon finding friendshipdespite their differences.
Join Greta and Minette once more for the heartwarmingconclusion of the award-winning Tea Dragonseries!Over a year since being entrustedwith Ginseng''s care, Greta still can''t chase away the cloud of mourning thathangs over the timid Tea Dragon. As she struggles to create somethingspectacular enough to impress a master blacksmith in search of an apprentice,she questions the true meaning of crafting, and the true meaning of caring forsomeone in grief. Meanwhile, Minette receives a surprise package from themonastery where she was once training to be a prophetess. Thrown into confusionabout her path in life, the shy and reserved Minette finds that the more sheopens her heart to others, the more clearly she can see what was alwaysinside.Told with the same care and charm asthe previous installments of the Tea Dragon series, The Tea Dragon Tapestrywelcomes old friends and new into a heartfelt story of purpose, love, andgrowth.
Heartthrob Vol. 3 concludes the wild story of Callie Boudreau who undergoes a heart transplant and embarks on an unusual and unforgettable relationship with the criminal whose heart she just received. Callie was born under a bad sign. After checking out of her criminal ambitions, Callie has checked into a mental hospital to finalize her break-up with Mercer—the dead criminal who donated the heart that gave her a new lease on life, only to steal it back in a cross-country robbery romance. But after convincing herself he’s not real, Callie has shaken her delusional beau and begun moving on when she gets a visitor: Mercer. With a year left on her new heart, her world upended and her friends and family threatened by this real-life version of her dream boyfriend, Callie busts herself out and dives back into her life of crime. As she ties up her loose ends, Callie sets out to make peace with her past, figure out her future—and find a way to make this break-up permanent.
SEVEN DAYS: The meteors that fell to Earth two years ago and gifted people with enhanced abilities were only the beginning. Now the source of those meteors has returned to finish the job and finish humanity off for good. His name is Khrelan and he''s given humanity seven days to make their peace before he terraforms the Earth to suit his needs killing all of humanity in the process. New and old heroes join forces to stop Khrelan, but even if he''s defeated, what will be left in the aftermath? Seven days to live, what does humanity choose to do with them?
“As quirky and fresh as a D&D campaign with your best friends." – Ashley Poston, author of GeekerellaIn the celebrity-obsessed Timberwood Village, the lives of humble dishwashers Darlis and Mae are turned upside down when Darlis is mistaken for The Great Warrior and local celebrity, Riqa. Pursuing them are two troll siblings hoping for the payday of a huge ransom to break out on their own. By using their knowledge of Riqa’s book, The Fair Maiden’s Guide to Eating Your Captor for Breakfast, Darlis and Mae give the trolls a run for their money.
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