RANDOM HOUSE BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
BATGIRL POSSESSION HC NOVEL
(W) Jade Adia (A) Charly Palmer
Thanks to a scholarship to the prestigious Gotham Academy, Barbara Gordon, aka Batgirl, gets to experience how some of the city's wealthiest teens live with fast cars, expensive clothes, and more. But when these advantages and luxuries are not enough, Barbara discovers that the some of them have turned to dabbling in black magic to get their kicks, setting off a series of strange events and deaths. Batgirl quickly steps in to investigate, but finding the killer proves to be more difficult than usual. The prime suspect's brother is an irresistible distraction from the case at the same her growing relationship with Robin, the Boy Wonder, is hitting an all-time low. Batgirl isn't one to believe in black magic, but there seem to be forces in Gotham City's shadows growing hungrier and stronger, and if she doesn't find a way to shed some light on the case soon, the creeping darkness just might take possession of her... forever! (STL334120) (C: 0-1-2)
Novel, HC, 6x8, 368pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
RANDOM HOUSE GRAPHIC
HOUSECAT TROUBLE MEOW & AGAIN BOX SET
(W) Mason Dickerson, Mason Dickerson (A) Mason Dickerson
When a scaredy-housecat is home alone for the first time, he and his furry friends are forced to face monsters and their fears on a quest to save the day. This middle-grade graphic novel series is filled with silly jokes, adventure, and a whole lot of fun. This box set collects the first two volumes of the series, Housecat Trouble and Lost and Found. (STL334125) (C: 0-1-2)
Boxed Set, HC, 6x8, 368pgs, FC SRP: $26.98
KATIE THE CATSITTER SC GN VOL 04 PURRFECT PLAN
(W) Colleen AF Venable (A) Stephanie Yue
Katie is rocking 7th grade and being a superhero sidekick, so when a new threat puts the whole city in danger she's ready to spring into action! She'll just need one super secret plan, a little help from her friends (okay a lot of help!), an invitation to the city's fanciest party, 217 slightly unusual cats, and... maybe a new superhero outfit. Can Katie pull off the plan of the century?! Get ready for more drama, more disguises, more fun, more friends, more secrets and more surprises than ever before! (Plus cats, definitely more cats!) (STL334101) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 6x9, 224pgs, FC SRP: $13.99
SWEET VALLEY TWINS TWINNING BOX SET
(W) Graham Hancock, Francine Pascal (A) Random House
Meet Elizabeth and Jessica, and fall in love with the world of Sweet Valley all over again! The New York Times bestselling graphic novel adaptation series Sweet Valley Twins is now available in this boxed set! Includes four books filled with twins, friendship, and classic Sweet Valley drama Best Friends, Teacher's Pet, Choosing Sides, and The Haunted House. (STL334122) (C: 0-1-2)
Boxed Set, HC, 12x10, 896pgs, FC SRP: $55.96
TURNING TWELVE GN
(W) Kathryn Ormsbee (A) Molly Brooks
Katie can't wait to turn twelve pool parties! babysitting! friends! But sometimes it feels like there's so much new stuff she can barely keep up. First Job? (Yes!) Unfair dress codes? (No way!) Make up (Okay?!) Shaving? (Uh !) Maybe growing up isn't as much fun as she had expected. But one thing does seem rightnew friend, Grace. Could Katie have a crush on another girl? Katie knows not everyone around her will approve... which is kind of scary. She might not be ready to tell anyone yet, and that's fine... but can Katie stay true to herself and embrace the person she's growing up to be? (STL334127) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x8, 240pgs, FC SRP: $13.99
RANDOM HOUSE WORLDS
BATMAN RESURRECTION HC NOVEL
(W) John Jackson Miller
The direct sequel to Tim Burton's iconic Batman! The Joker is dead, but not forgotten. Remnants from The Joker's gang are leading wannabes fascinated by his bizarre mystique on a campaign of arson that threatens the city even as it serves greedy opportunists, including millionaire Max Shreck. And survivors of exposure to The Joker's chemical weapon Smylex continue to crowd Gotham City's main hospital. To quell the chaos, Batman needs more than his cape and his well-stocked Utility Belt. Bruce Wayne is forced into action, prompting a partnership with a charismatic scientist to help solve the health crisis. But as he works in both the shadows and the light, Bruce finds himself drawn deeper into Gotham City's turmoil than ever before, and investigations by Commissioner Gordon and reporter Alexander Knox into the arsons only amplify his concerns. Batman finds the forces of evil growing ever more organized and orchestrated by a sinister hand behind the scenes. Could The Joker have somehow survived? (STL334129) (C: 0-1-2)
Novel, HC, 6x8, 432pgs, FC SRP: $30.00
LORE OLYMPUS OFFICIAL COLORING BOOK SC
(W/A) Random House
From Olympus to the Underworld, explore the world of Lore Olympus with this oversize coloring book. Grab your moodiest blues and hottest pinks to color in Hades and Persephone's first kiss. Snag a stormy purple and the most regal gold for Zeus and Hera, King and Queen of the gods. Find some playful reds and greens to fill in the mischievous Hermes and Poseidon or take fate into your own hands and redesign the pantheon however you see fit! Featuring eighty pages of original illustrations on thick paper, this coloring book is the perfect opportunity to spend more time with your favorite characters and scenes from the bestselling series. (STL334137) (C: 0-1-2)
Coloring Book, SC, 7x8, 80pgs, FC SRP: $18.99
MARVEL WHAT IF MARC SPECTOR WAS VENOM HC NOVEL
(W) Sean Chen
Marc Spector is used to voices in his head. He's used to waking up disoriented, unsure what his alters, Jake and Steven, might have been up to. He's used to having an Egyptian god command him as Moon Knight, his avatar of justice and revenge. What he's not used to: staring into the face of a literal, out-of-body doppelganger. Another Marc, crash-landed from an alternate reality, begging for help? But before he can really process anything beyond Khonshu's incessant alarm bells, it becomes clear this other Marc didn't travel solo. Some kind of alien a symbiote named Venom casts off its current host and begins to merge with Marc, forcing Khonshu away from his chosen champion and claiming Moon Knight for its own. Marc's lethal prowess fueled by Venom's penchant for violence carves a trail of chaos as they comb through the vigilante's torturous past. (STL334132) (C: 1-1-1)
Novel, HC, 6x9, 352pgs, FC SRP: $30.00
OFFICIAL BRIDGERTON COOKBOOK HC
(W) Marianne Mancusi, Jarrett Melendez
The Official Bridgerton Cookbook allows you to prepare a feast worthy of Queen Charlotte herself, with dishes like Lady Featherington's towering Salmagundi salad, stacked high with persimmon and watercress, or Colin Bridgerton's Aegean Fasolada. For an intimate t te- -t te, share a glass of mixed-citrus Vin d'Orangerie and browned-butter Artichokes for Two. If you long for something sweet, try Queen Charlotte's Pink Perfection, an oversized macaron finished with fresh raspberries and edible gold, with a side of That Ice Cream, a no-churn, bourbon-cherry treat fit for the Duke of Hastings. This gorgeous book invites fans to the Regency banquet table that is Bridgerton, with food and drink that entertains and delights. (STL334133) (C: 0-1-1)
Cookbook, HC, 6x9, 256pgs, FC SRP: $35.00
RANDOM HOUSE/DISNEY
DISNEY MOANA 2 SC
(W) Disney (A) Disney Storybook Artists
Walt Disney Animation Studios' epic animated musical Moana 2 takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced. Moana 2 opens in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024, and children ages 3 to 7 will love this paperback storybook based on the animated feature film. (STL334146) (C: 0-1-2)
Picture Book, SC, 8x8, 24pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
DISNEY MOANA GN
(W) Disney
A long, long time ago, a demigod named Maui stole the heart from Te Fiti, the mother island, throwing nature out of balance and spreading darkness across the earth. No one has left the island of Motunui and sailed the sea since then. So how can Moana? She doesn't know how to sail. She doesn't know what's beyond the reef or even where to find Maui! But the heart must be restored at all costs, and the ocean has chosen Moana to do it. Will she prove the ocean right? Children ages 6 to 9 will love this paperback graphic novel that retells Disney Moana! (STL334144) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
MOANA WHERE MONSTERS LIVE SC
(W) Steve Behling (A) Disney
In the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, Moana, a born navigator, sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage. They encounter enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds, and ancient folklore. Children ages 3 to 7 will love this full-color book based on the film, featuring two sheets of temporary tattoos. (STL334142) (C: 0-1-2)
Picture Book, SC, 8x8, 24pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
RAZORBILL
KITTY QUEST PHANTOM FRENZY GN
(W/A) Phil Corbett
After returning from a mission at a nearby haunted house, the Kitty Quest team discovers that Meowminster has become overrun with ghosts! And even worse, their trusted phantom mentor Mortimore has somehow been split into nine different personalities, each more bizarre than the next. What could have opened this pandora's box of paranormal peril? The cats must travel to Skitten Dedsbury, the city of the dead, in order to get some answers. But it turns out getting to a place that only ghosts can see is harder than it sounds. And when a little magic goes awry, Woolfrik and Perigold get seperated from the others, leaving the entire quest in their paws! (STL334148) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 7x9, 208pgs, FC SRP: $13.99
REBELLION / 2000AD
BATTLE ACTION #3 (OF 10)
(W) Garth Ennis, Steve White (A) Keith Burns, John McCrea (CA) Steve White
In Johnny Red: A Couple of Heroes part 3, Johnny Red must pilot the Flying Gun over the Arctic Ocean on a mission to stop the development of a strain of cholera as a weapon of mass murder. But with the conclusion of the war seemingly inevitable, Johnny cannot help but think about his missing partner, Nina Petrova, and what he needs to do to be reunited with her. Garth Ennis and Keith Burns ramp up the stakes in this final Johnny Red story. And in the bonus feature, the star of Action Hook Jaw, the great white shark0 is back! Brought to you by Steve White and John McCrea, Hook Jaw must face off against a Killer Whale, as a nature documentary team and a group of shark conservationists get between them. Who will make it out alive? (STL333486) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany.
32pgs, FC (3 of 10) SRP: $7.99
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #473 (MR)
(W) Dan Abnett & Various (A) Kevin West & Various (CA) Cliff Robinson, Dylan Teague
More action and adventure in the future-shocked world of Judge Dredd! A brand-new line-up of stories all start this issue, making an ideal jumping-on point Dredd encounters some familiar faces in 'Lawmen of the Future' by Ken Niemand & Dan Cornwell; Lawless returns, courtesy of Dan Abnett & Phil Winslade; Devlin Waugh is back in 'Two Months Off' by Ales Kot & PJ Holden; there's body horror in the Cursed Earth in Death Cap: Frontier Justice by T.C. Eglington & Boo Cook; and 1970s New York is the setting for a new case for cops Fargo & McBane by Niemand & Anna Readman. Plus features, interviews and lots more! (STL333487) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
Magazine, 128pgs, FC SRP: $10.99
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE 368
MONSTER FUN #24 HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 2024
(W) Alec Worley & Various (A) Brett Parson & Various (CA) Chris Garbutt
Welcome to the Monster Fun Halloween Spooktacular 2024! It's our favourite holiday, and we are celebrating with a bumper 48 page issue! Gums, Kid Kong, Sally Astro, Sir Render, Hell's Angel Witch Vs Warlock and Captain Zom all get into the party spirit. Peaches Creatures returns in a brief prologue before the next series, while a new, ongoing strip, Crabbe's Crusaders makes a stunning debut! This issue also sees the unveiling of our 2024 art competition winner could it be you? (STL333488) (C: 0-1-2)
7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
FIENDS OF THE EASTERN FRONT HC VOL 02 PX ED
(W) Ian Edington (A/CA) Tiernen Trevallion
In 1970, Lieutenant Tim Wilson is haunted by the memories of war not just the bloodshed of the battlefield, but the horrors witnessed at the hand of Captain Constanta, who rescued him after a gruesome encounter with the King-Bats of Maximilian Von Klorr, the Black Max himself! Years later, Lt. Wilson sets out on a journey to hunt down Constanta in his native Romania, and uncovers his origins among beasts and creatures of magic. Collecting the work of Ian Edginton and Tiernen Trevallion, the second omnibus of Fiends of the Eastern Front follows Constanta's bloody trail across history, and brings monstrous terror from the skies of wartime France to the streets of 1960s London. (STL333516) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $33.99
FIENDS OF THE EASTERN FRONT TP VOL 02
(W) Ian Edington (A/CA) Tiernen Trevallion
In 1970, Lieutenant Tim Wilson is haunted by the memories of war not just the bloodshed of the battlefield, but the horrors witnessed at the hand of Captain Constanta, who rescued him after a gruesome encounter with the King-Bats of Maximilian Von Klorr the Black Max himself! Years later, Lt. Wilson sets out on a journey to hunt down Constanta in his native Romania, and uncovers his origins among beasts and creatures of magic. Collecting the work of Ian Edginton and Tiernen Trevallion, the second omnibus of Fiends of the Eastern Front follows Constanta s bloody trail across history, and brings monstrous terror from the skies of wartime France to the streets of 1960s London. (STL333511) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99
FIENDS OF THE EASTERN FRONT OMNIBUS TP VOL 01 (MR) (O/A)
(W) Gerry Finlay Day & Various (A) Carlos Ezquerra & Various (CA) Carlos Ezquerra
A luxury omnibus of classic supernatural war stories from the Golden Age of comics, expanded and updated in definitive edition. Buried deep underground are the remains of Wehrmacht soldier, Hans Schmitt, and his diary, which journals his eerie encounter with the Romanian Captain Constanta and his platoon of blood-sucking freaks! Back in 1943, with the Russians willing to fight until their last man in order to defend Stalingrad, Panzergrenadier Richter discovers Constanta's secret and learns than sometimes your allies can be just as dangerous as the enemy! Featuring the breathtaking art of Carlos Ezquerra (Judge Dredd) and Colin MacNeil (America), with stories from Gerry Finley Day (Rogue Trooper), David Bishop (Thrill-Power Overload), and recent classics from Ian Edginton (Stickleback, Scarlet Traces), Dave Kendall (Fall of Deadworld). (STL293826) (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
RECKLESS HERO
KNIGHTS VS PIRATES TP VOL 01
(W) Jay Martin (A) Chris Jenkins, Chris Imber
The most infamous pirate the world has ever seen, Edward Teach, AKA Blackbeard, faces off against the once and future king of the Britons, King Arthur. In a bid to rule over the seven seas forever Blackbeard will need two things, eternal life and the ultimate power. Fortunately for the ruthless cutthroat, there is one point in human history where both of these things are in the same place at the same time. Travelling back in time with a little help from a mysterious stranger, Blackbeard faces off against the noble king of England in a bid to obtain Excalibur and the Holy Grail. Unfortunately for our wayward seamen, everything is not as it seems, as other forces with even darker agendas are at work! (STL333477) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 140pgs, FC SRP: $21.99
RED 5 COMICS
LAST HARLEMITE #3
(W) Jeff Carroll (A/CA) Rustico P Limosinero
As Mansa and the boys race their bikes, a sudden crash triggers an avalanche that blocks their route home. With the sun sinking low on the horizon, Miguel and Tommy realize they have to brave the perilous path through the territory of the Rat zombies to make it back before nightfall. (STL332223) (C: 0-0-1)
8x11, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95
RENEGADE ARTS ENTERTAINMENT
WHEETAGO WAR GN VOL 01 ROTH (MR)
(W) Richard Van Camp (A/CA) Christopher Shy
Unless there is snow on the ground, never speak their name aloud. The more they eat the hungrier they become, and they are starving. The revered hero known as the Child Finder who is fighting to cling to his humanity after a Wheetago attack, a mother and her young son, and a desperate band of convicts, form an uneasy alliance to survive the Wheetago horrors now awakened. Roth, from award-winning, bestselling Tlicho Dene author Richard Van Camp, and visionary illustrator Christopher Shy is the first graphic novel in the Wheetago War series. (STL333024) (C: 0-1-0)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $22.99
ROCKETSHIP ENTERTAINMENT
FOX FIRES GN VOL 02
(W/A) Emilia Ojala
Fox Fires is a fantasy-adventure that is inspired by Finnish folklore. 'Fox Fires' refers to the Northern Lights; a literal translation from the Finnish word 'revontulet.' The Fox Fires are a gate between this world and the land of the dead, allowing souls to visit their loved ones. But suddenly, the Fox Fires disappear. The quest of Raate, a young raccoon dog, for the missing fox fires continues. This time she gets mixed up in the otters' Shining Skies ceremony. But all the preparations don't go as smoothly as planned. We meet new characters and the official true antagonists of Raate. (STL332420) (C: 0-1-0)
HC, 6x8, 252pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
LIVE FOREVER ETERNAL ED GN VOL 02
(W/A/CA) Raul Trevino
After a tragedy, Sarah's conviction to never lose another loved one drives her to discover a formula for eternal life that provokes a fatal crisis. Live Forever is a supernatural thriller about finding the formula for eternal life. You will witness the conflicts of a teenager who gets what she wants, but sometimes with serious consequences. If you like characters with guts, surprising moments and stories that not only entertain but inspire reflection, this is the comic for you. (STL332433) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 6x8, 312pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
LIVE FOREVER ETERNAL ED GN VOL 01
(W/A) Raul Trevino
After a tragedy, Sarah's conviction to never lose another loved one drives her to discover a formula for eternal life that provokes a fatal crisis. Live Forever is a supernatural thriller about finding the formula for eternal life. You will witness the conflicts of a teenager who gets what she wants, but sometimes with serious consequences. If you like characters with guts, surprising moments and stories that not only entertain but inspire reflection, this is the comic for you. (STL332453) (C: 0-1-1)
HC, 6x9, 304pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
WOLFSBANE MOONLIGHT ED GN
(W) Ryan Cady (A) Morgan Beem
Following in her father's legacy, Quinn's entire life has been devoted to slaying werewolves. But when a young victim falls into her care, and her stash of inherited silver bullets begin to run low... the horror of the monsters grow stronger. (STL332459) (C: 0-1-1)
HC, 6x9, 300pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
RUDE DUDE PRODUCTIONS
ART OF STEVE RUDE SC (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Steve Rude
If you are a fan of Nexus, a fan of Steve Rude artwork, or just wanting to learn how to draw and paint better, we have something for you. Inside you'll find various studies, commissions, tutorials, personal sketchbook pages, and some of the select published pieces you may have seen from Steve Rude during the past year. (STL309982)
Art Book, 7x10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
NEXUS NEWSPAPER STRIPS COMING OF GOURMANDO DLX HC (O/A)
(W) Mike Baron, Steve Rude (A/CA) Steve Rude
Something long dormant beneath the surface of Ylum comes alive, triggering a visit from the planet-devouring Gourmando and his mysterious ally. With powers far beyond those of even Nexus himself, this unstoppable being banishes Nexus to an unknown realmthe only way out is to face ones worst fears! With over 320 pages this Deluxe Hardcover Edition is nearly triple the size of most Artist Edition books at the same price! Includes pencils, inks, and colors for all 90 story pages, plus over 20 pages of extras. (STL295484)
HC, 12x17, 322pgs, FC SRP: $299.99
NEXUS NEWSPAPER STRIPS TP OVERSIZED ED COMING OF GOURMANDO (O/A)
(W) Mike Baron, Steve Rude (A/CA) Steve Rude
Something long dormant beneath the surface of Ylum comes alive, triggering a visit from the planet-devouring Gourmando and his mysterious ally. With powers far beyond those of even Nexus himself, this unstoppable being banishes Nexus to an unknown realmthe only way out is to face ones worst fears! Mike Baron and Steve Rude deliver a new Nexus adventure in this special oversized collection! (STL295483)
SC, 9x12, 136pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
NEXUS NEWSPAPER STRIPS VOL 2 #1 (OF 5) BATTLE FOR THUNEWORLD (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Steve Rude
Having narrowly evaded the world-destroying being known as Gourmando, Nexus is now confronted with the formidable task of his planet's reconstruction. Still concerned about the long overdue absence of his beloved friend, Dave, Nexus finds himself dealing with the added nuisance of Earth journalist, Nipsey Conniption, suspicious of his immense powers and determined to disgrace him within her loyal galaxy of followers. Steve Rude revives Nexus in a new comic strip format, as he takes on the roles of writer, penciller, letterer, inker, and cover artist. (STL309977)
7x10, 24pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $0.50
NEXUS NEWSPAPER STRIPS VOL 2 #2 (OF 5) BATTLE FOR THUNEWORLD (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Steve Rude
Released weekly! A strange ship is found having crash-landed on Ylum, its passenger near death. Who and what has brought this being to Nexus' planet? Remain in your seats as part 2 of this 5-part story moves to its explosive summit. Author and artist Steve Rude revives the classic look of Nexus, as he once again takes on the roles of writer, penciller, letterer, inker, and cover artist. (STL309978)
7x10, 24pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $1.00
NEXUS NEWSPAPER STRIPS VOL 2 #3 (OF 5) BATTLE FOR THUNEWORLD (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Steve Rude
Released weekly! Recovering from near death, Nexus longtime friend begins to recount the tragedy that has brought him to Ylum. It's now up to he and Nexus to return to his home planet on a rescue mission to confront the inhuman monster that launched this tragedy. Steve Rude continues with his second Nexus 100-page opus, embracing the timeless style of comics as he takes on the roles of both author and artist. (STL309979)
7x10, 32pgs, FC (3 of 5) SRP: $1.00
RUNNING PRESS
BACK TO THE FUTURE LIGHT UP FLUX CAPACITOR W SOUND
(W) Adam Beechen
The future (and past) in the palm of your hands with this miniature replica of Doc Brown's Flux Capacitor from the beloved, blockbuster Back to the Future trilogy! This finely detailed, 3 inch replica of Doc Brown's flux capacitor is equipped with multiple LED lights and sound effects. The set includes a full-color, 32-page book exploring the mechanics of time travel and the timelines featured in the beloved film series. Requires two AAA batteries (not included). (STL332928) (C: 0-1-0)
Kit, SC, 3x4, 40pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
CAT PEOPLE A COMIC COLLECTION HC
(W/A) Hannah Hillam
Following an unwitting human who finds herself in a world where humans' and cats' roles have reversed, Cat People examines the special and inscrutable relationship we have with our feline companions, revealing the delightful absurdities of both species along the way. Only the keen eyes of cats could so sharply examine the most bizarre human behaviors we don't think twice about, including grooming, eating, sleeping, working, and competing with other humans for attention and territory. By flipping the script and casting humans in the role of pet, Hannah Hillam spins an unforgettable tail of the unique love and often baffling coexistence between cats and people. (STL332936) (C: 0-1-0)
HC, 6x6, 112pgs, FC SRP: $17.00
CHRISTMAS IN BATCAVE BRAVE BOLD UTTERLY EXHAUSTING ADV
(W) Doogie Horner (A) Christian Cornia
Bruce Wayne is going to need a bigger mansion when the entire Bat-family comes home for Christmas. As the kids debate over what to get Batman the man who has everything and the Bat-pets run amok, crime doesn't take a holiday. The Joker's on the loose and Catwoman plots to make the naughty list. All the while, Batman's faithful butler Alfred just wants everyone to stand still long enough to take a nice family photo. Far from having a silent night, Batman and the gang will need a Christmas miracle to make it until morning. With lively illustrations, this official DC Christmas book from bestselling author Doogie Horner will charm and delight caped crusaders of all ages. (STL332929) (C: 0-1-0)
Picture Book, HC, 7x8, 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.99
MARVEL LOKI LIGHT UP METAL SCEPTER
Hold the power of the God of Mischief in your hand with this one-of-a-kind, officially licensed replica from popular Marvel character. This kit features an 8-inch metal replica of Loki's staff electroplated in gold with an engraved base. The LED in the blue gem stone glows when placed on the display base. A full-color, 48-page hardcover book is packed with comic book art and information about Loki's history and key variations that have appeared throughout his comic book history. Requires two AA batteries (not included). (STL332931) (C: 0-1-0)
Kit, HC, 7x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $39.95
WHO IS SUPERBOY ADV IN FINDING YOUR WAY PICTUREBOOK
(W) Robb Pearlman (A) Ivan Barrera
A school project has Jon Kent, the son of Superman the World's Greatest Super Hero and Lois Lane the world's most famous reporter trying to figure out who he wants to be when he grows up. How will he ever live up to his parents' success? And will they be disappointed with him if he doesn't? As Jon and his loyal canine companion, Krypto, travel everywhere from Metropolis to The Fortress of Solitude to outer space, they explore the qualities that make his parents so great and put them to the test when a situation arises that requires Jon to act alone. In this official DC picture book, readers will follow Jon's adventure of self-discovery as he comes to understand that just as there's only one Superman and one Lois Lane there's only one Superboy... and he's up to the challenge. (STL332930) (C: 0-1-0)
Picture Book, HC, 9x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.99