RANDOM HOUSE BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
TAYLOR SWIFT SUPERSTAR SC
(W/A/CA) Shana Corey
Is your child a Swiftie in their 'Learning-to-Read' Era? This Step 2 early reader is the perfect fit! Follow the story of Taylor's life--from her childhood growing up on a Christmas Tree farm in Pennsylvania all the way to her sold-out, international Eras Tour! This biography uses simple text, short sentences, and full-color illustrations to help new readers learn all about the life, albums, tours, and phenomenal impact of global sensation Taylor Swift! (STL351922) (C: 0-1-0)
Illustrated Book, SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
RANDOM HOUSE GRAPHIC
CASSI & HOUSE OF MEMORIES GN
(W/A/CA) Dean Stuart
Cassi loves spending time with her grandfather. His games, songs, and stories have always brought her endless joy. This visit with him, though, is different: Grandpa seems to be losing track of things, including everything from the stories they're sharing to who Cassi herself is. So when he goes missing after wandering off from his own backyard, Cassi knows she has to figure out where he's gone. What she discovers is a world filled with memories, none of them her own. As she leaps from one memory to the next, she knows she's getting closer and closer to finding her grandfather—but only if she can make sure he doesn't slip away forever. (STL351921) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 272pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
HALFWAY TO SOMEWHERE GN
(W/A/CA) Jose Pimienta
Ave thought moving to Kansas would be boring and flat after enjoying the mountains and trails in Mexico, but at least they would have their family with them. Unfortunately, while Ave, their mom, and their younger brother are relocating to the US, Ave's father and older sister will be staying in Mexico... permanently. Their parents are getting a divorce. As if learning a whole new language wasn't hard enough, and now a Middle-Schooler has to figure out a new family dynamic... and what this means for them as they start middle school with no friends. Jose Pimienta's thought provoking middle graphic novel is about exploring identity, understanding family, making friends with a language barrier, and above all else, learning what truly makes a place a home. (STL351907) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 6x9, 256pgs, FC SRP: $13.99
HILO GN VOL 11 GREAT SPACE IGUANA
(W/A/CA) Judd Winick
Get ready for adventure, friendship, and lots of laughs with the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series kids love! Ahhhhh! A giant space iguana has landed in D.J.'s backyard. Where did she come from? And why is the whole universe out to get her?! D.J., Hilo, and Gina will have to race through space to get her home! Iif they don't, the whole universe will be in danger! But there''s a galaxy of trouble—(not to mention one super annoyed alien dad, some very cranky monsters, and a warrior match combat challenge (um, what?!?!)—in their way. Can they make it?! (And how is D.J. at driving a spaceship, anyway?) (STL351902) (C: 0-1-0)
HC, 6x9, 240pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
SWEET VALLEY TWINS GN VOL 05
(W) Francine Pascal (A) Claudia Aguirre, Nicole Andelfinger
Everyone at Sweet Valley Middle School is going to the biggest concert ever... everyone except twins, Jessica and Elizabeth! Their favorite band is back in town but no matter how much they beg their parents they can't get permission to go. Elizabeth is ready to sulk and stay home, but Jessica refuses to give up hope. She'll see this band even if it means lying or leaving her sister behind. Caught between her parents and her twin will Elizabeth sneak out with Jessica? Or will she blow the whole plan out of the water? (STL351912) (C: 1-1-0)
SC, 6x9, 224pgs, FC SRP: $13.99
SWEET VALLEY TWINS GN HC VOL 05 SNEAKING OUT
(W) Francine Pascal (A) Claudia Aguirre, Nicole Andelfinger
The Sweet Valley Twins are ready to rock out as the hottest band comes to town…too bad they don't have permission to go! Will they sneak out to dance the night away or will it all fall apart? Find out in the next installment of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series!
Everyone at Sweet Valley Middle School is going to the biggest concert ever...everyone except twins, Jessica and Elizabeth! Their favorite band is back in town but no matter how much they beg their parents they can't get permission to go. Elizabeth is ready to sulk and stay home, but Jessica refuses to give up hope. She'll see this band even if it means lying or leaving her sister behind.
Caught between her parents and her twin will Elizabeth sneak out with Jessica? Or will she blow the whole plan out of the water?
Get ready to rock, laugh, and cheer for the unstoppable duo as they navigate the challenges of friendship, family, and following their dreams in the next Sweet Valley Twins graphic novel. (STL351910) (C: 1-1-0)
HC, 6x9, 224pgs, FC SRP: $21.99
RANDOM HOUSE WORLDS
DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES HC NOVEL
(W) Tracy Hickman, Margaret Weis
Rediscover the unforgettable world of the New York Times bestselling Dragonlance series with the first three novels of one of the most popular fantasy series of all time, feautring a new forward by Joe Manganiello! Once merely creatures of legend, the dragons have returned—but with their arrival comes the departure of the old gods, and all healing magic. As war threatens to engulf the land, lifelong friends reunite for an adventure that will change their lives and shape their world forever. Meet Sturm the Solamnic knight, Tanis Half-Elf, Tasslehoff Burrfoot the irrepressible Kender, Flint the Dwarf, Caramon the warrior and his twin brother, Raistlin the red-robed mage—former comrades together again after five years apart, and looking for adventure. The Dragonlance Chronicles features the three novels Dragons of Autumn Twilight, Dragons of Winter Night, and Dragons of Spring Dawning. (STL351917) (C: 1-1-0)
Novel, HC, 6x9, 1056pgs, FC SRP: $35.00
RE LIVE
COMING HOME #2 (MR)
(W) Various (A) Ed Firth & Various (CA) Ed Firth
A powerful anthology sharing mental health stories from LGBTQ+ UK military veterans. The stories are written by military veterans working with Arts in Health charity Re-Live. Illustrated by some of the best LGBTQ+ and allied artists in contemporary British comics; Ed Firth, Anna Readman, Ria Grix, and AJ O'Neill. (STL351423) (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
7x10, 40pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
COMING HOME #1 (MR) (O/A)
(W) Various (A) Keith Page & Various (CA) Ian Kennedy
A new anthology sharing true stories of UK military veterans' mental health journeys. From Northern Ireland to Afghanistan, the stories are written by veterans working with Arts in Health charity Re-Live. Illustrated by a mix of classic and digital British cartoonists, including Keith Page and Emma Vieceli. Features legendary artist Ian Kennedy's final work as a powerful double-spread painted cover. (STL243626) (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
7x10, 40pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
REBELLION / 2000AD
BATTLE ACTION #7 (OF 10)
(W) Garth Ennis, Rob Williams (A) Keith Burns, P. J. Holden (CA) Henry Flint
In A Couple of Heroes the rescue of Nina Petrova gets underway, and the stage is set for the endgame, as Johnny “Red” Redburn learns more of the truth behind his top-secret mission. Written by Garth Ennis, and drawn by Keith Burns, with colors by Jason Wordie. The second new story in this issue features Major Eazy, as he assists American commandos with the invasion of Sicily, and with protecting Malati Bridge, a vital element of the plan to eliminate the Nazis from Italy. Written by Rob Williams, and drawn by PJ Holden. (STL351649) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany.
32pgs, FC (7 of 10) SRP: $7.99
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #477 (MR)
(W) Ian Edington & Various (A) Paul McCaffrey & Various (CA) Toby Willsmer
More action and adventure in the future-shocked world of Judge Dredd! Dredd lays down the law on the A.I. entity in 'Messiah Complex' by Ian Edginton & Paul McCaffrey; plus there's more thrills and spills in Lawless by Dan Abnett & Phil Winslade; Devlin Waugh: 'Two Months Off' by Ales Kot & PJ Holden; Death Cap: Frontier Justice by T.C. Eglington & Boo Cook; Fargo & McBane: 'New York's Finest' by Ken Niemand & Anna Readman. Plus features, interviews and lots more! (STL351650) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
Magazine, 128pgs, FC SRP: $11.99
MONSTER FUN #28
(W) Stacey Whittle & Various (A) Brett Parson & Various (CA) Dan Boultwood
It’s February and love is in the air for another frightastic issue of Monster Fun! Packing more flavour than National Pizza Day (9th February, kids!), we're serving up more Gums, Captain Zom, Witch Vs Warlock, Martha's Monster Make Up, Sir Render and the Fright Shift. Meanwhile, in Peaches’ Creatures, Jonny the Golem and Peaches try to recruit the mystical Green Knight, and in Crabbes’ Crusaders, the team search for their missing teammate, Red. (STL351716) (C: 0-1-2)
32pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
ADAM ETERNO GRUNN THE GRIM TP (MR)
(W) E. George Cowan, Chris Lowder (A) Francisco Solano Lopez & Various (CA) Andrew Howat
Cursed by an old alchemist to live forever—unless struck from a weapon made of gold—Adam Eterno has gained the power to travel through the ages, fighting evil and injustice. Now Adam has been transported into a dystopian future where a cruel police regime led by Grunn the Grim, rule over the population with an iron fist… Written by Edward George Cowan and Chris Lowder, with stunning art by Solano Lopez, this book features Adam's first adventures published in Lion. (STL351653) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x10.5, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $18.99
COVER STORY THE 2000 AD DESIGN ART OF ROBIN SMITH SC
(W) Karl Stock (A) Robin Smith & Various (CA) Robin Smith, Brian Bolland
The early 80s saw 2000 AD hit its golden era. With Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, Rogue Trooper, Sláine and more firing on all cylinders it became the UK's most exciting and innovative comic. Its covers played no small part in its appeal, and those covers were the brainchild of Robin Smith whose job was to lay out a cover design to pass to an artist who would transform it into the finished product. This collection of some of Smith's cover layouts shows just how integral his ideas were to some of 2000 AD's most famous and revered covers. Featuring covers by some of the galaxy's greatest artists, including Brian Bolland, Dave Gibbons, Carlos Ezquerra, Kevin O'Neill, Mick McMahon, Ian Gibson, Alan Davis, Steve Dillon, Cam Kennedy, Massimo Belardinelli, Eric Bradbury, Brett Ewins, Glenn Fabry, Ian Kennedy, José Ortiz, Cliff Robinson, Kim Raymond, Ron Smith, Brendan McCarthy, and Bryan Talbot. (STL351655) (C: 0-1-2)
Art Book, SC, 176pgs, FC SRP: $30.99
NEMESIS THE WARLOCK DEFINITIVE ED HC VOL 03 DIAMOND EXC
(W) Pat Mills (A) Kevin O'Neill, Bryan Talbot (CA) Kevin O'Neill, Gem Sheldrake
The Definitive series of the Nemesis the Warlock saga continues with Nemesis's continuing battle against the wicked forces of Termight's mad tyrant Torquemada, alien freedom fighter Nemesis The Warlock is joined by his bloodthirsty son Thoth and war robots, the A.B.C. Warriors, for a nightmarish adventure across the terrifying Time Wastes. Written by Pat Mills and drawn by Kevin O'Neill and Bryan Talbot, this edition compiles the entire series in order, with the color center-spread pages reproduced in their original form. Definitive Nemesis the Warlock is the ultimate way to read one of the most important sci-fi sagas published in the pages of 2000 AD. (STL351651) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $42.99
NEMESIS THE WARLOCK DEFINITIVE ED TP VOL 03
(W) Pat Mills (A) Kevin O'Neill, Bryan Talbot (CA) Kevin O'Neill
The Definitive series of the Nemesis the Warlock saga continues with Nemesis's continuing battle against the wicked forces of Termight’s mad tyrant Torquemada, alien freedom fighter Nemesis The Warlock is joined by his bloodthirsty son Thoth and war robots, the A.B.C. Warriors, for a nightmarish adventure across the terrifying Time Wastes. Written by Pat Mills (Marshal Law) and drawn by Kevin O’Neill (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) and Bryan Talbot (Sandman, The Adventures of Luther Arkwright), this edition compiles the entire series in order, with the colour centre-spread pages reproduced in their original form. Definitive Nemesis the Warlock is the ultimate way to read one of the most important sci-fi sagas published in the pages of 2000 AD. (STL351652) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $32.99
NEMESIS THE WARLOCK DEFINITIVE ED HC VOL 01 DIAMOND EXC (O/A)
(W) Pat Mills (A/CA) Kevin O'Neill
The Diamond exclusive hardback of the crown-jewel epic from the pages of 2000 AD. Written by Pat Mills and drawn by Kevin O'Neill, this definitive series is a comprehensive collection of the complete storyline in order, and features development sketches showing the evolution of Nemesis and the Blitzspear. Termight is the ruling planet of a cruel galactic empire, an empire led by the diabolically evil Torquemada, a twisted human despot intent on purging all alien life from the galaxy and punishing the deviants. His motto: Be pure! Be vigilant! Behave! But there is rebellion and resistance to his rule in the form of a devilish-looking alien warlock called Nemesis, who represents everything that Torquemada hates and fears. (STL300961) (DEC231686) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 12x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $33.99
NEMESIS THE WARLOCK DEFINITIVE ED TP VOL 01 (O/A)
(W) Pat Mills (A) Kevin O'Neill, Jesus Redondo
Long regarded as one of the crown-jewel epics from the pages of 2000 AD, at long last Nemesis the Warlock is back in print and better than ever. Written by Pat Mills (Marshal Law) and drawn by Kevin O'Neill (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen), this definitive series is a comprehensive collection of the complete storyline in order, and features development sketches showing the evolution of Nemesis and the Blitzspear. Termight is the ruling planet of a cruel galactic empire, an empire led by the diabolically evil Torquemada, a twisted human despot intent on purging all alien life from the galaxy and punishing the deviants. His motto: Be pure! Be vigilant! Behave! But there is rebellion and resistance to his rule in the form of a devilish-looking alien warlock called Nemesis, who represents everything that Torquemada hates and fears. Together Nemesis and Torquemada are locked in a duel which will affect the fate of humanity and each of them on a personal level as their conflict spans time and space! (STL293825)
SC, 12x9, 176pgs, FC SRP: $25.95
NEMESIS THE WARLOCK DEFINITIVE ED TP VOL 02 (O/A)
(W) Pat Mills (A) Kevin O'Neill, Jesus Redondo (CA) Kevin O'Neill
The Definitive series of the Nemesis the Warlock saga continues as Torquemada’s crusade to destroy all alien life reaches the planet of the Goths, a species of alien which has modelled their culture on early twentieth-century Britain. Nemesis must team up with the Goth leader, the Ion Duke, to stop them being eradicated by Torquemada's army of Terminators. Collecting the entire series in order, with the colour centre-spread pages reproduced in their original form, the Definitive collection of Nemesis the Warlock is the ultimate way to read one of the most important sci-fi sagas published in the pages of 2000 AD. Written by Pat Mills (Marshal Law) and drawn by Kevin O'Neill (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) and Bryan Talbot (Sandman, The Adventures of Luther Arkwright), this definitive series compiles the complete storyline in order. (STL324841) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9x12, 192pgs, FC SRP: $32.99
ROXY ROMANCE REBORN GN
(W) Mags Visaggio & Various (A) Eric Henderson & Various (CA) Hannah Templer
Roxy returns with this 80-page anthology that brings romance comics into the 21st century! The glorious Getaway Girls take on a daring heist that leads to them stealing hearts in a feisty new story by Alex de Campi and Erica Henderson; a fateful romance stretches across history in Mags Visaggio and Sterric's time-bending Banmoor; and Nadia Shammas and Jaws Stone present a tale of unbound love in the future in What I Was Made For. Romance comics are re-invented in this packed new anthology! (STL351660) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $23.99
RED 5 COMICS
FALLEN TP VOL 01
(W) Matt Ringel (A/CA) Henry Ponciano
In the 1980's, the gods from all of the pantheons from around the world find themselves trapped on Earth. Making the most of their limited powers in the mortal realm, they form a new underworld of cartels and gangs. But when Zeus is mysteriously killed, his loyal follower Casper Clay turns private detective in order to solve the murder (STL351281) (C: 0-0-2)
SC, 7.5x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
ROCKY POND BOOKS
I AM SALLY RIDE YR SC
(W) Brad Meltzer (A/CA) Chris Eliopoulos
The first American woman to fly in space is the 35th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 9. From childhood, Sally Ride was a daring adventurer, and her parents encouraged her to pursue the things she loved. Those things included science and math, fast rides, and the stars in the sky. Eventually her passions and her hard work led her to NASA, where she became the country's first female astronaut, inspiring generations of young people to follow their own dreams of space exploration. (STL351919) (C: 0-1-0)
Picture Book, SC, 8x8, 42pgs, FC SRP: $16.99