HARPER ALLEY
BITSY & BOOZLE GN TELL A STORY
(W) Natalie Riess (A) Sara Goetter
Explore story structure with narrator-in-training Bitsy and her grumpy wizard protagonist Boozle in this entertaining, educational chapter book graphic novel! Once upon a time there was a narrator named Bitsy, and all she wanted to do was tell a story. Thankfully, she had just the right protagonist to help her with that Boozle, a grumpy old wizard without a lot to say. Join them both on the adventure of a lifetime as they make the journey up Story Mountain, discovering the magic of storytelling along the way. (STL328139) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 7x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
BITSY & BOOZLE HC GN TELL A STORY
(W) Natalie Riess (A) Sara Goetter
Explore story structure with narrator-in-training Bitsy and her grumpy wizard protagonist Boozle in this entertaining, educational chapter book graphic novel! Once upon a time there was a narrator named Bitsy, and all she wanted to do was tell a story. Thankfully, she had just the right protagonist to help her with that Boozle, a grumpy old wizard without a lot to say. Join them both on the adventure of a lifetime as they make the journey up Story Mountain, discovering the magic of storytelling along the way. (STL328142) (C: 0-1-0)
HC, 7x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
KNOTS GN
(W/A) Colleen Frakes
Norah is the good kid. Good at pleasing her parents and being a good sister. Good at school. Good at, well, almost everything. So when Mom's work brings her to a new town, leaving Norah and Dad behind, no one thinks twice. After all, Norah's a mature sixth grader now and she can take care of herself right? But things spiral out of control after a botched home dye job goes from bad to worse and being the good kid quickly gets a little hairy. One small tangle becomes a knot of epic proportions, and Norah realizes that to untangle the mess she's made, she'll have to find her voice and ask for help. (STL328132) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 6x9, 240pgs, FC SRP: $15.99
KNOTS HC GN
(W/A) Colleen Frakes
Norah is the good kid. Good at pleasing her parents and being a good sister. Good at school. Good at, well, almost everything. So when Mom's work brings her to a new town, leaving Norah and Dad behind, no one thinks twice. After all, Norah's a mature sixth grader now and she can take care of herself right? But things spiral out of control after a botched home dye job goes from bad to worse and being the good kid quickly gets a little hairy. One small tangle becomes a knot of epic proportions, and Norah realizes that to untangle the mess she's made, she'll have to find her voice and ask for help. (STL328133) (C: 0-1-0)
HC, 6x9, 240pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
LUNCH BUDDIES YR GN STUNT SANDWICH SUPERSTAR
(W/A) Daniel Wiseman
Ever since Marco's sandwich began talking, the two have been inseparable. Their shared love for jokes, pranks on Marco's sister, and special sauce are a recipe for best friends. After defeating a pair of break-dancing squirrels in the backyard, Sandwich and Marco are ready for more shenanigans. But when a rainy day foils their plans they're at their wits end. That is, until lightning strikes and Marco devises the best plan ever Death-defying jumps and high-flying acrobatics abound in this rip-roaring new graphic novel! (STL328058) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 6x9, 64pgs, FC SRP: $8.99
HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS DUNGEON ACADEMY CLUBHOUSE CHAOS
(W) Diane Walker (A) Mario Oscar Gabriele
Zelli Stormclash and the Danger Club crew are desperate to find a secret clubhouse where they can store troves of forbidden books and trinkets and practice adventurer techniques, but mostly it's a place they can go and be themselves. But no one is safe from prying eyes. When a nosy classmate starts poking around, the pressure is on. Luckily, everyone in the Danger Club is certain they've found the perfect place for the club to meet! But will this ragtag gang be able to agree on a hideout that works for everyone, or will their deepest, darkest secrets be exposed including Zelli's true identity as a forbidden human? (STL328135) (C: 0-1-0)
chapter book, SC, 5x8, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
FIRST CAT IN SPACE & SOUP OF DOOM SC GN
(W) Mac Barnett (A) Shawn Harris
The Moon Queen has been poisoned by soup. And with few she can trust in her own court, she and First Cat will have to journey alone to find the antidote in time. If only LOZ 4000 were still with them But the once-heroic toenail-clipping robot is running from his own terrible tale and now looking for new purpose and meaning in this vast universe, taking LOZ 4000 far away from his friends. Unbeknownst to our trio, secret forces are working against them. With villainous cowboys about, high-speed chases, and pianos falling from the sky can our iconic trio find their way back to one another and save the Moon Queen before it's too late? (STL328131) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 6x9, 272pgs, FC SRP: $11.99
HEADPRESS
I SPIT ON YOUR CELLULOID HIST WOMEN DIRECTING HORROR
(W) Heidi Honeycutt
Heidi Honeycutt defines the political and cultural forces that shape the way modern horror movies are made by women. The women's rights and civil rights movements, new distribution technology, digital cameras, the destruction of the classic studio system, and the abandonment of the Hays code have significantly impacted women directors and their movies. So, too, social media, modern ideas of gender and racial equality, LGBTQ acceptance, and a new generation of provocative, daring films that take shocking risks in the genre. This is a first-of-its-kind celebration, study, and 'a book that needed to be written' (says cult filmmaker Stephanie Rothman). You will never look at horror movies the same way again! (STL328682) (C: 0-1-0) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
Reference Book, SC, 6x9, 464pgs, FC SRP: $32.95
HENRY HOLT
DONA QUIXOTE FLIGHT OF THE WITCH GN
(W) Rey Terciero (A) Monica M Magana
Lucia has become what she's always hoped to be a local hero. But between chores and homework, arguments with her parents and best friend, Sandro, and helping her neighbors with her special abilities, she's busier than ever before. When the townspeople's treasured possessions go missing and owls start appearing all around town, Lucia's gut knows that something is wrong... if only she had the time to get to the bottom of it. But monsters wait on no one, and there's an evil coven of witches lurking in the shadows, prepared to wreak havoc on Lucia's hometown whether she's ready or not. (STL328566) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 6x9, 240pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
DONA QUIXOTE FLIGHT OF THE WITCH HC GN
(W) Rey Terciero (A) Monica M Magana
Lucia has become what she's always hoped to be a local hero. But between chores and homework, arguments with her parents and best friend, Sandro, and helping her neighbors with her special abilities, she's busier than ever before. When the townspeople's treasured possessions go missing and owls start appearing all around town, Lucia's gut knows that something is wrong... if only she had the time to get to the bottom of it. But monsters wait on no one, and there's an evil coven of witches lurking in the shadows, prepared to wreak havoc on Lucia's hometown whether she's ready or not. (STL328567) (C: 0-1-0)
HC, 6x9, 240pgs, FC SRP: $22.99
PABLO AND SPLASH GN VOL 01 TIME TRAVELING PENGUINS
(W/A) Sheena Dempsey
Antarctic penguins Pablo and Splash are polar opposites and besties for life. Pablo is a home-bird and a careful planner. Splash is easily bored and hungry for adventure. Sick to her flippers of the harsh, freezing weather, Splash persuades Pablo to go on a beach vacation with her. When they accidentally find themselves in a scientist's time machine, they end up on the beach back in the age of dinosaurs! Can Pablo and Splash make their way home before they become dino snacks? This full color, paper-over-board graphic novel is perfect for fans of Investigators and Dog Man. (STL328568) (C: 0-1-0)
HC, 6x9, 240pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
HIGHWATER PRESS
BETWEEN THE PIPES GN
(W) Albert McLeod & Various (A) Alice R L
Thirteen-year-old Chase's life and identity should be simple. He's the goalie for his hockey team, the Eagles. He's a friend to Kevin and Jade. He's Kookum's youngest grandchild. He's a boy. He should like girls. But it's not that simple. Chase doesn't like girls the way that the other boys do. It's scary being so different from his peers. Scarier still is the feeling that his teammates can tell who he is and that they hate him for it. If he pretends hard enough, maybe he can hide the truth, but real strength and change can't come from a place of shame. Chase's dreams are troubled by visions of a bear spirit, and the more he tries to hide, the more everything falls apart. With the help of an Elder, and a Two-Spirit mentor, can Chase find the strength to be proud of who he is? This graphic novel explores toxic masculinity through the experiences of an Indigenous teen. (STL328434) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 7x10, 56pgs, FC SRP: $18.95
LITTLE MOONS GN
(W) Jen Storm (A) Alice R L & Various
It's been a year since Reanna's sister, Chelsea, went missing on her way home from school. Without any idea of what happened, Reanna and her family struggle to find closure. Driven from their home by memories, Reanna's mom moves to the big city. Left behind on the reserve, Reanna and her little brother go to live with their dad. Reanna is hurt and angry that her mom has run away. She feels lonely, abandoned but she is not alone. Lights turn on in empty rooms, and objects move without being touched. There are little moons everywhere. In this moving graphic novel, thirteen-year-old Reanna grieves the loss of her older sister. Can she find comfort through her family's Ojibwe traditions? (STL328436) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $20.95
RECKONER RISES GN VOL 01 GOD FLARE
(W) David Robertson (A) Andrew Thomas, Scott Henderson
Cole and Eva are reunited once more. A new terror looms as Mihko Laboratories latest human experiments are about to be unleashed. Cole is on the long road to recovery, but he's still struggling with survivor's guilt. He must stay focused as he, Eva, and their friends prepare for the final showdown with Mihko. Meanwhile, Brady's mind is fractured, and he can't distinguish between what really happened and what Mikho made him believe. Eva and Cole may have to face this terrifying threat without him. It's a grim prospect, but a new discovery might just change everything: God Flare. Will Brady recover enough to join the fight? Can Cole come to terms with his abilities in spite of his PTSD? And will God Flare help even the odds against Mihko? (STL328427) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 7x10, 72pgs, FC SRP: $18.99
REZ DOCTOR GN
(W) Toben Racicot, Gitz Crazyboy (A) Azby Whitecalf, Veronika Barinova
Young Ryan Fox gets good grades, but he's not sure what he wants to be when he grows up. It isn't until he meets a Blackfoot doctor during a school assembly that he starts to dream big. However, becoming a doctor isn't easy. University takes Ryan away from his family and the Siksikaitsitapi community, and without their support, he begins to struggle. Faced with more stress than he's ever experienced, he turns to partying. Distracted from his responsibilities, his grades start to slip. His bills pile up. Getting into med school feels impossible. And now his beloved uncle is in jail. Can Ryan regain his footing to walk the path he saw so clearly as a boy? (STL328435) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $20.95
HOLIDAY HOUSE
A PAIR OF PARROTS HC
(W) David A. Adler (A) Clarice Elliott
There's only one problem with Ava's perfect new parrot: it's not in its cage! To keep this problem from flying out of their control, Ava and her mother will need to find a mathematical solution it's time to pair up. As Ava wheels her chair after her feathered friend who has flown the coop, she discovers she's found something, too: a group of new friends and a hilarious adventure. Geisel Award winning author David A. Adler matches fun antics with an educational bent, introducing literacy skills and early math concepts through an eye-catching, accessible early reader format. (STL329379) (C: 1-1-1)
Illustrated Book, HC, 7x8, 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
HUMANOIDS
LUGOSI RISE & FALL OF HOLLYWOODS DRACULA HC (O/A)
(W/A) Koren Shadmi
The critically-acclaimed biography chronicling the tumultuous personal and professional life of horror icon Bela Lugosi.
'Poignant . Shadmi smoothly blends characterization with chiaroscuro to perfectly spotlight Lugosi's uncanny magnetism. On the screen-and in this fine portrait-his legacy lasts.' -PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (Starred Review)
'Haunting Shadmi's deeply absorbing and moving biography will appeal to Dracula afficionados of all ages.' -NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS
LUGOSI, the tragic life story of one of horror's most iconic film stars, tells of a young Hungarian activist forced to flee his homeland after the failed Communist revolution in 1919. Reinventing himself in the U.S., first on stage and then in movies, he landed the unforgettable role of Count Dracula in what would become a series of classic feature films. From that point forward, Lugosi's stardom would be assured...but with international fame came setbacks and addictions that gradually whittled his reputation from icon to has-been. LUGOSI details the actor's fall from grace and an enduring legacy that continues to this day. (STL252043)
HC, 168pgs, 2C SRP: $29.99
MARILYNS MONSTERS GN (MR) (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Tommy Redolfi
The famous Hollywood Hills. A strange, twisted forest filled with freaks and broken down trailers. In this dark world, movie stars are born in the shadows. Determined to become the greatest one of all, shy Norma Jean Baker (Marilyn Monroe) comes to this ghost-town with hopes and dreams. Unfortunately, she'll have to face all kinds of monsters to reach her ultimate goal. (STL091672) (JUL181976) NOTE: Not Available in India.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 8x11, 248pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
I AM LEGION (2024 OVERSIZED EDITION) HC (MR) (O/A)
(W) Fabien Nury (A/CA) John Cassaday
Get the book Comic Bastards called 'John Cassaday in his prime,' now in a deluxe oversized edition with updated elements to present the book as it was meant to be read. Set in 1940s Europe, I Am Legion tells the story of a mysterious enemy force only known as 'Legion,' a power which can seemingly move from one body to another. Can the Allies defeat an enemy they can't track? Who is the young Romanian girl whose supernatural powers are being used by the Nazis? Find out in this thrilling story of espionage and terror. (STL298857) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany.
MATURE THEMES
HC, 9.4x12.6, 184pgs, FC SRP: $39.99
SWINE TP (MR) (O/A)
(W) Tyrone Finch (A) Mauricet
Ellis Rafferty spent seven years in prison after being wrongly convicted for the murder of his wife. Now released on parole, he seeks to avenge her death and atone for his past mistakes. Joining forces with his sister-in-law, they hit the road to take on the most pernicious threat in human history: Pigs. Pigs possessed by bloodthirsty, cunning, and immortal beings since the time of Jesus, and they are Legion.
Ellis and Zoey travel across America to put a stop to the pigs' murderous rampage, creating plenty of carnage in their wake, in this supernatural crime thriller story with a dark comedy cream filling. (STL200494) (AUG211830)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
NICNEVIN AND BLOODY QUEEN GN (MR) (O/A)
(W) Helen Mullane (A) Dom Reardon, Matthew Dow Smith (CA) Jock
Something strange has been unleashed in the north of England.
A modern-day druid commits a series of ghastly murders in an attempt to unleash the incredible power of the ancient gods of Great Britain. But his plans are interrupted when his latest would-be victim, Nicnevin 'NISSY' Oswald, turns out to be more than she seems. (STL147378)
MATURE THEMES
128pgs, FC SRP: $17.99
SANCTUM GENESIS HC (MR) (O/A)
(W) Christophe Bec, Philippe Thirault (A/CA) Stefano Raffaele
Aleppo, Syria, 1934. Following a major archeological discovery, German soldiers from the esoteric branch of the Nazi party forcibly take over the site and hold the French-led archeological team hostage. The Nazis are after an ancient weapon that they hope can further their world conquering plans, but in the process of uncovering it they awaken M t, a primeval divinity that proves utterly impossible to control. A tale of suspense, action-adventure, and horror for fans of Indiana Jones and Lovecraftian horror. (STL048474) (MAY171650) NOTE: Not Available in India.
MATURE THEMES
HC, 7.8x10.8, 112pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
CHRONOPHAGE (MR) (O/A)
(W) Tim Seeley (A) Iilias Kryiazis
A single mother becomes involved with a mysterious man who consumes moments of her life, leading her to question her choices, and whether they can-or should-be undone.
When Chloe begins a passionate relationship with a traveling businessman named Heath Doran, her life immediately changes for the better, and not just because she's getting laid. Friends thought long lost return, and new opportunities suddenly present themselves out of nowhere. Soon, however, she begins experiencing horrific encounters with ghostly beings eventually revealed to be the echoes of moments she has somehow no longer lived. Terrified at the realization that her past is being rewritten and that Heath is not who-or even what-he seems to be, Chloe must find a way to take back the seconds, minutes, and hours stolen by the alien chronophage masquerading as her new lover. But before she can act, Heath has one last surprise for her: a chance to undo the brief sexual encounter that turned her into a single mother sixteen years ago.
eaturing a foreword from Tom King. (STL213734)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 8x10, 136pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
HYPERION AVENUE
ELTON JOHN FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD HC
(W) Elton John
In this lavish retrospective authored by the icon himself, Elton John shares his fondest memories, most unforgettable moments, and previously untold stories from his record-breaking final tour. Farewell Yellow Brick Road is a full-color celebration of Elton John's record-breaking, globe-spanning farewell tour from the first show in Allentown, PA in 2018, to the final show in Stockholm in 2023. Featured concerts include Elton's dazzling performances at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium in November 2022, the finale of which streamed live on Disney+. Fans will be treated to a behind-the-scenes glimpse into every aspect of these spectacular shows, including Elton's legendary touring wardrobe by Gucci, the set design, official tour photography, and more. Readers also get a rare glimpse at Elton's personal archive of posters, sketches, and never-before-seen photographs and postcards. A poignant foreword by David Furnish, Elton's husband and manager, as well as the tour's creative director, rounds out this incredible insider's look. (STL329380) (C: 0-1-2)
Photo Book, HC, 7x8, 256pgs, FC SRP: $55.00