RANDOM HOUSE BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
TALES OF TMNT STICK TOGETHER STICKER BOOK SC
(W/A) Random House
Join Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello as they battle bad guys, save their city, and celebrate with pizza! Fans of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ages 3 to 7 will enjoy this full-color activity book that includes mazes, puzzles, codes, and over 800 stickers. (STL348117) (C: 0-1-2)
Sticker Book, SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
DC METAL FORCE SC NOVEL 01 TECH CRASH
(W) Alex Segura (A) Anthony Conley
Join Batman, Superman, and the Justice League as they armor up for a thrilling, hi-tech adventure where Super Heroes and Super-Villains must unite to battle for the ultimate power in the universe. When a powerful alien entity is hacked by an Earth villain, the universe is in peril. Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman unite with DC's mightiest heroes and villains to confront this threat. Now they must harness alien technology to unleash the full might of their amazing mech suits while also overcoming their mistrust of their archenemies to work together. Brace for a high-stakes, world-spanning adventure where the fate of the whole universe hangs in the balance with Manga-style art. (STL348122) (C: 0-1-2)
Illustrated Novel, SC, 7x7, 192pgs, FC SRP: $8.99
DC WONDER WOMAN DIANA & THE DOLPHIN HC
(W/A) Chamisa Kellogg
Witness the transformative journey of young Diana, destined to become the iconic Wonder Woman, as she embraces her incredible powers on Paradise Island, in this beautifully illustrated and inspiring picture book. Wonder Woman was once a young girl—but an extraordinary one with great strength, great speed, and amazing abilities. But as she grows up on Paradise Island, she learns that sometimes the greatest strength is being kind, that sometimes slowing down to help friend is more important that winning, and that compassion can make the world a better place more than any act of heroism. (STL348124) (C: 0-1-2)
Illustrated Book, HC, 9x11, 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.99
SPONGEBOB BIKINI BOTTOM BUDDIES HC
(W/A) Random House
Are you ready to meet SpongeBob, Patrick, and all their Bikini Bottom buddies in this adorable board book? Join Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants for a trip around Bikini Bottom to meet all his best friends! This super-silly board book that introduces Patrick, Sandy, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, and others. This book is a great way for parents to share one of their favorite childhood shows with the youngest members of their growing family! (STL348118) (C: 0-1-2)
Board Book, HC, 7x7, 26pgs, FC SRP: $8.99
RANDOM HOUSE GRAPHIC
DR SEUSS GREEN EGGS & HAM TAKE A HIKE YA GN
(W/A) James Kochalka
Sam-I-Am's grumpy best pal Walter is missing out on the great big world but Sam-I-Am is determined to make sure he doesn't miss a thing! After all, that's what best friends are for. Walter doesn't know what the big deal is—sure, it might be nice to have a green eggs and ham picnic on a hike, but doesn't Sam-I-Am know about all of the bugs? And the flowers that make you sneeze? Or the rivers that block your way? No, Walter is not a fan of the outdoors, he certainly is not. And nothing Sam-I-Am will do or say will change his mind. Too bad for Walter, Sam-I-Am is always up for a challenge! (STL348116) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x8, 80pgs, FC SRP: $10.99
PIZZA & TACO YA GN VOL 08 COOLEST CLUB EVER
(W/A) Stephen Shaskan
Pizza and Taco are serving up more awesomeness with a cool new club! They can't wait to talk about all their favorite interests... including making comic books. Lots of people signed up, so they know it's going to be popular! Then why does everyone go to Cheeseburger's video game club instead?! Pizza and Taco have no choice but to check it out. They just might learn that kids want to make comics just as much as they want to play video games! (STL348113) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x8, 72pgs, FC SRP: $10.99
REBELLION / 2000AD
BATTLE ACTION #6 (OF 10)
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Keith Burns, Mike Dorey (CA) Andy Clarke
Garth Ennis and Keith Burns continue A Couple of Heroes. As Johnny Red flies his final mission, his nemesis, Von Jurgen, has his own mission in mind—one last dogfight, one last chance to kill Johnny. Garth Ennis also writes the second story in this issue, as Hellman takes A Walk in the Woods and discovers horrific things that shake him to his core, drawn by Hellman's original artist, Mike Dorey. (STL347213) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany.
32pgs, FC (6 of 10) SRP: $7.99
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #476 (MR)
(W) Ian Edington & Various (A) Paul McCaffrey & Various (CA) Dave Taylor
More action and adventure in the future-shocked world of Judge Dredd! There's the start of a new Judge Dredd story as an A.I. entity claims asylum 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! (STL347214) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
Magazine, 128pgs, FC SRP: $11.99
MONSTER FUN #27
(W) Alec Worley & Various (A) Brett Parson & Various (CA) Ruairi Coleman
2025 is finally here and with it comes another terror-iffic issue of Monster Fun! What better way to kick off the new year than with your favorite strips. Gums, Captain Zom, Witch Vs Warlock, Martha's Monster Make Up, Sir Render and the cast of the Fright Shift are back to put a smile on your face, while Crabbe's Crusaders and ‘Peaches' Creatures provide some tantilising action! This issue marks the welcome return of our resident artist, Andi, who will be showing you how to draw another character from the Monster Fun crew. (STL347216) (C: 0-1-2)
32pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
BATTLE ACTION SPECIAL HC VOL 01 (UK ITEM - RT) (O/A)
(W) Garth Ennis (A) VARIOUS (CA) Patrick Goddard
A brand-new collection of hard-hitting war stories from modern master Garth Ennis, drawn by a host of top talent including Kevin O'Neill and Chris Burnham! Ace fighter pilot Johnny Red battles Skreamer of the Stukas on the nightmarish Russian front. Veteran leader The Sarge and his section face hell in the brutal Italian campaign. Wheeler-dealer Crazy Keller drives for his life as World War Two comes to its bloody conclusion! Lethal British agent Dredger doles out justice — of a kind — on the streets of 1980s London. (STL226132)
HC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
BATTLE ACTION SPECIAL HC VOL 02 (O/A)
(W) Garth Ennis & Various (A) Keith Burns & Various (CA) Keith Burns
Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys) returns to Battle Action and brings an all-star roster of writers and artists to help him resurrect characters from the classic UK comics Battle and Action. From air ace Johnny Red to the daring Nina Petrova, and from lethal British agent Dredger to the louche Major Eazy. In total this collection includes 12 action-packed stories from some of the most popular writers in modern comics; John Wagner (Judge Dredd), Torunn Grønbekk (Thor, Star Wars), Rob Williams (Suicide Squad), and Dan Abnett (Guardians of the Galaxy), and features art by some of the most in-demand comic artists including Chris Burnham (Batman) and John Higgins (Watchmen). This collection brings you blazing Battle Action on every page! (STL300967) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $32.99
ESSENTIAL ROGUE TROOPER GN THE TRAITOR GENERAL
(W) Gerry Finley-Day, Gordon Rennie (A) Cam Kennedy & Various (CA) Cam Kennedy
The second volume in the Essential line featuring 2000 AD's legendary war machine, Rogue Trooper! Rogue Trooper, the last of the GIs, continues his hunt for the man responsible for the Quartz Zone Massacre, which cost the lives of his comrades. After narrowing his list of suspects to four high-ranking officers, Rogue travels to a downed satellite which serves as the hideout of the Marauders, a renegade force of deserters and space bandits. But the hunter becomes the hunted when Rogue falls into a trap set by the Marauders' leader—the Traitor General himself! Written by Gerry Finley-Day and Gordon Rennie, with art by Cam Kennedy, Colin Wilson and P.J. Holden, this volume concludes the hunt for the Traitor General. (STL347266) (C: 0-1-2)
208pgs, FC SRP: $28.99
ESSENTIAL ROGUE TROOPER GENETIC INFANTRYMAN TP (O/A)
(W) Gerry Finley-Day (A) Dave Gibbons & Various (CA) Dave Gibbons
Rogue Trooper is the last of the G.I.s — genetically-engineered infantrymen designed to withstand the noxious atmosphere of Nu-Earth, a planet ravaged by the conflict between Norts and Southers. The lone survivor of the Quartz Zone Massacre, equipped with the bio-chips of his fallen clone brothers, he crosses the war-torn landscape in search of the Traitor General, the man responsible for their deaths—and he will not rest until he has his revenge! The first volume in the Essential series features stories by creators Gerry Finley-Day and Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), with art by Colin Wilson (Judge Dredd), Cam Kennedy (Star Wars: Dark Empire), and Brett Ewins (Bad Company, Skreemer). (STL305650) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $28.99
JOHNNY RED THE HURRICANE HC
(W) Garth Ennis (A/CA) Keith Burns
British pilot Johnny Red leads his Falcon squadron through the battle of Stalingrad where he must defend the city from waves of Nazi Messerschmitts, but Johnny and his fellow pilots become trapped behind enemy lines where they must survive one of the most terrible battles of the whole war. Written by Garth Ennis (The Boys, Preacher) and drawn by Keith Burns (Battle Action), Hurricane is the first volume of The Treasury of British Comics presentation of the complete adventure of Johnny Red. (STL347450) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany.
HC, 8x11, 208pgs, FC SRP: $32.99
JUDGE DREDD A BETTER WORLD TP
(W) Rob Williams, Arthur Wyatt (A) Henry Flint & Various (CA) Henry Flint
A Better World is a modern Judge Dredd classic, a powerful story focusing on a large-scale experiment with the aim of making Mega-City One a better place for the citizens who live there, but if the experiment is successful them the power of the Judges could well be destroyed. Writers Rob Williams and Arthur Wyatt, with artist Henry Flint, craft a taut political thriller that challenges readers to reassess what they think of the world of Judge Dredd. (STL347449) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
JUDGE DREDD TP SMALL HOUSE (UK ITEM - RT) (O/A)
(W) Rob Williams (A) Henry Flint
The critically-acclaimed and fan-lauded latest Judge Dredd tale which sent shockwaves through the universe and Mark Millar called 'one of the best runs ever!' Everything is at stake and no-one is safe in this critically-acclaimed storyline from Rob Williams and Henry Flint, as Judge Dredd and his team of hand-picked allies finally takes on the nefarious Judge Smiley, Mega-City One's behind-the-scenes manipulator! But who will be left standing at the end? (STL128915)
96pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
RED 5 COMICS
AFTERBURN TP VOL 02
(W) Scott Chitwood (A/CA) Roderick Thornton
Soon to be a motion picture starring Dave Bautista and Samuel L. Jackson! Jake and his friends are hired to recover Holy Relics from the Burn Zone, but so are other teams of rival treasure hunters. Soon enough, the race is on the collect the most prizes. But little do they know they may be headed towards a threat they can't escape from. (STL346511) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 8x11, 112pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
AFTERBURN TP VOL 01 (O/A)
(W) Scott Chitwood, Paul Ens (A) Wayne Nichols (CA) Matt Busch
Soon to be a major motion picture starring Dave Bautista! A year ago, a massive solar flare destroyed the Earth's eastern hemisphere with the power of a thousand nuclear bombs. But amid chaos, there's profit. That's where Jake comes in, retrieving valuable items from the Burn Zone when he can outwit the competition and the mutated locals. (STL114138)
SC, 8x11, 104pgs, FC SRP: $12.95
RISING EMPIRE STUDIOS
AFTER THE CLASH TORQUE THERAPY #1 CVR A PETCHOCK
(W) Aj Light (A/CA) Kyle Petchock
After the Clash thrusts readers into the turbulent aftermath of The Awakening novel. Readers will follow the infamous Oliver Simmons, known as Torque, on a riveting quest for vengeance. Delve into Torque's journey as he navigates the underworld, confronts his inner demons, and clashes with the formidable Alpha Hunters in a pulse-pounding saga of retribution. (STL348036) (C: 0-1-2)
38pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
AFTER THE CLASH TORQUE THERAPY #1 CVR B WHITE
(W) Aj Light (A) Kyle Petchock (CA) Canaan White
“After the Clash” thrusts readers into the turbulent aftermath of 'The Awakening' novel. Readers will follow the infamous Oliver Simmons, known as Torque, on a riveting quest for vengeance. Delve into Torque's journey as he navigates the underworld, confronts his inner demons, and clashes with the formidable Alpha Hunters in a pulse-pounding saga of retribution. (STL348037) (C: 0-1-2)
38pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
AFTER THE CLASH TORQUE THERAPY #1 CVR C RACHLIN
(W) Aj Light (A) Kyle Petchock (CA) Bella Rachlin
“After the Clash” thrusts readers into the turbulent aftermath of 'The Awakening' novel. Readers will follow the infamous Oliver Simmons, known as Torque, on a riveting quest for vengeance. Delve into Torque's journey as he navigates the underworld, confronts his inner demons, and clashes with the formidable Alpha Hunters in a pulse-pounding saga of retribution. (STL348038) (C: 0-1-2)
38pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
AFTER THE CLASH TORQUE THERAPY #1 CVR D BROWN
(W) Aj Light (A) Kyle Petchock (CA) Patrick Brown
“After the Clash” thrusts readers into the turbulent aftermath of 'The Awakening' novel. Readers will follow the infamous Oliver Simmons, known as Torque, on a riveting quest for vengeance. Delve into Torque's journey as he navigates the underworld, confronts his inner demons, and clashes with the formidable Alpha Hunters in a pulse-pounding saga of retribution. (STL348039) (C: 0-1-2)
38pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
AFTER THE CLASH TORQUE THERAPY #1 CVR E TRIP
(W) Aj Light (A) Kyle Petchock (CA) Alex T. Trip
“After the Clash” thrusts readers into the turbulent aftermath of 'The Awakening' novel. Readers will follow the infamous Oliver Simmons, known as Torque, on a riveting quest for vengeance. Delve into Torque's journey as he navigates the underworld, confronts his inner demons, and clashes with the formidable Alpha Hunters in a pulse-pounding saga of retribution. (STL348040) (C: 0-1-2)
38pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
ALPHA CLASH THE AWAKENING PROSE NOVEL SC
(W) Aj Light (CA) Caio Cacau
A massive explosion rocks CERN labs in Geneva, triggering a global phenomenon. People all around the world, now known as Alphas, awaken with extraordinary powers and an insatiable desire for battle. (STL348041) (C: 0-1-2)
Novel, SC, 6x9, 497pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99
ROARING BROOK PRESS
BAD KITTY PARTY ANIMAL GN
(W/A) Nick Bruel
It's Puppy's birthday and Kitty would rather be anywhere else. While Puppy gets a BIG present and a very special birthday breakfast, all Kitty can do is pop the balloons, topple the cake, and cause mayhem... unless, she can learn how to let Puppy have the spotlight. Help Puppy (and Kitty) celebrate this special day in this graphic novel about sibling rivalry, and learning how to share, in the latest full-color addition to the bestselling Bad Kitty series. (STL346769) (C: 0-1-0)
HC, 6x9, 192pgs, FC SRP: $13.99
GABBY TORRES GETS A BILLION FOLLOWERS GN
(W/A) Angela Dominguez
Gabby Torres is nine years old and ready to conquer the world. She's already joined the Sea Musketeers, the environmental protection club founded by her idol, Stella Díaz, and plans to be their best (and youngest) member ever. Gabby's latest and greatest idea: start a social media page for her club. But her parents think she's too young! Nothing stops Gabby though… until some online meanies get her in some serious trouble! But she's totally got everything under control all on her own. Right? This heartwarming series is written and illustrated by Angela Dominguez, the New York Times bestselling illustrator who created the beloved Stella Díaz series. Gabby Torres is tenacious, bold, relatable, and hilarious. (STL346764) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 6x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
GABBY TORRES GETS A BILLION FOLLOWERS HC GN
(W/A) Angela Dominguez
Gabby Torres is nine years old and ready to conquer the world. She's already joined the Sea Musketeers, the environmental protection club founded by her idol, Stella Díaz, and plans to be their best (and youngest) member ever. Gabby's latest and greatest idea: start a social media page for her club. But her parents think she's too young! Nothing stops Gabby though… until some online meanies get her in some serious trouble! But she's totally got everything under control all on her own. Right? This heartwarming series is written and illustrated by Angela Dominguez, the New York Times bestselling illustrator who created the beloved Stella Díaz series. Gabby Torres is tenacious, bold, relatable, and hilarious. (STL346768) (C: 0-1-0)
HC, 6x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
ROCKY NOOK
GESTURE DRAWING DYNAMIC MOVEMENT & FORM SC VOL 00
(W/A) Michael Hampton
Geared towards the novice and experienced artist alike, this book aims to clarify and explain the ambiguous concept of gesture drawing. Pulling from formal principles of line, rhythm, shape, and perspective, Gesture Drawing slows down the often rapidly executed practice of gesture and clarifies each step. A vital step in developing drawing skills, gesture drawing helps aspiring artists get more comfortable with studying the human body and learning how to depict its connections, curves, and movements. Noted drawing instructor and best-selling author Michael Hampton shares all the secrets for developing gesture and figure drawing skills. (STL347392) (C: 0-1-0)
How-to-Draw, HC, 8x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY PRESS
SUPERVILLAINS SIGNIFICANCE EVIL SUPERHERO COMICS SC
(W) Nao Tomabechi
Alongside superheroes, supervillains, too, have become one of today's most popular and globally recognizable figures. Supervillains are also central to superhero storytelling to the extent that the superhero genre cannot survive without supervillains. Bringing together different approaches and critical perspectives across disciplines, Nao Tomabechi reconsiders the modern American myths of the superheroes. Considering the likes of Lex Luthor, the Joker, Catwoman, Harley Quinn, Loki, Venom and more, Supervillians explores themes such as gender and sexuality, disability, and many forms of Otherness in relation to the notion of evil as it appears in the superhero genre. (STL347411) (C: 0-1-0)
Comics Journalism, SC, 6x9, 224pgs, PC SRP: $29.95