HARPER ALLEY
ATANA GN VOL 01 ATANA & FIREBIRD
(W/A) Vivian Zhou
Atana's island may be quiet and peaceful, but mostly, it's lonely. With the outside world full of magic hunters who would stop at nothing to trap a mermaid like herself, Atana has never been brave enough to swim far from her island's shores and seek the answers to her mysterious past until Ren unexpectedly crashes into her life. A firebird whose kind has not been seen for hundreds of years, Ren's arrival does not go unnoticed. Determined to both protect Ren and finally chase the answers she's longed for, Atana embarks on an adventure that takes her and the firebird to strange new islands and entangles them with the powerful yet secretive Witch Queen. enerous though the Witch Queen's offer of protection may be, an invitation to the Blue Palace can't come without a price. And while the Palace's splendid halls and library might hold the key to Atana's past, will she be willing to pay the cost when it risks her chance of a bright new future? (STL287768) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 6x9, 256pgs, FC SRP: $15.99
ATANA HC GN VOL 01 ATANA & FIREBIRD
(W/A) Vivian Zhou
Hildafolk meets Wingbearer in Atana and the Firebird, the first book in a middle grade graphic novel duology by debut author Vivian Zhou, which follows the adventures of a mermaid, a firebird, and a witch as they become entangled with the mysterious and powerful Witch Queen, who may hold the key to Atana s past.
Atana s island may be quiet and peaceful, but mostly, it s lonely. With the outside world full of magic hunters who would stop at nothing to trap a mermaid like herself, Atana has never been brave enough to swim far from her island s shores and seek the answers to her mysterious past until Ren unexpectedly crashes into her life.
A firebird whose kind has not been seen for hundreds of years, Ren s arrival does not go unnoticed. Determined to both protect Ren and finally chase the answers she s longed for, Atana embarks on an adventure that takes her and the firebird to strange new islands and entangles them with the powerful yet secretive Witch Queen.
Generous though the Witch Queen s offer of protection may be, an invitation to the Blue Palace can t come without a price. And while the Palace s splendid halls and library might hold the key to Atana s past, will she be willing to pay the cost when it risks her chance of a bright new future? (STL287769) (C: 0-1-0)
HC, 6x9, 256pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
D&D DUNGEON CLUB SC GN VOL 01 ROLL CALL
(W) Molly Knox Ostertag (A) Xanthe Bouma
HarperAlley partners up with The Wizards of the Coast in the first book of a new graphic novel series by Molly Knox Ostertag and Xanthe Bouma. Best friends Olivia and Jess have always loved making up stories first with little-kid games of imagination and, more recently, with the sword-and-sorcery tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Olivia runs the game as Dungeon Master, while Jess is the solo party member, playing a take-no-prisoners, lone-wolf character of her own design named Sir Corius. But when Olivia wants to add a new player to their club, Jess finds herself struggling to share their game and her best friend. (STL287793) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 6x9, 208pgs, FC SRP: $15.99
UNORDINARY GN VOL 01
(W/A) uru-chan
From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes unOrdinary. Nobody pays much attention to John, just a normal teenager at a high school where the social elite happen to possess unthinkable powers and abilities. John prefers it that way. The more he stays under the radar, and stays close to the Royal's most powerful Ace, Seraphina, the safer he is in the halls of Wellston High. But John has a secret past that threatens to bring down the school's whole social order and much more. And when the other students start to suspect John has something to hide, he becomes their latest target. Suddenly, John is pulled into a world of turf wars, betrayals, and deadly conspiracies. (STL287775) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 6x9, 336pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
UNORDINARY HC GN
(W/A) uru-chan
From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes unOrdinary, the popular, action-packed series about John, an ordinary teen trying to survive high school in a world where superpowers dictate social status, and betrayal and conspiracies make up every turn.
Nobody pays much attention to John just a normal teenager at a high school where the social elite happen to possess unthinkable powers and abilities. John prefers it that way. The more he stays under the radar, and stays close to the Royal's most powerful Ace, Seraphina, the safer he is in the halls of Wellston High.
But John has a secret past that threatens to bring down the school's whole social order and much more. And when the other students start to suspect John has something to hide, he becomes their latest target. Suddenly, John is pulled into a world of turf wars, betrayals, and deadly conspiracies.
This hardcover edition features exclusive chibi case art! (STL287784) (C: 0-1-0)
HC, 6x9, 336pgs, FC SRP: $27.99
HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS
SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT GN VOL 01 BAD MAGIC
(W) Derek Landy, P. J. Holden (A) Matt Soffe
Experience Skulduggery Pleasant as never before in this fully original graphic novel brought vibrantly to life in full color! A small town in the middle of Ireland, a string of unexplained deaths and a monster on the loose. Better call in the experts. When Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain drive into Termoncara, they discover a town with a dark past and a people haunted by their own secrets. There is a creature stalking the streets, a creature who delights in cruelty, who feeds off the petty hatreds, who grows stronger with every drop of blood spilled. (STL287790) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $17.99
HERMES PRESS
ART OF POPEYE MASTERWORK OF THE MEDIUM HC
(W) R. C. Harvey (A) VARIOUS
When cartoonist Elzie Segar created Popeye, as a minor character ten years into the run of the Thimble Theatre strip in 1929, little did he know that the world's most famous sailor would still be around over ninety years later and still being offered as a Sunday feature. To celebrate Popeye, the character, the comic strip and his universe, Hermes Press is publishing the definitive art monograph on the subject. This book features a comprehensive essay written by pop culture historian R.C. Harvey accompanied by over 350 illustrations of original strip and comic book art, animation art, illustrations, advertising art, products, the Robert Altman film, and everything Popeye, from Olive Oyl and Eugene the Jeep to Wimpy and Bluto. (STL159147) (C: 0-1-0)
RES. from Previews Vol. XXX #8 (AUG201414)
Art Book, HC, 10x10, 304pgs, FC SRP: $65.00
JOHNNY HAZARD DAILIES HC VOL 11 1961- 1963
(W/A/CA) Frank Robbins
Frank Robbins' masterpiece, one of the all-time greatest action/adventure newspaper comic strips, Johnny Hazard, returns with Volume 11 of the series! Continues the adventures of Johnny Hazard picking up the storyline where Volume 10 left off. See more trend-setting artwork by comics legend Frank Robbins in one of the most important adventure strips ever to grace newspapers. Reproduced entirely from original King Features press proofs. (STL290471) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 10x6, 240pgs, PC SRP: $54.99
MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN COMP DAILIES HC VOL 01 1934-1936
(W) Lee Falk (A) Phil Davis
From the creative mind of Lee Falk comes Mandrake the Magician! Created in 1934 with the story 'The Cobra.' Comics historian Don Markstein wrote, 'Some people say Mandrake the Magician, who started in 1934, was comics' first superhero.' Hermes Press is proud to continue their legacy of complete Lee Falk comic reprints, starting with the very first years of Mandrake. This first volume includes five stories, 'The Cobra' (June 11, 1934 - Nov. 24, 1934), 'The Hawk (Mandrake Meets Narda)' (Nov. 26, 1934 - Feb. 23, 1935), 'The Monster of Tanov Pass' (Feb. 25, 1935 - June 15, 1935), 'Saki, the Clay Camel' (June 17, 1935 - Nov. 2, 1935), and 'The Werewolf' (Nov. 4, 1935 - Feb. 1936). Strips from this issue are taken directly from King Feature's proofs. Included in the volume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials. (STL220963) (C: 0-1-1)
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXII #5 (MAY221509)
HC, 12x9, 256pgs, PC SRP: $60.00
FILMED IN SUPERMARIONATION HISTORY OF THE FUTURE SC (O/A)
(W) Stephen La Riviere
For the first time, a complete history of the Gerry and Sylvia Anderson television productions which pioneered science-fiction special effects. Film historian Steven La Rivi re, whose documentary about Supercar was the final word on the series, takes you behind-the-scenes and covers every aspect of the creation and production of such television shows as Supercar, Fireball XL5, Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Secret Service, and Joe 90, as well as the Anderson's efforts from the beginning including Torchy and Four Feather Falls. (STK383409)
Reference Book, SC, 9x12, 208pgs, FC SRP: $39.99
FUTURE WAS FAB THE ART OF MIKE TRIM SC (O/A)
(W) James Taylor, Mike Trim (A/CA) Mike Trim
Mike Trim, who apprenticed with special effects legend Derek Meddings, went on to distinguish himself as a designer and artist by creating models, conceptual designs, and paintings for Gerry and Silvia Anderson's classic sci-fi television shows. Featuring over 150 color and black-and-white images, this artbook showcases never-before-seen paintings, designs, drawings, concept work, and photographs from Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Joe 90, Doppelganger, UFO, and many other sci-fi projects. (STK308233)
Art Book, SC, 9x12, 128pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
MY FAB YEARS SYLVIA ANDERSON SC (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Sylvia Anderson
Packed full of over 200 behind-the-scenes photographs complemented by lively anecdotes and detailed remembrances by Sylvia Anderson herself, My Fab Years! is the definitive compendium exploring the history of the great British sci-fi television series and movies of the late 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, including Captain Scarlet, Space: 1999, Supercar, Stingray, Thunderbirds, and UFO. (STK310041)
Biography, SC, 11 x11, 208pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
HI FRUCTOSE
HI FRUCTOSE MAGAZINE QUARTERLY #69
In this issue we have specially selected artists as well our popular bonus insert on contrasting paper stock in the center! Hi-Fructose showcases an eclectic mix of underground artists, pop surrealists, emerging and rediscovered counter cultures, and awe inspiring spectacles from around the world. Hi-Fructose's beautiful layouts feature in-depth features and interviews with cutting edge artists, creators, and many many surprises yet to be revealed all jam packed into one place. (STL290349) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 120pgs, FC SRP: $12.95
HUMANOIDS
MAJNUN AND LAYLA SONGS FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE GN
(W/A/CA) Yann Damezin
Winner of the 2022 Prix Orange de la BD, an award given to promising newcomers to the French comics scene! Qays and Layla were so madly in love that the young man could not contain his passion for his beloved, giving him the nickname of 'Majnun' - The Madman. But in spite of these lovers' passion, their story has a tragic end (STL291721) (C: 0-1-1)
HC, 8x11, 176pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
MARK TWAINS THE MAN THAT CORRUPTED HADLEYBURG GN
(W) Wander Antunes, Mark Twain (A/CA) Wander Antunes
Adapted from Mark Twain's short story of the same name originally published in 1899, The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg tells the story of the 'Most Honest Town in America' as it is tempted by a mysterious stranger, asking the question: Is something incorruptible if it has not been tested? (STL291719) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 8x10, 88pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
PIXIES OF SIXTIES WE CAN WORK IT OUT GN
(W) Harry Bozino, Alice Geslin (A) Loreto Aroca, Maria Riccio
The second volume in the Pixies of the Sixties anthology series! Great Britain in the swinging sixties-The Beatles are taking the music charts by storm, the pop-culture revolution has gripped the nation's youth and human and fairies live uneasily, side-by-side. (STL291722) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $22.99
BRUSSLI WAY OF THE DRAGON BOY HC (O/A)
(W) J-L Fonteneau (A/CA) J. Etienne
Beak-faced Brussli is bullied by the village children. Curious about his true origins, the dauntless 'Dragon Boy' sets off on a quest of adventure and discovery. What he finds, however, turns his world upside down and puts him face-to-face with a unique cast of fantastical fairies, talking rabbits, wily wolves, battle-hardened nuns, demonic beings, and much much more, in this hysterical and heartwarming comedy adventure. (STL012496) (JUN161589) (C: 0-0-1) NOTE: Not Available in India.
HC, 8x11, 164pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
GHOSTS OF SCIENCE PAST HC (O/A)
(W) Joseph Sieracki (A) Jesse Lonergan
A teenager desperate to pass his Biology final is visited in the night, Christmas Carol-style, by the spirits of some of the greatest scientists in history.
SHY NINJA HC (O/A)
(W) Ricardo Sanchez, Adara Sanchez (A/CA) Arianna Florean
Eleven-year-old Rena suffers from social anxiety disorder, leaving her feeling like an outsider. But when, on a dare, she enrolls in a fake-sounding 'school for Ninjas,' she quickly learns that it's no joke and that she's destined for Ninja greatness - if she can conquer her fears in time to save her family from danger! Created and written by the father/daughter team of Ricardo and Adara Sanchez! (STL188247) (APR211759)
HC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
SCARE CITY HC (O/A)
(W) Paul Jenkins (A) Fred Pham Chuong
Tensions rise in a Monster Metropolis when spooky things start to happen to its citizens! Will they solve the mystery before ancient rifts tear the community apart?
Deep beneath the human world lies Scare City, the hub where all the ghouls, ghosts and goblins dwell in perfect harmony. It took the monsters centuries to overcome their differences and live together in peace.
But when a mysterious light begins to steal people in the night, Scare City falls back into the hands of angry, pitchfork-wielding mobs! It's up to Gina, a compassionate Zombie-Witch baker, and her crew of spooky friends to solve the mystery and bring everyone together once again. (STL132682)
HC, 8x11, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
YOUNG MOZART HC (O/A)
(W/A) William Augel
Enter Young Mozart, the boy genius! Follow the many, real and imaginary, childhood adventures of the world's greatest composer, as he finds inspiration in the most unexpected places! A journey filled with music and humor, that always ends on a high note! Included: Young Mozart's Playbook. Play and learn with the musical legend! (STL114246)
HC, 88pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
YOUNG LEONARDO HC (O/A)
(W/A) William Augel
A spirited glimpse at the childhood of one of the world's greatest artists and thinkers: Leonardo da Vinci.
Have you ever wondered what the great masters were like when they were young?
Meet Leonardo, a curious little boy who closely examines the inner and outer workings of the world around him, gaining inspiration for beautiful paintings and wild machines of all kinds (even some that fly!). Little does he know he'll one day paint some of the world's greatest masterpieces like the 'Mona Lisa' and 'The Last Supper,' and even spur the great period of cultural rebirth known as the Renaissance!
Young Leonardo is a charming tale, riddled with humor and poetry. This book resonates with art lovers of all ages! (STL180088) (JAN211392)
HC, 88pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
YOUNG AGATHA CHRISTIE HC (O/A)
(W/A) William Augel
The hilarious adventures of the acclaimed mystery writer Agatha Christie as a child-a curious little girl who treats the everyday world as one big crime scene!
As an unusual child with a penchant for puzzles, Young Agatha imagines thrilling twists on the classic fairytales (was the story of 'Goldilocks' a plot by Baby Bear to get more porridge?), transforms a tea party into a crime scene, and in general drives her friends and family mad with her insatiable inquisitiveness.
As with Young Mozart and Young Leonardo, William Augel offers a comic tale that is both enriching and amusing, full of humor and tenderness! (STL237138) (JUL221585) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x9, 88pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
YOUNG KATHERINE JOHNSON HC (O/A)
(W/A) William Augel
A close and playful glimpse at the childhood of one of the world's greatest geniuses and cultural icons, Katherine Johnson!
Katherine Johnson grew up to be the first Black woman to work at NASA, figuring out the path for spacecrafts to go around the Earth and land on the Moon! But before she set her sights on outer space, she was busy making the Earth's surface her laboratory!
86th Floor Comics September 2023 Catalogue
