Narrative theme: social issues / social problems

Book SynopsisThe creative team of Joshua Williamson and artists Carmine Di Giandomenico and Neil Googe proudly present THE FLASH: THE REBIRTH COLLECTION—DELUXE EDITION BOOK ONE! Exploding from the pages of the blockbuster DC Universe Rebirth event, this hardcover collects the first two paperback volumes of the acclaimed series together in one volume for the first time!   The Speed Force that fuels the incredible powers he uses as the Flash has been unleashed upon the unsuspecting citizens of Central City, creating an entire army of speedsters. Even if the Flash trains a new team of metahuman crime-fighters—a true “speed force”—will it be enough to combat criminals who have the same godlike powers?   Plus, when Kid Flash decides to prove his abilities to Barry by investigating reports of a strange creature made of shadows in downtown Central City, he finds himself in a whole world of trouble...literally! Suddenly, Flash, Kid Flash and Iris WestTrade Review“Joshua Williamson’s writing is on-point.” –Nerdist “Writer Joshua Williamson makes [THE FLASH] as accessible as possible to new readers.” –Comic Book Resources “… a promising start for the new series.”-IGN “plenty of action, emotion, and twists”-Newsarama

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Book SynopsisCentral City is quiet. Too quiet. The colorful criminals who make up the Flash''s legendary Rogues Gallery--Captain Cold, Mirror Master, Weather Wizard and Heat Wave--are nowhere to be found. But the Fastest Man Alive still can''t slow down for a second, because each step he takes toward tracking them down leads him deeper into their deadly trap.And behind it all, an even darker presence looms. A darkness so great that not even the span of centuries can keep it from returning again and again to destroy the lives of Barry Allen and everyone he cares about. A darkness named Eobard Thawne...the Reverse-Flash. To defeat his nemesis, Barry must count on his best friend, Green Lantern; his old foe, Captain Boomerang; the love of his life, Iris West; and his estranged partner, Kid Flash.With all his greatest enemies arrayed against him, has the Flash run out of time at last?Find out in The Flash: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2, the second hardcover colTrade Review"Joshua Williamson's writing is on-point." --Nerdist"Writer Joshua Williamson makes [THE FLASH] as accessible as possible to new readers." --Comic Book Resources"... a promising start for the new series." --IGN"Plenty of action, emotion, and twists" --Newsarama

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Book SynopsisThe Fastest Man Alive is now supercharged with new abilities after being exposed to the Negative Speed Force, and until he can get his powers under control, he''s a danger to Central City and himself. But before he can begin repairing the damage, he has to stop Shrapnel as well as a gruesome new villain, Bloodwork. And it''s all Barry''s fault!In the fallout, Barry is reassigned to work at Iron Heights prison, where he arrives just in time to find a Rogue dead. As Barry investigates the crime, Godspeed joins the Flash''s cadre of enemies and leads the Fastest Man Alive and Captain Cold into a deadly rematch. But when the clues begin to reveal an even greater conspiracy at work, the Flash soon discovers Iron Heights'' deadliest secret...Writer Joshua Williamson (Justice League vs. Suicide Squad) continues his smash-hit run on the Fastest Man Alive, joined by artists Carmine Di Giandomenico, Neil Googe, Christian Duce, Gus Vazquez, Pop Mhan, Howard Porter anTrade Review"Joshua Williamson's writing is on-point."--Nerdist"Writer Joshua Williamson makes [THE FLASH] as accessible as possible to new readers."--Comic Book Resources"... a promising start for the new series."--IGN"Plenty of action, emotion, and twists"--Newsarama

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Book SynopsisThe haunting epic that plunged the DC Universe into darkness collected in its entirety for the first time ever! The Blackest Night is now here. As black rings rain from the sky former, friends and loved ones rise from their graves as twisted monsters with only one mission: Death.The Black Lanterns have arrived, and they''re bringing death and destruction with them. Putting aside old vendettas, it''s now up to Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps to marshal DC''s greatest heroes (as well as their deadliest foes) in a huge, universe-spanning battle to save the DC Universe from an army of the dead. Their collective mission: to defend the light against the blackest night. Now collected in sequential order and in one gigantic volume for the first time, Blackest Night Omnibus 10th Anniversary is written by critically acclaimed author Geoff Johns (Doomsday Clock) and illustrated by Ivan Reis (Superman), Patrick Gleason (Batman & Robin), Doug Mahnk

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Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author E. Lockhart (Genuine Fraud, We Were Liars) and artist Manuel Preitano (The Oracle Code) comes a new Gotham City superhero in this exciting YA graphic novel.Sixteen-year-old Willow Zimmerman has something to say. When she''s not on the streets protesting City Hall''s neglect of her run-down Gotham neighborhood, she''s working nights at the local dog shelter. But despite how much she does for the world around her, she''s struggling to take care of her sick mother at home. She''s got no time for boys (though there''s one she really likes), and no means to adopt the amazingly loyal stray Great Dane, Lebowitz, that follows her around. Without health insurance and with money running out, a desperate Willow reconnects with an estranged family friend E. Nigma--party promoter, and real estate tycoon. Nigma opens the door to an easier life, offering Willow a new job hosting his glamorous private poker nigh

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Book SynopsisThe greatest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert -- but with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could.They are the World''s Greatest Super-Heroes. But the members of the fabled Justice League of America are about to learn that they aren''t the only ones who can band together and work toward a common goal. The world''s deadliest criminal masterminds have learned some valuable lessons from their past defeats, and their latest plan finds them acting in concert to bring about total victory--for the forces of good!Behind its seemingly sincere façade, however, this campaign to save the world is actually a carefully honed scheme to enslave it--by systematically discrediting and neutralizing the members of the Justice League, one by one. As the villains begin to gain the world''s trust, our heroes must redouble their efforts to expose the truth--to fight...for JUSTICE! The DC Universe is stunning

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Book SynopsisBased on the video game phenomenon, Injustice Gods Among Us Omnibus Vol. 1 tells the story of a war between gods for the future of humanity.A GOD GONE MAD. AND THE HEROES WHO SEEK TO SET IT RIGHT. IT ALWAYS STARTS WITH ONE.ONE DEATH. TO SAVE MILLIONS.Superman was Earth''s greatest hero. He was the shining beacon of truth, justice and the American way. Forever an inspiration for the brighter future ahead, the Man of Tomorrow made the world want to be better. Then everything changed in a single day. When the Man of Steel couldn''t protect those he held most dear, he decided being a hero wasn''t enough. To truly save this world, he would have to abandon his philosophy as the Big Blue Boy Scout and become the ruler he felt humankind needed. With his all-powerful allies--Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Shazam and even Robin--the reign of Superman has begun. World conflicts are ended, and criminals are stopped without mercy. Faci

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Book SynopsisFrom comics industry titan and Ra''s al Ghul''s original artist, Neal Adams, comes an all-new story featuring one of the Dark Knight''s greatest enemies!Gotham City is under seige by terrorists, and Batman is determined to find the source. But when Boston Brand tries to intervene, he discovers an even more disturbing and deadly truth: the terrorists are led by an inhuman monster. Ra''s al Ghul has volunteered his own private security force to aid the GCPD, and now they are the only thing standing between nuclear terror and the townspeople. But al Ghul''s true goal is hidden from everyone''s eyes. He will destroy the city and kill Batman -- this time for good. Watching in horror is...Bruce Wayne?Collects Batman vs. Ra''s Al Ghul issues #1-6.

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Book SynopsisAll the greatest DC heroes from across time and space join forces to stop a being more powerful than any they''ve ever faced--a mysterious being known as the Anti-Monitor who has begun a crusade across time to bring about the end of all existence.35 YEARS AGO, WORLDS LIVED, WORLDS DIED-- AND COMICS WERE NEVER THE SAME.As their planets are erased from existence one by one, can the heroes from different Earths band together to stop the destruction of all existence? It''s going to take the combined powers of two Supermen, the Flash, a new Superboy, Supergirl, Alexander Luthor, and countless others to fight the madness--and not all will survive.An unforgettable and defining event in comics history, Crisis on Infinite Earths was the first company-wide crossover to make good on its promise of lasting change. Written by Marv Wolfman and penciled by George Pérez, Crisis on Infinite Earths: 35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition collects the entire 1

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Book SynopsisThe endlessly epic saga of superhero dystopia inspired by the hit video game continues! This action-packed graphic novel collects the entirety of the fifth year of the now-legendary Injustice: Gods Among Us saga!In the war between Superman and Batman, all the heroes have decided where their loyalties lie. For five years, former friends and allies have fought bitterly, with casualties on both sides. Now, at an impasse, both Batman and Superman realize that to gain ground in their battle, they''ll have to do the unthinkable--recruit their former enemies to attack their former friends!As Batman allies himself with villains who share his code against killing, such as Flash''s Rogues, Superman makes a deal with the only man to ever break the Bat--Bane! But to draw Batman out of hiding, Bane will cross a line that can never be uncrossed.Experience the horror, power, and grandeur of Injustice as the story reaches its shocking conclusion. As action-packed as the v

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Book SynopsisCan you be a hero...if society doesn''t see you as a person?Nubia has always been a little bit...different. As a baby she showcased Amazonian-like strength by pushing over a tree to rescue her neighbor''s cat. But despite her having similar abilities, the world has no problem telling her that she''s no Wonder Woman. And even if she were, they wouldn''t want her. Every time she comes to the rescue, she''s reminded of how people see her: as a threat. Her moms do their best to keep her safe, but Nubia can''t deny the fire within her, even if she''s a little awkward about it sometimes. Even if it means people assume the worst.When Nubia''s best friend, Quisha, is threatened by a boy who thinks he owns the town, Nubia will risk it all--her safety, her home, and her crush on that cute kid in English class--to become the hero society tells her she isn''t.From the witty and powerful voice behind A Blade So Black, and with endearing and expressive art by Ro

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Book SynopsisONE NIGHT. ONE CRIME. ONE FAMILY TORN APART . . .''Pulled me in from the first page'' STEPHEN KING''Utterly authentic and full of twists. A remarkable debut'' SUNDAY TIMES''One of the best books you''ll read this year'' SHARI LAPENA''Keeps you guessing until the end'' 5***** Reader Review_______There are good men, and there are bad men . . . But which one is her husband?Julia Hall just wants to hold her family together. But the day her brother-in-law Nick is brutally assaulted is the day everything she''s worked so hard to build starts to topple.Julia''s husband Tony can''t let go of his anger about Nick''s attack. Or the police''s inability to give him the justice he seeks. He''s tempted to take matters into his own hands.Julia knows the man she married. But she fears what this is doing to him - and their family.Even more than that: she fears where saving her husband Trade ReviewPulled me in from the first page with smart narration, characters I cared about, a hold-your-breath plot, and a terrific final twist. Put this one high on your summer list -- Stephen KingA complex, suspenseful story about the shocking and unexpected consequences of a sexual assault . . . a brilliant debut. One of the best books you'll read this year -- Shari Lapena, Sunday Times and internationally bestselling authorA magnificent debut to rival the very best of Dennis Lehane, The Damage scores knockout thriller punches chapter after chapter. It's dense and exciting, as though Michael Connelly and Tana French had joined forces. A spectacularly plotted and powerful family drama -- A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the WindowA brilliantly-observed novel about how a terrible crime can ignite the first match in a whole row. Twist after twist - but also a damning and humane exploration of family, brotherhood and upbringing. To say I loved it is a wild understatement -- Gillian McAllister, Sunday Times bestselling authorThe whodunnit tipped to be this summer's must-read * Daily Mail *Sensational. This is 'catch in the throat' storytelling that Wahrer makes look disarmingly easy and it leads to not one but two startling final twists. Unputdownable * Daily Mail *A tense psychological thriller, full of twists yet acutely attuned to the mental and physical effects of violence. It feels utterly authentic. A remarkable debut * Sunday Times *A suspenseful family drama. It draws you right in from the get-go and constantly leaves you guessing and questioning - sometimes even shouting at the page. An explosive ending that you will not see coming. If you're reading it around family and friends, expect to need to ignore them for a few hours while you finish it * Cosmopolitan *Damage sets the standard for psychological suspense! With a consummate authorial hand, Wahrer weaves a brilliantly layered story of a horrific crime and how it forces each member of a loving family to confront the harrowing question of what kind of person they truly are. The style of this novel is as elegant as the characters are breathtakingly real and the plot undeniably compelling -- Jeffrey Deaver, Sunday Times and internationally bestselling authorGritty and suspenseful . . . Splices small-town family drama with nervy psychological noir. An explosively slow-burn guessing game * Metro *Smart, suspenseful and timely, this accomplished debut takes us on a journey through the emotional fall-out from one ugly night in a small town -- Gilly Macmillan, author of The NannyCaitlin digs into our perceptions around masculinity, consent and what it means when violation becomes public knowledge. Twisty family drama . . . Skilful -- GraziaDelightfully unpredictable, The Damage is a relatable tale about the desire to protect your family. I ripped through it one sitting -- Brian Moylan, author of The Housewives: The Real Story Behind the Real HousewivesA devastating, life affirming, heart thumping exploration of family, brotherhood and what people will do to protect the ones we love. Highly recommended -- Holly Seddon, author of The Hit List and Try Not to BreatheA blisteringly smart and evocative novel, with a compelling premise, richly developed characters, and enough suspense to keep you up all night. A powerful debut -- Bruce Holsinger, national bestselling author of The Gifted SchoolA smartly written, deft thriller in which the fallout from the crime, rather than the crime itself, is the important thing. In asking us to consider how far we would go for those we love and what it means to part of a family, Caitlin Wahrer has written a compelling and thought-provoking book, which is also hard to put down -- Araminta Hall, author of Imperfect Women * - *A riveting exploration of the devastating effects male sexual assault has on an ordinary family & asks the question how far would you go for family? Highly recommended -- Laure Van RensburgDamage is the very best kind of thriller, exploring how numerous lives are blown apart by a single crime. With a cast of characters whose nuanced back-stories are brilliantly-drawn but never laboured, this is a magnificent novel which plays out like the most addictive of tv series. The storytelling is masterful and I was hooked from page one until that exquisitely satisfying final chapter... * Charlotte Philby, author of Part of the Family *Disturbing and challenging, this whip-smart novel explores loyalty and justice, and makes you consider whether you'd be the upright person you like to think you are, when pushed to the limits of your morality. It'll keep you guessing and changing your mind until the sucker-punch of an ending * WI Life *Nail-biting * Sunday Express *A simmering and shocking tale, sensitively told * Crime Monthly *A nail-biting read * OK! *Compelling * Bustle *

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Book Synopsis''Original, tender, thoughtful and true. Can''t wait for people to read!'' Reese Witherspoon ''Part tender coming of age story, part electrifying tale of political awakening, part heartfelt love letter to Deaf culture, True Biz is a wholly a wonder'' Celeste NgA transporting novel that follows a year of seismic romantic, political, and familial shifts for a teacher and her students at a boarding school for the deaf, from the acclaimed author of Girl at War.ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022 - Oprah Daily, The Millions, Lit Hub, BookPageTrue biz (adj./exclamation; American Sign Language): really, seriously, definitely, real-talkTrue biz? The students at the River Valley School for the Deaf just want to hook up, pass their history finals, and have politicians, doctors, and their parents stop telling them what to doTrade ReviewGoodness, I can't even begin to put into words all the feelings this book provoked!...An eye-opening and heartfelt story about human connection and the beauty and adversity woven into the deaf community and culture. It is both an educational and electrifying peek into a family's life as they fight to forge connections even as the outside world threatens to close the door on them. I loved this story so much, it is not one to miss * Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club April ’22 Pick) *Tender, beautiful and radiantly outraged...True Biz is moving, fast-paced and spirited... Novic, who is deaf and spent time at deaf schools researching the novel, makes an urgent and heartfelt case for the schools' importance in providing language access, and in nurturing community and a sense of self. Great stories create empathy and awareness more effectively than facts do, and this important novel should - true biz - change minds and transform the conversation. * Maile Meloy, New York Times Book Review *For those who loved the Oscar-winning film CODA, a boarding school for deaf students is the setting for a kaleidoscope of experience * Washington Post *Part tender coming of age story, part electrifying tale of political awakening, part heartfelt love letter to Deaf culture, True Biz is a wholly a wonder. Sara Novic examines the ways language can include, exclude, or help forge an identity - as well as what it means to carve out a place for yourself in a world that sees you as other * Celeste Ng *I fell in love with Sara Novic's True Biz from the first page: delicate, nuanced, playful, and at the same time sweeping in its ideas and reach, this book is a literary novel that is a page turner with a vision which will speak to many a reader in our times and beyond. Sara Novic is one of the best writers of my generation - not just *the* novelist of Deaf culture, but of human nature writ large. Do yourself a favor and get this book- it is inimitable * Ilya Kaminsky, author of Deaf Republic and Dancing in Odessa *I loved True Biz, it's warm, complex and compelling. Of course I love the way it provides a window into a culture that will be unfamiliar to many of us, but what really marks it out is its humanity and intelligence - the threads of coming-of-age, birth, death, and all the rites of passage are interwoven brilliantly, surrounding a core of passion for justice and equality.' * Bridget Collins *This is my favorite kind of novel, fascinating and smart and brimming with contrasts. It's a coming-of-age story but also one of anarchy and protest. It's about the ways communities are bound but also the ways they bind. It's about belonging versus conforming, individual strength alongside solidarity. I laughed. I learned. I entered a world I knew too little about, at once different from mine and of course the same. I will be recommending this book to absolutely everyone * Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of This Is How It Always Is and One Two Three *Reading True Biz was a transformative experience - it's as important a book as I've read in years. I was in awe of the care and love and hard-won wisdom that went into the writing of it. Sara Novic is the real deal * Jami Attenberg, author of All This Could Be Yours *True Biz is exquisitely crafted and absolutely riveting * Vendela Vida, author of We Run the Tides *Sara Novic's gifts for character, story, and language are evident from the first page. True Biz feels like the discovery of a new written form, a love letter to language itself * Liz Moore, New York Times bestselling author of Long Bright River *Rollicking, immersive, and boldly, exquisitely felt, True Biz delves into the deepest questions about community, communication, and collective action, inviting the reader into a world of language made new * Alexandra Kleeman, author of Something New Under the Sun *An electrifying narrativeset at a present-day boarding school for Deaf high school students, where they find love and friendship and battle a series of injustices...With complex characters seething with rage against the injustices they face, and an immersive and novel treatment of Charlie's experience learning ASL, Novic offers an unforgettable homage to resilience. This is brilliant * Publishers Weekly starred review *Tender, beautiful and radiantly outraged...True Biz is moving, fast-paced and spirited - we have vivid access to all of the main characters' points of view - but also skillfully educational: The lessons Charlie learns about A.S.L. and deaf culture are interspersed in the text and illustrated by Brittany Castle. Novic, who is deaf and spent time at deaf schools researching the novel, makes an urgent and heartfelt case for the schools' importance in providing language access, and in nurturing community and a sense of self. Great stories create empathy and awareness more effectively than facts do, and this important novel should - true biz - change minds and transform the conversation. -- Maile Meloy * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisCats with superpowers! This brand-new series from bestselling author Gwyneth Rees is every young animal lover's dream come true. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb, Alex T. Smith, and those who want their animal stories with a bit more action!Tagg and Sugarfoot successfully defeated Maximus Fang and his evil partner Gory Gus, but now they face an even bigger challenge because the evil scientist Dr Specs has also escaped from prison. Dr Specs is the cat who invented the neutralising weapon the machine capable of removing superpowers! Tagg and Sugarfoot will need all their super friends to defeat this fiendish foe, once and for all!Trade ReviewFabulous. Full of fur-raising excitement! * Bestselling author Holly Webb on SUPER CATS *A purr-fect adventure! * Bestselling author Tracey Corderoy on SUPER CATS *Cats with superpowers, what more could you want! Super Cats v Dr Specs is the third in the series but you don't need any prior knowledge of the other books to enjoy this. This is a short chapter book so would appeal both to children starting to branch out on their own or to be enjoyed together as a bedtime story * NetGalley Reviewer *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Remarkable…The artwork is deliberately evocative of Mesoamerican logography, with figures and perspectives that feel at once bizarre and totally familiar.” -- Vulture“Undocumented, featuring multi-award winning author/illustrator Tonatiuh's (The Princess and the Warrior) vibrant, stylized illustrations, is an all-too-real discussion about fair pay and the hostility U.S. citizens often display toward undocumented immigrants.” -- Shelf Awareness“By focusing on the narrative of one immigrant worker, Tonatiuh breaks the mammoth issues of immigration and workers rights into an easy-to-swallow bite, allowing the reader to easily engage with an often intimidating topic. The personal is again political. Highly recommended.” -- Kirkus"Multiple Pura Belpré Medal and Honor–awarded Tonatiuh (Diego Rivera​, 2011) channels his interest in the Mixtec codex format to create a superb modern odyssey, stupendously illustrated in his signature contemporary adaptation of pre-Columbian art forms, presented on accordion pages in a handsome slip-case." -- Booklist online“Although Juan is a fictional character, the story is a very real one: many undocumented workers are mistreated by employers, but are too afraid to speak up.“ -- GeekDad“The book gives eloquent voice to the millions of undocumented people who come here with dreams of helping their families and work hard, contributing so much to this country.” -- Booklist online

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“This volume features a cornucopia of collectibles, from decoder to toys to games, all lovingly curated by writer/designer Chip Kidd and photographer Geoff Spear.” -- Yahoo! Entertainment"With high-quality repro and photography that handsomely captures every nick and scuff of rare wooden figures, this is a treat for anyone who's ever loved (and lost) pop-culture tat, even if you don't know the character from (Black) Adam." -- Total Film

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“A sharp debut...observant and piercing set pieces about suburban malaise and economic drift punctuated with starker themes... MacLean distinguishes himself with his voice — that is, Barry's voice, at first sarcastic and distant, then earnest and ultimately heartbroken.” * Minneapolis Star-Tribune *“MacLean has mastered the tones of striving diffidence in his teen characters as their worlds fall apart at home with badly behaving adults, anger simmers below the surface of daily life, and racial violence erupts. How I Learned to Hate in Ohio becomes not only a finely observed novel but one with a deep social conscience.” * National Book Review *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“The lore, magic, and history of Clarke and Lynch’s realm render it immersive, fanciful, complex, and deeply Caribbean… The spectacle carries the staying power of a bona fide folktale.” * Publishers Weekly *“The illustrations are detailed, both for figures and setting, evoking superhero comics through the level of action conveyed, and the vibrant colors are perfect for the tropical setting…Fans of Star Wars or The Lord of the Rings may eagerly embrace the politics and interactions between the various races of the Hardears Islands.” * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisFrom Brian Fies, the multi-award-winning, acclaimed graphic novelist of Mom’s Cancer, Whatever Happened to the World of Tomorrow?, and A Fire Story, comes a classic comic book adventure for all ages. Decades after being imprisoned for threatening his city with an army of giant robots, an elderly scientist reenters society, only to discover he needs help navigating life in the 21st century. Experiencing real kindness and friendship for the first time, his new relationships challenge the inventor’s single-minded devotion for vengeance—just as his plans threaten to spiral out of his control. The Last Mechanical Monster by Brian Fies is a story about ambition, creativity, mortality, friendship, and legacy. But it is also a story about how we want to be remembered, and what we leave behind. This latest graphic novel from Brian Fies already has a fan base and a considerable history of accomplishment. Initially publiTrade Review“Brian Fies’s The Last Mechanical Monster tells the story of a long-forgotten super villain who attempts one last attack on humankind. Through Fies’s masterful cartooning and heartfelt text, the embittered scientist gradually discovers forces much more powerful than his weapons and robots—community, compassion, and forgiveness. A wonderful story of heroes, villains, and the lonely souls caught somewhere in-between.” * Paul Dini, writer/producer, Batman: The Animated Series *“One of my wife Judy’s favorite mottos is ‘Great art has a sense of inevitability.’ Brian Fies’s The Last Mechanical Monster feels inevitable, natural—like it’s always existed. You don’t need to have seen the classic cartoon on which it is based to appreciate this tender-hearted requiem for a forgotten mad scientist. If you like sentimental, character-driven award bait—and especially if you don’t—you’ll be hard-pressed not to adore this charming graphic novel.” * Jon Bogdanove, legendary Superman comic book artist *“With this book, Brian Fies has created a beautifully crafted, loving tribute to one of the greatest animated short films of all time.” * Chip Kidd *“What a great idea! Brian picks up the baton left by the Fleischer Studios’ cartoon from 1941 and finishes out the story. And what a treat! The Fleischer Superman cartoons are what got me interested in considering animation as a career, and The Last Mechanical Monster does sweet justice to the series!” * J.J. Sedelmaier, animation director/producer, SNL’s Saturday TV Funhouse, MTV’s Beavis and Butt-Head, and Adult Swim’s Harvey Birdman *“The rollicking tale of a mad genius intent on revenge, a giant robot restored from oblivion, and the imperturbable kindness of strangers. A rip-roaring, heart-warming story of destruction, connection, and transformation—sort of. I laughed. I cried. I loved every astounding page!” * Louise Simonson, author of Superman: The Man of Steel and Superman: Doomsday & Beyond *“With The Last Mechanical Monster, Brian Fies has woven a masterful tale of villainy and everyday heroes. It’s a story about rage, but it’s also—ultimately—a story about redemption. And, I’m not ashamed to say, the ending left me misty-eyed.” * Roger Stern, New York Times bestselling author of The Death and Life of Superman *Fies’s animation-style artwork recalls C.C. Beck and Scott McCloud, and of course the film The Iron Giant with its clean sharp lines highlighted by the bright colors of a Golden Age comic book... This one’s an absolute wonder. * Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review *

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Book SynopsisTimed for the 60th anniversary, the iconic and influential first issue of the Fantastic Four by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, deconstructed by award-winning designer Chip Kidd; with text by novelist Walter Mosley, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort, and historian Mark Evanier; and photographs by Geoff SpearThe first issue of Fantastic Four by legendary creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced fans to a now-iconic team of Super HeroesMister Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, the Human Torch, and the Thingushering in the modern Marvel Age of comics. Kirby's artistic contributions in this comic book revolutionized visual storytelling and brought a new reality to the way comics stories could be told, the ripple effects of which continue to influence comic book art to this day. Sixty years after its publication in November 1961, this stunning reimagining by award-winning graphic designer Chip Kidd uses an original copy of the comic book (which initially sold for ten cents and now sells for astronomical p

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA superhero collection perfect for Marvel fans hoping to sample more than the usual fare. * Booklist *

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Book Synopsis Iron Man must team up with Doctor Strange to outsmart an otherworldly force that threatens New York City in this new Mighty Marvel Team-Up seriesThere’s chaos at Avengers Tower! When the communications system goes down at the tower, technical genius and super hero Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man, thinks there will be a quick and easy solution. But when Iron Man learns that the root of the problem is the arrival of the otherworldly creature Gargantos and it’s missing children that are loose across New York City, Iron Man quickly finds that he’s out of his depth. Luckily for him, mystical expert Doctor Strange arrives to team up with Iron Man and save the day! The two heroes must find the missing Gargantots within the hour or Gargantos will return to take its anger out on the city. Can the two heroes gather the mystical toddlers in time?

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Book SynopsisA tense and claustrophobic mystery set in the Montana wilderness starring Nora Best.Nora Best is starting her life over . . . again. Spotting a ''team leader'' job with a therapy program for troubled girls at Serendipity Ranch, Nora thinks it''s the perfect role. She''ll be surrounded by the beautiful Montana wilderness and be able to make a difference in the kids'' lives.All is going well until it''s revealed a girl recently died at the ranch. The other girls are struggling with the loss. The official line is she jumped from a cliff, but she was afraid of heights and would have struggled to get there alone. As trouble at the ranch escalates and another shocking discovery is made, Nora''s determined to find out the truth to protect the girls. However, with her recent troubles, the local community, police and program leaders won''t take her seriously. Can Nora overcome her past to help the girls, or are the girls using her past to help themselves

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Book SynopsisNora heads home to Chateau in search of a fresh start, but her arrival comes at a time of social unrest that threatens to uncover long-hidden secrets.Nora Best is done running. She''s heading to her hometown of Chateau, to the grand Quail House, to stay with her mother and claim the great American privilege of starting over. But she might find it is hard to start over when the past is catching up . . .The night Nora arrives in Chateau, a white police officer shoots and kills Robert Evans, a young black man. The officer in question is Nora''s school sweetheart, Alden Tydings. What really happened that night? Did Alden act in self-defense as he claims? Robert is the nephew of Bobby Evans, a man whose murder during the race protests of 1967 was never solved. Bobby and his sister, Grace, used to work at Quail House before Nora was born and, as tensions in Chateau rise, Nora begins to uncover secrets within her family home that could upend the lives

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