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World War I gets the Hazardous Tales treatment in this story of warfare, treachery, strategy, and more World War I set the tone for the 20th century and introduced a new type of warfare: global, mechanical, and brutal. Nathan Hale has gathered some of the most fascinating true-life tales from the war and given them his inimitable twist. Easy to understand, funny, informative, and lively, this series is the best way to be introduced to some of the most well-known battles (and little-known secrets) of the infamous war. Each of the Bigger & Badder editions of Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales features 16 pages of new content, plus an oversize trim and a gorgeous gifty cover.

The second volume of the first-ever middle-grade anthology series, featuring all-new Marvel comics stories by 15 all-star cartoonists The second volume in a brand-new middle-grade anthology series with Marvel Comics, edited by John Jennings. Featuring 15 all-new six-page stories written and illustrated by some of the biggest names in comics for young readers, this all-star lineup features original stand-alone stories featuring Spider-Man, Captain America, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Strange, Silver Surfer, Thor, Moon Knight, Silk, Spider-Man 2099, the Fantastic Four, Black Panther, Ant-Man, and Hawkeye. This all-star roster takes a fun, fresh look at everyone’s favorite Marvel super heroes, delivering delightful stories that will introduce them to first-time fans for a whole new generation of readers. Contributors in Book Two: Ethan M. Aldridge (Estranged): Doctor Strange; Ryan Andrews (This Was Our Pact): Silver Surfer; Mike Cavallaro (Nico Bravo): Thor; Chan Chau (The Baby-Sitters Club): Moon Knight; Gabriela Epstein (Invisible: A Graphic Novel): Silk; Tim Fielder (Matty’s Rocket): Spider-Man 2099; Brian Fies (The Last Mechanical Monster); The AvengersDean Haspiel (Mo and Jo Fighting Together Forever): Fantastic Four; John Jennings (Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation): Black Panther; Jarrett Krosoczka (the Lunch Lady series): Spider-Man; Kat Leyh (Snapdragon): Guardians of the Galaxy; Jamar Nicholas (Leon the Extraordinary): Hulk; Amber Padilla (The Secret Garden on 81st Street): Ant-Man; Carlisle Robinson (Deafverse) Hawkeye; Judd Winick (Hilo): Captain America

From New York Times bestselling, award-winning creator John Hendrix comes The Mythmakers, a graphic novel biography of two literary lions—C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien—following the remarkable story of their friendship and creative fellowship, and how each came to write their masterworks Through narrative and comic panels, Hendrix chronicles Lewis and Tolkien’s near-idyllic childhoods, then moves on to both men’s horrific tour of the trenches of World War I to their first meeting at Oxford in 1929, and then the foreshadowing, action, and aftermath of World War II. He reveals the shared story of their friendship, in all its ups and downs, that gave them confidence to venture beyond academic concerns (fantasy wasn’t considered suitable for adult reading, but the domain of children), shaped major story/theme ideas, and shifted their ideas about the potential of mythology and faith.The Mythmakers also shows the camaraderie and the importance of the social/literary circle of friends called the Inklings, and how the friendship of these two great men fell apart and came together again. Hendrix concludes describing how the writings of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien had re-enchanted the 20th century, after two World Wars. In writing aimed at scholars, adults, and young people, these two tweedy academics altered the course of storytelling and embraced the concept that fantasy writing for an adult audience was an accepted form of literature. The format is similar to The Faithful Spy: prose interspersed with images and narrative comics. The narration is often conversations between a knowledgeable wizard and a comical lion. Through brisk conversation between these two friends, they explain some of the bigger ideas in an approachable and entertaining way. Throughout the story, there are “gateways” that lead readers to the back matter where certain themes, such as how myth/fantasy evolved or the art of world-building, are discussed more fully. This device keeps the main story flowing quickly and smoothly for those readers not interested in the more academic ideas behind the narrative. Among the ideas covered in the narrative and back matter: ‑ Tolkien’s world-building ‑ The “Theology of Creation” linking their faith to their writings ‑ The meaning of real friendship ‑ Notions of modernity and mythology ‑ The value of fantasy ‑ The power of a creative community ‑ An exploration of the different kinds of storytelling in Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, both relying on “the Myth” as a storytelling device, but differing in the use of allegory vs. symbolism ‑ The creative differences of Lewis and Tolkien: the high standards of Tolkien’s fiction and the faster and more immediate approach of Lewis’s ‑ Logos vs. Mythos: Lewis created from images, Tolkien created from language ‑ The mixing of mythologies Also included are an author’s note, endnotes, bibliography and index.

Black Lives is an exciting new graphic novel series from award-winning author Tonya Bolden and illustrator David Wilkerson. Great Minds of Science celebrates the lives and contributions of Black scientists throughout history. Matilda Evans (physician). Archie Alexander (civil engineer). Gladys West (mathematician). Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (marine biologist). These aren’t names that many people learn about in school, but they’re some of the greatest scientists that people should know about—doctors, engineers, mathematicians, and biologists. Each of them faced challenges as they rose to the top of their professions, but they didn’t back down.

In the third installment of award-winning cartoonist Jason Shiga’s interactive graphic novel series, Adventuregame Comics: Samurai vs. Ninja guides you to choose your warrior fate. Your choice will set you on a path, solving puzzles and learning special skills, all in preparation for your ultimate quest There is a bracelet that gives the wearer immense power, but it has fallen into the clutches of the evil Lord Touma. You must break into his house and steal it! But when Lord Touma’s guards apprehend you, it’ll be down to your smarts and your special skills to beat his rigged games and break free. Will you make the right choices or have to start a new path?Adventuregame Comics is a series of interactive graphic novels in the vein of Jason Shiga’s hit graphic novel Meanwhile. Readers follow the story from panel to panel, using tubes that connect them, and sometimes the path will split, giving readers the chance to choose how the story unfolds.Adventuregame Comics seriesAdventuregame Comics: Leviathan (Book 1)Adventuregame Comics: The Beyond (Book 2)Adventuregame Comics: Samurai vs. Ninja (Book 3)