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HARPERPOP
APHMAU GN VOL 01 SEARCHING FOR HOME
(W) Jessica Bravura (A) Michela Cacciatore
From the #1 female YouTube gamer (over 20 million subscribers), Aphmau, this middle grade graphic novel blends Minecraft-inspired storytelling with relatable lessons in friendship and being true to oneself. Aphmau is the new girl in town, and after a rough first day at school thanks, Stacy she's not sure anyone will come to her birthday party. Thankfully, the supercute and mysterious Aaron comes through and brings the party with him. But after Stacy sprinkles the cake with magic dust, Aphmau's birthday wishes don't just come true, they come to life! Soon Aphmau and her friends find that the world has become just like Aphmau's video games! Will they be able to turn everything back to normal? Or will Stacy's evil plan reign supreme? (STL367367) (C: 0-1-1)
HC, 7x9, 208pgs, FC SRP: $23.99
HARRY N ABRAMS
MARVEL CLASSIC BLACK LIGHT 2026 POSTER CAL
(W) Roy Thomas (A) Jack Kirby, Gene Colan
(STL367700) (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 11x17, 24pgs, FC SRP: $26.99
MIGHTY MARVEL 2026 WALL CAL REISSUE 1976 CAL
First published in 1976 and reissued for the first-time ever for 2026, this spiral-bound wall calendar is a glorious, full-color 12-month trek through America s founding with the Marvel Comics Super Heroes. (STL367699) (C: 0-1-1)
Wall Calendar, SC, 12x12, 26pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
HELVETIQ
IN THE END WE ALL DIE GN
(W/A/CA) Tobias Aeschbacher
If Tarantino met Murakami in Germany this multiple-prize-winning graphic novel set in six adjoining apartments is touching, intricate and very, very violent. When three sleazy gangsters storm into an apartment in search of a stolen urn, they set off a series of unfortunate events that threatens everyone in the building. As blood begins to pool, it becomes clear that this story is about more than the senseless violence. What is good and what is evil? Who decides who should die? And does anyone really know their neighbors? Theft and poison and so much shooting: and yet, on muted and somber pages, heartless villains become vulnerable heroes before descending to cruelty once again. In this graphic novel that swept awards for best debut in Germany and Switzerland, a classic gangster comedy of errors grows into a meditation on loneliness, morality, and even love. (STL367082) (C: 0-1-1)
HC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
HENRY HOLT
DEEPLY DAVE GN
(W/A/CA) Michael Grover
Based on the Eisner- and Harvey-nominated webcomic and perfect for fans of Adventure Time, Michael Grover's debut graphic novel is a madcap, hilarious adventure about a young deep-sea diver who heroically plunges into the abyss to save his astronaut mom from the monsters that lurk below. Immerse yourself in this unique reading experience, where you flip the pages up and read downward as you descend into the ocean's depths! "Beware the Big Doom," the many voices of the sea warn Dave. Not that he plans to listen. His mom is lost somewhere at the bottom of the ocean, stranded in the wreckage of her sunken spaceship and he's going after her. Only Dave can save her from the alien monsters and bizarre sea creatures that lurk in the depths. (STL367361) (C: 0-1-1)
HC, 6x9, 240pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
HERMES PRESS
LIFE AND ART OF MORT WALKER SURVEY OF HIS CARTOONS (O/A)
(W) Bill Janocha (A/CA) Mort Walker
Mort Walker, the Dean of American Cartooning, left behind a legacy that extended far beyond his Beetle Bailey and Hi and Lois fame. For the first time ever, Hermes Press and Bill Janocha (Walker's assistant) present a rare selection of gags and art from Walker's early years, before Beetle-mania took over the world. This historical book contains examples of the work he did prior to Beetle Bailey, and explores the evolution of his style and showcases his many gags, from his early comics in Showme magazine to the work he did for the Saturday Evening Post. This tome also contains historical essays detailing his life and career, up until his death in 2018 as written by Janocha. (STL122540) (C: 0-1-0)
Art Book, HC, 8x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $60.00
POPEYE MASTERWORK OF THE MEDIUM HC (O/A)
(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 192 page 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)
Art Book, HC, 10x10, 304pgs, FC SRP: $65.00
MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN COMP DAILIES HC VOL 01 1934-1936 (O/A)
(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)
HC, 12x9, 256pgs, PC SRP: $60.00
MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN COMP DAILIES HC VOL 02 1936-1938 (O/A)
(W) Lee Falk (A) Phil Davis
Mandrake the Magician began as a daily strip on June 11, 1934, and whether Lee Falk knew it as a sophomore at the University of Illinois, he was making history. Mandrake the Magician whisked readers to exotic locales and immersed them in extended narratives with memorable villains and a colorful support cast. The strips presented in this series of reprints feature two staple characters in addition to the master magician: Lothar and Princess Narda, ruler of the mythical European kingdom, Cockaigne. This second volume of the series presents six stories: "Return of the Clay Camal," "The Slave Traders of Tygandi," "Mandrake in the Lost World," "In the Cobra's Grip," and "Mandrake in America." (STL327906)
HC, 8x12, 272pgs, PC SRP: $60.00
MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN COMP DAILIES HC VOL 03 1938-1939 (O/A)
(W) Lee Falk (A) Phil Davis
Mandrake the Magician began as a daily strip on June 11, 1934, and whether Lee Falk knew it as a sophomore at the University of Illinois, he was making history. The strips presented in this series of reprints feature two staple characters in addition to the master magician: Lothar and Princess Narda (princess of the mythical European kingdom Cockaigne). Lothar appears within the first few days (June 14, 1934), and Narda is introduced in Mandrake's second adventure. Narda is similar to Flash Gordon's Dale Arden: beautiful, constantly in need of rescue, and the love interest of our hero. A Prince of the Seven Nations of Africa, Lothar is Mandrake's devoted servant, friend and companion. He is, "the strongest man in the world," and decked out in a fez, shorts, and a leopard shirt.
This third volume of the series presents eight stories: "Mandrake in Hollywood"; "Sonny the Child Movie Star"; "Mandrake and the Haunted House": "Blozz the Chamption"; "Mandrake in Love"; "Visitors from Space"; "The Deep South"; and "Mandrake in Cockaigne." (STL351675)
HC, 12x8, 272pgs, PC SRP: $60.00
WALT KELLY PETER WHEAT COMP SERIES TP VOL 02 (O/A)
(W) Walt Kelly, Thomas Andrae (A/CA) Walt Kelly
Walt Kelly's Peter Wheat comics are renowned for their humor, artistic flair and appeal to both children and adults. Between 1948 and 1951, Kelly drew thirty-five issues of The Adventures of Peter Wheat, a sixteen page comic book given away to bakeries to promote Peter Wheat bread. The stories were fairy tales starring Peter Wheat, an elf-sized boy who lived in a hollow tree on the edge of a wheat field where he and the Little Folk battle Dragonel, Queen of the Hornets, and later The Wizard. Continuing in their reprint of the rare and never before collected Peter Wheat, Hermes Press' Walt Kelly's Peter Wheat the Complete Series: Volume Two collects issues #15-25! (STL082142)
SC, 8x10, 192pgs, FC SRP: $39.99
HI FRUCTOSE
HI FRUCTOSE MAGAZINE QUARTERLY #74
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. Edited by artists Annie Owens and Attaboy. (STL367528) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 120pgs, FC SRP: $12.95
HORRORHOUND LTD
HORRORHOUND #106
Are you ready to party? Tarman, Trash, and company are celebrating their 40th anniversary, and this issue of HorrorHound features a lively retrospective on the history of the comedy horror classic. This includes a spotlight on the film's sequels, the original zombie soundtrack, novelizations, the various pieces of merchandise and toys released over these many decades, as well as the new American Mythology comic book series. This issue also includes regular features, such as Toy News, Movie News, Comic Book Reveals, and Home Video Featurettes. (HorrorHound) (STL368196) (C: 0-1-2)
Magazine, 8x11, 68pgs, FC SRP: $9.99