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SON OF ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS SC
(W) Stan Lee
Just in time for its 50th anniversary, this is the landmark follow-up to the hit classic Origins of Marvel Comics. Originally published in 1975, Son of Origins of Marvel Comics features the first appearances of characters who have dominated the pantheon of Marvel's modern storytelling mythology�X-Men, Iron Man, the Avengers, Daredevil, Nick Fury, the Watcher, and the Silver Surfer�all hand-picked and introduced by the one and only Stan Lee, and serving as an essential showcase for writers and artists such as Stan himself, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, and Marie Severin. Whether viewed as a historical artifact that launched an industry of presenting Marvel Comics to a broad audience of fans or a collection of the best in Silver Age comics by many of the greatest creators to ever put pencil to paper, Son of Origins of Marvel Comics highlights both the lasting greatness of these iconic characters as well as the monumental contributions of the talented creators who launched an entire storytelling universe. (STL381066) (C: 0-1-2)
Comics History, SC, 7x10, 256pgs, FC SRP: $21.99
GEMINI GIFT BOOKS LTD
QUENTIN TARANTINO GN (MR)
Exploring the creative genius of one of the most iconic and influential filmmakers of our time, Quentin Tarantino: The Graphic Novel is the story of the life and career of the visionary director, from his humble beginnings in Torrance, California to his rise to fame as one of Hollywood's true originals. With stunning illustrations and an in-depth look at the man behind the movies, Quentin Tarantino is a must-read for fans of cinema and anyone interested in the art of storytelling. (STL381553) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $25.00
WES ANDERSON A RETROSPECTIVE HC (MR)
(W) Clarisse Loughrey (A) Wes Anderson, Crew
Wes Anderson is a true icon of contemporary cinema. His films are consistent cult favorites, starring a cast of top actors and have made indie films popular again. With his inimitable and idiosyncratic style, Anderson�s cinematic universe includes The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Darjeeling Limited, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Moonrise Kingdom and Isle of Dogs. With a quirky design with saturated colors which mirrors the aesthetic of a Anderson film. Wes Anderson: A Retrospective considers his entire oeuvre and reveals behind-the-scenes anecdotes, color codes and where the visual Easter eggs are hidden. (STL381554) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 240pgs, FC SRP: $45.00
GRAPHIX
BABY SITTERS CLUB GN VOL 18 JESSI RAMSEY PET SITTER
(W) Ann M. Martin (A) Ellen T Crenshaw
The Mancusis don't have any kids. but they sure do have a lot of pets! So when they're desperate for a sitter, who do they call? The Baby-sitters Club! Kristy feels pretty sure that the BSC does not pet-sit. But Jessi has always liked animals, and she talks Kristy into being okay with her taking the job. With snakes on the loose and sick hamsters, Jessi's got plenty of pet-sitting troubles, and things don't get any easier when she and her friends get into a big fight. Will Jessi be able to handle her pet-sitting job when things are going wrong with the baby-sitters, too? (STL381435) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
FACING FEELINGS HC INSIDE THE WORLD OF RAINA TELGEMEIER
(W/A) Raina Telgemeier
Raina Telgemeier is the #1 New York Times-bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning cartoonist who has been at the forefront of today's middle-grade graphic novel boom and has published several beloved books�Smile, Sisters, Guts, Drama, and Ghosts�that are widely regarded as modern classics. Spend an afternoon with Raina as she shares her artwork and tells stories about a range of topics spanning from her childhood to the creation of her graphic novels. FacingFeelings was born from an exhibition featuring Raina's work that was shown at Ohio State University's Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. This book explores how Raina developed into a legendary cartoonist, looks at the artists who influenced her work, and considers why her art resonates so strongly with readers of all ages. Rare artwork, an interview, special commentary from Raina, and more are included! (STL381432) (C: 0-1-2)
240pgs, FC SRP: $26.99
FRIENDSHIP UPGRADE GN
(W) Steve Foxe (A) Mike Laughead
An action-packed, colorful graphic novel based on the globally popular game, Pet Simulator. Three pet-tastic stories in one! Join Whiskers the Cat, Ruffles the Dog, and Penny the Unicorn in their first graphic novel-style adventure! In the brightly colored pages, the friends go on a wild journey, in the best possible way. From a coin craze, to a spooktacular adventure, can our trio of pets make the Exquisite Cat happy? This original graphic novel is perfect for young readers. (STL381433) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
PIGGY JUNGLE PURSUIT GN
(W) Vannotes (A) Ronaldo Barata
It's Indiana Jones meets Piggy in this original graphic novel! Willow and Cami must team up with an unlikely ally as they escape from a team of mad scientists! Willow and Cami have escaped the clutches of Piggy time and time again. Just when the two think they're safe, they fall into the clutches of an eccentric pair of scientists who have constructed a geodesic jungle biome in the middle of the frosty mountains. And guess who's also been captured? Piggy herself! (STL381434) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
REFUGEE GN
(W) Alan Gratz (A) Syd Fini
Josef is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the other side of the world. Isabel is a Cuban girl in 1994. With riots and unrest plaguing her country, she and her family set out on a raft, hoping to find safety in America. Mahmoud is a Syrian boy in 2015. With his homeland torn apart by violence and destruction, he and his family begin a long trek toward Europe. All three kids must endure harrowing journeys. All face unimaginable dangers. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. And although Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections will tie their stories together in the end. Refugee is a modern classic that has spent over 5 years on the New York Times-bestseller list, and garnered several awards and much acclaim. Brought to life with rich, gorgeous illustrations by artist Syd Fini, this hotly anticipated graphic novel will attract a whole new generation of fans. (STL381436) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 176pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
WINGING IT GN
(W) Megan Wagner Lloyd (A) Michelle Mee Nutter
Twelve-year-old Luna never wanted to move from California to Virginia, even if it is near historic Washington, DC, and no matter how excited her dad is to introduce her to the area where her late mother grew up. And she definitely doesn't want to live with a very formal grandmother she barely knows. But during a visit to the National Museum of Natural History, the rarely seen luna moth for which Luna was named sparks her curiosity. Using her mother's old naturalist notebooks as a guide, Luna, who has always preferred the indoors, endeavors to see a real luna moth with her own eyes. Learning more about nature just might help her make a new friend, figure out how to feel at home in her new life, and understand the mother she never got the chance to know. Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter have again teamed up to tell a charming and funny story of family, friendship, adventure, and appreciating all life has to offer. (STL381437) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x5.5, 272pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
GREEN CARD VOICES
ESCAPING UKRAINE FINDING HOPE HC (BILINGUAL ED)
(W) Mila Mostova (A) Diana Maksymenko
Escaping Ukraine, Finding Hope tells the timely story of one family leaving their
beloved homeland to start over in America. Once a teacher and devoted mother, Mila Mostova's days of teaching and gardening turn into nights of air sirens and explosions from war. As danger closes in, Mila makes a heartbreaking choice to leave Ukraine and protect her children at all costs. With the help of Sue, her former American host, Mila and her kids embark on a daring journey to Duluth, Minnesota. Starting over isn't easy, but Mila's determination never wavers. Her children embrace a new school and language, while Mila channels her strength into building a new life�helping others overcome challenges, just as she has. This bilingual book, written in Ukrainian and English, bursts to life with stunning illustrations by a Ukrainian newcomer. (STL381032) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $14.99