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Preview: Geronimo Stilton: The First Samurai

Brigid Alverson
Geronimo12-COV

Geronimo Stilton meets Akira Kurasawa in Geronimo Stilton: The First Samurai, the 12th volume of the time-traveling mouse’s adventures in graphic novel form. In this story, the Pirate Cats travel back to 1603 Japan, and Geronimo and his troupe follow, impersonating a traveling band of actors, to find out what they are up to. Good [...]

This Week’s New Comics | Airbending Turtles

Lori Henderson
Avatar Search 1

Spring is in the air…somewhere I’m sure. This week’s list is small but strong, perhaps to encourage kids to go outside and enjoy the sunshine (if available in your area). Sonic Universe from Archie Comics hits the big 5-0, while IDW Publishing releases the second of their My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Micro-series, this [...]

This Week’s New Comics: The Magic Within

Lori Henderson
Sabrina 1

It’s Pi(e) week, so while you’re stuffing your face, stuff your brain too with some comics! BOOM! Studios finishes the first Bravest Warriors series by Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward with the release of the final issue. DC Comics releases a trade for the since canceled All-New Batman The Brave and Bold series, and Marvel [...]

This Week’s New Comics: Gleeful Pokemon

Lori Henderson
Archie Meets Glee 641

Prepare for another winter storm by hunkering down with some of the comics coming out this week. BOOM! Studios and IDW Publishing continue their two smash-hit titles with a new Adventure Time with Fionna and Cake, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Marvel Comics has another Monsters Inc. one-shot, The Perfect Date, and Papercutz [...]

Review: Olympian: Poseidon: Earth Shaker

Lori Henderson
Olympians Poseidon

Poseidon, the mysterious and unpredictable King of the Seas, is the subject of the newest volume of George O’Connor’s Olympians. In his own words, Poseidon tells his tale of how he came to rule the seas, his role in the founding of Athens, and stories of his sons. But like his watery domain, Poseidon does [...]

This Week’s New Comics: Action Labs Tackles NFL Rush Zone

Lori Henderson
NFL Rush Zone 1

A short month gets a short list to end it, but we still have some fun books this week! Archaia Entertainment releases the second volume of The Dark Crystal Creation Myths. BOOM! Studios has the next trade of Adventure Time comics, and Kodansha Comics has the third omnibus of Kitchen Princess, a title that went [...]

Cartoon Network Comes to Your LCS via IDW!

Lori Henderson

IDW Publishing and Cartoon Network Enterprises announced today that the two companies have teamed up to produce and release comics based on Cartoon Network’s many popular and classic characters. This year will see the return of characters from such classic shows as The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Johnny Bravo, Generator Rex, Ben 10 [...]

All ages comics and manga for 2/20/13

Lori Henderson
MLPFiM Twilight Sparkle

The cold weather is back, and the best way to fight it a blanket, a cup of hot chocolate, and some good comics from this week’s list! The Sonic the Hedgehog spin-off series, Sonic Universe, is about to hit a milestone as the 49th issue is released from Archie Comics. Drawn and Quarterly releases two [...]

All ages comics and manga for 2.13.13

Lori Henderson
Deltora Quest 10

Select some comics for the long weekend! Archaia Entertainment finishes the Mouse Guard: Black Axe mini-series this week. Get a dose of the Marvel animated universe with new issues of The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and Ultimate Spider-Man Digest. And in honor of Charles Darwin’s 114th birthday, Smithsonian Books releases a graphic biography of the [...]

Review: Mameshiba Love Winter

Lori Henderson
Mameshiba love winter

Mameshiba translates literally to “Bean Dog,” bean-shaped creatures with dog faces and ears. They started out as a series of TV trivia shorts in Japan and became so popular they got their own merchandising line. Viz Media picked up these popular and cute pups and have created an original series of books for young readers. [...]