Uncover the mysteries of Bikini Bottom in an all-new middle-grade series featuring SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends—now in paperback! SpongeBob SquarePants is on the case in this new middle-grade series. On the eve of a mayoral event happening at the Krusty Krab, Patrick Star goes missing! With no one willing to help find him, SpongeBob and Squidward put on their best detective gear and hit the case themselves. But as their investigation leads them to the darkest corners of Bikini Bottom, unknown secrets about SpongeBob’s best friend are quickly revealed. Energetic and fast-paced with plenty of kid-friendly humor, Find a Missing Star, the first in the SpongeBob SquarePants Mysteries series, is a great read for new and longtime fans of the hit TV series.

Embark on thethirdthrilling chapter of Mo Xiang Tong Xiu's legendary tale,adapted from the beloved anime and best-selling novel!After narrowly escaping vengeful spirits, Xie Lianand San Lang arrive attheenigmaticVillage of Water Chestnuts. But their respite is short-lived as newadventures call, joined by Nan Feng and Fu Yao in a journey packed withmystery and danger!

A playful examination of the way we think (and overthink) by cartoonist Grant Snider, creator of Incidental Comics, which appear regularly in the New York Times Book Review Thinking About Thinking—the latest sly and charming collection of one- and two-page haiku-like comics from cartoonist Grant Snider—explores our inner life, using colorful illustrations and clever visual metaphors to depict the spectrum of our emotions. Facing self-doubt? Overcoming fears? Grappling with indecision? Snider doesn’t present solutions to these challenges, but he does inspire and encourage, offering thoughtful reassurance and a unique, humorous perspective that’s characteristic of his work—an approach that resonates with millions of readers all over the world. Emotions can be tricky to navigate. We overthink. We second-guess. And we can’t get out of our own way. The reality is, it’s impossible for any of us to understand our complicated feelings fully. But fear not, because you’ve come to the right place.

A super-sized introduction to the Fantastic Four for the youngest superfans—featuring art by legendary artist Jack “King” Kirby Suit up, flame on, and leap into action with the Fantastic Four, the world’s first Super Hero family. Learn all about Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Thing, the Human Torch and their super-powers, backstories, and enemies in this bright and bold board book, with art from the king himself, Jack Kirby. Just like The Avengers: My Mighty Marvel First Book, this board book features a larger trim size fit for a Super Hero team. Vivid colors and three special gatefolds help the Fantastic Four pop off the page, making this a fun-filled read perfect for the youngest kids and long-time Marvel fans alike. © 2024 MARVEL

Bask in the gleeful rebellion of three younger siblings as they seek bold adventures far away from their older siblings in this hilarious early graphic novel from a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist. The youngest of seven siblings, Lucy, Bruce, and Oliver are sick and tired of being told that they are too little to do the things their older siblings do. In a bout of bored frustration, they band together to form Sib Squad-a club of their own dedicated to having "amazing, mind-blowing adventures." And adventures they have! Award-winning cartoonist Steve Breen crafts a riotously fun look at sibling dynamics that will be beloved by downtrodden younger siblings everywhere. In this first book in the series, the Sib Squad launches the club at their tree house headquarters, then find themselves drawn into multiple adventures that include wishes at a wishing well gone wrong and an unlikely encounter with a younger sibling from outer space. As young readers delve into the trio's hijinks, they will find themselves struck with uncontrollable giggles and an unquenchable desire to seek adventures of their own.

For fans of The Remarried Empress and Villains Are Destined to Die, this stunning fantasy comic by debut author SAM features a powerful noblewoman who has to rewrite her entire revenge plan when she wakes up in the body of her sworn rival. Your Throne Volume 2 collects episodes 13 to 23 of the stunning fantasy WEBTOON comic by SAM, a story of power, magic, and betrayal with over 830 million reads worldwide. Two noblewomen, Lady Medea Solon and Lady Psyche Callista, who were competing for the throne of the Vasilios Empire, struggle to survive in a dangerous world of magic and betrayal when their souls are reversed. Trapped in each other’s bodies and in unfamiliar territory, Medea and Psyche will both have to play a dangerous game to survive. Medea, who attended the birthday banquet in Psyche’s body, is in danger after falling into the machinations of Crown Prince Eros. As Medea is fighting for her life, she and Psyche both realise who their common enemy is. This volume includes the exclusive bonus story “Living in the Basement.”

Follow God’s story of love, hope, and rescue from Genesis to the Gospels in God with Us, a captivating graphic novel through stories told by Jesus himself. “God with Us is a beautiful, compelling, intimate retelling of the Bible’s most beloved stories, one that children will read over and over again.”—Shawn Smucker, author of The Day the Angels Fell The long walk home after celebrating Passover in Jerusalem should be a joyful journey, but this year the travelers are sad and afraid. Then a mysterious stranger shows up and starts telling stories—from many years ago all the way up to the recent death of Yeshua (Jesus) on the cross—and the friends can’t wait to hear more. God with Us is an intriguing, funny, and heartfelt journey that explores Scripture from Creation to the Easter Resurrection through the eyes of curious children (and grown-ups!) walking with Yeshua on the Road to Emmaus.

THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL meets DUNGEONS & DRAGONS with a touch of NAME OF THE WIND in the bestselling LitRPG Epic Fantasy Action Adventure series MARK OF THE FOOL – in print and as a Light Novel for the very first time with MARK OF THE FOOL (Light Novel) Vol. 1 from Vault Books! The gods chose him. He said no. After his parents died, Alex Roth had one desire: become a wizard. Through hard work, he was accepted into the University of Generasi, the world’s greatest academy of wizardry. Fate had other plans. On his eighteenth birthday, Alex is Marked by prophecy as one of his kingdom’s five Heroes, chosen to fight the Ravener, his land’s great enemy. But his brand is 'The Fool’. Worst of the marks. Rather than die or serve other Heroes like past Fools, he takes a stand, rejects divine decree…and leaves. With his little sister, his childhood friend, and her cerberus, Alex flees for the university, hoping to research the mystery of the Ravener. He’ll make lifelong friends, learn magic from mad wizards, practice alchemy, fight mana vampires, and try to pay tuition. There’s one small problem. The Mark insists on preventing the Fool from learning and casting spells, while enhancing skills outside of divinity, combat, and spellcraft… …that is, unless he learns to exploit the hell out of it. Explore a coming-of-age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power, a setting inspired by D&D, detailed world building, and magical science, action, comedy, slice-of-life, and GameLit elements.

"Enchanting…intriguing […] A wonderfully surreal quality and a hip, witty tone." —The Wall Street Journal Haruki Murakami's novels, essays and stories have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into fifty languages. Now for the first time, his best-loved stories are available in manga form, in three independent volumes. These adaptations have been hailed by Publishers Weekly as "a must-read for Murakami buffs and a quirky invitation into the writer's perspective and preoccupations for newcomers," while Book Riot says "Long-time fans are sure to appreciate this new approach to Murakami's work, while newcomers will find it an evocative introduction." With their trademark mix of realism and fantasy, centering around Murakami's signature themes of loss, remorse and confusion, the two stories in this volume are: Scheherazade: A man, Habara, is confined to his home, as though under house arrest. He is visited regularly by a woman, Scheherazade, who brings provisions then has sex with him. She tells him about a boy she was in love with in high school, and how she would break into his house. She starts re-enacting the break-ins, which further enhances their passion. At the end of the story, Habara anxiously awaits her next break-in and the continuing account of her youthful affair. "Tortured love affairs […] are nothing new to Murakami's vast store of plotlines." —The New York Times Sleep: A housewife has not slept for many days, but her family doesn't notice. She stays up all night reading Anna Karenina and sees her surroundings through new eyes. Her sleeplessness provides freedom from a monotonous life looking after her husband and son. "A brilliant story that uses the liminality of the night to evoke the unease of being a woman in a patriarchal society." —The Guardian These graphic novel versions of Murakami's classic stories will be devoured by his fans and will provide a new window onto his work for readers not yet familiar with it! *This volume is shrink-wrapped and recommended for readers ages 18+ due to mature themes and graphic content.*

Eleven-year-old Adara and her dad are moving from California to the cold and flat lands of Michigan... and it sucks. After Mom''s recent passing, it seems way too soon. Talking to Dad has always been harder than with Mom, but now it''s like walking on eggshells. And why did Dad bring so many of Mom''s houseplants across the country? Her mother might have been called the ''plant whisperer'' back home, but Adara is beginning to wonder if there is something more to it. But when she meets a little succulent named Perle, she unlocks the same magical ability her mother had: talking to plants! But taking care of Perle isn''t as easy as it seems - the environment isn''t suited for her, and Adara doesn''t know how to meet her needs. Kind of like the situation Adara herself is in. If only Perle could ask Adara for help... and Adara could ask her dad. With a touch of magic, this debut middle-grade graphic novel explores loneliness, mental health and empathy, and shows how communication, openness and a willingness to listen can help young people - and older people - and plants! - navigate their mental well-being and heal from loss, individually and together.

After the loss of her mother, Adara struggles to communicate with her family about her grief. When a sympathetic ear arises in an unlikely place, Adara can finally find her words — but can she find the time to listen? A stunning graphic novel for middle-grade readers about family, friendship and magic in unlikely places, for fans of The Witches of Brooklyn and Raina Telgemeier. Eleven-year-old Adara and her dad are moving from California to the cold and flat lands of Michigan . . and it sucks. After Mom's recent passing, it seems way too soon. Talking to Dad has always been harder than with Mom, but now it's like walking on eggshells. And why did Dad bring so many of Mom's houseplants across the country? Her mother might have been called the "plant whisperer" back home, but Adara is beginning to wonder if there is something more to it. But when she meets a little succulent named Perle, she unlocks the same magical ability her mother had: talking to plants! But taking care of Perle isn't as easy as it seems — the environment isn't suited for her, and Adara doesn't know how to meet her needs. Kind of like the situation Adara herself is in. If only Perle could ask Adara for help . and Adara could ask her dad. With a touch of magic, this debut middle-grade graphic novel explores loneliness, mental health and empathy, and shows how communication, openness and a willingness to listen can help young people — and older people — and plants! — navigate their mental well-being and heal from loss, individually and together.

Conan at his finest! Savage, brutal and always… EPIC! Freed from the strict Comic Code Authority stamp of approval, the Savage Sword of Conan magazine was always more hard-hitting and savage than its sister title Conan the Barbarian, and featured more action, violence and raunch and Omnibus Volume 5 of the original comic series is no exception. This volume sees Michael Fleisher and Bruce Jones joining stalwart regular Roy Thomas on the writing duties, and artist Ernie Chan joining legends Ernie Colan and Gil Kane on art duties. Omnibus Volume 5 carries on the legacy in fine form! New writers Michael Fleisher and Bruce Jones join Conan legend John Buscema to drive the barbarian''s black-and-white adventures in savage new directions! To topple a decadent royal, Conan must brave a moat of blood filled with gruesome monsters. The barbarian survives a ship capsizing in storm-tossed seas, only to awaken on the shores of an island filled with beautiful but deadly tiger-riding women warriors! Then, sadistic King Razak lures Conan into a death-filled maze. Writer Roy Thomas returns for a locked-door mystery set at sea, with Conan playing the sleuth. Plus, comic art master Alex Toth delivers a stunning Conan art portfolio. This volume also brings back fan-favorite characters like Jenna and Murilo to the supporting cast. This volume sees classic stories such as “Plunder of Death Island”, “Dwellers in the Depths”, ‘The Sea of No Return” and “Lurker in the Labyrinth” giving full reign to the savagery of Conan. Featuring the usual assortment of superb pin up art by some true greats of the comic book form. This book also features a section of rarely seen bonus material! Collecting: Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #61-72

CONAN RETURNS, UNLEASHED, UNBRIDLED AND UNCENSORED! This second volume is sure to satisfy fans of the iconic hero and Robert E. Howard's fantasy universe. Comprising the very best comic industry talent, a myriad of writers and artists create a spectacular array of beautifully illustrated Black and White comic strips and pin-ups, as well as poems, short stories and essays. The Savage Sword of Conan is back from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics! This second volume collects issues 4-6 of the stunning new Savage Sword of Conan magazine. Featuring ALL-NEW Conan comic strips from writers Jim Zub, Jeffrey Shanks, Ron Marz, Fred Kennedy and artists Patch Zircher, Fernando Dagnino, Dean Kotz, Andy Belanger, Eryk Donovan, Mike Perkins. Also featuring a brand-new Solomon Kane strip written and drawn by Patch Zircher and exclusive pin ups and more! SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #4 >SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #5: >SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #6: An incredible story by legendary comics writer Jason Aaron and artist Geof Isherwood.

This spin-off of the hit anime Working for God in a Godless World delivers a terrific twist in Isekai style. Can a sister with God-tier strength find her younger brother in a world without religion? The acclaimed anime that is Working for God in a Godless World, on Crunchyroll, begins when Yukito goes missing after the cult they grew up in enacts some strange ritual. Little do they know; it is that same ritual and their same God that sends him to another world. But who thought that the older sister he left behind would follow him into this new world? This spin-off of the anime marks the beginning of her adventure that intertwines with her brother’s battle. Chiyomaru Urabe has cheat-level super strength, taken from the powers of the God Mitama. She hopes that these powers will be enough to find her missing brother in a world without religion. As she explores the intriguing, yet faithless, land created by Shinya Murata, will super strength be enough to uncover the heavy truth and reach her long-lost brother?