For the first time in the Papercutz Smurfs graphic novels, theone and only Smurfette makes her dramatic debut! Here’s theoriginal comics story that introduced her to the world. Where shecomes from and how she first appeared may surprise her many fans!What sinister role did the wicked Gargamel play in her arrival? Andhow did Papa Smurf get involved in a way that would changeSmurfette forever? This is the story Smurf-fans have been waitingfor!
Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth, and what follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there's still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly. This coming-of-age true story is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever been in middle school, and especially those who have ever had a bit of their own dental drama.
The Pirate Cats, led by Tersilla of Catatonia, are hittingGeronimo Stilton where he lives! They have travelled back in timein order to steal Johannes Gutenberg's original printing press!What mad scheme do the Pirate Cats have for the Purr-Ioinedpresses? Geronimo Stilton and his friends intend to find out whenthey travel to the city of Mainz, Germany in the year 1455 to stopthe Pirate Cats from tampering with history!
Virtually all of the Smurfs are smitten with the Smurfette,which causes their zany methods of trying to win her affections tokeep growing in outrageousness. From building statues to bakingcakes and even dressing up like the Smurfette in order to betterunderstand her, the Smurfs are in a frenzy competing for the loveof the Smurfette. Will this madness ever die down?
In a tenth anniversary celebration, the creator of "Calvin andHobbes" discusses the art of cartooning, explains how he createshis immensely popular comic strip, and presents his favoritemoments from the series's ten years. Original. 1,500,000 firstprinting.
It's bedtime in the Star Wars galaxy and Darth Vader's parenting skills are tested anew in this delightful follow-up to the breakout New York Times bestsellers Darth Vader and Son and Vader's Little Princess. In this Episode, the Sith Lord must soothe his rambunctious twins, Luke and Leia, who are not ready to sleep and who insist on a story. As Vader reads, the book looks in on favourite creatures, droids and characters, such as Yoda, R2-D2, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Darth Maul, Admiral Ackbar, Boba Fett and many others as they tuck in, yawn and settle down to dream. As ever, Jeffrey Brown's charming illustrations and humour glow throughout, playing on children's book conventions to enchant adults and kids alike.
When cartoonist Bill Watterson announced that his phenomenallypopular cartoon strip would be discontinued on the last day of1995, Calvin and Hobbes fans throughout the world went intomourning. Fans have learned to survive - despite the absence of theboy and his tiger in the daily newspaper. Now, like the wave of asweet memory; comes one last chance to experience Calvin andHobbes, in its final collection. Like the thirteen extraordinarilysuccessful Watterson books that came before it, this volumepromises to deliver all the satisfaction of visiting its charactersonce more. Calvin fans will be able to see their favorite mischiefmaker stir it up with his furry friend, long-suffering parents,classmate Susie Derkins, school teacher Miss Wormwood, and Rosalynthe baby-sitter. This collection, including full-color Sundays, hasit all: Calvin-turned-firefly waking Hobbes with his flashlightglow; courageous Spaceman Spiff rocketing through alien galaxies ashe battles Dad-turned-Bug-Being; and Calvin's always inspi
This new format, crafted specifically for younger readers,features the original Tintin graphic novel plus brand-new content.Go "behind the scenes" with the true story about people, places andantiquities that Hergé drew from, filled with fun facts, lots ofpictures, and easy-to-read text! In this adventure: Tintin comes tothe U.S.A. to clean up the mean streets of Chicago but ends up inthe wild west! Will Tintin make it back home?
Presenting Peter Kuper's acclaimed adaptation of UptonSinclair's The Jungle with powerful imagery and bold interplay ofart and text. "The Jungle," Sinclair's most influential novel,recounts the shocking tale of immigrant Jurgis Rudkus and hisfamily, who find themselves at the mercy of a brutal system in thestockyards of Chicago. The original book's exposure of thedangerous, unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industrycreated a public furor that led to the passage of the Pure Food andDrug Act. The mood and atmosphere is captured beautifully byKuper's art and text for this graphic novel adaptation of a classicbook that is still read by high school students and many others tothis day.
In this irresistibly funny follow-up to the breakout bestseller Darth Vader and Son, Vader, Sith Lord and leader of the Galactic Empire, now faces the trials, joys and mood swings of raising his rebellious teenage daughter; Princess Leia. Smart and sweetly funny illustrations by artist Jeffrey Brown give classic Star Wars moments a twist by bringing these two galactic adversaries together under one roof. From teaching Leia how to fly a TIE fighter, to regulating the time she spends talking with friends via R2-D2's hologram, to making sure Leia doesn't leave the house wearing only the metal bra and a slinky skirt from Return of the Jedi, Vader's parenting skills are put hilariously to the test.
This graphic novel presents the first comics in which the Smurfsever appeared! In Medieval times, a court jester named Peeweet wholives in a King’s castle discovers a flute that makes those wholisten to it dance until they collapse from exhaustion. When athief steals the flute, Peeweet must search out the makers of theflute, the Smurfs, to make an even more powerful flute to combatthe thief in this wildly funny tale that introduced the Smurfs tomillions.
Calvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popularcomic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and hisreal-only-to-him tiger was first syndicated in 1985 and appeared inmore than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January1, 1996. The entire body of Calvin and Hobbes cartoons wasoriginally published in hardcover as a truly noteworthy tribute tothis singular cartoon in The Complete Calvin and Hobbes. Availablefor the first time in paperback, these four full-colour volumes ina sturdy slipcase include all the Calvin and Hobbes cartoons thatever appeared in syndication. This is the treasure that all Calvinand Hobbes fans seek.
What begins as a relaxing vacation turns into a time-travelingadventure, where Geronimo Stilton must travel to Khanbalik, or "TheCity of Khan" (modern day Beijing) in 13th Century China where heencounters Kublai Khan and Marco Polo. This time, Geronimo andfriends must stop the Pirate Cats from corrupting Marco Polo'sfamous book "The Travels of Marco Polo," and changing historyforever
Whether he's trolling the high seas for treasure or blasting off for the moon,young reporter-sleuth Tintin and his faith-ful dog, Snowy, have delighted readers everywhere for generations with their timeless adventures. Join Tintin and Snowy as they tackle the toughest myster-ies around the world in Tintin in America,Cigars of the Pharaoh, and The Blue Lotus.
