Staff Picks for February 2022

Welcome to the monthly staff picks, where we share our favorite comics, graphic novels, manga, & more! Check out our picks for upcoming titles, plus our favorite backlist titles that you might have missed from our U.S. Comic Market Sales team (Tyne, Matthew, Ben, Nico, Steph), our Canada Comics Market Sales team (Aleks), and our

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Looking For A Little Gift? Get A Little Golden Book!

The holidays are upon us! With that comes the most massively tense time of the year: gift getting time. For a stocking stuffer sure to satisfy the smallest members of your family and social circles we suggest these titles from our Little Golden Book series. Little Golden Books are perfect for kids ages 2-5 and

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Spider-Man: No Way Home – Read The Best Spidey Stories Now!

This weekend the web-slinger returns to the silver screen in Spider-Man: No Way Home. As Peter Parker is set to do battle with a myriad of villains across multiple universes, we wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the best Spidey stories you can dive into right now! Start from the beginning with the

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2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Graphic Novels, Manga, & More!

Looking for the perfect gift for the comics fan in your life? Check out our recommendations for graphic novels, manga, & gifts for any age!   Kids & Young Adults    Magic Tree House Graphic Novels 1-2 Boxed Set Recommended Ages 6-9 The #1 bestselling chapter book is now a graphic novel! Magic. Mystery. Time-travel.

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Magic Tree House Storytime: Knight at Dawn Graphic Novel

Fans of the beloved Magic Tree House series, gather ’round! Author Mary Pope Osborne hosts a read-along for the newest Magic Tree House graphic novel, The Knight at Dawn, adapted by Jenny Laird and illustrated by Kelly & Nichole Matthews. You can pick up both Magic Tree House graphic novels—Dinosaurs Before Dark and The Knight

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Interview with Victoria Grace Elliott, Creator of Yummy: A History of Desserts

Cake is delicious and comics are awesome: this exciting non-fiction graphic novel for kids combines both! Explore the history of desserts through a fun adventure with facts, legends, and recipes for readers to try at home in Yummy: A History of Desserts. Writer and artist Victoria Grace Elliott gives us the (ice cream) scoop on

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Staff Picks for September 2021

The last days of summer are fading and fall is right around the corner, which means that cozy reading time is almost upon us! Grab that throw blanket, get comfy, and check out the following picks from the Comics Retail team! Matthew’s Picks Fourth World by Jack Kirby Omnibus Long live the King! I’m incredibly

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Kids Love Marvel!

The Marvel Cinematic Universe and Stars Wars movies have skyrocketed in popularity among young viewers. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite Marvel titles for kids! These vibrant books feature familiar faces and encourage kids to read with their favorite superheroes and Jedi.

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