Best Graphic Novels For Kids October 2009
Diamond Comic Distrubutors’ Previews Catalogue is the place to find the best upcoming graphic novels, comics and manga. Titles are listed in the catalogue approximately 2 months before they are released onto the market which makes this tome a great resource for pre-ordering and staying ahead of upcoming releases.
The titles listed below are highly recommended for both libraries and schools due to their literary content and/or popularity. I have placed emphasis on graphic novels for kids but may add the occasional teen/adult title if they are particularly noteworthy.
Best Upcoming Graphic Novels/Manga For Kids:
Previews Catalogue October 2009
STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS—THE COLOSSUS OF DESTINY
Jeremy Barlow (W) and Matt and Shawn Fillbach (A)
On sale Feb 17 FC, 80 pages TPB
Junior Fiction ISBN:9781595824165
Jedi Master Mace Windu leads a battle against Separatist forces for control of the planet Simocadia!
While the Confederacy of Independent Systems battles for the planet’s rare fuel source, and the Republic tries to repel the invaders, the rulers of Simocadia choose a different option to save the planet: awakening the Ardana Shadex, an indestructible mechanized giant that has been sleeping for centuries under the planet’s surface! But awakening the colossus could cost many lives and cause more destruction than the current war. Mace Windu races against time and across a dangerous landscape to prevent his onetime friend, Prince Yojan, from causing disaster.
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PRINCE OF HEROES CHAPTER II TP
(W/A) Rod Espinosa
SC, 7×10, 200pgs, FC
Junior Fiction ISBN: 9780982374283
Having worked for Marvel Comics and Dark Horse and having been praised by the likes of Warren Ellis, Harlan Ellison, J.H. Williams and Publisher’s Weekly, amongst many, many others, highly acclaimed creator Rod Espinosa returns with his newest grand epic, Prince of Heroes, Chapter II!
Born on a distant planet and crossing galaxies to reach his final destination, a young boy discovers he has a great legacy to fulfil.
Evacuated from their homeland by impending war, Ronen and his mother now travel aboard the Nebulous Mirage to the deep reaches of the outer universe. Beyond the borders of the United Empires Government lies the homeland of the superhuman Darem, Ronen’s ancestral people. But the journey will be long, and challenges await, for Ronen soon finds out they are travelling with more than just war refugees. Danger awaits around the next corner!
All 200 full-colour pages of this magnum opus are done in the highest quality that people have come to expect from Rod! Embark on an epic journey that absolutely will not disappoint ANY fans of sci-fi, space opera and high adventure! Collects Prince of Heroes Chapter II #1-6.
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CALAMITY JACK VOLUME 1 GN
(W) Shannon & Dean Hale (A) Nathan Hale
SC, 8.5 x11, 144pgs, FC
Junior Fiction ISBN: 9781599900766
Action and thrills define this gangster-filled and hugely entertaining retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk. Jack thinks of himself as a criminal mastermind with an unfortunate amount of bad luck. But, of course, he’s not out for himself, he’s trying to take the burden off his hardworking mum’s shoulders.
One day, Jack chooses a target a little more giant than the usual, and as one little bean turns into a great big building-destroying beanstalk, his troubles really begin!
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MONSTERS INC. VOLUME 1: THE LAUGH FACTORY TP
(W) Paul Benjamin (A) Amy Mebberson
SC, 6×9, 112pgs, FC
Junior Fiction ISBN: 9781608865086
New adventures are afoot as Sulley attempts to keep things together at the new, improved Monsters, Inc.! Someone is stealing comedy props from the other employees, making it difficult for them to harvest the laughter they need to power Monstropolis, and all the evidence points to Sulley’s best friend, Mike Wazowski!
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MUPPET PETER PAN TP
(W) Grace Randolph (A) Amy Mebberson
SC, 6×9, 112pgs, FC
Junior Fiction ISBN: 9781608865079
Captain Gonzo and his crew of pirates have it in for Kermie Pan, and with Piggytink’s jealousy over Wendy reaching a fever pitch, our green hero may be too distracted by domestic issues to stop him! It’s the classic tale of Peter Pan, Muppet Style!
Cover by Mouse Guard’s David Petersen!
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MINI MARVELS ULTIMATE COLLECTION GN-TPB
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER, MARC SUMERAK, PAUL TOBIN, AUDREY LOEB & CHRIS GIARRUSSO
Pencilled by CHRIS GIARRUSSO 216 PGS./
Junior Fiction ISBN: 9780785142843
All-ages fun featuring the wild and crazy kid counterparts to Marvel’s greatest heroes! Featuring Spidey, Wolverine, Iron Man, Hulk and more Marvel favourites — re-imagined for an all-ages audience! ALL your favourite Mini Marvels adventures collected in one hilarious and action-packed collection!
Be there when Spidey gets the Paperboy Blues, Wolverine goes on a Cereal Quest, Hulk goes on a date and the Fantastic Four are impersonated by Skrulls. Plus: Spidey gets in over his head when he babysits Power Pack, but he gets by with a little help from his AMAZING FRIENDS Iceman and Firestar!
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