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A thrillingly dark new vision of the Avengers! In a gleaming new world of prosperity, Captain America is no more. But Steve Rogers still exists, floating through an America where freedom is an illusion, the Avengers are strangers and his friends are long dead. But is the Dream itself dead? And how do you assemble Avengers in a world that doesn’t want them? With the clock ticking down to New Year’s Day, Steve must build an army to save America! Will his surviving friends sign up, or will he have to lead the ragtag group called the Defenders against the expert military marksman known as Bullseye? And can Steve infiltrate the Raft, a government facility full of secrets and danger off the shores of New York City, before the new Iron Man sentences him to the same gruesome fate as Tony Stark? Collecting AVENGERS: TWILIGHT (2024) #1-6

With a carefree outlook on life, Hiroto knows better than anyone that slowing down is sometimes the best way to move forward.

At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn’t have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future—and he couldn’t be happier. Hiroto’s breezy attitude isn’t easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life.

After developing an unlikely friendship with the grouchy old woman who lives in his neighborhood, Hiroto suddenly finds himself inheriting not just her house but some rather difficult emotions as well. His 18-year-old cousin, Natsumi, moves in with him, but as a struggling art student, she has her own troubles to deal with and may just put Hiroto’s easygoing lifestyle to the test.

It’s the Dawn of the DCU! Superman has returned to Metropolis and his greatest enemy Lex Luthor is finally behind bars. The future of the Superman family has never been brighter! As Clark Kent settles back into his life, iconic and new enemies erupt from the shadows to strike down the Man of Steel! But waiting in the wings to back up big blue is…SUPERCORP?! What secret project has Lex given to Superman?! This all-new chapter of Superman ushers in an iconic age of the DCU, as writer Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths) and artist Jamal Campbell (Hugo Award winning Far Sector) create a story that welcomes new readers and delights longtime fans. Collects Superman (2023) #1-5

Alice’s adventures haven’t ended, she is back in Wonderland where things take a dark turn…. Explore the darkest, strangest, and most curious corners of Dan Panosian’s twisted wonderland!

Alice finally got her wish. Wonderland is her new home, but the mad residents of a moonstruck world have turned against her. As Alice’s sister Edith and her childhood friend Earl fight for a way to bring her back, Alice has to contend with whether or not her torment is due to her father, herself, or maybe a curious combination of both. Alice has been crowned the new Queen of Hearts, but the position seems to come with more obligation than power. Though all of Wonderland’s citizens profess to love her, Alice is beginning to wonder if she needs more than friends. Perhaps she needs a family. Superstar writer Dan Panosian (Unkindness of Ravens, Black Tape) and artist Giorgio Spalletta (007: For King & Country) explore the morbid side of escapism in this twisted tale that blurs the line between fantasy and reality. Even if Alice escapes Wonderland and makes it back home, would it even be the home she remembers? Collects Alice Never After #1-5.

Nightcrawler becomes wall-crawler as Kurt Wagner reinvents himself as the Uncanny Spider-Man! Bamf! Thwip! Escaping the turmoil of FALL OF X in a flash of smoke and brimstone, it’s time for Nightcrawler to come out web-swinging as the swashbuckling, devil-may-care hero he was always destined to be! A potential new lover… battling some of the most iconic members of Spidey’s rogues gallery… hanging out with other web-slingers… and saving civilians, mutant and human alike – Kurt is having the time of his life! But it’s not all fun and games. Nightcrawler can’t ignore the mutant plight forever. And throughout it all, he must confront a long-simmering mystery surrounding his mother, Mystique! Si Spurrier and Lee Garbett launch a joyful, sexy series that will shake Nightcrawler to his foundations – and have a hell of a good time doing it! Collecting: Uncanny Spider-Man (2023) 1-5

Solve the puzzles to help Supersquirrel save the world from disaster.

When a top secret formula is stolen, it’s a job for Supersquirrel. Using her amazing superpowers, she tracks down the culprit, the ruthless Dr Drizzle, who has a plan to make a fortune. Help Supersquirrel to solve a variety of puzzles and put a stop to Dr Drizzle’s evil scheme.

– Packed full of puzzles to solve as you read the story
– Simple text and comic strips make reading fun for beginner readers
– Perfect for shared reading as you work to solve the puzzles together
– Supersquirrel is the first in a series of puzzles stories featuring appealing animal superheroes

The instant Number One bestseller, now in paperback! Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the trator Dav Pilkey! P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red colour remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who’s reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots? The fun and creativity continue with Dog Man with Love: The Official Colouring Book. And for more heartfelt graphic novel adventures, join Flippy and Li’l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. And don’t forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants! Dav Pilkey’s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including:

empathy kindness

persistence and the importance of doing good. Full colour pages throughout.

When Bunny, Monkey and friends discover that all of existence is a virtual reality simulation, life gets a little bit crazy! Bunny declares himself The Woods’ Magical Protector, Pig becomes a superspy, Weenie grows some serious muscles . . . but just what nefarious scheme is Skunky planning . . .?

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Snot, wees, farts, feelings… they all come from somewhere, and that’s YOU! But what starts a wee? Where do burps go after they’ve escaped? And why is a sneeze SO loud?

Along Came a… Burp answers all these questions about the HUMAN BODY and more, in hilarious comic-book style. Featuring a host of colourful characters – from stinky poos to speedy sneezes – each with their own mini story to tell about exactly how they came along. This book is perfect for young readers who love storybooks, but have LOTS of questions to answer.

Written by rising-star Saskia Gwinn (author of Scientists are Saving the World and I am Not the Easter Bunny), and illustrated in rib-tickling style by Paula Bowles (illustrator of Superkitty, Tiny Crab is a Tidy Crab and 2024 World Book Day title Marv and the Ultimate Superpower), this is the first in a new series of laugh-out-loud science stories the whole family can enjoy.

Meet the funniest trio in town! There’s Blue, the thoughtful bookworm, Barry, the brilliant inventor, and Pancakes, the happy-go-lucky adventurer. Despite their differences, they ALWAYS have each other’s backs…

Blue, Barry & Pancakes are BEST FRIENDS! They live in a giant tree house, as best friends do. They’re always there for each other, and they love all the usual stuff… Games on the beach, birthday cake, alien pool parties and out-of-this-world ADVENTURES!

At the beach, Barry and Pancakes lose Blue’s beloved beach ball. So they come up with a plan to get it back, but things go HILARIOUSLY wrong. The three friends must survive a giant whale’s stomach, an alien pool party and Duckzilla’s volcanic birthday bash if they ever hope to see Blue’s beach ball again!

The Blue, Barry & Pancakes series is loved by early readers and includes themes like:

Friendship that embraces difference
Fun teamwork
Creative problem solving

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