Friday, May 10, 2013

Exciting NEW Graphic Novels for Young Readers



Magic Pickle by Scott Morse

Meet the Magic Pickle, a dilly of a superhero who's fighting the food fight against a brotherhood of evil fruits and vegetables who are plotting to take over the world!

The full-color graphic novel version of the Magic Pickle legend! Magic Pickle, or "Weapon Kosher," as his creator, Dr. Jekkel Formaldehyde likes to call him, is the product of a top-secret U.S. Army lab. Unfortunately, the 1950s experiments to turn vegetables into soldiers went wrong. Sure, they created Magic Pickle, the flying dill soldier, but they also let loose a bunch of rotten vegetables, like the Romaine Gladiator, Chili Chili Bang Bang, the Phantom Carrot, and Peashooter. This Brotherhood of Evil Produce is out to take over the world and they've started
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The Incredibles: Family Matters by Mark Waid

America's favorite family of superheroes finally returns, courtesy of legendary comics scribe Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, The Flash) The Incredibles face terrifying new villains...and friendly new neighbors, all while Mr. Incredible hides a troubling secret from his costumed clan.
 
Bone Handbook by Jeff Smith

The ulimate BONE guide for every BONE fan!

This is the ultimate handbook for every BONE fan! Includes character profiles, a timeline of events, interviews with creator Jeff Smith and colorist Steve Hamaker, a showcase of cover art from the original BONE editions, a behind-the-scenes look at how the Scholastic editions were colorized, and other fun stuff!


The Secret Science Alliance and the Copy Cat Crook by Eleanor Davis

Super-smart Julian Calendar thinks starting junior high at a new school will mean he can shed his nerdy image–but then he meets Ben and Greta, two secret scientists like himself! The three form a secret club, complete with a high-tech lair. There, they can work to their hearts content on projects like the Stink-O-Meter, the Kablovsky Copter, and the Nightsneak Goggles.

All that tinkering comes in handy when the trio discovers an evil scientist's dastardly plan to rob a museum. Can three inventors, armed with their wacky creations, hope to defeat this criminal mastermind?


Recon Academy: Shadow Cell Scam by Chris Everheart

The U.S. Navy is launching a secret spy satellite near Seaside High School. The Recon Academy is distracted, however, with brand new laptop computers given to them for free When the machines go haywire, the team must scramble to save themselves and the satellite.
 
Recon Academy: the Hidden Face of Fren-Z by Chris Everheart

When someone hacks the Federal Reserve Bank computer, the Recon Academy needs to act fast. If they don’t stop the techno thief soon, the world’s economy could crumble. But not even Ryker, the group’s computer whiz, can do it alone. He’ll need help from the entire team to bust this e-bandit and discover the hidden face of Fren-Z.

Recon Academy: Nuclear Distraction by Chris Everheart

At a karate tournament, Hazmat loses his match but scores his first date. The evil Shadow Cell squadron has broken into the city's nuclear power plant. If the Recon Academy doesn't hurry, a massive meltdown might ruin Hazmat's big night.

Recon Academy: Prep Squadron by Chris Everheart

Becoming the world's top security force takes practice, but Jay is sick of running the usual drills. This gadget guru wants things done his way, or not at all. When the evil Shadow Cell squadron infiltrates the city's naval base, Jay must make a big decision.