Nightcrawlers | This Week’s Comics
Nightcrawlers Volume 1: The Boy Who Cried Wolf from Ablaze Publishing tops this week’s list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, along with a new graphic novel adaptation from Random House Graphic. Other highlights include the graphic adaptation of Keeper of the Lost Cities Volume 1 Part 1 from Aladdin Books. Nobrow – Flying Eye Books releases a bevy of Hilda books based on the Netflix series, while Rebellion/AD 2000 releases Monster Fun Pertrifying Pets Special 2023.
The List:
ABLAZE PUBLISHING
Nightcrawlers Volume 1 The Boy Who Cried Wolf HC, $14.99 **Weekly Pick**
ALADDIN BOOKS
Keeper Of The Lost Cities Volume 1 Part 1 GN, $17.99
ANDREWS MCMEEL
Animal Rescue Friends Volume 3 Learning New Tricks GN, $12.99
Skip GN, $14.99
ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #345, $9.99
Josie And The Pussycats Anniversary Spectacular #1 (One Shot), $3.99
BOOM! STUDIOS
Mech Cadets #4 (Of 6)(Cover A Takeshi Miyazawa & Ian Herring), $4.99
HOLIDAY HOUSE
Hoggy At Bat HC, $14.99
I Did It SC, $7.99
I’m Ogre It SC, $7.99
Lost Mitten HC, $14.99
Mossy And Tweed Double Trouble HC, $14.99
Owl And Penguin SC, $7.99
IDW PUBLISING
Dungeons And Dragons Saturday Morning Adventures TP, $12.99
My Little Pony Classics Reimagined The Unicorn Of Odd #3 (Cover A Jenna Ayoub), $3.99
Sonic The Hedgehog #66 (Cover A Gigi Dutreix), $3.99
Sonic The Hedgehog Knuckle’s Greatest Hits TP, $9.99
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KNOPF BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
Cardboard Kingdom Volume 3 Snow And Sorcery GN, $13.99
NOBROW – FLYING EYE BOOKS
Hilda And The Fairy Village HC, $11.99
Hilda And The Faratok Tree HC, $11.99
Hilda And The Laughing Merman HC, $11.99
RANDOM HOUSE GRAPHIC
Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library GN, $13.99 **Weekly Pick**
Max Meow Cat Crusader Volume 5 Attack Of The Zombees GN, $13.99
REBELLION / 2000AD
Monster Fun Petrifying Pets Special 2023, $6.99
SIMON AND SCHUSTER BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
Duel GN, $14.99
VIKING BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
Last Kids On Earth Novel Volume 9 The Last Kids On Earth Monster Dimension SC, $14.99
The Picks:
Nightcrawlers Volume 1 The Boy Who Cried Wolf HC – Ablaze Publishing introduces a new group of supernatural investigators. Friends Franchesca, Mika, Bruno, Calvin and Alana were all saved by their caretaker William Jones from monsters in the past. Now, they have come together to continue the fight and help other kids. Their first case comes from a friend at school who believes their parents were replaced by werewolves. But when their investigation leads them right into the middle of a confrontation between Mr. Jones and a former Nightcrawler out for revenge, they may be in over their heads. This unlikely group of friends must come together as they help not only themselves but others. Fans of Goosebumps, Ghostbusters, and The Goonies will love this new series.
Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library GN – Random House Graphic releases the graphic novel adaptation of the New York Times Bestseller. Luigi Lemoncello, the world’s most famous game maker, has designed the new library in Kyle Keeley’s town. There is an invitation-only lock-in on opening night, and Kyle’s determined to be there. It turns out, getting in isn’t the trick part. It’s getting out. With the doors still locked come morning, Kyle and the other kids must work together to solve every clue and figure out every secret puzzle if they want to find the hidden escape route. Fans of the series old and new will love this new adaptation.
Filed under: All Ages
About Lori Henderson
Lori Henderson is a mother of two teenage daughters and an avid reader. She blogs about manga at her personal blog Manga Xanadu as well as contributing and editing for Manga Village. She blogs about all things fandom (mainly Doctor Who) at her other personal blog Fangirl Xanadu. She's been at it so for over 5 years now and counting!
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