Afro Unicorn | This Week’s Comics
Afro Unicorn Volume 1 The Land of Afronia from Andrews McMeel tops this week’s list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, along with a new science graphic novel series from Papercutz. Other highlights include A Mighty Marvel Team-Up: Spider-Man Cosmic Chaos from Abrams-Amulet Books. Dynamite Entertainment continues their stroll down 90s nostalgia lane with the debut of Powerpuff Girls #1 while Little Simon releases the third volume of Spirited, Greenhouse of Horror.
The List:
ABRAMS – AMULET BOOKS
A Mighty Marvel Team-Up Spider-Man Cosmic Chaos HC, $12.99
ANDREWS MCMEEL
Afro Unicorn Volume 1 The Land Of Afronia GN, $12.99 **Weekly Pick**
ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #352, $9.99
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
Powerpuff Girls #1, $4.99
IDW PUBLISHING
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Saturday Morning Adventures Continued #15, $3.99
LITTLE SIMON
Spirited Volume 3 Greenhouse Of Horror GN, $9.99
PAPERCUTZ
Casagrandes 3-In-1 Edition Volume 2 GN, $14.99
Jackson’s Wilder Adventures Volume 1 Habits And Habitats GN, $7.99 **Weekly Pick**
Loud House Spooky Special GN, $7.99
RANDOM HOUSE GRAPHIC
Tig And Lily Up Late GN, $10.99
TOKYOPOP
Fox And Little Tanuki Volume 7 GN, $12.99
The Picks:
Afro Unicorn Volume 1 The Land Of Afronia GN – Andrews McMeel releases a new graphic novel for young readers. In mystical Afronia, life is good and full of color. It is also the home of the Afro Unicorns. On their way to celebrate the annual Festival of Crowns, Divine and Unique come across Castle Monotonic, home to the mysterious Madame Imperious. Determined to drain all the color from Afronia, she has started draining the color from a young Afrosaurus. Unique and Divine must find a way to stop Madame Imperious and save not just the Afrosaurus, but all of Afronia from being doomed forever! This title is the perfect addition to any graphic novel library.
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Jackson’s Wilder Adventures Volume 1 Habits And Habitats GN – Papercutz releases a new chapter book series that makes science fun and accessible to young readers. Jackson Wilder and his imaginary friend, Irwin the Thylacine were having a great day, until it’s time for dinner and Jackson had to face his dad’s cooking. Who knows what’s in the mysterious leftover casserole, and worse, all the foods are touching! On top of that, his dad tells them they have to move to a smaller apartment. But Jackson doesn’t want to move. If only he were a wild animal, he could do whatever he liked! That’s what Jackson thinks, until Irwin takes him on an adventure to learn about the hardships wild animals face around the world. Fans of science and nature will enjoy this new series.
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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