Red Flower | This Week’s Comics

Red Flower Volume 1 The Young Rooster and the Sun from Fairsquare Graphics tops this week’s list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, along with a new graphic novel for early and reluctant readers. Other highlights include Marvel Mutts from Marvel Comics, featuring the dogs of the Marvel Universe. Neal Porter Books releases Casey’s Cases Volume 1 The Mysterious Girl while Walker Books US releases Monti and Leo A Mystery in Pocketville.

The List:

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #358, $9.99

BOOM! STUDIOS
Flavor Girls Return To The Mothership #3 (Of 3), $7.99

DARK HORSE COMICS
Star Wars The High Republic Adventures Phase III #15, $3.99

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
Powerpuff Girls Valentine’s Mwah Kissy Face Special #1, $5.99
Zootopia #2 (Cover A Trish Forstner), $4.99

FAIRSQUARE GRAPHICS
Red Flower Volume 1 The Young Rooster And The Sun GN, $14.99 **Weekly Pick**

FLYING EYE BOOKS
Detective Stanley And The Mystery At The Museum SC, $12.99 **Weekly Pick**

MARVEL COMICS
Marvel Mutts #1 (Cover A Takeshi Miyazawa), $6.99

NEAL PORTER BOOKS
Casey’s Cases Volume 1 The Mysterious New Girl HC, $16.99

RANDOM HOUSE GRAPHIC
Hilo Volume 11 The Great Space Iguana GN, $14.99
Sweet Valley Twins Volume 5 Sneaking Out GN, $13.99

VIZ MEDIA
Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Volume 1 GN, $5.99

WALKER BOOKS US
Monti And Leo A Mystery In Pocketville HC, $16.99

The Picks:

Red Flower Volume 1 The Young Rooster And The Sun GN – Fairsquare Graphics debuts an action-adventure tale that blends manga elements with ancestral African tales. Impetuous teenager Keli dreams of only one thing: to undergo the Katafali ritual and become a man in the eyes of his tribe. As he struggles to fully embrace the peaceful philosophy of his people and the wise counsel of his elders, the sorcerer Anansi has a vision of an apocalypse. The village is going to be invaded by foreigners endowed with mysterious and deadly powers! As the members of the clan face the dilemma of how to defend themselves when their beliefs impose non-violence, Keli searches for an opportunity to prove his worth. Exploring questions such as whether actions or consequences make us adults, Red Flower will appeal to fans of Naruto, One Piece and Radiant.

Detective Stanley And The Mystery At The Museum SC – Flying Eye Books introduces a new plucky dog detective for early and reluctant readers. Detective Stanley, newly retired from the Narlybone Criminal Investigation Department, receives an invitation he cannot refuse. The Art Museum has been raided on the opening day of the Bleat Mondrian show and he has been called to investigate, leaving his breakfast pancakes to search the scene. The museum is in disarray, but nothing has been stolen! Stanley now finds himself in a tight spot and must use his powers of deduction to not only get himself out of trouble, but also solve the mystery of the Art Museum! Fans of Mercy Watson will want to get this new series out.

Filed under: All Ages