First comic books issue 1

NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing. KISS Kompendium combines all KISS comic books into a full-color, oversized collector's compilation. Brought to life by graphic full-color illustrations as riveting and hardcore as the original band's real-life fire-breathing line-up, the Demon (Gene Simmons), Starchild (Paul Stanley), Spaceman (Ace Frehley), and Catman (Peter Criss) defeat evil with comic icons like Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, and Wolverine. The KISS Kompendium includes Stan Lee's KISS comics for Marvel Comics, Todd McFarlane's KISS: Psycho Circus for Image Comics, Joe Casey's KISS comics for Dark Horse Comics, and Ricky Sprague's KISS4K comics for the KISS Comics Group. KISS founder Gene Simmons contributes the foreword. Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 1,200 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

1st printing.

Written by Colleen Af Venable. Art by Ellen T Crenshaw.

A layered, funny, sharp-edged story of teen sexuality and family secrets.

Mads is pretty happy with her life. She goes to church with her family, and minor league baseball games with her dad. She goofs off with her best friend Cat, and has thus far managed to avoid getting kissed by Adam, the boy next door. It's everything she hoped high school would be... until all of a sudden, it's not.

Her dad is hiding something big-so big it could tear her family apart. And that's just the beginning of her problems: Mads is starting to figure out that she doesn't want to kiss Adam... because the only person she wants to kiss is Cat. Just like that, Mads's tidy little life has gotten epically messy-and epically heartbreaking. And when your heart is broken, it takes more than an awkward, uncomfortable, tooth-clashing, friendship-ending kiss to put things right again.

It takes a whole bunch of them.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $14.25

2nd and later printings.

Written by Colleen Af Venable. Art by Ellen T Crenshaw.

A layered, funny, sharp-edged story of teen sexuality and family secrets.

Mads is pretty happy with her life. She goes to church with her family, and minor league baseball games with her dad. She goofs off with her best friend Cat, and has thus far managed to avoid getting kissed by Adam, the boy next door. It's everything she hoped high school would be... until all of a sudden, it's not.

Her dad is hiding something big-so big it could tear her family apart. And that's just the beginning of her problems: Mads is starting to figure out that she doesn't want to kiss Adam... because the only person she wants to kiss is Cat. Just like that, Mads's tidy little life has gotten epically messy-and epically heartbreaking. And when your heart is broken, it takes more than an awkward, uncomfortable, tooth-clashing, friendship-ending kiss to put things right again.

It takes a whole bunch of them.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Add to cart Very Fine $12.00

Add to cart Very Fine $14.00

1st printing.

Written by Colleen Af Venable. Art by Ellen T Crenshaw.

A layered, funny, sharp-edged story of teen sexuality and family secrets.

Mads is pretty happy with her life. She goes to church with her family, and minor league baseball games with her dad. She goofs off with her best friend Cat, and has thus far managed to avoid getting kissed by Adam, the boy next door. It's everything she hoped high school would be... until all of a sudden, it's not.

Her dad is hiding something big-so big it could tear her family apart. And that's just the beginning of her problems: Mads is starting to figure out that she doesn't want to kiss Adam... because the only person she wants to kiss is Cat. Just like that, Mads's tidy little life has gotten epically messy-and epically heartbreaking. And when your heart is broken, it takes more than an awkward, uncomfortable, tooth-clashing, friendship-ending kiss to put things right again.

It takes a whole bunch of them.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By Dave Schreiner. From the birth of MOM'S HOMEMADE COMICS to the heyday of CADILLACS AND DINOSAURS and THE CROW, Kitchen Sink Press: The First 25 Years is a vibrant visual history of one of the oldest alternative comic book publishers. This compendium is packed with hundreds of illustrations, comic covers, and photos. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 page, PC/PB&W. Cover price $25.00.

1st printing.

Written by Abby Denson. Art and cover by Utomaru.

In this adorable and silly graphic novel for young readers, Kitty Sweet Tooth runs a movie theater that serves up magical (and unpredictable) desserts.

Hardcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Joann Sfar. A musical saga begins in Klezmer, a wild tale of love, friendship, survival, and the joy of making music in pre-World War II Eastern Europe. Five misfits come together to play music - and the music they create is something entirely new. See how creator Joann Sfar explores his Ashkenazi roots with this artistic and literary triumph painted in startling, loose watercolors. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 142 pages, full color. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. By Mark Poulton and Stephen Sistilli. Just in time for the Koni Waves/Demonslayer crossover! Meet private detective Koni Kanawai and friends as they take on killer Tiki monsters, surf vampires, alien jewel thieves, and armies of the undead. Includes all three issues of the cult mini-series and the rare full length New York Comic Con exclusive story, 'The Headdress of the Undead!' Featuring brand new artwork from series artist Stephen Sistilli, plus material from the out-of-print Koni Waves ashcan of 2001. A must-have for any serious kahuna who loved the original series or haole who doesn't want to be left out. Chock full of Tiki goodness! Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $9.95.

First Second Books Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Nick Abadzis. Laika was an abandoned puppy destined to become Earth's first space traveler. This is her journey. Nick Abadzis masterfully blends fiction and fact in the intertwined stories of three compelling lives. Along with Laika, there is Korolev, once a political prisoner, now a driven engineer at the top of the Soviet space program, and Yelena, the lab technician responsible for Laika's health and life. This intense triangle is rendered with the pitch-perfect emotionality of classics like Because of Winn Dixie, Shiloh, and Old Yeller. Abadzis gives life to a pivotal moment in modern history, casting light on the hidden moments of deep humanity behind history. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 210 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

First Second Books Edition - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Nick Abadzis. Laika was an abandoned puppy destined to become Earth's first space traveler. This is her journey. Nick Abadzis masterfully blends fiction and fact in the intertwined stories of three compelling lives. Along with Laika, there is Korolev, once a political prisoner, now a driven engineer at the top of the Soviet space program, and Yelena, the lab technician responsible for Laika's health and life. This intense triangle is rendered with the pitch-perfect emotionality of classics like Because of Winn Dixie, Shiloh, and Old Yeller. Abadzis gives life to a pivotal moment in modern history, casting light on the hidden moments of deep humanity behind history. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 210 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

1st printing.

By Gengen Kusano. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

This existential widescreen yuri baroque proletariat hard sci-fi idol story has carved out a new legend in science fiction history! Last and First Idol earned the first ever special prize in the Hayakawa SF Contest, and the first debut work to win the Seiun Award in 42 years! Also includes Evolution Girls, in which some gacha-expert friends race to find the truth of the universe, and Dark Seiyuu, a brand-new space opera about voice actors! Gengen Kusano's astounding debut collection!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 276 pages, Text.

Cover price $14.99.

1st Printing - Book contains two science-fiction novels "Last and First Men" and "Star Maker" by Olaf Stapledon. Softcover, 5" x 8.5", 458 pages, B&W, all text. Cover price $4.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Jason Walz.

An alien abduction has left behind only those younger than sixteen, older than sixty-five, or too "disabled" to work. In other words, people who weren't a threat - until now. Twins Sam and Wyatt are ready to chuck their labels, break free from their captors, and inspire others to do the same. It's time for "the last picked" to step into the game. Jason Walz pairs vivid world-building and a fast-paced adventure in a beautiful story of sibling devotion. With humor and action, Last Pick shares an empowering message about the dangers of labeling and writing people off.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing.

Written by Mariko Tamaki. Art by Rosemary Valero O Connell.

From This One Summer co-creator Mariko Tamaki comes a hilarious and poignant story of teen heartbreak and friendship.

Laura Dean, the most popular girl in high school, was Frederica Riley's dream girl: charming, confident, and SO cute. There's just one problem: Laura Dean is maybe not the greatest girlfriend.

Reeling from her latest break up, Freddy's best friend, Doodle, introduces her to the Seek-Her, a mysterious medium who leaves Freddy some cryptic parting words: Break up with her. But Laura Dean keeps coming back, and as their relationship spirals further out of her control, Freddy has to wonder if it's really Laura Dean that's the problem. Maybe it's Freddy, who is rapidly losing her friends, including Doodle, who needs her now more than ever. Fortunately for Freddy, there are new friends and the insight of advice columnists like Anna Vice to help her through being a teenager in love.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 304 pages, 2C.

Cover price $17.99.

1st printing.

Written by Mariko Tamaki. Art by Rosemary Valero O Connell.

From This One Summer co-creator Mariko Tamaki comes a hilarious and poignant story of teen heartbreak and friendship.

Laura Dean, the most popular girl in high school, was Frederica Riley's dream girl: charming, confident, and SO cute. There's just one problem: Laura Dean is maybe not the greatest girlfriend.

Reeling from her latest break up, Freddy's best friend, Doodle, introduces her to the Seek-Her, a mysterious medium who leaves Freddy some cryptic parting words: Break up with her. But Laura Dean keeps coming back, and as their relationship spirals further out of her control, Freddy has to wonder if it's really Laura Dean that's the problem. Maybe it's Freddy, who is rapidly losing her friends, including Doodle, who needs her now more than ever. Fortunately for Freddy, there are new friends and the insight of advice columnists like Anna Vice to help her through being a teenager in love.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, 2C.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Pénélope Bagieu. Translated by Montana Kane. Eisner Award-winner Pénélope Bagieu pens her first autobiographical work in this hilarious and bittersweet young adult graphic memoir. Pénélope Bagieu never thought she'd create a graphic memoir. But when she dusted off her old diaries (no, really-this book is based on her actual diaries!), she found cringe-worthy, hilarious, and heartbreaking stories begging to be drawn. In Layers, Bagieu reflects on her childhood and teen years with her characteristic wit and unflinching honesty. The result is fifteen short stories about friendship, love, grief, and those awkward first steps toward adulthood. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

1st printing.

Written by Kate Reed Petty. Art and cover by Andrea Bell.

Ruth Keller is brash and precocious; she argues with her dentist, her parents, and her teachers. So, when she discovers a strange black slime in the man-made lake of her suburban neighborhood, she decides to investigate.

Fortified by the encouragement of those around her, Ruth seeks the truth at all costs, even if it means taking on the rich local country club owner, who she believes is responsible for the pollution. Between the teasing of former friends, and a sudden viral spotlight, Ruth discovers how difficult it is for a journalist to take a stand for what's right in the face of critique and controversy.

Softcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

1st printing.

Written by Kate Reed Petty. Art and cover by Andrea Bell.

Ruth Keller is brash and precocious; she argues with her dentist, her parents, and her teachers. So, when she discovers a strange black slime in the man-made lake of her suburban neighborhood, she decides to investigate.

Fortified by the encouragement of those around her, Ruth seeks the truth at all costs, even if it means taking on the rich local country club owner, who she believes is responsible for the pollution. Between the teasing of former friends, and a sudden viral spotlight, Ruth discovers how difficult it is for a journalist to take a stand for what's right in the face of critique and controversy.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $22.99.

1st printing. Story and art by by Fred Perry. Ages ago, a group of heroes joined together to combat the dark forces known as the Wrath, led by the incalculably evil and powerful Archessence. Unable to permanently defeat their foes, the valiant team members instead magically bequeathed their powers to future generations, sacrificing their own lives in the process. Now twins Joe and Vicky Dumar, aided by 8-year-old genius Shiva, struggle to accept reality as they deal with their dual inheritance. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Ben Hatke. Zita's exploits from her first adventure have made her an intergallactic megastar! But she's about to find out that fame doesn't come without a price. And who can you trust when your true self is being eclipsed by your public persona, and you've got a robot doppelganger wreaking havoc while wearing your face? Still, if anyone can find their way through this intractable mess of mistaken identity and alien invaders, it's the indomitable Zita. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing.

Story and art by Janne Kukkonen.

In this middle grade fantasy adventure graphic novel, a young girl tries to make a name for herself in a secret and perilous society of thieves. Lily is a young novice who dreams of being a master thief. That's not easy when Guildmaster of Thieves only assigns you the lowliest jobs: grave robbing and pick-pocketing. But on one of these meager quests Lily unearths a plot involving ancient kings and long-forgotten gods-a secret that could destroy the whole world. Lily the Thief is a smash hit in Finland, where it was honored in the comics category of the Finlandia prize, the country's most prestigious literary award. It's also being published in France and Germany, and an animation series is in early development.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing.

Story and art by Janne Kukkonen.

In this middle grade fantasy adventure graphic novel, a young girl tries to make a name for herself in a secret and perilous society of thieves. Lily is a young novice who dreams of being a master thief. That's not easy when Guildmaster of Thieves only assigns you the lowliest jobs: grave robbing and pick-pocketing. But on one of these meager quests Lily unearths a plot involving ancient kings and long-forgotten gods-a secret that could destroy the whole world. Lily the Thief is a smash hit in Finland, where it was honored in the comics category of the Finlandia prize, the country's most prestigious literary award. It's also being published in France and Germany, and an animation series is in early development.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, full color.

Cover price $21.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.50

1st printing. Story and art by Ben Hatke. When a little girl finds an adorable robot in the woods, she presses a button and accidentally activates him for the first time. Now, she finally has a friend. But the big, bad robots are coming to collect the little guy for nefarious purposes, and it's all up to a five-year-old armed only with a wrench and a fierce loyalty to her mechanical friend to save the day! Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing. Written by Ian Lendler. Art and cover by Xanthe Bouma. A charming and accessible picture-book account of the childhood of the Buddha, when he was still known as Siddhartha. A spoiled young prince, Siddhartha gets everything he ever asked for, until he asks for what can't be given - happiness. Join Little Sid as he sets off on a journey of discovery and encounters mysterious wise-folk, terrifying tigers, and one very annoying mouse. With Lendler's playful prose and Bouma's lyrical artwork, Little Sid thoughtfully weaves traditional Buddhist fables into a kid-friendly new tale of mindfulness, the meaning of life, and an awakening that is as profound today as it was 2,500 years ago. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.99

Add to cart Near Mint $6.99

Add to cart Very Fine $5.49

1st printing. Written by Glenn Farrington. Art and cover by Matthew Fillbach and Shawn Fillbach. Five Lives. One day. Some days matter more than others. Softcover, 8-in. x 11 1/2-in., 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.99.

1st printing.

Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Bill Sienkiewicz. Foreward by Eric Van Lustbader.

Join renegade samurai Itto Ogami and his infant son, Daigoro on their quest for revenge and redemption. Lone Wolf and Cub is considered by many to be one of the greatest epic tales of its kind.

Softcover, B&W.

Cover price $19.95.

NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Bill Sienkiewicz. Foreward by Eric Van Lustbader.

Join renegade samurai Itto Ogami and his infant son, Daigoro on their quest for revenge and redemption. Lone Wolf and Cub is considered by many to be one of the greatest epic tales of its kind.

Softcover, B&W.

Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Story and art by Karen Schneemann and Lily Williams. The best friends from the groundbreaking GO WITH THE FLOW are back in a brand new graphic novel to face the challenges of secret crushes, big feelings, and growing up together. Your girls are back, closer than ever. But with feelings running high and hearts on the line, will their friendship get them through another year at Hazelton High? While Brit struggles with feelings for a seemingly rude boy who might have a soft side, Christine can't deny any longer that she likes Abby... as more than just a friend. The only question is, does Abby have feelings for Christine, too? Misunderstandings, betrayal, and jealousy are bound to get in the way. But hey! Look on the bright side: They're in this together. Always. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 336 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing. Story and art by Karen Schneemann and Lily Williams. The best friends from the groundbreaking GO WITH THE FLOW are back in a brand new graphic novel to face the challenges of secret crushes, big feelings, and growing up together. Your girls are back, closer than ever. But with feelings running high and hearts on the line, will their friendship get them through another year at Hazelton High? While Brit struggles with feelings for a seemingly rude boy who might have a soft side, Christine can't deny any longer that she likes Abby... as more than just a friend. The only question is, does Abby have feelings for Christine, too? Misunderstandings, betrayal, and jealousy are bound to get in the way. But hey! Look on the bright side: They're in this together. Always. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 336 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

1st printing. Written by Izu. Art and cover by Dall'Oglio. Dive into a terrifying adventure of Ice and Akrid, as a mission of interstellar salvage turns into a furious battle for survival! The planet of E.D.N. III seemed ripre for colonization - its icy climes ready to be warmed and terraformed. That was, until the first settlers discovered the indigenous Akrid - ravenous creatures, powered by their own thermal energy, who proved resistant to every weapon the colonists could muster. That first terraforming effort ended in tragedy, with the colony - and its rich haul of terraforming equipment - hastily abandoned. Hardcover, 52 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing.

Written by Kiara Brinkman. Art and cover by Sean Chiki.

In this contemporary middle-grade graphic novel, twelve-year-old Lucy discovers her father's collection of Beatles records and is inspired to form an all-girl rock band.

It's the first day of seventh grade, and everything is going downhill for Lucy Sutcliffe. At school, her friends seem to be leaving her behind. At home, her single father is in a rut, and her perpetually wandering journalist mother is more absent than ever. Worse of all, Lucy's beloved grandmother is undergoing chemotherapy and is no longer the vital, unflagging presence that her family has come to depend on.

Then Lucy discovers the Beatles, gets a drumset, and decides to form a rock band. Things are suddenly looking up.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $21.99.

1st printing. Written byGene Luen Yang. Art and cover by LeUyen Pham. Two graphic novel superstars join forces in this heartwarming rom-com about fate, family, forgiveness, and lion dancing! Valentina Tran used to love Valentine's Day. But when she learns the truth behind her parents' separation, she concludes true love is a lie. A ghoulish visage of Saint Valentine appears and promises to protect Val from heartbreak-but only if she gives up on love. Permanently. Suddenly, cousins Leslie and Jae come roaring into Val's life-literally. They're lion dancers, and during one fateful Lunar New Year performance, the lion they're inside hands Val a paper heart. And in that moment, Val feels... something again. Is that feeling love? Could this be Val's chance to break the family curse? Or is she destined to have a broken heart forever? Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $25.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

1st printing.

Story and art by Falynn Koch.

Learn how to bake the perfect chocolate chip cookie and more in this volume of First Second's new DIY graphic novel series!

Today is the first day of Sage's magical internship! Her fellow wizards-in-training get to study pyromancy and transfiguration, but Sage has been assigned an internship in... baking? She doesn't think that sounds fun, or particularly magical! But her instructor, Korian, insists that baking is a tasty form of alchemy. In an enchanted kitchen where the ingredients insist that you eat them, Sage learns the simple science behind baking, and that's the best kind of magic trick!

Follow these simple recipes, and you'll be able to bake a pizza and frost a cake, no magic necessary!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

Written by Colleen AF Venable. Art and cover by Kathryn Hudson.

The family toaster is preparing to take over the world, and he needs your help! Several obstacles lie in his path to greatness: your homework, household chores, and a dastardly kitty cat. All you have to do is build an army of robots, and world domination is within reach!

Anyone can build a robot if they have the right tools! With some wire, a battery, and a simple motor - which you can often find lying around the house - building a robot is within your reach.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing.

Written by Colleen AF Venable. Art and cover by Kathryn Hudson.

The family toaster is preparing to take over the world, and he needs your help! Several obstacles lie in his path to greatness: your homework, household chores, and a dastardly kitty cat. All you have to do is build an army of robots, and world domination is within reach!

Anyone can build a robot if they have the right tools! With some wire, a battery, and a simple motor - which you can often find lying around the house - building a robot is within your reach.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

1st printing.

Written by Der-shing Helmer. Art and cover by Andrea Bell.

Reed's moms are about to leave for a summer trip, and he can't wait to spend his break playing games and making videos with his friends. But it turns out that after a year of suffering science grades, Reed's parents have called in reinforcements: his big sister, Olive, who's come home from college to help him out.

At first, Reed's furious to have to swap his internet time for summer school, but it turns out that science is more than just memorizing facts from books. Olive's planned a jam-packed week of hands-on experiments, and bit by bit Reed has to admit that science can be kind of cool.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

1st printing.

By Sarah Myer.

Learn simple techniques to make over six costumes and dream up your own designs in First Second's new DIY graphic novel series! The comic convention is just a few short weeks away. All Bea and Connor need now are great costumes but won't they cost a fortune to make? Not if they follow some simple instructions from Bea's pet hamster: Costume Critter, the world's cutest cosplayer! With Create a Costume! you can create fun, easy, budget-friendly costumes. And you don't have to start from scratch: a few simple modifications can transform thrift store clothes into a variety of costumes. Even mastering the sewing machine isn't as hard as it looks!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Story and art by JP Coovert.

Inside this volume of the popular new DIY comic series you'll find all the tips and tricks you need to create and print your own comic books!

The International Comics Library is in a lot of trouble! If Maggie can't come up with $500,000 in a week, Dr. Carl is going to bulldoze her grandfather's library and turn it into a parking lot! To save the day, she'll need all her comic drawing skills, the loyal library watchdog, and her new assistant (that's you!).

With Draw a Comic! you'll learn to create and print your own comics books! Follow these simple steps to sketch out your story ideas and ink a comic page. Learn which art supplies are best for drawing comics, you can use a pen, a brush, or even a computer! With the help of a photocopy machine, you can even self-publish your own comics and share them with your friends!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by JP Coovert.

Inside this volume of the popular new DIY comic series you'll find all the tips and tricks you need to create and print your own comic books!

The International Comics Library is in a lot of trouble! If Maggie can't come up with $500,000 in a week, Dr. Carl is going to bulldoze her grandfather's library and turn it into a parking lot! To save the day, she'll need all her comic drawing skills, the loyal library watchdog, and her new assistant (that's you!).

With Draw a Comic! you'll learn to create and print your own comics books! Follow these simple steps to sketch out your story ideas and ink a comic page. Learn which art supplies are best for drawing comics, you can use a pen, a brush, or even a computer! With the help of a photocopy machine, you can even self-publish your own comics and share them with your friends!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

1st printing.

Story and art by Chris Schweizer.

Learn how to maintain your car and handle tricky roadside repairs in this volume of First Second's new DIY graphic novel series!

Lena, Mason, Abner, Rocky, and Esther only have one thing in common: They're crazy about cars. A few of them already have their driver's licenses. And even though Rocky and Esther are too young to drive, they still have a lot questions. In Car Club, Ms. Gritt has all the answers. When is the best time to check the oil? How do you change a tire? And why is Mason's car making that squeaky noise?

Before you get behind the wheel, learn what's going on underneath the hood. Follow along as Ms. Gritt covers all the basics of preventative maintenance and roadside repairs. Colorful diagrams illustrate the inner workings of complex parts and systems.

With Maker Comics: Fix a Car!, you can keep your automobile in tip-top shape!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

1st printing.

By Alexis Frederick-Frost.

Inside this volume of First Second's new middle grade DIY comic series you'll find all the tips and tricks you need to grow tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, and more! Violet, Will, and Basil must be the unluckiest students at the Garden Gnome Academy.

They've been stuck with Mr. Butternut, the school's most unpopular (and unusual) teacher. They have to learn about soil and compost while their classmates get to study exotic plants and butterflies. Although things get a little messy (and stinky) in his class, Mr. Butternut knows the secret to growing a great garden. Read along to get all the dirt on your favorite vegetables, from seed to harvest!

Plus: easy step-by-step instructions to make everything from a compost bin, a grow-light shelf, and a container garden!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

1st printing.

By Alexis Frederick-Frost.

Inside this volume of First Second's new middle grade DIY comic series you'll find all the tips and tricks you need to grow tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, and more! Violet, Will, and Basil must be the unluckiest students at the Garden Gnome Academy.

They've been stuck with Mr. Butternut, the school's most unpopular (and unusual) teacher. They have to learn about soil and compost while their classmates get to study exotic plants and butterflies. Although things get a little messy (and stinky) in his class, Mr. Butternut knows the secret to growing a great garden. Read along to get all the dirt on your favorite vegetables, from seed to harvest!

Plus: easy step-by-step instructions to make everything from a compost bin, a grow-light shelf, and a container garden!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

Written by Les McClaine. Art and cover by Angela Boyle.

Inside Live Sustainably!, the latest volume of First Second's DIY comic series, you'll find step-by-step instructions for eight sustainability projects.

After Isaac is caught vandalizing a sign at his local community garden, he's put to work under the wing of one of the gardeners, Aurora. But Isaac's time with Aurora isn't just about growing vegetables! As they make useful projects together for the garden and for Isaac's home, Aurora teaches Isaac about the natural and human-built systems we're all a part of, how our decisions and lifestyles impact the planet, and how even a kid can make better choices to live more sustainably!

As with all the titles in the Maker Comics series, Live Sustainably is a step-by-step DIY guide that will help kids roll up their sleeves and get making with confidence! In this book you'll learn how to make a composting worm farm, beeswax food wrappers, a bee garden, and more.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Fine $5.99

1st printing.

Story and art by Mike Lawrence.

Sophia and Alonso have been packed off to their Grandpa's for a fishing trip, and they're dreading spending a whole day in the woods without any cell service. But Grandpa opens their eyes to the wonders of the outdoors, it's dangers-from tick bites to hypothermia. And when a sprained ankle delays their return to civilization, the kids have to learn not only forest-friendly first aid, but how to safely spend the night in the woods when you don't have a tent!

Survive in the Outdoors is a step-by-step DIY guide that will help kids roll up their sleeves and get making with confidence, in the wilderness or in their own backyard!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing.

Story and art by Mike Lawrence.

Sophia and Alonso have been packed off to their Grandpa's for a fishing trip, and they're dreading spending a whole day in the woods without any cell service. But Grandpa opens their eyes to the wonders of the outdoors, it's dangers-from tick bites to hypothermia. And when a sprained ankle delays their return to civilization, the kids have to learn not only forest-friendly first aid, but how to safely spend the night in the woods when you don't have a tent!

Survive in the Outdoors is a step-by-step DIY guide that will help kids roll up their sleeves and get making with confidence, in the wilderness or in their own backyard!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing. Written by Arthur Yorinks. Art by Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb. Cover by Shelli Paroline. Mickey isn't like his brothers and sisters. They're stronger, faster, and they're definitely better when it comes to smelling. You see, Mickey's parents are dog nuts, and his "brothers and sisters" are their prize bloodhounds. Mickey eventually learns how to sniff out a trail as good as his siblings, and his parents have never been prouder. Life can't get much better, but it's about to get much worse. When a tragic accident leaves Mickey an orphan, he must leave his dog family behind to live with an aunt and uncle he's never met before. Even worse, they hate dogs and kids. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Sloane Leong.

A gripping YA graphic novel about five principle players in a struggling girls' basketball team.

One summer day, Ren meets Luna at a beachside basketball court and a friendship is born. But when Luna moves to back to Oahu, Ren's messages to her friend go unanswered.

Years go by. Then Luna returns, hoping to rekindle their friendship. Ren is hesitant. She's dealing with a lot, including family troubles, dropping grades, and the newly formed women's basketball team at their highschool. With Ren's new friends and Luna all on the basketball team, the lines between their lives on and off the court begin to blur. During their first season, this diverse and endearing group of teens are challenged in ways that make them reevaluate just who and how they trust.

Sloane Leong's evocative storytelling about the lives of these young women is an ode to the dynamic nature of friendship.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 368 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Sloane Leong.

A gripping YA graphic novel about five principle players in a struggling girls' basketball team.

One summer day, Ren meets Luna at a beachside basketball court and a friendship is born. But when Luna moves to back to Oahu, Ren's messages to her friend go unanswered.

Years go by. Then Luna returns, hoping to rekindle their friendship. Ren is hesitant. She's dealing with a lot, including family troubles, dropping grades, and the newly formed women's basketball team at their highschool. With Ren's new friends and Luna all on the basketball team, the lines between their lives on and off the court begin to blur. During their first season, this diverse and endearing group of teens are challenged in ways that make them reevaluate just who and how they trust.

Sloane Leong's evocative storytelling about the lives of these young women is an ode to the dynamic nature of friendship.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 368 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Mars Attacks First Born (2014) #1-4. Written by Chris Ryall. Art and cover by Sam Keith. When Mars attacked Earth, the battle left no side unscarred, least of all a lonely old man and his blind niece...along with the first Martian child born on Earth! Will the child's warlike ways take over, or is there more going on here than it seems? Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing.

Written by Alison Wilgus. Art and cover by Wyeth Yates.

Travel to deep space and back again with The Mars Challenge, a nonfiction graphic novel for teens about the science and logistics of a manned mission to Mars.

Nadia is a teenager with a dream: to be the first woman on Mars. But there are a lot of obstacles in her way: gravity wells, interplanetary trajectories, space weather, and that pesky rocket equation. It's a good thing Nadia's friend Eleanor is a space wiz. Eleanor explains how scientists are working to overcome the numerous challenges involved in a manned mission to Mars.

The challenges are great, but not insurmountable. Humans can reach Mars in our lifetime, and this book explains how it can be done.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.