Dark Horse solicits for November

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REIKO THE ZOMBIE SHOP VOL. 1 TPB

 

Don’t miss the first volume of the series that took Japanese readers by the throat and made them scream for more!

 

 

PENNY ARCADE VOL. 1: ATTACK OF THE BACON ROBOTS! TPB

 

The comic for gamers, by gamers is now available to everyone in comic shops and bookstores everywhere!

 

 

PERHAPANAUTS #1

 

It's Bigfoot, ghosts, aliens, chupacabras ... and they're on OUR side!

 

 

BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #107: SHORTCUT part 1 (of 5)

 

HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A)

 

On sale November 9, b&w, 32pg, $2.99

 

Hiroaki Samura takes Blade of the Immortal into darker depths, as his latest story arc, “Shortcut,†gets rolling. Visceral horror takes center stage, and this masterful manga series begins to explore man’s hunger for immortality and the early years of “modern Japanese medicine.†Habaki Kagimura’s medical examiners begin to test the seemingly immortal Manji, who is imprisoned, chained, and a very unwilling toy in their merciless hands! Also, as Hyakurin and Rin step up their search for Manji, Hyakurin receives some shocking news concerning the future the Mugai-ryü assassins.

 

Winner of Japan’s prestigious Media Arts Award and America’s own Will Eisner Award.

FOURTEEN volumes of this modern classic are available in the Dark Horse backlist!

FOR MATURE READERS

 

 

B.P.R.D. THE BLACK FLAME #4 (of 6)

 

MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (A), and DAVE STEWART ©

 

On sale November 30, FC, 32pg, $2.99

 

A tragedy greater than anything the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense has ever seen drives one agent to resign, and leaves the others shaken, haunted, and angry. Liz Sherman is increasingly plagued with terrible visions, while Abe Sapien leaps back into field service, but too late to stop the massive frog exodus. The frogs know the reign of man is drawing to a close. The Black Flame is calling a godlike monster to come and claim the earth, and he knows that nothing can stop him.

 

 

CONAN #22

 

KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), DAVE STEWART ©, and LADRÖNN (Cover)

 

On sale November 23, FC, 32pg, $2.99

 

Robert E. Howard’s seminal Conan tale “The Tower of the Elephant†comes to its blood-spattering conclusion in this final chapter of Busiek and Nord’s adaptation. Deep in the Elephant Tower, Conan comes face to face with a god-creature from a far-off world, and has his final confrontation with a sorcerer powerful enough and mad enough to imprison a god. Death has come to the Elephant Tower, and none will walk away unchanged.

 

 

CONAN AND THE DEMONS OF KHITAI #2 (of 4)

 

AKIRA YOSHIDA (W), PAUL LEE (A), and PAT LEE (Cover)

 

On sale November 2, FC, 32pg, $2.99

 

Having traveled to the exotic land of Khitai, King Conan learns that his mysterious invitation came from Shinzen, the greatest warrior in the Far East, who has gone mad and stolen the most prized relic in Khitai—the obsidian sword Hakkiba, the Blade of Balance. Despite warnings that Shinzen is an insurmountable opponent, Conan sets out for the haunted monastery where Shinzen now resides, determined to confront this mad warrior. Uber-artist Pat Lee provides the cover.

 

 

CONAN AND THE JEWELS OF GWAHLUR HC

 

P. CRAIG RUSSELL (W/A) and LOVERN KINDZIERSKI ©

 

On sale December 28, HC, 88pg, FC, 7" x 10", $13.95

 

P. Craig Russell, the artist best known for adapting literary works to comics, applies his legendary talents to Conan in this adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s “The Jewels of Gwahlur," one of Conan’s last adventures before becoming king.

 

A young woman, having made a string of bad choices, finds herself the pawn of mercenaries—one of which is Conan of Cimmeria. As the former dancing girl poses as the dead oracle of a primitive cult, Conan puts his experience as a thief and a soldier together in pursuit of some of the most prized jewels in the world—the Teeth of Gwahlur!

 

Featuring a sixteen-page sketchbook and an interview with Russell covering his career and creative process on this book, this handsome hardcover not only highlights one of fantasy art’s greatest living talents, it shows once again that Howard's original Conan tales remain unsurpassed.

 

HARLEQUIN PINK: A GIRL IN A MILLION TPB

 

BETTY NEELS (W) and KAKO ITOH (A)

 

On sale December 7, SC, 160pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4", $9.95

 

Dark Horse Manga and Harlequin Books are delighted to present a shining new line of books that marry two of the most successful phenomena to hit bookstores—best-selling Harlequin romance fiction and female-friendly Japanese manga! These sparkling manga adaptations of Harlequin’s best-selling titles are a romantic step above much of the cookie-cutter manga hitting the shelves today.

 

A vacation fling was completely out of character for old-fashioned Carol, but her attraction to intriguing, older Marius tempted her to break her own rules. The next thing she knew, though, he'd turned up working at her hospital! Does she have what it takes to attract—much less keep the attentions of—this intimidating, sophisticated, and utterly compelling man?

 

Betty Neels’ stellar career includes the publication of more than 100 novels, published in more than 100 international markets.

Harlequin Ginger Blossom’s Pink line is color-coded to denote its purely romantic material. Intended for anyone who delights in the sweet side of romance!

 

HARLEQUIN VIOLET: RESPONSE TPB

 

PENNY JORDAN (W) and TAKAKO HASHIMOTO (A)

 

On sale December 7, SC, 160pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4", $9.95

 

Response takes a sexy look at love in the workplace. Sure, you shouldn’t date your boss, but what if he's really, really hot? Sienna is a temp hired at a busy London firm. In a stroke of luck, she’s assigned to work with Alex, who’s smart, sexy, and interested in her! But there may be much more to his attentions than he’s letting on. Will Sienna learn the startling truth behind their relationship…and if she does, will their love survive?

 

The woman behind some of Harlequin’s smartest, sexiest titles, Penny Jordan writes contemporary stories that appeal to women with attitude and the old-fashioned romantic in us all!

Harlequin Ginger Blossom’s Violet line is color-coded to denote its moresensual material. Not intended for younger readers, our Violet books embody sophisticated romance for readers looking for something a little sexier, but still intensely romantic!

FOR MATURE READERS

 

 

LADY SNOWBLOOD VOLUME 2: THE DEEP-SEATED GRUDGE TPB

 

KAZUO KOIKE (W) and KAZUO KAMIMURA (A)

 

On sale December 28, SC, 224pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4", $13.95

 

The path of revenge can have many twisted turns, and Lady Snowblood’s is no exception. Born in a prison, a product of her mother’s grudge, Yuki is a child of hell. What will she do for revenge? Pose as a nun? Become another woman’s lover? Possibly.

 

In this volume we learn about Yuki’s training and youth, see her woo some allies, and embark on the first steps of her angry path.

 

Written by Kazuo Koike of Lone Wolf & Cub fame, Lady Snowblood is a tale of a woman’s path in hell.

 

FOR MATURE READERS

 

 

LITTLE LULU: LULU’S UMBRELLA SERVICE TPB

 

JOHN STANLEY (W/A) and IRVING TRIPP (A)

 

On sale December 14, SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $9.95

 

Bursting with laughs, filled with silly humor and hilarious insight, and drawn to perfection by one of comics’ most acclaimed teams of artists, Little Lulu’s comic book adventures are a classic treat for readers of all ages. Tag along with our sassy heroine, Lulu Moppet, as she smartly navigates through the kooky and complex world of clubhouse bullies, unsuspecting adults, naughty puppy dogs, snowball fights, and haunted houses. Whether she’s helping her mother with chores, stealing her best friend Tubby’s pants (just to get even, of course!), or minding the maniacal neighbor tot Alvin, Lulu’s page-turning antics will leave you giggling madly and eager to read more!

 

Perfect for readers ages ten to one hundred!

“Little Lulu should not be missed by anyone of any age who enjoys classic

cartoon comedy.â€â€”time.com

 

MICHAEL CHABON PRESENTS THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE ESCAPIST #8

 

BRIAN K. VAUGHAN (W), HARVEY PEKAR (W), JEFF PARKER (W/A), ANDI WATSON (W/A), PHILIP BOND (A), DEAN HASPIEL (A), EDUARDO BARRETO (A), and BRIAN BOLLAND (Cover)

 

On sale November 9, FC, 80pg, 7" x 10", $8.95

 

From off the streets of Cleveland comes fan-favorite writer Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina, Runaways) and critically acclaimed artists Philip Bond (Vinarama, Vertigo Pop) and Eduardo Barreto (Mr. Machine Gunl) to kick off the anthology’s first multi-part story! Meet Maxwell Roth and Case Weaver, latter-day versions of Joe Kavalier and Sam Clay, as they set out to make the Master of Elusion a sensation once again in “The Escapistsâ€!

 

Next, on his way home from an extended stay at a Cleveland hospital, our man Harvey Pekar encounters…The Escapist?! The team-up you thought you’d never see, illustrated by Dean Haspiel (The Quitter). Also in this issue, award-winning creator Andi Watson (Skeleton Key, Geisha) and Eisner Award nominated Jeff Parker (The Interman)!

 

With cover art by Brian Bolland, you won’t want to miss this eclectic eighth installment of the multiple award-winning quarterly anthology!

 

Harvey Award and Eisner Award-winner, Best Anthology!

Harvey Award-winner, Best New Series!

 

OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 22 TPB

 

KOSUKE FUJISHIMA (W/A)

 

On sale December 14, SC, 176pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $10.95

 

Ever since a cosmic phone call brought Belldandy, Urd, and Skuld—a trio of literal young goddesses—to live in college student Keiichi’s residence, his personal life has been turned upside-down, sideways, and sometimes even into strange dimensions!

 

After her demonic mother Hild lays down the condition for changing Peorth back to normal, Urd tells Mom that she can go back to Hell, but Urd sure isn’t coming along. Hild's counter-offer promises to combine the magic-circle powers of herself, Belldandy, Skuld, and Urd to restore Peorth, in exchange for a promise from Urd to … well, she’ll tell Urd after the ritual!

 

Oh My Goddess! is the manga that inspired the brand-new anime TV series from Media Blasters.

Dark Horse is proud to present Oh My Goddess! in the much-requested, affordable, Japanese-reading, right-to-left format!

 

PENNY ARCADE VOLUME 1: ATTACK OF THE BACON ROBOTS! TPB

 

JERRY HOLKINS (W) and MIKE KRAHULIK (A)

 

On sale January 25, SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 9", $12.95

 

Get your geek on.

 

Penny Arcade, the comic strip for gamers, by gamers is now available in comic shops and bookstores everywhere. Not familiar with Penny Arcade? What? It’s only the most popular comic strip on the web. It’s just the funniest, most twisted comic that ever lampooned gamer culture, and takes shots at everything from Star Wars to Steve Jobs.

 

Experience the joy of being a hardcore gamer as expressed in vignettes of random vulgarity and mindless violence! Get online and direct your browser to penny-arcade.com, check out the latest strips, then, to read Penny Arcade from the very beginning, get the first collection, Attack of the Bacon Robots!, which includes strips, sketches, and creator commentary not available anywhere else!

 

 

THE PERHAPANAUTS #1 (of 4)

 

TODD DEZAGO (W) and CRAIG ROUSSEAU (A)

 

On sale November 23, FC, 32pg, $2.99

 

There are places in this world where the fabric of reality has worn thin, where creatures from other realms and bizarre beings from other dimensions slip through, horrible in their difference striking terror into the hearts of those unfortunate few who glimpse them and threatening to drive them mad!

 

There is an organization hidden from this world which has taken upon itself the responsibility to confront these creatures, one whose agents are adept at turning them back from whence they came and repairing the rips and tears in our reality. The organization is called BEDLAM. The agents are called...The PERHAPANAUTS.

 

It's Bigfoot, ghosts, aliens, faeries, and chupacabras ... and they're on OUR side!

 

Todd Dezago (Sensational Spider-Man, Impulse, Tellos) and Craig Rousseau (Impulse, Batman Beyond, Ruule: Kiss and Tell) sat around for a LONG time thinkin' this crazy stuff up, so you oughta buy it ... okay? Okay.

 

 

REIKO THE ZOMBIE SHOP VOLUME 1 TPB

 

REI MIKAMOTO (W/A)

 

On sale December 14, SC, 192pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $12.95

 

Terror has struck the sleepy little town of Shiraike. A serial killer stalks the streets murdering innocent girls. Twenty-nine grisly murders have been committed, with no clues to catch the killer. That is, until the town receives a strange visitor: a beautiful young woman who can raise the dead. She is Reiko the Zombie Shop, necromancer for hire. For a price, she'll wake your dead, if only to find a clue to their demise, but she's not responsible for what the dead will say or do once they awaken!

 

Part Sixth Sense and part Evil Dead—the ultra-violent, comical, and disturbing manga Reiko the Zombie Shop has been resurrected stateside and translated into English in its original format for the first time. Don’t miss the first volume of the series that took Japanese readers by the throat and made them scream for more!

 

REVELATIONS #4 (of 6)

 

PAUL JENKINS (W), HUMBERTO RAMOS (A/Cover), and LEONARDO OLEA ©

 

On sale November 30, FC, 32pg, $2.99

 

Things heat up for Detective Charlie Northern both on and off the case, as he grows close to unraveling the mysterious death of the man in line to be the next pope, and even closer to Vatican lawyer Lucille Pelliccia. A series of revelatory clues may seem like good fortune for Northern, but it only serves to increase the desperation of his shadowy suspects. They decide to send Northern a message—one that takes the stakes of his hunt to a deadly new level.

 

 

SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOLUME 9 TPB

 

KAZUO KOIKE (W) and GOSEKI KOJIMA (A)

 

On sale December 14, SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6", $9.95

 

For a stoic ronin such as Kubikiri Asa, a samurai assigned to test the Shogun’ssword and behead prisoners, the moment before death is of great importance. Because of this, Asa will often listen to the stories of those about to be executed and pay respect to the lives of these often unfortunately maligned prisoners. Sometimes scary, often quirky, and occasionally very sweet, it goes to show how people of different walks of life can meet the same brutal, yet graceful end, at the hand of one of the finest masters of bushido and swordsmanship.

 

Samurai Executioner tells the stories of these people, from the perspective of Asa, an honorable, highly skilled ronin.

 

As with their previously published series, Lone Wolf and Cub, Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima present a detailed and beautiful, if brutal, account of a bygone era.

 

Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory.

FOR MATURE READERS

 

 

SEXY CHIX TPB

 

JOYCE CAROL OATES (W), JILL THOMPSON (W/A), COLLEEN DORAN (W/A), GAIL SIMONE (W), ROBERTA GREGORY (W/A), CARLA SPEED McNEIL (W/A), SARAH GRACE McCANDLESS (W), JOELLE JONES (A), LAURENN McCUBBIN (A), COLLEEN COOVER (W/A), and More

 

On sale December 21, SC, 104pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $12.95

 

Don’t let the title fool you—this isn’t your average collection of comics featuring impossibly proportioned vixens in spandex. This time around the sexy chix in question are the writers and artists behind the comics, respresenting some of the best and brightest talent contributing to the medium of comics and graphic novels today. With stories ranging from mainstream adventures to hilarious comic shorts to heart-wrenching autobiography, Sexy Chix is devoted to the under-recognized contingent of female cartoonists in an overwhelmingly male-oriented industry. It’s about time these divinely talented creators get to tell the stories they want to, and the result is an exquisite variety of artistic visions and styles.

 

Among the sexy chicks are New York Times best-selling author Joyce Carol Oates, Eisner Award-winning illustrator Jill Thompson (Scary Godmother), A Distant Soil writer/artist Colleen Doran, Bitchy Bitch creator Roberta Gregory, DC Comics writer Gail Simone, novelist Sarah Grace McCandless (Grosse Pointe Girl), and many, many more!

 

Features stories by and about women from the under-recognized contingent of female authors/cartoonists.

 

SHADOW STAR VOLUME 7: VICTIM’S EYES, ASSAILANT’S HANDS TPB

 

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A)

 

On sale December 14, SC, 232pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4", $15.95

 

Bonding with cuddly extraterrestrial creatures with wondrous powers should have been a dream come true for Tokyo teens like Shiina and Akira, but these cute E.T.s can grow into fearsome Shadow Dragons, and when coupled with troubled teens, can become monstrous threats to Mankind. An underground movement of such delinquents tries to recruit the two girls, and the government begins to grow suspicious that the two girls may well be involved with this dangerous cabal. But back at school, the two friends have more mundane, but no less troubling, issues. Akira and her friend Hiroko become singled out for mean-spirited schoolyard harassment—but when Dragon Bearers become targets for torment, the tables may turn with lethal results!

 

 

STAR WARS: THE COMICS COMPANION TPB

 

RYDER WINDHAM (W), DANIEL WALLACE (W), and TSUNEO SANDA (A)

 

On sale December 28, SC, 144pg, FC, 9" x 12", $16.95

 

Dark Horse presents the definitive guide to Star Wars comics, complete with in-depth coverage all the way through Episode III! Written by Ryder Windham, Star Wars expert, and densely illustrated with both brand-new art and classic images from the comics, this chronological compendium contains everything you need to be the ultimate Star Wars reader in-the-know. Follow Anakin Skywalker’s descent into darkness, from his early days as a Padawan, to his harrowing Clone Wars battles, up through his transformation and eventual death as Darth Vader. Get complete details on the exploits of Luke and Leia, Han and Chewie, and all the rest of the gang, with thorough rundowns of classic Star Wars Wars tales originally printed decades ago! Spanning over 25,000 years of Star Wars history, from the very beginnings of the Jedi order, no character goes unmentioned and no quadrant goes unmapped.

 

This clear and complete handbook covers everything from Dark Empire to Episode III—the bible for any serious Star Wars comics reader, and anyone looking to become one!

 

STAR WARS: EMPIRE #39 “The Wrong Side of the War†part 4 (of 5)

 

WELLES HARTLEY (W), DAVIDÉ FABBRI (P/C), CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA (I), and DAVID MICHAEL BECK (Cover)

 

On sale November 30, FC, 32pg, $2.99

 

Inside the Imperial base on Kalist VI, an undercover Rebel strike force is on a mission vital to the continued existence of the Alliance. Everything has gone according to plan, but the one eventuality for which no one could have prepared is the presence of Imperial Lieutenant Janek Sunber—or how his presence will impact the Rebel team.

 

Duty to the Empire has asked much of Sunber and offered little in return, but he has never wavered in his dedication. Now, a shocking discovery has landed him at a crossroads, and the time has come for him to decide whether to devote himself to order, or justice.

 

 

STAR WARS: GENERAL GRIEVOUS TPB

 

On sale December 28, SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10", $12.95

 

CHUCK DIXON (W), RICK LEONARDI (P), MARK PENNINGTON (I), LUCAS MARANGON ©, and MICHELLE MADSEN ©

 

This tale of treachery and genocide leads up to the events of the record-breaking blockbuster Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of the Sith. Before his all-out battle with Obi-Wan Kenobi, the latest Star Wars supervillain took on an entire alien species!

 

On a rescue mission to Vandos, Padawan Flynn Kybo and his master T’chooka D’oon come face-to-face with General Grievous, one of the leaders of the Separatist army. After Grievous kills Master D’oon, Kybo goes to the Jedi Council with a plan to take the depraved general out immediately. But when the council rebukes his plans for vengeance, Kybo decides to take matters in his own hands. Seeking out others who feel the same as himself, he sets out to stop the Separatist killing machine before more Jedi lives are lost. Meanwhile, Grievous hijacks a transport ship, and its precious cargo may give him a horrible advantage over the Jedi that they would never expect. For now, his sights are on the planet Gentes—and on taking its Ugnaught population and mining facilities as trophies of war!

 

Collects the four-issue miniseries.

 

STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #83

 

JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P/Cover), DAN PARSONS (I), and BRAD ANDERSON ©

 

On sale November 30, FC, 32pg, $2.99

 

Palpatine’s Order 66 has changed everything. As Jedi are slaughtered across the galaxy, one has managed to cheat fate—but for how long? Badly wounded by the same troops he just led to victory, Master Quinlan Vos retreats into the jungle wilderness of the Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk. As the clones close in, Vos must choose—stay and fight, or run and put those he loves in danger of the newborn Empire’s wrath?

 

 

STAR WARS: X-WING—ROGUE LEADER #3 (of 3)

 

HADEN BLACKMAN (W), TOMÃS GIORELLO (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH ©, and GARY ERSKINE (Cover)

 

On sale November 23, FC, 32pg, $2.99

 

Imperial terrorists have landed a devastating strike on Wedge Antilles’ home planet and captured a member of Rogue Squadron. Now, Wedge and the rest of the Rogues are hot on their trail, determined to find their friend and bring these Imperial thugs to justice.

 

The fighting is fierce and the flying is faster in this whiz-bang conclusion to the series that defines the hottest heroes in the expanded Universe and launches an ace fighter squadron like none other in the galaxy!

 

 

SUPER MANGA BLAST! #58

 

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W)

 

On sale November 30, b&w, 128pg, $5.99

 

Shadow Star and Seraphic Feather both enter an exciting new era, with their monthly episodes now reading in the original right-to-left format–as they were published in Japan! A new Shadow Star story arc finds Shiina’s father, a pilot, taking to the skies again and discovering unexpected clues to a centuries-old mystery. With their deep-space conflict almost over, the battered Seraphic Feather heroes contemplate their return to Earth. Makoto Kobayashi’s hilarious, extended What’s Michael? story arc continues, with tormented, human astronauts seeking an escape from the “Planet of the Catsâ€! The Cannon God Exaxxion crew begins to test new Riofaldian alliances. SMB!’s monthly columns, “A Fan’s View†and “Sugoi Japan!†continue to educate and excite fans of Japanese culture!

 

FOR MATURE READERS

 

 

THE 13TH SON: WORSE THING WAITING #2 (of 4)

 

KELLEY JONES (W/A)

 

On sale November 30, FC, 32pg, $2.99

 

More mind-bending monster mayhem erupts from Dark Horse’s acclaimed horror line this month, as Kelley Jones unleashes the second jaw-dropping issue of his newest series, The 13th Son.

 

A hunter stalks the earth at night, scouring its darkest, most haunted places and feeding on the monsters who dwell there. He might be seen as a savior to the humans he’s wrestled from the mouths of werewolves and other evil beasts, but he’s neither savior nor saint. In fact, humans are little more than fleshy props to him, and we will certainly have no place in the world when it becomes HIS. He is the 13th Son—a creature more terrifying and powerful than anything our world has known—and there is a deeper purpose to his monster extermination than anyone can fathom. What is this “Worse Thing Waitingâ€â€¦? Keep reading to find out!

 

 

USAGI YOJIMBO #89

 

STAN SAKAI (W/A)

 

On sale November 30, b&w, 24pg, $2.99

 

Internationally acclaimed storyteller and all-around nice guy Stan Sakai brings you the conclusion of his seven-part samurai adventure, “The Treasure of the Mother of Mountainsâ€! This story arc has seen rabbit ronin Usagi Yojimbo and Geishu bodyguard Tomoe Ame captured and forced into slavery—and then leading a bloody slave revolt! A character is now trapped inside the illegal mine, and key players are injured and haunted. Who escaped from the mountain, and who didn’t survive? Find out who’s still alive and who wishes they were dead, this month in Usagi Yojimbo!

 

Usagi Yojimbo was nominated for four Eisner Awards in 2005, including Best Writer/Artist for Sakai!

 

Master storyteller Stan Sakai has won many industry awards over the past twenty years of Usagi, including a Parents’ Choice Award, an Inkpot Award, multiple Eisner Awards, a 2004 Young Adult Library Services Association award, and the prestigious National Cartoonists Society Comic Book Division Award.