Okay, that was a worse pun than usual, but hopefully, the great titles below will make up for it at least a little!
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Bookish Goods
Superhero Flower Bouquet Gift for Boyfriend, Anniversary, Graduation, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day Gift, Gift for Teacher by CrochetCrowned
Celebrate any occasion — even if that occasion is just a day that ends in Y — with one of these super-bouquets! $28
New Releases
The Mighty Bite: Walrus Brawl at the Mall! by Nathan Hale
In this sequel to last year’s The Mighty Bite, Trilobite and Amber, two displaced prehistoric creatures, are still determined to become internet stars. Along with their human friend Tiffany, they go on a series of wild adventures in search of that elusive viral video!
Second Hand Love by Yamada Murasaki
Murasaki is considered a pioneer for the feminist themes she included in her work. The two stories in this collection were originally published in the 1980s and feature two women dealing with infidelity (their own and other people’s) and the consequences it has for their daily lives.
For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter!
Riot Recommendations
Today’s Riot Rec theme is: the Philippines! June 12 is Philippine Independence Day, so let’s look at a couple of comics that take place there.
After Lambana by Eliza Victoria and Mervin Malonzo
Conrad has a heart condition that only magic can cure. Unfortunately for him, magic is illegal. He must rely on his friend Ignacio to help him navigate the underground world of spirits, mythical beings, and powerful magic in the winding streets of Manila.
The Mythology Class by Arnold Arre
This now-classic comic follows a large group of young people who have been called upon by immortal beings to rid the world of malevolent creatures that they always assumed to be mythical — and that prove to be all too real. Can they fulfill their destiny without killing each other first?
There are two sequels, too: The Children of Bathala and The Journey to Lupan-On.
Thanks for joining me once again on our biweekly romp through the world of comics. I look forward to perusing even more fun titles with you in two days’ time!
~Eileen