Category: The Stack

Today’s The Stack is sponsored by The Magnetic Collection at Lion Forge

It’s 1863 in New Fraternity, Indiana and the townsfolk are already on edge from the deserters coming to seek asylum from the Civil War. When a mysterious feral beast is found prowling the forest, fear and paranoia grows and there’s no telling what the people will do… This haunting horror story written by Juan Díaz Canales, the co-creator of the popular Blacksad series, and illustrated by the talented José-Luis Munuera, is perfect for fans of the monster genre and classic universal monster movie enthusiasts. Fraternity is in stores October 9^nd from The Magnetic Collection at Lion Forge!

Today’s Riot Rundown is sponsored by First Second Books

Two timelines. Second chances. One love.

A ragtag crew travels to the deepest reaches of space, rebuilding beautiful, broken structures to piece the past together.

Two girls meet in boarding school and fall deeply in love—only to learn the pain of loss.

With interwoven timelines and stunning art, award-winning graphic novelist Tillie Walden creates an inventive world, breathtaking romance, and an epic quest for love.

Today’s The Stack is sponsored by Disney Publishing Worldwide

Twenty years ago, all the evil villains were stripped of their powers and banished from the kingdom of Auradon to the Isle of the Lost. Mal learns from her mother, Maleficent, that the key to true darkness, the Dragon’s Eye, is located inside her scepter in the forbidden fortress on the far side of the island. She’ll just need a little help from her “friends.” In their quest for the Dragon’s Eye, these four kids begin to realize that just because you come from an evil family tree, being good ain’t so bad.

Today’s Riot Rundown is sponsored by First Second Books

Two timelines. Second chances. One love.

A ragtag crew travels to the deepest reaches of space, rebuilding beautiful, broken structures to piece the past together.

Two girls meet in boarding school and fall deeply in love—only to learn the pain of loss.

With interwoven timelines and stunning art, award-winning graphic novelist Tillie Walden creates an inventive world, breathtaking romance, and an epic quest for love.

Today’s The Stack is sponsored by Lion Forge

For their 45th anniversary, Hank and Molly Nonnar decide to undergo an experimental rejuvenation procedure, but their hopes for youth are dashed when the couple is faced with the results. In Upgrade Soul, McDuffie Award–winning creator Ezra Claytan Daniels asks probing questions about what shapes our identity—Is it the capability of our minds or the physicality of our bodies? Is a newer, better version of yourself still you? Upgrade Soul is in stores now from Lion Forge!

Today’s The Stack is sponsored by Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic

Emily has lost control of her Amulet and is imprisoned in the Void, where she must find a way to escape the influence of the Voice. Meanwhile, Emily’s brother, Navin, travels to Lighthouse One, a space station where the Resistance is preparing to battle the approaching Shadow forces that would drain planet Alledia of all its resources. Emily and Navin must be smarter and stronger than ever to ensure Alledia’s survival.

Today’s The Stack is sponsored by Check, Please! #Hockey by Ngozi Ukazu and published by First Second Books.

Eric Bittle may be a former junior figure skating champion, vlogger extraordinaire, and very talented amateur pâtissier, but being a freshman Samwell University hockey player is a whole new challenge. First of all? There’s checking (ranging from a stick check all the way to a physical sweep). And then, there’s Jack—his very attractive but moody captain.

A collection of the megapopular webcomic series, this is a hilarious and stirring coming-of-age story about hockey, bros, and trying to find yourself during the best four years of your life – including updated art and a curated selection of Bitty’s beloved tweets.

Today’s The Stack is sponsored by Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic

Sunny Lewin has been packed off to Florida to live with her grandfather for the summer. At first she thought Florida might be fun — it is  the home of Disney World, after all. But the place where Gramps lives is no amusement park.  It’s full of . . . old people. Really old people. Luckily, Sunny isn’t the only kid around. She meets Buzz, a boy who is completely obsessed with comic books, and soon they’re having adventures of their own. But the question remains — why is Sunny down in Florida in the first place? The answer lies in a family secret that won’t be a secret to Sunny much longer. . .

Today’s The Stack is sponsored by Roar, an imprint of Lion Forge.

In this new illustrated collection, the stories of the Greek mortals and immortals, and their legendary exploits, tower as tall now as they have for thousands of years! Join the twelve gods at the top of Olympus, and learn the tales of Greek heroines and heroes, who performed extraordinary feats of strength, bravery, and intelligence. All your favorite characters are here, accompanied by sumptuous illustrations in this 128-page hardcover picture book. Mortals and  Immortals of Greek Mythology releases September 18th from Roar, an imprint of Lion Forge!

Today’s The Stack is sponsored by Starburns Industries Press

Cherry, the Devil’s prankster granddaughter and the cutest grim reaper in Hell, is honestly just trying to have fun and make new friends. She loves everything about Hell – its burning landscapes, its horrific inhabitants, and especially her demonic mother and grandfather – but she’s lonely. There’s nobody to play with, and anyone who tries ends up being defenestrated or digested or otherwise destroyed.

There’s only one mortal who Cherry thinks might be a good playmate: rock star and goth icon Briggy Bundy. The bad news is, he isn’t dead…Yet.