Category: The Stack

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

Mae’s beloved older sister, Abbie, has been missing for years. Mae has her theories about where Abbie might be. But nowhere in her wildest imagination do those theories encompass a fantasy world full of terrifying monsters, power-hungry nobles, and nefarious scientists. That is, until Abbie suddenly reappears in Mae’s world. And not alone.

Mae Volume 1, the original collection written and illustrated by Gene Ha is in stores July 10! Look for the continuation of Mae and Abbie’s adventures in the all-new monthly comic series, in comic shops now!

Today’s The Stack is sponsored by AfterShock Comics 

With her nemesis, Matter Man, finally under control, Chalice begins a new chapter of her life as spokeswoman and primary recruiter for the Gateway Army. However, when she encounters a brand new Alter living in extreme poverty, she is forced to recognize not everyone wants to be found.

Today’s The Stack is sponsored by Gallery 13

In this moving graphic memoir, Eisner Award-winning writer and artist Michael Kupperman traces the life of his reclusive father—the once-world-famous Joel Kupperman, Quiz Kid. That his father is slipping into dementia—seems to embrace it, really—means that the past he would never talk about might be erased forever.

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

The Wormworld Saga Vol. 1: The Journey Begins

Written and Illustrated by Daniel Lieske

This gorgeous fantasy epic follows Jonas, a young boy from our human world, who stumbles into an alternate universe through a painting in his grandmother’s attic. When the portal closes behind him Jonas must find another way home and begins a journey through this strange and mesmerizing land. Along the way he meets Raya, who becomes his guardian in the new world. But there are many things Raya is not telling Jonas, and this world is not peaceful.

Volume one is in stores now!

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

The Wormworld Saga Vol. 1: The Journey Begins

Written and Illustrated by Daniel Lieske

This gorgeous fantasy epic follows Jonas, a young boy from our human world, who stumbles into an alternate universe through a painting in his grandmother’s attic. When the portal closes behind him Jonas must find another way home and begins a journey through this strange and mesmerizing land. Along the way he meets Raya, who becomes his guardian in the new world. But there are many things Raya is not telling Jonas, and this world is not peaceful.

Volume one is in stores now!

Today’s The Stack is sponsored by Gallery 13

In this moving graphic memoir, Eisner Award-winning writer and artist Michael Kupperman traces the life of his reclusive father—the once-world-famous Joel Kupperman, Quiz Kid. That his father is slipping into dementia—seems to embrace it, really—means that the past he would never talk about might be erased forever.

Today’s The Stack is sponsored by Vault Comics

NYT best-selling author Kevin J. Anderson and TV writer-producer Steven L. Sears collaborate with artist Mike Ratera to bring to life this sci-fi story about space exploration, aliens, and war. Joe Human is taken to a harsh P.O.W. camp on a distant planet where he will be examined, tortured, and forced to endure experiments that rip into his very mind, as the alien Krael seek to answer the question: What is human? At 192 pages, this full-length hardback graphic novel also offers an original novella written by Anderson and Sears with art by Nathan Gooden.

Today’s The Stack is sponsored by Real Friends — written by Shannon Hale and illustrated by LeUyen Pham.

“The book’s truth is as vibrant as its art.” —Washington Post

Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since they were little. But one day, Adrienne starts hanging out with Jen, the most popular girl in class and the leader of a circle of friends called The Group. Everyone in The Group wants to be Jen’s #1, and some girls would do anything to stay on top… even if it means bullying others.

Now every day is like a roller coaster for Shannon. Will she and Adrienne stay friends? Can she stand up for herself? And is she in The Group—or out?

Today’s The Stack is sponsored by Manfried the Man, published by Quirk Books.​​

In this graphic novel dramedy, readers are welcomed to Catlanta, a world where humanoid cats rule. Slacker Steve Catson has one constant in his life: the tiny, grumpy, naked little human he keeps as a pet, Manfried. While Steve’s friends think he’s in danger of becoming a “crazy man cat,” he’s content to let them move on with their lives while he plays with his pet, and Manfried is happy to be spoiled. But when Manfried accidentally escapes, Steve has to muster up strength and motivation he didn’t know he had to bring his best friend home safe.

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