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Celestial kingdom volume 1
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English
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"An enthralling debut fantasy inspired by the legend of Chang'e, the Chinese moon goddess, in which a young woman's quest to free her mother sets her on a dangerous path and pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm. Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the feared Celesial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing the elixer of immortality. But when Xingyin's magic flares...
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Rooted in myth, occult mysteries, and belief in magic, these stories are populated by a lively cast of sorcerers, fairies, ghosts, and nature spirits. The great Irish poet heard these enchanting, mystical tales from Irish peasants, and the stories' anthropologic significance is matched by their timeless entertainment value.
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Think there's just one fairy tale with a beautiful girl and a monster? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Beauty and the Beast stories. Visit France, China, and Switzerland, tofind out who asks for a grape instead of a rose, and whose beast is a snake. Fully translated Spanish text.
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
An injured (and gassy) goose has crashed onto the Worthington estate, and no one cares except for young Valeria. That all changes when the bird starts laying solid-gold eggs! But as soon as the Worthingtons try to force the goose to lay a fortune, the egg comes out totally ROTTEN. Can Val help her feathered friend escape before the greedy family tries something extreme? In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop's The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg is...
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Young fashionista Milly is in a pickle after her friends secretly entered her into a local design competition. The rules state all outfits must be hand sewn, and Milly knows shell never finish her looks in time. Just as shes about to lose hope, a strange custodian appears with an offer to lend her sewing skills, and soon Millys one-of-a-kind designs put her in the running to win the whole thing. But for the final challenge, the custodian strikes a...
Publisher
BOOM! Studios
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
The avatar of Death now exists in the mortal world as twenty-something Laila Starr after humanity begins the path to discovering immortality.
* Years pass, and Laila unexpectedly meets the boy who will change everything at one of the formative moments in his life.
* Laila must decide what she truly wants from him - and how far these revelations will push her...
Publisher
BOOM! Studios
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
A powerful new series for fans of The Wicked + The Divine and The Dreaming from Ram V (Justice League Dark) and Filipe Andrade (Captain Marvel) that explores the fine line between living and dying in Mumbai through the lens of magical realism.
* With humanity on the verge of discovering immortality, the avatar of Death is fired and relegated to the world below to live out her now-finite days in the body of twenty-something Laila Starr in Mumbai.
*...
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"You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen--but do you recall the most petrifying Christmas figures of all? Not all children fear just a lump of coal in their stockings. Discover the terrifying Yuletide fables that have horrified kids for generations. ... From beasts that threaten to cook children into stew to sinister crones who snatch little ones from their beds, you won't find any dancing sugar plums here. ... Discover folklore from all...
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"A fresh and imaginative retelling of the Rumpelstiltskin fairytale from the bestselling author of Uprooted, called "a very enjoyable fantasy with the air of a modern classic" by The New York Times Book Review. Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father is not a very good one. Free to lend and reluctant to collect, he has left his family on the edge of poverty--until Miryem intercedes. Hardening her heart, she sets out...
11) Hansel y Gretel
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Think there's just one fairy tale with two children sent into the woods? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Hansel and Gretel stories. Visit Germany, Russia, Italy, and Japan, and find out who follows a line of ashes instead of breadcrumbs, and who escapes the witch using a handkerchief that turns into a river. Fully translated Spanish text.
Publisher
TidalWave Productions
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Atlas comprehends the weight of specific defeats. Formerly leading Titans against Olympians, he's now bound to hold the sky. His narrative: a lone god combating Olympus' tedium. Witnessing Earth's progress, he notes rising caped heroes. Restlessness awakens Atlas transforms into Earth's bold savior. Featuring special appearances by Judo Girl and Venus!
13) Devil Tales
Publisher
IDW
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
Beware puny mortals, the gates of Hell have opened wide, as The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics serves up another diabolical dish of Golden Age horror hits--and this time direct from the burning bowels of Hades itself! Edited by Steve Banes, aka Mr. Karswell, Devil Tales stars Satan himself (and in one story, herself!) in over two dozen scorching stories of demonic power, and features artwork from top fan favorites like Don Heck, Gene Colan, Dick...
Publisher
Andrews McMeel
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
In this collection ofPhoebe and her Unicorncomic strips, nine-year-old Phoebe Howell and her magical unicorn friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, explore the complexities of popularity, friendship, and crushes. Phoebe finds herself in the awkward position of taking on her friend Max in a debate contest and also helping her best frenemy, Dakota, regain her confidence. Marigold goes to therapy and reconnects with a friend named Sparkleface McGee who...
Publisher
TidalWave Productions
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Captured by Chikako's sorcerer-brother Asuka on the Island of Colossa, Sinbad and his crew find themselves trapped above an active volcano! As Sinbad plans an escape without weapons or magic, Chikako is tempted to betray her captain by her crafty brother. Pick up issue three of Sinbad and the Merchant of Ages now!
Publisher
Campfire Comics
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
In the time of myth and legends...Perseus always believed he was destined to live the life of a simple fisherman. He never believed he was special. When in an audience with the king of his island home in Sephiros, young Perseus inadvertently made a boastful claim. King Polydectes long wanted this young fisherman out of the way to pursue his beautiful mother and the king has used the claim to his advantage. The sinister king has now charged Perseus...
Series
Whiskers Sisters volume 1
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
When May, the littlest Whiskers Sister, gets trapped inside the letter carrier's mailbag, she finds herself having a wild afternoon in the woods! Will May get home in time for her sisters' party?
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Revisit the tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears with this graphic novel for new readers. Goldilocks takes a walk and discovers a special place in the woods. She innocently eats some food, breaks a chair, and falls asleep. What happens when a bear family discovers a sleeping Goldilocks?
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
What happens when a tortoise challenges a hare to a race? Read this popular West African tale to find out. There's more than one way to teach a boastful hare a lesson! With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
A young wolf named Daisy has just spotted new neighbors moving into the glen, and theyre magical unicorns! But shes sure the majestic creatures would never want to be friends with a mangy wolf. So Daisy comes up with a foolproof plan. Shell use her knitting skills to craft a unicorn disguise! Can Daisy sneak into the herd, and will she ever be able to reveal her true self? In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop's The Wolf in Sheeps Clothing is retold...
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