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The Kiss Bet, Vol. 1In this adorable coming-of-age comic for fans of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and Rainbow Rowell's Pumpkinheads, Sara Lin has decided now is the time- she's going to make her first kiss, something special and magical, happen."Sweet and engaging." -Kirkus ReviewsIn this adorable coming-of-age comic for fans of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and Rainbow Rowell's Pumpkinheads, Sara Lin has decided now is the time- she's going to make her first kiss, something special and magical, happen."Sweet and engaging." -Kirkus ReviewsIn this adorable coming-of-age comic for fans of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and Rainbow Rowell's Pumpkinheads, Sara Lin has decided now is the time- she's going to make her first kiss, something special and magical, happen.It's senior year and Sara Lin just turned eighteen. She's got great friends, a cool dad (or so he thinks), and a whole lot ahead of her. The last thing she needs is to worry about having her first kiss.But that's all about to change because her good pal Patrick just challenged her to a bet that will either lead to love, heartbreak, or embarrassment...or maybe all three.Sara Lin understands that her first kiss is a rite of passage, one that she takes very seriously, even if everyone around her doesn't. She wants it to be special-true love's kiss-and wants to fall for someone she really cares about, not just get it over with.Along the way, as Sara explores her relationship options with three different boys...she discovers that life isn't a fairytale and romance is inherently complex. It's messy and complicated, but boy, it sure can be fun.

The Kiss Bet, Vol. 2In this adorable coming-of-age comic for fans of This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki and Rainbow Rowell's Pumpkinheads, Sara Lin has decided now is the time- she's going to make her first kiss, something special and magical, happen.It's senior year and Sara Lin just turned eighteen. She's got great friends, a cool dad (or so he thinks), and a whole lot ahead of her. The last thing she needs to worry about is her first kiss.But that's all about to change because her good pal Patrick just challenged her to a bet that will either lead to love, heartbreak, or embarrassment . . . or maybe all three. Along the way, as Sara explores her relationship options with three different boys, she discovers life isn't a fairytale and romance is inherently complex. It's messy and complicated, but boy, it sure can be fun.In this second volume of the series, Sara Lin might have lost all her romance-related bets with her friend Patrick so far, but she's determined to make something happen with her crush Joe at the upcoming school festival. First she has to pass her math exam, which means dealing with her tutor, Oliver, who instantly recognizes Sarah from their almost kiss at the subway. And Patrick's not quite done, he challenges Sara to the highest-stake bet yet- kiss someone by the end of the festival or be forced to quit the newspaper club. And Sara understands that some lessons can't be taught, and that life must be experienced.Then Patrick challenges Sara Lin to his highest-stakes bet yet- have her first kiss by the end of the festival or quit the newspaper club.This volume collects episodes 19 to 36 of the charming WEBTOON comic The Kiss Bet.

Unfuck Your Brain Graphic GuideDr. Faith's original hit, Unfuck Your Brain with 5 million copies sold-in a new, illustrated format is appropriate for adult and young-adult readers alike.

Wolverine The Ultimate Guide A comprehensively updated and exhaustive exploration of the fan-favorite Marvel Comics Mutant Wolverine. Uncover the secret and shocking history of The Wolverine.James Howlett, Logan, Weapon X, Mutant, Patch- the Wolverine has had many names and titles over the decades, but who is he really under the mask? Ever since his first comic-book appearance in The Incredible Hulk #189 (1974), Wolverine has left an indelible mark on the Marvel multiverse. Chart his evolution throughout the decades of Marvel Comics from his origins in rural Canada in the 1800s through to Wolverine's role in the first Krakoan era. Learn more about his stalwart allies, including the X-Men, X-23, and Captain America, and his vengeful enemies - like Sabretooth and Lady Deathstrike. In this latest addition to DK's comprehensive, in-world super hero Ultimate Guides, you'll find everything you need to know about the Wolverine. This revised edition includes a foreword by a top Marvel Comics expert, a timeline of the Wolverine's adventures, detailed character studies, key storylines, and in-depth explorations of iconic comics, bringing this mutant's thrill-packed story right up to date. 2025 MARVEL

Doctor Strange: A Decade Of Dark Magic Explore the Stories Behind the LegendsEnter a world where reality bends, and magic reigns supreme.From psychedelic dimensions to counterculture cool, Doctor Strange was unlike anything else in comics. One of Marvel's most fascinating early characters, he began at the hands of co-creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, and his ethereal voyages through other dimensions made him an iconic figure in 1960s culture.From his first appearance in 1963, Strange captivated a wide range of readers. Over his first ten years, a succession of writers and artists including Roy Thomas, Gene Colan, Gardner F. Fox, P. Craig Russell, Marie Severin, and notably Steve Englehart and Frank Brunner expanded on Ditko's original mind-bending concepts.This entry in the MARVEL AGE OF COMICS explores Strange's changing roles as a mystic, superhero, and leader of a chaotic team called the Defenders, and the rise of his popularity, in parallel with the counterculture of the 1960s.Beautifully illustrated with full-color and mind-bending artwork, this is a must-have for fans of Marvel's early era, pop culture history, and the stories that shaped a generation.

Asterix In LusitaniaOn 23rd October, MMXXV, the new album of adventures for the most famous of Gauls: Asterix in Lusitania!One beautiful spring morning, a stranger appears in the Gaulish village. He's from Lusitania, the sun-drenched land to the west of Hispania which is also under the Roman Empire's thumb. This former slave, who first featured in The Mansions of the Gods, has come to ask our indomitable Gauls for help because he knows about the Magic Potion and its powerful effects. And so begins another adventure for Asterix and Obelix!

The Mighty Avengers Vs. The 1970S Explore the Stories Behind the LegendsThe team that defined a generation and reshaped a universe.The Avengers was the comic book of the 1970s. From Civil Rights to the Women's Liberation Movement, battles for the soul of America became battles between super heroes.Writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby co-created the all-star group of six super heroes in September 1963. From there, just three main writers chronicled Earth's Mightiest Heroes in that most turbulent of decades- Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, and Jim Shooter, each with differing approaches. The Avengers quickly became the pivot around which the Marvel Universe turned. To look back through its issues is to get a crash course in '70s pop culture.Illustrated with full-color art from this legendary run, Paul Cornell's entry in the MARVEL AGE OF COMICS series explores how the Mighty Avengers became icons during a time of immense change and upheaval.A must-have for new or longtime fans of Marvel's ultimate team, this richly illustrated book is also the perfect gift for the comic book reader in your life.

Daredevil: Born Again Explore the Stories Behind the LegendsWhat happens when a hero loses everything?In Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli's Daredevil- Born Again, the comic's titular hero has his life destroyed after his most menacing enemy learns his real identity. His attempts to rebuild his life and sanity result in one of the most gripping and impactful superhero storylines of all time.Released in 1986, the storyline is an extraordinary exploration of what happens when a hero's identity is revealed, and his personal life completely annihilated. We see Daredevil reduced to the lowest depths in the character's history, but we also follow his painstaking path toward redemption.This entry in MARVEL AGE OF COMICS explores Daredevil- Born Again's gorgeous and unique artwork, the lasting impact of its story and art, and how it forever changed the ways superhero characters and their secret identities have functioned.A must-have for new or longtime readers of a Marvel classic, this richly illustrated book is also the perfect gift for the comic book fan in your life.

The Age Of Video Games Press Start on an immersive journey revealing the pixels, polygons, and people that revolutionized entertainment forever. Join journalist Jean Zeid, artist Émilie Rouge, and their console pal Roby to learn how digital dreams built an industry now worth hundreds of billions of dollars.This engaging and comprehensive graphic novel is a knowledge power-up for hardcore gamers and curious noobs of all ages!Time travel to pivotal moments in video game history with a wistful millennial Jean Zeid, extremely online zoomer, Émilie Rouge, and their robot sidekick Roby in a lively, action-packed conversation all generations of gamers will enjoy. Émilie's massive portal cannon takes the team from era-to-era, lab-to-lab, revealing the real people, inventions, and breakthroughs in gaming. Go right with them as they clear levels in 8-bit sidescrollers, combat games, simulators, multi-player RPGs, and more --- but watch your step! Includes a full index and acknowledgements.