comic books, strips, etc

Alien parasites have invaded Earth and taken over the minds of ordinary people. Shin has been infected with a parasite, but he still can think and act for himself. Now he's been approached by two mysterious victims of the invation: Tamiya, a beautiful schoolteacher, and Shimada, another student. What do the aliens want with humanity, and with Shin?.

"Nate Adams' new adventure features a whole bunch of bizarre new Yo-kai."--Provided by publisher.

"The team has a new coach and their energy is at an all-time high. When they decide to head to the mountains and train at Kyuma's home, a mysterious figure arrives and changes everything."--Cover, p.4.

Contains reprints of daily and Sunday "Big Nate" comic strips that follow the adventures of eleven-year-old Nate Wright.

Presents a collection of "Big Nate" comics in which Nate is unprepared for class and prays for a fire drill.

WHY BOOM! LOVES IT: Madeleine Flores' tale of a smart, hilarious, and intensely capable little warrior enchanted us immediately with its unique sense of humor and manga-influenced look and feel. We couldn't wait to bring it to you!WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: If you love the brand of kick-butt girl power that the Lumberjanes bring to the page each month, then this sword-wielding girl and her hilarious adventures will be exactly what you need to round out your pull list. Also, there are witches who turn everyone to hunks. What's not to love?WHAT IT'S ABOUT: Based on Madeleine Flores' popular webcomic, Help Us! Great Warrior is about a very powerful Great Warrior (natch) who protects her village from evil-doers and looks great in her armor while doing it. Possessing great strength and even greater self-confidence, she's ready to kick some butts and save everyone, especially hunky guys.

All hail the Pumpkin King! When it comes to Halloween, Jack Skellington has no rival. But when he stumbles upon Christmas Town and decides to replace Santa Claus, he gives the world "Claus" for alarm. With the help of the resourceful rag doll Sally and the trick-or-treating troublemakers Lock, Shock, and Barrel, the Pumpkin King soon discovers that there's no place like home. This seriously spooky graphic-novel adaptation of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas brings two beloved holidays together in a twisted adventure.

"American policy-makers have long been locked in a heated battle over whether, how many, and what kind of immigrants to allow to live and work in the country. Those in favor of welcoming more immigrants often cite humanitarian reasons, while those in favor of more restrictive laws argue the need to protect native citizens. But economist Bryan Caplan adds a new, compelling perspective to the immigration debate: He argues that opening all borders could eliminate absolute poverty worldwide and usher in a booming worldwide economy--greatly benefiting humanity. With a clear and conversational tone, exhaustive research, and vibrant illustrations by Zach Weinersmith, Open Borders makes the case for unrestricted immigration easy to follow and hard to deny"--Provided by publisher.

Phoebe and her exceptional hooved pal are back in this all-new collection of comics! Laugh alongside the lovable duo as they question the idea of "coolness," gain a deeper appreciation for the power of friendship, and put off summer reading assignments for as long as physically possible.