The Hottest Graphic Novels of Summer 2010: Tweens
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MAY
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Mega Man ZX, Vol.1
by Shin Ogino
Udon Entertainment
On sale now
Hundreds of years in the future, humans are able to merge with living “biometals,” transforming into Mega Men. But are even the combined powers of the Model Z and Model X biometals enough to take down the sinister Slither corporation? With powerful abilities at their disposal, the Mega Men must discover who their enemies are and what they are after. Based on the hugely successful Capcom videogame launched in 1987.
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JUNE
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Creature Tech
by Doug Tennapel
Image Comics
On sale June 16
From Doug Tennapel, the creator of Earthworm Jim, Monster Zoo, and Ghostopolis, comes a new edition of Creature Tech. Featuring 16 new pages of Tennapel’s rough development sketches and pin-ups from Rob Scrab and C.S. Morse. Good battles evil, and the world hangs in the balance. Resurrected by the Shroud of Turin, the zombified Dr. Jameson intends to finish what he started 150 years ago—destroying Earth with a giant space eel. Standing in his way is Dr. Ong, a would-be pastor turned scientist who now works in a government research facility infamously known as “Creature Tech.” Aided by an unlikely cast of rednecks, symbiotic aliens, and a CIA-trained mantid, Dr. Ong embarks on a journey of faith, love, and self-discovery.
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Street Fighter, Vol.6: Final Round
by Ken Sui-Chong and Jeffery “Chamba” Cruz
Udon Entertainment
On sale June 21
The world’s twelve greatest warriors compete against each other and M.Bison’s Shadaloolieutenants for the chance to be crowned the ultimate fighter. See Ryu vs. Sagat, Cammy VS Guile, Ken vs. Vega, and, for the first time ever, Akuma vs. M. Bison in a battle of the bosses! This collection contains Street Fighter II Turbo #7–12 and completes the story arc for Udon’s main Street Fighter series.
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JULY
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Ghostopolis
by Doug TenNapel
Graphix/Scholastic
On sale July 1
Imagine Garth Hale’s surprise when he’s accidentally zapped to the spirit world by Frank Hallows, a washed out ghost wrangler. Suddenly, Garth finds he has powers the ghosts don’t have, but he’s stuck in a world run by the evil ruler of Ghostopolis, who would use Garth’s newfound abilities to rule the ghostly kingdom. When Garth meets Cecil, his grandfather’s ghost, the pair search for a way to get Garth back home—and nearly lose hope until Frank Gallows shows up to fix his mistake.
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The Clique: The Manga, Vol. 1
by Lisi Harrison and Yishan Li
Yen Press
On sale July 13
Claire Lyons is the new girl at Octavian Country Day, an exclusive private school in Westchester County, New York, but this girl in overalls isn’t even close to prepared for the social (and fashion) demands of her new peers. To make matters worse, Claire’s family has moved into the guesthouse of the Block family, and Massie Block just happens to be the queen supreme of Claire’s new school and hasn’t taken a liking to the new girl squatting on her estate! Does Claire have what it takes to become a part of The Clique?
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Fractured Fables
by various
Image Comics
On sale July 14
Some of the comic book industry’s best and brightest use their talents to welcome the next generation of comic-book readers with the kid-friendly anthology Fractured Fables. The book features all-new, humorous takes on our most beloved fairy tales, with stories by award-winning creators like Jill Thompson, Bryan Talbot, Peter David, Ben Templesmith, Terry Moore, Scott Morse, Doug Tennapel, Ted McKeever, Bill Morrison, Larry Marder, Jim Valentino, Phil Hester, Shannon Wheeler, and many more.
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Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour
by Bryan Lee O’Malley
Oni Press
On sale July 20
Six years and almost one thousand pages have all led to the epic finale of the Scott Pilgrim series. With six of Ramona's seven evil exes dispatched, it should be time for Scott Pilgrim to face Gideon Graves, the biggest and baddest of her former beaus. But didn’t Ramona take off at the end of Book 5? Shouldn't that let Scott off the hook? Maybe it should, maybe it shouldn’t, but one thing is for certain—all of this has been building to Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour!
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Berona’s War: Field Guide
by Anthony Coffey and Jesse Labbé
Archaia
On sale July 21
An epic tale of two adorable, fur-covered races doomed by their own escalating violence. The Ele-Alta and the Cropones wage war over the island of Berona’s most desirable piece of real estate: the land called Amity. Cute and cuddly on the outside, but ferocious to the core, these fuzzy fighters will continue their bloodshed no matter the cost!
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Super Pro K.O.!, Vol. 1
by Jarrett Williams
Oni Press
On sale July 21
Joe Somiano is late to his first match in Super Pro K.O.!, and he has no clue what awaits him in the rowdy ring. A seasoned sumo wrestler, a jolly luchador, a flamboyant tag team, suspicious executives, and a drunken heavyweight champion all stand between him and the superstardom that is his destiny. If the huge egos, clothesline take-downs, and broken chairs across the head don’t squash Joe’s dreams, he may just come out on top. But if he’s going to take home the champion’s belt, he’ll need to bring his best moves against the likes of S.P.K.O.! stars Tomahawk Slamson, Yoko No-No, Mr. Awesomeness 2, and many more.
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SEPTEMBER
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Amulet Book Three: The Cloud Searchers
by Kazu Kibuishi
Graphix/Scholastic
On sale September 1
In the third installment of the thrilling Amulet series, Emily, Navin, and the gang charter an airship and set off in search of Cielis, a mythical city believed to be located on an island high above the clouds. The mysterious Leon Redbeard is their guide, and there’s a surprising new addition to the crew: the Elf King’s son, Trellis. But is he ally or enemy? And will Emily ever be able to trust the voice of the Amulet?
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Gabby & Gator
by James Burks
Yen Press
On-sale September 28
Gabby has never fit in with the other kids in town, and Gator has never fit in with the other pets in town; when they meet, their fun and adventures prove that the best friends accept you as you are.
Scott Pilgrim is in the tween category? Really?