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Graphic Novels

Substitute by Fred Van Lente Cyclops returns to the X-Men! Will Kitty Pryde continue her training with him, or with Wolverine? Scott Summers and Logan duke it out over the right to be her mentor!
Rock Gods by Peter David Kitty Pryde's got a crush, and she's depending on Wolvie to help her get the hook-up. But what can she really expect him to do when that crush is THOR?
Even a Hawkeye Can Cry by Jeff Parker The Avengers meet a mysterious marksman and must decide whether he is a mole or someone the can trust.
Bringers of Storm by Jeff Parker When Thor's land of Asgard is threatened, the Avengers meet the villains at Bifrost Bridge and unleash their vengeance.
Avenging Seven by Jeff Parker Remember your history--the Avengers didn't thaw out Captain America, and Kang the Conqueror became Master of the World throughout all time. To make a brighter future, our heroes have to go to the 1950's and enlist the help of The Agents of Atlas!
Attack of 50 Foot Girl! by Jeff Parker How can the Avengers stop an insectoid invasion when their biggest member keeps stomping her teammates? Find out about the origin of Giant-Girl Janet Van Dyne!
ISBN: 9781629687766
Publication Date: 2014-08-15
Down and Out in Beverly Hills by Joe Caramagna Cash, cars, boats, houses...Tony Stark has got it all. The only thing that could ruin his day? If every single one of his IRON MAN armors were stolen, and then turned against him. Join us for a nail-biting, strapped-to-your-seat adventure as Tony battles his greatest creations, and tries to discover who could (gasp) OUTSMART him!?!?
Iron Man and the Armor Wars by Joe Caramagna You're Tony Stark. You invented Iron Man. You ARE Iron Man. Now all of your Iron Man armors have been stolen, and super villains are using your armor to try and destroy you. What do you do? You use an old set of DR. DOOM's armor to beat the snot out of your own tech, THAT's what you do.
Iron Man and the Armor Wars by Joe Caramagna Tony Stark FINALLY has his IRON MAN armor back...good thing, too, 'cuz there's about three dozen assassins with orders to take him dead or alive...
Iron Man and the Armor Wars by Joe Caramagna Tony Stark goes toe-to-toe with his deadliest creations! Can the man that created every version of IRON MAN armor defeat all of them at the SAME TIME???

Teen Issues

If I Fall #1 by Shannon Layne Nora is a first year at Beverly Hills Preparatory Academy, attending thanks to one of the limited scholarships offered by the school. In a world where it seems like everyone's parents are millionaires, Nora can't help feeling shy and self-conscious of her status. But when she is invited to a dance with a neighboring boys' prep school, she meets someone special. When everything changes, Nora will have to decide for herself where she belongs.
Beneath the Surface #2 by Shannon Layne Vivienne is a senior, and one of the most popular girls at Beverly Hills Preparatory Academy. But when a new girl arrives and throws everything out of balance, Vivi's perfect world falls into jeopardy. Cat is confident and honest, and her casual friendliness disarms Vivi's cool exterior. As their friendship changes, a secret is revealed to the entire school, and nothing within Beverly Hills Prep will ever be the same.
Lighter Than Air #3 by Shannon Layne Marina is a second year at Beverly Hills Prep and a member of the school dance team. With only limited spots available in the annual spring showcase, she feels more pressure than ever to perform. After everyone realizes what's happening, the school administration forces her to go to counseling for an eating disorder. All Marina cares about is her performance in the showcase--but will her disease get in the way of her dream?
Shattered Glass #4 by Shannon Layne Victoria Cambridge is a senior at Beverly Hills Prep, and one of the most popular girls in the school--but she's getting a little tired of putting on the façade of being the mean ice princess. Her real interest is mathematics. She wants to go to a technical college to pursue her dream of being an engineer, but her father has other plans. Can Victoria make him understand? Or will she have to turn away from her passion forever?
Tangled Up #5 by Shannon Layne Margot is a junior at Beverly Hills Prep, on a partial scholarship since her parents' divorce. She finds herself entangled with a group of girls who sell designer handbags to their classmates at a highly discounted rate. Eventually Margot ends up in trouble. Her grades are dropping, and with her dad seeing someone new, everything is falling apart. Can she figure things out with her family--and with school--or will she have to start over?
Royalty #6 by Shannon Layne Ophelia is a true rebel. She has been expelled from boarding schools and prep schools all over the world, and her wealthy grandmother had to pull some major strings to get her accepted to Beverly Hills Prep. Ophelia tries to keep her head down and focus on her art. She hopes she can stick to the straight and narrow at Beverly Hills Prep, but her rebelliousness might land her in major trouble--for the last time.

Sports

Odessa by Sam Moussavi High school football and mystery overlap as private detective Pete Hamilton is called upon to investigate the disappearance of a student at Permian High School. As Pete digs into the case, he delves deeper into Odessa's underbelly, eventually unearthing connections to the highest levels of Odessa's establishment--both in and out of football. Will he put his life on the line to stop the corruption in Odessa?
San Antonio by Sam Moussavi James Baker has earned a starting wide receiver spot at Churchill High in San Antonio. During an early scrimmage, he takes a blow to the head. He doesn't want to lose his starting spot, so he keeps his concussion hidden from everyone in his life. James is determined to keep playing at all costs--but is being on the field ever more important than his health?
Houston by Sam Moussavi Darren Taylor is an all-state defensive end on one of the top teams in Houston. Only football promises to take him away from his gang-filled neighborhood in Houston's Third Ward. But during a preseason scrimmage, Darren tears up his right shoulder, taking him out for the season. The sudden uncertainty sends Darren into a spiral, leading to an addiction to pain pills that threatens to end his football career--and, maybe, his life.
El Paso by Sam Moussavi Armando Salguera is a tight end at El Dorado High School and is aiming to make his NFL aspiration come true. But his dream is threatened when--after 15 years of silence--his estranged father, Oswaldo, sends word that he will be coming across the border, back into Armando's life. Could this mean that Armando's dreams of making the pros are over?
Dallas by Sam Moussavi Bobby Dupree is a backup quarterback and has always been a backup kind of guy--both when it came to seeing the field, and also with girls. But when the starting quarterback goes down with a knee injury, things change for Bobby. He is thrust into the starting role, and the hopes of Trinity High School rest on his shoulders. Will the spotlight be too bright for him to handle? .
Austin by Sam Moussavi It's always been Stevie McCrae's goal to play running back at University of Texas-Austin. But because of his size, Stevie never gets recognition from recruiters. Despite gaudy numbers and state rushing records, his only scholarship offers have come from out-of-state Division Two schools. But if Stevie can lead his team to a state title, his dream of attending the University of Texas might be within reach.
Washington, D. C. by Sam Moussavi When Dunbar High head coach Tony Wilson gets cancer, Julius Crawford, an unknown in coaching circles, is chosen by the athletic director to take over the team. At first the players balk at the new hire and his "ball sharing" offense, claiming that he doesn't have what it takes to be a head coach. Coach Crawford battles his own past while trying to convince the team to play together. Can Coach Crawford seek out redemption and write a new chapter in the school's rich history?
New York City by Sam Moussavi Darnell is a talented high school basketball player from Brooklyn, primed to be the first to attend college in his family. But he can't seem to get out of his own way, making silly mistakes like being late for school, and getting distracted by the many girls he encounters. When his mother tells him that she has a new boyfriend, an event from Darnell's past takes him to a dark place. Will he be able to confront his past and try to overcome it?
Los Angeles by Sam Moussavi Paul is the top high school basketball player coming out of Los Angeles. He has the pick of any college that he wants. So what's eating at him? Well, life is hard growing up in Watts. Plus, Paul lost his parents and sister at a young age. The only person he has left is his grandmother, who raised him. Will the pressure of leading his team through his senior season, along with choosing a college, be enough to break Paul?
Hoop City Detroit by Sam Moussavi Isaiah is a hot-shot freshman, talented and hard-working enough to be on the varsity basketball team at one of the top private high schools in Detroit. The problem is, his family is breaking apart and he is losing street-cred with his new suburban address. Will Isaiah be able to rise above the taunts from teammates and opponents-real or imagined? Will he be able to overcome the deconstruction of his family?
Chicago by Sam Moussavi When Serge is recruited from the Sudan to come play basketball at a high profile prep school in Chicago, there are bigger obstacles than culture shock to contend with. His teammates are skeptical of his skills and do not fully bring him into their circle. Plus, the thoughts of Serge's father and older brother being killed by rebels back in the Sudan, consume him. Will Serge be able to put his past behind him and make something of his life in America through basketball?
Baltimore by Sam Moussavi Marcus is the latest star at an athletically prestigious Baltimore high school. In the fall, he starts at running back on the varsity football team and in the winter, he starts at shooting guard for the varsity basketball team. He has his pick of a Division I scholarship in either of the two sports. But when Marcus gets in a bad fight with a white player at a preseason basketball tournament, racial tensions start to run high. Will Marcus be consumed by his anger?

Paranormal

The Becoming #1 by Heather Knox The death of Ezekiel "Zeke" Winter, an Elder Keeper, marks the uprising of the Praedari and the inclusion of humanity in their war. His descendant, Delilah, reveals his death as a murder and is given the opportunity to avenge him--and to potentially make a name for herself with the Keepers. With only her visions to guide her, Delilah must decide if the lives of four teenage captives and the promises of vengeance and glory are enough reason to risk her unlife.
The Harvest #2 by Heather Knox Kiley, Logan, and Hunter arrive at Project Harvest only to find out that the fourth captive, Charlotte, might not be so lucky. On the outside, a blogger outs the existence of the Everlasting, putting pressure on the Council of Keepers. The Elders grow restless as Delilah's search leads her through a series of dead ends and shakes loose memories from her past that connect her to the teens' captor. Could Zeke's missing cell phone hold the key to his murder?
The Longest Night #3 by Heather Knox In an attempt to thwart the Praedari's kidnapping of another captive, Delilah finds in Zeke's killer an unlikely ally--and a myth made manifest. With the Valkyrie's help, Delilah finds herself nabbed by the Praedari, only to realize she's been here before. Lydia grieves the loss of a packmate and revisits her Becoming--and her first Keeper kill. Kiley learns from her what fate awaits them all at Project Harvest, and Anonymous declares war on the Everlasting.
The Howling #4 by Heather Knox Delilah comes face-to-face with the past as Victor delivers her from a gruesome fate at Project Harvest: the Howling, a three-day hunt celebrated at the full moon. It's not Delilah's first Howling, though, and she knows just what a prize a Keeper would be. So why this random act of compassion from the enemy? The captives use this distraction to stage an escape--with disastrous results. Who is Delilah, really? And what side is she really on . . . ?
The Sacrifice #5 by Heather Knox Infiltrating Project Harvest, Delilah must allow herself to become close to Victor. But the bond she's formed with him, and the truth about his work at Project Harvest, cause Delilah to question exactly why the Keepers and Praedari are at war--and to doubt the authenticity of her relationship with Zeke. Things around Project Harvest have taken a turn for the worse for the remaining captives, as an unfriendly face reappears and the Keepers' siege on the facility begins.
The Valkyries #6 by Heather Knox In the aftermath of the Keeper and Praedari war, Delilah learns from the Council the fate of those Praedari captured: the Ritae Cruciatus, a barbaric set of customs predating the Praedari. Delilah must make a choice between two people she once loved: Will she save Victor from his Final Moment, or honor the memory and unlife's work of Zeke? Of course, the Valkyries may have other plans for her--and Delilah's not the only one with a past.
Never Alone #1 by J. Manoa As children, Nathaniel Wallace and Riley McKnight bonded over losing their fathers. Years later, they pass their time watching movies and imagining elaborate stories about the their small, Alaskan town. But Nate soon learns that his real life is more bizarre than any fiction.
The Hidden Blade #2 by J. Manoa A grisly murder rocks the town of Stumpvale. Nate learns that he is a part of a historic pact between werewolves and those who watch over them. Meanwhile, Riley finds a unique way to recover from the accident that nearly killed her.
Nobilitate Nobis #3 by J. Manoa A series of killings threatens to shred the secret peace between the werewolves and guardians of Stumpvale. Both Nate and Riley become unwilling centers of attention on their respective sides--until finally, the peace unravels, and everything changes.
Wolfland #4 by J. Manoa With their secrets revealed, Nate and his fellow werewolves are forced to live in the isolated ruins of their town. Meanwhile, Riley, now in exile, awaits the time when her duty as a so-called guardian may be required once more.
Pointed Hand #5 by J. Manoa Now cramped behind massive walls, Riley must deal with being surrounded by two groups who want nothing more than to find and punish her. Left to fend for herself, she learns the truth about the tragic events which shaped her.
By the Blood... #6 by J. Manoa Armed with the weapons left for her, Riley sets out to grant one final request of the man responsible for the constant string of loss, death, and tragedy that has plagued her: find him and end his miserable life.
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