New Books: YA and Graphic Novel

In the year 2056, robots have replaced humans in the workforce. An uneasy co-existence develops between the newly intelligent robots and the ten billion humans living on earth. Every family is assigned a robot upon whom they are completely reliant. What could possibly go wrong?...-"-Publisher

"A . . . nonfiction graphic novel that follows the stories of Jewish children, separated from their parents, who escaped the horrors of the Holocaust"--Publisher.

“The nightmarish second arc begins! The Earth is now cloaked in darkness as the victorious vampire empire has taken full control. Pockets of humanity can still be found, and they struggle to live but hope fades with every darker day. The leaders of the last surviving resistance force– Green Arrow, Batgirl, and Supergirl– hatch a desperate plan to save the world…or die trying! DC vs. Vampires Vol. 2 collects DC vs Vampires #7-12!”--Amazon

"Batman's strategy backfires as one of his greatest enemies uses his secret plans against the entire Justice League, Batman made plans as emergency protocols to keep the world safe; but for Ra's, it's step one in his latest scheme to control the world's population. Can the Justice League recover in time to stop Ra's?"--adapted from Destiny summary

“The Riddler has plunged Gotham into darkness. How can an untested Dark Knight bring his beloved hometown from the brink of chaos and madness back into the light? Set before the era of superheroes began, Zero Year follows a young Bruce Wayne, returned to Gotham City after years abroad beginning a career as a faceless vigilante.”--Publisher

"For years, Batman and Commissioner Gordon have stared into the unyielding black abyss that is Gotham City. Time after time, they’ve saved their beloved city from itself, not allowing it to be swallowed by a pit of violence and corruption. But even after a crime-fighting lifetime of confronting what they thought was the worst humanity had to offer, an even darker and more dangerous evil pushes Batman and Gordon to their limits."--Publisher

“Barry Allen is a hero. He protects the innocent and battles evil as The Flash–the world’s fastest man. But this is not the world he knew. This is the world where Wonder Woman and Aquaman have plunged millions into the darkness of war, where no human has ever wielded the Green Lantern’s light. Powerless and alone, Barry Allen remembers reality as it once was. Now he must convince its strange dangerous heroes to rally to his cause and set the world to rights, before time runs out.”--Publisher

"Bruce Wayne is having nightmares of a future he can't stop. But he may not even make it to that future. A startling enemy from Batman's past has one relentless goal-to end Batman. No matter what it takes."-Destiny

"A new day dawns in Gotham, the horrors of 'The Joker War' are just being realized. A bold new direction for Batman begins as Bruce Wayne's circumstances are forever changed, but Batman and his mission are eternal. Ghost-Maker, the mysterious vigilante, goes toe-to-toe with Batman in en effort to become the new hero of Gotham."-Destiny

"Mayor Nakano has a meeting with shadowy billionaire Simon Saint, who has come to Gotham to pitch the concept of an advanced law enforcement project know as...the Magistrate! It's always darkest before the dawn, especially in Gotham City!"--Destiny

"Gotham City is on the brink of martial law as Batman fights a two-front battle! The Scarecrow is unleashing a devastating attack on the city while the Magistrate have made their move to invade!"--Destiny

""The mutants of Arakko spent millennia scarred by war--but on the world once called Mars, they're learning to live in peace--but now two different schemers have plans...and only one can win. It's a new world full of intrigue--and someone has to fight for it!"-- Publisher.

For over 50 years, the "Winter Soldier"- an undercover Soviet agent, unstoppable, untraceable- assassinated key political figures in the West. His suspected identity? Bucky Barnes, Captain America's onetime partner, who was thought to have been murdered at the end of World War II. Now the Winter Soldier is back, under the command of the ruthless General Lukin, who has obtained a weapon of limitless power--a Cosmic Cube.-- Destiny

"Not all is well with the Quiet Council. When Judgement Day arrives, what extreme steps will Nightcrawler take in the name of the Spark? Then, while tracking a murderer in 1895 London, Mystique and Destiny uncover a truth that's significantly more sinister."-Publisher

"When the evil Inheritors begin exterminating spider-characters throughout the multiverse, every single Spider-Man ever is needed to save the day! An interdimensional spider-army gathers to fight Morlun and his deadly family.....but none of them are safe!"-Destiny

"Marc Spector's War with the vampires of the Structure must be fought on two fronts: one on the midnight streets and the other within his own mind--and he will learn shocking revelations! Hunter's Moon is intent on his own definition of justice, while Moon Knight will once again encounter the Werewolf by Night" Provided by publisher

"Young Tristran Thorn, having lost his heart to the lovely but cold Victoria Forester, leaves the safe English town of Wall and sets out into a strange world on a quest to retrieve a fallen star he has promised to his beloved."-Destiny

"A hero dreams of flight. An alien spy prepares for invasion. A young man is mentored by a hero with dark secrets. A street criminal discovers a hero's identity. And much, much more. Step into a world of heroes and see them from a whole different perspective. These are the multiple-award-winning stories that began the epic series and changed how we think about superheroes"--Amazon.com.

"With Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, Clint Barton continues his fight for justice--and good rooftop BBQs. Hoping for some down-time, he instead must stand up and defend his new adopted family of neighbors when they are threatened by a tracksuit-wearing, dog-abusing gang of Eastern European mobsters who say 'bro' an awful lot. Bro, you read this book. Okay, bro?"-Book cover

"TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman and writer Tom Waltz guide readers through a ground-breaking new origin and into epic tales of courage, loyalty, and family as the Turtles and their allies battle for survival against enemies old and new in the dangerous streets and sewers of New York City."-from the book cover

"The Hellfire Gala is the biggest event of the season, and anyone who's anyone will be in attendance. Krakoa's best and brightest are all dressed to impress in Jumbo Carnation's finest creations, and they're welcoming the Avengers, the Fantastic Four and more familiar--and shocking--faces to the party to end all parties. X-Force is on hand to keep the peace-Cancel any other plans--the Gala is the place to be, and you'll want to be able to say you were there"--Back cover.

"In life, they terrorized the people of Gotham. Now, they're Gotham's last hope! It's Suicide Squad meets zombies, with Red Hood leading the way! Task Force X saw villains working their way to freedom. Task Force Z will see dead villains working for a new chance at life!...when Jason Todd unravels the mystery surrounding Task Force Z's creation, will he try to destroy it...or embrace it?"-- Provided by publisher.

"Shuna, the prince of a poor land, watches in despair as his people work themselves to death harvesting the little grain that grows there. He sets out to find the source of golden grain, dreaming of a better life for his subjects. He meets a captive girl, named Thea...Will he ever see her again?...Will he make it home from his quest for the golden grain?"--Publisher

“The Anti-Life Equation has infected over a billion people. Heroes and villains have fallen. Superman and Wonder Woman spearhead a plan to try to stem the tide of infection and protect survivors. The Anti-Life Army is on the march, however, and the Anti-Life War has only just begun!”--from the book cover

“In the fantastical world of Esseriel, Wynd has a secret betrayed by his pointed ears. His magical blood is forbidden. Now alongside his friends and Prince Yorik, Wynd must take the next step in his dangerous quest. The journey will lead them into the high seas and deep into the forest realm of the Faeries. Will the task of the quest defeat him?...And will their bonds weather the storm that comes with it? ”--Publisher

“After warring with the Deviant for a million years, the disheartened Eternals have had enough. They want to end the endless war, live in peace side by side. But the Deviants have other ideas.When Ajak makes contact with her Celestial god, will the answers she receives help guide the Eternals or send them further into disarray?”--from the book cover

"Impossible though it seems, one hit on the football field has hit Ash into another dimension--and he keeps on bouncing through worlds that are almost-but-not-really his own. The changes start small, but they quickly spiral out of control as Ash slides into universes where he has everything he's ever wanted, universes where society is stuck in the past . . . universes where he finds himself looking at life through entirely different eyes"--Publisher's description.

"You know Aaron Slaughter as Erica's handler and rival. But before he donned the Black Mask, Aaron was a teenager training at the House of Slaughter. Surviving within the school is tough enough, but it gets even more complicated when Aaron falls for a mysterious boy destined to be his competition. Dive deeper into the world of Something is Killing the Children."-from the cover

"You can always count on Raina Telgemeier to bring the goods, and Drama’s humorous exploration of friendship and fitting in has those goods in abundance. It’s the story of one girl and her love of theater, and it will hook you with its charms."--BN

"They are the last children on Earth and they also happen to be vampires. For longer than they can remember, these child vampires have lived a life of eternal wonder amongst the ruins of humanity. But shocking events fracture the group and set them on a path of discovery that will shatter their innocence forever."--Provided by publisher.

"With the last person in her corner gone and a ruthless agent from the Order of St. George closing in, Erica Slaughter finds herself alone and without a prayer. Can she take on this horrific new monster plaguing the small town of Tribulation, New Mexico by herself, or is this the end of her story?"--Destiny

"Maika's quest takes her to the pirate-controlled city of Thyria and across the sea to the mysterious Isle of Bones. It is a journey that will force Maika to reevaluate her past, present, and future, and contemplate whether there's anyone, or anything, she can truly trust-- including her own body"--Back cover.

" As the impending war between humans and Arcanics creeps ever closer, and powerful players fight for the chance to control her future, Maika finds she must work with Zinn, the Monstrum that lives inside her, in order to ensure their mutual survival. But even that alliance might not be enough to prepare Maika for the horrors to come""--Destiny

"Maika comes closer than ever before to the answers she's long sought--but those answers carry a steep price. As her friends and allies reveal long-held secrets and shifting allegiances, Maika finds herself at the mercy of the Lord Doctor, a charismatic demagogue whose connections to Maika and Zinn run deeper than anyone could have imagined"--Back cover.

"Maika must put aside personal betrayals and private revelations to defend the walled Arcanic city of Ravenna, the first major target of the Federation of Man. As the battle heats up, Maika and her friends each face difficult decisions, forced to choose justice or mercy, security or freedom, family or society--and live with the consequences"--Back cover.

"War has engulfed the Known World, and Make Halfwolf is at its epicenter. As she and er friends grapple with the consequences of their actions, long-buried secrets and long-awaited reunions threaten to change everything. The 6th Vol. collects issues 31-35 and TalkStores 1&2."--Publisher

"Humans and Arcanics are at war once again, but battles of the heart and soul are the most dangerous of all. Caught in the calculating grip of the Dusk Court, Maika and Zinn uncover painful secrets of the past while Tuya fights to preserve her future -- and young Kippa might be the Known World's only hope for the present."--BN

"Confronting the anarchistic marauders known as the Nihil, the Jedi Knights and their Padawans are put to the test, but soon discover that nothing is what it seems"--OCLC.

"Din Djarin, the armored bounty hunter better known as The Mandalorian ... has agreed to track down a target for a mysterious ex-Imperial client who offers to pay in Beskar, a rare metal revered by Mandalorians. But when Djarin locates the target--the adorable green toddler known only as The Child--all bets are off! Will Djarin follow his Mandalorian code and turn over the Child? And if he doesn't, what will the consequences be?"-- Provided by publisher.

"As the Rebellion tries to pull itself together for a last-ditch effort to defeat the evil Galactic Empire, Luke realizes it's time to take the next step in becoming a Jedi. Master Yoda will not teach the lesson Luke must learn. This lesson will take--and give--more than young Skywalker ever imagined! The final hunt between Commander Ellian Zahra and Gen.Leia Organa begins."--Book cover.

"Commander Ellian Zahra has been tasked by the terrifying Darth Vader with the job of tracking down the remnants of the Rebel Fleet, scattered across the galaxy since the Battle of Hoth. From the bridge of her flagship, the Tarkin's Will, her goal is to eradicate all resistance. But her secret goal is to destroy Leia Organa!"--Provided by publisher.

"The voice of Master Yoda will be key to Luke Skywalker's instruction, but Yoda will not teach the lesson Luke must learn. This lesson will take, and give, more than young Skywalker ever imagined. After a mission gone wrong, ace Rebel pilot Shara Bey---mother of Poe Cameron--was left stranded on a Star Destroyer, with time running out."--from the cover