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GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR YOUNG READERS SUMMER/FALL 2020 CATALOG MAGGIE STIEFVATER MAGGIE ALEX SANCHEZ JULIE MAROH

✦ ✦ ✦ Summer & Fall 2020 You asked, we listened.

In our first year of publication here at DC Books for Young Readers, we’ve seen an amazing response across our young adult and middle grade lines. Two titles in particular have become breakout successes: On the YA side, we have our New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller, Teen Titans: Raven by Kami Garcia illustrated by Gabriel Picolo. In middle grade, Diana: Princess of the Amazons by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale illustrated by Victoria Ying has gone back for a second printing, with 200,000 copies in circulation as of this writing.

Our list for Summer and Fall 2020 is equally exciting. Our YA graphic novels target readers ages 13+ and feature superstar authors such as Laurie Halse Anderson on Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed illustrated by Leila del Duca, and an all-new version of a Newsweek Best Graphic Novel of the Year, Mariko Tamaki’s Supergirl: Being Super illustrated by Joëlle Jones. Our middle grade offerings are geared toward readers ages 8-12, and are anchored by fan-favorite series such as Teen Titans Go! and, of course, new adventures with the DC Super Hero Girls.

And now we’re excited to share with you just what you’ve been asking for: graphic novel horror, sci-fi/fantasy, and romance.

Swamp Thing: Twin Branches by Maggie Stiefvater illustrated by Morgan Beem presents a YA take on body horror in the wake of an unspeakable tragedy. House of El, the first in a three-book series written by Claudia Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars YA novels, and illustrated by Eric Zawadzki, takes us into Krypton as impending doom threatens the very existence of the planet—and introduces us to the star-crossed lovers at the heart of the story. Our MG book Teen Titans Go! Roll with It is a fun and funny sendup of Dungeons and Dragons, with none other than Robin as game master, of course.

The gorgeously lush romance You Brought Me the Ocean by Lambda Literary Award-winning author Alex Sanchez and New York Times bestselling illustrator Julie Maroh tells the story of a young Jake Hyde who comes into his own after meeting swim-team superstar Kenny Liu. Victor and Nora: A Gotham Love Story brings #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Myracle back together with artist Isaac Goodhart to tell the story of a teenage Victor Fries, whose life is irrevocably changed by meeting a young woman, Nora Kumar, who is slowly succumbing to a degenerative illness.

We are so proud of the books in this list, and we thank you for helping us in our mission to inspire young readers. We believe that no matter who you are or where you come from, if you stand up for what you believe in, you are a true superhero. And we know you do, too!

Michele Wells, Vice President and Executive Editor DC Books for Young Readers Table of Contents

New DC Young Adults 2 New DC Middle Grade 15 Available now from DC Young Adults 20 Available now from DC Middle Grade 22 Teen Titans: Beast Boy price. Gar has to work harder to impress his new friends. The dares keep getting bigger, and the stakes keep getting higher. Writer Kami Garcia (Beautiful Creatures) and artist Gabriel Picolo, the creative duo behind the New York Times, USA When Gar realizes the extent of his physical changes, he has to dig Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller Teen Titans: Raven, deep and face the truth about himself—and the people who truly matter— take you on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, before his life spirals out of control. while reminding us the value of true friendship—especially when life gets wild.

Garfield Logan has spent his entire life being overlooked. Even in a small town like Eden, Georgia, the seventeen-year-old with green streaks in his hair can’t find a way to stand out—and the clock is ticking. Senior year is almost over. If Gar doesn’t find a way to impress the social elite at Bull Creek High School, he will never know what it’s like to matter. Gar’s best friends, Stella and Tank, can’t Must- understand why he cares what other read: people think, and they miss their funny, pizza-loving, video game-obsessed best friend.

Then Gar accepts a wild dare out of the blue. It impresses the popular kids, and his social status soars. But other things are changing, too. Gar grows six inches overnight. His voice drops, and suddenly, he’s stronger and faster. He’s finally getting everything he wanted, but his newfound popularity comes at a

2 3 Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed danger and injustice unlike anything she’s ever experienced. With new battles to fight and new friends to make, she must New York Times bestselling writer Laurie Halse Anderson redefine what it means to belong, to be an Amazon, and to (Speak, Shout) and artist Leila del Duca explore Wonder Woman’s make a difference. teen years in this timely story about the refugee experience, Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed is a story about growing into activism, and finding the love and strength to create change. your strength, fighting for justice, and finding home.

Diana of Themyscira believes that her sixteenth birthday will be one of new beginnings—namely, acceptance into the warrior tribe of the Amazons. But her birthday celebrations are cut short when rafts carrying refugees break through the barrier that separates her island home from the outside world. When Diana defies the Amazons to try to bring the outsiders to safety, she finds herself swept away by the stormy sea. Cut off from everything she’s ever known, Diana herself becomes a refugee in an unfamiliar land.

Now Diana must survive in the world beyond Themyscira for the first time—a world that is filled with

4 5 Wonder Women of History Supergirl: Being Super Not all heroes wear capes. New York Times bestseller and two-time Printz Award honoree Wonder Woman has been an Mariko Tamaki (This One Sum- inspiration for decades, and mer, Laura Dean Keeps Breaking while not everyone would choose Up with Me) and Eisner Award- her star-spangled outfit for themselves, her compassion and nominated artist Joëlle Jones (Lady fairness are worthy of emulation. Killer, Catwoman) combine forces We’ll be presenting tales of the for a coming-of-age tale of Supergirl, real-world heroes who take presented with new color in an up Diana’s mantle in the fields all-new format. of science, sports, activism, diplomacy, and more! Kara Danvers is super-strong. She can fly. She crash - landed on Earth in a rocket ship. But winning the next track New York Times bestselling meet, celebrating her sixteenth birthday, and surviving her latest writer Laurie Halse Anderson mega-zit are her top concerns. And with the help of her best friends brings together an all-star cast and her kinda-infuriating-but-totally-loving adoptive parents, she of writers and illustrators in this just might be able to put her troubling dreams—shattered glimpses anthology of contemporary of another world—behind her. Wonder Women—and how they’ve changed our world. That is, until an earthquake shatters her small town of Midvale…and uncovers secrets about her past she thought would always stay buried. The time has come for her to choose: Will she find a way to save her town and be super, or will she crash and burn?

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6 7 You Brought Me the Ocean But Jake is full of secrets, including the strange blue markings on his skin that glow when in contact with water. What power will he find when he Two voices that shaped LGBTQIA+ literature, Lambda searches for his identity, and will he turn his back to the current or dive award-winning writer Alex Sanchez (Rainbow Boys) headfirst into the waves? and New York Times bestselling illustrator Julie Maroh (Blue Is the Warmest Color) present a new coming-out romance set against the backdrop of the DC Universe.

Jake Hyde doesn’t swim—not since his father drowned. Luckily, he lives in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, in the middle of the desert. And yet he yearns for the ocean and is determined to leave his hometown for a college on the coast. But his best friend, Maria, wants nothing more than to make a home in the desert, and Jake’s mother encourages him to always play it safe. But there’s nothing “safe” about Jake’s future—not when he’s attracted to Kenny Liu, swim team captain and rebel against conformity. And certainly not when he secretly applies to Miami University. Jake’s life becomes a reflection of the name of his small town—does he live his truth and face the consequences?

8 9 Swamp Thing: Twin Branches Swamp Thing: Twin Branches is a story of shadows, both literal and imagined—and those that take form and haunt us. New York Times bestselling writer Maggie Stiefvater (The Raven Cycle series) and artist Morgan Beem unearth the primal power of memory and how it twists the bond between two brothers.

Twins Alec and Walker Holland have a reputation around town. One is quiet and the other is the life of any party, but the two are inseparable. For their last summer before college, Alec and Walker leave the city to live with their rural cousins, where they find that the swamp holds far darker depths than they could have imagined.

While Walker carves their names into the new social scene, Alec recedes into a summer school laboratory, slowly losing himself to a deep, dark experiment. This season, both brothers must confront truths ancient and familial, and as their lives diverge, tensions increase and dormant memories claw to the surface.

10 11 Victor and Nora: A Gotham Love Story House of El Book One: New York Times bestselling writer Lauren Myracle (ttyl, ttfn) The Shadow Threat and artist Isaac Goodhart (Under the Moon: A Catwoman Welcome to a brand-new Tale) reunite in this gorgeous YA story about living life to vision of a famous comics the fullest, and how far one will go for love. tragedy from New York Times bestselling writer Seventeen-year-old Victor Fries has a cold heart. After his brother died in a tragic house fire for which Victor feels responsible, his Claudia Gray and artist parents have isolated themselves, and Victor has dedicated his Eric Zawadzki. In this first whole life to one thing: science. graphic novel of a trilogy, explore Krypton like never Nora Kumar is full of life. She is suffering before: through the eyes of from an incurable illness that will slowly two teenagers on opposite consume her, so she’s decided to live her last days to the fullest at her summer home sides of the same extinc- outside of Gotham City until her birthday. tion-level event. On that day, she plans to take her own life. Zahn is one of Krypton’s elites: When Victor and Nora happen to meet wealthy, privileged, a future leader. at the cemetery outside of town, they are Sera is one of Krypton’s soldiers: astonished to find the connection they’ve strong, dedicated, fearless. Their been missing in their lives. Their summer rule-bound society has ordained quickly spirals into a beautiful romance, that their paths should never cross. and Victor’s cold heart begins to thaw, allowing him to enjoy life just a little more. But groundquakes are shaking the planet’s surface. But when Victor learns of Nora’s illness, he’s Rebellious uprisings are shaking the populace. Krypton’s top driven to try to find a solution to keep from losing another scientists—Jor-El and Lara—conduct a secret experiment that is person he loves...by any means necessary. meant to reform their planet from the cellular level up. Zahn and Sera must join forces to investigate the hidden dangers Victor and Nora: A Gotham Love Story is a tragic tale about living truly threatening Krypton. In the process, they form a bond life to the fullest and what it truly means to love...and to let go. that will endure past the end of the world…

12 13 Primer Artistry and super-heroics collide as a colorful new superhero finds her place in the world.

Animation superstars Jennifer Muro and Thomas Krajewski introduce us to a brand-new superhero with a colorful array of superpowers! Thirteen-year-old Ashley Rayburn is an upbeat girl with a decidedly downbeat past. With a father in prison, Ashley has bounced from foster home to foster home with trouble always finding her along the way. Finally settling in with loving and supportive foster parents, Ashley’s world is turned upside down again when she stumbles upon a set of body paints that grant the wearer a multitude of superpowers. But the government agency that made those paints wants them back, Coming this Summer and now she has to make hard choices to protect her new family for Middle Grade while overcoming the shadows of the past.

LAMBDA Award-winning author new york times bestselling illustrator alex sanchez julie maroh DC Super Hero Girls: Weird Science Lois Lane and the Friendship Challenge DC Super Hero Girls: Weird Science continues to develop the relationships forged throughout the beloved DC Super Hero Girls series, this time through New York Times bestselling writer Grace Ellis (Lumberjanes) Zatanna’s magical lens! and artist Brittney Williams (Goldie Vance) a new story

It’s science fair time at Metropolis High, and the DC Super Hero Girls are very about 13-year-old Lois Lane as she navigates the confus- excited—except for Zee Zatara. Magic is her life, and science seems so dull in ing worlds of social media and friendship. comparison. When she tries to help her friends with their projects, things keep going wrong. Is her magic causing their science to go haywire? It’s the first day of summer break DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: WEIRD SCIENCE | Writer: Amanda Deibert | Artists: Yancey Labat, Erich Owen, and others in the sleepy town of Liberty View, ISBN: 9781401298463 | On Sale: 7/14/2020 | $9.99 | TP | Ages 8+ and young Lois Lane bursts onto the scene with what she knows is DC Super Hero Girls: Midterms a sure-to-go viral video channel. Who comes out on top when a Bumblebee, a journalist, and a super-villain fight? Okay, maybe her platform only Find out when Karen Beecher and Lois Lane face off in a battle of wits with... receives two views a week (thanks, Harleen Quinzel?! Mom), and maybe her best friend, Three students top the leaderboard at Metropolis High, and the upcoming midterms Kristen, isn’t quite as enthusiastic will determine who’s the best in class. But each girl must first face challenges from about social media, but when their real lives! Lois sets her mind on something, DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: MIDTERMS | Writer: Amy Wolfram | Artist: Yancey Labat | ISBN: 9781401298524 there’s no turning back. On Sale: 9/1/2020 | $9.99 | TP | Ages 8+

Backlist DCSHG hits:

16 17 Super Sons: Escape to Landis (Book 3) We Found a Monster Finishing the thrilling adventure that Kirk Scroggs (The Secret began in The PolarShield Project, a Spiral of Swamp Kid) brings mysterious new foe plans to release you a new type of best friend! a deadly virus, launching the sons of the world’s two greatest superheroes Casey has always loved monster on their biggest mission yet! movies; in fact, he considers himself something of an expert in monsters. With the news of the Four Fingers taking He spends his day doing normal kid refuge in the land of Landis, Batkid, things, like attending school and Superboy, and Tilly begin their journey riding his bike around his town of to stop the deadly virus from being unleashed Serena Mar—and filling his journal onto the world. Meanwhile, Candace with helpful ways to take care of has found her way to Landis, and is taken the various monsters who live all underground to a group of people who still around them…whom no one else believe her to be the true queen of Landis. Our team seems to know exist. is reunited in an action-packed adventure through the desert of Landis, an unknown territory filled with unknown dangers! But as Casey delves deeper into

New York Times bestselling writer Ridley Pearson (Kingdom the history of his spooky friends—or are Keepers) and artist Ile Gonzalez bring an epic conclusion to a they fiends?—he uncovers more than just skeletons in story two books in the making. From start to finish, don’t miss the closet. Turns out there’s a Frankenstein and maybe a werewolf the Super Sons of Superman and Batman springing into action tucked in there, too! And he’s just starting to wonder if it’s possible on what might be their final mission! that his new friend, Zandra, has a secret of her own, as well…

We Found a Monster is a fun, funny, and fast-paced tale about Backlist super reads: learning what true friendship is, and respecting the secrets we SUPER SONS: THE POLARSHIELD PROJECT (BOOK 1) | Writer: Ridley Pearson Artist: Ile Gonzalez | ISBN: 9781401286392 | On Sale Now | $9.99 | TP | Ages 8+ all have inside.

18 19 YA TITLES TO PICK UP TODAY!

MERA: TIDEBREAKER UNDER THE MOON: TEEN TITANS: RAVEN WONDER WOMAN: WARBRINGER SHADOW OF THE BATGIRL GOTHAM HIGH Writer: Danielle Paige A CATWOMAN TALE Writer: Kami Garcia (THE GRAPHIC NOVEL) Writer: Sarah Kuhn Writer: Melissa de la Cruz Artist: Stephen Byrne Writer: Lauren Myracle Artist: Gabriel Picolo Writer: Leigh Bardugo Artist: Nicole Goux Artist: Thomas Pitilli ISBN: 9781401283391 Artist: Isaac Goodhart ISBN: 9781401286231 Adapter: Louise Simonson ISBN: 9781401289782 ISBN: 9781401286248 $16.99 | TP | Ages 13+ ISBN: 9781401285913 $16.99 | TP | Ages 13+ Artist: Kit Seaton $16.99 | TP | Ages 13+ $16.99 | TP | Ages 15+ $16.99 | TP | Ages 15+ ISBN: 9781401282554 $16.99 | TP | Ages 13+

HARLEY QUINN: BATMAN: NIGHTWALKER THE ORACLE CODE THE LOST CARNIVAL: SUPERMAN SMASHES THE KLAN BREAKING GLASS (THE GRAPHIC NOVEL) Writer: Marieke Nijkamp A DICK GRAYSON GRAPHIC NOVEL Writer: Gene Luen Yang Writer: Mariko Tamaki Writer: Marie Lu Artist: Manuel Preitano Writer: Michael Moreci Artists: Gurihiru Artist: Steve Pugh Adapter: Stuart Moore ISBN: 9781401290665 Artist: Sas Milledge ISBN: 9781779504210 ISBN: 9781401283292 Artist: Chris Wildgoose $16.99 | TP | Ages 13+ ISBN: 9781401291020 $16.99 | TP | Ages 13+ $16.99 | TP | Ages 15+ ISBN: 9781401280048 $16.99 | TP | Ages 13+ $16.99 | TP | Ages 13+ 20 21 DC KIDS HITS FROM PREVIOUS SEASONS!

DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: BLACK CANARY: IGNITE DIANA: PRINCESS OF POWERLESS Writer: Meg Cabot THE AMAZONS Writer: Amy Wolfram Artist: Cara McGee Writers: Shannon Hale Artist: Agnes Garbowska ISBN: 9781401286200 and Dean Hale ISBN: 9781401293611 $9.99 | TP | Ages 8+ Artist: Victoria Ying $9.99 | TP | Ages 8+ ISBN: 9781401291112 $9.99 | TP | Ages 8+

SUPER SONS: SUPER SONS: DEAR JUSTICE LEAGUE THE POLARSHIELD PROJECT THE FOXGLOVE MISSION Writer: Michael Northrop (BOOK 1) (BOOK 2) Artist: Gustavo Duarte Writer: Ridley Pearson Writer: Ridley Pearson ISBN: 9781401284138 Artist: Ile Gonzalez Artist: Ile Gonzalez $9.99 | TP | Ages 8+ ISBN: 9781401286392 ISBN: 9781401286408 $9.99 | TP | Ages 8+ $9.99 | TP | Ages 8+

GREEN LANTERN: LEGACY BATMAN TALES: ZATANNA AND Writer: Minh Lê ONCE UPON A CRIME THE HOUSE OF SECRETS Artist: Andie Tong Writer: Derek Fridolfs Writer: Matthew Cody ISBN: 9781401283551 Artist: Dustin Nguyen Artist: Yoshi Yoshitani $9.99 | TP | Ages 8+ ISBN: 9781401283407 ISBN: 9781401290702 $9.99 | TP | Ages 8+ $9.99 | TP | Ages 8+

SUPERMAN OF SMALLVILLE THE SECRET SPIRAL DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: Writers: Art Baltazar OF SWAMP KID AT METROPOLIS HIGH and Franco Writer: Kirk Scroggs Writer: Amy Wolfram Artist: Art Baltazar Artist: Kirk Scroggs Artist: Yancey Labat ISBN: 9781401283926 ISBN: 9781401290689 ISBN: 9781401289706 $9.99 | TP | Ages 8+ $9.99 | TP | Ages 8+ $9.99 | TP | Ages 8+

BATMAN OVERDRIVE ANTI/HERO MY VIDEO GAME ATE Writer: Shea Fontana Writers: Kate Karyus Quinn MY HOMEWORK Artist: Marcelo Di Chiara and Demitria Lunetta Writer: Dustin Hansen ISBN: 9781401283568 Artist: Maca Gil Artist: Dustin Hansen $9.99 | TP | Ages 8+ ISBN: 9781401293253 ISBN: 9781401293260 $9.99 | TP | Ages 8+ $9.99 | TP | Ages 8+

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✦ LAURIE HALSE ANDERSON ✦ MAGGIE STIEFVATER ✦ KAMI GARCIA ✦ ALEX SANCHEZ ✦ RIDLEY PEARSON ✦ JULIE MAROH

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