Comic books in 'Graphic Universe GN (Lerner)'

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Sherlock Holmes and a Scandal in Bohemia!" Based on the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Adapted by Murray Shaw and M.J. Cosson. Art by Sophie Rohrbach. Get ready to jump on the case with Holmes and Watson! A photograph endangers the upcoming marriage of a king. Can the beautiful and clever woman who hides the photo fool Sherlock Holmes? This new graphic novel series presents the thrilling adventures of the world's greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his assistant John H.Watson. At the end of each book, readers examine the clues that helped Holmes solve each mystery. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. Written by Emilio Ruiz. Art by Ana Miralles. Waluk, a young polar bear, wakes to find his mother has left him alone in their icy den. This is the way of polar bears, and now he must fend for himself. But he doesn't know much about the world. While the other bears raid tourists' luggage and beg for sardines at a research base, Manitok, a cranky old bear with missing teeth and a bad sense of smell, teaches Waluk about seals, foxes, changing seasons, and - when Manitok is caught in a trap - human beings. The humans, who think they're acting humanely, plan to put him down, but Waluk rallies the other bumbling polar bears on a rescue mission! An afterword by the author discusses animal habitats and environmental issues. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Planet of Wind!" Adapted by Guillaume Dorison. Art and cover by Elyeum Studio. Inspired by Antoine Saint-Exupéry' beloved story, The Little Prince! The universe is in danger: the stars are going out one by one along the path of the Serpent. The Little Prince, determined not to let evil rule the galaxy, leaves his asteroid and his beloved Rose on a monumental quest. Accompanied by this faithful friend Fox, he will discover vast worlds set off kilter by strange rules and dangerous strife and will use his extraordinary gifts to help bring balance to each planet. With a bonus story by Moebius. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.30

1st printing.

Witten by Brandon Terrell. Art and cover by Eduardo Garcia.

As Brandi Chastain set the ball down to take her final kick, millions of soccer fans held their breath. At the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final, the United States and China had played to a 0-0 tie in overtime. With the penalty kick shoot-out tied at 4-4, Chastain's last kick sailed into China's goal and the crowd erupted with joy. Chastain's game-winning goal is one of the greatest moments in sports history. Readers will get an up-close look at the 1999 U.S. Women's Soccer team and their thrilling victory at the World Cup championship.

Softcover, 32 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Secret Diary!" Story and art by Julien Neel. Follow exuberant Lou from tweendom through teendom, along with Cat (a cat who appears at the window one day), Emma (Lou's video game-obsessed mother), Lou's crush Tristan, BFF Mina, a cranky (but loving) grandparent, and Richard, the cute hipster Lou wants to set up with her mom. Now that she's almost a teenager, Lou's life is becoming very interesting. Playing with dolls has lost its appeal, and the boy across the street gets cuter every day. The new neighbor, Richard, just might be the perfect match for Lou's mom. But will Lou or her mom ever pluck up their courage and actually talk to their crushes? Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $8.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Summertime Blues!" Story and art by Julien Neel. Summer is here! But there's no sun, surf, or sand for Lou. Instead, it's brussels sprouts, mud, and mosquitoes. Lou and her mom are off to spend the summer with Memaw in the most boring town on Earth! Lou's mom keeps busy by exchanging love letters with her new sweetheart, Richard, but Lou's crush, Tristan, only sends her a lousy postcard. Will meeting a new boy chase Lou's blues away? Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $8.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Down in the Dumps!" Story and art by Julien Neel. Lou's school year is off to a rocky start. Her BFF, Mina, won't speak to her, but a new friend, Mary Emily, never shuts up. Lou's mom and her new boyfriend are madly in love, but all their smooching is getting on Lou's nerves. Meanwhile, a wrecking ball is smashing down the apartment that used to belong to her beloved Tristan. Lou still has a friend in Paul, if she can just work up the courage to write him a letter. Is it any wonder that Lou is down in the dumps? Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $8.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Pranks and Attacks!"

Written by Laurent Richard. Art and cover by Nicolas Ryser.

Tao, the Little Samurai - Tao is a master at pulling off jokes and pranks, but he's also determined to become a master of martial arts someday!

In volume 1, Pranks and Attacks!, Tao is studying martial arts at the famous Master Snow's school. But no matter how hard he concentrates on his lessons, mischief gets in the way!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Ninjas and Knockouts!"

Written by Laurent Richard. Art and cover by Nicolas Ryser.

Tao, the Little Samurai - Tao is a master at pulling off jokes and pranks, but he's also determined to become a master of martial arts someday...

#2: Ninjas and Knock Outs! - Tao dreams of becoming a martial arts master, but his wandering mind always gets him into trouble. Especially when he starts having lovey-dovey thoughts about his friend Kat! Tao starts pulling bigger, sillier pranks. Will Kat notice him?

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Clowns and Dragons!"

Written by Laurent Richard. Art and cover by Nicolas Ryser.

Tao, the Little Samurai - Tao is a master at pulling off jokes and pranks, but he's also determined to become a master of martial arts someday...

#3: Clowns and Dragons! - Tao is in school to be a fearless samurai. But he's a natural at goofing off. Join the fun as he tries to prank some bullies and teach kung fu moves to his cat!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Written by Andres Vera Martinez and Na Liu. Art and cover by Andres Vera Martinez. The world is changing for two girls in China in the 1970s. Da Qin-Big Piano and her younger sister, Xiao Qin-Little Piano, live in the city of Wuhan with their parents. For decades, China's government had kept the country separated from the rest of the world. When their country's leader, Chairman Mao, dies, new opportunities begin to emerge. Da Qin and Xiao Qin soon learn that their childhood will be much different than the upbringing their parents experienced. Eight short stories, based on the author's own life, give readers a unique look at what it was like to grow up in China during this important time in history. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 108 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Mysterious Manuscript!" Story and art by Lars Jakobsen. On a dark and stormy night, a book collector shows Mortensen the prize of his collection: an illuminated manuscript from 1512. When Mortensen sees a painting of an airplane on one of its pages, he knows he has a mystery to unravel. With a zap from his time gun, he travels back to medieval Scotland to look for clues. A wise scribe and a mute witch help him on his adventure, but neither of them can answer his question: how did an airplane crash land in the Middle Ages? Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Add to cart Fine $4.10

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Santa fe Jail!" Story and art by Lars Jakobsen. A genius scientist has been kidnapped, and Mortensen is given a special assignment: deliver the ransom to the Santa Fe Jail. But the kidnappers are time travelers, so nothing is as simple as it seems. Before Mortensen sets foot in Santa Fe, he is drugged by a mysterious woman. He awakens to find himself packed inside a cargo plane that is about to nose dive into the jungles of Tanzania. Can Mortensen survive long enough to track down a clue that will lead him to the missing scientist? Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Stone Cold!"

Written by Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple. Art and cover by Orion Zangara.

When young runaway Craig prepares to jump from a church rooftop, his salvation comes in the unholy shape of Silex: a beast trapped in the form of a gargoyle. Silex runs an investigative service, chasing redemption from atop his perch. And he needs a young lad to do his footwork. Craig begins his new life by probing a series of murders that has menaced Scotland. The scenes are frightening, the motivation is a mystery, and the authorities are no help. So along with Father Harris, a hard-edged man of the cloth, Craig steps onto the streets of Edinburgh - and toward the dangerous task of catching a killer.

Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W.

Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.99

Add to cart Near Mint $8.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Sanctuary!"

Written by Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple. Art and cover by Orion Zangara.

A demon seeking redemption, Silex has kept vigil over Edinburgh for countless years atop a local church as a gargoyle. With the help of his human assistant Craig, Silex solves the mysteries of the city below. But now a mystery lurks inside the church in the form of a young woman seeking sanctuary. The panicking girl raises Silex's suspicions. Craig has a more welcoming spirit, but he lacks his gargoyle mentor's centuries of experience. When they discover the young woman's connection to new threats menacing Edinburgh, will any of them be prepared for the danger that comes next?

Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W.

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Breaking Out the Devil!"

Written by Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple. Art and cover by Orion Zangara.

In the climactic final volume of the Stone Man Mysteries series, the demon-turned-gargoyle Silex and his human helper Craig make the ultimate uneasy alliance: a partnership with the Devil himself. The prince of darkness is stuck on Earth, trapped in the body of Silex's previous assistant. When one of the Devil's lieutenants attempts to conquer both the underworld and living world, Silex and Craig will have to bust the Devil out of confinement in order to save humanity.

Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 88 pages, B&W.

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Welcome to the Tribe!" Written by Grimaldi. Art by Bannister. All of the grownups in Tib's prehistoric tribe know that the dinosaurs disappeared ages ago. So of course they don't believe that Tib has made friends with one. But Tumtum the dinosaur is very clever at hiding from grownups. When the friendly red dino saves the tribe's kids from a pack of hungry wolves while the startled adults look on, the shaman decides that perhaps it's time to welcome a dinosaur into the tribe. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "My Amazing Dinosaur!" Written by Grimaldi. Art by Bannister. Tib is teased in his stone-age tribe for the birthmark on his face. When he meets Tumtum the dinosaur, Tib finds a friend who has a birthmark too - and who accepts Tib just the way he is. The tribe knows that Tib's friend, Tumtum, is real. But not everyone loves the red dinosaur as much as Tib does. How can Tib prove to the tribe that there's more to this dinosaur than meets the eye? Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.