Lou GN (2012 Graphic Universe) By Julien Neel comic books 2012

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.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Perfect Summer!" 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. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $8.95.