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Adventure Time meets The Good Place in this zany-yet-philosophical graphic novel buddy comedy about the unlikely friendship between Death, a grim reaper who's never had a friend, and Sparkles, The Last Unicorn, a celebrity influencer who is somehow immune to Death's touch.Being Death is no way to live.Sure, you're all-powerful, but collecting souls involves a ton of paperwork, and it's impossible to have friends when everything you touch instantly dies.Being Sparkles the Last Unicorn isn't as fun as you'd imagine, either. Maybe it seems like the whole world wants to be your bestie, but really people just want you to pose with them for selfies, or use you to help them sell stuff.Everything changes when Death and Sparkles meet and realize they might just be one another's first chance at a real friend. But before they can even enjoy the bromance, the whole world starts freaking out about this unlikely pair. Will fame or BFFdom prevail?Laugh-out-loud hilarious, gently philosophical, and full of delightfully zany exuberance, this buddy comedy turns friendship on its head—literally—and will have readers believing in the power of cupcakes for breakfast and cosmic camaraderie.HILARIOUS BUDDY COMEDY: Move over, Wayne and Garth! Move over, Beavis and Butthead! Readers will love this spin on the classic mismatched BFF dynamic featuring two of the most powerful beings around: the guy in charge of taking everyone's life, and the most magical creature still in existence on Earth. Never have two beings been less alike or more adorable.PERFECT FOR RELUCTANT READERS: With bright, vibrant illustrations, big fun fonts, expressive sound effects throughout, an irreverent spirit, and a heart full of cupcakes, this graphic novel will entice even the most skeptical of young readers.BIG THEMES: Self-awareness; empathy; bravery; commercialism; celebrity influencers; and the courage to stand up for what you believe in, even if that's the hard thing to do—all of these important themes weave throughout the book in subtle ways that will resonate with readers without feeling heavy-handed.THE FIRST ADVENTURE OF MANY: This is the first book in a planned series about the adventures of Death and Sparkles. The next book will be out in Fall 2022!LIKE LIVING IN CANDYLAND: Rob Justus's expressive, vivid art makes readers feel like they're living in Candyland. With tons to see on every page, and countless visual gags per spread, this book will delight graphic novel fans and bring new readers to the genre.Perfect for:• Reluctant readers• Parents• Fans of graphic novels• Fans of unicorns• Educators

Adventure Time meets The Good Place in this zany yet philosophical graphic novel buddy comedy about the unlikely friendship between Death, a grim reaper who's never had a friend, and Sparkles, the Last Unicorn, a celebrity influencer who is somehow immune to Death's touch. Death and Sparkles never imagined they would become besties for life . . . or rather, death. And they didn't expect to get pulled into another wild adventure so soon, but when Sparkles's horn begins to glow mysteriously and the pair discovers a message left by his parents, Death reluctantly follows Sparkles on a search to find out what it all means. Sparkles is 100 percent sure the answer will be revealed through some hard-hitting, epic dance moves. Death wants to make sure there is minimal collateral damage. With nothing but golden cupcake bling as their compass, they embark on a journey into the depths of the sewers. But this undying friendship is put in danger when Death becomes frustrated with Sparkles's happy-go-lucky attitude and borderline reckless decision-making. Not to mention that the sudden appearance of a group of vengeance-driven mole men hoping to steal Sparkles's golden cupcake could jeopardize his quest for the truth behind his unicorn heritage. Wacky chaos ensues once again for the unlikely pair of BFFs in this continuation to the Death & Sparkles series as unicorn, a grim reaper, and mole men face off!

Adventure Time meets The Good Place in this zany yet philosophical graphic novel buddy comedy about the unlikely friendship between Death, a grim reaper who's never had a friend, and Sparkles, the Last Unicorn, a celebrity influencer who is somehow immune to Death's touch. Death and Sparkles never imagined they would become besties for life . . . or rather, death. And they didn't expect to get pulled into another wild adventure so soon, but when Sparkles's horn begins to glow mysteriously and the pair discovers a message left by his parents, Death reluctantly follows Sparkles on a search to find out what it all means. Sparkles is 100 percent sure the answer will be revealed through some hard-hitting, epic dance moves. Death wants to make sure there is minimal collateral damage. With nothing but golden cupcake bling as their compass, they embark on a journey into the depths of the sewers. But this undying friendship is put in danger when Death becomes frustrated with Sparkles's happy-go-lucky attitude and borderline reckless decision-making. Not to mention that the sudden appearance of a group of vengeance-driven mole men hoping to steal Sparkles's golden cupcake could jeopardize his quest for the truth behind his unicorn heritage. Wacky chaos ensues once again for the unlikely pair of BFFs in this continuation to the Death & Sparkles series as unicorn, a grim reaper, and mole men face off!

Clark Kent befriends fellow super powered kids Hawkgirl and Guy Gardner for a super team up that is guaranteed to delight fans of the Superman movie in DC s debut early readers graphic novel! Nine-year-old Clark Kent is pretty super: super fast, super strong, and super cool! But being so super can also be super lonely, until he meets fellow super powered kids, Kendra Saunders and Guy Gardner a.k.a. Hawkgirl and Green Lantern! Together, they ll form a club where other supers can be themselves, test their powers, grow together, and maybe earn some good guy points along the way. This super powered buddy comedy from the creator behind Death and Sparkles, Rob Justus, will launch DC s early readers initiative timed to the Superman movie in July 2025. Fans will be thrilled to see characters from the film featured in this charming story for readers aged 5-7. Future books in the series will include Mr. Terrific, Batman, and Wonder Woman as the Good Guy Gang grows!

It s a bird! It s a plane! It s Supergirl, Krypto, and a bunch of zoo animals?! Krypto, the super dog, is known for getting into all sorts of trouble. But while waiting for Supergirl to finish some important business at the Watch Tower, he accidentally sends the Justice League s superhero costumes hurtling through space! He just couldn t avoid the allure of some super sweaty super socks, could he? Down on earth, a group of unsuspecting zoo animals are about to get hold of the Justice League s costumes and, thanks to some cosmic rays, their superpowers, too! Now Supergirl and Krypto must wrangle the Justice League s laundry from the Zoo-per Heroes. Can they beat the fastest sloth on earth, a wonder seal, the bat rhino, and a super lion while trying to keep Krypto from getting caught by an ambitious zookeeper? Find out in this hilarious new graphic novel from Rob Justus, creator of Death and Sparkles and Superman s Good Guy Gang, that s sure to surprise and delight readers who love animals of all shapes, sizes, and super abilities!