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THE SHADOWER in stores now!

Chris Staros@www.topshelfcomix.com — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 PST

Readers will lose themselves in this surreal spy thriller… and may find it impossible to find themselves again.

Nadia is a quiet drama student in a country divided by a brutal civil war. Amid the steady tension of armed men, checkpoints, and random violence, the theater is her one escape.

One evening, after an Ibsen performance, she is given an opportunity to serve her people. Nadia bears a strong resemblance to a waitress in the next district whose café is frequented by enemy agents. Would she be willing to take her place for a week and plant recording devices? It’s a dangerous mission that will take all her acting skills to disappear into this role… but she knows that she has no choice.

As Nadia settles into this other woman’s apartment and life, she becomes more immersed in this character than she ever imagined. And as one week drags into two, she realizes this isn’t going to end the way she hoped…

In The Shadower, award-winning sibling duo Peter and Maria Hoey present a haunting, ice-cold story of identity, espionage, and betrayal.

The Shadower by Maria Hoey and Peter Hoey
$19.99 (US) | ISBN 978-1-60309-585-3
192 pages | 10” x 8.5” (landscape) w/flaps
full-color graphic novel

LCGG: THE ROCK GOD COMPLEX in stores now!

Chris Staros@www.topshelfcomix.com — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 00:00:00 PST

Return to the crackling, critically-acclaimed series that combines vintage comic-book energy and unbeatable 21^st-century vibes!

Ghost Guitar has lost her guitar strings. Auntie Pam lost her bakery’s special flour. Rossferatu lost a fang. And Lisa Cheese is losing her self-respect… just in time for her high school reunion! Meanwhile, there's a Battle of the Bands competition in Earth City, and all hell is about to break loose.

In the second volume of Kevin Alvir’s raw, relatable, and rambunctious graphic novel series, Lisa Cheese and Ghost Guitar must team up like never before — to smash jerks, navigate frenemies, shop for magic crystals, and save the world!

Lisa Cheese and Ghost Guitar by Kevin Alvir
$19.99 (US) | ISBN 978-1-60309-584-6
212 pages | 6.5” x 9” w/flaps
full-color graphic novel

LUNA EXPRESS in stores now!

Chris Staros@www.topshelfcomix.com — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST

Between crummy day jobs and nights out on the town, Celeste and her friends can barely find time to use and abuse their magical powers! Magical Girls fights late capitalism in this delirious, biting, candy-colored graphic novel that’s bursting with love and fury!

Celeste was always told that she could grow up to do anything she dreamed of, but she didn’t exactly dream of being a delivery biker for her parents’ bakery, Luna Express. Life is so much more exciting at night: When the stars come out, so do her magical powers of super-strength and speed! Those gifts haven’t made her destiny any clearer, though…until Celeste and her friends are targeted by a series of strange, supernatural attacks throughout their hometown of Perth. Now this reluctant team must battle land-sharks, roller-skating disco mushrooms, mind-bending art exhibitions, and their own personal drama, while trying to unravel the unsettling mystery that connects them and their city.

Luna Express by Campbell Whyte
$19.99 (US) | ISBN 978-1-60309-580-8
280 pages | 6.75” x 10” w/flaps
full-color graphic novel

TOKEN CITY WONDERCADE in stores now!

Chris Staros@www.topshelfcomix.com — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST

"The zany world-building, snappy character designs, and lush colors of Token City Wondercade burst off the page and demand that you have a radical time." -- Mike Grover (Eisner nominated author of Deeply Dave)

New Game Start! Izzy’s great with hardware…but when her dad’s arcade gets invaded by creepy spirits, it’s gonna take more than a screwdriver to fix this mess.

The Token City Wondercade has seen better days…but for 15-year-old Izzy, it’s both work and home. Her dad is already struggling to keep the business afloat when the arrival of a mysterious arcade cabinet, bearing only the name “Hex,” throws their world into chaos. As digital/supernatural phenomena begin haunting the Wondercade, this stubborn loner must learn to cooperate with new allies…or it’s Game Over! D. Bradford Gambles, the acclaimed graphic novelist who brought you Shred or Dead, teams up with co-writer/colorist Spencer Holt for the first in a new action-packed series for gamers of all kinds.

Token City Wondercade: Season One by D. Bradford Gambles and Spencer Holt
$14.99 (US) | ISBN 978-1-60309-579-2
164 pages | 6.75” x 10” w/flaps
full-color graphic novel

PIG WIFE in stores now!

Chris Staros@www.topshelfcomix.com — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST

“Pig Wife is beautifully disturbing. It’s charming, terrifying, weird, and visually stunning. It’s everything I’ve ever wanted in a horror story.” — Will Carsola, co-creator of Adult Swim’s Mr. Pickles

Accidentally trapped in an underground bunker, a teen girl must navigate the bizarre secrets within. This astonishing indie-horror graphic novel will keep readers guessing—and turning pages!

Mary had a bad feeling even before they arrived at dead Aunt Pearl’s house. Dragged to a remote mining town so her mom and stepdad can settle Pearl’s estate, Mary can't wait to escape from her wreck of a family—but she’s stuck with them in the middle of nowhere. After a vicious fight, Mary runs off to hide in an abandoned gold mine. Her escape plan backfires when she realizes she’s trapped inside. Even more terrifying… she’s not alone. Filled with suspense, dark humor, and spectacular nightmares, Pig Wife is a shockingly ambitious debut from graphic novelist Abbey Luck, seizing readers by the heart and the throat with a story of isolation, abuse, trauma, and survival. In this truly twisted coming-of-age tale, Luck suggests that survival doesn’t depend on our strength and wits alone—but on our ability to love others, even in the most horrific circumstances.

Pig Wife by Abbey Luck (with Ruka Bravo)
$34.99 (US) | ISBN 978-1-60308-572-3
540 pages | 7” x 10” w/flaps
full-color graphic novel

MORE WEIGHT makes the THE NEW YORK TIMES "Favorite Hidden Gem Books of 2025"

Chris Staros@www.topshelfcomix.com — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST

"It took a decade to produce this densely packed 532-page masterwork of a graphic novel, and that effort is evident in Wickey’s riveting blend of hand-drawn visuals and storytelling. The book, which includes 55 pages of endnotes detailing its primary sources, examines the 1692 Salem witch trials and how misinformation and groupthink have impacted American history. The title comes from the supposed last words of Giles Corey, the defiant antihero slowly crushed to death under a pile of rocks after refusing to enter a plea on a bogus witchcraft accusation, but “more weight” can also be interpreted as Wickey’s argument against a culture that has since watered down and lightened up the Salem tragedy." — J.D. Biersdorfer, staff editor, The New York Times

COSMIC CADETS 2 in stores now!

Chris Staros@www.topshelfcomix.com — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST

There’s been a brazen theft, and all signs point to the Cadets’ guilt! Blast off to a colorful adventure full of mystery and intrigue!

While the crew of the ESS Khonsu is negotiating a treaty with the reclusive residents of an important nebula, someone attacks their hosts and makes off with a cultural artifact… and every piece of evidence suggests Nishika is the thief! Now it’s up to the Cadets and their new friend Rax to investigate the crime and prove her innocence, all while dodging station security. But can they find the true culprit before their diplomatic mission is ruined forever? And what if they discover that the situation in this beautiful nebula is not as perfect as their hosts would have them believe?

Cosmic Cadets (Book 2): Accused!
by Ben Crane & Andy Alves
$14.99 (US) | ISBN 978-1-60309-570-9
156 pages | 6” x 9”
full-color graphic novel

ROSE WOLVES 2 in stores now!

Chris Staros@www.topshelfcomix.com — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST

In the first volume of Rose Wolves, a young girl made a wondrous connection with a magical creature linked to a mysterious rose bush. Now she’s excited to share this discovery with her mom… but as the seasons change and the forest falls asleep for winter, the world of the rose wolves must change as well. Ahead of them lie new problems, new discoveries, and even more new friends! Acclaimed Canadian graphic novelist Natalie Warner continues her moody, tender, and captivating fable, capturing oceans of meaning without using a single word.

“Warner’s sketchy illustrations, rendered using varying red hues, eloquently convey a story of love, friendship, and acceptance that is heartwarming and sweet.” — Publishers Weekly

Rose Wolves (Book 2): Out of the Blue
by Natalie Warner
$14.99 (US) | ISBN 978-1-60309-569-3
152 pages | 6.25” x 8”
2-color hardcover graphic novel

F.A.R.M. SYSTEM: RAGE in stores now!

Chris Staros@www.topshelfcomix.com — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 PST

Rich Koslowski’s original F.A.R.M. System graphic novel pulled back the curtain on the superhero community to reveal a satirical blend of pro sports and show business, filled with heroes and hustlers alike. Now the shocking sequel, F.A.R.M. System: Rage, explores the intersection of super-powers, performance-enhancing drugs, and American politics.

F.A.R.M. System: Rage
by Rich Koslowski
$19.99 (US) | ISBN 978-1-60309-568-6
188 pages | 6.75” x 10.25”
full-color softcover graphic novel

BRIDGE PLANET NINE in stores now!

Chris Staros@www.topshelfcomix.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST

A heist gone wrong. In this gritty, intimate sci-fi graphic novel, four down-and-out thieves touch down on an abandoned colony planet for an easy heist… until the masks come off.

"Expertly paced, Bridge Planet Nine is equal parts thrilling and original." — Chris Gooch, author of In Utero

Bridge Planet Nine
by Jared Throne
$19.99 (US) | ISBN 978-1-60309-563-1
208 pages | 6.5” x 9.5”
B&W softcover graphic novel