Stuff We Love
Our Comic-Con@Home shopping list! By Mercedes Milligan
SHELF FILLERS The Adventure Zone: Petals to the Metal
The McElroy boys are back as their fantasy RPG alter-egos for a third graphic novel installment, adapted and illustrated by Carey Pietsch (Lumberjanes). Inspired by the hit podcast (in development as a Peacock original animated series), Vol.3 follows Taako, Magnus and Merle as they set out to apprehend master thief The Raven and retrieve his Grand Relic for the Bureau of Balance — and test their skills at battle wagon racing. [First Second, $20 paperback / $10 digital]
The Art of Cuphead
Drink in the 1930s cartoon-inspired animation of the wildly acclaimed hand-drawn game from Studio MDHR with this 260+ page exposé, packed with full-color artwork and personal insights from creators Chad and Jared Moldenhauer. The perfect refreshment as you wait for The Cuphead Show to premiere on Netflix! [Dark Horse Books, $40 hardcover / $20 digital]
The Art of The Last of Us Part II Deluxe Edition
Ellie’s harrowing quest for vengeance continues in the highly anticipated sequel to Naughty Dog’s award-winning PS4 adventure. Experience the gameworld in a new light with this 200-page exclusive hardcover packed with art and creator commentary, complete with slipcase and gallery-quality lithograph. [Dark Horse Books, $90]
RWBY: The Official Manga
Artist Bunta Kinami brings Rooster Teeth’s groundbreaking, American-produced anime to the page. Based on the hit series created by Monty Oum, Vol. 1 reintroduces the magical world of Remnant and four heroic Huntresses-in-training — talented Ruby Rose, heiress Weiss Schnee, mysterious fighter Blake Belladonna and fiery big sister Yang Xiao Long. With their unique strengths combined, the quartet fight creatures known as “Grimm” (and navigate teen drama) as the ultimate girl group: RWBY! [VIZ Media, $13]
Wonder Woman: The Way of the Amazons
Herewith lie the secrets of Themyscira, the home of the Amazon Warriors and their princess, Diana … Learn all you want to know about the history and artifacts of Wonder Woman’s home, illuminated through beautiful original illustrations and special secrets to unfold in these pages. Aimed at kids 8+, or warrior royalty of all ages.
[Insight Editions, $20, Aug. 4]