New Releases by Art Baltazar

The Cat in the Hat returns with Thing One and Thing Two in an all-new graphic novel—and Things will definitely get out of control! The school day is over but Sally and her brother have so much homework! Luckily, the Cat in the Hat knows who can help. On the case are Thing One and Thing Two... and Thing Three... and Thing Four... Sally and her brother suddenly have more to worry about than homework as the Things are let loose in their school! With brand-new illustrations and easy-to-follow paneled storytelling, this graphic novel is an excellent bridge for kids transitioning to chapter books—a must have for young readers and Dr. Seuss fans alike.

For fans of Tiny Titans and Flash Gordon Adventures! Yahgz is a fun-filled, action adventure story with themes of friendship, respect, and kindness. The aftermath of the epic GWASH WAR has left Craybi Craynobi as the sacrificial hero. Leaving behind an Orb without its mystical powers. What is the Mystic Orb? What magical mysteries does it hold? Is it a gateway into another world... or worse? Why does it's magic feel cloudy? Is the Orb a power for good? Or is it a power for evil? And speaking of evil... Who is the menace of DARK ANGRIOUS? Craybi Craynobi has been gone for 100 Cray years. Its a cold and dark time for Cray World and the land of YAHGZ. The planet is getting colder day after day. Their world is on the verge of freezing. The only warmth comes from the planet's core. What happened to the world we knew? What happened to the Cray cousins? What happened to Craybi Craynobi's son, Crayski? Did the prophecy of Crayski saving the land of YAHGZ come true? What is the fate of Cray World? What is this new threat that invades YAHGZ? Yes. There are many questions. But don't worry. All will be revealed! The legendary story that hasn't been written yet can finally be told. Welcome to the final chapter of the epic YAHGZ trilogy saga! The beginning of the end starts... NOW

Flash Gordon Adventures is an all-ages series by the award-winning creative team of Art Baltazar and Franco! Perfect for fans of Tiny Titans and Itty Bitty Hellboy! Join Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Zarkov and their allies from Lexray as they battle the evil tyrant, Ming the Merciless. Readers will be thrilled by Flash Gordon and his friend’s zany adventures, while enjoying valuable, but humorous life lessons learned about friendship, teamwork, and how alien-world gravity affects the digestive system, why a lizard machine is important for making new lizards and why Zarkov develops a way to make fake beards for Ming to wear.

WATCH OUT! The evil GWASH MONSTERS are invading Cray City! Their evil leader, The GWASHIE is set upon revenge! And CRAYBI CRAYNOBI may be the only one who can stop her!

Join Craybi Craynobi and his son, Crayski Craynobi, the future chosen one with the chosen nose, as well as their many friends and allies like Weezerd the wise wizard, as they adventure through mythical lands to try to save the city of Yahgz and its people, the Yahgeez. But are Craybi and Crayski enough to face the Giant Green Gorilla? Or even bigger foes as they ford a river of mud, or enter the Land of Ashes? Craybi and Crayski will need their wits and some helpful allies to help everyone. Find out how they save YAHGZ in this zany new graphic novel series by world-famous cartoonist Art Baltazar!

Aw yeah, Titans! Written and illustrated by the Eisner Award-winning duo of Art Baltazar and Franco in the series that launched them to stardom, it’s fun for the whole family as teen-y tiny Titans Raven and Beast Boy go on all sorts of awesome adventures. Collects stories from Tiny Titans #1-4, #6, #8, #12-14, #17, #20, #26-27, and #44.

In these tales from Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! #1-12, Billy meets a new kid in school: Theo Adam! Theo tries to play nice with Billy and his fellow classmates, but it's all just a ploy to learn the secret word that will magically transform him back to his evil alter ego, Black Adam! Can Billy stop this supervillain in disguise before it's too late, and keep his super-powered little sister out of harm's way?

Based on the hit animated series now on DC Universe! Superboy, Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad and Miss Martian star in this standout series featuring the young sidekicks of the Justice League's most famous heroes. The Justice League needs a covert team that could operate on the sly, so who better than experienced crime fighters Robin, Kid Flash and Aqualad? Together with Superboy, recently rescued from the top-secret Project Cadmus, and the crush-worthy shape-shifting alien Miss Martian, these teens are ready to stop being sidekicks and start taking down their own villains-like League of Shadows and the Joker-all on their own. But Superboy may have a secret mission of his own to complete ... destroying Superman! Collects YOUNG JUSTICE #0-13 and FCBD 2011 YOUNG JUSTICE BATMAN BRAVE AND THE BOLD SAMPLER

A brand-new comic from the creators of Tiny Titans and Mini Marvels—Art Baltazar, Franco, and Chris Giarrusso—teamed up for the first time! Encounter is a new kind of hero; an alien escaped to Earth with pods that will eventually hatch to become his siblings, who can take any form he chooses, and decides to become a hero! With help from his talking dog, Barko, he fights crime on our planet. But there is a mysterious figure who will try anything to defeat him. In Volume 1, Encounter and Barko must defend the pods from villains such as Gadget Man, Cold Blaze the Thermodynamic Shark, and Ribbon Rhonda. No matter the odds, Encounter will always find a way to save the day!

The Legion of Doom's ultimate threat has been revealed and Superman's family is in jeopardy! Will this new threat be the end of our Justice League heroes? Guest-starring Firestorm, Hawkman and more! But wait, that's not all! Prepare yourself for the moment when Apokolypse attacks!

"Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, by special arrangement with the Jerry Siegel family."

Superman has been defeated by Lex Luthor - or so the evil mastermind thinks! Trapped in a Kryptonite fortress under the sea, our hero is fading fast - but he can't be defeated when his friends have his back! And while he is recovering, a new Kryptonian arrives on the scene! Plus, something weird has come to Central City. The Flash might provide some answers...if you can keep up!

An evil menace stirs the sea dwellers of the Pacific Ocean as an angry Black Manta pays a visit to the evil genius Lex Luthor. Whatever underwater evil is being planned, Aquaman and his Super Friends can save the day! Or can they? Look out! Lex welcomes the return of his Legion of Doom!

Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani, the Eisner Award-winning creative team behind all-ages titles TINY TITANS and SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES, are back with their most epic and hilarious story yet! Batman’s gone missing, and it’s up to his friends Superman and Wonder Woman to save him. But there’s more going on than it first appears...something has united the greatest threats in the universe, including Darkseid, Lex Luthor and the entire Legion of Doom! Could it have something to do with Superman’s mom and dad back on New Krypton? And just who is this new kid who’s suddenly hanging around? They’ll need the help of the whole Justice League to figure it out and save the day. But if there’s one thing a superhero can always count on, it’s his Super Friends! Collects #1-6.

BRAND NEW ONE-SHOT SPECIAL! Archie's wildest day ever starts with a cat eating his homework—and things just get crazier from there! But this isn’t just an ordinary cat, and this certainly won’t be an ordinary day for Little Archie and his friends. Join in on the fun adventure from the superstar comics team Art Baltazar and Franco (Tiny Titans, Action Cat and Adventure Bug)!

"CN, Cartoon Network, Frederator"--Copyright page.

Superman has been defeated by Lex Luthor-or so the evil mastermind thinks! Trapped in a Kryptonite fortress under the sea, our hero is fading fast-but he canÕt be defeated when his friends have his back! And while he is recovering, a new Kryptonian arrives on the scene! Plus, something weird has come to Central City. The Flash might provide some answersÉif you can keep up!

Action, adventure, and so much fun! Fresh from the creative minds at Aw Yeah Comicsa brand-new series starring the valiant Action Cat and his trusty sidekick, Adventure Bug! As Evil Cat lurks behind the scenes, our heroes endeavor to bring comics to the good people of Beautiful Downtown Skokie. You better believe high jinks will ensue! From Eisner Award winners Art and Franco! Great fun for all ages!

Baba Yaga and Hecate show up with a bag full of pants for the Island of Rogers. Will Ben turn this into a mysteriously elusive cryptozoic mess? The answers to your burning Hellboy questions are right here, from Eisner Awardñwinning creators Art Baltazar and Franco! Dont miss Art and Francos Action Cat, coming soon! Bite-sized, adorable Hellboy fun for all ages.ðComic Vine

From the pages of Itty Bitty Comics! comes Grimmiss Island! When the Volcano Goddess threatens the Mama Woogees' tiny island, only little Grimmiss can save the day! This wacky yarn has it all: hot lava, lost love, and witch doctors! Don't even get us started on the angry cactus, the screenwriting armadillo, and the strange disturbance that has awakened the island's tiki monoliths! When you're little guy with a skull head, there's adventure around every corner! From the Eisner Award-winning creative minds of Art Baltazar and Franco! Tropical drinks not included.

The Mask is back, and it's Herman Shazbert's turn! When the mild-mannered zookeeper buys his wife a strange mask, the whole town wants to try it on! Grandma Shazbert, the Mayor, the animals at the zoo--everyone gets to share in the Mask's wacky powers! Don't miss a single panel of the fun from Aw Yeah Comics! and Itty Bitty Hellboy's Art Baltazar and Franco! Collects Itty Bitty Comics: The Mask #1-#4.

The Action and Adventure begin again! Time for more awesomeness with the superheroes of beautiful downtown Skokie--Aw Yeah Comics' very own Action Cat and Adventure Bug! See our heroes battle dastardly villains! Wonder as a burning asteroid hurdles toward earth! Beware of the lurking Golden Age evil! That's right--Golden Age Action Cat! This all-ages collection has everything and more! Brought to you by the Eisner Award-winning cartoonists Art Baltazar and Franco, and collecting issues #5-#8 of their original Aw Yeah Comics! series! Also featuring stories from the Aw Yeah crew--Scoot McMahon, Alejandro Rosado, Denver Brubaker, and Kurt Wood! True story!

The Pajamazons attack the island, and Grimmiss comes once again to save humanity! Plus, Armando sells his action movie starring . . . the Cactus! But what's the Volcano Goddess have to say about all of this? * For fans of _Itty Bitty Hellboy_ and _Tiny Titans_! * From the multiple-Eisner-winning team of Art Baltazar and Franco!

Lobster Johnson is on the trail of a Squatch! His search has led him to the deep woods, and Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. are going to help him the best way they know how! That's right-it's a camping trip! One thing is for sure: when Liz is around you never need a flashlight, but you might need to bring your own marshmallows! * The creators of _Aw Yeah Comics_ come to Dark Horse! *Art Baltazar and Franco reimagine Mike Mignola's best-loved characters in the style of _Tiny Titans_ and _Superman Family Adventures_!

A mad scientist has unleashed robotic mayhem on the city of Fawcett!

**From the Eisner Award�winning creators of _Itty_ _Bitty Hellboy_!** Herman finally gets the mask back, but what happens when he unleashes his deepest inner awesomeness? A whole lot of crazy, that's what! But do the kids like him better as the Mask, or as regular Daddy Herman? * All-ages mayhem! I highly encourage the reading of any Art and Franco books.�Following the Nerd

The second volume of GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, which spins out of the new Cartoon Network television by executive producer Bruce Timm ('Batman: The Animated Series'). Hal, Ai, Kilowog and Razer travel across the universe battling thevicious Red Lanterns and threats beyond. Collects GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES #6-11.

The mysterious Brainiac arrives! Will he shrink Metropolis with his shrinking ray?

Darkseid has returned dressed as a lunch lady and it is up to Superman and the Justice League to stop him.

Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and Kilowog have captured Razor, who has been manipulated by the Red Lanterns into performing evil deeds.