New Releases by Mark Mariano

Stories Out West, an initiative of ACON, celebrates the voices of First Nations and culturally diverse LGBTQ+ storytellers from Western Sydney. Where boundary lines on a map are queered and where culture is shared across generations. These stories navigate the complexity of family, explore those parts of us often hidden and stumble upon the pure simpleness of attraction. The diverse queer and trans communities of Western Sydney claim their agency through this challenging collection, sharing their powerful stories with the world.

Let''s face it. Our lives are pretty basic and so is this comic. Mundane is an exploration of everyday conversations and observations. While it probably won''t make you guffaw, you just might reluctantly chuckle. Enjoy it. Or don''t.People read this book and said some stuff..."A wonderful slice of life comic strip from an equally wonderful and goofy couple."-Mike, President, Incredible Conventions"Exactly the kind of calm, sweet, humdrum view of life that is sorely need. Plus great tips about staying hydrated!"-Gina, Seamstress"MUNDANE is the comic strip equivalent of that little plastic tab that keeps the bread bag closed- I don''t know the technical term for the tab, but it serves a purpose!"-Todd, Cartoonist"A playful meditation on how the idiosyncrasies of individuals play off of each other. Explored within the relationship of a couple, and contrasted with their single friend and his room mate. A celebration of the every day interactions we otherwise take for granted, that define our rich and nuanced relationships with each other."-Sam, Writer/Cartoonist"A charming read about the quirks of everyday life, to which we can all relate. It''s like Seinfeld cartoonized! "-Emily, Illustrator

Why is Loud Cow sitting in the middle of the road? Why is Loud Cow mad? Why is Loud Cow called Loud Cow? It''s another family fun book from the fun family that loves to have fun. From the mind of 5-year-old Gavin Mariano and his playtime parents, another zany story is born. This time Mark Mariano''s art is almost as wacky and loud as Loud Cow herself! MOOOOOOOOOOO!

Get Ready For Five Alarm Far Out Fun! Firefighters Frank and Frankie are suddenly whisked away by their sleepwalking bunk bed. Marisol and Eddie do whatever it takes to safely get them back to the firehouse! More adventures await for the kids after their rescue mission as they encounter a shocking surprise erupting from their kitchen chair! From the imagination of four-year-old Gavin Mariano and his parent playmates, the Far Out Firehouse was born. Playtime in the Mariano household developed into elaborate stories that carried over for days and weeks to follow. Each new day with Gavin''s firehouse playset was a new adventure with Marisol, Eddie, Frank, and Frankie.

Ewing is a little sheep that likes to play in his own way. When the animals friends of Puddleton Farm try to understand his way of playing, the reader gets a delightful glimpse at the wildly giant imagination of Ewing. This book illustrates the importance of imagination and pretend play. Author, Mark Mariano urges the young readers to let their imagination inspire others.

The Other Side of Hugless Hill is the tale of two monsters looking for friendship in an unfriendly land. Written and drawn by the award-winning cartoonist, Mark Mariano, this colorful picture book teaches young readers that the best way to find your best friend is to remain true to yourself.

Mark Mariano, the creator of The Other Side of Hugless Hill, Happyloo, and Flabbergast, gives his quirky artitistic spin on characters from every corner of pop culture. Art By Mark is a comprehensive collection of cartoon commissions from comic conventions of characters colored completely in crayon.

A picture is worth a thousand words, but when you add the Harebrains, it''s worth far less. Huckle and Merv are two dumb bunnies in blue briefs that invade photographs and works of art. All their idiotic escapades are collected in this book by the award winning cartoonist, Mark Mariano.

The Kids'' Comic Con was created to bring young people, parents, and educators together with talented artists for an insider''s look at the world of comics and cartoons. Patrons can meet the artists, find great books, take workshops, and more. They even learn how comics can be entertaining and educational. But mostly, we want them to have fun, and naturally that''s what our first published comic anthology is all about – Fun! So enjoy this book. It''s a collection of good stories, created by talented people who remember how fun looks and feels – but most … how to share it with children.

ESCAPE INTO COMICS! is the eclectic collection of kooky comics by award winning cartoonist, Mark Mariano. It features Mark''s epic 2011 24 hour comic completely remastered. He challenged himself to complete 24 pages of comics in 24 hours. Follow the adventures of Coney Vanilla, an ice cream cone detective that dishes out One Scoop of Justice. Witness the newly retired luchador, Smasho Rios, as he lives his Life After Lucha. Enjoy plenty more comics and a retrospect of Mark''s childhood comics.

The SPACE Anthology 2013 is the comics anthology of the SPACE exhibitors. SPACE is the Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo which occurs each spring in Columbus Ohio since 2000. The next show will be April 13 & 14, 2013.The tome is 125 interior pages with 23 strips in a wide diversity of styles by 28 creators. And now the line up:"Three Years" by Chris Charlton & David Hollenbach"Cosmos by Seth" by Christina Wald"Death" by Michael Eshelman & Doug Hufford"Road Side Attraction" by Ed Delaney "The Inquiring Minds" by John Steventon"Thoughts of a Hitler Cat" by Kel Crum"Tecumseh in the Ohio Territory" by Lee Smith"The Last Meow" by Lorenzo Ross"One Scoop of Justice" by Mark Mariano"Night Light Comics" by Matt Chic"R.A.in B.O.W. by Michael Carroll"Robbery at Key Foods, Redhead" by R. Hendricks"Welcome to the Fair at New Boston" by Rachael Altvater"Lament''s Dawn" by R.J. Pare & Danny Kelly"Once Upon a Platypus" by Ron Braun"Geography in a Glass" by Kyle Smith & Sarah Morton"Crimes Against Creation" by Shawn Padraic & Crystal Ash"Mutant Elf"by Steven Myers"Second Chance" by Jason Walz"The Secret Origin of Captain Catnip" by Tim Fuller"Bamn Rob''s Adventure by Jay Payne & Troy-Jeffery Allen"Silent Call" by Brian John Mitchell"Vugz" by Bob CorbyCover by Ed DelaneyEditted by Brian John Mitchell of Silber Media& Bob Corby of Back Porch Comics

LET''S ROCK!The Ou003eMatics are a fun & quirky rock n'' Roll band from New Jersey. Since 2000, they have entertained audiences of all ages. The comics featured in this book are inspired by the band and the music they create. So put on your favorite Ou003eMatics album and open this book. It''s time to Rock & Read!Learn more about The Ou003eMatics online at www.omatics.net

FOLLOW THAT RAINBOW! In Happyloo: Flying Colors, Koolie, Tickle, and Meatsauce search for a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. They end up finding a world that needs their help! The Happyloo book series is a visual vacation to a colorful land filled with adventures in friendship and discovery! Each graphic novel / picture book story is followed by Happyloo@Home, a section that helps readers learn fun facts and create cool crafts. It''s all about inspiring imagination and creativity in the young readers. For our beloved Educators and Librarians: Lexile: 350L Accelerated Reading Level: 2 DRA Level: 16 Fountas & Pinell: I