New Releases by J. Torres

Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, read J. Torres and Eric Kim’s seminal Love as a Foreign Language—collected from start to finish for the first time in one deluxe hardcover edition, remastered with new colors and letters, and featuring brand-new cover art and exclusive bonus content. Joel hates Korea. When he agreed to teach there in an effort to pay off his student loans faster, he had no idea how much he’d hate it. He can''t wait to go back home to Canada and return to normal life. His year-long contract is almost over and then he''ll finally be free. But Joel''s life is about to go from dark dreams to cotton-candy kisses, and it''s all because of Hana, the new school secretary. Maybe this job isn’t so bad with his dream girl beside him. (If he works up the nerve to talk to her, that is.) The very sight of Hana sends Joel flying straight to cloud nine, but won''t another year in Korea send him crashing back down? Traveling back to Seoul in the 2000s, and perfect for fans of K-drama romcoms, fans old and new can relive Joel and Hana’s love story—now in color!

There’s a Phantasm haunting the Gotham City Opera House! Batman and Mystery Inc. are determined to exorcise this spirit before someone gets seriously hurt, owner “Theatric” Al Perry needs it to happen before his retirement fund gets seriously hurt, and Dr. Leslie Thompkins doesn’t care about anything but acquiring the building to serve as a new neighborhood clinic so she can help residents who’ve been seriously hurt. Who will prevail?

They’re BROTHERS. They’re ROBOTS. They’re BROBOTS! When BIG problems come to Brotown, Joukei, Kouro, and Panchi team up to save the day! From a kaiju kerfuffle, some mecha malarkey, and lots of shoujo shenanigans, these bro-fessionals can take on any challenge. From award-winning author J. Torres (Teen Titans Go, Lola: A Ghost Story) and illustrator Sean Dove (Fried Rice) comes the timeless action-packed adventure about the power of teamwork and enduring friendship! Now collected in one big book with new bonus content, get with the bro-gram and read all three Brobots stories!

Mad Hatter has hats from Penguin, Riddler, Clock King, and Scarecrow, but his collection isn’t complete without the “Bat hat,” a.k.a. Batman’s cowl.

Life in the Open Ocean Life in the Open Ocean: The Biology of Pelagic Species provides in-depth coverage of the different marine animal groups that form the communities inhabiting the ocean’s pelagic realm. This comprehensive resource explores the physical environment, foraging strategies, energetics, locomotion, sensory mechanisms, global and vertical distributions, special adaptations, and other characteristics of a wide array of marine taxa. Bringing together the most recent information available in a single volume, authors Joseph J. Torres and Thomas G. Bailey cover the Cnidaria (stinging jellies), the ctenophores (comb jellies), pelagic nemerteans, pelagic annelids, crustaceans, cephalopods and pelagic gastropods, invertebrate chordates, as well as micronektonic and larger fishes such as sharks, tunas, mackerels, and mahi-mahi. Detailed chapters on each pelagic group describe internal and external anatomy, classification and history, feeding and digestion, bioluminescent systems and their function, reproduction and development, respiration, excretion, nervous systems, and more. The first book of its kind to address all of the major animal groups comprising both the swimmers and drifters of the open sea, this important resource: Explains how different animals have adapted to live in the open-ocean environment Covers all sensory mechanisms of animals living in the pelagic habitat, including photoreception, mechanoreception, and chemoreception Treats the diverse micronekton assemblage as a community Includes a thorough introduction to the physical oceanography and properties of water in the pelagic realm Life in the Open Ocean: The Biology of Pelagic Species is an excellent senior-level undergraduate and graduate textbook for courses in biology and biological oceanography, and a valuable reference for all those with interest in open-ocean biology.

A gripping graphic novel that tells a boy’s experience in a WWII Japanese internment camp, and the lessons that baseball teaches him. Sandy Saito is a happy boy who’s obsessed with baseball — especially the Asahi team, the pride of his community. But when the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, his life, like that of every North American of Japanese descent, changes forever. Forced to move to a remote internment camp, he and his family cope as best they can. And though life at the camp is difficult, Sandy finds solace in baseball, where there’s always the promise of possibilities. Through his experience, Sandy comes to realize that life is a lot like baseball. It’s about dealing with whatever is thrown at you, however you can. And it’s about finding your way home.

Learn the secret stories and hidden pasts of your favorite Rick and Morty characters in Oni Press''s RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS! These 4 oversized comics, collected here for the first time, focus on fan-favorite characters and storylines, with writing and art from today''s top talent! Each story is illustrated by series artist CJ Cannon, with Nick Filardi and Brittany Peer. From writer J. Torres (Teen Titans Go!, BroBrots), delve into the secret history of THE VINDICATORS! Writer Daniel Mallory Ortberg (co-founder of THE TOAST) tells the tale of KROMBOPULOS MICHAEL, the professional assassin who just loves killin''. Writer Magdalene Visaggio (KIM & KIM, ETERNITY GIRL) wonders if it matters that Sleepy Gary''s a mind-altering parasite, if it makes Jerry...happy? And writer Delilah S. Dawson reimagines the Emmy award-winning episode Pickle Rick.

Perfect for reluctant readers, this third volume in the Brobots series can be read as a standalone or as part of the complete series! The BroBots return in another thrilling, top-billing adventure—with cousins Mary Ann-droid and Barbara Ann-droid in tow! What should be a routine trip to the moon to see pop sensation Starlite quickly turns to disaster when the BroBots discover her in a deep sleep! Waking up is hard to do, but the BroBots are experts at going by the book. But where''s the book that tells them how to defeat the giant, evil moon monster putting everyone to sleep? Against their biggest, baddest foe yet, do the BroBots—and their cousins—stand a chance?

The BroBots return in another thrilling, top-billing adventure—with cousins Mary Ann-droid and Barbara Ann-droid in tow! What should be a routine trip to the moon to see pop sensation Starlite quickly turns to disaster when the BroBots discover her in a deep sleep! Waking up is hard to do, but the BroBots are experts at going by the book. But where's the book that tells them how to defeat the giant, evil moon monster putting everyone to sleep? Against their biggest, baddest foe yet, do the BroBots—and their cousins—stand a chance?

ÒMARS.Ó With the Man of Steel a thousand years away, Brainiac 5 takes the time to complete his records of SupermanÕs time with the Legion, including a never-before-seen adventure on Mars. One of SupermanÕs future allies has a legacy at stakeÑcan the Legion help Superman set it right?

Learn the secret stories and hidden pasts of your favorite Rick and Morty characters in Oni Press''s new quarterly series of one-shots: RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS! In this first issue, J. Torres (Teen Titans Go!, The Mighty Zodiac) teams up with Rick and Mor

The Brobots are back in another mecha action meets Mother Goose mash-up! This time they''re up against the Semisweet ChocoWitch of Crime Brûlée Mountain and her crumby criminal cohorts. Take a half cup of Power Rangers with a tablespoon of Powerpuff Girls and add a dash of Voltron for a recipe we''re calling Brobots and the Mecha Malarkey!

TAKING IT TO THE EDGE! The greatest team of the under-18 set returns for another round of major league mayhem against the forces of chaos and destruction! Join Robin, Beast Boy, Raven, Cyborg and Starfire as they fight for right in six titanic tales! Speedy! Titans versus a werewolf. Baffling riddles. Monster at the mall. Anger management with Hotspot. Enter the Tween Titans! The teen superheroes from Jump City tackle all this and more in this exciting all-ages graphic novel, collecting issues #13-18. TEEN TITANS-all systems are GO!

Ho has arrived at Twilight’s Bastion with a star, but it’s… done something to him. As Hess and the others watch over him, Ho relives key moments from his past, including his friendship with Rang—and Rang’s betrayal.

Based on the hit Cartoon Network series! The greatest team of the under-eighteen set returns for another round of major league mayhem against the forces of chaos and destruction! Join Robin, Beast Boy, Raven, Cyborg and Starfire as they fight for right in six titanic tales! Blackfire and Starfire race to see who’s best. Hypnotic clothes. Robot Titans. Aqualad has a gillfriend. Terra rocks with the team. Magical mayhem ensues. The teen superheroes from Jump City tackle all this and more in this exciting all-ages graphic novel, collecting TEEN TITANS GO! #7-12.

A trio of robot bros reel in a big challenge and must band together to battle a giant monster in this playful take on classic kaiju-mech and fairytale stories.

The Unlucky Four finally arrive at Twilight’s Bastion, where they find that Master Long is in even worse condition than they feared. And they are still starless! Meanwhile, the other members of the Mighty Zodiac face multiple obstacles in their journey to Twilight’s Bastion. Will any of them make it in time to see Master Long alive?

They’re too young to drive, but not too young to save the world! The world’s hottest heroes-Robin, Beast Boy, Raven, Cyborg and Starfire-are here to show you how it’s done, Titan-style, in these six fantastic fables. Villainous video games. Dodo-hunting aliens. Heroic self-esteem issues. Super-dating. Monstrous zits. Super-sibling squabbles. The teen superheroes from Jump City tackle it all in this exciting all-ages graphic novel, collecting issues #1-6 of their first comic book appearances.

Includes instructions for how to teach a child to read comics.

The book aims to provide an unifying view of a variety (a ''zoo'') of mathematical models with some kind of singular nonlinearity, in the sense that it becomes infinite when the state variable approaches a certain point. Up to 11 different concrete models are analyzed in separate chapters. Each chapter starts with a discussion of the basic model and its physical significance. Then the main results and typical proofs are outlined, followed by open problems. Each chapter is closed by a suitable list of references. The book may serve as a guide for researchers interested in the modelling of real world processes.

Cousin Eerie is plumbing the depths of disgustingness while voyaging through the spooky stratosphere! Join J. Torres, Larry Hama, Alexander Perkins, and others, as they seek out loathsome life and sickening civilizations, boldly going where no horror comic has gone before! A lesson in how to do a good old fashioned horror short properly. It has everything you need.� Geeked Out Nation

At first Raven is only annoyed by the zit that has appeared on her cheek--but when it becomes a real monster it takes all of the Teen Titans to deal with the threat.

When Joey joins the school soccer team, he finally begins to feel like a normal kid, especially since he doesn''t need to use his food-fueled superpowers to score goals. All that changes with the star players of a rival team – two terrible twins who excel at cheating! If Joey used his superpowers, he could teach the twins a lesson. But that would be cheating... wouldn''t it?

The creepy kids from HIVE Academy have trapped the Titans in a virtual reality gone mad!

Cyborg learns the difference between being cool and lame as Cinderblock tries to destroy Jump City!

Rufus has returned to Grammy''s for the weekend, and he''s brought along the wooden Q''achi totem he uncovered on his last visit. After setting out to find his pal Penny in the woods and losing his way, Rufus once again turns to the totem for help. Unfortunately, Talon and Beak, a pair of greedy ravens, are watching from the trees as Rufus uses the powerful totem to transform into Bigfoot Boy. Imagining ?the things we could do with that totem,? Talon decides his flock of ravens must steal the totem. Though Rufus and Penny desperately try to thwart their plans, the ravens are tricky, deceitful and determined to do whatever it takes to get what they want. Will Rufus, Penny and their squirrel friend, Sidney, find themselves outsmarted by a bunch of birds? This is the second book in the terrifically entertaining trilogy of graphic novels by award-winning author J. Torres. Here, the mystery surrounding the totem deepens as readers learn of its origins and Rufus''s connection to its creator. The artwork by the renowned Faith Erin Hicks is rich with depictions of the Pacific Northwest landscape and its legends and mythology, which underlie and set the tone for the premise of the series. These books work well for teaching environmental awareness, as saving the woods from development becomes a central mission for Rufus and Penny. There are also important lessons to be gleaned on solving problems and on forming and maintaining friendships.

Uncle Creepy emcees an execrable exhibition from some of horror comics'' most talented creators! Paul Tobin and Juan Ferreyra share the tidings of a grim guardian angel, and J. Torres and Ron Salas mount some twisted taxidermy! Creeps unite! New story from _Colder_ team Paul Tobin and Juan Ferreyra!

Welcome to the wonderfully patterned world of Checkers and Dot! This sweet and striking series of board books has been designed especially for babies and tots. With high-contrast, patterned art for developing eyes, simple but memorable rhyming text for reading aloud, and cute-as-a-button characters, J. Torres and J. Lum have created engaging first books that little ones and their loved ones will want to cozy up with and read again and again. A simple, sturdy, and stylish new series for those just beginning to look, listen, and learn. Checkers and Dot at the Zoo invites us to follow along with Checkers and Dot as they explore the zoo, meeting animals, black, white, and patterned, too.

February is when dear Uncle Creepy''s fancy turns toward . . . scaring the bejeezus out of readers! Prepare to swoon at the bouquet of terror offered up by our team of rotten Romeos: Gilbert Hernandez (_Love and Rockets_) weaves a tale of love gone horribly wrong, Jamie S. Rich (_It Girl and the Atomics_) and Jo��lle Jones (_House of Night_) provide a peek at voyeuristic ghosts, Alisa Kwitney (_The Plain Janes_) and Chrissie Zullo (_Fables_) find love and terror under the full moon, and J. Torres (_Jinx_) and Amy Reeder (_Batwoman_) make you afraid to go into the wateror near your beloved! Plus, the Creepys find romance in Dan Braun and Peter Bagge''s latest Creepy Family strips! New romantic scares from Gilbert Hernandez and Peter Bagge! Just in time for Valentine''s Day!