Best Selling Books by J. Torres

TheyÕre too young to drive, but not too young to save the world! The worldÕs hottest heroesÑRobin, Beast Boy, Raven, Cyborg and StarfireÑare here to show you how itÕs 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.

Joey is a sickly-looking kid who’s been raised to believe that he’s allergic to pretty much everything with a hue. His mother has him on a strict diet that avoids a huge list of food—anything that isn’t white is off the table—literally. Why the restrictive diet? Well, it turns out every food gives Joey a different super power! Lunch time just got a whole lot crazier!

J. Torres and Elbert Or celebrate 10 years of Lola: A Ghost Story, the critically-acclaimed graphic novel that explores family, grief and Filipino folklore in an all-new edition that includes a revised ending and updated illustrations. Jesse didn’t really know his Lola (the Tagalog word for grandmother), but he remembers that she tried to drown him as a baby. Strange stories surround Lola: she had visions, she fought off monsters straight out of Filipino folklore, and, according to some, she may have even seen ghosts. Now Jesse is struggling with the same visions Lola had, but Lola''s not around anymore, and the rest of his family are too tied up in their own personal demons to help. Personal demons that Lola might have helped with, if she were still alive. As Jesse explores his new abilities, he realizes that he might be the one who needs to step into that role—and that helping others might just help him, too.

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 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"!

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.

Rufus is back at GrammyÍs for the summer, and just in time „ another part of the forest is about to be razed for a golf course. He needs the magic totem that the ravens stole, so he can transform into Bigfoot Boy again. But how can he find the ravens? And why is he plagued by strange dreams of a monstrous bird? ItÍs a race against time and bulldozers in this final adventure of the Bigfoot Boy series!

Power hungry forces that are attempting to seize control of everything in existence disrupt the balance in the Universe. The Nine Orders, aware of the consequences of such affront, intervene to oppose these legions of doom secretly controlled by an unknown entity. Humankind is the fi rst species in danger of extinction. Are The Nine Orders too late to save man? The world that you are about to enter has a life of its own. I started with a simple concept to write a horror novel and it evolved into the mythology that it is and will continue to be. The Nine Orders is a reimagining of the battle between angels and demons, bringing the two opposing forces to a new level of existence.

It''s Black Panther vs. Iron Man (with Wolverine in the middle) in the blockbuster sequel to Enemy of the State II! Secrets are revealed, punches are thrown and King Solomon''s Frogs wreak havoc...but who is the second Panther? Plus: Flash forward to T''Challa''s old age, where the once and future king has washed his hands of the outside world. Will he come out of retirement to save Everett K. Ross'' life? And travel back to the Old West, as T''Challa finds himself in the middle of 1986''s THOR #370! COLLECTING: BLACK PANTHER (1998) #36-49, #57-58; INCREDIBLE HULK (2000) #33; THOR (1966) #370; MATERIAL FROM MARVEL DOUBLE-SHOT #2.

Robin and Starfire go on a date on Valentine''s Day, but can they ignore all the distractions, including their meddling teammates?

Exclusive previews of three of our upcoming spring titles, complete with behind-the-scenes photos and artwork! First up, ANOTHER CASTLE with Andrew Wheeler and Paulina Ganucheau. This sword and sorcery fantasy epic will surprise you at every turn! Next, J. Torres, Corin Howell and Maarta Laiho join forces with THE MIGHTY ZODIAC, an action-packed adventure set in a rich fantasy world. Finally, enter SPACE BATTLE LUNCHTIME by Natalie Riess--a high-stakes cooking competition in the far reaches of space!

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

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.

Rufus is bo-o-o-ored at his grammy’s house in the country. But when he follows a girl into the woods and finds a totem in a hollowed-out tree, things become a whole lot more interesting. Especially when he reads the word etched into the magical talisman: "Sasquatch."

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?

Batman and Kid Eternity fight General Immortus who has stolen a time machine and used it to bring forward soldiers from different eras for his army.

It''s the final battle between The Mighty Zodiac and the Moon Rabbit Army! Great Tiger Ho has been transformed. Master Long is transformed. And Rabbit One has a game changing transformation of his own before the dust settles at Twilight''s Bastion. Who will be the last warriors standing?

Ashley is back from merry ol'' England but she''s finding it hard to reconnect with her stepbrother Toby and to rekindle the romance with ex-boyfriend Jimmy.

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 begins with a hello and introduces the title characters and their pets, as well as patterns and shapes, before we say good-bye.

Starfire''s big sister, Blackfire, is back, making all of the Teen Titans the victims of this super-sibling rivalry.

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

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.

Children are missing thanks to the Queen of Fables, and Batman and Captain Marvel must find them.

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.

Emma gets her groove back with the help of therapy and a family trip, but when she returns, her relationship with Peter begins to suffer; and, Jimmy finds himself dealing with a hazing incident while coaching at basketball camp.

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?

Beast Boy''s teammates are getting sick of being the victims of his not-so-practical jokes.

Two powerful brothers, Thunder and Lightning, get into a fight above the city--and it is up to Cyborg, Beast Boy and the other Teen Titans to find out settle the dispute before the city is destroyed.

Batman teams up with China''s super heroes to fight an army of Yetis.

Someone has abducted the Doom Patrol, a legion of weird heroes, and is up to Batman to solve the mystery and rescue them.

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

Archie Comics proudly introduces the first book of the new graphic novel series: Jinx. Written and drawn by the award-winning team of J. Torres (writer), Rick Burchett, and Terry Austin, Li’l Jinx has now grown up and is headed for high school! Real, not ideal... Jinx has just finished her last summer of middle school and is getting ready for her first day of high school. She can’t wait to see her friends—all of the friends she’s hung out with since she was a little girl. There’s no reason for any of them to start acting weird, like, not want to sit with her at lunch, or want to date her or anything...right? It’s not like everything changes in high school...is it?

Spring in high school brings a whole new set of challenges for feisty freshman Jinx—more tests, new sports, and anticipation for summer. But more frightening to Jinx than anything else is the dreaded school dance... and to make matters worse, this one is girls'' choice! That means Jinx''s friends Charley and Greg are competing to be her date, as if the very thought of dancing wasn''t awkward enough. And on the home front, Jinx is faced with even more changes when her usually distant mom suddenly wants to be BFFs. As Jinx deals with questions of female identity and growing up, and as rules and relationships become more complicated, one thing remains the same: Jinx means bad luck to anyone who gets in the way of getting her way! A story told with great wit, humor, heart, and style—you''ll fall in love with the realistic and uplifting story of Jinx: Little Miss Steps. An original graphic novel.

Alison Dare: Indiana Jones meets Lara Croft in fabulous, graphic adventures. Alison Dare is not your typical twelve-year-old. She''s the daughter of an archaeologist/adventurer and the masked hero known as the Blue Scarab. To top it off, she''s also the niece of an international super-spy; it''s no surprise that a craving for danger is in her blood! Unfortunately, her parents have locked her away at the prestigious St. Joan''s Academy for Girls, hoping that this would lead to a more "normal" life for their daughter. But despite all the strict rules at the school, Alison and her best pals - Wendy and Dot - somehow manage to find themselves involved in adventures that rival those of Alison''s globetrotting, planet-saving relatives. Whether it''s magic genies, super-powered bank robbers, or a dastardly baron bent on world domination, Alison Dare delivers the best thrills since Indiana Jones and more action than Lara Croft!

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?