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Jeffrey Brown is the author of A Tale of Two Teachers (2026), Darth Vader and Son (2026), Star Wars. Jediakatemia. Lipevä uhka (2025), Marvel Thor and Loki (2025), Star Wars The Mandalorian and Child (2025).

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A Tale of Two Teachers

release date: Aug 04, 2026
A Tale of Two Teachers
Bruce Banner, AKA the Hulk, is a genius scientist and super hero whose rage-outs have led him to damage way too much public property -- and get assigned to teaching middle school. After making it through winter break, Bruce arrives back at school to

Darth Vader and Son

release date: Apr 14, 2026
Darth Vader and Son
What if Darth Vader took an active role in raising his son? What if "Luke, I am your father" was just a stern admonishment from an annoyed dad? In this hilarious and sweet comic reimagining, Darth Vader is a dad like any other—except with all the baggage of being the Dark Lord of the Sith. Celebrated artist Jeffrey Brown''s delightful illustrations give classic Star Wars® moments a fresh twist, presenting the trials and joys of parenting through the lens of a galaxy far, far away. Life lessons include lightsaber batting practice, using the Force to raid the cookie jar, Take Your Child to Work Day on the Death Star ("Er, he looks just like you, Lord Vader!"), and the special bond shared between any father and son. Plus, this is the fixed-format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.

Star Wars. Jediakatemia. Lipevä uhka

release date: Sep 10, 2025
Star Wars. Jediakatemia. Lipevä uhka
Hankaluuksia horisontissa! Jeffrey Brownin hulvaton Jediakatemia-sarja hykerryttää kaikkia koulunkäyntiin joskus tuskastuneita. Padawan Roan Novachezin kolmas vuosi Coruscantin maineikkaassa Jediakatemiassa on täynnä kokeita ja koettelemuksia. Jedihävittäjän hallintaa ja huoltamista pitää vielä harjoitella, eikä pahamaineisen esteradan läpäiseminen suju tietenkään ilman kommelluksia. Kaiken lisäksi joku salakavala kiusanhenki järjestää Roanin vaikeuksiin opettajien ja kavereiden kanssa. Jääkö sankarimme syyttä suotta luokalleen? Jediakatemia-sarjassa ovat aiemmin ilmestyneet Padawanin päiväkirja ja Padawanin paluu.

Marvel Thor and Loki

release date: Jun 17, 2025
Marvel Thor and Loki
Jeffrey Brown's irresistible comic spin comes to Marvel! Young Thor and Loki have traveled with their parents Odin and Frigga across the ten realms to their favorite world, and Midgard (aka Earth) may never be the same. From the creator of the beloved and bestselling Darth Vader and Son series, this sweetly funny comic collection finds the kid gods of thunder and mischief suffering helmet hair (Thor), trying to ride the school bus as an alligator (Loki), playing freeze tag with the Avengers, crafting Odin an All-Father's Day present, discovering a mysteriously delicious food Midgardians call "mac and cheese," and much more. Jeffrey Brown's Eisner Award-winning humor, inventive colorful artwork, and playful approach to the characters make this a must-have for Marvel fans of all ages. FAMILY FUN: Jeffrey brings his funny family dynamics to a whole new universe. Where Jeffrey's Darth Vader series features the Sith Lord as the long suffering, but loving father of scamps Luke and Leia, in Midgard Mayhem, Jeffrey brings you Thor and Loki's mom and dad, Odin and Frigga, as they grapple with the antics of their magical sons. MIDGARD FAMILY MAYHEM: See Thor and Loki playing superpowered sports, transforming into all kinds of animals, getting Thor's hammer stuck in the ceiling, playing pranks, entering the school science fair, trick or treating, and popping popcorn with lightning. WITH THEIR FRIENDS, THE AVENGERS: A whole expanded cast of beloved Avengers characters populate this adventure in Midgard, including unique versions of Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther, The Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and more! FEATURING JEFFREY'S PLAYFUL SPIN ON THOR AND LOKI FAVORITE CHARACTERS: Including Beta Ray Bill, Jane Foster, Sif, Hela, Balder the Brave, Valkyrie, Volstagg, Surtur, Heimdall, Thori the dog, and Throgg (the frog version of Thor). © 2022 MARVEL For fans of Jeffrey Brown's Darth Vader and Son series, families, and Marvel fans of all ages.

Star Wars The Mandalorian and Child

release date: Jun 03, 2025
Star Wars The Mandalorian and Child
Author of the bestselling Darth Vader and Son series (more than 3 million copies sold), Jeffrey Brown, brings his charmingly funny take on the Star Wars galaxy to The Mandalorian! Din Djarin, the terse Mandalorian bounty hunter, travels the galaxy with the adorable Grogu in tow. Whether he is keeping Grogu from messing with the ship's controls or stopping him from using the Force to steal extra snacks, Mando’s lessons as a caretaker will be instantly fun and recognizable to all families. Brown’s colorful all-ages style and spin complement the show’s gritty milieu while accentuating the sweetness of the found family at the heart of the story. His unexpectedly funny touches and twists, and lighthearted interpretations of favorite characters, including Bo-Katan, Moff Gideon, The Armorer, Luke Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, IG-11, Peli Motto, and many more, will thrill fans and give them a way to appreciate all three seasons of the show in a whole new way. © & TM LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization. THE CHILD IS BELOVED BY FANS: Grogu became a massive fan favorite, inspiring new toys, merchandise, thousands of pieces of fan art, and an unquenchable desire for the fan-dubbed “Baby Yoda.” THE PERFECT SUBJECT FOR JEFFREY BROWN: The Mandalorian’s relationship with the child is the perfect playground for Brown’s charming take on fatherhood. Like Brown’s Darth Vader, Mando is a brooding, serious, masked character with a dark past, but he opens up to the joys of found fatherhood in the presence of Grogu. Perfect for: Fans of the Darth Vader and Son series Star Wars fans with kids of their own

Marvel The Uncanny X-Men

release date: Apr 29, 2025
Marvel The Uncanny X-Men
Jeffrey Brown brings his irresistible comic spin to the X-Men, one of the most beloved and popular teams of the Marvel Universe. Welcome to Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, where Professor X has his hands full supervising an unruly gaggle of elementary school aged mutants! From the creator of Thor and Loki: Midgard Family Mayhem and the bestselling Darth Vader and Son series, this fun collection sees Wolverine using his claws to roast marshmallows, Nightcrawler playing teleport tag, Danger Room practice hijinks, babysitting duty with the New Mutants, Magneto as a surprise substitute teacher, young Cyclops and Phoenix as sweethearts, Sentinels turned into playground equipment, and much more. Full of warm humor and inside jokes hatched from true fandom, Jeffrey Brown’s adorable interpretations of a classic era for the team will delight fans of all ages. © 2024 MARVEL FOUND FAMILY FUN: Professor X presides over a boarding school full of uniquely talented young friends—hijinks ensue! ICONIC ERA: Jeffrey’s take on the characters is based on classic X-Men comics eras, including the Phoenix saga, the Days of Future Past arc, the debut of Kitty Pryde, and more. FEATURING JEFFREY’S PLAYFUL SPIN ON FAVORITE CHARACTERS: Including Cyclops, Storm, Kitty Pryde, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Iceman, Rogue, Phoenix, Professor Xavier, Magneto, Arcade, Juggernaut, the Sentinels, the Brood, Lockheed, Krakoa, the New Mutants, and more. Perfect for: Kids and grown-up Marvel fans alike Families who enjoy sharing funny books School libraries and teacher appreciation gift-giving Fans of Jeffrey Brown’s Thor and Loki: Midgard Family Mayhem and his bestselling Darth Vader and Son series

Star Wars. Jediakatemia. Padawanin paluu

release date: Apr 16, 2025
Star Wars. Jediakatemia. Padawanin paluu
Ei enää ekaluokkalainen! Jeffrey Brownin hulvaton Jediakatemia-sarja hykerryttää kaikkia koulunkäyntiin joskus tuskastuneita. Padawan Roan Novachezin toinen vuosi Coruscantin kuuluisassa Jediakatemiassa käynnistyy lupaavasti, mutta hankaluudet alkavat pian kasaantua. Edes odotetut lentotunnit eivät tahdo sujua – eihän simulaattoria edes pitäisi voida romuttaa! Kun murheita aiheuttavat vielä kaverit, ensi-ihastus Gaiana, droidit ja ruokalan uusi gamorrealaiskokki, ei ole mikään ihme, että Voiman pimeä puoli alkaa houkutella...

Star Wars. Buenas Noches, Darth Vader

release date: Mar 24, 2025
Star Wars. Buenas Noches, Darth Vader
Episodio: hora de dormir. La destreza paternal de Darth Vader se pone a prueba cuando los jóvenes Luke y Leia no quieren irse a dormir. ¿podrá calmarlos leyendo un cuento en el que todos en la galaxia, incluyendo a Han Solo, Yoda y Boba Fett, se preparan para descansar?

Kids Are Still Weird

release date: Oct 15, 2024
Kids Are Still Weird
A sweet and charming collection of comics about how strange and funny kids can be, New York Times bestselling cartoonist Jeffrey (Darth Vader & Son, Jedi Academy) Brown chronicles his life as a parent while his children speak brutal truths and make unintentionally hilarious observations.

Star Wars. Jediakatemia. Padawanin päiväkirja

release date: Oct 02, 2024
Star Wars. Jediakatemia. Padawanin päiväkirja
Koulunkäynti on konstikasta myös kaukaisessa galaksissa! Padawanin päiväkirja aloittaa ratkihauskan Jediakatemia-sarjan, jossa seurataan kommelluksia Tähtien sota -universumin tarumaisten sankarien opinahjossa. Avaruuspilotin urasta haaveileva Roan päätyy opiskelemaan jediakatemiaan – vaikkei edes tiennyt omaavansa jedivoimia! Miten alkaa uuden padawanin taival koulussa, jonka muut oppilaat ovat perehtyneet Voimaan pienestä pitäen? Hilpeät sarjakuvat, päiväkirjamerkinnät, lehtileikkeet, pilapiirrokset, koulutodistukset ja kotitehtävät paljastavat, millaisia mutkia tatooinelaispojan opintielle tuovat luokan lurjusmaiset zabrakit ja dathomirit, väkivahvan wookieen liikuntatunnit, Yodan hämmentävät elämänviisaudet... ja hillitöntä hikoilua ja änkytystä aiheuttava ensi-ihastus.

Star Wars. Darth Vader y su princesita

release date: May 16, 2024
Star Wars. Darth Vader y su princesita
. Darth Vader está aprendiendo, un poco a la fuerza, que ser un Lord Sith y padre de una rebelde Princesa Leia no es tarea fácil... Estas viñetas parten de una situación hipotética: Darth Vader, Lord Sith, lidera al Imperio Galáctico contra la heroica Alianza Rebelde, pero antes de poder encargarse de los rebeldes, Lord Vader debe cuidar primero de su hija de 4 años, una rebelde princesita de nombre Leia. Vivirán las más divertidas escenas paternales, con el permiso de la Fuerza.

Batman And Robin And Howard (2021-) #1

release date: Mar 12, 2024
Batman And Robin And Howard (2021-) #1
To Damian Wayne, there is nothing more important than protecting the streets of Gotham City as Robin. But when he makes a critical mistake while out on patrol, Damian finds himself benched, on top of transferring to a new school. When his new classmate Howard offers to show him the ropes, Damian finds himself in a challenge he never expected…

Batman e Robin e Howard

release date: Jan 01, 2024

Thor and Loki

release date: Apr 18, 2023

Batman und Robin und Howard

release date: Aug 31, 2022
Batman und Robin und Howard
ROBIN – AUCH AUF DEM FUSSBALLPLATZ EIN SUPERHELD! Jeder kennt Robin, den jugendlichen Gefährten von Batman! Doch kaum einer weiß, dass Robin auch Batmans Sohn ist und in Wirklichkeit Damian heißt. Als er in eine neue Schule kommt, gerät er mit Howard aneinander, der dort bisher der klügste Schüler war und in Damian einen Rivalen sieht! Doch Damian bleibt nichts anderes übrig, als mit Howard zurechtzukommen, denn beide spielen im Fußballteam der Schule, und es geht immerhin darum, die beste Schülermannschaft von Gotham City zu werden! Schließlich werden aus den beiden die besten Freunde! Nicht nur auf dem Fußballplatz ... denn als Batman spurlos verschwindet, machen sich Robin und Howard gemeinsam auf die Suche nach Damians Dad! Ein spannender und lustiger Comic für alle jungen Batman-Fans – geschrieben und gezeichnet von Jeffrey Brown, der schon mit Star Wars – Darth Vader und Sohn junge Leserinnen und Leser zum Schmunzeln und Lachen gebracht hat!

Loved and Lost: A Relationship Trilogy

release date: Jun 15, 2022
Loved and Lost: A Relationship Trilogy
A pioneer of 21st-century graphic memoir, Jeffrey Brown captures timeless insights into love, intimacy, and vulnerability in three unforgettable relationship portraits. Twenty years ago, young painter Jeffrey Brown grew frustrated with the expectations of the art world and wanted desperately to make something real. In a single sketchbook, working directly in ink, he began recording his memories of a recent long-distance relationship, matching the emotional frailty of the young lovers with painfully honest writing and art. As that book, Clumsy, struck a chord with readers and spawned the follow-ups Unlikely and Any Easy Intimacy, Brown’s work proved a watershed for the emerging form of the graphic memoir. Chronicling the awkward mess of romantic relationships in unsparing and unflinching detail, these works also reflect the fragmentary nature of memory, the risk of opening ourselves to pain, and the giggly rush of falling in love. Now collected into one volume for the first time, this Relationship Trilogy is a bittersweet reminder of the everyday joy, heartbreak, and humor that—despite everything—keep us coming back for more.

Once Upon a Space-Time!

release date: May 17, 2022
Once Upon a Space-Time!
From the author of the New York Times bestselling Jedi Academy books comes the first in a hilarious space-themed graphic novel series about a floating classroom and the students who show human and alien kids alike have a flair for finding mischief and know how to have a BLAST! Jide and Petra are just two normal kids until they are selected to leave Earth and join their new alien classmates on an intergalactic research mission to Mars. Too bad Petra has no idea how she ended up in the program, seeing as the closest she wants to get to space is being a sci-fi writer. Jide, on the other hand, is the brains of the mission, but his helicopter parents make it clear he hasn't left their gravitational pull behind quite yet. What is meant to be an intra-species bonding experience soon turns to hijinx as the kids discover The Potato orbiting around their new space classroom and accidentally launch a mission of their own without any adult commanders around to supervise--or help! From New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Brown comes an out-of-this-world adventure perfect for the astronaut-in-training in your life.

Batman and Robin and Howard

release date: Nov 09, 2021
Batman and Robin and Howard
Sidelined by a crime-fighting field trip gone wrong, Damian Wayne must refocus his attention on his life as an average student and learning how to be a team player--especially when he meets his match in his new rival, Howard. To Damian Wayne, there is nothing more important than protecting the streets of Gotham City as Robin. But when he makes a critical mistake while out on patrol, Damian finds himself benched. And what''s more, Damian''s dad, Bruce Wayne--a.k.a. Batman--decides that starting over in a new school will be just the distraction Damian needs from his superhero routine. Certain that Gotham Metro Academy has nothing to teach him, Damian is completely unprepared for the challenge he finds in Howard--the smartest and most athletic kid in school. The boys'' rivalry is instantaneous and fierce...and both are sure only one of them can be the best in their class. What follows is a funny story of rivalry, friendship, and mystery from bestselling author and illustrator Jeffrey Brown.

A Total Waste of Space-Time!

release date: Jun 29, 2021
A Total Waste of Space-Time!
Travel to planets unknown in book two of the Space-Time graphic novel series from the author of the New York Times bestselling Jedi Academy books! Jide, Petra, and their intergalactic friends are back on the Potato (their orbiting classroom) for another out-of-this-world adventure. Their latest space mission brings them to the home planets of their schoolmates, where pranks must be avenged, new terrains must be explored, and the patience of Commander G must be tested! Buckle up! The next Space-Time series mission from New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Brown is ready for blast off!

Darth Vader e amici

release date: Jan 01, 2019

Darth Vader e figlio

release date: Jan 01, 2019

Lucy & Andy Neanderthal: Bad to the Bones

release date: Aug 28, 2018
Lucy & Andy Neanderthal: Bad to the Bones
From the author of the New York Times bestselling Jedi Academy books comes book three in the laugh-out-loud graphic novel series about cave kid siblings Lucy and Andy. Fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and The Terrible Two won't want to miss it! "Lucy & Andy are Stone Age rock stars! I loved this book!" -LINCOLN PEIRCE, author of the BIG NATE series Lucy and Andy have some extra space in the cave now the humans have moved out. But they do miss hanging with Sasha and Tommy. Luckily, their new friends live right around the ice block, close enough to form the first-ever explorer's club! These adventurers are on the hunt. Their first big discovery: dinosaur bones! Jeffrey Brown masterfully blends facts with funny in this graphic novel series. Includes theories about how Neanderthals went extinct; a timeline covering the history of Earth, dinosaurs, Neanderthals, and present day; museums, caves, and paleontologists of note; and Neanderthal Fact vs. Fiction. "Lucy & Andy are Stone Age rock stars! I loved this book!" --Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate series "Every kid will love to go back in time with Lucy & Andy!" --Judd Winick, author of Hilo: The Boy Who Saved the World "Jeffrey Brown returns from a galaxy far, far away to bring us a whole new slew of kid-friendly characters!" --Keith Knight, author of Jake the Fake and The Knight Life

Lucy & Andy Neanderthal: The Stone Cold Age

release date: Apr 10, 2018
Lucy & Andy Neanderthal: The Stone Cold Age
From the author of the New York Times bestselling Jedi Academy books comes book two in the laugh-out-loud graphic novel series about Neanderthal siblings Lucy and Andy. Fans of the Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Terrible Two series won't want to miss it! Now available in paperback! Every day is a snow day for Lucy & Andy! But life in the Ice Age isn't all fun and games. These Neanderthal siblings are back to their paleo pranks, and they have to put up with more than just each other--the cave is feeling awfully cramped since the humans moved in. It's the Ice Age, and legroom comes at a real premium! Jeffrey Brown skillfully blends humor and history with paleontologist sections: Timeline of Key Discoveries, Ice Age Fact vs. Fiction, Silly Cavemen Myths, and more. "Lucy & Andy are Stone Age rock stars! I loved this book!" --Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate series "A fast, funny read." --Kirkus Reviews

Lucy and Andy Neanderthal

release date: Apr 10, 2018
Lucy and Andy Neanderthal
The laugh-out-loud adventure features Lucy and her goofball brother Andy, as the duo take on a wandering baby sibling, bossy teens, cave paintings, and a mammoth hunt. But what will happen when they encounter a group of humans?

Lucy and Andy Neanderthal: Bad to the Bones

release date: Jan 01, 2018
Lucy and Andy Neanderthal: Bad to the Bones
From the author of the New York Times bestselling Jedi Academy books comes book three in the laugh-out-loud graphic novel series about cave kid siblings Lucy and Andy. Fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and The Terrible Two won''t want to miss it! "Lucy & Andy are Stone Age rock stars! I loved this book!" -LINCOLN PEIRCE, author of the BIG NATE series Lucy and Andy have some extra space in the cave now the humans have moved out. But they do miss hanging with Sasha and Tommy. Luckily, their new friends live right around the ice block, close enough to form the first-ever explorer''s club! These adventurers are on the hunt. Their first big discovery: dinosaur bones! Jeffrey Brown masterfully blends facts with funny in this graphic novel series. Includes theories about how Neanderthals went extinct; a timeline covering the history of Earth, dinosaurs, Neanderthals, and present day; museums, caves, and paleontologists of note; and Neanderthal Fact vs. Fiction. "Lucy & Andy are Stone Age rock stars! I loved this book!" --Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate series "Every kid will love to go back in time with Lucy & Andy!" --Judd Winick, author of Hilo: The Boy Who Saved the World "Jeffrey Brown returns from a galaxy far, far away to bring us a whole new slew of kid-friendly characters!" --Keith Knight, author of Jake the Fake and The Knight Life

Jedi Academy - The Phantom Bully

release date: Aug 04, 2016
Jedi Academy - The Phantom Bully
The third installation of the NY Times Bestseller Jedi Academy! It''s Roan''s last year at Jedi Academy. He''s been busier than ever but now, someone is setting him up. If he doesn''t find out who it is, he may get kicked out of school! This original story captures all of the humour and awkwardness of school, told in a comic book style format.

Return of the Padawan

release date: Aug 06, 2015
Return of the Padawan
Perfect for fans of STAR WARS or comic-book fiction such as CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS. Story and illustration are combined within this fun graphic novel. After surviving his first year at Jedi Academy, the school bullies take Roan under their wing. Maybe they aren't so bad after all - or are they?

The News

release date: May 18, 2015
The News
Emmy-award winning journalist Jeffrey Brown explores the intersections between politics and poetry in his debut book The News. From a high-security prison in Arizona to a West Point classroom to a slum in Haiti, Brown's poems share the perspectives of inmates, cadets, and survivors. Brown's voice is introspective and compassionate as he addresses both the "news from home" and natural disasters that cause large-scale suffering. In Brown's own words, poetry is an "accounting of what it means to be alive in this world," and his work unites the "often disconnected worlds of news and poetry." Headlines 1 "Bomb Explodes in a Crowded Market" Winds blow, my friends are scattered "Dow Falls on Jobs Numbers" I add and add and it doesn't add up "President to Address the Nation" I seek a way out, a way in – away "White Smoke: Habemus Papam" I turned for a moment – where did she go? "U.S. Demands End to Cyber Attacks" I've forgotten every book I've read "Detroit: Crisis Born of Bad Decisions" This is the life I choose now Jeffrey Brown is the chief correspondent for arts, culture, and society at PBS NewsHour. His work has taken him all over the world as he searches for the connections between news and poetry. He is the creator and host of "Art Beat," which is NewsHour's online arts and culture blog. As a producer and correspondent, his work has earned him an Emmy the Cine Golden Eagle. He lives in Washington, DC.

Star Wars - L'Académie Jedi - Le Retour du Padawan

release date: Jan 01, 2015
Star Wars - L'Académie Jedi - Le Retour du Padawan
"Roman graphique très près de la BD au cours duquel le jeune Roan raconte comment se déroule sa scolarisation à l'académie des Jedi où il étudie, comme son père et son grand-père, pour devenir pilote. Roan retourne ici, après ses vacances à l'Academie, enthousiaste à l'idée d'expérimenter le nouveau simulateur de vol. Il y retrouve le personnel, les droïdes et ses camarades de classe afin de parfaire sa formation durant laquelle il s'initiera aussi à la méditation, au maniement du sabre laser, tout en ayant quelques embrouilles avec ses copains, dont son amie Gaiana. Le tout est distribué sur une grille horaire inspirée du premier cycle de l'enseignement secondaire (middle school)."--SDM.

Return of the Padawan (Star Wars: Jedi Academy #2)

release date: Jul 29, 2014
Return of the Padawan (Star Wars: Jedi Academy #2)
Author/illustrator Jeffrey Brown returns in the highly anticipated sequel to the NY Times Bestseller Star Wars: Jedi Academy! It's time to return to middle school in a galaxy far, far away. . . .After surviving his first year at Jedi Academy, Roan Novachez thought his second year would be a breeze. He couldn't have been more wrong. Roan feels like he's drifting apart from his friends, and it's only made worse when Roan discovers he's not the amazing pilot he thought he'd be. When the school bullies take him under their wing, he decides they aren't so bad after all--or are they? This year, Roan will have to face alien poetry tests, menacing robots, food fights, flight simulation class, online bullies, more lightsaber duels, and worst of all . . . a girl who is mad at him. This incredible, original story captures all of the humor, awkwardness, fun, and frustrations of middle school--all told through one boy's comics, journal entries, letters, sketches, e-mails, and more.
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