New Releases by Paul Tobin

Last Kids on Earth meets Goosebumps in this monster mash of a series featuring all your favorite creatures going head-to-head in epic battles.

For once, instead of causing trouble, Zomboss is in trouble and needs help finding his missing dog! The twenty-fifth standalone Plants vs. Zombies graphic novel! Dr. Zomboss, the constant scourge of Neighborville and leader of the zombie army, needs help! While normally Patrice, Nate, Crazy Dave, and the plants wouldn’t be concerned at all, it’s his dog that's missing, and who wouldn’t want to help someone find their lost dog?! Of course, since it’s Zomboss, there’s no telling what could go wrong! And his dog may be the smartest one, for getting itself lost! Written by the brilliantly clever Paul Tobin and featuring gorgeous artwork by talented artist Christianne Gillenardo-Goudreau!

Feeling the rusty shears of eager anticipation as they coarsely cut away your tendons of dread? You’ve come to the right place . . . because EC Comics is serving another tortuous session of frightful delights with the CATACOMB OF TORMENT! Prepare to be mortified—literally—as manacled writers Christopher Cantwell (Out of Alcatraz), Evan Dorkin (Beasts of Burden), and Paul Tobin (The Witcher) are forced to turn the crank and twist the tension-wracked fingertips of artists PJ Holden (2000 AD), Lukas Ketner (Count Crowley), and Dan McDaid (Epitaphs from the Abyss) into blood-spattered spectacle! Sound like fun? Our beloved host, the Tormentor, sure thinks so!

Zomboss visits his old model train, dubbed “Big Spitball,” in a gigantic train set that takes up a whole warehouse. Using the Big Spitball’s zuclear-powered engine and shrink ray, Zomboss miniaturizes the buildings of Neighborville and adds them to the huge diorama! He even shrinks down a building with Nate, Patrice, Crazy Dave, and some plants inside! Now the team and their plant pals need to reach the engine of the Big Spitball to unshrink themselves and save Neighborville! Eisner Award-winning writer Paul Tobin collaborates with the amazing artist Luisa Russo for a brand-new Plants vs. Zombies original graphic novel, with lavish lettering by Eisner-nominated Steve Dutro and gorgeous colors by Heather Breckel!

A dark horror story based on a real-life urban legend with an internet-age twist--for fans of films like The Ritual and The Blair Witch Project. Hooky Hidalgo, adventurist and popular live streamer, has gone missing while climbing Mt. Denali! When his girlfriend, Becca, arrives in Alaska to retrace his steps, she soon discovers something beyond the dreamy and impressive landscape. There's a conspiracy deep within the heart of Denali itself: a dark pyramid, silent, waiting. Teaming up with a local conspiracy theorist named Shailene, Becca — and the scores of Hooky fans determined to either find him or find some fun — will face death, freezing temperatures, avalanches‚ and monsters to discover a truth that will change her life forever.

A scandalous painting full of secrets is missing! An unlikely patron hires the greatest thief in the world, Bandette, to pilfer a painting whose brushstrokes hold centuries of hidden messages! With other thieves competing to retrieve the painting, too, Bandette will have her work cut out for her. All their skills will be put to the test as they each strive to possess . . . The Six Finger Secret! Written by hilarious author Paul Tobin (Plants vs Zombies) and with stunning art by Colleen Coover (Gingerbread Girl).

Yoon has one single day to uncover who is trying to kill her, or that she’s going to kill, and there are too many candidates! Is it the cop with the unexpected black strings? The gang leader with the Very Expected black strings? Maybe someone connected to the porn star whose pet was murdered? The icky rich family with WAY too many blue strings? Yoon has far too many strings to untangle before her looming killer can follow one single black string back to her! Plus, good coffee and a new dog!

Trapped in a basement with Sheriff Hirly Maple’s raving zombie of a boyfriend, Jess—along with her undead girlfriend Olivia, and her very much still living friends Mason and Kokoro—learn about the hidden supernatural history of Broke Tree Valley and the Mammoth. Unfortunately, none of this newfound knowledge will help if they can’t put a stop to the sheriff’s sinister plan. Olivia seems to know the path to the Mammoth…but does she know a way out of this one?

More and more custard pies and zombies are appearing seemingly out of thin air every day! The custard pies are pretty nice, but these zombies are becoming a real problem in this graphic novel! It's almost like these Zombies are Automatically Produced, so Patrice, Nate, and Crazy Dave will have to get to the bottom of things before Neighborville is “Zapped” beyond recovery! Eisner Award-winning writer Paul Tobin collaborates with the amazing artist Christianne Gillenardo-Goudreau for a brand-new Plants vs. Zombies original graphic novel, with lavish lettering by Eisner-nominated Steve Dutro and gorgeous colors by Heather Breckel!

Last Kids on Earth meets Goosebumps in this monster mash of a series featuring all your favorite creatures going head-to-head in epic battles.

It’s been ten years since the nine lives of Burma the cat captivated audiences—return to the world of the Eisner-nominated I Was the Cat with this special anniversary edition! Allison Breaking is a talented journalist, but even talented journalists have bills to pay. When the offer of a lifetime comes across her desk to interview a mysterious stranger named Burma and write his memoirs, Allison can’t say no. But what’s she to do when she discovers that Burma isn’t a man at all . . . but a cat! A cat with stories to tell about how he used his nine lives to shape the world—from movie sets to the filthy streets of seventeenth-century London and all manner of mischief in between. But beneath the feline grace and glamor, Allison just might begin to uncover another, darker story. Will she risk it all to uncover the truth of Burma’s last—and maybe most important—life? The Eisner Award–nominated team of writer Paul Tobin and artist Benjamin Dewey invites you back to the strange and wonderful world of I Was the Cat to find out!

After having countless schemes, capers, and heists easily thwarted by the plant team, Dr. Zomboss needs a win. With Crazy Dave and his powerful plant posse always one step ahead, Zomboss realizes the only way to achieve victory is by being even one more step ahead than that! So he builds his latest invention: four brain bots called The Unpredictables! With the bots’ ability to predict their enemies’ every move, Patrice, Nate, and Crazy Dave will have to pull out all the stops to protect Neighborville! Eisner Award-winning writer Paul Tobin (Bandette, Genius Factor) collaborates with artist Jesse Hamm (Plants vs. Zombies Volume 18: Constructionary Tales, Batman ‘66) for a brand-new Plants vs. Zombies original graphic novel, with lavish lettering by Eisner-nominated Steve Dutro and gorgeous colors by Heather Breckel!

Dr. Zomboss realizes his next invasion must take place while everyone in Neighborville is asleep, so he sets out to lull the town to bed early with strange-yet-tedious fables of his own creation. Neighborville’s citizens and plant army protectors will hit the hay . . . leaving Zomboss and his minions free to hit the brain buffet! Crazy Dave isn’t sleeping, though, as he tries over and over again to invent the correct counterattack! Eisner Award-winning writer Paul Tobin (Bandette, Genius Factor) collaborates with artist Christianne Gillenardo-Goudreau (Plants vs. Zombies: Better Homes and Guardens, Plants vs. Zombies: Multi-ball-istic) for a brand-new Plants vs. Zombies original graphic novel!

PSpice for Circuit Theory and Electronic Devices is one of a series of five PSpice books and introduces the latest Cadence Orcad PSpice version 10.5 by simulating a range of DC and AC exercises. It is aimed primarily at those wishing to get up to speed with this version but will be of use to high school students, undergraduate students, and of course, lecturers. Circuit theorems are applied to a range of circuits and the calculations by hand after analysis are then compared to the simulated results. The Laplace transform and the s-plane are used to analyze CR and LR circuits where transient signals are involved. Here, the Probe output graphs demonstrate what a great learning tool PSpice is by providing the reader with a visual verification of any theoretical calculations. Series and parallel-tuned resonant circuits are investigated where the difficult concepts of dynamic impedance and selectivity are best understood by sweeping different circuit parameters through a range of values. Obtaining semiconductor device characteristics as a laboratory exercise has fallen out of favour of late, but nevertheless, is still a useful exercise for understanding or modelling semiconductor devices. Inverting and non-inverting operational amplifiers characteristics such as gain-bandwidth are investigated and we will see the dependency of bandwidth on the gain using the performance analysis facility. Power amplifiers are examined where PSpice/Probe demonstrates very nicely the problems of cross-over distortion and other problems associated with power transistors. We examine power supplies and the problems of regulation, ground bounce, and power factor correction. Lastly, we look at MOSFET device characteristics and show how these devices are used to form basic CMOS logic gates such as NAND and NOR gates.

PSpice for Digital Signal Processing is the last in a series of five books using Cadence Orcad PSpice version 10.5 and introduces a very novel approach to learning digital signal processing (DSP). DSP is traditionally taught using Matlab/Simulink software but has some inherent weaknesses for students particularly at the introductory level. The ‘plug in variables and play’ nature of these software packages can lure the student into thinking they possess an understanding they don’t actually have because these systems produce results quicklywithout revealing what is going on. However, it must be said that, for advanced level work Matlab/Simulink really excel. In this book we start by examining basic signals starting with sampled signals and dealing with the concept of digital frequency. The delay part, which is the heart of DSP, is explained and applied initially to simple FIR and IIR filters. We examine linear time invariant systems starting with the difference equation and applying the z-transform to produce a range of filter type i.e. low-pass, high-pass and bandpass. The important concept of convolution is examined and here we demonstrate the usefulness of the 'log' command in Probe for giving the correct display to demonstrate the 'flip n slip' method. Digital oscillators, including quadrature carrier generation, are then examined. Several filter design methods are considered and include the bilinear transform, impulse invariant, and window techniques. Included also is a treatment of the raised-cosine family of filters. A range of DSP applications are then considered and include the Hilbert transform, single sideband modulator using the Hilbert transform and quad oscillators, integrators and differentiators. Decimation and interpolation are simulated to demonstrate the usefulness of the multi-sampling environment. Decimation is also applied in a treatment on digital receivers. Lastly, we look at some musical applications for DSP such as reverberation/echo using real-world signals imported into PSpice using the program Wav2Ascii. The zero-forcing equalizer is dealt with in a simplistic manner and illustrates the effectiveness of equalizing signals in a receiver after transmission.

Disturbed by his own nightmares, Dr. Zomboss invents a machine that allows him to enter the dreams of Neighborville's citizens. Zomboss hopes to hypnotize humans, using their dreams, into liking and approaching zombies instead of fearing them and running away. Brainwashed and dream-influenced citizens galore need Crazy Dave, his army of powerful plants, his genius niece Patrice, and neighborhood friend Nate to steer them in the correct direction--away from zombies! Eisner Award-winning writer Paul Tobin (Bandette, Genius Factor) collaborates with artist Christianne Gillenardo-Goudreau (Plants vs. Zombies: Better Homes and Guardens, Plants vs. Zombies: Multi-ball-istic) for a brand-new Plants vs. Zombies original graphic novel!

Collecting three Plants vs. Zombies original graphic novels into one deluxe boxed set for your holiday season! The set also includes an exclusive, double-sided poster with a new piece of never-before-seen art by fan-favourite artist Ron Chan on the slipcase! Collects Plants vs. Zombies: Better Homes and Guardens, Plants vs. Zombies: The Garden Path, Plants vs. Zombies: Multi-ball-istic. Also includes an exclusive Plants vs. Zombies Graphic Novel Boxed Set #7 double-sided poster and a new piece of art from Ron Chan on the back of the slipcase.

The battle to protect Neighborville continues! A behind-the-scenes look at the secret schemes, ridiculous plans, and craziest contraptions concocted by the bizarre Zomboss, leader of the zombie army, as he proudly leads around a film crew from the Zombie Broadcasting Network. Crazy Dave has some silly schemes and convoluted contraptions of his own, though, to protect Neighborville's citizens. With his niece Patrice, neighborhood hero Nate Timely, and his own army of powerful plants and strange inventions, Dave's ready to counter any frightening invasion that Zomboss can think up! Eisner Award-winning writer Paul Tobin (Bandette, Genius Factor) collaborates with artist Jesse Hamm (Batman 66, Hawkeye) for a brand-new Plants vs. Zombies graphic novel adventure!

A new original graphic novel from the team behind the New York Times bestselling Plants vs. Zombies comics, Paul Tobin and Ron Chan! Benson, young teen boy with dreams of venturing into space and becoming a Galactic Ranger, is given the chance to make his hopes a reality when he's selected to join an elite academy full of strange characters and unusual alien classmates. But when a combination of culture shock, bullying, and administrative secrets shake his confidence, Benson must dig deep and fight to prove he belongs.

Will Flora the Sunflower and Neighborville's plant platoon hit a triple-bonus combo or will their efforts ride the outlanes to certain loss? Enjoy this hilariously pinball-primed Plants vs. Zombies tale crafted by series veteran Paul Tobin! Plunge into another battle between plants and zombies as Dr. Zomboss turns the entirety of Neighborville into a giant, fully-functional pinball machine! With bumpers, flippers, and pegs meticulously scattered across town by the zombie pinball wizard himself, Nate, Patrice, and their plant posse must find a way to revert Neighborville to its normal state and halt this uniquely horrifying zombie invasion. With every ball and bumper set against them, will they hit a run of zombie knock-out skill shots--or will the battle go full tilt zombies?! Eisner Award-winning writer Paul Tobin (Bandette, Genius Factor) collaborates with artist Christianne Gillenardo-Goudreau (Plants vs. Zombies: Better Homes and Guardens) for a brand-new Plants vs. Zombies journey!

Feisty fun for the whole family with two of Marvel's most popular superstars! Everybody loves Deadpool, right? Somebody ought to tell the Avengers! Can the Merc with a Mouth fast-talk his way out of a confrontation with Earth's Mightiest Heroes? At least Spider-Man can see Wade Wilson's appeal until a day in the life of Deadpool shows him a little something about power and irresponsibility. Wolverine's keen to teach Spidey a lesson too, when he fi nds out the webhead is following him - and he is one tutor who makes sure you get the point! And what was Wolvie up to just before he fi rst tangled with the Hulk? Collecting MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES #4, MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN: WEB WARRIORS #8, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2009 (WOLVERINE: ORIGIN OF AN X-MAN), MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #3

Is it a brain buffet for the zombies or an unbeleafable plant victory? It's up to you, as you get to make the choices in this new Plants vs. Zombies adventure with multiple endings! Our story begins with Dr. Zomboss' latest plan of evil genius - disguising his zombies as each other, in an effort to confuse plants and plant pals Crazy Dave, Nate, and Patrice. Can the friendly fronds get past these dastardly disguises before the zombies sneak into Neighborville tourist attractions - and even Watson Elementary school - to unleash their hungry ways? Every major decision along the path will be made by you and determine if our horiticultural heroes end up facing their unfortunate demise . . . or victory! Eisner Award-winning writer Paul Tobin (Bandette, Genius Factor) collaborates with artist Kieron Dwyer (Captain America, The Avengers) for a brand-new, interactive Plants vs. Zombies journey!

Get ready for an intense and persistent one-up battle of . . . designing Neighborville dwellings?! Plant pals Nate and Patrice suggest a brilliant idea: thwart any attack from the zombies by putting defending plants named "Guard-ens" inside homes, as well as in yards! But as soon as Mr. Stubbins informs zombie leader and Pop Smarts lover Dr. Zomboss, he quickly becomes obsessed with circumventing this idea with an epically evil one of his own--building cages disguised as homes to trap all the tasty brains (and the people they reside within) before the Guard-ens can get there. The plants, Nate, Patrice, and Crazy Dave must now counter Dr. Zomboss's havoc-filled scheme! Eisner Award-winning writer Paul Tobin (Bandette, Genius Factor) collaborate with artist Christianne Gillendardo-Goudreau (Plants vs. Zombies: War and Peas, Plants vs. Zombies: Rumble at Lake Gumbo) for this standalone graphic novel!

When Neighborville is attacked by zombies, it's up to Nate Timely and Patrice Blazing to track down Crazy Dave's plants and assemble an army. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.

Multi-Eisner award-winning writer Paul Tobin pens a fantasy epic of the adventures of Geralt of Rivia, a witcher--one of the few remaining monster hunters from the critically acclaimed video game fantasy The Witcher by CD Projekt Red! Featuring story art by Joe Querio, Piotr Kowalski, Max Bertolini, with a bonus sketchbook section and additional art by Dave Johnson (100 Bullets), Dan Panosian (Slots), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Duncan Fegredo (MPH), Simon Bisley (Lobo), and a cover by Mike Mignola (Hellboy). Collects issues #1-#5 of The Witcher comic series House of Glass, Fox Children, Curse of Crows, and the Killing Monsters one-shot--and features annotations from the creators of the comics, as well as a sketchbook section.

Dr. Zomboss creates an army of teeny zombies to try and sneak up on all the brains in Neighborville! To battle these miniscule menaces, the plants, Crazy Dave, Patrice, and Nate must shrink themselves to have any chance at defeating the zombies. But how will Neighborville's insects react to the invasion of their turf-of-the-tiny? And will this miniature zombie invasion mean the party for Crazy Dave's two-hundred-year-old pants gets cancelled? Don't miss the latest volume of the critically-acclaimed Plants vs. Zombies series that sees Eisner Award-winning writer Paul Tobin (Bandette) collaborating with artist Sara Ester Soler (Red & Blue) for this standalone graphic novel!

Dr. Zomboss invents a Cold Crystal, which is capable of freezing Neighborville, creating an eternal winter and burying both plants and humans in snow and ice! With most of the benevolent, zombie-battling plants chilled and immobile, Zomboss hopes to lead his cold-blooded zombie troops on a mission to overrun the city. It's up to Nate, Patrice, Crazy Dave, and the fieriest plants to adapt, fight on, and save Neighborville - with the help of pirates! From Eisner Award-winning writer and series mainstay Paul Tobin (Bandette, I Was the Cat), who collaborates with Cat Farris (Emily and the Strangers, My Boyfriend Is a Bear) on this original, standalone graphic novel.

Multi-Eisner award-winning writer Paul Tobin pens a fantasy epic of the adventures of Geralt of Rivia, a witcher--one of the few remaining monster hunters from the critically acclaimed video game fantasy The Witcher by CD Projekt Red! Featuring story art by Joe Querio, Piotr Kowalski, Max Bertolini, with a bonus sketchbook section and additional art by Dave Johnson (100 Bullets), Dan Panosian (Slots), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Duncan Fegredo (MPH), Simon Bisley (Lobo), and a cover by Mike Mignola (Hellboy). Collects issues #1-#5 of the Witcher comic series House of Glass, Fox Children, Curse of Crows, and collected for the first time, Killing Monsters one-shot--and features annotations from the creators of the comics, as well as a sketchbook section.

Garden Warfare Returns to Neighborville! Just when you thought Neighborville was safe, the Garden Warfare is back on! Zombies have taken over and forced neighborhood defenders Nate, Patrice, and their fearless plants back on their heels! Not all hope is lost however when an unlikely plant hero comes to the rescue with the fate of Neighborville at stake!

When Jutte Shelley and her squad are gunned down in an ambush, it looks like the end for the Detroit police officers, but Jutte comes from a very storied family... named Frankenstein. Using the secrets of her ancestors, Jutte enters the family business of resurrection, bringing her squad back from the dead. Sort of. As long as you don't look too close. Eager for revenge, they've no choice but to team with the Detroit mob, using them for the resources to find the lowlifes who did them in, now that Jutte has quite literally gotten the gang back together.