Most Popular Books by Art Baltazar

It’s up to Action Cat and Adventure Bug to stop the bad guys! Follow these amazing superheroes created by Art Baltazar and Franco in this EPIC ALL-AGES comic extravaganza!!! With BONUS stories from the AW YEAH BULLPEN . . . Scoot McMahon, Denver Brubaker, Alejandro Rosado, and Kurt Wood! Collects issues #1–#4. * ALL collected for the first time in this handsome Dark Horse trade paperback! * An epic all-ages extravaganza! * From Itty Bitty Hellboy creators Art Baltazar and Franco! * The kickstarter blockbuster offered at last!

In these tales from Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! #1-12, Billy meets a new kid in school: Theo Adam! Theo tries to play nice with Billy and his fellow classmates, but it''s all just a ploy to learn the secret word that will magically transform him back to his evil alter ego, Black Adam! Can Billy stop this supervillain in disguise before it''s too late, and keep his super-powered little sister out of harm''s way?

Join Craybi Craynobi and his son, Crayski Craynobi, the future chosen one with the chosen nose, as well as their many friends and allies like Weezerd the wise wizard, as they adventure through mythical lands to try to save the city of Yahgz and its people, the Yahgeez. But are Craybi and Crayski enough to face the Giant Green Gorilla? Or even bigger foes as they ford a river of mud, or enter the Land of Ashes? Craybi and Crayski will need their wits and some helpful allies to help everyone. Find out how they save YAHGZ in this zany new graphic novel series by world-famous cartoonist Art Baltazar!

A brand-new comic from the creators of Tiny Titans and Mini Marvels—Art Baltazar, Franco, and Chris Giarrusso—teamed up for the first time! Encounter is a new kind of hero; an alien escaped to Earth with pods that will eventually hatch to become his siblings, who can take any form he chooses, and decides to become a hero! With help from his talking dog, Barko, he fights crime on our planet. But there is a mysterious figure who will try anything to defeat him. In Volume 1, Encounter and Barko must defend the pods from villains such as Gadget Man, Cold Blaze the Thermodynamic Shark, and Ribbon Rhonda. No matter the odds, Encounter will always find a way to save the day!

Welcome new series writers Art Baltazar and Franco! When Dr. Sivana escapes from the Fawcett City Penitentiary, he sets out to get revenge on the two heroes who put him there: Captain Marvel and Mary!

Astronaut Corben becomes supervillain Metallo, and it is up to Superman and his new super-friend Steel to contain him.

After the fiasco in the zoo, the mayor tries on the Mask! Now as Mayor Mask paints the town green, the once-quiet burg suddenly becomes the most exciting and crazy place on the planet! Find out how it feels to have the Mask running things! Fun! Crazy! And a little scary! * All-ages mayhem! The art is fantastic, which is pretty much what you''d expect from Art Baltazar.�Comic Book Resources

Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and Kilowog have captured Razor, who has been manipulated by the Red Lanterns into performing evil deeds.

From the co-creator of Tiny Titans and Superman of Smallville, Art Baltazar comes the newest adventure of his latest and greatest character! Gillbert, the young merman prince, and his friends, the telekinetic Anne Phibian and Sherbert the orange turtle journey to the island of Orange Turtles to meet Sherbert’s turtle family. But why do they think they’re being followed? They soon discover that Sherbert is one of the rarest of the orange turtles--orange with orange spots. What does this mean? How rare is he? Rare enough to catch the attention of the strange Shark Beast and the mysterious Sea Weed creature. But who are these two guys? What exactly are their intentions? Are they friends…or foes? Perhaps the island of Orange Turtles may give us, as well as Gillbert, Sherbert, and Anne, the answers…or some unexpected surprises.

Darkseid has returned dressed as a lunch lady and it is up to Superman and the Justice League to stop him.

Shhhh…there’s no super-heroics allowed in the library! All Raven wanted was a little peace and quiet, and the local library seemed like the perfect place to find that. But her teammates know all her tricks, and when they catch up to her, all heck breaks loose.It’s not their fault: there’s a villain on the loose! And that villain has a dastardly plot! And it could only happen at the library! When the teens get scattered into the library books, first they have to figure out what happened, then they have to find each other, then they have to find the real Jump City.It’s all in a day’s work for our heroes. Not their normal day’s work, which involves a lot of punching and posing. This is more like a reader’s day’s work! You know: the fun kind!

Discover Dr. Seuss’s whimsical world like never before in this colorful graphic novel companion to The Cat in the Hat! With all-new illustrations and easy-to-read paneled storytelling, this is the perfect next step for beginner readers transitioning to chapter books! It’s a normal day with normal chores for Sally and her brother…until everything turns topsy-turvy when the Cat in the Hat arrives! With a whirlwind of fun, and the hilarious but chaotic antics of Thing 1 and Thing 2, the day promises to be anything but boring. Yet Sally’s wise pet, the Fish, warns them about letting the Cat stay. The question looms: Can they wrap up their tasks before their parents return, or will the Cat’s zany escapades throw them off course? With brand-new illustrations and easy-to-follow paneled storytelling, this graphic novel is an excellent bridge for kids transitioning to chapter books. A perfect must-have for young readers and Dr. Seuss fans alike.

Blue Beetle and Supergirl stop by the Treehouse, only to find the Tiny Titans away on a field trip.

Flash Gordon Adventures is an all-ages series by the award-winning creative team of Art Baltazar and Franco! Perfect for fans of Tiny Titans and Itty Bitty Hellboy! Join Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Zarkov and their allies from Lexray as they battle the evil tyrant, Ming the Merciless. Readers will be thrilled by Flash Gordon and his friend’s zany adventures, while enjoying valuable, but humorous life lessons learned about friendship, teamwork, and how alien-world gravity affects the digestive system, why a lizard machine is important for making new lizards and why Zarkov develops a way to make fake beards for Ming to wear.

Superman! Superboy! Supergirl! Krypto the Superdog! The entire Superman family is reimagined here in this energetic all-ages graphic novel. Read on as the heroes of Metropolis fight foes such as General Zod, Darkseid, Brainiac, and as always,super-scourge Lex Luthor! The critically acclaimed team behind TINY TITANS tackle the Superman family in this all-ages graphic novel! Collects Superman Family Adventures #7-12.

Join the Tiny Titans as they journey through the galaxy to help Starfire clean her room.

**He���s Itty Bitty and he���s back!** Aw yeah! Art Baltazar and Franco return to _Itty Bitty Hellboy_! This time, Hellboy, Abe, Liz, and friends are on a very special quest . . . to deliver underwear to the Island of Rogers! But their mission is suddenly interrupted by the discovery of the strange, mysterious beast known as the were-jaguar! ���_Itty Bitty Hellboy_ is bite-sized, adorable _Hellboy_ fun for all ages.��_���Comic Vine

The Mask is back, and it''s Herman Shazbert''s turn! When the mild-mannered zookeeper buys his wife a strange mask, the whole town wants to try it on! Grandma Shazbert, the Mayor, the animals at the zoo--everyone gets to share in the Mask''s wacky powers! Don''t miss a single panel of the fun from Aw Yeah Comics! and Itty Bitty Hellboy''s Art Baltazar and Franco! Collects Itty Bitty Comics: The Mask #1-#4.

The Fearsome Five have arrived, and they want the playground where all the Super Kids play.

Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and Kilowog have captured Razor, who has been manipulated by the Red Lanterns into performing evil deeds.

What is Jimmy Olsen''s Supergirl Theory? Also, the sky is filled with Super-Pets, and what''s up with Jimmy''s wristwatch? How does that thing work?

Batman''s loyal butler, Alfred, lets the Tiny Titans spend an afternoon in the Batcave.

WATCH OUT! The evil GWASH MONSTERS are invading Cray City! Their evil leader, The GWASHIE is set upon revenge! And CRAYBI CRAYNOBI may be the only one who can stop her!

Art Baltazar and Franco-the Eisner Award-winning creative team behind Superman of Smallville and Tiny Titans-provide their signature take on a certain apartment building (Arkham) in Gotham City and the people (mostly) who live there! Young Bruce Wayne is drawn to the fun and excitement he sees going on at Arkham, but to Wayne Enterprises, it’s just another property they own. Bruce is determined to find out why Arkham is full of so much fun and laughter. What exactly is going on over there? Time to sneak over when no one is looking...even though it’s like the house is laughing at him! Ha ha ha!

In Avatar: The Last Airbender, Sokka follows Suki as she gives a lesson in manners and encourages a young girl’s strength. Itty Bitty Hellboy has fun toying with nemesis Rasputin, and the Juice Squeezers crew leap into action to defend one of their own

Young Gillbert is the prince of the underwater world of Atlanticus. Together with his best friend Sherbert and mysterious new friend Anne Phibian, Gillbert is curious to where all these bottled messages floating throughout the ocean are coming from. Could the fiery Pyrockians from space have something to do with it? Or maybe it is something more mysteriously monstrous? Plus, Gillbert must deal with being a new big brother, when his little sister Matilda is actually much, much bigger than him! The most fun had under the sea since “The Little Merman”! Created by Tiny Titan’s Art Baltazar!

From the pages of Itty Bitty Comics! comes Grimmiss Island! When the Volcano Goddess threatens the Mama Woogees'' tiny island, only little Grimmiss can save the day! This wacky yarn has it all: hot lava, lost love, and witch doctors! Don''t even get us started on the angry cactus, the screenwriting armadillo, and the strange disturbance that has awakened the island''s tiki monoliths! When you''re little guy with a skull head, there''s adventure around every corner! From the Eisner Award-winning creative minds of Art Baltazar and Franco! Tropical drinks not included.

**HADES IS KICKIN'' UP A FUSS!** Grimmiss''s old pals the Grimm Reaper and B. L. Bubba Crisp are coming to visit the island! The boys are excited to see what Grimmiss has been up to, but time may be running out for the little skull head! * For fans of _Itty Bitty Hellboy_ and _Tiny Titans_! * From the multiple-Eisner-winning team of Art Baltazar and Franco!

"CN, Cartoon Network, Frederator"--Copyright page.

**AW YEAH! _ITTY BITTY MASK_!** The Mask is back, and it''s Herman Shazbert''s turn! When the mild-mannered zookeeper buys his wife a strange mask, the whole family wants to try it on! But watch out, Grandma Shazbertit will put quite the pep in your step! * From the guys who brought you the Eisner-nominated _Itty Bitty Hellboy_ and _Tiny Titans_ and _Aw Yeah Comics_! * All-ages mayhem from Art Baltazar and Franco! * The Mask is back, and crazier than ever!

Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and Kilowog have captured Razor, who has been manipulated by the Red Lanterns into performing evil deeds.

The Pajamazons attack the island, and Grimmiss comes once again to save humanity! Plus, Armando sells his action movie starring . . . the Cactus! But what''s the Volcano Goddess have to say about all of this? * For fans of _Itty Bitty Hellboy_ and _Tiny Titans_! * From the multiple-Eisner-winning team of Art Baltazar and Franco!

Superman''s old foe General Zod has escaped from the Phantom Zone, and it is up to Superman to save Metropolis from the fiery footsteps of fifty-foot frankfurters.

Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani, the Eisner Award-winning creative team behind all-ages titles TINY TITANS and SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES, are back with their most epic and hilarious story yet! Batman’s gone missing, and it’s up to his friends Superman and Wonder Woman to save him. But there’s more going on than it first appears...something has united the greatest threats in the universe, including Darkseid, Lex Luthor and the entire Legion of Doom! Could it have something to do with Superman’s mom and dad back on New Krypton? And just who is this new kid who’s suddenly hanging around? They’ll need the help of the whole Justice League to figure it out and save the day. But if there’s one thing a superhero can always count on, it’s his Super Friends! Collects #1-6.

Can Superman keep Smallville from going to the dogs? Acts of awesomeness are happening around town. People are being rescued, runaway tractors stopped, and fires extinguished. This is all in a day’s work for the hero known only as “Superman.” But who is he, really? Thirteen-year-old Clark Kent knows. He has a super secret-one his parents are constantly worried will get out. Clark promises to be extra careful, but when random objects begin to take flight and disappear, his parents threaten to ground him. Except he’s innocent! If Superman isn’t responsible…who is? Join Clark in this hilarious adventure as he sniffs out the real culprit. From New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creators Art Baltazar and Franco comes a fun, whimsical story featuring young Lana Lang, Lex Luthor, and of course, Clark Kent.

The Tiny Titans East invade the playground and many more Tiny Titans adventures!

The Action and Adventure begin again! Time for more awesomeness with the superheroes of beautiful downtown Skokie--Aw Yeah Comics'' very own Action Cat and Adventure Bug! See our heroes battle dastardly villains! Wonder as a burning asteroid hurdles toward earth! Beware of the lurking Golden Age evil! That''s right--Golden Age Action Cat! This all-ages collection has everything and more! Brought to you by the Eisner Award-winning cartoonists Art Baltazar and Franco, and collecting issues #5-#8 of their original Aw Yeah Comics! series! Also featuring stories from the Aw Yeah crew--Scoot McMahon, Alejandro Rosado, Denver Brubaker, and Kurt Wood! True story!

The Toyman attacks with his deadly toys, and does not let the Super Family have a Tooth Fairy Party in peace.

"What will happen when these super kids swap their usual costumes for the mentors'' capes and tights? They may grow up to be the next Justice League, but first they''ll have to finish elementary school"--p. [4] of cover.