Best Selling Books by J. Torres

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

In the forest behind his grandmother''s house, Rufus finds a totem that turns him into Sasquatch. But a wolf pack wants the totem--and will stop at nothing to get it.

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"!

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!

Batman is up against General Immortus and only Kid Eternity can help him!

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?

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?

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!

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.

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.

Hollywood in the 1950s is a place of big glamour, small talk, and medium cool. The studios control everything, managing their actors'' careers and massaging the image they present to the public. To do this, they need the press onboard, and the one aspect they can''t control—gossip! This means the most powerful woman in Hollywood is Paige Turner, the celebrity columnist for one of America''s most-read papers. Known for her outrageous headgear, Paige is often called “The Mad Hatter”—a nickname with a double meaning, since everyone wants to be invited to her publicity party. When a more salacious tabloid mentality creeps into the newsstands, though, Paige sees some of her ground being threatened. And the studios see a roguish new element that might not want to play ball. At the top of this salacious new art form is Harry Richards, “The Tabloid Dick,” the guy with the snooping peepers who keeps getting the scoop. What begins as a war of words ends up being a knock-down, drag-out fight for the number one slot as the biggest rumor monger in entertainment!

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.

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.

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!

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

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

As the entire clan gathers at Twilight''s Bastion, Master Long is ready to make the ultimate sacrifice—but does he have all the stars that he needs? Does he still need to send The Mighty Zodiac after the other stars? Meanwhile, the Moon Rabbit Army approaches while the fate of Great Tiger Ho hangs in the balance!

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.

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

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.

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

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

While Darcy is working as a counselor at summer camp, Spinner has trouble facing temptation, and Liberty, apparently suffering from post-partum depression, may be planning a desperate move.

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

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

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

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?

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?

The Moon Rabbits are coming! The Moon Rabbits are coming! Master Long is too weak to defend Dragon''s Bastion so it''s up to Hess and Great Tiger Ho to fight back the invaders until the rest of the Mighty Zodiac return from their mission. The death of a warrior has been foretold—which one will it be?

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.