Most Popular Books by J. Torres

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.

Cousin Eerie is plumbing the depths of disgustingness while voyaging through the spooky stratosphere! Join J. Torres, Larry Hama, Alexander Perkins, and others, as they seek out loathsome life and sickening civilizations, boldly going where no horror comic has gone before! A lesson in how to do a good old fashioned horror short properly. It has everything you need.� Geeked Out Nation

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.

Ho has arrived at Twilight’s Bastion with a star, but it’s… done something to him. As Hess and the others watch over him, Ho relives key moments from his past, including his friendship with Rang—and Rang’s betrayal.

The smash-hit comic book series based on Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland’s hilarious [adult swim]TM animated show RICK AND MORTYTM is available in its fifth deluxe hardcover collection! Watch as Summer discovers doomed romance! Learn the tragic secrets of Krombopulous Michael! Check out some really cool dinosaurs! This volume features Eisner-nominated writers Kyle Starks (Sexcastle, Assassination Nation) and Magdalene Visaggio (Kim & Kim, Vagrant Queen), in collaboration with artist CJ Cannon and Marc Ellerby, plus guest writers Tini Howard (Thanos, Euthanauts, Pamela Ribon (Moana, Ralph Breaks the Internet). This special edition collects issues #31-35 of the main series, as well as the first four oversized issues of Rick and Morty Presents, starring The Vindicators, Sleepy Gary, Krombopulous Michael, and PICKLE RICK! It also includes a brand-new introduction from writer Magdalene Visaggio and a cover gallery featuring EVERY cover from all issues!

Life in the Open Ocean Life in the Open Ocean: The Biology of Pelagic Species provides in-depth coverage of the different marine animal groups that form the communities inhabiting the ocean’s pelagic realm. This comprehensive resource explores the physical environment, foraging strategies, energetics, locomotion, sensory mechanisms, global and vertical distributions, special adaptations, and other characteristics of a wide array of marine taxa. Bringing together the most recent information available in a single volume, authors Joseph J. Torres and Thomas G. Bailey cover the Cnidaria (stinging jellies), the ctenophores (comb jellies), pelagic nemerteans, pelagic annelids, crustaceans, cephalopods and pelagic gastropods, invertebrate chordates, as well as micronektonic and larger fishes such as sharks, tunas, mackerels, and mahi-mahi. Detailed chapters on each pelagic group describe internal and external anatomy, classification and history, feeding and digestion, bioluminescent systems and their function, reproduction and development, respiration, excretion, nervous systems, and more. The first book of its kind to address all of the major animal groups comprising both the swimmers and drifters of the open sea, this important resource: Explains how different animals have adapted to live in the open-ocean environment Covers all sensory mechanisms of animals living in the pelagic habitat, including photoreception, mechanoreception, and chemoreception Treats the diverse micronekton assemblage as a community Includes a thorough introduction to the physical oceanography and properties of water in the pelagic realm Life in the Open Ocean: The Biology of Pelagic Species is an excellent senior-level undergraduate and graduate textbook for courses in biology and biological oceanography, and a valuable reference for all those with interest in open-ocean biology.

Uncle Creepy emcees an execrable exhibition from some of horror comics'' most talented creators! Paul Tobin and Juan Ferreyra share the tidings of a grim guardian angel, and J. Torres and Ron Salas mount some twisted taxidermy! Creeps unite! New story from _Colder_ team Paul Tobin and Juan Ferreyra!

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?

Rufus has returned to Grammy''s for the weekend, and he''s brought along the wooden Q''achi totem he uncovered on his last visit. After setting out to find his pal Penny in the woods and losing his way, Rufus once again turns to the totem for help. Unfortunately, Talon and Beak, a pair of greedy ravens, are watching from the trees as Rufus uses the powerful totem to transform into Bigfoot Boy. Imagining ?the things we could do with that totem,? Talon decides his flock of ravens must steal the totem. Though Rufus and Penny desperately try to thwart their plans, the ravens are tricky, deceitful and determined to do whatever it takes to get what they want. Will Rufus, Penny and their squirrel friend, Sidney, find themselves outsmarted by a bunch of birds? This is the second book in the terrifically entertaining trilogy of graphic novels by award-winning author J. Torres. Here, the mystery surrounding the totem deepens as readers learn of its origins and Rufus''s connection to its creator. The artwork by the renowned Faith Erin Hicks is rich with depictions of the Pacific Northwest landscape and its legends and mythology, which underlie and set the tone for the premise of the series. These books work well for teaching environmental awareness, as saving the woods from development becomes a central mission for Rufus and Penny. There are also important lessons to be gleaned on solving problems and on forming and maintaining friendships.

This first original graphic novel in an exciting new series is based on the popular hit television show, "Degrassi: The Next Generation." It presents two "off screen" stories, shown from a different perspective, tying both the show and the book together.

Learn the secret stories and hidden pasts of your favorite Rick and Morty characters in Oni Press''s new quarterly series of one-shots: RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS! In this first issue, J. Torres (Teen Titans Go!, The Mighty Zodiac) teams up with Rick and Morty series artist CJ Cannon to explore the twisted and bombastic history of THE VINDICATORS in an all-out superhero comics extravaganza. Read in amazement as the superhero team travels through dimensions to recruit other heroes to defeat a villain of their own making. Gasp in shock and awe as the plot twists and previously irrelevant characters revive from the dead! Frown in frustration as you forget the complicated backstory of suddenly important mythic items! And most of all... WUBBA LUBBA DUB DUB!

J. Torres, who used memory to great effect in THE COPYBOOK TALES, now casts his eye back to the early ''60s, when pop music ruled the airwaves. DAYS LIKE THIS follows the formation of "Tina & the Tiaras," a new girl group, as they rise up the charts and overcome personal obstacles to become stars. Featuring stunning art by newcomer Scott Chantler that''s reminiscent of the clean lines of vintage graphic design from the period.

The Unlucky Four finally arrive at Twilight’s Bastion, where they find that Master Long is in even worse condition than they feared. And they are still starless! Meanwhile, the other members of the Mighty Zodiac face multiple obstacles in their journey to Twilight’s Bastion. Will any of them make it in time to see Master Long alive?

February is when dear Uncle Creepy''s fancy turns toward . . . scaring the bejeezus out of readers! Prepare to swoon at the bouquet of terror offered up by our team of rotten Romeos: Gilbert Hernandez (_Love and Rockets_) weaves a tale of love gone horribly wrong, Jamie S. Rich (_It Girl and the Atomics_) and Jo��lle Jones (_House of Night_) provide a peek at voyeuristic ghosts, Alisa Kwitney (_The Plain Janes_) and Chrissie Zullo (_Fables_) find love and terror under the full moon, and J. Torres (_Jinx_) and Amy Reeder (_Batwoman_) make you afraid to go into the wateror near your beloved! Plus, the Creepys find romance in Dan Braun and Peter Bagge''s latest Creepy Family strips! New romantic scares from Gilbert Hernandez and Peter Bagge! Just in time for Valentine''s Day!

Collects the first six issues of the fantasy and fable adventure, The Mighty Zodiac! One dark and quiet night in Gaya, six stars fall from the sky. Master Long, the ailing leader of the Mighty Zodiac, sends his warriors out to collect the stars before the Moon Rabbit Army can get their paws on them first. If the Rabbits get the stars, the balance of nature—and the fate of all of Gaya—will be in danger. But Long''s plans to use the stars to "cure" his illness may be just as dangerous—and bring an end to the Mighty Zodiac itself.

There’s a Phantasm haunting the Gotham City Opera House! Batman and Mystery Inc. are determined to exorcise this spirit before someone gets seriously hurt, owner “Theatric” Al Perry needs it to happen before his retirement fund gets seriously hurt, and Dr. Leslie Thompkins doesn’t care about anything but acquiring the building to serve as a new neighborhood clinic so she can help residents who’ve been seriously hurt. Who will prevail?

Based on the hit Cartoon Network series! The greatest team of the under-eighteen set returns for another round of major league mayhem against the forces of chaos and destruction! Join Robin, Beast Boy, Raven, Cyborg and Starfire as they fight for right in six titanic tales! Blackfire and Starfire race to see who’s best. Hypnotic clothes. Robot Titans. Aqualad has a gillfriend. Terra rocks with the team. Magical mayhem ensues. The teen superheroes from Jump City tackle all this and more in this exciting all-ages graphic novel, collecting TEEN TITANS GO! #7-12.

The high contrast, patterned art in these board books has been especially designed for babies and tots. Checkers and Dot on the Farm follows Checkers and Dot to the farm, where they meet some animal friends and learn some new animal sounds.

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!

The high contrast, patterned art in these board books has been especially designed for babies and tots. Checkers and Dot at the Beach invites us to follow along with Checkers and Dot as they explore the beach, counting as they go.

Based on the hit TV show, a new edition of Titans Together. Join Robin, Starfire, Beast Boy, Cyborg and Raven as they display their unique brand of hijinks, mayhem and justice! The all-ages collection featuring TEEN TITANS GO! #27-32 is back in print, with the team''s battles with Jinx, Mas y Menos, Dr. Light and more! Plus, appearances by the Doom Patrol and Nightwing! Collects TEEN TITANS GO! #27-32, from the original series.

Come to Slaughter Swamp and get a selfie with Solomon Grundy! For the adventure tourism crowd, that’s a potent lure, and there’s a real estate developer who has big plans…and a lot of swamp to profit from! Will Batman and the gang from Mystery Inc. figure out what’s going on in time to save some Gothamites from a zombie disaster?

The book aims to provide an unifying view of a variety (a ''zoo'') of mathematical models with some kind of singular nonlinearity, in the sense that it becomes infinite when the state variable approaches a certain point. Up to 11 different concrete models are analyzed in separate chapters. Each chapter starts with a discussion of the basic model and its physical significance. Then the main results and typical proofs are outlined, followed by open problems. Each chapter is closed by a suitable list of references. The book may serve as a guide for researchers interested in the modelling of real world processes.

The origin of Robin revealed! Plus, witness a day in the lives of Starfire and Raven.

TAKING IT TO THE EDGE! The greatest team of the under-18 set returns for another round of major league mayhem against the forces of chaos and destruction! Join Robin, Beast Boy, Raven, Cyborg and Starfire as they fight for right in six titanic tales! Speedy! Titans versus a werewolf. Baffling riddles. Monster at the mall. Anger management with Hotspot. Enter the Tween Titans! The teen superheroes from Jump City tackle all this and more in this exciting all-ages graphic novel, collecting issues #13-18. TEEN TITANS—all systems are GO!

On your mark, get set--Teen Titans GO! You donÕt have to be over 18 to be a superhero! Robin, Beast Boy, Raven, Cyborg and Starfire are back fighting bad guys and eating pizza in these six epic tales. Rock ÕnÕ roll zombies. Killer video games. A gigantic green monster. An evil book. The return of Red X. The Teen Titans swap powers. Multiplying villains! What more could you ask for? The teen superheroes from Jump City tackle all this and more in this exciting all-ages graphic novel, collecting TEEN TITANS GO! #19-25.

Duela Dent claims to be the child of many of Gotham City’s most infamous super-villains, including Catwoman, Scarecrow, the Riddler and the Penguin, but there’s one name she is always known by: the Joker’s Daughter! This mysterious young woman started out as a villain and became a heroic member of the Teen Titans before finally returning to her criminal roots. Batman has learned that when dealing with the Joker’s Daughter, it’s best to expect the unexpected. BATMAN ARKHAM: JOKER’S DAUGHTER collects some of the villain''s greatest stories by classic creators, including Bob Rozakis (ACTION COMICS), Geoff Johns (THE FLASH), Ann Nocenti (CATWOMAN), Irv Novick (BATMAN), Don Heck (WONDER WOMAN), Georges Jeanty (SUPERBOY) and many more! Collects BATMAN FAMILY #6, #8-9, #16, #19, BATMAN JOKER’S DAUGHTER #1, BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT #23, DETECTIVE COMICS #482-483, TITANS SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS #2 and TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS #1.

The kids of Knightwatch talk about what would be Batman’s ultimate adventure and how they want to make a comic book to tell the story!

Mad Hatter has hats from Penguin, Riddler, Clock King, and Scarecrow, but his collection isn’t complete without the “Bat hat,” a.k.a. Batman’s cowl.

After a massive break-out at Arkham Asylum, Batman and his team are on a mission to bring all the escapees back to Arkham. First on the list is Clayface! Using social media, Batgirl taps into an informal network to track Clayface throughout the city. This inspires Penny-One to create a more organized network of informants and spies called Knightwatch!

When Penguin saves people from a mugging, Batman is certain he’s up to no good.

The book traces Manny''s elaborate career of deviance: from his early experiences with gang life, to encounters with gambling, experiences in New York City, with Synanon and finally with the California Department of Corrections. The book provides descriptions that illustrate many key issues touched by the more abstract concepts of formalized theories of criminal behavior.

ÒATTACK OF THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS!Ó In brightest day, in blackest night, beware their power...Teen LanternÕs light! ItÕs an all-out battle as the Legion faces the combined might of the universeÕs bravest! Can the Legion convince the Green Lantern Corps to join forces against an even greater threat, or will the original teen superheroes be replaced?

Wonder Woman reevaluates her place in the world after the recent war between her people and the U.S. Is she just a daughter in her mother''s house--or a leader in her own? Guest-starring Wonder Girl, the JSA, Black Canary and Vixen!

Dark Horse is thrilled to bring to readers of all ages Nickelodeon''s Avatar: The Last Airbender. This Free Comic Book Day story is an excellent excellent entry point to this wonderfully charming and imaginative world! When an earnest young man starts vying for her attention, Mai wonders if he is her ticket out of the dumps after her break up with Fire Lord Zuko. Little does she know, this fellow has a secret that will point her to a destination she least expects—danger!

ÒBACK IN METROPOLIS!Ó As Superman begins his public career, including putting a stop to Lex LuthorÕs Lex-O-Skeleton 3000 run amok, he remembers the lessons of his training with the Legion of Super-Heroes. Meanwhile, Brainiac keeps track of the new hero from afar.

ÒBOOSTER.Ó Heroes sometimes face the dilemma of choosing when to break rules in order to serve the greater good. That predicament is truly encountered when the Legion meets Booster Gold. But is he crossing the line or simply fulfilling his destiny?

Contains five adventures of the Teen Titans.