New Releases by Rainbow Rowell

THE CHALLENGES CONTINUE as Superman finds himself an UNWILLING GLADIATOR in a war of a thousand worlds! Either he completes the challenges, or we lose the cities of Paris, Chicago, and KANDOR! Join us on a wild tale of adventure and inter-galactic WAR! Plus, is there a way for Lois and Clark to keep working together without compromising their values--and their relationship?

The newest It Couple in comics, She-Hulk and Jack of Hearts, were supposed to be enjoying a romantic getaway in space - but now Jennifer is fighting for her life on a space station orbiting the sun! The intergalactic crime lord Drapurg is looking for payback after She-Hulk thwarted his attempts to destroy Manhattan - and if that weren't bad enough, someone is also out for emotional revenge as well. But is it aimed at Jen or Jack?! Your heart is not ready for this one! First the action will have it pounding in your chest, then the climax will break it! She-Hulk and Jack of Hearts have seen their love blossom over the last two years of storytelling, but do they have a future? Collecting SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK (2023) #6-10.

Beloved YA writer Rainbow Rowell continues her sensational She-Hulk run -- and some of She-Hulk's very best friends are along for the ride! She-Hulk, Hellcat and Captain Marvel were supposed to have a nice night out at Patsy Walker's favorite bar...but it's the Marvel Universe and, in the Marvel Universe, we can't have nice things. With their very souls at stake, Carol Danvers asks Jennifer Walters a question that could have absolutely huge consequences! In the meantime, Jen and Jack of Hearts' space vacation gets quite dangerous. Lingering questions from years ago are going to be asked again, and the answers may just destroy the new It Couple of Comics! COLLECTING: Sensational She-Hulk (2023) 6-10

Cath and Levi are officially dating—finally!—but Cath still has a lot on her plate as the end of freshman year approaches. She only has a few more weeks to save her grade in Fiction-Writing, her twin sister, Wren, is acting increasingly reckless, and an unexpected reunion with her mother has thrown everything off-balance. Plus, with the release date for the last Simon Snow novel looming, Cath is struggling to focus on anything except finishing her epic fanfiction—including her relationship with Levi. In this final volume of Fangirl, Cath must decide whether finding her own path forward means walking away from Simon Snow for good. -- VIZ Media

A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eleanor & Park and Attachments comes Slow Dance—a novel of true love and friendship. “A will-they, won't-they second chance romance for the ages, this one is poised to be one of summer's breakout hits.” —PEOPLE “Sexy, sweet, wise, and nostalgic – Jane Austen’s Persuasion for our times.” — Gabrielle Zevin, New York Times bestselling author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow “Deeply human, profoundly romantic. Rowell will break your heart and you’ll thank her for it.” — Leigh Bardugo “I loved every page of Slow Dance, a book that is romantic to its core, and as funny and smart as its wonderful characters.” — Emma Straub Back in high school, everybody thought Shiloh and Cary would end up together . . . everybody but Shiloh and Cary. They were just friends. Best friends. Allies. They spent entire summers sitting on Shiloh’s porch steps, dreaming about the future. They were both going to get out of north Omaha—Shiloh would go to go to college and become an actress, and Cary would join the Navy. They promised each other that their friendship would never change. Well, Shiloh did go to college, and Cary did join the Navy. And yet, somehow, everything changed. Now Shiloh’s thirty-three, and it’s been fourteen years since she talked to Cary. She’s been married and divorced. She has two kids. And she’s back living in the same house she grew up in. Her life is nothing like she planned. When she’s invited to an old friend’s wedding, all Shiloh can think about is whether Cary will be there—and whether she hopes he will be. Would Cary even want to talk to her? After everything? The answer is yes. And yes. And yes. Slow Dance is the story of two kids who fell in love before they knew enough about love to recognize it. Two friends who lost everything. Two adults who just feel lost. It’s the story of Shiloh and Cary, who everyone thought would end up together, trying to find their way back to the start.

SUPERMAN AND THE CHALLENGE FROM THE STARSSUPERMAN FIGHTS FOR TWO WORLDS! When a massively powerful alien race makes EARTH their ARENA, Superman must stand ALONE against impossible challenges that threaten locations all around the world AND the lives of those he loves! A not-to-be-missed EPIC tale of Superman’s STRENGTH, WIT, and RESOURCEFULNESS in an early stage of his public career! Plus, New York Times bestselling author RAINBOW ROWELL makes her DC debut and takes on the most powerful woman in Superman’s life…LOIS LANE!

Collects Sensational She-Hulk (2023) #1, #2 (A STORY) and #3-4. Jennifer Walters, Esq., is dusting off her adjective and kicking off a new era! The best hero-slash-lawyer in the Marvel Universe is about to remind you why she's SENSATIONAL, in a battle against her deadliest challenge yet! Hulks collide when Jen's incredible cousin pays a visit - and it's not a social call! Which villain is brave enough to try to bait Marvel's two strongest gamma-powered heroes (one with way better hair)? Then She-Hulk and her beau, Jack of Hearts, go on vacation - in space! But someone from Jack's past is looking for him. Someone deadly! Plus: MARVEL STUDIOS' SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW series writer Jessica Gao makes her Marvel Comics debut with a sensational bonus story!

Collects She-Hulk (2022) #11-15. Rainbow Rowell takes the jade giantess from strength to strength! When a new villain named Scoundrel - as strong as She-Hulk and seemingly unstoppable - starts a thieving spree through New York City, he sends Jen's entire life tumbling into turmoil. So why does she feel so drawn to him?! The answer may put her whole law practice in danger! As Jen is thrown for the loop of her life, Patsy Walker - the irrepressible Hellcat - returns to help her emerald-skinned pal set everything straight! It's time for She-Hulk to put on her detective hat and uncover Scoundrel's secret history! But while Jen has her hands full with him, the Fight Club must battle an alien horde!

All three books in the New York Times-bestselling Simon Snow Trilogy, now available in one ready-to-read e-book bundle! Fans both old and new can now relive the emotional triumphs and heartaches of the series, and enjoy the complete journey of Simon and Baz as they save the world, fall in love, and find their way back home.

Everything in Cath’s offline life is going wrong. Just when she’s started to realize her feelings for Levi, she sees him kissing someone else. Plus, her writing partner, Nick, is acting strange, and her twin sister, Wren, is suddenly making time for their mother—the same woman who walked out of their lives ten years ago! When their dad ends up in the hospital, Cath decides it’s time to rethink her plans for the future. But how can she leave the past behind when it keeps showing up at her door? -- VIZ Media

HUMOUR, ROMANCE ET RADIATIONS ! Jennifer Walters (Miss Hulk) a quitté les Avengers et retrouvé la vie civile. Elle a même renoué avec sa carrière d'avocate au sein du cabinet de Mallory Book, sa rivale. Celle-ci ne jure que par une règle : pas de clients surhumains ! Mais c'est compter sans les besoins juridiques des anciens collègues de Jen, le retour d'entre les morts de son ex-coéquipier, le Valet de Coeur et, comme si cela ne suffisait pas, l'émergence d'une nouvelle menace gamma. Retrouvez la suite des aventures de la plus glamour des héroïnes Marvel, sous la plume de Rainbow Rowell (Runaways) et les crayons de Luca Maresca (Phoenix Song: Echo) et Takeshi Miyazawa (Spider-Man loves Mary Jane). [CET ALBUM CONTIENT LES ÉPISODES SHE-HULK (2022) 6 À 10.]

Questions abound for the jade giantess! Nightcrawler visits Book Law, but what does the X-Men's resident fuzzy elf need legal defense for? Which of Marvel's greatest traditions will She-Hulk help uphold? And how many miles does it take…to save the universe? After shocking events hit like an earthquake, Jennifer Walters has some serious work to do - and a humdinger of a mystery to solve. And trust us, you will not be able to predict what she finds! She-Hulk's new archnemeses finally step from the shadows - but who are they, and what do they want with her? The answers to these questions will chill She-Hulk to the bone! Can Jen and her adorable new beau, Jack of Hearts, make it through this alive - or will this power couple suffer heartbreak? Collecting SHE-HULK (2022) #6-10.

What happens to characters waiting to be written? Anna is waiting. She's fully developed. She has personality, depth, a supporting cast—she even has a cat. But Anna has been stuck here for years, watching far lesser characters get called into their own stories. James is new. He's still taking shape. His backstory and motivation are changing every day. But James is so detailed, so crisp—so beautifully written—he must be destined for something great...He might even be a main character. They both know it's only a matter of time before they're separated—but they don't want to wait for an unseen author to cast their fates. Drawn together and longing for more, James and Anna dare to build a narrative of their own. A fan-favorite from her Scattered Showers collection, "In Waiting" is a new short story by Rainbow Rowell—written with her trademark wit and heart—and an uncanny, unconventional romance.

Questions abound for the jade giantess! Nightcrawler visits Book Law, but what does the X-Men's resident fuzzy elf need legal defense for? Which of Marvel's greatest traditions will She-Hulk help uphold? And how many miles does it take...to save the universe? After shocking events hit like an earthquake, Jennifer Walters has some serious work to do - and a humdinger of a mystery to solve. And trust us, you will not be able to predict what she finds! She-Hulk's new archnemeses finally step from the shadows - but who are they, and what do they want with her? The answers to these questions will chill She-Hulk to the bone! Can Jen and her adorable new beau, Jack of Hearts, make it through this alive - or will this power couple suffer heartbreak?

Collects She-Hulk (2022) #1-5. Smashing new adventures starring the best character ever! Jennifer Walters, the Sensational She-Hulk, is no longer savage - and now she needs to put her life back together. She's got a legal career to rebuild, friends to reacquaint herself with (and maybe represent in a court of law) and enemies to well, she may not want to connect with them, but they are definitely going to connect with her. And Jen is about to be sent down a road she's never traveled - one that will shake up her life and possibly the whole Marvel Universe! One of the most dangerous things ever to exist lands in She-Hulk's lap, and she's got to figure out what the heck to do with it. Good luck with that, Jen! And with Super Fight Club?!

The best character ever is back in her own series and about to glam up the whole Marvel Universe! Jennifer Walters, the Sensational She-Hulk, is no longer savage - and now she needs to put her life back together. She's got a legal career to rebuild, friends to reacquaint herself with (and maybe represent in a court of law), and enemies to... well, she may not want to connect with them, but they are definitely going to connect with her. And Jen is about to be sent down a road she's never traveled - one that will shake up her life... and possibly the whole Marvel Universe! Collecting: She-Hulk (2022) #1-5

Cath just wants to hang out with her twin sister and write fanfiction. But now that they’re in college, her sister doesn’t have time for her. And life keeps pulling Cath further and further out of her shell. For the first time ever, Cath has her own social circle. There’s Nick, her handsome classmate who wants her to write short stories with him... And then Levi, who keeps showing up when she isn’t looking for him... Actually...maybe Cath’s circle is more of a triangle? -- VIZ Media

The best character ever is back in her own series and about to glam up the whole Marvel Universe! Jennifer Walters, the Sensational She-Hulk, is no longer savage -- and now she needs to put her life back together. She's got a legal career to rebuild, friends to reacquaint herself with (and maybe represent in a court of law), and enemies to ... well, she may not want to connect with them, but they are definitely going to connect with her. And Jen is about to be sent down a road she's never traveled -- one that will shake up her life ... and possibly the whole Marvel Universe! COLLECTING: She-Hulk (2022) 1-5.

In Carry On, Simon Snow and his friends realized that everything they thought they understood about the world might be wrong. And in Wayward Son, they wondered whether everything they understood about themselves might be wrong. In Any Way the Wind Blows, Simon and Baz and Penelope and Agatha have to decide how to move forward.

Collects Runaways (2017) #32-38. The Runaways are in a dark and scary place. There are so many pieces to pick up and choices to be made — and if the team is good at anything, it’s making bad choices. Which leads them to descend into one of the most terrifying Marvel Universe locations ever: high school! It goes better for some than others. But when Wolverine and Pixie of the X-Men arrive with an offer for Molly, she finds herself faced with the biggest decision of her young life: stay with the Runaways, or finally find a home on the mutant island utopia that is Krakoa? Meanwhile, Nico made a rough decision — and she’s about to pay for it. And just as the Runaways finally rebuild their lives, everything comes crashing to the ground. And at the center of it all is…Gert?!

In Carry On, Simon Snow and his friends realized that everything they thought they understood about the world might be wrong. And in Wayward Son, they wondered whether everything they understood about themselves might be wrong. In Any Way the Wind Blows, Simon and Baz and Penelope and Agatha have to decide how to move forward. For Simon, that means deciding whether he still wants to be part of the World of Mages -- and if he doesn't, what does that mean for his relationship with Baz? Meanwhile Baz is bouncing between two family crises and not finding any time to talk to anyone about his newfound vampire knowledge. Penelope would love to help, but she's smuggled a cursed American Normal into London, and now she isn't sure what to do with him. And Agatha? Well, Agatha Wellbelove has had enough. Any Way the Wind Blows takes the gang back to England, back to Watford, and back to their families for their longest and most emotionally wrenching adventure yet. This book is a finale. It tells secrets and answers questions and lays ghosts to rest. Carry On was conceived as a book about Chosen One stories; Any Way the Wind Blows is an ending about endings. About catharsis and closure, and how we choose to move on from the traumas and triumphs that try to define us.

New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell's epic fantasy, the Simon Snow trilogy, concludes with Any Way the Wind Blows. In Carry On, Simon Snow and his friends realized that everything they thought they understood about the world might be wrong. And in Wayward Son, they wondered whether everything they understood about themselves might be wrong. Now, Simon and Baz and Penelope and Agatha must decide how to move forward. For Simon, that means choosing whether he still wants to be part of the World of Mages — and if he doesn't, what does that mean for his relationship with Baz? Meanwhile Baz is bouncing between two family crises and not finding any time to talk to anyone about his newfound vampire knowledge. Penelope would love to help, but she's smuggled an American Normal into London, and now she isn't sure what to do with him. And Agatha? Well, Agatha Wellbelove has had enough. Any Way the Wind Blows takes the gang back to England, back to Watford, and back to their families for their longest and most emotionally wrenching adventure yet. This book is a finale. It tells secrets and answers questions and lays ghosts to rest. The Simon Snow Trilogy was conceived as a book about Chosen One stories; Any Way the Wind Blows is an ending about endings—about catharsis and closure, and how we choose to move on from the traumas and triumphs that try to define us.

Collects Runaways (2017) #25-31. Runaways no more! As the mysterious Doc Justice offers to shape our heroes into a super-group to protect Los Angeles, say hello to the J-Team! But who is the inspirational Doc Justice, anyway? How did he convince the least capes-and-tights-oriented kids in the Marvel Universe to suit up? And will everybody be on board with this major shift in the status quo? Don’t bet on it! As Doc Justice and his new recruits start cleaning up L.A. better than anyone expected, they’ll soon start to set their sights even higher! But where does that leave Gert? Back at the Doc’s mansion, of course. She’s not just going to sit there - with access to the J-Team’s files and resources, Gert is going to do her part! But where will this new role take her?

The Runaways get approached by a mysterious figure with an offer to form a new super-team to protect Los Angeles! Who is this mysterious figure, and how will he convince the least-team-oriented kids in the Marvel U?! COLLECTING: RUNAWAYS (2017) 25-31

Collects Runaways (2017) #19-24. The Runaways are in disarray! The teen team survived the events of "That Was Yesterday" - but the fallout from that epic adventure is still very much being felt! Alex Wilder walks away from the Runaways - but will someone actually go with him?! In the aftermath, the team tries to take stock. There's plenty of rebuilding to do, both metaphorical and literal, but the kids are exhausted, heartbroken and confused. Are the Runaways up for these major repairs, or will the team - and their dreams - crumble before their eyes? Victor is determined to fix Doombot, even if it forces him down a dark road. And Karolina is searching for a sense of purpose as California's newest super hero! But what consequences await the Runaways if Nico has to use her magic to keep Karolina safe?

THE HOTLY ANTICIPATED SEQUEL TO THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER CARRY ON Simon Snow is back and he's coming to America! The story is supposed to be over. Simon Snow did everything he was supposed to do. He beat the villain. He won the war. He even fell in love. Now comes the good part, right? Now comes the happily ever after... So why can’t Simon Snow get off the couch? What he needs, according to his best friend, is a change of scenery. He just needs to see himself in a new light. That’s how Simon and Penny and Baz end up in a vintage convertible, tearing across the American West. They find trouble, of course. (Dragons, vampires, skunk-headed things with shotguns.) And they get lost. They get so lost, they start to wonder whether they ever knew where they were headed in the first place. With Wayward Son, Rainbow Rowell has written a book for everyone who ever wondered what happened to the Chosen One after he saved the day. And a book for everyone who was ever more curious about the second kiss than the first. It’s another helping of sour cherry scones with an absolutely decadent amount of butter. Come on, Simon Snow. Your hero’s journey might be over – but your life has just begun.

Collects Runaways (2017) #13-18. A ghost from the Runaways’ past returns with an ultimatum — and the world is in the balance! Nico’s magic has always been painful, an inheritance from her parents she had to hurt herself to use. Now, at last, she learns the shocking source of the Staff of One — and things will never be the same! Meanwhile, Christmas comes to the hostel — but a familiar face could ruin everything. Alex Wilder is back! No one led the Runaways better than him — and no one hurt them more. But with the destruction of Earth looming, will Alex help the team overcome the worst threat they’ve faced since their reunion — or is another betrayal on the horizon? Plus: In a special adventure, see the world through Old Lace’s eyes!

Collecting Ms. Marvel (2015) #31-37. Kamala Khan continues to mix super-heroic adventure with fun and friendship! Starting with a slumber party! But if calamity strikes Jersey City while Kamala is having a sleepover with Nakia, Zoe and Mike, how can Ms. Marvel save the day without bailing on her best friends? And speaking of BFFs, Bruno is back — and he and Kamala are learning how to be pals again. What better bonding experience than geeking out over a little science? And what better experiment to run than trying to figure out how Ms. Marvel’s powers work? But when things go awry and with her uncanny abilities on the fritz, Kamala will have to pull it together to battle a classic Marvel villain! The next big step for Kamala Khan begins here!