“Full of energy, precision, and pure kick-not to be missed. “Paul Pope's delightful and original Battling Boy is the adventure of the year!” - Jeff Smith, Eisner Award-winning author of Bone on Battling Boy “This feels like a very different direction for the characters, and it's a thrilling one expect readers to clamor for the next installments of this clever spinoff.” - Kirkus Reviews “Die-hard fans of the previous work will definitely want to pick up this book.” - School Library Journal Aurora West has her hands full trying to fit in martial arts lessons between chemistry and math classes, helping her father on his missions, and unraveling the mystery surrounding her mothers death. fans of Battling Boy will be eager to get their mitts on this thrilling installment featuring a compelling teen girl hero.” - Booklist “Pope's lauded Battling Boy takes place in the monster-ridden city of Acropolis, and this prequel, featuring feisty Aurora, the daughter of Acropolis' Bruce Wayne-like hero Haggard West, fills in the backstory of the city and its monster infestation. Likely to please Aurora fans from the earlier title, this graphic novel also stands alone, giving readers a bright new heroine to admire.” - BCCB These tales combine lyrical illustrations with tales of mystery and horror for something wholly unique.“Before she fought alongside Battling Boy for the safety of Acropolis, Aurora West was a teenaged apprentice to her father, the monster hunter/science detective Haggard West, as chronicles in this graphic novel prequel.

Through the Woods This graphic novel includes five short stories from acclaimed web comics artist Emily Carroll.

This coming-of-age story is equally appealing to adults and teenagers. This One Summer Jillian and Mariko Tamaki weave a compelling tale of young girl on the cusp of adolescence. Even without Paul Pope illustrating, The Rise of Aurora West is a must-read for any fan of this expanding fantasy universe. Rise of Aurora West This book is a spinoff to Battling Boy, one of the top contenders for Best OGN last year. And while it's easy enough to predict the general course of the plot, O'Malley keeps things interesting through a combination of wit and creative storytelling. It's a much different, more focused story, yet features similar themes of self-growth, maturity, and a focus on relationships both good and bad. Growing up in the shadow of her renowned and heroic father, Haggard West, Aurora is well-aware of the scourge of monsters that have been kidnapping children from Acropolis.

Seconds Reviewed on July 31 Seconds is a great way to follow-up the mega-popular Scott Pilgrim series. Before Battling Boy came to slay the monsters of Arcopolis, Aurora West sought out the monsters that terrorized her city and killed her mother. Andre the Giant needs a posse and that posse is us, the readers of this fine graphic novel. Andre the Giant Reviewed on May 21 Don't be a fool. 2014 delivered several bookshelf-worthy graphic novels.

There's something to be said for a comic that's presented in one complete and standalone package.

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