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In the wake of his defeat at the hands of Hellgate, Spider-Man is far away from his friendly neighborhood. So who is that swinging around town in the red-and-blues? More to the point, who’s playing the role of Peter Parker so convincingly his colleagues and even his Aunt May haven’t noticed? If only the would-be webbed wonder was doing such a good job. Instead, his actions have attracted the attentions of NYC’s other arachnid-themed heroes – and they aren’t happy! Meanwhile, the deadly Goblin-Slayer is out for Norman Osborn’s blood – while the new Spider-Slayer endangers not only the stand-in Spidey, but also new teen hero Kintsugi! As Osborn’s sins come back to haunt him and everyone he cares about, one of the Spiders will make the ultimate sacrifice!

While both Peter Parker and Spider-Man’s shoes are being filled back on Earth, the real deal is light years away in a distant solar system, wearing a new suit and running with strange companions. One such companion? A creature named Symbie! Another you will recognize as Rocket Raccoon! But who else is one of Spidey’s cosmic friends? And will they have his back when he finds himself between a rock and a giant alien beast intent on his death?! Peter may be lost in space with no way home, but does he even want to return after his shocking defeat at the hands of Hellgate? And even if he can somehow find Earth, is he ready for round two with the most powerful foe he’s ever faced?

That’s right, J. Michael Straczynski is back — but this time, he’s digging into a vastly different part of Spidey history! Jump back with us to Peter Parker’s college days at Empire State University with Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Mary Jane Watson and Flash Thompson! But not everything is rosy and happy as a new evil rears its head in a way that’s sure to impact Peter’s future!

Even when her best friend is moving away, Amber Brown is always bold, bright, and colorful. And now she’s in a graphic novel! Third graders Amber Brown and Justin Daniels have been best friends since the day they first met in preschool. How great of a team are they? Amber helps Justin with his handwriting, and Justin helps Amber with her fractions. They sit next to each other in class and hang out together after school every day—that’s just how it’s always been. But when Justin finds out his family is moving away, everything starts to feel different. Amber gets sad whenever she thinks about Justin leaving, and Justin seems overwhelmed by all the change to come. Can the two besties figure out a way to say goodbye that will keep their friendship strong, no matter how far apart they are? This graphic novel adaptation of Paula Danziger’s classic chapter book adds layers of nuance to all of Amber’s ups and downs, making her story burst from the page even more than before.

Ana y Gilbert han formado una bonita familia en Ingleside. Con cinco hijos en casa y uno más en camino, Ana está inmersa en su papel como madre y ahora también como anfitriona de la insufrible tía de Gilbert. Ana es feliz viendo crecer a sus hijos y disfrutando de los placeres de la cotidianidad hasta que nota que Gilbert empieza a distanciarse de ella. Reflexiones sobre la familia, el amor, la guerra o el duelo se dan cita en Ana de Ingleside, la novela que cierra el ciclo protagonizado por la indómita Ana Shirley, la pelirroja más entrañable de la literatura, quien, con su optimismo y vitalidad, se ha ganado un hueco en los corazones de lectores de todas las edades.

En 1905 Lucy Montgomery empezó a escribir la primera de las novelas de un personaje y una serie que la harían famosa mundialmente, Ana de Tejas Verdes. Envió el manuscrito a varios editores, pero todos ellos lo rechazaron, ella un poco decepcionada, guardó el documento. En 1907 volvió a encontrar ese manuscrito, lo releyó e intentó de nuevo su publicación. Los editores de la Page Company of Boston, decidieron publicar la novela en 1908. Se convirtió en un éxito de ventas inmediato, con seis ediciones en seis meses y marcó el inicio de la carrera de Lucy Montgomery como novelista e hizo de ella la autora canadiense más leída.