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COOL COMICS FOR A HOT SUMMER!

Sitting by the lake or around the campfire with a good book is a long-standing tradition. Why not add a little extra flavour this summer with some great comics! There is no shortage of classic tales and modern masterpieces in the medium and we're here to show you some of the best.

Included in the best, we've been showcasing recommendations from our customers of their favourite comics and we'd like to take the opportunity to let YOU have a say as well! Got a great comic you think should be on shelves across the Province? Email us a selfie with your copy along with a brief writeup and we'll pop you into our newsletter!
You can email us at contact@rollingtales.ca. We hops to see some of you pop up in our inbox soon!

Now, on to the recommendations!

- Jay

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Our customers recommend...

This month's guest recommendation comes from 12-yr-old Morgan who says,
"What would it be like if Starfire had a child, well this book introduces us to Mandy who is nothing like her mom. There is a lot of twists and turns and you don't know what is going to happen next. If you are looking for a book with fantasy, suspense and romance, this is the book for you!"
I AM NOT STARFIRE
SRP $22.99 Cnd (less 20%)
RATED: 12+!

From New York Times bestselling author Mariko Tamaki and artist Yoshi Yoshitani comes a story about Mandy, the daughter of super-famous superhero Starfire.
Seventeen-year-old Mandy, daughter of Starfire, is not like her mother. Starfire is gorgeous, tall, sparkly, and a hero. Mandy is not a sparkly superhero. Mandy has no powers. She's a kid who dyes her hair black and hates everyone but her best friend, Lincoln. To Starfire, who is from another planet, Mandy seems like an alien, like some distant, angry, light-years away moon.
When someone from Starfire's past arrives, Mandy must make a choice: give up before the battle has even begun, or step into the unknown and risk everything to save her mom. I am Not Starfire is a story about teenagers and/as aliens; about knowing where you come from and where you are going; and about mothers.

HOT OFF THE PRESSES!!

Here's some of what came out since we chatted last month!
FAIREST OF ALL VILLAINS
SRP $20.50 Cnd (less 20%)
RATED: YA


Disney's New York Times-bestselling Villains series comes to life in this graphic novel adaptation of the book that started it all! What caused the Queen to become so, well, wicked? Perhaps the Queen hated her stepdaughter for her resemblance to the King's first wife. Perhaps she resented the girl for her beauty. Could the Queen simply have been born that cruel? Or does it have to do with a mysterious mirror, gifted to her upon her wedding and swirling with dark magic? And who is the man in the mirror? Is he the reason for the Queen's downfall?
BONE ORCHARD MYTHOS HC BLACK FEATHERS
SRP $27.50 Cnd (less 20%)
RATED: 


From the acclaimed creative team behind GIDEON FALLS, PRIMORDIAL, and THE PASSAGEWAY comes TEN THOUSAND BLACK FEATHERS, the newest entry into the ambitious shared horror universe of THE BONE ORCHARD MYTHOS by JEFF LEMIRE & ANDREA SORRENTINO!

Trish and Jackie are best friends and avid gamers. But when the line between reality and their fantasy world is blurred by an evil darkness, can they be the heroes of their own story?

"Near perfect. It balances horror and fantasy to create a wholly new and frightening world in an instant classic." -Comicon.com
BASIL AND OREGANO TP
SRP $27.50 Cnd (less 20%)
RATED: YA!


Porta Bella Magiculinary Academy is the finest school for the art of cooking with magic, and Basil Eyres is determined to be the top student. On the first day of her senior year, Arabella Oregano, the daughter of a renowned chef, joins the academy for her senior year as well. The two are instantly smitten with each other, but Basil senses there's something Arabella is hiding from her. Still, the two work together to stand out from the class as the end of year culinary festival approaches. But when Arabella's secret is reveled, Basil is faced with the hardest decision of her life, which has the potential to throw her future aspirations in jeopardy.

o A YA LGBTQA+ tale suitable for all audiences.
HIDDEN SYSTEMS GN
SRP $24.75 Cnd (less 20%)
RATED: 12+


This nonfiction science graphic novel takes readers on a journey from how the most essential systems were developed to how they are implemented in our world today and how they will be used in the future. What was the first message sent over the internet? How much water does a single person use every day? How was the electric light invented? For every utility we use each day, there's a hidden history, a story of intrigue, drama, humor, and inequity. This graphic novel provides a guided tour through the science of the pastr and eveals how the decisions people made while inventing and constructing early technology still affect the way people use it today.

POP CULTURE ROUND UP!

TWILIGHT MAN ROD SERLING AND BIRTH OF TELEVISION HC
RATED: TEEN
SRP $41.25 Cnd (less 20%)

We recognize him as our sharply dressed and charming guide to The Twilight Zone, but the entertainment business Rod Serling got his start in saw him as something very different. This "angry young man"pushed the boundaries of television through the lens of science fiction stories that explored the nature of humanity while rejecting notions of war, censorship, and racism. But the monsters he crafted for the screen were far from the only ones that inhabited Serling's life, from PTSD to the struggles of working in the entertainment industry.

80s SATURDAY MORNING RPGs

 
            


Do you have folks looking to change up their role-playing campaigns away from dungeon crawling and dragon slaying? Then why not try on these new, but very familiar, campaign settings!

GI JOE RPG CORE SOURCEBOOK HC
In the G.I. Joe Roleplaying Game, create your own Joe by choosing your military training origin, personal traits, and role within the G.I. Joe organization to become a Real American Hero and save the day! This book contains everything you need to create your own G.I. Joe character and play the game - just add dice, some friends, and your imagination!
$67.50 Cnd (less 20%)

TRANSFORMERS RPG CORE RULEBOOK HC
In the Transformers Roleplaying Game, create your own Autobot character and wage your battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons! Whether defending Earth against Megatron's plans of attack, searching for elusive stores of Energon, or protecting innocent humans and Cybertronians alike, your game is only limited by the stories you create!
$67.50 Cnd (less 20%)
 

MANGA-MANIA!

A few key selections for your shelves!

LEGEND OF ZELDA
TWILIGHT PRINCESS SERIES
Rated: Teen


Link once trained in swordsmanship, hoping to protect the world of Hyrule. After a fateful meeting, he sought out the anonymity and peace of life in a small village. But danger and adventure always find heroes to set things right, and when the dark minions of the King of Shadows threaten his new home, Link answers the call!

There are currently 11 Volumes in the series!
Each volume is just $12.99 Canadian
 
              
 

EVIL SECRET SOCIETY OF CATS

Rated: All-ages

A hilarious, full-color manga about scheming cats from the creator of Yokai Cats (also from Seven Seas)!
“We will teach humans to fear the feline race!” They may seem cute and cuddly, but these kitties are up to no good! Under the direction of the purple-caped Feline Commander, the Evil Secret Society of Cats schemes against humanity in a series of humorous stories as adorable as they are diabolical. After all, the complex nature of cats is part of their charm.

2 volumes out now at $18.99 Canadian each with Volume 3 coming this July!

COMING SOON!

Get your pre-orders in and be the cool kid!
BATMAN WAYNE FAMILY ADVENTURES TP 01
SRP $14.99 US
Rated: Teen
Estimated ship date: Oct 1, 23


Batman has his hands full. Nightwing, Batgirl, Red Hood, Orphan, Spoiler, a few Robins...there is no shortage of children--adopted, fostered, and biological--for Bruce Wayne to manage. And now, with new vigilante Duke Thomas, a.k.a. the Signal, joining the family, Wayne Manor just got even more crowded. Join us for these wacky, heart-warming adventures and learn the meaning of the world family. Collecting the first 25 episodes of Webtoon's Eisner-nominated series, optimized for a brand-new reading experience in print.
SPIDER-GWEN TP GHOST-SPIDER
SRP $17.50 Cnd
Rated: 10+
Estimated ship date: Aug 15, 23


SPIDER-GEDDON rocks Gwen Stacy's world! As her fellow Spiders battle the vicious Inheritors, Gwen finds herself exiled to a parallel dimension! Can she help stop the Inheritors from wreaking havoc across the Web of Life and Destiny? Or will she fall before one of her most personal enemies yet: the Gwen Goblin?! 
SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE OGN
SRP $19.99 US
Rated: Teen+
Estimated ship date: Sept 20, 23


Centering on the infamous firebombing of Dresden, Billy Pilgrim's odyssey through time reflects the mythic journey of our own fractured lives as we search for meaning in what we fear most.
Billy Pilgrim's journey is at once a farcical look at the horror and tragedy of war where children are placed on the frontlines and die (so it goes), and a moving examination of what it means to be fallibly human.
An American classic and one of the world's seminal antiwar books,
GARGOYLES TP VOL 01 HERE IN MANHATTAN
SRP $19.99 US
Rated: Teen
Estimated ship date: Jul 12, 23


Collecting issues #1-6 of the acclaimed series written by Weisman and illustrated by GEORGE KAMBADAIS, Gargoyles: Here in Manhattan reintroduces the Manhattan Clan, a Gargoyles family newly dedicated to their mission of defending humanity in modern-day New York. But even though their commitment is strong, their bonds are about to be tested to the limit when nefarious factions from all across the world attempt to steal that rarest, most precious of possessions... an unhatched Gargoyle egg!

UPCOMING MANGA

WAY OF THE HOUSEHUSBAND GANGSTERS GUIDE HOUSEKEEPING HC
SRP $24.99 Cnd
Rated: Teen+
Estimated ship date: Jul 26, 23


Learn the housekeeping secrets of the legendary gangster, Tatsu, with this practical and humorous book inspired by the popular manga series The Way of the Househusband. This detailed guide includes cleaning tricks to leave your home sparkling, secrets for finding cutthroat deals, schemes for mastering your territory, keys to caring for your gang, and much more. Within these pages you will also find 25 delicious recipes that will satisfy any voracious gangster.
DISNEY TWISTED WONDERLAND MANGA GN VOL 01
(Subscribe to the series!)
SRP $17.99 Cnd
Rated: Teen
Estimated ship date: Jul 12, 23


Yu is whisked away by a magic mirror to Night Raven College, an arcane academy in the world of Twisted Wonderland. Stranded until he can find a way home, Yu is allowed to stay on campus despite having no magic of his own. But when his new friends land him in trouble with the headmaster, his future at the school looks bleak.

Now Yu's only hope of avoiding expulsion hinges on a pair of argumentative freshmen and a fire-breathing monster cat ...
NBX BATTLE FOR PUMPKIN KING TP
SRP $15.99 US - Rated: 10+
Estimated ship date: Sept 27, 23

Jack Skellington is the undisputed Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. But it wasn't always that way! Years ago, Jack and Oogie Boogie were close friends. Both eager to prove themselves, they poured all their passion into their fantastical projects to earn their rightful place as the scariest duo in town. But there could only be one Pumpkin King! What could have happened to turn two best friends into such bitter rivals?
 

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QTY CUSTOMER RECOMMENDATIONS Price (Cnd)
I AM NOT STARFIRE $22.99
QTY HOT OFF THE PRESSES Price (Cnd)
FAIREST OF ALL VILLAINS $20.50
BONE ORCHARD MYTHOS HC BLACK FEATHERS $27.50
BASIL AND OREGANO TP $27.50
HIDDEN SYSTEMS GN $24.75
QTY POP CULTURE ROUND UP Price (Cnd)
TWILIGHT MAN ROD SERLING AND BIRTH OF TELEVISION HC $41.25
GI JOE RPG CORE SOURCEBOOK HC $67.50
TRANSFORMERS RPG CORE RULEBOOK HC $67.50
QTY MANGA-MANIA! Price (Cnd)
LEGEND OF ZELDA VOL TWILITHGT PRINCESS 1-11 $12.99
EVIL SECRET SOCIETY OF CATS $18.99
QTY COMING SOON! Price SHIP DATE
BATMAN WAYNE FAMILY ADVENTURES TP 01 $14.99 US Oct 01
SPIDER-GWEN TP GHOST-SPIDER $17.50 Cnd Aug 15
SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE OGN $19.99 US Sept 20
GARGOYLES TP VOL 01 HERE IN MANHATTAN $19.99 US Jul 12
WAY OF THE HOUSEHUSBAND GANGSTERS GUIDE HOUSEKEEPING HC $29.99 Cnd Jul 26
DISNEY TWISTED WONDERLAND MANGA GN VOL 01 $17.99 Cnd Jul 12
NBX BATTLE FOR PUMPKIN KING TP $15.99 US Sept 27
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