Tuesday, 24 September 2013

Monday, 23 September 2013

NIGHTLY NIB

JEFFREY BROWN

VADERS LITTLE PRINCESS

REJECTED PAGE

DAILY GRAPHITE

ROY WILSON

TERRY THOMAS PRELIMINARY SKETCHES

Sunday, 22 September 2013

NIGHTLY NIB

CARMINE INFANTINO

P CRAIG RUSSELL

MARVEL FANFARE # 8

Saturday, 21 September 2013

SOMETHING BLUE

From the Horses mouth:

SHIPPING UPDATE

DIAMOND COMIC DISTRIBUTORS

Dear Retailer,

Please note that due to a problem with our regular weekly shipment, several titles will be missing from your deliveries next week.

The titles listed below will now have a new UK on sale date of Wednesday October 2nd 2013.

Item Code

Title

JUL130603

UNCANNY AVENGERS #12

JUL130604

UNCANNY AVENGERS #12 CASTELLANI LEGO VAR

JUL130605

UNCANNY AVENGERS #12 CASTELLANI SKETCH VAR

JUL130611

A PLUS X #12

JUL130625

SCARLET SPIDER #22

JUL130641

PUNISHER TRIAL OF PUNISHER #1 (OF 2)

JUL130648

FF #12

JUL130652

MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #18

JUL138140

WOLVERINE IN FLESH #1 2ND PTG SEELEY VAR

JUL130684

DEADPOOL #17

JUL130713

WHAT IF AVX TP

JUL130718

DARK TOWER GUNSLINGER TP LAST SHOTS

Diamond would like to apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.

Diamond Comic Distributors

Something New

The Noble Approach:
Maurice Noble
and the Zen of Animation Design

This extraordinary volume examines the life and animation philosophy of Maurice Noble, the noted American animation background artist and layout designer whose contributions to the industry span more than 60 years and include such cartoon classics as Duck Dodgers in the 24 ½th Century, What's Opera, Doc?, and The Road Runner Show. Revered throughout the animation world, his work serves as a foundation and reference point for the current generation of animators, story artists, and designers. Written by Noble's longtime friend and colleague Tod Polson and based on the draft manuscript Noble worked on in the years before his death, this illuminating book passes on his approach to animation design from concept to final frame, illustrated with sketches and stunning original artwork spanning the full breadth of his career.

This is a stunningly beautiful book. That's the first thing that stands out when you pick it up, before you even notice the content within. Each page layout is designed not just to be informative, but pleasing on the eye as well, and easy to follow for both seasoned animation veterans and enthusiastic laypeople like myself. Equal parts biography and behind the scenes guide, this is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in the history of animation and learning the step by step process to bringing animated shorts and films to life.

Noble's early work at Disney on films like Snow White and Dumbo is discussed (including several pages of his gorgeous concept sketches for Bambi) but the main body of work is his time at Warner Bros, with comprehensive breakdowns on the use of visual storytelling, composition, lighting, layout and design for favourites such as What's Opera, Doc and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. As a fan of Mary Blair's work for Disney, Noble's exuberant use of colour appealed most to me, and certainly the detailed descriptions on utilizing colour personalities, sketches and themes was fascinating to read. Aspiring animation students also have a helpful chapter devoted to practical tips how to begin in the industry, from what to expect from the studio to working within a team.

The Noble Approach is an art book with everything to recommend it - an invaluable resource for professionals, a luscious visual encyclopaedia for animation fans, and an absolute joy to read.

DAILY GRAPHITE

MARIE SEVERIN

WHERE MONSTERS DWELL #8 COVER

PRELIMINARY LAYOUT FOR BERNIE WRIGHTSON

Friday, 20 September 2013

Pictura is a stunning range of black-and-white artworks to collect and colour, for ages 9 to 90. In this title from the urban strand, industry is born from an egg as other animals and plants look on. As it grows, metal trades metal, towns march and skyscrapers smoke, until all converge in a powerful, violent Metropolis. This mind-blowing creation myth from the inimitable Shaun Tan is yours for the colouring.

DAILY GRAPHITE

BERNIE WRIGHTSON

SWAMP THING

Thursday, 19 September 2013

NIGHTLY NIB

COLLEEN COOVER

DELIRIUM

DAILY GRAPHITE

JIMMY CHEUNG

JUDGE ANDERSON

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

NIGHTLY NIB

ALEX NINO

CONVENTION COMMISSION

SOMETHING NEW

MERCHANDISE

WEDNESDAY 18^TH SEPTEMBER

JOKER POP VINYL

MARVEL HEROES STACK EM HIGH T-SHIRT

HUSH SCARECROW NIGHTWING POISON IVY AF 3 PACK

WONDER WOMAN POP

SOMETHING NEW

NEW STUFF

THAT FELL BETWEEN THE CRACKS

Well you can tell that the climb towards Christmas has begun with the

falling temperature and the blizzard of books that have arrived.

Thought I had better fill you in on the titles that have shipped since last week.


Friend of the shop Chris Riddell has two recent releases one with Neil Gaiman

Love and Rockets the covers H/C

Freud from NoBrow

Restock of the Ignatz winning 'Very Casual'

Beautiful signed and sketch copies of 'Science Tales'

Some bargain priced copies of Alex Toth:Setting the Standard

SOMETHING NEW

NEW COMICS

MAGAZINES

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18^TH

^{Another week where the requests for DC 3D covers has been a bit mad.}
^{I'm writing this at 6.40 this morning and I see another 10 emails sitting in the inbox with the now familiar 3D demands.}
Nice to see Marvel have announced an acetate cover on the forthcoming Wolverine Origins sequel.
^{It's the arms race all over again.}

^{Here's some comics.}

ARCHIE

ARCHIE & FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #31

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #243

JUGHEADS DOUBLE DOUBLE DIGEST #196

MEGA MAN #29 HASPIEL VAR CVR

SONIC UNIVERSE #56 REG CVR

ASPEN

ALL NEW EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IRIS #1 DIRECT MARKET

APHRODITE IX #5

AVATAR

CROSSED SPECIAL 2013

BONGO

SIMPSONS TREEHOUSE OF HORROR #19

(Writer) Ian Boothby & Various (Artist) Daniel Brereton (Cover Art) Jason Ho, Mike Rote

After being sentenced to serve detention in old library in the subterranean

bowels at Springfield Elementary, Bart discovers The Book of the Dead and

accidentally unleashes the Cthulhu on an unsuspecting Springfield. Then,

Lunchlady Doris is finally fired for serving subhuman grade cuisine and

replaced by the best the school food service industry has to offer. Soon

the students are healthier and smarter than ever before, which can only

lead to one thing - world domination! (And you thought we meant better state test scores.)

BOOM

ADVENTURE TIME #20 MAIN CVRS

BRAVEST WARRIORS #12 MAIN CVRS

HELLRAISER DARK WATCH #8

POPEYE CLASSICS ONGOING #14

SUPURBIA ONGOING #11

DARKHORSE

BPRD HELL ON EARTH #111

BUZZKILL #1

(Writer) Donny Cates, Mark Reznicek (Artist) Geoff Shaw

Ruben is not your average alcoholic; he's an unstoppable superhero who derives his powers from imbibing MASSIVE amounts of alcohol. After all the disasters it's caused in his personal life, he's ready to get clean . . . and the city's supervillains couldn't be happier!

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #20

DREAM THIEF #5

KISS ME SATAN #1

(Writer) Victor Gischler (Artist) Juan Ferreyra (CoverArt) Dave Johnson

Cassian Steele is the boss of the werewolf mafia in the Big Easy, and he's got a problem.

The old witch Verona knows his secret and has gone into hiding. Cassian wants her

dead. So he sends out the word: An open contract. The first monster to dust

Verona gets a big payday. What no one realizes is that Barnabus Black, a demon

desperately trying to regain his halo, is her protection.

STAR WARS DARK TIMES SPARK REMAINS #3

STRAIN THE FALL #3

DC & VERTIGO

100 BULLETS BROTHER LONO #4

ACTION COMICS #23.1 CYBORG SUPERMAN STANDARD ED

ACTION COMICS #23.3 LEX LUTHOR

ACTION COMICS #23.3 LEX LUTHOR STANDARD ED

ARROW #11

BATMAN #23.3 PENGUIN

BATMAN #23.3 PENGUIN STANDARD ED

BATMAN 66 #3

(Writer) Jeff Parker (Art) Joe Quinones (Cover Art) Michael Allred

To protect his beloved Gotham City, The Batman is forced to release his

deadliest enemy...THE JOKER! Will Batman be able to put the genie

back in the bottle? Who does The Joker have working with him on

the outside? Why does Robin have to ride in a sidecar on the Batcycle?

BATMAN '66 rolls into high gear with mystery and mayhem!

BATMAN AND ROBIN #23.3 RAS AL GHUL

BATMAN AND ROBIN #23.3 RAS AL GHUL STANDARD ED

BATMAN BEYOND UNIVERSE #2

BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT #23.3 CLAYFACE

BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT #23.3 CLAYFACE STANDARD ED

DETECTIVE COMICS #23.3 SCARECROW

DETECTIVE COMICS #23.3 SCARECROW STANDARD ED

FABLES #133

FLASH #23.3 ROGUES

FLASH #23.3 ROGUES STANDARD ED

GREEN LANTERN #23.3 BLACK HAND

GREEN LANTERN #23.3 BLACK HAND STANDARD ED

JUSTICE LEAGUE #23.3 DIAL E

Goodness this is one scarce comic.

The heaviest allocated title from Villains Month.

No 3D covers will be hitting the shelves here or anywhere in the UK

one suspects.

JUSTICE LEAGUE #23.3 DIAL E STANDARD ED

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #23.2 ECLIPSO

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #23.2 ECLIPSO STANDARD ED

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #7.1 DEADSHOT STANDARD E

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #7.3 SHADOW THIEF

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #7.3 SHADOW THIEF STANDARD

SUPERMAN #23.3 HEL

SUPERMAN #23.3 HEL STANDARD ED

SWAMP THING #23.1 ARCANE

SWAMP THING #23.1 ARCANE STANDARD ED

TEEN TITANS #23.2 DEATHSTROKE

TEEN TITANS #23.2 DEATHSTROKE STANDARD ED

WONDER WOMAN #23.1 CHEETAH

WONDER WOMAN #23.1 CHEETAH STANDARD ED

DYNAMITE

JENNIFER BLOOD #31

SHADOW ANNUAL 2013

THE LONE RANGER #18

VAMPIRELLA #34 NEVES CVR

GHOSTBUSTERS #7

HALF PAST DANGER #5

MARS ATTACKS JUDGE DREDD #1

(W) Al Ewing (A) John McCrea (CA) Greg Staples

The Martian mayhem overtakes Mega-City One! During the annual meeting of the

Mega-City Mafia, a new boss makes a play for power thanks to a mysterious

benefactor. Meanwhile, Judge Dredd conducts a routine bust that turns out all but

routine when he makes a shocking (and disgusting) discovery!

MY LITTLE PONY MICRO SERIES #8 CELESTIA

TMNT VILLAIN MICROSERIES #6 HUN

TRANSFORMERS MONSTROSITY #4

TRANSFORMERS REGENERATION ONE #0

X-FILES SEASON 10 #4

IMAGE

BOUNCE #5

CYBER FORCE #6

DARKNESS #115

GREAT PACIFIC #10

MIND THE GAP #14

MORNING GLORIES #31

SAVAGE DRAGON #191

ZERO #1

(Writer) Ales Kot (Artist) Michael Walsh

SAVING THE WORLD. ONE MURDER AT A TIME.
Edward Zero is the perfect execution machine - a spy who breaks the rules to get

things done. When a stolen device appears in the center of a long-running conflict,

Zero comes to retrieve it. The problem is, the device is inside a living, breathing,

bio-modified terrorist and there's an entire army after it.

OTHER PUBLISHERS

MAGIC WHISTLE #13

Sam Henderson's funny book celebrates it's 20th anniversary by returning to bi-annual

publication! Stories this issue include "Three Little Fishies", "The Half Plus Seven Rule"

and "The Origin of Dirty Danny!" Added to Sam's regular hilarity are guest-artists

Lizz Hickey and David Goldin.

MARVEL

CABLE AND X-FORCE #14

CAPTAIN MARVEL #16 INFINITY

DAREDEVIL #31

INFINITY #3

MORBIUS LIVING VAMPIRE #9

NEW AVENGERS #10 INF

POWERS BUREAU #7

SAVAGE WOLVERINE #8

SECRET AVENGERS #9

SUPERIOR CARNAGE #3

SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #18

THOR GOD OF THUNDER #13

THUNDERBOLTS #15 INFINITY

ULTIMATE COMICS X-MEN #31

UNCANNY X-MEN #12

VENOM #41

WOLVERINE MAX #11

X-MEN LEGACY #17

ONI

SIX GUN GORILLA #4

SIXTH GUN #34

TITAN

NUMBERCRUNCHER #3

VALIANT

BLOODSHOT & HARD CORPS #14

HARBINGER #16

X-O MANOWAR #17

MAGAZINES

2000 AD PROG #1850

JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #340

JUXTAPOZ #153 OCT 2013

SOMETHING NEW

NEW GRAPHIC NOVELS

COLLECTED EDITIONS

WEDNESDAY 18^TH SEPTEMBER

Quite a varied diet of delicious books this week.

SUPERHEROES

ALL NEW X-MEN PREM HC VOL 03 OUT OF THEIR DEPTH

The time-displaced young X-Men continue to adjust to a present day

that's simultaneously more awe-inspiring and more disturbing than any future

the young heroes had ever imagined for themselves. As Jean Grey pushes her

powers to the limit, shaking her and the rest of the X-Men to the core, one

of the young X-Men breaks rank - and leaves to join the adult Cyclops and his

revolutionary crew! And when Mastermind targets the young Jean, will history

repeat itself?

Plus: When the teens find themselves face-to-face with the Uncanny Avengers,

young Cyclops meets the adult version of the brother he thought he'd never see again!

They never warned us about this sort of thing in temporal mechanics class!

Acclaimed writer Brian Michael Bendis further defines the future

- and the past - of the X-Men! Collecting ALL-NEW X-MEN #11-15.

BATWOMAN HC VOL 03 WORLDS FINEST

(Writer) J. H. Williams, Haden Blackman

(Art) J. H. Williams, Trevor McCarthy

Batwoman's search for Medusa brings her together with Wonder Woman in these stories

from issues #12-17 and #0, but even this team might not be enough to bring down the

mythological monster, as Bones, the DEO, Abbot and the Religion of Crime all descend

on Gotham City to take part in the fight.

BATWOMAN TP VOL 02 TO DROWN THE WORLD

Collects BATWOMAN #6-11

HARBINGER WARS TP

INHUMANS TP ORIGIN OF INHUMANS

Not the cover but how lovely is that!

(Writer) Stan Lee (Artist) Jack Kirby

In 1965, a strange family of outcasts made their debut in the pages of

FANTASTIC FOUR. The uncanny Inhumans quickly became more than

just another set of adversaries - and they all but took over and made the

magazine their own! The mysterious origins of Black Bolt, Medusa, Gorgon,

Triton, Karnak, Crystal and Lockjaw were revealed month after month until

reader demand gave them their own feature in THOR! Now, the story of the

Inhumans and their wondrous, secret land Attilan is collected from the very

beginning! From Medusa's debut as a member of the Frightful Four to the battle

to break the Great Barrier, it's all here in incomparable Stan and Jack fashion!

Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #36, #38, #41-47, #54, #62-65 and

ANNUAL #5, plus portions of #48, #50, #52 and #55-61; and material from

THOR (1966) #146-152.

IRON MAN EPIC COLLECTION TP ENEMY WITHIN

Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #158-177 and ANNUAL #5.

MMW DAREDEVIL HC VOL 07

Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #64-74 and IRON MAN (1968) #35-36.

THUNDERBOLTS TP VOL 02 RED SCARE NOW

Collects the recent Marvel Now series

TV/FILM/GAMES

ANGEL & FAITH TP VOL 04 DEATH & CONSEQUENCES

(Writer) Christos N. Gage (Artist) Rebekah Isaacs

When a demon from Giles's past emerges in London, Angel has his chance to

capture the final piece of Giles's soul. But when Faith's innocent Slayer friends

end up standing between the guilt-ridden vampire and his prize, Angel is unwilling

to sacrifice new lives for one that was already lost-even if it destroys

his quest altogether!

ARROW TP VOL 01

Spinning out of the hit CW television series ARROW comes these digital-first adventures!

These new stories from ARROW #1-6 and #1 SPECIAL EDITION fill in the gaps

between episodes of one of TV's hottest new series!

TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE TP VOL 04

Megatron's back... and CYBERTRON will never be the same. Everything

BUMBLEBEE and his AUTOBOTS have built teeters at the edge of collapse-and

STARSCREAM has to make the choice his whole life has

been leading to.

And meet the new PROWL-deadlier than ever, colder then any other

AUTOBOT, and ready to end the DECEPTICON threat.

ALL THE REST

BOMB QUEEN DLX ED HC VOL 03

BOMB QUEEN Volumes 5 and 6 completely re-mastered into a beautiful

deluxe over-sized edition that will sit proudly on any pervert's...er, we mean

collector's shelf! Featuring cameos by ShadowHawk, Youngblood,

even President Obama!

CENTURY WEST ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL

Writer/Artist Howard Chaykin

Century, Texas used to be a sleepy little burg, barely a whistlestop between

nowhere and the great beyond...until the 20th Century arrived with a bang,

bringing with it automobiles, aeroplanes, telephones, paved streets...and, of

course, the movies.

Howard Chaykin tells the colorful story of the American West, transformed from

frontier to legend, and how the American dream became a modern myth.

CONAN PHENOMENON

This in-depth tour through the history of fantasy's greatest hero covers everything

from the earliest prose pieces of Robert E. Howard, to Frazetta's explosive

artwork, through the Schwarzenegger film, and into the rebirth of the character

at Dark Horse Comics. Comics historian Paul M. Sammon delivers an

engrossing visual history!

FIVE GHOSTS TP VOL 01 HAUNTING OF FABIAN GRAY

Budget priced at £7.50

(Writer) Frank J. Barbiere (Artist) Chris Mooneyham

A BOLD NEW ERA OF PULP ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE!
After a tragic encounter with an artifact known as "The Dreamstone,"

infamous treasure hunter Fabian Gray was possessed by five literary ghosts

and has been granted access to their unique abilities. Collects FIVE GHOSTS: THE HAUNTING OF FABIAN GRAY #1-5

JOE HILL THE CAPE HC DELUXE ED

Based on a story by award-winning author Joe Hill, The Cape Deluxe brings

both dark, powerful comic book series, The Cape and The Cape: 1969, together

into one oversized volume. Also features the original prose story by Joe Hill!

LOST VEGAS TP

(Writer) Jim McCann (Artist) Janet Lee

"Part Star Wars, part Ocean's Eleven and all intergalactically awesome.

Just go ahead and beam me up now." - USA Today
The Eisner Award-winning team behind Return of the Dapper Men reunite to

create a completely different, and far more dangerous cosmos filled with intrigue

as one gambler-turned-slave has 24 hours to go all in and pull off the greatest

heist the universe has seen. Aboard a luxury star-cruiser whose glamour hides

deep secrets that endanger the entire galaxy, will Roland choose his own freedom

or expose the greatest lie hiding in plain sight? High risk stakes where either

choice means someone will lose everything!
Collects LOST VEGAS #1-4

MORNING GLORIES DLX HC VOL 02

Collects MORNING GLORIES #13-25

MY LITTLE PONY FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC TP VOL 02

It's another unforgettable adventure in Equestria with all your favorite Ponies,

and a brand-new story arc! When a long-unseeen enemy brings danger close to

home and throws the Pony's world into darkness, the Ponies will have to face

new challenges and conquer old fears.

NEIL YOUNGS GREENDALE TP

(Writer) Joshua Dysart (Artisr) Cliff Chiang

Legendary singer-songwriter, musician and activist Neil Young brings one of

his most personal albums, GREENDALE, to comics. In the fall of 2003, as the

nation gallops into war, a politically active teenaged girl named Sun lives, loves

and dreams in a California town named Greendale. And when a Stranger comes to

town - a character whose presence causes Greendale to, well, go to hell -

she'll find herself on a journey both mystical and mythical.

ROMEO AND JULIET CANDLEWICK SC ED

Gareth Hinds's stylish graphic adaptation of the Bard's romantic tragedy

offers modern touches, including a diverse cast that underscores the story's

universality. She's a Capulet. He's a Montague. But when Romeo and Juliet

first meet, they don't know they're from rival families - and when they find out,

they don't care. Their love is honest and raw and all consuming.But it's also

dangerous. How much will they have to sacrifice before they can be together?

In a masterful adaptation faithful to Shakespeare's original text, Gareth Hinds

(Beowulf) transports readers to the sun-washed streets and market squares

of Shakespeare's Verona, vividly bringing the classic play

to life on the printed page.

SHOW ME A STORY WHY PICTURE BOOKS MATTER

(Writer) Leonard S. Marcus

Max and Mickey; Miss Nelson; Pack, Quack, and Mrs. Mallard; Pigeon; Sylvester;

John Henry; and a very hungry caterpillar - these are just a few of the

beloved picture book characters discussed in Show Me a Story.

Renowned children's literature authority Leonard S. Marcus speaks with

their creators and asks about their childhood, their inspiration,

their determination, their mentors, their creative choices, and more.

Why do children love and need picture books so much?

Marcus confirms that picture books matter because

they make a difference in our children's lives.

SMOKE ASHES TP

Reporter Katie Shah’s exposés of the corruption of the English ruling class

put her in the crosshairs of powerful men on a good day. Smoke and Ashes

tells the stories of the bad days, as she and assassin Rupert Cain become

targets of a sinister cabal bent on controlling the nation’s oil and of a

psychotic intelligence that has uploaded itself onto the Internet!

• Art by Dan McDaid, Carla Speed McNeil, Bill Sienkiewicz,

Igor Kordey, Richard Pace, Colleen Doran, and more!

“Alex de Campi makes the wonderful look effortless. I’m buying this,

and you should too, if you have any sense at all.”

—Gail Simone (Batgirl, Secret Six)

STORMWATCH TP VOL 03 BETRAYAL

Collects STORMWATCH #0 and 13-18

STUFF OF LEGEND TP VOL 04 TOY COLLECTOR

(Writer) Brian Smith, Mike Raicht (Artist) Charles Paul Wilson

Maxwell the Bear has taken it upon himself to find a weapon capable

of defeated the Boogeymen forever. Meanwhile, the Boogeyman contines

to manipulate all the players in his grand scheme as he attempts to

construct an army filled with soldiers who may well be indestructible.

TECHNOPRIESTS SUPREME COLLECTION HC

(Writer) Alejandro Jodorowsky (Artist) Zoran Janjetov

Follow Albino's complete galaxy spanning adventures on his path to

becoming a Technopriest. Jodorowsky and Janjetov's epic Sci-Fi tale is

presented here in its entirety and with the same content as the deluxe

edition with slipcase released last year. This regular sized edition

features a brand new introduction by the series' artist,

Zoran Janjetov (Before the Incal).

UNWRITTEN HC TOMMY TAYLOR & THE SHIP THAT SANK TWICE

WRITER MIKE CAREY/ARTIST PETER GROSS

This exciting, original graphic novel explores the world of the

Tommy Taylor novels in a visceral and direct way and is a great

entry point for new readers.

Twenty-five years ago Tom’s father, Wilson Taylor, devised his subversive

literary masterpiece. Now the blueprint of how a father gave his son

vast power in order to accomplish a greater scheme is revealed.

Partly told through Wilson’s own journal entries, juxtaposed with

Tommy’s swashbuckling deep sea adventures with his trusty

companions Peter and Sue, the story is at once a prequel

and a parallel story to the ongoing series.

WORLD OF WARCRAFT PEARL OF PANDARIA

(Writer) Micky Neilson (Artist) Sean Cheeks Galloway

In this original graphic novel published in a landscape format, meet the

Pandaren, one of the most beloved (and mysterious) races in World of Warcraft!

The tale introduces Li Li Stormstout, a precocious young student who

lives atop a giant turtle called Shen-zin Su. Like the rest of the

wandering island's pandaren, Li Li comes from a line of adventurers

who left their homeland long ago to explore the world...and she

wants nothing more than to chase that dream. But when Li Li runs

away to find her famous uncle Chen, how will she survive Azeroth's perils?