A young girl makes so many demands on the robot she has constructed that he runs away.

Nate Wright is a wisecracking 11-year-old who knows he's destined for greatness. The star of Big Nate, the daily and Sunday comic strip that made its debut in 1991, Nate's a sixth-grade chess prodigy, a self-described genius, and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history. He's often in hot water with his teachers and classmates, but Nate's winning personality and can-do attitude always make him a big hit with readers.

Growing up in the same Chinese-American suburb, perfectionist Christine and artistic, confident, impulsive Moon become unlikely best friends, whose friendship is tested by jealousy, social expectations, and illness.

"Simple step-by-step instructions teach readers how to draw Superman and his friends and enemies"--

Dash the Flash grew nearly a foot last year. Now, he's taller, faster, and stronger than everyone else. Dash out jumps defenders and sinks big shots, all the while making it look too easy. There's just one problem -- his teammates are having a hard time keeping up! His passes are missing the mark, and his friends are getting frustrated with Dash putting on a one man show. Dash has some work to do to prove he's not all Flash and no substance.

Aurora, a young explorer, introduces the science and characteristics of volcanoes, discussing lava, tetonic plates, the creation of new land masses, and magma vents.

Recounts the life and adventures of Robin Hood, who, with his band of followers, lived in Sherwood Forest as an outlaw dedicated to fighting tyranny. Presented in comic book format.

Presents fifty traditional nursery rhymes in comic book format, with illustrations by well-known cartoonists.

"The Action and Adventure begin again! Time for more awesomeness with the superheroes of beautiful downtown Skokie--Aw Yeah Comics' very own Action Cat and Adventure Bug! See our heroes battle dastardly villains! Wonder as a burning asteroid hurdles toward earth! Beware of the lurking Golden Age evil! That's right--Golden Age Action Cat!" --

Provides a history of comic books in America during the twentieth century, showing how it has influenced and been influenced by American culture. Includes an epilogue about comics in the early twenty-first century.