The Last Comics on Earth

From the Creators of The Last Kids on Earth

Illustrated by Jay Cooper, Douglas Holgate
$8.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Viking Books for Young Readers
On sale Apr 25, 2023 | 9780593526781
Age 8-12 years
Reading Level: Lexile GN440L | Fountas & Pinnell W
Sales rights: US, Canada, Open Mkt

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES • From the author of the worldwide phenomenon The Last Kids on Earth comes an action-packed full-color graphic novel spinoff starring Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk as they create their own comic book!

Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk are about to face a challenge unlike any they’ve faced before . . . At their local comic book store, the kids make a startling discovery: they’ve read every last issue of their favorite comic, Z-Man, and no new issues are coming...ever! (Thanks a lot, apocalypse.). Nooo!

Our heroes have but one choice: continue Z-Man’s legacy by writing and illustrating THEIR OWN COMIC BOOK! Step one? Knock off their beloved Z-Man and cast themselves as super rad, super goofy, superhero protectors of the mysterious city of Apocalyptia. What could possibly go wrong? Just about everything!

Fans are sure to love this hilarious, action-packed, four-color graphic novel series by the creators of The last Kids on Earth.
"Readers who have been long-time fans of “The Last Kids on Earth” will enjoy, but anyone could jump right into this story and be able to follow along.”—School Library Journal
 
"An action-packed, humorous story with fun superhero characters, gross monsters, and an apocalyptic world that needs saving.”—Shelf Awareness

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES • From the author of the worldwide phenomenon The Last Kids on Earth comes an action-packed full-color graphic novel spinoff starring Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk as they create their own comic book!

Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk are about to face a challenge unlike any they’ve faced before . . . At their local comic book store, the kids make a startling discovery: they’ve read every last issue of their favorite comic, Z-Man, and no new issues are coming...ever! (Thanks a lot, apocalypse.). Nooo!

Our heroes have but one choice: continue Z-Man’s legacy by writing and illustrating THEIR OWN COMIC BOOK! Step one? Knock off their beloved Z-Man and cast themselves as super rad, super goofy, superhero protectors of the mysterious city of Apocalyptia. What could possibly go wrong? Just about everything!

Fans are sure to love this hilarious, action-packed, four-color graphic novel series by the creators of The last Kids on Earth.

Praise

"Readers who have been long-time fans of “The Last Kids on Earth” will enjoy, but anyone could jump right into this story and be able to follow along.”—School Library Journal
 
"An action-packed, humorous story with fun superhero characters, gross monsters, and an apocalyptic world that needs saving.”—Shelf Awareness