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Attack of the Alien Horde
“Clever and funny with an irresistible premise, this middle grade adventure/comic book hybrid will engage even the most reluctant reader.” —Rick Riordan, author of the worldwide bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the Kane Chronicles, and the Heroes of Olympus What if superheroes were real—and you had to become one? A boy is suddenly thrust into the role of a real-life superhero and tasked with saving Earth from an alien invasion in this action-packed novel from New York Times bestselling author Robert Venditti and award-winning illustrator Dusty Higgins.When twelve-year-old Miles Taylor unexpectedly inherits a golden cape that gives him amazing superpowers, his life instantly changes: he becomes a superhero. For real. With some help from a new friend named Henry, Miles does his best to protect his city. But his skills and courage are about to be put to the ultimate test—an alien horde is working its way toward Earth, with their sights set on the golden cape…and total domination. Ready or not, Miles is about to discover whether he has what it takes to save all humankind.
Skip・Beat!, Vol. 42
Kyoko has sailed through the first two audition tests for the role of Momiji, impressing even the people who are rooting against her. But her competition isn’t known for playing fair, and the more Kyoko shines, the dirtier Kimiko is willing to get. When Kimiko’s scheming scores a direct hit, Kyoko’s professionalism is blasted away by waves of doubt and grudge demons. Her only way to stay in the running is to channel her dark emotions into her acting, but how can she hope to control her feelings about her special weakness—Ren Tsuruga?! -- VIZ Media
Skip・Beat!, Vol. 48
Who is that masked man? Or is it masked men?! There’s at least one cosplaying show biz executive running around Tokyo and maybe more—and not even the president of LME knows exactly who they are or what they’re doing in Japan. But Kyoko keeps running into them! Is drawing their attention a good thing, or is there something more than just a new drama afoot?! -- VIZ Media
Skip・Beat!, Vol. 47
Kyoko and Moko are finally going to Dayjowey Land to have tea with a princess! A chance encounter with show biz royalty interrupts Kyoko’s dreams of a sweet afternoon in an enchanted castle though. Now she and Moko are putting their English skills to the test as they escort an excited American around the park. But as Kyoko well knows, nothing is ever exactly as it seems in show biz, and their new friend is no exception! -- VIZ Media
Skip・Beat!, Vol. 40
Kyoko desperately wants to be cast in a new samurai drama so that she can work opposite her best friend in the entire world, Kanae “Moko” Kotonami. But there are plenty of hurdles between her and her dream role, including another actress who might be willing to do anything to take out the competition! -- VIZ Media
Skip・Beat!, Vol. 4
Kyoko helps the LME president's granddaughter heal from a childhood tragedy, and in return she should have earned a free ride through the LME training school. But the other students throw a fit, and now she still has to pay. In order to support the high cost of the program, Kyoko gets a job as a seat filler on a TV show. But when one of the characters gets sick, Kyoko has to fill in--in a chicken suit! To make matters worse, Sho is the guest star! Will Kyoko destroy her only chance of revenge? -- VIZ Media
Skip・Beat!, Vol. 8
Kyoko's perfect chance to wreak her revenge on Sho isn't going as well as she'd hoped. In fact, her rage is so consuming that she forgets she's supposed to be acting and tries to throttle Sho for real. That's not her only problem. Sho still thinks he owns Kyoko body and soul, but his manager is worried that Kyoko might be stealing his heart! -- VIZ Media
Skip・Beat!, Vol. 12
Kyoko's determination to help Ren continues as she lends a friendly ear--in her chicken suit. Ren opens up and confides in Chicken Bo, but is Kyoko really ready to deal with his lovelorn confession? To make matters worse, Ren's been given an ultimatum by the LME president, and if he can't act right by the end of the week, he's out on his ear! -- VIZ Media
Skip・Beat!, Vol. 38
After years of no contact, Kyoko finally has the chance to confront the mother who abandoned her. Her friends are worried that the meeting will break her, but Kyoko’s time with Ren and the Love Me section has toned down her rage and given her an impressive inner strength. Kyoko may be ready to face her past, but is she strong enough to face her mother’s too?! -- VIZ Media
Skip・Beat!, Vol. 5
Kyoko lands a regular role on a TV show...as a giant chicken. Not content to settle for poultry recognition, Kyoko tries out for a big commercial. At the audition she runs into her Love Me-rival Moko, who's having rival woes of her own. With a jealous rich girl out to bring them down, can Kyoko and Moko overcome their differences and act as a team to trounce the competition? -- VIZ Media
Skip・Beat!, Vol. 2
After failing her audition, Kyoko has just about given up on her revenge--until Sho shows up at the gas station where she works and doesn't even recognize her! With her desire for vengeance rekindled, Kyoko goes back to the talent agency and gets assigned to the new "Love Me Section." There, she can earn points for good behavior, and if she earns enough, the agency will back her debut! The only problem is that she has to do whatever they tell her to! Will her first assignment be her last? -- VIZ Media
Skip・Beat!, Vol. 11
There's trouble on the Tsukimori set, and surprisingly it's not Kyoko's fault. Ren is having difficulty acting the part of a love-struck suitor since he's never really been in love before. Stressed by his sudden acting impotence, Ren goes MIA. Kyoko is determined to help her friend, and joins forces with Ren's manager. But as Ren sees the two of them getting close, he realizes he might know more about serious emotion than he thought! -- VIZ Media