Daniel Kibblesmith

Offering a fresh twist on Kris Kringle, a clever yet heartfelt book that tells the story of a black Santa, his white husband, and their life in the North Pole. Everyone knows that Santa Claus is jolly, but in Santa's Husband, this cherished symbol of the holiday season is also black and gay, and married to an equally cheery man. In this witty and sweet illustrated Christmas tale, humor writer Daniel Kibblesmith introduces us to Mr. and Mr. Claus, and gives us a glimpse of their lives together. We see the Clauses sitting by the fire at their cozy North Pole home, vacationing at the beach, having an occasional disagreement, celebrating their wedding day, and comforting each other when some loudmouth people on television angrily dispute Santa's appearance and lifestyle. In the weeks before Christmas, Santa's husband helps with all the pre-Christmas work, from double-checking lists, to feeding the reindeer (organic gluten-free grains, of course), to negotiating labor disputes with the restive workshop elves. At the height of toy-making season, he even fills in for his busy hubby at the mall to ensure every child can meet the Big Guy in the red suit, and give him their wish list. As this charming book reminds us, Santa Claus can come in all shapes and colors and sizes-just like the children and families he visits all over the world each Christmas eve. Featuring beautiful watercolor pictures drawn by artist AP Quach, Santa's Husband is a delightful gift for readers of all ages.

An illustrated collection of Peanuts Halloween sing-along pumpkin carols and seasonal songs! Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the beloved animated special It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and rouse the spirit of the season—perfect for fans and families everywhere. Share in the spooky season sing-along fun with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Sally, Lucy,Franklin, Schroeder, and the rest of the Peanuts gang. This officially licensed collection of 30 original songs set to familiar Christmas carol tunes makes it easy for families, classrooms, and Halloween partygoers to sing along together. Enjoy playful Halloween-inspired lyrics with such songs as: Halloween is Here (“Christmastime is Here”) Linus the True Believer (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”) Spooky Beagle (“Santa Baby”) Little Blanket Boy (“Little Drummer Boy”) The First Halloween (“The First Noel”) I Got a Rock (“Oh Holy Night”) The Twelve Nights of Halloween (“The Twelve Days of Christmas”) We Wish You a Scary Season (“We Wish You a Merry Christmas”) I Saw Snoopy Kissing Lucy’s Cheek (“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”) O Perfect Little Pumpkin Patch (“O Little Town of Bethlehem”) . . . and many more! Celebrate Halloween the Peanuts way—singing, laughing, and waiting for the arrival of the mysterious Great Pumpkin. The collection also includes additional sing-alongs inspired by classic Peanuts moments, perfect for enjoying all year long. Copyright © 2026 Peanuts Worldwide LLC

Disney's Darkwing Duck, alongside his trusty sidekick Lauchpad McQuack, hyper-vigilantly defends St. Canard from the dastardly, devilish demons who would wage wanton war! By night, our caped defender lurks in the shadows, striking fear (and maybe confusion?) in the heart of the criminal underworld…but by day, no one suspects that Darkwing is also mild-mannered Drake Mallard, a well-meaning father to his adorable adopted daughter, Gosalyn! He is the terror that flaps in the night! The fowl that felons most fear! A legend in his own time (and his own mind)! He is… DARKWING DUCK! But how did this avian exemplar develop his redoubtable reputation? What lessons did he learn in his early days of crime-busting and foe-foiling? His legion of fans (or, at least, his adopted daughter, Gosalyn) want to know — and DW is more than happy to tell her the whole (possibly embellished) story in this unauthorized (and unorganized) autobiography! Renowned writer DANIEL KIBBLESMITH (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Loki, Black Panther vs. Deadpool) and the double-headed art team of TED BRANDT & RO STEIN (The Mighty Captain Marvel, Tales of the Titans: Beast Boy) return to the rooftops of St. Canard with an all-new story that revisits (and likely revises) Darkwing Duck’s formative years! Includes issue 1 thru 6 of the Darkwing Duck comic series.

Disney's Darkwing Duck, alongside his trusty sidekick Lauchpad McQuack, hyper-vigilantly defends St. Canard from the dastardly, devilish demons who would wage wanton war! By night, our caped defender lurks in the shadows, striking fear (and maybe confusion?) in the heart of the criminal underworld…but by day, no one suspects that Darkwing is also mild-mannered Drake Mallard, a well-meaning father to his adorable adopted daughter, Gosalyn! He is the terror that flaps in the night! The fowl that felons most fear! A legend in his own time (and his own mind)! He is… DARKWING DUCK! But how did this avian exemplar develop his redoubtable reputation? What lessons did he learn in his early days of crime-busting and foe-foiling? His legion of fans (or, at least, his adopted daughter, Gosalyn) want to know — and DW is more than happy to tell her the whole (possibly embellished) story in this unauthorized (and unorganized) autobiography! Renowned writer DANIEL KIBBLESMITH (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Loki, Black Panther vs. Deadpool) and the double-headed art team of TED BRANDT & RO STEIN (The Mighty Captain Marvel, Tales of the Titans: Beast Boy) return to the rooftops of St. Canard with an all-new story that revisits (and likely revises) Darkwing Duck’s formative years! Includes issue 1 thru 6 of the Darkwing Duck comic series.

MOVE OVER, BIG BANG! GET WRECKED, BIG CRUNCH! GALAXIES COME AND GALAXIES GO, BUT OUR PLANE OF EXISTENCE HAS NEVER FACED ANYTHING AS CONSEQUENTIAL AS . . . THE FIRST-EVER RICK AND MORTY COMICS EVENT! From the deviant psyches of comics mastermind and multiple Emmy Award–nominee Daniel Kibblesmith (Loki) and artistic annihilator Jarrett Williams (Speed Force), this summer's seven-part countdown to the end of everything that was, is, and will be begins with . . . a bachelor party that gets a little out of hand? Rick’s old buddy Dimension C-137 (where Rick and Morty Cronenberg’d Earth) has reached his UNIVERSAL HALF-LIFE and is getting MARRIED—to the female-presenting embodiment of the Parmesan Dimension! He's found true love and wants his old pal Rick to plan his bachelor party! WHAT COULD GO WRONG? Answer: Pretty much everything . . . and it is all Rick's fault! Now Rick and Morty are on the run from EVERY SINGLE UNIVERSE THEY'VE EVER MESSED WITH—meaning, no matter what dimension they escape to, the universe will literally be against them. And, to survive, Rick will be forced to something he hoped he would never have to do—a last resort of EPIC PROPORTIONS! DON'T CALL IT A CRISIS! The FIRST RICK AND MORTY COMICS EVENT in one EPIC volume, featuring Rick and Morty vs. the Universe #1–4 alongside three event tie-in one-shot issues featuring Summer, Jerry, Beth, Space-Beth, and Morty! Wubba Lubba Dub DUB!!

The Marvel Comics Universe is full of action, adventure, danger, and cosmic peril. Be ready for anything with this illustrated action handbook—whether you have newly developed super-powers, you need to pilot an Iron Man suit, or Galactus is here to eat the Earth.Written by Marvel Comics and Emmy-nominated humor writer Daniel Kibblesmith, this official illustrated guide to surviving and thriving in the Marvel Universe uses comics-tested advice to steer readers through what to expect when exposed to gamma rays, bonding with a symbiote or—ow!—feeling an unexpected sting at the science fair. Featuring practical information such as wall-crawling tips, along with emergency information (you’ve been plunged into the Quantum Realm) and day-to-day guidance if your cat turns out to be a Flerken, you suspect someone of being a Skrull, or are facing a Doombot, this is the must-have handbook as you live in the world of Marvel’s mightiest heroes. © 2025 MARVEL

Sure, beating up monsters and foiling bank heists is fun and all, but you know what a real challenge is? BAKING! And that’s just what the Powerpuff Girls take on when Ms. Bellum and the Mayor launch a charity bake sale and competition. Then Mojo Jojo just needs to get away from it all — and the further away Mojo Jojo can get from Townsville and its super-adorable protectors, the Powerpuff Girls, the better! Plus, if there’s one thing that Bubbles loves even more than defending Townsville from evildoers, it’s the cartoon llama from her favorite TV show — you know, the one that spits magical fruit flavors for children and adults to enjoy! Bubbles loves that llama so much, in fact, that she wishes with all her might for it to become real — and danged if her wish doesn’t come true! Finally, it’s the holiday season in the City of Townsville, and that means ice skating, cookie baking, and, above all — at least for its three pint-sized protectors — finding the ideal gift for Professor Utonium! But what do you get for the man who has (or can make) everything? To find out, the Powerpuff Girls set out in pursuit of the perfect present, and learn some valuable lessons about playing fair, respecting boundaries, and considering others along the way — all while dispensing generous doses of holi-day-flavored justice! #4-6 and Winter Holiday Special

It’s finals week! And each day brings a new school final for which Morty is woefully unprepared: English lit, gender studies, world religion, government, and science. But instead of helping Morty hit the books, Rick drags him on unexpected and unenlightening adventures, including but not limited to: “doing a Sherlock Holmes,” getting trapped in a beat-‘em-up video game, starting a cargo cult religion, contesting a political convention, and meeting Morty’s future self! Will these hands-on experiences aid in Morty’s education, or is he DOOMED to fail his finals?! Featuring a cavalcade of past and future Rick and Morty comic superstars, including Daniel Kibblesmith (Loki, Harley Quinn), Christof Bogacs (Under Kingdom), Jake Black (Smallville), James Asmus (Quantum & Woody, The Delinquents) and Jim Festante (The End Times of Bram & Ben, Fieldtripping), Alex Firer (Rick and Morty: Rick’s New Hat), Priscilla Tramontano (Transformers, Godzilla), Beck Kubrick (Don’t Worry, I Die at the End), Marc Ellerby (Rick and Morty ongoing, Chloe Noonan: Monster Hunter), Suzi Blake (Batman: Wayne Family Adventures, Aggretsuko), and Fred C. Stresing (Rick and Morty: Meeseeks, P.I., Rick and Morty: Rick’s New Hat), Rick and Morty: Finals Weeks collects five standalone-but-connected adventures guaranteed to make you laugh out loud, jump with excitement, and feel just a little bit dumber! Collects all five hilarious issues of Rick and Morty: Finals Week—SheRick Holmes & Mortson #1, BrawlHer #1, Wrath of Beth #1, Contested Convention #1, and Old Man Morty #1!

Perfect for fans of Princesses Wear Pants, this spirited and expectation-defying story introduces a spunky heroine who knows she can be anything she wants.Princess Dinosaur loves wearing pink dresses and hosting fancy tea parties. But she also loves roaring and making messes. Embodying both parts of her personality to the fullest, Princess Dinosaur isn't just one thing, she's a princess and a dinosaur (and some other things, too)!

The highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times featured, Ringo Award nominated anthology, “All We Ever Wanted”. This new collection presents 26 original stories that will inspire readers and restore their belief that a better world is possible. Featuring a diverse array of today's top talent coming together to share their visions of a brighter future.

Spider-Man is visited by his fellow webslingers and they embark on a spider-tacular adventure. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.

Collects both Rugrats annual specials (R is for Reptar #1 and C is for Chanukah #1), these stories showcase the babies imaginative takes on Reptar along with a new spin on the classic Rugrats Chanukah Special. Put down the bottle and hike up your diapers, because it’s storytelling time with the Rugrats. The babies go head to head for who can tell the best tale of the mighty Reptar and Grandpa Boris tries to delight with the story of Chanukah. But when his memory fails him, it’s up to Tommy and the gang to save the holiday. This collection of Rugrats romps features stories written by Nicole Andelfinger (Adventure Time Comics), Daniel Kibblesmith (Valiant High), and Cullen Crawford (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) with art by Kate Sherron (The Amazing World of Gumball), Brittney Williams (Goldie Vance), and many more.

DEAD BEATS is a 168-page anthology of music-themed horror comics stories, ranging in tone from grim to darkly comic but all centering around the curiosities for sale at one peculiar record store. Best described as Tales from the Crypt meets High Fidelity, DEAD BEATS will appeal to fans of classic comics horror anthologies like Vault of Horror, Creepy, and Eerie, and of more modern fare like Flinch. Edited by Eric Palicki (All We Ever Wanted) and Joe Corallo (Ringo Award-winning editor of Mine!), DEAD BEATS features all-new original stories by Magdalene Visaggio (GLAAD award nominee for Kim & Kim, Eisner award nominee for Eternity Girl), Rachel Pollack (Doom Patrol, Arthur C. Clarke award winning novelist of Unquenchable Fire) and Richard Case (Doom Patrol, The Sandman), Vita Ayala (Livewire, James Bond), Daniel Kibblesmith (Santa’s Husband, writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert), Ivy Noelle and Steenz (Dwayne McDuffie award-winning creators of Archival Quality), Tony Patrick (Batman and The Signal), Kwanza Osajyefo (Black, Ignited), Sweeney Boo (Eat and Love Yourself, Captain Marvel), Tres Dean (For Your Consideration: Dwayne the Rock), Nadia Shammas (Squire, Care Bears) and many other new and veteran creators.

When Deadpool's attempt to steal some Vibranium leads to a startling new development in Wakandan technology, everything T'Challa thought he knew about being a ruler and everything Deadpool thought he knew about being a mercenary gets thrown out of the window. But make no mistake they still remember how to fight each other. Collects Black Panther vs Deadpool 1-5.

Valiant proudly presents its first ALL-AGES escapade with a pitch-perfect entry point for new fans and longtime readers alike! Before they became legends, the world’s most formidable heroes were roaming the halls at Valiant High – a super-powered preparatory academy where Aric “X-O Manowar” Dacia is a record-setting running back, Colin “Ninjak” King is a debonair foreign exchange student, and Coach Bloodshot is way, way too into dodgeball. Now, Amanda “Livewire” McKee and her best friend, Faith “Zephyr” Herbert, are taking it all in for the first time at the one high school where power trumps popularity! From rising star Daniel Kibblesmith (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) and Eisner Award-winning artist Derek Charm (Jughead), get ready for your first day of school inside a hilarious reimagining of Valiant’s award-winning superhero universe – one where the next world-ending cataclysm will have to wait until after prom night! In the tradition of Archie and DC Super Hero Girls, this side-splitting adventure takes place outside of Valiant’s standard continuity…and comes packed with all-new incarnations of virtually every Valiant hero and villain! You’ve never seen the heroes of the Valiant Universe quite like this before! Collecting VALIANT HIGH #1–4.

THE WORLD’S WORST SUPERHERO TEAM RETURNS IN AN EXPLOSIVE NEW ONGOING SERIES! Sometimes…you embrace your destiny. And sometimes…you and your troublemaking adopted brother find yourselves trapped in a scientific lab explosion that grants you $@&%ing awesome superpowers. As a result of their accident, Eric and Woody Henderson – aka Quantum and Woody – must “klang” their wristbands together every 24 hours or both dissipate into nothingness. Which makes superhero-ing pretty awkward when you’re not on speaking terms at the moment. See, Eric has been keeping a pretty big secret: He knows who Woody’s birth father really is…and where he’s been hiding all these years. With great power comes great sibling rivalry! This winter, you’ll believe two men and one goat can split a one bedroom apartment and still be a credible threat to evil and injustice everywhere when QUANTUM AND WOODY make headlines and take names! Starting right here, deeply alarming and untrustworthy writer Daniel Kibblesmith (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) and eye-popping artist Kano (Daredevil) give the Valiant Universe the adjective-worthy superheroes it deserves: QUANTUM AND WOODY! Collecting QUANTUM AND WOODY (2017) #1–5.