Upcoming Indies On Shelves From FairSquare Comics, Saturday AM, WEBTOON, and Walter Foster

FairSquare Comics

Tunis to Sydney

By Meriam Carnouche, Christian Carnouche and art by Sam Rapley

ISBN: 9781960171139

On sale: 7/9/2024

Lilia and Bill enjoy a tranquil life in the heart of Sydney, Australia. Bill is a local, while Lilia hails from Tunisia, making them an unconventional but inseparable pair. Their happiness has always been unshakeable, until that day.

When Lilia receives the devastating news of her parents’ tragic death in a car accident, a staggering ten thousand miles away. She’s consumed by a profound sense of shock. The weight of unspoken questions surfaces. Did she fail her parents by not being there for them throughout the years?

As they hastily journey to Tunis for the funeral, Bill stands steadfastly by Lilia’s side, offering unwavering support. Yet, this journey unveils the fault lines in Lilia’s life, leading her to confront a cascade of profound questions.

Dive into a poignant graphic novel that delves into the labyrinth of grief, resilience in the face of loss, and the complexities of human relationships.

Perfect for April, Mental Health Awareness Month!

A Fox in My Brain

By Lou Lubie

ISBN: 9781960171108

On sale: 4/16/2024

Do you know any cyclothymics? Good luck if you encounter them in your daily life, be it in your family or at work! Unpredictable, often irritable, loud, fast-paced, euphoric, sometimes sluggish and sad. In two words: destabilizing and exhausting. It’s challenging to navigate life with them on their roller coasters or even just to wait for their storms to calm. You have to tread carefully, be patient, diplomatic, not easily offended. Solid, in short!

Lou had to deal with it, all of it, tame the Fox playing tricks with her mind and learn to overcome her condition… With humor. Lots of it!

Based on the creator’s personal journey, A Fox In My Brain is a positive take on Mental Health. A breath of fresh air that will give everyone an extra boost of self-love. Actually, the doctor should prescribe you a copy!


Saturday AM

Light novel companion to the flagship Apple Black series from Saturday AM

Apple Black Origins: The Spectrum and the Spectre

By Odunze Oguguo (Whyt Manga), Stephanie Williams

ISBN: 9780760390023

On sale: 6/11/2024

In this light-novel prequel to the Apple Black series, Willow and Gideon together take on the evils that riddle Eden in their adventure to find gold.

Many years ago, humans acquired “Black” fruits from a tree that descended from the skies, turning humans into sorcerers. Although all of Black is now extinct, humans still have sorcery inherited from their ancestors. In this fantastical world of wands and sorcerers, The Ebony Peak wars led to the new regime of Eden, but its policy left behind many stricken and near-extinct tribes who’ve now formed rebellions against the new rule.

In Apple Black Origins, a pivotal origin story about the fantastical world of Apple Black, Willow, a wild young sorceress with mysterious vitiligo, looks to end the discrimination towards her tribe and others by finding all the legendary

Golden Wands, like the one she got from her father, to help balance the scales. She enlists the help of a powerful rogue sorcerer, Gideon Banburi, to find salvation, though he may be more trouble than she anticipates.

Gideon and Willow are hunted by Rebels, secret organizations, and the new regime to find a wand using a map that was hidden within it. In time, it’s revealed that Willow’s vitiligo is actually the map that leads them to the wands—but not before treachery repeatedly crosses their path.

Written by the founder and publisher of Saturday AM!

The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts Vol. 2

By Oscar Fong and Frederick L. Jones

ISBN: 9780760389980

On sale: 6/18/2024

A new challenger arrives to take down Nilay and his summoned ghosts in The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts Vol 2!

Picking up after the titanic battle between the teenager Nilay Rao and seasoned assassin Gato, the World of GHOSTS, a secret society where select “players” can summon GHOSTS to fight battles, is in chaos! Nilay is not only the son of former decorated players, but he has acquired the mythical GHOSTS Vyper Neo, capable of unseating the balance of power of all royal players.

As Nilay’s father struggles to uncover the connection of Vyper Neo to his wife’s disappearance, a new mysterious figure threatens to destroy the Rao family and take Vyper Neo, but unlike Gato, this person appears to be an acquaintance already.

Can the Rao family piece together the clues of their antagonist before it’s too late?

The answer may rely on Nilay’s ability to become a better player and work with Vyper Neo and his father’s former GHOST, the terrifying Daedalus Bonn, to defeat any threats that come their way.


WEBTOON & Walter Foster

Learn to Draw Boyfriends.

By refrainbow

ISBN: 9780760389638

On sale: 4/16/2024

Explore the heartwarming and hilarious world of WEBTOON Originals Boyfriends series through exclusive content, step-by-step drawing tutorials, and artistic guidance from its creator.

Boy meets boy…meets boy…meets boy! The Boyfriends series is an LGBTQ+ webcomic about getting yourself a boyfriend…or multiple boyfriends! Laugh-out-loud funny and always charming, Boyfriends is filled to the brim with moments of pride, big and small. Learn to Draw Boyfriends brings you closer to the heart of the story with behind-the-scenes content and gives you the tools to master the art of drawing the series’ lovable characters.

The Official Boyfriends. Coloring Book

By refrainbow

ISBN: 9780760389652

On sale: 4/16/2024

Color your favorite moments from the quirky WEBTOON Originals Boyfriends series in this uniquely designed book featuring the original full-color art as inspiration for each coloring page.

The Official Boyfriends Coloring Book offers you the chance to experience the LGBTQ+ adventure in an inspiring new way. Each page has been thoughtfully crafted to capture the essence of the series, allowing you to engage interactively with your favorite characters and scenes. This distinctive coloring book features:

A carefully curated set of 46 coloring pages, featuring the Goth (Felix), Prep (Vincent), Nerd (Adrian), and Jock (Kevin)—the lovable protagonists whose whirlwind polyamorous romance has captured the hearts of millions.

A unique format, with the original full-color artwork on the left, showcasing the fun and hilarious scenes as depicted in the series, and the uncolored line art on the right, awaiting your artistic touch.

Premium paper that ensures a satisfying coloring experience; allows you to color using markers, gel pens, colored pencils, crayons, and more; and preserves your artistic expressions for years to come.

The Official Morgana and Oz Coloring Book

By Miyuli

ISBN: 9780760389683

On sale: 4/16/2024

Color your favorite moments from the popular WEBTOON Originals Morgana and Oz series in this uniquely designed book featuring the original full-color art as inspiration for each coloring page.

The Official Morgana and Oz Coloring Book offers you a chance to experience the magical series in an inspiring new way. Each page has been thoughtfully crafted to capture the essence of the series, allowing you to engage interactively with your favorite characters and scenes. This distinctive coloring book features:

A carefully curated set of 46 coloring pages, featuring Morgana Winterberry, the hapless teen witch, and angsty vampire, Oz—whose dynamic relationship and unlikely romance is at the heart of the series.

A unique format, with the original full-color artwork on the left, showcasing the vibrant and evocative scenes as depicted in the series, and the uncolored line art on the right, awaiting your artistic touch.

Premium paper that ensures a satisfying coloring experience; allows you to color using markers, gel pens, colored pencils, crayons, and more; and preserves your artistic expressions for years to come.

Learn to Draw Morgana and Oz

By Miyuli

ISBN: 9780760389669

On sale: 4/16/2024

Explore the magical world of the WEBTOON Originals series Morgana and Oz through exclusive content, step-by-step drawing tutorials, and artistic guidance from its creator.

The Morgana and Oz series is a webcomic about rival witch and vampire clans and two teens who form an unlikely relationship. Learn to Draw Morgana and Oz brings you closer to the heart of the story with behind-the-scenes content and gives you the tools to master the art of drawing the series’ engaging characters.


Editor’s Note: Huge thanks to Twin Sirens Media for helping spread the word about these upcoming books!