What if Darth Vader actively raised his son? What if "I am your father" was just a stern admonishment from an annoyed dad? In this hilarious and sweet comic reimagining, Darth Vader is a dad like any other—except with all the baggage of being the Dark Lord of the Sith. Celebrated artist Jeffrey Brown's delightful illustrations give classic Star Wars™ moments a fresh twist, showing that the trials and joys of parenting are universal, even in a galaxy far, far away. Life lessons include lightsaber battling practice, using the Force to raid a cookie jar, Take Your Child to Work Day on the Death Star, and the special bonding moments shared between any father and son.

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Midwest Book Review

The Boy Who Loved Batman
Michael E. Uslan
Chronicle Books
680 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
9780811875509, $29.95, www.chroniclebooks.com

The Boy Who Loved Batman: A Memoir provides the true story of a comics- obsessed kid who came of age in the 1950s and transformed his passion to the Hollywood screen. Michael Uslan's passion for comics and superheroes didn't end with adulthood: instead he transformed it to create the modern Batman franchise. Chapters document this process in a pick highly recommended for collections strong in comics, Hollywood film, and autobiography alike.

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Midwest Book Review

Dawn Of The Bunny Suicides
Andy Riley
Chronicle Books
680 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
9781452104980, $12.95, www.chroniclebooks.com

Dawn of the Bunny Suicides is a fine pick for any humor collection and particularly for those seeing prior enthusiasm for the other 'bunny suicide' cartoons. Black and white, dark humor drawings illustrate all the various unusual ways the cartoon bunny can meet its demise, offering a hilarious presentation for any cartoon, comics or humor holding.

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Media Release -- The Cartoon Art Museum welcomes Beverly Gherman as she discusses and signs copies of her new book Sparky: The Life and Art of Charles Schulz. Her all-ages biography presents an insightful look into the life and career of one of the most beloved cartoonists of all time. The museum bookstore will host Gherman from 1:00-3:00pm on Saturday, October 9, 2010.

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Media Release -- Do you possess Super Hero knowledge of the Incredible Hulk and X-Men? Do you know what makes the Fantastic Four so fantastic? Chronicle Books' new Obsessed With Marvel® is the ultimate trivia book for the millions of Marvel Comics fans who want to test their expertise in a fun and challenging way.

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Media Release -- This latest title in the wildly successful Obsessed With series is the Marvel fanatic's ultimate challenge. More than just a trivia book, this interactive game includes an electronic scoring module that allows readers to quiz themselves or compete against a friend. With 2,500 questions covering the expansive Marvel Universe, it's easy to test who really knows the difference between Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099. Featuring every character from the original Fantastic Four to Nick Fury's Howling Commandos to The Incredible Hulk, tidbits on legendary Marvel developers and artists, and artwork from the classic comics, Obsessed With Marvel is a treat for every comic book fan.

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Chronicle Books' Dawn Of The Dreadfuls SC has been rescheduled from 02/03/10 to 03/10/10.