Explorer (the Magic Friends #4): A Graphic Novel

Edited by the New York Times bestselling comics creator Kazu Kibuishi, this new entry in the Explorer series offers a collection of 11 stories written and illustrated by an award-winning roster of comics artists

A boy and his dog cross a mysterious ravine, an evil alien attacks a far-off planet, and a wish comes true . . . with unexpected consequences.

Funny, fast-paced, spooky, and spectacular, these 11 bite-size adventures bring together an all-star list of comics creators in this beautifully illustrated anthology.

Edited by Kazu Kubuishi, the writer and artist of the New York Times bestselling AMULET graphic novel series, who is also a contributor, Explorer: The Magic Friends includes stories from a variety of star creators:

Johant Matte (Explorer: The Mystery Box and Explorer: The Hidden Door)Kean Soo (the Jeallaby series)Phil Craven (the Flight series)Jake Parker (the Missile Mouse series)Steve Hamaker (colorist of Jeff Smith's Bone series)Ben Hatke (the Zita the Spacegirl series)Rad Sechrist (the Flight series)Bannister (the Elsewhere Chronicles)Matthew Armstrong (the Flight series)

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419788671
• ISBN13: 9781419788673
• Release Date: November 2026
• Publisher: Abrams Fanfare
• Length: 120 Pages
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7