Celebrate the fourth and final installment of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series based on the worldwide phenomenon The Last Kids on Earth!
THE LAST COMICS ON EARTH #4: ACROSS THE DOODLEVERSE
by Max Brallier and Joshua Pruett; illustrated by Jay Cooper
The New York Times bestselling graphic novel series returns with THE LAST COMICS ON EARTH: ACROSS THE DOODLEVERSE (Viking Books for Young Readers, on sale April 28, 9780593526835, $14.99, ages 8-12), the fourth and final installment of the Last Kids spin-off series by Max Brallier and Joshua Pruett, with full-color illustrations by Jay Cooper. This action-packed addition promises yet another monster and friendship-filled adventure of the like that has captivated millions of readers around the world.
With nearly ten million copies in print across the Last Kids on Earth franchise, Max Brallier’s monster-filled, laugh-out-loud universe has become a true global phenomenon. Praised as a “must-have for middle grade collections” (School Library Journal), “amazing” (NPR.org), and recommended by Time for Kids, the series has appeared on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller lists—and helped make Max Brallier one of the top three bestselling middle grade illustrated authors according to Circana BookScan sales data.
In ACROSS THE DOODLEVERSE, the heroes face their strangest threat yet: someone is stealing kids’ margin doodles and transforming them into an army of living, animated sketches. As Apocalyptia teeters on the brink of a full-blown doodle-pocalypse, Boy Lightning’s drawing arm is kidnapped by a mysterious new villain—DOODLEHEAD—and taken beyond the borders of the known wastelands. To save Jack and stop the madness, the team must venture into never-before-seen worlds, where the rules of logic—and art—no longer apply.
Packed with manic humor, fast-paced action, and inventive visual storytelling, ACROSS THE DOODLEVERSE showcases Jay Cooper’s energetic illustration style, perfectly matching the series’ irreverent tone. The result is a bold, joyful finale that celebrates creativity, friendship, and the glorious chaos of imagination run wild.
THE LAST COMICS ON EARTH: ACROSS THE DOODLEVERSE offers a fresh, high-energy entry point into the Last Kids world while remaining firmly rooted in the beloved franchise. Whether readers are longtime fans or discovering the series for the first time, ACROSS THE DOODLEVERSE is a must-read conclusion that delivers big laughs, epic stakes, and one last unforgettable adventure.
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Author Bio: Max Brallier (maxbrallier.com) is the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author
of more than fifty books for children and adults. His books and series include the Last Kids on Earth, Eerie Elementary, Mister Shivers, Galactic Hot Dogs, and Can YOU Survive the Zombie Apocalypse? Max lives in Los Angeles with his family.
Illustrator Bio: Jay Cooper is the illustrator and writer of over twenty books for kids young and old, including the national bestseller Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village—and a contributor to the New York Times #1 bestselling series The Last Kids on Earth. Jay is also a graphic designer and creative director of theatrical advertising, having crafted art and advertising for more than one hundred Broadway shows, including a number of Tony and Pulitzer Prize winners. Most importantly, his dog is named Bradley Cooper.
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