Kevin Panetta

Een zomerliefde bloeit op tussen twee jongens die in een bakkerij werken. Ari werkt Hector in als die wordt aangenomen om in de bakkerij van Ari’s ouders te helpen en de twee worden vrienden. Vrienden worden is echter niet het enige wat op het menu staat voor Ari en Hector. De twee jongens realiseren zich dat ze misschien meer gemeen hebben dan ze zouden denken... zoals langzaam opbloeiende gevoelens voor elkaar, waardoor ze zich afvragen of ze hun vriendschap naar het niveau van een romantische relatie kunnen tillen. Wanneer zich in de bakkerij echter een tragedie voordoet, weten zowel Ari als Hector niet zeker hoe ze verder moeten, waardoor er een breuk tussen hen ontstaat. Is die breuk nog te lijmen?

Hoewel Ari Kyrkos het als kleine jongen heerlijk vond om zijn vader te helpen in de familiebakkerij, ziet hij zichzelf dat niet zijn hele leven doen. Hij wil naar de grote stad om bekend te worden met zijn muziek. Maar als hij sollicitatiegesprekken afneemt om een goede vervanger te vinden voor in de bakkerij, leert hij Hector kennen.Hector is dol op bakken en is relaxed, grappig en knap. Terwijl ze samen het ene brood na het andere bakken, lijkt er iets op te bloeien tussen de twee jongens... als Ari het tenminste niet verpest.

Though he loved working there as a kid, Ari cannot fathom a life wasting away over rising dough and hot ovens. But while interviewing candidates for his replacement, Ari meets Hector, an easy going guy who loves baking as much as Ari wants to escape it. As they become closer over batches of bread, love is ready to bloom . . . that is, if Ari doesn't ruin everything. Writer Kevin Panetta and artist Savanna Ganucheau concoct a delicious recipe of intricately illustrated baking scenes and blushing young love, in which the choices we make can have terrible consequences, but the people who love us can help us grow.

Ari and Hector are in love. It's been over a year since the end of the first book and Ari is still working at his family's bakery while Hector has moved away to finish up culinary school. They're happy but they miss each other so Ari decides to visit Hector at school. As Ari tries to navigate Hector's world for the first time, he struggles to find his place. Mix in lots of baking, romance, and a look at how Ari's parents fell in love and we've ended up with a story that we're really to share with everyone!

Un graphic novel splendido, un delicato romanzo di formazione che coniuga con maestria l’elemento LGBTQ+ con quello interrazziale. Ora che il liceo è finito, Ari Kyrkos sogna di trasferirsi nella grande città, a Baltimora, e vivere di musica con la sua band. Ma suo padre possiede un forno- panetteria e vorrebbe che il ragazzo ereditasse l’attività di famiglia, che è anche un legame stretto con le proprie origini greche. Anche se amava lavorare lì da bambino, la cucina non è la vera passione di Ari, o forse non più. Decide allora di trovare un rimpiazzo e, tra i tanti assurdi candidati che si presentano, conosceHector, un ragazzo samoano cresciuto in Alabama, che ama cucinare tanto quanto Ari desidera scappare. E che gli cambierà la vita. Man mano che collaborano in cucina, tra un impasto e la preparazione di un dolce, Hector insegna ad Ari l’importanza della leggerezza e della positività, accettando anche i momenti più critici, e soprattutto riesce a far nascere in lui l’amore per la cucina e per il pane. I due si avvicinano sempre di più e l’amore è pronto a sbocciare… Ma forse anche l’amore richiede il tempo giusto e la giusta cura.

An elite group of teenage girls with magical powers have sworn to protect our planet against dark creatures . . . as long as they can get out of class! These high-school girls aren't just combating math tests. They're also battling monsters! But when an evil force infects leader Emma, she must work with her team to save herselfand the worldfrom the evil Diana and her mean- girl minions! * A brand-new creator-owned series from Kevin Panetta (_Bravest Warriors_) and Paulina Ganucheau (_ New Animated Adventures_, _Bravest Warriors_). * For fans of _Sailor Moon_, _Buffy_, and _Lumberjanes_! _Zodiac Starforce_ is everything I want in a modern magical girl storyfriendship, diversity, sweet battles and enviable costumes. Kevin and Paulina have crafted a both stunningly beautiful and heartfelt adventure series I honestly can't wait to read.Kate Leth (_Adventure Seeing Red_, _Edward Scissorhands_)

They saved the world two years ago, but when a new, monstrous threat arises, can they put aside their differences and become a team again? Hopefully they can; otherwise team leader Emma, who’s been infected by an evil magical force, is a goner! Will the Zodiac Starforce reunite and enter the dark realm of Nephos to save their captain, or will a fierce rivalry on the volleyball court tear them apart?

Desperate to save team leader Emma, the rest of Zodiac Starforce risk opening a portal to the dangerous realm of Nephos to find a cure. But when the tiny portal rips asunder and monsters start spilling out of it and overrunning the town, Zodiac Starforce will need all the help they can get to defeat the evil goddess Cimmeria, her monster legion, and her mean-girl minion Diana. It's a monster mash, but Zodiac Starforce is ready to crash this party!

They're an elite group of teenage girls with magical powers who have sworn to protect our planet against dark creatures . . . as long as they can get out of class! Known as the Zodiac Starforce, these high-school girls aren't just combating math tests. They're also battling monsters--not your typical afterschool activity! But when an evil force from another dimension infects team leader Emma, she must work with her team of magically powered friends to save herself--and the world--from the evil Diana and her mean-girl minions! From Kevin Panetta (Bravest Warriors) and Paulina Ganucheau ( New Animated Adventures, Bravest Warriors), this super-fun and heartfelt story of growing up and friendship--with plenty of magical-girl fighting action--delivers the most exciting new ensemble cast in comics! Collects Zodiac Starforce #1-#4

Zodiac Starforce returns! An elite group of teenage girls with magical powers have sworn to protect our planet against dark creatures . . . as long as they can get out of class! Known as the Zodiac Starforce, these high-school girls aren't just combating math tests--they re also battling monsters! After defeating a former ZS member and her mean-girl minions, the girls thought they d get a little break! But a new big bad s come out to play, and demons are starting to overrun the downtown!

Defeated by the Zodiac Starforce, the demon Pavos rebuilds his strength to take them on again . . . this time for good! Molly discovers a secret the UK team is hiding, and the tenuous alliance between Zodiac teams is tested! ''An interesting cast, a perplexing mystery and gorgeous art make this one a keeper.''--Major Spoilers

It's the final showdown between the Zodiac Starforces and the demon Pavos! The US and UK teams must set aside their differences to defeat the demon, but a surprise attack leaves them reeling . . . and one member down.

They're an elite group of teenage girls with magical powers who have sworn to protect our planet against dark creatures . . . as long as they can get out of class! Known as the Zodiac Starforce, these high-school girls aren't just combating math tests. They're also battling monsters--not your typical afterschool activity! But when an evil force from another dimension infects team leader Emma, she must work with her team of magically powered friends to save herself--and the world--from the evil Diana and her mean-girl minions! From Kevin Panetta (Bravest Warriors) and Paulina Ganucheau (TMNT: New Animated Adventures, Bravest Warriors), this super-fun and heartfelt story of growing up and friendship--with plenty of magical-girl fighting action--delivers the most exciting new ensemble cast in comics! Collects Zodiac Starforce #1-#4

High school is anything but average for this gang of demon-fighting magical girls! The team forms a surprising alliance with their secretive UK counterparts to save their town and themselves! After defeating a former Zodiac Member and her mean-girl minions, the girls thought they'd catch a break! But once a mean magical girl, always a mean magical girl and Libra's former best friend wants that power back! Determined to bring the goddess Cimmeria into our dimension, her coven opens a portal to the dark dimension Nephos, only they don't get what they bargained for. A new big-bad has come out to play and demons begin to overrun the town! Zodiac Starforce discovers they aren't the only Zodiac team in the game and together they form a tenuous alliance to find out who's behind the demon infestation. The series Comics Alliance calls "your favorite new magical girl team" returns with even more laughs, crushes, and monsters in their latest adventure! Collects Zodiac Starforce 2 #1-#4.