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On Sale: 02/02/2021

 

ISBN: 9781401296407

 

208 Pages, Ages 14-18

 

Can you be a hero…if society doesn’t see you as a person?

 

Nubia has always been a little bit…different. As a baby she showcased Amazonian strength by pushing over a tree to rescue her neighbor’s cat. But, despite Nubia’s similar abilities, the world has no problem telling her that she’s no Wonder Woman. And even if she was, they wouldn’t want her. Every time she comes to the rescue, she’s reminded of how people see her: as a threat. Her moms do their best to keep her safe, but Nubia can’t deny the fire within her, even if she’s a little awkward about it sometimes. Even if it means people assume the worst.

 

When Nubia’s best friend, Quisha, is threatened by a boy who thinks he owns the town, Nubia will risk it all––her safety, her home, and her crush on that cute kid in English class––to become the hero society tells her she isn’t.

 

From the witty and powerful voice behind A Blade So Black, L.L. McKinney, and with endearing and expressive art by Robyn Smith, comes a vital story for today about equality, identity, and kicking it with your squad.

 

Written by L. L. McKinney
Illustrated by Robyn Smith
Colored by Brie Henderson
Cover Colors by Bex Glendining
Lettered by Ariana Maher

Nubia: Real One

  • "Nubia's humorous awkwardness will resonate as readers marvel at her strength and sense of duty in a world that fails to protect her." -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

     

    "An essential superhero story for this moment." - Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

     

    "A thrilling, timely, and thoroughly engaging full-length debut for a classic comic hero. No superhero collection is complete without Nubia." - School Library Journal, Starred Review

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