Author Profile
Michael Northrop
4 Books
Michael Northrop is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous young adult and middle-grade books, including the multi-platform TombQuest series and the survival novel Surrounded by Sharks. He has penned acclaimed titles across varied genres, from sports fiction like Plunked to hit graphic novels for DC Comics such as Young Alfred: Pain in the Butler. Before becoming a full-time author, he worked as an editor at Sports Illustrated Kids for over a decade.
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The Tip Line of Evil is officially open, and curious kids everywhere are writing letters to Gotham and Metropolis's most notorious rule breakers. Have you ever wondered how Gorilla Grodd got so incredibly smart? Or why Catwoman always seems to lose to Batman? Maybe you want to know if Harley Quinn ever considered a career in stand up comedy.
In this hilarious graphic novel, the worst bad guys in the universe finally answer their fan mail, giving you a sneak peek into what life is really like on the dark side. But you have to read closely between the lines. While these super villains are busy writing back, they might just be plotting something massive behind the scenes. Will the Justice League figure out the clues in time to stop their wicked plans? You will have to dive into these laugh out loud letters to uncover the truth about being bad.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
176 Pages
Have you ever wondered what the greatest heroes in the universe do when they are not busy saving the planet? They answer their fan mail! In this hilarious and action packed graphic novel, kids from all over the world write in to ask the Justice League their most burning questions.
Does Superman ever make a mistake? Does Wonder Woman really have to listen to her parents? And honestly, does Aquaman smell like fish? No question is too big, too small, or too embarrassing for these iconic heroes. Through their honest and surprisingly funny answers, you will discover that dealing with super villains is sometimes a lot easier than dealing with everyday life. It turns out that wearing a cape and having superpowers is not all that different from just being a regular kid. Jump into these colorful pages for a behind the scenes look at the epic follies and everyday heroics of your favorite comic book legends.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
176 Pages
Jump City has been overrun by strange, shuffling creatures who are absolutely obsessed with finding good sales and eating brains. After a mysterious comet crashes from the sky, the Teen Titans decide the local mall is the perfect place to hang out and investigate the fallout. Robin has a theory that a zombie outbreak is about to happen, and everyone knows that zombies cannot resist a trip to the mall!
But the situation quickly spins out of control. As the bargain hungry undead swarm the streets, Robin and his team must step up to save their beloved city. The danger is everywhere, the cemetery is definitely not safe, rival villains are getting caught in the mess, and some of the Titans are coming down with a serious case of shopping fever. Robin must figure out how to keep his distracted team focused long enough to cancel this hilariously terrifying apocalypse.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
160 Pages
Long before he was taking care of the Batcave, Alfred Pennyworth was just a clumsy, nervous kid trying to survive school. To fulfill his father's final wish, Alfred enrolls in the highly prestigious Gotham Servants School to train as a butler. Pushed completely out of his comfort zone, he struggles to balance his demanding new courses, strict teachers, and highly competitive classmates.
But Alfred soon notices strange things happening in the shadowy halls of his new academy. When he uncovers clues pointing to a massive criminal plot hidden right inside the school, he realizes that passing his classes is the least of his worries. Alfred must look deep within himself to discover if he has the courage, smarts, and fighting spirit to stop the villains. Jump into this hilarious and action packed graphic novel to see how a scrappy, ordinary boy transformed into Gotham City's most legendary hero behind the scenes.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
162 Pages