Speed Reader by Matthew Cody - ISBN: 9781524899714
Hardcover
Super speed, wacky villains, and a new hero must rise!

Speed Reader

Volume 1

$62.36

  • Hardcover

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    14 April 2026

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Summary

When Zander Fast discovers an old book that gives him the power of super speed, he finds himself the last in a long line of heroes. But is the world ready for a hero right now? The Flash meets The Bad Guys in this all-new, action-packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creator of the Cat Ninja books!

Zander Fast is always last—last to complete an assignment, last to finish reading, and last to the bus. Even worse, his Great Uncle Merv is constantly embarra…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781524899714
ISBN-10:1524899712
Author:Matthew Cody, Zack Giallongo
Publisher:Andrews McMeel Publishing
Imprint:Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:14 April 2026
Weight:431g
Dimensions:234mm x 157mm x 15mm
Series:The Speed Reader
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Readers will revel in the narrative’s breezy, comedic tone, which relays high-octane adventure with aplomb and emphasizes reading as a tool for knowledge and power.” (Publishers Weekly)“Tongue-in-cheek super-fun” (Kirkus Reviews)“The illustrations bring across the scenes with the needed emotions and give a slight reminder of past, superhero comics with occasional sound effects. The expressions on the characters add the last zest. The text is balanced with the images and flows well. It’s a fun beginning to what promises to be a quick-paced series for superhero fans.” (Bookworm for Kids)

About The Author

Matthew Cody

Matthew Cody is the author of several popular books, including the award-winning Supers of Noble’s Green trilogy: Powerless, Super, and Villainous and the bestselling Cat Ninja series. He is also the author of Will in Scarlet and The Dead Gentleman, as well as the graphic novels Zatanna and the House of Secrets and The Bright Family. He lives in Manhattan, New York, with his wife and son.

Zack Giallongo is a professional cartoonist, cheese enthusiast, and amateur banjoist. His 2012 graphic novel, Broxo, was a New York Times bestseller.

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