Growing up, my two favourite comic books were the Justice League of America and The Avengers. Initially it was because of childhood logic - hey, I can pay the same amount for an Avengers comic as for a Batman one, and I get tons more characters, and therefore story. As I grew a little older, I came to appreciate The Avengers book for what it was, just an excellent book full stop.Life didn't get much better than running home with a brand new issue, bottle of coke and some cookies, 'do not disturb

Meet Sammy Spat, the oyster. He's not just any oyster. He's the one in a million. Others know it. But he doesn't. About to give up, Sammy learns a powerful secret that propels him to ride the tide out to the deeper waters of the Bay hoping things will be better. They're not. A capture, a rescue, a rumble, dive-bombing missile birds and giant crabs await. Sammy is forced to face his foes and decide whether to survive or thrive, and be the legendary super-hero he truly is. This rollicking ocean adventure tale is a lively read for both the young and not so young. Get to know Sammy Spat. You'll see he's quite the fellow. He's one in a million!