Return of the teen detectives: ICv2.com also reports that NBM Publishing is launching a new line of comics and graphic novels featuring updated adventures of the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew -- who now sport cell phones and laptop computers. The new Hardy Boys adventure, which debuts in November, will be written by Scott Lobdell and illustrated by Lea Hernandez.

In an interesting move, the 32-page, full-color comic will be a direct market exclusive. In February, the comics will be collected in a 96-page, digest-sized trade with a $7.95 cover price. Nancy Drew only will appear as trade paperbacks. Both titles are edited by Jim Salicrup.