American style / tradition comic books
Oni Press,US Rick And Morty Presents Vol. 3
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£17.09
Oni Press,US Rick And Morty Book Six: Deluxe Edition
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£38.39
Oni Press,US The People Inside (New Edition) HC
Book SynopsisA special reissue of the acclaimed graphic novel from the Eisner-nominated cartoonist of One Soul! This ground-breaking book looks at the lives and relationships of 24 individuals in a way only the medium of sequential art could. Relationships change, grow, and end, but the one thing that always remains is the people inside who define both ourselves and our liaisons.
£19.54
Papercutz Amy's Diary #2: The World's Upside Down
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£13.49
WW Norton & Co Home After Dark: A Novel
Book SynopsisWildly kaleidoscopic and furiously cinematic, Home After Dark is a literary tour-de-force that renders the brutality of adolescence in the so-called nostalgic 1950s, evoking classics such as The Lord of the Flies. Thirteen-year-old Russell Pruitt, abandoned by his mother, follows his father to California in search of a dream. Forced to fend for himself, Russell struggles to survive in Marshfield, a dilapidated town haunted by a sadistic animal killer and a ring of malicious boys who bully Russell for being “queer”. Rescued from his booze-swilling father by Wen and Jian Mah, a Chinese immigrant couple who long for a child, Russell betrays them by running away with their restaurant’s proceeds. Told through thousands of spliced images, Home After Dark is a new form of literature, a shocking graphic interpretation of cinema verité.Trade Review"David Small’s tale of a sad, isolated teenager and his angry father is timely in the age of Donald Trump... All of the power of Home After Dark lies with his meticulous pen and waterproof ink drawings... Among his influences, besides the work of Egon Schiele, which he loved as a younger man, are directors such as Hitchcock, Polanski, Bergman and Antonioni, and his exquisite holding shots, stunning closeups and extended silent sequences do bring the movies immediately to mind; at times, you fancy you might almost hear the whirr of the projector." -- Rachel Cooke, Graphic Novel of the Month - The Observer"A master graphic storyteller who has certainly captured male adolescence in 1950s America. Having to think about dodging high school bullies every day sure resonated with me! And Russell’s sexual predicament was handled in a very original way." -- Robert Crumb"... [In] the profound and moving Home After Dark... Small subtly tackles unsubtle themes—gender roles, sexual awakening, immigration, racism—in spare prose and beautiful Hitchcockian-angled panels. Home After Dark is touching, heartbreaking and one of the more nuanced looks at male adolescence in American literature since Holden Caulfield was expelled from Pencey Prep." -- Times Literary Supplement"Small’s forte lies in the silent, cinematic montage, where each image echoes with Russell’s loneliness. It’s a hauntingly harsh coming-of-age tale." -- Siobhan Murphy - The Times"This is not a California – or a childhood – that anyone in their right mind would ever dream of... This book is utterly superb. Only a person with no feelings at all could fail to buy it." -- Strong Words"... Home After Dark is well crafted. Small is a talented cartoonist and the opening sequence particularly impressive as Russell stares at his reflection in a Christmas bauble, trying to recognise himself. And the dream sequence in which his desire for Kurt breaks through is as clever as it is truthful." -- The Scotsman"Set in America in the years after the Korean war it’s a coming-of-age story that takes in parental separation, bullying, and sexual awakening. Nothing new there, you might say, but Small’s vision of his protagonist Russell Pruitt is starkly told, dark in mood and action. The art is scratchy but the scratches cut deep." -- The Herald
£15.19
Kodansha America, Inc Cardcaptor Sakura Collector's Edition 6
Book SynopsisCardcaptor Sakura brought a generation of readers to manga, and now it's back in a definitive collector's edition! Cardcaptor Sakura is one of the all-time classics of the magical girl genre, and the Collector's Edition will be the definitive version of the story, for both long-time fans and readers new to the story. The adventures of the plucky Sakura Kinomoto are as adorably thrilling as ever, as she tracks down the magical Clow Cards and plunges headlong into a world of sorcery beyond anything she could've imagined.
£23.99
Kodansha America, Inc Real Account 21-22
Book SynopsisAfter the death of their parents, Ataru Kashiwagi and his younger sister, Yuri, depend on each other. Ataru works hard at high school and his job, and spends his leisure time on a social media site: Real Account. Eventually, he hits 1,500 followers, but he sometimes wonders how much they really care about him. One night, the screen ominously begins to glitch, only displaying: The Game Will Now Begin. In the blink of an eye, Ataru finds himself transported into Real Account's loading screen - except now it's a 3-D lobby! Before them stands Marble, the smiley-faced announcer. With a sinister cheerfulness, Marble says, "If you die in here, you die out there... and so do all your followers!"
£16.99
Denpa Books Inside Mari, Volume 3
Book SynopsisMari’s life is starting to fall apart. She’s fallen out with her friends, teachers and family. So, with few clues as to where she has disappeared to, Isao and Yori turn their focus on the man currently living in the Komori apartment.
£8.99
Denpa Books Inside Mari, Volume 5
Book SynopsisWith an unexpected clue, Yori and Isao are to wait for further contact from Mari. Unfortunately, neither one of them is strong enough currently to handle this sudden turn of events. Their next step will be to settle their differences with the hope that they’ll better understand Mari’s troubles.
£8.99
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC SHWD Vol. 1
Book SynopsisThe year is 20XX. Tough but idealistic Koga has just joined the Tokyo branch of SHWD, the Special Hazardous Waste Disposal unit responsible for eradicating mysterious biological weapons that were left behind after the great war. Her mentor is Sawada, a woman with a powerful psyche who complements Koga's physical prowess. Something is sizzling between the two of them, and it's more than just a shared mission. Together, these two badass women must team up to confront horrors beyond their wildest nightmares.
£11.19
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Adachi and Shimamura (Light Novel) Vol. 10
Book SynopsisAdachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favourite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they’re happy to share their days. When Adachi’s friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time.
£11.69
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC The Haunted Bookstore – Gateway to a Parallel
Book SynopsisKaori and Suimei have finally realised how they feel about each other, but their love will have to wait - the bookstore is in terrible danger. One day, a fox spirit called Hakuzousu storms in, screaming, “The spirit realm has no use for such an unscrupulous bookstore!” He blames his daughter’s love for a human on the influence of human books. Shinonome can’t just shrug off such an insult, and Kaori fears that a fight between her father and the fox will reduce the store to ashes. So, she sets out to seek help from the Three Great Tanukis of Japan to quell Hakuzousu’s anger, but whether they’ll answer her call is another story...
£12.59
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC The Girl in the Arcade Vol. 3
Book SynopsisRarara has entered the game! This new rival for Mobuo’s affections means Nanora and Shigure will have to take their competition up a notch. Their hot springs getaway is filled with trials and tribulations. A livestream showcase almost turns into a blooper reel as each girl tries to find the cheat code to Mobuo’s heart. His unexpected popularity with the ladies is turning his life upside down, but who is Mobuo destined to be with?!
£11.69
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Reincarnated as a Sword (Manga) Vol. 10
Book SynopsisFran and Teacher plunge into the dark side of Seedrun to rescue the royal twins of Phyllius. But they soon discover a massive conspiracy with a fearsome opponent who stands in their way!
£10.79
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Call Girl in Another World Vol. 6
Book SynopsisMY, WHAT A LONG…DRAGONThe holy sword has broken a magical seal and a great dragon escapes! And who stands between the dragon and utter destruction but…Labith?! In more promising news for the fate of the other world, Yuzuki and company head off to not defeat, but pacify the great beast with their varied…skills. When monsters rage, who you gonna call? A part-time prostitute!
£11.69
Square Enix My Isekai Life 03: I Gained A Second Character
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£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc The Seven Deadly Sins 41
Book SynopsisWhen they were accused of trying to overthrow the monarchy, the feared warriors the Seven Deadly Sins were sent into exile. Princess Elizabeth discovers the truth - the Sins were framed by the king's guard, the Holy Knights - too late to prevent them from assassinating her father and seizing the throne! Now the princess is on the run, seeking the Sins to help her reclaim the kingdom. But the first Sin she meets, Meliodas, is a little innkeeper with a talking pig. He doesn't even have a real sword! Have the legends of the Sins' strength been exaggerated...?
£10.44
Kodansha America, Inc EDENS ZERO 15
Book SynopsisIt's here! The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you've come to expect... IN SPACE!A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!
£10.44
Kodansha America, Inc Cells at Work! Baby 4
Book SynopsisBabies are all potential, and that extends down into every cell! Head back to the first days of Red Blood Cell's life, as she picks up oxygen from the helpful ladies at the Placenta counter, and meets White Blood Cell for the first time. But when tremors begin to shake their world, they'll need to consult the Gene Library to find out what's going on! Could this be... a contraction? And might their body soon have to... fend for itself?!
£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc The Hero Life of a (Self-Proclaimed) Mediocre
Book SynopsisHe may look like nothing but a country boy, but Chrono Alcon is actually one of the most powerful demons the world has ever seen! He traveled from his sleepy village to study at a prestigious magic school connected to the Demon King's Castle itself. In this world, "demons" take many shapes: wolfmen, hellhounds, vampires, even dragons! Chrono himself is a "jinn," but he looks like an unassuming young boy, and his classmates dismiss him as a pushover... until his groundbreaking performance in his first test attracts the attention of not only his (gorgeous) classmates, but the Demon King herself! Now he'll spend his days studying, and his nights in the dungeons, fighting monsters!
£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 4
Book SynopsisYaotome's the cute president of the shogi (Japanese chess) club at her high school, and she's pretty sure that her underclassman Ayumu, the only other member, has a huge crush on her. They get together to play shogi every day after school, but no matter what she does, she can't seem to coax or trick him into confessing his feelings! What she doesn't know is that Ayumu has made a pact with himself to reveal his love after he's beaten Yaotome at shogi for the first time. Yet there's one big issue with this plan...he really sucks!
£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc UQ HOLDER! 25
Book SynopsisTota, a boy with a magical and mysterious pedigree, joins a team of immortals to fulfill his dream and reach the top of the great orbital tower, extending from Neo-Tokyo into the unknown reaches of space! But soon he finds himself embroiled in a power struggle that spans generations and will determine the fate of a planet.
£10.44
Kodansha America, Inc EDENS ZERO 17
Book SynopsisA young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!
£10.44
Kodansha America, Inc SHAMAN KING Omnibus 12 (Vol. 34-35)
Book SynopsisThe action manga bestseller returns, in 600-page editions featuring a remastered translation and new cover art by creator Hiroyuki Takei! Dive into the classic Shonen Jump adventure whose world of mystical spirits and bewitching battles inspired the classic anime. This FINAL VOLUME in the series features content never before published in English, corresponding to Vol. 34-35 of the original Japanese release! In a world where shamans communicate with the dead and call forth the power of legendary spirits to defeat their enemies in both body and soul, Yoh is a teenager with the ultimate ambition: to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. But the road to this pinnacle of spiritual power runs through the Shaman Fight, a gauntlet of battles with rival mediums who call forth dizzying powers from the world of the dead in their own bids for the crown. At Yoh's side is Anna, his coach, fiancée, and a powerful medium in her own right. Sure, it'd be nice if Yoh had a little more time to train and mature...but the Shaman Fight is only held once every 500 years, so he's going to have to grow up quick!
£16.19
Kodansha America, Inc Interviews with Monster Girls 10
Book SynopsisMonsters of legend walk among us, going by the name "demi-humans." Ever since he's discovered the "demis," one young man has become obsessed with them. So when he gets a job as a teacher at a high school for demi-girls, it's a dream come true! But these girls have all the problems normal teenagers have, on top of their supernatural conditions. How will he handle a classroom full of them?
£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc The Seven Deadly Sins Omnibus 6 (Vol. 16-18)
Book SynopsisRide forth into the magical world of Britannia with a new 3-in-1 omnibus version of the manga that inspired the popular Netflix original anime. The Grizzly Sin, King, is alive! Unfortunately, King not only refuses to help Meliodas, he declares Ban as his mortal enemy for having attained eternal life at the cost of the life of his sister Elaine. During a gripping confrontation between King and Ban, the fearsomely skilled Holy Knight Gila comes bearing startling disaster and devastation! Omnibus Volume 6 includes volumes 16-18 of The Seven Deadly Sins manga, and Omnibus Volume 8 contains volumes 22-24. NOTE: Omnibus Volume 7 will be offered in a future issue of PREVIEWS.
£16.99
Insight Editions Marvel: Illustrated Guide to the Spider-Verse
Book SynopsisDiscover the dramatic diversity of the Spider-Verse in this deluxe, fully-illustrated volume!Take a tour through the colorful worlds of Marvel’s Spider-Verse in this comprehensive guidebook detailing the lives of its many web-slingers. Follow Gwen Stacy—better known as Ghost-Spider—as she jumps between dimensions visiting the countless friendly (and some not-so-friendly) neighborhood Spider-folk whom she has met in her adventures across the Marvel Multiverse. From Peter Parker to Miles Morales, from Spider-Ham to Spider-Man 2099, more than 60 of Gwen’s iconic wall-crawling colleagues are profiled here, each illustrated with amazing original art. Thrilling and vibrant, this arachnophile’s treasury is a must-have collectible for every Spider-fan! • EXCLUSIVE SPIDER-MAN ARTWORK: Marvel Comics: Illustrated Guide to the Spider-Verse is filled with spectacular, never-before-seen artwork. • 60+ ILLUSTRATIONS: More than 60 stunning illustrations celebrate the unique visual styles of the Spider-Verse’s diverse inhabitants. • SWING INTO THE WORLD OF SPIDER-MAN: Showcasing detailed profiles of characters like Miles Morales, Spider-Ham, and Ghost-Spider, this book is the definitive guide to Marvel’s vast web of Spider-beings. • AN ACCESSIBLE SPIDER-VERSE GUIDEBOOK: Featuring an appealing in-universe narrative and a fan-favorite host who explores every Spider-filled corner of the Marvel Multiverse. • AN AMAZING ADDITION TO YOUR MARVEL LIBRARY: This guide joins Insight Editions’ exciting line of Marvel Comics titles, including Marvel: Avengers Campus: The Official Cookbook and Marvel Comics: Anatomy of a Super-Hero.
£22.50
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Berserk of Gluttony (Manga) Vol. 4
Book SynopsisHUNGRY FOR BLOODFate is headed to Galia, where mighty monsters and a reunion with Roxy await. He’s joined by a mysterious woman who also possesses a deadly skill—Wrath. For the first time in his life, Fate has an ally to fight beside him. But will this be enough to survive against his increasingly formidable foes? Or will Fate’s ever-growing hunger finally consume him?
£10.44
Hollywood Comics The Partisans 2
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£9.99
Valiant Entertainment The Forgotten Queen
Book SynopsisAn ancient evil returns! Long ago, the mighty generals of the Mongol Empire rode from Siberia to Carpathia and conquered all who stood in their way. Legends tell of a witch who walked with them, who could infect the hearts of any warriors in her midst with an unquenchable thirst for battle and bloodshed…a War-Monger. And now she is walking again. From superstar-in-the-making Tini Howard (Assassinistas) and powerhouse artist Amilcar Pinna (Generation X) comes a brand-new saga of honor, love, and savagery that’s centuries in the making! Collecting THE FORGOTTEN QUEEN #1–4.
£8.54
Boom! Studios Giant Days Vol. 7
Book SynopsisEsther, Susan, and Daisy continue to face the rigors of young adulthood in this Eisner-nominated series. Fast friends Susan, Daisy, and Esther continue their second year at Sheffield University, and these are formative times, indeed. Education and looking ahead to the future isn’t all that college holds in-store for these ladies; grocery store protests, family reunions, and even an MMORPG wedding are all on this semester’s docket. John Allison (Bad Machinery, Scary Go Round) and illustrators Max Sarin and Liz Fleming, take us to Sophomore year’s second semester in Giant Days Volume 7, which collects Issues #25-28 of the Eisner Nominated series.
£10.44
Boom! Studios Power Rangers Vol. 2
Book SynopsisIn order to save the universe, the new Power Rangers team must once again turn to their greatest enemy - Lord Drakkon - but after their shocking discovery, they need him more than ever!LORD DRAKKON - FRIEND OR FOE? In order to save the universe, the new Power Rangers team must once again turn to their greatest enemy - Lord Drakkon - but after their shocking discovery, they need him more than ever. But a new enemy is rising, one tied to the secret history of the Power Rangers, and it will take every member of this new team to defeat them. But is Lord Drakkon ready to betray the New Power Rangers or is he truly on a path to redemption? Superstar writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and fan favorite artist Francesco Mortarino (Firefly: Bad Company) continue the UNLIMITED POWER era, as the Power Rangers continue their new mission...and Drakkon takes the next step towards his secret goal. Collects Power Rangers #5-8.
£11.69
Boom! Studios Lumberjanes Vol. 20
Book SynopsisThe final volume of the award-winning series as Jo, Mal, Molly, April and Ripley must defend Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types from the mysterious force known as the Grey!THE END OF SUMMER IS HERE. Jo, Mal, Molly, April, Ripley and the scouts of Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types are running out of time to fight back against the mysterious force known as the Grey! And even if they succeed, they will have to deal with their biggest challenge yet - saying goodbye as summer finally comes to an end. The team of Kat Leyh, Shannon Watters, Alexa Bosy, Kanesha C. Bryant and returning series co-creator Gus Allen conclude one of the most important and acclaimed comics of the century by taking Friendship To The Max one last time. Collects Lumberjanes #75 and Lumberjanes: End of Summer #1.
£10.44
Boom! Studios Power Rangers Universe
Book SynopsisDiscover the truth behind the never-before-revealed secrets of the Power Rangers Universe!WHAT IS THE TRUE ORIGIN OF THE PHANTOM RANGER? On a journey across time and dimensional space, writer Nicole Andelfinger (Dragon Prince: Bloodmoon Huntress), artist Simone Ragazzoni (Odessa), and colorist Mattia Iacono answer the questions fans have been asking since the beginning! A mysterious pod crashes to earth, while the Legendary Ranger Teens take on thrilling new forms, powerful against their foes and dangerous to themselves, and even contend with a corrupted former ally. Can they save their friend and protect the last Masterforge from destruction? Discover the truth behind the Phantom Ranger, the Morphin Masters, Power Rangers, and the Morphin Grid itself in the series that will unlock the secrets of the Power Rangers Universe! Collects Power Rangers Universe #1-6.
£17.09
Boom! Studios Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Recharged Vol. 2
Book SynopsisThe newly relaunched, recharged Mighty Morphin Power Rangers continues, perfect for new and long time fans alike! In dreams of the distant past and the battle for Earth and the Moon, new revelations about Zedd, Zordon, and Rita are uncovered. While the Rangers debate their priorities and the fate of their captured friend, an agent of their enemies awaits them— one of an evil presence that’s all too familiar! Meanwhile, Rita Repulsa (a.k.a. Mistress Vile) ramps up her pursuit of a special prize for Dark Specter— one that he won’t be able to resist. With new allies and an all-too-familiar minion, will the Morphin Grid manage to withstand Mistress Vile’s onslaught? Writer Melissa Flores (The Dead Lucky), artist Simona Di Gianfelice (Firefly), and colourist Raúl Angulo (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) continue this bold new era of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #103-106.
£11.69
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC The Valiant Must Fall Vol. 1
Book SynopsisThe Edo period has ended, and former samurai Haruyasu is adrift in a strange new world. Not even the promise of rebellion can cure him of his desire for death. But after an assassination gone wrong, Haruyasu finds himself at the mercy of his intended victim's bodyguard, an intriguing young woman with the power to heal--so intriguing, in fact, that he decides he wants to live in order to learn more about her. But what will she ask in return for saving his life?
£13.49
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC To Every You I've Loved Before (Light Novel)
Book SynopsisA heart-tugging story of young love that transcends parallel worlds! To Every You I''ve Loved Before and To Me, The One Who Loved You (also from Seven Seas): two novels, one multiverse--and don''t miss the two anime films!In a world where people regularly travel between slightly different parallel universes, Takasaki Koyomi lives with his mother after his parents? recent divorce. Awkward and studious, he has trouble making friends at his new school until his classmate Takigawa Kazune seeks him out. She claims that she?s moved here from another world where she and Takasaki are in love… but could he be the one who?s actually from a parallel world instead?To Every You I''ve Loved Before and To Me, The One Who Loved You are parallel universe novels by the same author and released on the same day. They can be read in either order to complement each other, and inspired a pair of anime films (also released on the same day).
£12.59
Literacy & Life Consulting, LLC Chippee the Chicken: Longing for a Different Life
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£6.71
Drawn and Quarterly I Want You
Book SynopsisBefore the critically-acclaimed animated shows, the bestselling graphic novel Coyote Doggirl, or the humor collections Hot Dog Taste Test and My Dirty Dumb Eyes, cartoonist Lisa Hanawalt was a comic book industry sensation with her Ignatz Award-winning minicomic series I Want You. Hanawalt s outlandish humor and ingenious formalism are evident in the comics collected here. Her love of anthropomorphism and scatology are on full display, all lovingly and grotesquely drawn by Hanawalt in obsessive, unnerving detail. The stars here are She-Moose, who we join sex-toy shopping, and He-Horse, who we learn mid-flight suffers from ornithophobia. The true star of I Want You may just be Hanawalt s hilarious command of the graphic listicle. Top Causes of Freeway Accidents is a prescient pre-BoJack display of Hanawalt s love for all things equine. Things We Are Sorry We Did Last Night includes the murder of all Hanawalt s Google doppelgangers. Whether she s discussing the daily commute or masturbation, she packs each comic in I Want You with punchy cultural observations and sharp-witted reflections on typically taboo subjects. A master humorist and cartoonist, Hanawalt strikes the perfect balance of drawing the gorgeous and the repugnant, the fantastical and the lifelike, the bizarre and the hilarious creating a deeply human exp
£16.19
Drawn and Quarterly Paul At Home
Book SynopsisPaul at Home is Quebecois superstar Michel Rabagliati s most personal book yet, a riveting, emotional, and frequently amusing take on the losses and loneliness of being closer to retirement than to university. Paul is in his mid-50s, a successful cartoonist with an achy shoulder living in a house he once shared with his wife and daughter. The backyard is unkempt, full of weeds. A swing set sits idle, slowly rusting beside a half-dead tree Paul planted with his then-five-year old daughter. The room that belonged to his now-18-year-old daughter is mostly unused, especially once she decides to move overseas. Left unspoken but lingering in the background is Paul s divorce after a three decade relationship with his high school sweetheart. Amid all of this emotional turmoil, Paul visits his ailing mother in the final months of her life. Like Paul, she divorced in mid-life after a long marriage. She spent most of her remaining years alone or in unfulfilling relationships, which Paul implicitly fears might happen to him. Online dating only seems to make the world worse. Rabagliati doesn t shy away from these intimate issues, approaching them as much with self-deprecating humor as with sorrow or pain. Characterized by both a deep insight and a willingness to poke fun at life s shortcomings, Paul at Home is a playful and poetic rumination on loss and the sometimes unsettling changes that come with middle age.
£17.85
Drawn and Quarterly Cyclopedia Exotica
Book Synopsis"Dhaliwal created a fictitious community facing xenophobia, fetishization, and media misrepresentation. It''s resonating with her thousands of Instagram followers."?Robert Ito, The New York Times?The characters in Dhaliwal?s stories sparkle. They?re tenderly rendered and their problems are real... The struggle of the cyclops unfolds in metaphors for race, sexuality, gender, and disability, tangling with ideas about fetishization, interracial relationships, passing, and representation.??Carmen Maria Machado, author of In The Dream HouseFollowing the critical and popular success of Woman World?the hit Instagram comic which appeared on 25 best of the year lists?Aminder Dhaliwal returns with Cyclopedia Exotica. Also serialized on instagram to her 250,000 followers, this graphic novel showcases Dhaliwal?s quick wit and astute socio-cultural criticism.Doctor?s office waiting rooms, commercials, dog parks, and dating app screenshots capture the experiences and interior lives of the cyclops community; a largely immigrant population displaying physical differences from the majority. Whether they?re artists, parents, or yoga students, the cyclops have it tough: they face microaggressions and overt xenophobia on a daily basis. However, they are bent on finding love, cultivating community, and navigating life alongside the two-eyed majority with patience and the occasional bout of rage.Cyclopedia Exotica is a triumph of hilarious candor.
£17.85
Drawn and Quarterly Our Little Secret
Book SynopsisA memoir about trauma and writing yourself to a place of healing. At 15, Emily is a relatively typical teenage girl living in the Maritimes. She lives with her eccentric dad as he prepares to build a log cabin. She rides her beloved horse and spends all her free time taking in the fresh air. But things aren t perfect, the winters are harsh and her dad s place is cold and draughty. Enter their neighbour who sees a girl in need and offers to lend a hand. Three words: Our Little Secret, and Emily's fate is sealed. Twenty five years later, Emily is adrift and depressed when she spots her neighbour again on a ferry. The events of that long-ago winter come rushing back, and she is forced to reckon with the past anew. She vows that she will bring him to justice, tell her secret, and come to terms with the wounds that defined so many years of her life. Inept lawyers, expensive therapy, and a broken justice system block Emily s path to peace. Only when she rediscovers her youthful artistic talent by putting pen to paper does she see a way out. Now in her fifties, Carrington has crafted a compulsively readable debut that shows a powerful command of the comics medium. Our Little Secret is a testament to survival and to the importance of telling your story your way.
£21.25
Drawn and Quarterly Aya: Claws Come Out
Book SynopsisAbidjan's favorite daughter returns in an all-new volume of writer Marguerite Abouet's beloved seriesLong-time creative team Marguerite Abouet and Clément Oubrerie make a stunning comeback after a lengthy twelve-year hiatus. Aya: Claws Come Out takes us all back to Yop Cityhome to the hustle and bustle of the Ivory Coast.As Solibra's newest intern, clear-eyed college student Aya finds an unexpected adversary in the beer giant's brand-new head of HR. Her friend Moussa, heir apparent to the company's CEO Mr. Sissoko vies for his father's attention while struggling to tone down his tendency to party. After being outed, Albert must find a new place to stay and grapples with the realities of insufficient student housing. His old flame Inno discovers first-hand how difficult life can be for undocumented migrants in France. Back at home, Bintou navigates the ups and downs of newfound soap opera stardom. All the while, Didier just wants to take Aya out to dinnerif she can ever find the time.Now translated from the French by Edwige Dro, Aya and all her friends greet the bigger, bolder world of the 80s in true Abidjan style, delighting fans both old and new with vibrant but too often unseen depictions of middle-class life in Africa.
£17.09
Conundrum Press On Vinyl: First Hand Tales from a Second Hand
Book SynopsisLiving in Toronto has its challenges, especially when duct tape-wielding landlords and ever-encroaching developers are involved. For Lenny, the antidote to the chaos at home is the realization of a dream: opening a used record store with a carefully curated selection. He works hard, sneaking bites of cold noodles between customers, and politely tolerating even the most ridiculous requests. Unfortunately, Lenny's store isn't much more stable than his home life. Rent is sky-high, and sales are sporadic. Some days, he's run off his feet while other days, smashing unwanted records is the only way to pass the time. Hope arrives in the form of an old press release tucked away in the sleeve of a record. The discovery launches Lenny into his next quest: to track down the long-lost record collection of Hot Walter, an elusive and aging disco DJ. But will it be enough to save Lenny's Vinyl Boutique? On Vinyl is a love letter to vinyl and an exploration of the role nostalgia plays in the decisions we make.
£10.44
Conundrum Press Weeding
Book SynopsisX-Files meets The Young and the Restless On a typical autumn afternoon, Martha hosts a group of middle-aged women at her suburban home. The day takes a sudden turn when Elisabeth, an estranged friend, turns up unexpectedlyand she isn't the only unwanted guest at the tea party. Martha's sister, Maureen, shows up after years of radio silence, along some painful memories and a lot of confusion. Martha disappears after a simple trip to the backyard for herbs. Martha is the most beloved of the women--but will any of the others be able to look past their own problems long enough to search for her?A satirical portrayal of feminine archetypes in the social landscape of the 60s, Weeding is inspired by soap operas that use unexplained disappearances and repetitive character reanimations to liven up otherwise uneventful plot lines. As a verb, weeding means to remove an inferior or unwanted component of a group or collection. In Weeding, Geneviève Lebleu takes this definition to the extreme with a fable about social exclusion in a world where women turn against one another.
£12.34
DC Comics Dark Nights: Death Metal: War of the Multiverses
Book SynopsisIn 2017 writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo took the bold and bombastic sensibilities that made their Batman run a fan-favourite and broadened their scope to include other icons from the DC Universe. The result: Dark Nights: Metal one of the most popular and consequential DC stories in recent memory. What do the world s mightiest heroes feel right before combat? As the Dark Multiverse envelops the Earth, unveil how the heroes prepare for battle in what could be the last fight for their existence if the Justice League knows anything, it s that heroes never go down without a fight! Collects Dark Nights: Death Metal The Last 52: War of the Multiverse #1, Dark Nights: Death Metal The Last Stories of the DCU #1.
£15.29
DC Comics Future State Batman: Dark Detective
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling and Eisner-winning author Mariko Tamaki reveals a potential future state of Gotham, a militaristic reality that rivals 1984.Welcome to the possible future state of Gotham. The Magistrate, a freelance military and surveillance corporation, has been hired by Gotham's leadership to turn the old city into a futuristic surveillance state free of vigilante-based crime/heroics. Batman, horrified to see what his city was becoming, fought tooth and nail against Magistrate--and they killed him for it. Or did they? Bruce Wayne survived this assassination attempt, and has been laying low for years now trying to sort out how to beat Magistrate. The only problem? He doesn't think he can anymore. They're too big, they're too powerful. And the latest horrific revelation? They have EYES EVERYWHERE.It's left to Batman for one last mission. Destroy their command center, expose the drones, and free the city. Whatever the cost.Collects Future State: Dark Detective #1-4; Future State: Catwoman #1-2; Future State: Harley Quinn #1-2; Future State: Robin Eternal #1-2; Future State: Batman/Superman #1-2DC Future State spotlights the World's Greatest Super Heroes in fresh new roles, with all-new characters taking up their iconic mantles. DC Future State features an incredible array of creative talent, combining award-winning writers and artists with new voices from the worlds of TV, movies and animation. Discover the DC Universe like never before!
£25.60
DC Comics Batman: Urban Legends Vol. 1
Book SynopsisTwo top comics writers, Matthew Rosenberg and Chip Zdarsky, enter the world of Gotham City with new tales of Batman, Red Hood, and Grifter in the first volume collecting stories from the thrilling new anthology series Batman: Urban Legends. First, writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Eddy Barrows chronicle Red Hood's investigation of a new drug in Gotham City called Cheerdrops. But this night will NOT go as planned--and as a result, he will end up back in Batman's crosshairs! Then, writer Matthew Rosenberg joins forces with artist Ryan Benjamin for a new tale of Cole Cash--better known as Grifter. Picking up story points from recent Batman issues, readers will learn why Cole is in Gotham to begin with. Plus, discover the truth about the mysterious organisation known as HALO, and witness round two of Batman versus Grifter. This title collects stories from Batman: Urban Legends #1-6.
£18.70
