Classic American style / tradition comic books
Walker Books Ltd Timmy Failure The Cat Stole My Pants
Book SynopsisEveryone''s favourite best worst detective is back in the sixth book in the New York Times bestselling series that''s perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Barry Loser.Timmy is in Key West, Florida, ostensibly for the honeymoon of his mother and Doorman Dave if they even got married, which Timmy doubts. Unfortunately for Timmy, crime doesn't take a holiday. And because Total has fled to Cuba, Timmy must rely on a new partner for help: Doorman Dave's nephew Emilio. Meanwhile, a surprise newcomer shows up in Timmy's life and, as if things couldn't get more hectic, Timmy's pants have been stolen by a six-toed cat.Trade ReviewThe "best" worst detective Timmy Failure returns for a sixth adventure. * The Bookseller *A new Timmy Failure book is always a cause for celebration and this is another glorious mix of humour, surrealism, incompetent detection – and chickens. […] Stephan Pastis’s cartoon illustrations are a joy in themselves and this is clever, original, inspired fun. * Andrea Reece, LoveReading *“Everyone’s favourite best worst detective is back in the sixth book of this bestselling series.” * Parent Talk *“[…] won me over. Failure is not just another Wimpy Kid, but a deluded, megalomaniacal child detective. Pastis milks these traits for every drop of comedy value.” * Observer *
£7.59
DC Comics Superman: Red Son (New Edition)
Book SynopsisImagine a reality where the world s most powerful super-being does not grow up in Smallville, Kansas or even America, for that matter Superman: Red Son is a vivid tale of Cold War paranoia, that reveals how the ship carrying the infant who would later be known as Superman lands in the midst of the 1950s Soviet Union. Raised on a collective, the infant grows up and becomes a symbol to the Soviet people, and the world changes drastically from what we know - bringing Superman into conflict with Batman, Lex Luthor and many others. The acclaimed story by writer Mark Millar and artists Dave Johnson & Kilian Plunkett is collected here, featuring an extensive sketch section by Johnson, Plunkett and Alex Ross. Collects Superman: Red Son #1-3.Trade Review“With its moral complexity and a graphic hybrid of Soviet Expressionism and Fifties comic book styling, Red Son is a charming and potent work.” —The Guardian “It is an interesting analysis of the Superman mythos, as well as Superman himself.” —Examiner “A strong character study.” —PopMatters Named one of “The 30 Comic Books You Should Have Read” by Empire Magazine. Named one of “The 20 Best Graphic Novels of the Decade” by Paste Magazine One of “12 Superman Stories Everyone Absolutely Needs To Read” by Buzzfeed
£15.29
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc RWBY: Official Manga Anthology, Vol. 5: Shine
Book SynopsisTeam JNPR stars in this short story collection based on Rooster Teeth's hit animation series!The world of Remnant is filled with horrific monsters bent on the destruction of humanity. Fortunately, the kingdoms of the world have risen to combat these forces by training powerful Huntsmen and Huntresses at academies around the planet. Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna and Yang Xiao Long are four such Huntresses in training.New short stories featuring Team JNPR! Team RWBY is not the only group of Hunters and Huntresses in the world of Remnant! Get to know Jaune Arc, Nora Valkyrie, Pyrrha Nikos and Lie Ren, one of the strongest—and most fun—teams of Grimm Hunters in the hit series RWBY! From a team of exciting new manga artists comes the fifth volume in a series of short story collections, this time showcasing Team JNPR!
£8.54
Classic Comic Store Ltd Tom Brown's Schooldays
Book SynopsisA semi-autobiographical novel about the titular Tom's time at Rugby School in England.Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Thomas Hughes, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the class
£8.04
Image Comics Invincible Universe Volume 2
Book SynopsisIn the aftermath of Invincible : The Death of Everyone, Dinosaurus has left his mark on the world. Can heroes from across the universe — Invincible, the Guardians of the Globe, Tech Jacket, the Astounding Wolf-Man, and more — contain the damage? Or are the end times of the Invincible Universe ahead? The greatest heroes in the Invincible Universe take on their greatest threats: Red Eye, the Lizard League, and...marriage?!
£14.24
Roaring Brook Press Cucumber Quest: The Doughnut Kingdom
Book SynopsisDo you want a deliciously epic journey with sword wielding bunnies, magician bunnies, bunny knights rescuing bunny princesses, thieving bunnies, bunnies that make really bad henchmen, witch bunnies, and a non-bunny evil queen seeking world domination?! That was a rhetorical question. Of course you do. Join nerdy magician Cucumber and his feisty knight-in-training little sister, Almond, as they set out to retrieve the Dream Sword, the only weapon powerful enough to defeat Evil Queen Cordelia's Nightmare Knight. But a legendary hero's journey can never be smooth ...When Cucumber and Amber finally reach the Oracle, she has mistakenly given the Dream Sword to the thieving Saturday! Will they be able to get the sword back and save the world from total destruction?
£11.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Rapunzel's Revenge
Book SynopsisThis stunning, hilarious, and action-packed graphic novel co-written by New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor winning author Shannon Hale re-imagines Rapunzel''s story . . . in the wild west!Rapunzel escapes her tower-prison all on her own, only to discover a world beyond what she''d ever known before. Determined to rescue her real mother and to seek revenge on her kidnapper would-be mother, Rapunzel and her very long braids team up with Jack (of Giant killing fame) and together they preform daring deeds and rescues all over the western landscape, eventually winning the justice they so well deserve.Don''t miss any of these other books from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Hale:Graphic Novelswith Dean Hale, illustrated by Nathan HaleRapunzel''s RevengeCalamity JackThe Books of BayernThe Goose GirlEnna BurningRiver SecretsForest BornThe Princess Academy trilogyPrincess AcademyPrincess Academy: Palace of StonePrincess Academy: The Forgotten SistersBook of a Thousand DaysDangerousFor AdultsAustenlandMidnight in AustenlandThe Actor and the Housewife
£9.49
Classic Comic Store Ltd Rob Roy
Book SynopsisThe adventures of Frank Osbaldistone and his time in Scotland with the famous outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor during the time of the 1715 Jacobite Rising.Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Sir Walter Scott, theme disc
£8.04
Image Comics Invincible Volume 11: Happy Days
Book SynopsisInvincible and Atom Eve are dating at last ï¿9; but Mark has just recently moved back in with his mom and half brother. To make matters worse, Mark finds himself staring down the deadliest bunch of villains he's faced thus far ï¿9; including The Astounding Wolf-Man! From visionary creators Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), Cory Walker (Science Dog), and Ryan Ottley (Amazing Spider-Man).Collects Invincible #54-59 and The Astounding Wolf-Man #11.
£999.99
Image Comics Invincible Volume 15: Get Smart
Book SynopsisMark Grayson finds himself at a crossroads: Is fighting battles head-on always the best solution to the world's greatest threats, or is there a better way? From visionary creators Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), Cory Walker (Science Dog), and Ryan Ottley (Amazing Spider-Man).
£14.24
Image Comics Invincible Volume 14: The Viltrumite War
Book SynopsisCollecting Invincible #71-78, chronicling the Viltrumite War in its entirety, with Invincible and his strongest allies pitted against the entire Viltrumite race. Spanning across the universe, no planet, species, or hero is safe from this epic battle! From visionary creators Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), Cory Walker (Science Dog), and Ryan Ottley (Amazing Spider-Man).
£16.19
Image Comics Invincible: The Ultimate Collection Volume 7
Book SynopsisAt last! The seventh hardcover collection of the greatest superhero comic in the universe! This volume reprints the "Viltrumite War" storyline, as well as the stories showing the ripple effects on Earth resulting from Mark's decisions following that landmark battle. From visionary creators Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), Cory Walker (Science Dog), and Ryan Ottley (Amazing Spider-Man).
£32.39
Amulet Books Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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£16.10
Image Comics Spawn: Origins Volume 17
Book Synopsis In 1992, legendary writer and artist Todd McFarlane unleashed his iconic antihero, Spawn, on the world. In so doing, he launched the most successful independent comic book in history — and the world would never be the same. Spawn Origins Volume 17 features the stories and artwork that helped cement the Spawn legacy. Relive the excitement of this groundbreaking series — collected in this accessibly priced format with exclusive bonus content, including cover galleries, black-and-white art, classic quotes, and an exclusive, digitally painted cover by Clayton Crain. Reprints issues #99-104 of this classic series — including the landmark, double-sized issue #100!
£13.29
St. Martin's Press Happy Birthday Bad Kitty paperback blackandwhite
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£8.29
Distribooks Mafalda 7
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£11.13
Abrams Diary of a Wimpy Kid Blank Journal
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£999.99
Roaring Brook Press Mighty Jack and the Goblin King
Book SynopsisThe garden behind Jack's house has gone wild with creatures set loose by the magic beans Jack and his kid sister Maddy planted. One particularly mean creature has kidnapped Maddy and carried her off. Now Jack and his neighbour Lilly must follow her to a world between worlds beyond the vines and stalks, where giants grind the bones of human children to feed their beast in the castle up above, and a fearsome goblin king rules down below. It'll take more than Lilly's bag of concoctions and tricks, and more than one hero, to rescue Maddy, reunite Jack's family, and bring them all safely home again.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Stick Cat
Book SynopsisThere’s a new pet in town: Stick Cat!Perfect for fans of the Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Timmy Failure, and Stick Dog books, Stick Cat features Tom Watson’s trademark combination of laughs, adventure, and hilarious stick-figure drawings.It’s a big day in the big city for Stick Cat and his best friend, Edith. There are treasures to hunt, songs to sing, pigeons to catch, and naps to take. But way up on the twenty-third floor, danger lurks just around the corner. Terrible noises and violent crashes trap a desperate man in the building across the alley. Stick Cat will need to navigate his way across the alley—and around Edith’s peculiar ways—to attempt a rescue.Stick Cat’s high-wire act is sure to please cat lovers and Stick Dog fans everywhere—even reluctant readers.
£13.29
Little, Brown & Company The Castafiore Emerald
Book SynopsisThe classic graphic novel. When Tintin and Captain Haddock happen across a community of gypsies they invite them home . . . just as Bianca Castafiore, the famous opera singer, decides to visit Tintin. It''s chaos at Marlinspike Hall, and then a precious emerald goes missing!
£13.29
Little, Brown & Company The Adventures of Tintin Land of the Black Gold
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£10.99
Hyperion Books for Children Pigeon Needs a Bath ThePigeon series
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£16.19
Image Comics Brit Volume 3: FUBAR
Book SynopsisBrit is dragged into the middle of a globe-spanning battle with The Emperor — with the fate of an Alternate Earth hanging in the balance! And, Invincible, Tech Jacket, and The Astounding Wolf-Man are all brought along for the ride! Also in this volume, at long-last — the origin of Brit!
£999.99
Image Comics The Astounding Wolf-Man Volume 4
Book Synopsis The final storyline of Astounding Wolf-Man begins here as Gary Hampton, The Astounding Wolf-Man, learns the secrets behind his origins and the dark future it hints to for him, his family, and those who wish to destroy him. The Walking Dead and Invincible writer Robert Kirkman combines his beloved mastery of superheroes and horror into one gut-wrenching adventure.
£14.24
Image Comics Invincible: The Ultimate Collection Volume 6
Book SynopsisThis is the volume you've been waiting for! The Invincible War, set in motion by Angstrom Levy! The epic battle with Conquest! The final build up to the Viltrumite War! The Squid invasion of Earth! It's all inside, and it's almost too much for one superhero to handle. This is probably the most explosive, most action-packed volume of Invincible to date ï¿9; don't miss out! From visionary creators Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), Cory Walker (Science Dog), and Ryan Ottley (Amazing Spider-Man).Collects Invincible #60-70 and Invincible Returns #1
£32.39
Image Comics Complete Invincible Library Volume 3
Book SynopsisCollecting the Invincible Ultimate Collection Volumes 5-6 into one massive, slipcased tome! That's almost 700-pages of pure Invincible goodness! This is a can't-miss for any Invincible fan and a perfect addition to any reinforced, sturdy bookshelf.
£999.99
Image Comics Spawn: Origins Volume 16
Book Synopsis While Spawn is busy battling his inner demons, real demons are on the prowl and want a piece of him, too. Enter the historic battle with Urizen and the advent of Ab and Zab. Plus... Wanda's pregnant?! Add another baby to your Spawn: Origins family and re-live the excitement of one of the best-selling independent comics of all time! Collecting classic issues of everyone's favorite anti-hero and featuring impossible pencils by Greg Capullo, this is the stuff legends are made of. Reprints Spawn #93-98
£13.29
Image Comics Spawn: Origins Volume 20
Book Synopsis Spawn: Origins Volume 20 features the stories and artwork that helped cement the Spawn legacy. Relive the excitement of this groundbreaking series in this accessibly priced format with exclusive bonus content, including cover galleries, black and white art, classic quotes from Todd McFarlane, and an exclusive digitally painted cover by Clayton Crain.
£13.29
Roaring Brook Press Pashmina
Book SynopsisPriyanka Das has so many unanswered questions: Why did her mother abandon her home in India years ago? What was it like there? And most importantly, who is her father, and why did her mum leave him behind? But Pri's mom avoids these questions - the topic of India is permanently closed. For Pri, her mother's homeland can only exist in her imagination. That is, until she finds a mysterious pashmina tucked away in a forgotten suitcase. When she wraps herself in it, she is transported to a place more vivid and colourful than any guidebook or Bollywood film. But is this the real India? And what is that shadow lurking in the background? To learn the truth, Pri must travel farther than she's ever dared and find the family she never knew.
£12.99
Henry Holt & Company Inc The Great Pet Escape
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£999.99
Templar Books Kings of the Castle
Book SynopsisA book from Victoria Turnbull, a Waterstones Children’s Book Prize short-listed author-illustrator.George didn't want to waste the night moon bathing. He wanted to build a sand castle that would turn any monster green with envy! But when George meets the strangest creature he has ever seen, the night takes an unexpected turn. A starlit story of adventure, imagination, and friendship from the creator of The Sea Tiger.
£16.14
Disney-Hyperion Kane Chronicles The Book Two the Throne of Fire
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£14.40
Kids Can Press Binky The Space Cat
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£8.54
Kids Can Press Binky: License To Scratch
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£8.54
Star Bright Books City Birds
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£8.49
Star Bright Books Spook the Halloween Cat
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£7.99
Papercutz Chloe #2: The Queen of High School
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£13.49
Cinebook Ltd Ducoboo Vol.1: King of the Dunces
Book SynopsisThis is a hugely humorous series. The adventures of the most adorable, brilliant, and universally appreciated dunce that the graphic novel world has invented are now available in English! The pupil Ducoboo is nice and a joker, but also a notorious dunce - a "quality" that is no bed of roses...One must be awfully resourceful to avoid the humiliating dunce's cap! But Ducoboo is brimming with imagination...Through gags, some stranger than others, this series champions values such as friendship and the right to be different, and tackles subjects such as boy-girl and parent-child relationships.
£8.07
Medina Publishing Ltd A Germ's Journey: A Fight Against Resistance
Book SynopsisThe team behind Bye-Bye Germs! and A Germ’s Journey presents this brilliant new graphic novel. A Germ’s Journey - A Fight Against Resistance offers the chance to be part of the Anti-Bio Squad, a team combatting antibiotic resistance. When a boy comes down with some mysterious symptoms, it's up to you to find the clues, catch the right criminal, fend off the bacteria, and prevent them from becoming resistant to all of your weapons (antibiotics). Along the way you will be helped by friends: Agent Max, his dynamic dog, team-mate Georgie, and The Doc However, it's you who decides what path this investigation follows. Do you have what it takes to succeed in the Fight Against Resistance and become a member of the Anti-Bio Squad? Dive into the microscopic world of germs and join Max and Georgie in the Anti-Bio Squad to help them take down the evil bacteria making people sick. In this pathfinder graphic novel, you control the story, you choose how to solve the case, and you help the team fight off the germs and save the day!
£10.97
Thule Ediciones Chupetes de Luna
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£16.99
Thule Ediciones Marina Está En La Luna
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£16.33
Maeva Hermanas
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£25.30
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Isadora Moon va al colegio / Isadora Moon Goes to
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£12.91
Bruno Tom Gates: Todo Es Genial (y Bestial)
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£17.52
Bruno Tom Gates: Super Premios Geniales (... O No)
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£17.68
Bruno Tom Gates: Una Suerte (Un Poquitin) Genial
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£17.74
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Stick Dog Dreams of Ice Cream
Book SynopsisStick Dog and his pals are back, but this time the temperature is rising and they''re all feeling the heat. They need cold, cold ice cream on this hot, hot day!It will take all of Stick Dog''s smarts to guide his friends to a scrumptious ice-cream feast. They''ll battle a water-attacking machine, discover rainbow puddles, and chase the strangest, loudest truck they''ve ever seen.But there''s a looming threat to their mission—Stick Dog gets spotted by a human. And the police are on his tail. If he''s captured, Stick Dog may never see his friends again. If he escapes, it''s ice cream for everyone.With hilarious text and stick-figure drawings, reluctant readers will eat this one up! Perfect for fans of such series as Dog Man, Big Nate, Timmy Failure, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Other favorites in the series include Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog, Stick Dog Chases a Pizza, and many more!
£13.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Big Nate Super Scribbler
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£9.50
