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
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 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
Distribooks Mafalda 7
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£11.13
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
Hyperion Books for Children Pigeon Needs a Bath ThePigeon series
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£16.19
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 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
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
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 Fizzopolis 2 Floozombies
Book SynopsisHarold Fuzzwonker, Floyd, and the Fizzies are under attack: Floozombies have invaded Pflugerville! Bestselling author Patrick Carman and Emmy-winning illustrator Brian Sheesley return with the second book in the hilarious and zany Fizzopolis series, perfect for fans of Big Nate and Stick Dog.What do you get when you mix burptastic Fuzzwonker Fizz with crummy Flooze candy in the Fizzomatic machine? Floozombies, of course!Harold Fuzzwonker, his best good buddy, Floyd, and the Fizzies have a real problem on their hands, in the shape of slimy, gloppy monsters. Not only must Harold protect Floyd and the secret recipe for Fuzzwonker Fizz from the sneaky Snood family, he also has to stop the Floozombies before they take over the town, all while guarding the biggest secret of all: Fizzopolis!
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fizzopolis 3 Snoodles
Book SynopsisBestselling author Patrick Carman and Emmy Award-winning illustrator Brian Sheesley will have fans of Big Nate and Timmy Failure bubbling over with laughter in this third installment of the Fizzopolis series. Help! Gone missing: 100,000 bottles of Fuzzwonker Fizz! Harold Fuzzwonker and his best good buddy, Floyd, find Fizzopolis in a state of emergency. No Fuzzwonker Fizz! Only one villainous and crummy candy family could have stolen it: the Snoods. Harold and Floyd go on their wildest mission yet and must rescue all the Fuzzwonker Fizz bottles to save Fizzopolis. Burps everywhere are counting on them!
£11.69
Penguin Putnam Inc Frog and Fly
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£12.59
Houghton Mifflin Petal and Poppy and the Penguin GL Reader L 2
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£6.81
Candlewick Press,U.S. Bluffton My Summers with Buster Keaton
Book Synopsis“Thrilling — a spirited, poignant coming-of-age vignette and an intriguing window into a little-known chapter in vaudeville history.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)In 1908, a visiting troupe of vaudeville performers is about the most exciting thing to come to Muskegon, Michigan, since baseball. They’re summering in nearby Bluffton, so Henry has a few months to ogle the elephant and the zebra, the tightrope walkers, and — best of all — a slapstick actor his own age named Buster Keaton. Henry longs to learn to take a fall like Buster, “the human mop,” but Buster just wants to play ball with Henry and his friends. With his signature nostalgic touch, Scott O’Dell Award–winning graphic novelist Matt Phelan illuminates a bygone era with lustrous color, dynamic lines, and flawless dramatic pacing.
£13.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Timmy Failure The Cat Stole My Pants 6
Book SynopsisIn the sixth book in Stephan Pastis’s hilarious series, Timmy is being threatened and must rely on his new partner to solve the mystery — and possibly save his life! 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 vacation. And because Total has fled to Cuba seeking political asylum, 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.
£13.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Dragonbreath 6 Revenge of the Horned Bunnies
Book SynopsisRide 'em, cowboy! Danny's off to summer camp! Danny Dragonbreath is counting down the days to his awesome western summer camp . . . until he gets the terrible news that his annoying younger cousin Spencer is going too. Good-bye, Danny the Cowboy; Hello, Danny the Babysitter. But when Spencer befriends a mythical jackalope (or horned bunny) and then uncovers a diabolical jackalope-napping ring, things start looking up again. After all, if you need a math problem solved, you call a nerd. But if you need a villainous ring of horned-bunnynappers broken up, you call Danny Dragonbreath. The sixth book in this laugh-until-smoke-comes-out-of- your-nose series is perfect for Wimpy Kid and Bad Kitty fans everywhere.
£13.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Dragonbreath 9 The Case of the Toxic Mutants
Book SynopsisAttention all Wimpy Kid and Bad Kitty fans!Who do you call when you have a really weird mystery involving mutants, toxic sludge, and enormous missing dentures? Detective Danny Dragonbreath, of course! He may not be as book smart as his nerdy friends Wendell and Christiana, but this dragon knows more about strange creatures and slimy things than anyone. . . and this case is really strange and slimy.Featuring Ursula Vernon's trademark comic book hybrid style, the Dragonbreath graphic novel series is guaranteed to make you laugh until smoke comes out your nose!
£13.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Dragonbreath 10 KnightNapped
Book SynopsisIn the tenth book of the series perfect for Dork Diaries and Wimpy Kid fans, this dragon will storm a castle, battle a knight, and stand up to any bully!What does Danny Dragonbreath do when his super-annoying cousin Spencer gets kidnapped by knights? First, he thinks about how nice and quiet Thanksgiving would be without Spencer. Then, of course, Danny goes off to rescue him, with his cohorts Wendell and Christiana by his side. Their action-packed mission involves a dirty dungeon, a very squelchy moat, a big surprise for Christiana . . . and jousting galore! The hilarious Dragonbreath series matches up classic middle grade humor with comic panels. It's guaranteed to make you laugh until smoke comes out of your nose!
£13.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Vernon U Dragonbreath 11
Book SynopsisDanny Dragonbreath and his friends are cooler than ever in book 11 of the comic series perfect for Big Nate and Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans Danny Dragonbreath doesn’t just have a cold. He is cold. His fire has gone out! And that’s super-dangerous for a fire-breathing dragon like Danny. So, following a tip from his great-grandfather, Danny and his trusty friends Wendell and Christiana head to the farthest north to find the magical ingredient that will reignite his fire. On the way, the gang faces an extremely windy bridge, killer ice worms, and one very confused baby phoenix. A perfect blend of text and comic panels, this goofy eleventh installment in the Dragonbreath series is guaranteed to make you laugh until smoke comes out of your nose!
£13.49
Holiday House Inc Noodleheads See the Future
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£14.36
Holiday House Inc Noodleheads See the Future
Book SynopsisTedd Arnold—the guy who does Fly Guy—and his storyteller friends are bringing folktale tomfoolery into the 21st Century, with this Geisel Honor-winning companion to Noodlehead Nightmares. Although Mac and Mac are as hollow-headed as, well, noodles, they''re always coming up with brilliant schemes. For instance, they''re absolutely certain Mom will bake them a cake if they gather some firewood for her. But when their friend Meatball offers to trade them a handful of firewood seeds, the gullible brothers can''t foresee what will happen next. . . Illustrated by Tedd Arnold, whose Fly Guy series is a kid favorite, this graphic novel is perfect for comic fans and reluctant readers, with short, funny chapters following Mac and Mac through ridiculous adventures. Full of wordplay, jokes, and slapstick humor, the Noodlehead series is sure to delight. Based on traditional world folktales and stories of fools, the Noodleheads also e
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