Classic European style / tradition comic books
Square Fish Brain Camp
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£10.44
St Martin's Press The Girl Who Sang
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£22.09
Roaring Brook Press Monstrous
Book SynopsisA beautiful, courageous book.Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born ChineseA Finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize in Young Adult LiteratureMonstrous is poignant young adult graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl who uses fandom and art-making to overcome racist bullying. Perfect for fans of Almost American Girl!Sarah has always struggled to fit in. Born in South Korea and adopted at birth by a white couple, she grows up in a rural community with few Asian neighbors. People whisper in the supermarket. Classmates bully her. She has trouble containing her anger in these momentsbut through it all, she has her art. She''s always been a compulsive drawer, and when she discovers anime, her hobby becomes an obsession.Though drawing and cosplay offer her an escape, she still struggles to connect with others. And in high school, the bullies are louder and meaner. Sarah''s bubbling rage is threatening to burst.
£22.09
Roaring Brook Press Unrig
Book SynopsisAn intriguing and accessible nonfiction graphic novel about the role wealth and influence play in American democracy.Despite our immense political divisions, Americans are nearly united in our belief that something is wrong with our government: It works for the wealthy and powerful, but not for anyone else. Unrig exposes the twisted roots of our broken democracy and highlights the heroic efforts of those unrigging the system to return power to We the People.This stirring nonfiction graphic novel by democracy reform leader Daniel G. Newman and artist George O'Connor takes readers behind the scenes-from the sweaty cubicles where senators dial corporate CEOs for dollars, to lavish retreats where billionaires boost their favored candidates, to the map rooms where lawmakers scheme to handpick their voters. Unrig also highlights surprising solutions that limit the influence of big money and redraw the lines of political power.If y
£23.19
Abrams Comicarts Run
Book SynopsisTrade Review‘On Thursday, the Congressman and his publisher announced that his next book project, to be called Run, will be another multi-part graphic novel, picking up where March left off. “In sharing my story, it is my hope that a new generation will be inspired by Run to actively participate in the democratic process and help build a more perfect union here in America,” Lewis said in a statement.’ Time Magazine “Rep. John Lewis’s story as a civil-rights leader is so big, even three graphic novels couldn’t tell it all…“Run,” its first volume slated for release in August, continues the story, following him through the backlash against the civil-rights movement and the tensions that helped splinter it, putting him on the path that would ultimately lead him to Congress.” The Wall Street Journal ‘...Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), the civil-rights hero who documented some of his story in the acclaimed graphic-novel memoir “March” — and who will continue to chronicle his civil rights fight in the recently announced comic book “Run.”’' Washington Post "Rep. John Lewis' graphic memoir series for young readers, "March," about his civil rights work with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was supposed to be a trilogy. But a new book, "Run," is coming, and more are on the way. Lewis, a civil rights hero, won the National Book Award for "March: Book Three." Abrams ComicArts will publish the next book, "Run: Book One" in August, the publisher said in a news release. Based on Lewis' experiences as a young man in the civil rights movement, "Run" picks up where "March" left off, telling the story of his struggle to lead the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, for which he was later awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Lewis rejoins his "March" co-authors, writer Andrew Aydin and illustrator Nate Powell, and add a new illustrator in the mix, Afua Richardson. Richardson is known for her work on Marvel's "Black Panther World of Wakanda" and "Genius" by Marc Bernardin and Adam Freeman." The Los Angeles Times online
£22.14
Disney Hyperion Kane Chronicles The Book One Red Pyramid The
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£15.20
Tokyopop Press Inc PEREMOHA Victory for Ukraine
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£12.56
DK Marvel Studios Visual Dictionary
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£27.00
Jet City Comics The Last Sacrifice: The Graphic Novel
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£12.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Sylvie
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£21.24
Candlewick Press,U.S. Sylvie
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£15.29
Candlewick Press (MA) How to Love
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£16.19
Fitzhenry & Whiteside Do You Know Crocodiles?
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£9.02
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of
Book SynopsisDiscover the surprising origins of the legendary caped crusader in this entertaining picture book biography for young fans of Batman and superheroes Batman’s biggest secret is not Bruce Wayne . . . Every Batman story is marked with the words, “Batman created by Bob Kane.” But that isn’t the whole truth. A struggling writer named Bill Finger was involved from the beginning. Bill helped invent Batman, from concept to costume to character. He dreamed up Batman’s haunting origins and his colorful nemeses. Despite his brilliance, Bill worked in obscurity. It was only after his death that fans went to bat for Bill, calling for acknowledgment that he was co-creator of Batman. Cartoonist and popular Batman artist Ty Templeton brings Marc Tyler Nobleman’s exhaustive research to life. Perfect for reluctant readers and those bridging from easy readers to longer narratives, this classic underdog story will inspire all readers to take ownership of, and pride in, their work.
£15.29
Pelican Publishing Co Pirate Treasure Hunt!
Book SynopsisCaptain Dare, the fearsome pirate captain, invites children of all ages on this exciting, interactive adventure to find a secret treasure. Children repeat the orders of Captain Dare as they wade through crocodile-filled lagoons and sneak past dangerous snake pits. Through a jungle and up a cliff, children must travel with the captain to find a treasure more special than gold-a treasure trove of books.
£16.19
Red Wheel Odin
£18.00
Razorbill Vampire Academy
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£12.23
Roaring Brook Press Battling Boy
Book SynopsisWhen Battling Boy's father (a warrior god) drops him on a world infested with bloodthirsty monsters, he leaves his son with nothing but a magic credit card, a trunk full of enchanted tee shirts, and instructions not to come home until he's liberated the planet from its plague of monsters. Its one kid vs an entire world full of monsters. And the monsters don't stand a chance. The first of two hotly anticipated volumes from comics superstar Paul Pope, Battling Boy is already the subject of much excitement in the comics world and in Hollywood. With heart-thumping action, humour, and spectacular art, Battling Boy is poised to become a true blockbuster.Trade ReviewThere is no one in comics like Paul Pope: gifted beyond all reason, he is an artist of immense protean talents and a deep soulfulness.In Battling Boy, Pope has spun a smashingly beautiful adventure about a not-so-powerful boy-god sent down from the higher dimensions to save a crumbling city from the monsters that afflict it. Rapturously inked and drawing upon what feels like the entire tradition of pulp storytelling, Battling Boy is a thunderclap of a book--a kaleidoscopic mash-up of the highest order where kaiju mix it up with science heroes, and where a girl named Aurora takes up her fallen father's jet-pack (and his weapons) and nearly steals the whole show. Friends, this book is a number one stunner and the second installment cannot come soon enough. Junot Diaz, Pulitzer-Prize winning author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao Paul Pope's delightful and original "Battling Boy" is the adventure of the year! Jeff Smith, Eisner Award-winning author of Bone Full of energy, precision, and pure kick not to be missed. Scott Westerfeld, author of Uglies Pope is set to soar to glory. "Wired" A new generation hero. "Entertainment Weekly"
£17.92
Roaring Brook Press Boxers
Book SynopsisFrom American Born Chinese author Gene Luen Yang: an innovative look at China's Boxer Rebellion told from two points of view, in two companion volumes. China, 1898. Bands of foreign missionaries and soldiers roam the countryside, bullying and robbing Chinese peasants. Little Bao has had enough. Harnessing the powers of ancient Chinese gods, he recruits an army of Boxers - commoners trained in kung fu who fight to free China from "foreign devils." But nothing is simple. Little Bao is fighting for the glory of China, but at what cost? So many are dying, including thousands of Chinese citizens who have converted to Christianity.
£16.94
Roaring Brook Press Giants Beware!
Book SynopsisClaudette's fondest wish is to slay a giant. But her village is so safe and quiet! What's a future giant slayer to do? With her best friend Marie (an aspiring princess), and her brother Gaston (a pastry-chef-to-be), Claudette embarks on a super-secret quest to find a giant-without parental permission. Can they find and defeat the giant before their parents find them and drag them back home? Giants Beware! offers up a wondrous, self-contained world in the tradition of the very best of Pixar. Claudette and her friends will have you laughing out loud from page one.
£15.47
Roaring Brook Press Nursery Rhyme Comics
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£17.03
Roaring Brook Press Saints
Book SynopsisFrom American Born Chinese author Gene Luen Yang: an innovative look at China's Boxer Rebellion told from two points of view, in two companion volumes. China, 1898. An unwanted fourth daughter, Four-Girl isn't even given a proper name by her family. She finds friendship - and a name, Vibiana - in the most unlikely of places: Christianity. But China is a dangerous place for Christians. The Boxer Rebellion is murdering Westerners and Chinese Christians alike. Torn between her nation and her Christian friends, Vibiana will have to decide where her true loyalties lie...and whether she is willing to die for her faith.
£14.40
Roaring Brook Press The Shadow Hero
Book SynopsisIn the comics boom of the 1940s, a legend was born: the Green Turtle. But this mysterious masked crusader was hiding something more than your run-of-the-mill secret identity...The Green Turtle was the first Asian American superhero. The original Green Turtle comic only had a short run, but now Gene Luen Yang has revived the character, creating an origin story for a forgotten hero. Hank just wants to enjoy his quiet life running the family grocery store with his father, but his mother wants him to become a superhero, and to clean up their Chinatown neighbourhood! With artwork by Sonny Liew, this dazzling, funny comic's adventure for teens is a new spin on the long, rich tradition of American comics lore.
£15.02
First Second Olympians: Hera: The Goddess and Her Glory
Book SynopsisThe story of Hera, Queen of the Gods, and the heroes who won her favor. Volume 3 of Olympians, Hera: The Goddess and Her Glory, introduces readers to the Queen of the Gods and Goddesses in the Pantheon. This volume tells the tales of the many heroes who sought and won Hera''s patronage, most notably Hercules. In Olympians, O''Connor draws from primary documents to reconstruct and retell classic Greek myths. But these stories aren''t sedate, scholarly works. They''re action-packed, fast-paced, high-drama adventures with monsters, romance, and not a few huge explosions. O''Connor''s vibrant, kinetic art brings ancient tales to undeniable life, in a perfect fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology. This title has Common Core connections.
£18.69
First Second Olympians: Hades: Lord of the Dead
Book SynopsisVolume 4 of the highly acclaimed Olympians series! Hades: Lord of the Dead tells the story of the great God of the Underworld and one of the most famous of all Greek myths: Hades'' abduction of Persephone and her mother''s revenge. Be prepared to see a new side of Persephone in this dynamic adaptation of the story of the creation of the seasons. In Olympians, O''Connor draws from primary documents to reconstruct and retell classic Greek myths. But these stories aren''t sedate, scholarly works. They''re action-packed, fast-paced, high-drama adventures with monsters, romance, and not a few huge explosions. O''Connor''s vibrant, kinetic art brings ancient tales to undeniable life in a perfect fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology. This title has Common Core connections.Hades is a Kirkus Reviews Best Children''s Book of 2012
£18.69
First Second Olympians: Poseidon: Earth Shaker
Book SynopsisIn the fifth installment of the Olympians series of graphic novels, author/artist George O''Connor turns the spotlight on that most mysterious and misunderstood of the Greek gods, Poseidon: Earth Shaker. Thrill to such famous myths as Theseus and the Minotaur, Odysseus and Polyphemos, and the founding of Athens?and learn how the tempestuous Poseidon became the King of the Seas.This title has Common Core connections.
£18.69
Roaring Brook Press The Time Museum
Book SynopsisThe internship program at the Time Museum is a little unusual. For one thing, kids as young as twelve get to apply for these prestigious summer jobs. And as for the applicant pool...well, these kids come from all over history. When Delia finds herself working at the Time Museum, the last thing she expects is to be sent on time-traveling adventures with an unlikely gang of kids from across the eons. From a cave-boy to a girl from the distant future, Delia's team represents nearly all of human history! They're going to need all their skills for the challenge they've got in store ...defending the Time Museum itself!
£13.82
Roaring Brook Press Dragons Beware!
Book SynopsisScrappy Claudette sets out once again with her pal Marie and her little brother Gaston to right wrongs and fight evil. And this time, it's personal. Claudette is out to get the dragon who ate her father's legs...and his legendary sword. But as usual, nothing is as simple as it seems, and Claudette is going to need Marie and Gaston's help more than ever. Funny, fast, high-energy storytelling in an inventive and perilous fantasy landscape makes Dragons Beware! A fantastic follow-up to 2012's middle-grade hit Giants Beware!
£15.07
First Second Olympians: Aphrodite: Goddess of Love
Book SynopsisIn volume six of Olympians, graphic novel author/artist George O''Connor turns the spotlight on Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Look for the same thoroughly researched and wonderfully accessible comics storytelling as O''Connor tackles the story of the Aphrodite from her dramatic birth (emerging from sea-foam) to her role in the Trojan War. O''Connor has outdone himself with this volume: the story is riveting and the artwork is beyond compare. Greek mythology has never been so vivid! This title has Common Core connections.A Neal Porter Book
£18.69
Top Shelf Productions Johnny Boo: The Best Little Ghost In The World
Book SynopsisWhen the giant pink and yellow yellow Ice Cream Monster bumbles into their lives, Johnny Boo and his pet ghost Squiggle go into a mad panic--until they discover that he is actually quite friendly. Original.
£10.44
Top Shelf Productions Johnny Boo and the Mean Little Boy (Johnny Boo Book 4)
£8.99
Top Shelf Productions Johnny Boo Zooms to the Moon (Johnny Boo Book 6)
Book SynopsisWhen asked what adventure Johnny Boo should go on next, many readers wanted him to visit the moon. Others wanted him to ride a skateboard. Well, dreams do come true! Also introducing: moon ice cream, a new monster, and the mighty Boom Power of new friend Susie Boom!
£11.52
Top Shelf Productions Pirate Penguin vs Ninja Chicken Volume 2: Escape
Book SynopsisSet phasers for maximum silly: Ray Friesen, the non-stop sugar rush called by BOOKLIST "a manic blend of mayhem and adventure," is back for more! When Pirate Penguin and Ninja Chicken stumble across a mystical lost sword, a rip-roaring aquatic adventure ensues, with appearances by cousin Privateer Puffin, the terrifying Pirate Queen, and two unforgettable "mermaids." PLUS: our heroes get trapped in a Swedish furniture store, and a dozen more wacky short stories!
£13.29
Top Shelf Productions Johnny Boo Goes Like This! (Johnny Boo Book 7)
Book SynopsisJohnny Boo and Squiggle come across a giant pencil! Is it magical? Whatever it is, when Johnny Boo draws with it, his drawings come to life. Before you know it, they''re off on another adventure, filled with tigers, ice cream monsters, and truly unbelievable hairstyles. Celebrate the power of creativity?the Johnny Boo way!
£8.99
Dark Horse Comics Itty Bitty Comics: Grimmiss Island
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£11.69
First Second This One Summer
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£20.79
Roaring Brook Press Fable Comics
Book SynopsisFrom classics like "The Tortoise and the Hare" and "The Grasshopper and the Ants" to obscure gems like "The Frogs Who Desired a King," Fable Comics has something to offer every reader. Twenty-eight fables from different cultures and traditions are wonderfully adapted and illustrated in comics format by twenty-six different cartoonists. Edited by New York Times bestselling Fairy Tale Comics' Chris Duffy, this jacketed hardcover is a beautiful gift and an instant classic.
£14.99
Idea & Design Works Little Nemo: Return to Slumberland
Book SynopsisSpinning out of Winsor McCay’s brilliant early 20th century strip, Little Nemo: Return to Slumberland sees King Morpheus’ daughter, in the Royal Palace of Slumberland, select her next-playmate: Nemo! Only Nemo has no interest in being anyone’s playmate, dream or no dream! An all-new tale full of magic and whimsyWinner of the 2015 Eisner Award for Best Limited Series.
£8.54
Idea & Design Works Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency: The
Book SynopsisDirk Gently, created by Douglas Adams and shortly to be the star of his own television series from BBC America, returns to comics in The Salmon of Doubt, brought to you by executive producers of the show Arvind Ethan David and Max Landis.Plagued by nightmares about a childhood he never had, Dirk returns to Cambridge University to seek the advice of his former tutor, the time-traveling Professor Reg Chronotis. There he discovers that a holistic detective can have more than one past, and his adventures have only just begun... Featuring favorite characters from the original books as well as the cast from the TV series, including Samuel Barnett and Elijah Wood.
£16.19
Bloomsbury Publishing Spirits of San Francisco Voyages Through the
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£22.40
Levine Querido How Do I Draw These Memories
Book Synopsis Jonell Joshua spent her childhood shuttling back and forth between Savannah and New Jersey – living in grandparents’ homes during the times her mother, struggling with mental illness, needed support to raise her and her brothers. Together the family found a way to keep going even in the darkest of times.How Do I Draw These Memories? is an illustrated memoir about nostalgia, faith, the preciousness of life, and unconditional love. From Jonell’s devastatingly brilliant pen as a writer and an artist, it plumbs the depths of what family can be – and how joy and hope can be found in the most ordinary and extraordinary moments.P R A I S E “Ingenious… a vulnerable, revealing homage to family.”—Booklist “Despite the difficulties confronting Jonell’s family, this memoir is uplifting and amazingly positive, in some ways celebrating the or
£22.49
Levine Querido The Boy from Clearwater Book 2
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£23.39
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC My Senpai is Annoying Vol. 5
Book SynopsisTAKE THE HINT!The universe is trying to tell Igarashi and Takeda that the happiness they both seek is right beside them. A sudden rainstorm forces them to share an umbrella, they spend Christmas together, and New Year's fortunes spell it out, but they're not ready to make the leap. Meanwhile, does Yuto have a crush on Kurobe?
£11.39
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC The Ancient Magus' Bride: Jack Flash and the
Book SynopsisThere's always trouble on the packed streets of Manhattan, for humans and inhumans alike!Changelings do it all, from mediating underworld backroom deals to tackling a bad case of lovesickness. Now, while raising the baby dragon they accidentally hatched, the faerie Jack Flash and her human brother Larry take on some new cases. But of course, none of them will go as planned!
£10.44
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Dance in the Vampire Bund: Age of Scarlet Order
Book SynopsisCALL OF THE WILDYuuhi, Phoebe, Cal, and Aaron are in for the trial of their lives as they find themselves naked and afraid in one of the most inhospitable places on earth—the Siberian Tundra! Should these young werewolves live through the ordeal, they will be men. However, just finding food, clothing, and shelter to survive for the month becomes all the more difficult when one of their group’s deepest secrets is laid bare. This revelation could put all of their lives in jeopardy, and lead to a second event like the “Siberian Tragedy” that befell Akira and Angie years before.
£10.44
Fantagraphics-Fu Still Alive
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£25.50
Fantagraphics Books The Buildings Are Barking
£7.00
Lerner Publishing Group Una Historia Más Just Another Story
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£30.39
