Comics (Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga etc): genres
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible, Vol. 6
Book SynopsisA social butterfly makes friends with a wallflower—whether he’s ready or not!Junta Shiraishi blends into the background so much that even his classmates fail to spot him. His goal is to make the most of his high school years, but that pesky invisibility gets in the way…until Nagisa Kubo notices him! Kubo’s playful teasing kicks Shiraishi out of his comfort zone and begins a friendship—or maybe something more?Sports day has arrived! Shiraishi, Kubo, Tama, Hazuki, and Sudo team up to compete in the six-legged race. Can Kubo help Shiraishi earn his first group-event victory? As challenging as sports day is for Shiraishi, it might not be as intimidating as having a girl in his room…
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Fly Me to the Moon, Vol. 16
Book SynopsisFirst comes marriage, then comes an earthbound love that is out of this world!From the day his parents named him, Nasa Yuzaki has felt connected to outer space…whether he likes it or not. His efforts to outperform the space program veer off course when an accident introduces him to Tsukasa, a mysterious girl with strange powers. Is she an alien, a moon goddess, or something else? Since she insists on marrying him, Nasa will have plenty of chances to find out!At last the truth about Tsukasa’s past can be revealed. Follow her long journey as she escapes death, fights for her freedom, dreams of the distant moon, and finally, after centuries of searching, finds love. After all that, maybe it’s time to go out for dinner and karaoke. A girl deserves a break once in a while.
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Caste Heaven, Vol. 8
Book SynopsisToday’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off.Karino slips up by publicly shielding Azusa, the target, during Eno’s frenzied public hunt for him. Branded a failure as a king, Karino is quickly dragged from his throne, and once again, class 2-1 must play the caste game. Then, ten years after their tumultuous high school days, what futures have Azusa, Karino, and the others been able to make for themselves?
£9.49
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Fly Me to the Moon, Vol. 15
Book SynopsisFirst comes marriage, then comes an earthbound love that is out of this world!From the day his parents named him, Nasa Yuzaki has felt connected to outer space…whether he likes it or not. His efforts to outperform the space program veer off course when an accident introduces him to Tsukasa, a mysterious girl with strange powers. Is she an alien, a moon goddess, or something else? Since she insists on marrying him, Nasa will have plenty of chances to find out!Nasa’s most treasured memory is of the night Tsukasa saved his life. But it turns out there are some crucial gaps in his recollection, including a fateful promise and a forgotten kiss. As he searches for answers, he discovers amazing things about his wife and a legend that stretches back over a thousand years. Can their marriage survive the full truth?
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 9
Book SynopsisIt’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”!A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but!Tatsu faces off against his toughest opponent yet—a cunning little girl who refuses to eat her vegetables! It’s going to take more than some quick sleight of hand to get one over on this smart cookie. Does the Immortal Dragon have what it takes to deliver the goods?
£9.49
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Golden Kamuy, Vol. 28
Book SynopsisA tale of high adventure and survival!In the early twentieth century, Russo-Japanese War veteran Saichi Sugimoto searches the wilderness of Hokkaido for a hoard of hidden gold. With only a cryptic map and a native Ainu girl to help him, Saichi must also deal with every murderous cutthroat, bandit and rogue who knows about the treasure!After the chaos at the Sapporo Brewery, all of the rival factions have come away with the knowledge they need to finally solve the coded tattooed skins. As the pieces fall into place, Sugimoto drifts off to sleep, dreaming of a time before he was in the army, trying to make his way through the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. The seeds of Sugimoto’s current situation were sown then, when he found himself caught up in the intrigues of competing military factions. It all leads to the final, long-awaited discovery—the location of the hidden Ainu gold!
£9.49
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Mission: Yozakura Family, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisRomance! A crazy, overprotective brother! And...spies?!Taiyo Asano has been on his own ever since his parents died and the only one who seems to care for him is his childhood friend and classmate, Mutsumi Yozakura. But Mutsumi has a secret–she is the head of a family of spies! And on top of that, her brother Kyoichiro is dangerously protective of her! To stop Kyoichiro from killing him, Taiyo and Mutsumi must take the ultimate leap–marriage! Because in the Yozakura family, family cannot kill family.Hatoda, the president of the beloved yet shady toy company PoPoPPo, has transferred into Taiyo and Mutsumi’s school! He challenges Taiyo to an athletics contest for a chance to shake Mutsumi’s hand. Will Taiyo be able to keep this creep away from the love of his life?! Later, while out on a mission, Taiyo is intercepted by mysterious government spies from an organization called the Hinagiku—and they don’t seem to want to be friends with him.
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc How Do We Relationship?, Vol. 8
Book SynopsisA romance of convenience between two college women soon becomes the real thing.Shy Miwa has always dreamed of finding love, but living in small-town Japan made finding the right match difficult—especially since she likes girls! Even going away to college didn’t seem to help, until one day her outgoing classmate Saeko suggests they might as well start dating each other since it’s not like either of them has other options.Miwa finally feels like she’s getting the hang of the new shape her relationship with Saeko has taken. It’s hard to switch from being girlfriends to friends, but her growing connection with Tamaki has been a great distraction. Except now things with the cute underclassman have started to feel weird, and Miwa isn’t sure she’s brave enough to ask why. Will her second relationship fizzle out before it even starts?
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Orochi: The Perfect Edition, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisA deluxe edition of Orochi, featuring all nine of the classic interconnected short stories by horror master Kazuo Umezz, the creator of The Drifting Classroom! A mysterious young woman slithers her way into the lives of unsuspecting people like the legendary multi-tailed serpent for which she is named—Orochi. The fourth and final volume of Umezz’s classic horror manga begins with “Eyes,” in which Orochi encounters a girl who can see more than anyone expects, despite being blind. And “Blood” brings Orochi into the strange twisting lives of two sisters, neither of whom is what she seems to be.
£19.79
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, Vol. 19
Book SynopsisAn epic story of war and survival set in the legendary Gundam universe!In the Universal Century year 0079, the space colony known as Side 3 proclaims independence as the Principality of Zeon and declares war on the Earth Federation. One year later, they are locked in a fierce battle for the Thunderbolt Sector, an area of space scarred by the wreckage of destroyed colonies.When the Beehive II arrives at Anaheim Electronics’ headquarters on the moon, the crew is shocked to see that the city’s numerous domes are all part of an ambitious project developed by Io Fleming’s father before his death—a project that could be humanity’s last hope of restoring Earth’s environment. But to defend his father’s legacy, Io must use the only effective weapon against Daryl Lorenz and the Psycho Zaku, the Psycommu-equipped Perfect Zeong, a weapon as likely to destroy its own crew as it is the enemy…
£10.44
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 23
Book SynopsisA romantic retelling of a classic fairy tale about a beautiful herbalist and a lovestruck prince.Shirayuki is an herbalist famous for her naturally bright-red hair, and the prince of Tanbarun wants her all to himself! The prince from the neighboring kingdom, Zen, rescues her from her plight, and thus begins their love story.After the soiree at the Lugiria estate, Eisetsu asks Obi for a favor. Eisetsu has been informed that a Bergat loyalist might be lurking in his territory, and he wants Obi’s help verifying the intel. The next day, Obi sets off to visit Tsuruba’s manor. Meanwhile, a suspect aroma wafts throughout the northern lands, raising alarms!
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Ima Koi: Now I'm in Love, Vol. 5
Book SynopsisSometimes the greatest romantic adventure isn’t falling in love—it’s what happens after you fall in love!After missing out on love because she was too shy to confess her feelings, high school student Satomi blurts out how she feels the next time she gets a crush—and it’s to her impossibly handsome schoolmate Yagyu! To her surprise, he agrees to date her. Now that Satomi’s suddenly in a relationship, what next?Even after they start their second year in high school together, Satomi and Yagyu’s feelings for each other only grow. But in their new class, Miria—the girl every boy supposedly falls in love with—asks Satomi to introduce her to Yagyu?!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Ghost Reaper Girl, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisBeware, evil spirits! Ghost Reaper Girl is on the case!Chloé has dreamed of leading a glamorous life as an actress ever since she was little. But being the ripe old age of 28 might be working against her, and her spontaneous displays of violence aren’t helping either! Not all hope is lost, however—she might be perfect for the role offered by a mysterious and charming new man in her life. Can Chloé become the Ghost Reaper Girl and take down the evil spirits that have escaped from Hades?Thanks to all of her heroics, Chloé’s become a big deal. Maybe too big of a deal! In order to protect her, Nyarla has put Chloé up in a luxurious mansion. But dark trouble lurking beneath the surface is about to imperil her new life.
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc The Hunters Guild: Red Hood, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisA grim take on Grimm tales, one where the hunted become the hunters!In a world where fairy tales are fact and humans live in fear of werewolves, witches, and monsters, only the Hunters Guild can keep the monsters at bay. These red-hooded fighters are anything but little, and only those able to pay a king’s ransom can afford their services, but it's a small price to stay alive.The final exam aboard the Ironworks reaches its climax! Velou’s goal of getting everyone to pass requires all of the trainees to work together, but some remain reluctant. Then, things take a sudden, weird turn after the exam, when Cinderella and the Guild start making uncharacteristic moves. Not only that, the mayor, who Velou thought dead, returns and exposes the shocking truth about their world!
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 8
Book SynopsisFaced with the choice of being married to a strange spirit or being made into dinner, Aoi decides to create a third option for herself!Aoi Tsubaki inherited her grandfather’s ability to see spirits—and his massive debt to them! Now she’s been kidnapped and taken to Kakuriyo, the spirit world, to make good on his bill. Her options: marry the head of the inn her grandfather trashed, or get eaten by demons. But Aoi isn’t the type to let spirits push her around, and she’s determined to redeem her grandfather’s IOU on her own terms!Aoi is excited about her chance to finally try the famous Tenjin-ya kaiseki meal and stay the night in one of the inn’s lavish rooms. But unexpected guests throw the staff into an uproar and send Aoi and the hot springs manager fleeing into the night. What mystery has arrived at the Demon’s Gate while the Ōdanna is away?!
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc The King's Beast, Vol. 9
Book SynopsisA smoldering tale of romance and revenge set in the world of the New York Times best seller Dawn of the Arcana!Ajin boys who show signs of special abilities are conscripted to serve in the imperial palace as beast-servants—status symbols and shields for their royal masters, to be kept or discarded on a whim. When they were children, Rangetsu’s twin brother Sogetsu was ripped from her arms and sent to the palace to attend Prince Tenyou as a beast-servant, where he quickly fell victim to bloody dynastic intrigues. Now in a world that promises only bitterness, Rangetsu’s one hope at avenging her brother is to disguise herself as a man and find a way into the palace!After years of pursuing vengeance, Rangetsu has finally found news of her brother, and he’s alive! But Sogetsu is locked up in the inner palace, where his very flesh is being harvested as medicine for an emperor obsessed with immortality. And now that the emperor has his hands on both twins and their mysterious powers, he’s never going to let them go…
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Case Closed, Vol. 85
Book SynopsisCan Detective Conan crack the case…while trapped in a kid’s body?When ace high school detective Jimmy Kudo is fed a mysterious substance by a pair of nefarious men in black—poof! He is physically transformed into a first grader. Until Jimmy can find a cure for his miniature malady, he takes on the pseudonym Conan Edogawa and continues to solve all the cases that come his way.Checkmate One of Conan’s most closely guarded secrets is about to be exposed! As both the FBI and the Men in Black race toward the truth, the conflict comes down to a confrontation between two mystery men: Amuro, the Man in Black code-named Bourbon, and Subaru, the mild-mannered college student with surprising deduction skills. Then Officer Yumi is kidnapped by a criminal who leaves a trail of clues encoded in shogi pieces. Conan and shogi champ Shukichi have to develop a winning stratagem to save her before time runs out in their deadly match!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 24
Book SynopsisA romantic retelling of a classic fairy tale about a beautiful herbalist and a lovestruck prince.Shirayuki is an herbalist famous for her naturally bright-red hair, and the prince of Tanbarun wants her all to himself! The prince from the neighboring kingdom, Zen, rescues her from her plight, and thus begins their love story.Obi and Eisetsu are undercover at a masked ball, but they’re not acting like themselves! Most of the other partygoers also seem a bit off, except for one noblewoman. With her wits still about her, the woman flees from the venue—and Eisetsu follows in pursuit!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Black or White, Vol. 6
Book SynopsisFor these two typecast actors, love can’t always be black or white.Shin is an actor whose awkward personality has gotten him typecast as the villain, whereas his secret lover Shige garners all the prime princely roles. As their careers advance, can these two endure all eyes being on them not just in public but in private too? After Shin and Shige’s double date at an amusement park, it becomes public knowledge that the two are friends, making it possible for them to be seen together. And just when it seems things are starting to go smoothly, Shin gets offered his first role with a kissing scene. Unable to tell Shige, he goes to Tatara for guidance on how it works, but while advising Shin, Tatara kisses him for real!
£9.49
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Don't Be Cruel, Vol. 11
Book SynopsisWhen a playboy falls for a nerd, chemistry results in an explosive reaction! Playboy Maya catches studious Nemugasa cheating on a test, and to ensure his silence, Maya blackmails Nemugasa into doing whatever he wants! But is this merely just a ruse so Maya can spend more alone time with him? Maya’s new neighbour ends up being one of Nemugasa’s cram-school students, and he just heard Nemugasa and Maya going at it all night! Mortified, Nemugasa avoids staying at Maya’s place, and when he finally explains why, Maya gives him a gentle scolding. Can Nemugasa get over the horror of what’s happened, or will their newfound alone time at Maya’s apartment become a distant memory?
£9.49
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Mao, Vol. 9
Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!Natsuno is compelled by a mysterious force to collect one grotesque item after another. Will she find what she seeks at a performance by a mysterious yokai theater troupe? Then, Yurako recalls how the Goko clan exploited her powers for profit. Plus, Nanoka goes undercover to investigate a teenager accused of cursing her classmate…
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Crazy Food Truck, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisZero customers, a naked young lady, and an armed militia—it’s just another postapocalyptic day for this food truck owner!The owner of a food truck in a postapocalyptic world nearly runs over a naked girl sleeping in the middle of the desert. When he gives her a lift, he inadvertently takes on her baggage too—an armed militia hot on her trail…and her even more problematic appetite. If one doesn’t take him out, the other surely will!Arisa’s been kidnapped, and it’s up to her sister Myna, Gordon, and his one-time subordinates Kyle and Dylan to rescue her. But when certain physical changes begin to take place within Arisa, the journey takes a sudden turn. It’s the final volume in this crazy food truck road trip full of postapocalyptic cooking, violent mayhem, and the search for freedom!
£9.49
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisIn war-torn medieval Japan, a young samurai lord struggles to retake his throne, but not by fighting. Hojo Tokiyuki will reclaim his birthright by running away!In medieval Japan, eight-year-old Hojo Tokiyuki is the heir to the Kamakura shogunate. But the Hojo clan is in decline, and Tokiyuki’s peaceful days of playing hide-and-seek with his teachers come to an abrupt end when his clan is betrayed from within. The lone survivor of his family, Tokiyuki is the rightful heir to the throne, but to take it back, he’ll have to do what he does best—run away!Kiyohara, the malicious and decadent governor of Shinano, is determined to crush any dissent within the province. When Hoshina Yasaburo, a member of the Suwa sect, rises up in rebellion, Suwa Yorishige dispatches Tokiyuki and the Elusive Warriors on a clandestine mission to aid the rebel leader. But how can Tokiyuki help the Suwa sect when its soldiers are more determined to die in battle than to achieve victory?
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Mao, Vol. 10
Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!When Yurako reveals the history of her relationship with Mao, Nanoka starts to question her own feelings for him. But she doesn’t have much time to dwell on her romantic life before the gang is off to investigate mysterious cases of spontaneous human combustion! Who is behind the immolation of wealthy local bureaucrats? Plus, the tragic story of Hyakka’s arrival at the Goko clan’s dojo. And finally, Shiranui and Hakubi’s master plan is revealed!
£7.59
Snowbooks Ltd RONIN 47
Book SynopsisRebellion. Rebirth. Retaliation. Revenge. The year is 2121, and the apocalypse has been and gone. Amidst the ruins of the old world, what is left of the human race fights for survival against the gigantic, hyper-evolved Kaiju. Humanity's most effective weapons against the monsters are the colossal Mechs developed by the Guardian Programme. YOU are Commander Oishi, a Samurai-class mech-pilot and leader of Phoenix Squad, operating out of Ako Base in the Philippine Sea. When an act of appalling betrayal condemns your fellow warriors to death, it is up to you to pursue the traitor and avenge them. But with the Earth now under the dominion of the colossal Kaiju, what hope do you have? RONIN 47 is an interactive science fiction novel, inspired by the Legend of the Forty-Seven Ronin from Japan. YOU decide which route to take, which perils to risk, and which of the monstrous creatures and rogue robots you will meet along the way to fight. But whether you succeed in your quest and avenge the deaths of your fellow Samurai-pilots, or succumb to the rampaging kaiju, will be down to the choices YOU make. YOU are RONIN 47!
£21.25
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Case Closed, Vol. 86
Book SynopsisCan Detective Conan crack the case…while trapped in a kid’s body?When ace high school detective Jimmy Kudo is fed a mysterious substance by a pair of nefarious men in black—poof! He is physically transformed into a first grader. Until Jimmy can find a cure for his miniature malady, he takes on the pseudonym Conan Edogawa and continues to solve all the cases that come his way.When an heiress drowns in a hotel pool, Conan and Sera are on the scene to dredge up the truth. Then a screenwriter is found dead in a scenario straight out of one of her mystery scripts. And Conan and Harley investigate a mythical beast that seems to be committing very real murders.Meanwhile, Conan tries to learn something—anything—about Rum, the high-ranking Man in Black who’s as secretive as he is dangerous. There’s also the question of the strange little girl monitoring Conan and his friends from a distance. With these mysteries lurking in the shadows, how can Conan keep his mind on his cases?
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc The Hunters Guild: Red Hood, Vol. 2
Book SynopsisA grim take on Grimm tales, one where the hunted become the hunters!In a world where fairy tales are fact and humans live in fear of werewolves, witches, and monsters, only the Hunters Guild can keep the monsters at bay. These red-hooded fighters are anything but little, and only those able to pay a king’s ransom can afford their services, but it's a small price to stay alive.Hoping to join the Hunters Guild, Velou boards the mobile training facility known as the Ironworks. But things aren’t all sunshine and rainbows. After three grueling months of nonstop training, he and the other examinees are about to face the most difficult trial of all—the debarkation exam! This time it’s a game of cops and robbers, and the ones playing the role of the cops are none other than Grimm and Debonair, leaving the trainees no choice but to run for their lives as the robbers! Velou seems to have a plan up his sleeve, but will the other examinees be willing to trust him?
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Radiant, Vol. 16
Book SynopsisThe world is overrun with monsters called Nemeses—and a young boy infected by one will stop at nothing to defeat them all!Evil creatures called Nemeses fall from the skies and the only ones who can fight them are Wizards—infected ones who survived a Nemesis's corruption. Seth, one of these survivors, vows not only to fight the Nemeses, but to find their mythical nest, Radiant, and destroy it!Seth has been thrown into an Inquisition prison to await execution. Meanwhile, after acquiring the unwilling services of Dragunov—a once prominent Inquisition officer on the run from his former colleagues—the equally mysterious entity known as Grimm sets out to free Seth. Knowing nothing of this, Seth ponders unexpected truths about himself and some old friends even as he tries to figure out a way to escape. He is also unaware that another friend, Mélie, has succumbed to an alternate persona that’s led her to join the Inquisition’s main foes, the desperate and violent Domitors!
£7.59
Idea & Design Works My Little Pony, Vol. 3: Cookies, Conundrums, and
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£8.54
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Queen's Quality, Vol. 16
Book SynopsisWill this Queen with mind-control powers incite good or evil?Fumi Nishioka lives with Kyutaro Horikita and his family of "Sweepers," people who specialize in cleaning the minds of those overcome by negative energy and harmful spirits. Fumi has always displayed mysterious abilities, but will those powers be used for evil when she begins to truly awaken as a Queen?Fumi, Kyutaro, and other members of the Genbu clan race to the Byakko village to help Sarara, who’s hell-bent on bringing down Suzaku member Inoue. Sarara’s extreme plan leaves her in dire straits, so her friends dive into an unknown and dangerous realm themselves in order to save her!
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Graphic Novel Dorks in New York
Book SynopsisGraphic novel fans, it’s time to visit the Big Apple with A.J. and friends! New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim Paillot have brought you a third zany My Weird School graphic novel!A.J. and his friends are visiting New York City! They’re hitting all the classic tourist stops—Times Square, Radio City Music Hall, the Met, and more. Their tour guide, Mrs. Mentry, is determined to show the kids all her favorite spots. But will A.J. and the gang be able to fend for themselves after they’re separated from their chaperone? Full of visual gags, hilarious pop culture references, fun facts about New York, and transportive full-color illustrations, this is the weirdest graphic novel in the history of the world!With more than 32 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!
£17.99
Vintage Publishing Jimmy Corrigan The Smartest Kid on Earth
Book SynopsisJimmy Corrigan has rightly been hailed as the greatest graphic novel ever to be published. It won the Guardian First Book Award 2001, the first graphic novel to win a major British literary prize. It is the tragic autobiography of an office dogsbody in Chicago who one day meets the father who abandoned him as a child. With a subtle, complex and moving story and the drawings that are as simple and original as they are strikingly beautiful, Jimmy Corrigan is a book unlike any other and certainly not to be missed.**ONE OF THE GUARDIAN''S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY**Trade ReviewA bona fide masterpiece. * Strong Words *A mesmerising and heartbreaking tale of a heavily burdened and desperately unhappy individual, and the lasting influence of toxic family ties. * Evening Standard *Jimmy Corrigan is certainly the greatest thing in strip cartoons since Krazy Kat and Little Nemo -- Raymond BriggsWare is the most versatile and innovative artist the medium has known - arguably the greatest achievement of the form ever -- Dave Eggers * New York Times Book Review *This new book seems to be another milestone in the demonstration of what comics can be -- Art Spiegelman, author of Maus
£17.00
Penguin Books Ltd Ness
Book SynopsisEerie, unsettling and hauntingly beautiful - a new collaboration from the bestselling creators of Holloway, Robert Macfarlane and Stanley Donwood ''Ness goes beyond what we expect books to do. Beyond poetry, beyond the word, beyond the bomb -- it is an aftertime song'' Max Porter, Booker-longlisted author of Grief is the Thing with Feathers Somewhere on a salt-and-shingle island, inside a ruined concrete structure known as The Green Chapel, a figure called The Armourer is leading a ritual with terrible intent. But something is coming to stop him. Five more-than-human forms are traversing land, sea and time towards The Green Chapel, moving to the point where they will converge and become Ness. Ness has lichen skin and willow-bones. Ness is made of tidal drift, green moss and deep time. Ness has hagstones for eyes and speaks only in birds. And Ness has come to take this island back. What happens when land comes to life? What would it take for land to need to come to life?Using word and image, the pair have together made a minor modern myth. Part-novella, part-prose-poem, part-mystery play, in Ness their skills combine to dazzling, troubling effect. Robert Macfarlane is the author of The Lost Words with Jackie Morris, The Old Ways and Underland. Stanley Donwood is an artist and the author of Slowly Downward, Household Worms and Bad Island.Trade ReviewNess goes beyond what we expect books to do. Beyond poetry, beyond the word, beyond the bomb - it is an aftertime song. It is dark, ever so dark, nimble and lethal. It is a triumphant libretto of mythic modernism for our poisoned age. Ness is something else, and feels like it always has been. * Max Porter *
£9.49
Little, Brown & Company The Big Break
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Real Friends and All's Faire in Middle School, a new full-color graphic novel about growing up and growing apart - and monster hunting - from Mark Tatulli, the syndicated comic artist and creator of Lio.
£18.00
Little, Brown & Company The Big Break
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Real Friends and All's Faire in Middle School, a new full-color graphic novel about growing up and growing apart - and monster hunting - from Mark Tatulli, the syndicated comic artist and creator of Lio.
£10.44
Penguin Young Readers Group Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer Shirley
Book SynopsisThis middle-grade graphic novel for fans of Roller Girl and Smile introduces Jamila and Shirley, two unlikely friends who save each other's summers while solving their neighborhood's biggest mysteries.Jamila Waheed is staring down a lonely summer in a new neighborhood--until she meets Shirley Bones. Sure, Shirley's a little strange, but both girls need a new plan for the summer, and they might as well become friends.Then this kid Oliver shows up begging for Shirley's help. His pet gecko has disappeared, and he's sure it was stolen! That's when Jamila discovers Shirley's secret: She's the neighborhood's best kid detective, and she's on the case. When Jamila discovers she's got some detective skills of her own, a crime-solving partnership is born.The mystery of the missing gecko turns Shirley and Jamila's summer upside down. And when their partnership hits a rough patch, they have to work together to solve the greatest mystery of all: What it Trade ReviewPraise for Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer"Goerz's easy, comic style, reminiscent of the art in Raina Telgemeier's books, brings her characters to life. . . . The novel deepens as the girls discovers another surprising truth: Everyone deserves a chance to have his or her story heard, even the guilty. With a sly nod to the original Holmes and Watson, Shirley and Jamila use their wits to connect, with each other and their community." —New York Times Book Review★ “Goerz is a master of character development, making no one into a villain and no one into a saint and giving each a fascinating role to play. . . . An action-packed graphic novel about finding—and forgiving—our closest friends.” —Kirkus, starred review★ "Goerz’s simple, expressive style lends itself well to a heartwarming whodunit that is, at its core, a story of friendship with a wonderfully inclusive cast." —Publishers Weekly, starred review“This well-executed graphic novel strikes a balance between a focus on meaningful relationships and just plain fun; it’s a great choice for fans of both the ‘Cam Jansen’ books and Raina Telgemeier.” —School Library Journal“What unfolds [in Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer] is not just a mystery about a missing gecko, but a well-observed story about the need for friendship and the many ways it can unfold.” —The Virginian-Pilot “Good mysteries are shockingly difficult to write. That’s why I’m so thrilled to encounter Gillian Goerz’s new ‘Shirley and Jamila’ series. Firmly rooted in reality, the book tips its hat low to Sherlock Holmes but maintains an originality entirely of its own.” —Betsy Bird, SLJ’s A Fuse 8 Production
£11.29
Faber & Faber Marble Season
Book SynopsisIn his first book with Faber, Hernandez tells the untold stories of these American comics legends'' youth, and portrays the reality of life in a large family in suburban 1960s California. Told largely from the point of view of middle child Huey - who stages Captain America plays and treasures his older brother''s comic book collection almost as much as his approval - Marble Season deftly follows these boys as they navigate their cultural and neighborhood norms. Set against the golden age of the American dream and the silver age of comics, and awash with pop-culture references - TV shows, comic books, super-heroes and music -Marble Season subtly details how their innocent, joyfully creative play changes as they grow older and encounter name-calling, abusive bullies, and the value judgments of others. A coming-of-age story both comic and moving, it will have timeless resonance for children and adults alike.Trade ReviewWhat's amazing about the book is the way it reminds you that all childhoods are, to a degree, the same, irrespective of time and place ... Marble Season is a treat: beady, nostalgic and sometimes unexpectedly piercing. -- Rachel Cooke Observer 20130616
£13.49
Little, Brown & Company My Last Summer with Cass
Book Synopsis This One Summer meets The Edge of Seventeen in this poignant coming-of-age YA graphic novel about two childhood friends at a crossroads in their lives and art from the author of Mastering Manga.Megan and Cass have been joined at the brush for as long as they can remember. For years, while spending summers together at a lakeside cabin, they created art together, from sand to scribbles . . . to anything available. Then Cass moved away to New York.When Megan finally convinces her parents to let her spend a week in the city, too, it seems like Cass has completely changed. She has tattoos, every artist in the city knows her. She even eats chicken feet now! At least one thing has stayed the same: They still make their best art together.But when one girl betrays the other's trust on the eve of what is supposed to be their greatest artistic feat yet, can their friendship survive? Can their art?
£13.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Sweet Rot
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£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Sweet Rot Book 3
Book SynopsisPanic envelops the residents of Pollilop Drop when Mystic Miz, using her crystal ball, foresees a purple apocalypse sweeping through the town. As she hurries to warn the other little rotters of this forthcoming purple meltdown, a few of the kids give their own interpretations of what this violent violet vision could be. Fear mongering, finger pointing, and general paranoia ensue in this third book from the sweet rot series by artist and writer Joe Simko. Young adultages 13-18.
£17.09
Ohio State University Press Through Fences
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£15.26
Image Comics Outcast by Kirkman & Azaceta Book 2
Book SynopsisThis hardcover features issues #13-24 of the hit comic book series, along with covers and a sketchbook, in one oversized hardcover volume. Perfect for long-time readers and fans of the Cinemax TV show. Collects OUTCAST #13-24.
£30.59
Image Comics Curse Words Volume 2: Explosiontown
Book SynopsisThe world has realized that dark wizards fighting epic battles in the skies above our cities might actually be a bad thing, and Earth's leaders have finally agreed on one thing: they want Wizord and Margaret gone. Meanwhile, the evil Sizzajee is still gunning for them, and Wizord's ex, the lovely Ruby Stitch, is striking out on her own path. Forget it, Jake... it's Explosiontown. The second chapter of the dark, funny fantasy that's captured imaginations across the land, and refuses to let them go. From CHARLES SOULE (Daredevil, Darth Vader) and RYAN BROWNE (God Hates Astronauts). Collects issues 6 through 10, plus the Curse Words Holiday Special.
£13.49
Image Comics The Wicked + The Divine Volume 6: Imperial Phase
Book SynopsisWhen you're at the peak of your powers, there's only one way to go. The question becomes – how many people are you willing to drag down with you?The bestselling, critically-acclaimed comic by Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie and Matt Wilson reaches its most dramatic arc yet.Collects issues 29 through 33.
£13.49
Oni Press,US Season of the Bruja Vol. 1
Book SynopsisSeason of the Bruja follows a young woman as she comes into her magical abilities and faces reemergent threats from the past. From a young age, Althalia knew she would someday be the last of her kind--a bruja, tasked with keeping the power and stories of the ancient ways from fading fully into history. Never alone, Althalia works in a paranormal museum with her friends, a real-life Chupacabra and a were-coyote, while living with and caring for her beloved abuela. Through these powerful connections, her skills and knowledge grow. But the prejudice her people have always faced continues, and after a seemingly random encounter with a priest, Althalia feels the weight of hundreds of years of religious oppression coming down upon her and her abuela. She must realize her destiny and grow into it quickly if she is to prevent the church from achieving its ultimate goal--destroying the last bruja.
£16.19
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Muscles are Better Than Magic! (Manga) Vol. 4
Book SynopsisTHE INCREDIBLE BULKFilia has been kidnapped! In his desperation to find his missing partner, Yuri becomes a demigod of single-minded, muscle-y rage! However, this turmoil is nothing compared to an even deadlier struggle yet to come! FINAL VOLUME
£10.44
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC I Got Caught Up In a Hero Summons, but the Other
Book Synopsis“DEATH” APPROACHESMiyama Kaito has grown quite accustomed to his new life in another world and is even rapidly expanding his harem group of friends. Not only that, but as his magical aptitude also continues to grow, he attracts the attention of more of Symphonia’s odd yet powerful players. As this collection of kings and goddesses increases, Kaito’s unknowingly about to encounter the most ruthless one yet. Faced with a presence heavy enough to kill, Kaito must earn the Death King’s regard—or perish!
£10.44
Astra Publishing House 3x4: TOON Level 1
Book SynopsisFun by the dozen! Annemarie and her clever classmates must draw sets of twelve and use their imagination to come up with creative and innovative solutions. Young readers will delight in the counting game while learning the basics of multiplication. Star cartoonist Ivan Brunetti, author of spectacular books like Comics: Easy as ABC! and Wordplay makes an ingenious and fun-to-read comic that turns everyone, young and old alike, into a math whiz!Trade ReviewMATHICAL Honor Book, Grades 3–5* "So exemplary an execution of a simple concept that it can be read multiple ways—as multiplication, counting, sorting—without sacrificing fun." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Brunetti’s second volume is a lovely graphic story that teaches a simple concept in a most engaging way and will be snapped up by fans and newcomers alike. VERDICT: Another winner for beginning readers." —School Library Journal, starred review* "As the characters work through the multiplication concept on their own terms, readers are sure to arrive at a clearer understanding." —Publishers Weekly, starred review"The premise may seem simple, but Brunetti gives it plenty of depth. This entertaining, playful concept book teems with charm." —Booklist"There are so many different ways to make a dozen, and so manyinterests these kids have! A wonderful book to get kids interested in both math and art." —Comics Worth Reading"Diverse characters at school and at home, delightful stylized illustrations in bright colors, and easy-to-read text make this an appealing title for new readers." —Youth Services Book Review
£7.59
