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DC Comics Joker by Brian Azzarello The Deluxe Edition
Book SynopsisThe award-winning creative team behind Batman: Damned, Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo, present one of the most chilling Joker stories ever told. Presented in a beautiful new hardcover edition.The Joker has been mysteriously released from Arkham Asylu, and he''s none too pleased to find out what has happened to his criminal empire while he''s been away. The result is a harrowing night of revenge, murder, and mania as only the Clown Prince of Crime can deliver it--all seen through the eyes of a new right-hand man who helps him in his mission to brutally reclaim his territory from the Penguin, Two=Face, the Riddler, KillerCroc, and more. Batman''s greatest nemsis reaches new levels of complexity and intensity in this uniquely crafted story from the New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning team of Brian Azzarello and Lee Bernejo (Batman: Damned, Luthor). Collecting the acclaimed graphic novel in a special hardcover volume, J
£25.60
DC Comics Galaxy The Prettiest Star
Book SynopsisIt takes strength to live as your true self, and one alien princess disguised as a human boy is about to test her power. A vibrant story about gender identity, romance, and shining as bright as the stars.An effervescent and poignant tale about discovering and embracing your truest self against all odds; a must buy for teen collections. - School Library Journal, Starred ReviewTaylor Barzelay has the perfect life. Good looks, good grades, a starting position on the basketball team, a loving family, even an adorable corgi. Every day in Taylor’s life is perfect. And every day is torture.Taylor is actually the Galaxy Crowned, an alien princess from the planet Cyandii, and one of the few survivors of an intergalactic war. For six long, painful years, Taylor has accepted her duty to remain in hiding as a boy on Earth.That all changes when Taylor meets Metropolis girl Katherine “call me Kat” Silverberg, whose confidence is electriTrade ReviewAs a metaphor for transness, Galaxy: The Prettiest Star is refreshing, original, and fun! With breathtaking illustrations and beautifully written characters to fall in love with, it s a brilliant new addition to DC s YA lineup. Nicole Maines, actor, trans activist, writer. An enchanting new addition to queer myths that celebrates everything we gain, everything our world gains, when we stand up for becoming ourselves. Jul Maroh, New York Times bestselling creator of Blue is the Warmest Color. With beautiful artwork that features expressive figures highlighted against abstract backgrounds and a narrative that first breaks, then repairs readers hearts, turning the final page is a sad affair. Kirkus Reviews. hilarious and gorgeously illustrated narrative featuring queer romance, talking dogs, and a galaxy of the prettiest stars. Publisher's Weekly
£14.24
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. The Witcher Volume 9 Corvo Bianco
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£15.99
Penguin Random House Group B.P.R.D. Omnibus Volume 10
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£22.94
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Murdervale
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£16.19
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Canto Volume 4 Lionhearted
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£22.94
Dark Horse Comics Creepy Archives Volume 13
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£25.59
Dynamite Entertainment Kong The Great War
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£16.19
Image Comics Anzuelo
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£16.99
Image Comics Drawing Blood
Book SynopsisOnce upon a time, he and his brother birthed a worldwide phenomenon, self-publishing a crazy indie comic about crime fighting cat-girls out of their tiny apartment. Now Books is hitting his forties (hard), the money all gone, artistic inspiration tapped out, beset on all sides and trying to recover from his catastrophic encounter with the hit-and-run driver called early success. Drawing Blood follows a cartoonist whose real life has become more absurd and action-packed than any comic book story he could dream up! This trade collects all four issues of the first volume of DRAWING BLOOD, and as an added bonus, the origin issue of Books' creation, the RADICALLY REARRANGED RONIN RAGDOLLS! Straight from 1992, it's the first adventure of America's favorite ferocious felines! 122 pages of comic stories, plus additional behind-the-scenes extras showing the evolution of the project.
£16.19
Mad Cave Studios Kill Train
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£15.29
Mad Cave Studios My Soul Mate
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£9.89
Top Shelf Productions Undergrowth
Book SynopsisAfter Red and her friends are killed by invaders from beyond, they?re revived inside massive organic battle-mechs. Time to take their planet back! It''s a truly epicgraphic novel about global crisis, mental health, and giant robots.The world is being ravaged by four terrifying robotic monsters. One fateful night, four friends venture out to watch a meteor shower and come face-to-face with doom…only to find that their story is just beginning.Returned to life by a mysterious natural power, these young adults are chosen to bear the only weapons that might turn the tide against the invaders: ancient, towering forest entities which they can pilot from within! They?re enormously powerful... but when you?re struggling with the trauma of your own death, is that really the best time to become a living weapon of mass destruction?Writer Ricky Lima joins artist Daniele Aquilani for a jaw-dropping graphic novel about planetary crisis, mental health, and giant robots. Packed with captivating character designs, epic-scale battle scenes, and thorny questions, Undergrowth is a book about kids trying to do the impossible…and they just might pull it off.
£19.55
Top Shelf Productions The Unpetables Book 2 Unpetable in the City
Book SynopsisOut of the petting zoo and into the city! In their second hilarious adventure, best friends Pigmund and Lizárdo discover a crazy old movie theatre…full of secrets. And tasty nachos.Not long ago, a potbellied pig and an iguana declared independence from their petting zoo. And now Pigmund and Lizárdo have stepped off a bus and into BIG CITY CITY! They are THE UNPETABLES…and if you need a pet, you can hire them. That is, if you sign a pet contract that says NO PETTING ALLOWED!In this adventure, the Unpetables are ON THE ROAD and IN SEARCH OF THEIR DESTINY. But will Pigmund be distracted from their destiny by a mysterious movie theater cat? Or will Maintenance Man Kenny finally track them down and spoil the show? Grab a bucket of popcorn and find out.
£8.54
Square Enix Otaku x Gal 01
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£10.79
Vertical Inc. Lonely Deaths Lie Thick As Snow 1
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£11.69
The New York Review of Books, Inc Distant Ruptures
Book SynopsisGoblins, wizards, superheroes, talking animals, and an assortment of fantastical shapeshifting characters populate this book of never-before-collected comics and illustrations, many of them drawn on incidental materials such as scrap paper and notepads.Pulling from pulp, sci-fi, gag cartoons, fantasy, and thrillers, and populated by goblins, astronauts, magical thieves, and talking owls, CF?s comics break apart genres and forms, then reassemble them into one-of-a-kind stories that reveal an immense imagination and boundary-pushing talent.Christopher Forgues (better known as CF) roared onto the indie comics scene in the early 2000s, producing some of the most exciting and influential work of the decade. His output was startlingly original and impressively prolific: his collaboration with Ben Jones, Paper Radio; his multi-part epic, Powr Mastrs; and the shorter comics and zines now collected for the first time in Distant Ruptures. These comics?created using scratchy pencil and brilliant color, smudged Xeroxes and scraps of notepaper?capture the extraordinary range of CF?s work.Fellow cartoonist Sammy Harkham has gathered the best of them into this new collection, which also includes an introduction by Gabriel Winslow-Yost and a new interview with CF. Distant Ruptures offers readers their first chance to see the full scope of this remarkable era of CF?s comics.
£24.00
Yen Press Isekai Tensei Recruited to Another World Omnibus 3 Light Novel
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£17.99
DC Comics Multiversity Harley Screws Up The DCU
Book SynopsisThe multiverse would be a much less lively place without the hijinks and shenanigans of the one and only Clown Princess of Crime. But now it''s her turn to screw it all up!Harley''s been busy getting together all her tools for her heist?she''s got everything she needs: glitter, tinsel, duck tape, and more! She''s ready to unleash some mayhem!Collects MULTIVERSITY: HARLEY SCREWS UP THE DCU #1-6.
£13.49
DC Comics Superman Lost
Book SynopsisWhen a routine Justice League mission goes awry, Superman must make a 20 year journey home. But he feels like a stranger when he returns to a world where no time has passed at all.
£18.70
DC Comics Batman by Tom King Book One
Book SynopsisSuperstar writer Tom King s Batman stories are collected in a new format, including 'I Am Gotham,' 'The Button,' and more!
£33.75
DC Comics Birds of Prey Vol. 2
Book SynopsisNew team, new mission! Barbara Gordon makes her debut in the second volume of the critically acclaimed new series.The series being called, ?The Best Superhero Book Right Now? by The Hollywood Reporter makes its return from writer Kelly Thompson and artist Javier Pina. When shocking revelations in the wake of the team?s first mission lead to a conspiracy against the Birds, our crew of face-punching feathered friends will jump into action. It?s a new team and a new mission. Plus, making her much-anticipated return is one of the original Birds, Barbara Gordon aka Batgirl.CollectsBirds of Prey #7-13
£15.29
Titan Books Ltd The Breathtaker Collection
Book SynopsisThe long-awaited remastered edition of the acclaimed graphic novel - including an introduction by Neil Gaiman (The Sandman, American Gods, Good Omens). In Breathtaker, all love withers and dies... but for Chase Darrow, it is literally the kiss of death!Chase Darrow is a beautiful weapon. The US government gave her a sexual power that makes her utterly alluring - the perfect weapon for espionage. Yet to kiss a man leaves his lifeforce drained and means that no one can love her without paying the ultimate price. But Chase is now on the run from The Man - another government creation and the first superhero. All machismo, he is sent to bring Chase back, but which weapon will prove the most powerful - love or death?The Breathtaker Collection features the original four-part cult classic remastered and reprinted, so readers can experience the original Breathtaker story in an all-new light. PLUS the special collection also includes an all-new full-length origin comic featuring The Man, by Marc Hempel (The Sandman, Heavy Metal, Hellraiser, Lucifer) and Mark Wheatley (Johnny Quest, EZ Street, Frankenstein Mobster).
£22.94
Titan Books Ltd The Savage Sword Of Conan
Book SynopsisCONAN RETURNS, UNLEASHED, UNBRIDLED AND UNCENSORED! This third volume is sure to satisfy fans of the iconic hero and Robert E. Howard's fantasy universe.
£18.69
Titan Books Ltd The Savage Sword Of Conan The Original Comics
Book SynopsisConan at his finest! Savage, brutal and always EPIC!
£93.75
Titan Books Ltd The Michael Moorcock Library Elric The Balance
Book SynopsisThe very fate of the multiverse hangs in the balance, and only the comibined might of the three Eternal Champions can save it. For the first time ever, Elric, Corum and Dorian Hawkmoon must unite to save the cosmic balance between law and chaos.
£22.94
Titan Books Ltd The Michael Moorcock Library Elric The Balance
Book SynopsisWith the fate of the multiverse hanging in the balance, Eternal Champions Elric, Corum and Dorian Hawkmoon unite with newcomer eric beck in a climatic batle to save very source of the great balance at the centre of the multiverse.
£22.94
Titan Books Ltd Robotech The Complete Macross Saga Slipcase
Book SynopsisThe hit comic series based on the world-famous, fan-favorite animated epic is collected in this box set. Featuring three awesome omnibuses centred on the classic transforming-jetfighters-versus-giant-aliens adventure!
£49.49
Cinebook Ltd The Lucky Luke Complete Collection Vol. 6
£37.80
Dalen (Llyfrau) Cyf Lia 1 An Dialann Runda
£10.63
Simon And Schuster Group USA The Madness
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£15.29
Artists Writers & Artisans U I
Book SynopsisThis narrative follows the enigmatic ''U'', a powerful Reborn who emerged from the Great Death with no memory of his past but a vision of the world imbued with beauty and hope. His life takes a turn when he meets Isabelle, a resilient young woman struggling in the wake of her father''s death. Their unlikely love story is kindled against a backdrop of conflict and danger as they confront a ruthless crime syndicate. ''U'' becomes a beacon of hope for his oppressed neighbourhood, but his heroism draws perilous attention, marking him a target of the syndicate''s menacing enforcer, the invincible Reborn known as the Hand. U & I weaves an action-packed, romantic saga that captivates and inspires, masterfully crafted by J. Michael Straczynski and Mike Choi.
£15.29
FairSquare Comics KHIEM
Book SynopsisAll their lives, Yasmine and Djibril Morissette Phan have heard of their mother''s old country, Vietnam. But it was more a far distant land with lots of folklore more than a real place in their mind. Too often, immigrants bring fragments of their culture with them, pass them on to their seeds, but the reality remains sketchy to those descendants. Yasmine and Djibril decided to reconnect with their mother''s ancestral home and confront themselves with the realities of Vietnam. What they found will leave them change forever. Khiem is a poignant story about the past, the present and the future. About generations. A journey about reconnecting with your own roots.
£22.94
Viz Media Ichi the Witch Vol. 1
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£9.92
Random House USA Inc Nothing Special Volume Two
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£21.25
Andrews McMeel Publishing The Age of Video Games
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£14.39
Idea & Design Works Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Untold Destiny
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£15.29
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Ayakashi Triangle Vol. 10
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£11.69
Boom! Studios Something is Killing the Children Vol. 9
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£13.49
Abrams DUNE The Graphic Novel Book 2 MuadDib
Book SynopsisTrade Review“This is a fantastic way to read the Dune epic and to become immersed in the greater details of the novel. The clear and precise artwork makes the narrative easy to follow and imbues the story with a cutting edge of the best stylish qualities that graphic novels have to offer." * Alex Ross *Bloody duels and larger set pieces—particularly explosive ones involving near-escapes from Arrakis’s mammoth sandworms—that thrill. * Publishers Weekly *I liked the first volume of Abrams ComicArts' Dune adaptation, but I loved DUNE: The Graphic Novel, Book 2: Muad'Dib. * Boingboing.net *Dune: Book 2 continues the story of Paul Atreides in this fast-paced and action-packed installment to the series that has captivated sci-fi fans for decades. * The Nerd Daily *
£16.19
Chronicle Books Penny
Book Synopsis'Penny is a major literary figure--right up there with Madame Bovary.' -- David Sedaris This colorful graphic novel features the philosophical and existential musings of a cat named Penny. Told through a collection of stories, Penny: A Graphic Memoir wanders through her colorful imagination as she recalls her humble beginnings on the streets of New York and waxes poetic about the realities of her sheltered life living in an apartment with her owners. Filled with ennui, angst, and vivid dreams, Penny proves that being a cat is more profound than we once thought. A unique blend of high art and humor, Penny: A Graphic Memoir perfectly portrays one cat's struggles between her animal instincts, her philosophical reflections, and the lush creature comforts of a life with human servants. • DISTINCTIVE, BEAUTIFUL, AND FUNNY: Reading like a highbrow Garfield, this unique dose of sardonic wit and cat content combines humor and storytelling with Karl Stevens' very realistic illustration style. Fresh and imaginative, this graphic novel feels familiar and accessible, featuring one of the world's most beloved animals. • IMPRESSIVE AND DECORATED AUTHOR: Karl Stevens has written four graphic novels, and his comics have appeared regularly in the New Yorker, Village Voice, and Boston Phoenix. His work has been well received all around, and The Lodger was a Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist. • UNIQUE GIFT FOR CAT LOVERS: For cat lovers who have all the classic cat humor books, this is something new that's both unique but familiar, combining a new voice with stunning artwork in a fresh format. For anyone who wonders what their cat is thinking, this book is pitch-perfect, and the gorgeous artwork and package make it a delightful present.
£13.49
Scholastic US Bendy Graphic Novel Dreams Come to Life
Book SynopsisDon''t miss the pulse-pounding graphic novel adaptation of the bestselling young adult novel, Bendy: Dreams Come to Life. Based on the hit indie video game series, Bendy!Seventeen-year-old Buddy has spent most of his life trying to escape the Lower East Side slums of New York City. Working as a delivery boy to support his family, Buddy wants to become an artist, a dream he''s sure will never be realized. But that all changes when a delivery job puts him face-to-face with Mr. Joey Drew, the eccentric owner of an animation studio. Mr. Drew takes Buddy under his wing as an apprentice, thrusting him into a world unlike anything Buddy has ever seen before.But not everything at the studio is as picture-perfect as it seems . . . Something is going bump in the night at Joey Drew Studios, something that leaves behind trails of thick, dark ink. While the studio frantically works toward their latest deadline, Buddy and Dot, the writing intern, team up to find out just what
£11.69
Titan Books Ltd Rivers of London 79 Boxed Set
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£35.99
Boom! Studios Dune House Corrino Vol. 1
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£18.04
Abrams We Are the Smurfs Better Together We Are the
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£6.99
Drawn and Quarterly The Legend of Kamui
Book SynopsisThe iconic series that launched the alt-manga bible GARO becomes available in English for the very first time. At long last, manga titan Shirato Sanpei''s groundbreaking epic makes its way into English. Celebrated as a watershed of both the Japanese counterculture and dramatic, longform storytelling in manga, The Legend of Kamui serves up clashing swords and class struggle to create a timeless political allegory set in feudal Japan. This ten-volume series is a must-have for fans of samurai and ninja manga and anime, and of other giants of postwar manga like Tezuka Osamu, Mizuki Shigeru, Tsuge Yoshiharu, and Lone Wolf and Cub''s Kojima Goseki.It''s the 17th century in Japan. Child outcast Kamui lives on the fringes of a miserably stratified society. Fueled by pure grit, rage, and a dash of cunning, his only way out is to take up the mantle of ninja. Follow scrappy peasants, cold-blooded ninja, and disgraced and exalted warriors as they navigate th
£26.40
Boom! Studios Woods The Deluxe Edition
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£58.65
Titan Books Ltd Saint Seiya Dark Wing
Book SynopsisTheSaint Seiyasaga continues in a thrilling new manga with Wyvern and the Gold Saints, streaming on Netflix and Crunchyroll.
£9.49
