Fiction / Literature / Comics / Graphic novels: narrative themes
Image Comics Monstress Book Three
Book SynopsisFor page after gorgeous page,Monstressengulfs the reader in layers of masterfully drawn figures, textures and details. NPRCreator/writer Marjorie Liu and creator/artist Sana Takeda present a deluxe, oversized hardcover edition of their beloved breakout comic in MONSTRESS BOOK THREE. Humans and hybrid Arcanics are at war once again, but battles of the heart and soul are the most dangerous of all. Caught in the calculating grip of the Dusk Court, Maika and Zinn uncover painful secrets of the past while Tuya fights to preserve her future -- and young Kippa represents the only hope for the present. MONSTRESS, BOOK THREE takes readers beyond the Known World to remote islands and an even more remote planet as our heroes finally find answers to some of their greatest mysteries. Collecting volumes 7-9 (issues #36-54) of the Eisner, Hugo, Harvey & British Fantasy Award-winning series by MARJORIE LIU and SANA TAKEDA, this deluxe, oversized hardcover brimming with more than 500 pages of art deco beauty and steampunk horror will make an elegant addition to any fan's shelf.
£37.49
Penguin Random House Group Birdking Volume 3
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£16.19
Archaia Farscape Omnibus Book One
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£40.50
DC Comics Superman Up in the Sky
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£12.34
Titan Books Ltd Disenchantment Untold Tales Vol.2
Book SynopsisFrom Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons and Futurama, comes Vol.2 of the hilarious never-before-seen comics based on the hit Netflix animated show Disenchantment.
£15.99
Panini Publishing Ltd Star Wars The High Republic Adventures Phase III
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£13.49
Boom! Studios Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Book Three Deluxe
Book SynopsisThe third crossover collection of Ranger teams, converging into the monumental Mighty Morphin Powers #100!As the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers struggle with the emotional aftermath of a recent tragedy, they are forced to face their most dangerous foe yet… Death itself. How did the Gold Omega Ranger become the terrifying being known as The Death Ranger? What does Dark Specter intend to do with his very own Ranger, and does the past hold the key that will save the Power Rangers in the present? The combined power of writers Ryan Parrott, Mat Groom, and Paul Allor, artists Marco Renna, Moisés Hidalgo, Kath Lobo, Anna Kekovsky Chandra, Francesco Mortarino, Dan Mora, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Eleonora Carlini, Miguel Mercado, and Hendry Prasetya bring fans into the boldest new era in Power Rangers history! Also includes an ALL NEW 10 page short story written and illustrated by cartoonist Shawn Daley! Collects Mighty Morphin #17-22, Power Rangers #17-22, Mighty Morphin Pow
£45.60
Boom! Studios Once Future Book Two Deluxe Edition
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£29.75
Fantagraphics Iris
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£21.24
Random House USA Inc Castle Swimmer Volume 1
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£14.39
Greystone Books,Canada The Hidden Life of Trees
Book SynopsisA STUNNING NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL, BRILLIANTLY ADAPTED FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERFrom veritable tree whisperer (WSJ) and internationally celebrated author Peter Wohlleben comes the long-awaited graphic novel adaptation of one of the most beloved books of our time. Wohlleben has listened to trees and decoded their language. Now he speaks for them. (NYRB)Filled with breathtaking illustrations and scientific facts about the forest and the flora and fauna who call it homethis eye-opening book will delight readers young and old. Are trees social beings? For forester Peter Wohlleben, the answer has always been yes, the forest is a social network. Trees live like human families: tree parents live together with their children, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick and struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers. This vibrantly illustrated graphic novel follows Peter as its loveable main character, revea
£22.50
Idea & Design Works Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees
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£15.29
Penguin Random House Group Into the Unbeing Volume 1
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£15.99
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
Marvel Comics ALIENS VS. AVENGERS
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£15.29
Scholastic US SmileSistersGuts Box Set
Book SynopsisNew York Times Bestselling author Raina Telgemeier brings us three thoughtful, charming, and funny true stories about growing up and gathering the courage to face, and conquer, her fears.
£24.27
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation Mo Dao Zu Shi
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£16.19
Panini Comics Star Wars The Mandalorian Season Three Graphic
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£9.49
Boom! Studios BRZRKR Bloodlines Vol. 2
Book SynopsisTwo epic stories starring Keanu Reeves' National Bestselling franchise, soon to be a major feature film from Netflix!
£14.99
Little, Brown & Company The Abandoned Empress Vol. 8 comic
Book SynopsisThe dreadful moment Tia's been waiting for has finally comeJieun has arrived! However, she soon realizes there's something different about Jieun as politics pit the two crown princess candidates against each other in various tests of competence. In order to protect herself and the people dear to her, Tia has chosen to become the head of house Monique...but as the noblist faction makes their move with an openly hostile Jieun as their new pawn, Tia learns once again that within the palace, there is no room for mercy.
£14.39
Titan Books Ltd Hagar the Horrible The First 50 Years
Book SynopsisThe world’s best-known Viking returns for a collection celebrating his 50th anniversary.Featuring the first ten epic years hand-picked by Dik Browne’s son, Chris Browne.It’s time to set sail with the worlds mildest marauding Viking, Hägar the Horrible and his hapless (and helpless) sidekick, Lucky Eddie and his long suffering family, his wife Helga and his duck Kveck.This collection is a celebration of the first 50 years of Hägar''s epic, never-ending quest to put meat, mead and loot on the family table, while doing as little as possible.The collection presents over 1000 daily cartoon strips, including 600 hand-picked by Dik Browne’s son Chris Browne.Featuring a foreword by Chris Browne, a feature by Brian Walker on the history of Hägar, and an article about the almost animated movie.Perfect for fans of Peanuts and newspaper gag strips, this collection is ideal of all ages and as.
£35.99
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. The EC Archives Tales from the Crypt Volume 4
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£17.09
Random House USA Inc Suitor Armor Volume 1
Book SynopsisSecrets hide behind every corner of the castle walls in the first volume ofan exciting Webtoon romantasy graphic novel that follows the budding romance between a lady-in-waiting and an enchanted suit of armor.While humans and fairies are at war beyond the castle walls, Lucia?s life is dedicated to helping prepare Lady Kirsi for her upcoming wedding to King Reimund.Lucia?s time at court takes a dazzling turn when she accompanies Lady Kirsi to a royal tournament that calls together all of the kingdom''s brave knights for a competition of strength and wit. A magically animated suit of armor, brought to life by Norrix the court mage''s complicated enchantment spell, enters the ring and challenges the winning knight. Lucia is immediately attracted to the armor''s dark, mysterious charm and lovingly names him Modeus. Bonded by their mutual status as outcasts within the kingdom, the two begin to develop an unlikely yet thrilling connection and sparks (both metaphorical and magical) fly.The truth is, Lucia is hiding a dangerous secret about her own identity. She is the enemy: a fairy. She fears being exposed to the whole human kingdom, but she desperately desires to learn more about herself--especially with the arrival of a winged visitor who has infiltrated the castle walls for reasons still unknown...Complete with original behind-the-scenes content and a bonus storyline exclusive to the book, this first volume includes episodes 1-17 of the greatly successful Webtoon webcomic Suitor Armor and sets the stage for a grand adventure in magic, romance, mystery, fantasy creatures, friendship, self-discovery, and more!
£12.74
Marvel Comics Star Wars The High Republic Phase III Vol. 1
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£13.59
Faber & Faber Blankets
Book Synopsis20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION''It''s beautifully written and drawn, it''s very poetic and very romantic. I highly recommend it.'' ELENA FAVILLI''Moving, tender, beautifully drawn, painfully honest and probably the most important graphic novel since Jimmy Corrigan.'' NEIL GAIMAN''Blankets is a classic in every genre it touches.'' STEPHEN CHBOSKY, author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower''One of the greatest love stories ever written and surely the best ever drawn.'' JOSS WHEDONWrapped in the snowfall of a blustery Midwestern winter, Blankets is the tale of two brothers growing up in rural isolation, and of the budding romance between two young lovers. A tale of security and discovery, of playfulness and tragedy, of a fall from grace and the origins of faith, Blankets is a profound and utterly beautiful work.
£22.50
Scholastic Bone 3 Eyes of the Storm
Book SynopsisJeff Smith''s New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning BONE books are one of the most popular graphic novel series of all time!Life in the Valley isn't getting any easier for the Bones and their newfound friends. Lucius, Smiley, and Phoney are attacked by the Rat Creatures and barely make it back to Lucius''s tavern. It doesn't take long before Phoney is back to his old tricks.Over at the farm, Fone Bone and Thorn are troubled by strange dreams, and Gran''ma Ben''s reaction to them is even stranger, as she reveals long-kept secrets and unexpected dangers. Thorn, Fone Bone, and Gran''ma Ben might have to leave the farm forever!
£11.69
Titan Books Ltd Snowpiercer Vol. 1 The Escape
Book SynopsisSnowpiercer is the enthralling and thought-provoking post-apocalyptic graphic novel that inspired the critically acclaimed movie starring Chris Evans (Captain America, Fantastic Four). Originally published in French, this marks the first time that Snowpiercer will be available in English.In a harsh, uncompromisingly cold future where Earth has succumbed to treacherously low temperatures, the last remaining members of humanity travel on a train while the outside world remains encased in ice. The surviving community are not without a social hierarchy; those that travel at the front of the train live in relative luxury whilst those unfortunate enough to be at the rear remain clustered like cattle in claustrophobic darkness. Yet, things are about to change aboard the train as passengers become disgruntled...
£18.69
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Case Closed Vol. 2
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£8.99
DC Comics Detective Comics 80 Years of Batman
Book SynopsisDetective Comics featured DC''s first masked adventurer and went on to give the company its name (from Detective Comics Inc.) and the only character to dominate American popular culture three separate times, each a generation apart: Batman.Join us in a celebration of Detective Comics'' amazing eight-decade run and Batman''s 80 years, with reflections on Detective Comics by Cory Doctorow, Neil Gaiman, Glen David Gold, Senator Patrick Leahy, Denny O''Neil, Anthony Tollin, police chief Shelley Zimmerman and Paul Levitz. This special collector''s edition also features the very first Batman story; the debuts of classic sidekicks and allies like Robin, Batgirl, Batwoman and even Bat-Mite; and the first stories of archvillains Two-Face, the Riddler and Man-Bat.With a new cover by DC publisher and chief creative officer Jim Lee, a never-before-published sketchbook of Lew Sayre Schwartz, a never-before-published scene from Bruce Wayne''s childTrade Review“This look back at an iconic hero is intriguing not only for devout fans, but also for those interested in comics history. Engrossing on many levels.” —Kirkus Reviews
£22.10
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Dr. Slump Vol. 5
Book SynopsisRobot girl hijinks from the creator of Dragon Ball!When goofy inventor Senbei Norimaki creates a precocious robot named Arale, his masterpiece turns out to be more than he bargained for!In a special dramatic episode of Dr. Slump, Senbei, Arale, and friends try their hand at law enforcement--with predictably hazardous results. And when Peasuke loses his heart to a tall sixth grader, Arale uses the Big-Small Ray Gun to make her small--so small that they lose her in the grass!
£6.99
Random House USA Inc Pizza and Taco Coolest Club Ever
Book SynopsisJoin Pizza and Taco''s afterschool club in the next installment of this hilarious graphic novel chapter book series! What happens when these foodie besties have to compete with a video game club for members ?Pizza and Taco are serving up more awesomeness with a cool new club! They can''t wait to talk about all their favorite interests...including making comic books. Lots of people signed up, so they know it''s going to be popular! Then why does everyone go to Cheeseburger''s video game club instead?! Pizza and Taco have no choice but to check it out. They just might learn that kids want to make comics just as much as they want to play video games!This hilarious young graphic novel series?with chapters?will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. It''s the perfect stepping stone for those who are transitioning to longer chapter books and graphic novels.Readers will be hungry to read all eight books in the series! Here are just a few:Who''s the Best?Super-Awesome Comic!Too Cool for SchoolDare to be Scared!
£8.54
Titan Books Ltd Conan Cult of the Obsidian Moon
Book SynopsisA new chapter of the Titan comics & Heroic Signatures massive narrative event:The Battle of the Black Stone. A thrilling story about Conan the Barbarian facing incomprehensible Lovecraftian horrors written by New York Times Bestselling author James Lovegrove.
£16.99
Profile Books Ltd Modesty Blaise I Lucifer
Book Synopsis* THE THIRD NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING MODESTY BLAISE SERIES * 'The finest escapist thrillers ever written' THE TIMES'Before Buffy, before Charlie's Angels, before Purdy and Emma Peel, there was Modesty Blaise' OBSERVERModesty Blaise and Willie Garvin are in Paris. Modesty is being wined and dined by René Vaubois, head of the French Intelligence Service, on a floating restaurant on the Seine. René asks Modesty for advice regarding a new protection racket. High-level people worldwide are receiving death threats, and those who don't pay end up dead.By what means are the victims being killed? How is the ransom money being collected without trace? Then Modesty's friend, Steve Collier, the renowned psychic researcher, is kidnapped. Modesty and her faithful lieutenant, Willie Garvin, must travel to a remote island stronghold to solve the mystery and save their friend.Trade ReviewThese books are the finest escapist thrillers ever written * The Times *In the beginning there was Modesty. Cooler than the pretentious James Bond, tougher than the brain-dead Mike Hammer -- Lauren Henderson, author of Dead White FemaleBefore Buffy, before Charlie's Angels, before Purdy and Emma Peel there was Modesty Blaise. For almost 40 years, Peter O'Donnell's iconic heroine drop-kicked her way through a swath of villains and into a unique place in popular culture * Observer *One of the great partnerships in fiction, bearing comparison with that of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson -- Kingsley AmisO'Donnell is one of those rare popular writers, like Josephine Tey or P.G. Wodehouse, who inspire not just fandom but love * New York Times *Modesty Blaise was the comic-strip criminal genius, turned occasional secret service operative, who managed to combine timeless beauty and elegance with the ability to break every bone in your body... there's never been a better time to become acquainted * The Crack *The continuing renaissance of the immortal heroine: thrilling, humorous and timeless adventures, the Modesty Blaise series are seminal British crime novels * Crime Time *
£8.99
Little, Brown & Company Higurashi When They Cry Time Killing Arc Vol 2
Book SynopsisA sleepy town in rural Japan turns grisly in this chilling horror series in this New York Times manga bestseller!
£10.44
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Pablo and Splash Roman Holiday
Book SynopsisTime-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must fight gladiators in Ancient Rome in this hilarious full-colour graphic novel. Fans of Dog Man or Bunny vs Monkey will love it
£8.54
Gallery Creepshow
Book SynopsisThe graphic novel adaptation of the classic horror anthology film written by Stephen King, with art by Bernie Wrightson!The graphic novel adaptation of Stephen King’s Creepshow, based on the 1982 horror anthology and cult classic film directed by George Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead)—and featuring stunning illustrations by the legendary Bernie Wrightson and cover art by the acclaimed Jack Kamen! A harrowing and darkly humorous tribute to the controversial and influential horror comics of the 1950s, Creepshow presents five sinister stories from the #1 New York Times bestselling author—“Father’s Day,” “The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill,” “Something to Tide You Over,” “The Crate,” and “They’re Creeping Up on You”…unforgettable tales of terror to haunt your days and nights!
£15.30
DC Comics Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Volume 1
Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling tales of Batman by Grant Morrison are now collected in their entirety in this oversize omnibus edition!Trade Review"A wildly entertaining ride that's been at all times challenging, unsettling, amusing, inventive, iconic and epic... one of the most exciting eras in Batman history."--IGN"Terrifically exciting"--VARIETY"[A] sweeping, emotionally draining saga."--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"Game-changing redefining of the Caped Crusader."--ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY SHELF LIFE
£54.40
Knockabout Comics Nemo River of Ghosts
Book SynopsisIn River of Ghosts, Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill steer their fifty-year long Nemo trilogy to its remarkable conclusion. In a last attempt to lay the ghosts of the past to rest, Janni Dakkar embarks on what may be a final voyage down the Amazon.
£9.49
Marvel Comics Star Wars Darth Vader By Greg Pak Vol. 6
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£12.79
Titan Books Ltd Good Ol Charlie Brown
Book SynopsisAmerica''s most beloved comic strip, Peanuts, is now a major motion picture produced by Blue Sky Studios. Now you can collect the first ten original comic strip collections, published by Titan Comics! This collection of 248 daily Peanuts newspaper strips that appeared between 1955 -1957 features all your favourite characters, including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Violet, Patty, Shermy, Lucy, Schroeder, Pig-Pen, Linus and Beethoven. This book is a facsimile edition of the fourth Peanuts collection originally published back in 1957 by the Clarke, Irwin & Company, Ltd of Toronto, Canada.
£6.19
Titan Books Ltd Snoopy
Book SynopsisPeanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz are arguably the world's most famous newspaper comic strip and cartoonist in history. This collection of 248 daily Peanuts newspaper strips that appeared between 1955 - 1958 focuses on, perhaps the most famous character in the Peanuts universe, Charlie Brown's beagle Snoopy!
£9.81
Random House USA Inc Urban Tantra Second Edition
Book SynopsisIf you think sexual and spiritual bliss can''t be found in today''s fast-paced world, you haven''t experienced Urban Tantra. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Urban Tantra, acclaimed sex educator Barbara Carrellas radically updates the ancient practice of Tantra for modern sexual explorers desiring to discover new frontiers. With a juicy mix of erotic how-to and heart-centered spiritual wisdom, this updated edition includes a brand-new introduction, up-to-date references and resources, a new take on the possibilities and responsibilities of Tantra in today’s world, plus new and cutting-edge information to reach an expanded community—added information on multi-partner play, more intersections for Tantra and BDSM, practices for asexuals and aromantics, expanded practices for trans and gender nonconforming people, and more. With more than one hundred easy-to-follow techniques for expanded orgasmic states and solo and partner play (as well as more adventurous practices), this in-depth guide reveals the delicious worlds of ecstasy available to all, no matter one''s gender, sexual preference, or erotic tastes. Urban Tantra expands the notions of pleasure and opens new heights of intimacy and sexual fulfillment.
£15.29
Marvel Comics Aliens The Original Years Omnibus Vol. 3
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£88.49
Roaring Brook Press The Adventure Zone Petals to the Metal
Book SynopsisStart your engines, friends, as we hit the road again with Taako, Magnus and Merle, the beloved agents of chaos from the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novels. Fans of Critical Role and Dimension 20 will love this installment in The Adventure Zone saga, which adapts the trailblazing D&D podcast into a blockbuster series! Our boys have gone full-time at the Bureau of Balance, and their next assignment is a real thorny one: apprehending The Raven, a master thief who's tapped into the power of a Grand Relic to ransack the city of Goldcliff. Local life-saver Lieutenant Hurley pulls them out of the woods, only to throw them headlong into the world of battle wagon racing, Goldcliff's favorite high-stakes low-legality sport and The Raven's chosen battlefield. Will the boys and Hurley be able to reclaim the Relic and pull The Raven back from the brink, or will they get lost in the weeds?The Adventure Zone: Petals to the Metal
£14.39
Denpa Books Gambling Apocalypse KAIJI Volume 5
Book SynopsisAfter surviving Tonegawa''s dastardly schemes set outside of the hotel tower, Kaiji was let inside the building for what may be one last chance to pay off his debts. But while his last two tests were partially physical and emotional, this new game is a test of wills. E-Card is a simple card game but when played against someone who says he can read minds, it may be an impossible game to win at consistently! Kaiji has gone too far now, so he''ll literally put his body on the line as payback!
£15.19
MCD Feeding Ghosts
Book SynopsisFeeding Ghosts reminds us how much the personal is political . . . an audacious, awe-inspiring feat. For me, it was an essential read. Ling Ma, author of Bliss MontageAn astonishing, deeply moving graphic memoir about three generations of Chinese women, exploring love, grief, exile, and identity.In her evocative, genre-defying graphic memoir, Tessa Hulls tells the story of three generations of women in her family: her Chinese grandmother, Sun Yi; her mother, Rose; and herself.Sun Yi was a Shanghai journalist caught in the political crosshairs of the 1949 Communist victory. After eight years of government harassment, she fled to Hong Kong with her daughter. Upon arrival, Sun Yi wrote a bestselling memoir about her persecution and survival, used the proceeds to put Rose in an elite boarding schooland promptly had a breakdown that left her committed to a mental institution. Rose eventually came to the United States on a scholarship an
£29.75
Penguin Random House Group Star Wars Legends Epic Collection The New
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£32.79
