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Union Square & Co. DeadEndia The Watchers Test
Book SynopsisBarney and his best friend, Norma, are just trying to get by and keep their jobs, but working at the Dead End theme park also means battling demonic forces, time traveling wizards, and scariest of all-their love lives!Trade ReviewTexas Library Association 2020 Texas Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List pick "With a madcap pace, off-kilter jokes, and an LGBTQ cast, this is perfect for teens who love macabre humor and heartfelt friendship." --Booklist (starred review) "The art is imaginative and engaging, with rich, evocative color schemes. [...] A wild ride." --Kirkus Reviews "This quirky, heartwarming adventure by Steele (Pantheon) captures the awkwardness of early adulthood and the idiosyncrasies of power-hungry demons. [...] A Steven Universe-like aesthetic and a full palette of bold, contrasting colors grace a diverse cast of characters." --Publishers Weekly "Complicated emotions, strong friendship, demons, and plenty of LGBTQIA+ representation. All that and bright, bold illustrations AND great writing? Total win. Sweet, funny, and enjoyably, delightfully weird." --School Library Journal's Teen Librarian Toolbox "Joyful and weird, Hamish Steele's DeadEndia is a delight. The boundaries of Steele's colorfully crafted universe are as unlimited as his imagination." --Niki Marion, bookseller, Third Place Books, Seattle, WA
£13.29
Random House USA Inc MrBallen Presents Strange Dark Mysterious
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£17.85
DC Comics The Sandman Volume 3
Book SynopsisThe third installment of Neil Gaiman s seminal series, THE SANDMAN VOL. 3: DREAM COUNTRY, celebrates its 30th anniversary with an all-new edition!Trade Review"The greatest epic in the history of comic books." --The Los Angeles Times Magazine "One of the few comics that segued from the comics crowd, entering the intellectual and art worlds, winning over a large non-comics-reading audience..." --The Hollywood Reporter "The Sandman is a modern myth, as well as a precis on why the stories we tell matter so much." --Playboy "The landmark comic-book series that actually made Death seem . . . cool." --Entertainment Weekly
£15.29
Little, Brown & Company Elden Ring The Road to the Erdtree Vol. 4
Book SynopsisAseo the Tarnished's search for more Great Runes brings him to the sorcery academy of Raya Lucaria, where the headmistress is none other than Ranni's mother, Queen Rennala! Ranni asks Aseo to claim her mother's Great Rune without killing her. However, when Aseo sets foot in the Grand Library of Raya Lucaria, he finds that the Queen of the Full Moon isn't quite what he expected. Soon, he's caught up in another frenzied fightwith a conclusion nobody could ever see coming! New friends, familiar faces, action, adventure, and cats(?)all await Aseo as he starts on a quest for treasures galore!
£12.24
Yen Press Yotsuba Vol 2
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£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Barry Loser Total Winner
Book SynopsisRidonkulously funny and every kid should get their hooter into this Total Winner of graphic novel' JENNY PEARSON,The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie YatesHugely enjoyable, surreal chaos' GUARDIAN on Barry Loser''The review of the 8-year-old boy in our house,Can I keep it to give to a friend? Best recommendation you can get' OBSERVERBrand new adventures for Barry Loser in this new series of full colour graphic novels from the author of My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary perfect for fans of DogMan and Bunny vs MonkeyBarry Loser is back! And his adventures are even dafter than before!Dads turning onto vending machines, grown ups stories that send you to sleep and so much more!3 short brilliantly bit-size full colour graphic novel storiesFull of adventure, silliness, friendship and fun!Bonus how to draw' sections to help you make your own comic books!In the first book, Barry has had enough of being a loser and wants to prove he's a Total Winner, but when his parents ban him from gaming he has to think outside of the box Barry also has a new cat called French Fries the keelest cat ever amen.Have you got all of Jim Smith's amazekeel books?Barry Loser: I am not a loserBarry Loser: I am still not a loserBarry Loser: I am so over being a loserBarry Loser: I am sort of a loserBarry Loser and the holiday of doomBarry Loser and the case of the crumpled cartonBarry Loser hates half termBarry Loser and the birthday billionsBarry Loser: worst school trip ever!Barry Loser is the best at football NOTBarry Loser and the trouble with petsMy dad is a loser free ebookMy mum is a loser free ebookFuture Ratboy and the attack of the killer robot granniesFuture Ratboy and the invasion of the nom-nomsFuture Ratboy and the quest for the missing thingyThe Super Weird MysteriesDanger at Donut DinerAttack of the Haunted LunchboxMy Pencil Case is a Time MachineJim Smith's books have sold 840k copies in the English language, and sold in 17 territories. He won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Scholastic Lollies award, was shortlisted for the Waterstones prize, and had a World Book Day book.Trade Review‘Ridonkulously funny and every kid should get their hooter into this Total Winner of graphic novel’ – Jenny Pearson, bestselling author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates Praise for the Barry Loser series: ‘Hugely enjoyable, surreal chaos’ Guardian ‘What’s not to love?’ Sun ‘Brilliantly illustrated stories brimming with humour, both gross-out and surreal.’ Jo Simmons ‘The review of the 8-year-old boy in our house . . . “Can I keep it to give to a friend?” Best recommendation you can get’ Observer ‘Brilliantly illustrated stories brimming with humour, both gross-out and surreal.’ Jo Simmons ‘Will make you laugh out loud, cringe and snigger at the same time’ LoveReading4Kids ‘If you love Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid, you’ll love these too!’ Sam, aged 10 ‘I laughed so much I thought I was going to burst!’ Finbar, aged 9
£8.54
Last Gasp The Strange Tale of Panorama Island
£20.48
DC Comics The Sandman Volume 1
Book SynopsisNeil Gaiman s seminal series, THE SANDMAN, celebrates its 30th anniversary with an all-new edition of THE SANDMAN VOL. 1: PRELUDES and NOCTURNES!Trade Review“The greatest epic in the history of comic books.” —The Los Angeles Times Magazine “Dark, iconoclastic and wildly successful.” —The San Francisco Examiner
£15.29
Image Comics Under York
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£14.44
Image Comics Bloodrik
Book SynopsisHe’s the kind of hero we actually need over all the Conan clones in the world — your average Joe with a great axe and bow. —AIPT A hulking barbarian makes his way across a brutal landscape in search of food in this fresh take on the sword and sorcery genre, perfect for fans of God Country and The Goddamned. BLOODRIK is angry, confused and starving. Finding nothing but failure in his usual hunting grounds, the woodsman stomps his way into unfamiliar territory in an attempt to feed his stomach and heal his wounded ego. What he finds there will lead him on a journey of madness, violence, fire and BLOOD! Collects the debut miniseries and includes the short stories: HOLD FAST, HEAD ROT, and SHATTERWING. Collects BLOODRIK #1-3
£12.59
DC Comics The Batman ScoobyDoo Mysteries Vol. 5
Book SynopsisThe Dark Knight teams up with Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. in a series of adventures and mysteries!Gotham is full of mysteries, but who better to protect Gotham City than Batman? And when he needs more help than the Bat-Family can provide, who better to call than Mystery Inc.?!
£10.79
Titan Books Ltd ATOM The Beginning Vol.12
Book SynopsisExperience the thrilling prequel to Tezuka'sAstro Boy, with intense mecha battles and rich storytelling. Dive into the origins of this iconic series, based on the world-renowned franchise streaming on Netflix, Amazon, and Crunchyroll.
£9.49
Panini Publishing Ltd Star Wars The Original Trilogy A Graphic Novel
£21.24
Idea & Design Works Sonic the Hedgehog Vol. 17 Adventure Awaits
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£15.29
Boom Entertainment Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Pink Ranger
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£20.00
Abrams The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus
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£27.00
Abrams Fanfare This Place Kills Me
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£12.59
Union Square & Co. DeadEndia The Divine Order
Book SynopsisEisner Awardwinning creator Hamish Steele's DeadEndia series is Steven Universe meets Adventure Time for fans of Scott Pilgrim, Rick and Morty, Adventure Time, and Pumpkinheads. In this diverse young adult graphic novel, third in the DeadEndia trilogy, Barney, Norma, and friends team up with unlikely heroes to fight a battle for the fate of the universe, all while dealing with their greatest challenge of all: their love lives. The battle between angels and demons rages on, and Courtney finds themselves restored to former glory in the realm of the angels with a new mission: bring about a new Divine Order and create a fourteenth plane of existence to keep the demons at bay. On the seventh plane, known to us as Earth, Norma Khan and Barney Guttman have allied with the demons in a search for both freedom and peace. There's just one thing standing in their way: the Guttman family reunion. Badyah has joined the resistance as well, honing her martial arts skills and getting ready to pro
£13.29
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. TexArcanum
£16.19
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Cyberpunk 2077 Library Edition Volume 2
£43.19
Magnetic Press Ogrest Vol. 1
£16.19
Drawn & Quarterly Youre All Just Jealous of My Jetpack
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£16.12
DC Comics Flinch The Complete Collection
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£25.60
Boom! Studios Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Eltarian War
Book SynopsisThe epic and unforgettable ELTARIAN WAR collected in a single volume!
£14.24
Boom Entertainment Smooth Criminal Complete Collection
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£16.00
Kodansha America, Inc CLAMP Official Artbook COLOR SHIRO
£41.25
The New York Review of Books, Inc The Smythes
£27.00
Penguin Putnam Inc Huda F Are You A Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisFrom the creator of Yes, I'm Hot In This, this cheeky, hilarious, and honest graphic novel asks the question everyone has to figure out for themselves: Who are you?Huda and her family just moved to Dearborn, Michigan, a small town with a big Muslim population. In her old town, Huda knew exactly who she was: She was the hijabi girl. But in Dearborn, everyone is the hijabi girl. Huda is lost in a sea of hijabis, and she can't rely on her hijab to define her anymore. She has to define herself. So she tries on a bunch of cliques, but she isn't a hijabi fashionista or a hijabi athlete or a hijabi gamer. She's not the one who knows everything about her religion or the one all the guys like. She's miscellaneous, which makes her feel like no one at all. Until she realizes that it'll take finding out who she isn't to figure out who she is.Trade ReviewPraise for Huda F Are You?A 2022 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books List SelectionA 2023 ALA Rise: A Feminist Book Project Pick "Fahmy portrays the negotiations of identity—be it social, cultural, or personal—in high school with humor and genuine warmth . . . [a] funny, thoughtful story of negotiating school dynamics, cultural identity, and individual agency." —BCCB"Fahmy comedically captures Huda’s embarrassing moments, conflicting desires for validation and acceptance, and the sarcasm she uses as a coping mechanism when facing everyday Islamophobia, xenophobia, bigotry, and microaggressions . . . Hilarious, charming, and much needed." —Kirkus"[An] unconventional fish-out-of-water story . . . [an] entertaining, frequently wry fictionalized memoir." —Publishers Weekly"In her signature loose, expressive cartooning style, Fahmy deftly balances humor and seriousness . . . The specific context of Huda’s story is sure to resonate with Muslim teens, but the pitch-perfect jokes and search for a way to stand up for herself without standing out too much is something lots of teens can relate to." —Booklist“Huda Fahmy’s YA debut is a window into the world of a Muslim teen in modern-day America. A hilarious navigation of high school, faith, and acceptance, Huda F Are You? is a must-read that I devoured in a matter of hours!” —Hafsah Faizal, New York Times bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame“I was hooked from page one, and read the entire book in one breath. The story is both heart-wrenching and hilarious, as Huda Fahmy flawlessly weaves together laugh-out-loud moments with the emotionally raw honesty of the coming-of-age struggle. I cannot wait to have this book on my shelf for many future rereads!” —Svetlana Chmakova, award-winning author of Awkward, Crush, and Brave “Only Huda Fahmy could take the complex experience of navigating her developing Muslim identity, add a generous sprinkle of teenage awkwardness, throw in expressive illustrations and witty asides, and weave it all into a coming-of-age story this warm and engaging. I didn’t want it to end!” —Tyler Feder, award-winning author of Dancing at the Pity Party“An honest, heartfelt exploration of identity and self-awareness, Huda F Are You? is a relatable, poignant tale of growing up Muslim in the United States. Readers will cheer Huda on, and each picture brings hilarious teenage antics to life in this wonderful graphic novel!” —Uzma Jalaluddin, award-winning author of Ayesha at Last and Hana Khan Carries On “This is the book, the one I’ve been waiting for my entire life. Full of wit, wisdom, and all-too-real hilarity, Huda F Are You? is for all of us who explored every pull from every direction—except the one from our own hearts. After inhaling the story, you’ll do what I did: reread it again and again to savor its brilliance.” —S. K. Ali, award-winning author of Saints and Misfits“Warm, insightful and laugh-out-loud funny, Huda F Are You? explores the complexities of belonging in a way that readers of all backgrounds will appreciate. A treat and a triumph.” —G. Willow Wilson, Hugo Award–winning creator of Alif the Unseen and Ms. Marvel
£10.79
Boom! Studios Crocodile Black
Book SynopsisA chilling, contemporary new crime thriller for fans of Breaking Bad!
£11.69
DC Comics V for Vendetta 30th Anniversary
Book SynopsisA frightening tale of the loss of freedom and identity in a chillingly believable totalitarian world, V for Vendetta stands as one of the highest achievements of the comics medium and a defining work for creators Alan Moore and David Lloyd.Set in an imagined future England that has given itself over to fascism, this groundbreaking story captures both the suffocating nature of life in an authoritarian police state and the redemptive power of the human spirit that rebels against it. Crafted with sterling clarity and intelligence, V for Vendetta brings an unequaled depth of characterization and verisimilitude to its unflinching account of oppression and resistance. V for Vendetta 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition collects DC Comics'' original 10-issue series in its entirety, including the bridging pages colored by David Lloyd, which originally ran between the issues'' story pages. This deluxe volume also includes Lloyd''s and Moore''s introductionTrade Review“A darkly philosophical voice in the medium of comic books—a rare talent.” —The New York Times “Dark, gripping storytelling.” —Entertainment Weekly “Moore’s work has great depth. It shows a dirty world with ugly, fully-realized characters.” —IGN “A complex, involving narrative.” —The A.V. Club
£33.75
Boom! Studios House of Slaughter Vol. 5
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£10.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Blood City Rollers
Book SynopsisRoller derby meets the underworld in this fun paranormal graphic novel full of vampires and adventure, perfect for readers of Emma Steinkellner and Victoria Jamieson. Skates on. Fangs out. Let's roll.Ice-skater Mina is on a one-track path to Olympic gold and glorywell, until she totally wipes out at her biggest competition, and is kinda-sorta-kidnapped by undead kids on roller skates. Sucked into the high stakes world of Paranormal Roller Derby, she finds herself recruited by a squad of vampires who need a human player to complete their teamjust in time to save the league from losing it all.Between learning to play derby well enough to kick butt on the track, crushing hard on the dreamy team captain, and navigating the spooky rules of the supernatural, how can Mina go from striving to be a ten alone, to becoming one of nine chaotic bodies forming a perfectly-imperfect team?Forget being the best. Will she be enough t
£9.49
Marvel Comics Star Wars Darth Vader Black White Red Treasury
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£24.29
Marvel PREDATOR THE THETA SAGA
Book SynopsisFan favorite author Ed Brisson ushered the PREDATOR franchise into its new era with Marvel, and this volume collects his entire acclaimed saga in one book, starring the all-new character Theta Berwick!In the near future, a girl named Theta Berwick sees her family slaughtered by the deadliest and most feared hunter in the universe: a Predator. Years later, though her ship is barely holding together and food is running short, Theta won’t stop stalking the spaceways until the Yautja monster who killed her family is dead...or she is. Some time after, on a planet far from Earth, eight strangers find themselves in a deadly game. But this time, the Predators aren’t the only ones on the hunt. Theta is still hell-bent on revenge — and her kill count is climbing! But as her relentless search for vengeance continues, can even she free the human captives from the Predators’ game reserve? Because with a Super Predator on the loose, even a seasoned hunter like Theta can become prey! The lifelong refugee has revenge to serve up, and she’s not about to let it get cold!COLLECTING: Predator (2022) 1-6, Predator (2023) 1-5 and Predator: The Last Hunt (2024) 1-4
£32.79
Penguin Random House Group Avatar The High Ground Omnibus
£22.94
Vintage Publishing Dry Cleaned
Book SynopsisIn the rain-slicked, neon glowing streets of a 1970s continental metropolis, a man called François makes a snap decision that will change his life for goodFrançois, in his fifties, living alone and low on cash, does not have the life he dreams of. With a cigarette stuck to the corner of his mouth and wearing his perpetual black suit, he has carried out the same morning routine for 17 years: entering the lottery with his lucky numbers, then knocking back a beer at Café Monico before his shift as the delivery driver for a dry cleaners. His days are brightened only by newsagent Maryvonne and her young daughter. He dreams of winning the lottery to give them a better life. When a routine delivery leads him to knock on the door of a countryside mansion, he enters the scene of a crime whose remains consist of a dozen bodies and a bag full of banknotes. What François chooses to do next could change his fate for goodVisually stunning, atmospheric and replete with the smoking irony of European noir, Dry Cleaned is a masterful tale about an anti-hero radically stepping out of his routine.
£21.25
Cinebook Amazonia Vol. 5
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£7.59
Boom! Studios Zombie Tales Complete Collection
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£14.24
Fantagraphics Books Locas The Maggie and Hopey Stories
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£37.49
Scholastic The Bad Guys 3 Colour Edition The Furball Strikes
Book SynopsisThe Bad Guys are about to have a very BAD day! Mr. Wolf and his badbuddies have messed with the wrong guinea pig - one who is secretlyan evil mad scientist. And the nasty little furball wants revenge!Will they survive? Will they be heroes? And will they everstop trying to eat each other?!?It's time for the Bad Guys to springinto action!
£7.99
Random House USA Inc Turning Twelve
Book SynopsisTurning twelve means big changes--first bra, first time babysitting, and a first crush not everyone will approve of . . . a pitch-perfect coming-of-age graphic novel from the creators of Growing Pangs.A BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR?Twelve cheers for Turning Twelve! Readers will root for Katie as she navigates seventh grade and stays true to her own heart.? ?Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of Allergic?This book will appeal to fans of Raina Telgemeier, Kayla Miller, and Shannon Hale who are searching for their next favorite read.? ?Kirkus Reviews (starred review)What if a friend...is more than a friend?Katie can''t wait to turn twelve--pool parties! babysitting! friends! But sometimes it feels like there''s so much new stuff she can barely keep up. First Job? (Yes!) Unfair dress codes? (No way!) Make up (Okay?!) Shaving? (Uh…!)Maybe growing up isn''t as much fun as she had expected. But one thing does seem right--her new friend, Grace. Could Katie have a crush on another girl? Katie knows not everyone around her will approve...which is kind of scary. She might not be ready to tell anyone yet, and that?s fine...but can Katie stay true to herself and embrace the person she''s growing up to be?
£10.79
Faber & Faber Che Guevara
Book SynopsisIn Che: A Revolutionary Life, Jon Lee Anderson and José Hernández reveal the man behind the myth, creating a complex portrait of this passionate idealist. Combining Anderson's unprecedented access and research with Hernández's emotionally gripping artwork, Che resurrects the man for a new generation of readers.
£21.25
Faber & Faber When I Arrived At The Castle
Book SynopsisWas it revulsion I felt? Perhaps some sort of sick fascination? No, not that. But something compelled me to follow. . .Rain-drenched and chilled to the bone, she arrives at the Countess' castle. Like many before her none of whom have returned she's determined to snuff out the horrors within. But could she ever be prepared for what hides within its turrets; what unfurls under its fluttering flags. . .Emily Carroll's hair-raising tale, charged with eroticism, won't just make your skin crawl it will crawl underneath it.
£13.49
Penguin Random House Group Critical Role The Mighty Nein Origins Library
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£35.99
Square Enix Dragon Quest The Mark of Erdrick 03
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£19.54
Vertical Inc. Fruit of the Underworld 1
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£11.69
Button Books Manga Classics The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
£11.69
Cinebook Buck Danny Classics Vol. 9 Flight of the Rapier
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£8.54
