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Oni Press Skin Police Vol. 1
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£15.29
Humanoids, Inc RetroActive
Book SynopsisAn agent working for the U.S. Bureau of Temporal Affairs sets out to discover the source of several anomalies in the timeline—only to become imprisoned in an inescapable time loop.Temporal agent Tarik Abdelnasser is trapped in a time loop, living and dying over and over again. The discovery of time travel is unknown to the general public, but a new Cold War rages between global intelligence agencies as they attempt to alter historical events in favor of their respective futures. When new intel points the U.S. Bureau of Temporal Affairs (BTA) toward a hostile anomaly in the past, veteran field agent Tarik Abdelnasser and his new partner, Lucia Olmos, are dispatched to investigate. They discover a radical adversary wielding a new technology that could unravel everything the BTA fights to maintain. As Tarik gets closer to the truth, he finds himself trapped in a time loop where an imminent terrorist attack, and his own death, trigger the day to restart. He must keep his sanity intact and find a way to prevent the attack, escape the loop, and return to his own timeline to thwart the destruction of the BTA and everyone inside of it.Trade Review“A rock-solid time-travel thriller with impeccable action sequences and real human emotions.” -- —Steve Lieber (Whiteout, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen)“RetroActive is a mile a minute thrill ride by a cartoonist at the top of their game. Clear, concise and action-packed storytelling make this a great read with some serious depth. Ibrahim keeps the reader guessing up until the very end. I couldn’t put it down.” -- —Michael Walsh (The Silver Coin, Comeback)“Tackling the morality and responsibility involved with time-traveling, RetroActive is a fast-paced time travel story that will have you guessing at every time jump. I devoured this story in one sitting. Ibrahim Moustafa and the team have craft ed a suspenseful story with gorgeous artwork that you won’t be able to put down.” -- —Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn, The Butcher of Paris)“Breathlessly cinematic. Forget three-dimensional: this is a four-dimensional sci-fi spy epic the likes of which we haven’t seen in decades—if ever.” -- —Phil Nobile, Jr. (Editor-in-Chief, Fangoria)“Tightly wound MI6-style espionage with mind-bendingly dangerous time travel. Auteur Ibrahim Moustafa is quickly carving out his own comics niche with one slick, sci-fi action gem aft er another. RetroActive is a rush. I wish I could travel back in time and experience it fresh all over again.” -- —Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs, Time Shopper)"You’ll never be happier to be in the hands of such a mad scientist." -- —Phil Hester
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The New York Review of Books, Inc The Gull Yettin
Book SynopsisThe life of an orphaned boy is shaped by the devotion of a fantastical Gull in this lovingly rendered, entirely wordless graphic novel by a contemporary comics innovator.Joe Kessler is at the forefront of European comics. Co-founder and art director of UK’s Breakdown Press, and winner of the Angoulême International Comics Festival’s Fauve Révélation for his breakthrough comic book Windowpane, Kessler rejuvenates the form once again with his vivid and moving The Gull Yettin.Told in striking colors and loose but confident lines, The Gull Yettin’s story begins when a young boy awakens late one night to find his home on fire. The boy is saved by a lanky, shapeshifting Gull. Orphaned by the fire, and now adrift in a boat piloted by the Gull, the boy faces an uncertain future, one that will be both helped and hindered by his new attendant. Without a word, Kessler builds a strange but recognizable world, using it to explore all the forms that grief, jealousy, longing, and love can take in our lives, and the compassion and cruelty that can dwell in a single heart. Filled with all the warmth and poignancy of a great folktale, The Gull Yettin proves that Kessler is pushing comics to new heights.
£16.19
Idea & Design Works Godzilla: History's Greatest Monster
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£22.95
DC Comics Kid Flash Going Rogue
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£10.79
Cinebook The Bluecoats Vol. 19
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£8.54
Panini Publishing Ltd Doctor Who: Oblivion: The Complete Eighth Doctor
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£14.39
Classical Comics Romeo and Juliet: Original Text
Book SynopsisThis is the full and unabridged play as a graphic novel! 'But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east and Juliet is the sun'! This title presents the tragic tale of doomed love, set in Verona, Italy, where the Montagues and the Capulets constantly feud and bring unrest to the city. So how could love possibly survive between this pair of star-crossed lovers, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet? Only Shakespeare could take such a romantic story and turn it into a soul-searching tragedy.
£10.79
Classical Comics The Tempest: The Graphic Novel: Original Text
This is the entire unabridged play brought to life in full colour! Although "The Tempest" was the first play to appear in the first official Folio printing of Shakespeare's plays, it was almost certainly the last play he wrote. It held pride of place in that first collection, presumably because the editors thought it to be his masterpiece; a crowning glory to the career of the most brightest of playwrights. Needless to say, we had to select the very best artists to do it justice, and to bring you the stunning artwork that you've come to expect from our titles. Poignant to the last, this book is a classic amongst classics.
£10.79
Soaring Penguin Press Nord
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£21.24
SelfMadeHero The Dancing Plague
Book SynopsisThe Dancing Plague tells a true story, from 1518, when hundreds of inhabitants of Strasbourg were suddenly seized by the strange and unstoppable compulsion to dance, from the imagined perspective of Mary, one of its witnesses. Prone to mystic visions as a child, betrayed in the convent to which she flees, then abused by her loutish husband, Mary endures her life as an oppressed and ultimately scapegoated woman with courage, strength, and inspiring beauty. As difficult to interpret now (as a psychological reaction to social injustice?) as it was then (as a collective demonic possession?), the story of the “Dancing Plague” finds suitably extraordinary expression in the utterly unique mixed-media style Gareth Brookes has devised to tell it. The pioneering blend of his trademark “pyrographic” technique with sumptuously colourful (and literal) embroidery perfectly reflects, in a beautiful work of art, the enduring fragility of our human condition – from “choreomania” to coronavirus.
£15.29
Flying Eye Books Akissi: Tales of Mischief
Book SynopsisThe three volumes of the Akissi series by critically acclaimed author Marguerite Abouet are collected in this first English edition. Poor Akissi! The neighbourhood cats are trying to steal her fish, her little monkey Boubou almost ends up in a frying pan and she's nothing but a pest to her older brother Fofana... But Akissi is a true adventurer full of silliness and mischief, and nothing will scare her for long!Trade ReviewThis is a colourful collection of stories presented in comic-strip form for an easy read with fun illustrations. Great for reluctant readers and new readers, too. -- BookTrustUtterly unputdownable. Based on Abouet's childhood memories of growing up in the port town of Abidjan . . . the rapid-fire, action-packed tales are wild and antic. The colors are electric - purples, oranges, turquoises and bright yellows. * Marjorie Ingall, The New York Times Book Review *Compiled from a bestselling comics franchise in France, this import captures the hilarious misadventures of a township girl as she rewrites the bounds of African girlhood one comical short story at a time. * Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW *
£11.69
Street Noise Books Power Born of Dreams: My Story is Palestine
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2022 Palestine Book Award“An artistic triumph that will stand as an enduring testament to the spirit of the Palestinian people. Mohammad Sabaaneh is a master.”--Joe Sacco, winner of the American Book Award for Palestine What does freedom look like from inside an Israeli prison? A bird perches on the cell window and offers a deal: “You bring the pencil, and I will bring the stories,” stories of family, of community, of Gaza, of the West Bank, of Jerusalem, of Palestine. The two collect threads of memory and intergenerational trauma from ongoing settler-colonialism. Helping us to see that the prison is much larger than a building, far wider than a cell; it stretches through towns and villages, past military checkpoints and borders. But hope and solidarity can stretch farther, deeper, once strength is drawn of stories and power is born of dreams. Translating headlines into authentic lived experiences, these stories come to life in the striking linocut artwork of Mohammad Sabaaneh, helping us to see Palestinians not as political symbols, but as people.Trade Review“Devastating and outrage-inducing; the spare language and poetic illustrations convey the scope of a long, slow genocide. . . . Sabaaneh presents a world in which injustice is unending, but so is the strength of his people. This testament will remind readers of the human toll of political conflict, but also how humanity can never fully be taken.” —Starred Review, Publishers Weekly“The illustrations powerfully convey the bleak atmosphere and quality of life, and while the stories alone would be incredibly moving, the art makes them even more so . . . their dark, surreal style representing the turmoil and hopelessness felt in the prison.” —Booklist “A tour de force for the eyes and intellect. Piercing through iron bars of ideological dogma and liberating the humanity of Palestinians in a way that no book has before it.” —Khaled A. Beydoun, Author of American Islamophobia “Proof of art’s capacity to make visible what oppressors want the world to forget” —Molly Crabapple. Author of Brothers of the Gun (with Marwan Hisham) and Drawing Blood “Truly an astonishing work. The images move and come to life through the darkness. They demand that we look at them and that we do not turn away.” —Sarah Glidden, Author of the NYTimes Bestselling book Rolling Blackouts “Mohammad Sabaaneh has made a book with unparalleled power and poetry. A book about Palestine, about his home and his own personal experiences. About the world we all live in and the fight for freedom which we all face.” —Ethan Heitner, Co-editor of World War 3 Illustrated “A surreal fever dream twisting with horror and hope. An essential read for anyone, anywhere in the world.” —Sarah Mirk, Author of Guantanamo Voices
£11.39
Tidalwave Productions Bold and the Brave #18
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£8.42
Little, Brown & Company Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol.
Book SynopsisThe true heroine of the novel has finally appeared! Following Raeliana’s rebuffing of Noah’s advances, the duke and Beatrice’s fated meeting comes to pass. Will Noah’s feelings for Raeliana hold strong, or will his heart turn toward his destined lover? Meanwhile, Raeliana is set on unraveling the secrets behind her strange reincarnation. To do so, she must search for her lost memories from before she died...Will she find the answers she’s looking for, or will she be left with only more questions?
£15.19
Little, Brown & Company The Beginning After the End, Vol. 3 (comic)
Book SynopsisArt successfully rescued elf girl Tessia from the slave traders, but now he has a new problem: getting back to the human kingdom will be a lot harder than he thought. Hoping the elven kingdom will have a way home, he escorts Tessia there-but he may not be getting the warm welcome he expected...!
£15.19
Ize Press My Gently Raised Beast, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisThe orphaned Blondina lives a tough life on the streets, left only with a memento from her late mother—one that proves she is the child of the emperor of Ates. From the streets, Blondina moves into the royal palace, where she lives a lonely existence... until she befriends a brash and surly cat named Amon. Not only can Amon talk, but he also turns into a cute boy! The truth is, Amon is no mere cat but rather a member of the Divine Leopard Clan, a group of powerful demi-humans often at odds with humanity. Will the two be able to stay friends despite all the conflicts?
£15.19
Ize Press The Boxer, Vol. 2
Book SynopsisAfter landing Baeksan in the hospital, Yu finds himself taking up Coach K’s offer to join his gym. The legendary coach sweeps Yu away and gives him a new hairstyle, a new place to live, and a new goal: become king of the boxing world! But K’s other prodigies aren’t too keen on a clueless, scrawny newbie receiving all of their trainer’s attention...
£15.19
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Volume 2
Book SynopsisFrom the creators of Critical Role and one of the best-selling digital comics ever.
£15.19
Design Studio Press How to Render
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£29.24
Andrews McMeel Publishing Big Nate: Nailed It!
Book SynopsisSixth grader Nate Wright is on a roll in this new collection of comics featuring Big Nate, now an animated series on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon!You can’t win ‘em all—especially when you’re slumping sixth-grader Nate Wright. Stuck in a cycle of misfortune, our hero finds an unlikely good luck charm . . . and suddenly, he can do no wrong! He finds a $20 bill, scores a C+ on his social studies test (nailed it!), and even lands a movie date with the captain of the cheer squad. But the high times can’t last forever. Before long, Nate’s epic hot streak has gone ice cold, thanks to an all-time hair crisis, a great escape by the class gerbil, and a no-holds-barred chess match versus . . . a CAT!? Welcome to the riotous world of Big Nate, where chaos is the default setting and Nate’s learning the secret of survival: sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good!
£8.54
Die Gestalten Verlag Marvel By Design: Graphic Design Strategies of
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£36.00
Titan Books Ltd Life Is Strange Volume 3: Strings
Book SynopsisTitan Comics and SQUARE ENIX(R) continue the graphic novel adventures set in the world of the critically acclaimed, award-winning, highly successful video game series, LIFE IS STRANGE(TM). The adventures of Max, Chloe and Rachel continue! Collects issues #9-12 of the Life Is Strange Comic series.Trade Review"Claudia Leonardi[s' art] really shines ... phenomenal all the way through" - The Daily Fandom"Simply beautiful ... delivers the final hook to ensure you’ll come back for more" - The Xbox Hub“Life is Strange continues to be a fantastic book for fans of the game. The entire creative team give it their all as usual and it brings an interesting end to the third arc” - Adventures In Poor Taste"I am in love with Andrea Izzo’s colouring, balancing the gloom and grim of this world with lovely shades of blue, orange, and other colours of an active world. Claudia Leonardi’s artwork is so consistent without a fail in continuity from panel to panel. Each character has their quirks, and her art brings them alive. Emma Vieceli is a master of the slow burn" - Pop Culture And Comics
£13.49
Boom! Studios Something is Killing the Children Vol. 5
Book SynopsisErica Slaughter strikes out on her own in the bestselling, award-winning series!After a year since we last saw her in Archer’s Peak, Erica Slaughter resurfaces to take on the case of a girl who’s seen a new kind of monster, one with terrifying implications. But Erica’s broken ties with the House of Slaughter and that can have deadly consequences. The Order of St. George does not forget nor do they forgive. Even as Erica goes on the hunt, she must keep an eye out for the mysterious figure on her trail in order to survive the coming storm. Erica Slaughter returns after the Archer’s Peak Saga in this volume of the Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated series from GLAAD Award-winning author James Tynion IV (The Woods, Batman), artist Werther Dell’Edera (Razorblades), colorist Miquel Muerto (Bleed Them Dry), and letterer AndWorld Design (Nightwing). Collecting Something is Killing the Children #21-25.
£10.44
Titan Books Ltd Go Fly a Kite, Charlie Brown: A New Peanuts Book
Book SynopsisThis book is a facsimile edition of the ninth Peanuts collection originally published back in 1960 by the Clarke, Irwin & Company, Ltd of Toronto, Canada. This collection of daily Newspaper strips covers the period 1959 - 1960 and features the introduction of Charlie Brown's baby sister, Sally who was the first new character in five years to be added to the strip.
£4.99
Andrews McMeel Publishing Big Nate Payback Time
Book SynopsisThe latest in this NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING series Look out, Big Nate fans, it's Payback Time! In this newest Big Nate collection, everyone's favorite sixth-grade renaissance man is up to his usual schemes and misadventures — developing a strange allergy to Mrs. Godfrey, inflating his goalkeeper statistics, and even mentoring a kid in detention. But he's not the only one creating mischief. Francis, Teddy and Chad trade blows in an ongoing snowball fight, a bully finds an unexpected surprise in his locker, and Nate's rivalry with Gina takes a Halloween twist. Nate also courts disaster when a lunch room encounter with Randy goes horribly wrong, leading to a dreaded after-school showdown. From wedgies and food fights to unrequited crushes, Big Nate: Payback Time! has it all.
£8.54
Titan Books Ltd Rivers of London Volume 3: Black Mould
Book SynopsisBen Aaronovitch’s ‘Rivers of London’ Set For Adaptation By See-Saw, Pure Fiction Television CSI meets Harry Potter in this fantastic new graphic novel from Ben Aaronovitch, writer of the bestselling Rivers of London novel series! Something dark and slimy is dripping through the walls of suburban London. Not the usual stuff, this mould is possessed by some dark power full of bad intentions. Looks like it's another case for London's one and only trainee wizard cop, Police Constable Peter Grant, and his reluctant partner, Sahra Guleed!Trade Review-Very well written, and well drawn- - Outright Geekery -Really enjoying this book, these characters, this creative team, and Peter Grant's London...4 out of 5- - Nerdly -Verdict: Buy it now and get addicted to this series.- - Talking Comic Books -I was impressed with how well Black Mould blends spooky, scary elements into the real-world setting of the London streets.- - CG Magazine -Get Rivers of London: Black Mould and get yourself hooked on your latest geeky addiction. Lose yourself in the Rivers of London.- - Warped Factor
£13.49
Titan Books Ltd Bloodborne: A Song of Crows
Book SynopsisDiscover the twisted story of Eileen the Crow in the continuing comic series spinning out of Fromsoftware/Hidetaka Miyazaki's critically-acclaimed Bloodborne videogame! The City of Yarnham is buried in snow. Eileen the Crow buries the Hunters. But one eludes her. Poisoned and overcome with beastly senses, he prowls Yarnham causing misery and havoc. Meanwhile the bodies mount, reality shakes, and strange things are amiss in Byrgenwerth. On the hunt for the Hunter, Eileen struggles with her own sanity and the disturbing change that a glimpse beyond reality brings. Blood and death pervade Yarnham and those who travel in its wake. Follow the quest of Eileen as she looks to uncover the truth of the city, and her most inner turmoil.Trade Review"Like the games before it, A Song of Crows teases its narrative over repeated reads and hidden imagery. A masterpiece for those who enjoy dark fantasy and horror both visual and mental" - Aurealis"As violent and merciless as the game it's based on, Bloodborne: A Song of Crows is highly recommended to both video game and horror connoisseurs." - Midwest Book Review"Tragic but fascinating ... Piotr Kowalski’s art is uncomplicated in its brilliance" - But Why Tho
£13.49
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 16
Book SynopsisThe Room of Spirit and TimeCell has fused with android #17, becoming practically invincible - but not for long! Training in the Room of Spirit and Time, where a year passes for every day outside, Vegeta and Trunks have gone beyond the Super Saiyan, reaching a level of power even greater than second-stage Cell! Now Cell is the one who is outmatched - but Vegeta hates a boring fight. Succumbing to his pride, Vegeta agrees to help Cell fuse with android #18, the last element he needs to become "perfect," so he can have the honour of defeating the strongest being in the world!
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Tintin and the Picaros
Book SynopsisOne of the most iconic characters in children's literatureHergé's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.The world's most famous travelling reporter gets caught up in a revolutionary adventure. Bianca Castafiore has been imprisoned by General Tapioca!Also accused of threatening Tapioca's dictatorship, Tintin, Calculus and Haddock jet off to the jungle HQ of the revolutionaries, and hatch a plot surrounding the upcoming carnival and Haddock's sudden and mysterious disgust for whiskey Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg andTrade ReviewTintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. (The Wall Street Journal) I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011) Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022) Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020) The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015) Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018) Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016) The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)
£8.54
Top Shelf Productions They Called Us Enemy: Expanded Edition
Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling graphic memoir from actor/author/activist George Takei returns in a deluxe hardcover edition with bonus material! Experience the forces that shaped an American icon -- and America itself -- in this gripping tale of courage, country, loyalty, and love.Now with sixteen pages of bonus content from George Takei and his co-creators: a new afterword plus a behind-the-scenes tour of the process of researching, writing, drawing, and promoting They Called Us Enemy, featuring historical documents, scripts, sketches, photos, and more!George Takei has captured hearts and minds worldwide with his magnetic performances, sharp wit, and outspoken commitment to equal rights. But long before he braved new frontiers in Star Trek, he woke up as a four-year-old boy to find his own birth country at war with his father''s -- and their entire family forced from their home into an uncertain future.In 1942, at the order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, every person of Japanese descent on the west coast was rounded up and shipped to one of ten "relocation centers," hundreds or thousands of miles from home, where they would be held for years under armed guard.They Called Us Enemy is Takei''s firsthand account of those years behind barbed wire, the terrors and small joys of childhood in the shadow of legalized racism, his mother''s hard choices, his father''s tested faith in democracy, and the way those experiences planted the seeds for his astonishing future.What does it mean to be American? Who gets to decide? When the world is against you, what can one person do? To answer these questions, George Takei joins cowriters Justin Eisinger & Steven Scott and artist Harmony Becker for the journey of a lifetime.
£22.95
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Transformers: A Visual History
Book SynopsisCelebrating 35 years of rare and iconic TRANSFORMERS imagery, this deluxe art book will delight fans of all ages! One of the world’s most popular franchises, Transformers has been delighting fans since 1984. Now, in this deluxe hardcover celebration, Hasbro reveals behind-the-scenes production sketches, beautifully polished final art, and everything in-between. From the obscure to the iconic, this book features packaging artwork, animation models, video game designs, comic pages, and, for the first time ever, production artwork from all six Paramount live-action films! Lovingly curated by Transformers archivist Jim Sorenson, this is the most comprehensive collection of Transformers imagery ever assembled. © 2019 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.
£31.99
Humanoids, Inc The Metabarons: Second Cycle Finale
Book SynopsisThis Limited Edition release is a companion to the previously released hardcover edition of The Metabarons: Second Cycle Complete, allowing fans to complete their collection in hardcover. For every Metabaron there comes a time when the mantle must pass. Now, that time has come for No Name. His son is of age and ready to take his familial right… by killing his father! Born on the pages of Moebius and Jodorowsky’s legendary The Incal, the mighty Metabaron has been starring in his own spinoff stories since 1992. Now, The Metabaron returns as a collaboration between Jodorowsky and Jerry Frissen (Fires of Theseus, The Zombies That Ate the World), exhibiting the work of a variety of talented artists. In the Second Cycle’s long-awaited Finale, Harvey Award-nominee Pete Woods (Deadpool, Justice League) joins Jodorowsky and Frissen for the greatest challenge the Metabaron has ever faced, as No Name stares down his own mortality… and a terrifying threat to existence itself.Trade Review“The Metabarons is truly passion writ large. There are moments in it that are right up there with classics like Gilgamesh and Beowulf…The combined work […] is, to my mind, the greatest work of graphic fiction ever produced.” -- —David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight Trilogy, Dark City)
£16.99
Denpa Books My Mikage-san
Book SynopsisIn the Shadows or Between the Sheets, No One Does It Better than a Ninja! Left for dead after a hellacious battle, the stealthy ninja Mikage was found and taken in by a kind-hearted high schooler named Ikumi. To repay this life debt, Mikage now serves her master, helping him from delivering his homework to everyday housekeeping duties, but a curious classmate asks Ikumi if she's good at "yotogi." When Ikumi asks Mikage what that means, she slowly undresses her slender body, saying she'll attend to his every nightly need! But Mikage is a ninja of many skills, and everyone in class needs her help in some way and she's just the ninja for the job!
£17.05
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Pokémon Journeys, Vol. 2
Book SynopsisAsh is back in awesome adventures that take place across multiple regions of the best-selling Pokémon video games!Ash is back and more determined than ever to be a Pokémon Master! Now he’s teamed up with a new friend, Goh, who wants to collect every Pokémon from every region!Ash takes part in the Pokémon World Coronation Series to further his plans to become a Pokémon Master! Meanwhile, Goh and his new partner Raboot continue to strengthen their bond. But will Raboot be willing to help Goh catch one of every type of Pokémon?!
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Adventures of Tintin Volume 1
Book SynopsisOne of the most iconic characters in children's booksJoin the world's most famous travelling reporter in his exciting adventures as he travels behind the Iron Curtain in Tintin in the Land of the Soviets, and tangles with Al Capone in Tintin in America.The first of eight volumes containing Hergé's best loved adventure stories, with two thrilling mysteries:Tintin in the Land of the SovietsAccompanied by his dog Snowy, Tintin leaves Brussels to go undercover in Soviet Russia. His attempts to research his story are put to the test by the Bolsheviks and Moscow's secret police Tintin in AmericaGangsters, Cowboys, and the Big Apple await Tintin when he travels across the Atlantic to America. He soon finds himself in terrible danger but with Snowy to help him, he faces it head on Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on extraordinary adventures spanning historical and political events. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silTrade ReviewTintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. (The Wall Street Journal) I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011) Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022) Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020) The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015) Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018) Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016) The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)
£15.29
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. B.p.r.d. Omnibus Volume 4
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£24.64
Boom! Studios House of Slaughter Vol. 1 SC
Book SynopsisA BRAND NEW SERIES IN THE WORLD OF SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN!Discover the inner workings of the House of Slaughter in this new horror series exploring the secret history of the Order that forged Erica Slaughter into the monster hunter she is today.You know Aaron Slaughter as Erica's handler and rival. But before he donned the black mask, Aaron was a teenager training within the House of Slaughter. Surviving within the school is tough enough, but it gets even more complicated when Aaron falls for a mysterious boy destined to be his competition.Dive deeper into the world of Something is Killing the Children in this first story arc by co-creator James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth, The Nice House on the Lake) and co-writer Tate Brombal (Barbalien), with art by rising star Chris Shehan (The Autumnal) and co-creator Werther Dell’Edera (Razorblades).Collecting HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER #1-5
£10.44
Andrews McMeel Publishing Cat Ninja
Book SynopsisBeware, villains! Cat Ninja may appear to be nothing more than a silly internet meme. But he is evil's greatest enemy, and the silent master of Kat Fu and carpet scratching! From Epic! Originals, Cat Ninja is a hilarious graphic novel series about a lovable cat with a heroic alter-ego.Raised from a kitten by a kindly old ninja master, Claude now spends his days as the pampered house cat of an eleven-year-old boy. But when trouble arises, Claude dons his mask and springs into action as Cat Ninja—Metro City's secret protector! In Book 1 of the series, follow our feline hero’s early exploits as he tries to keep his secret identity under wraps while thwarting the evil plans of slimy crooks, rampaging robots, and a certain rodent nemesis who lives under the same roof!Trade Review“Cody’s hyperbolic superhero-movie narration and Mercado’s vibrant, dynamic panels hit the sweet spot, marrying humor and heroics . . . perfection!” —KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW (Kirkus Reviews)
£8.54
Little, Brown Book Group Asterix Asterix and The Cauldron
Book SynopsisFinancial skulduggery in ancient Gaul! When local Chielf Whosemoralsarelastix wants a cauldron full of money kept out of Roman hands, the cash disappears while Asterix is guarding it. He and Obelix must earn enough to repay it through fairground gladiatorial contests, trendy theatrical performances, even bank robbery - they''ll try anything. But whose morals are really eleastic? And how do the pirates, just for once, get an unexpected bonus.
£10.44
DC Comics Batman: Last Knight On Earth
Book SynopsisTwenty years in the future, Bruce Wayne wakes up in Arkham Asylum. Young. Sane. And he s never been Batman. To piece together the mystery of his past, the Dark Knight embarks on a sprawling quest through this unknown world, meeting futuristic versions of former friends and enemies, including a grisly traveling companion the Joker s head. Somehow still alive, Joker s decapitated head becomes Batman s ghoulish guide through the landscape of the devastated DC Universe. But to unravel the cause of this terrible future, he ll need to track down the unspeakable force that destroyed the world he once knew. This could be the last Batman story ever told
£18.70
DC Comics Lucifer Omnibus Volume 2
Book SynopsisThe Fallen One continues his epic journey in this second omnibus collection featuring Mike Carey s acclaimed, Eisner Award-nominated series. Lucifer Morningstar has resigned his throne and abandoned his kingdom, and filled his days supervising the business at Lux, Los Angeles s most elite piano bar. After agreeing to complete a task assigned by the Creator Himself, Lucifer s retirement became a thing of the past. The Lord of Hell must team up with unexpected allies in order to not only fulfill the task sent by the Creator, but to stop the universes from collapsing and destroying all creation. The Devil s hands have been idle long enough.
£85.50
Top Shelf Productions The Collected Essex County
Book SynopsisEssex County is coming to CBC and CBC Gem as a 5-part limited series on March 19th!Award-winning cartoonist Jeff Lemire pays tribute to his roots with Essex County, an award-winning trilogy of graphic novels set in an imaginary version of his hometown, the eccentric farming community of Essex County, Ontario, Canada. Where does a young boy turn when his whole world suddenly disappears? What turns two brothers from an unstoppable team into bitterly estranged loners? How does the simple-hearted care of one middle-aged nurse reveal the scars of an entire community, and can anything heal the wounds caused by a century of deception? Award-winning cartoonist Jeff Lemire pays tribute to his roots with Essex County, an award-winning trilogy of graphic novels set in an imaginary version of his hometown, the eccentric farming community of Essex County, Ontario, Canada. Here, Lemire crafts an intimate study of one community through the years, and a tender meditation on family, memory, grief, secrets, and reconciliation. With the lush, expressive inking of a young artist at the height of his powers, Lemire draws us in and sets us free.This new edition collects the complete, critically-acclaimed trilogy (Tales from the Farm, Ghost Stories, and The Country Nurse) in one deluxe volume! Also included are over 40-pages of previously unpublished material, including two new stories.
£22.95
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Kikis Delivery Service Picture Book
Book SynopsisKiki, a young witch-in-training, has reached the age of 13. According to tradition, all witches of that age must leave home for one year, so that they can learn how to live on their own. Kiki, along with her talking cat Jiji, fly away to live in the seaside town of Korico. After starting her own delivery service (using her broom as the delivery vehicle), Kiki must learn how to deal with her new life, especially after she loses the power to fly.A breezy picture and story book featuring artwork taken directly from the movie, Kiki’s Delivery Service.
£14.40
Penguin Books Ltd Briggs R When the Wind Blows
Book SynopsisRaymond Briggs'' world-famous graphic account of one ordinary couple''s attempt to stand firm in the face of nuclear annihilation remains as powerful today as it was when it was first published in 1982.Following Jim and Hilda Blogg in the days before and after a nuclear attack on Britain, When the Wind Blows is alternately funny, shocking, heartbreaking and devastating. Few can read it and not be deeply moved.Despite writing some of the most beloved and enduring children''s books of all time - The Snowman, Father Christmas and Fungus the Bogeyman - When the Wind Blows is very much a story for adults. Not only does it articulate the fears of the generations who grew up in the shadow of the Cold War, but it also speaks today of our own fears, living as we do in a nuclear age.Written and illustrated by Briggs, When the Wind Blows has never been out of print.
£10.44
Abrams El Deafo The Superpowered Edition
Book SynopsisA superpowered special edition of Cece Bell’s #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel El Deafo with 40 pages of all-new material. Cece Bell’s #1 New York Times bestseller graphic novel El Deafo is the origin story of a student with hearing loss and a hearing aid becoming a superhero.Newbery Medal Winner * Now an Apple+ Animated TV Series! Starting at a new school is scary, especially with a giant hearing aid strapped to your chest! At her old school, everyone in Cece’s class was deaf. Here, she’s different. She’s sure the kids are staring at the Phonic Ear, the powerful aid that will help her hear her teacher. Too bad it also seems certain to repel potential friends. Then Cece makes a startling discovery. With the Phonic Ear, she can hear her teacher not just in the classroom, but anywhere her teacher is in the school—in the hallway . . Trade ReviewBell’s book should be an inspiration for those who are ‘different,’ and it should help others to understand just what being different means. Required reading isn’t always fun reading. El Deafo should be the first and is definitely the second. * New York Times Book Review ***STARRED REVIEW** "This memoir is thus exceptionally informative and entertaining in relation to some aspects of deaf communication, but, most centrally and powerfully, it is exceptional for its perceptive, indomitable protagonist and complex story of friendship, growth, and classroom and family dynamics." * The Horn Book Magazine, starred review ***STARRED REVIEW** "Her whimsical color illustrations (all the human characters have rabbit ears and faces), clear explanations and Cece’s often funny adventures help make the memoir accessible and entertaining." * Kirkus Reviews, starred review ***STARRED REVIEW** "This warmly and humorously illustrated full-color graphic novel set in the suburban ‘70s has all the gripping characters and inflated melodrama of late childhood: a crush on a neighborhood boy, the bossy friend, the too-sensitive-to-her-Deafness friend, and the perfect friend, scared away." * School Library Journal, starred review *This funny and poignant memoir in graphic novel format about a child grappling with hearing loss, entering school and making friends is ideal for kids navigating new experiences. * Shelf Awareness ***STARRED REVIEW** "Bell’s earnest rabbit/human characters, her ability to capture her own sonic universe (“eh sounz lah yur unnah wawah!”), and her invention of an alter ego—the cape-wearing El Deafo, who gets her through stressful encounters . . . all combine to make this a standout autobiography." * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
£12.59
Scholastic Bone 9 Crown of Horns
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!It''s full-fledged war as Briar, the Rat Creatures, and the Pawan army storm the city of Atheia where the Bone cousins, Thorn, and Gran''ma Ben are up in arms to defend the royal city. When Thorn hears a voice urging her to seek the Crown of Horns, she and Fone Bone embark on another dangerous journey and race to find the one thing that may save them all.This is the breathtaking conclusion to the incredible BONE series.
£11.69
Rebellion Publishing Ltd. The Dark Judges: Fall of Deadworld
Book SynopsisIs it possible for the living to evade to cold, icy grasp of Death? Deadworld was once a planet similar to Earth, until Judge Death and his brothers Fear, Fire and Mortis deemed that as only the living could break the law, life itself should be a crime. As the Dark Judges set out to bring extinction to this parallel world, Judge Fairfax and a family of farmers attempt to escape the chaos. Is it possible for the living to evade to cold, icy grasp of Death? This chilling collection also features the Dreams of Deadworld strips, giving an extraordinary insight into the undead psyches of the internationally famous super-fiends.
£17.09
