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Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Hellsing Volume 2 (second Edition)
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£13.29
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story:
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£20.69
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Welcome to the Maynard
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£16.19
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Stephen McCranies Space Boy Volume 21
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£13.49
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Stephen McCranies Space Boy Volume 23
£12.59
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Chibi Usagi Attack of the Heebie Chibis Expanded
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£13.49
Alfred A. Knopf Our Colors
Book SynopsisA mesmerizing coming-of-age and coming-out graphic novel by the genius writer-artist of the Eisner Award–winning breakout hit My Brother’s HusbandSet in contemporary suburban Japan, Our Colors is the story of Sora Itoda: a sixteen-year-old aspiring painter who experiences his world in synesthetic hues of blues and reds, governed by the emotional turbulence of being a teenager. He wants to live honestly as a young gay man in high school, but that is still not acceptable in Japanese society. His best friend and childhood confidant is Nao, a young woman whom everyone thinks is (or should be) his girlfriend; and it would be the easiest thing to play along—she knows he is gay but knows, too, how hard it is to live one’s truth in their situation. Sora’s world changes forever when he meets Mr. Amamiya, a middle-aged gentleman who is the owner and proprietor of a local coffee shop, and who is completely, unapologetically out as a gay man. A mentorship and friendship ensues, as Sora comes out to him and agrees to paint a mural in the shop, and Mr. Amamiya counsels him (platonically) about how to deal with who he is. But it won’t be easy. Mr. Amamiya paid a high price for his freedom of identity, and when a figure from his past suddenly appears, it becomes a prime example of just how complicated life can be.
£22.95
Andrews McMeel Publishing Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior Graphic Novel: An
Book SynopsisGrab your pickaxes and jump back into the action in this second installment of the Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior graphic novel series.The pixelated adventures continue in this graphic novel adaptation of the bestselling Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior series! Readers can reconnect with their favorite characters and the beloved Minecraft universe while enjoying a colorfully illustrated story.In this installment, Runt and his unusual crew—a friendly zombie, a loyal wolf, and a clumsy human—embark on a quest to defeat the ender dragon . . . if they can go five minutes without getting lost, that is. But if vanquishing a legendary boss monster weren’t a big enough challenge, along the way the gang learns of an even more mysterious enemy lurking just around the corner. The second installment of this graphic novel series will knock your blocks off!
£6.99
Andrews McMeel Publishing The Sparkling Stories of Phoebe and Her Unicorn:
Book SynopsisBoth of Dana Simpson's original Phoebe and Her Unicorn graphic novels — "The Magic Storm" and "Unicorn Theater" — are collected here in one sparkling volume. Two books in one.
£10.79
Andrews McMeel Publishing T.S. Hullabaloo
£8.54
Andrews McMeel Publishing Pacheco and the Witch of the Mountain
Book SynopsisWelcome to the island of Asunción, home to the most powerful witchesand Pacheco, their biggest fan. In this beautifully illustrated graphic novel, debut creator Juan E. Zambrano will take readers on an epic adventure that's all about magic, identity, and staying true to yourself.
£10.39
Andrews McMeel Publishing Welcome to the Forest The Harvest Party
Book SynopsisA group of quirky forest creatures embark on heartwarming adventures in this graphic novel series opener featuring original gouache art. Perfect for beginning readers and graphic novel fans, especially those who lovethe Studio Ghibli filmsand Tove Jansson's Moomin. Includes nonfiction information at the back of the book? about the autumnal season.
£9.59
Andrews McMeel Publishing Kitten Ninja
Book SynopsisKitten Ninja is back in three adorable new stories for comics-loving kids of all ages!Before he became Metro City’s greatest defender, Cat Ninja was a cute and cuddly kitten facing tiny foes! In book 2 of this popular series, Kitten Ninja faces down a tall tower, takes on a swarm of leaves (while fighting a rumbly tummy!), and battles to find a new favorite spot when he outgrows his favorite box. Plus, with lots of love and support from his old ninja master, he learns kindness—and that even ninjas need a little help, now and then.
£7.59
Walker Books Ltd Two-Headed Chicken
Book SynopsisA two-headed chicken races across the multiverse to escape a hungry moose in this full-colour illustrated adventure, ideal for fans of Dogman and Bunny Vs Monkey.Anything is possible in the multiverse, including a madcap adventure starring a plucky, two-headed chicken. But look out - there’s a chicken-hungry moose in pursuit! In this hilarious, interactive adventure, our double-headed hero is chased through dozens of bizarre universes, from an ocean planet with a disturbing mermoose to a land covered with pizza sauce. With each BZOOP of Two-Headed Chicken's universe-hopping Astrocap, the only thing to expect is the unexpected...Packed with jokes, quizzes, and games; a lightning-fast caper with a wacky sci-fi spinTrade ReviewBrightly coloured and engaging illustrations grab the reader’s attention in this creative and fun graphic novel that also includes interactive elements, inviting readers to draw in the book, funny quizzes to take and jokes to keep both adults and children entertained as they read. -- Children's Books Ireland * Reading Matters Guide 2023 *Packed with jokes, quizzes, and games, this is a lightning-fast caper with a wacky sci-fi spin. * ACHUKA *A ridiculous romp if ever there was one and possibly the most absurd book I’ve ever read. Those with a penchant for craziness of the exciting kind will enjoy this bumpy ride. * Red Reading Hub *
£8.54
Image Comics Curse Words Volume 1: The Devil's Devil
Book SynopsisA wizard has appeared in present-day New York! His name is Wizord, and he's here to save us all from dark magical forces bent on our destruction. He's the best wizard of all time! Or... he's not, and he's lying to everyone, and secretly is the dark magical force, but wants to hang out in our world for a while because it's so much nicer than the hellhole he comes from. Secrets, and spells, and talking koalas - CURSE WORDS is a gonzo dark fantasy from CHARLES SOULE (Daredevil, Letter 44, Star Wars) and RYAN BROWNE (God Hates Astronauts). Collects Issues 1-5.Trade ReviewNPR -- A wizard named - for no particular reason - Wizord and his sidekick Margaret (a talking koala, again for no particular reason) star in Charles Soule and Ryan Browne's giddily indulgent, neon-drenched Curse Words. There's actually no particular reason for a lot of what's packed into this comic, unless you consider a robust sense of fannish fun to be a life priority - which, come to think of it, you probably should. If, faced with a tale about a jacked-up wizard from another dimension and his koala pal, you find yourself asking, "What's the point?" then Curse Words simply isn't for you. Also, you're missing out.
£8.54
Image Comics Ice Cream Man, Volume 7
Book SynopsisICE CREAM MAN— the critically acclaimed, best-selling anthological comic book series—continues here with four more unfortunate, enervating episodes of descent: a plane falls from the sky; a man climbs to the bottom of his family tree; Oscar’s blood pressure dips below 90/60! It’s a compendium of come-downs carefully calibrated for curious and crestfallen content-consumers...so come join us below. Collects ICE CREAM MAN #25-28
£13.49
Image Comics Second Chances
Book SynopsisSecond Chances Hotlineï¿9;call now and get a new identity! All you need is some cash, a proper referral, and a very good reason to start over. When Leblanc, the man behind the hotline, is approached by a shady figure from his past, he's forced to accept a new client who doesn't meet any of the requirementsï¿9;a client with chemically induced amnesia in desperate need of protection. Up and coming writer Ricky Mammone and artist Max Bertolini (The Witcher, Nathan Never) explode onto the scene with this psychedelic, action-packed bizarre noir that feels like John Wick punching through an existential French New Wave fever dream.Collects SECOND CHANCES #1-4
£11.99
Image Comics That Texas Blood, Volume 2
Book SynopsisA recent string of violent events leads Sheriff Joe Bob Coates down the long and winding road of memory to a dark night in September 1981 that saw a boy killed, a girl missing, and a dangerous cult on the loose in Ambrose County, Texas. Scott Snyder (NOCTERRA, WYTCHES, Batman) calls the series: "a dark and twisted Texas mystery with tons of heart." Collects THAT TEXAS BLOOD #7-12
£13.49
Image Comics The Ghost in You: A Reckless Book
Book SynopsisThe fourth book in the best-selling Reckless series is here!Bestselling crime noir masters Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips bring us yet another original graphic novel starring troublemaker-for-hire Ethan Reckless. Except this time it's the winter of 1989 and Ethan is out of town, so Anna must tackle this job on her own. When a movie scream queen asks her to prove the mansion she's renovating isn't haunted, Anna will stumble into the decades-long mystery of one of Hollywood's most-infamous murder houses... a place with many dark secrets, some of which might just kill her.Another hit from the award-winning creators of RECKLESS, PULP, MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN JUNKIES, CRIMINAL, and KILL OR BE KILLED -- and a must-have for all Brubaker and Phillips fans!Trade Review"A cleverly plotted, thoroughly entertaining thriller with a keen focus on characterization and exceptionally realized illustration." —Library Journal
£19.54
Image Comics Ice Cream Man, Volume 8: Subjects & Objects
Book SynopsisOpen wide for four more scoops of the bestselling, critically acclaimed, psycho-horror comic ICE CREAM MAN. Here, bound with medium-grade paper glue, are four tales of objective subjectivity: a man's last wishes are carried out; a controlled experiment loses all control; a cosmic scale is balanced (in verse!); Doug tries his darndest to get clean. It's another assemblage of anguish and ennui for the anthologically-inclined art appreciator. Lickety split, y'all!Collects ICE CREAM MAN #29-32
£13.49
Image Comics Follow Me Down: A Reckless Book
Book SynopsisThe Toronto Star “Top 5 Historical Fiction, Graphic Novels and Horror Books of 2022” List The FIFTH BOOK in the best-selling Reckless series is here! Bestselling crime noir masters Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips bring us another original graphic novel starring troublemaker-for-hire Ethan Reckless. In the wake of the 1989 earthquake, Ethan takes a trip to San Francisco to search for a missing woman. But almost immediately he finds himself going down a path of darkness and murder in her wake, in a case unlike anything he's faced before. FOLLOW ME DOWN is the most intense of the Reckless books so far, and yet another hit from the most-acclaimed team in comics, creators of PULP, MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN JUNKIES, CRIMINAL, THE FADE OUT, and KILL OR BE KILLED. A must-have for all Brubaker and Phillips readers!
£19.54
Image Comics Shirtless Bear-Fighter!, Volume 2
Book SynopsisFINALLY! The man, the myth, the legend...SHIRTLESS BEAR-FIGHTER RETURNS to the War on Bearror in a wild new action-comedy with higher stakes, new characters, and all the heart and hilarity you expect from series co-creators JODY LEHEUP and NIL VENDRELL! This time Shirtless's search for his true origin sets him on a cosmic collision course with the god of bears himself...URSA MAJOR! The battle begins in April with over 200 pages of side-splitting, flapjacked fury! Don't miss it! Collects SHIRTLESS BEAR-FIGHTER 2 #1-7
£16.19
Image Comics Stringer
Book Synopsis1983. Tournament tennis. A racquet stringer turned small-time drug dealer gets in over his head transporting a gym bag of cocaine across Europe. Carrying a half-million in narcotics puts him on the radar of every dangerous man on the continent. Whoops.
£17.84
Image Comics 3Keys
Book SynopsisWriter/artist David Messina (Han Solo) invites you to explore the mysterious world of 3Keys. Did the inhabitants of another dimension flee into our reality in order to save themselves from the terrible wrath of the Great Old Ones… or to help prepare us for a final, devastating invasion? And what if humanity's only chances against these Great Old Ones are an impetuous, mischievous young woman and her sardonic, furry and surprisingly violent mentor? All questions are asked and answered in this epic, apocalyptic adventure! Collects 3Keys #1 - #5
£16.19
Image Comics Regression: The Complete Collection Deluxe
Book SynopsisPlagued by ghastly waking nightmares, Adrian reluctantly agrees to past life regression hypnotherapy. As his consciousness is cast back through time, Adrian witnesses a scene of horrific debauchery and diabolism. Waking, he is more unsettled than before, and with good reason-something has followed him back. Adrian finds himself in the center of an occult conspiracy. Plagued by an insidious cult, haunted by visions of violence and murder, Adrian struggles to keep his sanity when everyone around him seems to have lived many lives, all of which are connected to his own in bizarre ways. CULLEN BUNN (Harrow County, The Sixth Gun, The Empty Man), DANNY LUCKERT (Red Mother, Shock Shop), and MARIE ENGER (Pistolwhip, 2 Sisters), present a tale of supernatural terror and intrigue unlike any horror comic you’ve ever experienced. This deluxe hardcover collection includes the entire series and never-before-seen bonus materials including original proposal materials, script pages, character pinups and design materials, cover gallery, and more! Collects Regression issues #1 - #15
£31.99
Image Comics Monarch
Book SynopsisIt’s Earth vs. Aliens…and one teenager standing between them in this new tale of terror and high-stakes science fiction! Growing up in the city of Compton is tough enough as young Travon has learned all too well--orphaned as a child, bullied all his life, threatened by gang members every day. But all of that is about to change because today is the day that aliens make first contact with Earth…and it only spells doom for life as we know it! Death, devastation, mayhem, betrayal... Can a single teenage boy rise to the challenge to protect his surrogate family & friends…or will he die trying? From Rodney Barnes, the star comics writer behind the Eisner-nominated series KILLADELPHIA and Executive Producer & Writer of HBO’s Winning Time, and up-and-coming Marvel artist Alex Lins, comes a new tale of love, triumph, disaster, and defeat! Collects MONARCH #1 - 6
£13.49
Image Comics Ice Cream Man, Volume 9: Heavy Narration
Book SynopsisThe wheels on this sorry ice cream truck continue to spin round and round! Presented here: four more chilling chapters that chafe and chew at the human mind: a bifurcated tale of woe/whimsy; a small story about two unlucky tramps; a bestiary of some very necessary monsters; and a look into the big ol' belly of a whale. Please do enjoy your continued trip down this never-ending well! We’ll hit the bottom eventually... Collects ICE CREAM MAN #33-36
£999.99
Papercutz Jacksons Wilder Adventures Vol. 1
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£7.59
Papercutz The Smurfs Tales Vol. 12
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£12.59
Papercutz The Loud House 3 in 1 Vol. 8
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£13.60
Papercutz Casagrandes Freezing and Frio
£8.37
Papercutz The Smurfs Holiday Special
£8.37
Papercutz Ninja Kaiju
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£11.69
Papercutz Digital Lizards of Doom Vol. 5
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£11.69
Papercutz The Smurfs Archives Vol. 4
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£29.99
Arsenal Pulp Press Blue Is The Warmest Color
Book SynopsisThe source of the Cannes Palme d'Or winning movie, this is a tender, bittersweet, full-colour graphic novel about the reckless magic of love: a lesbian love story for the ages that bristles with the energy of youth, rebellion and the eternal light of desire.
£17.09
Top Shelf Productions Under-Earth
Book SynopsisThe inmates of an extensive underground prison struggle to build meaningful lives in a broken system, in the most ambitious graphic novel to date from rising indie star Chris Gooch (Bottled and Deep Breaths).Under-Earth takes place in a subterranean landfill, hollowed out to serve as a massive improvised prison. Sunken into the trash and debris of the past -- gameboys, iphones, coffee cups, old cars -- we follow two parallel stories.In the first, a new arrival struggles to adapt to the everyday violence, physical labour, and poverty of the prison city. Overwhelmed and alone, he finds a connection with a fellow inmate through an old, beat-up novel. While these two silent and uncommunicative men grow closer thanks to their book, the stress of their environment will test their new bond.Meanwhile, a pair of thieves pull off a risky job in exchange for the prisons'' schematics and the promise of escape -- only to be betrayed by their employer. On the run with their hope for escape now gone, the two women set their minds to revenge. Yet as they lay their plans, their focus shifts from an obsession with the outside world to the life they have with each other.Equal parts sincerity and violence, Under-Earth explores humanity''s inextinguishable drive to find meaning, connection, and even family -- and how fragile such constructions can be.
£22.95
Top Shelf Productions The Second Fake Death of Eddie Campbell & The
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£22.95
Top Shelf Productions What If We Were... (Book 2)
Book SynopsisTeen girls rewrite the universe every day… but now they?re going even further! Reunite with Nathalie and Marie ? and their new friend/crush Jane Doe ? for their wildest, most hilarious games of imagination yet, including an extended fantasy epic!Marie and Nathalie are the queens of make-believe. They?ve run through every scenario that is possible, somewhat plausible, or frankly unbelievable: secret-agent ninjas launching a surprise-attack on an ice-cream stand, super-heroes hell-bent on making country music disappear, even lost astronauts condemned to spend millions of light-years in another dimension. The name of the game? ?What If We Were…?But all of this was a mere prelude to ?What If We Were… For Real!? This new version is just like the classic game, minus the mental gymnastics of thinking up fantasy scenarios. Because now Marie and Nathalie?s wildest fantasies are coming true… for real!Let?s hope that years of practice have readied the girls for this new challenge, because they?re headed back in time on a magical quest to a new realm, where they must defeat their physics teacher, a master of black magic and sinister kidnappings!Good luck, girls!
£12.59
Fantagraphics The Love Bunglers
Book SynopsisA new story featuring Maggie, Jaime Hernandez's perennially popular Love and Rockets heroine. Featuring Hernandez's longtime Love and Rockets heroine Maggie, the suppression of family history is the initial thread that ties The Love Bunglers together.
£17.09
Fantagraphics Hip Hop Family Tree Book 3: 1983-1984
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£23.79
Image Comics The Walking Dead Volume 11: Fear The Hunters
Book Synopsis The world we knew is gone. The world of commerce and frivolous necessity has been replaced by a world of survival and responsibility. An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, the survivors are forced to finally start living. No one is safe in the aftermath of the most shocking Walking Dead storyline yet! The remaining survivors continue the road to Washington DC, but not everyone will make it out alive! Collecting issues #61-66 of the New York Times best-selling series, The Walking Dead! Reprint Edition
£13.29
Dark Horse Comics Two Brothers
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£20.39
Oni Press,US Rick and Morty: Infinity Hour
Book SynopsisRick Sanchez has always known he was destined for greater things. When that greater thing calls, will he be ready to answer? Rick is recruited to join a galactic rebellion, forming a bond with a ragtag group of freedom fighters, mystics, and mercenaries. Can this team of would-be heroes overthrow the Galactic Federation?
£999.99
Archaia Studios Press Cursed Pirate Girl Malodious Mutiny
Book SynopsisThe beloved cult pirate series finally returns in the long awaited second collections with new, never before seen extras!More than a decade in the making, the hotly anticipated, beloved swashbuckling saga featuring the unique and unparalleled art and storytelling of Jeremy Bastian is finally here. The fiery Cursed Pirate Girl’s journey continues as she and the young Apollonia search for the pirate girl’s father, one of the captains of the dreaded Omerta Seas. The adventure continues as Cursed Pirate Girl’s loyal companion Pepper Dice reveals that there’s still time to bring back her father, the Dread Pirate Captain Douglas! If she can escape the Sea King''s Palace with The Bright Star, will she be bold enough to enter The Devil''s Cave in the hope of bringing her father back? Or will the Devil Jonah and his minions stop her? The classic fantasy by Jeremy Bastian combines a keen sense of story and the unique art style reminiscent of 15th century engravings, making this a book not to miss. Collects Cursed Pirate Girl 2015 Annual and Cursed Pirate Girl: The Devil’s Cave #1.
£14.24
Bushel & Peck Books Play on Like Ludwig van Beethoven
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£11.99
Humanoids, Inc Fraternity
Book SynopsisWyatt’s roommate has been acting strange ever since he joined that frat...After suffering a tragic loss, Wyatt can't wait for a fresh start away at college. Too bad freshman year isn't all it's cracked up to be, especially when you're a grieving introvert. If it wasn't for his best friend, Jake, Wyatt would never leave his room. But when Jake joins a mysterious fraternity, Wyatt unearths something sinister. Now Wyatt must fight to save his friend or risk losing him to fraternal damnation... All hail Amaymon, King of the Southern Gate!
£16.19
Archie Comic Publications Archie: Love Showdown 30th Anniversary Edition
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£999.99
