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Book SynopsisReturn to the world of Neil Gaiman s seminal epic The Sandman, in a new series starring fan-favorite character the Corinthian, and written by horror comics superstar James Tynion IV! Sometimes, Nightmares walk the Earth. Dream of the Endless is the unquestioned lord of all that happens when we sleep including his most solemn duty, the creation of nightmares. It was his hand that formed the Corinthian, patron saint of serial murder, whose ravenous mouths have tasted the blood of sleepers for centuries. Once, years ago, the Corinthian escaped the Dreaming and entered the waking world and the body count was vast. Dream eventually put that injustice to rights and un-created the Corinthian, remaking him as a more pliable nightmare, and bringing him back to his appointed task. But now a new nightmare has escaped into the real world. Art student Madison Flynn sees this Smiling Man in her waking hours and she s not alone. What s more, this monster is somehow, improbably, impossibly, a nightmare that Dream of the Endless did not create. And when he realizes this fact, the Corinthian will slip once more onto our plane and start a hunt for this mockery but heaven help us all when his memories of his past hunts begin to return! Megahit New York Times bestselling horror writer James Tynion IV (Batman, Something Is Killing the Children, The Department of Truth) joins with artist Lisandro Estherren (Redneck, Strange Skies Over East Berlin) and an array of superstar guests to expand the legendary world of The Sandman and chronicle a terrifying descent into America s uncontrolled id, where outsider artists, gruesome collectors, billionaire prophets, and homegrown angels merge their minds to give birth to a wholly new and wholly horrific American dream! Collects The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #1-6.

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Book SynopsisWith The Time Trap, first of the two titles in this fourth volume, Jacobs tackles a quintessential science-fiction trope: time travel. Dinosaurs, medieval knights and an apocalyptic future make it a fabulous adventure, and who cares if, for the first time, Olrik isn't there? The Affair of the Necklace, on the other hand, is a pure crime story done in ultrarealistic overtones that set it somewhat apart from the rest of the series. Finally, the extra material will shine a light on the dangers of censorship at the time - from which even Jacobs wasn't safe.

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Book SynopsisAWARD WINNER CHARLES ARDAI, CO-FOUNDER OF HARD CASE CRIME, BRINGS HIS NOIR EXPERTISE TO THE FORE IN HIS DEBUT GRAPHIC NOVEL ABOUT A SEXY WEAPONS SMUGGLER. Fans of pulp noir and crime writers like Ed Brubaker and Max Allan Collins will want to sink their teeth into this salacious and super-charged thriller. She’ll get you the weapon you need, when you need it, where you need it - no matter how impossible. But when a gun smuggled into a high-security prison leads to the death of dozens and the escape of a brutal criminal, Joanna Tan is suddenly forced by the U.S. government to do a job for them: find the man she set loose and bring him down. Features bonus material including the story of the real Gun Honey and much more!Trade Review"The finest kind of pulp noir." - Ed Brubaker (Captain America) "GUN HONEY is sexy, violent and fast, a blistering burning house of a narrative." - Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition) "You've never met a femme quite as fatale as Joanna Tan." - Duane Swierczynski (Birds of Prey) Charles Ardai is a very smart and very cool fellow." - Stephen King

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Book SynopsisA bright and sparkling new collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics.In this exciting new collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics, 10-year-old Phoebe Howell and her magical unicorn best friend, Marigold, enjoy a series of fantastical adventures. Phoebe goes back in time to meet her father as a kid and makes some surprising discoveries. Marigold reveals that she sometimes puts the world on mute, a power that Phoebe quickly learns is easy to overuse. And at the Unicorn Award Ceremony, the pair launch a campaign to get Marigold the highest honor. It's all part of the unique bond within one of the most memorable friendships in recent comics history. 

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Book SynopsisDive into the lore of the Sea of Thieves in this action-packed graphic novel. When three unlikely travellers set sail for pirate waters, making their fortune will also make history! Filled with action, gold and untold tales of glory, the Sea of Thieves is a strange and treacherous stretch of ocean where scoundrels and scallywags from all walks of life flock to test their might and mettle. Within this pirate paradise three Trading Companies thrive: one of greed and gilded flesh, one of mercenary merchants, and one of skeletal skulduggery. Discover exactly how each of them found a way to flourish in an ocean thick with thievery. Collects Sea of Thieves Origins: The Price of Gold, Sea of Thieves Origins: The Bonds of Union and Sea of Thieves Origins: The Vision of Order and features some behind the scenes development of the comic series.Trade Review"Wonderfully clever banter and fun humor...a fun adventure on the high seas!" - SciFi Pulse "The world needs more pirate comics and this one fits the bill perfectly." - First Comic News "A joy to read" - Flickering Myth

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Book SynopsisBuried amongst the treasures in Professor Brownstone's vaults, lie a humble collection of books. Filled with legendary stories from his ancestors, they tell of fearless fighters and unlikely heroes.Trade ReviewRich with adventure, heartwarming, and visually striking. -- Beatrice Blue, creator of 'Once Upon a Dragon's Fire'A bright, fun, gloriously eye-catching illustrated story that grabs readers and takes them on an adventure into Aztec mythology. -- Children’s Books IrelandFull of dangerous challenges, cunning monsters and godly heroes, this title is sure to be a hit with fans of the series and anyone interested in the fascinating tales of Aztec mythology. -- @play.to.learn.with.katy on Instagram

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Book SynopsisThe boxed-set collection of the stunning comic adaptations of the classic Elric of Melnibone novels by Michael Moorcock! Including art cards featuring the cover art from the individual books. Elric of Melnibone is the tortured hero of Michael Moorcock's classics fantasy novels. His stories are brought to life in these exquisite graphic novel adaptations, collected together in this glorious boxed-set for the first time! Fans of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and high fantasy fiction will reap the thrills and spills of this epic quadrilogy! THE RUBY THRONE Elric, the albino emperor, has ruled Melnibone for millennia - a feat made possible through magic and various herbs that serve to strengthen and prolong his life. However, Elric's empire is crumbling before him and now his envious cousin and prince of Melnibone, Yyrkoon, plots to claim the Ruby Throne for himself. Yet when Elric's people come under the threat of a pirate attack, Elric believes that he can once again restore his authority and regain their faith by defeating the pirates. However, the true cost of this task will force him to reveal his allegiance to the dark Arioch, the most dominant of the Lords of Chaos... STORMBRINGER When his people are mercilessly massacred, Elric, the albino former Emperor of the ancient island of Melnibone is cast out into the world. However, fate brings him into the possession of Stormbringer - the fabled, bloodthirsty demon-sword that will sustain him and dominate his destiny. THE WHITE WOLF A year has passed since Elric left Imrryr, his palace and his throne, leaving behind a heartbroken Cymoril. For a year he has walked the Young Kingdoms, under the distant gaze of his protector, Arioch. A year since he traded his skills as a wizard and fighter to the highest bidder, forging, in each battle, the legend of the albino warrior whose Black Sword terrifies the bravest of warriors. Today he is no longer Elric de Melnibone, the four hundred and twenty-eighth Emperor of the people of R'lin K'ren A'a. Today, the Young Kingdoms know him as the White Wolf. THE DREAMING CITY The albino emperor, Elric of Melnibone, is exiled from his home and cursed to walk the land under the influence of the god of chaos, Arioch. With his sword Stormbringer, Elric must find his way through the unknown, unaware he is being sought by his long-lost love. But is she looking to re-kindle their love, or something far more sinister?Trade Review"Each page is gripping and packed with detail. 5 out of 5" - Pop Mythology "So rich and seeping with attention to detail ... all of these dark threads weave together this beautifully crafted tale" - Flickering Myth "This is the Elric adaptation I've been hoping to see for some time now. 5 out of 5!" - Comic Spectrum "The finest Moorcock adaptation" - Paradox Comics Group "Magnificent is pretty much the only word I can use for the artwork. From the costume art to the look of the city, the level of detail is stunning and really does Melinibone to life. 9/10" - The Cult Den "For fans of not only Game of Thrones but also the God of War games and even Lord of the Rings" - Pissed off Geek "The art in this book is as unique and memorable as Elric himself. 5 out of 5" - Kabooooom "Gorgeous artwork...[recalls] Moebius, Dune and even a dash of Blade Runner. 4 out of 5" - Comic Bastards "Beautifully illustrated, it's a terrific addition to the comic book incarnation of Elric" - Scoop "Elric has never looked, sounded and been better!" - Comics Trash "Gorgeous art.... a MUST-HAVE in anyone's collection!" - Comics Sinners "Nothing short of breath-taking" - Mass Movement "The art is gorgeous" - 8CN "The best graphic adaptation of the story" - Michael Moorcock "Captures the epic grandeur of Michael Moorcock's vision like nothing before!" - Ron Marz (Silver Surfer, Green Lantern) "Craig Russell's work on Michael Moorcock's character, Elric, has been illuminated by a haunted, decadent quality." - Walter Simonson "Every page is beautifully drawn" - Starburst Magazine "I loved it. Recommended." - SciFi World "tremendously dark and deeply engaging!" - Comics Review "Elric has never looked, sounded and been better!" - Comics Trash "From the colours and shadows to characters' movement and panel flow, the visual story that unfolds is the truly astounding one." - Infinite Comix "This adaptation in some ways surpasses the original work" - Fandom Post "Dark and angry yet beautiful and tragic, mixing light and shadow to tell the story" - Clandestine Critic "Beautifully Illustrated, It's A Terrific Addition To The Comic Book Incarnation Of Elric." - Scoop "If Titan Comics takes this series to the limit-adapting countless stories of Elric - I'd rather sit down with a stack of their books to read over and over than watching the Extended Versions of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit." - Sci Fi Monkeys

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Book SynopsisExperience Conan at his most visceral in the original epic comic magazine The Savage Sword of Conan! The dark and gritty tales within are perfect for Conan fans looking for that extra bit of bloody violence! SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN, the cornerstone of Marvel's black-and-white magazine line, offered up stories of fiction's most famous barbarian unencumbered by the Comics Code! With the rules of civilized publishing cast off, SAVAGE SWORD presented ferocious, untamed tales the likes of which Conan himself would approve. Writer Roy Thomas and artistic greats including John Buscema and Neal Adams took full advantage - and the results were a sensation! Multi-part sagas like "The People of the Black Circle" luxuriate in extended tellings, while Buscema's take on "The Tower of the Elephant" explores the nuance of an all-time Robert E. Howard classic. And it's topped off with MARVEL COMICS SUPER SPECIAL #2, a tale of vengeance lavished with fully painted colors! Collecting SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN (1974) #13-28 and MARVEL COMICS SUPER SPECIAL #2.

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Book SynopsisThe stunning graphic novel that inspired the movie Snowpiercer, starring Chris Evans, and TV Series, starring Jennifer Connelly - presented in English for the very first time! On a future, frozen Earth, a train that never stops circumnavigates the globe. On board: all of humanity that we could save from the great disaster that wrapped the planet in ice. At the front of the train, the survivors live in comfort and luxury - at the rear, their lives are worse than cattle, trapped in the squalid dark. When one of the occupants of the tail breaks through into the main train - all hell follows in his wake!

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Book SynopsisAwesome adventures inspired by the best-selling new Pokémon Sun & Moon video games set in the tropical Alola Region!Sun dreams of money. Moon dreams of scientific discoveries. When their paths cross with Team Skull, both their plans go awry…Reuniting with the missing Sun, Lillie, along with the others, manages to find and free her mother, Lusamine, from Nihilego. Meanwhile, Moon seems to be attacking her friends! Will Moon be able to escape Faba’s clutches?

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Book SynopsisYoung Billy Dane was one of the most passionate football fans at Bingley Road Junior school… unfortunately, he was also one of the worst players! Then, one afternoon, Billy’s grandmother got him to clean out her attic and Billy finds a pair of old fashioned football boots that belonged to ‘Dead-Shot’ Keen – a famous centre forward who once played for England.Join us at the start of a stunning saga which entertained football fans for over twenty years!

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Book SynopsisSeven classic Shakespeare plays presented in an accessible comic strip format.Take your place in the Globe Theatre of Shakespeare''s day to see seven of his best-loved plays in performance. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night''s Dream, Macbeth, Julius Caesar, The Winter''s Tale and The Tempest are all brought vividly to life in Marcia Williams'' gloriously accessible comic-strip versions, which include the bard''s own dialogue and the rowdy remarks of the audience.Trade ReviewA good place for children to begin to realise that reading the greatest poet in the English language might not be such an elitist chore. * The Observer *Detailed artwork, terrific design, great stories. * The Daily Telegraph *A glorious retelling, in a highly individual style. * The Bookseller *One of the most inviting introductions to Shakespeare’s plays and to Tudor theatre for young children . . . the distinctive and detailed cartoons are superb . . . an excellent resource to help inspire children in drama, writing and drawing * Books for Keeps, 10 best books to introduce children to William Shakespeare *This is an ingenious and delightful book -- Andrew Matthews * The Guardian *“…these editions in Williams’ comic strip style are perfect for introducing young children to the plays while sharing the excitement of live performance. * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisLife is never boring when your best friend is a unicorn! The latest installment in this bestselling series is full of mischief, magic and adventure — as well as an important reminder to always stay true to yourself.School’s out, so Phoebe and her unicorn best friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, have the entire summer to play games, visit the pool, and even go camping. Unicorn horns are excellent utensils for roasting things over the campfire, too, even if Marigold prefers toasted apples to s’mores. While exploring in the woods, Phoebe and friends meet a unicorn named Alabaster, who uses a special video game console that’s powered by plants. Throughout her summer adventures, Phoebe learns that being cool isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and that it’s much better to be your true self. It’s all part of the unforgettable experience of Camping with Unicorns.

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Book SynopsisSome imaginary friends never go away. The latest installment in the graphic novel sequel to Fight Club!

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Book SynopsisA selection of cartoons from the best-sellers Cows of Our Planet, The Chickens Are Restless, and The Curse of Madame C offers more of the series'' inimitable humor and animal hijinks. Original. 1,000,000 first printing.

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Book SynopsisThe timeless horror icon excavated for a brand new tale! The first in Titan's new collaboration with legendary Hammer Films, The Mummy is the story of a young woman sacrificed to the spirit of an Egyption High Priestess by a cult attempting to gain immortality. Set in London, two secret societies go head to head, but there's a greater evil that's been set loose and it's coming for them all!Trade Review"Great storyline. 10 out of 10!" - We The Nerdy "Delivering old school thrills and chills in the classic Hammer style - Capeless Crusader "Enriched with detail that is beyond beautiful - Outright Geekery "Freire s art feels like it was inspired from the work of 1970 s era Gene Colan - Flickering Myth "If you read Alan Moore s run on Swamp Thing, then The Mummy is for you. - Down The Tubes "Rich in tone and vintage horror thrills - Newsarama "Absolutely amazing work" - Reading With a Flight Ring "Dazzling artwork" - Thats Not Current "Fantastic dialogue" - Sci Fi Pulse"

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Book Synopsis The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! A collaborator in ancient Gaul? Chief Cassius Ceramix has gone over to the Roman enemy. There''s something very fishy going on, as Legionary Infirmofpurpus discovers when he is sent to spy on the Gauls disguised as a crab apple tree. But is that just a red herring? And what about the two concussed druids brewing colourful potions? One way or another, the fight for control of the village between Vitalstatistix and his rival is bound to be a knockout.

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Book SynopsisClash By name, clash by nature!Italy, 1943. The United States Army have sent Captain Brad Clash to join a British platoon in order to learn from their experiences of fighting in WWII. .A former Hollywood stuntman and speedway driver, Clash is a man of action who likes to tackle the enemy head on. All guts and glory, he uses his superior driving skills and American-made weapons, like the Winchester trench Gun, to keep the German Army at bay.This collection also features several one-off Battle strips illustrated by the legendary Cam Kennedy.

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Book SynopsisPresenting the complete TMNT stories in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series. Everything a beginner could need, everything a diehard could want.Michelangelo''s deteriorating relationship with his father reaches a point of no return! Will Mikey fight those he loves to save those who need him the most? Then, multiple sources of conflict collide as the maniacal Agent Bishop goes to war with the alien forces on Earth, driving the Turtles to embrace unsavory alliances and race to stop a massacre. But this complex web of enemies and allies-as well as new divisions between the Turtles themselves-may thwart any chance they have for success! Plus, everyone''s favorite mutant warthog and rhino are on a roadtrip back to NYC, but can they make it before they become completely human again? Finally, Leo encounters an old enemy and forges a fragile peace, while Spinter rings in the holidays with a trio of ghostly guests.Collects Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Macro-Series: Michelangelo and Macro-Series: Leonardo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe #23-25, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #85-89, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Bebop and Rocksteady Hit the Road.

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Book SynopsisTHE WORLD-FAMOUS COMIC STRIP, RESTORED AND COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ITS ENTIRETY! The second of four exclusive volumes, authorized by the Edgar Rice Burroughs estate, collecting the entire run of the legendary Tarzan comic strip by one of the most influential artists of the 20th Century, Burne Hogarth (with Don Garden)

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Book SynopsisCompiling the short stories The Dream of Earl Aubec, The Dreaming City, While the Gods Laugh and The Singing Citadel, The Weird of the White Wolf brings Elric back to Melnibonë for a series of epic adventures where his might and magic will face the ultimate test as he attempts to reclaim his rightful place upon the Ruby ThroneTrade Review“Captures Moorcock’s vision like nothing before!” Ron Marz (Silver Surfer, Green Lantern)"A sweeping adventure, exquisitely adapted by some of comics’ top talent” - FA Comics"This spectacular, resplendently flamboyant adaptation is a deliciously elegant, savagely beautiful masterpiece of the genre effortlessly blending blistering action and gleaming adventure with the deep, darkly melancholic tone of the cynical, nihilistic, Cold-War mentality and era that spawned the original stories." - Comics Review"Fantasy of the highest order, with dragons, pirates and magic swords coming together into an incredibly epic and robust world" - Adventures In Poor Taste"A Classic Repackaging of a Classic Tale! 5 out of 5!" - Comic Spectrum"Unforgettable action and intrigue...a must-read for any fans of science fiction, sorcery or sword-and-sorcery epics!" - Comics Bulletin"Richly deserves to be back in print...can’t wait to return to the dreaming city!" - SFX"A terrific book." - Jeff Vaughn, Scoop"Magic swords, epic quests, and gods dallying in the lives of poor confused mortals... such grand fun!" - Fanboy Comics"An ideal introduction to the character" - Flickering Myth "For any fan of Michael Moorcock’s work, this is pretty much a must have." - Nerdly"Part horror, part adventure, and all imagination - it's a terrific work and highly recommended!" - Comic of the Day"Working together, these three creators made an adaptation that remains faithful to the original novel but never feels like a mere adaptation or retelling of the source material. They made Michael Moorcock’s Elric of Melniboné novel into their great comic book." - Newsarama

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Book SynopsisShakespeare''s A Midsummer Night''s Dream like you''ve never seen it - or read it - before!Classics in Graphics: A Midsummer Night''s Dream has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Edu Coll. The magical fantasy is a comic delight on the page - as the lovers, the fairies and the actors bumble and trick their way through the forest.Classics in Graphics is a series of graphic novels for children aged 10 plus that has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for everyone to enter and understand. Including dyslexia-friendly design on every page, and encouraging readers to relate to these iconic roles - casting spells, falling in love and winning duels.Each graphic novel includes pitch-perfect illustrations for presenting the tragic, the romantic, the comedic, the magical, as well as:Table of Contents 1: William Shakespeare: The Man, the Actor, the Author 2: A Midsummer Night’s Dream – The Play 3: A Midsummer Night’s Dream 1: List of Main Characters: Dramatis Personae 2: Act One 3: Act Two 4: Act Three 5: Act Four 6: Act Five 4: Structure of A Midsummer Night’s Dream 5: Themes of A Midsummer Night’s Dream 6: Shakespeare’s Language 7: Fun Facts 8: Publication 9: Performing the Play! 10: The Theatre 11: Glossary 12: Shakespeare Timeline

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Book SynopsisThe definitive collection of the first three story arcs of the Eisner Award-nominated series collected for the first time in a single deluxe hardcover.WHAT IF ALL THE LEGENDS ARE TRUE? Retired monster hunter Bridgette McGuire knows that they are. And when a group of Nationalists uncover the fabled scabbard of Excalibur in order to bring King Arthur back from the dead to reclaim England, she will be the only one who can stop them. In order to do so, she’ll need to pull her unsuspecting academic grandson, Duncan, into a deadly world of myth and prophecy. Their quest will lead them to confront the complicated history of their family, confront the deadly secrets of England’s past, and throw the Otherworld into shambles, allowing for new legends and characters to make their appearance--and bring a world of trouble along with them. The definitive collection of the first two story arcs of the Eisner Award-nominated series for the first time in a single volume, this deluxe edition hardcover includes Once & Future #1-18 by New York Times Bestselling author, Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine), and Russ Manning Award Winner, Dan Mora (Detective Comics).

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Book SynopsisA tower one day appeared in the skies, standing out as a beacon of chaos and apocalypse. A heroic and powerful lot known as Walkers cleared the tower floors in order to save humanity, until the day that the Regression Stone was discovered. Walkers could now “return” to the past, and slowly, everyone left. The brave few who remained formed Carpe Diem, a group of people who refused to abandon the world and represented humanity’s last hope. But once the last Walker reached floor 100, he no longer knew what to believe... A new series from the creative team behind Omniscient Reader.

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Book Synopsis Waterstones Best Humour Books of 2023Meet serial dater Olive. She's just a regular gal looking for love, but navigating the wild world of modern dating is getting her no closer to finding the one - why are there so many weirdos out there?!Follow Olive on her quest for companionship, as she goes on dates that go from bad to worse to even more disastrous, including a man who disappears after going to the toilet in a restaurant and is later spotted on shift waiting tables; a woman who vomits all over her on the beach; and a professional triangle player who gets into a fist fight and jumps out of not one but two moving cabs.Will Olive ever find the one? And will they be everything she's looking for?Following up on the popularity of her viral dating comics series on Instagram, Disaster Dates and Lucky Escapes is crammed full of outrageous dating comics illustrated in artist Tess Smith-Roberts's colourful and fun signature style so loved by her 193k Instagram followers. The sometimes gross, often relatable but always laugh-out-loud hilarious stories are weaved into a narrative, with some dates submitted by Tess's Instagram followers, some inspired by previous submissions and, of course, some fan favourites from her popular dating comics series on Instagram.

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Book SynopsisNamed by James Gunn as an influence for Gods and Monsters, the first chapter of the new DC Universe film and television slate! This volume inspires the upcoming series CREATURE COMMANDOS. In one of DC's strangest comics ever, a werewolf, a vampire, a gorgon, and Frankenstein's monster fight the German forces during World War II. Originally published in the early 1980s, The Creature Commandos laid the groundwork for series like FRANKESTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. Collecting Weird War Tales #93, 97, 100, 102, 105, 108-112, 114-119, 121 and 124 Creature Commandos is the perfect mix of supernatural and sci-fi!

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFive laugh-out-loud stories celebrate an unlikely animal friendship. . . Picture-book author Ferry's first foray into comics is an infectiously chipper series opener. * Kirkus *Though sophisticated, this whimsical tale of friendship is sure to be a hit with young comics readers. A welcome addition to any graphic novel collection for young readers. * School Library Journal *The dynamic first in a graphic novel series ideal for early readers transitioning to chapter books. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisBen Aaronovitch’s ‘Rivers of London’ Set For Adaptation By See-Saw, Pure Fiction Television Spring Breakers meets Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels on the banks of the Thames in this new graphic novel from Ben Aaronovitch! An anthology series of stories featuring Police Constable Peter Grant, his partner, Sahra Guleed, and their associates, as they tackle supernatural crime on the streets of London! When two of the less well-behaved River goddesses, Chelsea and Olympia, decide to earn a few quid on the side, Peter and Bev find themselves drawn into a sordid cannabis-smuggling operation, controlled by London's new queenpin of crime - the brutal and beautiful Hoodette!Trade Review"as fun and invigorating as the novels" - Paste Magazine

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Book SynopsisThe 15th album chronicling the much-loved adventures of Asterix and friends.

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Book Synopsis The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! One dark and stormy night, a sinister visitor arrives in the little Gaulish village. Prolix, who claims too be a soothsayer, prophesies that when the storm is over the weather will improve. And it does! Now the credulous villagers believe every word he says, but Asterix has his suspicions of the smooth-talking Prolix. Who is really right about the soothsayer?

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Book SynopsisDrawn in 1971 and 1972, these stories expand Yoshihiro Tatsumi's prolific artist's vocabulary for characters contextualised by themes of depravity and disorientation in twentieth-century Japan. Some of the tales focus on the devastation the country felt as a result of World War II: in one story a man devotes twenty years to preserving the memory of those killed at Hiroshima, only to discover a horrible misconception at the heart of his tribute. Yet, while American influence does play a role in the disturbing and bizarre stories contained within this volume, as always it is Tatsumi's characters that bear his hallmark, muddling through isolated despair and fleeting pleasure to live out their darkly nuanced lives.

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Book SynopsisThe next incredible instalment in the library of award winning master comics creator Philippe Druillet! Vuzz is a warrior. A looter who has simple needs in life: to fight, to eat and to make love. Vuzz lives in a world where ruined cities are home to zombies, giant rabbits, and salacious wizards. A world where everything is desolation and uncertainties. A world where Vuzz can ultimately only count on himself. Which suits him just fine... Featured in stunning black and white, this story is deliberately offbeat and almost humorous; utilizing a stripped-down narration and minimalist illustrations. In the works of Philippe Druillet, Vuzz is a character like no other!

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Book SynopsisWho can have dumped a baby boy in a basket outside Asterix''s hut? Child-care is something new to Asterix and Obelix, not to mention Crismus Cactus, Prefect of Gaul, masquerading as a Gaulish nursemaid. Why are the Romans after the baby - and just what plot is the treacherous Brutus hatching against Julius Caesar? Find out the answers inside.

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