Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: styles / traditions
Capstone Press Robin Hood Graphic Revolve Common Core Editions
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£10.11
Capstone Press Graphic Revolve Common Core Editions Dracula
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£10.04
Fantagraphics The Ladies-in-waiting
Book SynopsisA graphic novel fantasy about a real art history mystery: Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez.
£21.24
Drawn and Quarterly Cheap Novelties: The Pleasures of Urban Decay
Book SynopsisCheap Novelties is an early testament to Ben Katchor's extraordinary prescience as both a gifted cartoonist and an astute urban chronicler. Rumpled, middle-aged Julius Knipl photographs a vanishing city-an urban landscape of low-rent apartment buildings, obsolete industries, monuments to forgotten people and events, and countless sources of inexpensive food. In Katchor's signature pen and ink wash style, Cheap Novelties is a portrait of what we have lost to gentrification, globalization, and the malling of America that is as moving today as it was twenty-five years ago. In 1991, the original Cheap Novelties appeared in an unassuming paperback from the RAW contributor; it would become one of the first graphic novels of the contemporary graphic novel golden age and set the stage for Katchor as he is now regarded-a modern day cartooning genius. Drawn and Quarterly's 25th anniversary edition will be a deluxe hardcover reformatted to Katchor's original vision and will feature a new cover.Trade ReviewBen Katchor's sublime collectionchronicles the wanderings of Julius Knipl, a rumpled photographer-for-hire taking pictures of buildings in a gently surreal streetscape that vaguely resembles Manhattan's financial district of old. Knipl laments a fading world of dairy cafeterias, tchotchke salesmen and trophy manufacturers. -Wall Street Journal
£17.77
Fantagraphics The Gaze Of Drifting Skies: A Treasury of Bird's
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£25.49
Fantagraphics Fall Guy For Murder And Other Stories
Book SynopsisJohnny Craig always stood out thanks to his crisp, elegant and contemporary graphic style. And nowhere did this style work more beautifully than in the dozens of superb crime stories he wrote and drew for EC, collected here.
£24.64
Fantagraphics Michael Jordan: Bull On Parade
Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive graphic biography of Jordan, including his participation in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics with the USA's 'Dream Team'. An in-depth and beautifully drawn depiction of one of the greatest sportsmen of all time.
£21.24
Shambhala Publications Inc The 47 Ronin: A Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisA graphic novel depiction of the most dramatic example of bushido—the samurai code—in Japanese history In the eighteenth century, forty-seven samurai avenged the death of their master in a plot that would take over two years to complete. After succeeding in their mission, the masterless samurai—known as ronin—all committed ritual suicide. The story, which is a national legend, remains the most potent example of Japan’s deeply rooted cultural imperative of honor, persistence, loyalty, and sacrifice. The historical event has inspired many writers and artists over the years and numerous fictionalized versions and adaptations have emerged. In The 47 Ronin, Sean Michael Wilson has created a historically factual portrait, enhanced by evocative and often lyrical drawings by Akiko Shimojima. While there are other depictions of the story in manga form, this version stands out as being the most accurate and most compelling. Wilson and Shimojima have made the characters nuanced and relatable.
£13.29
First Second American Born Chinese
Book SynopsisOriginal Series Now Available on Disney+A tour-de-force by New York Times bestselling graphic novelist Gene Yang, American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover that he''s the only Chinese-American student at his new school; the powerful Monkey King, subject of one of the oldest and greatest Chinese fables; and Chin-Kee, a personification of the ultimate negative Chinese stereotype, who is ruining his cousin Danny''s life with his yearly visits. Their lives and stories come together with an unexpected twist in this action-packed modern fable. American Born Chinese is an amazing ride, all the way up to the astonishing climax.American Born Chinese is the winner of the 2007 Michael L. Printz Award, a 2006 National Book Award Finalist for Young People''s Literature, the winner of the 2007 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album: New, an Eisner Award nominee for Best Coloring, a 2007 Bank Street Best Children''s Book of the Year, and a New York Times bestseller.
£21.24
Viz Communications,U.S. Cinderalla
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£11.39
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisA monk warns Nausicaä that omens of an apocalypse, Daikaisho, will appear soon and the forest will boil over to cover the land. His predictions appear to be coming true when she arrives in the Forest in the South and discovers Lord Miralupa has developed mutant spores for biological warfare, but the mould begins growing uncontrollably and there's no antidote.
£13.44
Soft Skull Press Gilgamesh: A Graphic Novel
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£15.29
Cinebook Ltd Insiders Vol.5: Destination Gulag
Book SynopsisIdentified as a former Chechen guerrilla fighter, Najah has been arrested by the FSB, the successor to the old KGB, and sent to a prison colony in Siberia the infamous gulag. Isolated, hated by the Russian guards, the Insider is far from the luxury life her cover inside organised crime afforded her. Meanwhile, the power plays continue between the mafia, politicians and the intelligence services of Russia, the United States ... and elsewhere.
£8.07
Cinebook Ltd Insiders Vol.6: The Dragons of Beijing
Book SynopsisNajah's been exfiltrated from the gulag where Russian authorities had thrown her, but she's not out of the woods yet: her benefactors turn out to be Chinese intelligence - the head of which is also one of the secret bosses of the organized crime high council! While the long arm of American justice closes in on her own boss Sam Nachez, the beautiful Insider begins to doubt the usefulness of her mission - has she not done enough already?
£8.07
Cinebook Ltd Lady S. Vol.3: Game of Fools
Book SynopsisSuzan and her father are taking a well-deserved break in the south of France. But their holidays are cut short when several men burst into the house and kidnap James Fitzroy. What Suzie doesn't know is that the attackers are actually CIA operatives: The Agency is offended by the existence of an unofficial European counterterrorist outfit. But in their attempt to use Lady S. to draw her employers out, it's the American spooks who may be made the fools -
£7.46
Panini Publishing Ltd Doctor Who: Hunters Of The Burning Stone
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£13.29
Panini Publishing Ltd Ghost Rider: Fear Itself: Ghost Rider 1-6
Book SynopsisIt's the end of an era for Ghost Rider!
£11.69
Panini Publishing Ltd Doctor Who: The Blood Of Azrael
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£13.29
Titan Books Ltd The Troop
Book SynopsisWritten by cult director and actor NOEL CLARKE, star of Doctor Who and Star Trek: Into Darkness, and director of the critically acclaimed movie, Kidulthood. A disparate team of superheroic teenage vagabonds is on the run and struggling with their powers, with all the wonders and horrors of being teenagers, and with a government determined to ruthlessly hunt them down!Trade Review"10 of out of 10" - 4 Geeks Like You“A solid series with great art, The Troop paperback is worth adding to any reader's shelves” - New York Journal of Books"Smartly written and powerfully illustrated" - Reading with a Flight Ring"Reminds me of early X-Men books" - Comic Bastards"From pretty much page one, I was hooked immediately - Critical Blast"The artwork is absolutely fantastic! You need to be reading this book" - Bounding Into Comics"Strong characterisation, shocking visuals and unapologetically edgy approach - Big Comic Page"Clarke has tapped into something which is both familiar from comic-books of the past, and fresh in the level of punch and grit he manages to pack into the lives of his would-be heroes." - Warped Factor"It feels like an X-Men story ...It is very mature and doesn’t shy away from the mortal ramifications of superhuman powers...this is an interesting new series" - Needless Essentials
£14.39
Titan Books Ltd The Michael Moorcock Library Vol.1: Elric of
Book SynopsisCollecting the first volume of the classic 1980's comic adaptation of the Elric of Melnibone novels by fantasy legend Michael Moorcock! Bear witness to the story of Elric, Lord of Melnibone; his dark cousin - the evil Yyrkoon; their dark magics; and their terrible struggle for rule of the fabled Emerald Isle! Based on Michael Moorcock's most popular work.Trade ReviewCaptures all the weird and terrible beauty of Moorcock's novels, and the new edition is a perfect companion to Titan's other Elric offerings." - 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 Melnibone novel into their great comic book." - Newsarama "Moorcock's imagination shines through, and any fantasy or sword and sorcery fan would be remiss not to investigate" - Slings & Arrows
£999.99
Titan Books Ltd Kingdom Of The Wicked
Book SynopsisThe twenty-first century's greatest living children's author - Christopher Grahame - is drawn back into Castrovalva, the world of his childhood imagination, when the stress of his fame starts to weigh on him. But Castrovalva has gone to hell in his absence - devastated by war, famine and loss. And now Christopher can't wake up. Has he lost his mind...or his innocence?Trade Review"Edington’s storytelling capabilities paired with D’Israeli’s grasp of the visual medium takes a hold of the imagination and runs with it." - Comics Bulletin"For the dreamer in all of us, this book is startling and scary injust the right way." - Read About Comics"An intelligent and entertaining genre-bending grown-up fantasyadventure, definitely worth a read." - Readers of the Lost Art"It's an incredible story. There isn't a wrong note in it." - Locus Online
£13.49
Titan Books Ltd The Third Testament Vol. 3: The Might of the Ox
Book SynopsisConrad of Marburg and his companion Elisabeth continue on their quest for the Third Testament. But to find the relic they must first escape the dark island where they are held captive and then reach the monastery of St Luke which seems to hold the answer to many of their questions. But as they progress in their quest, many more questions seem to arise. Who is the mysterious leader of the horde of warriors chasing them and what exactly is the role of the Knights Templar in all of this?
£9.49
Titan Books Ltd The Chimera Brigade: Volume 1
Book SynopsisDuring World War II, an elite band of superhumans rise to power and take control of the capital cities of Europe in this remarkable alternate history story. While some members of this unique new class of society choose to fight against injustice, others use their extraordinary capabilities to spread terror. However, something far more powerful is lurking on the horizon, a threat that could erase them from existence for good.
£13.49
Avery Hill Publishing Limited Days
Book SynopsisThe collection covers Moreton's comics output from 2011 and 2012, including three out-of-print issues of his acclaimed ongoing autobiographical series SMOO, and ten strips created for anthologies, including one previously unpublished piece. Days also features an all new wraparound cover, extensive notes on the work included, and a short essay by Moreton.
£11.39
Cinebook Ltd Wisher Vol. 4: Bowler Hat and Faery-Cane
Book SynopsisMerlin is dying, cut down by Glee the Goblin's bullets. And Nigel's control over his powers is still insufficient to save him with a wish. One solution left: a vial of dragon blood, the only artefact that can revive the enchanter. The problem is that the vial is at MI-10 headquarters, part of its commander George Cross's private collection. It's time for the last of the Genies to go on the offensive.
£8.07
Cinebook Ltd Valerian 9 - Chatelet Station, Destination
Book SynopsisOur two spatio-temporal agents are on a new mission, but this time the duo is split up. While Laureline flies solo from planet to planet, on the trail of arms dealers and forbidden technologies, Valerian is on 20th century Earth, teamed up with the eccentric Mr Albert. And he, too, is hunting down technologies incompatible with the era. What is the link between the two cases, separated as they are by centuries and light-years?
£8.07
Scholastic Inc. Copper
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£12.34
Panini Publishing Ltd Thanos Rising
Book SynopsisThe menacing face at the end of the blockbusting Avengers Assemble, Thanos rises as the unrivalled rogue of wretchedness in this gripping tale of tragedy, deceit and destiny. The seeds are sown here for the Marvel Universe's next galaxy shattering event.
£10.44
Insight Editions DC Comics: Anatomy of a Metahuman
Book SynopsisExplore the powers of DC Comics' greatest characters like never before through stunning anatomical cutaways and in-depth commentary from the Dark Knight.Concerned about the threat that so-called “metahumans” may pose to the world, Batman has begun compiling a detailed dossier on their incredible physiology and abilities. From villains like Killer Croc, Bane, and Brainiac, to Batman’s own comrades, including Superman and Cyborg, the file brings together the Dark Knight’s fascinating personal theories on the unique anatomical composition of these formidable individuals. This stunning and unique book delves into the incredible abilities of DC Comics characters like never before. Using beautifully illustrated anatomical cross sections depicting twelve different DC characters, the book, told from Batman’s unique perspective, will explore how these “metahumans” physical makeup differs significantly from that of the average person. From detailed theories on how Superman’s eyes shoot heat rays to an in-depth exploration of how Aquaman is able to breathe under water, the book delves into the deepest secrets of these classic characters. Also featuring chapters on the anatomy and abilities of Doomsday, Aquaman, Swamp Thing, Darkseid, Martian Manhunter, and more, this one-of-a-kind book will change the way you look at metahumans forever.
£33.60
Titan Books Ltd Anno Dracula - 1895: Seven Days in Mayhem
Book SynopsisFrom Kim Newman comes this new story set in his unique world of vampires and Dracula, Anno Dracula. On the verge of Dracula’s 10th anniversary of rule, forces sworn to crush his iron grip rule are gathering to strike a blow at his tyranny. But all is not as it seems and the true architects of the plot maybe even worse than the monster they have sworn to destroy.Trade Review"Newman's style is refreshingly literate...[Anno Dracula is] a book that looks as good as it reads.â" - Rock Shock Pop "[Anno Dracula is] aâ real treat" - SciFi Pulse "Exactly [what] I wanted as a die-hard fan of the novels." - Comics Alliance "Exceptional" - Comics For Sinners "The whole thing is so cinematic." - Mark Kermode
£16.19
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Abe Sapien: Dark And Terrible Volume 1
Book SynopsisCollects Abe Sapien volumes 3-5 which is the start of the Dark and Terrible story arc, plus an expanded sketchbook section!
£28.89
Drawn and Quarterly Shit Is Real
Book SynopsisAfter an unexpected breakup, a young woman named Selma experiences a series of reveries and emotional setbacks. Struggling to relate to her friends and accomplish even the simplest tasks like using a modern laundromat, she sinks deeper into depression. After witnessing another couple break-up and chancing upon the jilted male of the couple, Anders, at his pet store job, Selma realises that her mysterious neighbor is the woman of that same couple. Her growing despair distances her from from her eager and sympathetic friend. One day, as the mysterious glamorous neighbor is leaving for a business trip, Selma discovers the woman has dropped her key card to her apartment. Selma initially resists but eventually she presses the key to her neighbors lock and enters. Aisha Franz is a master of portraying feminine loneliness and confusion while keeping her characters tough and real. Her artwork shifts from sparseness to detailed futurist with ease. Her characters fidget and twirl as they zip through a world both foreign and familiar. Base human desires and functions alternate with dreamlike symbolism to create a tension-filled tale of the nightmare that is modern life.
£19.55
Titan Books Ltd Tarzan - Tarzan and the Adventurers (Vol. 5)
Book SynopsisThe final entry in the Complete Burne Hogarth Comic Strip Library, this volume collects his rarely seen daily comic strips in one volume for the first time as well as two exceptional adventures from the Sunday strips. Each strip has been carefully restored from the highest quality source material available, lavishly presented to emphasize the exceptional quality of one of the most influential illustrators to ever take on the Lord of the Jungle.
£31.99
Editorial Juventud S.A. Las aventuras de Tintin: La isla Negra
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£15.31
Cinebook Ltd Valerian 8 - Heroes of the Equinox
Book SynopsisEvery 100 years or so, the infertile people of Simlanne send their champions to the sacred island of Filene, where the best among them, chosen via a series of tests, will find and bring back the next generation. This cycle, though, the local heroes seem to fail repeatedly, and the aging Simlannians have sent for heroes from other worlds. Valerian, chosen to represent Earth, will have to overcome the tests and his competitors in a dangerous odyssey -
£8.07
Egmont EHAPA Verlag GmbH Asterix in German: Obelix GmbH CO KG
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£12.30
Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Warriors for Freedom
Book SynopsisIndividuals in India resisted British rule: Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, Tipu Sultan, Rani Chenamma of Kittur, Velu Thampi of Travancore, and Kunwar Singh. They fought against British dominance in various ways, refusing to surrender and standing up for their states until the end.
£9.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Roller Girl
Book SynopsisThe Newbery Honor Award Winner and New York Times bestseller Roller Girl is a heartwarming graphic novel about friendship and surviving junior high through the power of roller derby—perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's Smile! For most of her twelve years, Astrid has done everything with her best friend Nicole. But after Astrid falls in love with roller derby and signs up for derby camp, Nicole decides to go to dance camp instead. And so begins the most difficult summer of Astrid's life as she struggles to keep up with the older girls at camp, hang on to the friend she feels slipping away, and cautiously embark on a new friendship. As the end of summer nears and her first roller derby bout (and junior high!) draws closer, Astrid realizes that maybe she is strong enough to handle the bout, a lost friendship, and middle school… in short, strong enough to be a roller girl. In this graphic novel debut that e
£12.34
Little, Brown Book Group Asterix in Corsica
Book SynopsisThe 20th album chronicling the much-loved adventures of Asterix and friends.
£10.44
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Annie Sullivan And The Trials Of Helen Keller
Book SynopsisThe Center for Cartoon Studies presents a wholly original take on the story of Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller as part of their award-winning series of graphic novel biographies.
£10.44
Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 31
Book SynopsisRETURN OF THE HAG! The galaxy's number one bounty hunter, Trapper Hag, has escaped his Iso-Cube prison with only one thing on his mind - the death of Judge Dredd! Meanwhile, the miniature robotic garden guardians, the Banzai Battallion help Dredd foil a kidnapping and Hogwash college's greatest pupil - Harry Snotter - makes the mistake of visiting Mega-City One.
£16.99
Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Judge Dredd: Mandroid
Book SynopsisHALF HUMAN... ALL KILLER! Sergeant Nate Slaughterhouse is the veteran of many bloody wars fought on alien planets, but after being mortally wounded on the battlefield the only way to save his life is to cybernetically reconstruct his body, turning him into more machine than man - a mandroid! Discharged from the army, Nate returns to Mega-City One struggling to deal with his new existence. When his family are subject to a vicious attack, his bitterness turns to anger and he takes to the streets to dispense brutal vigilante justice. But there's room for only one law in the Big Meg... And Dredd's on the case!
£999.99
Grupo Editorial Bruno, S.L. Asterix in Spanish: Asterix y la Traviata
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£16.38
Titan Books Ltd The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest -
Book SynopsisThe Millennium saga continues with The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest! From the bestselling novel series by Steig Larsson come this English translation of the phenomenal French comics adaptation! Lisbeth Salander lies in critical condition, a bullet wound to her head, in the intensive care unit of a Swedish city hospital. She's fighting for her life in more ways than one: if and when she recovers, she'll be taken back to Stockholm to stand trial for three murders. With the help of her friend, journalist Mikael Blomkvist, she will not only have to prove her innocence, but also identify and denounce those in authority who have allowed the vulnerable, like herself, to suffer abuse and violence. And, on her own, she will plot revenge--against the man who tried to kill her, and the corrupt government institutions that very nearly destroyed her life. Once upon a time, she was a victim. Now Salander is fighting back.Trade Review"A superlative job...It is crisp of word and lively in ink." -New York Journal of Books"A complex many threaded novel of intrigue, suspense, and murder, "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" is an inherent compelling read from cover to cover as Spanish illustrator Jose Horns does full and impressive justice to a noir style tale of political cabals and intrepid journalism leading to a dramatic and unexpected final confrontation. "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" is 'Hard Case Crime' graphic novel storytelling at its very best!" - Midwest Book Review "A worthwhile read, especially for fans of the original trilogy" - Flickering Myth
£15.29
Triumph Books 100 Things Batman Fans Should Know & Do Before
Book SynopsisMost Batman fans have enjoyed the Dark Knight in comics or on the big screen and are eagerly anticipating the release of the new Justice League movie. But only real fans know the other characters who have donned the cowl in place of Bruce Wayne, or know the full origin stories of those who make up the rogues gallery. 100 Things Batman Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans, whether you're a comic book collector, an aficionado of Christopher Nolan's films, or both! Joseph McCabe of Nerdist.com has collected every essential piece of Dark Knight knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom. Contains exclusive interviews with Batman creators!
£12.56
Archie Comics Archie: Varsity Edition Vol. 1
Book SynopsisA premium, hardcover edition of the best-selling Archie reboot by Mark Waid (Superman) and Fiona Staples (Saga).
£28.89
Fantagraphics The Martian Monster And Other Stories
Book SynopsisSci-fi classics from an EC comics great!
£25.49
Viz Media Gin Tama Vol. 5
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£9.49
