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Andrews McMeel Publishing Unfamiliar
Book SynopsisBased on the wildly popular webcomic from Tapas, Unfamiliar is an endearing and whimsical story full of magical mayhem, offbeat outsiders, and the power of friendships and found family. Young kitchen witch Planchette gets an incredible deal on a new house in a magical town. Turns out, there's a reason: it's haunted! After unsuccessfully attempting to get these unwanted ghosts to leave, she realises the only thing to do is to help them with their problems. Along the way, she befriends a shy siren who hates being popular, a girl battling a curse, and a magically-challenged witch from a powerful coven.Trade ReviewPlanchette the witch tries to rid her new house of ghosts in this debut graphic novel based on the author’s popular webcomic.Planchette and her rabbit familiar, Winston, got a great deal on a new place, probably because it’s haunted. Planchette is just a kitchen witch—she’s excellent at food magic—so she needs help with an exorcism of her new house. Searching the town for assistance, Planchette meets fellow witch Pinyon and her bird familiar, Ari, but Pinyon isn’t great at exorcism magic either, despite coming from a family of powerful witches. Thankfully, they run into grumpy loner Sun and pink-haired, half-siren Babs with her cyclops cat, Marlow, who complete their new group of friends. Together, the witches try various ways to help the ghosts in Planchette’s new home move on to the next life, along the way solving their own problems, like curses and tense family dynamics. Planchette and friends are immediately intriguing, drawn with expressive, cartoony eyes and quirky, charming designs. Newsome takes advantage of the graphic format to land countless visual jokes and imbue the world with personality and whimsy. All human characters have light skin although they vary in hair color. Wide-eyed characters spellbind in this cute and cozy tale. (character designs) (Graphic paranormal. 12-18) (Kirkus Reviews, Kirkus Reviews)In this quirky graphic novel by Newsome, originally a webcomic, humble young kitchen witch Planchette couldn’t be more excited about her big move, until she discovers that her new, giant skull-shaped home is haunted. Together with her rabbit familiar, Winston, Planchette sets off to recruit help evicting the spectral squatters. While exploring town, she meets skittish witch Pinyon and her bird familiar, Ari, who agree to assess the situation. But when Pinyon’s attempts to exorcize the ghosts result in her fearful retreat, she and Planchette turn to website Witchyhow for advice. As the two try myriad methods to expel the ghouls to varying degrees of failure, they worry that Planchette’s home will be haunted forever. Newsome’s worldbuilding cleverly toes the line between sweet and eerie, and the creator’s playful, exaggerated cartoonlike style handily conveys the more harrowing story elements—such as lovers torn apart by murder and the young twins who haunt Planchette’s house—in a way that feels cozy and warm, despite the ghosts’ tragic ends. Most characters appear white. Ages 13–17. (Nov.) (Publishers Weekly, Publishers Weekly)
£10.44
Scholastic US Amulet The Last Council
Book SynopsisEmily is escorted to the Academy, where she's expected to compete for a spot on the Guardian Council, among the most powerful Stonekeepers. But as the number of competitors gets smaller and smaller, a terrible secret is slowly uncovered - a secret that, if left buried, means the certain destruction of everything Emily fights for...
£10.44
Scholastic US Making Friends Third Times the Charm A Graphic
Book SynopsisDany''s sketchbook is at it again, but this time it''s not Dany''s doing!Dany and Madison are living a new reality. Rather than best friends, the pair now believe they are twins -- and that isn''t the only part of their lives that has been completely rewritten. Their mom is a novelist, their dad is a rock star, and Dany has suddenly become a diligent student.Things. Aren''t. Adding. Up.Dany and Madison start sleuthing and discover that someone has drastically altered the universe! Can the pair put things back the way they were, or is this magic beyond their control?
£12.75
Simon & Schuster Ltd Super Unicorn Princess
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Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Minecraft Boxed Set (graphic Novels)
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£25.59
Image Comics The Scumbag, Complete Edition
Book SynopsisThe fate of the world rests in the hands of the worst person on it! From New York Times bestselling writer RICK REMENDER and a murderers’ row of all-star artistic talent, comes the story of Ernie Ray Clementine—a profane, illiterate, drug-addicted biker with a fifth-grade education who accidentally received a power-imbuing serum making him the world’s most powerful super spy. He is a relic of a bygone era, the living embodiment of sex, drugs, and rock and roll—which doesn’t make things easy for the spy organization that needs his help as they bribe, cajole, and manipulate him to choose between his own self-interests and doing what's right.Collects THE SCUMBAG #1-14
£35.99
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Avatar: The Last Airbender# The Promise Part 1
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£11.69
Top Shelf Productions Ballad for Sophie
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£19.55
Fantagraphics Megahex
Book SynopsisAn anthology of the hugely popular Megg and Mogg characters taking Tumblr by storm - in a re-imagining of the beloved children's series, Megg and Mogg find themselves struggling to cope with poverty and depression.
£23.99
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.
£20.90
Fantagraphics Dull Margaret
Book SynopsisA spectacular collaboration between actor Jim Broadbent and Guardian cartoonist Dix inspired by Pieter Bruegel the Elder s Dulle Griet (1561) painting.A spectacular collaboration between actor Jim Broadbent and Guardian cartoonist Dix inspired by the Pieter Bruegel the Elder's Dulle Griet (1561) painting.
£23.99
Bradan Press An Rós Fiáin
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Vintage Publishing Patience
Book SynopsisPatience is an indescribable psychedelic science-fiction love story, veering with uncanny precision from violent destruction to deeply personal tenderness in a way that is both quintessentially ‘Clowesian’, and utterly unique in the author’s body of work. This 180-page, full-colour story affords Clowes the opportunity to draw some of the most exuberant and breathtaking pages of his life, and to tell his most suspenseful, surprising and affecting story yet.The story opens in 2012, when Jack Barlow returns home to find Patience, his pregnant girlfriend, murdered. We meet him next in 2029, still haunted by the murder. He hears of a guy who thinks he’s invented a device that enables time travel. On the next page Jack is in 2006, watching Patience on her dates with boys. Is one of them the killer?Trade ReviewPatience is a new high watermark for the author, but also for the medium as a whole... Clowes is a singular voice, not just in comics but in American literature. * Independent *No cartoonist alive devotes as much effort as Daniel Clowes to mapping the differences between the way people see themselves and the way they really are… Clowes’s work is characterized by such technical perfection and well-calibrated acidity… Clowes’s new book, Patience, is an enormous undertaking, not just in length but visually and in narrative scope. -- Sam Thielman * Guardian *Clowes does realism impeccably…but he is also fond of letting the irruption of the hyperreal or fantastical not so much shift gears as change the entire vehicle… This is a deeply affecting book…its sustained undertow of tenderness and melancholy giving it a surprising delicacy. -- Neel Mukherjee * Guardian *Clowes’ drawings are as uncompromisingly honest and deadpan as ever, and the twists towards the end are expertly plotted, making Patience a brilliant addition to his great body of work. -- Doug Johnstone * Big Issue *A naturalistic feel and the confidence that many contemporary fiction writers try to achieve… It’s a time-travelling love story by a beautiful, twisted genius. * Vice Magazine *Clowes mixes retro-styled visuals with eye-poppingly colourful surrealism and although it has the pace of a thriller, it’s also soaked in a feeling of helplessness as its characters struggle to control the world in which they live. * Metro *Patience by Daniel Clowes is the NEXT great book you are going to read… But this book is so good it should cross over into the arena of those who don’t normally partake of books in which images and words intersect… read this, fall in love with its majesty… Don’t miss out. * Bookmunch *Tender and heartfelt, exciting and bizarre, Patience is interested above all in the stories we tell ourselves about love. -- Rachel Cook * Observer *As the time travel escalates the book heads towards entropy, gripping us to the very last panel and reminding us just why Clowes is held in such high regard. This is an essential purchase. -- Pete Redrup * Quietus *Creating weird worlds, subverting genres and confounding expectations is what Clowes does best. -- Tim Noakes * Dazed Digital *
£16.14
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Minecraft Volume 2 (graphic Novel)
Book SynopsisThe latest installment in the best-selling Plants vs. Zombies graphic novel series.
£10.44
Titan Books Ltd Quentin by Tarantino
Book SynopsisIn a first-person account, Amazing Ameziane leads us through the life story of this iconic auteur, from his humble beginnings as a video shop clerk, to his rise through iconic indie blockbusters, all the way to global superstar. Discover the influences, opinions, and history of one of the world's most acclaimed filmmakers, unmistakable in his style and talent.Trade Review"Get a load of this amazing and inventive artwork!" - Collider
£18.69
Andrews McMeel Publishing Snoopy Cowabunga
Book SynopsisCharles Schulz''s Peanuts is one of the most timeless and beloved comic strips ever. Now AMP! helps carry on that legacy with new collections of Peanuts classics focused around topics sure to resonate with middle-grade readers. Kicking off the series is Charlie Brown and Friends. Whether it''s the curious relationship between a bird, Woodstock, and a dog, Snoopy, or the never-ending crush that Peppermint Patty has on Charlie Brown, the gang''s interactions are what make Peanuts resonate with kids. First published in 1950, the classic Peanuts strip now appears in more than 2,200 newspapers in 75 countries in 25 languages. Phrases such as security blanket and good grief, which originated in the Peanuts world, are now part of the global vernacular, and images of Charles Schulz''s classic characters- Charlie Brown kicking the football, Lucy leaning over Schroeder''s piano-are now universally recognized. Together these books will introduce a new generation of kids to the lov
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Pokémon Adventures Collector's Edition, Vol. 8
Book SynopsisAll your favorite Pokémon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga!A stylish omnibus edition of the best-selling Pokémon Adventures manga, collecting all the original volumes of the series you know and love.The finale of the Ruby & Sapphire arc crescendos with a battle between Legendary Pokémon Kyogre and Groudon! And, in the new FireRed & LeafGreen arc, Green’s long-lost parents have been sucked into a vortex created by a mysterious Pokémon! Red and Blue want to help, but first they must improve their battle skills. Collects the original Pokémon Adventures volumes 22, 23 & 24!
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Andrews McMeel Publishing Big Nate: Release the Hounds!
Book SynopsisThe newest collection of comics featuring Big Nate, who is now the star of a new animated TV series on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon. Nate Wright's life kind of stinks. His dad's habit of handing out healthy snacks ruins another Halloween. His frenemy Artur proves to be the world's worst football teammate. And how does Todd Dunfy have a girlfriend while Nate's still shockingly single? It isn't fair...but Nate doesn't sweat it. Sidelined by a soccer injury, he tries his hand at coaching. After Chad gets stuck with a cheeky nickname, Nate decides to butt in. And when Gina takes over the student lounge, Nate puts his best foot forward. Sweet! This brand-new collection of Big Nate comics is a breath of fresh air. So relax, kick your shoes off...and RELEASE THE HOUNDS!
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Classical Comics The Tempest (Classical Comics)
Book SynopsisThis is the full play in quick modern English for a fast-paced read! 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 a 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.
£9.49
Idea & Design Works Sonic the Hedgehog: Scrapnik Island
Book SynopsisA stormy night. A plane crash. A deserted island--or so it seems. Sonic and Tails find themselves castaways, surrounded by robots hardwired to target them!That''s no island?it''s the weathered hulk of the Death Egg, and it''s crawling with scrapped, rusted, and malfunctioning Badniks! Each and every one of them was created by Eggman to destroy that meddlesome hedgehog, but the mad doctor left other creations as well. Lethal, personal, familiar creations.What other secrets does the crumbling battle station hold? Are all of Eggman''s monsters doomed to follow their programming, or can they step out of their maker''s shadow? And where can a hungry ?hog get a chili dog around here?Writer Daniel Barnes (The Black Mage, Aggretsuko) presents a nail-biting new Sonic adventure, full of fears and gears, with shadowy, shocking art by IDW Sonic veteran Jack Lawrence (Transformers: Wreckers?Tread & Circuits).
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Usborne Publishing Adventures of King Arthur Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisRussell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. From an early age he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He trained as a graphic designer at art college in West Sussex before entering the world of publishing. He has written over one hundred books for children of all ages, ranging from original stories to adaptations of classic novels.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Warriors Manga Tigerstar and Sasha 3 Return to
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Drawn and Quarterly Moomin Deluxe Anniversary Edition: Volume Two
Book SynopsisSince the first Moomin comic strip appeared in the London Evening News, Tove Jansson s creations have become an international sensation, inspiring TV shows, cafes, a museum, an opera, and even an amusement park. And now in this new deluxe anniversary edition are hundreds of pages of Moomin comics, starring Moominmamma, Snorkmaiden, Sniff, Mrs. Fillyjonk, and many more familiar faces. Collected in this volume are the comics created by Lars Jansson, when his sister, Tove, grew tired of drawing a daily strip after half a decade. Her brother Lars had long been involved in the creation of the Moomin strips he translated them into English for publication. Though he had little knowledge of drawing, Lars took over the daily comic strip. Tove taught him, and after two years of sibling collaboration, Lars authored the strips independently for fourteen years. By the mid-1970s, when the strip was at its height of popularity, the tales of Moominvalley were being syndicated in forty papers worldwide, just as absorbing to adult readers as they were to children. Even today, the stories remain uniquely resonant with readers for more than just their quirky, outlandish appearances. With silly humour, the Moominvalley characters emphasize the importance of community and respecting one s environment to readers young and old. Moomin: The Deluxe Anniversary Edition collects Lars Jansson s contributions to the series alongside rare ephemera and tributes by cartoonists and writers. Sumptuously designed, it is a must for any fan of Moominvalley.
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Walker Books Ltd Bravo Mr William Shakespeare See Seven of
Book SynopsisSeven classic Shakespeare plays presented in an accessible comic strip format.The Globe Theatre is delighted to announce a new season of Mr. William Shakespeare''s plays! Prithee take your place once more for a performance of seven of the Bard''s finest tales. See As You Like It, Antony and Cleopatra, Richard III, Twelfth Night, King Lear, The Merchant of Venice and Much Ado About Nothing each brilliantly presented in dramatic comic-strip form, including Mr Shakespeare''s own dialogue and the riotous remarks of the audience. Bravo!Trade Review...marvellously concise and bright * . School Librarian *Another batch of the bard's work presented in Williams's inimical comic strip fashion, embellished with the usual marginal, caustic asides from the audience. Immensely satisfying. * Achuka *…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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Little, Brown & Company Enemies
Book SynopsisFelicity’s sure she’s going to do something big. Exactly what is still a mystery, but she’llfigure it out. Her sister, Letty, teases Felicity that she never finishes stuff, but that’sjust because Letty is so perfect. Still, life is good with plenty of friends -- drawing withthe art club and playing games with her buddies keep her busy. But when she decidesto join a contest to show Letty that she CAN get things done, Felicity begins to wonderif friends becoming enemies is easier that she thought. Are they really enemies,though...? What does it even mean to be enemies? And...who is it that she needs themost on her side...?
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Nobrow Ltd Vern: Custodian of the Universe
Book SynopsisOn the edge of burnout, Vern decides to return to his family in the Sunshine State to start over. Starting a new dead-end job as a custodian at Quasar-a local science facility with a shady motive-he shrugs on his uniform, grabs a mop and bucket, and trudges off to clean up. Black holes? Space-time anomalies? Galactic ooze? Things aren't entirely what they seem at Quasar, and when Vern accidentally plugs in a mysterious machine and finds himself standing on the brink of the destruction of every planet in the Multiverse, he finds himself presented with the greatest question of all: what is the point?Trade ReviewThis is more than a graphic novel; it's an experience. Imagination, science and adventure weave together into a visual journey that's so fun you won't want it to end. -- Femi Fadugba, author of 'The Upper World'A quirky romp, and fans of Luke Pearson will dig all the wonderfully weird planets. -- Publishers WeeklyI'm obsessed with the style and colour palette used (.) This was such a fun story. -- @readbyneve on Instagram
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Archie Comic Publications Archie & Katy Keene
Book SynopsisThere's a new girl in Riverdale and she's turning everyone's heads - and NOT everyone is happy about that!
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Flying Eye Books Sisters of the Mist
Book SynopsisFrygea Forest. An ancient and mysterious place where trolls lurk in the mossy spaces between tree trunks and changelings scamper about, causing mischief. A place that Kyra and her sisters Margot and Janna return to every year to spend the summer at their grandma's farm: toasting marshmallows, catching frogs and befriending tiny, grumpy root goblins. But this summer is different, and as teenage Margot drifts apart from her sisters, slamming doors and keeping secrets, Kyra starts to worry. When Margot is enticed into the woods by the mysterious figures in the mist, Kyra resolves to do everything in her power to save her sister from danger, even if that means facing the spooky forces within Frygea Forest with just her kid sister for help. Join Kyra and her sisters in this beautiful coming-of-age graphic novel about embracing the changes that come from growing up, but never letting go of the imagination that keeps you young. If you're careful, and ever so quiet, you might spot a root goblin marching along the ground, or a glittering alf darting amongst the leaves.Trade ReviewA fantastic, spooky and heartfelt read with beautiful, atmospheric and charming art from a unique young talent - this is the kind of graphic novel I always crave but rarely find. -- Tomm Moore (Co-founder and Creative Director at Cartoon Saloon)This enjoyable graphic novel about sisterhood for children in Year 6 or 7 specifically tackles the experience of girls entering puberty and starting their period. * BookTrust *A beautiful graphic novel about embracing change but never letting go of imagination. -- The Week Jr Book Awards 2023
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Cinebook Ltd Lucky Luke 20 - The Oklahoma Land Rush
Book SynopsisOn 22 April 1889, the American government opened the new Oklahoma territories to settlement. In this volume, Lucky Luke acts as a government agent and ensures that every candidate for settlement is treated fairly. He has to deal with jealousy, corruption and greed. As in other Lucky Luke volumes, readers discover different aspects of the United States' conquest of the Wild West.
£8.54
BHP Comics Plagued: The Miranda Chronicles Vol 2
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Vintage Publishing Speaking in Tongues: Curious Expressions from
Book SynopsisEver feel like you are pedalling in the choucroute? Been caught with your beard in the mailbox again? Or maybe you just wish everyone would stop ironing your head?Speaking in Tongues brings the weird, wonderful and surprising nuanced beauty of language to life with over fifty gorgeous watercolour and ink illustrations.Here you will find the perfect romantic expression, such as the Spanish tu eres mi media naranja, or 'you are the love of my life, my soulmate', and the bizarre, including dancing bears and broken pots, feeding donkeys sponge cake, a head full of crickets, and clouds and radishes. All encourage new ways of thinking about the world around us, and breathe magnificent life into the everyday.These phrases from across the world are ageless and endlessly enchanting, passed down through generations. Now they are yours.
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Flying Eye Books Cactus Kid and the Battle for Star Rock Mountain
Book SynopsisJoin Cactus Kid as he zooms through the Neverending Desert on his sweet ride, seeking the ultimate magical powers to become the greatest wizard of all time. But also, getting into huge amounts of explosive trouble, deadly motorbike races, and a lot of embarrassing encounters…Life’s not always easy for a Cactus. This particular one wants to impress his all-powerful dad with his epic magic skills, and he’s not about to let anything stop him on his solo hero’s journey. All he needs is a chunk of star rock to level up his potions. There’s just one problem – there’s none left. The only way to get a single slice of the stuff is to enter the deadly MotoBrawl race, find a way to stop accidentally turning bugs into giant fire-breathing creatures, befriend the lizard gangs that roam the desert, and maybe make a friend along the way. But does a lone hero even need any of this stuff?
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Boom! Studios Black Badge Complete Collection
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Templar Publishing Myths Monsters and Mayhem in Ancient Greece
Book SynopsisThe Greek myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories ever told. This striking comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the gods - containing six tales full of love, loss, greed, envy and bravery.Journey down to the Underworld with Orpheus and join Theseus in his quest to defeat the dreaded Minotaur. Bursting with detail and humour, James Davies' retelling of the Greek myths will delight readers of all ages.
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Hachette Children's Group Classics in Graphics Shakespeares Macbeth
Book SynopsisShakespeare''s Macbeth like you''ve never seen it - or read it - before!Classics in Graphics: Macbeth has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Jason Millet and Edu Rubio. The tragic downfall reads like your favourite action film - as Macbeth''s desperation becomes more and more deadly.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:- snappy simplified text presenting Shakespeare''s themes clearly- in
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Marvel Comics ITS JEFF JEFFVERSE
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Boom! Studios Lumberjanes Vol. 3: A Terrible Plan
Book SynopsisThis New York Times Bestselling series continues with Jo, April, Mal, Molly, and Ripley as they take on everything that goes bump in the night. From scary stories to magical portals that lead to a land untouched by time, it's definitely not your average summer. Written by awesome all-star Noelle Stevenson (Nimona, ADVENTURE TIME™) and brilliant newcomer Grace Ellis, and illustrated by the tremendously talented Brooke Allen (A Home for Mr. Easter).
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Andrews McMeel Publishing Unicornado: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn
Book SynopsisGet ready to experience a whole new thrilling sequence of adventure and discovery in the delightful, New York Times bestselling Phoebe and Her Unicorn series by Dana Simpson.A new school year means many things for nine-year-old Phoebe Howell and her unicorn best friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. They prepare for a school dance (lame!), meet new friends (ghosts and gnomes and goblins, OH MY!), and even experience a rare supernatural phenomenon called a Unicornado! In fact, sometimes things get almost too magical. Marigold’s presence attracts pixies, talking birds, and a sphinx, turning Phoebe’s house into a magical sylvan glen. And Marigold even briefly transforms Phoebe into a goblin. Whether they’re trick-or-treating, singing showtunes, or casting new spells, every day for Phoebe and Marigold is an adventure thanks to the power of friendship.
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DC Comics Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of
Book SynopsisLegendary writer Alan Moore s seminal Superman tales are collected in this Deluxe Edition hardcover in which the Man of Steel faces his greatest foes and his final battle with the combined forces of Brainiac and Lex Luthor! Also featuring the classic story For the Man who has Everything from Superman Annual #11 in which Batman, Robin and Wonder Woman fight the evil warlord Mongul for the fate of The Man of Steel, as illustrated by Moore s Watchmen collaborator, artist Dave Gibbons. And in a tale from DC Comics Presents #85, Superman meets Swamp Thing, a character fans have identified with Moore for over 20 years!
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Roaring Brook Press Zita the Spacegirl
Book SynopsisA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Zita's life took a cosmic left turn in the blink of an eye. When her best friend is abducted by an alien doomsday cult, Zita leaps to the rescue and finds herself a stranger on a strange planet. Humanoid chickens and neurotic robots are shocking enough as new experiences go, but Zita is even more surprised to find herself taking on the role of intergalactic hero. Before long, aliens in all shapes and sizes don't even phase her. Neither do ancient prophecies, doomed planets, or even a friendly con man who takes a mysterious interest in Zita's quest. Zita the Spacegirl is a fun, captivating tale of friendship and redemption from Flight veteran Ben Hatke. It also has more whimsical, eye-catching, Miyazaki-esque monsters than you can shake a stick at.Trade ReviewFor no reason at all, a little red button crashes to earth while Zita and her pal Joseph are out cavorting around. Of course, no one could resist pushing a mystery button, which pops open an interdimensional portal that whisks Joseph away. Zita follows and lands on a delightfully bizarre alien planet, where she sees Joseph being captured by a tentacled, scuba-headed creature. She makes some allies, takes off after him, and zany mishaps and dashing adventures ensue. Any story in which one can escape prison with a tube of "doorpaste" (just like toothpaste, except that it makes magic doors appear when smeared on a wall) obviously puts more stock in wowing imaginations than satisfying logic, and it needs solid cartooning chops to back it up. Fortunately, Hatke's got them, and he doles out an increasingly loony and charming array of aliens, robots, and unclassifiable blobs and hairy things for Zita (herself a cross between Ramona Quimby and a Matt Phelan waif) to encounter. It's fun, plenty funny, and more than a little random. Kids will love it. Booklist A headstrong young girl makes a hasty decision and finds herself in a galaxy far, far away in this graphic-novel shining star. Confident Zita finds a strange device in a meteor crater while playing with her more timorous best friend, Joseph. Impetuously, she accidentally activates the device, and before they can say "lift off," the duo ends up on an ill-fated planet, with Joseph about to be sacrificed by an alien doomsday cult and Zita determined to save him. Hatke's skill shines: His characters are richly imagined and portrayed, from the loyal, bumbling Strong-Strong (resembling a cross between a golem and an Uglydoll) to the menacing Screeds, an arachnid-like mechanized device that serves an evil purpose. The giant speechless Mouse, who communicates via ticker tape, is especially ingenious. Hatke takes a page from epic adventures like Jeff Smith's Bone and Kazu Kibuishi's Amulet and throws in a dash of intergalactic zest for a winning combination, sure to captivate young graphic-novel aficionados. Be prepared to blast off; this debut is truly out of this world. Kirkus, Starred Review While exploring a meteoroid crater, young explorers Zita and Joseph discover an unusual device featuring a conspicuous red button. Zita's curiosity compels her to press it, only to discover that it summons an alien creature that instantly abducts Joseph. The fearless heroine follows him to a planet inhabited by Scriptorians, who intend to use him as a ritual sacrifice to prevent the destruction of their planet. In her quest to save her friend, Zita assembles a cadre of unusual cohorts: a giant mouse that she rides; an oversize bloblike creature named Strong Strong; a Heavily Armored Mobile Battle Orb known as One; and Robot Randy. Together they head off to the Scriptorians' castle to rescue Joseph. Along the way, she meets Piper, a fellow earthling traveling through space who becomes an important player in the story. Aptly named, he is part Pied Piper and part inventor but always a smooth talker who alternately assists and sabotages the mission. In order to save her friend, Zita must ultimately risk her own chance to return to Earth. With echoes of The Wizard of Oz, this charming, well-told story has a timeless "read to me" quality that makes it perfect for one-on-one sharing. Adults will enjoy the subtle humor and inside jokes, and children will love intrepid Zita and her adventures. The art is simply delightful: a realistic heroine surrounded by a world of bizarre creatures. Fans of the Flight anthologies (Villard) will cheer for the return of Zita. School Library Journal "
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Ize Press Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisLife in hard mode for “villain” Penelope Eckhart means with every step forward, she’s shoved five steps back. Just as things were looking (relatively) better between her and the brothers, she finds herself coming to blows with Reynold, who insists on dredging up the past—an affront Penelope won’t take lying down. To make matters worse, she ends up attending the hunting tournament hosted by the crown prince, and Callisto + weapons = a recipe for DANGER...!
£15.19
David Fickling Books Mega Robo Bros 5: Next Level
Book SynopsisAlex and Freddy's powers are growing, as is their fame. But with fame comes danger, intrigue and evil robot doppelgangers! Can Alex and Freddy save London - and themselves - from disaster? It'll test their bravery and brotherhood like nothing before . . .Trade ReviewA standout series, full of sumptuous artwork and nuanced, thought-provoking storytelling * Guardian *Vivid, well-told and made me laugh out loud * Sunday Times, praise for Mega Robo Bros *A comic that deserves to be read and shared the world over, a wonderful thing that works on every single level * Comicon, praise for Mega Robo Bros *Immensely smart, fun and nuanced * Kirkus starred review, praise for Mega Robo Bros *Unmissable excitement for kids of all ages and vintage . . . a true must-have * Comics Review, praise for Mega Robo Bros *
£9.49
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Resident Alien Omnibus Volume 1
Book SynopsisSoon to be a live-action SyFy series, Resident Alien in omnibus format.
£20.39
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Disney The New Adventures of Moana
£7.59
Little, Brown Book Group Asterix in Spain
Book SynopsisThe 14th album chronicling the much-loved adventures of Asterix and friends.
£10.79
Walker Books Ltd The Secret Time Machine and the Gherkin
Book SynopsisA brand-new buddy comedy from the internationally renowned comic artist Simone Lia.Marcus is in trouble. He didn't think his friend Laurence would actually believe him when he said his super brainy aunt built the very first time machine. After all, he only invented the story in a spur of the moment bid to win a silly argument! Now how on earth will he make it come true? In this hilarious and quirky new adventure starring the most unlikely of friends a worm and a bird Simone Lia pulls out all the theatrical stops to create a perfectly brilliant and laugh-out-loud companion to They Didn't Teach THIS in Worm School!
£5.99
Little, Brown Book Group Asterix Asterix Omnibus 9
Book SynopsisThis special collector''s edition features books 25 to 27 in one fabulous volume, in paperback for the first time. In ASTERIX AND THE GREAT DIVIDE, can Asterix, Obelix and Getafix ensure a happy ending for star-crossed lovers Melodrama and Histrionix, whose fathers are rival chieftains? Watch out for some interesting new magic potions... Asterix and Obelix must go prospecting in the Middle East in ASTERIX AND THE BLACK GOLD. Can they outwit the Roman secret agent Dubbelosix and his amazing folding chariot?In ASTERIX AND SON, who can have dumped a baby outside Asterix''s hut? Why are the Romans after the baby - and just what plot is the treacherous Brutus hatching against Julius Caesar?There is no better way to enjoy the antics of our indomitable hero and his friends.Trade ReviewThe Asterix books represent the very summit of our achievement as a literary race. In Asterix one finds all of human life. The fact that the books were written originally in French is no matter. I have read them all in many languages and, like all great literature, they are best in English. Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge, Asterix's translators since the very beginning, have made great books into eternal flames - THE TIMESA cartoon drawn with such supreme artistry, and a text layered with such glorious wordplay, satire and historical and political allusion that no reader should ever feel like they've outgrown it - TIME OUT
£14.24
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Silver Spurs of Oz
Book SynopsisBraving the dusty trails of the Wild West, cowgirl Dorothy and her horse Toto are riding to see the wonderful Wiz Kid of Oz! The legendary entertainer is auditioning new acts for his Emerald Circus, and Dorothy and her friends, Tinny, Crow and Leo, hope they can impress him with their talents. But when Dorothy''s lucky silver spurs are stolen by a wicked rival, will Dorothy be able to believe in her own grit and still give her best performance? With Far Out Classic Stories, experience The Wonderful Wizard of Oz like never before in this twisted graphic novel retelling for kids.
£7.59
