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Kodansha America, Inc Noragami: Stray God 24
Book SynopsisYato is a homeless god. He doesn't even have a shrine, not to mention worshippers! So to achieve his ambitious goals, he's set up a service to help those in need (for a small fee), hoping he'll eventually raise enough money to build himself the lavish temple of his dreams. Of course, he can't afford to be picky, so Yato accepts all kinds of jobs, from finding lost kittens to helping a student overcome bullies at school.
£10.44
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Hellboy Omnibus Boxed Set
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£80.74
Little, Brown & Company Please Put Them On, Takamine-san, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisTakamine-san, a girl who can travel through time by removing her underwear, is always in need of new bras and panties, and that's where Shirota-kun-her “closet”-comes in. As the two spend more time with each other, they begin to grow closer, spending a night alone together, taking a bath together, and even video calls in the nude...! But when another beauty enters the scene, will Shirota’s gaze shift her way...?
£10.44
Kodansha America, Inc That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime 6
Book SynopsisMikami's middle age hasn't gone as he planned. So when he wakes up in a new world straight out of a fantasy RPG, he's disappointed but not exactly surprised to find that he's facing down a dragon, not as a knight or a wizard but as a blind slime demon. But there are chances for even a slime to become a hero...
£11.69
Little, Brown & Company Sword Art Online: Project Alicization, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisAfter Ronie and Tiese try to save their friend from the clutches of noble knights Raiosand Humbert, they end up getting captured themselves! With the two girls bound andhelpless, Kirito's going to need Eugeo's help to save them...but Eugeo finds himselfparalyzed by the thought of breaking the Taboo Index! With the fate of his pagehanging in the balance, can he violate his world's most sacred code to rescue her?
£10.44
Kodansha America, Inc Yamada-kun And The Seven Witches 19-20
Book SynopsisClass troublemaker Ryu Yamada is already having a bad day when he stumbles down a staircase along with star student Urara Shiraishi. When he wakes up, he realises they have switched bodies - and that Ryu has the power to trade places with anyone with only a kiss! Plus, it turns out he's not the only kid at school with a few magic tricks up his sleeve... Yamada-Kun is currently being simul-published on Crunchyroll where it is one of the most popular series on the site.
£15.29
Image Comics I Hate Fairyland Volume 4: Sadly Never After
Book SynopsisWhat started as a normal, everyday, child-sucked-into-a-magical-land-to-fulfill-an-inane-quest has changed Fairyland forever. In the continuation of SKOTTIE YOUNG'S saccharine fantasy-satire, Gertrude hands over the spotlight to Larry, Duncan Dragon, and some of Fairyland's other supporting cast, misfits, and forgotten threats.Collects issues 16 through 20.
£13.49
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Twin Star Exorcists, Vol. 22: Onmyoji
Book SynopsisExorcists Rokuro and Benio unleash serious supernatural action while purifying the world of monsters.The “Twin Star Exorcists” are a couple destined to end the war with the monstrous Kegare.When Kamui tries to make Benio the spoils that go to the victor, Rokuro drops some wisdom on him. Meanwhile, Tenma and Shimon must get along long enough to battle a deranged Gabura!
£7.59
Square Enix By The Grace Of The Gods (manga) 03
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£10.44
Titan Books Ltd Blade Runner: Origins Vol. 1
Book SynopsisWhen a Tyrell Corporation scientist working on an experimental new type of Replicant is discovered dead in her laboratory, the victim of an apparent suicide, LAPD detective CAL MOREAU is called in to investigate. What he uncovers is a conspiracy of silence so deadly it could change the world as he knows it. Set ten years before the events of the first Blade Runner film, this is the world on the cusp of environmental collapse, and the beginning of the mass Off-world migration to the Off-world colonies. Set ten years before the events of the first Blade Runner film, this is the world on the cusp of environmental collapse, and the beginning of the mass Off-world migration to the Off-world colonies. Through its rain-soaked streets, LAPD Detective CAL MOREAU, a PTSD sufferer, must travel as he attempts to unravel the truth behind a seemingly routine suicide that soon reveals itself to be just the thin end of a vast conspiracy, one that runs to the very top of the Tyrell Corporation tower.Trade Review“a series that perfectly captures the spirit of the Blade Runner universe while presenting a unique narrative” - Comic Book Resources"a must-read for Blade Runner and cyberpunk fans everywhere" - Monkeys Fighting Robots "continues to flesh out the Blade Runner universe, adding further layers to its protagonist and setting up a new mystery." - But Why Tho"Beautifully done ... demonstrates with potent skill that Blade Runner 2029 will stand definitively in its own right" - Set The Tape"Gives Blade Runner an upgrade like no other" - DC Comics News"The creative team continues their engaging and winning streak of recreating an iconic and well-loved universe" - Gamespace“Los Angeles in 2009 is proving just as lethal as Deckard’s 2019, and we just can’t get enough of this retro futuristic dystopia” - Sci-Fi Bulletin “Dagnino’s art has an atmospheric quality that adds a real cinematic feel to the pages” - The Unreality Store“The Stunning Blade Runner: Origins Vol. 1 Explores Trans Identity” - The Advocate “a bold and ambitious approach … combining trans identity in the LGBTQ sense with transhumanism.” - AIPT Comics
£13.49
Z2 comics All Time Low Presents: Young Renegades
Book SynopsisWho needs a high school reunion when your favorite band is playing a secret show the same night? That's what Connor and Becca, two classmates who never crossed paths until their ten-year reunion, decide when they hear about a secret All Time Low show in town. As they follow the clues to the secret location, they begin to realize that larger forces are pushing them together and learn the power of hearing the right song in the right place at the right time.
£13.49
Hachette Asterix chez les Belges
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£15.26
Little, Brown & Company After-School Bitchcraft, Vol. 2
Book SynopsisSeveral days have passed since Ririka's return from the Land of Fairies. While shecontinues on her path to becoming a skilled sorcerer under her teacher Renji'stutelage, he'll soon have someone else to deal with: his ex-apprentice, Belda! Canthese two pupils get along, or will they be too much for Renji to handle?
£10.44
Marvel Comics Miles Morales Vol. 5 The Clone Saga
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£17.09
Drawn and Quarterly Fictional Father
Book SynopsisA dysfunctional family lives in the shadow of a world famous comic strip and its tyrannical creatorCaleb is a middle-aged painter with a non-starter career. He also happens to be the only child of one of the world's most famous cartoonists, Jimmi Wyatt. Known for the internationally beloved father and son comic Sonny Side Up, Jimmi made millions drawing saccharine family stories while neglecting his own son.Now sober, Caleb is haunted by his wasted past and struggling to take responsibility for his present before it's too late. His always patient boyfriend, James, is reaching the end of his rope. When Caleb gets the chance to step out from his father's shadow and shape the most public aspect of the family business, he makes every bad decision and watches his life fall apart. Is it too late to repair the harm? Are we forever doomed to make the same mistakes our parents did?Joe Ollmann is a master at portraying inner torment. His characters vacillate and sob and rage. His furrow-browed and deeply-lined cartooning has never been more expressive than in Fictional Father. Caleb storms around and slumps in equal measure as he tries to figure out who he is beyond the neglected son of a famous man. In addition to being a devastating portrait of the Wyatt family, Fictional Father is a hilariously sardonic interrogation of art-making and cartooning in particular.
£17.85
Little, Brown & Company Sword Art Online: Project Alicization, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisDeep in an unfamiliar forest, Kirito awakens with sensations far too convincing for a virtual world... With memories of a life he doesn't remember living. A boy and a girl...and a name that sticks in his mind: Alice.
£10.44
Tara Books Sita's Ramayana
Book SynopsisSita's Ramayana shifts the point of view of the Ramayana - the saga of a heroic war - to bring a woman's perspective to this timeless epic. Narrated by the heroine Sita, it is a powerful meditation on the fate of women, as they become pawns in the wars between men and kingdoms. But Sita is not just a patient victim of events - she endures her fate with fortitude, until the moment she decides to challenge it. The book unites two women from very different backgrounds: young urban writer Samhita Arni collaborates with Patua scroll artist Moyna Chitrakar. To read the Tara blog about the making of Sita click hereTrade ReviewA must-purchase based on the strength of its dramatic story and arresting art, enhanced by superior design and high-quality production. Brilliant and fresh. School Library Journal Gorgeous, vibrant illustrations ... The age range for this book is really boundless ... American Library Association Arni's retelling is a moving and important one Publishers Weekly
£10.79
J-Novel Club Ascendance of a Bookworm (Manga) Part 1 Volume 4
Book SynopsisAspiring apprentice merchants Myne and Lutz have signed a contract with Benno, who has promised to sell their plant-based prototype. With his assistance, they finally have the materials and tools to start making their first batch of washi paper! And Benno wants to sell not only paper, but Myne's other inventions, such as the flower hairpins, as well. But getting involved in the world of merchants makes Myne's life more complicated than ever as she gets registered at the Merchant's Guild and catches the eye of the conniving guildmaster. The more people realize that Myne's ideas can be commodified, the more everyone wants a piece of her. Meanwhile, as Myne displays more and more of her otherworld knowledge and adult-like behavior, Lutz has grown suspicious of her real identity... What will Myne do when he demands to know who she really is? How could she ever explain that the real Myne is gone forever?
£13.21
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Avatar: The Last Airbender--the Rift Omnibus
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£20.39
Dynamite Entertainment Killing Red Sonja TPB
Book SynopsisAn all-new story, spinning out of the smash hit RED SONJA title written by MARK RUSSELL! In order to become queen, Sonja The Red had to defeat an evil emperor. But that emperor had a son. And that son will do ANYTHING to exact his revenge...even if it means embracing horrible magics he does not understand. Don't miss out on this series that will affect the Sonja series for years to come! By MARK RUSSELL (Red Sonja, Year Of The Villain), BRYCE INGMAN (Edgar Allen Poe's Snifter Of Terror) and CRAIG ROUSSEAU (The Flash).
£16.19
Vertical, Inc. Helvetica Standard
Book SynopsisThe follow up to the hit manga series Nichijou.
£14.39
Titan Books Ltd Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor Complete Year One
Book SynopsisThe collected Year One comic adventures of the Eleventh Doctor, as played by Matt Smith. With a force of personality capable of bending time itself and all the energy of a star's exploding heart, the Doctor blasts into the hollow, tragic life of a woman with so much to offer - and gives her the chance to scream "Geronimo!" at the trills, colors and terrors of an infinite universe! Join whip-smart Alice Obiefune, mercurial Jones and shapeshifting ARC on their adventures with the Eleventh Doctor in this oversized delux edition, collecting the first three volumes of the Eleventh Doctor's acclaimed comic strip adventures! Collects Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor #1-15 in an oversized, deluxe hardcover format!Trade Review"If you're a fan of the Eleventh Doctor, or just want to read some fun Who stories, this is your book." - Fandom Post "excellent" - Kasterborous Calling "9.5 out of 10!" - Nerds Unchained "Feels just like a 45-minute television episode!" - Sci-Fi Online "It's very, very Eleventh Doctor. 5 out of 5!" - Sci Fi Mafia "9 out of 10!" - Those Who Geek "Williams and Ewing have created a great character in Alice" - Pixelated Geek "Feels exactly like an episode of the television series." - Nerdist "Amazing! It hit all the right notes, and got the Doctor perfect. 9 out of 10!" - Comic Book Cast "The characterization of the Doctor is spot on." - Comic Book Therapy "10 out of 10!" - Cult Den "An effective, fun read with some great characterisaGon and a sense of adventure. 9 out of 10!" - The Gallifrey Times "A fantastic Eleventh Doctor adventure. 9 out of 10!" - Newsarama "A great job creating a companion who can keep up with the Doctor. 10 out of 10!" - Project Fandom "An good Enjoyable romp." - Flickering Myth "A fun introduction to both the Eleventh Doctor and his new companion." - Down The Tubes "Superbly written. 9 out of 10!" - Florida Geek Scene "The writng and art style definitely bring the craziness of the Eleventh Doctor to life in this series." - Awkward Geeks "A fun, quirky and emotional adventure." - Unleash The Fanboy "Well-written with great art!" - Comic Bastards "Compelling art." - Bleeding Cool "Captures the spirit of Mat Smith's version of the Eleventh Doctor." - Retrenders "It's written beautifully." - Sidekickcast "The story shines through and flows from panel to panel." - Geek Syndicate "Spendid job at capturing Mat Smith's expressions." - Geek With Curves "Realistic emotions, but also a good amount of humor." - Comics Worth Reading "Fast paced and non-stop in a way that is very much like the Eleventh Doctor himself." - Pop Cults "The gorgeous artwork is used to tell the story in ingenious and touching ways." - Hypable "A great job at embodying Mat Smith's character." - Science Fiction "if you're a fan of the Doctor, you'll love this. It feels like a collection of lost episodes." - Manhattan Book Review
£35.99
Little, Brown & Company Angels of Death Vol. 1
Book SynopsisWhen Rachel Gardner wakes up in the basement of an unfamiliar building, she finds herself face-to-face with Zack, a serial killer wrapped from head to toe in bandages. Narrowly escaping his bloody scythe, she makes it to the next floor, where she meets a man named Danny who claims to be her doctor. Rachel breathes a sigh of relief, but she can''t help noticing that Danny''s got a strange look in his eyes...
£9.89
Little, Brown & Company A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 20 (Manga)
Book SynopsisSkill-Out has planted its roots in the dark corners of Academy City, plotting its next move. The order comes down to put a stop to the armed group's plans, but the ones who've been tasked with the job also have their own motivations to consider...
£999.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Pokemon XY Vol. 11
Book SynopsisAwesome Pokémon adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon X and Y video games!X was a Pokémon Trainer child prodigy. But now he’s depressed and hides in his room avoiding everyone—including his best friend Y. An attack on their hometown by Legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal, led by Team Flare, forces X outside… Now what?Y and friends are attacked by Legendary Pokémon Yveltal while X and Blue are attacked by Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo! Why has Mewtwo come to Pokémon Village, a sanctuary for refugee Pokémon? And why is Mewtwo so angry? Then, the mysterious test subject trapped inside the Essentia Expansion Suit regains consciousness…
£5.62
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Everyones Getting Married Vol. 6
Book SynopsisOpposites attract—but should they get married?!
£6.99
Denpa Books Inside Mari, Volume 9
Book SynopsisIsao has gone. Mom is gone. And suddenly life is better for Mari. But she is not complete. There is still a need for closure that burns within. Going home, to Isao's home, might provide that resolution. Embracing everything that has ever been inside Mari will be key.
£8.99
Kodansha America, Inc I'm Standing On A Million Lives 4
Book SynopsisNinth grader Yusuke Yotsuya is a loner and he likes it that way. But one day, he and two female classmates are suddenly sent to another world, where they must work together to battle for their lives. But he's been reincarnated as a farmer! How is someone who's only ever wanted to be left alone supposed to be a hero?! A one-of-a-kind original manga that will challenge everything you thought you knew about fantasy!
£10.44
Kodansha America, Inc Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card 7
Book SynopsisAfter graduating from an all-boys' high school, Iori Kitahara moves away from home to go to college in a seaside town. He's eager to start a new chapter in his life - one filled with dreams of reinventing himself, meeting beautiful girls, and revelling in his youth. But when his new abode is his uncle's dive shop, Iori's college debut doesn't turn out as glamorously as he planned! Can Iori keep himself afloat, or will the booze-fuelled antics of his university's diving club wash him away?!
£10.44
Dark Horse Comics Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Shinji Ikari Raising
Book SynopsisInstantly recognisable to even the most casual fan of manga, Neon Genesis Evangelion is currently experiencing a resurgence in the form of this sequel series, based on the last episode of the hit TV show.
£9.49
Little, Brown & Company Akame ga Kill! Zero, Vol. 9
Book SynopsisA cruel fate at the hands of those out for revenge awaits Akame at the end of the battle. The new members of the Revolutionary Army who have been targeted are...Najenda and Bulat! But how will Akame fare against these former tools of the Empire...?
£10.44
Kodansha America, Inc Fairy Tail 20
Book Synopsis17-year-old Lucy is an attractive mage-in-training who wants to join a magician's guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. The guild she dreams about joining is the most famous in the world and it is known as the Fairy Tail. One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father. When Natsu helps Lucy out of a tricky situation, she discovers that he is a member of the Fairy Tail magician's guild and our heroes' adventure together begins.
£10.44
Kodansha America, Inc Battle Angel Alita: Last Order Omnibus 4
Book SynopsisWhen Doc Ido, a talented cyber-physician, finds Alita's head in a junk heap, she has lost all memory of her past life. But when he reconstructs her, she discovers her body still instinctively remembers the Panzer Kunst, the most powerful cyborg fighting technique ever known. In the post-apocalyptic world of the Scrapyard, as the secrets of Alita's past unfold, each day is a struggle for survival.
£16.99
Little, Brown & Company Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online,
Book SynopsisWith only two teams remaining in Squad Jam, Karen (a.k.a. Llenn) and M prepare to move in for their final kill...that is, until a sudden barrage of bullets stop them dead in their tracks! Will the two be able to pinpoint the enemy in time for a counterattack?!
£10.44
Kodansha America, Inc In/spectre Volume 3
Book SynopsisBoth touched by spirits called yokai, Kotoko and Kuro have gained unique superhuman powers. But to gain her powers Kotoko has given up an eye and a leg, and Kuro's personal life is a shambles. So when Kotoko suggests they team up to deal with renegades from the spirit world, Kuro doesn't have many other choices, but Kotoko might just have a few ulterior motives.
£10.44
Pie International Co., Ltd. A Bouquet of a Thousand Flowers: The Art of
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£21.25
Marvel Comics Venom by Donny Cates Vol. 2 The Abyss
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£15.29
Uncivilized Books Sky in Stereo Vol. 2
Book SynopsisMardou returns with the second volume of her critically acclaimed graphic novel, Sky in Stereo. In Volume 2, 17-year-old Iris’s LSD journey has ended behind the locked doors of a psychiatric ward. As she tries to make sense of hospital life and fellow patients, Iris is forced to confront her self while defiantly trying to find meaning and regain her freedom. With her usual visual flourish, Mardou takes the reader on a maze-like journey into the inner world of mental illness in this powerful and trippy coming-of-age story.Trade ReviewPraise for Sky in Stereo Vol 1: "One of the Outstanding Comics of 2015." — Village Voice “Shortlist for the 2015 Cartoonist Studio Prize for Best Comic of the Year” - Slate.com "It looks, with eyes wide open, at the teenagers who are awkwardly – and sometimes, due to the increasing availability of heroin, dangerously – coming of age in Manchester’s thumping music scene." — Katie Haegele, The Believer "It’s a coming-of-age tale if there ever was one." — Frank Santoro, The Comics Journal "It feels personal, and intimate in a way that belies its status as fiction." — Tim O'Neil, Onion AV Club "Mardou’s black-and-white line drawings are expressive, focusing primarily on the interactions between characters but also capturing moments of solitude in a spare but effective way." — Eva Volin, Booklist "If the biggest problem with a book is the fact that I didn’t like that it ended, I’d call that a success." — Kevin Bramer, Optical Sloth "Mardou pens a compelling story . . ." — Lady Collective "The tale is broad in its thematic scope, covering everything from religion to drug use to teenage relationships and the search for one’s place in the world." — Joshua K. Connelly, Riverfront Times "Mardou does a wonderful job of capturing the aimlessness of this in-between age, as well as its unexpected joys." — Publishers Weekly "Mardou’s narration is wonderful. She paces the story quite well making every page feel intimate and personal." — Dustin Cabeal, Comic Bastards “By the end of this volume, Sky in Stereo shifts into something unmoored and unpredictable, imperceptibly tracing the path by which Iris's inquisitive and skeptical nature slips into simply becoming adrift” — Sean Rogers, The Globe and Mail
£9.49
Boom! Studios Juliet Takes a Breath: The Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisThe graphic novel adaptation of the hit LGBT coming of age novel! A NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATION OF THE BESTSELLING BOOK! Juliet Milagros Palante is leaving the Bronx and headed to Portland, Oregon. She just came out to her family and isn’t sure if her mom will ever speak to her again. But don’t worry, Juliet has something kinda resembling a plan that’ll help her figure out what it means to be Puerto Rican, lesbian and out. See, she’s going to intern with Harlowe Brisbane - her favorite feminist author, someone whose last work on feminism, self-love and lots of other things will help Juliet find her ever elusive epiphany. There’s just one problem—Harlowe’s white, not from the Bronx and doesn’t have the answers. Okay, maybe that’s more than one problem but Juliet never said it was a perfect plan... Critically-acclaimed writer Gabby Rivera adapts her bestselling novel alongside artist Celia Moscote in an unforgettable queer coming-of-age story exploring race, identity and what it means to be true to your amazing self. Even when the rest of the world doesn’t understand.
£10.44
Classic Comic Store Ltd Argonauts
Book SynopsisThe story of Jason and his Argonauts and their adventures aboard the ship, Argo.Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Apollonius of Rhodes and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story.The Classics Illustrated comic book series began life in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas? "The Three Musketeers", and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old. Each book contains dedicated theme discussions and study questions to further develop the reader?s understanding and enjoyment of the work at hand.
£8.04
Cinebook Ltd Iznogoud 4 - Iznogoud and the Magic Computer
Book SynopsisIn Baghdad, the Caliph's Grand Vizier Iznogoud has one aim in life: to become Caliph instead of the Caliph. The benign ruler, Haroun al Plassid is blind to his vizier's scheming to get rid of him and generally had rather take a nap. Iznogoud is faithfully seconded by Wa'at Alahf in trying to put his fiendish designs into action.
£5.99
Boom! Studios Giant Days Vol. 13
Book SynopsisAs Esther re-evaluates the biggest decisions in her life, she enters an essay contest that could change everything for her!LONDON CALLING! Everything going fine for Esther - she’s only dealing with a past break up, facing her own mortality and the pressure of an essay contest that could change her life. Don’t worry, she’s got everything figured out...except for the getting everything figured out part. Otherwise she’s not racing towards imminent disaster. But for McGraw, the tough realities of life hit hard as he learns about the loss of someone close to him and has to find a way to process this shocking news. The Eisner Award winning team of John Allison (By Night) and Max Sarin return to Sheffield for heartbreak, muscle aches, the very special pain of going corporate…and why the love of good friends is the secret to getting through it all. Collects Giant Days #49-52.
£10.44
Denpa Books The Girl with the Sanpaku Eyes, Volume 1
Book SynopsisAmane Mizuno is struggling with her social life. To her friends and family, she's a shy, diligent girl. But to her classmates, her face screams intense, mean and maybe stand-offish. So when Amane falls for her classmate Katou her whole world seems to get flustered and agitated.Trade ReviewThe Girl with the Sanpaku Eyes is simply put, adorable. It's sweet and silly and manages to lean into a hoary old trope without feeling like we've read it a thousand times before. This is a charmer of a book that's the perfect cure for a bad day.
£11.39
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Count Crowley Volume 2: Amateur Midnight Monster
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£17.09
Andrews McMeel Publishing Crabgrass: Comic Adventures
Book Synopsis“They say you can’t go home again. But that’s because they haven’t discovered Crabgrass. (Yet.) Every strip is like a visit from your best friend in grade school. The one who always got you in trouble for laughing too loud.” –Brad Guigar, Creator of Evil IncThrough its heartwarming, wry, and relatable comic episodes, Crabgrass explores the timeless subject of friendship between two boys growing up in the 1980s. For best friends Kevin and Miles, each day is filled with adventure. When they aren't chasing the ice cream truck on their bikes or braving the coyote-filled woods armed with only a potato launcher, Kevin and Miles stretch out on a dock or beneath the shade of a tree, avoiding chores and watching the world go by. The two also help each other navigate adversity at school, avoiding bullies, falsifying disastrous report cards, and trying not to embarrass themselves too much in front of a crush. Through its heartwarming, wry, and relatable comic episodes set in the 1980s, Crabgrass explores the timeless subjects of friendship, imagination, and what it means to be a kid. The humor, warmth, and innocence of Crabgrass will appeal to fans of classic comic strips like Calvin and Hobbes and Peanuts as well as readers of bestselling middle grade series like Phoebe and Her Unicorn and Big Nate.Trade ReviewOpening this book is a risk.Readers of this collection of comic strips may find that they can’t stop quoting the funniest lines. For example: “I think complicated is just a word adults use when they don’t get it either.” Or: “Squirrels are like little super heroes, huh?” The squirrel joke, admittedly, makes more sense when it’s accompanied by drawings of a squirrel soaring aerodynamically between a power line and a tree. The premise of the strip is simple: Miles is an only child in one of the few Black families on Crabgrass Drive. Kevin is White and the middle child in a large family. The two of them become instant best friends. Some elements may feel familiar to fans of comics. Linus has his security blanket, and Kevin used to tote around a toy rabbit named Crumbs. More important, the characters are always playing tricks on each other, much like Lucy pulling away the football just before Charlie Brown kicks it. One incident involves firecrackers inside a peanut butter–and-jelly sandwich. Bondia also has some of Bill Watterson’s gift for dynamic movement and expressions. And a few moments are as poignant and bittersweet as scenes from “Calvin and Hobbes” and “Peanuts.” When Kevin’s distant father leaves his family, Miles asks, “Is it bad that I didn’t notice?” And Kevin responds, “Nah. Hardly anyone did.”The author has learned exactly the right lessons from the history of comics. (Graphic humor. 8-12) (Kirkus Reviews, Kirkus Reviews)When Miles moves in next door to Kevin they immediately become best friends. Though they do tons of stuff as a duo (building a hideout, becoming superheroes, doing daredevil stunts, burning up with atomic jawbreakers) they also play tricks on each other pretty relentlessly along with telling tall tales, having sleepovers and enjoying summer. Miles is a smart Black kid; Kevin is a poor white kid with poor grades. It doesn’t matter. Bondia’s illustrations are full-color, done in cartoon, comic-book style that cannot be beat for action or facial expression. This one is not to be missed.For sheer fun and laughs, this can’t be beat. Kevin and Miles play off one another like Calvin and Hobbes so if there is anyone out there missing C&H, give Crabgrass a try. (Youth Services Book Review, Youth Services Book Review STARRED REVIEW)there is also a book filled with the adventurous episodes of two buddies. Friendship books about two boys are somewhat rare in the MG world. This collection begins to fill that void.Miles is the more cautious of the two, but match him up with Kevin and there is sure to be fireworks (or a firecracker in this story). There are also blow up swimming pools, Atomic Fireball candy, and challenging bike stunts.The parents also provide comic moments and brief heartwarming scenes always lead to more adventures. Perfect for travel or to escape the present. Crabgrass Comic Adventures will for sure bring a smile or even a laugh to your day. (Greg Pattridge, Always in the Middle)Friendship...with all of its amazing moments and not so amazing ones...bursts through with adventure, discovery, and humor pure, reminding readers how unforgettably wonderful it truly is. The author begins with a quick foreword, which grounds this series back into the 1980's and exposes the main thrust behind these pages: friendship and every remarkable (and unexpected_ moment that means for a pair of boys in middle school. So, while this one is definitely set for middle grade readers, adults will quickly find themselves smirking and snorting as they relive moments from the childhood, too. The humor crosses that generation threshold and promises laughs from all ages. Kevin and Miles are quite the pair and have the entire world neighborhood as their playground. Their adventurous spirit, never-ending ideas, and imagination bring endless possibilities...even when most don't end up quite the way they'd hoped. Most of the 'adventures' are super short and sweet, hitting only a page or two, and leaving with a snort or laugh, and tons of heart-warming nods. It's a read to pick up, put down, and grab up again, never knowing what the two will do next. The illustrations are bright, bold, and let the twists of reality versus expectation hit full force with a tad bit more to make the humor sit. The characters' expressions meet at the right times to jab in the last needed impact, and make them seem like the kid next door. Fans of Big Nate will want to take a peek into Crabgrass, too, because if these two ever came together...yeah, that'd be every boy's dream and parent's nightmare. (Tonja Drecker, Bookworm for Kids)
£7.59
Square Enix The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! 5
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£13.49
J-Novel Club Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 4 Volume 5
Book SynopsisThe rise of the lower city, a political wedding, and reappearing rebels...The lower city is now a true sight to behold, and Rozemyne aims to continue her development plan and secure a greater influence over the country’s other duchies. Doing this will require the commoners’ assistance, so she gets to work breaking down the wall that separates them and the nobles. She tours the printing workshops in the Central District, searches for new craftspeople by holding a dyeing competition, and designs her very own library in her daydreams.But of course, not everything can be so simple. A seemingly normal wedding is enshrouded in complex interduchy politics, and as Rozemyne prepares for a second year at the Royal Academy, she finds herself needing to stay on guard against the rebellious former Veronica faction.Don’t miss this volume of this biblio-fantasy, filled to the brim with moving developments! This book also includes two original short stories and a four-panel manga by You Shiina!
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Penguin Books Ltd Maus Now
Book SynopsisA richly illustrated book in which leading cultural critics, authors, and academics reflect on the radical achievement and innovation of Art Spiegelman''s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece Maus''The most affecting and successful narrative ever done about the Holocaust'' Wall Street Journal___________________________________________________________________________It is hard to overstate Art Spiegelman''s effect on postwar American culture. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author is one of our most influential contemporary artists, and his masterpiece Maus has shaped the fields of literature, history, and art. Collecting responses to the work that confirm its unique and terrain-shifting status, Maus Now is a new collection of essays that sees writers such as Philip Pullman, Robert Storr, Ruth Franklin, and others approaching the complexity of Maus from a wide range of viewpoints and traditions.Offering translations of important French, Hebrew, and German essays on Maus for the first time, this collection edited by American literary scholar Hillary Chute - an expert on comics and graphic narratives - assembles the world''s best writing on this classic work of graphic testimony.___________________________________________________________________________''The first masterpiece in comic book history'' The New Yorker on Maus''No summary can do justice to Spiegelman''s narrative skill'' Adam Gopnik on Maus''Like all great stories, it tells us more about ourselves than we could ever suspect'' Philip Pullman on MausTrade ReviewChute has been leading the charge with some of the most sophisticated comics criticism to date * TLS *The most affecting and successful narrative ever done about the Holocaust * Wall Street Journal on MAUS *The first masterpiece in comic book history * New Yorker on MAUS *Wonderful . . . Chute's often lovely, sensitive discussions of individual expression in independent comics seem so right and true * New York Times Book Review on Why Comics? *
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