Graphic Novels & Manga Books

Book SynopsisA tale of high adventure and survival!In the early twentieth century, Russo-Japanese War veteran Saichi Sugimoto searches the wilderness of Hokkaido for a hoard of hidden gold. With only a cryptic map and a native Ainu girl to help him, Saichi must also deal with every murderous cutthroat, bandit and rogue who knows about the treasure!With Asirpa unaware that Sugimoto is still alive, she heads farther north into Karafuto with Kiroranke, Ogata and Shiraishi. Back in Hokkaido, Hijikata follows up on information he discovered inside Abashiri prison, leading him to a former assassin. Meanwhile, Sugimoto and his party, desperate to find Asirpa, come upon a traveling circus whose ringmaster might be able to help. But to secure his aid will Sugimoto have to kill himself?

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Book SynopsisA new romance from Io Sakisaka, leading shojo manga creator and author of Ao Haru Ride!Fast friends Yuna and Akari are complete opposites—Yuna is an idealist, while Akari is a realist. When lady-killer Rio and the oblivious Kazuomi join their ranks, love and friendship become quite complicated!Love and friendship have become quite complicated for these four friends. Akari finds herself attracted to Kazuomi even though he’s very different from her usual type, but he seems completely uninterested in love. When Rio learns that Akari likes Kazuomi, his state of mind makes Yuna’s heart ache.

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Book SynopsisDiscover over 100 Marvel super heroes with this pocket-sized, collectable guide!Marvel Comics: Mini Book of Heroes is the ultimate on-the-go handbook to the amazing heroes of the Marvel Universe. Filled stats, origins, and secret identities, this mini book is perfect for fans who want to learn the ins and outs of their favorite heroes. From the most iconic heroes like Spider-Man, Captain America, and Wolverine to fan favorites like Squirrel Girl, Moon Knight, and Beta Ray Bill, this book truly has everything on the very best of Marvel Universe.  Look for the Marvel Comics: Mini Book of Villains companion guide available in finer books stores everywhere. 

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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...

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Book SynopsisSparks is in for trouble when he starts seeing double!Who''s a good dog?!Charlie and August, the two cats that control the mechanical superhero dog, Sparks, are keeping the city safe. But when a second, evil Sparks shows up and starts causing trouble around town, everybody blames the real Sparks. Determined to prove that Sparks is still the hero everyone can count on, Charlie and August set out to uncover the shocking truth about who is responsible for all the chaos.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“[Backderf’s] expertly crafted chronicle of this defining moment in U.S. history serves as a deeply moving elegy for the victims. Readers may also draw from it sobering parallels to the deep divisions of contemporary times, again dangerously rife with media noise and misinformation muddying the waters.” * Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review *“An incendiary corrective to the myths and misconceptions surrounding these events and a memorial to the lives lost or forever altered that should be required reading for all Americans.” * Library Journal - STARRED review *? “An excellent graphic retelling of a climactic moment in American history . . . Four dead in Ohio, indeed—but Backderf’s vivid, evocative book does a splendid job of keeping their memories alive. * Kirkus reviews, STARRED Review *"Deeply researched and gut-wrenching…” * The New Yorker *“One of the masterpieces of the medium...a work of devastating emotional impact.” -- Rob Salkowitz * Forbes *“The meticulous research is shown in more than two dozen pages of notes, confirming the sources from the Kent State University May 4 Collection about the shootings, but also Backderf’s personal research and interviews.” * The Akron Beacon Journal *“Kent State is meticulously researched…Backderf is in total artistic control of his material.” * Cleveland Review of Books *“Derf Backderf brings historical context and a propulsive sense of narrative to this graphical history of the Kent State shootings.” -- Etelka Lehoczky * book critic *“The book not only illuminates history but also brings a form of closure to an unforgivable, inexcusable episode.” * The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette *“Kent State, unfolding in sober black and white, is as passionate as it is meticulous in its treatment of the May 4, 1970 killings of four unarmed college students by the Ohio National Guard.” * The New York Times Book Review *“While removed from the events by a half-century, by the time the memoir spirals into the final spasm of chaos, the tragedy these boldly drawn panels feel fresh as if from yesterday's news.” * PopMatters *“Surely the graphic novel of the year, and an early entry onto the next Best of the Decade lists.” * Forbes *“A masterwork of graphic history, and the most sharply drawn commentary regarding the current moment in American history . . . meticulous down to the last detail . . . Kent State is a poignant and powerful memorial for the four students who were mercilessly and needlessly killed that day in Ohio.” * The Beat *“Derf’s new graphic novel Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio has much to offer in our current climate . . . The result is a work of journalism and art that shows the reader what happened 50 years ago, and why it’s all-too-sadly relevant today. During a time where widespread Black Lives Matter protests have been sweeping the nation in the wake of the heinous killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others at the hands of law enforcement, the parallels are clear.” * Cleveland Scene *“I was rendered nearly breathless by the expert storytelling and breakneck pacing in this epic retelling of that pivotal event in American history. [Backderf] reveals the day-to-day moments of those oh-so-tenderly young people whose heartbreaking deaths would inflict a mournful impact of the American soul. Derf helps us imagine what it might be to know Allison, Jeff, Sandy and Bill, and, horrifically, what it may have been like to ‘find them dead on the ground.’” * Comic Book Creator *“When reading Kent State, it’s easy to imagine it being drafted as a response to our moment, but the quality of history and rich network of stories testify to this being a labor of many years—albeit one with impeccable (or horrifying, depending on your perspective) timing . . . Kent State attempts to set the record straight, and the combined excellence of research and storytelling makes it easy to witness both the tragic loss of life and senseless police actions that were never punished.” * ComicBook.com *“Delivers an emotional wallop.” * WKSU (Kent State NPR affiliate) *“Powerful. A deep journalistic dive into the still-resonant tragedy.” * Washington Post *“This book is amazingly detailed and informative. Which is what makes it all the more horrifying. Most of us know the basic outlines of the events of May 4, 1970, at Kent State University in northeast Ohio: Ohio National Guard troops opened fire on unarmed students protesting the Vietnam War, killing four. But there’s a lot more to the story, and Backderf tells it. He finds every interview, every news story, every autopsy report. He takes you into the lives of various students and Guardsmen days before the event, allowing you to get to know each one personally.” * Star Tribune *“Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio is a remarkable achievement, the product of a cartoonist at the top of his game telling a story he’s uniquely suited to tell at precisely the time it needs to be told.” * SOLRAD *“Deeply researched . . . one of the year’s most tragic and insightful books of any genre . . . painfully relevant today.” * Publishers Weekly, Graphic Novel Critics Poll *“Derf Backderf brings historical context and a propulsive sense of narrative to this graphical history of the Kent State shootings . . . Backderf’s noodly style uncannily evokes that era, and his sparse palette (black and white with some restrained gray shading) imbues his tale with force and urgency. His attention to the guardsmen’s side of things—their lack of training in de-escalation, systemic hostility and paranoia toward anti-war demonstrators—strikes a resonant chord in a year marked by images of police and National Guard troops brutalizing Black Lives Matter protesters.” * NPR Book Concierge, Books We Love *“The success of Kent State lies in Derf’s skills as a cartoonist and as a storyteller. His style is distinct, bridging that gap between the realistic and the exaggerated. Moments such as the burning ROTC building are powerful thanks to Derf’s use of contrast, the fire burning bright, illuminating the canisters of tear gas, a torn peace shirt, and a long shadow of the bell used as a rallying point. The tension builds and builds and builds and then . . . is released. In a harrowing final act that, even knowing what was coming, brought me to tears because of the work Derf had done in the preceding pages, Kent State reminds us why this story is still being told 50 years later and why it remains powerful and tragic. Kent State is a marvel of a book.” * Multiversity Comics *“This is one of the books you need to be reading on civil protest, and on violence.” * Medium, "Five Graphic Novels You Need to Read Now" *“Backderf has delivered a career-defining work here that will likely be required reading in many a college history course in the future.” * Four Color Apocalypse *“Humanizes the victims and breaks down the events with clarity and anger. It unfortunately remains as timely as ever.” * The Comics Journal, Best Comics of 2020 *

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Book SynopsisIn the waning years of the Cold War era, national governments and paramilitary forces are in a race to uncover the relics of an ancient civilisation that once ruled the Earth. The technology holds seemingly miraculous powers, but in the wrong hands, this power could spell disaster. Only the ARCAM Corporation's elite special operatives, the SPRIGGAN, have what it takes to stand up against an international rogue’s gallery of power-hungry cyborgs and gunmen who covet ultimate power. Brash and fearless Ominae Yu, a teenage SPRIGGAN equipped with ARCAM's strongest power armor, will do whatever it takes to keep the past's forbidden legacy buried away!

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Book SynopsisIf you think being reincarnated once is a big deal, try seven times. From lowly pharmacist to embattled knight, Rishe has lived many lives. This time around, she's determined to live in the lap of luxury - but there's just one catch. To make her extravagant dreams come true, she has to marry the prince who killed her in one of her previous lives! It's going to take every one of the skills she's honed over multiple lifetimes to accomplish this goal!

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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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Book SynopsisThe people who make the World’s Most Popular Manga share their tricks, advice, and secrets!From Dragon Ball to Demon Slayer, from One Piece to My Hero Academia and beyond, Weekly Shonen Jump has published some of the finest manga to grace the earth. Now, the creators and editors behind several of the most popular manga in Shonen Jump sit down to discuss how to craft exciting stories, how to use your tools to the best of your abilities, and more. Whether you’re getting started on your artistic path or a veteran looking for new tips, The Shonen Jump Guide to Making Manga is the perfect book to sharpen your skills.Featuring commentary and advice from Eiichiro Oda (One Piece), Tite Kubo (Bleach), Shun Saeki (Food Wars), Kaiu Shirai & Posuka Demizu (The Promised Neverland), Yusei Matsui (Assassination Classroom), Kohei Horikoshi (My Hero Academia), and more!

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Book SynopsisWhen Yamada and Miyamura casually embark on an investigation to identify Yamada's first-year girlfriend, an email buried in Yamada's phone leads them to Hino-a timid classmate who has photos from when everyone lost their memories! But will that hard evidence actually answer any questions, or just stir up new ones? It will be up to Yamada to determine how far he's willing to go to dig up the past, especially one that might be better off forgotten. This extra-long edition includes the original volumes 27 and 28.

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Book SynopsisWhat if your pet cats were actually supernatural creatures known as yokai? With a neck that can stretch to steal food off the counter, or the ability to turn into a huge wall that blocks your way, these yokai cats are even more adorable and mischievous than typical felines! Get ready to be surprised and delighted by these “spirited” cats in a manga series the whole family can enjoy.

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Book SynopsisIn war-torn medieval Japan, a young samurai lord struggles to retake his throne, but not by fighting. Hojo Tokiyuki will reclaim his birthright by running away!In medieval Japan, eight-year-old Hojo Tokiyuki is the heir to the Kamakura shogunate. But the Hojo clan is in decline, and Tokiyuki’s peaceful days of playing hide-and-seek with his teachers come to an abrupt end when his clan is betrayed from within. The lone survivor of his family, Tokiyuki is the rightful heir to the throne, but to take it back, he’ll have to do what he does best—run away!After the massacre of his family by the traitor Ashikaga Takauji, Tokiyuki flees with the help of a handful of loyal retainers who have also survived the purge. One of them is Suwa Yorishige, an ally of the Hojo clan and lord of Suwa province. The slightly odd Yorishige also claims to be clairvoyant and foretells that Tokiyuki will one day become the ruler of Japan. But for the moment, escaping from enemy territory is the priority!

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Book SynopsisWhat happened at Starfish Beach?Finneus had plans to surf every day of summer vacation until a mysterious accident at Starfish Beach took his arm and left him with almost no memory of exactly what happened. Now, strange things have been occurring all around Toro Island, and Finn and his friends are going to get to the bottom of it!Structured like an old-school video game strategy guide, Fever Knights unravels the mystery of the uncanny events affecting Toro Island as Finn and his friends look for answers, making allies, and fighting enemies, using their skills, teamwork, and strange new powers to figure out what happened at Starfish Beach and what they can do to save their home.With Adam Ellis's vibrant comic illustrations, witty humor, richly detailed world building, and a fantastical cast of characters, Fever Knights is the best game you've never played.

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Book SynopsisMaple and Sally make smooth progress through the second event, but their antics lead to other players fearing them as living legends!! Whatever the fuss is about their being untouchable by swords or disappearing like illusions, the two will continue nonchalantly plowing through their enemies as usual!

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Book SynopsisGrand Duke Leonid of Russia is in Washington to sign a commercial treaty on behalf of the Tsar. But this larger-than-life aristocrat has read too much Fennimore Cooper and wants to visit the West. The US government is forced to agree to his whim-but wisely chooses Lucky Luke to escort him to the cattle capital of the West: Abilene. A good thing, too, because the Russian Grand Duke encounters real American desperadoes on his visit!

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Book SynopsisThe Mongoose is dead. So is Number I. But, since he was the President of the United States, XIII's friends are all on the run again. McLane, though, has been arrested, and he's being judged in secret by the heads of the American intelligence community. Sentenced to life in a secret prison, he has no illusions that he'll ever reach it. The ruthlessness of the NSA Director proves him right - but he's not the only one who wants XIII dead.

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Book SynopsisKenya, 1947. A hunting expedition led by American writer John Remington makes a startling encounter, and then vanishes without a trace. Shortly afterwards, Katherine Austin, agent of the British Secret Intelligence Service, arrives in Mombasa. Her mission: investigate a series of mysterious sightings and incidents, of which the disappearance of the Remington party could be the latest. Undercover as a teacher, courted by colleagues who may be working for competing secret services, she's about to enter a whole new reality -

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Book SynopsisThe service industry can be a hellish place, but sometimes a heavenly angel appears to fulfill all your customer needs. A divine waitress with her soft, slender legs appearing out of her Qipao dress, a generous hot spring hostess washing the backs of her excited customer, nurses who take extra care of their patients, or even a card dealer and her bunny girl assistant exploring every nook and cranny of a potential cheater--these full-figured women will get paid doing the job they love. Collecting nine whole chapters of working ladies satisfying their men. They earn every penny of that paycheck while getting a hefty tip in the end. The working hours might be nine to five, but these women are willing to work overtime to get the satisfaction they want and deserve!

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Book SynopsisIt is the 4th century B.C.E in Greece. Hipparchia is about to marry the rich son of a family friend when she meets Crates. As the wedding day approaches, Hipparchia becomes increasingly captivated by the views and way of life of this strange philosopher who lives on the streets. Gradually she starts to realize that the safe, comfortable, and cushioned life of luxury that has been mapped out for her is actually one of emptiness, and spiritual imprisonment. Crates and Hipparchia came to develop a central strand of the so-called “Cynical” movement in Athenian philosophy – so-named for the dog-like tenacity or canine fury of their rejection of all conventional values. One of their fundamental principles was that we can only attain true happiness if we are independent of material possessions and social position. Hipparchia was a strong woman who had the courage to live by her own ideals, despite all the prevailing prejudices of her time. Her story continues to speak to ours.

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Book SynopsisAcclaimed author Rumiko Takahashi’s classic romantic comedy about finding your path in life.Yusaku Godai didn’t get accepted into college on the first try, so he’s studying to retake the entrance exams. But living in a dilapidated building full of eccentric and noisy tenants is making it hard for him to achieve his goals. Now that a beautiful woman has moved in to become the new resident manager, Godai is driven to distraction!A hostess at Godai’s work runs off and leaves her two young children in his care. Not sure what to do, he brings them back to Maison Ikkoku, where Kyoko volunteers to help look after them while Godai tracks down the mother.

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Book SynopsisFirst comes marriage, then comes an earthbound love that is out of this world!From the day his parents named him, Nasa Yuzaki has felt connected to outer space…whether he likes it or not. His efforts to outperform the space program veer off course when an accident introduces him to Tsukasa, a mysterious girl with strange powers. Is she an alien, a moon goddess, or something else? Since she insists on marrying him, Nasa will have plenty of chances to find out!Nasa’s teaching gig at a girls’ school has introduced the gang to new friends and new opportunities for fan service, but none of the students are as puzzling as Kaguya, the brilliant, mercurial “princess” with an unknown connection to Tsukasa. It’ll take the full force of Nasa’s brainpower to get to the bottom of this mystery, but he’s busy digging a pit in the yard so his wife can watch him get all sweaty. Maybe he can cool off with a trip to a haunted mansion!

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Book Synopsis Underground Abductor: Bigger & Badder Edition is a deluxe, oversized edition of author-illustrator Nathan Hale’s original graphic novel in the New York Times bestselling Hazardous Tales series—with 16 pages of new material! Araminta Ross was born an enslaved person in Delaware in the early 19th century. After years of backbreaking labor and the constant threat of being sold and separated from her family, she escaped and traveled north to freedom. Once there, she changed her name to Harriet Tubman. As an “abductor” on the Underground Railroad, she risked her life helping countless enslaved people escape to freedom.Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales! Read them all—if you dare!One Dead Spy: A Revolutionary War Tale (#1)Big Bad Ironclad!: A Civil War Tale (#2)Donner Dinner Party: A Pioneer Tale (#3)Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood: A World War I T

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Book SynopsisAs the 1950s close, Peanuts enters its golden age. Linus, who had just learned to speak in the previous volume, becomes downright eloquent. Charlie Brown cascades further down the hill to loserdom. But the rising star is undoubtedly Snoopy. He's at the centre of the most action-packed episodes. Jonathan Franzen, author of The Corrections and life-long Peanuts fan, introduces the collection.Trade ReviewOne of the finest cultural artifacts made in the 20th century. -- Russell T. Davies...as powerful a comic art-piece as anything out today...will delight Peanuts aficionados. * * Observer * *Beautifully designed ... One of the high-water marks of post-war popular culture. * * Daily Telegraph * *All sorts of important writers have marveled at the glorious simplicity of [Schulz's] draftsmanship and his unerring jokecraft, all underpinned by a quiet melancholy and stoicism . . . by some miracle, the entire Peanuts oeuvre is gradually being republished in this country, by Canongate . . . in lavishly appointed hardback . . . Unlike almost everything you read as a child, they are actually better than you remember them. * * Spectator * *...these timely re-issues illustrate not only the skill and subtle brilliance of his work but also the origins of the form beyond simple merriment. * * The List * *Canongate has had the brilliant wheeze of reprinting Charles Schultz's strip cartoon from the beginning in hardback volumes... * * Herald * *The Complete Peanuts is beautifully bound, a comprehensive resource and, with an index and introduction, a useful contextualisation of a modern legend. * * The Skinny * *...in these first volumes (1950-54), we can already see what will appeal to 21st century readers. * * Sunday Times * *

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Book SynopsisThings Will Never Be the Same as a NEW RANGER is Revealed!Driven by the grief of losing his homeworld, his team, and his closest friend, Andros sought out a priceless artifact: the Gold Omega Morpher. Believing this morpher can bring back his dearest friend, Zhane, Andros soon discovers that he may have brought back something else along with him. Now the Power Rangers will face their most deadly foe yet: Death. How did the Gold Omega Ranger become the terrifying being known as The Death Ranger? What does Dark Specter intend to do with his very own Ranger, and does the past hold the key that will save the Power Rangers in the present? In the distant past, The Legendary Omega Rangers defended the universe from evil, using their elemental powers against sinister forces. But that all changed when one key member turned on the others, seduced by the death-defying powers of the Rangers’ greatest foe. Power Rangers veteran writer Ryan Parrot (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) joins writer Paul Allor (Past the Last Mountain) and artists Marco Renna (Rogue Sun) and Katherine Lobo (Good Game, Well Played) as everything comes together in the highly-anticipated CHARGE TO 100! Collects Power Rangers #21-22 and Power Rangers Unlimited: The Death Ranger #1.

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Book SynopsisIn the present day, Assassin Jonathan Hawk fights through a terrible setback to unmask a traitor in the Order's ranks, whilst his ancestor El Cakr battles Templar agents to gain possession of the powerful Scepter of Aset in 13th century Egypt. As paths intertwine and hidden agendas are revealed, both Hawk and El Cakr take dangerous steps that lead them ever closer toward their destinies.

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Book SynopsisA collection of eight rom-com shorts from one of eromanga's more famous talents. With a focus on buxom ladies, judo athletes and bunny girls Kon-Kit's latest is oozing quality!

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Book SynopsisWith his father's murderer unmasked, Dylan Siegel finds himself in unfamiliar territory as he struggles to navigate the new life before him. With his relationships at school and at home spiraling out of control, he will venture down a destructive path - one that will not only lead to the creation of a terrifying new villain but also reveal a dark evil behind the scenes that has been battling Rogue Sun for generations.ROGUE SUN is a part of the MASSIVE-VERSE!Collects ROGUE SUN #7-12WHAT IS THE MASSIVE-VERSE?Kyle Higgins & Marcelo Costa's breakout hit Radiant Black took superhero storytelling to new heights. But Radiant Black isn't the only character inhabiting the MASSIVE-VERSE. There's a whole universe for readers to explore! Characters like Rogue Sun, Inferno Girl Red, The Dead Lucky and more yet to be revealed each of them has a different story to tell, different adversaries to face and they each occupy a very different corner of this shared universe. What are you waiting for? Now's the time to get into the MASSIVE-VERSE!Trade Review"Brash, bold, unapologetic, Rogue Sun is a spectacular series that tears up the rule book for superhero stories." —Jonathan Nolan, The Dark Knight, Westworld

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Book SynopsisThis volume of The Complete Peanuts features the long, surprisingly dramatic sequence in which a grievously ill Charlie Brown checks himself into a hospital while his friends worry. But the rest of the stories in this, the final volume from the 1970s, are far less sombre, as Snoopy launches his 'bird scout' treks, Peppermint Patty gets leaked on at school and sues - plus one of the great forgotten romances in Peanuts history!Trade ReviewCharles Schulz was an American treasure - an artist, philosopher, and keen observer of human life -- BILL CLINTONIt's impossible to think of another popular art form that reaches across generations the way the daily comic strip does . . . at the pinnacle of that long tradition, there was Charles Schulz * * Seattle Times * *The world of Peanuts is a microcosm, a little human comedy for the innocent reader and for the sophisticated -- UMBERTO ECORepublishing Peanuts in one gorgeous volume after another is really the first time we can truly take a step back, appreciate Schulz's work as a whole and ultimately wrap our arms around the accomplishment of Charles Schulz. Sometimes, happiness is a warm book * * Huffington Post * *These timely re-issues illustrate not only the skill and subtle brilliance of his work but also the origins of the form beyond simple merriment * * Sunday Times * *All sorts of important writers have marvelled at the glorious simplicity of [Schulz's] draftsmanship and his unerring jokecraft, all underpinned by a quiet melancholy and stoicism . . . by some miracle, the entire Peanuts oeuvre is gradually being republished in this country, by Canongate . . . in lavishly appointed hardback . . . Unlike almost everything you read as a child, they are actually better than you remember them * * Spectator * *As essential as pop texts get * * The Onion * *Charles Schulz was, plain and simple, a great artist and philosopher . . . But most importantly, he teaches all ages that if you can learn to laugh at the things that cause you the most pain you will be the strongest of all. Peanuts: a real way of life -- John Waters

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Book SynopsisA romance of convenience between two college women soon becomes the real thing.Shy Miwa has always dreamed of finding love, but living in small-town Japan made finding the right match difficult—especially since she likes girls! Even going away to college didn’t seem to help, until one day her outgoing classmate Saeko suggests they might as well start dating each other since it’s not like either of them has other options.Miwa finally feels like she’s getting the hang of the new shape her relationship with Saeko has taken. It’s hard to switch from being girlfriends to friends, but her growing connection with Tamaki has been a great distraction. Except now things with the cute underclassman have started to feel weird, and Miwa isn’t sure she’s brave enough to ask why. Will her second relationship fizzle out before it even starts?

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Book SynopsisThese are the further newspaper comic strip adventures of Mandrake The Magician and his ever-faithful companion and trusty side-kick, Lothar. Join them on their never-ending quest as they once again unravel mysteries, battle intrigue and lock horns with Mandrake's arch enemy - the nefarious and ruthless, criminal mastermind, The Cobra armed with nothing more than a top hat, his incredible hypnotic abilities, a wand and the immense strength of Lothar, African Prince to save the day! Join Mandrake as he battles slavers, explores the Lost World, unlocks the mystery of the haunted house, travels to Hollywood, rescues Sonny the child movie star and meets Blozz the mysterious.

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Book SynopsisA deluxe edition of Orochi, featuring all nine of the classic interconnected short stories by horror master Kazuo Umezz, the creator of The Drifting Classroom! A mysterious young woman slithers her way into the lives of unsuspecting people like the legendary multi-tailed serpent for which she is named—Orochi. The fourth and final volume of Umezz’s classic horror manga begins with “Eyes,” in which Orochi encounters a girl who can see more than anyone expects, despite being blind. And “Blood” brings Orochi into the strange twisting lives of two sisters, neither of whom is what she seems to be.

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Book SynopsisIn this vibrant and affirming comics anthology, 29 trans & nonbinary comic artists share their personal journeys of self-discovery and acceptance.Featuring the work of Sage Coffey, Kyla Aiko, and Coco Ouwerkerk, The Out Side: Trans & Nonbinary Comics includes 29 creators' tales of self-love and affirmation and detailing their experiences with gender and identity. Originally published as a successful Kickstarter campaign, this expanded edition includes comics by Dana Simpson (bestselling author of Phoebe and Her Unicorn), Aidyn Huynh (Snailords), Wren Chavers, and more. Equal parts encouraging, comforting, and life-affirming, The Out Side is a love letter to the trans and nonbinary community, designed to inspire anyone who may be struggling with their own identity and to help educate those who seek greater understanding. As artist Julia Kaye writes in the book's introduction: "I’m so glad this book exists. It’s a loud proclamation of our existence in the face of a culture that has for too long ignored our experiences." Trade Review“This varied art is a riot of style and color that brings home the individuality of the stories and storytellers… Recommended for anyone needing life-affirming stories or anyone wanting to learn more about trans and nonbinary identities and experiences.” (Sarah Rice, Booklist)“If you need something fun and joyful to look forward to this fall, look no further! This anthology includes work from 29 trans and nonbinary comic artists who share intimate, personal stories about their lives, gender journeys, and identities. It’s a beautiful celebration of the messy complexity of trans and nonbinary lives and includes a diverse array of art and comics styles.” (Laura Sackton, Book Riot)“The Out Side is such a beautiful anthology that shares trans and nonbinary stories from all walks of life. All the authors approach their stories in very different ways; when it comes down to it, they all feel so interconnected and warm.” (American Booksellers Association)

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Book SynopsisA tale of high adventure and survival!In the early twentieth century, Russo-Japanese War veteran Saichi Sugimoto searches the wilderness of Hokkaido for a hoard of hidden gold. With only a cryptic map and a native Ainu girl to help him, Saichi must also deal with every murderous cutthroat, bandit and rogue who knows about the treasure!Lieutenant Tsurumi’s men begin their all-out assault on the Goryokaku Fortress under the cover of naval bombardment. Hijikata still has some tricks up his sleeve and an old cannon provides needed support. But now, getting Asirpa and the deed for the Ainu land out of the fortress and to safety is the goal. In this battle, scores will be settled and old enemies will come face-to-face. Although often at odds, Hijikata and Sugimoto will find themselves fighting together, each with their own understanding of the meaning of Bushido…

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Book SynopsisIn the original classic manga set in a postapocalyptic wasteland ruled by savage gangs, a hero appears to bring justice to the guilty. This warrior named Ken holds the deadly secrets of a mysterious martial art known as Hokuto Shinken—the Divine Fist of the North Star! In a postapocalyptic world, humanity has risen from the ashes of all-out nuclear war to a nightmare of endless suffering. It is a time of chaos. Warlords and gangs of savage marauders rule the broken ruins of civilisation, terrorising and enslaving the survivors. Life has become a brutal struggle for existence and death the only release. Kenshiro has at last found Yuria, the woman he loved but had given up for dead. Determined to possess her as well, Raoh has also reached Yuria’s stronghold. Kenshiro and Raoh’s paths were always destined to lead them to this confrontation, the final battle to decide the successor to Hokuto Shinken. In this fight, both men will unleash the greatest secret technique passed down to them by their master, but only one will survive using it!

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Book SynopsisAntisocial, dorky boy seeks fun-loving, sexy vampire for blood-sucking and transforming into her minion.One sleepless night, Ko slips out to walk the streets. Life after dark is a revelation! Especially when he meets flirtatious Nazuna. Except that she’s a vampire. That’s okay. He wants to become a creature of the night too. But transformation doesn’t come that easily...To sign up for his class trip to Hokkaido, Ko has to, well, go to school! His estranged friend Mahiru decides to travel to the island as well, along with an unwelcome companion (unwelcome to Ko and company, that is). And things only get worse when Ko’s fanged female followers join him and Akira on the train ride there!

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Book SynopsisDiscover the definitive origins of the beloved characters in Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal in this complete collection!Brian Froud, legendary conceptual designer of the beloved Jim Henson fantasy film The Dark Crystal, returns to the world he helped create in this complete, premium hardcover edition of an official prequel to the generation-defining film. Creation Myths reveals the definitive origins of the Skeksis, Mystics, Gelfling, and the Dark Crystal itself while introducing all new characters in an epic spanning thousands of years. Brian Holguin (Spawn: Origins), Joshua Dysart (Unknown Soldier), and Matthew Dow Smith (Doctor Who), and lushly illustrated by Alex Sheikman (Robotika) and Lizzy John (Fraggle Rock), create a breathtaking return to the fantasy world that has captivated audiences for over 40 years, now in the most magical collection collection to date!

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Book SynopsisA mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game-meets-World Cup manga, now in print!

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