Manga: Crime, mystery and thrillers
Idea & Design Works Assassinistas
Book SynopsisModern Family. Retro Sass. Highly Trained--To Kick Your Ass!Take a semester off with Dominic Price, his mom, his boyfriend, and $40,000 of black-market weapons. What could possibly go wrong?First there were three: Octavia, Charlotte, and Rosalyn, a trio of badass hit-women who picked up the slack when the going got too real for other so-called top-level assassins. But things happened. Octavia hung up her semi-automatic for a semi-lucrative kidnapping insurance scam. Charlotte chose an expensive Chardonnay, love, marriage and, until recently, a baby carriage. And Rosalyn? There''s a lot of conspiracies, but according to the federal government, she''s simply M.I.A.When a kidnapping hits too close to home, Octavia is forced out of retirement and back into the bounty-hunting business. Down two partners, she recruits her son Dominic and his boyfriend Taylor to aid and abet her in a semester of murder-based work study, where she''ll teach them everything she knows (if she can get them to put down the video games, stop making out, and actually focus on the mission already). Can this dysfunctional modern family pull off the greatest mission in the history of the ASSASSINISTAS?Collects the complete miniseries, issues #1-6.
£16.19
Idea & Design Works Road of Bones
Book SynopsisHorror, history, and Russian folklore collide in this brutal survival tale, where the worst prison in the world is merely the gateway to even darker terrors.In 1953, the Siberian Gulag of Kolyma is hell on Earth--which is why Roman Morozov leaps at the chance to escape it. But even if they make it out, Roman and his fellow escapees still have hundreds of miles of frozen tundra between them and freedom. With the help of a mysterious being straight out of his childhood fairy tale stories, Roman just might make it--or is the being simply a manifestation of the brutal circumstances driving him insane?
£999.99
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC MoMo -the blood taker- Vol. 5
Book SynopsisTokyo is plagued by a string of murders where the victims are drained of blood. While the city whispers about vampires, detective Mikogami Keigo seeks to avenge his murdered lover. As he stalks “The Man With Two Faces,” Mikogami catches the attention of a mysterious silver-haired girl.
£11.69
Independently Published Liars in Lipstick: Vol. IV - VI
£10.11
Udon Entertainment Corp Persona 5: Mementos Mission Volume 1
Book SynopsisA mysterious group of phantom thieves skulks in the shadows of Tokyo, changing the hearts of corrupt adults. But behind their masks are... normal teenagers and a talking black cat?! PERSONA 5: MEMENTOS MISSION is an all-new mystery featuring the cast of PERSONA 5. IN THIS VOLUME: The attempted poisoning of an influential CEO… Suspicious happenings at a local doctor's clinic… Sketchy job requests at a back-street military shop… High schooler and phantom thieves leader Ren Amamiya tackles these mysterious incidents together with his trustworthy friends and the famous high school detective Goro Akechi!Trade ReviewSCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL -- Gr 7 Up–In Tokyo, the vigilante crew known only as the Phantom Thieves lie in wait, then strike when it’s time to hold adults accountable for their wrongdoings. Led by high schooler Ren Amamiya, the secretive group has both its admirers and its naysayers. When a case concerning the suspicious death of a modeling industry executive—and the rumored and potentially related suicide of a female model—comes along, the Phantoms decide to get involved, and thus come up against their most difficult assignment yet, and possibly their most dangerous. The heart and soul of this series is its plotting, with a story that grows and evolves chapter after chapter. It can on occasion be a little too intricate for its own good, jumping around from thread to thread, but the main mystery keeps the pages turning. The host of characters are measured and interesting. While this manga is based off the popular Atlus-developed video game franchise, readers won’t need to be fluent in the world to enjoy this book. Its rich, detailed artwork looks great, and the whodunit at its core will appeal to both fans of the game and newcomers alike.VERDICT Whether or not they’re fans of the video game, readers will appreciate the lovely art and spellbinding mystery that this title brings to the table.
£12.34
MX Publishing Sherlock Holmes and the Horror of Frankenstein
£12.39
Kolme Korkeudet Oy Bloody Alphabet 3: The Scariest Serial Killers Coloring Book. A True Crime Adult Gift - Full of Notorious Serial Killers. For Adults Only.
£11.39
Comicmix LLC Jon Sable Freelance Omnibus 1
£31.46
Comicmix LLC Jon Sable Freelance Omnibus 2
£31.46
Comicmix LLC Jon Sable Freelance Omnibus 3
£40.46
Comicmix LLC Jon Sable Freelance Omnibus 4
£26.10
Comicmix LLC Whisper Omnibus 1
£999.99
Vertical Comics Go with the clouds, North-by-Northwest 1
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£11.66
Vertical Comics Go with the clouds, North-by-Northwest 2
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£999.99
Vertical Comics Go with the clouds, North-by-Northwest 3
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£11.66
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Case Closed, Vol. 87
Book SynopsisCan Detective Conan crack the case…while trapped in a kid’s body?When ace high school detective Jimmy Kudo is fed a mysterious substance by a pair of nefarious men in black—poof! He is physically transformed into a first grader. Until Jimmy can find a cure for his miniature malady, he takes on the pseudonym Conan Edogawa and continues to solve all the cases that come his way.MURDER, SHE BLOGGED An outing for sweets turns bitter when the Junior Detective League gets between two rival bloggers. Both women will go to extremes to drive traffic to their sites, but is one of them desperate enough to kill? Like and subscribe to find out! Then travel back in time to the day Jimmy and Rachel first met! At Baker Nursery School, the future friends—and more—get off to a shaky start, as Rachel is less than impressed by Jimmy’s precocious deductions. But when their teacher starts acting suspiciously, playtime is over. Time for Jimmy to get to the bottom of this pre-K predicament!
£7.99
Independently Published Liars in Lipstick: Volumes I, II, and III
£10.11
Silk Publishing Mystery Short Stories for Kids: Time Travel, Spy Adventures, Mysterious Inventions, Space Exploration and more
£13.46
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Yellow Stringer Volume 1
Book SynopsisMummies? Zombies? Headless Ghouls? Curses? It’s all in a day’s work for Naomi and Tony, two supernatural beat journalists of the tabloid the Yellow Stringer!Trade Review“Action-packed manga-inspired mysteries” * Kirkus Reviews *Table of ContentsContents Article 1 New in Town Article 2 Late-Night Fun Article 3 Zombie Apocalypse Article 4 Dawn of the Dead Article 5 Sleepy Desert Hollow Article 6 Meet-Cute Article 7 Birthday Boy Article 8 Date-Night Jitters Special Article Sketch Gallery
£9.49
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Underground Volume 1
Book SynopsisIn Underground, Volume 1, Karim Yun, a biracial taekwondo fighter, pits his skills against New York’s most brutal underground martial artists.Seeking revenge against the violent gang who attacked him and ended his Olympic dreams, he’s determined to battle every colorful combatant in his path.His only obstacle is the illness brought about by the violent attack, which could kill Karim if he becomes too reckless—serving as his conscience is his nurse, who is trying to push him into changing his lifestyle but is learning more about the danger and the allure of secret mixed martial arts contests.Created by black belt martial artist JR De Bard, this sports manga provides a detailed look into the world of underground fight clubs. Exploring fighters from various disciplines with realistic tactics and movements will thrill and educate readers. Underground is rated OT for Older Teen, recommTrade Review“Gore-splattered lessons in…bringing the pain” * Kirkus Reviews *“…great for sports manga fans who are looking for something gritty and dark.” -- Sara Smith * Booklist Online *"unreservedly recommended" * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsChapter 1 A BROKEN FIGHTER Chapter 2 LEON ESPINOZA Chapter 3 JOURNEYMAN Chapter 4 OUR UNDERGROUND Chapter 5 RAZE Chapter 6 DESPERATION
£9.49
Tuttle Publishing Janus Silang and the Creature of Tabon
Book SynopsisAdapted from the Philippine National Book Award-winning novel, Janus Silang and the Creature of Tabon takes the reader on a journey of discovery as Janus learns the truth about the supernatural realm of mythical creatures that surround us and how he and his family is connected to this magical world. Monsters live in the darkest corners of our dreams, existing only as nightmares, but sometimes they find a way out. When dreams and the waking world collide how can we know what is real? Janus Silang and the Creature of Tabon tells the chilling tale of a boy's courageous actions amidst a shadowy world and his struggle to overcome the nightmares in his waking life. Janus is like most teenagershe argues with his parents, wishes he had a girlfriend, and is obsessed with video games, especially one where the players fight against monsters from Philippine folklore. It's all very ordinary, until one day when everything falls apart. During an online tournament at a local internet cafe, all tTrade Review"Finally, a hero like Janus Silang claims his space in our imagination. He rises above the challenges and gives hope--a bright star leading us out of the darkness." --Dan Matutina, award-winning illustrator and graphic designer"If Britons have Harry Potter and Americans have Percy Jackson, we Filipinos have Janus Silang." —Bongbong Books
£10.79
Image Comics Revival Deluxe Collection Volume 4
Book SynopsisThis is it, the final chapter in the critically acclaimed crime/horror rural noir, REVIVAL!For one day in rural central Wisconsin, the dead came back to life. Now, it's up to Officer Dana Cypress to deal with the media scrutiny, religious zealots, and government quarantine that has come with them. Now, having solved the mystery of the murder of her sister, Dana must decide whether too seek justice or help the perpetrator save the town of Wausau from eating itself alive. The sell-out hit series created by New York Times Bestselling author Tim Seeley and Eisner-winning artist Mike Norton is collected in this oversized hardcover featuring Revival #36-47plus many behind-the-scenes bonuses and other features.
£999.99
Little, Brown & Company Meadowlark: A Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisSet against the quiet and unassuming city of Huntsville, Texas, Jack "Meadowlark" Johnson, and his teenage son, Cooper embark on a journey of epic proportions. Told over the course a single day, this electrifying graphic novel recounts Cooper's struggle to survive the increasingly catastrophic consequences of his father's mistakes and the dangers they have brought home to his estranged family. As Cooper and his father desperately navigate cascading threats of violence, they must also grapple with their own combative, dysfunctional, but loving relationship.Drawing on inspiration from the authors' childhoods in Texas, their relationships with their own sons and from ancient myths like The Odyssey that resonate throughout the ages, this contemporary crime noir is a propulsive coming-of-age tale of the shattering transition into manhood. While both father and son strive to understand their place in the world and each other's lives, tension and resentment threaten to boil over. As emotionally evocative as it is visually stunning, this captivating graphic novel will appeal to fans of Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men and Terrence Malick's Badlands.
£19.80
SLG Publishing Let Go
£9.28
Boom! Studios Six-Gun Gorilla
Book SynopsisLost in a lawless, post-apocalyptic other-world. Good thing your companion is a...Six-Gun Gorilla! Welcome to “the Blister” -- a bizarre other-world colonized by humans sometime in the 22nd century, which quickly became a hotly-contested source of fertile land and natural resources long ago exhausted on Earth. In this new frontier, a rogue gunslinger and his companion wander across a wilderness in the grips of a civil war, encountering lawlessness, natives, and perversions of civilization in a world at the crossroads between the past and the future. The fact that said gunslinger is a bio-surgically modified silverback gorilla toting a pair of enormous revolvers is neither here nor there. Written by Simon Spurrier (Marvel’s X-Men Legacy, Crossed Wish You Where Here), drawn by hot new talent Jeff Stokely (Fraggle Rock, The Reason for Dragons), and featuring a cover by Eisner Award-winning artist Ramón Pérez (A Tale of Sand, Wolverine & The X-Men), Six-Gun Gorilla is a pulpy mash-up of Western weirdness and lo-fi science fiction unlike anything else!
£14.24
Boom! Studios The Spire
Book SynopsisThe Spire is a mountain of metal and stone, a vast city that rises out of the middle of the radioactive desert. Filled with twisting tunnels, grinding elevators, and ancient machinery, it is home to over a million human and non-human residents. Sha, the last of the species known as the Medusi, is responsible for keeping the hodgepodge of forgotten technology and new biology safe as Commander of the City Watch. But when a string of grisly murders are committed just as a new Baroness of the Spire is about to be sworn in, Sha will have to find the killer and bring that individual to justice. With the new Baroness housing a deep hatred of non-humans, Sha will have more than one enemy at her back as a mystery buried in the history of the Spire unravels around her.
£20.25
Seven Stories Press,U.S. The Graphic Canon Of Crime And Mystery Vol. 1:
Book SynopsisA rad line-up of artists reimagines classic crime stories through the medium of comics.
£21.59
Fantagraphics Night Business
Book SynopsisIn this 1980s-trash-culture homage, only one man can save strippers from a serial murderer...
£21.24
Fantagraphics Bastard
Book SynopsisA mother and son 'Bonny & Clyde' star in this internationally acclaimed graphic novel thriller from Eisner nominated author Max de Radigues.A mother and son 'Bonny & Clyde' star in this original thriller from Eisner nominated author Max de Radigues.
£13.49
Idea & Design Works Dark Spaces: Wildfire
Book SynopsisLegendary writer Scott Snyder presents DARK SPACES?a thrilling new anthology series exploring our deepest fears of the unknown, beginning in the smoldering hills of California in DARK SPACES: WILDFIRE!Six weeks into the slow burn of the historic Arroyo Fire, a crew of women from an inmate firefighting program are risking everything on the frontlines when their newest recruit?a white-collar convict with a deep network of shady dealers?discovers they?re mere miles from her crooked former associate?s abandoned mansion. When she proposes a plan to abandon their duties and hunt for riches under cover of smoke and ash, the team must decide if they?re ready to jeopardize their one sure path back to normalcy for a shot at a score that would truly change their lives...but is this a flicker of fortune, or a deadly trap?Scott Snyder and breakout artist Hayden Sherman craft an unforgettable heist for a new age in DARK SPACES: WILDFIRE, a collection of the five-issue debut of Scott Snyder?s DARK SPACES anthology!
£13.29
Boom! Studios Creed
Book SynopsisThe legend and saga of Creed continues in graphic novels, under the creative direction of director and star Michael B. Jordan and Outlier Society! Ten years after the events of the blockbuster film, Creed 3, Amara Creed is on her own path, weaving outside her father Adonis Creed’s shadow, training like there’s no tomorrow. But when her division opponents no longer present a challenge, Amara's drive will have her follow in her father's footsteps underground. And even if she can find the perfect trainer, will it prove to be more than she bargained for? Superstar writers LaToya Morgan (Dark Blood, AMC’s The Walking Dead) and Jai Jamison (Superman & Lois), and artist Wilton Santos (Break Out) bring Creed to comics alongside Creed III director and star Michael B. Jordan! Collects Creed #1-4.
£12.82
Titan Books Ltd Newbury & Hobbes
Book SynopsisSupernatural steampunk adventures of detective duo, Sir Maurice Newbury and Miss Veronica Hobbes in dark and dangerous Victorian London. Welcome to the bizarre and dangerous world of Victorian London, a city teetering on the edge of revolution. Airships soar in the skies over the city, ground trains rumble through the streets and clockwork automatons serve the bustling public. But beneath this shiny veneer of progress lurks a sinister side. Queen Victoria is kept alive by a primitive life-support system while her agents Sir Maurice Newbury and his delectable assistant, Miss Veronica Hobbes, do battle with enemies of the crown, both physical and supernatural. Along with Chief Inspector Bainbridge, Newbury & Hobbes will face plague revenants, murderous peers, mechanical beasts, tentacled leviathans, reanimated pygmies, and an encounter with Sherlock Holmes, in this brand new adventure for the detective team.Trade Review"A steampunk adventure that any fan of the genre should love. It has action and adventure and is filled with horrors you could never imagine ... fantastically intricate and mysterious ... 9/10" - Pastrami Nation"Boultwood's art is exquisite ... a fun read, full of twists and turns" - But Why Tho"The characters are simply fantastic ... It’s everything I’ve been searching for in a steampunk property" - Bleeding Cool"You cannot go wrong with this little gem of a graphic novel" - Geeks of Doom"George Mann and Dan Boultwood serve up a very welcome tale of bizarre science and ever-so-proper heroism that is a delightful diversion from the standard graphic novel fare" - Critical Blast
£13.29
Titan Books Ltd Blade Runner: Origins Vol. 2
Book SynopsisAn exciting new graphic novel! Welcome to the world of Blade Runner 2009 and the birth of the BLADE RUNNER DIVISION. LAPD detective CAL MOREAUX has teamed up with an escaped experimental REPLICANT, who has been uploaded with the memories of a dead Tyrell Corporation scientist, whose suicide he was sent to investigate. Now they must run and fight a conspiracy hatched in the very heart of the Tyrell Corporation.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
Cinebook Ltd IR$ Vol.3: Silica Inc.
Book SynopsisLarry B. Max is an unusual specialist from a little-known branch of the I.R.S. (Internal Revenue Service), the all-powerful tax-collecting agency of the United States, which has every technological method at its disposal to investigate possible links between high finance and high crime. Max investigates two seemingly-unconnected murders. The former president of an Asian country, who was accused of embezzlement, is bumped off in France. Meanwhile, the right-hand man of a corrupt US mayor meets a grizzly end in the Californian desert. Max finds a strange message stating Silicia, 10 am, Ocean Drive and tries to figure out what it all means. Meanwhile, a mysterious young lady seems to be one step ahead of him and erasing one clue after the other.
£7.46
Cinebook Ltd Insiders Vol.3: The Afghan Trap
Book SynopsisCaptured by neo-Taliban tribesmen along with French businessman Cordez, Najah is taken to Pashtun territory. Sam Nachez is looking for her, and French Intelligence are looking for Cordez, but none of them know precisely who took her or why. Nor do they know that Najah isn't one to miss an opportunity to escape. Chance encounters, tribal politics, international finance - The justifications for Project Insider keep piling up-as do the threats to its only agent.
£7.46
Cinebook Ltd Spooks Vol. 6: Seth
Book SynopsisMorton Chapel's daughter Megan has come out of catatonia at last, but she didn't come back to life alone. Seth, her demonic alter ego, is with her, and the two of them have already wreaked bloody havoc. The hunt is now on between Chapel, who's convinced killing his daughter is the only solution, his team bent on preventing him from doing so, and Megan's grandfather, an insane, megalomaniac industrialist who believes he owes Seth his fortune...
£8.54
Cinebook Ltd Last Templar the Vol. 5: the Devils Handiwork
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£8.07
Cinebook Ltd Wayne Shelton Vol. 5 - The Vengeance: 5
Book SynopsisThirty years after Hooker’s betrayal and the massacre at Cao-Dinh, Shelton discovered he had the next best thing to a son ... and lost him immediately. Filled with hatred and rage, the adventurer methodically tracks down Mrs Yoon, Hooker’s right arm and murderer of Tran. It’s a long and obstacle-strewn quest, but Wayne is a professional. Which does leave the hardest question of all: what will he do once he’s found his old nemesis?
£7.99
Cinebook Ltd Last Templar the Vol. 6: the One-Armed Knight
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£8.54
Cinebook Ltd Insiders Vol.1: Chechen Guerilla
Book SynopsisA French minister, whose influence is largely linked to his money, is getting ready to support a military coup in a small African Republic where oil abounds. Najah must get close to Sam Natchez, who is overseeing the coup. Ironically, Najah has just saved the businessman's life and he asked her to be his guardian angel.
£9.49
SelfMadeHero The Murder Mile
Book SynopsisSet mainly in America, with a backdrop of the 1954 race to break the four-minute mile, The Murder Mile is hardboiled detective fiction that follows the investigation into the murder of a fictional athlete attempting to break the world record. Investigator Daniel Stone must navigate frame-ups, conspiracies, cartels, Communism and bribes in his search for the answers surrounding runner Todd “The Phoenix Flyer” Naylor’s death.
£13.49
Source Point Press The Damnation Of Charlie Wormwood
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£17.09
Source Point Press The Savants
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£15.29
Source Point Press Grief
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£9.49
Source Point Press Dial P For Peanuts
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£13.49
Mad Cave Studios A Legacy Of Violence Vol. 1
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£15.29
Artists Writers & Artisans Old Haunts
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£9.49
Artists Writers & Artisans Bad Mother
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£9.49
