Manga: Fantasy, esoteric
Cinebook Ltd Thorgal 19 - The Barbarian
Book SynopsisThorgal, his family, and his new friends Tiago and Ileniya have been captured by slavers while attempting to cross the desert. The two adult men are sold to the local governor as fodder for a cruel blood game, where young nobles in chariots practice their archery skills on fleeing slaves. Turning the tables on them, Thorgal earns his and Tiago's freedom, but not the women's - and he has made a mortal enemy in the governor's son...
£6.99
Vintage Publishing Collecting Sticks
Book SynopsisObserver Graphic Novel of the MonthCollecting Sticks is a graphic novel about a family glamping trip. (It's like camping, but much more expensive.) Loosely based on actual events, but sometimes veering unexpectedly into fantasy, the story plays with the challenges nature presents to city folk as they forage for berries, get stuck up a tree, make perilous encounters with stinging wildlife, compete to build the best fire and discover the importance of finding good sticks. Also, it rains. It's about the human desire to get back to nature. Or to return to childhood and hit things with sticks.Funny, moving, beautifully drawn, Collecting Sticks can stand beside Joff Winterhart’s classic graphic novel of family life, Days of the Bagnold Summer.Trade ReviewThis wonderfully well-observed graphic novel from cartoonist Decie is a must for anyone diving into the great outdoors this summer. -- Zoë Apostolides * Daily Telegraph *Tent and Primus stove fanatics may want to give it a miss; ditto enthusiastic Scout leaders, and those who even in middle age ache inside at the merest thought of Glastonbury. But if you’re still scarred by camping holidays you endured as a kid – I know I am – then this singular, funny book is for you. -- Rachel Cooke * Observer Graphic Novel of the Month *A lovingly foraged show-and-tell of the quiet humour and tiny heartbreaks that lie beneath day-to-day parenthood. Joe Decie is a master of his craft. -- Stephen CollinsDecie so perfectly captures the nuanced intimacies of the family unit… The parental love in this book is understated, and all the more poignant for the way it is gently folded into the fabric of these familial interactions… The overarching impression given by Collecting Sticks is one of authenticity. -- Lucy Scholes * The Times Literary Supplement *The story of Collecting Sticks is moved along with great charm by Decie's young son, whose commentary throughout is the best representation of spending time with a child I have ever seen in comics. The rhythms of conversation and movement in this book are so delightful because they are so real. It is a book that will remind you of the best things in your life, the small things we don't have to worry about because we are safe and loved. -- Kate BeatonI love this book. It's a lot like real life, just a bit more interesting. -- Joff WinterhartWhat makes it work is its very ordinary notion of life’s small pleasures. Life is not always played out at operatic level. Sometimes it’s little more than a whisper. -- Teddy Jamieson * Herald *Decie is a fine chronicler of life – the nonsensical conversations, boredom, in-jokes, little kindnesses and familiar anxieties. His drawings have a lovely sense of how people move and talks… An affectionate, nuanced tale. -- James Smart * Guardian *There’s undoubtedly something magical about a camping trip…this magic has been captured in Collecting Sticks. -- Andy Shaw * MYM Magazine *To be honest, it made me laugh out loud! -- Maria Argueta * Brighton Journal *Collecting Sticks is very well observed. Decie conveys the family dynamic persuasively, and the book will ring true to curators of small children. It’s a quick read, with a dry sense of humour. -- Pete Redrup * Quietus *
£15.29
Blue Fox Publishing Robyn Volume One: No One Above Another
Book SynopsisRobyn is not the tale you know. It's characters are familiar and yet their roles are different. Abandoned as a child, Robyn sought solace in the forest, and raised herself in this harsh environment. She learned to trust no-one, especially not Tuck, as she lives from dawn to dusk in the shadows of Sherwood. Now, however, something is beginning, and it's something she cannot defeat alone. In this first arc of Robyn, we meet a band of people she must learn to protect, or face losing everything.
£13.50
Blue Fox Publishing Sparks and the Fallen Star
Book SynopsisThe stars are going out. Night never ends and while others only wonder, Sparks, the bravest little robot, sets out to discover the reason why. Lyndon White's 'Sparks and the Fallen Star' tells the tale of Sparks, who sets off to discover why the stars are going out, and teams up with an otter who has caught one of the stars. Together, they brave the perilous would, and the even more perilous bird who will stop at nothing to claim all of the stars in the sky. Exciting, enchanting and uplifting, this is a beautiful tale of friendship and overcoming the dark.Trade ReviewIt's the perfect kind of contemplative experience I could see sharing with my son before bedtime. -- Fanbase Press * ‘Sparks and the Fallen Star:’ Advance Graphic Novel Review *A simple and powerful telling of what it means to battle the dark. -- Review Fix * Sparks Review: Magical *Glorious work from Lyndon as he blends adventure, heartache and humour across the whole story. -- Comics Anonymous * Sparks and the Fallen Star *
£21.25
Aftershock Comics ROUGH RIDERS VOL. 3 TPB: Ride or Die
Book SynopsisIt's 1906 and Theodore Roosevelt is the sitting president when a familiar face from his past asks him once again to call upon the Rough Riders to save the world. But this time it's not anarchists or aliensno, it's something from the great beyond. Something so ancient and inherently evil that the Rough Riders will need to add to their ranks in hopes of defeating it. Will HP Lovecraft be the newest historical figure to have the honor to call themselves a Rough Rider? Or will he be the one who finally brings death to the history''s greatest team?Created and written by Adam Glass (executive producer of Supernatural and writer of Suicide Squad) with artwork by Patrick Olliffe (Untold Tales of Spider-Man).
£12.59
Vertical, Inc. Flying Witch 4
Book SynopsisThis debut work from Chihiro Ishizuka is a surreal comedy in the vein of Yotsuba! and Nichijou with a magical theme, combining humour and traditional Japanese culture.
£10.44
AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY PRODUCTIONS, LLC Pellucidar Terror From The Earth's Core Trade
Book SynopsisDeep within the Earth a hidden world of dangers and unimaginable creatures thrives! This is Pellucidar, the world at the Earth's core, one of the most fascinating and beloved creations of science fiction author Edgar Rice Burroughs! Ruled by the telepathic and blood-thirsty Mahars, all of Pellucidar lives in fear of the pterosaurian terrors, but the flesh-eating monsters might have met their match in Dian the Beautiful, whose indomitable will could lead all of Pellucidar to rise up in revolt of their savage oppressors! This volume collects the full Pellucidar / Land That Time Forgot: Terror From the Earth’s Core 3-issue series and the Pellucidar One Shot as well as a covers gallery and behind the scenes extra material!
£999.99
Silver Sprocket That Full Moon Feeling
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£14.99
Source Point Press Ogres
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£11.24
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC To Love Ru Darkness Vol. 9
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£11.39
Ablaze, LLC Trese Vol 2: Unreported Murders
Book SynopsisAward-winning Filipino comic, and soon to be Netflix anime series! When dusk arrives in the city of Manila, that’s when you become the most likely prey of the underworld. Kidnappers and thieves will be the least of your worries. Beware the criminals that can’t be bound with handcuffs nor harmed with bullets. Beware the ones that crave for your blood, those who hold your heart ransom, and the ones that come to steal your soul. When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese. Trese Vol 2 "Unreported Murders” contains four mysteries for Alexandra Trese to solve; including a murdered dwarven-creature, a police station held under siege by the undead, an elusive serial killer living in the sewers of the city, and an unassuming gated-community that’s willing to pay the price to live the privileged life. All the stories feature updated/re-mastered artwork, and a substantial bonus section about the monsters of Philippine myth, as told by its creators Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo! Trade Review“The four stories are accompanied by in-depth fact sheets about the amazing creatures we meet, and to close Tan gives us the backstory of Trese and how it eventually ended up as a show. It rounds off a winner in every way, exotic, glamorous and beguiling.”—theslingsandarrows.com"If you know nothing about Filipino horror and the monsters that lurk within, this is the place to start." --Book Riot
£13.49
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Radiant, Vol. 14
Book SynopsisThe world is overrun with monsters called Nemeses—and a young boy infected by one will stop at nothing to defeat them all!Evil creatures called Nemeses fall from the skies and the only ones who can fight them are Wizards—infected ones who survived a Nemesis's corruption. Seth, one of these survivors, vows not only to fight the Nemeses, but to find their mythical nest, Radiant, and destroy it!Relentlessly hunted by antagonists known as Domitors, Seth tries to fend off his pursuers and ends up discovering a new and surprising ability! Meanwhile, after being rescued by the alchemist Hurlä and the cheerfully oddball kids of the Droplet Gang, Seth’s friends Mélie and Ocoho set out to find him and their other missing friend, Doc. Unfortunately Doc’s lousy luck lets him down even more when he meets up with an old and not-at-all-welcome acquaintance!
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 14
Book SynopsisThe intrigue and royal conspiracy in the Bard’s Richard III is given a dark manga twist that will appeal to aficionados of both comics and the classics.Richard, the ambitious third son of the House of York, believes he is cursed, damned from birth to eternal darkness. But is it truly fate that sets him on the path to personal destruction? Or his own tormented longings? Based on an early draft of Shakespeare’s Richard III, Aya Kanno’s dark fantasy finds the man who could be king standing between worlds, between classes, between good and evil.Reigning as king at last, Richard slips out of the banquet to celebrate in Buckingham’s loving arms. But due to Richmond’s behind-the-scenes machinations, Richard’s happiness is short-lived. And when questions arise about the true parentage of Richard’s son Edward, the very foundation of his rule is shaken.
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Vol. 21
Book SynopsisA captured princess just wants a good night’s sleep! Shhh…Kidnapped by the Demon King and imprisoned in his castle, Princess Syalis is…bored.This time it’s the princess who gets shrunk to the size of a child, and with dire consequences…instigated by her, naturally. The mystery of why the Ten Guardians number only nine individuals is investigated…with mixed results. The search for a spy in the castle ends in…confusion. But at least the story of Demon Cleric’s transformation into a gentler, kinder demon is clarified. Plus, hypnosis, hot pot, and Midnight’s hound!
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Mao, Vol. 12
Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!Our friends ponder if past abuse explains or justifies bad behavior in the present. A battle against Renji and Mei raises another conundrum—is Nanoka’s sword, Akanemaru, an asset or a liability? Then, two thieves are pulled into a mysterious bag by a disembodied hand! Is it the last body part Natsuna has been searching for? Plus, the return of Byoki the cat demon…
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Mao, Vol. 14
Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!Nanoka continues to make progress controlling her sword, Akanemaru, but when Mao’s life is on the line, will it be enough? Then, our friends come between a pair of jealous sisters. Don’t they know it’s dangerous to interfere with a domestic dispute? Plus, an ambiguous hug followed by an unofficial date…at the public baths?!
£7.59
Little, Brown & Company The Honor Student at Magical High School, Vol. 8
Book SynopsisThe long-awaited Ice Pillars Break match between Miyuki and Shizuku has begun! Will Shizuku's training pay off, or is Miyuki truly as unbeatable as she appears?
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Akame ga Kill!, Vol. 14
Book SynopsisRed is the new black in this bloody, action-packed series about a group of righteous assassins! The Night Raid takes its last mission!The final decisive battle begins as Esdeath attacks the Revolutionary Army! Does only slaughter await those who have infiltrated the Empire...? Find out what happens in the penultimate volume!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
Book SynopsisAfter Syr pulls off a winning hand in the V.I.P. room's high-stakes poker game, Lyu demands the release of all the women Terry has collected. However, it seems Terry isn't so keen to honor the rules of his own establishment...Will Lyu and Syr make it out of the Grand Casino alive, let alone with the girls they hope to rescue!?
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company The Devil is a Part-Timer!, Vol. 12 (manga)
Book SynopsisMgRonald is closed for renovations which means the Devil King is temporarily out of a job! His hunt for employment takes him all the way to the Nagano prefecture where he'll get a taste of agricultural life. Can Maou survive his time in the sticks, or is he simply too city spoiled?
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Hakumei & Mikochi, Vol. 5
Book SynopsisThere's never a dull moment in the forest for Hakumei and Mikochi whether they're at work or at play! But their lush surroundings teem with life, and lots of animals and insects call the woods their home--cats, monkeys, foxes, tanukis, stag beetles...even wolves! And these creatures have occupations and worries of their own!
£12.34
Little, Brown & Company Forbidden Scrollery, Vol. 7
Book Synopsis"The human heart that fears demons gives them their existence." With the knowledge of the mysterious relationship between humans and demons, Kosuzu starts in pursuit of Gensokyo's "truth"...but what does she find waiting for her?!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company The Elder Sister-Like One, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisYuu's bond with his new older sister deepens in the latest volume of this Cthulhu-inspired tale!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Reborn as a Polar Bear, Vol. 1: The Legend of How
Book SynopsisAfter a climber falls off a mountain, he wakes up as a polar bear! Now, he has to protect two werewolf sisters and use his wits to navigate the dangers of the forest.
£12.34
Little, Brown & Company The Devil is a Part-Timer!, Vol. 14 (manga)
Book SynopsisThe renovation of Mcronald is over, and Maou is finally back at work. But when a new devil and one boy show up, will he be able to keep following his dream?!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!,
Book SynopsisLeaving Arcanletia behind, Megumin hops on a wagon bound for Axel, but it's going to be a bumpy ride...
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Ubel Blatt, Vol. 11
Book SynopsisOne man's journey for vengeance--and the battle that will determine the fate of the Empire--comes to a close!As the final battle between the Imperial Army and Glenn's forces intensifies, Köinzell and Ichfeis take advantage of the chaos to approach the floating fortress where Glenn awaits. The pair of past and present Blatt Meisters is prepared to cut down any who stand in their way, starting with Dragongrave Ischüdien! At last, Köinzell will confront his betrayer, the "hero" who has achieved prominence and power at others' expense. Will Glenn win the day--and the Empire--or will Köinzell have his ultimate revenge?
£13.59
Little, Brown & Company The Devil is a Part-Timer!, Vol. 15 (manga)
Book SynopsisWhile the Hero's away, the Devil will play!...Who are we kidding? He's worried sick. It's way past time for her scheduled return,but Emi is nowhere to be found. So, in an attempt to distract his troubled mind, Maoudecides to take his driving test so he can do deliveries for MgRonald's. But when heshows up to the test site, he encouters a mysterious duo... Meanwhile, an emergencyoccurs at Chio's school!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy, Vol.
Book SynopsisOne of the most powerful demon lords in history has been sealed away for a thousand years. When he finally awakens, he is reincarnated as...a 10-year-old boy?! Now under the care of the girl who released him, the demon lord Leonis must navigate the perils of Excalibur Academy!
£12.34
Little, Brown & Company High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in
Book SynopsisAs the day of the Goss Currency Exchange draws near, it's finally time for Masato Sanada, Earth's greatest businessman, to show this new world what he can really do. In order to ensure a future for the common people, the High School Prodigies are ready and able to overturn the entirety of this world's status quo.
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Restaurant to Another World, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisSomewhere in Tokyo, there is a certain special door. Most days, it stays closed and unmoving. Curiously, it opens up exactly once a week to welcome dwarves and dragons and elves who cannot wait for another chance to enjoy the inviting and comforting food of a restaurant from another world...
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Resturant to Another World, Vol. 2
Book SynopsisEvery Saturday, customers from a parallel world come to dine at Western Restaurant Nekoya-across forests, deserts, towns, and more. What they desire is not merely to sate their hunger, but to truly savor the food only this Earthly restaurant has to offer!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Restaurant to Another World, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisBright in the evening, cool in the summer, and warm in the winter: that's the mysterious eatery known as Western Restaurant Nekoya. In this final manga volume of Restaurant to Another World, what visitors from the "other world" will come through the door to dine?
£9.89
Little, Brown & Company As Miss Beelzebub Likes, Vol. 10
Book SynopsisSacchan lacks confidence in the arena of love, so what will she do when Astaroth invites her on a date?! It's a straight-up chance for the two to get closer!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Trinity Seven, Vol. 20
Book SynopsisThanks to Arbariccia's counter-strategy, Arata is trapped in a library of nostalgia. Can he escape that calm and gentle world?!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Lust Geass, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisAn occult tome turns Souta Takatsuki's life upside down when it transforms unrequited love into insatiable passion!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Lust Geass, Vol. 2
Book SynopsisSouta and Rikka are officially boyfriend-girlfriend, but they still haven't broken the demon Zepar's curse. Then, one day, Makoto, who had seen Rikka's "grimoire," falls prey to the curse herself. She consults with Souta and they begin to have a side relationship to keep Makoto's symptoms under control. But then Makoto leans into her curse and doesn't even want to be free of it?! When the grimoire's curse catches Makoto in its clutches, Souta, Rikka and Makoto form a love triangle?!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Im: Great Preist Imhotep, Vol. 5
Book SynopsisThe ancient queen Cleopatra is after something hidden inside Chapter Chief Yata's body, and it has a big connection to the tragedy that took place at Harugo Misora's family shrine fifteen years ago... Imhotep, Harugo, and their teammates must uncover the truth and thwart her plans before the past can repeat itself. But this time, the danger is so great that even the gods themselves are involved!
£12.34
Little, Brown & Company Im: Great Preist Imhotep, Vol. 6
Book SynopsisImhotep's next orders are to return to Egypt...but forget visiting the Amen Priesthood Headquarters, there's sightseeing to be done first! Only, when the group's things are stolen, a mysterious black mark on the thief's body leads them into a new and dangerous mission...
£12.34
Little, Brown & Company Im: Great Priest Imhotep, Vol. 9
Book SynopsisAfter the traumatizing events in the Amen Priest Nation, Im confesses his true feelings toward Djoser to Hinome-a wish that could cost him his newfound friends. Then, Im seeks out the god Thoth in the temple of the moon to learn the secret behind his own origin. What fantastic fate connects Thoth, Apophis, and Im across thousands of years?
£12.34
Little, Brown & Company Trinity Seven, Vol. 21
Book SynopsisIn order to halt the Twelve Demon Commanders as they await Arata's return, Liese and Akio bring forth the very essence of their sorcery. But will it do anything against a fully revived Dis Trinity?
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Overlord, Vol. 12
Book SynopsisAt last, Demiurge's schemes in the Kingdom begin to bear fruit. With the appearance of a powerful fighter that skillfully controls insects and the engimatic Jaldaboath, the beleaguered humans must rely on none other than the Blue Roses!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisFramea's adventures in Tempest have only just begun, and she's already experiencing so many new wonders! Tasked with writing a guidebook to help introduce visitors to each of Tempest's many attractions, Framea finds herself visiting workshops, hot springs, and even venturing into labyrinths, all in the name of promoting tourism! All that's left now is to finish the book and unveil it, but an unforeseen obstacle bars her path...
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Vol. 5
Book SynopsisAfter having a little too much fun collecting data for the next volume of herguidebook, Framea finds herself penniless with little income to speak of. Afterconsulting her boss, Rimuru, he decides to let her use his card in place of the moneyshe lacks. But after her initial reluctance to spending his money, Framea starts seeingbrand-new, three-star cuisine and clothes, and she just can't say no! As she begins toworry about her reckless spending, the kingdom's greatest troublemakers pay her avisit...
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Hinowa ga CRUSH!, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisThe Tenrou Nation's Ten Stars have gathered and the territory-hungry nation is keen to advance on Soukai. Tenrou armies begin to move, meanwhile those in Soukai are distracted by the news that the idolized Princess Rinzu will marry whomever wins the groom selection ceremony...
£9.89
Little, Brown & Company Kakegurui - Compulsive Gambler -. Vol. 12
Book SynopsisThe weak will fall and the strong prevail. The student presidential election campaign is ongoing, but things are beginning to go sideways behind the scenes... Background players are attempting to manipulate the voting system, but is it all still just as Kirari planned?
£12.34
Little, Brown & Company Goblin Slayer Side Story: Year One, Vol. 5
Book SynopsisWhen Goblin Slayer and Arc Mage continue their goblin research with a dissection of one they killed in the ruins, they discover something new about the creatures. Rookie Warrior also heads into an abandoned mine with a party of inexperienced but fearless adventurers, attempting to master his weakness, but what will he do when they come under attack from yet another new threat?!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Plunderer, Vol. 7
Book SynopsisLicht and the gang escape from the clones of A-class and Pele, the traitorous Ace of Piercing Strikes! But Lynn stays behind, swearing, "I'm bringing you back with me, no matter what...!!"
£17.09
