Manga: Humorous / Funny stories

Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe thrilling, heartfelt finale to the New York Times bestselling Hooky series, based on the beloved WEBTOON comic.Reeling from three years of anti-magic rule under the king—and three years disconnected from twin witches Dani and Dorian—Princess Monica, Nico, Damien, and Prince William know that it is now their responsibility to save the kingdom, and their friends, before darkness prevails.Determined to uncover the circumstances of Dorian’s disappearance and rescue reigning Queen of the Witches Dani from her mysterious curse, the group comes together for one final, epic adventure. On a mission that takes them across the kingdom, friendships are tested, romances bloom, and the past holds the key to their future.Dorian, Dani, and all the witches and non-magical people of the kingdom must decide once and for all: Who will they be, and will they use their power and influence for good?Trade Review“An enchanting trilogy closer.” — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisTanjiro and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps are back and facing their greatest challenge yet: school life!Welcome to Kimetsu Academy, a school attended by the most exceptional students you’ve ever seen! This comedic spin-off of international smash hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba pits Tanjiro, Nezuko, and all the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps against the trials and tribulations of student life.Zenitsu is late for class, and the only thing between him and Giyu’s bamboo sword is one good excuse. Next, when Inosuke, Murata, and Zenitsu fail their midterm, they must endure the harshest math lesson of their lives. Then there’s Uzui’s explosive art class, Nezuko’s first cavity, and Rengoku’s forbidden pizza!

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Book SynopsisBroke young man + chainsaw demon = Chainsaw Man!Denji was a small-time devil hunter just trying to survive in a harsh world. After being killed on a job, he is revived by his pet devil Pochita and becomes something new and dangerous—Chainsaw Man!Devil Extermination Special Division 4 is in serious trouble as a devil has sent a whole team of assassins to take Denji’s heart. In order to survive the onslaught, Denji, Power and Aki will have to get stronger. But is Denji smart enough to learn how to control his devil powers? Can you can teach an old chainsaw-dog-devil new tricks?

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Book SynopsisSee the origins of Chainsaw Man mastermind Tatsuki Fujimoto!See the origins of the mad genius who created Chainsaw Man! This short story manga collection features Tatsuki Fujimoto’s earliest work. It’s rough, it’s raw, and it’s pure Tatsuki Fujimoto!Killer mermaids, gender swapping, and a devilish little sister with the power to end the world—four more unforgettable short stories that reveal the starting point of Tatsuki Fujimoto, the twisted mastermind behind Chainsaw Man.

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Book SynopsisThe fourth book in the exciting, bestselling graphic novel seriesfrom the creator of DOG MAN and CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS. L'il Petey,Molly, Flippy and 21 rambunctious baby frogs are back for anothercreative adventure!

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Book SynopsisThe third book in the exciting, bestselling graphic novel seriesby Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man. Li'l Petey, Molly, Flippy, and twenty-one rambunctious baby frogsare back for another creative adventure!

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Book SynopsisA goofy new puppy turns the lives of two rescue pets upside down in this hilarious graphic novel for pet lovers and fans of The Secret Life of Pets.Butter and Crackers are rescue pets living their best (and quiet) lives. Butter, a laid-back cat, has access to all the butter he can lick and Crackers, a slightly nervous dog, is free to bark at squirrels to his heart's content. With an owner who goes to work every day, they spend their days doing whatever they want.But when Peanut, a brand-new puppy with big floppy ears, arrives, everything changes. He has no appreciation of the quiet life, no idea how stairs work and he's even afraid of the dark!Butter and Crackers have had enough - this puppy needs to go! But when Peanut escapes and gets lost, it turns out that home isn't home without the noisy little puppy after all...A sweet and hilarious story about life seen through the eyes of pets, perfect for newly independent readers, visual readers and pet owners.This edition contains lots of fun bonus extras, including how to draw, behind the scenes and a short story!"Animal-loving children cannot help but fall for Braddock's exciting and heartwarming visual storytelling" - Lancashire Evening Post

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Book SynopsisPeanuts surges into the 1970s with Schulz at the peak of his powers and influence: a few jokes about Bob Dylan, Women''s Liberation and Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex aside, these two years are as timeless as Peanuts ever was. Sally Brown elbows her way to center stage, at least among the humans, and is thus the logical choice for cover girl . . . and in her honour, the introduction is provided by Broadway, television and film star Kristin Chenoweth, who first rose to Tony-winning fame with her scene-stealing performance as Sally in You''re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.Two long Summer-camp sequences involve Charlie Brown and Peppermint Patty, who has decided that Charlie Brown is madly in love with her, much to his clueless confusion. Snoopy shows up at camp as well, as does Peppermint Patty''s new permanent sidekick, the one and only Marcie. The eternally mutable Snoopy mostly shakes off his World War I Flying Ace identity and turns into Joe Cool, college hipster extraordinaire. He writes a fan letter to his favourite author, Miss Helen Sweetstory, then goes on a journey to meet her, and finally enlists Charlie Brown''s help when her latest opus, The Six Bunny-Wunnies Freak Out, falls afoul of censors.Also, Woodstock attends worm school, falls in love with a worm (perhaps the most doomed unrequited Peanuts love story ever!), and is nearly eaten by the neighbours'' cat . . . Peppermint Patty is put on trial for another dress code violation . . . Snoopy turns Linus''s blanket into not one but two sportcoats . . . Lucy hits a home run . . . and the birth of one Rerun Van Pelt!Trade ReviewBeautifully designed . . . One of the high-water marks of post-war popular culture * * Daily Telegraph * *The world of Peanuts is a microcosm, a little human comedy for the innocent reader and for the sophisticated * * Umberto Eco * *A delicious wallow in a nostalgic world that has a lot more bite than readers may recall. Schulz portrays a children's world that's anything but idyllic, complete with fusspots, tortured artists, exclusive clubs, insecurities and kites that refuse to fly. The Peanuts landscape is the familiar neighbourhood, with trees, sidewalks, sandboxes, ball fields and remarkably generic interiors. As always, the illustrations are a marvel of simplicity and the insights are haunting * * Publishers Weekly * *Highly recommended to any Peanuts fan * * Salon * *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 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 * *The Complete Peanuts is beautifully bound, a comprehensive resource and, with an index and introduction, a useful contextualisation of a modern legend. * * The Skinny * *The Complete Peanuts has framed Charles Schulz's enduring masterpiece about as well any lifelong fan could've hoped. * * "The Best Comics of the '00s: The Archives", The A.V. Club * *

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Book SynopsisIn today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too...

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Book SynopsisBroke young man + chainsaw demon = Chainsaw Man! Denji was a small-time devil hunter just trying to survive in a harsh world. After being killed on a job, he is revived by his pet devil Pochita and becomes something new and dangerous—Chainsaw Man! The rip-roaring first arc of Chainsaw Man, all in one jaw-dropping box set! This box set contains the first 11 volumes of the global hit Chainsaw Man as well as an exclusive double-sided full-colour poster.

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Book SynopsisAs The Complete Peanuts reaches its halfway point, Snoopy's family suddenly expands, adding a brother (Spike), a sister (Belle), and even a nephew. Also in this volume, the Linus/Snoopy/Truffles love triangle, Peppermint Patty's Powder Puff Derby and obedience-school fiascos, Charlie Brown's meeting with his idol Joe Shlabotnik, Marcie's unwanted suitor, and the final fate of the talking schoolhouse building. Plus an introduction by SNL writer, 'Triumph the Insult Comic Dog' creator, and lifelong Peanuts fan Robert Smigel.Trade ReviewCharles Schulz was an American treasure - an artist, philosopher, and keen observer of human life * * Bill Clinton * *The world of Peanuts is a microcosm, a little human comedy for the innocent reader and for the sophisticated * * Umberto Eco * *Republishing 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 * *It'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 * * The Seattle Times * *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 * *

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Book SynopsisPeanut, Butter and Crackers are off camping. But getting lost was never part of the plan. The second hilarious graphic novel for pet lovers and fans of The Secret Life of Pets.Peanut, Butter and Crackers are off to the great outdoors in a camper van. But when indoor cat Butter discovers that their human forgot to pack a litter tray, he's sure there must be one in the forest - how else do cats go to the toilet?! Together with puppy Peanut, he sets out to find one ... only to get lost. And things go from bad to worse when Butter and Peanut fall into a river! Can Crackers pull off a river rescue and help his two friends get back home?Another heart-warming and hilarious story about life seen through the eyes of pets, perfect for newly independent readers, visual readers and pet owners.This edition contains lots of fun bonus extras, including how to draw, behind the scenes and a short story!"Animal-loving children cannot help but fall for Braddock's exciting and heartwarming visual storytelling" - Lancashire Evening Post

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Book SynopsisIn today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but naï;ve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com!

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Book SynopsisPeanut, Butter and Crackers are back and off to doggy school in the third hilarious graphic novel for pet lovers and fans of The Secret Life of Pets.Crackers and floppy-eared puppy Peanut are off to doggy school! But when the two dogs are separated, Peanut is left to fend for himself against canine bullies. Determined to help him, Butter sneaks in and sets off a cat commotion! Can Peanut, Butter and Crackers find a way to make doggy school cool again?A sweet and hilarious story about life seen through the eyes of pets, perfect for newly independent readers, visual readers and pet owners.This edition contains lots of fun bonus extras, including how to draw, behind the scenes and a short story!"Animal-loving children cannot help but fall for Braddock's exciting and heartwarming visual storytelling" - Lancashire Evening Post

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Book SynopsisNow attending in a high school with a program for aspiring performers, Ruby sees her classmates already nabbing roles and starts to feel the pressure: It's time to start her idol career! Meanwhile, Aqua lands a spot in a reality show. What does it mean to be "real" in the entertainment world, where lies are like weapons?

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Book SynopsisNarwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together in the hilarious seventh book of this blockbuster graphic novel series! The perfect first book for young 5 year-old, 6 year-old, 7 year old and 8 year-old readers looking for funny, high interest books that are an accessible read, where they''ll discover the joys of friendship, working together and the power of imagination. Featuring three short stories and a super fun ocean fact page and joke page too!Trade Review’Hilarious and charming. The most loveable duo.’ Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of the DOGMAN series and CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS ’Undersea advenutres have never been so darn cute . . . The incessant charm and unabashed joy should make this an easy sell. Swimmingly delightful and a guaranteed smile-maker.’ Starred review, Kirkus Reviews ’Bound to be popular among young readers.’ Starred review, School Library Journal ’Geez, Narwhal and Jelly are adorable. There’s no other word as appropriate for this duo . . . readers will likely clamour for the next outing’ Starred Review, Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books ‘Readers ready for underwater goofiness of the non-SpongeBob variety will be eager for more adventures from this duo’ Publishers’ Weekly

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Book SynopsisSpace has never EVER been so silly, so join Captain Spaceington and Co at the final frontier of laughter! From the space slugs wreaking havoc at the Space Prettiest Flower competition, to the flativerse where everything is two-dimensional (top tip: you can only enter the flativerse when flattened by a giant mallet), life onboard the SS Star Cat is never dull!Trade ReviewSpace adventures don't come more comic than this, and comic strip adventures don't come better than Star Cat. * LoveReading *A wonderfully funny and insanely clever example of getting comedy comics right! * Comicon *

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Book SynopsisIn The Complete Peanuts 1963-64: this volume is particularly rich in never-before-reprinted strips: Over 150 (more than one fifth of the book!) have never seen the light of day since their original appearance over 40 years ago, so this will be a trove of undiscovered treasures even for avid Peanuts collectors. These "lost" strips include Linus making a near-successful run for class president that is ultimately derailed by his religious beliefs (two words: "great" and "pumpkin"), and Snoopy getting involved with a group of politically fanatical birds. One wonders: Was it the political edge in these stories that got them consigned to oblivion for so long? Also worthy of note is an extended, never-reprinted sequence in which Snoopy gets ill and heads to the veterinarian hospital...Also in this volume: Lucy's attempts at improving her friends branches out from her increasingly well-visited nickel psychiatry booth to an educational slideshow of Charlie Brown's faults (it's so long there's an intermission!). Also, Snoopy's doghouse begins its conceptual expansion, as Schulz reveals that the dog owns a Van Gogh, and that the ceiling is so huge that Linus can paint a vast (and as it turns out unappreciated) "history of civilisation" mural on it.Trade ReviewBeautifully designed . . . One of the high-water marks of post-war popular culture. * * Daily Telegraph * *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 * *Canongate has had the brilliant wheeze of reprinting Charles Schulz's strip cartoon from the beginning in hardback volumes. * * Herald * *Arguably the greatest comic strip of all time is 60 years old. * * The Daily Telegraph * *it is steeped in Schulz's awareness that for every winner in a competition there has to be a loser, if not 20 losers. * * Jonathan Franzen * *

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Book SynopsisSuperswines, assemble!Gary Yorkshire and his friends, Carl the fish and Brooklyn the bat, are facing what might be their piggest mission yet: magical sharks – and summer camp! First there’s the sudden appearance of Sharkraham Lincoln (half shark! half president!), who sets off a major test cheating scandal. And then, at the worryingly named Camp Whomp-a-Pig, Gary’s hoping to finally get a break from superhero-ing, but a grumpy lake monster isn't letting this sleeping pig lie.Will Batpig ever catch a break to just relax and enjoy a tasty sandwich, and not have to save the world?The third book in a brilliantly funny and skilfully rendered commercial young graphic novel series, with two separate stories in each book.Trade ReviewHigh energy humour at the heart of which is friendship. Fans of Gary et al will devour this eagerly. * Red Reading Hub *This gloriously goofy graphic novel will delight fans of Pilkey’s Dogman and the Phoenix comics franchise. It’s a seriously silly skit on superheroes but it also teaches children valuable lessons about empathy, fairness and kindness. The accessible chapter format, bold palette of primary colours and zany humour will appeal to visual readers looking for instant laughs. With direct speech and pithy narrative commentary, it’s a double delight. * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisThis high-octane and uproariously funny graphic novel follows Barb the Brave on another high stakes quest.Perfect for readers aged 6+ and fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Disney's Brave and Dav Pilkey's Dog Man.Barb is a Berzerker, one of an elite crew of warriors who protect the land of Bailiwick from the scourge of monsters.    The evil Witch Head has captured all of the adult Berzerkers . . . Cue Barb to the rescue! But she’s not alone – Barb’s got her own amateur crew of wannabe zerks, made up of farmers, monsters, and her best pal Porkchop the yeti.   This ragtag gang must infiltrate Maug Horn, the monster capital, and find Franny Fire Fingers, who they hope will lead them to the Wise W

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Book SynopsisA Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by National Book Award longlister and Eisner-nominated cartoonist Ellen T. Crenshaw!Stacey is so excited! Her friends from The Baby-sitters Club are coming to New York City for a long weekend. It''s going to be perfect -- a party and a sleepover on Friday night, a big baby-sitting job on Saturday, and lots of sightseeing throughout.But it turns out that the baby-sitters are way out of place in the big city. Mary Anne sounds like a walking guidebook, Dawn is afraid of everything, Kristy can''t keep her mouth shut, Claudia is jealous of Laine -- Stacey''s New York best friend -- and Mallory and Jessi feel intimidated by Stacey''s classmates. With ten kids to baby-sit and a full schedule of activities, how will Stacey keep the weekend from becoming a complete disaster?

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Book SynopsisSiblings Ruby and Aqua are acclimating to the entertainment industry. Aqua debuts in a romance reality show and pairs up with Akane Kurokawa! Once the show is over, what kind of relationship will Aqua have with their colleague!? Meanwhile, Ruby's idol group is gearing up for their first stage appearance!?

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Book SynopsisThis high-octane and uproariously funny graphic novel follows Barb the Brave as she battles Witch Head! Perfect for readers aged 6+ and fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Disney's Brave and Dav Pilkey's Dog Man. Barb is a Berzerker, one of an elite crew of warriors who protect the land of Bailiwick from the scourge of monsters.  Barb has been captured by the evil Witch Head and, too injured to fight back, her chances for freedom are slim. They're both in for a surprise when her Berzerker mum, Raven comes to the rescue. The mother-daughter duo escapes but can’t stop Witch Head from summoning a powerful army from the Shadow Realm to take over Bailiwick. Can Barb and her ragtag crew of Berzerkers find a way to beat the infamous Shadow Army? Can she figure out how to harness the mystical power of the Ghost Blade<

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Book SynopsisConfront the spectre of failure, the wraith of social media, and other supernatural enemies of the authorTom Gauld returns with his wittiest and most trenchant collection of literary cartoons to date. Perfectly composed drawings are punctuated with the artist's signature brand of humour, hitting high and low. After all, Gauld is just as comfortable taking jabs at Jane Eyre and Game of Thrones.Some particularly favoured targets include the pretentious procrastinating novelist, the commercial mercenary of the dispassionate editor, the wilful obscurantism of the vainglorious poet. Quake in the presence of the stack of bedside books as it grows taller! Gnash your teeth at the ever-moving deadline that the writer never meets! Quail before the critic's incisive dissection of the manuscript! And most importantly, seethe with envy at the paragon of creative productivity!Revenge of the Librarians contains even more murders, drubbings and castigations than The Department of Mind-Blowing Theories, Baking For Kafka or any other collections of mordant scribblings by the inimitably excellent Gauld.Trade ReviewPraise for Tom Gauld: Tom Gauld is always funny, but he's funny in a way that makes you feel smarter -- NEIL GAIMANGauld is my favourite hyper-minimalist brainiac cartoonist -- WILLIAM GIBSON[Gauld's strips] have become known for their wry, playful erudition * * New Yorker * *Gauld's deceptively simple panels and sparse, understated dialogue speak poetically . . . Gauld finds humour and hope - as well as coffee and doughnuts - in his portrait of a fading utopia * * Guardian * *Each single-page piece is a clever, funny, slightly bonkers riff on a literary theme . . . Sublime * * The Times * *Tom Gauld might just be the Edward Gorey of our time, channelling his wry humour and macabre aesthetic through exquisite black-and-white illustrations -- MARIA POPOVAHis work is solace, comfort, guilty pleasure, joy, thrill, pleasure palace . . . Falls into the national treasure category * * Bookmunch * *One of the best cartoonists around! * * BoingBoing * *His economical art . . . is married to dry, incisive humor, making each strip a carefully composed marvel * * Publishers Weekly * *Tom Gauld's deceptively simple comics hold a mirror to human hypocrisies * * Huffington Post * *

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Book SynopsisKill some time with former hit man Taro Sakamoto!Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He’s now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?!As Sakamoto and his friends hunt for the database at the JCC, Shin winds up in a serious duel with a teacher who might have information on what they want. Meanwhile, Sakamoto deals with Amane, a boy with a connection to X. Thanks to X’s schemes, the JCC faces an unprecedented crisis!

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Book SynopsisKill some time with former hit man Taro Sakamoto!Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He’s now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?!In the third stage of the JCC transfer test, the participants are divided into multiple teams for a deadly game of “tail tag.” Three applicants, who have skipped the opening stages of the exam because of special endorsements from seasoned assassins, cause a stir with their disturbing styles. Meanwhile, Shin is determined to show Mr. Sakamoto—who just so happens to be an opponent in this round—that he’s made progress!

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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...Nazuna can’t let her guard down for a second now that a flock of hot vampire women is interested in Ko’s hot blood! Then, when she takes a shift at a Maid Café where the customer is always right, the vampire is always wrong! Akira meets the girl Ko rejected before he met Nazuna, and Ko meets a private detective searching for someone he knows. Plus, a late-night visit to Ko’s school to ghost bust spooky legends leads to a thought-provoking lesson about the drawbacks of giving up your humanity...

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Book SynopsisMeet your new favourite superheroes, a the sarcastic penguin and a clever cat with a toolbelt. Join Peng and Spanners as they investigate the craziest pizza mystery ever. A new graphic novel, perfect for fans of Dogman, Barry Loser and Bunny vs Monkey.When the school pizza parlour disappears and a giant robot suddenly appears, Pengtastic and Spanners know that only they can help the headmaster find his parlour before the school inspectors arrive and shut him down. There''s just one massive pesky robot to defeat, Cinderella the caretaker, who roars about rules and an incredible jail break to get out of first.Kids love Peng!I thought Peng was a really brainless character. He made me laugh with the things that he said.I thought it's really cool because they said really funny things in the story.i have now read this book 4 times in one week and every time I laugh out loud at the hilarious jokes. The story is very exciting and the pictures are fantastic. The cabbage and custard pizza is a bit wierd , but I like it .5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy My 9 year [old] loved this5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant comic novel for my 7 yr old Got this at a school event. My son read it in two sittings and loved it. Recommended for any kid who likes Bunny vs Monkey. It is funny and has a good story.

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Book SynopsisThe third volume in Canongate's acclaimed series, with a specially commissioned introduction from The Simpsons' Matt Groening. We travel into the mid-1950s as Linus learns to talk, Snoopy begins to explore his eccentricities, Lucy's unrequited crush on Schroeder takes final shape, and Charlie Brown becomes ... well, even more Charlie Brown-ish.Trade Review...as powerful a comic art-piece as anything out today...will delight Peanuts aficionados. * * Observer * *...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 * *Beautifully designed ... One of the high-water marks of post-war popular culture. * * Daily Telegraph * *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 * *Peanuts is unequivocally the most important comics strip in the history of graphic narrative. It is also the most deeply personal . . . This third gargantuan landscape hardback compendium offers in potent monochrome the fifth and sixth years in the life of Charlie Brown and Co: an ever-evolving bombardment of cruel insight and bitingly barbed hilarity . . . This volume offers the perfect example of a masterpiece in motion: comedy gold and social glue gradually metamorphosing in an epic of spellbinding graphic mastery which became part of the fabric of billions of lives, and which continues to do so long after its maker's passing * * Now Read This * *...in these first volumes (1950-54), we can already see what will appeal to 21st century readers. * * Sunday Times * *

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Book SynopsisFrom award-winning greetings card designer Rosie Made a Thing comes an invaluable handbook for all of those afflicted with adulthood'.It's not easy being a grown-up.From surviving ever-more apocalyptic hangovers, relationship niggles and endless laundry, to trying to stay healthy whenwellcake.But with this book, your besties and a big glass of wine, these tricky adult situations may be a little easier to navigate.If not, try adding some gin.

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Book SynopsisThe journey to 100 friends begins with a single conversation.Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi’s greatest dream is to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling social anxiety for cool reserve! Luckily she meets Tadano, a timid wallflower who decides to step out of his comfort zone in order to help her achieve her goal of making 100 friends.Komi and her brother, Shosuke, are in the country visiting their grandmother, and even the company of their younger cousin Akira can’t save them from one dismal fact—they’re bored! But their visit is salvaged when they run into Inaka, who knows all about having a good time in the country. It’s friendship to the rescue!

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Book SynopsisIn the hilarious eighth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal and Jelly celebrate the spookiest time of the year Halloween with a super twist!Dive into three new stories that are sure to fright and delight! Narwhal loves Halloween it''s a great excuse to dress up in a spooky and silly costume, like a ghost, a mermaid, a banana or maybe even Marlow the Mustachioed Moose. It''s a skeleTON of fun! Jelly isn''t dressing up, though he''s a little scared of this time of year, and would prefer to hunker down in a hidey-hole until Halloween is over. But when a scary sea monster makes an appearance and swallows Narwhal (gulp!), can Jelly, with the help of some super friends, pluck up the courage to save his best bud?Trade Review’Hilarious and charming. The most loveable duo.’ Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of the DOGMAN series and CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS ’Undersea advenutres have never been so darn cute . . . The incessant charm and unabashed joy should make this an easy sell. Swimmingly delightful and a guaranteed smile-maker.’ Starred review, Kirkus Reviews ’Bound to be popular among young readers.’ Starred review, School Library Journal ’Geez, Narwhal and Jelly are adorable. There’s no other word as appropriate for this duo . . . readers will likely clamour for the next outing’ Starred Review, Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books ‘Readers ready for underwater goofiness of the non-SpongeBob variety will be eager for more adventures from this duo’ Publishers’ Weekly

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Book SynopsisThe latest action-packed adventure from the indomitable Gauls.

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Book SynopsisDaniel Clowes was born in 1961. He is the creator of the comic books Eightball, Ghost World, which was made into a film by the director Terry Zwigoff, David Boring, and Ice Haven. His adaptation of his own Ghost World graphic novel for the screen earned him an Oscar nomination. A regular contributor to the New Yorker, McSweeney's, and The Best American Comics, he lives in California with his wife.Trade ReviewFor once in a comic story, people are portrayed as they really talk and act. Clowes' pitch is uncannily accurate * Washington Post *A hilarious, melancholy graphic novel * Newsweek *Clowes' remarkable Ghost World might some day become a primer for the next generation of comics writers and artists... Masterfull * Spin *Clowes spells out the realities of teenage angst as powerfully and authentically as Salinger did in Catcher in the Rye for an earlier generation * Hartford Advocate *If ever there was a comic book story meant to be examined by non-comics fans, it's this, a classic in any medium * The Onion *

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Book SynopsisAs Peanuts concludes its first decade, a new character makes her appearance: Charlie Brown's little sister Sally. This volume covers her earliest days, from her proud brother's announcement of her birth to her first words (and crush on Linus)!Also: the initial 'Great Pumpkin' sequence; Lucy's first appearance as a nickel psychiatrist; Linus's short-lived and one-sided romance with his beloved teacher Miss Othmar; and Snoopy's battle with the doghouse-destroying freeway bypass. All this, plus two of the most famous Peanuts strips of all time: the 'clouds' Sunday that Schulz cites as his personal favourite and 'Happiness is a warm puppy'.Trade ReviewOne of the finest cultural artifacts made in the 20th century. -- Russell T. DaviesPeanuts was, and is, and will continue to be the finest comic in the world. Bravo. -- Ray BradburyThe world of Peanuts is a microcosm, a little human comedy for the innocent reader and for the sophisticated. -- Umberto EcoAs 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 * *The cartoons in The Complete Peanuts are also more than 50 years old, but the downtrodden males, powerful females and consequent clash of personalities feel modern. A real treat. * * Sunday Times * *

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Book SynopsisIn this volume of The Complete Peanuts, Charlie Brown, found guilty by the EPA of dentally assaulting the Kite-Eating Tree, goes on the lam and ends up coaching the diminutive 'Goose Eggs' baseball team. New characters include the doghouse-dicing neighbour cat and the talking schoolhouse - plus tennis fun with Snoopy and two more newcomers, the cantankerous Molly Volley and 'Crybaby' Boobie.Trade ReviewCharles Schulz was an American treasure - an artist, philosopher, and keen observer of human life -- Bill ClintonRepublishing 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 * *It'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 * * The Seattle Times * *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 * *The world of Peanuts is a microcosm, a little human comedy for the innocent reader and for the sophisticated -- Umberto EcoAll 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 * *

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Book SynopsisMore additions to the strange and endearing world of yokai cats! Amabie has a fish-like lower body, like our old friend Ningyo. Warai Onna and her owner love to smile and see others smile, while Uwan’s scary face sometimes comes out of nowhere! Life goes on for these unique cats and their owners in volume six!

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Book SynopsisThe newest graphic novel in the #1 bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right?The story is hysterical, thought-provoking, and full of action-packed mini-comics: Frogzilla vs. Mechafrogzilla, I Am Dr. Fredric Wertham, Two Birds, and RoboChubbs. Bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey shows the reader that the best way to influence people is to be open, gentle, and kind. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey''s trademark storytelling and humor, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages.For more hilarity and heart, dive into the newest graphic novel in the Dog Man series: Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea. And don''t forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants! A new edition of The Adventures of Captain Underpants includes a brand new Dog Man comic!

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Book SynopsisA page-turning, Kafkaesque dark comedy in brilliant retro style, this graphic novel watches one man try to keep it together while everything falls apart.Upon the publication of his latest novel, G. H. Fretwell, a minor English writer, embarks on a book tour to promote it. Nothing is going according to plan, and his trip gradually turns into a nightmare. But now the police want to ask him some questions about a mysterious disappearance, and it seems that Fretwell''s troubles are only just beginning...In his first book for adults in many years, acclaimed cartoonist Andi Watson evokes all the anxieties felt by every writer and compresses them into a comedic gem of a book. Witty, surreal, and sharply observant, The Book Tour offers a captivating lesson in letting go.

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Book SynopsisThe journey to 100 friends begins with a single conversation.Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi’s greatest dream is to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling social anxiety for cool reserve. Luckily she meets Tadano, a timid wallflower who decides to step out of his comfort zone in order to help her achieve her goal of making 100 friends.Tadano’s sister and mom are super supportive about his romantic prospects—they just somehow got the wrong idea about who he’s dating! So it comes as a bit of a shock to them when he introduces Komi as his new girlfriend. Awkwardness abounds, but after three years of intense training, Komi is ready to face the challenge of talking to her boyfriend’s family!

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Book SynopsisOn the edge of burnout, Vern decides to return to his family in the Sunshine State to start over. Starting a new dead-end job as a custodian at Quasar-a local science facility with a shady motive-he shrugs on his uniform, grabs a mop and bucket, and trudges off to clean up. Black holes? Space-time anomalies? Galactic ooze? Things aren't entirely what they seem at Quasar, and when Vern accidentally plugs in a mysterious machine and finds himself standing on the brink of the destruction of every planet in the Multiverse, he finds himself presented with the greatest question of all: what is the point?Trade ReviewThis is more than a graphic novel; it's an experience. Imagination, science and adventure weave together into a visual journey that's so fun you won't want it to end. -- Femi Fadugba, author of 'The Upper World'A quirky romp, and fans of Luke Pearson will dig all the wonderfully weird planets. -- Publishers WeeklyI'm obsessed with the style and colour palette used (.) This was such a fun story. -- @readbyneve on Instagram

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“An enchanting trilogy closer.” — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisThe divine live among us...in a flat in western Tokyo! After centuries of hard work, Jesus and Buddha take a break from their heavenly duties to relax among the people of Japan, and their adventures in this lighthearted buddy comedy are sure to bring mirth and merriment to all! Buddha the Enlightened One and Jesus, Son of God have successfully brought the 20th century to a close, and after a few millennia of guiding humanity to salvation, these two sacred ones are in need of some rest and relaxation. They decide to share an apartment on Earth in Tokyo, but living among mortals in the 21st century is no cakewalk for the saintly duo... They may find it difficult to navigate modern Japanese living, but Jesus' carefree attitude along with Buddha's domestic qualities and maybe a few divine interventions will surely allow them to enjoy their new lives with peace and love.

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Book SynopsisThe Complete Peanuts marches into the 1980s as Snoopy's brother Spike is drafted into the Infantry and a second brother, 'Marbles', takes his bow. Also in this volume, Peppermint Patty witnesses the 'butterfly miracle', Sally gets fat, Charlie Brown's team loses its baseball field, Linus is still not Sally's 'Sweet Babboo', more Beagle Scout adventures with Snoopy, and Molly Volley and 'Crybaby' Boobie return for a rematch.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 * *

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Book SynopsisThe Complete Peanuts reaches the go-go mid-1980s with this volume: 'mallies', 'punkers' (Snoopy with a mohawk!), killer bees, and Halley's Comet. The gang go to 'rain camp' and 'survival camp', the World War I Flying Ace comes down with the flu, Charlie Brown poses for a swimsuit calendar, Peppermint Patty gets a crabby tutor . . . plus Molly Volley, the unbearable, licensable 'Tapioca Pudding', and plenty of Spike and his cactus!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 * *Republishing 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 * *The world of Peanuts is a microcosm, a little human comedy for the innocent reader and for the sophisticated -- Umberto EcoAs essential as pop texts get * * The Onion * *

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Book SynopsisBrand new adventures for Barry Loser in this new series of full colour graphic novels perfect for fans of DogMan, Bunny vs Monkey and Kitty QuestRIDONKULOUSLY FUNNY, EVERY KID SHOULD GET THEIR HOOTER INTO THIS TOTAL WINNER OF A GRAPHIC NOVEL' Jenny Pearson, bestselling author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie YatesCelebrating Barry Loser's 10th birthday with a new series of graphic novel adventures!The bestselling, award-winning Barry Loser series is ten years old and Barry, Bunky, Nancy and the gang are off on a series of new adventures in full colour graphic novel format and with how to draw' sections to help you make your own comic books!Three amazekeel stories, including one where Barry's dad turns into a vending machine, and all Barry has to do is press his buttons' to get exactly what he wants, and another where hearing the most boring story in the world has a disastrous effect of Barry's mind and bodyJim Smith's books have sold 840k copies in the English language, andTrade Review‘Ridonkulously funny and every kid should get their hooter into this Total Winner of graphic novel’ – Jenny Pearson, bestselling author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates Praise for the Barry Loser series: ‘Hugely enjoyable, surreal chaos’ Guardian ‘What’s not to love?’ Sun ‘Brilliantly illustrated stories brimming with humour, both gross-out and surreal.’ Jo Simmons ‘The review of the 8-year-old boy in our house . . . “Can I keep it to give to a friend?” Best recommendation you can get’ Observer ‘Brilliantly illustrated stories brimming with humour, both gross-out and surreal.’ Jo Simmons ‘Will make you laugh out loud, cringe and snigger at the same time’ LoveReading4Kids ‘If you love Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid, you’ll love these too!’ Sam, aged 10 ‘I laughed so much I thought I was going to burst!’ Finbar, aged 9

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Book SynopsisThe latest Album, Asterix and the White Iris, is now available!Deep in the frozen plains of Barbaricum, the Sarmatians face a terrible threat. The Romans are approaching in huge numbers to capture the Griffin, a sacred and terrifying beast, and they''ve kidnapped the beloved niece of the wise old shaman, Fanciakuppov, to lead them to it. Determined to stop them, Fanciakuppov seeks the help of his Gaulish friends.Follow Asterix and Obelix as they fight alongside the fearless Amazon warrior women to rescue the prisoner and prevent the Romans reaching this formidable beast!Loved across the Known World, the multi-million bestselling series is back with its 39th adventure. Filled with jokes, new characters and bravely fought battles, Asterix and the Griffin will delight fans old and new.Trade ReviewA cartoon drawn with such supreme artistry, and a text layered with such glorious wordplay, satire and historical and political allusion that no reader should ever feel like they've outgrown it. -- Andrew Mueller * Time Out *The Asterix books represent the very summit of our achievement as a literary race. In Asterix one finds all of human life. The fact that the books were written originally in French is no matter. I have read them all in many languages and, like all great literature, they are best in English. Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge, Asterix's translators since the very beginning, have made great books into eternal flames. -- Giles Coren * The Times *

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