Manga: Humorous / Funny stories
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Akane-banashi, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisAkane takes on the world of rakugo to avenge her father!Shinta Arakawa wants nothing more than to pass his shin’uchi exam—the test that would make him a top-rank headliner and master storyteller in the traditional Japanese art of rakugo. Akane Osaki, his daughter and biggest fan, spies on him while he practices and learns his routines for herself. When rakugo master Issho Arakawa expels everyone after the exam with no explanation, a fire is lit inside Akane. From that day forth, she has had one goal—to avenge her father and prove his art was worthy of the title of shin’uchi.Akane unintentionally stirs up a scandal when she’s discovered taking informal lessons from her father’s former teacher, Shiguma Arakawa. And she’s about to make even bigger waves because she is about to begin her first steps in climbing the ranks of a rakugo performer from zenza opening act to shin’uchi headliner is exchanging her secret lessons for formal training. But she’ll still have to finish high school and navigate her relationship with Shiguma’s existing apprentices, all while learning that becoming a stellar rakugoka takes much more than just being good at performing!
£7.59
Canongate Books The Complete Peanuts 1961-1962: Volume 6
Book Synopsis'I have naturally curly hair.' With those fateful words, The Complete Peanuts introduces another main character to the gang, the vain Frieda (not to mention her cat Faron). Also in this volume, which collects two full years from the early 1960s - one of Schulz's most fertile periods - Sally begins to grow up, Snoopy endures an avian family crisis, Linus develops a crush on Miss Othmar and loses his blanket again (when Lucy turns it into a kite and then lets it fly away), and more baseball routs. Aaaugh!!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 Eco...as powerful a comic art-piece as anything out today...will delight Peanuts aficionados. * * Observer * *Beautifully designed ... One of the high-water marks of post-war popular culture. * * Daily Telegraph * *All sorts of important writers have marveled at the glorious simplicity of [Schulz's] draftsmanship and his unerring jokecraft, all underpinned by a quiet melancholy and stoicism . . . by some miracle, the entire Peanuts oeuvre is gradually being republished in this country, by Canongate . . . in lavishly appointed hardback . . . Unlike almost everything you read as a child, they are actually better than you remember them. * * Spectator * *...these timely re-issues illustrate not only the skill and subtle brilliance of his work but also the origins of the form beyond simple merriment. * * The List * *Canongate has had the brilliant wheeze of reprinting Charles Schulz'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 * *
£17.00
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Fly Me to the Moon, Vol. 18
Book SynopsisFirst comes marriage, then comes an earthbound love that is out of this world!From the day his parents named him, Nasa Yuzaki has felt connected to outer space…whether he likes it or not. His efforts to outperform the space program veer off course when an accident introduces him to Tsukasa, a mysterious girl with strange powers. Is she an alien, a moon goddess, or something else? Since she insists on marrying him, Nasa will have plenty of chances to find out!Married life means taking on new challenges. Nasa and Tsukasa struggle to unlock the legacy that Tokiko left them—and things only get more complicated when Tokiko’s daughter shows up with an unexpected gift. Nasa takes his life in his hands by signing up for driving lessons, then tests fate again by trying to talk Tsukasa into some extra-close cuddling. And if you, the reader, want an adventure of your own, you can try the curry recipe included in this very volume!
£7.59
Bonnier Books Ltd Agent 9: Flood-a-geddon!: the hilarious and
Book SynopsisA hilarious and action-packed new graphic novel following a feline secret agent who will do whatever it takes to save the world - even if it means destroying a few things along the way.The Super-Secret Spy Service's mission is to keep the world safe from maniacal villains. And Agent 9 is one of its best operatives. Although Nine always manages to complete the mission, there is occasionally some collateral damage (like the priceless Pigasso painting that was destroyed while foiling an art heist). So Agent 9 is now on probation.But when bumbling supervillain King Crab manages to overtake S4 headquarters, there is no one else to turn to. Nine - along with a robotic partner named FiN - is all that stands between King Crab and his diabolical plans to melt the polar ice caps and build a massive water park. Can Agent 9 prove to be the right cat for the job by overcoming impulsive behaviour and saving the world from a complete flood-a-geddon?A high-octane new series, perfect for fans of BUNNY VS MONKEY and THE BAD GUYS! Trade ReviewA joyfully chaotic action comic. Agent 9's adventures zing along at breakneck speed, peppered with great one-liners and fish-flavoured snacks. * Louie Stowell, author of the bestselling LOKI: A BAD GOD'S GUIDE series *The Agent 9 books are giddy, fun, frantic graphic novels that practically explode off the page! Full of bombastic action and adventure that will make every child laugh out loud, plus a fantastic cast of spies and villains. I cannot recommend these brilliant graphic novels enough! * Mark Bradley, author of BUMBLE AND SNUG *Funny, adorable, and action-packed! * Kazu Kibuishi, #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the Amulet series *Every kid will see themselves in this feisty, mischievous cat. Action, adventure, and plenty of laughs in this well-crafted, super fun world. * LeUyen Pham, New York Times bestselling co-creator of the Princess in Black series *A delightful graphic romp. With a blend of thrilling chase scenes and a generous helping of humor, this crowd pleaser should be catnip to fans of series like Aaron Blabey's The Bad Guys. Spy aficionados will find this purr-fect. * Kirkus Reviews *Fast, furious and hair-raisingly hilarious, Agent 9's madcap, spy thriller-style adventures are guaranteed to leave youngsters gasping for breath and crying with laughter. With comedy and chaos on every page, Burks' special brand of one-liners, and lots of brilliant illustrations to enjoy, readers will be counting down to the next outing for Agent 9 in October! * Lancashire Evening Post *Packed with thrills and adventure on every page, the punchy graphic novel format will appeal to less confident readers aged 7-9. * School Reading List *The humour and mad-cap adventure and characters in this graphic novel had me giggling from the start. * Reading Zone *Chaos, daft puns and wild hilarity abound in this superbly silly graphic novel. * The Guardian *Awesome action-packed spy adventures. * WRD Magazine *
£8.54
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 27
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’s cell phone meets its watery doom at the bottom of the bathtub, but disaster is averted when her dad helps her get a fancy new smartphone. Now she has all kinds of apps to let her connect with her friends and even help her make new ones! Only one problem—how do they work?!
£8.54
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 9
Book SynopsisIn this warmhearted romantic comedy, a mistaken identity leads to a blossoming romance between two boys.Aoki has a crush on Hashimoto, the girl in the seat next to him in class. But he despairs when he borrows her eraser and sees she’s written the name of another boy—Ida—on it. To make matters more confusing, Ida sees Aoki holding that very eraser and thinks Aoki has a crush on him!Aoki and Ida are hard at work studying so they can go to the same college. They pray for their exams to go well at their first shrine visit of the year, but will their bond hold strong when it’s tested?! Meanwhile, Akkun and Hashimoto have taken different paths, but they still cheer each other on. Graduation is right around the corner!
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Record of Ragnarok, Vol. 8
Book SynopsisHumanity’s greatest heroes battle the gods for the survival of the human race!Once every millennium, the gods assemble to decide if humanity is worthy of its continued existence or if it should be destroyed! When the verdict is destruction, the final battle between the gods and mortal heroes will decide the survival or extinction of the human race—a battle known as Ragnarok!Round four of Ragnarok has ended in a shocking win for humanity, with Jack the Ripper standing victorious over the fallen Heracles. With the score now tied, the gods are absolutely determined not to let humanity get ahead. Raring to go since the start, Shiva, the Destroyer, finally gets his chance to enter the Valhalla arena. With an opportunity to take the lead, Brunhilde calls upon the unbridled strength of the greatest (and horniest) sumo wrestler in history, Raiden Tameemon!
£9.49
Canongate Books The Complete Peanuts 1997-1998: Volume 24
Book SynopsisPeanuts goes noir when Charlie Brown gets caught up in a fake celebrity autograph ring and Linus starts his own church of the Great Pumpkin - until believers declare him a false prophet. In comedic counterpoint, Snoopy gets his driving license and Rerun pursues a comics career. Meanwhile, Olaf and Andy go on a quest for the only pop culture anthropomorph more famous than their brother - and 'Crybaby' Boobie makes a comeback.Trade ReviewCharles Schulz was an American treasure - an artist, philosopher, and keen observer of human life -- BILL CLINTONThe world of Peanuts is a microcosm, a little human comedy for the innocent reader and for the sophisticated -- UMBERTO ECOCharles Schulz was, plain and simple, a great artist and philosopher . . . But most importantly, he teaches all ages that if you can learn to laugh at the things that cause you the most pain you will be the strongest of all. Peanuts: a real way of life -- JOHN WATERSIt'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 * *
£17.00
Canongate Books The Complete Peanuts 1979-1980: Volume 15
Book SynopsisThis volume of The Complete Peanuts features the long, surprisingly dramatic sequence in which a grievously ill Charlie Brown checks himself into a hospital while his friends worry. But the rest of the stories in this, the final volume from the 1970s, are far less sombre, as Snoopy launches his 'bird scout' treks, Peppermint Patty gets leaked on at school and sues - plus one of the great forgotten romances in Peanuts history!Trade ReviewCharles Schulz was an American treasure - an artist, philosopher, and keen observer of human life -- BILL CLINTONIt's impossible to think of another popular art form that reaches across generations the way the daily comic strip does . . . at the pinnacle of that long tradition, there was Charles Schulz * * Seattle Times * *The world of Peanuts is a microcosm, a little human comedy for the innocent reader and for the sophisticated -- UMBERTO ECORepublishing Peanuts in one gorgeous volume after another is really the first time we can truly take a step back, appreciate Schulz's work as a whole and ultimately wrap our arms around the accomplishment of Charles Schulz. Sometimes, happiness is a warm book * * Huffington Post * *These timely re-issues illustrate not only the skill and subtle brilliance of his work but also the origins of the form beyond simple merriment * * Sunday Times * *All sorts of important writers have marvelled at the glorious simplicity of [Schulz's] draftsmanship and his unerring jokecraft, all underpinned by a quiet melancholy and stoicism . . . by some miracle, the entire Peanuts oeuvre is gradually being republished in this country, by Canongate . . . in lavishly appointed hardback . . . Unlike almost everything you read as a child, they are actually better than you remember them * * Spectator * *As essential as pop texts get * * The Onion * *Charles Schulz was, plain and simple, a great artist and philosopher . . . But most importantly, he teaches all ages that if you can learn to laugh at the things that cause you the most pain you will be the strongest of all. Peanuts: a real way of life -- John Waters
£17.00
Idea & Design Works Sonic the Hedgehog, Vol. 15: Urban Warfare
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£14.39
Canongate Books The Complete Peanuts 19671968
Book SynopsisClassic Peanuts, with an introduction by John WatersTrade ReviewAll human life is here: childhood sadness, youthful romance, sarcastic dogs. Most impressive is the amount of expression Charles M Schulz was able to get into his characters' faces - notably the lips. That slight wobble in Charlie Brown's smile is utterly charming. * * Daily Telegraph * *As powerful a comic art-piece as anything out today . . . will delight Peanuts aficionados. * * Observer * *One of the finest cultural artifacts made in the 20th century. * * Russell T. Davies * *Peanuts was, and is, and will continue to be the finest comic in the world. Bravo. * * Ray Bradbury * *
£17.00
Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Birdman and Chicken: The Krazy Crusaders
Book SynopsisTo the outside world, Dick Lane and Mick Mason look like two average, law-abiding citizens. However, they lead an amazing double life - for when fiendish finks and vile villains step over the line, Dick and Mick strike back as the crime-fighting duo, Birdman and Chicken!Cowled, caped and equipped with a vast array of crime-busting gadgets, Birdman and Chicken fight back against the likes of The Giggler, Sourpuss, The Puzzler and Father Time – and sometimes they win!A rib-tickling parody of the 1966 Batman television series, Trevor Metcalfe’s super-series was a highlight of Krazy comic every week and is finally collected here for the first time.
£13.49
Andrews McMeel Publishing Big Nate: No Worries!: Two Books in One
Book SynopsisThis exciting volume of Big Nate adventures includes all of the comics from Revenge of the Cream Puffs and What's a Little Noogie Between Friends?Two books in one! This bind-up features two books from the bestselling Big Nate series.Big Nate: Revenge of the Cream Puffs: Here come the Cream Puffs! Nate and his baseball team, saddled with the most embarrassing moniker in Little League history, want to show the world they’re not just a bunch of cupcakes. But it won’t be easy. Their opponents mock them. The local sports section misprints Nate’s name—THREE TIMES. And now, on the day of the big game, illness and injuries have the team facing a crushing defeat . . . unless the unlikeliest Cream Puff of all can come in from the bullpen and save the day. With a softhearted pitcher who channels his inner panda, a vengeful girlfriend who swings for the fences, and a healthy dose of Nate Wright mojo, the Cream Puffs just might have what it takes to stage an epic comeback. So grab a glove, smear on some eyeblack, and get in the game. You don’t want to miss a single moment of Revenge of the Cream Puffs!Big Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends? Nate Wright’s a winner—in his own mind, anyway. So when things go wrong, he’s at a loss to explain why. How does his soccer team manage to lose to a school with a sixty-game winless streak? What’s he doing at the movies on a Friday night . . . with GINA? And why, oh why is one of his classmates (hint: she’s Nate’s dream girl) suddenly moving 3,000 miles away? It’s all enough to make a sixth-grade superstar feel . . . well, not so super. But you can’t keep a good man down, and Nate’s still got pals like Teddy, Francis, and Chad to cheer him up. Sure, their methods aren’t always warm and fuzzy, but Nate doesn’t mind. After all, what’s a little noogie between friends?
£10.79
Canongate Books The Complete Peanuts 19691970
Book SynopsisPart of Canongate's Complete Peanuts seriesTrade 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 Time * *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 world of Peanuts is a microcosm, a little human comedy for the innocent reader and for the sophisticated. -- Umberto Eco
£17.00
Kodansha America, Inc Rent-A-Girlfriend 14
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!
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Officer Clawsome Lobster Cop
Book SynopsisDog Man meets Bunny vs. Monkey in Officer Clawsome: Lobster Cop, a fast-paced and funny middle grade graphic novel series about the latest and greatest crimefighting duo!Meet Clawsome: lobster, crime fighter, and all-round badass, and his partner Stariana, the sharpest and smartest starfish in all of Caper Cove! Follow the dynamic duo as they fight such denizens of the deep as the Catfishburglar, Chowderhead, and the Brain Sturgeon.Crime doesn't pay in Caper Cove with Officer Clawsome and his partner, Stariana, on the case. Just ask the notorious Catburglarfishshe'll confirm.But when the beloved bakery Kelpy''s Kelpcakes goes missing and rumors begin swirling about shark sightings for the first time in a hundred years, the duo is about to find themselves claw-deep in a mystery for the ages.Will this dynamic duo save the day yet again, or have the citizens of Caper Cove eaten their last Kelpcakefor good?Trade Review“Full of deep-sea puns and underwater antics, Officer Clawsome had me lobster-rolling with laughter!” — JOHN PATRICK GREEN, New York Times bestselling author of the InvestiGators series This story is a delight from start to finish, and every character—from the crab police chief, Captain Badmood, to a key-witness goldfish with a 10-second memory—is highly original and deliciously funny. — Booklist (starred review) Benthic buddies have a blast, and readers will too. — Kirkus Reviews Kids will want to spend time and follow more adventures of the awesome twosome. A must-have addition to any collection that circulates graphic novels. — School Library Journal
£8.54
Kodansha America, Inc Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan 4
Book SynopsisUramichi is a 31-year-old host on a kids' show who leads exercise routines and teaches life lessons colored by one main theme: Adulthood sucks. Alongside mascots played by a couple of bushy-tailed twentysomethings and a singing duo whose music embodies the notion of being kicked while you're down, Uramichi wades through the misery of working life, one sardonic comment at a time...
£16.19
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Call of the Night, Vol. 5
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...Ko seriously considers the pros and cons of becoming a vampire. But every human has a different take on it, and one just wants to kill them all! Then, when the police are alerted to Ko’s nighttime jaunts, they start to cramp his style. Ko learns something surprising about vampire Haka—and gets a tempting offer. Nazuna has a change of heart—but not about everything. And Ko wants to know what vampire Kiku’s intentions are regarding Ko’s deliciously human friend Mahiru...
£7.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 15
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.It’s election season at Itan High, and one of Komi’s classmates is running for school president! But according to school rules, Kiyoko Isagi needs to select a campaign representative, and the chilly perfectionist doesn’t have anyone she feels comfortable asking. Luckily, Komi and friends have some good ideas for solving her problem!
£7.59
Andrews McMeel Publishing Unfamiliar 2
Book SynopsisBased on the hit webcomic, Unfamiliar Volume 2 continues the exciting witchy adventures of Planchette and her new friends, Pinyon, Sun, and Babs.More magical mayhem ensues as Planchette and her new witch friends try to help a ghost bride rest in peace. Join them as they work together to handle a blackmailing Faerie King, a possible new romance, and an overnight camping trip in a profoundly evil forest. Unfamiliar is bursting with offbeat charm, a vibrant cast of teen witches, and hilarious familiar sidekicks. Set in an intriguing magical world, this series is a hit with fantasy readers of all ages.
£10.44
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Like a Butterfly, Vol. 2
Book SynopsisWould you rather wait for love like a flower, or fly toward love like a butterfly?Suiren Shibazeki is often compared to a beautiful flower—but one that grows on the tallest peak of a mountain, forever out of reach. When Suiren develops feelings for the quiet Taichi Kawasumi, however, she doesn’t want to be a distant flower. She’d rather leave her lofty perch and fly toward him like a butterfly.Suiren has finally realized how much she likes Kawasumi. All she wants is to tell him how she feels, but every time she tries, the words won’t come out. Summer vacation is right around the corner, though, and Koharu Shinkawa, an upperclassman, already has a plan to win Kawasumi’s heart before school starts again. Will Suiren be able to find the words to invite Kawasumi to the Fireworks Festival before it’s too late?
£7.59
Headline Publishing Group Strange Planet The Comic Sensation of the Year
Book SynopsisTHE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON APPLE TV+Based on the phenomenally popular Instagram comic, a hilariously perceptive and hugely addictive look at an alien world not unlike our ownFrom the mind of New York Times-bestselling author Nathan W. Pyle comes an adorable and profound universe in pink, blue, green, and purple. Since launching on Instagram in Feb 2019, Strange Planet has become a viral sensation - and this book, based on the side-splitting Instagram comic - covers a full life cycle of the alien planet''s inhabitants, including milestones such as:The Emergence DayBeing Gains a SiblingThe Being Family Attains a BeastThe Formal Education of a BeingCelebration of Special DaysBeing Begins a VocationThe Beings at HomeHealth Status of a BeingThe Hobbies of a BeingThe Extended Family of the BeingThe Being Reflects on Life While Watching the Planet RotateWith dTrade Review[Strange Planet] offers pastel-coloured balm for anyone who feels like they're trapped in a world that's gone mad and is teetering on the brink - which, let's face it, is most of us * Financial Times *Wonderfully weird * Entertainment Weekly *The Internet's favourite new comic strip * Daily Dot *A laugh out loud book for you to cuddle and treasure ... Pyle's complete genius shoves a mirror up to the weirdness of the human race * Magic Book Club *I know I'd love to own this book to flick through when I need a lighter moment - and who doesn't have moments when they do? -- 24 of the Best Books to Gift to Your Loved Ones in 2019 * Book Riot *I was immediately charmed and entertained ... A perfect stocking filler for the geeky person in your life * Geek Dad *
£11.69
DC Comics Batman: Wayne Family Adventures Volume Two
Book SynopsisThe dynamics of the Bat-Family have always been a topic of interest—but being a parent can't be harder than being Batman...right?!Continuing the exciting Webtoons tale! Batman needs a break. But with new vigilante Duke Thomas living in Wayne Manor and an endless supply of adopted, fostered, and biological superhero children to manage, Bruce Wayne has his hands full.
£12.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Hayate the Combat Butler, Vol. 42
Book SynopsisA hilarious tale of butlers, love and battles!Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.The gang’s seaside sabbatical has turned into a series of struggles for shorefront supremacy. Is anyone surprised? Hayate incurs the wrath of ghost pirates, his brother faces a repowered Athena, Hinagiku is totally going to confess her feelings for real this time, and everyone else battles for the greatest prize of all: Häagen-Dazs. Oh, and they’re still trying to run a waterfront cafe. There couldn’t be a worse time for eternal side character Fumi to jump into the fray with terrible advice and a misguided crush.
£7.59
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Let's Buy the Land and Cultivate It in a
Book SynopsisA corporate drone is summoned to another world and granted a powerful skill, “Supreme Wielder,” which is invisible to those who summoned him. They’re dismayed to see he’s useless to them, so he asks only for a little plot of land to work for himself. His skill allows him to use any tool to its greatest abilities, including fishing poles, cooking utensils, and construction tools. When he fishes up a mermaid who wants him for her bridegroom, charms a young dragon with his cooking, and excites an undead king with his rare skill, how long can his quiet country life last?!
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Tater Tales The Greatest in the World
Book SynopsisChock-full of spudtacular puns and a feel-good surprise ending, Clanton offers a delightful laugh-on-every-page BooklistTwo spud siblings face off in a series of epic challenges in the first of a hilariously silly graphic novel series from the bestselling creator of the Narwhal and Jelly books.Rot is a mutant potato who wakes up feeling great, maybe eventhe greatest in the world! But that only makes Rot's brother Snot the grumpiest in the world. The only solution? An epic contest to prove who is the greatest once and for all, judged by the only impartial party they can findtheir small fry little sister, Tot.But as the stakes get higher through the muddy potato sack race, sacred hot potato roll, and a hilarious laughing contest, their rivalry spirals out of control. Suddenly Rot's not feeling so spudtacular anymore. Will this tater trio ever be able to determine who the greatest in the world really is?Trade Review"Chock-full of spudtacular puns and a feel-good surprise ending, Clanton offers a delightful laugh-on-every-page early chapter book for kids ready to tackle longer stories but with very simple text and visual context clues. The graphic novel elements interspersed throughout the standard illustrated text will hold great appeal for young readers." – Booklist ― November 1, 2022 "Delightfully goofy . . . Clanton brings puns aplenty to this starchy offering" Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ― November 2022 "Comically emphatic dialogue, wry narrator commentary, and raucous mixed-media cartooning—including potato stamps—depicts the one-spudmanship. …Extending his impressive track record of funny geniality, Clanton renders the characters with earnest expressions" – Publisher's Weekly ― October 10, 2022 "Just as silly and appealing as Narwhal and Jelly….An excellent addition where early reader graphic novels are popular (that is, everywhere)" – School Library Journal ― October 2022
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Slime Shop
Book SynopsisYouTube Slime Queen Karina Garcia teams up with Kevin Panetta and Niki Smith for a fun, colorful adventure that follows three friends as they run their own slime shop business and the slimes who secretly come alive to help them.Trade ReviewThis goofy graphic novel explores the imagined lives of homemade slime molds created by three kids—brown-skinned siblings Bailey and Sophia and their friend Jayden, who is Black—who run a small business concocting, marketing, and selling slime by mail. When they leave their labors, the slimes come to life. Realizing that any one of them could be the next one sold, disgruntled slime Boris takes drastic measures to gain control... A peppy, character-driven plot and jewel-toned illustrations of the slime squad’s starring cast quickly mold the popular creative pursuit into a relatable adventure. A hilarious, action-packed romp. (slime recipes, character sketches) — Kirkus Reviews
£11.69
Andrews McMeel Publishing Fry Guys
Book SynopsisIn this colourful graphic novel, the Fry Guys—a team of three French fries—must do whatever it takes to defend their home against an invasion of evil UFO-nion Rings. ZZZAT! Ketchup blast. Ah, good grease. Waffle has always dreamed about adventure outside her small town of Spudtown, Idaho. But as it turns out, adventure was dreaming of her, too. One day, Waffle’s hometown is invaded by evil UFO-nion Rings. They're big. They're greasy. And they're ready to take all the fries back to their lair. It’s up to Waffle and her best buddies, Curly and Sweets, to put an end to the UFO-nion Rings’ rampage. That is . . . if they can! This graphic novel is fun for everyone—unless you’re an evil UFO-nion Ring, of course. With hilarious text by #1 New York Times bestselling author Eric Geron and adorable art by Jannie Ho, it’s perfect for young graphic novel readers, English language learners, and potato enthusiasts of all kinds! The font used in the graphic novel is also Dyslexia-friendly.
£7.59
Oni Press,US The Long Con, Vol. 2
The action and hilarity continue in the second volume of this comic convention apocalypse adventure series! Journalist Victor Lai and his comics publicist friend Dez Delaney have clawed, crawled, and occasionally golf-carted their way across a crowded post-apocalyptic convention floor in search of a way out. Along the way they've discovered a fledgling resistance movement of cosplaying superheroes led by Dez's former boss, Helvetica Caslon. She's got one last assignment: find the Special Guest and liberate the con. All that's in the way is a labyrinth of surreal panel rooms, literal personality cults, at least two warring fandom factions, and a totally biased gatekeeping system run by pedantic internet trolls. Can Dez and Victor convince the Special Guest to give up the utopia he's created? Or are the pros of this con on a crash course to doomsday?
£14.39
Kodansha America, Inc Be Very Afraid of Kanako Inuki!
Book SynopsisFrom the mind of Japan's "queen of horror manga" comes a short story collection sure to put a grin on your face and send a chill down your spine. For more than 30 years, Inuki Kananko has been terrorizing girls and boys with twisted catch-22s and ghoulish monsters. Discover one of the best-kept secrets of global horror with this selection of some of Inuki's most popular short comics. The six hair-raising stories feature an array of unnerving characters and scenarios brought to life in Inuki's signature art style, in the tradition of Junji Ito, Kazuo Umezu, Shintaro Kago, and Junko Mizuno.
£11.69
Little, Brown & Company The Geek Ex-Hitman, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisMarco's mysterious past comes to light, including his nerdy awakening! Meanwhile, a certain organization on his tail begins to close in...?
£12.34
Andrews McMeel Publishing Big Nate: Move It or Lose It!
Book SynopsisA new comics collection featuring Big Nate, the star of the bestselling book series and the Emmy-nominated animated TV series on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon. With all your favourite characters providing laughs on every page, this all-new collection of Big Nate comics means business! What's middle school without a crisis? Sixth-grader Nate Wright would love to find out, but the emergencies are piling up fast. A gang of eighth-graders steals Nate's favourite lunch spot. Alan Chen chooses a new name (hint: it begins with N) in a brazen attack on Nate's uniqueness. And when a post-hypnotic suggestion works a little TOO well, the lovable Chad becomes P.S. 38's unlikeliest bully. Is Nate any match for Bad Chad? Can he fly under the radar of no-nonsense hall monitor Kim Cressly? Will he survive the worst movie date ever with drama queen Dee Dee? Find out in Move It or Lose It! With all your favourite characters providing laughs on every page, this all-new collection of Big Nate comics means business!
£8.54
First Second The Adventure Zone The Crystal Kingdom
Book SynopsisThe Adventure Zone: The Crystal Kingdom takes this #1 New York Times bestselling series to haunting new heights! All these ghosts are spooky enough, but it's downright frightening how great of a read this D&D-inspired adventure is, with tabletop antics that fans of Dimension 20 and Critical Role will adore!A desperate call for help interrupts holiday celebrations at the Bureau of Balance, and sends Taako, Magnus and Merle on a high-stakes mission to find and Reclaim a fourth deadly relic: a powerful transmutation stone, hidden somewhere in the depths of a floating arcane laboratory that's home to the Doctors Maureen and Lucas Miller. An unknown menace has seized control of the stone, and is using it to transform the lab into a virulent pink crystal that spreads to everything it touches.It's only a matter of time before this sparkling disaster crash-lands, but in order to find the stone and save the whole planet from being King Midas
£14.39
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Romantic Killer, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisThe full-colour manga that inspired the anime series! High schooler Anzu Hoshino has a great life. Every day she plays video games, pigs out on snacks, and pets her beloved cat. But this blissful existence is turned into a confusing mess when a magical creature transports her to an altered reality bereft of her favourite things. Now she’s stuck with hot guys instead! How can she possibly survive in such an awful world?! Thanks to Riri’s magic, Anzu is stuck spending her days fending off hot guys. But now an ugly specter from Kazuki’s past reappears, and even Anzu herself is put in physical danger!
£12.59
Denpa Books My Mikage-san
Book SynopsisIn the Shadows or Between the Sheets, No One Does It Better than a Ninja! Left for dead after a hellacious battle, the stealthy ninja Mikage was found and taken in by a kind-hearted high schooler named Ikumi. To repay this life debt, Mikage now serves her master, helping him from delivering his homework to everyday housekeeping duties, but a curious classmate asks Ikumi if she's good at "yotogi." When Ikumi asks Mikage what that means, she slowly undresses her slender body, saying she'll attend to his every nightly need! But Mikage is a ninja of many skills, and everyone in class needs her help in some way and she's just the ninja for the job!
£17.05
Andrews McMeel Publishing Midnight Snack
Book SynopsisFeaturing the entire run of Zits comics from 2021, this treasury by award-winning duo Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman is the perfect source of laughter for the restless, hungry, hilarious teenager in all of us. Grab a seat at the table to feast on this hefty and humorous serving of Zits comics by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman.
£13.49
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 14
Book SynopsisTwo high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first.Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle. Who will confess their love first…?!Will it be Miyuki or Kaguya who finally breaks down and confesses their love for the other? Will the love confession be terribly bungled or epically orchestrated? And will the recipient respond appropriately, insanely, or in kind? While these questions will have answers, the romantic quandaries of the rest of the members of the student council will raise a whole new set of questions… Three months is a long time.
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 27
Book SynopsisTwo high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first.Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle. Who will confess their love first…?!Will Kaguya get to the airport in time to say goodbye to Miyuki? First, she and an ally must make one last attempt to repair the rift between the Shinomiya and Shijo families. Then, Miyuki plots what to do with the leftover money from the bribe he received, Miko tries to bridge the distance between her and Yu when he goes abroad for summer break, and Chika leads everyone in one of her signature trauma-inducing games! Who knows when he’ll be back again.
£7.59
DC Comics Teen Titans Go! to the Library!
Book SynopsisAll Raven wanted was a little peace and quiet, and the local library seemed like the perfect place to find that. But her teammates know all her tricks, and when they catch up to her all heck breaks loose. All Raven wanted was a little peace and quiet, and the local library seemed like the perfect place to find that. But her teammates know all her tricks, and when they catch up to her all heck breaks loose. It s not their fault: there s a villain on the loose! And that villain has a dastardly plot! And it could only happen at the library! When the teens get scattered into the library books, first they have to figure out what happened, then they have to find each other, then they have to find the real Jump City. It s all in a day s work for our heroes. Not their normal day s work, which involves a lot of punching and posing. This is more like a reader s day s work! You know: the fun kind!
£10.79
Scholastic Total Splash Down Two Splashtastic Inflatables
Book SynopsisA funny, sunny, splash-tastic series for readers 6+, perfect forfans of The Bad Guys, Bad Kitty, Spongebob and Toy Story.
£6.99
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Let's Buy the Land and Cultivate It in a
Book SynopsisNorio, a corporate drone in modern Japan, is summoned to a fantasy world to fight evil! But it turns out that the magical ability he got doesn’t work?! Thankfully, he has a plan B. Ask for a plot of land to cultivate a farm! To his surprise, that supposedly useless magic ability turbo charges his tools, allowing him to craft with wood like a master and plant vast fields of crops. After fishing up a mermaid wife, charming a lich, and tempting a young dragon over to his side with home cooking, there’s nothing our hero can’t do!
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Beak Ally 1 Unlikely Friends
Book SynopsisHe has all sorts of friendship goals in mind, like riding bikes together, going to the movies together, and even solving mysteries together!Trade ReviewFeuti’s art is bright and expressive. Clean lines, plenty of white space between panels, and a clear narrative arc with three short chapters make this a solid choice for emerging readers. — Kirkus Reviews
£6.99
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Super Dweeb and the Snack Attack
Book SynopsisWith fast-paced action and absurd humor [...] Super Dweeb in an exciting new series for fans of Captain Underpants or Diary of a Wimpy Kid - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALA funny, fast-paced and zany adventure, bursting with colourful cartoon-style illustrations - BOOK TRUST***As the world''s greatest school-aged superhero, Super Dweeb has a lot going for him. He has an awesome imagination, an atomic pencil that brings drawings to life, and a genius best friend, Mona! But will that be enough to save him in his ultimate adventure? Andy''s hero skills are put to their greatest ever test as he faces a school full of SPIES, an invasion of zombie VEGETABLES from another dimension, a monster made of guacamole... and the literal APOCALYPSE! This is the sixth book in the Super Dweeb series, written and illustrated by Blue Peter 2021 award-winner Jess Bradley. Told with comic-strip illustrations in full-colour, this unp
£6.23
Kodansha America, Inc Phantom of the Idol 1
Book SynopsisYuuya, one half of the boy pop duo ZINGS, may be the laziest performer in the Japanese music industry. His partner is out there giving 110% every night (and, thankfully, he's quite popular), but Yuuya's half-assed, sloppy dancing, and his frankly hostile attitude toward the audience, has the fans hating him and his agent looking for any excuse to cut him loose. After a particularly lifeless concert appearance, Yuuya meets a girl backstage. She's dressed to the nines in a colorful outfit, she's full of vim and vigor, and all she wants from life is to perform. There's just one problem: She's been dead for a year. This is the ghost of Asahi Mogami, the beloved singer whose time on the stage was tragically cut short, unless... If ghosts are real, is spirit possession really that much of a stretch?Trade Review"Buzzing with energy… A wry and entertaining look at the world of idol culture." -Anime UK News
£10.44
Kodansha America, Inc She's My Knight 1
Book SynopsisPopular boy secretly falls for princely girl in this gleeful borderline-parody of high school shojo manga that fans demanded in print! Prepare for a wacky, tongue-in-cheek shojo comedy like Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun! Haruma Ichinose, 17, has been popular since he was born. So popular, in fact, that he figured no one could even come close...until he met Yuki Mogami. She's tall, cool, collected, and totally makes him crazy. He may just be in love...but can he deal with falling for someone even more dashing than himself?
£11.69
Titan Books Ltd Disenchantment: Untold Tales Vol.1
Book SynopsisHere lies the first of THREE all-new, all-comic volumes chronicling the stories you didn't see on screen. Adventure above the clouds, in the forest, and beyond the seas... well, beyond one sea. But it's a new one! There are Beans to meet and beans to eat and beans to plant and Beans who just can't. There are giants in the sky and beers on tap, a unicorn and something that is not at all a unicorn. Including "educational" and "informational" inserts to enhance your reading pleasure! Let us carry you back to Dreamland for new quests, new friends, new foes, and maybe a cocktail along the way, in these exciting comic adventures! Bean, Elfo, and Luci await!
£16.99
Little, Brown & Company Please Put Them On, Takamine-san, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisThe student council president, Takane Takemine, is a beauty beyond compare, and she would normally never associate with a friendless nobody like Koushi Shirota. After seeing her undressed, however, he's forced to become her walking "closet" as she changes underwear throughout the day. But Takamine's stripping isn't merely to tease-it's the key to unleashing her time-bending powers!
£10.44
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Ayakashi Triangle Vol. 3
Book SynopsisWho is the mysterious and handsome boy who shows up at school one day and asks to meet with Suzu? When Matsuri tries to eavesdrop, he’s stopped by Yayo and Lu. It turns out the handsome boy wants Suzu to help injured ayakashi, which she’s on board with. But when she uses her powers to heal one, the boy reveals his true nature!
£11.69
