Manga: Humorous / Funny stories
Image Comics Immortal Sergeant
Book SynopsisEisner nominated, International Manga Award winning I KILL GIANTS storytellers JOE KELLY and KEN NIIMURA return to yank on your heartstrings with IMMORTAL SERGEANT! On the eve of his unwelcome retirement, Jim Sargent (aka “Sarge”) a grizzled, old-school detective, catches a break on a murder case that’s haunted him for decades. Unfortunately, Sarge must drag his anxiety-riddled adult son, Michael, along for the ride or risk losing the lead forever. Can this dysfunctional duo overcome their own hang-ups, blindspots, and secrets to catch a killer? Collects Immortal Sergeant 1-9Trade Review"Kelly’s fast-paced script balances racy humor and a profound exploration of a father and son coming to terms with one another, while Niimura’s deceptively loose illustration interweaves a variety of influences to create a terrifically kinetic sense of movement through a world steeped in a distinctively noir atmosphere." —Library Journal
£19.54
Oni Press,US Rick And Morty Book Six: Deluxe Edition
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£38.39
Kodansha America, Inc Wave, Listen to Me! 5
Book SynopsisFrom the legendary creator of Blade of the Immortal comes something completely different: the wild ride of one disgruntled young woman down the rapids of talk radio! Minare thought she was just venting to a stranger when she told a guy at a bar about her man troubles. It turns out that man works at a radio station, and the next day she's shocked to hear her grumbling broadcast on the air! She storms the station in a rage, only to be duped into joining a talk show, and her acid tongue makes her into an instant star!
£11.69
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC How Heavy are the Dumbbells You Lift? Vol. 11
Book SynopsisEveryone decides to start a special training program to improve their court skills…but can they see it to the end, or will they drop the ball? Series Overview: Hibiki is a teenage girl who loves to eat, but when she notices her waistline expanding, she decides to check out the local gym. The gym is full of buff dudes…and Akemi, the student council president?! When Akemi tries to convince Hibiki to take up weight training, Hibiki resists–until she meets pretty boy trainer Machio. Now, Hibiki is willing to do whatever it takes to get fit!
£10.79
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Hitomi-chan is Shy With Strangers Vol. 6
Book SynopsisA POST-DATE DISASTERIt’s the beginning of a new school year for Hitomi-chan and Usa-kun! Now a little older and wiser, the two head out on a…date?! What will they do when the unthinkable happens just when they’re about to go home?!
£10.79
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Crossplay Love: Otaku x Punk Vol. 3
Book SynopsisShuumei has a problem: he’s in love with Hana, a girl who works in a maid café. Unfortunately, he’s too embarrassed to go in and talk to her… until he puts on girl’s clothes and transforms himself into Mei. What Shuumei doesn’t realise is that Hana is actually Hanae, an otaku boy who’s more comfortable with people when he’s dressed as a girl! What’s more, neither of them are aware that they both go to the same school. Appearances can be deceiving in this wacky cross-dressing love comedy!
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Humanoids, Inc The Cat from the Kimono
Book SynopsisThis surreal and imaginative adult tale follows a beautiful black cat through a fantastical world where he'll survive impossible odds to make his way home... to his mistress' kimono! Once upon a time in Japan lived a beautiful young woman. The beloved daughter of a silk mill owner, she was lavished with gorgeous kimonos from across the province, but her favourite was the first one he gave her. It was a deep crimson painted with soft, purring black cats, and was crafted by the finest weaver in the mill. The weaver, besotted with her beauty, professed his love to the maiden. Indifferent to his advances, she preferred the warmth of her feline finery to his, leading him down a dark path that separates the woman from one of her beloved black cats! Thus, the cat begins a fantastic voyage, from the bottom of the sea to the smokey markets of London, sometimes in the company of Sherlock Holmes himself, as he becomes a figure of myth and legend. Travel the world on this surreal journey through the imagination of renowned artist Nancy Peña (Madame Cat), whose gorgeous style is inspired by Japanese painting.Trade Review"Nancy Peña erases the limits of dream and reality and confirms that she knows how to create an original universe, with a strong and endearing imagination." * The Inrocks (translated from French) *
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Kodansha America, Inc Hitorijime My Hero 10
Book SynopsisA yaoi romance between a good boy who didn't know he was waiting for a hero, and a bad boy who comes to his rescue! Now a hit streaming anime! "I don't like caramel sauce. I prefer something bitter..." Masahiro Setagawa doesn't believe in heroes, but wishes he could: He's found himself in a gang of small-time street bullies who use him to run errands. But when high school teacher (and scourge of the streets) Kousuke Ohshiba comes to his rescue, he finds he may need to start believing after all...and as their relationship deepens, he realizes a hero might be just what he was looking for this whole time
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Kodansha America, Inc Yuzu the Pet Vet 4
Book SynopsisJoin 11-year-old Yuzu at her animal hospital and meet her new fluffy friends! In an engaging and cutely-drawn comic, watch Yuzu navigate issues like bullying, animal care, and understanding illness and deaths of pets and family. For an 11-year-old, Yuzu has a lot on her plate. When her mom gets sick and has to be hospitalized, Yuzu goes to live with her uncle who runs the local animal hospital. Yuzu's always been scared of animals, but she tries to help out. The resident Chihuahua is tiny and adorable, but acts up whenever Yuzu comes near. The fluffy cats that see her a hiss. Yuzu just wants some peace and quiet, but what can she do?! Then an encounter with a boy and his dog turns fear into a desire to learn... And as Yuzu works hard to understand her fuzzy friends, they begin to feel comfortable around each other. Through all the tough moments in her life, from her mother's illness to bullying at school, Yuzu realizes that she can help make things all right with a little help from her animal pals, peers, and kind grown-ups. Every new patient is a furry friend in the making!
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Kodansha America, Inc Sweat and Soap 9
Book SynopsisThe hilarious ups and downs of an office romance at a personal care products company are the subject of this sexy, strange romp. Asako's living her dream, working at the toiletry maker Lilia Drop. Little do her coworkers know, the reason she loves the company so much is that she's ashamed of her body odor, and their soap is the only thing that does the trick. So when the company's lead product developer, a perfuming genius, approaches her in the lobby and wonders what "that smell" is, she's terrified... but could it be... that he likes it? And, even more surprising to Asako... does she like him?
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Kodansha America, Inc Lovesick Ellie 11
Book SynopsisAt her high school, she's Eriko Ichimura, the girl so boring no one remembers she exists. But online, she's "Lovesick Ellie," a brash and lusty alternate persona with quite a viral following! Ellie's favorite pastime? Spying on her handsome and perfect classmate Ohmi and spinning wild fantasies in the form of very thirsty tweets. But one day, quite by accident, Eriko learns that Ohmi isn't as perfect as she thought... and he discovers her secret to boot! What's ahead for this two-faced boy and pervy girl?
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Kodansha America, Inc Rent-A-Girlfriend 19
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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Kodansha America, Inc Phantom of the Idol 5
Book SynopsisYuya, 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 Yuya'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, Yuya 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?
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Kodansha America, Inc Phantom of the Idol 6
Book SynopsisYuya, 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 Yuya'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, Yuya 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?
£10.44
Vertical Inc. Miss Miyazen Would Love To Get Closer To You 2
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Vertical Inc. Miss Miyazen Would Love To Get Closer To You 3
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Ablaze, LLC The Breaker Omnibus Vol 4
Book SynopsisChun-Woo Han, aka Goo Moon Ryong, aka Nine-Door Dragon, must rescue his student Shi-Woon from the martial arts alliance, and the only way to do so is put his own life on the line! Taking a page from the book of his own master, Chun-Woo starts down a dangerous path for his disciple’s sake. Hoping to finally bring an end to his long-lasting misfortunes, the Goo Moon Ryong willingly jumps into a trap, leading to what could be his final battle against the skilled fighters of the alliance. And while the big clash between the showy techniques of the martial schools and the immovable will of the Nine-Door Dragon will make alliance fighters fall like autumn leaves, Chun-Woo may not have what it takes to get past the most elite fighters of the Murim world and save Si-Woon! A true bestseller in South Korea and already translated into many languages, Jeon Geuk-jin and Park Jin-Hwan's fighting manhwa has been praised for its sensational action, as well as its captivating storyline, with many charismatic characters and stylish martial arts techniques that will keep you glued to the page, wanting more!
£999.99
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Crossplay Love: Otaku x Punk Vol. 4
Book SynopsisWhen Shimazaki asks Hanae to help him with some modeling, Hana becomes a wig model. Mei is disappointed to see Hana with a stranger (a.k.a. Shimazaki in cosplay), worrying about what their relationship could be. Then Shuumei’s best friend, Yuzuru, recognizes Shimazaki…and figures out that Hana is really Hanae?! Yuzuru is the only one who knows both of their secrets, but what’s he supposed to say? Series Overview: Shuumei has a problem: he’s in love with Hana, a girl who works in a maid café. Unfortunately, he’s too embarrassed to go in and talk to her…until he puts on girl’s clothes and transforms himself into Mei. What Shuumei doesn’t realize is that Hana is actually Hanae, an otaku boy who’s more comfortable with people when he’s dressed as a girl! What’s more, neither of them are aware that they both go to the same school. Appearances can be deceiving in this wacky cross-dressing love comedy!
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC My Senpai is Annoying Vol. 10
Book SynopsisIgarashi is a hardworking young office lady. Takeda, the senpai above her at work, annoys her constantly–and yet she finds herself growing closer to him. Every day is filled with comic mishaps and romantic moments as Igarashi tries to balance work, life, and love. This full-colour manga–which started its life as a webcomic–is sure to charm audiences of workplace comedies like Aggretsuko and The Office!
£12.59
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC My New Life as a Cat Vol. 2
Book SynopsisNao Kazushiro is a normal high school student—until he gets in a traffic accident and winds up in the body of a cat! At first, it’s all fun and games as he gets used to his new feline form, but then the novelty wears off and hunger sets in. Luckily, he’s picked up by Chika, a cute girl his age who gives him food and a home off the streets. Will Nao (now Nyao) develop feelings for her? Or will he wake up in his human body once and for all?
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Polar Bear Café: Collector's Edition Vol. 3
Book SynopsisGET YOUR PENGUIN CARDS HERE!At Polar Bear Café your heart is at ease, enjoying the delicious coffee and the antics of the regulars. The penguins gather for a meeting to figure out how to sell their Penguin Cards full of penguin facts and trivia (you can read them at the end of the volume!) Panda-kun accidentally gives them a brilliant idea... Meet the new friends in volume 3 of this humorous slice-of-life manga where animals and humans live and work together.
£14.39
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Last Game Vol. 2
Book SynopsisA DECENT PROPOSALYanagi’s childhood vow to defeat Kujou has evolved into a love he refuses to admit. Now that they’re in college, he suggests a new challenge—one that sounds a lot like a proposal. How does she react?! Meanwhile, Kujou joins the Astronomy Club, where an attractive man begins to pursue her! This volume also includes the one-shot “Forgotten Snow.”
£12.59
Drawn and Quarterly I Want You
Book SynopsisBefore the critically-acclaimed animated shows, the bestselling graphic novel Coyote Doggirl, or the humor collections Hot Dog Taste Test and My Dirty Dumb Eyes, cartoonist Lisa Hanawalt was a comic book industry sensation with her Ignatz Award-winning minicomic series I Want You. Hanawalt s outlandish humor and ingenious formalism are evident in the comics collected here. Her love of anthropomorphism and scatology are on full display, all lovingly and grotesquely drawn by Hanawalt in obsessive, unnerving detail. The stars here are She-Moose, who we join sex-toy shopping, and He-Horse, who we learn mid-flight suffers from ornithophobia. The true star of I Want You may just be Hanawalt s hilarious command of the graphic listicle. Top Causes of Freeway Accidents is a prescient pre-BoJack display of Hanawalt s love for all things equine. Things We Are Sorry We Did Last Night includes the murder of all Hanawalt s Google doppelgangers. Whether she s discussing the daily commute or masturbation, she packs each comic in I Want You with punchy cultural observations and sharp-witted reflections on typically taboo subjects. A master humorist and cartoonist, Hanawalt strikes the perfect balance of drawing the gorgeous and the repugnant, the fantastical and the lifelike, the bizarre and the hilarious creating a deeply human exp
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Drawn and Quarterly Cyclopedia Exotica
Book Synopsis"Dhaliwal created a fictitious community facing xenophobia, fetishization, and media misrepresentation. It''s resonating with her thousands of Instagram followers."?Robert Ito, The New York Times?The characters in Dhaliwal?s stories sparkle. They?re tenderly rendered and their problems are real... The struggle of the cyclops unfolds in metaphors for race, sexuality, gender, and disability, tangling with ideas about fetishization, interracial relationships, passing, and representation.??Carmen Maria Machado, author of In The Dream HouseFollowing the critical and popular success of Woman World?the hit Instagram comic which appeared on 25 best of the year lists?Aminder Dhaliwal returns with Cyclopedia Exotica. Also serialized on instagram to her 250,000 followers, this graphic novel showcases Dhaliwal?s quick wit and astute socio-cultural criticism.Doctor?s office waiting rooms, commercials, dog parks, and dating app screenshots capture the experiences and interior lives of the cyclops community; a largely immigrant population displaying physical differences from the majority. Whether they?re artists, parents, or yoga students, the cyclops have it tough: they face microaggressions and overt xenophobia on a daily basis. However, they are bent on finding love, cultivating community, and navigating life alongside the two-eyed majority with patience and the occasional bout of rage.Cyclopedia Exotica is a triumph of hilarious candor.
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Udon Entertainment Corp RandomVeus Vol.2: One-Dimensional Couriers
Book SynopsisUDON presents RANDOMVEUS: ONE DIMENSIONAL COURIERS, an original graphic novel from the mind of Jeffrey 'Chamba' Cruz! The Veuniverse is a strange location full of daft and dangerous denizens. This place isn't always the friendliest, so it takes a particular type of brave buffoon to be a courier, especially when there are equally rash rival couriers competing for the same jobs! Join the pompadour-styled Raimundo and his witty cohorts Bloob & Melody (the One Dimensional Couriers) in a race against time to deliver what could be the biggest package of their careers-- all in service of a quizzically questionable client! If you're a fan of dynamic, action-based anime and random humor from down under, you can't go wrong with RANDOMVEUS!
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Rebellion Publishing Ltd. The Treasury of British Comics Presents: The Tom
Book SynopsisScottish artist Tom Paterson is one of the most inventive and influential cartoonists British comics have produced. Inspired by the work of George Martin, Leo Baxendale and Ken Reid, Tom became a comic artist at a young age, working for Fleetway and DC Thomsons on such classic strips as Sweeny Toddler, Calamity James, Buster, Grimly Feendish, The Numskulls, Bananaman and Dennis the Menace.At the beginning of his career Tom was ghosting artists like Baxendale, but his own style and sense of humour quickly developed and Tom’s work soon became unmistakable. His trademark stinky, striped sock often appeared in the panels of his work – a useful identifier born out of an age where publishers frowned upon artists signing their work. Along with the sock came the additional, visual comedic gags scattered throughout the strips, giving each one that instant re-readability. This collection features some of Tom’s outstanding colour and black & white strip work for IPC/Fleetway from titles like Buster, Whoopee!, Jackpot, Whizzer & Chips and Oink! amongst others. With quotes from the man himself and some extra, added treasures, this is a must have for fans of British humour comics both young and old!
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Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Pandora Perfect
Book SynopsisHold on to your pearls! For when criminal genius, sometimes babysitter and all round bad 'un Pandora Perfect is broken out of prison by her faithful robot Gort, no one’s valuables are safe! Pandora and Gort set out on the heist of their lives, stealing fabulous jewels, pickpocketing guffwarblers, and investigating the secrets of a moon made of sausage! The breakout star of 2000 AD’s acclaimed Regened specials, Pandora swindles, cheats and lies her way to infamy and riches in this hilarious collection by Roger Langridge (Bill and Ted are Doomed) and Brett Parson (Tank Girl). So, hide your heirlooms, lock up your loot and hold on tight! When Pandora and Gort are around, its sure to be Supercalifragilis-Twisted-and-Explosive!Trade Review"Simply brilliant fun: Langridge supplies the daft ideas, Parson delivers a pitch-perfect art style" - Comicon"She and her robot partner Gort are written with such charisma and personality that you can forgive them their lies and larceny. Roger Langridge wrote an engaging and sometimes laugh out loud story that has that kind of universal appeal that an all ages story can achieve." -MultiversityComics.Com"Roger Langridge’s tale of a nefarious hi tech “Mary Poppins” is fun" - Comicscene"A knockabout romp, entirely uncynical and full of fun." -Comicsthegathering.com
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BookLife Publishing The Secret Society of the Cow
Book SynopsisColin might just live in the weirdest town ever. When he and his friends accidentally stumble upon a strange book, they begin to unravel the mystery behind the weirdness overrunning their town. Something strange is a-hoof... Can these friends get to the bottom of it?
£6.99
Vintage Publishing Grandville Force Majeure
Book SynopsisIn the middle of a gang war, wanted for murder, truly alone and outside the law, Detective Inspector LeBrock is on the run from both the police and gangster assassins, the victim of a diabolical scheme to annihilate himself and everyone he holds dear, engineered by mastermind crime lord Tiberius Koenig, one of the most despicable villains in the history of detective fiction.A fiendishly ingenious story of love, tenacity, treachery and tragedy, this fifth, final and longest stand-alone volume of the Eisner and Hugo Award-nominated Grandville series by master storyteller and graphic novel pioneer Bryan Talbot is a veritable rollercoaster of a detective thriller, featuring Grandville’s trademark high-octane excitement, humour and deduction on a Holmesian scale as we finally meet LeBrock’s mentor, Stamford Hawksmoor, and discover LeBrock’s untold backstory. Fan-favourite characters Detective Sergeant Roderick Ratzi and LeBrock’s vivacious fiancée, Parisian prostitute Billie are joined by a new badger in town! Enter Tasso, an Italian badger who’s bigger, meaner and uglier than LeBrock – but is he a force for good or evil? A battle royale ensues as LeBrock fights against truly outrageous odds. How can he possibly survive?Prepare to be royally badgered!Trade ReviewI have greatly enjoyed the Grandville books. I think they’re superbly designed, beautifully conceived, admirably written – everything about them is terrific. They really show what the form can do. A graphic novel built on the solid foundation of a strong story. -- Philip PullmanThe latest and last in the sequence Grandville Force Majeure is an epic of anthropomorphised sex and violence featuring a huge cast of badgers (including our hero Detective Inspector LeBrock), lizards, rats and even a Dalmation. It’s a heady mix of Holmesian ratiocination and SF steampunk technology straight out of a Jules Verne novel, lashed to a story that takes in gang violence, freemasons and secret identities. And it’s so slick. Talbot’s great facility as a comic artist gives his narrative extra oomph. The result is fast-moving and hugely entertaining. -- Teddy Jamieson * Herald Scotland *Exceeds the standards… Of all in its league. * Blouin Artinfo *
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Vintage Publishing Collecting Sticks
Book SynopsisObserver Graphic Novel of the MonthCollecting Sticks is a graphic novel about a family glamping trip. (It's like camping, but much more expensive.) Loosely based on actual events, but sometimes veering unexpectedly into fantasy, the story plays with the challenges nature presents to city folk as they forage for berries, get stuck up a tree, make perilous encounters with stinging wildlife, compete to build the best fire and discover the importance of finding good sticks. Also, it rains. It's about the human desire to get back to nature. Or to return to childhood and hit things with sticks.Funny, moving, beautifully drawn, Collecting Sticks can stand beside Joff Winterhart’s classic graphic novel of family life, Days of the Bagnold Summer.Trade ReviewThis wonderfully well-observed graphic novel from cartoonist Decie is a must for anyone diving into the great outdoors this summer. -- Zoë Apostolides * Daily Telegraph *Tent and Primus stove fanatics may want to give it a miss; ditto enthusiastic Scout leaders, and those who even in middle age ache inside at the merest thought of Glastonbury. But if you’re still scarred by camping holidays you endured as a kid – I know I am – then this singular, funny book is for you. -- Rachel Cooke * Observer Graphic Novel of the Month *A lovingly foraged show-and-tell of the quiet humour and tiny heartbreaks that lie beneath day-to-day parenthood. Joe Decie is a master of his craft. -- Stephen CollinsDecie so perfectly captures the nuanced intimacies of the family unit… The parental love in this book is understated, and all the more poignant for the way it is gently folded into the fabric of these familial interactions… The overarching impression given by Collecting Sticks is one of authenticity. -- Lucy Scholes * The Times Literary Supplement *The story of Collecting Sticks is moved along with great charm by Decie's young son, whose commentary throughout is the best representation of spending time with a child I have ever seen in comics. The rhythms of conversation and movement in this book are so delightful because they are so real. It is a book that will remind you of the best things in your life, the small things we don't have to worry about because we are safe and loved. -- Kate BeatonI love this book. It's a lot like real life, just a bit more interesting. -- Joff WinterhartWhat makes it work is its very ordinary notion of life’s small pleasures. Life is not always played out at operatic level. Sometimes it’s little more than a whisper. -- Teddy Jamieson * Herald *Decie is a fine chronicler of life – the nonsensical conversations, boredom, in-jokes, little kindnesses and familiar anxieties. His drawings have a lovely sense of how people move and talks… An affectionate, nuanced tale. -- James Smart * Guardian *There’s undoubtedly something magical about a camping trip…this magic has been captured in Collecting Sticks. -- Andy Shaw * MYM Magazine *To be honest, it made me laugh out loud! -- Maria Argueta * Brighton Journal *Collecting Sticks is very well observed. Decie conveys the family dynamic persuasively, and the book will ring true to curators of small children. It’s a quick read, with a dry sense of humour. -- Pete Redrup * Quietus *
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Vintage Publishing Bizarre Romance
Book SynopsisInternationally bestselling author Audrey Niffenegger and her husband, graphic artist Eddie Campbell, collaborate on this quirky, irreverent collection that celebrates and satirises love of all kinds. With thirteen different vignettes about love, loss, fairies, misbehaviour, regret, wanton wrongheadedness, cats, supernatural exterminators, spies, ghosts, more cats, more fairies, and a handful of ex-boyfriends, Bizarre Romance runs the gamut when it comes to relationships. It explores the good, the bad, the ugly and the just plain weird – with Niffenegger's sharp, imaginative prose and Campbell's diverse comic styles, always with a sense of humour and cosmic justice.Trade ReviewA captivating set of short stories… most appealing… meanders down some quirky byways, full of thwarted fairies, unusual fantasy realms and plenty of cats. -- Sarah Hughes * i *In Bizarre Romance art and love have combined in person and on the page… Niffenegger is very much a child of Angela Carter. But there’s a lightness to Niffenegger’s writing that rubs off here on her husband… in its combination of pictures and words it has an elusive thrill to it… beautiful. -- Teddy Jamieson * Herald Scotland *From gentle whimsy, through to magical realism and disturbing horror, Niffenegger and Campbell shepherd us through a series of off-kilter settings in which the ordinary rubs up against the surreal… Campbell’s images perfectly capture the juxtaposition of the everyday with the extraordinary. -- Lucy Scholes * The Times Literary Supplement *I would recommend taking your time with Bizarre Romance, give yourself the chance to luxuriate in each piece in turn. Nifenegger’s prose is straightforward and magical - just the right mix of the two, but knowing this is a collaborative work between a married couple brings an extra edge of magic to the stories. They are far from schmaltzy, but rather bittersweet, pragmatic and tender. Both creators have a playful but thorough grasp of the potential of the comic book form. -- Jenny Robins * Quietus *
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Silver Sprocket Let's Get Burgers
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Ablaze, LLC The Old Geezers Vol 2
Book SynopsisThe geezers are back! The Old Geezers Vol 2 includes two new stories, featuring three septuagenarians who have been friends since childhood: Antoine, Emile, and Pierrot. In "The One Who Got Away", things aren’t looking so good for the Geezers… one of them’s in the hospital, the other’s been arrested, and the third one is dealing with leaky roofs, drowning sheep, and eggs he doesn’t approve of. Two new characters make their appearance in this book, and through their stories we are taken to shark-infested waters and treasure-hunting in the Pacific, to village fairs, rugby matches, broken hearts, and behavior unbefitting neighbors–which continues to this day. Thank goodness young Sophie and her puppets are around to keep these old men in check. And in "The Magician", peaceful country living consisting of leaky roofs, puppet shows, and drinks and arguments at the local tavern is disturbed when a rare species of grasshopper is discovered in a local field, and suddenly environmentalists, politicians, hunters, Big Pharma, union people, mushroom pickers and geriatric anarchists are all loudly fighting for what they believe is the right approach to things. In the midst of all this, one love story may be blooming in spite of a curse, another may be doomed for good and for poop, and questions of paternity arise yet again. The Old Geezers is an international bestseller, regularly topping the graphic novel bestseller lists across Europe — with hundreds of thousands of copies sold. Come find out why the geezers have won the hearts of so many...in this gorgeously illustrated, beautifully written graphic novel series. Trade Review“The stories are beautifully drawn, creatively written, funny, have a point to make and feature a cast to cherish. 5 STARS”--theslingsandarrows.com
£19.54
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Disney and Pixar's Turning Red: 4*Town 4*Real:
Book SynopsisSpend the day with the members of 4*Town in this manga companion to the hit Disney and Pixar film Turning Red!Spend the day with the members of 4*Town in this manga companion to the hit Disney and Pixar film Turning Red!4☆Townies are hyped to see 4☆Town performing their favorite hits live, but how will Canada’s greatest boy band spend the day leading up to their epic Toronto concert? Hang with Robaire, Jesse, Tae Young, Aaron T., and Aaron Z. as they enjoy a rare break in their busy schedules. Jesse and Tae Young embrace their artistic side and visit a ceramics museum, Aaron T. gets his fashion on at the mall, and Aaron Z. and Robaire stay in the dance studio to master their moves before the sold-out show! Only the realest fans deserve to get this up close and personal with Tween Beat magazine’s hottest band of the year!
£10.44
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Show-ha Shoten!, Vol. 2
Book SynopsisA pair of dreamers strive to rise to the top of the comedy world in this story by Akinari Asakura with art by Takeshi Obata (Death Note)!Shy Azemichi Shijima has secretly been studying the art of comedy. His outgoing classmate Taiyo Higashikata has big dreams of being funny but no follow-through. When the two team up, they just might take the comedy world by storm!Higashikata and Shijima vow to abandon their comedy dreams if they fail to win the High School Comedy Battle, but the competition is not what they prepared for. With just 30 minutes to spare, will they be able to write an entirely new sketch worthy of first place? Or is this the end for the talented duo?
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Show-ha Shoten!, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisA pair of dreamers strive to rise to the top of the comedy world in this story by Akinari Asakura with art by Takeshi Obata (Death Note)!Shy Azemichi Shijima has secretly been studying the art of comedy. His outgoing classmate Taiyo Higashikata has big dreams of being funny but no follow-through. When the two team up, they just might take the comedy world by storm!The preliminary round of the Wara-1 Koshien has begun! Azemichi and Taiyo have put their hearts and souls into preparing for the competition, but if they’re going to make it to Osaka, that holy land of comedy, first they’re going to have to defeat the skilled comedy duo Sprechchor and a mysterious new opponent called Kirameki Confections, aka “the Stage Crushers.” Will they be able to outdo these competitors and seize their ticket to the finals?
£7.59
Little, Brown & Company Chio's School Road, Vol. 2
Book SynopsisRunning a marathon with an overweight man, getting backed into a wall by a delinquent, playing an explosive game of Kabaddi, smoking like in a Joh* Woo movie, delivering newspapers...it's all a part of Chio's parkour-heavy way to school. A high schooler who's always got gaming on the brain, Chio's in for another exciting morning full of twists and turns!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Chio's School Road, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisGamer girl Chio's commute to school is anything but normal, and it levels up yet again thanks to Chio's bad personal habits and the appearance of an upperclassman from the school kabaddi club! And with the tasteless team of Chio and Manana getting up to no good as always, the latest installment of Chio's School Road takes another turn for the EXTREME!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Little Miss P: The Second Day
Book SynopsisCouples traveling on vacation and zombie infested apocalypses...what do they all have in common? Little Miss P will arrive on the scene. In this novel approach to sex education, this bittersweet tale of Little Miss P's adventures aims to give men and women alike a better understanding of Little Miss P's role in their lives.
£11.04
Little, Brown & Company Do You Like the Nerdy Nurse?
Book SynopsisThe beauty in the nurse's office is a secret nerd (who doesn't hide it very well). Nijiko Momoyama is the the newly appointed school nurse. But beneath her gorgeous façade lies an unmistakable love for all things geeky...!
£15.19
Little, Brown & Company Teasing Master Takagi-san, Vol. 12
Book SynopsisTakagi-san and Nishikata's back-and-forth teasing battle continues! Will Nishikatafinally be able to claim victory over his cunning nemesis?
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Teasing Master Takagi-san, Vol. 13
Book SynopsisSchool’s almost out for summer break—but there are still plenty of shenanigans forNishikata and Takagi-san to get up to before then!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Teasing Master Takagi-san, Vol. 14
Book SynopsisThe new year is bound to be filled to the brim with teasing and smiles for Nishikata andTakagi-san!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Chio's School Road, Vol. 6
Book SynopsisChio and Manana's friendship is on the rocks, and Momo-senpai's love life hits the skids! Even Bloody Butterfly makes an appearance in the flesh! To top it all off, Chio has another fateful encounter with biker boy Andou, but is there enough room in his sidecar for Chio?! Not if his little sister has anything to say about it! Chio's road to school goes off the rails again!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company I Don't Know How to Give Birth!
Book SynopsisThe humorous and heartfelt autobiographical comic essay of an otaku manga artist! Follow her journey as she learns the ins and outs of pregnancy and childbirth.
£12.34
Little, Brown & Company Little Miss P, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisShe never really leaves. Not really. All anyone can learn to do is live with Little Miss P.Like the girls who make a living on their backs. Or the model facing her own battles. Orthe elementary school girls just starting their adventures with Little Miss P. Don’t missout on Little Miss P’s last words of wisdom in the final volume!
£11.04
Little, Brown & Company The Geek Ex-Hitman, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisThe Oracle of Florence, Marco, is a legendary, peerless hitman feared throughout theItalian underworld, but now he’s trying to build a new reputation for himself-thebiggest geek in all Japan! After getting introduced to the joys of otaku culture while outon a hit, Marco quickly gets so sucked in that he sets down his bloodstained mantleand moves to Japan to peacefully enjoy his new lifestyle. But he’ll soon find that evenafter turning over a new leaf, there isn’t much he can do about how sinister he seemsto other people-especially the government agent on his tail, Viviana, whose skills as aspy are surpassed only by her burning passion for yaoi and BL...!
£12.34
Little, Brown & Company The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out
Book SynopsisLowellmina’s campaign against her brothers seems to be going well after she snags a victory against both of them. However, members of the enemy faction like Glen and Strang aren’t ready to throw in the towel just yet. Meanwhile, the Eastern Church of Levetia seizes upon the chaos of the conflict in Earthworld to advance its own agenda. With Wein the genius prince caught in his own difficult position, the continent seems to be barreling for chaos!??
£12.34
