Manga: Superheroes and super-villains

1951 products


  • Captain Marvel The Saga of Monica Rambeau

    Marvel Comics Captain Marvel The Saga of Monica Rambeau

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    2 in stock

    £25.59

  • Marvel Masterworks The Avengers Vol. 1

    Marvel Comics Marvel Masterworks The Avengers Vol. 1

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £50.24

  • Ironheart The Saga of Riri Williams

    Marvel Comics Ironheart The Saga of Riri Williams

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £28.79

  • Hellcat

    Marvel Comics Hellcat

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    1 in stock

    £16.19

  • MarvelVerse Kang

    Marvel Comics MarvelVerse Kang

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £8.54

  • MarvelVerse Miles Morales SpiderMan

    Marvel Comics MarvelVerse Miles Morales SpiderMan

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    2 in stock

    £8.54

  • Superpower Science: Masters of Matter

    Hachette Children's Group Superpower Science: Masters of Matter

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisScience principles come to life through quirky and humorous explanations in comic book format.What if you could teleport, change shape or be elastic? You'd be a superhero BUT are these superpowers feasible in the real world? Superpower Science: Masters of Matter tells you all about the reality of these superpowers when looked at through a scientific lens.The series Superpower Science focuses on the superpowers commonly associated with superheroes and reveals just how scientifically realistic they could be to us mere humans. Each title focuses on four superpowers and explains which science principles would come into action if the superpower existed and what effect these science principles would have on the body. Momentum builds by questioning everything as we progress. The comic book format and vintage-looking colourful illustrations paired with quirky and humorous explanations turn what would be considered by many as dry physics principles into high interest exciting books. By pointing out the physical limitations of superpowers, the series aims to fix them, not crush children's dreams but inspire them to be interested in science. Perfect for reader aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: Contents 1: What is Matter? 1: Beanstalk Boy: Super Growth 1: Micro Girl: Shrinking 1: Chamelea: Shapeshifting 1: Disappearing Dennis: Teleportation 1: Glossary and Further Information 1: Index

    1 in stock

    £8.99

  • The Red Hook Volume 2: War Cry

    Image Comics The Red Hook Volume 2: War Cry

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Red Hook's dead girlfriend is resurrected into WAR CRY, a human of mass destruction hosted by a teenage boy named Rajak Allah. When a demigod from their past comes to haunt them to death they must resolve their lost love. This Ringo nominated comic continues the New Brooklyn saga.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Heart Attack Volume 1

    Image Comics Heart Attack Volume 1

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisSuperpowers and teenage romance collide in the newest SKYBOUND original by SHAWN KITTELSEN (Mortal Kombat 11) and ERIC ZAWADZKI (The Dregs, Eternal)!Gene therapy has saved Americans from disease-only to give birth to Variants: people with powers so unique, the government denies their human rights. But a rebellion has begun...Charlie North is on the run from police when he crosses paths with Jill Kearney. Instant attraction becomes mass destruction when they unlock powers neither knew they had. Now the question isn't about how to use these powers, but how far they're willing to go.Collects HEART ATTACK #1-6

    2 in stock

    £13.49

  • Spawn: Vengeance

    Image Comics Spawn: Vengeance

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisVENGEANCE and the LIFE and DEATH of AL SIMMONS! Al Simmons ups the pressure in his war with Heaven and Hell. As Spawn, and his twisted new allies, Overtkill, Cy-Gor, The Curse and The Freak, challenge the powers-that-be, Al confronts the one enemy he has been hunting since his return...the sinister demon responsible for his true love’s murder. Also contains the hit “History of Spawn” from issues #296-297, recounting Al Simmons’ life as a soldier, death and afterlife as the anti-hero, Spawn. COLLECTS ISSUES: 291-297

    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • Blackhand & Ironhead Volume 1

    Image Comics Blackhand & Ironhead Volume 1

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisAlexia desperately wants to become one of the greatest super heroes of all time, just like her father, the much revered IRONHEAD. Upon his sudden death, however, Alexia's destiny takes an unexpected turn. IRONHEAD's empire now rests solely in her unprepared hands...or so she thinks. At the funeral, Alexia is confronted with a well kept family secret: a villainous sister she never knew existed! Will the two be able to form an alliance and solve their father's mysterious demise? Or will they destroy one another in the process? BLACKHAND & IRONHEAD, VOL. 1 collects issues #1-5 originally published on PanelSyndicate.com.Trade Review"I love Blackhand & Ironhead, a beautifully confident, modern, and unique superhero story." -Brian K. Vaughan

    2 in stock

    £19.54

  • Adventureman, Volume 1: The End and Everything

    Image Comics Adventureman, Volume 1: The End and Everything

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisWHERE HIS STORY ENDED... HER STORY BEGINS! Everyone knows the story of how ADVENTUREMAN, the greatest pulp hero of ended in a heartbreaking CLIFFHANGER with our hero facing execution an the eve of the MACABRAPOCALYPSE... now learn the startling truth about how, eighty years after his seeming demise, single mother Claire and her Adventurefan son Tommy seem to spark his RESURRECTION! Can these inheritors of the Adventureman legacy rise up to face down the evil that bested the original?

    2 in stock

    £19.54

  • Jupiter's Legacy, Volume 4 (NETFLIX Edition)

    Image Comics Jupiter's Legacy, Volume 4 (NETFLIX Edition)

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe superheroes have taken over the world, and only the supervillains can save us from their disastrous mistakes and monumental hubris. Hutch and Chloe have been in hiding with their son, but now they’re gathering a team of supervillains to go back to America to retake the White House in the name of all humanity. This is a must-read modern classic!Collects JUPITER'S LEGACY, VOL. 2 #1-5

    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee, Volume 4:

    Image Comics Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee, Volume 4:

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    Book SynopsisBestselling series created by Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD, INVINCIBLE, OBLIVION SONG) and Chris Samnee (Daredevil, Black Widow)!   The one who wields the fire power is destined to save the world, but Owen Johnson has turned his back on that life. He doesn't want the power, he never did. He only wants to raise his family and live his life, but unseen forces are at work to make that impossible. Danger lurks around every corner as Owen's past comes back to haunt him.  Collects FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE #13-18.

    2 in stock

    £13.49

  • Astro City Metrobook, Volume 1

    Image Comics Astro City Metrobook, Volume 1

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA hero dreams of flight. An alien spy prepares for invasion. A young man is mentored by a hero with dark secrets. A street criminal discovers a hero's identity. And much, much more. Step into a world of heroes and see them from a whole different perspective. These are the multiple-award-winning stories that began the epic series and changed how we think about superheroes. Collects KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY, VOL. 1 (#1-6) & VOL. 2 (#1-12, #1/2)

    1 in stock

    £22.94

  • Heart Attack

    Image Comics Heart Attack

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis“10/10...Come for the immersive visual storytelling, stay for a take on dystopia that puts romance and humanity at its center” - Comics Bookcase Gene therapy has saved Americans from disease—only to give birth to Variants: people with powers so unique, the government denies their human rights. But a new rebellion begins when Charlie North and Jill Kearney learn their instant attraction unlocks powers of mass destruction and forces them to question how far they should go to topple the system! Acclaimed writer Shawn Kittelsen (Injustice 2, Mortal Kombat 11) and artist Eric Zawadzki present a new graphic novel collecting Heart Attack #1-6 and featuring six all-new chapters concluding their epic story.

    2 in stock

    £16.19

  • Local Man Volume 1

    Image Comics Local Man Volume 1

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSTRAY DOGS creator TONY FLEECS teams with REVIVAL's TIM SEELEY for a series that combines rural crime noir and superhero action! Once the star recruit of the media sensation super-team THIRD GEN JACK XAVER had it all. But when controversy sends CROSSJACK crawling back to his mom and dad's basement in the Midwest Jack struggles to fit into a world he left far behind. And then the bodies start piling up. Collects issues 1-5 of the acclaimed hit series

    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • The Seven Deadly Sins 24

    Kodansha America, Inc The Seven Deadly Sins 24

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis'This manga series takes readers to the land of Britannia, a picturesque country ruled by the benevolent King Lyonnesse - or at least it was, until the king's guard assassinated him and started a full-blown Holy War! Now the king's only daughter Elizabeth must seek the aid of the dreaded warriors, the Seven Deadly Sins. Wrongly framed and sent into exile, they're now the princess's only hope to free the kingdom from the grip of the villainous Holy Knights!

    1 in stock

    £10.44

  • Fire Force 20

    Kodansha America, Inc Fire Force 20

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisNow a hit anime! The new action fantasy set in a steampunk Tokyo from the creator of the smash hit Soul Eater! The city of Tokyo is in the grip of a reign of terror! Possessed by demons, people have begun to burst into flame, leading to the establishment of a special firefighting team: the Fire Force, ready to roll on a moment's notice to fight spontaneous combustion anywhere it might break out. But the team is about to get a very unique addition: Shinra, a boy who possesses the unique power to run at the speed of a rocket, leaving behind the famous "devil's footprints" (and destroying his shoes in the process). Can the Fire Force discover the source of this strange phenomenon and put a stop to it? Or will the city burn to ashes first?

    1 in stock

    £10.44

  • Rent-A-Girlfriend 4

    Kodansha America, Inc Rent-A-Girlfriend 4

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisAnime coming July 2020! You can rent a girlfriend, but can you buy love? Reeling from a bad breakup, Kazuya rents the beautiful, polite Chizuru for a date. But rock bottom might be so much lower than he thought! Chizuru is much more than the pretty face and sweet demeanor he thought he'd bargained for... In 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 naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com!

    3 in stock

    £11.69

  • Sayonara, Football 10

    Kodansha America, Inc Sayonara, Football 10

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisMidori and Sumire are soccer stars at rival middle schools, destined to collide-one's a striker, the other a goalie. But the two girls end up in the same high school, with a lazy coach and a bizarre teammate, Nozomi, who brags that she's a genius but can't seem to stop kicking the ball into her own goal. To become champions, they'll have to get over their rivalry and work some magic on the field-not to mention the challenges of growing up.

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Fire Force 23

    Kodansha America, Inc Fire Force 23

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe city of Tokyo is in the grip of a reign of terror! Possessed by demons, people have begun to burst into flame, leading to the establishment of a special firefighting team: the Fire Force, ready to roll on a moment's notice to fight spontaneous combustion anywhere it might break out. But the team is about to get a very unique addition: Shinra, a boy who possesses the unique power to run at the speed of a rocket, leaving behind the famous "devil's footprints" (and destroying his shoes in the process). Can the Fire Force discover the source of this strange phenomenon and put a stop to it? Or will the city burn to ashes first?

    1 in stock

    £10.44

  • Peach Boy Riverside 5

    Kodansha America, Inc Peach Boy Riverside 5

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSaltherine, princess of the Kingdom of Aldarake, dreams of traveling the world... a dangerous dream in a land where monsters roam the countryside! A chance meeting with a wanderer gives her hope that she might still find excitement in her life. But then she discovers the wanderer's true identity: Momotaro the Peach Boy, demon-slayer of legend! Though terrified by his bloody profession, Sally feels driven to follow Momotaro and learn more. But is this curiosity, or a magical connection that goes deeper than either of them realize?

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Peach Boy Riverside 7

    Kodansha America, Inc Peach Boy Riverside 7

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSaltherine, princess of the Kingdom of Aldarake, dreams of traveling the world, a dangerous dream in a land where monsters roam the countryside! A chance meeting with a wanderer gives her hope that she might still find excitement in her life. But then she discovers the wanderer's true identity: Momotaro the Peach Boy, demon-slayer of legend! Though terrified by his bloody profession, Sally feels driven to follow Momotaro and learn more. But is this curiosity, or a magical connection that goes deeper than either of them realize?

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Rent-A-(Really Shy!)-Girlfriend 1

    Kodansha America, Inc Rent-A-(Really Shy!)-Girlfriend 1

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe official spinoff manga of Rent-A-Girlfriend features fan-favorite Sumi, the shy girl longing to come out of her shell. Sumi Sakurasawa is shy. Even simple things, like going for a donut with someone or calling out to a stranger that they've dropped something, paralyze her with fear. Her strategy? Become a "rent-a-girlfriend" and make some cash while she practices her people skills! But raising the stakes even higher might not be the foolproof solution she thought it was. And even worse, to keep the gig, she needs five-star reviews, and that means no freezing up or freaking out on a date. How is that even possible?!

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Magus of the Library 6

    Kodansha America, Inc Magus of the Library 6

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Great Library is the center of learning in the world, and its librarians are capable of magnificent feats of magic! In a small village far from the Library, a poor little elf boy struggles against bullies who call him "knife-ears." His only solace: the books he sneaks out of the village's tiny branch library, which he's not allowed in. When a librarian from the Great Library arrives, he's dazzled by her knowledge and glamour. Their meeting will change his life and begin the adventure he's always dreamed of having!

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Vol. 5

    Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Vol. 5

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThere are powerful beings whose spirits dwell within old objects: tsukumogami. Hyoma is a young man who despises these evil spirits for robbing him of something precious. His mission: to use the supernatural powers granted to him to dispatch these tsukomogami back to their own world, no matter what it takes. But when Hyoma’s grandfather sends him to live with Botan, a kind-hearted girl who peacefully shares a house with an assortment of overprotective tsukumogami, it’s more than Hyoma can bear. Can Botan help Hyoma overcome his rage, or will his thirst for vengeance lead him down a dark and violent path? The supernatural battle action fantasy manga that inspired the anime!

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Batman: Three Jokers

    DC Comics Batman: Three Jokers

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisAfter years of anticipation, the epic story is finally here: find out why there are three Jokers, and what that means for the decades-long battle between the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime. In this powerful, emotional story Batman, Batgirl and Red Hood - all past victims of the Joker - work together to solve a mystery unlike anything they ve ever faced before!

    1 in stock

    £22.10

  • DC Comics Clark & Lex

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    Book SynopsisBeing the only kid with powers is tough not being able to use them is even worse! Struggling with understanding why his parents demand he hide his amazing superpowers, Clark has no problem using a bit of super-speed or super-strength to give himself that extra edge as quarterback of the football team or while doing his chores around the farm. And when LuthorCorp holds a competition to find the best and brightest for a summer internship in Metropolis, Clark has no problem using his X-ray vision to cheat his way in if it means getting out of Smallville. Amazingly, Clark is not the only competitor with special abilities just ask his newfound friend, Lex Luthor. But as the kids go missing one-by-one, the boys realize the competition may not be all it seems. Can Clark put aside his pride for the sake of the team, and become the friend and leader they will need to overcome LuthorCorp s ambitions? From New York Times bestselling author Brendan Reichs and artist Jerry Gaylord comes a fresh twist to a familiar face that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!

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    £999.99

  • Batman by Paul Dini Omnibus

    DC Comics Batman by Paul Dini Omnibus

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisPaul Dini has a magnificently successful career writing about Batman in both television and comic book form and now his legendary work is collected in an omnibus for the first time! From Dini's take on Selina Kyle's path of vengeance against Hush, all the way to Batman's incredible journey on Detective Comics #1000, this omnibus includes some of Paul Dini's best work on the Caped Crusader's iconic adventures. Collects Batman #685 (1940-), Batman Annual #1 (2016-), Batman Black and White #3 (2013-), Batman: Gotham Knights #14 (2000-), Batman: Streets of Gotham #1-4, #7, #10-14, #16-21, DCU Holiday Special #1, Detective Comics #821-824, #826-828, #831, #833-834, #837-841, #843-850, #852, #1000

    1 in stock

    £85.50

  • DC Comics Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes: Tabloid

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    Book SynopsisSuperboy arrives in the future for the wedding of Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad only to find a world totally different from the one he is used to visiting. The future is now an armed camp and the Legionnaires insist it has always been that way. With Superboy unable to convince his teammates that something is wrong, the wedding proceeds as planned, only to have the bride and groom kidnapped by the Lunarites. Convinced that the altering of history is the real issue, Superboy leads a group of legionnaires back in time, while the rest of the group attempts to rescue their teammates. Can Superboys team correct the flow of time and save all the future? Includes a 2-page pin up of the entire Legion by Mike Grell and an 8-page feature containing information on each of the legionnaires by Paul Levitz, illustrated by James Sherman and Jack Abel.

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    £999.99

  • Batman Vol. 6: Abyss

    DC Comics Batman Vol. 6: Abyss

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Dark Knight will leave Gotham and enter the Abyss! While unraveling a mystery that involves his closest allies, Batman will come to face-to-face with a new villain who turns the darkness into his greatest threat. As Gotham celebrates surviving Fear State, Batman retreats alone into the darkness. But when he learns of a mystery involving Batman Inc., it forces the Caped Crusader to leave Gotham for a brand-new adventure! He ll discover Batman Inc. s mysterious new benefactor and clash with a brand-new foe who turns Batman s greatest weapon against him. Will Batman be able to save his closest allies or find himself lost in the dark against the Abyss? Collects Batman #118-121, #124.

    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • Batman Vol. 3: Ghost Stories

    DC Comics Batman Vol. 3: Ghost Stories

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA bold new direction for Batman begins as Bruce Wayne's circumstances are forever changed. How did The Joker's rampage affect the citizens of the city? Bruce Wayne and the city he loves have changed dramatically following the events of 'The Joker War,' but Batman and his mission are eternal. The mysterious vigilante known as Ghost-Maker has known Bruce since they were teenagers, and he's made his decision. It's time Gotham City had a new hero. Batman and Ghost-Maker go toe-to-toe to decide which of them will remain Gotham City's hero. Yet the city is changing faster than ever after 'The Joker War,' and with this change comes increasing dangers. Also, in honor of Batman's first appearance in Detective Comics #27, this collection features the biggest names in comics as they chronicle the most epic Batman adventures Gotham City and the DC Universe have ever seen! Collects Batman #101-105, a story from Detective Comics #1027, and Batman Annual #5.

    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • Superman Vol. 1: Supercorp

    DC Comics Superman Vol. 1: Supercorp

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt's the Dawn of the DCU! Superman has returned to Metropolis and his greatest enemy Lex Luthor is finally behind bars. The future of the Superman family has never been brighter! As Clark Kent settles back into his life, iconic and new enemies erupt from the shadows to strike down the Man of Steel! But waiting in the wings to back up big blue is...SUPERCORP?! What secret project has Lex given to Superman?! This all-new chapter of Superman ushers in an iconic age of the DCU, as writer Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths) and artist Jamal Campbell (Hugo Award winning Far Sector) create a story that welcomes new readers and delights longtime fans. Collects Superman (2023) #1-5.

    1 in stock

    £18.70

  • Vixen NYC Volume 1

    DC Comics Vixen NYC Volume 1

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisTurns out that the 'magical powers' are actually a thing, and Mari is next up to wield them. Freshman year is gonna be a doozy. Before starting college, Mari Jiwe's relatives gift her an ancestral totem, once fabled to give its wearer the powers of the animal kingdom. Mari just chalks its 'magical powers' up to superstition. After arriving in New York City, though, she definitely notices something strange about her new home. Especially the animals. While Mari battles staying awake in class and feral subway rats, dark plans emerge from the corners of the vast metropolis. Girls who look just like her start going missing and Mari can't shake the feeling that she's next. As for the totem? Turns out that the 'magical powers' are actually a thing, and Mari is next up to wield them. Freshman year is gonna be a doozy.

    1 in stock

    £12.59

  • Batman Eternal Omnibus: New Edition

    DC Comics Batman Eternal Omnibus: New Edition

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFive years ago, Batman and Robin worked the most disturbing case of their crimefighting careers... Bringing down the organization of the ultimate human trafficker, the mysterious woman known only as Mother. At the time, Dick Grayson never quite understood the scope of that case, but now its darkest secrets are coming back to haunt him and everyone else who ever worked with Batman! With Bruce Wayne now lost to them, Dick and all his allies are out in the cold! Who can they trust? Is someone among them not who they say they are? And who is the deadly, silent young woman in black who s come to Gotham City looking for Batman? Collects BATMAN ETERNAL #1-52 and BATMAN #28.

    1 in stock

    £85.50

  • Sláine: Dragontamer

    Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Sláine: Dragontamer

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisAlbion suffers under the tyrannical reign of the Emperor Brutus and his Trojan army. Also bolstering his power are the dragons he has at his disposal, using them to spread terror across the land. Celtic warrior Sláine is leading a rebellion against the occupiers, taking the fight all the way to New Troy - and discovering the secrets that lie in Brutus's dungeons…

    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • The Leopard From Lime Street 3

    Rebellion Publishing Ltd. The Leopard From Lime Street 3

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe third collection of Britain's best-loved homegrown superhero, collects stories published in Buster from 1978 through to 1979.Billy Farmer, AKA the Leopardman continues to juggle his tough home life with his career as Selbridge's premier superhero! As the Leopardman, Billy has managed to thwart countless dastardly villains, but now he faces an all new challenge as The Snow Beast is in town, intent on causing chaos during a cold winter...Trade Review"an absolute joy to read ...a fast-paced and often funny yarn, with action-packed art from two top British talents of the time" - Down The Tubes on Volume One * Down The Tubes *"I am awestruck at how great these comics are ... I wholeheartedly recommend parents introduce their children to the Beast of Selbridge." - Pop Culture Bandit * Pop Culture Bandit *"This is a book that is so wonderfully readable, the pace of it pulling you in, such a fabulous thing. And the quality of their linework and figurework is just as good. This is beautiful stuff." - Comicon.com * Comicon.com *"Classic comics brought back to life for a whole new generation of readers!" - Broken Frontier * Broken Frontier *'...utterly unmissable reading…' - Comicsreview.co.uk 'It's a bit of a gem from the rich history of UK comics.' - Whenwagonwheelswerebigger.com

    1 in stock

    £16.19

  • Dragman

    Vintage Publishing Dragman

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis'A superhero like none you've seen before. Thrilling' IAN RANKIN*A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR*A delightfully witty and exciting graphic novel by one of Britain's favourite artistsDragman tells the story of August Crimp, a man who has superpowers when he puts on women's clothes. August loves wearing a dress but is deeply ashamed of his compulsion and terrified of rejection should it ever come out. So he tells no one. Not even his wife. But then one day a little girl falls from the rooftop cafe at the Art Museum and August has no choice but to fly and save her - an event witnessed by hundreds of people. And August Crimp's life is never the same again.Dragman is Steven Appleby's first long-form graphic thriller. Inspired by the superhero comics he read as a child and informed by his own secret life as a transvestite, Steven Appleby has created a multi-layered, tightly plotted, cleverly structured novel with a compulsive forward drive in which August battles greed, evil and his own self-doubt in a fight to save himself, his marriage - and the human soul. A real page-turner, Dragman brims with humanity, subtlety and wit - plus plenty of Steven Appleby's oblique and absurdly imaginative musings on 'what is life really all about?'Fans of Steven Appleby's unmistakable drawing style, as seen in his many books and in comic strips such as Captain Star (NME, Observer), Small Birds Singing (The Times), and Loomus (Guardian), will not be disappointed.Trade ReviewGreat graphic novel this. A superhero like none you've seen before. Thrilling but also packs an emotional punch. -- Ian RankinFans of Steven Appleby’s brilliant cartoons know already of their unique energy… All the same, his first long-form graphic novel, Dragman, will surely bring him massed armies of new admirers. Funny, sweet and emotionally true, it doesn’t so much tip toe on to fraught cultural territory as dance wildly across it. In this sense, at least, it has the added virtue of being at once both wildly transgressive and powerfully reassuring… Appleby has torn up all the rules, and not only those that dictate, at this point in the 21st century, that a person’s identity must be clearly labelled, pinned down like some dead butterfly… It’s all marvellous fun. -- Rachel Cooke * Observer *Graphic Novel of the Month* *One of the many pleasures of Steven Appleby’s debut graphic novel Dragman is the way it finds a way to refresh the superhero narrative; to use it to discuss masculinity and, in particular, transvestism... Appleby is a cartoonist who is both a capable storyteller and has funny bones… A welcome addition to editorial cartooning in the UK. -- Teddy Jamieson * Herald Scotland *Both a lively romp and a touching book about coming to terms with yourself, with juicy villains and a funny, likable supporting cast. -- James Smart * Guardian *Books of the Year* *Super heroes don't come more super than Steven Appleby's transvestite hero, Dragman. Also known as Dolly Marie, Dragman's struggle against evil Black Mist is apocalyptic, neurotic, tender and very funny – and brilliantly drawn in Appleby's nimble, nubbly line. * Posy Simmonds *

    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • King In Black: Namor

    Panini Publishing Ltd King In Black: Namor

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Doomwar

    Panini Publishing Ltd Doomwar

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £15.29

  • X-men '92 Omnibus

    Panini Publishing Ltd X-men '92 Omnibus

    1 in stock

    1 in stock

    £19.54

  • Planet Hulk: Worldbreaker

    Panini Publishing Ltd Planet Hulk: Worldbreaker

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £12.59

  • Venom: Recursion Omnibus

    Panini Publishing Ltd Venom: Recursion Omnibus

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £21.24

  • The Amazing Spider-Man: Hunted Omnibus

    Panini Publishing Ltd The Amazing Spider-Man: Hunted Omnibus

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    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Miles Morales: Spider-man - The Clone Saga

    Panini Publishing Ltd Miles Morales: Spider-man - The Clone Saga

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £21.24

  • What If..? With Great Power

    Panini Publishing Ltd What If..? With Great Power

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    £13.49

  • Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Carnage

    Panini Publishing Ltd Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Carnage

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe deadliest tales of the psychotic symbiote.

    1 in stock

    £17.09

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