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Read the stories that inspired or were influenced by the motion picture The Flash! Read the stories that inspired or were influenced by the motion picture The Flash, directed by Andy Muschietti (It). This box set contains three softcover versions of graphic novels starring the Scarlet Speedster and the Dark Knight The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive, Flashpoint, and Batman: The 1989 Movie Adaptation.

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Winner of the 2013 Hugo award for Best Graphic Story! When two soldiers from opposite sides of a never-ending galactic war fall in love, they risk everything to bring a fragile new life into a dangerous old universe. From New York Times bestselling writer Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina) and critically acclaimed artist Fiona Staples (Mystery Society, North 40), Saga is the sweeping tale of one young family fighting to find their place in the worlds. Fantasy and science fiction are wed like never before in this sexy, subversive drama for adults. This specially priced volume collects the first six issues of the smash-hit series The Onion A.V. Club calls "the emotional epic Hollywood wishes it could make." Voted one of the top graphic novels of the year by the NYT, IGN, the Examiner, and SF Weekly. Voted Best Comic of the year by MTV Geek and Best New Series by Paradox Comics. Voted a finalist in the GoodReads Best GN of 2012 contest. Named one of Time Magazine's top 10 graphic novels for 2013

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School Library Journal's "Best Graphic Novels of 2022" List Creators for Creators' 2019 grant recipients, Nigerian brothers Shobo and Shof Coker, present New Masters, a groundbreaking blend of science fiction, adventure, drama, and vibrant Afrofuturism. In a striking vision of West Africa under the thumb of alien colonizers, a motley crew of outcasts find themselves caught up in a power struggle for control of an ancient artifact with immense power. Collects New Masters issues #1-6.

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Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series! Explore the story of Amelia Earhart, as she embarks on her second and final journey around the globe. A story of determination, heart, and courage, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into the daring grit of the aviation pioneer -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-colour illustrations that fly off the page.

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Kings in Disguise (ISBN 978 0 393 32848 6) won two Eisner Awards and was hailed by The Guardian as one of the ten best graphic novels of all time. This highly anticipated sequel tells the story of a young man’s coming of age in a world where the capacity to dream may be a fatal flaw. On the Ropes is a breathtaking visual achievement that delivers a powerful, timeless story.

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The zany, Smurf-tacular tales continue in the second volume in this graphic novel series for young readers!The Smurfs comic series focuses on emotional learning, social responsibility, and overall Smurf-iness. Featuring three complete stories in each volume, these full-color graphic novels are full of kid-friendly humor and tell all-new, action-packed adventures. A great option for newly independent readers, comics fans, and reluctant readers!

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This incarnation is generally regarded as the most recognisable of the Doctors and one of the most popular, especially in the United States. The Fourth Doctor Vol 1 centres on one of the most beloved Doctor's among fans, which was played by Tom Baker between 1974 and 1981. Adding to the impressive range of Titan Comics Doctor Who graphic novels, The Fourth Doctor promises thrills and surprises for Whovians everywhere!

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This stunning book explores the rich mythology of Assassin's Creed, featuring the art and history of the series from the first groundbreaking game through the graphic novels to the DLCs. Highlighting the lush and vibrant art that has become a hallmark of the series, this luxury coffee-table book brings the game's famous historical locations and figures to life and explores the evolution of each iconic Assassin and Templar.

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Three students top the leader board at Metropolis High, and the upcoming midterms will determine who's the best in class. But each girl must first face challenges from their real lives! DC Super Hero Girls: Midterms continues to develop the relationships forged throughout the beloved DC Super Hero Girls series. This story is perfect for ages 6-10 and a great entry point into the DC Universe and graphic novels.

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Drawn & Quarterly Shaowcase returns featuring two more of the brightest new talents working in graphic novels today. This edition focuses on new stories by two cartoonists from opposite ends of the globe: Chicago's Jeffrey Brown and, from the other side of the Atlantic, Pentti Otsamo of Finland. Brown's story is a tense murder mystery, involving two abducted girls, while Otsamo writes about a boy's move to a new town and of the nastiness of the kids who shun the new arrival.

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With this high-quality sketchbook, experienced and aspiring manga artists can take what they've learned about drawing manga and create their own manga graphic novels. The opening pages of this sketchbook include information on filling the panels, creating drama with angles, using speech balloons, and creating special effects. After that, the book is divided into six sections, each with a cover template and blank, black-framed panels that allow artists to create different manga stories from start to finish. The possibilities are endless!

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The globally bestselling series now as graphic novels, with amazing new art from comic artists Kelly and Nichole Matthews!Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked back to the time of medieval knights with Jack and Annie!A castle. A knight. A quest! When the magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to the Middle Ages, they're looking for a knight. Instead, they find the Great Hall of a castle where a feast is underway. But Jack and Annie aren't exactly welcome guests . . . !

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Collects volumes 1 and 2 of the official Home graphic novels, based on the hit DreamWorks movie starring the voice talents of Rihanna, Steve Martin, Jim Parsons, and Jennifer Lopez in Home, when Earth is taken over by the alien race the Boov, who try to relocate the humans, it's up to one resourceful girl, Tip, and a banished member of the Boov named Oh, to work together to put things right.

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New York Public Library "Best New Comics of 2022 for Adults!" List The Mary Sue “The Best 30 Comics & Graphic Novels of 2022” List Polygon "The Best Comics of 2022" List The Toronto Star "Top 5 Historical Fiction, Graphic Novels and Horror Books of 2022" List Bookshop.org "Best of 2022" List "Kyle Starks is a treasure. With THE SIX SIDEKICKS OF TRIGGER KEATON he proves that he’s not only effortlessly funny, but can also craft rich, distinct characters that you can’t help but root for, even at their worst. And Chris Schweizer is an astounding artist, mastering both perfect expressions and wild action scenes on jam-packed, eye-popping pages. I highly recommend this book!" - Chip Zdarsky (Daredevil) For fans of Chew and Assassin Nation comes a new action-mystery series from Eisner Award nominees Chris Schweizer (Crogan Adventures) and Kyle Starks (Sexcastle). The world's most unlikable action star has been found dead and his previous TV sidekicks are looking to solve the mystery. But how can you catch a murderer when almost everyone hated the victim? Now these sidekicks are going to learn what it means to the stars of the show…that is, if anyone of them survive the STUNTMAN WAR! Collects THE SIX SIDEKICKS OF TRIGGER KEATON #1-6.

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The most up-to-date critical guide mapping the history, impact, key critical issues, and seminal texts of the genre, Jewish Comics and Graphic Narratives interrogates what makes a work a "Jewish graphic narrative", and explores the form’s diverse facets to orient readers to the richness and complexity of Jewish graphic storytelling. Accessible but comprehensive and in an easy-to-navigate format, the book covers such topics as: - The history of the genre in the US and Israel - and its relationship to superheroes, Underground Comix, and Jewish literature - Social and cultural discussions surrounding the legitimization of graphic representation as sites of trauma, understandings of gender, mixed-media in Jewish graphic novels, and the study of these works in the classroom - Critical explorations of graphic narratives about the Holocaust, Israel, the diasporic experience, Judaism, and autobiography and memoir - The works of Will Eisner, Ilana Zeffren, James Sturm, Joann Sfar, JT Waldman, Michel Kichka, Sarah Glidden, Rutu Modan, and Art Spiegelman and such narratives as X Men, Anne Frank’s Diary, and Maus Jewish Comics and Graphic Novels includes an appendix of relevant works sorted by genre, a glossary of crucial critical terms, and close readings of key texts to help students and readers develop their understanding of the genre and pursue independent study.

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A series of graphic novels for 9-12 year olds written by well known authors. Pacy, well-plotted texts are integrated with black and white illustrations on every page, using comic strip conventions and cinematic devices such as panning shots, close-ups and flashbacks. The storylines are of high interest to the age group as well appealing to older readers, and combined with a stylish presentation they make Graffix a sophisticated and exciting read.

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The iconic character Judge Dredd finally received the graphic novel platform he deserved in the Case Files editions. Since 1977, one man has dominated the British comic scene. He is judge, jury and executioner; a merciless far-future lawman delivering justice with an iron fist on the mean streets of Mega-City One. He is Judge Dredd! US readers can discover the roots of this legendary character in this vast a thrill-packed series of graphic novels, which collect together all of Dredd's adventures in chronological order.

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Book Riot "12 Best Graphic Novels and Comics of 2022" List Easton Newburn is a private detective without loyalties, investigating conflicts between rival crime factions. With his assistant Emily, Newburn follows murderers, arsonists, and corrupt officials--while trying to stay out of their crosshairs. This new series from Eisner winner CHIP ZDARSKY (DAREDEVIL, SEX CRIMINALS) and rising star JACOB PHILLIPS (THAT TEXAS BLOOD) follows Newburn as he does jobs for every criminal organization in New York City, collecting enemies along the way. Collects NEWBURN #1-8.

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Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? Karasuno finally defeats their archnemesis Aoba Johsai and advances to the finals to face off against the perennial champions Shiratorizawa! The sheer power of super ace Ushijima has them on their heels, but Nishinoya’s determination gives Karasuno a glimmer of hope. Can Kurasano pull it together and put Shiratorizawa on the defensive? * The manga behind the hit volleyball anime about a boy who has a dream to overcome his physical limits and fly. * Releases 12 times a year for 24+ volumes. Series is ongoing. * Free chapters available on viz.com/shonenjump. * Volume 1 had the highest first month sales of any manga debut in 2016 (July 2016). * A consistent Bookscan top 50 and New York Times Bestseller (January 2017). * Named one of the Great Graphic Novels for Teens by YALSA (http://www.ala.org/yalsa/2017-great-graphic-novels-teens). * Received prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award for Shonen Category in January 2016.

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2 IGNATZ AWARD NOMINATIONS: Outstanding Collection + Outstanding Story Foreword Indies Finalist One of the Best Graphic Novels of the Year — Library Journal Gabrielle Bell returns with a brilliant new collection of hilarious short stories. From a revisionist Red Riding Hood, to uncomfortable role reversals, Gabrielle Bell revels in skewering modern mores with razor-sharp humor and wry observations. Culled from The New Yorker, Paris Review, and Medium, including several brand new previously unpublished gems, Inappropriate collects Bell’s best short comics form the last couple of years.

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With magnificent colours and gorgeous detail, the Mystical Manga Tarot captures the style and spirit of Japanese graphic novels. Rann s exquisite artwork brings each character to life, and the wisdom each one offers will guide you on the road of adventure. Use these beautiful cards to reveal the mystical opportunities around you and discover more about yourself and the people in your life. This fun, easy -to- use deck is based on the Rider-Waite system and comes with a full-colour guidebook by Barbara Moore.

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This title shows aspiring beginners how to draw the most popular style and widely read genre of Japanese comics. By is the world's bestselling author of drawing and cartooning books. It is suitable for the huge international fanbase of shoujo graphic novels, anime, movies, DVDs and video games. Shoujo is one of the few comics categories whose fan base is largely young women. "Manga for the Beginner Shoujo" shows aspiring beginners how to draw the most popular style and widely read genre of Japanese comics.

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Ollie loves football, but his boots are worn out. So he uses his dead Grandpa's boots, and they magically fit.Suddenly, Ollie is playing better than ever, helped by his Grandpa's ghost! But Grandpa has a score to settle, and Ollie is caught right in the middle ...This title is part of the EDGE: Bandit Graphics series: individual, high-quality, safe, 32-page graphic novels written by New York Times bestselling author Tony Lee, suitable for readers aged 7+.

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A box set of the bestselling Baby-sitters Little Sister graphic novels by Ann M. Martin and Katy Farina! Join Karen on her adventures in Stoneybrook. Whether she's spying on a neighbour who she thinks is a witch, having roller-skating mishaps, or starting a kittycat club, life with Karen is always exciting! Brilliantly adapted from Ann M. Martin's original novels Fully illustrated by cartoonist Katy Farina Perfect for newcomers and a great collectors item for longterm fans!

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In James: A Letter to the Scattered, Earnest Graham's dramatic illustrations follow women and men around the globe and through time. Follow hunted Christians into Roman catacombs, accompany errands of mercy in modern hospital corridors, see courage and kindness amidst the carnage of the Thirty Years' War, witness the fight for justice in 19th-century Mexico, and march beside protestors in 1960s Alabama. A Letter to the Scattered, the first in a series of graphic novels from Olive Branch Books, brings the ancient wisdom of the Epistle of James to a new audience.

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Softcover Edition of the second Prequel to the critically acclaimed Snowpiercer graphic novels which inspired the Oscar-winning movie starring Chris Evans (Captain America, Fantastic Four) and Netflix/TNT series starring Jennifer Connelly and Hamilton's Daveed Diggs!The Snowpiercer saga continues with this brand new story by original artist Jean-Marc Rochette and Eisner nominated writer, Matz. After the extinction event that caused the new ice age, the train Snowpiercer travels perpetually around the globe, with the last survivors of humanity learning to come to terms with their new reality.

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After a summer of nine typhoons in 1931, the dams on the Yangtze River in China broke, completely flooding nearby towns and farms. Twelve-year-old Ting wakes up to a house full of water and her parents nowhere to be found. It''s up to her to lead her younger brother and others to safety, battling high waters and greedy characters along the way. Will the children survive to be reunited with their parents? Part of the Girls Survive Graphic Novels series, Ting and the Deadly Waters brings a defining historical event to life.

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The Babysitters are back! Revisit the best friends you'll ever have with this brand-new retro collection featuring six of the classic adventures: Kristy and the Snobs, Claudia and the New Girl, Stacey's Emergency, Jessi and the Superbrat, Mary Anne and the Great Romance, Dawn's Wicked Stepsister All with their original covers, in a fantastic collectible BSC tin case. Six classic Babysitters club stories in a fabulous collectible tin case The Babysitters Club is now a major Netflix series Lots of Babysitters Club titles are now available as graphic novels - collect them all!

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Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series! Follow the terrifying events of the 1692 Salem witch trials from the perspective of Tituba, an enslaved woman who was accused of bewitching two girls, Elizabeth Parris and Abigail Williams, during this harrowing, historic period. A story of speculation, mass hysteria, and survival, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into this haunting moment in American history - brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-colour illustrations that jump off the page.

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Before The Sandman, there was Violent Cases, the first teaming of multi award-winning writer Neil Gaiman and innovative artist Dave McKean. Now, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of this seminal work, Violent Cases is being re-issued in a hardcover edition of one of the most influential and groundbreaking graphic novels of all time. A sensitive and ingenious work, Violent Cases reveals the often murky nexus between memory and imagination through the narrator's cloudy childhood remembrance of a visit to Al Capone's osteopath - and the impact of his seedy stories on an impressionable youth.

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Following the success of Science Comics, First Second is launching a new nonfiction series: History Comics! These page-turning and gorgeously illustrated graphic novels allow you to experience history like never before! In this volume, three teenagers-Natalia, Jax, and Rashad-are magically transported from their modern lives to the legendary Stonewall Inn in the summer of 1969. Escorted by Natalia's eccentric abuela (and her pet cockatiel, Rocky), the friends experience the police raid firsthand and are thrown into the infamous riots that made the struggle for LGBTQ rights front-page news.

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Understanding Comics-Based Research focuses on the contribution that comics can make to social research as part of a "Graphic social science" construct. Comics and graphic novels offer a juxtaposition of text and images bringing community-based participatory research multiple opportunities for communication. In this exploratory volume, Veronica Moretti illustrates how the graphic medium can help elicit participant’s narratives and how it supports new guiding principles in research, along with what barriers researchers may encounter using comics, and to what extent comics can be incorporated within traditional social research techniques.

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Cultural communities are shaped and produced by ongoing processes of translation understood as aesthetic media practices - such is the premise of this volume. Taking on perspectives from cultural, literary and media studies as well as postcolonial theory, the chapters shed light on composite cultural and heterotypical translation processes across various media, such as texts, films, graphic novels, theater and dance performances. Thus, the authors explore the cultural contexts of diverse media milieus in order to explain how cultural communities come into being.

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Unique in bringing together characters from Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse, as well as smaller independent houses, The Superhero Book covers the best-loved and historically significant superheroes across all mediums and guises, from comic book, movie, television, and graphic novels. This informative, fun book boasts 180 full-color illustrations, including dozens of classic comic-book covers; it is the ultimate A-to-Z compendium of everyone's favorite superheroes, anti-heroes and their sidekicks, villains, love interests, superpowers, and modus operandi.

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Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series! Follow the Fourteenth Dalai Lama's harrowing escape to India in 1959, as he fled Chinese suppression of a national uprising in Tibet. A story of risk and political tension, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the incredible story of the Tibetan spiritual and political leader -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-colour illustrations that jump off the page.

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Crack the case with the Zoo Patrol Squad in this series of younger graphic novels filled with zany animals, wild adventures, and unbelievable mysteries. Perfect for fans of Dogman and InvestiGators!The lion has gone missing? The king cobra has vanished? Sounds like a job for the Zoo Patrol Squad! Timid Fennlock Fox and outgoing Penny the Pig team up for their first adventure as they look for clues to track down the missing animals in their usually peaceful zoo.

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Asif and Nasir are starting their first day at a new school. The lessons seem okay, and the students are pretty harmless. It''s just the teachers, they seem a bit ... alien. Asif and Nasir team up with Brainy and Evil Vikki to find out what on Earth is going on ...This title is part of the EDGE: Bandit Graphics series: individual, high-quality, safe, 32-page graphic novels written by New York Times bestselling author Tony Lee, suitable for readers aged 7+.

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2019, Texas Library Association's Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Amazon Book Review's Best Comics & Graphic Novels of 2018NPR's Best Books of 2018Newsweek's Best Comic Books of 2018The Advocate's Best LGBTQ Graphic Novels of 2018Book Riot's Best Comics of 2018Autostraddle's 50 of the Best LGBT Books of 2018When Hazel Johnson and Mari McCray met at church bingo in 1963, it was love at first sight. Forced apart by their families and society, Hazel and Mari both married young men and had families. Decades later, now in their mid-'60s, Hazel and Mari reunite again at a church bingo hall. Realizing their love for each other is still alive, what these grandmothers do next takes absolute strength and courage. This Jackpot Edition contains over SIXTY PAGES of bonus material, including the talents of MARGUERITE BENNETT (Batwoman) and newcomer BEVERLY JOHNSON, SHAWN PRYOR (Cash and Carrie) and PAULINA GANUCHEAU (Zodiac Starforce), award-winning historical romance author ALYSSA COLE's comics writing debut with SHAE BEAGLE (MOONSTRUCK), GAIL SIMONE (CROSSWIND) and MARGAUX SALTEL (Superfreaks), and AMANDA DEIBERT (Wonder Woman '77) and CAT STAGGS (CROSSWIND), with illustrations from MEGAN HUTCHINSON (ROCKSTARS) and ARIELA KRISTANTINA (InSeXts). Plus a sneak peek of BINGO LOVE, VOL. 2: DEAR DIARY, with an afterword from GABBY RIVERA (America).

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Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? It’s the final set of the Spring Tournament qualifier semifinals, and Aoba Johsai has game point! With their backs against the wall yet again, Karasuno digs deep and throws their greatest efforts into one final rally. Will they be able to take the rally and overcome the Great King?! * The manga behind the hit volleyball anime about a boy who has a dream to overcome his physical limits and fly. * Releases 12 times a year for 24+ volumes. Series is ongoing. * Free chapters available on viz.com/shonenjump. * Volume 1 had the highest first month sales of any manga debut in 2016 (July 2016). * A consistent Bookscan top 50 and New York Times Bestseller (January 2017). * Named one of the Great Graphic Novels for Teens by YALSA (http://www.ala.org/yalsa/2017-great-graphic-novels-teens). * Received prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award for Shonen Category in January 2016.

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Make choices to defeat a mysterious sea monster in the first of a new series of innovative, interactive graphic novels from the award-winning creator of MeanwhileAdventuregame Comics is a new series of interactive graphic novels in the vein of Jason Shiga's hit graphic novel Meanwhile. Readers follow the story from panel to panel using tubes that connect them, and sometimes the path will split, giving readers the chance to choose how the story unfolds. Leviathan is set in a medieval coastal village, where residents live in fear of a giant sea creature. Your goal as a reader is simple: defeat the Leviathan! As you wander through the open world, the town's backstory is revealed. You can attempt to visit the library to try and learn why the Leviathan destroyed it years ago. You can stop by the castle to discover the town was once riddled with crime and theft—and how that’s stopped as the Leviathan will wreak havoc on the town for the smallest misdeeds. If you’re lucky, you may find your way to the old wizard who may possess the one thing that could keep the Leviathan at bay. But not everything is as it appears in this village. Can you discover the secrets and stop the Leviathan before it’s too late?

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Over the past year, fifteen Bay Area high school students have gathered each week in the basement of an independent publishing house to pore over online and print literary journals, magazines, books, plays, and graphic novels. They read things they couldn’t shake and engaged in deep conversations about how good writing brings people together, no matter what else is happening around the world. With the help of New York Times best-selling author Edan Lepucki they have compiled The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2019.

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A unique and original puzzle adventure featuring a boy and his lost shadow. Enter Castle Chiaroscuro, where the Boy and his shadow, Skulk, have been separated and are desperate to find each other. Now Skulk must navigate his way up from the deep dungeons, solving a fiendish puzzle at every level. This unique and entirely original puzzle adventure book will test courageous puzzle fans to their limits!Created by Robin Etherington, the author of mind-bending children's graphic novels, puzzle books and illustrated novels

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This Norton Critical Edition includes: Jared Gardner’s insightful introduction and explanatory notes. Generous selections from four of Will Eisner’s major graphic novels and story collections, carefully chosen with student readers in mind. Will Eisner’s interviews and published writing on comics and the graphic novel genre from 1978 to 2000. Thirteen wide-ranging reviews and assessments of Eisner’s works. Critical essays by Andrew J. Kunka, Paul Williams, Jeremy Dauber, Greg M. Smith, and Derek Parker Royal. A chronology of Will Eisner’s life and work and a selected bibliography.

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Best known as the creator of Lenore, everyone's favorite cute little dead girl, there is a much greater scope to Dirge's artwork than ever meets the eye in his humorous and off-key comics. This lavish hardcover showcases Dirge's work in all its morbid glory, with over 100 full color illustrations and accompanying commentary by Roman himself. Taxidermied exhibits, for the first time, the full range of Dirge's unique style. Including never-before-seen material, this is a collection of Roman's work outside his graphic novels.Packed with material straight from Roman's desk, this is a must for any fan of his work!

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Criminology has been reluctant to embrace fictional narratives as a tool for understanding, explaining and reducing crime and social harm. In this philosophical enquiry, McGregor uses examples from films, television, novels and graphic novels to demonstrate the extensive criminological potential of fiction around the world. Building on previous studies of non-fiction narratives, the book is the first to explore the ways criminological fiction provides knowledge of the causes of crime and social harm. For academics, practitioners and students, this is an engaging and thought-provoking critical analysis that establishes a bold new theory of criminological fiction.

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Showcasing cutting-edge findings on adolescent literacy teaching and learning, this unique handbook is grounded in the realities of students' daily lives. It highlights research methods and instructional approaches that capitalize on adolescents' interests, knowledge, and new literacies. Attention is given to how race, gender, language, and other dimensions of identity--along with curriculum and teaching methods--shape youths' literacy development and engagement. The volume explores innovative ways that educators are using a variety of multimodal texts, from textbooks to graphic novels and digital productions. It reviews a range of pedagogical approaches; key topics include collaborative inquiry, argumentation, close reading, and composition.

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When their friends get into an argument, Ollie and Bea step in to help. Can they find a way to solve the otter-ly ridiculous kerfuffle? Find out in this early graphic novel that will get young readers giggling with its silly puns and playfully panelled story. Otter-ly Ridiculous is part of the Super Adventures of Ollie and Bea series, a charming, funny and cute series about the joys of making friends and having fun. Infused with social and emotional learning themes and silly puns, these low-level graphic novels are perfect for young readers who love to learn and laugh.

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When Monsieur Jean first appeared in the pages of Drawn & Quarterly, the series instantly became one of the most popular in the publication's history, drawing enthusiastic reviews from readers. Now, for the first time, D+Q is publishing all the early stories from this series collected together in one handsome volume. Here, we follow one man's life through his bachelorhood in his 20s and early 30s and along the road to impending marriage, kids and deadlines for his publisher. Written with a sophisticated wit and charm, Get a Life promises to be one of the graphic novels of the year.

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