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Author
Publisher
Fantagraphics Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
When Tom "The Acid King" Cottonwood is sentenced to prison for dealing, he vows to exact revenge on the judge and all of Flowertown, U.S.A. One year later, when hillbilly Henry Hotchkiss violates the single principle binding the members of the local men's group, the 40 Acres Club -- preserving his virginity -- he proactively excommunicates himself to the woods in shame, prompting his distraught best friend, Doofus Anderssen (he of straw boater and...
Author
Series
Eowulf volume 1
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From Mike Cavallaro comes a story set in the Nico Bravo universe that spotlights an unforgettable, iconic new heroine! Eowulf Wegmund just had the most amazing summer ever! She traveled to a magical supply shop at the crossroads of all realities, rescued unicorn soldiers from a pocket dimension, and fought an evil god with the help of her new friend Nico Bravo. Pretty rad stuff, even if you are descended from the legendary monster hunter Beowulf!...
4) Next stop
Author
Publisher
Random House Graphic
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Pia is a soft-spoken middle schooler whose life is turned upside down after the loss of her younger brother, followed by her parents' decision to move to a new town. In an effort to get her mind off of the troubles at home, Pia goes on a bus tour with a family friend, stopping at weird and wacky roadside attractions. The final destination: a mysterious underground lake. The locals say it has magical powers; Pia won't admit she believes in it, but...
5) How to draw
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
How to draw a graphic novel is structured as a series of short art courses that combine technical advice with creative inspiration. The book includes lessons in how to construct a narrative, develop characters, design settings, as well as the basics of printing, binding and digital file set-up. Each lesson is supported by striking illustrations by graphic novel artist Marco Maraggi, and professional artworking tips are delivered in the style of a...
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. After a fierce battle with a demon inside a maddening...
Author
Series
Maison Ikkoku (VIZ Signature) volume 10
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Yusaku Godai has started his first job out of college as a part-time helper at Sweet Acorn Nursery School. Unfortunately he's not making enough money to pay rent, so he starts tutoring again. When Ibuki Yagami hears this, she decides it's the perfect opportunity to get Godai to spend some time with her..."--Cover flap.
Author
Publisher
Life Drawn, an imprint of Humanoids, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"It is a story known around the world. Born of an Arabic tale, it has been interpreted hundreds of times in Persian, Turkish, and Indian languages. It has influenced playwrights, composers, filmmakers, scholars, modern popular language, the first opera of Islamic origin, and individuals as varied as Aleister Crowley and Eric Clapton. The tragic tale of love unfulfilled - Majnun and Layla. Qays and Layla were madly in love. So in love, it has been...
Author
Series
Sunny side up volume 5
Pub. Date
2024
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Sunny is starting to understand the ins and outs of middle school... but she still feels more out than in. It's about classes or homework, really. No, it's the fact that most kids have a thing they do outside of class. Like football or track or cheerleading. Sunny isn't quarterback material, and her cheer attempts are... not the best. So what can she do? When Sunny's friend Arun says he wants to start a debate club, she's not really sure what he...
Author
Publisher
LB Ink/Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly, this charming and hilarious take on classic fairy tales tackles the family chaos of bedtime. Did you know that Jack was looking for hot dogs when he climbed up the beanstalk? Or that he was led there by a talking fox named Wendy? Ok, maybe that’s not how the real story goes, but when Estella’s dad, Andrew, tells her bedtime stories, she’s always in for a bit of twist! A hilarious modern retelling of...
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The aspiring heroes of My Hero Academia team up with pro heroes for action-packed missions! The ambitious Team-Up Missions Program pairs groups of aspiring heroes with pro heroes to go on action-packed missions! Although Izuku Midoriya and his U.A. High friends are thrilled to participate, there's just one catch--there's no telling who will be teamed up with whom! From top heroes to students from other classes and schools, anyone could be on the...
Author
Series
Sparkle dragons volume 2
Publisher
Clarion Books, imprints of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Help! Sparkle Dragon alert! Princess Puff wants Robert the Troll's bustling smoothie shop closed. But why? The three glittery gumshoes, equipped with brains, sass, and brawnTrixie, Glinda, and Rueare on the case. While investigating Puff, the sparkly trio finds an even stranger string of clues that lead to none other than Malum, the mysterious unicorn. Malum is suspiciously inventing a new gadget in his stable and keeping it a big secret...and the...
13) Hound
Author
Publisher
Mad Cave Studios, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
During World War I, a young soldier is assigned to one of the most deadly areas along the Western Front. However, he finds the greatest threat to his life lies not with the enemy, but with a cult formed by his own men.
14) Ruined
Author
Publisher
First Second Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
For fans of Bridgerton comes a Regency-era romance graphic novel about the unexpected passion that blooms from a marriage of convenience. The whole town is whispering about how Catherine Benson lost her virtue, though they can never agree on the details. Was it in the public garden? Or a moving carriage? Only a truly desperate man would want her now -- and that's exactly what Andrew Davener is. His family's estate is in disrepair, but Catherine's...
Publisher
Skybound Entertainment, Image Comics, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The Energon Universe starts here! The blockbuster Oblivion Song team of Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici launch an all-new shared universe connected to the Transformers and G.I. Joe! War rages around the Sacred Ring, where the last remnants of two worlds have collapsed around a black hole in a never-ending war. However, when pilot Darak and his rival Solila both crash on a desolate planet, these two enemies must find a way to escape together....
Series
Publisher
DC Comics
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
From the makers of Mortal Kombat comes the critically acclaimed prequel comic to the smash hit fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us! Things in the DC Universe have changed after Superman is tricked into destroying the one thing he loves the most. Now unwilling to let crime go unpunished, the heroes of our world must choose if they are with Superman or against him. But not every country will submit to his new world order and neither will Superman's...
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to Happy Berry! No, this isn't a fruit stand, but the label dreamed up by aspiring fashion designer Mikako Koda. In her quest to make a name for herself in the fashion world, Mikako enters Yazawa Arts Academy, a prestigious art school, alongside her strictly platonic childhood friend Tsutomu. But there's one problem--Tsutomu's uncanny resemblance to a rock star skyrockets him to popularity and leads him to date the prettiest girl in school....
Author
Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Whether it is a real place, a human construct, an idea or a superstition, hell holds a place of honor in culture, literature, and religion throughout the ages. Journey beyond the gates of the underworld into diverse and unique versions of hell, with two extraordinary guides: Seymour Chwast and Steven Heller. Like Dante in the footsteps of Virgil, you will navigate through the most burning (or icy!) dark realms that lurk in the heart of the human...
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"A ninja knows all! And now you can too! All the intel on who’s who in Naruto!! The Official Character Data Book has all you need to stay the expert on all things Naruto! Whether you’re catching up, brushing up, or just getting started with the goings-on in the ninja world, this handy, huge guide covers all the way to volume 43 of the best-selling manga! Inside these pages, you’ll find never-before-revealed data, secrets, and scandals involving...
20) The fox maidens
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From the bestselling, award-winning creator of Almost American Girl comes an epic new graphic novel fantasy—a queer, feminist reimagining of the Fox Maiden legend from Korean mythology. Perfect for fans of Nimona, Squire, and The Prince and the Dressmaker. Kai Song dreams of being a warrior. She wants to follow in the footsteps of her beloved father, the commander of the Royal Legion. But while her father believes in Kai and trains her in martial...
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