Comic books in 'Romance'

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Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kotoyama. Translated by Junko Goda. Adapted by Shaenon K. Garrity.

When Nazuna and the gang track down the secrets of her past, every answer only leads to another question. Who turned whom, exactly? What chain of events and relationships made Nazuna into the-uh-person she is today?

Midori, on the other hand, would rather her human existence remain buried. But then she meets one of her "offspring" with a mysterious secret. Meanwhile, detective Anko pursues her vendetta against all vampire kind, invading their private lives and spaces...

Softcover, 192 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences.

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kotoyama. Translated by Junko Goda. Adapted by Shaenon K. Garrity.

A visit to the night school Nazuna attended years ago yields new insights into her forgotten past. Niko, her former vampire instructor, reminds Nazuna of her first friend, Mejiro. To aid in the investigation, Ko must pretend to return the affections of a boy-crazy student.

Then, as more clues are discovered, a tale of friendship, betrayal, and murder unfolds...

Softcover, 192 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences.

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kotoyama. Translated by Junko Goda. Adapted by Shaenon K. Garrity. Ko's school trip is full of surprises as he forges connections with old and new friends. Kyoko pursues a lead regarding the truth about her father. And Mahiru and Kiku take the final steps in their relationship as human and vampire...leaving Ko with a lot to process. Softcover, 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences. Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kotoyama. Translated by Junko Goda. Adapted by Shaenon K. Garrity. Now that half-vampire Ko has destroyed her entire building, Nazuna must find a new home fit for a vampire. Meanwhile, Ko begins attending school in the daytime again, forcing him to deal with...well, people! Then, will Nazuna's developing feelings threaten the object of her affection? Softcover, 192 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences. Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 19 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kotoyama. Translated by Junko Goda. Adapted by Shaenon K. Garrity. Nazuna gets jealous when Ko starts spending most of his time at school and with his human friends. Is he secretly dating someone? At the same time, Ko notices that Nazuna hasn't been sucking his blood. Is she sourcing her meals elsewhere? One thing's for sure-it's time they both face their true feelings for each other and deal with the consequences! Softcover, 208 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences. Cover price $11.99.

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Cover photo by William Ward. Stories and art by Sam Glankoff, Jack Sparling, Edd Ashe, John Scott Douglas, Adele De Leeuw, Dorothy V. Smith, Frances Cadzow, Elizabeth Nichols, Elena Chance, Nell Giles, Jane Richards, Nancy Pepper, Alice Barr Grayson, and Margaret Sutton. Sometimes listed as Calling All Girls Vol. 3 #5. A kids' anthology from the publishers of Parents Magazine, featuring stories, comics and advice aimed at 1940s teen girls. A comics biography of Carroll Glenn, child violin prodigy; An illustrated profile of Queen Elizabeth II, then only 17 and known as Princess Elizabeth; A classic Coca-Cola ad featuring early mascot Sprite Boy and a thirsty paratrooper combines Coke and WWII memorabilia. Susan Says; A Girl and Her Bow; Out of the Dark; Judy Wing; This Sergeant Is a Lady; The Haunted Apartment; Freshman Bites Soph; Tenderfoot; Learning to be a Queen; Lets Talk Things Over; They're Going to be Nurses; Digging for Victory; Check and Double Check; Sandwich These In; That Personal Touch; Set for Spring into Summer; Out of the Dark; The Victory Club; Girls in the News; Gadgets for Girls. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Sam Glankoff, Jack Sparling, Corrine Dillon, Frank Godwin, Helen Ciancimino, Maxine Livingston, Eva-Lis Wuorio, Ruth Gagliardo, Stephanie O'Brien, Mary Wieand, Isabelle Corey, Lettie Gay, Elizabeth Nichols, Elena Chance, Jane Richards, Nancy Pepper, Alice Barr Grayson, and Margaret Sutton. A kids' anthology from the publishers of Parents Magazine, featuring stories, comics and advice aimed at 1940s teen girls. A comics biography of Betty Wason, war correspondent during WWII; A profile of child performer Twinkle Watts; A variety of fun vintage ads, including one for a collar that can be monogrammed with hip "jive" slang phrases like all the kids were using in 1943. Susan Says; Judy Wing; Reporter at War; Melting Pot Blues; All for One; The Haunted Apartment; New Books for You; Patterns for Parties; The Mystery of the Thieving Spooks; Lets Talk Things Over; Gifts from the Kitchen; When You're a Guest; Twinkle Twinkle Little Star; It's Fun to Sew; Gifts With and for Glamour; Thanks to the Movies; Date Dreaming with Donald O'Connor; Your Christmas Wish-Come-True; Wish He Were Taking Me!; Sergeant Little Bawk; The Victory Club; Girls in the News; Gadgets for Girls. 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover features teen movie star Joan Carroll. Stories and art by Sam Glankoff, Jack Sparling, Edd Ashe, Corrine Dillon, Gertrude Crampton, Eugenia Limedorfer, Bessie Burgemeister, Martha Ross, Adam Allen, Martha Ross, Josephine Felts, Elizabeth Nichols, Elena Chance, Jane Richards, Nancy Pepper, Alice Barr Grayson, and Margaret Sutton. A kids' anthology from the publishers of Parents Magazine, featuring stories, comics and advice aimed at 1940s teen girls. A look at teens in Soviet Russia, then a U.S. ally; A comics biography of Brazilian opera diva Bidu Sayao; American socialite Isabel Pell, aka Fredericka, fights with the French Resistance during World War II. Judy Wing; Mystery in Ward 13; Fredericka of the Maquis; The Dress; Now We Know You Better; Movies of the Month; Double Exposure Mystery; Tovarisch Dyevushka; Lets Talk Things Over; Good Sports in Winter; How to Get Your Man; Wild Geese and Bombers; It's Fun to Sew; Cookie Learns What's Right with Rice; Simplicity Sue Cuts Up in Print; A New You for the New Year; Face Facts; Hatbox Handbags; Boast of Brazil; The Victory Club; Girls in the News; Tricks for Teens. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover features teen movie stars Shirley Jones and Roddy McDowell. Stories and art by Frank Sinatra, Sam Glankoff, Jack Sparling, Margueritte Bro, Corrine Dillon, Karin Asbrand, Helen Carter Maxon, Martha Ross, Adam Allen, Elizabeth Nichols, Elena Chance, Jane Richards, Nancy Pepper, Alice Barr Grayson, and Margaret Sutton. A kids' anthology from the publishers of Parents Magazine, featuring stories, comics and advice aimed at 1940s teen girls. A wartime message of tolerance from Frank Sinatra, then a teen heartthrob; A comics biography of Chinese freedom fighter Liang King-Fu; Red Cross nurses travel the front lines in an armored bus. Judy Wing; Mystery in Ward 13; Guerrilla Chief; Solo for Two; Heroes Are Cowards; Movie Memos; Double Exposure Mystery; Bearcat in Germany; Lets Talk Things Over; Medal for Bravery; The Voice Speaks; When Sisters Get Under Your Skin; It's Fun to Sew; Jivin to Jabberwocky; Friends Across the Border; You Too Can Tame Time; This Party Is a Winner; Cookie Wows Em With Waffles; Simplicity Sue Makes a Suit Wardrobe; Dip Your Feet in Color Again; Black Is Young; Whose Girl Will You Be in the Easter Parade?; Nancy Pepper in Hollywood; Top Your Easter Suit with a Topper; This Too, Too Solid Flesh; The Victory Club; Girls in the News; Tricks for Teens. 76 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Sam Glankoff, Jack Sparling, Ralph O. Ellsworth, Gertrude Crampton, Ruth Berman, Eva Raw Baird, Harry James, Beryl Williams, Annette Turngren, Martha Ross, Elizabeth Nichols, Elena Chance, Jane Richards, Nancy Pepper, Alice Barr Grayson, and Margaret Sutton. A kids' anthology from the publishers of Parents Magazine, featuring stories, comics and advice aimed at 1940s teen girls. Famed bandleader Harry James discusses the 1940s recording industry; A profile of a female skier. Judy Wing; Mystery of the Lost Village; The Whole Town Talked; All-American Water Baby; Record Raters; Double Treasure; Movie Memos; Double Exposure Mystery; Summer Stuff; Lets Talk Things Over; Gift for Freedom; She Took to Skis; The Victory Club; Girls in the News; Tricks for Teens. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Part text articles, part comics. Photo cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. Stories, fashions, good looks, movies, things to do. This issue contains only text and illustrations (no comics). 7 1/2" x 10 1/2", B&W, 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. Stories, fashions, good looks, movies, things to do. This issue contains only text and illustrations (no comics). 7 1/2" x 10 1/2", B&W, 100 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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No. 60 - April 1947. This issue contains only articles (no comics). Photo cover. 8" x 11", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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This issue contains only articles (no comics). Photo cover. Cover price $0.10.

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This issue contains only articles (no comics). Photo cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Jerry Grandenetti, Manny Stallman, John Giunta and Ed Waldman. Tales of romance at the university. A young woman goes off to college, but learns her most important lessons between classes; A girl spends a long time secretly in love. Featuring a painted cover reprinted from the same Avon paperback as issue #1. Love Was My College Major; What College Failed To Teach Me; The Girl Who Carried A Torch; Lonely Hearts Lover!; One Way Romance. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and others. Fifties-style cheesecake from good-girl art legend Matt Baker and military mischief combine to make this series a snapshot of its times. While stationed in Japan, Kate and the boys try to figure out how to hear "some good old American jive" music. When a monkey raids the base kitchen, Kate's horrified reaction is adorable, until she grabs Al's rifle and takes off after it. When Kate's new kitchen assistant, a young kid, eats Al's mushroom soup, she collects some replacement mushrooms, or so she thinks. Cover by Baker. Quips and Queries; Rugged Rug-Cutters; Screw Ball Strategy; Scuttlebutt; Bring Em Back Alive; Much Ado About Mushrooms; Gag Bag. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Milo Manara. Discover the bawdy, swashbuckling life of one of the greatest painters in history through Milo Manara's passionate and personal tribute to his artistic idol. CARAVAGGIO: THE PALLETTE AND THE SWORD Volume 1 is the first half of Milo Manara's two-volume epic biography of the hot-tempered Italian master painter. It depicts Caravaggio's early years in Rome as he struggles to capture truth on canvas, only to have his art condemned to be burned by the Church. He then is forced to flee the city when he kills a man in righteous fury over the death of a prostitute. The two volumes of Caravaggio mark the return of Manara to U.S. readers and the debut of Fantagraphics' new series, The Milo Manara Signature Edition, featuring affordable paperbacks of maestro Manara's internationally acclaimed work. (Volume 2 will follow in Spring 2025.) Discover the bawdy, swashbuckling life of one of the greatest painters in history through Manara's passionate, personal tribute to his artistic idol, Michelangelo Merisi, whom the world would come to know as Caravaggio. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Milo Manara. Milo Manaras Caravaggio: The Palette and the Sword Book 2, the second half of Manaras epic two-volume biography of the hot-tempered Italian master painter, depicts the tragedy of his years on the run for killing a man in a duel in Rome. With a price on his head, Caravaggio flees to Naples, Malta, and Sicily — continuing to paint and desperately hoping his work will earn him a pardon from the pope.Caravaggio: The Palette and the Sword Book 1 and Caravaggio: The Palette and the Sword Book 2 — the latter available in English for the first time — mark the return of Milo Manara to U.S. readers and the debut of a new series of affordable graphic novels from Fantagraphics of maestro Manaras internationally acclaimed work. This second volume also includes an exquisite portfolio of Caravaggios paintings from the 1600s, created during his exile from Rome. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Sal Gentile and others. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Teacher Gail is torn between steady George and nerdy new hire Tom. Teen rock star Melody has no time for romance and is desperately lonely, in a story featuring a one-panel cameo by the early-era Beatles. A decorator starts to fall for her handsome, wealthy client Todd, who's all business. The Season for Flowers; The Twenty-first of May; Sing a Song for Johnnie; What a Dinosaur Can Do; Exercise at the Office; Designing Woman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta studio and unknown. Nurse Betsy Crane stars in "The Dedicated Man"! Can a private secretary mix career and romance? Read..."Secrets Of A Secretary"! Her job at the travel agency was dull, so she sold herself a vacation trip and discovered that..."Three Months Make A Lifetime"! And Diana focused so hard on the notion of fame on the stage that she blurred Adam from her mind in..."Ring Down The Curtain"! Plus: 1-page text story "Woman To Woman"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Ernesto Garcia Seijas. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Ernesto Garcia Seijas, Norman Nodel, Tony Tallarico and Joe Gill. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. A Hollywood publicist turns a struggling actor into a famous leading man, and falls for him in the process. Emily is hired by a fight manager to use her feminine wiles to keep boxer "Farmer Lund" from giving up the ring and going back to the farm - but what happens if she falls in love? Plus fashion advice from the 1960s. Siren's Song of Sorrow; The Best Job in the World; Tomorrow's Tears; Styled for Romance; A Lover Type. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Ernesto R. Garcia. Stories and art by Ernesto R. Garcia and Joe Gill. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Samantha knows that Max is the brains behind their ad campaigns, but he needs help with his people skills, and she's just the one to give it to him. Viola finds love with Lew, but her roommate Kaye can't get over losing her husband in Vietnam. United Nations employee Susan begins a forbidden romance with diplomat Marcel. Plus fashion advice from the 1960s. Living Is for Loving; An International Affair; Styled for Romance; The Gig Is Glamor! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Pete Morisi, Fred Himes, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Derek unknowingly breaks Maureen's heart when he tells her he's never getting married, in a story (and cover) featuring some classic 1970s fashion. Della is engaged to millionaire Marlo, but falls for Ben, the injured football player Marlo just fired. Judy and the Dude; Dumb Blonde; Just Jeannette; The Face of Love; Greener Grass. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by A. Martinez & Jean Elier. Stories by unknown. Art by A. Martinez & Jean Elier, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and Jack Abel. As an airline stewardess, she has dated the most interesting men in the world! So why does this simple cowboy...fascinate her? Find out in..."Country Boy"! Also featuring: "Will Anyone Care?" and "Take a Letter, Darling"! Plus: 1-page Choosing a Career text piece "Bank Teller" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and unknown. Featuring: "Not Cool But Very Cute" and "Come Fly With Me"! And: Alan is too much like her dad...untalented and unambitious. The only reason she would let him near her is to..."Kiss Him For Kicks"! Plus: 1-page advice piece "From Camp Fire Girl To Career"! Also: puzzle page "Find-A-Word"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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1st printing. Story and art by Lea Hernandez. Introduction by Kurt Busiek. Set in Victorian-era Texas, Cathedral is the story of a sentient computer and its caretakers, Glory and Summer as they face forces that could destroy Cathedral and tear them apart forever. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Patrick Rooks.

Patrick Rooks has created a modern-day masterpiece with Celery Stalks. Rooks' graphic novel seamlessly blends elements of Silver Age horror and romance comics with the modern mystery twists of Twin Peaks wrapped in a visual language reminiscent of Steve Ditko.

Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 124 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

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The Wrecking Faerie (part 1 of 3). Story, art and cover by Elizabeth Watasin. Bunny, a good witch, becomes involved in a magical love triangle at a high school for monsters. Bunnys stable life and relationship with vampire Dean are shaken up by the arrival of a beautiful red-haired fairy bad girl. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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The Wrecking Faerie (part 2 of 3). Story, art and cover by Elizabeth Watasin. Bunny, a good witch, becomes involved in a magical love triangle at a high school for monsters. Bunny manages to resist Fairer Than's charms, but the fairy is not giving up that easily. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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The Wrecking Faerie (part 3 of 3). Story, art and cover by Elizabeth Watasin. Bunny, a good witch, becomes involved in a magical love triangle at a high school for monsters. Bunny and Dean manage to salvage their relationship from Fairers interference, for the moment. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Hot Roddin' to Hell - and Back! (part 1). Story, art and cover by Elizabeth Watasin. Bunny, a good witch, becomes involved in a magical love triangle at a high school for monsters. Bunny feels neglected when Dean engages the werewolves in a death race on Valentines Day, and Fairer sees her chance. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Hot Roddin' to Hell - and Back! (part 2). Story, art and cover by Elizabeth Watasin. Bunny, a good witch, becomes involved in a magical love triangle at a high school for monsters. Fairer turns up outside Bunnys window with a romantic serenade, but she gets the hose from Bunny's aunts. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Hot Roddin' to Hell - and Back! (part 4). Story, art and cover by Elizabeth Watasin. Bunny, a good witch, becomes involved in a magical love triangle at a high school for monsters. Even if Dean survives the death-race through Hell itself, she still has to survive the battle with Fairer, and Bunny is sworn not to interfere. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Hot Roddin' to Hell - and Back! (part 6). Story, art and cover by Elizabeth Watasin. Bunny, a good witch, becomes involved in a magical love triangle at a high school for monsters. In the aftermath of the death-race, it looks like Fairers got everything she wanted. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Jarrett Melendez. Art and cover by Danica Brine.

Now that college is over, English graduate Ben Cook is on the job hunt looking for something...anything...related to his passion for reading and writing. But interview after interview, hiring committee after hiring committee, Ben soon learns getting the dream job won't be as easy as he thought.

Proofreading? Journalism? Copywriting? Not enough experience.

It turns out he doesn't even have enough experience to be a garbage collector! But when Ben stumbles upon a "Now Hiring-No Experience Necessary" sign outside a restaurant, he jumps at the chance to land his first job. Plus, he can keep looking for a writing job in the meantime. He's actually not so bad in the kitchen, but he will have to pass a series of cooking tests to prove he's got the culinary skills to stay on full-time.

But it's only temporary...right?

When Ben begins developing a crush on Liam, one of the other super dreamy chefs at the restaurant, and when he starts ditching his old college friends and his old writing job plans, his career path starts to become much less clear.

Watch things start to really heat up in the kitchen in this queer YA debut graphic novel, written by Jarrett Melendez, illustrated by Danica Brine, colored by Hank Jones, and lettered by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Jarrett Melendez. Art and cover by Danica Brine.

Now that college is over, English graduate Ben Cook is on the job hunt looking for something...anything...related to his passion for reading and writing. But interview after interview, hiring committee after hiring committee, Ben soon learns getting the dream job won't be as easy as he thought.

Proofreading? Journalism? Copywriting? Not enough experience.

It turns out he doesn't even have enough experience to be a garbage collector! But when Ben stumbles upon a "Now Hiring-No Experience Necessary" sign outside a restaurant, he jumps at the chance to land his first job. Plus, he can keep looking for a writing job in the meantime. He's actually not so bad in the kitchen, but he will have to pass a series of cooking tests to prove he's got the culinary skills to stay on full-time.

But it's only temporary...right?

When Ben begins developing a crush on Liam, one of the other super dreamy chefs at the restaurant, and when he starts ditching his old college friends and his old writing job plans, his career path starts to become much less clear.

Watch things start to really heat up in the kitchen in this queer YA debut graphic novel, written by Jarrett Melendez, illustrated by Danica Brine, colored by Hank Jones, and lettered by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Jarrett Melendez. Art and cover by Danica Brine. 2023 Alex Award Winner | 2023 Eisner Award Nominee | 2023 GLAAD Award Nominee | 2023 YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens | 2022 New York Public Library Best Book. Discover Jarrett Melendez and Danica Brines award-winning, Eisner–nominated debut graphic novel in a beautiful deluxe hardcover edition featuring never-before-seen bonus content! When recent college grad Ben lands a job at a restaurant, he soon finds that his favorite dish is spicy sous-chef Liam . . . Now that college is over, English graduate Ben Cook is on the job hunt looking for something—anything—related to his passion for reading and writing, but the job hunt isnt going great. When he stumbles upon a Now Hiring, No Experience Necessary sign outside a restaurant, he jumps at the chance to land his first job. But when Ben begins developing a crush on Liam, one of the other super-dreamy chefs at the restaurant, and starts ditching his old college friends and his writing job plans, his future becomes much less clear. Will he follow his writing dreams or will he see what cooks up between him and Liam? Watch things start to really heat up in the kitchen in this queer new adult graphic novel written by Jarrett Melendez, illustrated by Danica Brine, colored by Hank Jones, and lettered by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. New bonus content will include a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia, author Q&A, new recipes, and behind-the-scenes process art! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.99.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Yuna Kagesaki. Karin is a cute little girl who also happens to be a vampire...with a twist. Once a month, she experiences intense bleeding from her nose-we're talking gushers! In other words, she's a vamp with blood to spare, so rather than stealing blood from humans she actually gives her blood to them. If done right, this can be an extremely positive experience that benefits the "victim" as much as the vampire. The problem is that Karin never seems to do things right! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. NOTE: Light and funny, Karin is the little vampire that couldn't. Imagine the comedy of The Simpsons meets Dracula. Instead of hating and hunting her human prey, she relates to them and tries to help them. Karin has really got her wires crossed. Will appeal to fans of Lenore, Vampire Game, and Vampire Princess Miyu. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Yuna Kagesaki. Kenta sees Karin every day at both work and school, so each day serves as a reminder that something about the girl with the oft-bloody nose just isn't right. He's suspicious, and he's not exactly subtle about it. Fearing that he might discover her secret, Karin decides to kill this potential problem with kindness, going out of her way to do all kinds of nice things for him. However, when Kenta catches her "feeding" yet again, the gig is up. So whatâ's a vampire girl to do? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Yuna Kagesaki. Karin is finally getting over her blood issue with Kenta. Karin is enjoying all the time Kenta is devoting to her. And, her classmates are starting to take notice. But, problems seem to never veer to far from Karin. Ren, her brother, has his eyes on Kenta's mom. What can Karin do to stop her brother from hunting down his new prey. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Tohru Kai. Art and cover by Yuna Kagesaki. Translated by Andrew Cunningham. Clumsy Karin stumbles and dumps food all over a young woman and her guardian and has to pick up a part-time summer job to pay for the exuberant cleaning bill. But then, two young women at her summer job go missing. Where did they go? The next person to disappear will be...Karin?! Between unsolved mysteries and blood-spurting, Karin's in big trouble. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Tohru Kai. Art and cover by Yuna Kagesaki. Translated by Andrew Cunningham. Reverse vampire Karin Maaka can't help it: classmate and coworker Kenta Usui's unhappiness triggers her bloodlust. Although she's learned to control her urges around Kenta, when her excess blood becomes too much to handle, even Kenta isn't safe! When upperclassman Ayaha Ougimachi appears on the scene, things become all the stranger. MISBNwhile, the bossy, overbearing Ayaha incites Karin's bloodlust, as wellâ"so much so that Karin bites the girl! When Ayaha becomes increasingly positive as a result of the blood injection, Karin's worries become deeper... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. Written by Fernando Trueba. Art and cover by Javier Mariscal. Cuba, 1948. Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unite them, but their journey brings heartache and torment. From Havana to New York, Paris, Hollywood, and Las Vegas, two passionate individuals battle impossible odds to unite in music and love. Mariscal's art perfectly captures the steamy, vibrant atmosphere of 1940s Havana and transports the reader back to a time filled with music and romance. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 216 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. Written by David Camus. Art and cover by Nick Abadzis. On the eve of the release of his latest movie, The Lady From Shanghai, Orson Welles receives a gift: An admirer has sent him a box of cigars. Rich and full bodied, they are the finest he's ever tasted. But then, these are no ordinary cigars: They've been assembled by the most famous cigar roller in Cuba, Conchita Marquez. It is an exquisite gift, though one not appreciated by Welles's wife, Rita Hayworth. As he smokes these most coveted of cigars, he daydreams about the plump genius Conchita Marquez, whose story of triumph, despair, and love unfolds within the pages of this stunning and imaginative graphic novel. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $22.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story art and cover by Wakana Yanai. Translated by Alexa Frank. Adapted by M. Lyn Hall. Haruka is a plain jane who left the countryside to start her college life in Tokyo. Shes secretly in love with Kurotaki, a coworker at her part-time job, but she lacks the self-confidence to confess her feelings to him. Then she meets Hikaru, a glamorous but sharp-tongued fashionista who begrudgingly agrees to play fairy godmother for Haruka. However, theres more to Hikaru than meets the eye! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story art and cover by Wakana Yanai. Translated by Alexa Frank. Adapted by M. Lyn Hall. ENTANGLED IN YOUR OWN SPELL! Haruka has been taking advice from the cross-dressing fashionista Hikaru, who has promised to stay by her side as a friend. Thanks to Hikarus advice, shes managed to get closer to her unrequited crush Hirotaki. But Hikaru appears to be developing feelings for the earnest and hard-working Haruka! Does Haruka think of Hikaru as anything but a friend?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story art and cover by Wakana Yanai. Translated by Alexa Frank. Adapted by M. Lyn Hall. Advice from the cross-dressing fashionista Hikaru helped Haruka gain the confidence she needed, and shes ready to confess her feelings to Kurotaki! But Hikaru has developed romantic feelings for Haruka. Hikaru tries to stay a girlfriend and support Haruka, but Hikarus emotions are threatening to collide with this goal. Find out what happens in Volume 3 of this modern fairy tale! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story art and cover by Wakana Yanai. Translated by Alexa Frank. Adapted by M. Lyn Hall. Advice from the cross-dressing fashionista Hikaru helped Haruka gain the confidence she needed, and shes ready to confess her feelings to Kurotaki! But Hikaru has developed romantic feelings for Haruka. Hikaru tries to stay a girlfriend and support Haruka, but Hikarus emotions are threatening to collide with this goal. Find out what happens in Volume 3 of this modern fairy tale! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.