Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

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2nd and later printings. Collects Kissing Chaos (2001) #1-8 and the short story from Oni Press Color Special (2001). Story and art by Arthur Dela Cruz. Three kids, stuck in a very bad situation, coming from different walks of life and different haunted pasts, end up in the same stolen car on the run from the law, and then things get a bit crazy. Angela was raised in a life of privilege, but things aren't always as pretty on the inside as they are on the outside. She carries a terrible secret that could ruin the whole façade, something even Damien, her hero, her angel, her object of romantic obsession, may not even know. He stumbled into her life by accident, and he hasn't been able to get out. And Raevyn? Just call it the wrong place at the wrong time, being up to no good in a no-good part of town. It's broken locks and screeching tires as sirens fade behind them. What lies ahead is a road full of amoral killers, a blood-hungry media, and mysterious men in overcoats and fedoras who always seem to be wherever the trio goes. Written and drawn by Eisner-nominee Arthur Dela Cruz. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 176 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $17.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Kissing Chaos: Nonstop Beauty (2002). Story and art by Arthur Dela Cruz. Ashley has received a mysterious e-mail that has her standing in hot water between mysterious men in black and an online stalker. All the while, her life comes crashing around her as her artistic anarchist friends set off their biggest operation to date. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 168 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $11.95.

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Spring 2003 - Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Stalker Issue". KITCHEN SINK, the Utne Award-winning "magazine for people who think too much". Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 120 pages, B&W. Volume 3 includes: Warren Ellis Flirts With Anime; Lord of the Rings: Race in Middle Earth; Stalking the Comma; Following PJ Harvey; Pursuing Herself - Photos by Anya Liftig; False Democracy in Corporate America; Organic Farming - Not Just for Hippies; Wusband and Wife; and Lost and Found in Country. Cover price $5.95.

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Summer 2003 - Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Blue Issue". KITCHEN SINK, the Utne Award-winning "magazine for people who think too much". Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 120 pages, B&W. Volume 4 includes: Leaving Sunnydale - Buffy the Vampire Slayer; BARTology - Listening to Trains; Such Bloody Awful Poetry - Why Readings Suck; Indie Rock Indiscretion - Sleeping With the Interview; I'm Not Sad - Slumber Party's Aliccia Berg; Rebel Spirit in American Cinema; Yar! Pirate Radio Fights for Life; Joshua Clover on Cops; and This Is So High School - Jona Frank's Yearbook. Cover price $5.95.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. "The Latency Issue". KITCHEN SINK, the Utne Award-winning "magazine for people who think too much". Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 120 pages, B&W. Volume 6 includes: Stigmata: The Musical; The Second Coming of Deep Dickollective; Home Is Where the Art Is; Kevin Shields Looks at His Feet; Guns for Tots; Shady Puppets; To Be, or Not to Write; God-Given, Self-Made - Living Names; Carbs Are Good for Me; Screen Left - Liberal Cranks on Film; and The Lollipop Diet. Cover price $5.95.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. KITCHEN SINK, the Utne Award-winning "magazine for people who think too much". Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 120 pages, B&W. Volume 9 includes: Dying on a Budget; Suicide Kings - Guns, Vomit and Poetry; Good Pervert, Bad Pervert - Pee Wee Herman; Gaze of a Feminist Lecher; Font Nerds in Love; Cabsploitation!; Psychiatric Drugs and Cinema; Slate's Eric Umansky Watches the Big Dogs; Blues Gets the Rock in Oakland; Paintings by Chris Duncan; and Non-Ironic Music Appreciation. Cover price $5.95.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. KITCHEN SINK, the Utne Award-winning "magazine for people who think too much". Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 120 pages, B&W. Volume 10 includes: Playing God's Organ; Poetry Gangs; In the Company of Neil Labute; Oaklandish Traces Hip Hop; A Visit With Poet Jack Gilbert; At Home With Prefab; They Came From Rural America; Celluloid Heroes Peace Out; Girl Meets Boy Meets Boy; The Joy of Fast Eating; and Trouble Songs. Cover price $5.95.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. KITCHEN SINK, the Utne Award-winning "magazine for people who think too much". Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 120 pages, B&W. Volume 11 includes: Another Fall With Mark E. Smith; Take-out Culture; Why Britney's No Lolita; The Hip Hop Novel Comes of Age; Alone at the Movies; Unpacking Your Baggage; The Premature Death of Irony; Why We Read; Fashion in Rock - A No-Photo Spread; Getting on With Clint Eastwood; Misreading Andrea Dworkin; and Don't Give Up, Albert Reyes. Cover price $5.95.

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Volume 14 - 1st printing. KITCHEN SINK, the Utne Award-winning "magazine for people who think too much," is pleased to be partnering with Image Comics for the first issue in KITCHEN SINK's fourth volume. KS14 includes: graphic journalism and Fantagraphics' MOME; how King Kong '76 ascends its own tower of crap; Eugene Mirman and indie-rock comedy; fallen rapper Pez dispensers and other art by Packard Jennings; strippers for Christ; dating for monkeys; meditations on the first line of Moby Dick; green sex clubs in Japan and so very, very much more. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Miho Obana. It's a season of family crises in Kodocha! Sana's school friend Tsuyoshi, the mama's boy, is now fatherless after his parents get divorced and his dad won't acknowledge him. The real bombshell drops when Sana's mom releases a new book that reveals shocking details about Sana's past. But in Kodocha, even the most shocking incidents take a turn for the bizarre, and this time is no exception! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Miho Obana. Sana has zero confidence in her budding romance with Hayama, and is unsure if their relationship is destined to sizzle... or fizzle. When Hayama pretends to be Fuka's boyfriend while Sana is on location, rumors fly and tempers flare. Then when a sleazy tabloid prints a false story about her alleged "hot-and-heavy romance" with Naozumi, Sana is forced to fight back - especially when she is attacked by Naozumi's jealous fans! Sana won't give up either, until these kings of sleaze eat their words... and clear her name once and for all! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Jen Wang. Koko's always got a new project cooking, even though they typically end in disaster. But this time will be different, Koko promises herself. This time, she's decided to Be Good. But how can a girl whose greatest talent is causing trouble get her act cleaned up? Honest, wrenching, and funny, Koko Be Good is a story about human nature and the inhuman efforts we make to find ourselves. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. Timid Tadano is a total wallflower, and thats just the way he likes it. But all that changes when he finds himself alone in a classroom on the first day of high school with the legendary Komi. He quickly realizes she isnt aloof—shes just super awkward. Now hes made it his mission to help her on her quest to make 100 friends! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. Its time for the national health exam at Itan High, and the excitement of eye exams and height measurements has fanned the flames of competition for the unremarkable Makeru Yadano. Shes determined to beat the class idol Komi in the health test, and Komis total obliviousness to their impassioned duel just feeds Makerus determination. As the epic battle heats up, how will Komi handle her first rival when shes barely made her first friends?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. Summer is about to begin, and Komi would love to be able to spend the long, hot vacation days hanging out with her new friends. But even though shes made great strides in her personal quest, she still has problems communicating. For instance, making phone calls is so anxiety provoking that it keeps her up at night. Thankfully, Tadano always seems to know how to help her calm down! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. School is out for the summer, and Komi is still getting used to this strange new world of having friends. Shes discovering that friendship doesnt automatically save you from awkward situations with people, but the more time she spends with her friends, the easier it all seems. And to her astonishment, for the first time in her life Komi isnt anxious for summer to end. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. Komi and her friends had an eventful culture festival, so Najimi suggests that they all go to karaoke to finish off the day with a song. Komi loves hanging out with everyone, but the stress of worrying about singing in front of them is threatening to ruin the whole outing for her. Can Komi find a way to overcome her fear, or will karaoke end in misery? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. Najimis sudden declaration of a Christmas Eve party at Komis house sends the friends into a flurry of last-minute gift shopping and Komi into a fit of worrying. But when her friends all turn up with good cheer and a giant stuffed animal for her, it turns out Najimi wasnt just being impulsive—theres a special surprise for Komi too! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. Its time for the school trip to Kyoto, and even though Komi has never been on one before, shes not worried. After all, shell have Tadano and her friends at her side! But then shes assigned to be buddies with two girls she doesn't even know. Is Kyoto ruined, or will Komi be able to make new friends all on her own?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. Valentines Day is a total minefield for people with communication disorders, but this year Komi has a secret weapon to combat the stressful holiday—friends! Armed with homemade chocolates, Komi is ready to give Tadano a Valentines gift. At some point! Before the day is over! She swears! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. Komi is starting her second year of high school, and shes feeling a bit melancholy that all the good times of the previous year are now behind her. How can anything else compare? But when Komi runs into a girl in her new class with outrageous fashion sense crying in the bathroom, shes able to put all her wonderful friend-making experience to good use and reach out to another person in need. Komi has leveled up! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 11 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. Its Golden Week, the Komi family is ready for adventure and a recently renovated resort is calling their name! And they arent the only ones lured by the prospect of go-karts and camping—the Tadano family and their tagalong Najimi are there for some fun too. But when a sudden storm strands Tadano and Komi in a deserted cabin, things turn serious. How will they avoid catching colds with only one blanket to warm them?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. Exam season has crash-landed on the students of Itan High, and when they're not getting kicked out of the library for exceeding the legal decibel levels, Komi and the gang are dreaming of the coming summer break. With more friends now than ever before, Komis modest vacation to-do list quickly becomes a recipe for delightful summer shenanigans! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 13 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. Komis family is hosting a guest, and the standoffish Rei is really putting Komis friendship skills to the test! But Komi sees a bit of her old loneliness in the child and wont give up on making a connection, even if she has to chase Rei all over town to do it! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 16 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. Its the day of the sports festival at Itan High and the students are brimming with competitive spirit! But when Tadano forgets his lunch, his classmates put aside their rivalries and team up to make sure he gets full. Can Komi and Manbagi work up the courage to hand-feed their crush, or will they be the only lunchtime losers? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 17 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. The Itan High culture festival is supposed to be a fun time for all, but Rumiko Manbagis enjoyment is ruined when she comes to an awful realization—she and Komi are rivals for Tadanos love! Can her friendships with Komi and Tadano survive this crushing complication? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 17 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. The Itan High culture festival is supposed to be a fun time for all, but Rumiko Manbagis enjoyment is ruined when she comes to an awful realization—she and Komi are rivals for Tadanos love! Can her friendships with Komi and Tadano survive this crushing complication? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 18 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. The culture festival might have been a huge success, but Komi and Manbagi are still reeling from the shocking discovery that they both like Tadano! When everyone goes to karaoke after the festival closes, the girls see a perfect opportunity to woo their crush. Too bad neither of them can sing! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 19 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. The culture festival might have been a huge success, but Komi and Manbagi are still reeling from the shocking discovery that they both like Tadano! When everyone goes to karaoke after the festival closes, the girls see a perfect opportunity to woo their crush. Too bad neither of them can sing! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 20 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and Cover by Tomohito Oda. The culture festival might have been a huge success, but Komi and Manbagi are still reeling from the shocking discovery that they both like Tadano! When everyone goes to karaoke after the festival closes, the girls see a perfect opportunity to woo their crush. Too bad neither of them can sing! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W, Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 33 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tomohito Oda. Translated and Adapted by John Werry. With Tadano's loving encouragement, Komi is spending her final year of high school slowly expanding her comfort zone. Volunteering to be the class representative, resolving to win the sports festival, even talking to strangers-is there anything Komi can't do?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

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(W) David Alvarez, Sean Patrick O'Reilly (A) Dave Alvarez (CA) David Alvarez The book follows Kotto, an average Puerto Rican who runs an empanadilla food truck. His daily life is always an adventure,thanks to his boisterous friends. Exclusive Original Material Rating: All-Ages

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Jim Campbell. Jim Campbell's Xeric Award-winning Krachmacher contains three stories: "At the Shore" centers around Marianne, a teenager who finds herself involved in a seemingly mundane adventure that grows increasingly more bizarre as she and her friends become integral players in it. This quirky character drama introduces Marianne and her four friends. The other, more subtle, narrative arc of "Unsere Freund" revolves around the surreal flashbacks Marianne suffers through - taking her back to memories of her family and her strange childhood. The flashbacks maintain a level of magic realism; we don't quite know if they're truth or fiction, but it reveals to the reader how desperate Marianne is to be understood by her friends, who, at this stage of the narrative, would rather not get involved. The last story, "Shipwrecked Hopes," is a simple, humorous tale, light tone and is a perfect companion piece for Krachmacher. The book's title, Krachmacher, translates as "noise maker," and while it's not terribly important that this fact be understood by the reader, it does mirror the conflicts that many of the characters Jim Campbell writes about face - overwhelmed with emotion, they make noise, either real or metaphorical, to drown out their problems. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $6.50.

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Written by Ryan North. Art by Mike Norton. Cover by Jae Lee. SEARCH AND RESCUE! Krypto, the last dog of Krypton, has seen some of the worst of what Earth can offer--and escaped it with his life. And yet, he still hasn't given up hope. Alone, Krypto wanders through a forest in the depths of winter, until one day, he encounters a young girl who is also lost. At least they can be lost together. But humans aren't as equipped to survive in the wilderness as dogs are, and there will come a point when this girl can walk no more...and a strange visitor from another world will be her only hope. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Ryan North. Art by Mike Norton. Cover by Jae Lee. RYAN NORTH AND MIKE NORTON TAKE KRYPTO COAST-TO-COAST! Krypto has made a new friend--another stray--and together, the two of them are traveling across America. But they are not alone, for a monster from a distant world has come to Earth, and their two paths are now on a collision course. Krypto, with superpowers that are just coming in, must find a way to defend himself, his friend--and his planet. 28 Pgs., FC, T. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Ryan North. Art by Mike Norton. Cover by Karl Kerschl. RYAN NORTH AND MIKE NORTON TAKE KRYPTO COAST-TO-COAST! Krypto has made a new friend--another stray--and together, the two of them are traveling across America. But they are not alone, for a monster from a distant world has come to Earth, and their two paths are now on a collision course. Krypto, with superpowers that are just coming in, must find a way to defend himself, his friend--and his planet. 32 Pgs., FC, T. Cover price $4.99.

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(W) Ryan North (A) Mike Norton (CA) Jae Lee THE HEARTWARMING FINALE! Krypto has made his way to Kansas--but there are still so many miles between him and Superboy. When he comes across a home invasion--one that a canine with superpowers might be able to help with--Krypto makes a choice that helps him become the dog he was always meant to be. A long-lost pup finally finds his way back home in this heartwarming finale...and youll believe a dog can fly. 32 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Nene Yukimori. Translated by Amanda Haley. Junta Shiraishi blends into the background so much that even his classmates fail to spot him. His goal is to make the most of his high school life, but that pesky invisibility gets in the way...until Nagisa Kubo notices him! Kubo's playful teasing kicks Shiraishi out of his comfort zone and begins a friendship-or is it something more? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in. 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Nene Yukimori. Translated by Amanda Haley. A school camping trip marks Shiraishi and Kubo's first overnight event together. Making curry, hiking, experiencing the forest after dark-everything's fun for Shiraishi with his new friends! But then Kubo gets lost in the forest during a spooky courage walk. Can former loner Shiraishi step up to comfort a friend in need? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Nene Yukimori. Translated by Amanda Haley. Summer vacation is looking up for Shiraishi when he and his friends make plans to hang out. Of course, they all have to pass their end-of-term exams first... Then, Shiraishi gets an invitation from Kubo's sister to work at a Kubo family beach shack. Sand, sea, and swimsuits, oh my! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W Cover price $9.99.

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(W/A) BonHyung Jeong My name is Grace, not 'Kyle's little sister!' Having a good-looking, friendly, outgoing older brother sucks-especially when you're the total opposite, someone who likes staying home and playing video games. Your parents like him better (even if they deny it!), and everyone calls you 'Kyle's little sister' while looking disappointed that you're not more like him. I was really hoping I'd get to go to a different middle school, but no such luck. At least I have my friends...until he finds a way to ruin that, too...! Argh! What do I have to do to get out of his shadow?! Reprint Material 32 pages, full color. Rating: All-Ages

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1st printing.

Story and art by BonHyung Jeong.

My name is Grace, not "Kyle's little sister!"

Having a good-looking, friendly, outgoing older brother sucks - especially when you're the total opposite, someone who likes staying home and playing video games. Your parents like him better (even if they deny it!), and everyone calls you "Kyle's little sister" while looking disappointed that you're not more like him. I was really hoping I'd get to go to a different middle school, but no such luck. At least I have my friends...until he finds a way to ruin that, too...! Argh! What do I have to do to get out of his shadow?!

Softcover, 240 pages, B&W.

Cover price $13.00.

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1st printing.

Story and art by BonHyung Jeong.

My name is Grace, not "Kyle's little sister!"

Having a good-looking, friendly, outgoing older brother sucks - especially when you're the total opposite, someone who likes staying home and playing video games. Your parents like him better (even if they deny it!), and everyone calls you "Kyle's little sister" while looking disappointed that you're not more like him. I was really hoping I'd get to go to a different middle school, but no such luck. At least I have my friends...until he finds a way to ruin that, too...! Argh! What do I have to do to get out of his shadow?!

Hardcover, 240 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.00.

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Stories and Art by Icelandic Codpiece Comic Studios, Bob K. Taylor, Gervasio Loma, Jim Ferguson, Brian McBean, Christopher, and Errol McCarthy. 36 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

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By Jessica Abel. Part one of a five part series by Artbabe creator Jessica Abel. The Harvey Award-winning comic that taps into that continuing slacker-culture-gestalt is back with a worldly five-issue story! In the first issue we meet Carla, an American whose absent father is Mexican, but she is culturally Anglo. She forms a romantic attachment to Mexico in her late teens, idolizes Frida Kahlo, and tries lamely to learn Spanish. While visiting Mexico in her early 20s, she meets a guy named Harry, an American blueblood with an expensive education. He's moving to Mexico to slack and to do nothing but follow in the footsteps of Kerouac and Burroughs. 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 42 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

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By Jessica Abel. Part two of a five part series by Artbabe creator Jessica Abel. Carla throws a housewarming party with her new roommate for a bunch of expatriates. Memo hooks up with Tomoko, a Japanese student, and intrigues Liana, the new roommate. Tensions escalate as weeks go by and he plays the two women off each other. Carla's brother Rodrigo (Rod) visits, and is very unimpressed and even worried by Carla's circle of friends, so he introduces her to some of his DJ and skateboard acquaintances. 6.5-in. x 8.5-in., 42 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

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By Jessica Abel. Part three of a five part series by Artbabe creator Jessica Abel. Carla's brother, Rod, comes to visit, and she gets a glimpse into another kind of life in Mexico. Her money has run out and tensions are on the rise between her and Oscar. And then Harry returns, and things get worse. 6.5-in. x 8.5-in., 42 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

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By Jessica Abel. Part four of a five part series by Artbabe creator Jessica Abel. The penultimate issue of the critically acclaimed series continues the south-of-the-border drama with panache. This time: Oscar and Memo go AWOL without explanation, and Carla suspects that they are planning something -- something dangerous. But in the meantime, she has been left to stew in her own juices and has too much time to spend wondering what the hell she's doing with her life. 6.5-in. x 8.5-in., 42 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

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First Printing, with music CD present. September 2001. Volume 3 of the French language Casterman hardcover reprints. Written by Marco Paulo and illustrated by Thierry Robberecht. 9" x 12". 46 pages. Color. NOTE: All text in French.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rei Taki. Translated by Mishima Kitan.

Welcome to "BAR California," a place where people with different genders, propensities, and sexual orientations gather to find a certain "something." A transgender bisexual who has been hurt by the voices of others, a pansexual looking for true love, and a person who identities as both male and female. There are as many sexualities as there are people.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.