Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

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1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Noah Van Sciver. Noah Van Sciver is haunted by the house at 133 ____ Street, or as his brothers rechristened it "One Dirty Tree." This sprawling dilapidated New Jersey house was his first home and the site of formative experiences. Growing up in a big, poor, Mormon family-surrounded by comic-books, eight siblings, bathtubs full of dirty dishes-Noah's childhood exerts a powerful force on his present day relationship! Hardcover, 118 pages, full color. MATURE READERS. Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing. Written by COURTNEY TAYLOR. Art and cover JIM RUGG. Edited by JOE KEATINGE and MIKE ALLRED. In Germany 1977, music is violence. As the country is still shattered from the devastation of war, the youth fight back against a repressed nation with their only figurehead of this violent, well dressed revolution to be a band later forever lost in time, Das Model. Dandy Warhols frontman COURTNEY TAYLOR and Street Angel illustrator JIM RUGG bring you the complete story of Das Model, revealing just how they kick started the revolution that revitalized a country and mysteriously disappeared without a trace only months later. Softcover, 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Yehuda Devir and Maya Devir.

Yehuda and Maya Devir began illustrating their life together in comics in 2016, when they moved into their first apartment in Tel Aviv as newlyweds. In the years since, One of Those Days has become one of the biggest viral webcomics on the Internet.

Yehuda Devir grew up on superhero comic books, and the Devirs' visual style is colorful, dynamic, and engaging. But the comics' action-packed style belies their intimate, slice-of-life content: Yehuda does battle with the hairy, tentacled monstrosity clogging the shower drain; Maya transforms into a raging She-Hulk while waxing her legs; and the two of them dodge, duck, and weave as they tend to their cherubic new baby, Ariel.

This collection shares stories that are heartwarming, hilarious, and universally recognizable, all rendered in a wild, larger-than-life style.

Hardcover, 272 pages, full color.

Cover price $30.00.

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1st Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ray Fawkes.

From visionary cartoonist Ray Fawkes comes one of the most original and thought-provoking graphic novels of all-time!

A unique and poetic narrative, One Soul takes the experiences of 18 individuals and weaves them into the spiritual journey of a lifetime. Gracefully flowing from character to character, moment to moment, Fawkes has crafted a stunning mosaic that takes advantage of the medium of sequential art in a way few creators dare.

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $24.99.

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1st Edition - 2nd or Later Printings.

Story and art by Ray Fawkes.

From visionary cartoonist Ray Fawkes comes one of the most original and thought-provoking graphic novels of all-time!

A unique and poetic narrative, One Soul takes the experiences of 18 individuals and weaves them into the spiritual journey of a lifetime. Gracefully flowing from character to character, moment to moment, Fawkes has crafted a stunning mosaic that takes advantage of the medium of sequential art in a way few creators dare.

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $24.99.

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10th Anniversary Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ray Fawkes.

Comprised entirely of double page spreads split into eighteen panels, with each panel featuring one character's life, cartoonist Ray Fawkes uses an experimental narrative structure to artfully craft eighteen linear stories into one non-linear masterpiece.

Hardcover, 176 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $24.99.

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Story and art by Fermin Solis. One Step After Another follows the life of a young woman who is just trying to make it in this crazy world. The author/artist Fermin Solis uses bold brushstrokes and minimalist renderings that gives this timeless story a modern feel. Imported from Spain, find out why Fermin Solis just won the 22nd Comic of Barcelona prize. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.00.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Faith Erin Hicks.

With revamped art and now in full color, One Year at Ellsmere is an endearing middle-grade friendship story from Faith Erin Hicks!

Was boarding school supposed to be this hard? When studious thirteen-year-old Juniper wins a scholarship to the prestigious Ellsmere Academy, she expects to find a scholastic utopia. But living at Ellsmere is far from ideal: She is labeled a "special project," Ellsmere's queen bee is out to destroy her, and it's rumored that a mythical beast roams the forest next to the school.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Faith Erin Hicks.

With revamped art and now in full color, One Year at Ellsmere is an endearing middle-grade friendship story from Faith Erin Hicks!

Was boarding school supposed to be this hard? When studious thirteen-year-old Juniper wins a scholarship to the prestigious Ellsmere Academy, she expects to find a scholastic utopia. But living at Ellsmere is far from ideal: She is labeled a "special project," Ellsmere's queen bee is out to destroy her, and it's rumored that a mythical beast roams the forest next to the school.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $22.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.49

1st printing.

Story and art by Edgar Camacho.

Discover a bright new star of Mexican comics in this romantic and thrilling tale, stuffed with adventure and delicious food.

Rolando's job was crushing him... and then it literally crushed his hand. Now he can barely get out of the house, binging TV and struggling to find meaning. On a rare night out with friends, he meets Nera, a woman who lives only in the moment. Dazzled by her hedonistic attitude, Rolando sees a new life opening before him. Together, these restless youths fix up an old food truck and hit the road for a wild journey. But have they truly found the spice of life? Or has Rolando bitten off more than he can chew?

Onion Skin, winner of Mexico's first ever National Young Graphic Novel Award, became a sensation in its native land for its rich narrative, captivating characters, thrilling action, and positively delicious artwork. It's a feast that will leave readers eager for a second course.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Eduardo Medeiros. Introduction by Skottie Young.

Lenny and Beardo are two childhood friends with a lot of road behind them. When Beardo's deadbeat dad dies and leaves them his old bar, they make a go of it as business partners. Easy enough, right? Maybe not.

Running a business in a low-traffic area of town isn't all it's cracked up to be, but luckily for the boys, the one-two punch of viral media attention when their neighbor gets crushed by a 747 engine that falls from the sky and a sorta suspect (but very potent) beer recipe they stumble into catch the public's imagination at just the right time.

Things get even more complicated when Lenny's ex-girlfriend Amanda shows up again, pregnant. Can our two heroes weather the ravages of success any better than they dealt with being losers? Can Lenny level up and be a good dad? Can Beardo forgive his dead, absentee father? Will the general public run them out of town when they find out what was actually in that beer?

Eduardo Medeiros (Funny Creek) delivers a graphic novel for anyone who's had more than their fair share of bad days and questionable choices! With an introduction by Skottie Young.

Softcover, 272 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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Stories, Art and Cover by Dean Haspiel. Special introduction by autobiographical comics legend Harvey Pekar. Award-winning cartoonist Dean Haspiel's new solo series is about a born-and-bred New Yorker, and the trials and tribulations of living in the big bad city which serves as the backdrop for the informed, existential expression in his sociological comics. Taking its lead from the pages of the critically-acclaimed two-man anthology Keyhole (with Josh Neufeld), Opposable Thumbs promises to be the new leader in autobiographical storytelling. 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

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7 issues in series. These were self published by Adrian Tomine starting in 1991 before Drawn and Quarterly picked up the title for an ongoing series in 1995. Stories in this issue: "Stammer", "Happy Anniversary", "Laundry", "Sleep=Waste", "Dine and Dash" and "Grind". All written & illustrated by Adrian Tomine. B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in.. Cover price $2.00.

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Story by Rich MacDougal. Art by Anthony Giordano. B&W. 28 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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Story and artwork by Kondom. 6.5" x 10", 48 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $3.50.

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Story and artwork by Kondom. 6.5" x 10", 48 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $3.50.

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Story and artwork by Kondom. 6.5" x 10", 48 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $3.50.

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Story and artwork by Kondom. 6.5" x 10", 48 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $3.50.

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1st Printing. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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1st printing.

Text and art by Robert Chesley Osborn. Foreword by Garry Trudeau.

The drawings of Robert Osborn, one of America's most admired artists and satirists, have provided trenchant comment on the American scene for the past four decades. His keen intuitive sense, coupled with the distinctive line from his brush, has added a dimension to the happenings of our time.

The ingredients of an Osborn drawing are, in various combinations, humor, indignation, motion, and satire -- not to mention artistry. Now, in this revealing book about himself, he shows what makes up the man and the artist.

Combining a candid text, personal photographs, and a wealth of pictures, Osborn on Osborn is a striking retrospective of Osborn's total output, from his earliest efforts, to serious paintings, to the evolution of his own unique style.

Osborn went from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Yale, then to Europe to study art; and he suffered pangs of failure as a painter. Only after his Dilbert training-manual cartoons saved hundreds of lives during World War II did his capacities as a drawer begin to receive deserved recognition -- in such magazines as Harper's, Life, Look, Esquire, Vogue, Time and the New Republic, as well as in numerous newspapers and books.

This is a man with strong loves and hates. He loves Matisse, Miro, Mozart, automobiles and airplanes, duck shooting and trout fishing. He hates war, smoking, Mussolini, and the deterioration of quality in America.

This is also a man with a tremendous sense of enjoyment. Osborn writes as he draws -- with humor, compassion, and insight -- and his extraordinary personality and delight in life shine through this self-portrait.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 190 p[ages, PC/PB&W.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Akihiko Higuchi. A lighthearted manga series about a quirky elf from another world whos fascinated by video games–and the local girls who have to deal with her! Koganei Koito works as the teenage shrine maiden at the Takamimi Shrine, catering to the whims of its resident: a centuries-old elf who loves video games as much as she hates going outside! Line up your offerings for the otaku elf—some energy drinks, chips and video games will do nicely—and watch her new friends scramble to keep up! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Akihiko Higuchi. FROM WARLORDS TO WARGAMES! The elf of Takamimi Shrine is a layabout geek, but once upon a time she was summoned by the great shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu! Ancient history collides with the present when Yord, the elf of the Kansai regions Hiromimi Shrine, takes the stage…and Yords summoner just so happens to be Tokugawas great rival, Hideyoshi Toyotomi. Help your elf to a slice of that nice, quiet otaku life with this goofy comedy loaded with Edo-period factoids!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Akihiko Higuchi. WARM MEMORIES AND ICY TREATS! Elda is an elf who was summoned five hundred years ago by Tokugawa Ieyasu, but now shes a serious shut-in. To entertain herself, Elda delights in mail-ordered confectionaries from the web, indulges in traditional games, and receives a visit from an elegant elf named Uramimi-sama. Poor Miko Koito must find a way to rein in her indulgent deity! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Akihiko Higuchi. WITH A LITTLE ELF FROM MY FRIENDS! When a shrines deity is a total shut-in who plays games all day and her miko is a girl too mature for her age, its shocking how many hijinks can still ensue. Their most recent visitors at the shrine include Haila-sama of the Uramimi Shrine and her miko, Isuzu, who happens to be a famous influencer! But as their uneventful days go by, its the ordinary things they remember: helping with homework, leaking roofs, and reminiscing on bygone days! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Akihiko Higuchi. ON YOUR MARK…READY, SET, BOW! With the Yumimimi Festival quickly approaching, preparations have the shrine and town in a flurry. One particular shut-in elf and her quick-to-mature miko are hoping to use some old-fashioned superstitions in their favor. From divination and charms for luck to family crests and duty, the pair are deep into some shrine history, and with the festival overflowing, who could predict what theyd get up to! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Damian Alexander.

Damian is the new kid at school, and he has a foolproof plan to avoid the bullying that's plagued him his whole childhood: he's going to stop talking. Starting on the first day of seventh grade, he won't utter a word. But his vow of silence doesn't work-his classmates can tell there's something different about him.

His family doesn't look like the kind on TV: his mother is dead, his father is gone, and he's being raised by his grandparents in a low-income household. And Damian does things that boys aren't supposed do, like play with Barbies instead of GI Joe. Kids have teased him about this his whole like, especially other boys. But if boys can be so cruel, why does Damian have a crush on one?

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Damian Alexander.

Damian is the new kid at school, and he has a foolproof plan to avoid the bullying that's plagued him his whole childhood: he's going to stop talking. Starting on the first day of seventh grade, he won't utter a word. But his vow of silence doesn't work-his classmates can tell there's something different about him.

His family doesn't look like the kind on TV: his mother is dead, his father is gone, and he's being raised by his grandparents in a low-income household. And Damian does things that boys aren't supposed do, like play with Barbies instead of GI Joe. Kids have teased him about this his whole like, especially other boys. But if boys can be so cruel, why does Damian have a crush on one?

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $21.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by Peter Bagge.

Meet three certified geeks: a self-loathing journalist who has a seemingly normal girlfriend, a conspiracy theorist who still lives with his mother, and an unemployed gamer who lives in his car. These strangely likable misfits find that dark personal secrets can sometimes be a virtue in OTHER LIVES, a hilarious original graphic novel by award-winning creator Peter Bagge (Hate).

The story also explores people's identities, both real and created, and how the two become confused and conflated through the Internet and role-playing games.

Hardcover, 136 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS

NOTE: "I can count on one hand the number of comic artists whose work is as strong...maybe on two or three fingers." - Robert Crumb

Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Joff Winterhart.

Evocatively wrought and gorgeously illustrated, Other People collects Days of the Bagnold Summer and Driving Short Distances, first published in the UK to wide acclaim. In Bagnold Summer, a teenager spends a long summer with his mother, much to his disappointment. Capturing the dynamics of family and growing up, Winterhart captures the ennui, pathos, and affection of the mother-son relationship. In Driving Short Distances, Sam needs a job and purpose, so begins a apprenticeship of sorts in the passenger side of Keith's car. As Sam learns something about the self-styled big-man Keith, and the humility of everyday living, Winterhat's pen turns ordinary life into a tableau poignant and comedic.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $25.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by Natsuya Semikawa. Art, and Cover by Virginia Nitouhei. Character Design by KURURI. Japanese-style pub "Nobu" is open for business in an odd, foreign world, and the ever-welcoming Shinobu and Chief are happy to serve up unusually tasty bar food to an array of strange customers. A little thief, an obnoxious messenger, and a pair of squabbling craftsmen are all ready to chow down! Kisu tempura, sashimi, omusoba, and shuto and more are on the menu... The delicious aromas of food and drink bring everyone together in this gourmet tale of humanity! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 180 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by Natsuya Semikawa. Art, and Cover by Virginia Nitouhei. Character Design by KURURI. Business is booming for Izakaya Nobu, with more regular custoemrs than ever. A number of women are dropping by for relaxing meals, including the capable waterworks guildmaster, a storied mercenary, and the witch of the woods. The menu showcases the ever-popular "Pot of Odin," sanama shioyaki, tako kara-age, ushiojiru, purin... but you'll be having "the usual," right? The otherworldly gourmet fantasy continues to bring a huge variety of dishes and diners together! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 180 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Written by Natsuya Semikawa. Art, and Cover by Virginia Nitouhei. Character Design by KURURI. Jean the Euryan spy has submitted a report about his past dining experience at Nobu. Though nobody believes him, Queen Regent Celestine gives him one last chance to prove himself, so Jean sets off to investigate Nobu once more...! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 162 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

1st printing. Written by Ondjaki. Art and cover by Antonio Jorge Gonçalves. Translated by Lyn Miller-Lachmann. A blackout leads two teens to discover the intimacy and vulnerability that can only be shared in darkness in OUR BEAUTIFUL DARKNESS, a fully illustrated YA novella from celebrated Angolan author Ondjaki and illustrator António Jorge Gonçalves. The light goes out suddenly. And in this absence of light, a pair of teenagers bare their souls. Into the warm silence of the night, they share a conversation filled with their stories and dreams... and maybe even a first kiss. Set against the backdrop of the civil war that ravaged Angola in the 1990s, this book weaves the country's history with a teenage boy's family stories. But when a power outage shrouds the neighborhood in darkness, everyday realities fade away... As the boy and a girl sit talking in the backyard, memory gives way to imagination and vulnerability, and the space between them becomes charged with emotional electricity. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 126 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Press Start to Begin!"

Story and art by Sarah Graley.

Fans of Kate Beaton and Sarah Andersen will love this collection of the hit webcomic OUR SUPER ADVENTURE by Sarah Graley (Rick and Morty, Kim Reaper)!

Eating too much pizza together. Smelling your cats. Figuring out how to spend your evening when the internet has suddenly stopped working. Relationships are full of sweet and quirky little moments!

Sarah Graley's first collection of the hit diary webcomic Our Super Adventure chronicles two years of these strange, relatable instances, as she navigates life with four cats and one cat-like boy. Whether it's that feeling of getting the entire bed when your partner gets up before you, or the heartbreaking realisation that the love of your life has burned the microwave popcorn, Press Start To Begin documents all the weird little everyday flashes of shared absurdity that make up a relationship.

Hardcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Video Games and Pizza Parties!"

Written by Sarah Gailey and Stef Purenins. Art and cover by Sarah Graley.

Just how much of the bed should your cats get to take up? If you lose at your video game, should you get a conciliatory hug? Does your partner think that you're beautiful even though you feel like a goblin today? If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place! Sarah Graley's second collection of hit diary webcomic Our Super Adventure shares three more years of cute and weird moments of Sarah's life with her partner Stef and their four cats: Pesto, Toby, Pixel and Wilson!

So whether you're a heat vampire, the person who doesn't want to share that last donut, or even someone who's late to a party because a cat was sleeping on them, you'll find that Video Games and Pizza Parties is packed full of strange yet wonderful moments that anyone can relate to!

Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Fine $6.60

1st printing. Story and art by Tim Chamberlain. Illustrator Tim Chamberlain is the Jane Goodall of the comic book world. His blog, which provides the basis for this illustrated collection, chronicles the lively overheard opinions and comments of the sometimes scary, sometimes funny, but always fascinating culture known as the comic book store. Gathered from his time as both an employee and customer, each illustration provides a fascinating - and often hilarious - glimpse into the inner world of the devoted comic book fan. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 7-in. x 5-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing. Story and art by Jonah Newman. A nerdy gay teenager jumps headfirst into the bro-y world of high school baseball in this semi-autobiographical LGBTQ+ graphic novel. Ninth-grader Jonah is not a jock. On the contrary, he loves history class and nerdy movies, and his athletic ineptitude verges on tragic. So, what's he doing signing up for the baseball team? Could it have something to do with the cute shortstop, Elliot? For the rest of high school, Jonah faces challenges on and off the baseball field, from heteronormative social pressure to thrilling romance. Realizing who his real friends are, he figures out what really matters and finally recognizes and embraces his gay identity. Based on debut author-illustrator Jonah Newman's coming-of-age experiences, Out of Left Field is a big-hearted and funny YA graphic novel about learning to be yourself. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $16.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing. Story and art by Jonah Newman. A nerdy gay teenager jumps headfirst into the bro-y world of high school baseball in this semi-autobiographical LGBTQ+ graphic novel. Ninth-grader Jonah is not a jock. On the contrary, he loves history class and nerdy movies, and his athletic ineptitude verges on tragic. So, what's he doing signing up for the baseball team? Could it have something to do with the cute shortstop, Elliot? For the rest of high school, Jonah faces challenges on and off the baseball field, from heteronormative social pressure to thrilling romance. Realizing who his real friends are, he figures out what really matters and finally recognizes and embraces his gay identity. Based on debut author-illustrator Jonah Newman's coming-of-age experiences, Out of Left Field is a big-hearted and funny YA graphic novel about learning to be yourself. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $21.99.

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Vol. 1 #1, 1987 - Photos, art and poetry by Steve Beaupre. 7" x 10.25", 24 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.95

Add to cart Near Mint $17.95

1st printing. Story and art by Mimi Pond. A fast-paced semi-memoir about diners, drugs, and California in the late 70s. After being denied financial aid to cover her last year of art school, Margaret takes a waitressing job at local Oakland fixture: the Imperial Café. Here an impressionable young woman transforms into the worldly Madge as she is introduced to the wisecracking, fast-talking, drug-binging cooks, dishwashers, and waitstaff in her new life. Over Easy is equal parts time capsule of late 1970s life in California—with its deadheads, punks, disco rollers, casual sex, and drug use—and bildungsroman of a young woman who grows from a naïve, sexually inexperienced art-school dropout into a self-aware, self-confident artist. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/4-in., 272 pages, PC. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

(W/A/CA) Andy Runton. All Owly wants is a friend... Owly is a good-natured little owl, and he's always helping those around him. But despite his kindness, he seems to frighten would-be friends away before they even give him a chance, just because he's an owl. That all changes, though, once Owly meets Wormy. Like Owly, Wormy is in need of a good friend, too - someone who can be counted on for a helping hand, a good laugh, and a great adventure! Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers, and is a great introduction to graphic novels! Rating: All-Ages

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1st printing. By Laura Lee Gulledge. Paige Turner has just moved to New York with her family, and she's having some trouble adjusting to the big city. In the pages of her sketchbook, she tries to make sense of her new life, including trying out her secret identity: artist. As she makes friends and starts to explore the city, she slowly brings her secret identity out into the open, a process that is equal parts terrifying and rewarding. Laura Lee Gulledge crafts stories and panels with images that are thought-provoking, funny, and emotionally resonant. Teens struggling to find their place can see themselves in Paige's honest, heartfelt story. 192 pages, Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., B/W. Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.49

Add to cart Very Fine $9.49

1st printing. Written by M. K. Reed. Art and cover by Farel Dalrymple. Everyone hates Dwayne, the firebug, the bad boy trouble follows everywhere. Holly finds a warmth to Dwayne, a spark everyone's missing. Holly knows what she's doing, but after tonight's fireworks, she'll find out who knows best. Can Holly play with fire without getting burned? Palefire, the first collaboration between writer MK Reed and artist Farel Dalrymple, takes us back to high school for a hot date to the party of the year. The road to hell may be paved with good intentions, but everyone deserves a second chance - even if it goes up in flames. Softcover, 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.