Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

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The Balloon Hoax, Part 5. Stories by Jason Asala. Art by Jason Asala and Rick Geary. Cover by Jason Asala. While searching for his lost Lenore, the legendary writer has adventures that influence his tales of fantasy and horror. Edgar gets his revenge on Mr. Holland, but now the mission is ruined, and the passengers lives are in danger. Also, Mad Meg Mayflower makes an unlikely pact in her continuing solo adventures illustrated by Rick Geary. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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The Balloon Hoax, Part 6. Stories by Jason Asala. Art by Jason Asala and Rick Geary. Cover by Jason Asala. While searching for his lost Lenore, the legendary writer has adventures that influence his tales of fantasy and horror. The final chapters of The Balloon Hoax and Fire and Ice, as the airship finally lands, and Meg reveals why her nickname is Mad Meg. Final issue of the series. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Stories by David Yurkovich and Jason Asala. Art by David Yurkovich, Jason Asala, and Rick Geary. Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. A full-color collection of stories set in the world of Jason Asalas Poe, featuring Edgar, Mad Meg and art by the great Rick Geary. Crossed Paths; Dreams; A Novembers Tale. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Dillon Naylor. Stories about a group of five youths managing everyday life. 7" x 10.25", 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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1st printing. By Makoto Nakajima. Based off the hit tours arranged by Pop Japan Travel, explore the streets of Tokyo and experience Japanese pop culture in this new manga. T.M. Revolution makes a guest appearance along with a couple of yakuza in this whirlwind tour of Japan. This travel guide also includes tips and maps to experience the best in pop culture that Japan has to offer. Softcover, 5-in. x 5-in., B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by Amy Chase & Various. Art by Frederico Sabbatini & Various. Cover by Adam Gorham. CHILLING ADVENTURES PRESENTS... POP'S CHOCKLIT SHOPPE OF HORRORS O.S. Pop Tate is the glue holding Riverdale together, whether everyone realizes or not. His Chocklit Shoppe is the beating heart of the city, where everyone can stop in for a delicious bite and some safe haven-even the worst sorts. And not just the run-of-the-mill rapscallions who recently broke the jukebox. When a young Riverdale couple (Nick St. Clair and Sherry Thyme) attempt to dine and dash on the humble small business owner, they quickly discover the fryer grease isn't the only heart-stopping thing about the Chocklit Shoppe. From tales of mystery meat to the unnatural visitors that dine late at night, this anthology tells stories about the horrors that happen at Riverdale's beloved malt shop-and how Pop Tate is at the center of it all, the most powerful figure in Riverdale providing haven to all sorts of terrors and underhanded villainy. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Stories, Art and Cover by Ethan Rilly. Working, working, working! Frances Scarland continues to search for a perfect balance in her career as a law clerk, where the only certainty seems to be flux. Yet she loses footing as her close friend Vickie rides an unrelated wave of opportunity. Pope Hats #3 offers the lengthiest instalment yet in Rilly's ongoing story about the give and take of professional success. With some extraneous strips and a new letters page. 7-in. x 10-in., 40 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $6.95.

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Stories, Art and Cover by Ethan Rilly. The long anticipated return to Frances Scarland's story. Life now plays a different tune for our guileless insomniac. While Vickie flourishes in Los Angeles with startling ease, Frances must endure the ever-shifting terrain of her immense law firm. Can Frances become a grounded person in the face of impending, boundless doom? Can she not drink too much? What's up with her love life? Find out in the biggest and most intensive issue of Pope Hats yet. 7-in. x 10-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $9.95.

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Stories, Art and Cover by Ethan Rilly. "Shapeshifter!" Hartley Lin's most candid work to date. Having discarded his former pen name, Lin narrates "Shapeshifter," about a period of rapid change in his life that includes moving to the woods outside Montreal and the intense first months as a new parent. A novel and intimate account of speeding time. 7-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $6.95.

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Volume 1 – 1st printing. Stories, art and cover by Ed Brubaker. Aeon/MU Press reprints the essential material from the first two issues of the indie series that established future superstar writer Ed Brubaker. Slice-of-life stories about petty crime, as Tommy deals with the consequences of his weak moral compass and the wrong group of friends. Tommy seeks inspiration for escaping his dead-end job and life from his equally dysfunctional friend Felix; Tommy gets drunk and aggressive during a visit to a nightclub. Pilfering things from work escalates to armed robbery, as Tommy and his friend Peter seek money for their new drug habit. Mondo Lowlife; The Last Time Tommy Went to a Niteclub; A Life of Crime. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers Cover price $4.95.

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Stories, art and cover by Ashley Holt. A story of life on the street from Calibers indie-themed Iconografix line and cartoonist Ashley Holt. Holt tells the true story of Eddie Belchowski, a one-armed junkie artist who regaled Chicago barflies with tales of his past as a soldier and concert pianist. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Story and art by Cyril Pedrosa. This is the story of rebirth, through the rediscovery of a childhood place, shrouded in the haze of memory. French comic book artist Simon Muchat has reached one of life's dead ends. He drifts through his uneventful day-to-day existence, which has become devoid of color and flavor, and severely lacking in inspiration. He has no plans, no desires, no projects, and is slowly stagnating in his job as a school art teacher. He seems indifferent to his girlfriend's reproaches as she tries to shake him from his torpor. Simon is invited to spend a few days in Portugal for a comic book festival. The invitation strikes a chord with him, as his family is originally from there, and he hasn't been back since his childhood. Perhaps this will at long last lead him out of the maze, and towards a new life of color and feeling and the senses. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 264 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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1st printing. An original YA graphic novel, POSEURS follows three teenagers from distinctly different corners of Los Angeles who meet in the underworld of LA nightlife and Hollywood parties-and get in over their heads. From the graffiti-tagged streets of LA's eastside to the bloated, billion dollar mansions of Bel Air, it's a full-blown party noir. Softcover, 152 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Terri Libenson.

Award-winning comics creator and author of the bestselling Invisible Emmie Terri Libenson returns with a companion graphic novel that captures the drama, angst, and humor of middle-school life. Izzy is the dreamer. There's nothing Izzy loves more than acting in skits and making up funny stories. The downside? She can never quite focus enough to get her schoolwork done. Bri is the brain. But she wants people to see there's more to her than just a report card full of As. At the same time, she wishes her mom would accept her the way she is and stop bugging her to "break out of her shell" and join drama club. The girls' lives converge in unexpected ways on the day of a school talent show, which turns out to be even more dramatic than either Bri or Izzy could have imagined.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $10.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Terri Libenson.

Award-winning comics creator and author of the bestselling Invisible Emmie Terri Libenson returns with a companion graphic novel that captures the drama, angst, and humor of middle-school life. Izzy is the dreamer. There's nothing Izzy loves more than acting in skits and making up funny stories. The downside? She can never quite focus enough to get her schoolwork done. Bri is the brain. But she wants people to see there's more to her than just a report card full of As. At the same time, she wishes her mom would accept her the way she is and stop bugging her to "break out of her shell" and join drama club.

The girls' lives converge in unexpected ways on the day of a school talent show, which turns out to be even more dramatic than either Bri or Izzy could have imagined.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $22.99.

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1st printing. Edited by Arthur Jones. Inspired by the series and spanning a wide and weird range of topics from an A-list roster of contributors, Post-It(R) Note Diaries captures everyday occurrences from a job interview gone hilariously awry and a nude run-in with a neighbor to hair-raising events like an overnight encounter at Nicholas Cage's house (it's not what you think!), and nearly drowning while trying to paddle across the East River in a homemade canoe. Softcover, 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $15.00.

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Story, art and cover by Ariel Schrag. Ariel Schrags autobiographical series about high school, begun with Awkward and Definition, continues with the story of her junior year. As Ariel struggles to keep up with Biology homework, she starts dating Alexis, who turns out to be adorable but a bad girlfriend. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 40 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

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Story, art and cover by Ariel Schrag. Ariel Schrags autobiographical series about high school continues with the story of her junior year. Ariel starts going out with Harriet, but finds herself drawn to Harriets standoffish sister Sally, who introduces her to the noble goat. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 40 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

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Story, art and cover by Ariel Schrag. Ariel Schrags autobiographical series about high school continues with the story of her junior year. While her off-again, on-again relationship with Sally is simmering, Ariel enlists the aid of a male friend to take her to the next plateau of her sexuality. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 40 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

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Story, art and cover by Ariel Schrag. Ariel Schrags autobiographical series about high school continues with the story of her junior year. A trip to a lesbian rock concert in San Francisco turns out to be the turning point in Ariel and Sallys relationship. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 40 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

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Story, art and cover by Ariel Schrag. Ariel Schrags autobiographical series about high school continues with the story of her junior year. Ariel and Sally attend prom together, but the writing is on the wall; the girls arrange a final revenge against the senior boys for their goat-related prank. Final issue of the series; followed by Likewise, which chronicles Ariels senior year. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 40 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

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Written by Brian Wood. Art and Cover by Steve Rolston. In a city filled with trust fund babies and armchair revolutionaries, Heavy Parker rules the punk scene as a benevolent dictator. He sings lead in a local hardcore band. He puts out 'zines, pseudo revolutionary material, and flypost propoganda about town. It's good to be king. Or at least it is until Heavy's girlfriend, goes away for college. How can a guy like Heavy be expected to handle a long distance romance? Pounded is a new three issue mini-series by Brian Wood (Channel Zero, Couscous Express) and Steve Rolston (Queen and Country, Jingle Belle Jubilee) filled with dark humor, broken hearts and busted heads! MATURE READERS. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Brian Wood. Art and Cover by Steve Rolston. Missy and Heavy were in love. Things were perfect. Heavy led the Vancouver punk rock scene with Missy at his side. They were practically royalty. But that was before. Before she went away to college and before Heavy cheated on her with another girl. Now Missy's back in town and while Heavy has broken hearts before, Missy isn't quite the same girl she used to be -- and she isn't alone either! It's more black humor, bloodstains and broken hearts courtesy of Brian Wood (Channel Zero, Couscous Express) and Steve Rolston (Queen & Country)! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Brian Wood. Art and Cover by Steve Rolston. The final issue is here -- and it's a freaking free-for-all fight! The punk rock scene Heavy Parker once ruled has turned its back on him and left him out in the cold. But while Heavy is down, he's certainly not out. He's determined to take back his apartment and his life from his hardcore ex-girlfriend and her crew of NYC thugs if it's the last thing he does! It's black eyes and blacker humor in this final brutal confrontation! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Pounded (2002) #1-3.

Written by Brian Wood. Art by Steve Rolston.

This new trade paperback collects the critically acclaimed three-issue miniseries by Brian Wood (Couscous Express, Channel Zero) and Steve Rolston (Queen & Country, Mek).

In a city filled with trust-fund babies and armchair revolutionaries, Heavy Parker rules the punk scene as a benevolent dictator. He sings lead in a local hardcore band. He puts out zines, pseudo-revolutionary material, and flypost propaganda about town. It's good to be king. Or at least it is until Missy, Heavy's girlfriend, goes away for college. How can a guy like Heavy be expected to handle a long-distance romance? Short answer: He can't. Missy is out of sight and Heavy's mind is already drifting towards his next sexual conquest. A king can't be expected to live without a queen. But can he maintain his throne when Missy returns, reborn as a true NYC punk and pissed as all hell? Can Heavy survive a true group of hardcores invading his turf or will he just wind up Pounded?

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 88 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $8.95.

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2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Pounded (2002) #1-3.

Written by Brian Wood. Art by Steve Rolston.

TIn a city filled with trust-fund babies and armchair revolutionaries, Heavy Parker rules the punk scene as a benevolent dictator. He sings lead in a local hardcore band; He puts out 'zines, pseudo-revolutionary material, and flypost propaganda about town. It's good to be king. Or at least it is until Missy, Heavy's girlfriend, goes away for college. How can a guy like Heavy be expected to handle a long-distance romance? Short answer: He can't. Missy is out of sight and Heavy's mind is already drifting towards his next sexual conquest. But can he maintain his throne when Missy returns, reborn as a true NYC punk and pissed as all hell?

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $8.95.

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Add to cart Near Mint $13.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "More than a Crush!" Collects Power Girl (2023 DC) #8-13. Written by Leah Williams. Art by Eduardo Pansica, Adriana Melo, Travis Moore, and Julio Ferreira. Cover by Yanick Paquette. Back Cover by Daxiong. When Brainiac and an army of Lobos imprison every other superpowered hero in Metropolis, a lone Power Girl is outnumbered and outgunned...at least until Crush brings her unique negotiating skills to the table! Plus, Paige's new suitor has potential, but his startling secret may threaten more than just Power Girl's dating life! Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $19.99.

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One-shot, 2011. Anti gay-bullying comic. Writers include Charles Christensen, Andy Mangels, Gail Simone and Greg Rucka. Artists include Donna Barr, Phil Jimenez, Carla Speed McNeil and Mark Brill. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $20.00

1st printing. Story and art by Keiler Roberts. Cartoonist Keiler Roberts quit making comics. Or did she? Preparing to Bite, her latest collection of all-new, one-page comics is a return to perfect form. Roberts skewers innocuous aspects of everyday life and dissects them for their unique absurdity: from cooking meals, to keeping doctors appointments, to owning pets, and even navigating now-inescapable zoom calls. These vignettes portray a woman in middle-age grappling with the realities of being a mother, a wife, a friend, a daughter, and lastly (perhaps even least of all), a practicing artist—all while dealing with the long-term effects of a debilitating disease. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 164 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $21.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Colleen Frakes. McNeil Island in Washington state was the home of the last prison island in the United States, accessible only by air or sea. It was also home to about fifty families, including Colleen Frake's. Her parents, like nearly everyone else on the island, both worked in the prison, where her father was the prison's captain and her mother worked in security. In this engaging graphic memoir, a Xeric and Ignatz Award-winning comics artist, Colleen Frakes, tells the story of a typical girl growing up in atypical circumstances. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 176 pages, 2C. Cover price $16.99.

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Private Beach: Book 1 - 1st printing. Collects Private Beach (1995 Antarctic Press) #1-3. Story and art by David Hahn. The readers demanded it, so here it is! The original Private Beach: Fun and Perils in the Trudyverse mini-series as it appeared in 1995 is now collected in a single edition! Follow Trudy, Sharona, Sam Murphy and friends on what has been called 'a slice-of-life story turned on its edge.' Trudy Honeyvan is an eccentric obsessive/compulsive college dropout who enjoys goofing off with her friends and frequenting coffee shops. After a night of hard partying and hard liquor, Trudy hears a voice in her head...the voice of what she thought was an imaginary friend from childhood. It turns out the imaginary friend is very real and sends Trudy on a quest that will ultimately change her life and the lives of those around her. This collected edition features and introduction by Alex Robinson, original sketchbook material, character designs and layouts by David Hahn, a new Trudy back-up story, pin-ups by Dean Haspiel, Matthew Clark, Matt Haley, Mike Norton, and more! Softcover, 88 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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Private Beach: Book 2 - 1st printing. Collects Private Beach (2001 Slave Labor) #1-6. Story and art by David Hahn. Trudy is a smart, sexy woman - with a penchant for being around ominous occurrences and strange people. Here are the first six issues of the Eisner and Ignatz Award nominated series, along with a new story, David's sketchbook, and other extras. Softcover, 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

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Written and Illustrated by Gilbert Hernandez. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Gilbert Hernandez. Art and Cover by Gilbert Hernandez. Concluding the two-part 'Desalde' that began last issue. Fritz-in one of her B-movie classics-stars as the titular heroine, a sympathetic peasant girl who serves as caregiver and sexual partner to the King. But once she allows the only boy who has ever been nice to her take the rap for murder, Desalde appears to be up to far more than anyone in the kingdom bargained for. Just who is getting screwed here? It's an adults-only finale to die for-or is that to die from? A Love and Rockets spinoff comic! 24 pages, full B&W. Cover price $4.99.

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Written and Art and Cover by Gilbert Hernandez. Gilbert Hernandez returns to Fritz's world in an issue that should be retitled Psychosexual Illustrated. What’s up with Fritz’s exhibitionist tendencies in her film career, and the way she deals with her imitators — including her daughter, Baby Fritz? Psychodrama Illustrated investigates! Contains nudity! And then more nudity! An adults-only Love and Rockets spinoff comic! 24 Pgs, B/W. Cover price $4.99.