Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Petos. They were once feared and forced to live in the shadows. But as modern society grew more enlightened, human beings began to realize that monsters like succubi, dullahans, and vampires deserve public services as much as anyone. Still, a girls high school for monsters? It sounds like a nightmare, but for one man its a dream job. Tetsuo has always been fascinated by demi-humans, and a job opening for a biology teacher at this school is his chance to see them firsthand! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Petos. Yokos get-together with the demis comes to a conclusion, but will the world still be intact for the after party? Then, love is in the air as Takahashi-sensei gets ready for a date with Sakie-sensei, but that wont stop him from taking a detour into the evolutionary history of demis! Hes got more than just Sakie-sensei on his mind, though, now that Kyoko has confessed that she has a crush on him. How should he let her down easy? Finally, the girls gather to watch the fireworks to close out the summer, and they learn a little bit more about Kyoko in the process. Not every revelation has to be huge–some are just enough to warm the heart!! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Petos. Yoko's get-together with the demis comes to a conclusion, but will the world still be intact for the after party? Then, love is in the air as Takahashi-sensei gets ready for a date with Sakie-sensei, but that won't stop him from taking a detour into the evolutionary history of demis! He's got more than just Sakie-sensei on his mind, though, now that Kyoko has confessed that she has a crush on him. How should he let her down easy? Not every revelation has to be huge; some are just enough to warm the heart! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 10 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Petos. WHEN THE STARS ALIGN An ordinary day at school turns extraordinary when our gang of teachers and demis witness a scientific miracle. What starts as an experiment in the gymnasium causes a wondrous event that could never occur without each and every one of them—a vampire, a dullahan, a snow woman, a succubus, a kijimunaa, and Takahashi-sensei. There may soon be a miracle of a different kind, too, as a budding relationship between two certain someones grows stronger! Will they finally get their happily ever after?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 11 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Petos. Its autumn, and school is slowly winding down. But one little vampire cant help feeling that somethings still missing. She wants nothing more than someone to talk to—lots of someones! Whats the best place to find plenty of someones, who all have to sit back and listen to your voice? Why, the radio, of course! Its time for Hikaris DJ debut! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Version 2.5, August 2003.

1st printing. Story and art by Carol Swain. Softcover, 72 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $8.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.99

Add to cart Near Mint $8.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collect issues #1-8. Story and art by Nicole Georges. For years Nicole Georges has recorded her thoughts and adventures in beautifully illustrated journal entries and published them in her 'zine, Invincible Summer. Now, the first 10 issues of this beloved publication (including unpublished work) are collected here. Overflowing with personality and wit, drama and art, this anthology presents five years of Nicole's low-paying jobs, heartbreaking romances, inspiring friendships, vegan recipes, dog motherhood, and endless trips to the corner coffee shop. Recently featured on the Sister Spit tour! Softocver, 7-in. x 8 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $14.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collect issues #9-14. Story and art by Nicole Georges. After years of over-caffeinated and restless free time, acclaimed artist and writer Nicole J Georges has amassed hundreds of pages of autobiographic comics, lush illustrations of doggies and elephants, and confessional diary entries in her zine Invincible Summer. This volume presents the next four years in the continuing adventures of our intrepid hero and her tumultuous, yet always entertaining life. We're also treated to the usual vegan recipes, priceless moments, friendships, humor, fashion, and heart from this rad Portland lady. Softcover, 7-in. x 8 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

1st printing. Written by Julie Dachez. Art and cover by Mademoiselle Caroline. Translated for the very first time in English and available now in softcover, Invisible Differences is the deeply moving and intimate story of what its like to live day-to-day with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Marguerite feels awkward, struggling every day to stay productive at work and keep up appearances with friends. Shes sensitive, even irritable at times. She makes her environment a fluffy, comforting cocoon, alienating her boyfriend. The everyday noise and stimuli assaults her senses, the constant chatter of her coworkers working her last nerve. Then, when one big fight with her boyfriend finds her frustrated and dejected, Marguerite finally investigates the root of her discomfort: After a journey of tough conversations with her loved ones, doctors, and the internet, she discovers that she has Autism Spectrum Disorder. As a result, her life is profoundly changed—for the better. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

Written by Julie Dachez. Art and cover by Mademoiselle Caroline.

A story of Aspergers, adulting, and living a life in full color.

Meet Marguerite.

She feels awkward, struggling every day to stay productive at work and keep up appearances with friends. She's sensitive, irritable at times. She makes her environment a fluffy, comforting cocoon, alienating her boyfriend. The everyday noise and stimuli assaults her senses, the constant chatter of her coworkers working her last nerve. Then, when one big fight with her boyfriend finds her frustrated and dejected, Marguerite finally investigates the root of her discomfort: after a journey of tough conversations with her loved ones, doctors, and the internet, she discovers that she has Aspergers.

Her life is profoundly changed - for the better.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.99

2nd and later printings.

Written by Julie Dachez. Art and cover by Mademoiselle Caroline.

A story of Aspergers, adulting, and living a life in full color.

Meet Marguerite.

She feels awkward, struggling every day to stay productive at work and keep up appearances with friends. She's sensitive, irritable at times. She makes her environment a fluffy, comforting cocoon, alienating her boyfriend. The everyday noise and stimuli assaults her senses, the constant chatter of her coworkers working her last nerve. Then, when one big fight with her boyfriend finds her frustrated and dejected, Marguerite finally investigates the root of her discomfort: after a journey of tough conversations with her loved ones, doctors, and the internet, she discovers that she has Aspergers.

Her life is profoundly changed - for the better.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Fine $5.30

1st printing.

Written by Christina Diaz Gonzalez. Art and cover by Gabriela Epstein.

Can five overlooked kids make one big difference?

There's George: the brain. Sara: the loner. Dayara: the tough kid. Nico: the rich kid. And Miguel: the athlete. And they're stuck together when they're forced to complete their school's community service hours. Although they're sure they have nothing in common with one another, some people see them as all the same... just five Spanish-speaking kids. Then they meet someone who truly needs their help, and they must decide whether they are each willing to expose their own secrets to help - or if remaining invisible is the only way to survive middle school.

With text in English and Spanish, Invisible features a groundbreaking format paired with an engaging, accessible, and relatable storyline.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

1st printing.

Written by Christina Diaz Gonzalez. Art and cover by Gabriela Epstein.

Can five overlooked kids make one big difference?

There's George: the brain. Sara: the loner. Dayara: the tough kid. Nico: the rich kid. And Miguel: the athlete. And they're stuck together when they're forced to complete their school's community service hours. Although they're sure they have nothing in common with one another, some people see them as all the same... just five Spanish-speaking kids. Then they meet someone who truly needs their help, and they must decide whether they are each willing to expose their own secrets to help - or if remaining invisible is the only way to survive middle school.

With text in English and Spanish, Invisible features a groundbreaking format paired with an engaging, accessible, and relatable storyline.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Story, Art and Cover by Will Eisner. Eisner focuses on the forgotten people, those in the margins of society who are overlooked by the world around them. Sanctum is about a man who becomes so isolated that he is believed to be dead. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Story, Art and Cover by Will Eisner. Eisner focuses on the forgotten people, those in the margins of society who are overlooked by the world around them. In The Power, a faith healer struggles to convince an unbelieving world that he has a message of importance. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Story, Art and Cover by Will Eisner. Eisner focuses on the forgotten people, those in the margins of society who are overlooked by the world around them. Mortal Combat reveals the sad struggles of two people to find each other, despite their obligations to infirm and controlling parents. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Add to cart Very Good $5.99

Kitchen Sink Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Will Eisner. Invisible People is a haunting trio of stories about life's forgotten shut-ins in the tradition of Kafka, Gogol, and Melville. Softcover, 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.95

DC Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Will Eisner. Invisible People is a haunting trio of stories about life's forgotten shut-ins in the tradition of Kafka, Gogol, and Melville. Softcover, 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Very Good $12.00

W.W. Norton Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Will Eisner. Invisible People is a haunting trio of stories about life's forgotten shut-ins in the tradition of Kafka, Gogol, and Melville. Softcover, 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Print on Demand Edition

Print on Demand Edition - Story and art by Will Eisner. INVISIBLE PEOPLE is a haunting trio of stories about life's forgotten shut-ins in the tradition of Kafka, Gogol, and Melville. Softcover, 116 pages, B&W.

Kitchen Sink Edition - Signed and numbered by Will Eisner - 1st printing. Story and art by Will Eisner. Invisible People is a haunting trio of stories about life's forgotten shut-ins in the tradition of Kafka, Gogol, and Melville. Softcover, 120 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 900 copies. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Invisible Sam is about an older, "unremarkable" man. It's B&W, 24 pages, and priced cheaply at $2.00 a pop. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart Good $2.99

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Dakota McFadzean and Andy Warner. Art by Dakota McFadzean. Cover by Andy Warner. The Irene anthology moves from the small press to the direct market with its fourth volume. Co-edited by Center for Cartoon Studies grads Dakota McFadzean, Andy Warner, and d w. Features stories and illustration by Amy Lockhart, Emi Gennis, Jackie Roche, James Hindle, Georgia Webber, and many others. A Hic + Hoc production. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 168 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Dakota McFadzean and Andy Warner. Art by Dakota McFadzean. Cover by Andy Warner. The fifth volume of the Irene anthology, co-edited by Center for Cartoon Studies grads Dakota McFadzean, Andy Warner and d w features stories and illustration by R. Sikoryak, Mark Connery, Jon Chad, Dan Rinylo, and many others (including the three fine editors). Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Dakota McFadzean and Andy Warner. Art by Dakota McFadzean. The sixth volume of the Irene anthology, co-edited by Center for Cartoon Studies grads Dakota McFadzean, Andy Warner, and d w features stories and illustration by Marc Bell, Luke Howard, Leif Goldberg, Lucy Bellwood, and many others. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

(W) Dave Chisholm (A) Dave Chisholm (CA) Dave Chisholm This is a story about Ted and Sarah. Ted, isolated and paranoid, works for a mega-corporation owned by the world’s only trillionaire. He suffers from night terrors, obsessively draws the same mysterious figures again and again, all while listening to one track of music on repeat–oh, and the only “person” he ever talks to is a stray cat. His humanity is hanging by a thread. Sarah is a new arrival to the city, fighting her own demons, and her job is to remotely spy on Ted to ensure he doesn’t hurt anyone…or himself. When Ted’s mental state begins to crack, Sarah compassionately intervenes to help, and things go catastrophically wrong. IS TED OK? mashes up the paranoid existentialism of SEVERANCE with the cosmic sci-fi of AKIRA while exploring what happens when the act of help goes horribly wrong. From creator Dave Chisholm (SPECTRUM, MILES DAVIS & THE SEARCH FOR THE SOUND), Is Ted OK? is a spectacularly unpredictable yarn–each successive issue shatters the scope of the previous, all without losing its core: a search for human connection in an oppressive, paranoid world. Cover price $5.99.

(W) Dave Chisholm (A) Dave Chisholm (CA) Christian Ward This is a story about Ted and Sarah. Ted, isolated and paranoid, works for a mega-corporation owned by the world’s only trillionaire. He suffers from night terrors, obsessively draws the same mysterious figures again and again, all while listening to one track of music on repeat–oh, and the only “person” he ever talks to is a stray cat. His humanity is hanging by a thread. Sarah is a new arrival to the city, fighting her own demons, and her job is to remotely spy on Ted to ensure he doesn’t hurt anyone…or himself. When Ted’s mental state begins to crack, Sarah compassionately intervenes to help, and things go catastrophically wrong. IS TED OK? mashes up the paranoid existentialism of SEVERANCE with the cosmic sci-fi of AKIRA while exploring what happens when the act of help goes horribly wrong. From creator Dave Chisholm (SPECTRUM, MILES DAVIS & THE SEARCH FOR THE SOUND), Is Ted OK? is a spectacularly unpredictable yarn–each successive issue shatters the scope of the previous, all without losing its core: a search for human connection in an oppressive, paranoid world. Cover price $5.99.

(W) Dave Chisholm (A) Dave Chisholm (CA) Dave Chisholm After the explosive conclusion to issue 1, Ted confronts Sarah and confesses that he believes his workplace, Ayn-Styne, is overrun with aliens engaged in a nefarious plot. Seeing that he needs friendly support, she commits to helping him investigate…without confessing that her job is, in fact, to spy on him. Her interest is piqued, however, as Ted unexpectedly uncovers evidence of a massive conspiracy deep within the bowels of the massive Ayn-Styne building. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, journalist Kyle begins to interview the mysterious trillionaire–and Ayn-Styne founder–Noah™. Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

1st printing.

Story and art by Alexis Castellanos.

Marisol loves her colorful home in Cuba with its vibrant people and food and flowers that she picks with her father on their way to the library. But Cuba is changing, and it isn't long before the home she once knew is no longer safe. And then her parents announce it's no longer her home at all, and they're sending her to the United States... alone.

Suddenly Marisol's world is devoid of the color it was once so full of as she begins a new life in cold, gray Brooklyn. Nothing about this new place is familiarthe language, the weather, the food, school, or even her foster parents. Marisol has never felt so lost; but she will find that perhaps the best way to find home is to stay true to herself.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

1st printing.

Story and art by Alexis Castellanos.

Marisol loves her colorful home in Cuba with its vibrant people and food and flowers that she picks with her father on their way to the library. But Cuba is changing, and it isn't long before the home she once knew is no longer safe. And then her parents announce it's no longer her home at all, and they're sending her to the United States... alone.

Suddenly Marisol's world is devoid of the color it was once so full of as she begins a new life in cold, gray Brooklyn. Nothing about this new place is familiarthe language, the weather, the food, school, or even her foster parents. Marisol has never felt so lost; but she will find that perhaps the best way to find home is to stay true to herself.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $21.99.

1st printing. Written by Philippe Dupuy. Art and cover by Charles Berberian. Since the character of Monsieur Jean first walked onto the page in 1998, he has endeared himself to readers, maturing with each frantic, surreal, heart-warming episode. Beginning as a young Parisian bachelor, defeatist writer, and urban bon vivant, Jean has reluctantly transitioned into a family man of forty, learning how to live with, and ultimately love those around him unconditionally. Constantly surrounded by a group of childhood classmates, an unbearably idealistic live-in friend Felix and his adopted son, Eugene, as well as his sweet daughter Julie, Jean questions life and those of others in an honest and endearing way; his unmistakable joie de vivre always undermined by a palpable sense of cynicism. The joy of these award-winning cartoons stems from that fact that Jean's weaknesses are our own; his doubts about life, universal; his relentless quest for happiness understood. Softcover, 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Sam Alden. Two stories by of one the brightest young talents in North America. Here are two exquisite stories set at different times in the author's life. In Ignatz Award-nominated "Hawaii 1997," few words are spoken, but Sam Alden's imagery evokes the magic of a nighttime encounter at a Hawaiian resort. In "We Don't Talk About It and We're Not Going to Play It," an older Alden explores the complicated gender dynamics surrounding a kidnapping attempt in New Orleans. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $6.40

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $5.60

Second Printing. Story, Art and Cover by Farel Dalrymple. It Will All Hurt is a weird, sad, silly, and sketchy, fantasy adventure strip with magic and science-fiction and some fighting action. IWAH is one of the coolest science-fantasy adventure comics you will ever read. It's also a companion piece to Farel's amazing and beautiful graphic novel, The Wrenchies. A Study Group Comics production. 48 pages, full color. 7 1/4-in x 10 1/2-in Cover price $8.00.

Second Printing. Story, Art and Cover by Farel Dalrymple. Things get even crazier in the second installment of the coolest psychedelic post-apocalyptic kids-with-knives comic you've ever seen. Our misfit band of heroes face untold hardships as they gather to fight the evil Red Wizard! Don't miss this beautiful and strange companion piece to The Wrenchies. 48 pages, full color. 7 1/4-in x 11-in. Cover price $8.00.

Story, Art and Cover by Farel Dalrymple. The IWAH kids have come together after many trials and dangers to the citadel of the evil Red Wizard only to face his violent wrath. Robot Tod, Leon Fireglove, Gato Gris and all the rest battle for their life in this climactic issue. Fans of Farel's epic graphic novel The Wrenchies won't want to miss this psychedelic fantasy adventure set in the same world. 48 pages, full color. 7 1/2-in X 11-in. Cover price $8.00.