Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi.

Yusaku Godai is in love with his apartment building manager, Kyoko Otonashi, but he's still figuring out his future. He misses his most promising job interview while helping a woman in labor get to the hospital. Although his would-be boss appreciates the decision he made, he no longer has a job for him. Upon hearing the news, Ibuki Yagami decides she'll help Godai by moving in to his room, much to Kyoko's dismay!

Softcover, 6-in. x 7 1/2-in., 348 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Teen+

Cover price $24.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi.

Yusaku Godai has started his first job out of college as a teacher at Sweet Acorn Nursery School. Unfortunately he's not making enough money to pay rent, so he starts tutoring again. When Ibuki Yagami finds out, she decides it's the perfect opportunity to get to spend some time with Godai...

Softcover, 6-in. x 7 1/2-in., 348 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Teen+

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Vanessa Davis. It's easy to understand why Vanessa Davis has taken the comic industry by storm: her comics are pure chutzpah, gorgeously illustrated in watercolors. No story is too painful to tell - like how much she enjoyed fat camp; Nor too off limits - like her critique of R. Crumb; Nor too personal - like her stories of growing up Jewish in Florida. Using her sweet-but-biting wit, Davis effortlessly carves out a wholly original and refreshing niche in two well-worn territories: autobio comics and the jewish identity. Davis draws strips from her daily diary often centering on her relationships with men, her mother, and eventually her long-time boyfriend. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 180 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Written by Reimena Yee. Art by Tintin Pantoiaand Melanie Ujimori. Cover by Tintin Pantoia. Join the Makers Club, where art and science come together! This graphic novel contains two stories in one. In the first story, readers meet Nadia and Priya, who are paired up for a science fair project. With Nadia's art and Priya's coding skills, they make a video game that's sure to impress, but soon learn there's more to teamwork than just having the individual skills. In the second story, old friends Aqilah and Yong Qiang reconnect at their new school. As they both try to pursue their passions in fashion design and engineering, they'll soon find that trying to do everything and please everyone catches up to you eventually. Readers will love this colorful graphic novel that's all about friendship, crafting, and coming up with creative solutions. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 p[ages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Written by Reimena Yee. Art by Tintin Pantoiaand Melanie Ujimori. Cover by Tintin Pantoia. Join the Makers Club, where art and science come together! This graphic novel contains two stories in one. In the first story, readers meet Nadia and Priya, who are paired up for a science fair project. With Nadia's art and Priya's coding skills, they make a video game that's sure to impress, but soon learn there's more to teamwork than just having the individual skills. In the second story, old friends Aqilah and Yong Qiang reconnect at their new school. As they both try to pursue their passions in fashion design and engineering, they'll soon find that trying to do everything and please everyone catches up to you eventually. Readers will love this colorful graphic novel that's all about friendship, crafting, and coming up with creative solutions. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 p[ages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $24.00

1st printing. Story and art by Brecht Evens. Pieterjan is invited to a small town as an honored guest. From the moment he arrives, things start going wrong, and since no one seems ready to step in, Pieterjan takes over the show. He decides to build a giant garden gnome as a symbol of Flemish identity, but the construction process brings buried tensions to the surface as the other artists become jealous of Pieterjan's authority. In The Making Of, Evens delves deep into the petty tensions, small misunderstandings, and deadpan humor that pervade modern relationships. Sweeping watercolors jump off the page, surrealist scenery intermingles with crowds of people, and small suburban plot homes have never looked so lovely. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing. Written by Austin Paramore. Art by Sarah Bollinger and Marika Cresta. Cover by Sarah Bollinger. Debut creator Austin Paramore and artist Sarah Bollinger strike a chord in this humorous and heartfelt story about love, loss, legacy, and the music that ties them all together. What does the perfect song sound like? Normally, Malcolm Kid wouldn't give this type of question the time of day. As a straight-B student with a heart of copper, he is far more concerned with overcoming mediocrity than he is with achieving perfection. But that all changes when he stumbles across the LK-2000-a strange keyboard cursed with the soul of an old jazz musician. Malcolm soon learns that the only way to free this musician's soul is by performing the perfect song. With much hesitation, and the help of his lifelong friend January Young, Malcolm embarks on a musical journey across the city of New Bronzeville in the hopes of discovering the perfect song and finding himself as a musician along the way. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.99.

Story, art and cover by Sonny Liew. A tale of childhood viewed through unusual, innovative story and art, the winner of a Xeric grant. A trip to the country on stolen bikes becomes a whimsical adventure for young friends Atari and Oliver. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

Stories, art and cover by Sonny Liew. Slave Labor Graphics picks up Liews tale of childhood with unusual, innovative story and art. Atari and Oliver explore their charmingly off-kilter alternate world, as well as the simple pleasures of childhood. Also includes Dead Soul's Day Out, reprinted from the Flight anthology. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

1st printing. Story and art by SONNY LIEW. Street urchins Atari and Oliver are out to steal bicycles, watch Giant Robot movies and spend some Large Denominational Bills! MALINKY ROBOT collects five tales by Eisner-nominated artist SONNY LIEW (MY FAITH IN FRANKIE, WONDERLAND, SENSE & SENSIBILITY) featuring stinky fish, philosopher-labourers and summer rain. A recipient of the Xeric Award, the Utopiales SF Festival's Best SF Album award and featured in the acclaimed FLIGHT anthologies, MALINKY ROBOT blends dystopian sci-fi and indie sensibilities into a uniquely charming, off-kilter world. Plus pinups by MIKE ALLRED, ROGER LANDGRIDGE, SKOTTIE YOUNG and more! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Kate Leth. Liv Holme is not exactly thrilled to be moving to a new town with her mother. After all, high school can be brutal, even more so when you're a fifteen-year-old, bisexual goth. But Liv is determined to be who she is, bullies or not. Still, being the new kid and the only out student brings her a lot of unwelcome attention, and Liv flounders in her search for community. The only person who makes time for her is one of teachers, but Liv isn't sure how to feel about the way he behaves toward her. Thankfully, she's found the perfect escape: the mall. Under its fluorescent lights, Liv feels far away from her parents' strained marriage and the peers who don't understand her. Amid the bright storefronts, food court smell, and anonymous shoppers, Liv is safely one of the crowd and can enjoy the feeling of calling the shots in her own life for once. With the help of her suburban refuge, Liv sets off on a journey of self-acceptance and learns to navigate the ups and downs of high school and to recognize true friendship. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Kate Leth. Liv Holme is not exactly thrilled to be moving to a new town with her mother. After all, high school can be brutal, even more so when you're a fifteen-year-old, bisexual goth. But Liv is determined to be who she is, bullies or not. Still, being the new kid and the only out student brings her a lot of unwelcome attention, and Liv flounders in her search for community. The only person who makes time for her is one of teachers, but Liv isn't sure how to feel about the way he behaves toward her. Thankfully, she's found the perfect escape: the mall. Under its fluorescent lights, Liv feels far away from her parents' strained marriage and the peers who don't understand her. Amid the bright storefronts, food court smell, and anonymous shoppers, Liv is safely one of the crowd and can enjoy the feeling of calling the shots in her own life for once. With the help of her suburban refuge, Liv sets off on a journey of self-acceptance and learns to navigate the ups and downs of high school and to recognize true friendship. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

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Stories about motherhood from Debra McGee, Terry Richards, Trina Robbins, Delores Thom, Edna Jundis, Suzy Varty, Joyce Farmer, and Shelby Sampson. 32 pgs., black and white. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 1 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Sachi Miyabe. She loves meat and fried foods, and eats only karaage bento. Wearing exclusively clothes with weird characters printed on them, her fashion sense is practically non-existent. No confidence in her own looks. Extreme social anxiety. She speaks with a country drawl, and even her name is unusual. However when Mame (born in Tottori prefecture) was discovered by an intimidating, bespectacled rookie manager, and now begins the arduous task of getting her ready for auditions! The road to Top Model looks awfully steep from here! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 2 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Sachi Miyabe. She loves meat and fried foods, and eats only karaage bento. Wearing exclusively clothes with weird characters printed on them, her fashion sense is practically non-existent. No confidence in her own looks. Extreme social anxiety. She speaks with a country drawl, and even her name is unusual. However when Mame (born in Tottori prefecture) was discovered by an intimidating, bespectacled rookie manager, and now begins the arduous task of getting her ready for auditions! The road to Top Model looks awfully steep from here! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 3 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Sachi Miyabe. She loves meat and fried foods, and eats only karaage bento. Wearing exclusively clothes with weird characters printed on them, her fashion sense is practically non-existent. No confidence in her own looks. Extreme social anxiety. She speaks with a country drawl, and even her name is unusual. However when Mame (born in Tottori prefecture) was discovered by an intimidating, bespectacled rookie manager, and now begins the arduous task of getting her ready for auditions! The road to Top Model looks awfully steep from here! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 4 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Sachi Miyabe. She loves meat and fried foods, and eats only karaage bento. Wearing exclusively clothes with weird characters printed on them, her fashion sense is practically non-existent. No confidence in her own looks. Extreme social anxiety. She speaks with a country drawl, and even her name is unusual. However when Mame (born in Tottori prefecture) was discovered by an intimidating, bespectacled rookie manager, and now begins the arduous task of getting her ready for auditions! The road to Top Model looks awfully steep from here! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Fine $11.00

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $10.00

Add to cart Very Good $9.00

Add to cart Very Good $9.00

2nd Printing - $0.50 cover price. Story and art by Vaughn Bode. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart Fine $10.00

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $9.00

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

3rd Printing - $0.75 cover price. Story and art by Vaughn Bode. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

1st printing. Story and art by Oliver Schrauwen. Olivier Schrauwen has staked a reputation over the last decade as one of Europe's most talented storytellers. This, his first American book, combines seven head spinning short stories which mix influences like Winsor McCay with subversively surreal humor and subtle criticism of twentieth century tropes and images. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart VF/NM 9.0 $9.00

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $8.49

2008. Written and illustrated by Robert Goodin. Includes: "The Man Who Loved Breasts", "George Olavatia: Amputee Fetishist", and "A 21st Century Cartoonist in King Arthur's Court". 6.5" x 9". 32 pages. Black and white. Adult. Cover price $4.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Click! and Other Stories" Stories, Art, and Cover by Milo Manara. Milo Manara''s landmark collaboration with Dark Horse continues with the premier volume of Manara Erotica, a sumptuous companion to the Manara Library! A master of storytelling and of the human form, Manara has created some of the sexiest comics ever published, all of which are included in this deluxe, three-volume series. Volume 1 is anchored by all four parts of Manara''s internationally acclaimed Click! A beautiful but passionless woman is plunged into a hilarious, world-spanning adventure when she is implanted with a remote-controlled chip able to unlock her inner lustfulness. Manara classics Rendezvous in B-flat (a.k.a. Fatal Rendezvous) and The Last Tragic Day of Gori Bau & the Callipygian Sister round out this dazzling compilation, a must-own for any fan of European comics. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in., x 11-in., 292 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $59.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Click! and Other Stories" Stories, Art, and Cover by Milo Manara. Milo Manara''s landmark collaboration with Dark Horse continues with the premier volume of Manara Erotica, a sumptuous companion to the Manara Library! A master of storytelling and of the human form, Manara has created some of the sexiest comics ever published, all of which are included in this deluxe, three-volume series. Volume 1 is anchored by all four parts of Manara''s internationally acclaimed Click! A beautiful but passionless woman is plunged into a hilarious, world-spanning adventure when she is implanted with a remote-controlled chip able to unlock her inner lustfulness. Manara classics Rendezvous in B-flat (a.k.a. Fatal Rendezvous) and The Last Tragic Day of Gori Bau & the Callipygian Sister round out this dazzling compilation, a must-own for any fan of European comics. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in., x 11-in., 292 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $59.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. "Kama Sutra and Other Stories" Stories, Art, and Cover by Milo Manara. Comics virtuoso Milo Manara revolutionized comics erotica, rising from Italy's "black comics" scene to create deeply funny, sexy tales delivered with unparalleled storytelling skill. Spanning three decades of the maestro's work, this breathtaking volume features two of Manara's most awe-inspiring painted stories, Kama Sutra and The Golden Ass, alongside some of his earliest achievements! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in., x 11-in., 296 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $59.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. "Butterscotch and Other Stories" Stories, Art, and Cover by Milo Manara. Dark Horse's complete presentation of Milo Manara's internationally acclaimed erotic work concludes on a high note, with this deluxe, archival volume featuring one of his best-loved stories, "Butterscotch"! A physicist discovers a way to become invisible, but a curious ballerina easily tracks him by the smell of butterscotch! This volume also includes "Candid Camera," "Gulliveriana," "Three Girls on the Internet," and more, all newly translated by Kim Thompson, as well as an essay by comics scholar Ben Saunders of the University of Oregon on the relationship between art and pornography! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in., x 11-in., 296 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $59.99.

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No. 4 - 1978. 5.5" x 6.75", 64 pages, B&W.