Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

2nd and later printings. Collects Meta 4 (2010 Image) #1-5. Story and art by TED McKEEVER. An astronaut awakens on Coney Island, lost and without memory and is befriended by a wall of a woman dressed as Santa Claus. Their quest to find the amnesiac's identity turns into a journey of the most bizarre as the pair travel across America on a road littered with redemption and nightmares. Includes plus extras. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 152 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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1st Printing. Written by James Maddox. Art and Cover by David Stoll. Humiliated and exiled, a poet builds an underground following within the ravenous rock scene through her enlightening poetry! Our hero, Laney Petra, takes a social misstep and offends the man who holds the keys to success in her chosen field of work - poetry. Discovering an unlikely audience in the local rock scene, Laney shows that she can build a sizable following of outsiders that will force the poetic scene to recognize her and her work. All the while, Laney must fend off the people who want to cage her, her friends, and hinder their ambition! Hardcover, 436 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

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1st Printing. Written by James Maddox. Art and Cover by David Stoll. Humiliated and exiled, a poet builds an underground following within the ravenous rock scene through her enlightening poetry! Our hero, Laney Petra, takes a social misstep and offends the man who holds the keys to success in her chosen field of work - poetry. Discovering an unlikely audience in the local rock scene, Laney shows that she can build a sizable following of outsiders that will force the poetic scene to recognize her and her work. All the while, Laney must fend off the people who want to cage her, her friends, and hinder their ambition! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 436 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Pedro Martin. A poignant, hilarious, and unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican-American boy's family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico to live with them. Pedro Martin has grown up hearing stories about his abuelito-his legendary crime-fighting, grandfather who was once a part of the Mexican Revolution! But that doesn't mean Pedro is excited at the news that Abuelito is coming to live with their family. After all, Pedro has 8 brothers and sisters and the house is crowded enough! Still, Pedro piles into the Winnebago with his family for a road trip to Mexico to bring Abuelito home, and what follows is the trip of a lifetime, one filled with laughs and heartache. Along the way, Pedro finally connects with his abuelito and learns what it means to grow up and find his grito. Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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(W/A) Pedro Martin Pedro Martin is an American-born Mexican kid who's always felt not quite Mexican and not quite American. Now, he and his family are piling into their Winnebago to bring his mysterious, Mexican-Revolution-era Abuelito home to live with them. This graphic memoir details Pedro's road trip of a lifetime, full of laughs and heartaches, and a new understanding of his abuelito and himself. Preview Material Rating: All-Ages

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1st printing. Story and art by Joe Ollman. Mid-Life is the story of John, who at 40 becomes a father again with his much younger second wife, which results in a slow, painful attack by flowered baby bags and front-facing baby carriers on his former virility and self-identity. John always believed that age is a state of mind; however, his adult daughters, baby son, energetic wife, stressful job, house full of cats, and flabby body - complete with bloated stomach and sagging bosom - all lead John reluctantly to admit that he is having a mid-life crisis. The crisis drives John to yell at his wife, pick fights with his daughters, and miss deadlines at work that put his job on the line. He takes solace from the stress of everyday life with a seemingly harmless infatuation with the pretty children's performer, Sherry Smalls, who sings adoringly to him directly from his son's DVD. As their lives snowball, John's infatuation turns into obsession and a haphazard, fateful e-mail leads to a necessary reality check that neither John nor Sherry may have wanted, but that both will surprisingly welcome... Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Mylo Choy. A charming, heartwarming, and poignant story of running and self-acceptance, Mylo Choy's Middle Distance combines exertion and introspection in an exploration of the physical body's connection to the human experience. It explores such themes as the interrelatedness of mind and body, the Buddhism with which Mylo was raised, emotional growth through effort but also repose, and the necessity of carving out space for nuance and acceptance. Concrete narrative scenes contrast with more abstract sequences to convey Mylo's journeys, both inner and outer, and how these inextricably intertwine. The approachability of comics as a medium, coupled with the relatability of Mylo's search for self-knowledge, results in an honest, searching work of particular interest to transgender and nonbinary runners. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Written by Gary Phillips. Art by Jeremy Love & Jeff Wasson. Cover by Mike Huddleston. The sexy, secret lives of the porn industry and LAPD! For Danny, blunts keep the pain of his existence dull and bearable, while chaperonin' hos keeps the rent paid. But when a girl gets knifed on his watch, Danny can kiss that goodbye...and say hello to life on the lam. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Gary Phillips. Art by Jeremy Love & Jeff Wasson. Cover by Mike Huddleston. Danny Shaw was on the move, running from a murder investigation and from his past. Unfortunately, he didn't go fast enough or far enough and now he's in the custody of the LAPD. But will the caged bird sing or will Detectives Oh and Padilla find the real culprit? 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Gary Phillips. Art by Jeremy Love & Jeff Wasson. Cover by Mike Huddleston. Detectives Oh and Padilla follow the trail of dead they hope will lead them to Danny Shaw. But as they get closer to the truth, can Oh keep her secret nightlife from her partner? Meanwhile, Danny's search for Ginger's killer heats up as he confronts her former porn colleagues! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Gary Phillips. Art by Jeremy Love & Jeff Wasson. Cover by Mike Huddleston. It's thugs, drugs and dead porn stars in the thrilling conclusion to Danny Shaw's run from the law! Danny's closing in on the truth behind Ginger's murder, the cops and thugs are gaining on Danny. Can he find the killer without ending up face down in the gutter? 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Tomoki Izumi. Translated by Leighann Harvey. A Normal Girl was living a Normal Life - Until she WASN'T! One Day she could see EVERYTHING! What's a girl to do when hideous monsters appear no matter which way she turns? And on top of that, nobody else can see them! Obviously, there's only one thing that makes sense - ignore them. Kinda hard to put theory to practice, though, when the ghosts know she is watching! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Tomoki Izumi. Translated by Leighann Harvey. Salt, useless. Prayer beads, no dice. Disinfectant-mildly effective. Mikos fruitless attempts at warding off horrific spirits leave her with one option...keep pretending these grotesque specters dont exist. But Miko hasnt given up yet! One day, shell be free. Until then, she just has to survive changing-room phantoms and ghost-infested tunnels and…a girl named Yuria?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 162 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Tomoki Izumi. Translated by Leighann Harvey. TO SEE OR NOT TO SEE! Until Miko met Yuria, the pretend-not-to-see ghosts plan seemed like the best course of action. But the new substitute teacher is that creepy guy from the park-the one haunted by a bunch of ghost cats! It cant be a coincidence that Hanas life aura starts draining whenever hes in the room. Can Miko really leave her best friend to fend for herself against enemies she cant see?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Tomoki Izumi. Translated by Leighann Harvey. Thrice. Three times. Those creepy shrine maidens saved Miko from three encounters with murderous ghosts... but what happens now? Well, Mikos about to find out! In an effort to thank and appease the strange spirits who protected her, Miko is determined to bring an offering back to the shrine where she first met them. The only problem? The area looks a bit different from the last time she visited! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Tomoki Izumi. Translated by Leighann Harvey. After her trip to the magical shrine in another world, Miko and friends must survive river spirits, haunted houses, and...home ec? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 162 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Tomoki Izumi. Translated by Leighann Harvey. Although Mikos been trying her hardest to ignore all the creepy ghost things around her, now that Hana may be involved, she cant pretend anymore. So with the help of the Godmother and the weird guy in a top hat, she sets off. They have one job—solve the mystery of the creepy shrine maidens before time runs out! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 162 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Tomoki Izumi. Translated by Leighann Harvey. Theres a new kid on the block! Or more of, in Mikos class. In the seat behind Miko. Supposedly, shes this dropdead gorgeous model, but...Miko cant see her face past the tentacles. Like, at all. But she has an actual body, unlike the ghosts, so... just what...what is she?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 162 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Tomoki Izumi. Translated by Leighann Harvey. So one of the top ten places NOT to visit when you can see the grisly ghosts of the dearly departed? The hospital. Unfortunately for Miko, thats exactly where she has ended up. With no chance to escape from all the things that go bump in the night, can Miko make it to the break of dawn?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 162 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Tomoki Izumi. Translated by Leighann Harvey. What to do about the tentacles… Sure, their protection from the grotesque ghosts around Miko is a pretty sweet deal, but…what if Michiru turns on Miko someday? After all, theyre clearly linked to her classmates emotions since they go crazy every time her sister is mentioned. Add to that a few misunderstandings, sprinkle in Michirus overzealousness when it comes to all things Miko, and bingo! Recipe for disaster, coming right up! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 162 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 10 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Tomoki Izumi. Translated by Leighann Harvey. Miko still cant get the hang of it. After all, every time she looks Michirus way, she cant quite see around the tentacles. But Michiru seems...nice? And the tentacle things are protecting Miko from some of the ghastly ghouls hanging around! Still, the tentacles seem more and more hostile toward Hana as time marches on, which only deepens Mikos alarm! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tomoki Izumi. Translated by Leighann Harvey. Winter break is finally here! Miko and her friends set out to attend a special festival for one of her favorite toy characters, but on the way there and at the venue, they just keep getting accosted by monsters... Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $13.00.

1st Printing. Story and Art by Yousuke Katayam, Shuu Kageyama, Michiru Noroi, Yoshiyuki Nishi, Dora Urasaka, Satoshi Karasuya, Imari Arita, Shikiji Sorakura, Yakan Nabeya, Goumoto, Aki Mizuki, Harenochiame, and Sayman Dowman. Creepy, crawly, grotesque...Such is the daily life of Miko and company when ghostly specters lurk around every corner. Meet a new cast of spine-tingling, bloodcurdling monsters in the official comic anthology!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $13.00.

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Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story by Munmun. Art by Butcha-U and Kei Mizuryu. Translated by David Musto. Adapted by Brett Hallahan. Tauro has been enjoying life in another world with his cheat-level healing ability, visiting brothels and attending the operator school to learn to pilot mecha-like robots. Suddenly, the Knight Corps rejects him and refuses to further his training, but another organization is interested in his talents. He's tangling with those elves again, too… A middle-aged mans fantasy life continues! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story by Munmun. Art by Butcha-U and Kei Mizuryu. Translated by David Musto. Adapted by Brett Hallahan. Working as the Merchants Guilds exclusive operator, Tauro spends his days driving magical beasts off the roadways, and his nights frequenting brothels. When Jehannes popular Ice Queen shows up on his doorstep asking for help, hes forced to switch back to his old Doctor Slime persona. And then the guild drops a bomb on him: they've entered him in a prestigious tournament! What kind of tournament? Something that utilizes Doctor Slimes unique skills! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $13.99.

1st Printing. Softcover, 5.25" x 5.5", 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Story and art by Byun Byung-Jun. In Chinese, "Mijeong" means "pure beauty." In the cold city, young people's lives cross and spark for brief moments in this remarkable graphic novel. Wounded characters, squashed by the daily hard realities of urban living, find their destinies take sudden unannounced turns while their inner flames shine bright and wild, even for a brief time. From the girl who deals sensitively with an older man obsessed by youth to the group of friends who find their friend has committed suicide but feel they might get implicated, this engrossing collection of stories will transfix and move you deeply. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 238 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing.

Written by Mark Bellido. Art by Judith Vanistendael.

Mikel lives with his wife and two children in Costur, an idyllic Spanish town surrounded by hills. He has a job selling candy, but Mikel is a dreamer, not a businessman, and money is tight. What's more, the ordinariness of smalltown life is preventing him from fulfilling a life-long dream: to become a writer. Mikel takes a job as a bodyguard. His family is soon uprooted to the Basque Country, where Mikel is charged with protecting politicians from the armed separatist group ETA. It is a job that provides drama worthy of the page, but only at the cost of fear, uncertainty, and family breakdown.

Hardcover, 368 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.