Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

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1st printing. Written by Phellip Willian. Art and cover by Melissa Garabeli. Siblings Thomas and Lara recently lost their mother. Along with their father, they miss her terribly. When the family spots an injured deer on the side of the road, they decide to rescue it. Bringing the deer home, they name him Lion and quickly become best friends. The new woodland creature brings warmth and fun back into their lives, and a sweet companionship begins. Before meeting Thomas and Lara, Lion also missed his mother. The baby deer was left alone and scared after losing his mother to hunters. Upon meeting the young children, Lion finds comfort in their new friendship. But when Lion grows more and more curious about the forest beyond the house, Thomas and Lara start to wonder if the woods are where Lion is meant to live. After so much loss, will the children be able to say goodbye to their new friend? From award-winning Brazilian creators Phellip Willian and Melissa Garabeli, Missing You is a beautifully illustrated and heartfelt story about companionship and learning how and when to let go. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $15.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Leland Myrick. With subtly evocative words and haunting pictures, Leland Myrick's memoir evokes all the wonder and difficulty of life in a small Missouri town. Fireworks, paper airplanes, autumn leaves - these are the everyday moments that make up the poetry, mystery, and pathos of growing up in America. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $16.95.

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Written and illustrated by David Lee Ingersoll. B&W. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Story and art by Igor Hofbauer. Legendary Croatian poster artist Igor Hofbauer has created a book of graphic stories which are dark and visionary, based on a combination of classic American underground comics and film noir, pop art, German Expressionism, and Russian Constructivism. Softcover, 240 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $25.00.

1st printing. Story and art by Daniel Clowes. The fan-favorite Eisner Award-winning story, originally serialized in The New York Times Magazine, now collected with 40 pages of new material. Meet Marshall. He's been set up on a blind date with someone named Natalie. Divorced, middle-aged, newly unemployed, with next to no prospects, Marshall isn't exactly a catch. After nearly an hour, when he's long since given up hope, Natalie appears - breathless, apologizing profusely that she went to the wrong place. She's too good to be true: attractive, young, intelligent, and she seems to be seriously engaged with what Marshall has to say. There has to be a catch. And, of course, there is. During the extremely long night that follows, Marshall and Natalie are emotionally tested in ways that two people who just met really should not be. A captivating, bittersweet, and hilarious look at the potential for human connection in an increasingly hopeless world, Mister Wonderful more than lives up to its name. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 6-in., 80 pages, full oclor. Cover price $19.95.

Story, art and cover by David "Dutch" Koppenhaver. A collection of the Misty the Mouse webcomic, about a mouse girl who works in a flower shop and her musician husband Jules. Mistys temporary roommate becomes addicted to the home-shopping channel; visiting children leave little time for band practice. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. Story, art and cover by David Koppenhaver, working as Dutch. An expanded collection of the Misty the Mouse webcomic, about a mouse girl who works in a flower shop and her musician husband Jules. Mistys temporary roommate becomes addicted to the home-shopping channel; visiting children leave little time for band practice. 92 pages, B&W. Mature readers.

1st printing.

Story and art by Blutch.

A star of French comics imagines America - its movie stars, its history, its fashion - in these tantalizing graphic short stories about everything from love to, yes, the actor Robert Mitchum.

Blutch is one of the most inventive storytellers in comics, and nothing reveals it like Mitchum. Serialized and collected in the mid-90s and never before available in English, this is Blutch at his most wide-ranging: from Puritan fever dreams to an encounter with a shape-shifting Robert Mitchum, Blutch builds stories out of his dreams, visions of America, and anything else he can get his hands on.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 232 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Written by Kami Garcia. Art and cover by Brittney Williams. Stella knows fifth grade will be the best year ever. Her closest friends, Emiko and Latasha, are in her class and they all got the teacher they wanted. Then their favorite television show, Witchlins, announces a new guidebook and an online game! But when the classwork starts piling up, Stella struggles to stay on top. Why does it take her so long to read? And how can she keep up with friends in the Witchlins game if she can't get through the text-heavy guidebook? It takes loving teachers and her family to recognize that Stella has a learning difference, and after a dyslexia diagnosis she gets the support and tools she needs to succeed. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

1st printing. Written by Kami Garcia. Art and cover by Brittney Williams. Stella knows fifth grade will be the best year ever. Her closest friends, Emiko and Latasha, are in her class and they all got the teacher they wanted. Then their favorite television show, Witchlins, announces a new guidebook and an online game! But when the classwork starts piling up, Stella struggles to stay on top. Why does it take her so long to read? And how can she keep up with friends in the Witchlins game if she can't get through the text-heavy guidebook? It takes loving teachers and her family to recognize that Stella has a learning difference, and after a dyslexia diagnosis she gets the support and tools she needs to succeed. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

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Rewind to the 1990s with Ardden's new grunge-era series, Mixtape! When asked to escort cute (and interested) Adrienne to the end-of-summer bash, Jim Abbot's final year of high school is shaping up to be the best ever. But the unexpected return of unrequited love Siobhan to town forces Jim to choose between them, and the impact of that decision will be greater than he could ever imagine.""(W) Brad Abraham (A) Marco Gervasio, Jok (CA) Jok Cover price $2.99.

1st Printing. Collects The Ballad of Toby & Sara #1 - 4.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Lee So-Young. Ji Ye is a Korean art student who comes to Europe to study. Her brushstrokes aren't going as well as she would like, but she's determined to make it as an artist. One evening her friend brings a drunk man over to crash at her pad. That night she has bad dreams that the drunk is really a blood-sucking vampire. But when she wakes up, she realizes it wasn't a dream! Unafraid, she's suddenly bitten by the creative bug, and starts to paint his portrait. His beauty and alluring preternatural energy lets Ji Ye's artistic juices flow, and the two strike a deal: Ji Ye will allow the vampire to feed on her, and in return he will pose for her. This could be exactly what Ji Ye needs to finally succeed as a painter, but at what price? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Lee So-Young. Jae begins to learn more surprises about her tall, undead, and handsome host Michael. Meanwhile, passion turns to competition, as Ken wants to get between Michael and Jae, vying for her sexual attention. And with the arrival of a new guest comes the naked truth about a loving obsession that turns into a blood lust! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Lee So-Young. As Michael and Ken vie for Jae's affection, Eva makes a bold move to warn Jae to leave Michael's mansion. When Michael learns of this he throws a fit--but something holds him back from going into an uncontrollable rage. Afterward, Michael is unable to bring himself to drink from Jae. Is this vampire all bark and no bite?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Lee So-Young. In explosive revelations, friendships are pushed to the limit and lovers become bound until death do they part. When Ken reminisces about his first encounter with Michael, he discloses to Jae that he wanted something more from the vampire. Stunned, Jae has a secret or two to share...including a surprise about Eva that might knock Ken out! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Lee So-Young. Michael and Ken are both fighting for Jae's love and in the midst of it all, Jae contemplates leaving the mansion. She is drawn to Michael, both physically and emotionally, and temptation begins to take over Michael, too. When the heat intensifies, Jae reaches the point of no return with Michael. Has she really committed her heart and soul to this man?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Lee So-Young. Ji Ye is a Korean art student who comes to Europe to study. Her brushstrokes aren't going as well as she would like, but she's determined to make it as an artist. One evening her friend brings a drunk man over to crash at her pad. That night she has bad dreams that the drunk is really a blood-sucking vampire. But when she wakes up, she realizes it wasn't a dream! Unafraid, she's suddenly bitten by the creative bug, and starts to paint his portrait. His beauty and alluring preternatural energy lets Ji Ye's artistic juices flow, and the two strike a deal: Ji Ye will allow the vampire to feed on her, and in return he will pose for her. This could be exactly what Ji Ye needs to finally succeed as a painter, but at what price? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Lee So-Young. Time is an unstoppable thief. Here in the mansion, a lifetime of deceit and pain is exposed to Jae. The truth about Adrian is revealed...but what will it mean for Ken? And as for Michael, the years of loneliness and emptiness have taken a toll. Can he allow himself to hope for something more with Jae, or will it be the end of everything?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $9.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Straight Out of Busan!" Story and art by Stefano Jun. A true story about an immigrant Korean family in North America, told by the one son who has to deal with all the chaos. Collecting the first 100 cartoons of the hit online series. Softcover, 7-in.x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $400.00 View scan Paper: Off white to white Netherlands Label #4312030003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Netherlands. Art by Bob Heiligers, Rob Figee, Klaar Swarte, Peter Pollman, Sander Wissing, Pieter Stapel, and Andre Alexandre. Netherlands Underground/Alternative Comic. Dutch language.

1st Printing. Written by Dennis Kitchen. Art by Dennis Kitchen and Robert Crumb. Mature Readers Only. Cover price $0.49.

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Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $32.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

This is the second or third printing of this issue with a $0.50 cover price. These reprints are indistinguishable. Mature Readers Only. Cover price $0.50.

Only Printing. Written and Illustrated by Denis Kitchen, Guy Nelson, Bill Kohl, and Shaw. 36 Pages, B&W. Mature Readers Only. Cover price $0.50.

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1st Printing. Stories and art by Denis Kitchen, Robert Crumb, Skip Williamson, Jim Mitchell, Jay Lynch, Wendel Pugh, Don Glassford, and Bruce Walthers. Cover by Denis Kitchen. 36 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: 1st Printings identified by Indicia. Cover price $0.50.

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2nd Printing. Stories and art by Denis Kitchen, Robert Crumb, Skip Williamson, Jim Mitchell, Jay Lynch, Wendel Pugh, Don Glassford, and Bruce Walthers. Cover by Denis Kitchen. 36 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: 2nd Printings identified by Indicia. Cover price $0.50.

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3rd Printing. Stories and art by Denis Kitchen, Robert Crumb, Skip Williamson, Jim Mitchell, Jay Lynch, Wendel Pugh, Don Glassford, and Bruce Walthers. Cover by Denis Kitchen. 36 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: 3rd Printings identified by Indicia. Cover price $0.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. The first volume of Mome features John Pham's "221 Sycamore Street," Paul Hornschemeier's graphic novella "Life with Mr. Dangerous," Anders Nilsen's "The Beast," and more. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. The first volume of Mome features John Pham's "221 Sycamore Street," Paul Hornschemeier's graphic novella "Life with Mr. Dangerous," Anders Nilsen's "The Beast," and more. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Mome features an iconic design and consistent format that should quickly establish the anthology as the most distinctive and accessible anthology of literary comics available. Mome is the first all-comics literary anthology designed to sit alongside publications like Granta, The Baffler, and McSweeney's, and is designed to appeal as much to fans of contemporary literary fiction as longtime comics fans. Mome will feature the same collective of artists every issue, allowing the artists and audience to grow together and build an ongoing identity that is highly unusual for the world of contemporary comics. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, &W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Mome is the first all-comics literary anthology designed to sit alongside publications like Granta, The Baffler, and McSweeney's. Designed to appeal to fans of comics and contemporary literary fiction, this issue includes work by R. Kikuo Johnson (Night Fisher), Paul Hornschemeier ("Life with Mr. Dangerous"), and David Heatley (Deadpan, McSweeney's) who tells a story from a city he conceived in a dream. Plus, Jeffrey Brown, Gabrielle Bell, Jonathan Bennett, and others! Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. The fourth volume of the critically-acclaimed anthology, Mome, is here with all-new stories from Gabrielle Bell, Anders Nilsen, David Heatley, John Pham, and Kurt Wolfgang. Find out why Time called Mome "the best comics anthology of 2005!" Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Tim Hensley (Weird Tales of the Ramones) returns for the first time since the third volume with the first-installment of his first book-length story, titled "Gropius," which tells the story of teen millionaire Wally Gropius who will be disinherited unless he marries the saddest girl on earth; Martin Cendreda develops a mostly wordless, surreal adventure starring three peculiar musicians, and what happens when they get together to make music; and Kurt Wolfgang delivers "Nothing Eve," a story about the day before the end of the world. With yet more self-contained stories between the pages, this issue also features an interview with Anrice Arp, conducted by Gary Groth, and new work by Anders Nilsen (in full-color), Jeffrey Brown (Clumsy), Gabrielle Bell (Scheherazade), Jonathan Bennett (Esoteric Tales), and Sophie Crumb (Belly Button Comix)! Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. The sixth volume of this acclaimed quarterly comics anthology continues in the same accessible, reasonably priced format that has made it the most popular anthology of the year (garnering Harvey and Eisner nominations), spotlighting a regular cast of a dozen of today's most exciting cartoonists. In addition to the notable rising stars in every issue, this volume premieres the first chapter of "At Loose Ends" by Lewis Trondheim, an autobiographical diary comic that portrays Trondheim at a crossroads: after reaching the height of commercial success in middle age, how does he stay true to himself as an artist and not become a hack? The strip provides a unique resonance juxtaposed alongside several of the most exciting young cartoonists working today, including all-new work from Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Nominees Jonathan Bennett and R. Kikuo Johnson, as well as Tim Hensley, Jeffrey Brown, David Heatley, Paul Hornschemeier, Anders Nilsen, Sophie Crumb, Martin Cendreda and Gabrielle Bell. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. This accessible, reasonably priced, quarterly anthology spotlights a cast of a dozen of today's most exciting cartoonists. Mome is quickly earning a reputation as one of the premiere literary anthologies on the market, and the only one compromised entirely of comics. Highlights of the seventh volume include: the concluding chapter of Lewis Trondheim's "At Loose Ends," an autobiographical diary comic that portrays the acclaimed French cartoonist at a crossroads in his life and work; the Mome debut of Portland cartoonist T. Edward Bak; contributions from Mome regulars such as 2006 Eisner Award "Most Promising Newcomer" nominees Jonathan Bennett and R. Kikuo Johnson, as well as Tim Hensley, David Heatley, Paul Hornschemeier, Anders Nilsen, Sophie Crumb, Kurt Wolfgang, Martin Cendreda, and Gabrielle Bell. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Mome is quickly earning a reputation as one of the premiere literary anthologies on the market, and the only one comprised entirely of comics. In this eighth volume: the concluding chapter of Lewis Trondheim's "At Loose Ends;" a blindingly bizarre Mome debut from a gent named Joe Kimball; contributions from Mome regular and "2006 Eisner Award Most Promising Newcomer" nominee Jonathan Bennett; Sophie Crumb; Kurt Wolfgang; and the graphical/textual stylings of newcomer Ray Fenwick. Mome represents the heighth of sophistication and talent in the world of comic art today. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Fall 2007!" The acclaimed quarterly contains the second part of a 45-page Jim Woodring graphic novella, "The Lute String" and returning regulars Sophie Crumb, Gabrielle Bell, Andrice Arp, and Kurt Wolfgang. Also, the return of Al Columbia! Also, a ballpoint treasure from Built to Spill cover-master, Mike Scheer. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Winter/Spring 2008!" Critically acclaimed for its compilation of dynamic young cartoonists, this volume features the 20 page conclusion to the Jim Woodring graphic novella, "The Lute String." Previously published only in Japan, this story features Woodring's signature characters - Frank, Pupshaw, and Pushpaw - in a universe-bending saga that finds the trio in a very unexpected world of flying, shrieking demons and bulbous-faced monsters. Also features the work of Tom Kaczynski, Robert Goodin, Dash Shaw, Ray Fenwick, John Hankiewicz, Sophie Crumb, Tim Hensley, and Jonathan Bennett. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. MOME bridges the gap between the contemporary graphic novel and the cutting-edge literary scene, serving as the perfect sampler of today's best young graphic novelists in a quarterly format that sits as comfortably beside McSweeney's and The Paris Review as it does in the graphics novel section. The acclaimed series welcomes Killofer, the acclaimed French cartoonist whose work has previously been seen only in the collection, 176 Apparitions of Killofer. MOME also features regulars Jonathan Bennett, Sophie Crumb, Andrice Arp, Paul Hornschemeier, Kurt Wolfgang, Eleanor Davis, and more. The fabulous Dash Shaw and the inimitable Nate Neal also join in on the fun. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. MOME welcomes back French great Killoffer and also features returning regulars Jonathan Bennett, Sophie Crumb, Andrice Arp, Paul Hornschemeier, Kurt Wolfgang, Tom Kaczynski, Dash Shaw, Joe Kimball, Robert Goodin and Ray Fenwick. Also, the return of fan favorite Al Columbia as well as Sara Edward-Corbett's MOME debut, plus several other surprises from some of the best new talent in comics. MOME is an accessible, reasonably priced quarterly publication, mostly in color, and spotlighting the most exciting new storytellers in comics along with special surprises. MOME has earned earning a reputation as one of the premier literary anthologies on the shelves, and the only one composed almost entirely of comics. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 13 - 1st printing. Since its inception in 2005, MOME has bridged the gap between the contemporary graphic novel scene and the current cutting-edge literary scene, serving as a perfect sampler of today's best young graphic novelists in a quarterly format that sits as handsomely on the newsstand alongside journals like McSweeney's and Paris Review as it does in the graphic novels section.Vols. 13 & 14 of the popular series welcome the return of renowned graphic novelist David B. (Epileptic, Babel) as well as returning regulars Jonathan Bennett, Sophie Crumb, Andrice Arp, Paul Hornschemeier, Kurt Wolfgang, Eleanor Davis, Zak Sally, Tom Kaczynski, Dash Shaw, Joe Kimball, and Ray Fenwick. Tim Hensley also returns with more of his brilliant "Wally Gropius" strips, as does fan favorite Al Columbia! Plus, several other surprises from some of the best new talent in comics. MOME is an accessible, reasonably priced quarterly running approximately 120 pages per volume, mostly in color, and spotlighting the most exciting new storytellers in comics along with special surprises. MOME is quickly earning a reputation as one of the premier literary anthologies on the shelves, and the only one comprised almost entirely of comics. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.