Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

Netherlands Reprint Series. Reprints Stories from Batman #91, #111, and Detective Comics #405. Story by Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton, and Denny O'Neil. Art by Neal Adams, Bob Brown, Frank Giacoia, Sheldon Moldoff, Charles Paris, and Dick Sprang. 7" X 9 5/8". 36 pages. Full Color. Dutch Language.

Netherlands Reprint Series. Reprints Stories from Batman #229, #254, and Detective Comics #438. Story by Bill Finger, Mike Friedrich, and Archie Goodwin. Art by Jim Aparo, Frank Giacoia, Robert Kahn, Michael Kaluta, Irv Novick, and George Roussos. 6 3/4" X 9 3/4". 36 pages. Full Color. Dutch Language.

Netherlands Reprint Series. Reprints Stories from Batman #255, Detective Comics #38, #406, and #407. Story by Bill Finger, Frank Robbins, and Len Wein. Art by Neal Adams, Vince Colletta, Dick Giordano, Robert Kahn, Eli Katz, and Jerry Robinson. 6 3/4" X 9 3/4". 36 pages. Full Color. Dutch Language.

McFarlane Toys Store Exclusive Action Figure Foil Cover. Reprints Batman Spawn (2022 DC) #1. Story by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane.

Reprints Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1. Originally included with McFarlane Toys Page Punchers "Batman" and "Mutant Leader" action figure 2-pack.

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

The Hungry Dogs. Story by Jack Herman. Art and cover by Stan Timmons and Dan Panosian. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on the Battletech mecha-suit role-playing game. As conflict between the Federated Suns and the Capellan Confederation escalates, Corporal Nazerine Lugosi and her misfit mecha-suit warriors of Abel Company are enlisted to lead an ambush on the strategic world of Tibolt. Plus blueprints for a Battlemaster mech and a brief history of Battletech. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

The Black Sheep. Story by Jack Herman. Art and cover by Stan Timmons and Dan Panosian. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on the Battletech mecha-suit role-playing game. Corporal Nazerine Lugosi realizes Abel Company has been double-crossed when they learn their role in the Tibolt conflict is to become cannon fodder. Meanwhile, intrigue on New Avalon reveals this was the plan all along. Intended as a three-issue miniseries, but this was the final issue. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Michelle. Translated by Amber Tamosaitis. Sayo Hoshikawa, a high schooler who's insecure about his height, witnesses his unrequited crush getting rejected by a tall and handsome boy named Mashiba. Sayo challenges Mashiba to contest after contest, but he can't win a single time. Nothing gets under his skin more than when Mashiba calls him cute! But then, he starts having strange dreams about a certain someone embracing him-and soon enough, the dreams devolve into something even deeper...! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Michelle. Translated by Amber Tamosaitis. Sayo Hoshikawa, a high schooler self-conscious about his height, thinks of his classmate Mashiba as a rival, even after Mashiba calls him cute. But then, when Sayo starts having erotic dreams about turning into a plushie and being messed with by Mashiba, his fantasies start permeating into reality! In one of these dreams, a mysterious boy kidnaps the plushie... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

1st printing.

Story and art by Vera Brosgol.

All Vera wants to do is fit in, but that's not easy for a Russian girl in the suburbs. Her friends live in fancy houses and their parents can afford to send them to the best summer camps. Vera's single mother can't afford that sort of luxury, but there's one summer camp in her price range - Russian summer camp. Vera is sure she's found the one place she can fit in, but camp is far from what she imagined. And nothing could prepare her for all the "cool girl" drama, endless Russian history lessons, and outhouses straight out of nightmares!

Softcover, 6-in.x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Vera Brosgol.

All Vera wants to do is fit in, but that's not easy for a Russian girl in the suburbs. Her friends live in fancy houses and their parents can afford to send them to the best summer camps. Vera's single mother can't afford that sort of luxury, but there's one summer camp in her price range - Russian summer camp. Vera is sure she's found the one place she can fit in, but camp is far from what she imagined. And nothing could prepare her for all the "cool girl" drama, endless Russian history lessons, and outhouses straight out of nightmares!

Hardcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Story and art by Hope Larson. It's January 1, 1996, and high school junior Christine wants more than anything to be that cool girl everyone notices, like her gorgeous best friend, Landry. She usually hates New Year's resolutions, but this year she vows to be that shiny kind of girl-and record it all in her diary through prose, illustration, and comics. When Landry drops her, Christine is surprised to discover just how much she doesn't miss her and her drama. But a misguided kiss with film-obsessed Paul, her only other close friend, also causes a rift, and she finds herself facing a long, lonely summer. Eisner-award winning author and illustrator, Hope Larson, has created a powerful coming-of-age story set in a time before the Internet that explores themes of betrayal, first love, self-expression, and the power of art. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, Text (with full color Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing. Story and art by Hope Larson. It's January 1, 1996, and high school junior Christine wants more than anything to be that cool girl everyone notices, like her gorgeous best friend, Landry. She usually hates New Year's resolutions, but this year she vows to be that shiny kind of girl-and record it all in her diary through prose, illustration, and comics. When Landry drops her, Christine is surprised to discover just how much she doesn't miss her and her drama. But a misguided kiss with film-obsessed Paul, her only other close friend, also causes a rift, and she finds herself facing a long, lonely summer. With nothing to lose, Christine finds a new sense of courage. She gets a job at her neighborhood video store, experiments with her art, and becomes romantically entangled with her next-door neighbor Whit, who's either the coolest guy ever or a total jerk. In spite of all this, she doesn't quite feel shiny-until a shocking betrayal shows her the value of the words and drawings she hides in her diary, and she finally understands that she doesn't need to be cool to be noticed-she only needs to be herself. Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, Text (with full color Illustrations). Cover price $22.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Art Degree Guarantee!" Story and art by Dan Dougherty. Meet Beardo in the first of four volumes being released in 2014! An art school graduate working at a coffee shop, our hero has nothing to his name but a sweet beard and a sharp wit. Heartfelt and hilarious, it's the perfect starting point to discover why Beardo won the 2012 and 2013 Shel Dorf Award for Syndicated Print Strip of the Year! Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 150 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Brew Harder!" Story and art by Dan Dougherty. Meet Beardo in his second of volume! An art school graduate working at a coffee shop, our hero has a new girl, a new mortgage, and no idea how to pay for it all. Find out why Beardo won the 2012 and 2013 Shel Dorf Award for Syndicated Print Strip of the Year; let Beardo grow on you! Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 150 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Til Debt Do Us Part!" Story and art by Dan Dougherty. Meet Beardo, a cartoonist with a knack for finding the punchline in everyday life. Our hisute hero is finally taking the plunge, both in his love life and his work life. Between planning a wedding, quitting his day job, and pursuing his dream job, Beardo is feeling growing pains from nearly every direction. Lucky for him, growing a beard is painless! Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 150 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Employee of the Month!" Story and art by Dan Dougherty. Bosses are jerks, workers are lazy. And when you're self-employed, you get to be both! Join Beardo for his fourth volume as he attempts a feat that few have pulled off: using the words "art" and "career" in the same sentence while keeping a straight face. Find out why Beardo won the 2012 and 2013 Shel Dorf Award for Syndicated Print Strip of the Year! Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 150 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Miracle of Creation!" Story and art by Dan Dougherty. Sure, babies are miracles. But working and having a life while raising a baby is a miracle too. Join Beardo for his fifth volume as he enters the brave new world of parenting. Find out why Beardo won the 2012 and 2013 Shel Dorf Award for Syndicated Print Strip of the Year! Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 140 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "It's the Little Things!" Story and art by Dan Dougherty. The award-winning series featuring the parenting comic that became a viral sensation is back, and there's a new baby in the family! Beardo 6: It's The Little Things injects humor and heart into the misadventures of adulthood. From sleepless nights of parenting during a pandemic to the teachable moments of losing pets, this book is sure to be an unforgettable addition to one of the most beloved comic strips of our times. Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Paru Itagaki. Translated by Tomo Kimura. Adapted by Anette Roman. A tiger and a beaver who grew up together defy peer pressure to end their friendship and join forces to fight injustice. A camel journalist who passed judgment on carnivores for years spends a life-changing night with a seductive wolf. A crocodile and a gazelle must find a way to work together as chef and assistant on a cooking show with flagging ratings. A fox and a chameleon wrestle with stereotypes about each other—and themselves. And much more… Softcover, 5 1/2-in.x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $11.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Paru Itagaki. Translated by Tomo Kimura. Adapted by Anette Roman. Six more tales from the world of BEASTARS, featuring gray wolf Legoshi's neighbors from Beast Apartments! Yorkshire pig Eugene meets a peacock who'd rather kill himself than be killed. Shiba Inu calendar model Mugi grapples with the inevitability of aging out of his cuteness. Sea eagle Leica fears losing his sugar mama and having to strike out on his own. Plus, our favorite beasts, Legoshi and dwarf rabbit Haru, attend a restorative justice ceremony. And more! Softcover, 5 1/2-in.x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Paru Itagaki. Translated by Tomo Kimura. Adapted by Anette Roman. Python Kameji faces a dilemma when he finds hyena Murou, the class bully, hanging from a noose in a classroom. Snow leopard Luke jeopardizes the career of his costar, Japanese deer Rosé, when he makes a shocking confession. Lion Eado and rabbit Ako, former classmates of dwarf rabbit Haru, meet again months after the mauling that ended their relationship. Plus, a tale featuring favorite beasts gray wolf Legoshi and spotted seal Sagwan as they attempt to rescue a kidnapped octopus. And more! Softcover, 5 1/2-in.x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

Written by Diego Arandojo. Art and cover by Facundo Percio. Translated by Andrea Rosenberg.

Set in 1963, this graphic novel celebrates a time in Argentine history when its art sceneblossomed.

Writer Diego Arandojo and illustrator Facundo Percio come together to weave the rich tapestry of Buenos Aires in the time of the beatnik. Arandojo's dialogue lends a poetic quality to these lively characters, while Percio's charcoal drawings perfectly capture the rough charm of this eclectic community of artists and the seedy, smoky locales they inhabit.

Softcover, 96 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.99.

Story by Paul Duncan. Art and cover by Shane ODwyer. Slice-of-life tales from the City of Angels. A look at the seamy side of Los Angeles, featuring visceral art by UK underground artist ODwyer. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $4.50.

Add to cart Fine $5.00

1st printing. Written by Durwin S. Talon. Art and cover by E. G. Thompson. WHY WE LOVE IT: This is one of the most heartwarming family tales we've ever read. Everyone remembers the first person who inspired them to follow their dreams. This beautiful and elegant fable pays tribute to all our loved ones. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: Weaving historical fiction and fantasy together, Durwin S. Talon and E. G. Thompson remind us of the power of stories, both those from our imaginations and, more importantly, those from our own lives. WHAT IT'S ABOUT: BEAUTIFUL SCARS tells the story of Ridley Bourne as he explains to his granddaughter how he got each of his scars, each one gained through either a sad or uplifting adventure. Through his tales, she learns how to tell her own stories and how to hold on to his through her own, magical retelling. Hardcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

A Cotton Candy Autopsy. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Diary of a Depressed Tap Dancer Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

The Crypt of the Magi Cover price $2.00.

Ricky The Doughnut Boy Cover price $2.00.

Die Rainbow Die: A Story of Hope Cover price $2.00.

By the Light of the Screaming Moon Cover price $2.00.

A Cotton Candy Autopsy II Cover price $2.50.

Dangerous Prayers Cover price $2.50.

Confessions of a Blood Junky Cover price $2.50.