Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

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Volume 26 - 1st printing. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Art and cover by Yusuke Nomura. A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now! ARE YOU PREPARED TO DIE? Isagi was riding high after scoring against Ubers, but then Kaiser sent an explosive shot crashing against the net. With Isagi and Kaiser now tied on goals and Bastard München up two to one against Ubers, Germany's and Italy's masters decide to join the fray. Snuffy deploys his players with the precision of a chess master, and Bastard München soon begins to buckle under Ubers' counterattack. Can Isagi find someone to be their "sacrificial pawn" and stop Italy's advance? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

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by Chynna Clugston It's the triumphant return of the Blue Monday kids! The whole world is thinking about sex, and it's all Bleu's fault! At least, it certainly seems that way. But if Bleu can get some experience in these matters, maybe she can attract Mr. Bishop after all. But what scheme will Bleu hatch to achieve her goal? Cover price $3.50.

Issue 6 - 1937. "Babies Without Tails" by Walter Duranty. Softcover Digest, 5.5" x 7.5", 168 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.25.

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1st printing. Story and Art by Pat Grant. Part autobiography and part science fiction, Blue is the story of three spotty teenagers who skip school to go surfing only to end up investigating rumors of a dead body in their beach town. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, B&W with blue. NOTE: "This book rekindles my earliest enthusiasm for the comics medium. Vast themes of racism and immigration unravel in sprawling murals and a single day in the life of some reckless teens in this sea-polished, perfect nugget of a book." Craig Thompson, Author of Habibi. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Written by Veronique Grisseaux. Art by Catel. Lucy has just turned 30, is single, and works as a graphic designer. Surrounded by a circle of married friends or ones starting families, she feels alone and hopeless. Determined to find "Mr. Right" who will solve all her problems, Lucy begins evaluating different suitors to various degrees of success and amid the often absurd situations that can only result from the quirks of everyday life. Creators Veronique Grisseaux and Catel paint a touching, humorous, and realistic picture of what it is to be a young independent woman in today's modern world. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $24.95.

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Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing. By Matt Phelan. In the summer of 1908, in Muskegon, Michigan, a visiting troupe of vaudeville performers is about the most exciting thing since baseball. They're summering in nearby Bluffton, so Henry has a few months to ogle the elephant and the zebra, the tightrope walkers and - lo and behold - a slapstick actor his own age named Buster Keaton. The show folk say Buster is indestructible; his father throws him around as part of the act and the audience roars, while Buster never cracks a smile. Henry longs to learn to take a fall like Buster, "the human mop," but Buster just wants to play ball with Henry and his friends. With signature nostalgia, Scott O'Dell Award-winning graphic novelist Matt Phelan visualizes a bygone era with lustrous color, dynamic lines, and flawless dramatic pacing. Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

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1st printing.

Story and Art by Tadao Tsuge.

Serialized between 1996 and 2000, Boat Life stars novelist Tsuda Kenta, a lightly veiled stand-in for the artist, Tsuge Tadao, himself, as he pursues a life of reprieve and reverie on a small, makeshift house boat on a river outside of Tokyo.

Based loosely on the artist's own daily life, this charming story follows the hapless protagonist on a series of magical absurdist quests, featuring a panoply of personable characters, including a drunkard fisherman, a pervy monk, a talking corpse, a senile hermit, and a half-supportive, half-doubtful wife and adult son!

Softcover, 6-in., x 8-in., 324 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.95.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Aki Hamazi. Hitori Gotoh just wants to be popular, but the thought of interacting with her classmates makes her fall to pieces. Her solution-become a rock legend so cool that people approach her instead! However, while spending all of middle school in her closet shredding on the guitar may have earned her anonymous internet fame, it did nothing for her social skills. Now a high schooler, Hitoris feeling ready to shrivel up and die-when she gets a sudden request to fill in for a band! Its like her wish came true-but does this most anxious of introverts have what it takes to perform in front of a live audience?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Aki Hamazi. Hitori Bocchi Gotoh once played guitar in solitude, but ever since Nijika roped her into joining Kessoku Band, shes started to emerge from her shell...kinda. She may still be a nervous wreck, but with a show or two under her belt, a part-time job, and even some real-life friends, those rocker fantasies dont seem so unrealistic anymore! However, the bands about to face its biggest challenge yet-performing onstage at the school festival! Can Bocchi hold it together and become a rock legend, or will she embarrass herself in front of the entire student body? (Why not both?!) Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Aki Hamazi. Things are finally starting to get serious for Hitori Bocchi Gotoh as Kessoku Band sets its sights on participating in Unidentified Riot, a teen music festival! The winner will get fame, connections, and a whole lotta cash-generous prizes that will attract fierce competition. Nows the time for the girls to band together and get their name out, but when faced with new venues and unfamiliar faces, will Bocchi be able to settle her nerves long enough to come out on top?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Aki Hamazi. Kessoku Band has successfully cleared the first round of auditions for the Unidentified Riot music festival, but this is no time to rest on their laurels. The next step is a death knell for introverts everywhere-a popularity contest! Every vote in the online poll matters when theyre trying to stand on the same stage as powerhouses like SIDEROS, so Bocchi will need to call in a favor from all the...friends she has? Um, is this the end of the line for Hitori Gotoh?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Aki Hamazi. With new juniors at work, new friends at school, and Kessoku Band newly signed to a record label, Hitori Gotoh is moving up in the world. But now shell need to overcome the next hurdle on her road to fame-recording a mini-album! Whats more, to keep the bands sound fresh, each member is trying their hand at new roles. Surrounded by unfamiliar faces and tasked with arranging the groups next potential hit, is Bocchi in over her head?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Aki Hamazi. Hitori Bocchi Gotoh may dream of becoming a rock legend, but she and the rest of Kessoku Band have a long way to go before they can pay the bills with their musical skills alone—and graduation is approaching fast. Thoughts of the future can wait, however, as all the employees of Starry are pitching in to throw Seika a birthday concert over the holidays! The girls have played plenty of shows at this point, so surely the added task of planning and organizing the event cant be that hard, right?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

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Story and Art by Roger Mason. 8 1/4-in x 11 1/2-in, 16 Pages, Full Color.

Life in a high school with metasapiens. Story and art by M. Torez. 7" x 10.25", 32 pages, FC. Cover price $3.25.

Issue 1. Infamous digest sized fanzine created, written, and illustrated by Mike Diana, the first person to ever be convicted in the US for artistic obscenity. 5.5" x 8.5". 100 pages. Black and white. Adult.

Issue 2. Infamous digest sized fanzine created, written, and illustrated by Mike Diana, the first person to ever be convicted in the US for artistic obscenity. 5.5" x 8.5". 100 pages. Black and white. Adult.

Issue 3. Infamous digest sized fanzine created, written, and illustrated by Mike Diana, the first person to ever be convicted in the US for artistic obscenity. 5.5" x 8.5". 100 pages. Black and white. Adult.

Issue 4. Infamous digest sized fanzine created, written, and illustrated by Mike Diana, the first person to ever be convicted in the US for artistic obscenity. 5.5" x 8.5". 100 pages. Black and white. Adult.

Issue 5. Infamous digest sized fanzine created, written, and illustrated by Mike Diana, the first person to ever be convicted in the US for artistic obscenity. 5.5" x 8.5". 100 pages. Black and white. Adult.

Issue 6. Infamous digest sized fanzine created, written, and illustrated by Mike Diana, the first person to ever be convicted in the US for artistic obscenity. 5.5" x 8.5". 100 pages. Black and white. Adult.

Frist printing. Infamous digest sized fanzine created, written, and illustrated by Mike Diana, the first person to ever be convicted in the US for artistic obscenity. 5.5" x 8.5". 100 pages. Black and white. Adult.

Issue 7. 2nd or later printing. Infamous digest sized fanzine created, written, and illustrated by Mike Diana, the first person to ever be convicted in the US for artistic obscenity. 5.5" x 8.5". 100 pages. Black and white. Adult.

Issue 8. 2nd or later printing. Infamous digest sized fanzine created, written, and illustrated by Mike Diana, the first person to ever be convicted in the US for artistic obscenity. 5.5" x 8.5". 100 pages. Black and white. Adult.

B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $3.50.

Story and art by Nick Walker, Inkie, Jerry Holliday, Luke Fay & James Fox, Joe Leigh, and the Eds. 44 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Story and art by Nick Walker, Inkie, Jerry Holliday, Luke Fay & James Fox, Joe Leigh, and the Eds. 44 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Story and art by Nick Walker, Inkie, Jerry Holliday, Luke Fay & James Fox, Joe Leigh, and the Eds. 44 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

1st printing.

Story and art by Rob Davis.

Castro Smith finds himself imprisoned within the mysterious Power Station, writing his Book of Forks while navigating baffling daily meetings with Poly, a troubled young woman who may be his teacher, his doctor, his prison guard... or something else entirely. Meanwhile, back home, Vera and Scarper's search for their missing friend takes them through the chaotic war zone of the Bear Park and into new and terrifying worlds.

Rob Davis completes his abstract adventure trilogy by stepping inside Castro's disintegrating mind to reveal the truth about the history of the world, the meaning of existence, and the purpose of kitchen scales.

Softcover, 200 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Tommi Musturi. The Book of Hope slows the reader down to the rhythms of a retired couple living in the countryside. Behind the static, routine moments of everyday life something bigger takes shape. Intimations of mortality starts to consume the husband, leading to visions and questions. This graphic novel is a thoughtful exploration of the human condition filled with timeless humor found in the series of moments that make up our lives. Musturi's eloquence, and economy will remind American readers of Chris Ware's Jimmy Corrigan. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing.

Story and Art by R. Crumb.

Robert Crumb's The Book of Mr. Natural is probably the most famous underground comix character of all time, recognizable even to "civilians." Don't miss this opportunity to snatch up this jam-packed collection of comics from one of the all-time masters!

Softcover, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 112 pages, B&W, MATURE READERS

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Andi Watson.

A page-turning, Kafkaesque dark comedy in brilliant retro style, this graphic novel watches one man try to keep it together while everything falls apart.

Upon the publication of his latest novel, G. H. Fretwell, a minor English writer, embarks on a book tour to promote it. Nothing is going according to plan, and his trip gradually turns into a nightmare. But now the police want to ask him some questions about a mysterious disappearance, and it seems that Fretwell's troubles are only just beginning...

In his first book for adults in many years, acclaimed cartoonist Andi Watson evokes all the anxieties felt by every writer and compresses them into a comedic gem of a book. Witty, surreal, and sharply observant, The Book Tour offers a captivating lesson in letting go.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.99.

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2nd and Later Printings.

Story and art by Andi Watson.

A page-turning, Kafkaesque dark comedy in brilliant retro style, this graphic novel watches one man try to keep it together while everything falls apart.

Upon the publication of his latest novel, G. H. Fretwell, a minor English writer, embarks on a book tour to promote it. Nothing is going according to plan, and his trip gradually turns into a nightmare. But now the police want to ask him some questions about a mysterious disappearance, and it seems that Fretwell's troubles are only just beginning...

In his first book for adults in many years, acclaimed cartoonist Andi Watson evokes all the anxieties felt by every writer and compresses them into a comedic gem of a book. Witty, surreal, and sharply observant, The Book Tour offers a captivating lesson in letting go.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

1st printing.

Written by Kwame Alexander. Art by Dawud Anyabwile.

Twelve-year-old Nick is a soccer-loving boy who absolutely hates books.

In this graphic novel version of Booked, the follow-up to the Newbery Medal-winning novel The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage as Nick tries to figure out how to navigate his parents' divorce, stand up to a bully, and impress the girl of his dreams. These challenges-which seem even harder than scoring a tie-breaking, game-winning goal-change his life, as well as his best friend's.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, B&W (and Green).

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

1st printing.

Written by Kwame Alexander. Art by Dawud Anyabwile.

Twelve-year-old Nick is a soccer-loving boy who absolutely hates books.

In this graphic novel version of Booked, the follow-up to the Newbery Medal-winning novel The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage as Nick tries to figure out how to navigate his parents' divorce, stand up to a bully, and impress the girl of his dreams. These challenges-which seem even harder than scoring a tie-breaking, game-winning goal-change his life, as well as his best friend's.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, B&W (and Green).

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.00

1st printing. Story and art by Jason Little. Borb by Jason Little (Shutterbug Follies, Motel Art Improvement Service) is the story of Borb, a severely alcoholic homeless man. Borb is a downtrodden urban Candide whose misfortunes pile up at an alarming rate. The narrative is presented as a series of daily newspaper strips as the author draws on the long and complex tradition of the comic strip slapstick vagabond archetype. At once hilarious, horrifying, and full or heart, Borb depicts the real horrors specific to present-day urban homelessness. Borb is Little's most complex and challenging work. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 4-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing.

Written by Thomas King. Art and cover by Natasha Donovan.

From two celebrated Indigenous creators comes a powerful graphic novel about a family caught between nations.

Borders is a masterfully told story of a boy and his mother whose road trip from Alberta to Salt Lake City is thwarted at the border when they identify their citizenship as Blackfoot. Refusing to identify as either American or Canadian first bars their entry into the US, and then their return into Canada. In the limbo between countries, they find power in their connection to their identity and to each other.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 186 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $14.00

Add to cart Very Fine $14.00

2nd and later printings.

Written by Thomas King. Art and cover by Natasha Donovan.

From two celebrated Indigenous creators comes a powerful graphic novel about a family caught between nations.

Borders is a masterfully told story of a boy and his mother whose road trip from Alberta to Salt Lake City is thwarted at the border when they identify their citizenship as Blackfoot. Refusing to identify as either American or Canadian first bars their entry into the US, and then their return into Canada. In the limbo between countries, they find power in their connection to their identity and to each other.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 186 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Reprint Edition - 1934. Written by H.L. Gates. Letty Chaloner is a gorgeous, realistic portrait of a modern girl. She is seventeen, beautiful, and has a body that is soft, supple and desirable. Her warm flesh is eager for caresses, and inquisitive. She gives up her youth for adventure, mischief and desire; but, does not forget her ultimate quest - the enduring love that she hopes will complete her life. What is the fate of a girl "born to sin"? This is the story of her desires and what befell her. Softcover, 5" x 7", 128 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing. Story and art by Ursula Murray Husted. A funny, empowering graphic novel set in Renaissance Italy, following an ambitious young girl's quest to become an apprentice to the famous Sandro Botticelli. Life as a chicken girl isn't so bad, but Mella wants more. Though girls can't be official apprentices to artists in Florence, Mella has been secretly teaching herself to paint while tending to artist Sandro Botticelli's chickens. When one of Botticelli's actual apprentices discovers Mella's work, he threatens to take full credit for it. Why does it matter who drew it, if it's good? With the help of unexpected allies, an important patron, and a tenacious stray dog named Blue, Mella must summon all her courage, smarts, and skills to prove her worth and demand the recognition she deserves. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Ursula Murray Husted. A funny, empowering graphic novel set in Renaissance Italy, following an ambitious young girl's quest to become an apprentice to the famous Sandro Botticelli. Life as a chicken girl isn't so bad, but Mella wants more. Though girls can't be official apprentices to artists in Florence, Mella has been secretly teaching herself to paint while tending to artist Sandro Botticelli's chickens. When one of Botticelli's actual apprentices discovers Mella's work, he threatens to take full credit for it. Why does it matter who drew it, if it's good? With the help of unexpected allies, an important patron, and a tenacious stray dog named Blue, Mella must summon all her courage, smarts, and skills to prove her worth and demand the recognition she deserves. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Bottoms Up! True Tales of Hitting Rock-Bottom collects real stories of addiction - alcohol, narcotics, sex, pornography, body dysmorphia and more - adapted into comics by nearly 40 indie cartoonists. Contributors include Rachel Dukes, Noah Van Sciver, Sara Lautman, Kevin Budnik & more. A portion of proceeds will be donated to a local rehabilitation organization. The book will include a list of Recovery organizations for those seeking help with addiction. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

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1st printing. Art and cover by Boulet. Journey back to where it all began for award-winning French cartoonist Boulet's world-renowned cartoon blog, Boulet's Notes in this hardcover collection showcasing the best of the early years. For 20 years, the award-winning French cartoonist Boulet (Dungeon, Bea Wolf) has kept an online diary. Drawn in a range of styles and posted online for an international audience, these wild and wooly Notes run the gamut from the ridiculous to the sublime. Facing everything from over-eager comic book fans to mutant leftovers and his own quirky idiosyncrasies, Boulet boldly confronts dangers and frustrations both real and imagined wherever he goes, from the skyscrapers of Seoul to the jungles of Cameroon and back to the streets of Paris! Full of wry observational humor, cringe-worthy tales, and wild flights of fancy that know no bounds, this selection of the best comics from the early years of Boulet's Notes is the perfect introduction to the raw creativity of one of France's great cartoonists. Hardcover, 296 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $39.99.