Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

1st Printing - Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 186 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

2nd or later printing - Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 186 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Matt Howarth. A parents' 50th-wedding anniversary gives old friends a reason to reunite and take stock of their lives. Mix in some porn, weed, unrequited love, and a sick kitty cat, and you have The Downsized. Think The Big Chill for the new millennium in Matt Howarth's tale of modern life - sad and glorious while ringing with truth. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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1st printing. Written by Noel Lang. Art and Cover by Garcia Rodrigo. Blo has a girlfriend, a colorful imagination, a certain favorite record by Petula Clark that he carries with him everywhere, and a unique perspective on life. Blo also has Down's Syndrome, but he doesn't let a little chromosome keep him from living large. This charming story of Blo and his extraordinary group of friends offer an entertaining read as well as an educational resource, providing insight into a sometimes misunderstood social group and contributing to the normalization of individuals troubled with the negative connotations of "disability" surrounding them! Hardcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 136 pages, full color. Cover price $23.95.

1st printing. Story, art and cover by Kevin Fagan. A collection of Fagans long-running comic strip featuring Norman Drabble, a naive college student and amiable loser in the Charlie Brown tradition. In fact, Charles Schulz himself was a fan. This volume collects the strips from 1998 and 1999, including the "Drabblations" storyline. Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 9-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Story, art and cover by Kevin Fagan. A collection of Fagans long-running comic strip featuring Norman Drabble, a naive college student and amiable loser in the Charlie Brown tradition. In fact, Charles Schulz himself was a fan. This volume features The Mall Cop Olympics and a collection of Drabbleisms, the distinctive wisdom of Drabble. Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 9-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Story, art and cover by Kevin Fagan. A collection of Fagans long-running traditional comic strip featuring Norman Drabble, a naive college student and amiable loser in the Charlie Brown tradition. In fact, Charles Schulz himself was a fan. In this volume, Drabbles Dad goes on the Who Wants to Be a Fenderhead game show. Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 9-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

1st Printing. Written by Satoshi Wagahara. Art and Cover by Tsukumo Asakusa. Character design by Aco Arisaka. Vampires, who cannot be exposed to sunlight, have been able to integrate into modern society by only going out at night. Yura Toraki is a vampire who works the graveyard shift at a convenience store in Ikebukuro. One day, he happens to save a woman named Iris, who turns out to be a member of an order of vampire exterminators! Before he knows it, Yura is living in the same apartment as his should-be nemesis! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 462 pages. Mature Readers Cover price $30.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. What's a boy to do when all he wants is to sing, but he has a voice like an angry bullfrog? For Rin Amami, he chooses to dance, because if he can't make music, he can still express himself through it! At least until a chance encounter with the hottest new idol group around The Beatman! And they want Rin to...sing? Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. Rin and the Beatmen are signed up for a Battle of the Bands, and things heat up when The Beatmen start snatching fans and followers from their rival group The Privee. Yet, when the Privee start blocking the Beatmen from securing gigs, the boys in the band decide to hold an outdoor concert! With clouds, and crowds gathering will an act of God send them to stardom, or down the drain!?! Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. Things have never been worse for the Beatmen. Red Shoes is bankrupt, their boss is in jail and now the band members have to work part-time jobs just to make ends meet. When they land roles as the Voice Rangers on a new TV series, will they be seen as the next big super heroes...or just a band of stupid zeros? Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. The Voice Rangers are a big hit on the Internet, but when they crash a live performance for publicity, will the final curtain go down on their budding careers?!? Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. The Beatmen are sent back to school by their boss as part of their idol training. But even at a school for performers and superstars, you have to get good grades in math and literature! Unfortunately, after a disastrous performance on television, everyone thinks the Beatmen can't make the grade. As midterms approach quickly the Beatmen learn that studying music and studying math might just be mutually exclusive. Also when Shino's asthma suddenly kicks up, he may well decide to leave the group for good! Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. The Beatmen's new CD is ready for release, but S-Field refuses to make the going easy for them, and releases the new Privee single on the same day. However, the number one American band on the charts turns out to be Baby Naked, fronted by a 16-year-old Japanese singer, Seiren! It doesn't take long before the three bands collide and have to compete for a major gig. But when Rin thinks his Dragon Voice might be holding back the Beatmen, he decides to put his money where his mouth is... Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. The final trials to decide who will sing at Koshien begin, and the competition between the Beatment, Baby Naked and Privee is pretty intense! Just when Rin regains his courage, Toshi looks like he's going to lose his. The band that commands the attention of the fans will be crowned victor in this three-way musical duel! It's going to be a long, grueling, and brutal performance from all three bands. Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. The Beatmen are sweeping the competitions and the country by storm. The Beatmen realize that sticking to the script isn't always good, so they venture into unknown territory without any rehearsals. Success is pounding on their door. Rin must face his past before he can answer it! Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. Put a song in your heart and a spring in your step! The Beatmen need lyrics to produce a full album, and Yuhgo can't come up with any. After hearing the undisputed underground champions of sound, "Nobody Snafkin," the Beatman asks for a little writing assistance. Little do they know that "Nobody Snafkin" want to wear the celebrity crown. Will the Beatman fade away in pop music history? Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. The Beatmen will face off against Nobody Snafkin in a concert battle at the Twin Ring Motor Speedway! The rivalry between the two bands has really heated up, and this competition will show which band is more superior-will the Beatmen be able to come out on top or will they lose everything?! Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuriko Nishiyama. The Beatmen have reached great heights. They've put their hard days behind them and everything is coming up roses. But even success can be too much of a good thing as Rin is wooed away from the Beatman by rival studio S-Field. S-Field has an offer that may be too good to refuse! Softcover, 5-in./ x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by Raina Telgemeier.

Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon Over Mississippi, she's a terrible singer. Instead she's the set designer for the stage crew, and this year she's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together? Not to mention the onstage and offstage drama that occurs once the actors are chosen, and when two cute brothers enter the picture, things get even crazier!

Following the success of Smile, Raina Telgemeier brings us another graphic novel featuring a diverse set of characters that humorously explores friendship, crushes, and all-around drama!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $10.99.

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1st Edition - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Raina Telgemeier.

Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon Over Mississippi, she's a terrible singer. Instead she's the set designer for the stage crew, and this year she's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together? Not to mention the onstage and offstage drama that occurs once the actors are chosen, and when two cute brothers enter the picture, things get even crazier!

Following the success of Smile, Raina Telgemeier brings us another graphic novel featuring a diverse set of characters that humorously explores friendship, crushes, and all-around drama!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $10.99.

2nd Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by Raina Telgemeier.

From Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile and Sisters!

Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of "Moon over Mississippi," she can't really sing. Instead she's the set designer for the drama department's stage crew, and this year she's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together?

Not to mention the onstage and offstage drama that occurs once the actors are chosen. And when two cute brothers enter the picture, things get even crazier!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Raina Telgemeier.

Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon Over Mississippi, she's a terrible singer. Instead she's the set designer for the stage crew, and this year she's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together? Not to mention the onstage and offstage drama that occurs once the actors are chosen, and when two cute brothers enter the picture, things get even crazier!

Following the success of Smile, Raina Telgemeier brings us another graphic novel featuring a diverse set of characters that humorously explores friendship, crushes, and all-around drama!

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $23.99.

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Comics by Timothy Buie and Janet Real, plus book and film reviews. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 28 pages on white paper. Published by Black Lobster Studios. Cover price $4.00.

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Story by JIM VALENTINO. Art and cover by JIM VALENTINO. 32pgs, B&W Returning to his autobiographical comix roots for the first time in nearly 20 years, JIM VALENTINO presents an all-new collection of real-life stories guaranteed to make you laugh and move you. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

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Stories, Art and Cover by Jim Valentino. It's Jim Valentino at his very best! Auto-bio comix from someone who has actually lived life! Eight brand new stories, including Jim's first ever Image stories (one from San Diego 2007)! Plus, the usual hilarity and insanity involving police, gurus, fashion faux pas, the traumas of a young artist and a touching tribute to a mentor! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

Cover art by Anne D. Bernstein. Woman with snake illustration by Marisa Gelfusa. "A Dear John Letter from Your Dog on Moving Day," script by Philip Fine, art by John Oliveros; A letter from a dog who is leaving his owner on the day he moves out of an apartment and into a house. Untitled story, script and art by Peter Bagge; Chuckie-Boy has a stomach ache and Girly Girl gives him stuff that should make him throw up but instead makes him better. "My Life in a Nutshell," script and art by Joe Matt; A year by year account of Joe's life up to 1988. "Apr. 10th, 1989," script and art by Joe Matt and Trish; Trish visits Joe in his strip and draws herself. "Mar. 31st, 1988," script and art by Joe Matt; Insecurity comes to visit Joe Matt, but he defeats it with white-out. "Christmas 1,000,000 B.C.," script by J. D. King (credited) and Alice Sebold pages 1 and 2 only), art by J. D. King; Santa in 1,000,000 B.C and a caveman try to get his girlfriend a present. "Thermal Dynamics," script and art by John Oliveros; The story of another planet where the Thermal Dynamics live. "Out of Control Fantasy Comics," script and art by Anne D. Bernstein; A woman goes through an entire fantasy relationship with a cute guy she sees. "Life After Three Card Monte," script and art by Chris Oliveros; Chris goes to New York City and gets swindled out of money for a present by playing three card monte. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $3.75.

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Cover art by J. D. King. "Foolbert Sturgeon's Cartoon Club," script and art by Frank Stack (as Foolbert Sturgeon); Foolbert Sturgeon explains how to do political cartoons in the 70's, 80's and 90's. "E. Emcees Squares," script and art by Robert Leighton; Albert Einstein explains comic book interaction between panels. "The Strange Case of Ross Brown," script and art by Dennis Worden; Dennis recounts a friend of his who got too involved in the drug culture. "Tis the Grimaces," script by Anne D. Bernstein and Debbie Desideri, art by Anne D. Bernstein; Two stone gargoyles have a child who is a beautiful angel carving. "Annoying Art Director Anecdote #1," script and art by Ida Marx; Ida gets an appointment to see Ed Wilt, a famous art director. "My Conscience is Bugging Me," script and art by Julie Doucet; Julie and her conscience walk around town and get in a fight with each other. "The Luckville Nearly New Shop," script and art by Anne D. Bernstein; The history of a kitchenette set that once belonged to a child star named Dotty King. "Aug. 16th, 1989," script and art by Joe Matt; Joe Matt has a dream about meeting Jesus and Lennon and how he believed in each at different times." Vol Robbery," script and art by Julie Doucet; Julie sees an old lady drop her purse, so she flies down to grab it and take off with it. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $3.75.

Painted cover art by Joe Matt. "Zebra," script and art by Carel Moiseiwitsch; Picture of a matchbox with a mountie on a zebra. "I'm Having Chest Pains," script and art by Wayne Honath (as Wayno); Grammaw guilt trips Howie and Peter into buying an emergency dialer for her, in case she's in trouble. "One of the Wonders of the World," script and art by Richard Sala; A paranoid man with the mind of an ape builds a monument on his house to a dead dog. "Signs of the Times," script and art by James Sturm; Various character traits are demonstrated. "The Conspiracy Nuts," script and art by Anthony Mostrom; Two men with nut-shaped heads discuss conspiracy theories. "July 10th, 1990," script and art by Joe Matt; Joe comes back from working in California with Matt Wagner and tells Trish how a typical day went while colouring Batman. "Real Men," script and art by Colin Upton; A comic artist decides that sex and violence will make his comic sell but then he hears about a massacre at a Montreal University. "Roommate World!", script by Clara Bayliss Collier, art by David Collier; Taking on roommates to pay the rent makes life very uncomfortable. "Freak Scene," script and art by Carol Swain; A couple walks through a demonstration and goes to an art gallery. "The Early Adventures of Paddy Booshwah," script and art by Frank Stack (as Foolbert Sturgeon); A brief (fake) history of George Bush. "Magic Marker Comics," script and art by John Oliveros; A rock saves the world from an ink spot. 44 pgs., B&W. Cover price $3.75.

Cover art by Chester Brown. "Homoman," script and art by Maurice Vellekoop; Parody of Superman's origin as if Superman were gay. "Why?", script and art by Seth; Seth recounts a childhood story where he was cruel to a mentally ill neighbor. "Fly in Your Eye!", script and art by Patrick Jenkins; A fly bothers a man in a hat. "How to Avoid the Creepy Guy Syndrome," script and art by Michael Dougan; A woman relates things that men say that really bug her. "'B' Movie," script and art by Carol Swain; A young man and a young woman explore the trailer park where they both live. "Black Cherry," script and art by Michael Dougan; Michael works in an ice-cream parlor where every day a man comes in and orders black cherry ice cream. "Whatever You Do... Don't Talk To Strangers," script and art by R. W. Rowland; A young boy ignores everyone who talks to him, which turns out for the best. "At Night, Coming Home," script and art by Julie Doucet; Julie comes home to find her apartment booby-trapped with guillotines. "Undercover Executive," script and art by Frank Stack (as Foolbert Sturgeon); A brief (fake) history of George Bush. "'Ring'", script and art by James Sturm; A dog waits for a phone to ring. "Do I Look Like I Work Here?", script and art by Mary Fleener; Mary gets bugged everywhere she goes by people who thinks she works in the shops. 44 pgs., B&W. Cover price $3.75.

Cover art by Richard Sala. "My Father," script and art by Luc Giard; Four panels about a family and their relationships to head injuries. "The Somnambulist," script and art by Richard Sala; A man is hypnotized into committing robberies, but remembers nothing about it. "Priapic Alphabet," script and art by Carel Moiseiwitsch; Individual panels for each letter illustrated with an element of war. "There's More To Drawing These Comic Strips Than Meets The Eye!", script and art by David Collier; Much research, including phone surveys and focus groups, goes into producing a comic book. "The Gross Out Contest," script and pencils by David Abu Bacha, inks by Bernie Mireault; A young brother and sister try to gross each other out while their mother is out. "A Happy Ending Nightmare," script and art by Julie Doucet; Julie chews too much gum and can't talk to a cute boy. "Sexaholics Anonymous," script and art by Joe Matt; Joe orders a book from Sexaholics Anonymous and puts his relationship with Trish through the ringer. Palooka-Ville #1 ad. "Lullaby of Broadway 1991," script and art by Maurice Vellekoop; A young man goes out to clubs. "She Loved Me So Much," script and art by Luc Giard; A man misses his wife. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $3.75.

Cover art by Mary Fleener. "The New Adventures of Jesus," script and art by Frank Stack (as Foolbert Sturgeon); Jesus watches TV and complains about the televangelists. "Why I'm A-Gin Southern Min!", script and art by Carol Tyler; Carol explains why men from the Southern states drive her crazy. "A Miracle on East Third Street," script and art by Michael Dougan; Michael visits New York City and loses his address book. "A Heterosexual's Guide to Gay Cruising," script and art by Maurice Vellekoop; Explanation of what young gay men are looking at when they are looking at other men. "The Faithless," script and art by Fiona Smyth; Mermaid/angel/devil character with two heads speaks truths. "Walking on the Moon," script and art by Ida Marx; Ida remembers the summer of 1969 when men walked on the moon and her parents almost got divorced. "The Statuette," script and art by Luc Giard; A man finds a statue and can't forget about it. "Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream)," script by James Keyes, Claude Feaster, Carl Feaster, Floyd F. McRae, and James Edwards, art by Carel Moiseiwitsch; A man gets dressed up as a woman to go out on a date. "How to Be Cheap," script and art by Joe Matt; Joe explains how to save money. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $3.75.

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Cover art by Luc Giard. "8 Pillars of Gay Culture," script and art by Maurice Vellekoop; Eight things that gay men identify with, including Sunset Boulevard, Ancient Greece and the Wizard of Oz movie. "Talkin' Nineties," script and art by Roberta Gregory; A man and a woman argue about who is more inadequate and how to communicate more openly. "The Yin Yang Man," script and art by Mary Fleener; Mary talks about Joel, a New Age guy who she calls a crackpot. "Another Job Story," script by Clara Bayliss-Collier, art by David Collier; Clara gets a job working as a sales rep in a fitness club and hates it. "Night of the Oh-So-Very Dead," script by Dennis P. Eichhorn, art by Fiona Smyth; Dennis recounts dreaming while on cocaine. "Whipped-up in Wichita," script and art by Lloyd Dangle; A protest at a clinic that does abortions turns ugly. "Time Bomb," script and art by Richard Sala; A dream-like story about being awakened by the sound of singing and realizing that a party is going on in your yard. "Some Things I Think You Should Know About Joe Matt," script by Seth and Chester Brown, art by Seth; Seth tells his readers a few annoying things about Joe Matt. "Where the Boys are," script and art by Michael Dougan; Michael remembers watching his sisters get ready for dates and the music of the 60's. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $3.75.

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Cover art by Santiago Cohen. "Life Cycle," script and art by Santiago Cohen; The odd relationships between people in a family. "Visitors in the Night," script and art by Debbie Drechsler; Debbie eats too many cookies in the middle of the night to block the reality of what is happening to her. "Within Three Seconds," script by Marti and Kate Sibbald (translation), art by Marti; Twelve things that could happen in three seconds. "Fate," script and art by Francisco Torres Linhart; Sapo is hit by a car and wonders about alternate versions of his life. "Horror in the Henhouse," script by John Mullen, art by Michael Dougan; John moves into a house where the dog has been left behind; The dog gets into the henhouse of the woman next door and kills all her prize hens. "Making Friends," script and art by Debbie Drechsler; Fran moves to a new school and makes friends by solving everyone else's problems. "The Secret Life of Gloria Badcock," script and art by Maurice Vellekoop; Gloria Badcock is part of a sexual experiment. "Facing Faces," script by Anne Baraou, art by Pascale Bougeault; Pictures of a streetscape and text about the people who live there and what goes on behind closed doors. 44 pgs., B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Volume 2 - Issue 6, June 1997. 7.5" x 10", 64 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Stories and art by Nicolas Robel and Kevin Huizenga. Cover by Nicolas Robel.

So impressive and talented, these young creators have been asked to kick off the new D&Q annual showcase of short stories. Surreal and edgy, the stories shimmer with fresh style and wonder.

This is comics pushing the boundaries.

Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

The second installment of D+Q's new talent series features stories by Jeffrey Brown (USA), Pentti Otsamo (Finland) and Erik De Graaf (Belgium). An excellent companion to the new Drawn & Quarterly Showcase #4!

Softcover, PC.

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Drawn & Quarterly Showcase Book Three presents three remarkable tales. Genevieve Elverum's "We're Wolf" is composed of a trilogy of adult fables about happiness, sadness and companionship drawn in a graceful, languid style. Kramer's Ergot editor Sammy Harkham's "Somersaulting," a tale of two friends, chronicling the languid pace of summer as well as the gradual discovery of love and sex in the suburbs. After two such dreamy stories, Matt Broersma rounds out the book with the two-part "The Mummy," a charming and funny romp through a mythical mid-20th-century European locale, featuring tongue-in-cheek romance, intrigue and ghosts. Book Four features three North American cartoonists, Dan Zettwoch ("The Ghost of Dragon Canoe") of St. Louis, Gabrielle Bell (When I'm Old) of Brooklyn, and Martin Cendreda (Dang!) of Los Angeles. Zettwoch and Bell have both contributed to the award-winning anthology Kramer's Ergot. Cendreda is a frequent contributor to Giant Robot magazine.

Softcover, PC.

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Book Four features three North American cartoonists, Dan Zettwoch ("The Ghost of Dragon Canoe") of St. Louis, Gabrielle Bell (When I'm Old) of Brooklyn and Martin Cendreda (Dang!) of Los Angeles. Zettwoch and Bell have both contributed to the award-winning anthology Kramers Ergot. Cendreda is a frequent contributor to Giant Robot magazine. An excellent companion to the new Drawn & Quarterly Showcase, offered here.

Softcover, 102 pages, PC.

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Drawn & Quarterly Showcase returns with a 5th volume featuring the work of some of the best new talents from across the globe. The series is hailed for its consistent quality and for the superior editorial vision of its short stories, volume after volume. More often than not, it is the first time the cartoonists have had the chance to work in full-color with twenty-five pages, and on such a wide-reaching visual platform. Artists featured include Anneli Furmark (Sweden), Amanda Vähämäki (Finland), and T. Edward Bak (USA), with Vähämäki providing the cover art.

Softcover, 112 pages, PC.

Cover price $19.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Dupuy and Berberian's first full-length Mr. Jean story (not collected in Get A Life) is featured in this first large format. Includes an overview of Frank King's Gasoline Alley Sundays with covers and endpapers by Chris Ware. This edition is a Harvey Award winner! Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. This edition of Drawn & Quarterly features a major retrospective of Frank King's impressive Gasoline Alley Sunday pages in full-color, an excellent companion to the new Walt & Skeezix book offered in this month's Previews. After this book was published, Frank King received a posthumous Eisner Award for lifetime achievement. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Includes Dupuy & Berberian's second full-length Mr. Jean story (not collected in Get A Life), plus short stories by Michel Rabagliati, Rutu Modan, R. Sikoryak, and an overview of Quebecois cartooning pioneer Albert Chartier. Covers and endpapers by Dupuy and Berberian. This edition won both the Eisner and Harvey awards! Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. North America's pioneering comics publisher celebrates its quarter-century with new and rare archival comics; essays from Jonathan Lethem, Margaret Atwood, Lemony Snicket, and more! Drawn & Quarterly: Twenty-Five Years of Contemporary Cartooning, Comics, and Graphic Novels is a massive 800-page hardcover thank-you letter to the cartoonists whose steadfast belief in a Canadian micro-publisher never wavered. With hundreds of pages of new and rare comics by Drawn & Quarterly cartoonists, D+Q: 25 features new work by Kate Beaton, Chester Brown, Michael DeForge, Tom Gauld, Miriam Katin, Rutu Modan, James Sturm, Jillian Tamaki, Yoshihiro Tatsumi alongside rare and never-before-seen work from Shigeru Mizuki, Guy Delisle, Lynda Barry, Chris Ware, Julie Doucet, Anders Nilsen, Art Spiegelman, and Adrian Tomine, and a cover by Tom Gauld. Editor Tom Devlin digs into the company archives for rare photographs, correspondence, and comics; assembles biographies, personal reminiscences, and interviews with key D+Q staff; and curates essays by Margaret Atwood, Lemony Snicket, Sheila Heti, Jonathan Lethem, Deb Olin Unferth, Heather O'Neill, Chris Ware, and noted comics scholars. D+Q: 25 is the rare chance to witness a literary movement in progress; how a group of dedicated artists and their publisher changed the future of a century-old medium. Hardcover, 776 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

Dread and Superficiality: Woody Allen as Comic Strip - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1976-1984!" Story and art by Stuart Hample. Introduction by R. Buckminster Fuller. Woody Allen's classic neuroses, humorous life philosophy, and complex relationships were featured in the daily comic strip Inside Woody Allen, syndicated King Features from 1976 to 1984, illustrated by Stuart Hample. Dread & Superficiality: Woody Allen as Comic Strip collects 220 of the best strips, all reproduced from the original art, along with sketches, photographs, and development work. An all-new preface by Hample reveals a long-overlooked facet of Allen's career that is smart and funny and as timeless as the man who has inspired a generation with his unique vision. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $35.00.

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1st printing. Story and Art by Andrew Zaben. Softcover, 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.00.

Dream features works from dozens of artists, including Eddie Campbell, Mack White, Julie Doucet, Danny Hellman. Softcover, 8 1/4-in. x 10 3/4-in., 96 pages, black and white. Mature Readers. Cover price $10.00.

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1st printing. Story and art by Dani Diaz. Amber's a headstrong goofball with a temper. Nico's a shy, self-conscious emo boy. But they've been best friends since third grade, and she can't hide her feelings for him any longer. At the end of their eighth-grade beach trip, she confesses... and the feeling is mutual! Thus begins a glorious, blissful summer of first love. But once high school starts, life gets more complicated. Faced with early mornings, bullies, homework, and other stresses, Amber and Nico cling to each other, neglecting their friends. Soon, Amber starts to wish she and Nico could escape from it all. One night, as they fall asleep playing video games, Amber gets her wish... Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 312 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.