Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

2 Volumes with Slipcase - 1st printing. Written by Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley. Art by Cynthia von Buhler. Being a wholly true and accurate account of the tragic events surrounding the extraordinary lives of Evelyn Evelyn, a darling but unfortunate pair of conjoined twins. Including such noteworthy incidents as: the bizarre circumstances of their birth and subsequent bereavement; shocking encounters with depraved gentlemen; the acquisition and loss of loyal friends; and the terrible fate of Elephant Elephant; and concluding with the conjoined sisters' rise to international fame as Internet celebrities, as told by the inimitably eloquent Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley and illustrated in lifelike detail and color by Cynthia von Buhler! This lavish book set features an insightful introduction by renowned storyteller Neil Gaiman. Evelyn Evelyn is an elegant set of two hardbound volumes nestled within a single slipcover-a perfect gift for any lover of the exquisite, the eccentric, and the grotesque. Release corresponds with Palmer/Webley music album Evelyn Evelyn. World-renowned musicians Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley make their comics debut! Hardcover (2 Volumes with Slipcase), 8-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Sarah Firth. This is a collection of eight autobiographical visual essays that explore the joys and pains of living in a hypercomplex and uncertain world. In her sprawling and colorful style, Sarah Firth pursues some of life's deepest philosophical questions about happiness, hope, love, sex, death, truth, reality, and the definition of "self." She weaves together a mix of great ideas and silly ones deriving not only from her own lived experience, but also from her daydreams, pop culture memes, and the teachings of science, philosophy, and history. Her musings ultimately lead her to consider how to live more joyously in a troubling world, and how to be more compassionate towards oneself, others, and the planet. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $21.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Jeffrey Brown. An epilogue to his "Girlfriend Trilogy," this detailing of day-by-day events with five girls over a three-week period will thrill you repeatedly. Witness the ex-girlfriend that comes back into the picture. Wince at the poorly chosen crush. Nod in agreement that the end is never really the end. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 5 1/2-in. x 5 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $8.00.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Kashiko Amane. Hizashi Hiruno, a freshman at a super-elite high school, has just finished his first academic proficiency test of the year. He anxiously awaits the results, which will set the tone for his next three years at school. But due to a mistake on his answer sheet, he receives an abysmal score and gets sent to remedial lessons! If there's one silver lining, hes not the only one—and his comrade could be the girl of his dreams?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 160 pages. Cover price $13.00.

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Written by Christopher Cantwell and I. N. J. Culbard. Art and Cover by I. N. J. Culbard. EVERYTHING is a gleaming new mega-department store which arrives to extraordinary thrill-and rapidly escalates to inexplicable mania in the small town of Holland, Michigan. When random hellish fires and unshakable psychic disturbances start to overtake the community, a few-like depressive out-of-towner Lori and a suspicious local named Rick-begin to suspect EVERYTHING and its catalog-perfect manger, Shirley. Who-or what-exactly is in charge here . . . and what insidious plans are in store? From Christopher Cantwell, acclaimed writer of She Could Fly and co-creator of AMC;s Halt and Catch Fire, and celebrated artist I.N.J. Culbard (The New Deadwardians, Brink) comes a new monthly ongoing series. Everything: a truly bizarre story about the most horrifying pursuit of happiness you've ever read. 28 pages, full color Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Christopher Cantwell and I. N. J. Culbard. Art and Cover by I. N. J. Culbard. EVERYTHING may have become the collective obsession of Holland, Michigan . . . but something dark is quickly happening to its people. Will Remo's hallucinations drive him insane . . . or worse? Is Lori too far gone? And what the hell is going on with Shirley? Everything they know is changing . . . and it might not be for the better. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Christopher Cantwell and I. N. J. Culbard. Art and Cover by I. N. J. Culbard. After nearly dying, Eberhard returns to work . . . but is he getting better, or worse? Meanwhile, Shirley goes to extreme lengths in search of a new friend, and Lori's own health takes a turn-something that will send her even deeper into the enigmatic power of Everything. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Christopher Cantwell and I. N. J. Culbard. Art and COver by I. N. J. Culbard. The bizarre mysteries that Lori has stumbled upon get more twisted as she's led deeper into the confounding truth. But she might not be able to trust anyone, and more than one mysterious power wants her on their side. Meanwhile, the darkness of the Everything store is spreading to Rick, Eberhard and all of Holland, Michigan . . . and it's getting more sinister by the second. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Christopher Cantwell and I. N. J. Culbard. Art and Cover by I. N. J. Culbard. Shirley's battle with function and purpose takes a personal, devastating turn, while Eberhard's life crumbles away and Lori's restarts. Everyone's perspective has changed-but who's really in control of Holland, Michigan? In the unbelievable conclusion of arc one, the balance of everything has shifted . . . and there's no turning back. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art and Cover by I. N. J. Culbard. The unsettling small-town saga continues in volume 2 of Everything! Lori is the megastore's newest disciple, but how much power does she really have? After all, Marshall Gooder's personally overseeing her every move. And as a resistance begins to rise, Everything's true dark nature will emerge . . . Cover price $3.99.

Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art and Cover by I. N. J. Culbard. Suspiciously altered Lori is about to be sacrificed to Everything, while Eberhard is about join the underground resistance against it. Ready or not: the weird and wicked plans of Everything are starting to come to light. Be happy . . . or pay. Cover price $3.99.

(W) Christopher Cantwell (A/CA) I. N. J. Culbard Who is Marshall Gooder... and what in his twisted past led to Everything? The origin story of the man... and the monster. Cover price $3.99.

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1st Printing - Written and illustrated by Lynda Barry. Softcover, Horizontal Format, 9" x 5.5", 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Sammy Harkham. Sammy Harkham is regarded as one of the most influential cartoonist/editor of his generation. After a decade of work and groundbreaking anthologies, Everything Together collects his short stories. These comics condense vast amounts of emotion and information into nuanced cartoon narratives. At the center of the book are two vastly different tales: "Poor Sailor", a sea-faring myth of a man gone to find wealth for his love; and "Somersaulting", a fever dream of teenagers in love, wiling away the summer. Through all these works, Harkham maintains a light touch and emotive wit. The works in this book confirm his place among the best storytellers of his generation. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Julie Delporte. Julie Delporte's Everywhere Antennas is a deeply affecting, sparely constructed novel, equal parts Walden and The Bell Jar. In soft, flowing colored pencil, Delporte shows her narrator coming to term with a rare and misunderstood sensitivity to the radiation emitted by the televisions, cell phones, and computers that permeate urban life. Everywhere Antennas is the portrait of a woman caught in the margins, struggling to balance the demands of technology and modern life with the need to find meaningful relationships and work. With Everywhere Antennas, Julie Delporte proves herself to be a master craftswoman of heartbreakingly personal, beautifully literate graphic fiction. Softcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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Story and art by Ed Traquino. 16 pages, B&W.

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1st printing. Story and art by Rutu Modan. In modern-day Tel Aviv, a young man, Koby Franco, receives an urgent phone call from a female soldier. Learning that his estranged father may have been a victim of a suicide bombing in Hadera, Koby reluctantly joins the soldier in searching for clues. His father's death would certainly explain the empty apartment and disconnected phone line. As Koby tries to unravel the mystery of his father's death, he finds himself not only piecing together the last few months of his father's life, but his entire identity. With thin, precise lines and luscious watercolors, Modan creates a portrait of modern Israel, a place where sudden death mingles with the slow dissolution of family ties. Exit Wounds is the North American graphic novel debut from one of Israel's best-known cartoonists, Rutu Modan. She has received several awards in Israel and abroad, including the 'Best Illustrated Children's Book' Award from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem (four times) and the 'Young Artist of the Year' by the Israel Ministry of Culture. She is a chosen artist of the Israel Cultural Excellence Foundation. Softcover, 168 pages, full color. NOTE: For more works by Rutu Modan see Jamilti and Other Stories HC (2008). Cover price $19.95.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Rutu Modan. In modern-day Tel Aviv, a young man, Koby Franco, receives an urgent phone call from a female soldier. Learning that his estranged father may have been a victim of a suicide bombing in Hadera, Koby reluctantly joins the soldier in searching for clues. His father's death would certainly explain the empty apartment and disconnected phone line. As Koby tries to unravel the mystery of his father's death, he finds himself not only piecing together the last few months of his father's life, but his entire identity. With thin, precise lines and luscious watercolors, Modan creates a portrait of modern Israel, a place where sudden death mingles with the slow dissolution of family ties. Exit Wounds is the North American graphic novel debut from one of Israel's best-known cartoonists, Rutu Modan. She has received several awards in Israel and abroad, including the 'Best Illustrated Children's Book' Award from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem (four times) and the 'Young Artist of the Year' by the Israel Ministry of Culture. She is a chosen artist of the Israel Cultural Excellence Foundation. Softcover, 168 pages, full color. NOTE: For more works by Rutu Modan see Jamilti and Other Stories HC (2008). Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

1st printing.

Written by Rosemary Mosco. Art and cover by Binglin Hu.

Each day, Mole and Vole venture out into the world - never forgetting their nature journal! - to see what they can find in their own backyard.

From pigeons and jumping spiders to swamp milkweed and maple trees, these two explorers get to know every part of their local environment. But after an accidental move from the country to the city, Mole and Vole worry that everything will be different. As they explore, they discover plants to look at and animals to meet in their new home as well.

The story of these two best friends brings to life a nonfiction adventure of finding wonder in nature everywhere, no matter where you live. This book concludes with fun activities for kids to do at home.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.