Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

(W) Brenden Fletcher, Karl Kerschl, Becky Cloonan (A) Marco Ferrari (CA) Karl Kerschl SCHOOL IS A NIGHTMARE. LITERALLY. Gotham Academy’s first day of school comes with new schedules, new secrets... and a creeping sense that nothing is quite what it seems. For Olive Silverlock, the search for her missing mother takes a turn into forgotten memories, closed doors, and conversations she swears she’s already had. But how do you retrace your steps when you don’t remember walking? Cover price $4.99.

(W) Brenden Fletcher, Karl Kerschl, Becky Cloonan (A) Marco Ferrari (CA) Annie Wu SCHOOL IS A NIGHTMARE. LITERALLY. Gotham Academy’s first day of school comes with new schedules, new secrets... and a creeping sense that nothing is quite what it seems. For Olive Silverlock, the search for her missing mother takes a turn into forgotten memories, closed doors, and conversations she swears she’s already had. But how do you retrace your steps when you don’t remember walking? Cover price $5.99.

(W) Brenden Fletcher, Karl Kerschl, Becky Cloonan (A) Marco Ferrari (CA) Karl Kerschl SIBLINGS. SIDE QUESTS. SCARECROWS! Olive Silverlock has vanished, and Maps Mizoguchi is ready to roll for rescue. With Kyle in tow--and a not-so-helpful ghost on her heels--Maps must brave the halls, the catacombs, and the shadowy secrets of Gotham Academy. Just a normal Tuesday, really. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Brenden Fletcher, Karl Kerschl, Becky Cloonan (A) Marco Ferrari (CA) Karl Kerschl SIBLINGS. SIDE QUESTS. SCARECROWS! Olive Silverlock has vanished, and Maps Mizoguchi is ready to roll for rescue. With Kyle in tow--and a not-so-helpful ghost on her heels--Maps must brave the halls, the catacombs, and the shadowy secrets of Gotham Academy. Just a normal Tuesday, really. Cover price $5.99.

Mature content. 1969 comic tabloid supplement to the East Village Other newspaper. Features radical cartoons by artists such as Robert Crumb, Roger Brand, Kim Deitch, Joel Beck, Jay Lynch, Trina Robbins, Spain Rodriguez, Barbara "Willy" Mendes, Art Spiegelman, John Thompson, Willy Murphy, Larry Todd and S. Clay Wilson. Cover price $0.35.

This influential underground was a supplement to the East Village Other newspaper, featuring many artists who would go on to underground fame: R. Crumb, Vaughn Bode, Joel Beck, Roger Brand, Kim Deitch, Simon Deitch, Bill Griffith, Ron Haydock, Jay Lynch, Trina Robbins, Spain Rodriguez, Art Spiegelman, John Thompson, Larry Todd and S. Clay Wilson. Edited by Bode. Mature readers. 24 pages. Cover by Crumb, of course. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

This influential underground was a supplement to the East Village Other newspaper, featuring many artists who would go on to underground fame: R. Crumb, Vaughn Bode, Kim Deitch, Jay Lynch, George Metzger, Ralph Reese and Steve Stiles, as well as future mainstream artists Larry Hama and Berni Wrightson. Edited by Deitch and Bhob Stewart. Mature readers. 24 pages. Cover by Crumb. Cover price $0.35.   Cover price $0.35.

Mature content. 1969 comic tabloid supplement to the East Village Other newspaper. Cover art by Rodriguez Spain. Features radical cartoons by artists such as Robert Crum, Bhob Stewart, Jay Lynch, M. Kaluta, Kim Deitch, Willy Menedez, Ralph Reese, Roger Brand, Willy Murphy, Joe Schenkman, S. Clay Wilson, and more. Cover price $0.35.

This influential underground was a supplement to the East Village Other newspaper, featuring many artists who would go on to underground fame: Kim Deitch, Spain Rodriguez, Bill Griffith, and Trina Robbins. Edited by Deitch and Bhob Stewart. Mature readers. 24 pages. Cover by Deitch. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Mature content. 1969 comic tabloid supplement to the East Village Other newspaper. Cover art by Gilbert Shelton. Features radical cartoons by artists such as Robert Crum, Vaughn Bode, Bhob Stewart, Jay Lynch, M. Kaluta, Kim Deitch, Willy Menedez, Ralph Reese, Roger Brand, Willy Murphy, Joe Schenkman, S. Clay Wilson, and more. Cover price $0.35.

This influential underground was a supplement to the East Village Other newspaper, featuring many artists who would go on to underground fame, including Kim Deitch, Spain Rodriguez, Robert Williams, and S. Clay Wilson, plus early work by Berni Wrightson. Edited by Van Howell and Joe Schenkman. Mature readers. 24 pages. Cover by Robert Williams. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

This influential underground was a supplement to the East Village Other newspaper, featuring many artists who would go on to underground fame: Kim Deitch, Spain Rodriguez, Robert Crumb, and others. Edited by Peter Mikalajunas. According to EVO publisher Peter Leggieri, most copies of #8 were confiscated by the NYPD, making this the rarest issue of a hard-to-find series. Mature readers. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover by Crumb. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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1st printing. Story and art by Harry Bliss. From bestselling cartoonist Harry Bliss comes a hilarious and near-wordless graphic picture book about the creative lengths Grace, the quiet girl from Midtown Elementary, takes to raise money to buy a guinea pig friend for the class pet, Gus. Grace is the quiet girl in the class. And Gus is the class guinea pig. Grace knows that Gus is lonely, and so she sets off one night to help out her furry friend. Wherever she goes, Grace amazes and delights as she shares her many talents, showing how one person with a little pizzazz can make a difference. Master visual storyteller Harry Bliss has concocted a funny and delightful graphic picture book filled with nods to famous cartoons, well-known New Yorkers, and the secret lives that creative people make for themselves. Hardcover, 11-in. x 8-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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Story, art and cover by Eddie Campbell. Another adventure of Campbells autobiographical alter ego, Alec MacGarry. Throwing caution to the wind, Alec becomes romantically involved with the mother of a previous lover. 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Story, art and cover by Eddie Campbell. Campbell reprints his 1993 Tundra one-shot under his own label. Another adventure of Campbells autobiographical alter ego, Alec MacGarry. Throwing caution to the wind, Alec becomes romantically involved with the mother of a previous lover. 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

1st printing.

Written by Ram V. Art and cover by Anand Radhakrishnan. Introduction by Kieron Gillen.

A coming-of-age graphic novel about rebellion, ambition, self-expression, and acceptance, expertly painted against the backdrop of Mumbai's ever-changing and evolving street culture. Giving brief glimpses into the incandescent lives of four teens chasing their dreams impeded and inspired by the impossible city that they live in.

o From rising comic-book stars Anand RK and Ram V (Paradiso, These Savage Shores, Batman Secret Files).

Hardcover, 144 pages, full color.

NOTE: "Anand RK's dizzying art gorgeously captures not just the exciting hustle and bustle of Mumbai, but its challenging underside . . ." - Paste

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. After graduating from an all-boys' high school, Iori Kitahara moves away from home to go to college in a seaside town. He's eager to start a new chapter in his life–one filled with dreams of reinventing himself, meeting beautiful girls, and reveling in his youth. But when his new abode is his uncle's dive shop, Iori's college debut doesn't turn out as glamorously as he planned! Can Iori keep himself afloat, or will the booze-fueled antics of his university's diving club wash him away?! A coming-of-age tale with beer, bums, and the Grand Blue! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. Despite being unable to swim to save his life, Iori decides to join the diving club. At the drinking parties, the young rookie is practically a god incarnate, but in the water, not so much… Meanwhile a carefree, sexy older girl shows up, and the crew prepares for the hijinks-filled school festival. A new world awaits, and there's a first time for everything! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. Though it couldn't be farther from the truth, the word around school is that Iori has a hot girlfriend. Will he be able to make it out alive now that he's made an enemy out of every guy on campus? Meanwhile, the crew gets an unexpected new member—a girl, even! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. There are a lot of rough day labor jobs out there. Seriously. Having raised their funds for the license boot camp, Iori and the gang finally make their way to Okinawa. But their joy is short-lived, as what awaits them there is the bane of all morons: an exam! The nudist(?) diving thriller kicks it up another notch in this all new addition! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. The Okinawa training camp continues to be a rollercoaster of shenanigans, now with a curious misunderstanding threatening to shake the dynamic of the club members' relationships… And at last, the Miyakojima tradition of otori begins! Will the springtime of youth finally grace the nude diving comedy?! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. With a ticket to the Oumi Women's University school festival on the line, a fierce competition unfolds between the guys. Who will take the prize and win their right to pick up chicks/go to the voice actress concert?! Passionate friendship and way-too-passionate familial love go full throttle in this new edition of the nude diving comedy, minus the diving this time! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. On a stormy night, Iori and Chisa are left to watch the house alone. Little do they know that a passionate, libido-charged evening is about to unfold. Meanwhile, Iori's little sister, Shiori Kitahara, makes an appearance, transforming Kohei into a jealous god of destruction. Brocons, siscons, and lolicons run amok in the nude diving comedy's little sister arc! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. Summer break is right around the corner, but first, the college club must overcome the frenzy of lectures, reports, and labs. School is a place of study, after all. However, if you thought the teachers are Izu U would be normal, then you have another thing coming! With pride and credits on the line, a dangerous death match with Iori's associate professor begins! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. If there's one thing college students want, it's money! After getting a job at a diner, Iori is reunited with Sakurako Busujima, the college girl he bumped heads with at the Oumi U school festival, and soon finds himself the victim of her harsh hazing and sadistic training. But then, like an angel from heaven, a pretty-faced boy appears to offer him a helping hand. Will Otoya-kun be the savior Iori so desperately needs?If there's one thing college students want, it's money! After getting a job at a diner, Iori is reunited with Sakurako Busujima, the college girl he bumped heads with at the Oumi U school festival, and soon finds himself the victim of her harsh hazing and sadistic training. But then, like an angel from heaven, a pretty-faced boy appears to offer him a helping hand. Will Otoya-kun be the savior Iori so desperately needs? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 10 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. With an actual date planned, Aina heads out into uncharted waters of a different sort with Iori. However, when it comes time to foot the bill, Iori and the club members descend into chaos… With a new diving trip in the works as well, and the usual Diving Club antics, will anyone have the time for romance? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 11 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. The diving club's excursion to an uninhabited island has left everyone in uncharted territory. While at first glance the island seems a heavenly oasis, it turns out to be a little less uninhabited than expected. Everyone is in for much more than they bargained for, and their dreamy excursion begins to feel more and more like a nightmare…Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. The long awaited trip to Palau, the very stuff of the Grand Blue's dreams, seems finally within sight…until Iori goes home to get his passport. Flanked by his disapproving sister, and the unnerving distraction of a new guest in his family home, Iori's homecoming promises to be anything but smooth sailing to his dream diving destination. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 13 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. At long last, the gang has finally arrived at their dream diving destination: Palau. After a seemingly endless series of hurdles, the group is ready to enjoy the crystalline, tropical waters to their hearts' content. Unfortunately, an unforgettable diving experience is not the only thing waiting for them in the seas of Palau... Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 14 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. FOOLS IN LOVE Now that Kohei's aware of Aina's feelings for Iori, the crazy otaku's taking every opportunity to push them together. What should have been a time for heartfelt confessions becomes a bizarre test of survival! With little time remaining before the gang heads back to Japan, will Aina take the plunge or get cold feet? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 15 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. A PERILOUS MIXER Summer's coming to an end, which means it's time for Iori and his pals to head back to class. Everyone's bummed that they didn't make any precious summer memories. So, they decide to hold a little party to pick up chicks. Unfortunately, Iori knows every girl at the get-together, and he's the only one standing between them and some idiots looking to score! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 16 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. OKINAWA ANTICS After scoring a winning lottery ticket, Iori convinces Chisa to join him on an island getaway to Okinawa. A jealous Aina resolves to throw a wrench in any potential romance by tagging along in secret… and even ropes Kohei into her scheme! It's two days of botched love hotel bookings, a broken-hearted otaku, and even a little diving in this love duel for the ages! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 17 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. SAKURAKO STRIKES Believing that Iori has hit it rich after winning the lottery, Sakurako seizes her chance to pounce. Aina then launches her own desperate defense as friends from both sides join the fray. With Sakurako glued to Iori's side, the Okinawa nights quickly reach a fever pitch. Who will emerge victorious in the war for the fickle Iori's affection? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 18 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. Nanaka is left fuming after she learns that Chisa lied to her about traveling to Okinawa. Suspecting Iori of seducing her sister during the trip, the frighteningly overprotective Nanaka plots how to make Iori come clean. Meanwhile, Iori finds his resolve floundering in the face of Sakurako's relentless love attack. Will he make it out of this in one piece? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

by Robert Ullman This stand-alone issue is the natural progression for Robert Ullman's acclaimed From The Curve series, begun as a mini-comic in 1995, with seven issues and a collection published to date. From The Curve: Grand Gestures focuses on three post-collegiate buddies and the romantic relationships (or lack thereof) that lend conflict and comedy to their lives. b&w, 48pg $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Ollie Hicks. Art and cover by Emma Oosterhous. In this queer graphic novel that's equal parts romance, softball, and magical girl drama, Mickey Monsoon is the hotshot pitcher for the Belle City Broads, and their team is poised to sweep the league this season. But Micky is thrown off their game when Astra Maxima shows up to catch for the Gaiety Gals, the Broads' fiercest rival. Years ago Mickey and Astra were best friends... and maybe more. That was, until Astra unceremoniously dumped Mickey to become a softball wunderkind at a private girl's school in Switzerland. Now, Astra is flirty, arrogant, and reckless on the field-everything the rule-abiding Mickey hates. Astra thinks Mickey's cute and wants to fool around, even despite their rocky history and the trail of jilted softballers that Astra leaves in her wake. Too bad the only thing Mickey wants is vengeance for their broken heart and wounded pride! Full of wet mitts, hard hits, and a bevy of softball-playing babes, Grand Slam Romance: Book 1 is a flawless home run that is sure to knock readers out of the park. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Ollie Hicks. Art and cover by Emma Oosterhous. In this queer graphic novel that's equal parts romance, softball, and magical girl drama, Mickey Monsoon is the hotshot pitcher for the Belle City Broads, and their team is poised to sweep the league this season. But Micky is thrown off their game when Astra Maxima shows up to catch for the Gaiety Gals, the Broads' fiercest rival. Years ago Mickey and Astra were best friends... and maybe more. That was, until Astra unceremoniously dumped Mickey to become a softball wunderkind at a private girl's school in Switzerland. Now, Astra is flirty, arrogant, and reckless on the field-everything the rule-abiding Mickey hates. Astra thinks Mickey's cute and wants to fool around, even despite their rocky history and the trail of jilted softballers that Astra leaves in her wake. Too bad the only thing Mickey wants is vengeance for their broken heart and wounded pride! Full of wet mitts, hard hits, and a bevy of softball-playing babes, Grand Slam Romance: Book 1 is a flawless home run that is sure to knock readers out of the park. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Major League Hotties!" Written by Ollie Hicks. Art and cover by Emma Oosterhous. Astra and Mickey are celebrating the Belle City Broads's epic victory over their archrivals the Gaiety Gals, but the party is cut short when their nemesis Jasmine Von Schitz reveals the shocking truth: now that Mickey's magical girl powers have been revealed, they can't play softball until they obtain a Magical Girl license! Too bad there's only one place to get it: the Magical Girl DMV in Berlin! For Mickey to get their license and for Astra to renew hers, they'll have to intern for the Berlin Grinders, and only a successful season and a glowing recommendation from their captain will get them there. Too bad that captain is Wolfgang and not all their new teammates want to see the rookies score. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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Volume 1, 1st Printing - 2003 - Originally created in 1982, Author, Illustrator, and publisher Donna Barr's "The Grandmother's Hive" is a story about a haunted house, being afraid -- and finding a friend who is not. Softcover, 8" x 10", 48 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Written by Travis Gibb. Art and Cover by Patrick Buermeyer. Zeke has just gotten released from prison and is now living in the last place he ever wanted to be... his dead parents' house. For years, he tried to drown every ounce of the memories of this place and his messed-up childhood. Zeke is now forced to confront it and the revelation that his past is filled with the occult, punk rock, dark magic, and its connection to New Hampshire's most historic landmark, The Old Man of the Mountain. 24 pages full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

Limited 1 in10 Variant Cover. Written by Travis Gibb. Art and Cover by Patrick Buermeyer. Zeke has just gotten released from prison and is now living in the last place he ever wanted to be... his dead parents' house. For years, he tried to drown every ounce of the memories of this place and his messed-up childhood. Zeke is now forced to confront it and the revelation that his past is filled with the occult, punk rock, dark magic, and its connection to New Hampshire's most historic landmark, The Old Man of the Mountain. 24 pages full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

Written by Travis Gibb. Art and Cover by Patrick Buermeyer. Zeke has just gotten released from prison and is now living in the last place he ever wanted to be... his dead parents' house. For years, he tried to drown every ounce of the memories of this place and his messed-up childhood. Zeke is now forced to confront it and the revelation that his past is filled with the occult, punk rock, dark magic, and its connection to New Hampshire's most historic landmark, THE OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN. 24 pages full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

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Tardi, Kimball, Nickel, Michael, Maynard, Ollswang, Franquin, Mann, Flaubert & Geary Cover price $2.95.