Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Priya Puts Herself First!" Written by Nathan Fairbairn. Art and cover by Michele Assarasakorn. The best dog-walkers in town are back in the third book of this heartwarming graphic novel series that is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets! Perfect for fans of Real Friends and Allergic! The holidays have arrived for the PAWS team! And the girls are about to discover that not all surprises are necessarily good ones….Gabbys parents finally get her a cell phone for Christmas, but instead of only using it for emergencies, she soon gets swept up in posting about PAWS online. And when one of her cute doggo videos goes viral, she becomes obsessed with becoming internet famous. Meanwhile, Priya receives some awful news: her family is being evicted! And although their new home is in a nice neighborhood ripe with possibilities, it's also all the way across town, so Priya is reluctant to give the change a chance. Instead, she resorts to long rides on the bus to her old school so she can continue being a part of PAWS with her friends. But when a big storm hits, burying the city in snow, the girls find themselves on the verge of a doggy crisis. With Gabby distracted and Priya stretched thin, will they be able to overcome their challenges, or could this mean the end for PAWS? Don't miss the fourth book in the series: Hazel Has Her Hands Full! Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, full color. Age 8-12 years Cover price $20.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Three's a Crowd!" Created by Francine Pascal. Adapted by Nicole Andelfinger. Art and cover by Knack Whittle. The Sweet Valley Twins are no strangers to vying for attention. But when their mom starts focusing on helping a friend, the twins face a tough choice: should they team up against her or make room for someone new in their family? Dive into the fun and drama of this New York Times bestselling graphic novel series! The Sweet Valley Twins have a lot of work to do – between Elizabeth's newspaper articles and Jessica's new celebrity cook book project, there's barely any time for anything else! When their friend Mary decides to help them both the twins are relieved – but Mary seems more determined to help their mom around the house than them with their work! Jessica is suspicious that Mary is more interested in Mrs. Wakefield being her new mom than in actually being friends with her and Elizabeth, but Elizabeth isn't so sure. There has to be a reason why she'd rather be with the Wakefields than at home, right? The exciting seventh entry into the hit graphic novel adaptation of the beloved Sweet Valley spin-off series! Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $21.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Three's a Crowd!" Created by Francine Pascal. Adapted by Nicole Andelfinger. Art and cover by Knack Whittle. The Sweet Valley Twins are no strangers to vying for attention. But when their mom starts focusing on helping a friend, the twins face a tough choice: should they team up against her or make room for someone new in their family? Dive into the fun and drama of this New York Times bestselling graphic novel series! The Sweet Valley Twins have a lot of work to do – between Elizabeth's newspaper articles and Jessica's new celebrity cook book project, there's barely any time for anything else! When their friend Mary decides to help them both the twins are relieved – but Mary seems more determined to help their mom around the house than them with their work! Jessica is suspicious that Mary is more interested in Mrs. Wakefield being her new mom than in actually being friends with her and Elizabeth, but Elizabeth isn't so sure. There has to be a reason why she'd rather be with the Wakefields than at home, right? The exciting seventh entry into the hit graphic novel adaptation of the beloved Sweet Valley spin-off series! Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $21.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "I Dream of You!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1994 Abstract) #1-8.

Story and art by Terry Moore.

The entire story of Katchoo's encounter with the decidedly wicked Mrs. Parker, the death of Emma, and the unrequited love of David. From its quiet beginning to the terrifying conclusion, this beautiful collection includes the first eight issues of the critically-acclaimed series.

Softcover, 168 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $16.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Gilbert Hernandez. Marble Season is the all-new semiautobiographical novel by the contemporary master cartoonist Gilbert Hernandez, the co-creator of the groundbreaking Love and Rockets comic book series. His first book with Drawn & Quarterly, and one of the most highly anticipated books of 2013, Marble Season features Huey, his family, and their neighbors, who tell the untold stories from the youth of the American comics legend and his cartooning brothers and fellow icons Jaime and Mario, and their large family that grew up in 60s suburban California. Marble Season subtly and deftly details how the innocent, joyfully creative play children engage in such as shooting marbles, backyard plays, and treasure hunts change as the children encounter name-calling naysayers, abusive bullies, and the value judgments of other kids. An all-ages story, Marble Season explores the redemptive and timeless power of reading and role play in childhood. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $21.95.

Little Greta Garbage (1990 Rip Off) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4699337012

Written and illustrated by R. L. Crabb. Greta is a struggling artist in a new city. Can she make it in this rough world? 32 pgs, B&W illustrations. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Story and art by Box Brown. New York Times-bestseller and Eisner Award-winner Brian Box Brown returns with a collection of his weekly comic strip which focuses on the ins and outs of cannabis legalization. LEGALIZATION NATION collects the last 3 years worth of strips and is considered by many in cannabis circles to be the true conscience of the cannabis world. Hardcover, 9-in. x 6-in., 154 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $26.00.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $15.00 1/2" tear on back cover.

Written and drawn by R. Crumb. Characters include Pete the Plumber, Mr. Natural, Horny Harriet Hotpants, and Stinko the Clown. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $15.00

2nd Printing - $0.50 cover price. Story and art by Vaughn Bode. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $15.00 Signed by Chuck D and Matteo Pizzolo on front cover, includes Certificate of Authenticity from MidTown Comics.

Written by Matteo Pizzolo. Art by Carlos Granda. Cover by Chuck D. What if a contested Presidential election plunged America into turmoil? What if political violence consumed the streets? And what if a raging Supreme Court, in a strict interpretation of the 2nd Amendment, legitimized and deputized all militias, transforming the entire country into a paramilitary police state? What if a freedom fighter emerged from the chaos, raised a civilian army, and carved out a territory across the United States?… pushing out police, militias, and National Guard… enforcing its own laws… Sovereign. What if Americans refused to be governed? In this speculative fiction comic book series ripped from tomorrow's headlines, a mysterious figure named Vya Of Brightstars will rise from the crisis, but is she a freedom fighter or a terrorist? Either way, her rogue state will not just blaze a path across America, it will also inspire others to raise their own armies... some in solidarity, others in opposition. 'ROGUE STATE... is a genre known as 'speculative fiction.' Except that it doesn't seem as speculative anymore.' (-The San Francisco Chronicle) From writer Matteo Pizzolo (CALEXIT, GODKILLER) and artist Carlos Granda (PIROUETTE, CALEXIT: SAN DIEGO), comes this tale of rebelling against tyranny, reconquering stolen land, punching fascists in the face, and building a better nation. 32 pages, full color. Rated mature Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $15.00 Signed by Chuck D and Matteo Pizzolo on front cover, includes Certificate of Authenticity from MidTown Comics.

Written by Matteo Pizzolo. Art by Carlos Granda. Cover by Chuck D. What if a contested Presidential election plunged America into turmoil? What if political violence consumed the streets? And what if a raging Supreme Court, in a strict interpretation of the 2nd Amendment, legitimized and deputized all militias, transforming the entire country into a paramilitary police state? What if a freedom fighter emerged from the chaos, raised a civilian army, and carved out a territory across the United States?… pushing out police, militias, and National Guard… enforcing its own laws… Sovereign. What if Americans refused to be governed? In this speculative fiction comic book series ripped from tomorrow's headlines, a mysterious figure named Vya Of Brightstars will rise from the crisis, but is she a freedom fighter or a terrorist? Either way, her rogue state will not just blaze a path across America, it will also inspire others to raise their own armies... some in solidarity, others in opposition. 'ROGUE STATE... is a genre known as 'speculative fiction.' Except that it doesn't seem as speculative anymore.' (-The San Francisco Chronicle) From writer Matteo Pizzolo (CALEXIT, GODKILLER) and artist Carlos Granda (PIROUETTE, CALEXIT: SAN DIEGO), comes this tale of rebelling against tyranny, reconquering stolen land, punching fascists in the face, and building a better nation. 32 pages, full color. Rated mature Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $15.00 Signed by Chuck D and Matteo Pizzolo on front cover, includes Certificate of Authenticity from MidTown Comics.

Written by Matteo Pizzolo. Art by Carlos Granda. Cover by Chuck D. What if a contested Presidential election plunged America into turmoil? What if political violence consumed the streets? And what if a raging Supreme Court, in a strict interpretation of the 2nd Amendment, legitimized and deputized all militias, transforming the entire country into a paramilitary police state? What if a freedom fighter emerged from the chaos, raised a civilian army, and carved out a territory across the United States?… pushing out police, militias, and National Guard… enforcing its own laws… Sovereign. What if Americans refused to be governed? In this speculative fiction comic book series ripped from tomorrow's headlines, a mysterious figure named Vya Of Brightstars will rise from the crisis, but is she a freedom fighter or a terrorist? Either way, her rogue state will not just blaze a path across America, it will also inspire others to raise their own armies... some in solidarity, others in opposition. 'ROGUE STATE... is a genre known as 'speculative fiction.' Except that it doesn't seem as speculative anymore.' (-The San Francisco Chronicle) From writer Matteo Pizzolo (CALEXIT, GODKILLER) and artist Carlos Granda (PIROUETTE, CALEXIT: SAN DIEGO), comes this tale of rebelling against tyranny, reconquering stolen land, punching fascists in the face, and building a better nation. 32 pages, full color. Rated mature Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $15.00 Signed by Chuck D and Matteo Pizzolo on front cover, includes Certificate of Authenticity from MidTown Comics.

Written by Matteo Pizzolo. Art by Carlos Granda. Cover by Chuck D. What if a contested Presidential election plunged America into turmoil? What if political violence consumed the streets? And what if a raging Supreme Court, in a strict interpretation of the 2nd Amendment, legitimized and deputized all militias, transforming the entire country into a paramilitary police state? What if a freedom fighter emerged from the chaos, raised a civilian army, and carved out a territory across the United States?… pushing out police, militias, and National Guard… enforcing its own laws… Sovereign. What if Americans refused to be governed? In this speculative fiction comic book series ripped from tomorrow's headlines, a mysterious figure named Vya Of Brightstars will rise from the crisis, but is she a freedom fighter or a terrorist? Either way, her rogue state will not just blaze a path across America, it will also inspire others to raise their own armies... some in solidarity, others in opposition. 'ROGUE STATE... is a genre known as 'speculative fiction.' Except that it doesn't seem as speculative anymore.' (-The San Francisco Chronicle) From writer Matteo Pizzolo (CALEXIT, GODKILLER) and artist Carlos Granda (PIROUETTE, CALEXIT: SAN DIEGO), comes this tale of rebelling against tyranny, reconquering stolen land, punching fascists in the face, and building a better nation. 32 pages, full color. Rated mature Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $15.00 Signed by Chuck D and Matteo Pizzolo on front cover, includes Certificate of Authenticity from MidTown Comics.

Written by Matteo Pizzolo. Art by Carlos Granda. Cover by Chuck D. What if a contested Presidential election plunged America into turmoil? What if political violence consumed the streets? And what if a raging Supreme Court, in a strict interpretation of the 2nd Amendment, legitimized and deputized all militias, transforming the entire country into a paramilitary police state? What if a freedom fighter emerged from the chaos, raised a civilian army, and carved out a territory across the United States?… pushing out police, militias, and National Guard… enforcing its own laws… Sovereign. What if Americans refused to be governed? In this speculative fiction comic book series ripped from tomorrow's headlines, a mysterious figure named Vya Of Brightstars will rise from the crisis, but is she a freedom fighter or a terrorist? Either way, her rogue state will not just blaze a path across America, it will also inspire others to raise their own armies... some in solidarity, others in opposition. 'ROGUE STATE... is a genre known as 'speculative fiction.' Except that it doesn't seem as speculative anymore.' (-The San Francisco Chronicle) From writer Matteo Pizzolo (CALEXIT, GODKILLER) and artist Carlos Granda (PIROUETTE, CALEXIT: SAN DIEGO), comes this tale of rebelling against tyranny, reconquering stolen land, punching fascists in the face, and building a better nation. 32 pages, full color. Rated mature Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. Collects Grommets (2024 Image) #1-7. Written by Rick Remender and Brian Posehn. Art and cover by Brett Parson. Two outcast best friends navigate the Sacramento suburbs of 1984, where they find a home in skateboard culture and punk rock. Perfect for fans of John Hughes' Brat Pack teen movies, Freaks & Geeks, and Dazed & Confused. GROMMETS is both an authentic look at 80s skate culture—a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon—as well as a heartfelt coming-of-age story following two friends from troubled homes, navigating their damage in an era when no one cared. The series title springs from skater slang. A grommet is a commonly used term for a young up-and-coming skater or surfer. Since the 60s, its been used to describe the next generation of kids who, with youthful exuberance, love the sport but want to put their spin on it. Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 192 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $16.99.

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1st printing. Collects Grommets (2024 Image) #1-7. Written by Rick Remender and Brian Posehn. Art and cover by Brett Parson. Two outcast best friends navigate the Sacramento suburbs of 1984, where they find a home in skateboard culture and punk rock. Perfect for fans of John Hughes' Brat Pack teen movies, Freaks & Geeks, and Dazed & Confused. GROMMETS is both an authentic look at 80s skate culture—a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon—as well as a heartfelt coming-of-age story following two friends from troubled homes, navigating their damage in an era when no one cared. The series title springs from skater slang. A grommet is a commonly used term for a young up-and-coming skater or surfer. Since the 60s, its been used to describe the next generation of kids who, with youthful exuberance, love the sport but want to put their spin on it. Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 192 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $16.99.

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Print on Demand Edition - Story and art by Will Eisner. INVISIBLE PEOPLE is a haunting trio of stories about life's forgotten shut-ins in the tradition of Kafka, Gogol, and Melville. Softcover, 116 pages, B&W.

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1st printing. Written by Ondjaki. Art and cover by Antonio Jorge Gonçalves. Translated by Lyn Miller-Lachmann. A blackout leads two teens to discover the intimacy and vulnerability that can only be shared in darkness in OUR BEAUTIFUL DARKNESS, a fully illustrated YA novella from celebrated Angolan author Ondjaki and illustrator António Jorge Gonçalves. The light goes out suddenly. And in this absence of light, a pair of teenagers bare their souls. Into the warm silence of the night, they share a conversation filled with their stories and dreams... and maybe even a first kiss. Set against the backdrop of the civil war that ravaged Angola in the 1990s, this book weaves the country's history with a teenage boy's family stories. But when a power outage shrouds the neighborhood in darkness, everyday realities fade away... As the boy and a girl sit talking in the backyard, memory gives way to imagination and vulnerability, and the space between them becomes charged with emotional electricity. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 126 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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1st printing. Written by Ondjaki. Art and cover by Antonio Jorge Gonçalves. Translated by Lyn Miller-Lachmann. A blackout leads two teens to discover the intimacy and vulnerability that can only be shared in darkness in OUR BEAUTIFUL DARKNESS, a fully illustrated YA novella from celebrated Angolan author Ondjaki and illustrator António Jorge Gonçalves. The light goes out suddenly. And in this absence of light, a pair of teenagers bare their souls. Into the warm silence of the night, they share a conversation filled with their stories and dreams... and maybe even a first kiss. Set against the backdrop of the civil war that ravaged Angola in the 1990s, this book weaves the country's history with a teenage boy's family stories. But when a power outage shrouds the neighborhood in darkness, everyday realities fade away... As the boy and a girl sit talking in the backyard, memory gives way to imagination and vulnerability, and the space between them becomes charged with emotional electricity. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 126 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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Boom! Studios Exclusive Cover by Jenny Frison. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Leila Del Duca. Mezzy and Maceo found the unimaginable-a secluded suburban community, well-preserved and filled with everything they'd need to survive until adulthood. As adults, however, the highest highs of romance and contentment are shadowed by dysfunction, just as their quaint community is surrounded by the ever-present horrors of the wasteland. How long can their little piece of paradise last? 32 pages, full color. Rated M

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1st printing. Story and art by Laura Gao. Kirby Tan is in free fall. It's bad enough that she breaks her arm at the rock-climbing invitationals, sidelining her for the season. Now she's forced to join the newspaper club for some desperately needed extra credit. Worse, she's recruited by crystal-wearing, tarot-reading Bex Santos for her astrology-based love advice column. As Kirby reluctantly agrees to orchestrate "matches made in heaven" with Bex, she begins to wonder if their own planets could be aligned. But it's not so easy for Kirby to embrace her queer identity, not when she owes so much to her family and their church community. What would it be like to believe your fate is written in the stars? Can Kirby learn to trust that love will catch you when you fall...? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, PC. Cover price $18.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Laura Gao. Kirby Tan is in free fall. It's bad enough that she breaks her arm at the rock-climbing invitationals, sidelining her for the season. Now she's forced to join the newspaper club for some desperately needed extra credit. Worse, she's recruited by crystal-wearing, tarot-reading Bex Santos for her astrology-based love advice column. As Kirby reluctantly agrees to orchestrate "matches made in heaven" with Bex, she begins to wonder if their own planets could be aligned. But it's not so easy for Kirby to embrace her queer identity, not when she owes so much to her family and their church community. What would it be like to believe your fate is written in the stars? Can Kirby learn to trust that love will catch you when you fall...? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, PC. Cover price $18.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Mimi Pond. The Customer is Always Wrong is the saga of a young naïve artist named Madge working in a restaurant of charming drunks, junkies, thieves, and creeps. Oakland in the late seventies is a cheap and quirky haven for eccentrics and Mimi Pond folds the tales of the fascinating sleaze-ball characters that surround young Madge into her workaday waitressing life. Told in the same brash yet earnest style as her previous memoir Over Easy, Pond's storytelling gifts have never been stronger than in this epic, comedic, standalone graphic novel. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 448 pages, 2C. Cover price $29.95.

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Written and illustrated by Sam Kieth; PAINTED COVER BY Kieth The weirdest miniseries of the year concludes! After Tim finds where Amy disappeared to, Amy's whole world literally melts into thousands of hostile square objects that surround them. Will she be willing to save her and Tim's butt now, in exchange for some mind-numbing pain somewhere down the road? And will her relationship with Tim survive? Will she? FC, 32 pg. (5 of 5) Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $15.00 Front cover detached 40%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Moderate.

The Ashes of Love by Charles Garvice. 5" x 7", 224 pages, text only. Cover price $0.15.

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WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SAM KIETH; PAINTED COVER BY KIETH In stores January 10. Sam Kieth's groundbreaking new series continues to explore the world of Amy Smooster. She's still in denial about having any telekinetic powers, and she refuses to hide her feelings for Mr. Foster. And, of course, she still refuses to admit she's crazy, even though she's taken to attacking lawn mowers with baseball bats. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "#Losers!" Story and art by Coco Ouwerkwerk. It's the start of a new school year at Apollo High and Arcus just moved from England to the Netherlands. With his rainbow-colored hair and love of all things fashion, Arcus is anything but your average teenager. He's an upbeat independent thinker, proud fashionista, and like the rest of us, is looking for a few friends to call his own. This won't be easy for Arcus, because his best options for friends are prickly goth Maud and self-centered queen bee Iris. Plus, he has to navigate being bullied for his unique brand of self-expression while balancing school life and his secret identity as a super popular fashion designer and blogger. But leave it to the always-optimistic Arcus to find the silver (and glittery) lining in everything. Collects Season 1 (episodes 1 to 42). Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Keigo Shinzo. Translated by Jan Mitsuko Cash. Change is in the air as the clear autumn skies sweep over Tokyo. Hiroto's best friend Hideki adjusts to being a new father while Yomogi, the bustling real estate agent, helps a lonely writer look for a new apartment. And with the University Arts Festival right around the corner, an unexpected declaration of love may just bring the biggest change of all! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Keigo Shinzo. Translated by Jan Mitsuko Cash. Change is in the air as the clear autumn skies sweep over Tokyo. Hiroto's best friend Hideki adjusts to being a new father while Yomogi, the bustling real estate agent, helps a lonely writer look for a new apartment. And with the University Arts Festival right around the corner, an unexpected declaration of love may just bring the biggest change of all! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

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A sniper in Haiti faces the repercussions of the shot he never took. A team of SEALs help rescue a kidnapped girl in the Philippines. Army interpreters in Iraq battle their toughest foe: the rats of Saddams palace. A soldier on a late-night run surprises a motorpool saboteur. A young cavalry lieutenant, fresh off the Battle of Kamdesh, meets the Marine half-brother hes never known. A Navy ship reacts to an unexpected man overboard. And if youve ever wondered what Christmas was like in a war zone, youre about to find out. True War Stories is a 260-page full color graphic novel anthology containing fifteen true tales of American service members overseas. Nearly every branch of the military is represented in this collection of stories that are heartwarming, heroic, and at times hilarious, spanning the globe. This unique project, assembled by Alex de Campi and co-written/edited by Iraq War veteran Khai Krumbhaar, is an entertaining and moving work of graphic nonfiction, pairing members of the US military with the biggest names in comics to share real war stories told by those who lived them. Cover price $24.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Keigo Shinzo. Translated by Jan Mitsuko Cash. The summer weather isn't the only thing heating up around Hiroto's little family home. Hiroto's best friend, Hideki, becomes increasingly worried about becoming a father; Yomogi, Hiroto's new friend, starts feeling the stress of her busy real estate job; and Natsumi's friend Akari struggles with her self confidence. With everyone under so much pressure, Hiroto's chill attitude is downright frustrating. But with things about to reach their boiling point at the Asagaya Tanabata Festival, Hiroto's positive outlook might be just the thing they need to relieve the tension. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Keigo Shinzo. Translated by Jan Mitsuko Cash. The summer weather isn't the only thing heating up around Hiroto's little family home. Hiroto's best friend, Hideki, becomes increasingly worried about becoming a father; Yomogi, Hiroto's new friend, starts feeling the stress of her busy real estate job; and Natsumi's friend Akari struggles with her self confidence. With everyone under so much pressure, Hiroto's chill attitude is downright frustrating. But with things about to reach their boiling point at the Asagaya Tanabata Festival, Hiroto's positive outlook might be just the thing they need to relieve the tension. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Giant Days (2015 Boom) #13-16.

Written by John Allison. Art by Lissa Treiman. Cover by Lissa Treiman.

It's springtime at Sheffield University-the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and fast-pals Susan, Esther, and Daisy continue to survive their freshman year of university. Susan is barely dealing with her recent breakup with McGraw, Esther is considering dropping out of school, and Daisy is trying to keep everyone and everything from falling apart! Combined with house-hunting, indie film festivals, and online dating, can the girls make it to second year?

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by SARAH GLIDDEN. A stunningly accomplished debut graphic novel, HOW TO UNDERSTAND ISRAEL IN 60 DAYS OR LESS is Sarah Glidden's charming and funny travel memoir of her trip through Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, Masada and other historic locales, brought to life with lush watercolors in all of their quirky and breathtaking detail. At the same time, ISRAEL is a sensitive, deeply thoughtful and personal examination of a highly charged issue, an account of a journey Sarah never expected to take. Her experience clashes with her preconceived notions again and again, particularly when she tries to take a non-chaperoned excursion into the West Bank. As she struggles to "understand Israel," Sarah is forced to question first her beliefs, then ultimately her own identity. Sarah Glidden won the prestigious Ignatz Award for "Most Promising New Talent" as well as the Masie Kukoc Award for Comics Inspiration. Her work has appeared in numerous anthologies. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color. MATURE READERS NOTE: "The most spectacular breakout from the minicomics scene in recent memory belongs to Sarah Glidden." - Publishers Weekly "Elegant... a whimsical but cutting memoir, replete with sharp-eyed observations about Holy-Land quirks." - The Jewish Daily Forward "Thought-provoking, entertaining, and even, on occasion, funny." - Heeb Magazine Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Jason.

O Josephine! contains four brand-new short stories. blending popular-culture pastiche with dry wit, and stylish storytelling. Included are a trek into the green hills of Ireland where Jason encounters more sheep than he had bargained for, Leonard Cohen's life story filled with Jason-esque liberties, a mysterious stakeout with a pair of two-faced private eyes, and the rollercoaster love story of Napoleon and Josephine Baker. These tales are all told in a hilariously deadpan style making this another triumph in Jason's already lauded catalog.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $14.50 Water damage: Slight.

No. 38 - 1981. 5.5" x 6.75", 64 pages, B&W.

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Written and drawn by R. Crumb. Characters include Pete the Plumber, Mr. Natural, Horny Harriet Hotpants, and Stinko the Clown. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $14.50

Best American Comics Series : Book 5 (2010) - 1st printing. Edited by Neil Gaiman, Jessica Abel, and Matt Madden. The Best American Comics showcases the work of both established and up-and-coming contributors. Editor Neil Gaiman, one of the top writers in modern comics and an award-winning author of novels and children's books, has culled the best stories from graphic novels, pamphlet comics, newspapers, magazines, mini-comics, and the Internet to create this cutting-edge collection with entries from luminaries such as Tim Hensley, Michael Kupperman, and Dash Shaw. Hardcover, 416 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $23.00.

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Cover art by Val Mayerik. Broken Window, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Frank Stack; Forever breaking windows with baseballs when younger, Harvey hits ball when told not to by his father. This has consequences. Hysteria, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by James Sherman; Harvey's not feeling great and bawls out a sympathetic editor for not giving him enough coverage. Jack Dickens' Comic Kingdom, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Frank Stack; Harvey and Joyce go to San Diego for the comic convention and are hosted by a local comic store owner. Late Night With David Letterman, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gerry Shamray; Harvey is offered a spot on the David Letterman show, talks with the researchers and wonders how he should be with David; Then he goes on the show. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Sanctuary!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996 Image/Homage) #17-24.

Story and art by Terry Moore.

Francine is middle-aged, married and miserable when, by chance, she encounters her long lost friend, Katchoo. As the two begin to recall their tumultuous relationship, they rediscover the truth about their love and friendship for each other, and how it all slipped away. A powerful story arc from the Eisner Award-winning series, as told by its critically-acclaimed creator, Terry Moore.

Softcover, 176 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $15.95.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Peter Hoey and Maria Hoey. Cover by Peter Hoey.

What separates us from animals? What connects us? Award-winning cartoonists Peter and Maria Hoey probe these mysteries across six surreal and interconnected stories.

After tremendous acclaim for their series Coin-Op Comics, two brilliant creators present their first graphic novel: a menagerie of wild tales. Pushing the boundaries of their dazzling and unique narrative style, Animal Stories weaves together six short stories exploring the mysterious relationships between humans and other animals.

A girl who keeps pigeons starts receiving messages from a new bird in her flock. A ship's crew rescues a dog, only to find far stranger things in the sea around them. A reincarnated cat with criminal intentions, a parrot who leads a revolution, and a squirrel who tempts a woman in a beautiful garden glade.

Drawing inspiration from Aesop's Fables, film noir, and the Old Testament, Peter and Maria Hoey apply their singular and sophisticated visual storytelling to create a new set of modern animal tales for modern times.

Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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1st Printing. More subtle, sensitive comix stories by the inimitable Robert Crumb. Features the full-length story Eggs Ackley Escapes, continuing the Vulture Demonesses adventure from the previous issue, along with the adventures of Mr. Snoid and Sally Blubberbutt, plus a special message from Crumb to his feminist readers. 7-in. x 10-in., 24 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: 1st Printings have a color bleed on the cover, and a Glossy cover. Cover price $0.50.

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1st printing. Story and art by Chris Shepherd. Writer, artist, and filmmaker Chris Shepherd's debut graphic novel depicts a beautiful coming-of-age story cantered around growing up in the working-class dynamics of Merseyside in the late eighties. For fans of emotional stories about family and ambition, set in the rich history of Liverpool. As Conor Sterling is about to turn 18, he wrestles with a tough choice: to go to art college or look after his sick, dominating grandmother? While life seems to move faster, he falls for a West-Indian girl who his grandmother disapproves of. Conor is torn between doing the right thing for him or submitting to the will of his crazy grandmother. What follows is a funny and poignant coming-of-age story set in Liverpool in 1989. The land of The La's, the Hillsborough disaster and Findus Crispy Pancakes. Hardcover, 272 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.99.

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WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, MICHAEL AVON OEMING, CHRIS WESTON, JILL THOMPSON, STEVE LIEBER, CARLA SPEED MCNEIL, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY DARICK ROBERTSON In stores May 9. More of Spider Jerusalem's columns from his residency in the City newspaper The Word are featured, running from where the TRANSMETROPOLITAN: I HATE IT HERE one-shot left off and concluding with Spider's ultimate departure from the paper, accompanied by artwork from an array of the finest luminaries from both mainstream and indie comics. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. Cover price $5.95.

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Cover by Robert Crumb. "Curse of the Mysterious Horror," script and art by Norman Dog; A visit to a spooky house. Several one-page strips by Norman Dog. "Trash - what do we throw away?", script and art by Robert Crumb; Crumb considers trash. "Untamed Passion For Pasta" photo story. "Gold is Where You Find It," script and art by Jeff John; Butch trucker Axel is hired to deliver a sensitive shipment. Several one-page strips by Drew Friedman. Several one-page strips by Butch Austin. "The Bunch, Her Baby & Grammaw Blabette," script and art by Aline Kominksy-Crumb. 44 pgs., B&W. 8-in. x 11-in. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing.

Written by Kiara Brinkman. Art and cover by Sean Chiki.

In this contemporary middle-grade graphic novel, twelve-year-old Lucy discovers her father's collection of Beatles records and is inspired to form an all-girl rock band.

It's the first day of seventh grade, and everything is going downhill for Lucy Sutcliffe. At school, her friends seem to be leaving her behind. At home, her single father is in a rut, and her perpetually wandering journalist mother is more absent than ever. Worse of all, Lucy's beloved grandmother is undergoing chemotherapy and is no longer the vital, unflagging presence that her family has come to depend on.

Then Lucy discovers the Beatles, gets a drumset, and decides to form a rock band. Things are suddenly looking up.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $21.99.