Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Fujimomo. #LovesickOmie Eriko Ichimura spends her high school days in complete obscurity. As if that werent enough, popular boy Akira Ohmi has discovered her Twitter account, Lovesick Ellie, which is filled to the brim with thirsty tweets—including fantasies about him. The two-faced Ohmi finds Ellies perverse and wild fantasies funny and interesting, eventually inviting her to a date at the local festival—but they miss the last bus home. What is a pervy girl going to do when she has the ultimate opportunity land before her? Will they or wont they?! Softcover 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

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This item was sent out to members of the media to promote Paramount Pictures' "Next Best Thing" starring Madonna, Rupert Everett, and Benjamin Bratt. It includes a synopsis, list of characters, promotional information, and introduction to the actors. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 9-in. x 12-in., 28 pages, B&W.

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1st printing. By Judith Vanistendael. David has terminal cancer. His wife becomes progressively consumed by the looming shadow of death while his daughters struggle to be as helpful as possible. Meanwhile, David soldiers on, not wanting the tumor to rob him of everything, including the chance to see his granddaughter grow up. Vanistendael's extraordinary art and sensitive text provide a powerful portrayal of a family preparing for life after unimaginable loss. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 280 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Shimesaba. Art and Cover by Imaru Adachi. Character Design by booota. Yoshida is just your average salaryman, drowning his tears in booze. On his way home one night, he finds a runaway high school girl sitting on the street. She offers to sleep with him in exchange for a place to stay -- but he more honorably offers her work instead. A rom-com between the most unbalanced couple you'll ever find! Softcover, 5-in x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Ui Kashima. Just as the distance between Toramaru and Unoki seems to shrink, another misunderstanding has them back on their separate tracks of girlfriend and gopher. Still, Toramaru's advances begin to pay off, and Unoki, who has always been so afraid of her, starts to feel something else. What does the future hold for this pair's clumsy romance?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Shino Shimizu. Translated by Hana Allen. Adapted by David Lumsdon. Oogami, a salaryman working for a bedding company, has a pretty standard routine. He does his work, keeps to himself, and hides his huge crush on his beautiful supervisor. Normally this does just fine for him, but when he's suddenly transferred to his secret crush's department, its a blessing and a curse. His biggest problem? He's a literal wolf, while his boss and all his coworkers are sheep! This wolf-boy is in for more than a case of simple puppy-love! Softcover, 160 pages, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Fujimomo. #PervyGirl Meets Two-Faced Boy At her high school, she's Eriko Ichimura, the girl so boring no one remembers she exists. But online, she's "Lovesick Ellie," a brash and lusty alternate persona with quite a viral following! Ellie's favorite pastime? Spying on her handsome and perfect classmate Ohmi and spinning wild fantasies in the form of very thirsty tweets. But one day, quite by accident, Eriko learns that Ohmi isn't as perfect as she thought...and he discovers her secret to boot! What's ahead for this two-faced boy and pervy girl? Softcoverm 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Yuki Shiwasu. The meeting between Takane and Hana ends in an explosive manner, and Hana is convinced that shell never have to see that awful Takane again. But Takane actually seems interested in Hana! Exasperated by Takanes immature attitude, yet amused and intrigued despite herself, Hana wonders if her hilarious rivalry with Takane just might lead to love! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by Shimesaba. Art and Cover by Imaru Adachi. Character Design by booota. Sayu, a runaway girl now living with Yoshida the salaryman, oversees Yoshida's coworker Mishima hugging him in front of the station. Unable to understand her emotions, Sayu runs off to the park alone, in tears. She hears a voice calling out to her... and it's Mishima!?! Softcover, 5-in x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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Regular Edition - 1st printing. Written by Andrew Roslan. Art by Kate Kasenow and Dave Valeza. In her 30 years on earth, Amelia Johnson has touched many lives with her compassion, intelligence and spirit. Now, at the end of a yearlong battle with cancer, she asks her two closest friends to take her final messages to the people who have touched her life the most. Henry Barrons is a cocky, Oscar Award-winning documentary filmmaker whose demeanor hides deep insecurities. Jillian Webb is an acclaimed magazine writer with an inability to make long-term commitments. They set out across the country to fulfill Amelia's dying wish, and end up learning more about her - and themselves - than they ever imagined. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Shino Shimizu. Translated by Hana Allen. Adapted by David Lumsdon. Salaryman Oogami, like any wolfman, can get jealous and territorial, but when it comes to his boss, Mitsuji, he's determined to keep a tight grip on his baser instincts. All of this comes at the wrong time for Mitsuji, who has just grasped the true extent of her own feelings for the sincere Oogami. Unfortunately for the wolfman, he has a rival also in pursuit of Mitsuji's affection–the illustrious Mikado, who has the weight of the company name behind him. Its herbivore prestige versus carnivore perseverance in the fight for office love!! Softcover, 160 pages, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $12.99.

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Written by Chris Ryall. Art by Drew Moss. Where there's aliens, there's zombies! These otherworldy threats converge in the secluded Carbon Falls Collective. A 2nd-gen off-the-grid'er, Huxley Robertson is dealing with both loss and the elders' pushback against his plans for a fully sustainable town. Amidst those volatile, circumstances, a vainglorious alien explorer inadvertently re-animates the town's dead! Add a rogue ATF agent into the mix and let's just say this is a bad time for the sleepy town to be cut off from the outside world. 104 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

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Written by Chris Ryall. Art by Drew Moss. Where there's aliens, there's zombies! These otherworldy threats converge in the secluded Carbon Falls Collective. A 2nd-gen off-the-grid'er, Huxley Robertson is dealing with both loss and the elders' pushback against his plans for a fully sustainable town. Amidst those volatile, circumstances, a vainglorious alien explorer inadvertently re-animates the town's dead! Add a rogue ATF agent into the mix and let's just say this is a bad time for the sleepy town to be cut off from the outside world. 104 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Fujimomo. Plain (but libidinously motivated) Ellie and Year 1 heartthrob Omi-kun are now dating openly, and everything seems to be going well … until Ellies dad catches them kissing. Ellies dad disapproves of their relationship, and he and Ellie get into a huge fight … but luckily, with Omi-kuns encouragement, Ellie is able to make things right again. So right, in fact, that Omi-kun tells Ellies entire family he wants to marry her … and now he's going to stay the night, too?! Could this be the moment Ellie has been waiting for…? Softcover 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Fujimomo. Plain (but libidinously motivated) Ellie and Year 1 heartthrob Omi-kun are now dating openly, and everything seems to be going well … until Ellies dad catches them kissing. Ellies dad disapproves of their relationship, and he and Ellie get into a huge fight … but luckily, with Omi-kuns encouragement, Ellie is able to make things right again. So right, in fact, that Omi-kun tells Ellies entire family he wants to marry her … and now he's going to stay the night, too?! Could this be the moment Ellie has been waiting for…? Softcover 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Tsugumi Ohba. Art By Takeshi Obata. When Akito is unable to come up with a storyboard within the time frame he promised, Moritaka decides to break up their partnership! As they go their separate ways to create manga, it may turn out that they're actually headed in the same direction... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Tsugumi Ohba. Art By Takeshi Obata. When Akito is unable to come up with a storyboard within the time frame he promised, Moritaka decides to break up their partnership! As they go their separate ways to create manga, it may turn out that they're actually headed in the same direction... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. Written by Jennifer Waters. Art by Gil Ashby. Meet Latoya, the laziest secretary in the world. She's selfish, she's a slob, and she just doesn't care who knows. Should Latoya happen to land a job (a situation which always surprises and disgusts her), she makes sure to be as indolent and slothful as possible. Then one day she discovers a get-rich-quick scam. She'll marry a rich Korean businessman that needs American citizenship. Nothing could be easier. She is, of course, wrong. Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Mature Readers NOTE: Each page has one illustration accompanied by Text. Cover price $14.95.

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2nd and later printings. By Judith Vanistendael. David has terminal cancer. His wife becomes progressively consumed by the looming shadow of death while his daughters struggle to be as helpful as possible. Meanwhile, David soldiers on, not wanting the tumor to rob him of everything, including the chance to see his granddaughter grow up. Vanistendael's extraordinary art and sensitive text provide a powerful portrayal of a family preparing for life after unimaginable loss. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 280 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing. By Greg Dean. Based strictly in the bounds of reality, Real Life is based on the experiences of the cartoonist and his friends. Whether they're gallivanting through 14th century France, building sentient computers, or taking a road trip to Michigan, be assured that everything in these pages actually happened! See how it all began, with added commentary, as well as extra material not seen online. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 340 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing. Story and Art by Kevin C. Pyle. It's the summer break, and lacking friends or funds, teenager Kit is hanging around the house too much. Wandering aimlessly through his low-income neighborhood in Brooklyn, Kit takes pity on the stray cats he sees. He feels as abandoned as they are, and is soon feeding them, first from his mother's pantry and then by stealing. But by caring for the kitties, the boy begins a journey of growth and maturity, meeting people like the crazy cat lady (who was once involved in radical politics); the shopkeeper who catches Kit stealing and teaches him about Jainism; and most importantly, Jess, a cute punk rock girl with artistic ambitions. She's impressed that even though Kit is not sure why he's doing it, unlike her so-called friends he's doing something selfless and refuses to waver from his beliefs under peer pressure while Jess further encourages Kit by creating Katman, a manga-like superhero alter ego. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Regular Edition - 1st printing. Written by Andrew Roslan. Art by Kate Kasenow and Dave Valeza. In her 30 years on earth, Amelia Johnson has touched many lives with her compassion, intelligence and spirit. Now, at the end of a yearlong battle with cancer, she asks her two closest friends to take her final messages to the people who have touched her life the most. Henry Barrons is a cocky, Oscar Award-winning documentary filmmaker whose demeanor hides deep insecurities. Jillian Webb is an acclaimed magazine writer with an inability to make long-term commitments. They set out across the country to fulfill Amelia's dying wish, and end up learning more about her - and themselves - than they ever imagined. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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2nd and later printings. Collects Kissing Chaos (2001) #1-8 and the short story from Oni Press Color Special (2001). Story and art by Arthur Dela Cruz. Three kids, stuck in a very bad situation, coming from different walks of life and different haunted pasts, end up in the same stolen car on the run from the law, and then things get a bit crazy. Angela was raised in a life of privilege, but things aren't always as pretty on the inside as they are on the outside. She carries a terrible secret that could ruin the whole façade, something even Damien, her hero, her angel, her object of romantic obsession, may not even know. He stumbled into her life by accident, and he hasn't been able to get out. And Raevyn? Just call it the wrong place at the wrong time, being up to no good in a no-good part of town. It's broken locks and screeching tires as sirens fade behind them. What lies ahead is a road full of amoral killers, a blood-hungry media, and mysterious men in overcoats and fedoras who always seem to be wherever the trio goes. Written and drawn by Eisner-nominee Arthur Dela Cruz. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 176 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $17.95.

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2nd and later printings. Collects Kissing Chaos (2001) #1-8 and the short story from Oni Press Color Special (2001). Story and art by Arthur Dela Cruz. Three kids, stuck in a very bad situation, coming from different walks of life and different haunted pasts, end up in the same stolen car on the run from the law, and then things get a bit crazy. Angela was raised in a life of privilege, but things aren't always as pretty on the inside as they are on the outside. She carries a terrible secret that could ruin the whole façade, something even Damien, her hero, her angel, her object of romantic obsession, may not even know. He stumbled into her life by accident, and he hasn't been able to get out. And Raevyn? Just call it the wrong place at the wrong time, being up to no good in a no-good part of town. It's broken locks and screeching tires as sirens fade behind them. What lies ahead is a road full of amoral killers, a blood-hungry media, and mysterious men in overcoats and fedoras who always seem to be wherever the trio goes. Written and drawn by Eisner-nominee Arthur Dela Cruz. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 176 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $17.95.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sumito Oowara. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian (with assistance by Chitoku Teshima). Beyond the anime-the Eizouken storyline continues! Eizouken returns to their very first short anime, Clutch That Machete With Strength!, planning to expand it into a full-length work! Mizusaki recalling the lessons she learned in her days as a child actress may provide one key to moving forward-but what about a creative challange they haven't tackled seriously yet, voice acting? At the audition, the wily Sakurada wows with her rainbow range... but this voice acting genius is also Shibahama High's most wanted swindler! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sumito Oowara. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian (with assistance by Chitoku Teshima). Beyond the anime-the Eizouken storyline continues! Eizouken returns to their very first short anime, Clutch That Machete With Strength!, planning to expand it into a full-length work! Mizusaki recalling the lessons she learned in her days as a child actress may provide one key to moving forward-but what about a creative challange they haven't tackled seriously yet, voice acting? At the audition, the wily Sakurada wows with her rainbow range... but this voice acting genius is also Shibahama High's most wanted swindler! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by JIM MAHFOOD. Popular underground artist Jim Mahfood (BAD IDEAS, STUPID COMICS, GRRL SCOUTS) has rummaged through his sketchbooks and journals to produce this epic little art book showcasing never-before-seen sketches, girlie drawings, ideas, short comic strips and much, much more! This is an absolute must-have for Mahfood maniacs and fans of cool art everywhere. Softcover, 51 /2-in. x 8-in., B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $9.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by JIM MAHFOOD. Popular underground artist Jim Mahfood (BAD IDEAS, STUPID COMICS, GRRL SCOUTS) has rummaged through his sketchbooks and journals to produce this epic little art book showcasing never-before-seen sketches, girlie drawings, ideas, short comic strips and much, much more! This is an absolute must-have for Mahfood maniacs and fans of cool art everywhere. Softcover, 51 /2-in. x 8-in., B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $9.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Varian Johnson. Art and cover by Shannon Wright.

Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends.

They participate in the same clubs, enjoy the same foods, and are partners on all their school projects. But just before the girls start sixth grade, Francine becomes Fran, a girl who wants to join the chorus, run for class president, and dress in fashionable outfits that set her apart from Maureen. A girl who seems happy to share only two classes with her sister! Maureen and Francine are growing apart and there's nothing Maureen can do to stop it.

Are sisters really forever?

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Asuka Konishi. Translated by M. Fulcrum. Yoshino grew up the sheltered yakuza princess of the largest crime family in Osaka, the Somei. Due to her resting bitch face and dangerous family, no man has ever approached her. When her grandfather signs a truce with the Tokyo-based Miyama crime family, he offers her up as a truce bride to the Miyama leader's grandson! Kirishima Miyama is popular, charming, and seems totally normal. But behind his smile is a violent sadomasochist who thirsts for her dominance even more when she impresses him with her moxie! Even though she knows how bad yakuza can be, she's stunned by Miyama's viciousness. She can't turn him down with the East-West peace treaty on the line... so instead she steels herself to play ball! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Written by Birdie Willis and Nicole Andelfinger. Art by Vash Taylor, Fiona Marchbank, Laurent Reis, Eva Cabrera, and Rowan MacColl. Cover by Fiona Marchbank. Brie Page has been struggling with writer's block. Her parents that constantly fight and her former best friend/current bully Viv Kinsley, and the gorgeous new girl Kay Ardiger are causing a bit of stress. An unexpected encounter with a mischievous bookseller, Ambrose Chance, gives Brie the extraordinary ability to go beyond her problems and bury them deep in new stories. When her worlds come to life, it's up to her to save her town and her family-if only she could write an ending. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 216 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Asuka Konishi. SOME THINGS YOU DO FOR MONEY, SOME YOU DO FOR LOVE! Love can make you do some crazy things. For Kirishima, they're all for Yoshino, even an affair with an idol arranged by a spoiled rich kid for blackmail purposes. He's a tiger who has managed to trap the hunters in the cage with him. But as this intricate web of plans arranged by men comes to pass, the truth of the tale of the lady more vicious than even a tiger is revealed. The stress of dealing with Kirishima on her own home turf has made her snap, and now Yoshino is the one ready to move the pieces into the endgame. Perhaps she and Kirishima are better suited than she could ever imagine... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Written by Pablo Cartaya. Art and cover by Miguel Diaz Rivas. ROLLER GIRL meets CARDBOARD KINGDOM in this original, contemporary graphic novel from award-winning author Pablo Cartaya and New York Times-bestselling illustrator Miguel Díaz Rivas. Baseball is Elena Rueda's entire life: She may be the only girl on her team, but she's the best player and everyone knows it. Except... Elena has stopped having fun, and it's time to leave the sport behind. The problem is, Elena has no idea who she is without a bat in her hand. Can a summer spent with her brother's quirky friends in an empty sandlot that offers a world of possibility show Elena who she is-and teach her to love to play again? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Jess Smart Smiley. In the third and final volume of the What Happens Next? series, you decide whether Megan Hathaway saves school journalism or has her dreams crushed by the banal evils of bureaucracy! Megan Hathaway was supposed to be helping put together a newspaper for her English class, but everything is going wrong! Weird Randall keeps trying to mail potatoes, evil vice-principal Mr. Fisher has imprisoned the class's best artist, and, oh geez, Olivia just yarked in a trombone! Can you help Megan save school journalism? Or will you let the secret history of Sunbright Middle School remain hidden forever? With more than twenty-five different endings, Newsroom Nonsense is a misadventure you'll be coming back to over and over. Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Jess Smart Smiley. In the third and final volume of the What Happens Next? series, you decide whether Megan Hathaway saves school journalism or has her dreams crushed by the banal evils of bureaucracy! Megan Hathaway was supposed to be helping put together a newspaper for her English class, but everything is going wrong! Weird Randall keeps trying to mail potatoes, evil vice-principal Mr. Fisher has imprisoned the class's best artist, and, oh geez, Olivia just yarked in a trombone! Can you help Megan save school journalism? Or will you let the secret history of Sunbright Middle School remain hidden forever? With more than twenty-five different endings, Newsroom Nonsense is a misadventure you'll be coming back to over and over. Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Sneak Attack!" Story and art by Scott Kurtz. Ready your armor, sword, and sleeping bag—the Table Titans are headed to summer camp! Come along for the adventure in this graphic novel series about a middle school Dungeon & Dragons club from Eisner and Harvey award-winning cartoonist Scott Kurtz. Table Titans Club members Val, Kate, Alan, Andrew, and Darius are psyched to spend the summer at Camp Owl Care. At this live-action roleplay paradise, the gang will work together to overcome challenges, unravel riddles, and safely swash-buckle their foes. Nothing the Table Titans cant handle together! . . . Or not? The club arrives and learns that they've been randomly sorted into houses for the camp LARP quest. They must compete against their fellow Titans for reward and renown! To make this nightmare worse, Alan fully embraces the rivalry and becomes determined to crush his friends teams—even if that means cheating. As the camp-wide feud heats up, it seems like the Titans will have to make a choice: sacrifice their houses standings, or say goodbye to their tight-knit friendship. The final quest approaches . . . Will Val lead her team to victory? And more importantly, will the Table Titans Club survive the summer? Set in the same universe as the Eisner Award-winning webcomic PvP, Scott Kurtz's artwork blends zany, fantastical visuals with slice-of-life humor. For fans of fantasy and coming of age stories alike, Table Titans Club perfectly captures the heart of tween friendships. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Dave Lapp. A companion piece to Drop-in, Lapp's critically-acclaimed account of working in inner city Toronto drop-in centres, but People Around Here takes it to the streets! Always the consummate observer, Lapp's ability to crystallize everyday moments of street life and overheard conversations into short visual vignettes is remarkable. Drop-in was nominated for a Doug Wright Award, an Ignatz Award, and was excerpted in the 2010 edition of The Best American Comics. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Varian Johnson. Art and cover by Shannon Wright.

Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends.

They participate in the same clubs, enjoy the same foods, and are partners on all their school projects. But just before the girls start sixth grade, Francine becomes Fran, a girl who wants to join the chorus, run for class president, and dress in fashionable outfits that set her apart from Maureen. A girl who seems happy to share only two classes with her sister! Maureen and Francine are growing apart and there's nothing Maureen can do to stop it.

Are sisters really forever?

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Audra Winslow.

A new middle grade graphic novel perfect for fans of Lumberjanes and Stargazing from cartoonist Audra Winslow about two unlikely best friends who learn to roll with the punches when life doesn't go their way.

Jo and Rus don't realize how much they have in common - she's a middle schooler who's constantly bullied and he's a high schooler in a rock band. But when a mysterious one-eyed cat brings them together, they quickly learn they're both outcasts trying to figure out what they really want from life in a world where the odds are stacked against them.

Now they'll discover who they are, who they want to be and what it takes for every one of us to find our own happiness!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. By Joe Chiappetta. This is an endearing autobiographical account of Joe Chiappetta's struggles to be both a committed artist and a loving father. A parenting guide for anyone struggling with balance, it shows his transformation from cranky bohemian anarchist to the doting silly daddy of the title. Chiappetta's comics memoir is a map of the meandering life journey ¾ all too familiar to many of us ¾ that moves from young love and the pleasure of parenthood, through the pain of divorce, and a dearly achieved personal growth, to an embrace of religious faith. Softcover, 256 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $16.95.

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1st printing. By Joe Chiappetta. This is an endearing autobiographical account of Joe Chiappetta's struggles to be both a committed artist and a loving father. A parenting guide for anyone struggling with balance, it shows his transformation from cranky bohemian anarchist to the doting silly daddy of the title. Chiappetta's comics memoir is a map of the meandering life journey ¾ all too familiar to many of us ¾ that moves from young love and the pleasure of parenthood, through the pain of divorce, and a dearly achieved personal growth, to an embrace of religious faith. Softcover, 256 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $16.95.

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1st printing.

Written by Megan Wagner Lloyd. Art and cover by Michelle Mee Nutter.

At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with the new baby they're expecting, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur! Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet?

Softcover, 5-in.x 8-in., 240 p[ages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing.

Written by Mandi Kujawa and Hana Kujawa. Art by Claude St. Aubin. Cover by Claude St. Aubin and Lovern Kindzierski.

A powerful autobiographical tale. Marcus is an enthusiastic boy, but when ridiculed at school, he begins to feel that his best efforts are second-rate. His confidence already low, Marcus suffers a virus induced, serious brain injury. While in the hospital, and with the help of fellow patient Emily, Marcus learns to embrace the reality of who he is.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 72 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Byun Byung-Jun. In Chinese, "Mijeong" means "pure beauty." In the cold city, young people's lives cross and spark for brief moments in this remarkable graphic novel. Wounded characters, squashed by the daily hard realities of urban living, find their destinies take sudden unannounced turns while their inner flames shine bright and wild, even for a brief time. From the girl who deals sensitively with an older man obsessed by youth to the group of friends who find their friend has committed suicide but feel they might get implicated, this engrossing collection of stories will transfix and move you deeply. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 238 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sumito Oowara. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian (with assistance by Chitoku Teshima). Asakusa and Mizusaki's quest to create their "greatest world" in anime (and Kanamori's quest to make it pay!) takes inspiration once again from the real mysteries that fill Shibahama's school and town, as their audio engineer Doumeki becomes obsessed with capturing the soundscapes of a ruined clock tower. Eizouken stages an exclusive screening with their rivals, the Anime Studies Club, whose faces are revealed at last, and it turns out they're very familiar faces . . . Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sumito Oowara. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian (with assistance by Chitoku Teshima).

A brand-new storyline begins-beyond the anime!

After the triumphant sale of their anime at Comet-A, the Eizouken crew head to the hills to enjoy their first vacation together over the winter school break. But they just can't give their creativity a rest, and roaming the mountain resort, Asakusa meets a pack of friendly but mysterious racoon dogs who inspire a plan for her grandest science fiction epic yet-Tanuki Eldorado!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sumito Oowara. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian (with assistance by Chitoku Teshima).

A brand-new storyline begins-beyond the anime!

After the triumphant sale of their anime at Comet-A, the Eizouken crew head to the hills to enjoy their first vacation together over the winter school break. But they just can't give their creativity a rest, and roaming the mountain resort, Asakusa meets a pack of friendly but mysterious racoon dogs who inspire a plan for her grandest science fiction epic yet-Tanuki Eldorado!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Story and art by Byun Byung-Jun. In Chinese, "Mijeong" means "pure beauty." In the cold city, young people's lives cross and spark for brief moments in this remarkable graphic novel. Wounded characters, squashed by the daily hard realities of urban living, find their destinies take sudden unannounced turns while their inner flames shine bright and wild, even for a brief time. From the girl who deals sensitively with an older man obsessed by youth to the group of friends who find their friend has committed suicide but feel they might get implicated, this engrossing collection of stories will transfix and move you deeply. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 238 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Written by Kenny Porter. Art and cover by Zach Wilcox.

Kara hoped to spend the summer re-enacting episodes of her favorite TV show, Shinpi Rider, with her best friend Alice. But when Alice moves to a new home two towns over, everything changes. Alice mysteriously stops answering Kara's phone calls and letters.

In order to reignite their friendship, Kara hatches a brave plan to bike over to Alice's new school all on her own. Kara's bravery on the journey proves how strong she is but when Kara finally finds Alice, her bravado fades: Alice has found new friends and has left Kara behind. Can Kara be fearless when she feels so alone?

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Written by Kenny Porter. Art and cover by Zach Wilcox.

Kara hoped to spend the summer re-enacting episodes of her favorite TV show, Shinpi Rider, with her best friend Alice. But when Alice moves to a new home two towns over, everything changes. Alice mysteriously stops answering Kara's phone calls and letters.

In order to reignite their friendship, Kara hatches a brave plan to bike over to Alice's new school all on her own. Kara's bravery on the journey proves how strong she is but when Kara finally finds Alice, her bravado fades: Alice has found new friends and has left Kara behind. Can Kara be fearless when she feels so alone?

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.