Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

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1st printing. Written by Mat Heagerty. Art and cover by Lisa DuBois-Thompson. In Muscletown, if youre not a jock, youre a nobody. Youre an INDOOR KID. Air-ball Arnie couldnt be worse at sports. As much as he wishes he could score three-pointers or hit home runs, the fact is that hes way better at video games than he is on the court or the field. Whats worse is he lives in Muscletown, a city full of the best athletes and jocks, especially the Brohemians, the towns star athletes AND the towns biggest bullies. The Brohemians get to decide the winners from the losers, and theyve decided Arnie is the biggest loser of them all. But all that changes when Arnie discovers a magical medal that gives him superhuman sports powers. Now he can slam dunk better than anyone, and hes determined to put these super sports abilities to good use by putting the Brohemian bullies in their place. But when his newfound powers start to get him the popularity and admiration hes always craved, will he use his powers for good or will he strike out and foul on his own friends? Knock it out of the park in the newest graphic novel from Mat Heagerty (Martian Ghost Centaur, Unplugged and Unpopular, Lumberjackula) and Lisa DuBois-Thompson (Rugrats, Aggretsuko) in a sports-packed story about staying true to yourself, perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Victoria Jamieson. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Limit: Part 2!"

Story and art by Yuki Fumino.

Kohei is a college student who, because of his hearing loss, tends to distance himself from others. His attitude starts to change after he crosses paths with an ever-optimistic classmate named Taichi. And over time, the two begin to develop feelings for each other. As the story continues, the pair tries to balance their budding relationship alongside Taichi's inspiring new career and Kohei's continued studies at school. But the harder they try to make things work, the more misunderstandings they seem to encounter.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 260 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Horitomo. Translated by Jess Leif. Adapted by The Smut Whisperer. Sakura, the only human in a class full of monster girls, dives headfirst into interspecies sapphic school life! Now at Satomigaoka's seaside school for a hands-on summer learning camp, Sakura meets a slime girl, Komari, who molds herself to Sakura's likeness! Then, Sakura gets into an accident with Mai, a scylla who has something against succubi, and gets ensnared in a boob-a-licious swimsuit jostle...! But can Sakura keep her cover story intact even if she loses her top? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Straight Out of Busan!" Story and art by Stefano Jun. A true story about an immigrant Korean family in North America, told by the one son who has to deal with all the chaos. Collecting the first 100 cartoons of the hit online series. Softcover, 7-in.x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Straight Out of Busan!" Story and art by Stefano Jun. A true story about an immigrant Korean family in North America, told by the one son who has to deal with all the chaos. Collecting the first 100 cartoons of the hit online series. Softcover, 7-in.x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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2nd and later printings. "Theory of Happiness!"

Story and art by Yuki Fumino.

Because of a hearing disability Kohei is often alone. Taichi is outspoken and cheerful. At first, Kohei keeps himself well guarded, but after he meets Taichi he slowly learns to open up. How will this "more than friends, less than lovers" relationship evolve?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 312 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.95.

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2nd and later printings. "Theory of Happiness!"

Story and art by Yuki Fumino.

Because of a hearing disability Kohei is often alone. Taichi is outspoken and cheerful. At first, Kohei keeps himself well guarded, but after he meets Taichi he slowly learns to open up. How will this "more than friends, less than lovers" relationship evolve?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 312 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.95.

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1st printing. Written by Margaret Rae and Brian Nathanson. Art and cover by Beck Kubrick. Poe was only a little monster when the hunters came for her parents. If it weren't for one of the hunters taking pity on her, she knows she'd have met the same fate, too. Ten years later, Poe lives with her two "siblings"-more monster kids in hiding-Rice and Shelley. Under her protective eye, Poe makes sure that the siblings have everything they need, but Rice and Shelley want more out of life than running away. So when their most recent home is slated to be demolished by a real estate group, the monster kids venture out to find their place, and end up getting whisked away to a Halloween party that changes their lives. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Written by Margaret Rae and Brian Nathanson. Art and cover by Beck Kubrick. Poe was only a little monster when the hunters came for her parents. If it weren't for one of the hunters taking pity on her, she knows she'd have met the same fate, too. Ten years later, Poe lives with her two "siblings"-more monster kids in hiding-Rice and Shelley. Under her protective eye, Poe makes sure that the siblings have everything they need, but Rice and Shelley want more out of life than running away. So when their most recent home is slated to be demolished by a real estate group, the monster kids venture out to find their place, and end up getting whisked away to a Halloween party that changes their lives. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Written by Micol Arianna Beltramini. Art and cover by Agnes Innocente. Have you ever wanted to disappear after someone broke your heart? Heartbreak Hotel knows exactly how you feel, and will do anything to coddle your illusions. TM But what is the expiration date of a dream? And when you have to return to reality, who will help you put the fragments of your heart back together? Broken hearts, welcome to Heartbreak Hotel. Softcover, 6-in.x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Young Adult Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Rerolled!" Written by Jasmine Walls. Art and cover by Dozerdraws. Erika, Jacob, Marcelle and Damien are popular in their own corners of the internet— corners that seemingly would never overlap. In fact, the only thing they have in common is that they used to be close friends until they drifted apart in high school, leaving their Dice & Deathtraps game unfinished. Now, four years later, their old game master, Amina, has reached out with a chance to reunite and not only to save the community center that fostered their creativity, but to finally finish their abandoned campaign. They have one night to do it, streaming live to their combined followings with tensions—and old grudges—on the rise. Can they mend their fraying friendship or will this last session cut their ties for good? Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 144 pages, full color. Young Adult Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Rerolled!" Written by Jasmine Walls. Art and cover by Dozerdraws. Erika, Jacob, Marcelle and Damien are popular in their own corners of the internet— corners that seemingly would never overlap. In fact, the only thing they have in common is that they used to be close friends until they drifted apart in high school, leaving their Dice & Deathtraps game unfinished. Now, four years later, their old game master, Amina, has reached out with a chance to reunite and not only to save the community center that fostered their creativity, but to finally finish their abandoned campaign. They have one night to do it, streaming live to their combined followings with tensions—and old grudges—on the rise. Can they mend their fraying friendship or will this last session cut their ties for good? Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 144 pages, full color. Young Adult Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by S.E. Case. Rigsby, Wisconsin, 2002: It's just another nowhere town, but Bethany has finally found some stability here, far from the baleful, watching eyes of her oppressively disapproving mother. Jeordie and Erik are welcoming new friends, and even Anna seems happy to make her feel at home, despite hints of issues even bigger than hers. Amid the placid, scenic small-town beauty, the teens of Rigsby are roiling with struggles over what might come next, where to turn, and what's standing in their way. And when Bethany and Anna decide to go to the Homecoming dance together, the threads start to unravel. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

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1st printing. Written by Mat Heagerty. Art and cover by Lisa DuBois-Thompson. In Muscletown, if youre not a jock, youre a nobody. Youre an INDOOR KID. Air-ball Arnie couldnt be worse at sports. As much as he wishes he could score three-pointers or hit home runs, the fact is that hes way better at video games than he is on the court or the field. Whats worse is he lives in Muscletown, a city full of the best athletes and jocks, especially the Brohemians, the towns star athletes AND the towns biggest bullies. The Brohemians get to decide the winners from the losers, and theyve decided Arnie is the biggest loser of them all. But all that changes when Arnie discovers a magical medal that gives him superhuman sports powers. Now he can slam dunk better than anyone, and hes determined to put these super sports abilities to good use by putting the Brohemian bullies in their place. But when his newfound powers start to get him the popularity and admiration hes always craved, will he use his powers for good or will he strike out and foul on his own friends? Knock it out of the park in the newest graphic novel from Mat Heagerty (Martian Ghost Centaur, Unplugged and Unpopular, Lumberjackula) and Lisa DuBois-Thompson (Rugrats, Aggretsuko) in a sports-packed story about staying true to yourself, perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Victoria Jamieson. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Cathon. A delicious collection of slice-of-life comics that's sure to delight! Experience cartoonist Cathon's hectic trials and tribulations through the short comics in this juicy collection. Whether we find her slurping down a piña collada at her fave tiki bar, meeting oddball fans at a comic book festival, road-tripping with her pals, or simply strolling the streets of Montreal, Cathon always manages to find the sublime in everyday life. Mix in some wild flights of fantasy, a splash of adorable childhood memories, and the occasional good cry, and you've got the recipe for a laugh-out-loud book that will make you feel like you're hanging out with your newest, funniest friend! Fans of Kate Beaton, Lisa Hanawalt, Gemma Correll, and Lynda Barry will devour Cathon's FRUIT SALAD! Softcover, 5 1/2-in.x 7 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Cathon. A delicious collection of slice-of-life comics that's sure to delight! Experience cartoonist Cathon's hectic trials and tribulations through the short comics in this juicy collection. Whether we find her slurping down a piña collada at her fave tiki bar, meeting oddball fans at a comic book festival, road-tripping with her pals, or simply strolling the streets of Montreal, Cathon always manages to find the sublime in everyday life. Mix in some wild flights of fantasy, a splash of adorable childhood memories, and the occasional good cry, and you've got the recipe for a laugh-out-loud book that will make you feel like you're hanging out with your newest, funniest friend! Fans of Kate Beaton, Lisa Hanawalt, Gemma Correll, and Lynda Barry will devour Cathon's FRUIT SALAD! Softcover, 5 1/2-in.x 7 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Riichiro Inagaki. Art and cover by Ryoichi Ikegami. Translated by Stephen Paul. Haru and Gaku have managed to put Trillion TV in the black. Meanwhile, Kirihime uses her massive capital as a weapon to fight back. But Harus shocking response leads to the beginning of a Trillion Game tightrope walk! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Riichiro Inagaki. Art and cover by Ryoichi Ikegami. Translated by Stephen Paul. Haru and Gaku have managed to put Trillion TV in the black. Meanwhile, Kirihime uses her massive capital as a weapon to fight back. But Harus shocking response leads to the beginning of a Trillion Game tightrope walk! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Riichiro Inagaki. Art and cover by Ryoichi Ikegami. Translated by Stephen Paul. A charming sweet talker and a timid computer programmer team up with hopes of making a trillion dollars and getting everything they've ever wanted in this world! Self-proclaimed worlds greediest man Haru and timid computer whiz Gaku set out to make a trillion dollars. They start the company Trillion Game to accomplish this task and hope to iron out the details as they go. With charm, technical skills, and no business plan, can these unlikely friends reach their lofty goal? Haru and Gaku have Trillion Game Inc. on the verge of becoming a publicly traded company. At a presentation to investors, Haru unleashes a storm of wild claims! What is his harebrained scheme to drive up their stock price? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Gabbie Benda. Discover what happens when the luckiest kid in the world becomes extraordinarily unlucky in this funny, friendship-driven story. Serendipity is your classic overachiever. She's class president, lead in the school play, and star of the basketball team. Shes also incredibly lucky, like, wins everything all the time lucky. Until a mishap at the town carnival convinces Serendipity her luck has run out. Shes definitely not anxious, disorganized, or spread too thin. Nope, she's cursed. And she'll have to find a way to reverse it before she lets everyone down. Hilariously charming and illustrated in sugar pink hues, this graphic novel is a treat for kids who love middle school dramas and adorable, if impulsive characters. It's a perfect story for overstressed overachievers looking for a warm reminder that stepping back doesnt mean stepping down. In fact, sharing the spotlight with good friends is perhaps the luckiest thing of all. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, full color. Age 8-12 years Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Gabbie Benda. Discover what happens when the luckiest kid in the world becomes extraordinarily unlucky in this funny, friendship-driven story. Serendipity is your classic overachiever. She's class president, lead in the school play, and star of the basketball team. Shes also incredibly lucky, like, wins everything all the time lucky. Until a mishap at the town carnival convinces Serendipity her luck has run out. Shes definitely not anxious, disorganized, or spread too thin. Nope, she's cursed. And she'll have to find a way to reverse it before she lets everyone down. Hilariously charming and illustrated in sugar pink hues, this graphic novel is a treat for kids who love middle school dramas and adorable, if impulsive characters. It's a perfect story for overstressed overachievers looking for a warm reminder that stepping back doesnt mean stepping down. In fact, sharing the spotlight with good friends is perhaps the luckiest thing of all. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, full color. Age 8-12 years Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Written by Olivia Cuartero-Briggs. Art and cover by Roberta Ingranata. What if you could do it all over again? A desperately single 40-something attends her college reunion to win back the love of her life, with disastrous results. But, through a magical twist of fate, she finds herself in her early college years once more--with a chance to fix it all. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 120 pages, full color. Young Adult Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Makoto Ojiro. Translated by Andria McKnight. Its the last year of school. College entrance exams are just around the corner, and the pressure is on. Ganta, Isaki, and their friends head off to Osaka to check out universities and are excited and surprised by all the big city has to offer. Then Ganta and Isaki throw themselves into studying for the test that will decide their futures. What awaits beyond all their tears? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Nori Gorou. Translated by Joshua Hardy. Adapted by Kim Morrissy. A HAREM IS FOREVER. Life has never been better for Imaizumi and his four lovers. With his new, spacious apartment, there's plenty of space for them to have all the sex they want whenever they want! But when Imaizumi's mother comes to visit his new place, will he really be able to convince her that he's sleeping alone in that king-size bed? Meanwhile, the four girls start to think about their relationship in the long term. Imaizumi would never settle for monogamy, but it only stands to reason that one of them should get to be his legal wife! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 152 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Gale Galligan. Ollie Herisson's dad is a diplomat, which means her family moves around a lot. She has already lived in Singapore, Korea, France, and the United States. When Ollie starts at a new school, she doesn't worry about making a good impression because she knows that when her family inevitably moves again, she'll get a fresh start somewhere else. A complete reset. It doesn't matter if her classmates think she's weird for pretending that she lives in the world of an imagined anime, or if she makes an enemy out of the most popular girl in her class, or if she just does something hugely embarrassing! But after moving from Germany to Virginia and having a mortifying first day at her new school, Ollie is shocked to learn that her parents are going to buy a house so that Ollie and her sister, Cat, can finish grade school in one place. Can Ollie figure out how to both be herself and make real friends when she can't run away from her life? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Limit: Part 2!"

Story and art by Yuki Fumino.

Kohei is a college student who, because of his hearing loss, tends to distance himself from others. His attitude starts to change after he crosses paths with an ever-optimistic classmate named Taichi. And over time, the two begin to develop feelings for each other. As the story continues, the pair tries to balance their budding relationship alongside Taichi's inspiring new career and Kohei's continued studies at school. But the harder they try to make things work, the more misunderstandings they seem to encounter.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 260 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

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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.

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. Story and art by Andi Porretta. With senior year finally behind them, Cassie and her three best friends are on their way to what's next. Like their parents, the crew has always been inseparable: there's Marcy, the artist, for whom style is self-expression and sarcasm is a love language; Aaron, the future lawyer, whose good humor balances out his competitive streak; Nico, the musician, whose flirtatiousness, obliviousness, and recent interest in a rising senior are becoming increasingly unbearable to Cassie; and of course, Cassie herself, the only one who doesn't have her future all figured out. This summer is their last chance to make memories together in New York City before everyone but Cassie scatters across the globe for college-and she's determined to make the most of it. Her plan? They'll spend August playing the game of dares and risks they invented as kids! From adventurous to outrageous, these dares will definitely make for an unforgettable summer. Even better, Cassie is hopeful they'll help the group stay friends no matter what... because she is not ready for a future without them. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Horitomo. Translated by Jess Leif. Adapted by The Smut Whisperer. Sakura, the only human in a class full of monster girls, dives headfirst into interspecies sapphic school life! Now at Satomigaoka's seaside school for a hands-on summer learning camp, Sakura meets a slime girl, Komari, who molds herself to Sakura's likeness! Then, Sakura gets into an accident with Mai, a scylla who has something against succubi, and gets ensnared in a boob-a-licious swimsuit jostle...! But can Sakura keep her cover story intact even if she loses her top? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Ray Nadine. Former competitive gymnast and cartoonist Ray Nadine (Light Carries On, Raise Hell!, Messenger) tells a touching coming-of-age story about coping with anxiety and loss and forging friendship along the way in an inspired young adult graphic novel for fans of Spinning, Heartstopper, and Check, Please!. When level-ten gymnast Riley Glass joins the team at Station Six Gymnastics, she finds unexpected friendship in fellow gymnast Kota Iwamoto as the pair strive toward their Olympian dreams together. After losing her dad in a car accident, Riley moves to Stephon, Illinois, where she struggles to fit in with the other gymnasts. She misses her friends back home and is cautious of making new friendships at Station Six, which is made all the more difficult as she's hard of hearing and none of her new teammates know ASL. When she meets Kota, Riley is surprised by Kota's effort in learning ASL in order to communicate with her. Kota is determined to make Riley feel more at home, even though she struggles with her own fears and anxieties. Kota wants to be the best gymnast and make it all the way to the Olympics, but her fears of getting injured could stand in the way of achieving her goals. As they make their way to the prestigious U.S. Classic gymnastics event, their future as friends and as gymnasts will be put to the test. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Ray Nadine. Former competitive gymnast and cartoonist Ray Nadine (Light Carries On, Raise Hell!, Messenger) tells a touching coming-of-age story about coping with anxiety and loss and forging friendship along the way in an inspired young adult graphic novel for fans of Spinning, Heartstopper, and Check, Please!. When level-ten gymnast Riley Glass joins the team at Station Six Gymnastics, she finds unexpected friendship in fellow gymnast Kota Iwamoto as the pair strive toward their Olympian dreams together. After losing her dad in a car accident, Riley moves to Stephon, Illinois, where she struggles to fit in with the other gymnasts. She misses her friends back home and is cautious of making new friendships at Station Six, which is made all the more difficult as she's hard of hearing and none of her new teammates know ASL. When she meets Kota, Riley is surprised by Kota's effort in learning ASL in order to communicate with her. Kota is determined to make Riley feel more at home, even though she struggles with her own fears and anxieties. Kota wants to be the best gymnast and make it all the way to the Olympics, but her fears of getting injured could stand in the way of achieving her goals. As they make their way to the prestigious U.S. Classic gymnastics event, their future as friends and as gymnasts will be put to the test. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Yasmeen Abedifard. In this collection of contemplative and cathartic short comics, the pomegranate Anar and the woman Guli exist as reflections of each other, repellent to one another and yet inexorably drawn together once more. As they evolve through each story, proceeding through the stages of the plant life cycle, they take on new roles: muse and artist, gardener and seed, lover and fruit. The iterations reveal new revelations, exploring the themes of shame, grief, destiny, and survival at each turn. Abedifard's comic form evokes Persianate storytelling and draws on stylistic elements found in illuminated manuscripts, building an experience as rich and complex as the taste of pomegranate on one's tongue. 7 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 80 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Yasmeen Abedifard. In this collection of contemplative and cathartic short comics, the pomegranate Anar and the woman Guli exist as reflections of each other, repellent to one another and yet inexorably drawn together once more. As they evolve through each story, proceeding through the stages of the plant life cycle, they take on new roles: muse and artist, gardener and seed, lover and fruit. The iterations reveal new revelations, exploring the themes of shame, grief, destiny, and survival at each turn. Abedifard's comic form evokes Persianate storytelling and draws on stylistic elements found in illuminated manuscripts, building an experience as rich and complex as the taste of pomegranate on one's tongue. 7 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 80 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Hope Larson. It's January 1, 1996, and high school junior Christine wants more than anything to be that cool girl everyone notices, like her gorgeous best friend, Landry. She usually hates New Year's resolutions, but this year she vows to be that shiny kind of girl-and record it all in her diary through prose, illustration, and comics. When Landry drops her, Christine is surprised to discover just how much she doesn't miss her and her drama. But a misguided kiss with film-obsessed Paul, her only other close friend, also causes a rift, and she finds herself facing a long, lonely summer. Eisner-award winning author and illustrator, Hope Larson, has created a powerful coming-of-age story set in a time before the Internet that explores themes of betrayal, first love, self-expression, and the power of art. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, Text (with full color Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Hope Larson. It's January 1, 1996, and high school junior Christine wants more than anything to be that cool girl everyone notices, like her gorgeous best friend, Landry. She usually hates New Year's resolutions, but this year she vows to be that shiny kind of girl-and record it all in her diary through prose, illustration, and comics. When Landry drops her, Christine is surprised to discover just how much she doesn't miss her and her drama. But a misguided kiss with film-obsessed Paul, her only other close friend, also causes a rift, and she finds herself facing a long, lonely summer. Eisner-award winning author and illustrator, Hope Larson, has created a powerful coming-of-age story set in a time before the Internet that explores themes of betrayal, first love, self-expression, and the power of art. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, Text (with full color Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Written by Oliver Gerlach. Art and cover by Kelsi Jo Silva. At seventeen, Soup is at a crossroads, eager to make her mark on the world, yet reluctant to leave the restaurant she calls home-the place where she was found as a baby, the place where she grew up, the place where she learned to cook. It's only when her elven boss snaps at her that she begins to see his pattern of abuse, starting in the kitchen and extending all across town. Something's got to give, and the answer is simple: a cooking competition for the restaurant. If Soup wins, she'll claim the business and protect her village from destructive expansion. But if she loses, she'll have to leave her home and stand by as the food community she loves is razed to the ground. With friends and chosen family rallying around her, Soup has a chance to win. Yet, everyone knows villains don't fight fair, and this restauranteur is not going to give up his throne so easily... Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by S.E. Case. Rigsby, Wisconsin, 2002: It's just another nowhere town, but Bethany has finally found some stability here, far from the baleful, watching eyes of her oppressively disapproving mother. Jeordie and Erik are welcoming new friends, and even Anna seems happy to make her feel at home, despite hints of issues even bigger than hers. Amid the placid, scenic small-town beauty, the teens of Rigsby are roiling with struggles over what might come next, where to turn, and what's standing in their way. And when Bethany and Anna decide to go to the Homecoming dance together, the threads start to unravel. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

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1st printing. Written by Kami Garcia. Art and cover by Brittney Williams. Stella knows fifth grade will be the best year ever. Her closest friends, Emiko and Latasha, are in her class and they all got the teacher they wanted. Then their favorite television show, Witchlins, announces a new guidebook and an online game! But when the classwork starts piling up, Stella struggles to stay on top. Why does it take her so long to read? And how can she keep up with friends in the Witchlins game if she can't get through the text-heavy guidebook? It takes loving teachers and her family to recognize that Stella has a learning difference, and after a dyslexia diagnosis she gets the support and tools she needs to succeed. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Written by Kami Garcia. Art and cover by Brittney Williams. Stella knows fifth grade will be the best year ever. Her closest friends, Emiko and Latasha, are in her class and they all got the teacher they wanted. Then their favorite television show, Witchlins, announces a new guidebook and an online game! But when the classwork starts piling up, Stella struggles to stay on top. Why does it take her so long to read? And how can she keep up with friends in the Witchlins game if she can't get through the text-heavy guidebook? It takes loving teachers and her family to recognize that Stella has a learning difference, and after a dyslexia diagnosis she gets the support and tools she needs to succeed. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Dean Stuart. Cassi loves spending time with her grandfather. His games, songs, and stories have always brought her endless joy. This visit with him, though, is different: Grandpa seems to be losing track of things, including everything from the stories they're sharing to who Cassi herself is. So when he goes missing after wandering off from his own backyard, Cassi knows she has to figure out where he's gone. What she discovers is a world filled with memories, none of them her own. As she leaps from one memory to the next, she knows she's getting closer and closer to finding her grandfather-but only if she can make sure he doesn't slip away forever. Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Natsume Ono. As the day of the coup d'état arrives, the future of all those who have been embroiled in it hangs in the balance, not least that of ACCA. ACCA Inspection Department vice-chairman, Jean Otus, holds the key to it all, but has he fully grasped the truth about the intrigue bleeding into his life or the strange developments around him? One thing is certain: Regardless of the outcome, the Kingdom of Dowa will never be quite the same again! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Natsume Ono.Under a cloud of suspicion, ACCA agent Jean Otus continues auditing the districts of Dowa, collecting both intel and lavish meals along the way. But with Jean and Director General Mauve passing each other like ships in the night, will anything come of his efforts? Meanwhile, the reason behind the royal palace's curious obsession with Jean's little sister, Lotta, finally becomes clear! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 182 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Natsume Ono. Still under government suspicion as a driving force in a coup d'etat, Jean Otus finds himself in the middle of an actual coup in the district of Suitz. When Jean gets captured, he might just discover there's more to his best friend Nino than he realizes! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Natsume Ono. ACCA vice-chairman, Jean Otus, would much rather talk about bread, but everyone around him seems intent on talking about the coup. And when Jean's audit in Suitsu goes sideways, he lands smack in the middle of open rebellion. Will the swirling rumors about him gain credence?! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Natsume Ono. When political conspiracies abound, preserving the peace is no piece of cake, but it's all in a days work for the Jean Otus, the deceptively aloof insepector out to sniff out corruption in this atmospheric instant classic from Natsume Ono, creator of House of Five Leaves! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $15.00.

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1st printing. Written by Dave Justus and Lilah Sturges. Art and cover by Joe Eisma. At America's second-oldest university, four earnest, clever, and desperate teens on the interim student government exploit a charter loophole in an effort to save their school from being demolished, facing down pressures on campus and escalating hostility from the Board of Regents in a story both hilarious and heartfelt. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 180 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Written by Dave Justus and Lilah Sturges. Art and cover by Joe Eisma. At America's second-oldest university, four earnest, clever, and desperate teens on the interim student government exploit a charter loophole in an effort to save their school from being demolished, facing down pressures on campus and escalating hostility from the Board of Regents in a story both hilarious and heartfelt. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 180 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Netherlands Dutch Reprint Series. Reprints Story and Art from Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) #36, #37, and #38. 8 1/2" X 11 1/2". 52 pages. Dutch Language.

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2nd Edition - 2nd or later printing. Story and art by Craig Thompson. The graphic novel classic, available for the first time in a new Drawn & Quarterly edition! Blankets is the story of a young man coming of age and finding the confidence to express his creative voice. Craig Thompson's poignant graphic memoir plays out against the backdrop of a Midwestern winterscape: finely-hewn linework draws together a portrait of small town life, a rigorously fundamentalist Christian childhood, and a lonely, emotionally mixed-up adolescence. Under an engulfing blanket of snow, Craig and Raina fall in love at winter church camp, revealing to one another their struggles with faith and their dreams of escape. This groundbreaking graphic novel, winner of two Eisner and three Harvey Awards, is an eloquent portrait of adolescent yearning; first love (and first heartache); faith in crisis; and the process of moving beyond all of that. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 592 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.95.