Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collect issues #1-8. Story and art by Nicole Georges. For years Nicole Georges has recorded her thoughts and adventures in beautifully illustrated journal entries and published them in her 'zine, Invincible Summer. Now, the first 10 issues of this beloved publication (including unpublished work) are collected here. Overflowing with personality and wit, drama and art, this anthology presents five years of Nicole's low-paying jobs, heartbreaking romances, inspiring friendships, vegan recipes, dog motherhood, and endless trips to the corner coffee shop. Recently featured on the Sister Spit tour! Softocver, 7-in. x 8 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $14.00.

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1st printing. Story and by Trevor Alixopulos. The Hot Breath of War takes seemingly unrelated episodes of life during wartime and entwines them into a signle narrative. This subtle and well-written novel explores love amid conflict and the seduction of violence itself. Alixopulos displays artistic abilities well beyond his years, and his stories offer some of the most thoughtful insights on the nature of war and its effect on human existence available to comic book readers. His drawings are loose and comfortable but sharp and graphic. The Hot Breath of War is perfect for fans of Joe Sacco or Jules Feiffer but stands as a unique work of graphic art. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

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1st printing. Written by Mary M. Talbot. Art and cover by Bryan Talbot. Part personal history, part biography, Dotter of Her Father's Eyes contrasts two coming- of-age narratives: that of Lucia, the daughter of James Joyce, and that of author Mary Talbot, daughter of the eminent Joycean scholar James S. Atherton. Social expectations and gender politics, thwarted ambitions and personal tragedy are played out against two contrasting historical backgrounds, poignantly evoked by the atmospheric visual storytelling of award-winning graphic-novel pioneer Bryan Talbot. Produced through an intense collaboration seldom seen between writers and artists, Dotter of Her Father's Eyes is smart, funny, and sad-an essential addition to the evolving genre of graphic memoir. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. "The Third Wheel!"

Story and art by Jeff Kinney.

The latest book in the phenomenal bestselling series. Love is in the air - but what does that mean for Greg Heffley?

Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, B&W.

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Volume 31-33 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Ren is playing a strange double role as the half-British actor Cain Heel who's starring as the supernatural serial killer BJ in a new thriller. Normally Ren would have no trouble maintaining both roles, but playing BJ requires him to tap the darkest depths of his psyche, and it's starting to takes its toll on him. To help ease his strain, Kyoko has been assigned to keep an eye on him as Cain Heel's sister Setsuka. Kyoko seems to have a special insight into Ren's torment that lets her help him, but how can she keep things professional when she keep walking in on him in the shower!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 560 pages, B&W. Teen

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Cabin Fever!"

Story and art by Jeff Kinney.

The sixth book in the phenomenal bestselling series! An extreme snowstorm traps the Heffleys inside a cabin. Stuck with his family, unable to go outside, Greg finds himself becoming claustrophobic. Annoyed and pestered by his parents, how will Greg survive the blizzard?

Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, B&W.

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1st printing.

Written by Van Jensen. Art by Nate Powell.

After World War II, tensions rise in a Southern city ruled by organized crime, touching countless residents as they struggle to make sense of the new world. A sudden act of violence sets off a series of bloody events between the police and mafia as they lash out against one another. As the violence worsens, desperation grows to stop it, by any means necessary.

Told in multiple perspectives, from a seemingly untouchable mafia don, to a gun-happy seasoned detective succumbing to the depths of his schizophrenia, to a newly minted police lieutenant haunted by his recent service in the war, and two African-American brothers, one mired in corruption and the other leading a local militia in an effort to see that justice is served.

Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 252 pages, full color.

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Written by Ron Kasman, Devon Wong, and R.G. Taylor. Art by Ron Kasman, Jim Ordolis, and R G Taylor. Cover by Ron Kasman.

An anthology of illustrated stories about the comic book culture.

Meet Norman Radinski, cosmic traveler and the spirit guardian of an entire art form. Join Captain Bill, comic store owner, whose store is stuck in 1971. Share in Kalabogie Jake's struggle with comic book addiction. Read the first Cerebus story since it was put to bed with issue 300. See Bif Davis pursue a comic book older than he is.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 102 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

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Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Kid Toussaint. Art by Aveline Stokart. Cover by Sabine Rich. FIVE PERSONALITIES. ONE GIRL. It doesn't take long for Elle's new friends to realize there is something different about her. Even Elle suspects there is more to her situation than her therapist is willing to admit. But as every day stress and some bad news start to accumulate, Elle fears that she will reveal another personality that will upend the new life that she is living. ABLAZE proudly presents Elle(s), a vibrant, imaginative new series. Featuring brilliant, Pixar-esque art from Aveline Stokart, and an engaging story by Kid Toussaint that brings moments of real emotion, mystery, intrigue and humor together during the epic highs and lows of high school. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collect issues #1-8. Story and art by Nicole Georges. For years Nicole Georges has recorded her thoughts and adventures in beautifully illustrated journal entries and published them in her 'zine, Invincible Summer. Now, the first 10 issues of this beloved publication (including unpublished work) are collected here. Overflowing with personality and wit, drama and art, this anthology presents five years of Nicole's low-paying jobs, heartbreaking romances, inspiring friendships, vegan recipes, dog motherhood, and endless trips to the corner coffee shop. Recently featured on the Sister Spit tour! Softocver, 7-in. x 8 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $14.00.

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1st printing. Written by Bonhyung Jeong. Art and cover by BonHyung Jeong. I'm not her babysitter... Having a little sister isn't easy - she takes my soda, follows me around, and wants to tag along with me and my friends. Worse, she always gets her way with our parents! Sometimes I wonder if I was adopted just to look after her. (I know, it doesn't make sense.) Going to middle school means at least she can't bother me there. I'll have plenty of time to practice to become MVP of the basketball team and maybe even...get a girlfriend! I finally managed to ask Hannah out on a date. Now how do I make sure Amy doesn't follow me and ruin the day?! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Coffee. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. Kaboku has always just gone with the flow, marching in step to the drumbeat of the expectations of those around him: parents, school, plans for the future. It feels predictable, safe, and... empty. But one night, Kaboku's at school late, and he happens on a girl alone, moving wildly, turning a blank space of concrete into a canvas. This is Hikari Wanda, a member of the hip-hop dance club. Kaboku is immediately smitten, but the road to stepping out of his shell is a long one. The club is almost entirely girls, and they're all, well, way better than him. What's ahead is unknown, and that's terrifying, but it also means, for the first time in Kaboku's life, a taste of freedom. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. Written by Bonhyung Jeong. Art and cover by BonHyung Jeong. I'm not her babysitter... Having a little sister isn't easy - she takes my soda, follows me around, and wants to tag along with me and my friends. Worse, she always gets her way with our parents! Sometimes I wonder if I was adopted just to look after her. (I know, it doesn't make sense.) Going to middle school means at least she can't bother me there. I'll have plenty of time to practice to become MVP of the basketball team and maybe even...get a girlfriend! I finally managed to ask Hannah out on a date. Now how do I make sure Amy doesn't follow me and ruin the day?! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $13.00.

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W.W. Norton Edition - 1st printing. In DROPSIE AVENUE: THE NEIGHBORHOOD, Eisner graphically traces the social trajectory of this mythic avenue over four centuries, creating a sweeping panorama of the city and its waves of new residents, whose stories present an unending "story of life, death, and resurrection." Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 172 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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W.W. Norton Edition - 1st printing. In DROPSIE AVENUE: THE NEIGHBORHOOD, Eisner graphically traces the social trajectory of this mythic avenue over four centuries, creating a sweeping panorama of the city and its waves of new residents, whose stories present an unending "story of life, death, and resurrection." Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 172 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Coffee. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. A boy named Kaboku sees a girl named Wanda dance, and suddenly burns with a need to join in. With its thrilling scenes of Japanese hip-hop dance and quirky, charming characters, this is a new, inspirational manga for fans of coming-of-age stories like Blue Period and Your Lie in April. Get up and join the Wandance!Kabo dreams of making it big with Wanda, but hes convinced that the two of them are on different paths in their dancing lives. Will dancing to the beat of their own songs be the key to keeping them in step with one another, or will the duo have to dance their separate ways? While Wanda pursues a part in Assays dance showcase, Kabo will have to decide whether he wants to forge ahead with hip-hop, or if the siren call of breakdancing will make him part of Kabes circle. Hed better choose fast though, because theres an all-B-Boy competition coming up, and Kabe wants Kabo to partner with him—but only if he can polish his breakdancing basics before the battle! Meanwhile, Kabo isnt the only one facing his own insecurities—On-chan reveals she has her own bouts of self-doubt and shows Kabo her secret to dealing with them. Meanwhile, Wanda throws herself into the showcase, but will she be able to prove herself among Assays handpicked dancers, or will she discover that the big star of a backwaters high school is just another face in the crowd when it comes to the wider world of dance? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Scott Kurtz. Valeria Winters has an easier time finding trouble than making friends. A fantasy-obsessed nerd with the legendary confidence-and temper-of a Valkyrie, Val promises her mom that things will be different at her new school. "No more fighting!" As if by fate, she meets the Table Titans right away-Alan, Andrew, and Darius, who run the school's tabletop gaming club. Finally, Val has found her own adventuring party! And even better... a place where she belongs. So when the future of the club is threatened, Val makes it her personal quest to save the Table Titans. She'll have to face the fire-breathing wrestling coach and popular girl Kate, who seems out for revenge. Revenge for what? Val has no clue. 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 finds humor, heart, and adventure in a tale of friendship and finding your people. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Scott Kurtz. Valeria Winters has an easier time finding trouble than making friends. A fantasy-obsessed nerd with the legendary confidence-and temper-of a Valkyrie, Val promises her mom that things will be different at her new school. "No more fighting!" As if by fate, she meets the Table Titans right away-Alan, Andrew, and Darius, who run the school's tabletop gaming club. Finally, Val has found her own adventuring party! And even better... a place where she belongs. So when the future of the club is threatened, Val makes it her personal quest to save the Table Titans. She'll have to face the fire-breathing wrestling coach and popular girl Kate, who seems out for revenge. Revenge for what? Val has no clue. 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 finds humor, heart, and adventure in a tale of friendship and finding your people. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $13.99.

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Written by Dave Baker. Art and cover by Nicole Goux.

When Brooke, Kelly, Maggie, and Melissa buy a bootleg anime DVD at a gas station, they get much more than they bargained for with Super Love XL, a risqué movie featuring-among other things-a giant mecha who shoots lasers out of her chest.

The four girls are horrified (and maybe a little fascinated). It's so unlike anything they've seen, would probably shock everyone else in their town, and definitely would take over their extremely conservative Christian school. That's when they have the idea to sell copies to local boys... for twenty dollars a pop. But as the market for mildly titillating anime DVDs grows, the girls realize they'll need new material. On top of figuring out how to replicate their first success, there's growing tension within the group.

Will the four girls' shared history be strong enough to see them through this upheaval? Or will they learn that some things can only end in heartbreak?

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color.

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1st printing. Story and art by Robin Easter. Ever since sixth grade, Ashton Price and their best friend and enduring crush, Ivy Santos, have spent their summers together at theater camp. Now it's their last year before they part ways for high school, and Ash is determined to end it on a high note! With Ash as stage manager and Ivy the lead in this year's musical, this summer's shaping up to be everything the two could have hoped for. Maybe Ash will even work up the courage to ask Ivy out! But between Ivy rehearsing long hours with her colead and Ash throwing themself into an ambitious stage production, will they end up drifting apart instead? As summer wanes and September looms, Ash and Ivy's friendship will change forever, one way or another. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 252 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Coffee. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. A boy named Kaboku sees a girl named Wanda dance, and suddenly burns with a need to join in. With its thrilling scenes of Japanese hip-hop dance and quirky, charming characters, this is a new, inspirational manga for fans of coming-of-age stories like Blue Period and Your Lie in April. Get up and join the Wandance!Kabo and Wanda take the dance floor in their own respective dance battles, and they soon learn that competition and cooperation are both just ways of sharing whats in your heart… Kabo and Kabe show up for their B-Boy battle, where figuring out a team name is only the first of their problems. They soon find themselves running into old friends, old antagonists—and at least one fearsome dancer who seems to have it out for Kabe… If he and Kabo are going to make it to the top of the contest, theyll have to figure out how to understand each other on the fly, or they might just get buried in the first round! Meanwhile, in Tokyo, Wanda is turning heads at Assays showcase practice, and earning more than a little jealousy along the way. But when her fellow dancers see how devoted she is to her craft, they begin to open up to her, and new friendships seem like they could start to bloom… Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "My Tiny Forest Adventure!" Story and art by Emma Steinkellner. Welcome back to Gumbling-Nell Starkeeper's extremely normal fairy-tale hometown. And things couldn't be more happily-ever-awesome, because Nell is about to go on a Gumbling rite of passage-the Multi-Disciplinary Wilderness Engagement Adventure-when all of the seventh graders spend a whole week in the forest! Sure, it's an Enchanted Forest that's full of gumblecreatures, where your most secret wish could be granted at any moment, but that's nothing unusual around here. What's really magical is that Nell gets to be on a team with all her best friends, learning about nature stuff and teamwork and having their very own campout (including roasting marshmallows)! Except her Thumbkin friend Gil has been a bit of a grump lately. And everyone's secret crushes are making things super awkward.. so when the whole gang gets shrunk down to Thumbkin size after a wish gone wrong, Nell's problems get a whole lot bigger! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "My Tiny Forest Adventure!" Story and art by Emma Steinkellner. Welcome back to Gumbling-Nell Starkeeper's extremely normal fairy-tale hometown. And things couldn't be more happily-ever-awesome, because Nell is about to go on a Gumbling rite of passage-the Multi-Disciplinary Wilderness Engagement Adventure-when all of the seventh graders spend a whole week in the forest! Sure, it's an Enchanted Forest that's full of gumblecreatures, where your most secret wish could be granted at any moment, but that's nothing unusual around here. What's really magical is that Nell gets to be on a team with all her best friends, learning about nature stuff and teamwork and having their very own campout (including roasting marshmallows)! Except her Thumbkin friend Gil has been a bit of a grump lately. And everyone's secret crushes are making things super awkward.. so when the whole gang gets shrunk down to Thumbkin size after a wish gone wrong, Nell's problems get a whole lot bigger! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Wataru Watari. Art and cover by Ponkan 8. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

The class trip-an event rife with potential for love and trauma. The excitement builds as the big trip to Tokyo approaches-for most of the class. Hachiman's status has fallen since the cultural festival, but at least he didn't have far to fall. But then, before they leave, an unexpected visitor to the Service Club comes with a request for romantic advice that creates even more complications...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

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2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Pounded (2002) #1-3.

Written by Brian Wood. Art by Steve Rolston.

TIn a city filled with trust-fund babies and armchair revolutionaries, Heavy Parker rules the punk scene as a benevolent dictator. He sings lead in a local hardcore band; He puts out 'zines, pseudo-revolutionary material, and flypost propaganda about town. It's good to be king. Or at least it is until Missy, Heavy's girlfriend, goes away for college. How can a guy like Heavy be expected to handle a long-distance romance? Short answer: He can't. Missy is out of sight and Heavy's mind is already drifting towards his next sexual conquest. But can he maintain his throne when Missy returns, reborn as a true NYC punk and pissed as all hell?

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $8.95.

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2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Pounded (2002) #1-3.

Written by Brian Wood. Art by Steve Rolston.

TIn a city filled with trust-fund babies and armchair revolutionaries, Heavy Parker rules the punk scene as a benevolent dictator. He sings lead in a local hardcore band; He puts out 'zines, pseudo-revolutionary material, and flypost propaganda about town. It's good to be king. Or at least it is until Missy, Heavy's girlfriend, goes away for college. How can a guy like Heavy be expected to handle a long-distance romance? Short answer: He can't. Missy is out of sight and Heavy's mind is already drifting towards his next sexual conquest. But can he maintain his throne when Missy returns, reborn as a true NYC punk and pissed as all hell?

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $8.95.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Kota Nozomi. Art by Tesshin Azuma. Character design by GUINIU. Translated by Alan Cheng and Rowena Chen. Adapted by T. Campbell. Ever since her sister and brother-in-law died in an accident ten years ago, thirty-something-year-old Ayako Katsuragi has been raising her niece Miu as her own daughter. Now that she's in high school though, Ayako has begun to worry about the boys that might want to date Miu, especially their twenty-year-old neighbor Takumi Aterazawa. But when Takumi says he needs to talk to her, Ayako gets the shock of her life! It's not Miu he's got feelings for, it's her! Will Ayako be able to overcome her doubts and give his love a chance? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Kota Nozomi. Art by Tesshin Azuma. Character design by GUINIU. Translated by Alan Cheng and Rowena Chen. Adapted by T. Campbell. SEALED WITH A KISS? Thanks to her daughters scheming, Ayako has finally admitted shes in love Takumi. Shes so overjoyed at this revelation that the next time she sees him, Ayako cant stop herself from planting an impromptu kiss right on his lips! Takumi is understandably shocked, but not as shocked as Ayako when she learns this doesnt mean they're actually dating yet! Will these two lovebirds finally make things official? Or are they doomed to keep going in circles?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Kota Nozomi. Art by Tesshin Azuma. Character design by GUINIU. Translated by Alan Cheng and Rowena Chen. Adapted by T. Campbell. SEALED WITH A KISS? Thanks to her daughters scheming, Ayako has finally admitted shes in love Takumi. Shes so overjoyed at this revelation that the next time she sees him, Ayako cant stop herself from planting an impromptu kiss right on his lips! Takumi is understandably shocked, but not as shocked as Ayako when she learns this doesnt mean they're actually dating yet! Will these two lovebirds finally make things official? Or are they doomed to keep going in circles?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Kota Nozomi. Art by Tesshin Azuma. Character design by GUINIU. Translated by Alan Cheng and Rowena Chen. Adapted by T. Campbell. TOKYO TURMOIL! When Ayako first accepted her work assignment in Tokyo, she fully expected to spend a lonely three months without seeing her beloved Takumi. That is, until she arrives at her accommodations and finds none other than the man himself waiting for her behind the door! Navigating cohabitation so early into their relationship proves to be an emotional rollercoaster as these two lovebirds work to figure out both how to work around each other and just how far to take their level of intimacy. But things get even more complicated when Takumis ex-girlfriend makes an appearance! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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1st printing. Written by Beka. Art and cover by Maya. BFFs Grace and Lola talk about everything related to romance-and have lots of questions: What about the mysterious allure of the popular girl at school? And the rebellious goth with the reputation? And boys. They don't quite understand what makes some school romances soar to legendary heights, while other flirtations fizzle. Lola has an idea-they'll observe, study, and analyze all the couples at their Junior High-and compile their findings as The Love Report. Surprises await them, and force them to learn to see beyond appearances in this fast-paced series opener. They'll also discover secrets between themselves. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Alexis Castellanos.

Marisol loves her colorful home in Cuba with its vibrant people and food and flowers that she picks with her father on their way to the library. But Cuba is changing, and it isn't long before the home she once knew is no longer safe. And then her parents announce it's no longer her home at all, and they're sending her to the United States... alone.

Suddenly Marisol's world is devoid of the color it was once so full of as she begins a new life in cold, gray Brooklyn. Nothing about this new place is familiarthe language, the weather, the food, school, or even her foster parents. Marisol has never felt so lost; but she will find that perhaps the best way to find home is to stay true to herself.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Alexis Castellanos.

Marisol loves her colorful home in Cuba with its vibrant people and food and flowers that she picks with her father on their way to the library. But Cuba is changing, and it isn't long before the home she once knew is no longer safe. And then her parents announce it's no longer her home at all, and they're sending her to the United States... alone.

Suddenly Marisol's world is devoid of the color it was once so full of as she begins a new life in cold, gray Brooklyn. Nothing about this new place is familiarthe language, the weather, the food, school, or even her foster parents. Marisol has never felt so lost; but she will find that perhaps the best way to find home is to stay true to herself.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Kat Fajardo.

Rising star Kat Fajardo's debut middle-grade graphic novel about a girl who would rather do anything other than celebrate her quinceañera!

A funny and heartfelt coming-of-age story about navigating the expectations of family and cultural tradition.

Sue just wants to spend the summer reading and making comics at sleepaway camp with her friends, but instead she gets stuck going to Honduras to visit relatives with her parents and two sisters. They live way out in the country, which means no texting, no cable, and no Internet! The trip takes a turn for the worse when Sue's mother announces that they'll be having a surprise quinceañera for Sue, which is the last thing she wants. She can't imagine wearing a big, floofy, colorful dress! What is Sue going to do? And how will she survive all this "quality" time with her rambunctious family?

Miss Quinces is the first graphic novel published by Scholastic/Graphix to be simultaneously released in English and Spanish editions!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Kat Fajardo.

Rising star Kat Fajardo's debut middle-grade graphic novel about a girl who would rather do anything other than celebrate her quinceañera!

A funny and heartfelt coming-of-age story about navigating the expectations of family and cultural tradition.

Sue just wants to spend the summer reading and making comics at sleepaway camp with her friends, but instead she gets stuck going to Honduras to visit relatives with her parents and two sisters. They live way out in the country, which means no texting, no cable, and no Internet! The trip takes a turn for the worse when Sue's mother announces that they'll be having a surprise quinceañera for Sue, which is the last thing she wants. She can't imagine wearing a big, floofy, colorful dress! What is Sue going to do? And how will she survive all this "quality" time with her rambunctious family?

Miss Quinces is the first graphic novel published by Scholastic/Graphix to be simultaneously released in English and Spanish editions!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Jade Armstrong.

A young girl in middle school will do whatever it takes to meet her favorite author-even if it means joining her school band! A contemporary graphic novel about making your dream come true-and the friends you make along the way.

When Scout learns that her favorite author is doing an exclusive autograph session at the end of the year, she's determined to be there! She officially needs a plan...and when she finds out that her school's band is heading to the same location for their annual trip, an idea takes shape. Being a band kid can't be that hard, right?

As it turns out, learning how to play an instrument when you can't even read music is much, much, MUCH tougher than expected. And it's even harder for Scout when her friends aren't on board with her new hobby. Will she be able to master the trombone, make new band friends, and get to her favorite author's book signing? Tackling everything seems like a challenge for a supergenius superfriend supermusician-and she's just Scout.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Jade Armstrong.

A young girl in middle school will do whatever it takes to meet her favorite author-even if it means joining her school band! A contemporary graphic novel about making your dream come true-and the friends you make along the way.

When Scout learns that her favorite author is doing an exclusive autograph session at the end of the year, she's determined to be there! She officially needs a plan...and when she finds out that her school's band is heading to the same location for their annual trip, an idea takes shape. Being a band kid can't be that hard, right?

As it turns out, learning how to play an instrument when you can't even read music is much, much, MUCH tougher than expected. And it's even harder for Scout when her friends aren't on board with her new hobby. Will she be able to master the trombone, make new band friends, and get to her favorite author's book signing? Tackling everything seems like a challenge for a supergenius superfriend supermusician-and she's just Scout.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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2nd Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by Raina Telgemeier.

Raina can't wait to be a big sister. But once Amara is born, things aren't quite how she expected them to be. Amara is cute, but she's also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn't improve much over the years, but when a baby brother enters the picture and later, something doesn't seem right between their parents, they realize they must figure out how to get along.

They are sisters, after all.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-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.

Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room - her own space to be alone and make art.

So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl! Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying to get Max to sleep at night, navigating changes in her friendships, and working on an art entry for the fair.

And when Avery finds out that her family might move across the country, things get even more complicated.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing.

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

Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room - her own space to be alone and make art.

So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl! Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying to get Max to sleep at night, navigating changes in her friendships, and working on an art entry for the fair.

And when Avery finds out that her family might move across the country, things get even more complicated.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

2nd Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by Raina Telgemeier.

Raina can't wait to be a big sister. But once Amara is born, things aren't quite how she expected them to be. Amara is cute, but she's also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn't improve much over the years, but when a baby brother enters the picture and later, something doesn't seem right between their parents, they realize they must figure out how to get along.

They are sisters, after all.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. Written by Beka. Art and cover by Maya. BFFs Grace and Lola talk about everything related to romance-and have lots of questions: What about the mysterious allure of the popular girl at school? And the rebellious goth with the reputation? And boys. They don't quite understand what makes some school romances soar to legendary heights, while other flirtations fizzle. Lola has an idea-they'll observe, study, and analyze all the couples at their Junior High-and compile their findings as The Love Report. Surprises await them, and force them to learn to see beyond appearances in this fast-paced series opener. They'll also discover secrets between themselves. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. Written by Minh Le. Art and cover by Chan Chau. When Bình fights back against a bully who makes fun of his Vietnamese heritage, he expects to be cheered as the hero. He defeated the bad guy, right? Instead, it gets him a stern warning from his vice principal and worried parents. Now he's stuck on a family trip to a silent meditation retreat. That means no talking-and no video games!-for a whole weekend. Could things possibly get any worse? However, when a nun gathers all the kids to tell them the Jataka tales-the stories of the Buddha's many past lives-Bình takes a fantastical dive into his imagination and starts to see himself in these stories. Will he retreat further into himself, or will he emerge from the weekend open to change? With any luck, these next few days will prove more enlightening than he thought. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. Written by Minh Le. Art and cover by Chan Chau. When Bình fights back against a bully who makes fun of his Vietnamese heritage, he expects to be cheered as the hero. He defeated the bad guy, right? Instead, it gets him a stern warning from his vice principal and worried parents. Now he's stuck on a family trip to a silent meditation retreat. That means no talking-and no video games!-for a whole weekend. Could things possibly get any worse? However, when a nun gathers all the kids to tell them the Jataka tales-the stories of the Buddha's many past lives-Bình takes a fantastical dive into his imagination and starts to see himself in these stories. Will he retreat further into himself, or will he emerge from the weekend open to change? With any luck, these next few days will prove more enlightening than he thought. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Coffee. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. The dance competition continues, with Wanda squaring off against a young man who tries to taunt her into making a mistake. She manages to stand her ground, and the sight of Wanda dancing once again sparks something inside of Kabo that cements how he feels about dancing-and Wanda. As he faces his own insecurities in the contest, Kabo comes to a realization about how he needs to approach his dancing. Will it be enough to save him from defeat at the hands (and feet, and arms, and whirling torsos...) of more experienced dancers? And he's not the only one who has some soul-searching to do; after being pitted against a talented friend, Iori will have to dig deep and find a style that's uniquely his own if he wants to step and prove that he has what it takes to challenge Assay. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Coffee. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. Kaboku has always just gone with the flow, marching in step to the drumbeat of the expectations of those around him: parents, school, plans for the future. It feels predictable, safe, and... empty. But one night, Kaboku's at school late, and he happens on a girl alone, moving wildly, turning a blank space of concrete into a canvas. This is Hikari Wanda, a member of the hip-hop dance club. Kaboku is immediately smitten, but the road to stepping out of his shell is a long one. The club is almost entirely girls, and they're all, well, way better than him. What's ahead is unknown, and that's terrifying, but it also means, for the first time in Kaboku's life... a taste of freedom. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Coffee. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. A boy named Kaboku sees a girl named Wanda dance, and suddenly burns with a need to join in. With its thrilling scenes of Japanese hip-hop dance and quirky, charming characters, this is a new, inspirational manga for fans of coming-of-age stories like Blue Period and Your Lie in April. Get up and join the Wandance! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Gabby Gets It Together!"

Written by Nathan Fairbairn. Art and cover by Michele Assarasakorn.

Meet best friends Gabby Jordan, Priya Gupta, and Mindy Kim. They're different in just about every way-personalities, hobbies, family, and more-but they have a few important things in common: they're all in the same class, they absolutely love animals, and for reasons that are as varied as the trio themselves none of them can actually have any pets.

Unable to resist the adorable temptation any longer, the girls decide to come up with a way to finally get their hands on some furry friends. And, as luck would have it, it seems like their neighborhood is in need of some afterschool dog-walkers. So, just like that, PAWS is born!

But it turns out that running a business is harder than it looks, especially with three co-owners who are such different people. The girls soon argue about everything, from how to prioritize their commitments to the best way to keep their doggy clients happy. And when their fighting ultimately leads to a doggo crisis, will it tear their business and friendship apart or will they be able to get it together to save the day?

Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 176 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Coffee. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. Kaboku Kotani is starting high school, and he plans to do what he's always done: go along with his friends, keep quiet, and not to draw too much attention to himself. After all, it's hard enough to get by with a stutter like his-why make things worse by standing out from the crowd? But then he sees another first-year, Hikari Wanda, dancing like no one is watching-or like she doesn't care who sees her. It makes Kaboku wonder: Could he reach that same freedom? To find his way to Wanda, he does something he never thought he could: He joins the dance club. After all, every routine begins with a single step, right? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Coffee. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. Kaboku's growing confidence as a dancer and his deepening friendship with Iori inspire him to branch out and try breakdancing. He and Wanda head for the park where the local B-Boys practice, and they seem to make a real impression. Gaku Kabeya is the one breaker who seems above it all, and if he acts a little arrogant, maybe it's because he's really, really good at what he does. He thinks Kabo has what it takes to be a great breakdancer, but will Kabeya's history with Iori get in the way of the two of them being friends? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.