Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

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Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dan Panosian. Art by Giorgio Spalletta, Dan Panosian. Cover by Sean Murphy. Alice finally got her wish. Wonderland has become her new home, but with her abuser's avatar with the uncanny grin turning the mad residents of a moonstruck world against her, she's clawing for a little rationality amongst the chaos. As Alice's sister Edith and her childhood friend Earl fight for a way to bring her back, Alice has to contend with whether or not her torment is due to her father, herself, or maybe a curious combination of both… Superstar writer Dan Panosian (Unkindness of Ravens, Black Tape) and artist Giorgio Spalletta (007: For King & Country) explore the morbid side of escapism in this twisted tale that blurs the line between fantasy and reality. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Limited Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Joanne Starer. Art and Cover by Khary Randolph. Sirens of the City continues with Layla realizing that concerning her pregnancy… certain death is on the line. On top of harnessing her own powers as a siren, a close friend will have to threaten the very fabric of their coven, and potentially the survival of one of the more human members! 32 pages, CP/B&W. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Jerry Craft.

In this full-color, contemporary graphic novel for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, a twelve-year-old kid from Washington Heights starts his seventh-grade year at a new posh private school, where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real. Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds, and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?

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

Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing.

Written by Misty Wilson. Art and cover by David Wilson.

Debut author Misty Wilson chronicles her seventh-grade experience as the only girl on her town's football team in this empowering graphic memoir.

Misty never shies away from a challenge, on or off the field. So when the boys tell her she can't play football, there's only one thing to do: Join their team and show them what she's got. But the training is rougher than she thought-and so are the other guys, who aren't thrilled about having a girl on their team.

Middle school isn't so easy, either. Misty wants to fit in with the popular kids, but they think a girl playing football is "weird." Even her best friend doesn't get it.

Can Misty find a way to score points with her teammates, make new friends, and show everyone -including herself-what it means to play like a girl?

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

Cover price $12.99.

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Stories and art by Bill Griffith, Joel Schenkman, Art Spiegelman, and Robert Crumb. Cover by Skeeter Grant. 32 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

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1st printing.

By Josh Bayer.

Abysmalation is a book by a Josh Bayer, (author of Ignatz-nominated Theth, Tomorrow Forever, creator of the comics anthology Suspect Device, editor and writer for All Time Comics) collecting an array of fast and loose comics and obscure short pieces. The work here ranges from personal to experimental, some completed in ink, some scrawled in pencil on the backs of his gas bill.

Softcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 148 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $18.00.

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Stories and art by Bill Griffith, Joel Schenkman, Art Spiegelman, and Robert Crumb. Cover by Skeeter Grant. 32 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

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Limited Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Joanne Starer. Art and Cover by Khary Randolph. After everything she's been through, Layla and her friends finally face off against the Rat King, but will her mother, the fearsome Lilith, help or hinder her in her fight to stay in control of her own body? Layla is in terrible danger, but also wields a terrible power, one that with the right catalyst… could have cataclysmic results. 24 pages, CP/B&W. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Stories and art by Bernie Mireault and Luc Giard. Covers by Bernie Mireault. Mireaults Jammer, an ordinary man in an altered jogging suit, encounters offbeat superhero action and slice-of-life adventures. Backup stories include an autobiographical story illustrated by Giard and the urban legend The Dog. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. NOTE: This series changes publishers three times. Issues 1-5 Slave Labor, issues 6-8 Dark Horse, issues 9-14 Caliber. All issues B & W. A color reprint series was published by Tundra in 1992. Cover price $2.95.

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Stories and art by Bernie Mireault, Alexandra Tigchelaar, Rupert Bottenberg, David Bacha, Carle Bacha and Rick Trembles. Cover by Bernie Mireault. Mireaults Jammer, an ordinary man in an altered jogging suit, encounters offbeat superhero action and slice-of-life adventures. The Jammer masquerades as God to save a woman's life, and faces his greatest challenge yet: psychotherapy. Backup stories feature a sampler of Montreal cartoonists. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. NOTE: This series changes publishers three times. Issues 1-5 Slave Labor, issues 6-8 Dark Horse, issues 9-14 Caliber. All issues B & W. A color reprint series was published by Tundra in 1992. Cover price $2.50.

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2nd printing. Story and art by Guy Colwell. A calssic underground look at social situations, prison life, and drug use. 44 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: 2nd printings have a $0.50 cover price, and do NOT show red ink dots on the cover. Cover price $0.50.

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Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn. Art by Rick Burchett, Joe Eisma and Ray-Anthony Height. Cover by Laura Braga. This is it-the show-stopping conclusion of Archie's rise to fame at the birth of rock 'n' roll! Archie's star is soaring, but not everyone-even Archie himself-can handle his newfound fame. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Jason Little. Borb by Jason Little (Shutterbug Follies, Motel Art Improvement Service) is the story of Borb, a severely alcoholic homeless man. Borb is a downtrodden urban Candide whose misfortunes pile up at an alarming rate. The narrative is presented as a series of daily newspaper strips as the author draws on the long and complex tradition of the comic strip slapstick vagabond archetype. At once hilarious, horrifying, and full or heart, Borb depicts the real horrors specific to present-day urban homelessness. Borb is Little's most complex and challenging work. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 4-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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Limited Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Joanne Starer. Art and Cover by Khary Randolph. As the mysterious truth of Rome and his connection to Layla's pregnancy are revealed, even the relative safety of friends and newfound shelter won't be enough to protect her from the implications of what she carries. But being a Siren comes with its share of power, and Layla wouldn't dare let that go to waste while in dire straits… 32 pages. CP/B&W. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Limited Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Joanne Starer. Art and Cover by Khary Randolph. After everything she's been through, Layla and her friends finally face off against the Rat King, but will her mother, the fearsome Lilith, help or hinder her in her fight to stay in control of her own body? Layla is in terrible danger, but also wields a terrible power, one that with the right catalyst… could have cataclysmic results. 24 pages, CP/B&W. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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3rd Printing - $0.75 cover price. Story and art by Vaughn Bode. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Limited Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Joanne Starer. Art and Cover by Khary Randolph. After Layla's supernatural showdown with Rome, someone follows Davi to Diane's a… partment… And after a series of unexpected connections and encounters, a necklace with special qualities comes into play-something that's key to all the events surrounding Layla and why she's hunted... 24 pages, CP/B&W. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Zac Thompson. Art and Cover by Arjuna Susini. The 1990's. Tragedy strikes the Beharrell family in the form of a debilitating stroke. Now the youngest child in the family is convinced his paralyzed father didn't truly fall ill but is pos-sessed by something sinister. He believes a demon, THE REPLACER, has come to take away his jolly, agreeable, tech-obsessed Dad. But no one seems to see the monster - and with every passing day, his father falls deeper into the clutches of evil. Based on Zac Thompson's true story of coming to terms with a disabled parent, THE RE-PLACER is a complete 64-page graphic meditation on loss, tragedy and fear told through the eyes of a nine-year-old - a horror tale about learning to walk again, even if a demon has to teach you how to do it. A bizarre mashup of IT, The Exorcist and The Diving Bell and The Butterfly, with stunning visuals by Arjuna Susini (Made Men), THE REPLACER is not for the faint of heart. 64 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

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Written by Zac Thompson. Art and Cover by Arjuna Susini. The 1990's. Tragedy strikes the Beharrell family in the form of a debilitating stroke. Now the youngest child in the family is convinced his paralyzed father didn't truly fall ill but is pos-sessed by something sinister. He believes a demon, THE REPLACER, has come to take away his jolly, agreeable, tech-obsessed Dad. But no one seems to see the monster - and with every passing day, his father falls deeper into the clutches of evil. Based on Zac Thompson's true story of coming to terms with a disabled parent, THE RE-PLACER is a complete 64-page graphic meditation on loss, tragedy and fear told through the eyes of a nine-year-old - a horror tale about learning to walk again, even if a demon has to teach you how to do it. A bizarre mashup of IT, The Exorcist and The Diving Bell and The Butterfly, with stunning visuals by Arjuna Susini (Made Men), THE REPLACER is not for the faint of heart. 64 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

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Cover by Robert Crumb (as R. Heronymus Crumb). "Null In The Family," script and art by Dennis Worden; Bulk hangs out with Noboy. "The Unfaithful Husband and La Malisima Tentadora," script by Aline Kominsky-Crumb (story idea), Robert Crumb, and Erna Burger, photos by "Stomp" Ganos; Bob is tempted by the housekeeper. "The Nude Photography Class," script and art by Dori Seda; The photography class model arrives worse for wear. Excerpts from the Sketchbooks of Robert Armstrong (four pages). "The Day Chet Huntley Died," script and art by Drew Friedman. Depressed Dora Comics, script and art by Elinore Norflus; Depressed Dora needs to talk with someone. "The Return of the Pet Penis," script and art by Terry Boyce. Inside 'Bob' Cult's Dallas Pow Wow; Feature about a Church Of The Subgenius Convention. "Liddle Brown Rahdin' Hood," script and art by Tom Bertino; Satire on white folks stereotypical view of black folk. "I Remember the Sixties," script and art by Robert Crumb. 44 pgs., B&W. 8-in. x 11-in. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn. Art by Rick Burchett, Joe Eisma and Ray-Anthony Height. Cover by Laura Braga. This is it-the show-stopping conclusion of Archie's rise to fame at the birth of rock 'n' roll! Archie's star is soaring, but not everyone-even Archie himself-can handle his newfound fame. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Limited Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Joanne Starer. Art and Cover by Khary Randolph. New York City. 1980s. Runaway teen Layla struggles to survive on the mean streets, far from home. But now every supernatural creature from the darkest corners of the urban grime is after Layla… and the child-to-be she never wanted growing inside her.… This gritty urban fantasy created by Joanne Starer (The Gimmick) and Excellence's Khary Randolph shines a light on bodily autonomy in a patriarchal world. 32 pages, CP/B&W. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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By Reed Waller & Kate Worley. Mature readers. 24 pgs. B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by James Tynion IV and Sam Johns. Art by Various. Cover by Rian Sygh. With the days getting shorter and the nights getting SPOOKIER, the Backstagers are back for the Halloween season with all-new tales of terrors and creepy creatures. When Sasha accidentally falls asleep backstage, he ends up locked in the theater overnight! What lurks in the shadows, what terrors will he discover, and what the heck are the stage managers chanting? From writers James Tynion IV (Detective Comics, The Woods) and Sam Johns (The Backstagers: Valentines Intermission), and artist Rian Sygh (Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake Card Wars, Regular Show), this haunted oversized one-act is a night at the theater you won't want to miss! With back-up stories from artists Shan Murphy, Abby Howard, and Savanna Ganucheau this spine-tingling tale of the stage will leave you with goosebumps you can see from the back row! Cover price $7.99.

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Limited Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Joanne Starer. Art and Cover by Khary Randolph. Layla is crushed as she realizes her actions may have put her friend Marisol in danger, and the Rat King will use any means necessary to find out more about the boundless power Layla carries against her will. With Layla still being new to her powers, will she be able to rescue her friend, or will she walk right into the Rat King's trap unprepared? 28 pages, CP/B&W. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Harry Shorten. Art by Al Fagaly, Frank Borth and Whipple. Slice of life satire, pointing out the idiosyncrasies, and ironies of everyday life in America. Topics include Travel, the Medical Profession, Children and Marriage. Saddle-Stitched, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Joel Priddy.

Three friends -- a robot, a minotaur and a plant -- meander through empty vistas, talking. Will they ever say what they left behind in favor of this uncharted pilgrimage?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

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1st Printing. Softcover, 8 1/2" x 9 1/2", 300 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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1st Printing. Cover price $3.95.

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1st Printing. Cover price $14.95.

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

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing, "Transcending". Softcover, 8.5" x 10.5", 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Travis Dandro.

From a child's-eye view, Travis Dandro recounts growing up with a drug-addicted birth father, alcoholic step-dad, and overwhelmed mother. As a kid, Dandro would temper the tension of his every day with flights of fancy, finding refuge in toys and animals and insects rather than the unpredictable adults around him.

King of King Court is a revelatory autobiography that examines trauma, addiction, and familial relations in a unique and sensitive way.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 464 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $29.95.

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Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Leila Del Duca. Cover by Terry Dodson. What Maceo felt for Mezzy turns to terror as he doubts if he ever knew her in the first place, and even begins to fear the woman he once loved. The chasm between them grows-quite literally-as Golgonooza's foundation crumbles and bubbles with a strange poison gas… and makes their communication even more alien as they're presented with a tragic choice that should hurt more than it does… 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

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Cartoons and stories by Jules Feiffer. 6-in. x 8-in. Softcover B&W Cover price $1.95.

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Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Ed Brisson. Art by Marcus To. Cover by Lee Garbett. To ENTER THE AGE OF X-MAN! In an age of utopia, the Summers Institute for Higher Learning is the premiere school for the mutant community across the globe. Attendance is mandatory for all mutant children, as they learn to become the next generation of marvelous X-Men. But even in a utopian society, teenagers will always find a way to rebel… Follow Glob, Armor, Anole and Rockslide as they discover what it really means to live in an age of peace and harmony! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Stories, Art, and Cover by Lyn Chevely (aka Chin Lyvely), and Joyce Sutton. A collection of several short stories by Chevely and Sutton, featuring the Peters Sisters, parodies of famous newspaper daily "Love Is.." and the "American Dream" 36 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Haunted House!" Created by Francine Pascal. Adapted by Nicole Andelfinger. Art and cover by Knack Whittle. There's a new girl in Sweet Valley...and she's a witch?! Join twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth as they discover if the rumors match reality in this all new graphic novel from the The New York Times bestselling world of Sweet Valley Twins. The buzz at Sweet Valley Middle School is all about Nora Mercandy, the new girl living in the town's infamous haunted house. Jessica is convinced there's something witchy about her, but Elizabeth thinks there's more to the story. Caught in a whirl of rumors and a rift with her twin, can Elizabeth discover the truth before friendships are torn apart? Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $21.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Haunted House!" Created by Francine Pascal. Adapted by Nicole Andelfinger. Art and cover by Knack Whittle. There's a new girl in Sweet Valley...and she's a witch?! Join twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth as they discover if the rumors match reality in this all new graphic novel from the The New York Times bestselling world of Sweet Valley Twins. The buzz at Sweet Valley Middle School is all about Nora Mercandy, the new girl living in the town's infamous haunted house. Jessica is convinced there's something witchy about her, but Elizabeth thinks there's more to the story. Caught in a whirl of rumors and a rift with her twin, can Elizabeth discover the truth before friendships are torn apart? Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $21.99.

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Stories and Art by Icelandic Codpiece Comic Studios, Bob K. Taylor, Gervasio Loma, Jim Ferguson, Brian McBean, Christopher, and Errol McCarthy. 36 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

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3rd Printing - $0.75 cover price. Story and art by Vaughn Bode. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Limited Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Joanne Starer. Art and Cover by Khary Randolph. Sirens of the City continues with Layla realizing that concerning her pregnancy… certain death is on the line. On top of harnessing her own powers as a siren, a close friend will have to threaten the very fabric of their coven, and potentially the survival of one of the more human members! 32 pages, CP/B&W. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn. Art by Tom Grummett. Cover by Derek Charm. Archie Andrews' rise to music superstardom begins to take form and all of Riverdale is captivated with their new crowned prince of rock and roll-but the cost of fame is already starting to add up. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Take. Translated by Jennifer Ward. Adapted by T. Campbell. Sakurai Shinichi's one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana-his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman-has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 148 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Take. Translated by Jennifer Ward. Adapted by T. Campbell. Sakurai Shinichi's one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana - his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman - has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 148 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

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Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn. Art by Tom Grummett. Cover by Derek Charm. Archie Andrews' rise to music superstardom begins to take form and all of Riverdale is captivated with their new crowned prince of rock and roll-but the cost of fame is already starting to add up. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.