Graphic Novels comic books issue 1

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DC Entertainment has been the birthplace of some of comics' landmark graphic novels, from books that defined the category like WATCHMEN, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, and SANDMAN to contemporary classics like SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE and AMERICAN VAMPIRE.

Now, for the first time ever, DCE has compiled its Essential Graphic Novels and Reading Chronology into one place. Inside is an expansive look at our rich backlist collection created by the best writers and illustrators in the industry.

This catalog can be used as an important resource for new fans seeking a starting point, as well a look back at our impressive backlist for the most fervent DCE enthusiasts.

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

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Get ready for the latest edition of the DC ENTERTAINMENT GRAPHIC NOVEL ESSENTIALS AND CHRONOLOGY, newly updated for 2015! Includes DC's 25 Essential Graphic Novels, plus reading guides to each DC imprint, reading orders and more!

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. X 10-in., 144 pages, full color.

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Cover by Cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.

Newly updated for 2016, this catalogue features a new cover by superstar artists Ivan Reis and Joe Prado! And you won't want to miss the revised version of the DC 25 Essential Graphic Novels, reading guides and more!

Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 136 pages, full color.

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Cover by Tony S. Daniel and Sandu Florea.

Now anyone can experience DC from the best starting points possible with 25 graphic novels vital to anyone's collection. From there, move on to your favorite characters: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Justice League and more, with listings of the most important books to understanding those particular characters.

The DC ESSENTIAL GRAPHIC NOVELS 2017 catalog makes it easy to find the perfect story for everyone!

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

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The DC ESSENTIAL GRAPHIC NOVELS catalogue is back, newly updated and in stores for the 2017 holiday gift-buying season! This year's edition features a spectacular new cover by artists David Finch and Danny Miki of Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Green Lantern, Cyborg, Flash and Batman reading in front of the Hall of Justice!

Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 126 pages, full color.

1st printing. Written by Didier Le Bornec and Geraldine Reininger. Art by Sara Storino, Andrea Nicolucci, and Tony Fernandez. An adventure-filled quest for an unlikely hero! According to legend, only someone with honor, decency, and inner strength can remove an enchanted sword stuck in a massive stone. Many brave and powerful knights have tried, so it seems impossible that a young apprentice known as Wart could ever succeed. However, with the guidance of the wizard Merlin, help from some furry friends, and the power of true strength of character, Wart just might become England's greatest king! Relive the magic of Disney The Sword in the Stone in this vibrant full-color graphic novel adaptation of the movie! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

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1st printing. Written by Didier Le Bornec and Geraldine Reininger. Art by Sara Storino, Andrea Nicolucci, and Tony Fernandez. An adventure-filled quest for an unlikely hero! According to legend, only someone with honor, decency, and inner strength can remove an enchanted sword stuck in a massive stone. Many brave and powerful knights have tried, so it seems impossible that a young apprentice known as Wart could ever succeed. However, with the guidance of the wizard Merlin, help from some furry friends, and the power of true strength of character, Wart just might become England's greatest king! Relive the magic of Disney The Sword in the Stone in this vibrant full-color graphic novel adaptation of the movie! Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects An Enola Holmes Mystery HC (2018- EuroComics/IDW) Vol. 1-3.

Based on the Novels by Nancy Springer. Adapted by Serena Blasco. Translated by Tanya Gold.

A graphic novel adaptation of the hit books that inspired the Netflix film!

Sherlock Holmes' brilliant, strong-willed younger sister takes center stage in this delightfully drawn graphic novel based on Nancy Springer's bestselling mystery series. 14-year-old Enola Holmes wakes on her birthday to discover that her mother has disappeared from the family's country manor, leaving only a collection of flowers and a coded message book. With Sherlock and Mycroft determined to ship her off to a boarding school, Enola escapes, displaying a cleverness that even impresses the elder Holmes. But nothing prepares her for what lies ahead...

Includes three thrilling mysteries: The Case of the Missing Marquess, The Case of the Left-Handed Lady, and The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets.

Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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Written by Charles M. Schulz, Andy Beall, Bob Scott, Vickie Scott, Shane Houghton, Caleb Monroe, Jeff Dyer, and Nat Gertler.
Art by Charles M. Schulz, Vickie Scott, Bob Scott, Mona Kot'n, Matt Whitlock, Scott Jeralds, Robert Pope, Paige Bradock, Justin Thompson, and Mark & Stephanie Heike. Cover by Charles M. Schulz.

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and his friends are playing astronauts! Space exploration is all fun and games... until the Cat Next Door begins to stir up trouble! What will the World-Famous Astronaut do?

This collection of graphic novel short stories includes the classic graphic novel The Beagle Has Landed, Charlie Brown and an all-new original story about Woodstock traveling to the moon.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $11.99.

1st printing. Collects Amazing Spider-Man Hooky GN (1986), Amazing Spider-Man Parallel Lives GN (1989), Amazing Spider-Man Spirits of the Earth HC (1990), and Amazing Spider-Man Fear Itself (2008). Written by SUSAN PUTNEY, GERRY CONWAY, CHARLES VESS, and STAN LEE. Art by BERNI WRIGHTSON, ALEX SAVIUK, CHARLES VESS, and ROSS ANDRU. Cover by CHARLES VESS. Several of the Amazing Spider-Man's most extraordinary adventures take the spotlight in this fabulous collection! From being whisked away to a bizarre fantasy world inhabited by a creature of near limitless power to dealing with unruly ghosts in an ancient Scottish castle, things have never been weirder for our hapless hero! Plus: The secret history of Peter and Mary Jane is revealed in a moving, timelesstale - and the action turns up a notch as Spidey teams with Silver Sable to face a Nazi menace! Featuring the villainy of Doc Ock and the Hellfire Club! Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Adapted by Alessandro Ferrari. Art by Massimiliano Narcisco, Kawaii Creative Studio, Manny Mederos, and Giulio Rincione. The official graphic novel adaptations of the timeless Disney animated films FROZEN and FROZEN 2 are collected together! In FROZEN, Elsa's magical powers of ice and snow accidentally trap the kingdom of Arendelle in an eternal winter. Certain she will be feared and unable to control her powers, she flees into the mountains. Determined to bring her back, her sister Anna teams up with ice harvester Kristoff, his reindeer best friend Sven, and a talking snowman named Olaf, facing challenges and mystical encounters along the way. The adventures continue in FROZEN 2! Elsa confronts the origins of her magic when a mysterious voice calls her beyond Arendelle. With Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven accompanying her, she embarks on a dangerous quest to uncover the truth and ultimately protect her kingdom and loved ones. Return to the unforgettable world of Frozen and experience the captivating story of family, love, acceptance, and magic! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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2nd and later printings. Adapted by Alessandro Ferrari. Art by Massimiliano Narcisco, Kawaii Creative Studio, Manny Mederos, and Giulio Rincione. The official graphic novel adaptations of the timeless Disney animated films FROZEN and FROZEN 2 are collected together! In FROZEN, Elsa's magical powers of ice and snow accidentally trap the kingdom of Arendelle in an eternal winter. Certain she will be feared and unable to control her powers, she flees into the mountains. Determined to bring her back, her sister Anna teams up with ice harvester Kristoff, his reindeer best friend Sven, and a talking snowman named Olaf, facing challenges and mystical encounters along the way. The adventures continue in FROZEN 2! Elsa confronts the origins of her magic when a mysterious voice calls her beyond Arendelle. With Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven accompanying her, she embarks on a dangerous quest to uncover the truth and ultimately protect her kingdom and loved ones. Return to the unforgettable world of Frozen and experience the captivating story of family, love, acceptance, and magic! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Adapted by Alessandro Ferrari. Art by Massimiliano Narcisco, Kawaii Creative Studio, Manny Mederos, and Giulio Rincione. The official graphic novel adaptations of the timeless Disney animated films FROZEN and FROZEN 2 are collected together! In FROZEN, Elsa's magical powers of ice and snow accidentally trap the kingdom of Arendelle in an eternal winter. Certain she will be feared and unable to control her powers, she flees into the mountains. Determined to bring her back, her sister Anna teams up with ice harvester Kristoff, his reindeer best friend Sven, and a talking snowman named Olaf, facing challenges and mystical encounters along the way. The adventures continue in FROZEN 2! Elsa confronts the origins of her magic when a mysterious voice calls her beyond Arendelle. With Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven accompanying her, she embarks on a dangerous quest to uncover the truth and ultimately protect her kingdom and loved ones. Return to the unforgettable world of Frozen and experience the captivating story of family, love, acceptance, and magic! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Dogmatix and the Indomitables GN (2024 Papercutz) An Asterix Spin-Off Vol. 1-3. Created by Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. Written by Yves Coulon, Matthieu Choquet and Jérôme Erbin. Art by Philippe Fenech and Jean Bastide. Cover by Philippe Fenech. Back Cover by Jean Bastide. For dog-lovers everywhere! You'll bark with laughter as Dogmatix and his pals hunt for sausages, help animals, and beat bullies! Triple the tails! Join Dogmatix and his Gaulish friends in ancient Lutetia as they bark up the right tree and continue to resist the Romans. Prepare for some pet-tastic puns and humor! Collecting:The Romans Go to the Dogs, Show No Mercy to the Romans and Ruffin' & Rollin' in Lutetia. Enjoy this fantastic spin-off to the timeless classic series ASTERIX, translated and distributed for the first time in North America. Softcover, 6 1/2-in.x 8-in., 200 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Collects Dragon Age: The Silent Grove #1-6 [Digital Series], Dragon Age: Those Who Speak (2012 Dark Horse)1-#3, Dragon Age: Until We Sleep (2013 Dark Horse)1-#3, Dragon Age Magekiller (2015) #1-5, and Dragon Age Knight Errant (2017 Dark Horse) #1-5.

Written by David Gaider, Alexander Freed, Greg Rucka, Nunzio DeFilippis, and Christina Weir. Art by Carmen Carnero, Terry Pallot, Fernando Heinz Furukawa, and Chad Hardin. Copver by Sachin Teng.

In Bioware's dark fantasy world of Thedas there are those who are willing to sacrifice their humanity for wealth and power, and those who will die to protect innocent people from them. Empires approach open conflict, assassins lurk in every shadow, and dark forces aim to throw the land into chaos. Heroes will arise from the most unlikely of places to face the darkness approaching.

Softcover, 432 pages, full color. Teen+

Cover price $29.99.

The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection Vol. 223 - 1st printing. Collects material from Immortal Hulk (2018 Marvel) #1-8. Hardcover, 7" x 10-1/4", 208 pages, full color.

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1st printing. By James J Donahue. In recent years, studios like Marvel and DC have seen enormous success transforming comics into major motion pictures. At the same time, bookstores such as Barnes & Noble in the US and Indigo in Canada have made more room for comic books and graphic novels on their shelves. Yet despite the sustained popular appeal and the heightened availability of these media, Indigenous artists continue to find their work given little attention by mainstream publishers, booksellers, production houses, and academics. Nevertheless, Indigenous artists are increasingly turning to graphic narratives, with publishers like Native Realities LLC and Highwater Press carving out ever more space for Indigenous creators. In Indigenous Comics and Graphic Novels: Studies in Genre, James J. Donahue investigates the disparities of representation in the fields of comics studies and comics publishing. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 172 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $25.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Ueno Jiro. Art and cover by Ono Yoichiro. When terror strikes and lives are in the balance, one man must find the courage to be a hero. A simple domestic flight turns into a national crisis when terrorists hijack a passenger plane with the intent of crashing it in the heart of Tokyo. With the crew dead, an ordinary entertainer is put in the pilot's seat, and only he can save the thousands of lives at risk. Top manga artist Ono Yoichiro teams up with writer Ueno Jiro to create a hot new political thriller. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 190 pages, B&W. Age 15+ Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. By Danny Fingeroth. A companion to the world of the 'literary comic book'. It includes the mediums' history, from sequential art in Egyptian tombs, through the superhero boom of the 1940s to the birth of the graphic novel movement and the online offerings. It helps to know issues from 'how to make a graphic novel' to Persepolis and the film and television offerings. Softcover, 7-in. x 7-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

Volume 1, 1st Printing - Book contains sneak-peeks for Viz Media titles such as; Dragon Ball, Legendz, Hikaru-No Go, Bouken Oh Beet-Beet the Vandal Buster, The Prince of Tennis, Whistle!, Mega Man NT Warrior, and Beyblade. Softcover, 5" x 7", B&W.

1st printing. By Alex Langley and Katrina Hill. The days of graphic novels being relegated to superhero fanboys are long gone, as is the stigma that they're just for kids. Many graphic novels are works of art that rival classic novels when it comes to story and structure. This book takes a critical look at 100 of the most awesome and thought-provoking stories created in this medium in the last century. Covering 10 different themes, including coming of age, action, humor, exploration, history and stories to learn from, this book shows how graphic novels can take you to fantastic, yet human, worlds. Whether you are a full-out fan, just beginning to discover graphic novels or somewhere in between, this book showcases some of the best ones that you should be reading. Softcover, 8-in.x 8-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. By Stephen Weiner. Edited by Keith R.A. DeCandido. The noted guide, 100 Graphic Novels for Public Libraries, is brought back in a fully revised edition usable by all! With half the listings changed and books about comics listed separately, this updated edition serves as a guide to the best in this exploding new field of comics, one that just may be its savior! Good for the neophyte as well as the fan as either an introduction or a cataloging/checklist of the very best presently available in stores. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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Library Edition - 1st printing. By Stephen Weiner. Edited by Keith R.A. DeCandido. The noted guide, 100 Graphic Novels for Public Libraries, is brought back in a fully revised edition usable by all! With half the listings changed and books about comics listed separately, this updated edition serves as a guide to the best in this exploding new field of comics, one that just may be its savior! Good for the neophyte as well as the fan as either an introduction or a cataloging/checklist of the very best presently available in stores. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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1st printing. By Stephen Weiner. Edited by Keith R.A. DeCandido. The noted guide, 100 Graphic Novels for Public Libraries, is brought back in a fully revised edition usable by all! With half the listings changed and books about comics listed separately, this updated edition serves as a guide to the best in this exploding new field of comics, one that just may be its savior! Good for the neophyte as well as the fan as either an introduction or a cataloging/checklist of the very best presently available in stores. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

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2nd and later printings. By Stephen Weiner. Edited by Keith R.A. DeCandido. The noted guide, 100 Graphic Novels for Public Libraries, is brought back in a fully revised edition usable by all! With half the listings changed and books about comics listed separately, this updated edition serves as a guide to the best in this exploding new field of comics, one that just may be its savior! Good for the neophyte as well as the fan as either an introduction or a cataloging/checklist of the very best presently available in stores. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

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Updated Edition - 1st printing. The popular primer on the best graphic novels, initially called The 101 Best Graphic Novels, is back in its 3rd updated edition! Expert Librarian Stephen Weiner, with the crowdsourcing help of professionals in the field, from artists to critics to leading comic store owners, has sifted through the bewildering thousands of graphic novels now available to come up with an outstanding, not-to-be-missed 101. With an all-encompassing variety of genres, fiction and non-fiction, this serves as a great introduction to this increasingly influential world of pop culture and entertainment while also serving as a reference list for fans on what they may have possibly overlooked. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.99.

1st printing. By Gene Kannenberg, Jr. Foreword by Garth Ennis. Featuring full-color images from the best moments in graphic novel history, this complete visual guide serves as a celebration of this fascinating and innovative form by offering a comprehensive look at the 500 most essential graphic novels of all time. By evaluating the imagery, humor, emotions, and wit of each individual graphic novel within its historical context, Kannenberg guides readers through the top ten must-reads in every popular genre including superhero, horror, crime, adult, and more. Softcover, 6-in. x 7 1/2-in., 512 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Edited by James Bucky Carter. A teaching tool to help teachers educate using the growing medium of the graphic novel. Softcover, 164 pages, B&W.

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Edited by Dominick Grace and Eric Hoffman. Cover by Bernie Mireault.

This overview of the history of Canadian comics explores acclaimed as well as unfamiliar artists. Contributors look at the myriad ways that English-language, Francophone, indigenous, and queer Canadian comics and cartoonists pose alternatives to American comics, to dominant perceptions, even to gender and racial categories.

Includes contributions by Jordan Bolay, Ian Brodie, Jocelyn Sakal Froese, Dominick Grace, Eric Hoffman, Paddy Johnston, Ivan Kocmarek, Jessica Langston, Judith Leggatt, Daniel Marrone, Mark J. McLaughlin, Joan Ormrod, Laura A. Pearson, Annick Pellegrin, Mihaela Precup, Jason Sacks and Ruth-Ellen St. Onge.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 308 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. Edited by Benjamin Woo and Jeremy Stoll. The Comics World: Comic Books, Graphic Novels, and Their Publics is the first collection to explicitly examine the production, circulation, and reception of comics from a social-scientific point of view. Taking the concept of a "comics world"-that is, the collection of people, roles, and institutions that "produce" comics as they are-as its organizing principle, the book asks readers to attend to the contexts that shape how comics move through societies and cultures. Through their research, contributors demonstrate some of the ways that people participate in comics worlds and how the relationships created in these spaces can provide different perspectives on comics and comics studies. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 268 pages, Text only. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. By Roger Sabin. This first fully documented study explores the graphic qualities of the comic book and the development of the genre into a sophisticated and culturally revealing popular art form. The careers of the creators of the best-known characters - from Superman to Tintin to Tank Girl - are revealed, as also the stories behind much-loved comics such as The Beano and The Incredible Hulk. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 240 pages. Full color (with Text Illustrated)

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1st printing. By Roger Sabin. This first fully documented study explores the graphic qualities of the comic book and the development of the genre into a sophisticated and culturally revealing popular art form. The careers of the creators of the best-known characters - from Superman to Tintin to Tank Girl - are revealed, as also the stories behind much-loved comics such as The Beano and The Incredible Hulk. Softcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 240 pages. Full color (with Text Illustrated) Cover price $24.95.

2nd and later printings. By Roger Sabin. This first fully documented study explores the graphic qualities of the comic book and the development of the genre into a sophisticated and culturally revealing popular art form. The careers of the creators of the best-known characters - from Superman to Tintin to Tank Girl - are revealed, as also the stories behind much-loved comics such as The Beano and The Incredible Hulk. Softcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 240 pages. Full color (with Text Illustrated) Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Daniel Cooney. Written for art students and beginners who want to illustrate for comics and graphic novels, this book provides a thorough grounding in drawing the human form. Learn how to pose and photograph models, and then use photos as reference for finished drawings. Discover the essentials of creating sequential art, including backgrounds, facial expressions expressing emotion, poses suggesting action, and more. Plus, get advice on writing dialogue that keeps the story action moving. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "A-L: 100 Bullets to Lucifer!" Edited by by Bart H. Beaty and Stephen Weiner. Focusing on the graphic novel format, these volumes cover all the major players of the modern era! Get detailed descriptions of Creators and Publishers, Publication History, Plot, Main Characters, Artistic Style, Themes, Impact on pop culture, and related (further) reading. All-Star Batman to The Goon, Animal Man to Kick-Ass, Concrete to League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, their all here! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 424 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Each Volume sold separately.

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Promotional comic detailing the top 30 essential graphic novels from DC comics as of 2007. 16 pages full color.

1st printing. North America's pioneering comics publisher celebrates its quarter-century with new and rare archival comics; essays from Jonathan Lethem, Margaret Atwood, Lemony Snicket, and more! Drawn & Quarterly: Twenty-Five Years of Contemporary Cartooning, Comics, and Graphic Novels is a massive 800-page hardcover thank-you letter to the cartoonists whose steadfast belief in a Canadian micro-publisher never wavered. With hundreds of pages of new and rare comics by Drawn & Quarterly cartoonists, D+Q: 25 features new work by Kate Beaton, Chester Brown, Michael DeForge, Tom Gauld, Miriam Katin, Rutu Modan, James Sturm, Jillian Tamaki, Yoshihiro Tatsumi alongside rare and never-before-seen work from Shigeru Mizuki, Guy Delisle, Lynda Barry, Chris Ware, Julie Doucet, Anders Nilsen, Art Spiegelman, and Adrian Tomine, and a cover by Tom Gauld. Editor Tom Devlin digs into the company archives for rare photographs, correspondence, and comics; assembles biographies, personal reminiscences, and interviews with key D+Q staff; and curates essays by Margaret Atwood, Lemony Snicket, Sheila Heti, Jonathan Lethem, Deb Olin Unferth, Heather O'Neill, Chris Ware, and noted comics scholars. D+Q: 25 is the rare chance to witness a literary movement in progress; how a group of dedicated artists and their publisher changed the future of a century-old medium. Hardcover, 776 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

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Written by Benjamin Harper and Stephanie Peters. Art by Otis Frampton, Fernando Cano, Álex López, Pedro Rodriguez, and Omar Lozano.

Timeless tales get a wildly fun update in Far Out Fables!

These action-packed graphic novels retell famous literature with a modern twist that'll hook young readers. Follow along as the Ugly Dino Hatchling finds its way in the world. Discover what happens when Chicken Little attempts to save the moon base . . . and more! Bonus back matter extras also introduce children to the original story.

Experience age-old favorites like never before with this playful series of full-color comic books for kids.

Softcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. This book explores the connections between comics and Gothic from four different angles: historical, formal, cultural and textual. It identifies structures, styles and themes drawn from literary gothic traditions and discusses their presence in British and American comics today, with particular attention to the DC Vertigo imprint. Part One offers an historical approach to British and American comics and Gothic, Part Two argues for an holistic model based around the symbols of the crypt, the spectre and the archive, and Part Three combines cultural and textual analysis, concluding with case studies of two of the most famous gothic archetypes in comics: the vampire and the zombie. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 268 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Edited by Carrye Kay Syma and Robert G. Weiner. Foreword by Robert V. Smith. Afterword by Mel Gibson. Sequential art combines the visual and the narrative in a way that readers have to interpret the images with the writing. Comics make a good fit with education because students are using a format that provides active engagement. This collection of essays is a wide-ranging look at current practices using comics and graphic novels in educational settings, from elementary schools through college. The contributors cover history, gender, the use of specific graphic novels, practical application and educational theory. Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 275 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $45.00.

1st printing. By Jeff McLaughlin. In a follow-up to Comics as Philosophy, international contributors address two questions: Which philosophical insights, concepts, and tools can shed light on the graphic novel? And how can the graphic novel cast light on the concerns of philosophy? Each contributor ponders a well-known graphic novel to illuminate ways in which philosophy can untangle particular combinations of image and written word for deeper understanding. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, Text. Cover price $65.00.

1st printing. By Paul Gravett. Stories and histories concerning graphic novels. Softcover, squarebound, 9-1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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2nd and later printings. By Paul Gravett. Stories and histories concerning graphic novels. Softcover, squarebound, 9-1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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One of the most significant transformations in literature for children and young adults during the last twenty years has been the resurgence of comics. Educators and librarians extol the benefits of comics reading, and increasingly, children's and YA comics and comics hybrids have won major prizes, including the Printz Award and the National Book Award. Despite the popularity and influence of children's and YA graphic novels, the genre has not received adequate scholarly attention.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 372 pages, N&W. Cover price $30.00.

1st Printing. In this unprecedented, behind-the-scenes guide, former Marvel editor and current IDW senior editor Andy Schmidt and his superstar industry friends give you the inside track on creating engaging, professional-looking comic books. Written for upcoming creative stars and comic book enthusiasts, The Insiders Guide to Comics and Graphic Novels covers the entire creative process from beginning to end, from fine-tuning a script to the nuances of camera angles, costume design and lettering. Youll learn not only how to emulate a camera pan, hit em with a splash page and shift into slow motion, but also WHEN and WHY to dip into that bag of graphic tricks for maximum impact. Softcover, 7" x 10", 176 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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2nd or later printing. In this unprecedented, behind-the-scenes guide, former Marvel editor and current IDW senior editor Andy Schmidt and his superstar industry friends give you the inside track on creating engaging, professional-looking comic books. Written for upcoming creative stars and comic book enthusiasts, The Insiders Guide to Comics and Graphic Novels covers the entire creative process from beginning to end, from fine-tuning a script to the nuances of camera angles, costume design and lettering. Youll learn not only how to emulate a camera pan, hit em with a splash page and shift into slow motion, but also WHEN and WHY to dip into that bag of graphic tricks for maximum impact. Softcover, 7" x 10", 176 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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1st printing. "1965-2005!" By Robert G. Weiner. Offering an extensive, annotated guide for students, fans, and collectors of Marvel Comics, this work provides a detailed description of each comic along with a bibliographic citation listing the publication's title, writers/artists, publisher, ISBN (if available), and a plot synopsis. One appendix provides a comprehensive alphabetical index of Marvel and Marvel-related publications to 2005, while two other appendices provide selected lists of Marvel-related game books and unpublished Marvel titles. Hardcover, 382 pages, Text Only. Cover price $49.95.

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Written by Charles M. Schulz, Stephan Pastis, Craig Schulz, Shane Houghton, Vicki Scott, Caleb Monroe, Jeff Dyer, May Nakamura, and Bob Scott. Art by Bob Scott, Vicki Scott, Ron Zorman, Matt Whitlock, Paige Braddock, Robert Pope, Scott Jeralds, and Justin Thompson. Cover by Scott Jeralds.

Join Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang in this graphic novel that features a comic adaptation of the classic story Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown, classic Schulz strips, previously published stories, and an all-new original story about Linus and his trusty blanket!

From rainy days to learning new things and working as a team, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang have plenty to enjoy and discover together in this collection of classic and new graphic novel short stories!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

1st printing. Written by Vicki Scott, Shane Houghton, Jeff Dyer, Jason Coper, and Charles M. Schulz. Art by Vicki Scott, Paige Braddock, Matt Whitlock, Scott Jeralds, Justin Thompson, Donna Almendrala, Alexis E. Fajardo, Robert Pope, and Charles M. Schulz. Cover by Robert Pope. Step up to the plate with the Peanuts gang in this graphic novel that features classic Schulz strips, previously published stories, and an all-new original baseball-themed story! Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang enjoy America's favorite pastime in this collection of graphic novel short stories that includes the classic graphic novel It's Tokyo, Charlie Brown! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $11.99.

1st printing. Written by Charles M. Schulz, Jason Cooper, Nat Gertler, and Donna Alemendrala. Art by Robert Pope, Vicki Scott, Paige Braddock, Andy Hirsch, and Donna Alemendrala. Cover by Robert Pope. Back Cover by Donna Alemendrala. Enjoy nature with the Peanuts gang in this graphic novel that features classic Schulz comic strips, previously published stories, including the classic RACE FOR YOUR LIFE, CHARLIE BROWN, and an all-new original camping-themed story! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $11.99.