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Owly TPB (2004-2008 Top Shelf) B&W Edition comic books

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Owly TPB (2004-2008 Top Shelf) B&W Edition 1-1ST


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    • Signed and remarked by creator Andy Runton (first page, personlized to Filip). Does not include certificate of authenticity.

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Way Home and Bittersweet Summer!"

    Story and art by Andy Runton.

    This beautifully rendered and touching story will be the first actual graphic novel series from Top Shelf!

    Owly is a kind, yet lonely, little owl who's always on the lookout for new friends and adventure. The first graphic novel in the series contains two enchanting novellas, "The Way Home" and "The Bittersweet Summer," wherein Owly discovers the meaning of friendship, and that saying goodbye doesn't always mean forever. Relying on a mixture of symbols, icons, and expressions to tell his silent stories, Runton's clean, animated, and heartwarming style makes it a perfect read for anyone who's a fan of Jeff Smith's Bone or Mike Kunkel's Herobear and the Kid. Don't miss the next big thing in comics!

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

    Cover price $10.00.

  • Issue #4-1ST
    Owly TPB (2004-2008 Top Shelf) B&W Edition 4-1ST

    Volume 4 - 1st printing. "A Time to be Brave!"

    Story and art by Andy Runton.

    The fourth graphic novel in the award winning, all-ages series, Owly: Don't Be Afraid tells the story of new visitor to the forest.

    He may be misunderstood because of how he looks, but things aren't always what they seem, and everyone soon finds out that the power of friendship can fix just about anything. Relying on a mixture of symbols, icons, and expressions to tell his silent stories, Andy Runton's clean, animated, and heartwarming style makes it a perfect read for anyone who's a fan of Jeff Smith's Bone or Mike Kunkel's Herobear and the Kid.

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 136 pages, B&W. All Ages

    Cover price $10.00.

  • Issue #5-1ST
    Owly TPB (2004-2008 Top Shelf) B&W Edition 5-1ST

    Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Tiny Tales!"

    Story and art by Andy Runton.

    The fifth graphic novel in the amazing all-ages Owly series, Tiny Tales, kicks off with a brand new Owly adventure, and also collects the very first out-of-print stories from the original mini-comics, as well as the out-of-print Free Comic Book Day stories "Splashin' Around," "Breakin' The Ice," and "Helping Hands." Other bonus material includes a sketchbook section as well as a "How To Draw Owly" section.

    This is a perfect graphic novel to complete your Owly collection and ensure you have every Owly story ever told on your bookshelf. Relying on a mixture of symbols, icons, and expressions to tell his silent stories, Andy Runton's clean, animated, and heartwarming style makes it a perfect read for anyone who's a fan of Jeff Smith's Bone or Dave Pilkey's Captain Underpants. Don't miss the latest big thing in graphic novels!

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. All Ages

    Cover price $10.00.

  • Issue #5-REP
    Owly TPB (2004-2008 Top Shelf) B&W Edition 5-REP

    Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "Tiny Tales!"

    Story and art by Andy Runton.

    The fifth graphic novel in the amazing all-ages Owly series, Tiny Tales, kicks off with a brand new Owly adventure, and also collects the very first out-of-print stories from the original mini-comics, as well as the out-of-print Free Comic Book Day stories "Splashin' Around," "Breakin' The Ice," and "Helping Hands." Other bonus material includes a sketchbook section as well as a "How To Draw Owly" section.

    This is a perfect graphic novel to complete your Owly collection and ensure you have every Owly story ever told on your bookshelf. Relying on a mixture of symbols, icons, and expressions to tell his silent stories, Andy Runton's clean, animated, and heartwarming style makes it a perfect read for anyone who's a fan of Jeff Smith's Bone or Dave Pilkey's Captain Underpants. Don't miss the latest big thing in graphic novels!

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. All Ages

    Cover price $10.00.