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Survive!: Island Endurance by Bill Yu
Lost in the woods. Trapped in an abandoned mine. Castaway on a deserted island. Avalanche! Could you survive? In this series, readers come along as...
View full detailsSurvive!: Forest Fortitude by Bill Yu
Lost in the woods. Trapped in an abandoned mine. Castaway on a deserted island. Avalanche! Could you survive? In this series, readers come along as...
View full detailsSurvive!: Desert Determination by Bill Yu
Lost in the woods. Trapped in an abandoned mine. Castaway on a deserted island. Avalanche! Could you survive? In this series, readers come along as...
View full detailsMy Father is a Unicorn by Monaka Suzuki
Learning to live with a stepfather can be tough-especially if your new dad is a unicorn! Uno Issei is still in high school when his mother remarri...
View full detailsArifureta: I Heart Isekai Vol. 1 by Ryo Shirakome
Hajime and the beautiful women around him pause their epic fantasy adventures for some slice-of-life comedy. Follow the everyday antics of the crew...
View full detailsThe Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese by Setona Mizushiro
Ootomo Kyoichi, a weak-willed salaryman in a troubled marriage, is cheating on his wife. To his surprise, his wife hires a private eye to expose hi...
View full detailsDirty Pair Omnibus (Manga) by Haruka Takachiho
LET'S GET DIRTY! Kei and Yuri, known as the Lovely Angels-or the notorious Dirty Pair, depending on who you ask-work as "trouble consultants" for ...
View full detailsMiss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Kanna's Daily Life Vol. 6 by Coolkyousinnjya
After leaving her otherworldly home to find her fellow dragon, Tohru, young Kanna found herself unofficially adopted by Tohru and her human compani...
View full detailsDragon Goes House-Hunting Vol. 4 by Kawo Tanuki
When a dragon fails to live up to the fearsome standards set for him, his family kicks him out. He embarks on a quest to find a new home, but soon ...
View full detailsA Certain Scientific Railgun: Astral Buddy Vol. 3 by Kazuma Kamachi
A particular young woman who attends Tokiwadai Middle School has been quietly participating in the events of A Certain Scientific Railgun. Her time...
View full detailsMachimaho: I Messed Up and Made the Wrong Person Into a Magical Girl! Vol. 4 by Souryu
While searching for a brave candidate to become a magical girl and defend the world from evil, a mythical creature finds Kayo Majiba, a cute young ...
View full detailsFairy Tale Battle Royale Vol. 4 by Soraho Ina
Kuninaka Aoba is the target of bullies at school and wishes for nothing more than to be on good terms with her classmates. Her wish is granted, but...
View full detailsMagical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka Vol. 8 by Makoto Fukami
When the Earth was threatened by the sudden appearance of undead creatures, a group of young women blessed with powers from a mysterious source ros...
View full detailsRestaurant to Another World (Light Novel) Vol. 3 by Junpei Inuzuka
Western Cuisine Nekoya seems like an average restaurant, but they're hiding a secret: on Saturdays, they open portals to another world! These porta...
View full detailsHow a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (Light Novel) Vol. 5 by Dojyomaru
When the aggressively pragmatic Kazuya Souma is summoned to another world as a hero, he's not given a quest, he's given a kingdom to rule. On top o...
View full detailsServamp Vol. 13 by Strike Tanaka
When a stray black cat named Kuro crosses Mahiru Shirota's path, the high school freshman's life will never be the same again. Kuro is, in fact, no...
View full detailsA Certain Scientific Accelerator Vol. 10 by Kazuma Kamachi
Welcome to a world where mysticism and science collide and supernatural powers are derived from either science or religion. At the heart of this wo...
View full detailsWonderland Vol. 4 by Yugo Ishikawa
When humans en masse shrink down to a tiny size, a girl named Alice and her pup Poco find themselves struggling to survive. Surrounded by strange y...
View full detailsMy Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (Manga) Vol. 2 by Satoru Yamaguchi
At the age of eight, Katarina, a girl of noble birth in another world, has an accident that unlocks her memories - of playing an otome game that's ...
View full detailsMy Monster Secret Vol. 18 by Eiji Masuda
High school student Kuromine Asahi is the kind of guy who literally cannot tell a lie. Whether it's trying to maintain a poker face in a simple gam...
View full detailsSaint Seiya: Saintia Sho Vol. 8 by Masami Kurumada
In the wake of a space-wide civil war, instigated by Saga - the Gemini Gold Saint - a new team of Saints comes together with the goal of protecting...
View full detailsAccomplishments of the Duke's Daughter (Manga) Vol. 5 by Reia
Iris, an otome game addict with no time for romance, gets hit by a truck after getting out of work - but instead of dying, she finds herself in the...
View full detailsMonster Girl Doctor (Light Novel) Vol. 5 by Yoshino Origuchi
Along with his lamia assistant Sapphee, Dr. Glenn runs a medical clinic in the town of Lindworm where monsters and humans coexist. His reputation f...
View full detailsFreezing Vol. 25-26 by Dall-Young Lim
Extraterrestrial beings have invaded our garden world, hellbent on wiping humanity off the face of the planet. The only hope is a specialised force...
View full detailsHimouto! Umaru-chan Vol. 7 by Sankakuhead
In public, Umaru Doma appears to be the perfect high school student: hard-working, refined, and totally responsible. But the minute she gets home t...
View full detailsMythical Beast Investigator Vol. 2 by Koichiro Hoshino
In a dangerous land where fantastical creatures exist, humans must live beside dragons and other supernatural monsters. That's where Mythical Beast...
View full detailsThe Dungeon of Black Company Vol. 4 by Youhei Yasumura
One day, he finds himself transported to another world - but not in a grand fantasy of a hero welcomed with open arms. He's immediately shoved into...
View full detailsTomo-chan is a Girl! Vol. 5 by Fumita Yanagida
High school tomboy Aizawa Tomo finally manages to tell her childhood friend Jun that she's got a crush on him. Unfortunately, her confession goes r...
View full detailsCaptain Harlock: Dimensional Voyage Vol. 10 by Leiji Matsumoto
When Tadashi Daiba's father is murdered by invaders known as the Mazon, he becomes frustrated in the face of the Earth government's flippant attitu...
View full detailsNew Game! Vol. 7 by Shotaro Tokuno
Aoba Suzukaze may look like a middle schooler, but she's actually a character designer fresh out of high school. Not only is she working for the co...
View full detailsSkeleton Knight in Another World (Light Novel) Vol. 3 by Ennki Hakari
One day, a gamer played video games until he fell asleep... and when he woke up, he found himself in the game world - as a skeleton! Equipped with ...
View full detailsGrimgar of Fantasy and Ash (Light Novel) Vol. 11 by Ao Jyumonji
REGRETS Ranta flees desperately across Thousand Valley, pursued by Takasagi. Meanwhile, Haruhiro and his companions are struggling to cope with th...
View full detailsHaganai: I Don't Have Many Friends Vol. 17 by Yomi Hirasaka
Recent high school transfer student Hasegawa Kodaka is pathetically inept at making friends. Kodaka is an outcast, with his natural blond hair whic...
View full detailsMagical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka Vol. 7 by Makoto Fukami
When the Earth was threatened by the sudden appearance of undead creatures, a group of young women blessed with powers from a mysterious source ros...
View full detailsGetter Robo Devolution Vol. 4 by Ken Ishikawa
When strange alien creatures known as the Devolved begin attacking our universe through distortions in space, three young pilots are recruited to c...
View full detailsThe Ideal Sponger Life Vol. 3 by Tsunehiko Watanabe
One day, average salaryman Yamai Zenjirou has an out-of-this-world experience - literally! He's pulled from Earth and dragged to another world wher...
View full detailsDid you know the modern form of comics has been traced back to the nineteenth century? However, we’ve arguably been creating stories using images since the first cave paintings. Manga, newspaper cartoons, comic strips, comic books, graphic novels, webcomics- across the years, sequential art have taken several forms. They can be fictional, factual, or somewhere in between. Some are serious, some are hilarious, and they can cater to a wide range of reading abilities.
We’ve pulled together some of the very best manga, comic books and graphic novels from North America, Europe, the UK and Japan in this collection. Whether you're a dedicated anime fan, superhero stan, or looking to read your first comic, we've got something for you here.
Graphic novels
Everything is bigger in North America, and that includes comics. The comic book has evolved from a disposable commodity to the cornerstone of billion-dollar companies. Comic artists and writers have flocked from all over the world to be a part of the industry. The superhero was invented there, a character-type that has taken over popular culture.
It’s not all business. The form and term graphic novel was invented in the USA as a way to help legitimize serious, groundbreaking work like the Pulitzer Prize-winning Maus by Art Spiegelman. America’s also the home of underground, alternative, and independent comics that challenge and redefine the mainstream.
One of the most popular indie comics of recent years is actually Canadian. The Complete Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O’Malley is heavily influenced by manga and video games culture but is entirely original. Scott Pilgrim is 23 years old. He’s in a band, doesn’t have a job, and his girlfriend’s in high school. His precious little life is turned upside down when he meets delivery girl Ramona Flowers. To win her love, he must defeat her seven evil exes and maybe even grow up. The series was filmed as Scott Pilgrim vs. the World by superstar director Edgar Wright, and it’s turning out to be a modern classic.
Manga
The term manga first came into use right at the end of the eighteenth century. Before World War II, the illustrations followed Japanese artistic traditions. However, the influence of the US occupation immediately after the war revolutionised the art form. Cinematic techniques, American culture, and television led to popular characters and series such as Astro Boy. Popular manga series are regularly turned into anime - film and television cartoons - which completes the circle of influence.
Manga is loved not only for its dynamic art style, but the wide range of stories produced for audiences of all ages and genders. The works trickled into the west through the twentieth century, with popular series such as Akira, Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon and Ghost in the Shell leading the charge. The popularity of Japanese culture exploded after the international success of Pokemon, and now many manga series are international bestsellers. Right now we're selling the hilarious Assassination Classroom: Complete Box Set. Grab it now before it sells out!
British comic strips & characters
The first comic magazine is reported to have been published in Glasgow in 1826. Since then, the UK has had a fine tradition of comics that have become global phenomenons. From The Beano to 2000AD, Bunty to Commando, Eagle to The Phoenix, Britain has published a wide range of different styles and genres in comic form. Many of the most highly regarded writers and illustrators come from Britain, including Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Grant Morrison, and Posy Simmonds.
The UK is also home to many memorable comics characters, like Dennis the Menace and Judge Dredd. One of these is Roy Race, better known as Roy of the Rovers. Originally appearing in Tiger in September 1954, he was published in various magazines for nearly sixty years. Now, Roy is back. Roy of the Rovers: 3 Book Collection by Rob Williams and Ben Willsher features a modern Melchester Rovers, broke and languishing at the bottom of League Two. Can Roy help turn the club around?
Bandes dessinées albums
Mainland Europe brought the world Rodolphe Töpffer, the man dubbed “the father of comic strips.” 175 years after his death, it’s still the home of some of the world’s best comics art. This is particularly true of the Francophone sphere, which calls the medium Bandes dessinées, sold in books called albums.
France brings us Asterix, which was created by Goscinny & Uderzo. In these hilarious adventures, Asterix, Obelix, and the warriors of his Gaulish tribe are the last hold-out against the Roman Empire. The Complete Asterix contains 39 albums, which should keep you busy until the Romans come back.
Belgium is most famous for master cartoonist Hergé, who is best known for The Adventures of Tintin. We stock the boy reporter's most famous adventures individually and in two box sets. The Adventures of Tintin: 90th Anniversary is a box set of twenty-three paperback books, printed close to their original size. The Tintin Collection: The Adventures of Tintin (Compact Edition) reprints the series in eight hardback volumes.
Comics are some of our bestsellers at Book2Door. We’re always bringing in new stock, so keep an eye out for our latest products.
