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Trolls Hardcover Volume 2 : Put Your Hair in the Air by Dave Scheidt
The Trolls go on a road trip. But will the Snack Pack find treasure ortrouble? All-new stories based on the hit DreamWorks animated film. The Sna...
View full detailsFashion Superstar: Barbie #1 by Sarah Kuhn
Barbie is facing the same problems every young person is facing today-figuring out how to choose a career, in an economic environment that is becom...
View full detailsThe Smurfs Anthology #4 by Peyo
Another iconic Smurf, The Smurf Apprentice, gets the Anthology treatment! A smurf wants to emulate Papa Smurf, and decides the best way to do so wo...
View full detailsMan + Book by Nicholas Wadley
Man + Book is Nicholas Wadley's wordless story of humorous and ironic encounters with books.; Pagination: 70 pages 32 Illustrations color; Date o...
View full detailsPrecarious Woman Executive Miss Black General Vol. 3 by Jin
It's not easy being a supervillain when you're crushing hard on your superhero nemesis. Miss Black General is the evil executive of the secret orga...
View full detailsMiss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Kanna's Daily Life Vol. 4 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 detailsMiss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Vol. 8 by Coolkyousinnjya
Miss Kobayashi is your average office worker who lives a boring life, alone in her small apartment - until she saves the life of a female dragon in...
View full detailsSaint Seiya: Saintia Sho Vol. 5 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 detailsFairy Tale Battle Royale Vol. 2 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 detailsThe Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 10 by Kore Yamazaki
Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share o...
View full detailsToradora! (Light Novel) Vol. 4 by Yuyuko Takemiya
Takasu Ryuuji has learned the hard way that appearances can be deceiving. For despite his inwardly sweet personality, his unintentionally sharp gaz...
View full detailsGrimgar of Fantasy and Ash (Light Novel) Vol. 9 by Ao Jyumonji
Haruhiro awakens to darkness and amnesia, among a group of strangers who can only remember their own names and nothing else. When they make it into...
View full detailsThe Voynich Hotel Vol. 3 by Douman Seiman
Staffed by murderous maids and situated on a war-ravaged island, the Voynich Hotel is far from your run-of-the-mill vacation destination - but it's...
View full detailsSpirit Circle Vol. 6 by Satoshi Mizukami
Fuuta Okeya can see dead people. Besides that - and the bandage he always keeps on his cheek - he's a perfectly normal 14-year-old boy who thinks t...
View full detailsSatoko and Nada Vol. 2 by Yupechika
Satoko, who is Japanese, has a new roommate in America: a Saudi Arabian woman named Nada, who practices Islam and wears a hijab. While under the sa...
View full detailsMononoke Sharing Vol. 4 by Coolkyousinnjya
Living with a bunch of roommates is always a learning experience - especially when those roommates are demons! Due to her family's unfortunate circ...
View full detailsMagical Girl Site Vol. 8 by Kentaro Sato
Asagiri Aya is a young girl who has fallen victim to bullies at her school. Looking for a way to escape her troubles, she looks to the Internet for...
View full detailsDragon Goes House-Hunting Vol. 2 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 detailsBeauty and the Beast Girl by Neji
A lonely monster, living in seclusion in the forest, wishes she could live amidst humans despite her frightening appearance. Everything changes whe...
View full detailsThe Ancient Magus' Bride: The Golden Yarn (Light Novel) by Kore Yamazaki
The Ancient Magus' Bride: The Golden Yarn and The Ancient Magus' Bride: The Silver Yarn are collections of prose short stories that expand the belo...
View full detailsDreamin' Sun Vol. 9 by Ichigo Takano
Shimana Kameko lives in a home where she feels she doesn't belong. Her mother is dead, her father has remarried, and her six-month-old baby brother...
View full detailsNTR - Netsuzou Trap Vol. 6 by Kodama Naoko
NTR - Netsuzou Trap is a dramatic tale of romance, lust, and betrayal, as two young woman explore their growing feelings for one another. With stun...
View full detailsMagical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka Vol. 5 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 detailsMy Monster Secret Vol. 14 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 detailsAccomplishments of the Duke's Daughter (Manga) Vol. 2 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 detailsHollow Fields (Color Edition) Vol. 3 by Madeleine Rosca
Little Lucy Snow was supposed to attend a prestigious boarding school; however, a macabre twist of fate finds her enrolled instead at Miss Weaver's...
View full detailsMonster Musume Vol. 15 by Okayado
What do world governments do when they learn that fantastical beings are not merely fiction, but flesh and blood - not to mention feather, hoof, an...
View full detailsNew Game! Vol. 4 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 detailsKase-san and Yamada Vol. 1 by Hiromi Takashima
KASE-SAN AND YAMADA GO TO COLLEGE! Yamada is in heaven at her school's horticulture department, and Kase-san is training hard at the sports univer...
View full detailsGeneration Witch Vol. 5 by Isaki Uta
Most non-magical people look up to these witches and envy their power, but as witches already know, sometimes these abilities can be more of a curs...
View full detailsDidn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! (Manga) Vol. 2 by Funa
Based on the light novel series! When she turns ten years old, Adele von Ascham is hit with a horrible headache - and memories of her previous life...
View full detailsCaptain Harlock: The Classic Collection Vol. 3 by Leiji Matsumoto
After a mysterious sphere collides with Tokyo, legends seemingly born of the ancient Mayan civilisation appear. In truth, however, the beings are a...
View full detailsNameless Asterism Vol. 4 by Kina Kobayashi
Shiratori, Washio, and Kotooka have been inseparable since they began junior high. However, Shiratori has a secret she's been keeping from her best...
View full detailsGiant Spider & Me: A Post-Apocalyptic Tale Vol. 3 by Kikori Morino
Nagi is a young woman living alone deep in the mountains. She longs for someone to share her days with, and that's when she meets the giant, furry ...
View full detailsMasamune-kun's Revenge Vol. 9 by Takeoka Hazuki
As an overweight child, Makabe Masamune was mercilessly teased and bullied by one particular girl, Adagaki Aki. Determined to one day exact his rev...
View full detailsDevilman Grimoire Vol. 5 by Go Nagai
When demons begin taking over the bodies of humans, only the strongest survive. When a practicing young witch named Miki Makimura asks her friend A...
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.
