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Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 by Funa
When she turns ten years old, Adele von Ascham is hit with a horrible headache - and memories of her previous life as an eighteen-year-old Japanese...
View full detailsSatan's Secretary Vol. 1 by Kamotsu Kamonabe
The Demon King is awake at last and hellbent on world domination - but first he needs a secretary. He finds a human to organise his devilish plot, ...
View full detailsAccomplishments of the Duke's Daughter (Manga) Vol. 1 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 w...
View full detailsMagical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka Vol. 4 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 detailsHoly Corpse Rising Vol. 6 by Hosana Tanaka
In fifteenth century Rome witches have declared war against humanity. A young man named Nikola, whose parents were cruelly murdered by a witch befo...
View full detailsBeasts of Abigaile Vol. 4 by Spica Aoki
Tsukishiro Nina has just arrived in the beautiful country of Ruberia, and its charming denizens and lush scenery are like a fairy tale come true. Y...
View full detailsPandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn Vol. 11 by Masamune Shirow
The planet is in a constant state of tumult. Rival countries vie for power and resources while racing to create the latest technological breakthrou...
View full detailsMy Monster Secret Vol. 12 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 detailsMagical Girl Apocalypse Vol. 15 by Kentaro Sato
High-schooler Kii Kogami is stuck in a rut, loathing the monotonous doldrums of his everyday life. If only something exciting were to happen, somet...
View full detailsHaganai: I Don't Have Many Friends Vol. 16 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 detailsThe Bride & the Exorcist Knight Vol. 2 by Keiko Ishihara
Demons have been attracted to Anne her entire life. At age seventeen, she learns that a demon lord wants to marry her - and literally drag her into...
View full detailsSorry For My Familiar Vol. 2 by Tekka Yaguraba
When the demon girl Patty finds she's too weak to summon an animal familiar, she chooses an old man named Norman to be her companion instead. Norma...
View full detailsSoul Liquid Chambers Vol. 2 by Nozomu Tamaki
A girl with prosthetic limbs and a tragic past wanders a zombie-ridden 23rd century Earth now known as Death's Amusement Park. Overrun by monsters,...
View full detailsThe Testament of Sister New Devil STORM! Vol. 4 by Tetsuto Uesu
High school student Toujo Basara's life has taken a turn for the strange. When his father remarries, a step parent isn't Basara's only new family m...
View full detailsMonster Musume Vol. 14 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 detailsThe Testament of Sister New Devil Vol. 9 by Tetsuto Uesu
When his oddball father suddenly decides to remarry, high school student Toujo Basara is about to acquire some very peculiar new family members. En...
View full detailsDreamin' Sun Vol. 7 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 detailsCutie Honey: The Classic Collection by Go Nagai
The original story of one of the most iconic magical girls is finally in print! Experience the ultimate collection of both volumes of Go Nagai's 19...
View full detailsDevilman VS. Hades Vol. 2 by Go Nagai
With the world destroyed after the summoning of Devilman, his human host Akira Fudo finds himself a tenant of Hell. Seeking the soul of his lost lo...
View full detailsA Certain Scientific Accelerator Vol. 8 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 detailsThe Voynich Hotel Vol. 1 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 detailsPrecarious Woman Executive Miss Black General Vol. 1 by Jin
It's not easy being a super-villainess when you're crushing hard on your superhero nemesis. Miss Black General is the evil executive of the secret ...
View full detailsClockwork Planet (Light Novel) Vol. 2 by Yuu Kamiya
The Earth has died, but the entire planet has been reconstructed using gears and clockwork. One thousand years later, a mysterious black box crashe...
View full detailsMononoke Sharing Vol. 2 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 detailsNTR - Netsuzou Trap Vol. 5 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 detailsMy Monster Secret Vol. 11 by Eiji Masuda
My Monster Secret is a new, ongoing manga series that combines both supernatural and extraterrestrial elements in a high school romantic comedy set...
View full detailsMasamune-kun's Revenge Vol. 8 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 detailsMagika Swordsman and Summoner Vol. 9 by Mitsuki Mihara
Fifteen years later, Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with...
View full detailsFreezing Vol. 21-22 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 specialized force...
View full detailsThe Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 9 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 details12 Beast Vol. 6 by Okayado
12 Beast is an all-new manga series by Okayado, New York Times bestselling author and artist of Monster Musume. Incorporating Okayado's signature, ...
View full detailsThe Dungeon of Black Company Vol. 1 by Youhei Yasumura
Kinji, who lacks any kind of work ethic, is a layabout in his modern life. One day, he finds himself transported to another world--but not in a gra...
View full detailsHungry for You: Endo Yasuko Stalks the Night Vol. 1 by Flowerchild
In a gloomy town, where three girls have gone missing, high school girl Shizue witnesses an attack on a fellow classmate. The assailant appears to ...
View full detailsIf It's for My Daughter, I'd Even Defeat a Demon Lord (Manga) Vol. 1 by Hota
While on a job deep in the forest, Dale--a young, but famed adventurer--comes across a little devil girl who's almost wasted away. Unable to just l...
View full detailsMiss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Kanna's Daily Life Vol. 2 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 detailsSaint Seiya: Saintia Sho Vol. 2 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 the...
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.
