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Natsume's Book of Friends, Vol. 16 by Yuki Midorikawa
Takashi Natsume can see the spirits and demons that hide from the rest of humanity. He has always been set apart from other people because of his g...
View full detailsJaco the Galactic Patrolman by Akira Toriyama
Akira Toriyama, manga legend and creator of Dragon Ball Z, is back with the quirky comedy Jaco the Galactic Patrolman! Retired scientist Omori live...
View full detailsOtomen, Vol. 18 by Aya Kanno
Asuka Masamune is a guy who loves girly things - sewing, knitting, making cute stuffed animals and reading shojo comics. But in a world where boys ...
View full detailsSkip*Beat!, Vol. 32 by Yoshiki Nakamura
When Kyoko's heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to s...
View full detailsMidnight Secretary, Vol. 4 by Tomu Ohmi
Kaya Satozuka prides herself on being an excellent secretary and a consummate professional, so she doesn't even bat an eye when she's reassigned to...
View full detailsSunny, Vol. 1 by Taiyo Matsumoto
The latest manga masterpiece from the Eisner Award-winning creator of Tekkonkinkreet. What is Sunny? Sunny is a car. Sunny is a car you take on ...
View full detailsOtomen, Vol. 15 by Aya Kanno
Asuka's kendo rival Hajime Tonomine feels torn when his father declares him as his future successor. Will Tonomine give up his love of makeup in or...
View full detailsLoveless, Vol. 1 (2-in-1 Edition) : Includes vols. 1 & 2 by Yun Kouga
When his beloved older brother is brutally murdered, Ritsuka is heartbroken but determined to search for answers. His only lead is Soubi, a mysteri...
View full detailsOtomen, Vol. 14 by Aya Kanno
Asuka and Ryo join their friend Kitora on an adventure abroad to find the legendary delamezla flower! Meanwhile, things get complicated when Asuka ...
View full detailsYu-Gi-Oh! Zexal, Vol. 1 by Shin Yoshida
Yuma Tsukumo is a young duelist who strives to become the Duel Monsters champion, despite the fact he's an amateur. One day, during a duel with a s...
View full detailsOtomen, Vol. 13 by Aya Kanno
Ryo ends up coaching a high school judo team, but women aren't allowed at that school! She finds a way around this obstacle, but the real challenge...
View full detailsArata: The Legend, Vol. 11 by Yuu Watase
While Hinohara battles Yataka, he learns that Yataka harbors a deep hatred for Princess Kikuri. As Yataka's memories flood Hinohara's mind, the tru...
View full detailsKekkaishi, Vol. 34 by Yellow Tanabe
As the battle to save Karasumori and reclaim the Shadow Organization continues, Tokine attempts to convince the guardian deity Mahora to hand over ...
View full detailsSakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura, Vol. 8 by Arina Tanemura
Enju and the followers of the moon are nowhere to be found after the destruction of the hidden palace. Sakura has returned with Aoba, but the lover...
View full detailsTegami Bachi, Vol. 10 by Hiroyuki Asada
With Lag out sick, Aria Link, second in command at the Beehive, takes over the job of delivering his letters. But even with Niche at her side, Aria...
View full detailsBleach, Vol. 24 by Tite Kubo
Ichigo and the Soul Reapers wage a furious battle against the Arrancars who are attacking Karakura Town. But this enemy is unlike anything they hav...
View full detailsOresama Teacher, Vol. 10 by Izumi Tsubaki
Yui might be a spy for the Student Council, but he still takes his duties as a member of the Public Morals Club very seriously! When he notices tha...
View full detailsBleach, Vol. 23 by Tite Kubo
The Arrancars, Hollows that have attained Soul Reaper-like powers, have descended on Karakura Town. Led by Grimmjow Jaegerjaques, they plan to elim...
View full detailsOtomen, Vol. 12 by Aya Kanno
Asuka Masamune is a guy who loves girly things--sewing, knitting, making cute stuffed animals and reading shojo comics. But in a world where boys a...
View full detailsBleach, Vol. 22 by Tite Kubo
The noose is tightening around Ichigo. His inner Hollow can't wait to consume him, the sinister transfer student has him tapped for a mysterious jo...
View full detailsBleach, Vol. 20 by Tite Kubo
The shocking truth behind the collapse of the Soul Society is finally revealed! The magnitude of the conspiracy is far-reaching, and the perpetrato...
View full detailsFluffy, Fluffy Cinnamoroll, Vol. 4
The cute Sanrio puppy stars in his own manga!Meet the puppy with a tail like a cinnamon roll!Cinnamoroll is no ordinary pup. He loves freshly baked...
View full detailsBleach, Vol. 14 by Tite Kubo
White Tower RocksIchigo and Yoruichi race to save Ichigo's friends from Rukia's cold-blooded brother, Byakuya Kukichi. They arrive to find Ganju in...
View full detailsArata: The Legend, Vol. 8 by Yuu Watase
Hinohara and his companions arrive in a town ruled by Kugura, the Shinsho who controls wind. But since Kugura's palace is forbidden to men, the gro...
View full detailsArata: The Legend, Vol. 7 by Yuu Watase
While on his quest to help Princess Kikuri, Hinohara goes up against Yorunami, the Shinsho who controls water. But when Yorunami kidnaps Hinohara's...
View full detailsDragon Ball Z, Vol. 24 by Akira Toriyama
Breaking from his master Bobbidi, the rampaging Boo turns the entire world into his candy store. To fight back, Goku transforms into his most power...
View full detailsRasetsu, Vol. 9 by Chika Shiomi
A Supernatural Spin-off of Yurara!Rasetsu Hyuga works for an exorcist agency where she uses her special powers to banish evil spirits. There's a st...
View full detailsCase Closed, Vol. 9 by Gosho Aoyama
Can Detective Conan crack the case...while trapped in a kid's body?Jimmy Kudo, the son of a world-renowned mystery writer, is a high school detecti...
View full detailsOtomen, Vol. 11 by Aya Kanno
Asuka engages in a battle with Suzuki Oji to see who will get the most Valentine's Day chocolates! As Oji seduces girls left and right into giving ...
View full detailsNatsume's Book of Friends, Vol. 10 by Yuki Midorikawa
Takashi Natsume can see the spirits and demons that hide from the rest of humanity. He has always been set apart from other people because of his g...
View full detailsArata: The Legend, Vol. 6 by Yuu Watase
Hinohara discovers to his horror that his tormentor Kadowaki has followed him to Arata's world. Recalling his suffering, Hinohara flies into a rage...
View full detailsRasetsu, Vol. 8 by Chika Shiomi
A Supernatural Spin-off of Yurara!Rasetsu Hyuga works for an exorcist agency where she uses her special powers to banish evil spirits. There's a st...
View full detailsGrand Slam Romance (Grand Slam Romance Book 1) by Ollie Hicks
A queer graphic novel where the balls are fast, the smooches are spicy, and the girls . . . magicalIn this queer graphic novel that's equal parts r...
View full detailsKekkaishi, Vol. 27 by Yellow Tanabe
A powerful witch attacks the Karasumori Site and threatens the surrounding town of innocent people. Where can Yoshimori and Tokine find a sorcerer ...
View full detailsFushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 7 by Yuu Watase
This exciting prequel to VIZ Media's best-selling fantasy series, Fushigi Yugi, tells the story of the very first priestess of the Four Gods - the ...
View full detailsKekkaishi, Vol. 26 by Yellow Tanabe
Yoshimori tries to perfect the technique of emptying his mind. Some of his friends might consider this not too much of a challenge... Meanwhile, th...
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.
