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Rasetsu, Vol. 2 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 detailsHikaru no Go, Vol. 16 by Yumi Hotta
Since Sai's disappearance, Hikaru has given up go! Meanwhile, undefeated by his failure to pass the pro test, Isumi plays his heart out in China. H...
View full detailsM Is for Monster by Talia Dutton
A scientist attempts to bring her younger sister back to life with unexpected results in this Frankenstein-inspired graphic novel about ghosts, ide...
View full detailsCloud Town by Daniel McCloskey
An exciting middle-grade graphic novel about best friends, giant robots, and monsters from another universe!In Dan McCloskey's debut graphic novel,...
View full detailsWe Have a Playdate by Frank Dormer
A hilarious and wacky graphic novel for the youngest readers about navigating friendships-and the playgroundThe slide. The swings. The monkey bars....
View full detailsThe Extincts: Flight of the Mammoth (The Extincts #2) by Scott Magoon
A team of genetically enhanced extinct animals embark on top-secret missions around the world in the second entry in this action-packed graphic nov...
View full detailsThe Extincts: Quest for the Unicorn Horn (The Extincts #1) by Scott Magoon
A team of genetically enhanced extinct animals embark on top-secret missions around the world in this new graphic novel series Meet Scratch, Martie...
View full detailsThe Adventures of Tintin Volume 2 by Herge
One of the most iconic characters in children's books Join the world's most famous travelling reporter in his exciting adventure...
View full detailsWitch For Hire by Ted Naifeh
When a series of high school pranks get out of hand, teen witch Faye Faulkner is the only one who can solve the case in this spooky YA graphic nove...
View full detailsFox & Rabbit Make Believe (Fox & Rabbit Book #2) by Beth Ferry
Book #2 in the Fox & Rabbit series celebrates the magic of making believe and making new friends! Fox and Rabbit are the very best of friends. ...
View full detailsPiece by Piece: The Story of Nisrin's Hijab by Priya Huq
In this middle-grade graphic novel, Nisrin will have to rely on faith, friends, and family to help her recover after she is the target of a hate cr...
View full detailsTell No Tales : Pirates of the Southern Seas by Sam Maggs
A swashbuckling adventure inspired by the historical exploits of real-life female pirates Anne Bonny had it all-her own ship, a pirate crew, and a ...
View full detailsNobody's Fool : The Life and Times of Schlitzie the Pinhead by Bill Griffith
Nobody's Fool follows the story of Schlitzie's long career-from Coney Island and the Ringling Bros. Circus to small-town carnivals and big-city sid...
View full detailsThe Red Zone: An Earthquake Story by Silvia Vecchini
An Italian town deals with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake Matteo, Guilia, and Federico have ordinary lives: they spend time with friends...
View full detailsAn After Bedtime Story by Shoham Smith
Little Nina will not go to bed. Not when the adults are having so much fun in the other room without her! Before her exasperated parents can catch ...
View full detailsBatman: Dark Victory (New Edition) by Jeph Loeb
It is early in Batman's crimefighting career, when James Gordon, HarveyDent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotha...
View full detailsRutabaga the Adventure Chef : Book 1 by Eric Colossal
In a world where there are dragons, wyverns, and haunted squash, you'd figure someone would have recipes for them, right?Rutabaga and his magic coo...
View full detailsHereville : How Mirka Caught a Fish by Barry Deutsch
Welcome to Hereville, home of wisecracking, adventure-loving, sword-wielding Orthodox Jewish heroine Mirka. A delightful mix of fantasy, adventure,...
View full detailsHereville How Mirka Got Her Sword by Barry Deutsch
Spunky, strong-willed eleven-year-old Mirka Herschberg isn't interested in knitting lessons from her stepmother, or how-to-find-a-husband advice fr...
View full detailsHereville How Mirka Met a Meteor by Barry Deutsch
Welcome to Hereville, home of the first-ever wisecracking, adventure-loving, sword-wielding Orthodox Jewish heroine. A delightful mix of fantasy, a...
View full detailsBig Bad Ironclad! (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #2) : A Civil War Tale by Nathan Hale
Each of the books in Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales has elements of the strange but true and is presented in an engaging, funny format, highlighting...
View full detailsExplorer (The Mystery Boxes #1)
Seven clever stories answer one simple question: what's in the box?Funny, fantastic, spooky, and suspenseful, each of these unique and beautifully ...
View full detailsApocalypse Miaow Miaow by James Proimos
The end is nigh. Apocalypse has dawned. Everyone has gone ... except for our heroes: Brownie, Apollo and their ragtag group of strays. Having rai...
View full detailsFlora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo
Holy unanticipated occurrences! A cynic meets an unlikely superhero in a genre-breaking novel by a master storyteller, now available as a movie on ...
View full detailsWar Brothers: The Graphic Novel by Sharon McKay
A powerful and unforgettable graphic novel, based on true events, about the capture of Ugandan schoolchildren forced to serve as child soldiers in ...
View full detailsJane, the Fox and Me by Fanny Britt
An emotionally truthful and visually stunning graphic novel about solace and redemption. Helene is not free to hide from the taunts of her former...
View full detailsCaleb's Cab by Sally Chomet
From the Oscar-nominated and Bafta award-winning creators of animated films Belleville Rendez Vous and The Illusionist comes a dark-edged comedy ca...
View full detailsThe Terrible Tales of the Teenytinysaurs! by Gary Northfield
Charming, hilarious and super-inventive comic strip adventures from Gary Northfield, creator of Derek the Sheep. Is it possible to fly to the moo...
View full detailsExcalibur: The Legend of King Arthur by Tony Lee
In this gripping tale - of love and deceit, forgiveness and hope - the secrets of King Arthur's past and the mysteries of his future all come toget...
View full detailsThe Power of Five: Evil Star - The Graphic Novel by Anthony Horowitz
Adapted from the original story by Anthony Horowitz, No. 1 bestselling author, comes the second graphic novel in his chilling series of supernatura...
View full detailsBatman Vol. 3: Death of the Family (The New 52) by Scott Snyder
A #1 New York Times Bestseller! After having his face sliced off oneyear ago, the Joker makes his horrifying return to Gotham City! But even for ma...
View full detailsJustice League Vol. 2: The Villain's Journey (The New 52) by Geoff Johns
A New York Times #1 Bestseller! The Justice League is the greatestforce for good the world has ever seen. But not everyone sees them that way. Th...
View full detailsSentinel: Awakening by Sean McKeever
; Pagination: 216 pages 6 Illustrations unspecified; Date of Publication: 28/06/2022
Cici's Journal: Lost and Found by Joris Chamblain
Cici's life is anything but ordinary. As a girl who dreams of being a novelist, she has a keen eye for adventure. And she's just stumbled across he...
View full detailsIsland Book: The Rising Tide by Evan Dahm
Alef has planted his flag on the Infinite Land and built an enormous citadel along the coastline-but it's not enough. He is preparing to venture in...
View full detailsScience Comics: Whales : Diving into the Unknown by Casey Zakroff
Dive deep with Science Comics: Whales, a new and exciting volume of First Second's nonfiction graphic novel series!Every volume of Science Comics o...
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.
