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Kiss and White Lily for My Dearest Girl, Vol. 2 by Canno
Ai Uehara and Chiharu Kusakabe's beloved senior, Hoshino-senpai, is finally graduating. She wants to study science at a school far away, but that m...
View full detailsLove at Fourteen, Vol. 6 by Fuka Mizutani
As Class 2-B makes landfall in Kyoto, everyone's talking about who's going to confess to whom. This prompts Kanata to realize that despite their de...
View full detailsKiniro Mosaic, Vol. 3 by Yui Hara
Alice, Shinobu, and the rest of the girls are now second-year high school students! Can they get along with their new homeroom teacher, the serious...
View full detailsBlack Butler, Vol. 17 by Yana Toboso
Following the outcome of the annual cricket tourney and due in no small part to Sebastian, his uncommon butler, Earl Ciel Phantomhive has earned a ...
View full detailsSpirits & Cat Ears, Vol. 5 by Miyuki Nakayama
While trying to exorcise anevil spirit, Neneko ends up taking it into her body! With Chiya's warningweighing heavy on her mind, how will this affec...
View full detailsAkame ga KILL! ZERO, Vol. 3 by Takahiro
Kurome and her team set out in search of the king's grave but end up captured by the grave keepers! Akame's team heads out to rescue her--will the ...
View full detailsToday's Cerberus, Vol. 7 by Ato Sakurai
It's a blast from the past!Tama reappears as a new supporter of Hinata's quest to win Chiaki's heart. However, Chiaki doesn't seem able to expres...
View full detailsKiss and White Lily for My Dearest Girl, Vol. 5 by Canno
Sawa Itou lost touch withher childhood best friend, so imagine her surprise when her old friend, Itsuki,shows up in her digital media club! Meanwhi...
View full detailsGraineliers, Vol. 2 by Rihito Takarai
After Luca and Abel aretaken to the research facility, Luca's forbidden ability is finally exposed!Luca is taken away to the Grainelier headquarter...
View full detailsDragons Rioting, Vol. 9 by Tsuyoshi Watanabe
After being diagnosed with a disease thatmakes sexual arousal fatal, and undergoing ten years of self-control training,Rintaro's about to face his ...
View full detailsSoul Eater, Vol. 18 by Atsushi Ohkubo
As Kid struggles against the madness deep in the Book of Eibon, a group of Spartoi members race to rescue their friend. Through page after page of ...
View full detailsPuella Magi Tart Magica, Vol. 5 by Magica Quartet
The magical girls continue their conflicts across theFrench countryside in this fifth installment of the Tart Magicaseries!; Pagination: 160 pages...
View full detailsBTOOOM! Vol. 19 by Junya Inoue
The surviving players continue to struggle against oneanother in a desperate attempt to survive in the latest installment ofBTOOOM!; Pagination: 1...
View full detailsTerminal Lance Ultimate Omnibus by Maximilian Uriarte
The ultimate collection from Maximilian Uriarte, author of The New York Times bestselling THE WHITE DONKEY and creator of the world's most popular ...
View full detailsCorpse Party: Blood Covered, Vol. 5 by Makoto Kedouin
The end is nigh!Behind the truth of Sachiko's death lies a cruel and tragic past...The students of Class 2-9 struggle to hold on to their sanity as...
View full detailsHanda-kun, Vol. 4 by Satsuki Yoshino
The trials of high school life continue to vex poor Handa-kun. This time he's drawn the attention of the school's wannabe manga creators and a pass...
View full detailsDimension W, Vol. 4 by Yuji Iwahara
The ghosts of Yasogami Lake are none other than those who lived there twenty-one years ago, their beings saved inside Dimension W by a powerful 'Nu...
View full detailsYowamushi Pedal, Vol. 4 by Wataru Watanabe
The 1000-km training camp run is in full swing, with a spot on Sohoku's Inter-High team at stake! Sakamichi Onoda's attack successfully breaks thro...
View full detailsThe Honor Student at Magic High School, Vol. 3 by Tsutomu Satou
Having discovered that Kinoe Tsukasa was behind the attack on Tatsuya, Honoka and her friends follow him--but it's a trap! Miyuki's intuition tells...
View full detailsThe Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan, Vol. 7 by Nagaru Tanigawa
With Christmas and entrance exams rapidly approaching, everyone is becoming a bit contemplative, but no two more so than Yuki and Kyon. As an event...
View full detailsKarneval, Vol. 1 by Touya Mikanagi
Nai--a young man who travels in search of another by the name of Karoku, a lone bracelet his only lead. Gareki--a willful young man who earns his d...
View full detailsDemon from Afar, Vol. 2 by Kaori Yuki
From the ultimate nightmare that is Walpurgis Night, Sorath escapes to modern Japan. There, he lives in an unconventional household that includes N...
View full detailsHe's My Only Vampire, Vol. 2 by Aya Shouoto
You are bound to each other by a crimson chain. Never, ever forget that. When Dealer Swallow suddenly appears, Kana learns in the ensuing scuffle j...
View full detailsMilkyway Hitchhiking, Vol. 2 by Sirial
There are as many people on Earth as there are stars in the sky. From the unique marriage traditions of a faraway tribe, to the unusual relationshi...
View full detailsBloody Cross, Vol. 4 by Shiwo Komeyama
Tsukimiya has fallen directly into the hands of Arcana and Satsuki, but her enemies seem more interested in the mark she bears than in the half-blo...
View full detailsPuella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story, Vol. 1 by Magica Quartet
Mami's warm personality has made it difficult for her to adjust to her solitary life as a magical girl, where survival often takes precedence over ...
View full detailsUmineko WHEN THEY CRY Episode 3: Banquet of the Golden Witch, Vol. 2 by Ryukishi07
Determined to secure a place of respect within the Ushiromiya family, Eva stretches her wits to their limit and successfully solves Beatrice's ridd...
View full detailsOmamori Himari, Vol. 11 by Milan Matra
When the Nine-Tails takes a bite out of Yuuto, a livid Himari turns the tables and overwhelms the powerful ayakashi with her great strength. Howeve...
View full detailsTwinkle Stars, Vol. 2 by Natsuki Takaya
Things get unpleasant for Sakuya when Kanade finds out about Chihiro. Though her cousin is a hothead, Sakuya asks him to meet Chihiro once more and...
View full detailsLiselotte & Witch's Forest, Vol. 2 by Natsuki Takaya
Liselotte, the daughter of a feudal lord, has been exiled to the land's easternmost reaches by order of her older brother. Despite the bitter past ...
View full detailsLiselotte & Witch's Forest, Vol. 1 by Natsuki Takaya
Despite being completely hopeless at endeavors like farming and cooking, Liselotte, a young lady of noble birth, picks up and moves to a remote lan...
View full detailsBloody Cross, Vol. 9 by Shiwo Komeyama
Nao's sacrifice has proven his loyalties once and for all, and in the smoldering wake of his subordinate's final effort, Tsuzuki must regroup and r...
View full detailsThe Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan, Vol. 8 by Nagaru Tanigawa
The heart-stirring ordeals of Christmastime are over. Kyon and Yuki are more conscious of each other than ever, but even now, there's a strange dis...
View full detailsThe Secret Sakura Shares by Akira Hagio
When Aoi Narinomiya, the last daughter of a prestigious family, discovers that her grandfather has gone missing, leaving her to carry an astronomic...
View full detailsPuella Magi Madoka Magica: Homura's Revenge!, Vol. 2 by Magica Quartet
Homura vs. Sayaka and Kyouko?!Even with Madoka's help, Homura has failed to rescue Mami from her fate--worse, she may actually have brought it abou...
View full detailsAlice in Murderland, Vol. 2 by Kaori Yuki
Red Riding Hood, stained crimson with blood...To its heir, the illustrious Kuonji estate promises eternal life. The price the heir must pay for thi...
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.
