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Showa 1939-1944 : A History of Japan by Shigeru Mizuki
An internationally-renowned cartoonist and reluctant war vet details Japan's involvement in World War II. Showa 1939-1944: A History of Japan conti...
View full detailsThe Handbook To Lazy Parenting by Guy Delisle
The Handbook to Lazy Parenting is the bestselling cartoonist Guy Delisle's final tribute to the frequently hilarious and absurd situations that any...
View full detailsThe Greatest of Marlys by Lynda Barry
Lynda Barry's comics were my YA before YA really even existed. She's been writing teen stories with an incredibly clear voice since the early 80s...
View full detailsPipii Longstocking : The Strongest in the World! by Astrid Lindgren
Who can rescue babies from a burning building, outwit burglars, overpower a circus strongman, and still get home in time for Christmas? Pippi Longs...
View full detailsMoomin : The Complete Lars Jansson Comic Strip Book 10 by Lars Jansson
Moomin: The Complete Lars Jansson Comic Strip, Volume 10 welcomes readers back to the beloved world of Moominvalley, where pancakes and jam are a p...
View full detailsAya : Life in Yop City Book 1 by Marguerite Abouet
; Pagination: 382 pages Full-Colour Illustrations; Date of Publication: 04/09/2012
Little Miss P: The Second Day by Ken Koyama
Couples traveling on vacation and zombie infested apocalypses...what dothey all have in common? Little Miss P will arrive on the scene. In this nov...
View full detailsIm: Great Priest Imhotep, Vol. 9 by Makoto Morishita
After the traumatizing events in the Amen Priest Nation, Im confesses histrue feelings toward Djoser to Hinome-a wish that could cost him his newfo...
View full detailsIm: Great Preist Imhotep, Vol. 6 by Makoto Morishita
Imhotep's next orders are to return to Egypt...but forget visiting the AmenPriesthood Headquarters, there's sightseeing to be done first! Only, whe...
View full detailsIm: Great Preist Imhotep, Vol. 5 by Makoto Morishita
The ancient queen Cleopatra is after something hidden inside Chapter ChiefYata's body, and it has a big connection to the tragedy that took place a...
View full detailsIm: Great Prince Imhotep, Vol. 4 by Makoto Morishita
Khonsu has decided that their best bet against Djoser is somethingunthinkable-Im and Harugo, working together?! Can the two put their differencesas...
View full detailsIm: Great Priest Imhotep, Vol. 3 by Makoto Morishita
The Ennead Priesthood has given Im a new objective: Return to Egypt and use"Damnatio Memoriae" to wipe the record of Prince Djoser clean from the r...
View full detailsToilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 9 by AidaIro
One day, Nene goes to school as usual, only to find Hanako-kun acting likeone of her normal classmates...!? Weirder still, even though he's suppose...
View full detailsThe Weirn Books HC, Vol. 1 by Svetlana Chmakova
Graphic novelist extraordinaire Svetlana Chmakova returns with a brand-newseries for middle grade readers!In the Night Realm, shifters, vampires,we...
View full detailsNyankees, Vol. 6 by Atsushi Okada
Ryuusei's the cat on top after beating Madara, but some news about Gekkatakes the wind right out of his sails...The story of street cats wraps up i...
View full detailsYowamushi Pedal, Vol. 15 by Wataru Watanabe
A new chapter begins for the Sohoku Cycling Club! The aftermath of theInter-High, the third years' retirement, and new first years are keeping Soho...
View full detailsMurcielago, Vol. 15 by Yoshimurakana
With two seemingly unrelated cases to deal with, the police have their workcut out for them. People are finding themselves bound and dangling froma...
View full detailsHigh School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World!, Vol. 8 by Riku Misora
As the day of the Goss Currency Exchange draws near, it's finally time forMasato Sanada, Earth's greatest businessman, to show this new world what ...
View full detailsGoblin Slayer Side Story: Year One, Vol. 4 by Kumo Kagyu
After protecting a village from a horde of goblins, a certain young man hasbeen called "Goblin Slayer" for the first time. One day, while slaughter...
View full detailsAoharu X Machinegun, Vol. 17 by Naoe
Matsuoka recovers from his injuries and returns to Toy Gun Gun, just intime for the Top Gun Combat championship match! As they and Star White squar...
View full detailsKaiju Girl Caramelise, Vol. 3 by Spica Aoki
As if magically transforming when she gets nervous weren't enough, highschool girl Kuroe also has to survive the twists and turns class heartthrobA...
View full detailsGabriel Dropout, Vol. 8 by Ukami
Heaven's strongest angel has come down to Gabriel's room to attack her, andto make matters worse, it's her sworn enemy-her older sister! But Gab's ...
View full detailsInterspecies Reviewers, Vol. 3 by Amahara
Whether it's bedding a genuine succubus, somefemale-knight roleplaying, oranegg-laying kink, Stunk and the otherInterspecies Reviewers go deep down...
View full detailsre:Zero Starting Life in Another World, Chapter 3: Truth of Zero, Vol. 10 (manga) by Tappei Nagatsuki
Petelgeuse should be dead, but Subaru andJulius confront him once more! Thestoryof Subaru and his power, "Returnby Death," continues.; Pagination:...
View full detailsMonthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, Vol. 11 by Izumi Tsubaki
Yuzuki Seo finally reveals the true identityof "Lorelai" to Wakamatsu!!Yuzuki'sbrother Ryousuke goes on a date with Yukari to confess hisfeelings!?...
View full detailsThe Devil is a Part-Timer!, Vol. 15 (manga) by Satoshi Wagahara
While the Hero's away, the Devil willplay!...Who are we kidding? He'sworried sick. It's way past time for her scheduledreturn,but Emi is nowhere to...
View full detailsTales of Wedding Rings, Vol. 8 by Maybe
Locked in the elves' library, Satou has hadhis fill of marital activities with hisfivebrides, and things get even morecomplicated when abyss monste...
View full detailsLaid-Back Camp, Vol. 8 by Afro
End-of-term tests are over, and it's time for Nadeshiko and the rest of thegirls to go camping in Izu! A tiny "guest" is also scheduled to make ana...
View full detailsKonosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 5 by Natsume Akatsuki
Megumin has just arrived in Axel, and she's not alone! Yunyun's along forthe ride, and the woman who taught her Explosion Magic is in town too!Natu...
View full detailsKonosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!, Vol.4 by Natsume Akatsuki
Leaving Arcanletia behind, Megumin hops on a wagon bound for Axel, but it'sgoing to be a bumpy ride...; Pagination: 176 pages; Date of Publicatio...
View full detailsKonosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 2 by Natsume Akatsuki
Before they ever met Kazuma and Aqua, Meguminand her sister Yunyun had a crisis of their own to deal with: a mysterious anddark shadow lurking towa...
View full detailsSword Art Online: Hollow Realization, Vol. 4 by Reki Kawahara
After the raid isinterrupted by Kizmel's sudden entrance, the dark elf tells Kirito and Asunaabout the Six Sacred Stones and the two goddesses livi...
View full detailsSmokin' Parade, Vol. 6 by Jinsei Kataoka
In the northern land whereeverything is frozen, the gigantic spiders are causing chaos everywhere. Thefight within the cold is harsh, but that migh...
View full detailsSacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts, Vol. 7 by Yu Tomofuji
Sariphi has carried out her first officialjob as Acting Queen-giving a royal blessing to the newborn prince of the nationof Sarbur. That night, Leo...
View full detailsKagerou Daze, Vol. 12 by JIN
Shintaro, upon learning that Momo has been killed bythe Snake of Clearing Eyes, swears to exact his burning vengeance. Ene gives herbest effort to ...
View full detailsDIVE!!, Vol. 2 by Eto Mori
As Tomoki's natural genius for diving blossoms underthe guidance of Coach Asaki, his relationships with the people around him sour. But even whil...
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.
