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Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 1 by Io Sakisaka
The popular shojo manga series that was adapted into the Blue Spring Ride anime! In high school, Futaba gets a second chance with her first love, K...
View full detailsUltraman, Vol. 11 by Tomohiro Shimoguchi
It's time for a new generation of Ultraman! Decades ago, a being known as the Giant of Light joined together with Shin Hayata of the Science Specia...
View full detailsMy Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Vol. 3 by Hideyuki Furuhashi
In a superpowered society, there is nothing ordinary about evil anymore. Heroes, trained and licensed to protect and defend the public against supe...
View full detailsJuni Taisen: Zodiac War (manga), Vol. 3 by Nisioisin
Twelve fighters enter, one fighter leaves-who will win the 12th Zodiac War? Every 12 years, 12 fighters take the form of the Chinese zodiac and eng...
View full detailsJuni Taisen: Zodiac War (manga), Vol. 1 by Nisioisin
Twelve fighters enter, one fighter leaves-who will win the 12th Zodiac War? Every 12 years, 12 fighters take the form of the Chinese zodiac and eng...
View full detailsJuni Taisen: Zodiac War (manga), Vol. 2 by Nisioisin
Twelve fighters enter, one fighter leaves-who will win the 12th Zodiac War? Every 12 years, 12 fighters take the form of the Chinese zodiac and eng...
View full detailsThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 4 by Akira Himekawa
Link must defeat evil at every turn in his perilous quest to help Princess Zelda! Once upon a time, wizards tried to conquer the Sacred Realm of Hy...
View full detailsRequiem of the Rose King, Vol. 9 by Aya Kanno
The intrigue and royal conspiracy in the Bard's Richard III is given a dark manga twist that will appeal to aficionados of both comics and the clas...
View full detailsOne-Punch Man, Vol. 15 by ONE
Life gets pretty boring when you can beat the snot out of any villain with just one punch. Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it...
View full detailsHaikyu!!, Vol. 29 by Haruichi Furudate
Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant...
View full detailsPokemon Horizon: Sun & Moon, Vol. 2 by Tenya Yabuno
An all-new Pokemon story set in the world of the best-selling Pokemon Sun & Moon video games! An all-new Pokemon story set in the Alola Region!...
View full detailsNieR:Automata: Short Story Long by Jun Eishima
Experience the world and characters of the hit video game franchise! When alien forces invade with an army of Machines, the remnants of humanity mu...
View full detailsNieR:Automata: Long Story Short by Jun Eishima
Experience the world and characters of the hit video game franchise! When alien forces invade with an army of Machines, the remnants of humanity mu...
View full detailsBoruto: Naruto Next Generations, Vol. 4 by Ukyo Kodachi
The ninja adventures continue with Naruto's son, Boruto! Naruto was a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He achieved his dream ...
View full detailsThat Blue Sky Feeling, Vol. 1 by Okura
A butterflies-in-your-stomach high school romance about two very different high school boys who find themselves unexpectedly falling for each other...
View full detailsRWBY: Official Manga Anthology, Vol. 2 : MIRROR MIRROR by Rooster Teeth Productions
Straight from Rooster Teeth's hit animation series, a new four-volume anthology series featuring stories from various manga creators, each focusing...
View full detailsKaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 6 by Aka Akasaka
Two high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first. Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle. Who will confess...
View full detailsTokyo Ghoul: re, Vol. 13 by Sui Ishida
In the world of Tokyo Ghoul, sometimes the only way to fight monsters is to become one... The Commission of Counter Ghoul is the only organizati...
View full detailsTakane & Hana, Vol. 8 by Yuki Shiwasu
A strong-willed high school girl and a hot young scion of a business empire can't help trying to outwit each other every chance they get... But cou...
View full detailsBlack Torch, Vol. 2 by Tsuyoshi Takaki
Ninja and animal lover Jiro Azuma's life is changed forever when he finds himself in the middle of a war of ninjas vs. demons. Jiro Azuma is des...
View full detailsEscape Journey, Vol. 1 by Ogeretsu Tanaka
Naoto and Taichi's turbulent high school love crashed and burned, but a reunion in college puts love back in the air. Naoto and Taichi's first t...
View full detailsBlack Clover, Vol. 13 by Yuki Tabata
In a world of magic, Asta, a boy with anti-magic powers, will do whatever it takes to become the Wizard King! Asta is a young boy who dreams of bec...
View full detailsBlue Exorcist, Vol. 20 by Kazue Kato
Rin and his exorcist classmates are caught in a secret war against the forces of darkness. Raised by Father Fujimoto, a famous exorcist, Rin Oku...
View full detailsMagi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Vol. 35 by Shinobu Ohtaka
An epic dungeon-busting adventure inspired by One Thousand and One Nights! Deep within the desert lie the mysterious Dungeons, vast stores of riche...
View full detailsAfter Hours, Vol. 3 by Yuhta Nishio
There's always something going on at night. Sooner or later, you'll find your scene. Emi Asahina is 24, unemployed and not really sure what she ...
View full detailsKaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 5 by Aka Akasaka
Two high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first. Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle. Who will confess...
View full detailsFullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Vol. 8 by Hiromu Arakawa
Alchemy tore the Elric brothers' bodies apart. Can their bond make them whole again? A hardcover, deluxe collector's edition of one of the most bel...
View full detailsBlack Torch, Vol. 1 by Tsuyoshi Takaki
Ninja and animal lover Jiro Azuma's life changes forever when he finds himself in the middle of a war of ninjas vs. demons. Jiro Azuma is descen...
View full detailsOne Piece, Vol. 86 by Eiichiro Oda
Join Monkey D. Luffy and his swashbuckling crew in their search for the ultimate treasure, One Piece! As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becomi...
View full detailsBlack Clover, Vol. 12 by Yuki Tabata
In a world of magic, Asta, a boy with anti-magic powers, will do whatever it takes to become the Wizard King! Asta is a young boy who dreams of bec...
View full detailsTokyo Ghoul: re, Vol. 11 by Sui Ishida
In the world of Tokyo Ghoul, sometimes the only way to fight monsters is to become one... The Commission of Counter Ghoul is the only organizati...
View full detailsTokyo Ghoul: re, Vol. 12 by Sui Ishida
In the world of Tokyo Ghoul, sometimes the only way to fight monsters is to become one... The Commission of Counter Ghoul is the only organizati...
View full detailsThe Art of The Secret World of Arrietty by Hiromasa Yonebayashi
A Ghibli masterpiece of the imagination, brought to life with sketches and stills from Arrietty. Co-founded by the legendary filmmaker Hayao Miy...
View full detailsKaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 1 by Aka Akasaka
All's fair when love is war! Two prideful geniuses locked in battle. Who will make the first misstep and in doing so...confess their love? Kaguya S...
View full detailsAfter Hours, Vol. 2 by Yuhta Nishio
There's always something going on at night. Sooner or later, you'll find your scene. Emi Ashiana is 24, unemployed and not really sure what she wan...
View full detailsVampire Knight: Memories, Vol. 2 by Matsuri Hino
Immortal tales of the past and present from the world of Vampire Knight. Vampire Knight returns with stories that delve into Yuki and Zero's tim...
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.
