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Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia Part One by Gatiss
The fourth installment of the critically acclaimed manga adaption of BBC Hit Sherlock introduces the femme fatale and the detective's famous rival,...
View full detailsMarvel Heroes and Villains : A journal by Nick Fury by Ned Hartley
AN IN-WORLD GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS' MOST POWERFUL HEROES AND VILLAINS. Meet Marvel Comics' greatest heroes and villains in this restored journal,...
View full detailsMarvel: Powers of a Girl : 65 Marvel Women Who Changed The Universe by Lorraine Cink
This is the Marvel Universe. Where the personalities, powers, and straight-up legends of countless heroic women have captured readers for generatio...
View full detailsSenior Moments: Ageing Disgracefully : A timelessly funny cartoon collection by Whyatt by Tim (Cartoonist) Whyatt
A timelessly funny cartoon collection by Tim Whyatt. Everyone has at some stage had a 'senior moment' whether you've called your child by the wro...
View full detailsThe Superhero Comic Kit by Jason Ford
Draw, colour and create your very own mini superhero comic books! Make your superheroes - or even yourself - the stars of each super adventure. T...
View full detailsThe Monster Book of Zombies, Spooks and Ghouls by Jason Ford
Meet the zombies and all their undead friends in this new ghoulish activity book from Jason Ford. Design a zombie diner menu, learn to draw a vampi...
View full detailsPandora Perfect by Roger Langridge
Hold on to your pearls! For when criminal genius, sometimes babysitter and all round bad 'un Pandora Perfect is broken out of prison by her faithfu...
View full detailsA Very British Affair: The Best of Classic Romance Comics by David Roach
Rebellion is proud to present the finest romance comics in British history in one spectacular volume! Curated by Eisner-nominated historian and art...
View full detailsThe Steel Claw: Reign of The Brain by Tom Tully
One of Britain's most enduring comic book heroes returns in two stories reprinted here for the first time! The second collection of the sci-fi clas...
View full detailsStrontium Dog: The Son by John Wagner
In The Son Johnny Alpha is assigned to mentor Kenton Sternhammer, one of the new recruits to the ranks of the Strontium Dogs. Johnny knows that Ken...
View full detailsBirdman and Chicken: The Krazy Crusaders by Trevor Metcalfe
To the outside world, Dick Lane and Mick Mason look like two average, law-abiding citizens. However, they lead an amazing double life - for when fi...
View full detailsAssassin's Creed: Awakening Vol. 2 by Takashi Yano
Assassin's Creed Awakening is a manga adaptation of the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag video game. It was serialized in the magazine Jump X. This ...
View full detailsSherlock Vol. 2: The Blind Banker by Steven Moffat
Holmes and Watson tackle brain-teasing crimes in modern-day London in this stunning Manga, presented in its original right-to-left reading order, a...
View full detailsSherlock : A Study in Pink by Steven Moffat
Sherlock Manga - printed in English in the US for the first time! Adapting the episodes of the smash-hit TV series starring worldwide superstars Be...
View full detailsThe Art of Destiny: Volume 2 by Bungie
The Art of Destiny 2, the follow-up to the successful The Art of Destiny, is a celebration of the dynamic art and visual style that fans have come ...
View full detailsHow to Draw: Cute Kawaii : In Simple Steps by Yishan Li
Kawaii is a Japanese word meaning 'super-cute', and it's a trend that's sweeping the globe. Anything can be drawn in the kawaii style, from anima...
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10 Step Drawing: Manga : Draw Over 30 Manga Images in 10 Easy Steps by Chie Kutsuwada
10 Step Drawing: Manga : Draw Over 30 Manga Images in 10 Easy Steps by Chie Kutsuwada
CREATE BEAUTIFUL MANGA PEOPLE AND ANIMALS IN 10 SIMPLE STEPSIf you love drawing manga but don't know where to start, this is the book for you! 10 S...
View full detailsHow to Draw: Manga Girls : In Simple Steps by Yishan Li
28 different characters, poses and expressions that offer a dynamic selection of Manga-style female figures. Drawing girls is a very popular sub...
View full detailsHow to Draw: Manga Boys : In Simple Steps by Yishan Li
28 different characters, poses and expressions that offer a dynamic selection of Manga-style male figures. Drawing boys is a very popular subject...
View full detailsPeril in the Snow by Townsend John
; Pagination: 48 pages; Date of Publication: 01/01/2019
Bart Simpson - Big Shot by Matt Groening
He's yellow - but he sure ain't mellow! Everyone's favourite antisocial prankster, Bart Simpson, returns in another collection of hilarious, brain-...
View full detailsBilly's Boots: The Legacy of Dead-Shot Keen by Fred Baker
Young Billy Dane was one of the most passionate football fans at Bingley Road Junior school... unfortunately, he was also one of the worst players!...
View full detailsRoy of the Rovers: Foul Play by Rob Williams
THE END OF THE DREAM? Foul Playis the second book in the football-tastic Roy of the Rovers Graphic Novel series. Part of the first season, this exc...
View full detailsViz Annual 2022: The Copper's Torch : A casebook of dazzling flashes of brilliance from issues 282-291 by Viz Magazine
; Pagination: 220 pages; Date of Publication: 07/10/2021
Viz Annual 2019 The Pieman's Wig : A Hair-Raising Weave of the Best Bits from Issues 252~261 by Viz Magazine
; Pagination: 200 pages; Date of Publication: 11/10/2018
Practical Encylopedia of Manga by Seelig Tim
This book helps you learn to draw manga step by step with over 1000 illustrations. It offers everything you need to know about materials and techni...
View full detailsHow to Draw Digital Manga and Anime by Tim Seelig
A comprehensive practical guide to digital manga and anime, suitable for both complete beginners and experienced digital artists. An informative in...
View full detailsHow to Draw Manga by Tim Seelig
This is a step-by-step guide with over 750 illustrations. It provides expert techniques for creating your own manga characters and stories, with mo...
View full detailsTeen Titans Go!: Undead?! by Michael Northrop
But as the situation grows ever more dire, Robin and his team take to the streets, trying to save the city from the bargain-hungry undead. But thos...
View full detailsConstantine: Distorted Illusions by Kami Garcia
John Constantine is, and has always been, a magician of the highest calibre who doesn t need additional training from any highbrow magician, thank ...
View full detailsTeen Titans: Beast Boy by Kami Garcia
Garfield Logan has spent his entire life being overlooked. Even in a small town like Eden, Georgia, the seventeen-year-old with green streaks in hi...
View full detailsBatman's Mystery Casebook by Sholly Fisch
Batman is a great detective, but he rarely works alone. His sidekicks Robin and Batgirl, his butler Alfred, and the police of Gotham City all play ...
View full detailsDeadman Tells the Spooky Tales by Franco Franco
Have you ever had that feeling that you were being watched? Ever taken a dark shortcut on the way home? Wondered what that thing is that might just...
View full detailsThe Inkberg Enigma by Jonathan King
Funny, exciting, charming, mysterious, and just the right amount of genuinely scary. Brave young heroes, dark secrets, and a warm heart make this a...
View full detailsWho Owns The Clouds? by Mario Brassard
; Pagination: 100 pages 100 Illustrations unspecified; Date of Publication: 12/01/2023
The Backbone of Night : Book Two in The Automatic Age Saga by GMB Chomichuk
; Pagination: 112 pages; Date of Publication: 21/05/2022
Did 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.
