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Real Account Volume 1 by Okushou
It's a simple premise: if you reach zero followers, you die. After the death of their parents, Ataru Kashiwagi and his younger sister, Yuri, depend...
View full detailsA Silent Voice Vol. 7 by Yoshitoki Oima
Years ago, Shoya Ishida led his peers in tormenting a hearing-impaired classmate, Shoko Nishimiya. When she transfers schools, Shoya finds he has g...
View full detailsFairy Tail Master's Edition 1 by Hiro Mashima
Fairy Tail: Master's Edition is an oversized collection of the first five volumes of the Fairy Tail manga series (Kodansha). With a total of 960 pa...
View full detailsFairy Tail 54 by Hiro Mashima
Fairy Tail takes place in a world filled with magic. 17-year-old Lucy is an attractive mage-in-training who wants to join a magician's guild so tha...
View full detailsNoragami Volume 10: Stray God by Adachitoka
Yato is a homeless god. He doesn't even have a shrine, let alone any worshippers! So, to achieve his ambitious goals, he's set up a service to help...
View full detailsAttack On Titan 18 by Hajime Isayama
In this post-apocalyptic sci-fi story, humanity has been devastated by the bizarre, giant humanoids known as The Titans. Little is known about wher...
View full detailsKiss Him, Not Me 1 by JUNKO
Kae is a secret fujoshi (female manga/anime nerd) who spends all day fantasizing about her male classmates making out with each other! However, her...
View full detailsAppleseed Alpha by Shirow Masamune
In the 22nd Century, New York City is a war-torn place ruled by warlords and a giant robot mayor with 3 eyes and a three-piece suit. While there, D...
View full detailsJunji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & Mu by Junji Ito
Horror comics author Junji Ito has recently purchased a new house and has decided to invite his girlfriend to move in with him. However, when she m...
View full detailsDie Wergelder 1 by Hiroaki Samura
A mysterious murder takes place in a shopping arcade in China, while in Japan a yakuza gang discovers a large amount of money is missing. These vol...
View full detailsLivingstone Vol. 1 by Tomohiro Maekawa
90% of our lives are determined by our fate, and our fates are determined by our 'souls.' But every now and then, something goes wrong and the soul...
View full detailsMissions Of Love 16 by Ema Toyama
In school, Yukina is a cold and distant girl; Shigure is the most perfect, good-looking guy. But the two of them have a secret, and their extraordi...
View full detailsPersona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth Side: P4 Volume 1 by Mizunomoto
Based on the latest entry in the Persona series, characters from the hit games find themselves trapped in a mysterious maze. The gang from the Spec...
View full detailsCash & Carrie Book 2: Summer Sleuths! by Shawn Pryor
Cash & Carrie return in all-new adventures! It's all fun and games at Summer Camp Sobol until strange things start happening. Campers go missin...
View full detailsSweetie Volume 1 by Sean Dillon
Maggie isn't your typical comic book, cartoon, and action movie fangirl. Through keen observation and unbending determination, she has taught herse...
View full detailsThe Little Mermaid by Metaphrog
A haunting adaptation of the beloved children's tale from the creators of THE RED SHOES AND OTHER TALES. Far out under the ocean, the Little Mermai...
View full detailsSmurfs Monsters, The by Peyo
A collection of all-new stories that see the Smurfs interacting with the many magical creatures who inhabit their enchanted land. Colorful adventur...
View full detailsMy Mom Had An Abortion by Beezus B Murphy
; Pagination: 64 pages 64 Illustrations unspecified; Date of Publication: 13/01/2022
Wonderland Vol. 2 by Yugo Ishikawa
When humans en masse shrink down to a tiny size, a girl named Alice and her pup Poco find themselves struggling to survive. Surrounded by strange y...
View full detailsHatsune Miku Presents: Hachune Miku's Everyday Vocaloid Paradise Vol. 4 by Ontama
The first fan creation to receive official recognition within the Vocaloid world, Hachune Miku is the small and spirited spin-off character of the ...
View full detailsThe Testament of Sister New Devil Storm! Vol. 2 by Tetsuto Uesu
High school student Toujo Basara's life has taken a turn for the strange. When his father remarries, a step parent isn't Basara's only new family m...
View full detailsOccultic;Nine Vol. 3 (Light Novel) by Chiyomaru Shikura
What happens when eight eccentrics cross paths on a paranormal blog run by a high school NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training)? A whole ...
View full detailsMonster Girl Encyclopedia : Vol. 1 by Kenkou Cross
Monster Girl Encyclopedia, Volume 1 is the first in a series of highly detailed, illustrated books that contains one hundred profiles of wickedly l...
View full detailsMushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Manga) Vol. 4 by Rifujin Na Magonote
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is a new fantasy manga based on a series of light novels that have become a bestselling sensation in Japan. I...
View full detailsAstronauts : Women on the Final Frontier by Jim Ottaviani
America may have put the first man on the moon, but it was the Soviet space program that made Valentina Tereshkova the first woman in space. Meanwh...
View full detailsPax Samson Vol. 1 : The Cookout by Rashad Doucet
When it comes to the kitchen, no one knows cooking better than twelve-year-old Pax Samson. He's a hero when it comes to testing recipes and supplyi...
View full detailsThe Tea Dragon Tapestry by K. O'Neill
Join Greta and Minette once more for the heartwarmingconclusion of the award-winning Tea Dragonseries!Over a year since being entrustedwith Ginseng...
View full detailsThe Sunken Tower by Tait Howard
Set deep underground in a sunken city, a young wizardand his two companions embark on a journey to escape the clutches of an evilcult. Dig is hav...
View full detailsOur Super Canadian Adventure: An Our Super Adventure Travelogue by Sarah Graley
Ever since they started dating, Sarah and Stef haddreams of getting to visit Toronto-the home of Scott Pilgrim, the CN Tower andthe legendary comic...
View full detailsThe Tea Dragon Festival by Katie O'Neill
Gentle, inclusive, andheartwarming, Tea Dragon Festival will bewitch existing fans and new readersalike. - Jen Wang (The Prince and theDressmaker)R...
View full detailsRick And Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It by Tini Howard
; Pagination: 128 pages 128 Illustrations unspecified; Date of Publication: 20/03/2018
Danganronpa: The Animation Volume 2 by Spike Chunsoft
; Pagination: 192 pages 1 Illustrations unspecified; Date of Publication: 09/08/2016
Astro Boy Omnibus Volume 1 by Osamu Tezuka
; Pagination: 688 pages 1 Illustrations unspecified; Date of Publication: 13/10/2015
Usagi Yojimbo: Senso by Stan Sakai
; Pagination: 170 pages 1 Illustrations unspecified; Date of Publication: 19/05/2015
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Shinji Ikari Raising Project Volume 15 by Osamu Takahashi
; Pagination: 184 pages 1 Illustrations unspecified; Date of Publication: 06/01/2015
Lone Wolf And Cub Omnibus Volume 7 by Kazuo Koike
; Pagination: 680 pages 1 Illustrations unspecified; Date of Publication: 20/01/2015
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.
