Best of
Comics-Manga
2010
Scott Pilgrim the Complete Series
Bryan Lee O'Malley - 2010
Having to battle his new girlfriend's evil exes was nothing he planned on, but love makes you do funny things. Follow his story in the complete Scott Pilgrim saga in this Scott Pilgrim set. This set contains all six graphic novels in one handy shrink-wrapped pack.
Ouran High School Host Club Complete Box Set: Volumes 1-18 with Premium
Bisco Hatori - 2010
In this screwball romantic comedy, Haruhi, a poor girl at a rich kids school, is forced to repay an $80,000 debt by working for the school's swankiest, all-male club, as a boy! There she discovers just how wealthy the six members are and how different the rich are from everybody else.
The Last Airbender: Prequel - Zuko's Story
Dave Roman - 2010
Horribly scarred and stripped of everything he holds dear, Zuko wanders the earth for almost three years in search of his only chance at redemption: the Avatar, a mystical being who once kept the four nations in balance. All around him, people whisper that this is an impossible task—the Avatar, after all, disappeared a century ago—but Zuko defiantly continues the search. His quest is all he has left.
Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 3
QuinRose - 2010
Alice, ever the plucky tomboy, sets off to explore and get the lay of this strange land, intent on finding her rude kidnapper and giving him a piece of her mind (and her fist). But little does she know that she's wandered right into the middle of a dangerous power struggle involving just about all of Wonderland's attractive, weapon-happy denizens. And the only way for Alice to return home is to get acquainted with the lot of them?! How in the world will she manage that and still manage to stay alive?!
Chobits, Omnibus 1
CLAMP - 2010
and in near-future Japan, the hottest style for your "persocom" is shaped like an attractive android Poor student Hideki, fresh off the farm and trying to get into a Tokyo university, has neither money nor a girlfriend - then finds a persocom seemingly discarded in an alley. Taking the cute robot home and activating it, Hideki finds her affectionate, but amnesiac, able only to say the word "Chi" - and so he names her. But who is this strange new persocom in his life? Instead of being his digital assistant, Hideki finds himself having to teach Chi how to get along in the everyday world, even while he and his friends try to solve the mystery of her origins. Is she one of the urban-legendary Chobits - persocoms built to have the riskiest functions of all: real emotions, and free will?
Deadpool, Merc with a Mouth: Head Trip
Victor Gischler - 2010
What is this deadly object? Well, Deadpool's employer is being a little vague about that. Let's just say when the secret is finally revealed, it's enough to throw even the Merc with two Mouths for a loop.Collecting: Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth 1-13
Dogs: Bullets & Carnage, Vol. 5
Shirow Miwa - 2010
As bad as things are in the Above though, they're even worse in the Below: under Giovanni's command, the dog soldiers have started their final assault against the underground city. As the streets around them burn, Heine and Giovanni become locked in a savage fight to settle their rivalry once and for all.
Genius, Isolated: The Life and Art of Alex Toth
Dean Mullaney - 2010
The book has been compiled with complete access to the family archives, and with the full cooperation of Toth's children. To flesh out the complete story of his life and art, Mullaney and Canwell have spent more than two years conducting wide-ranging interviews with Toth's peers, friends, and family members. This is the beginning of a comics biography everyone will be talking about for years to come.In addition to art and photographs from the family, Toth fans and friends throughout the world have loaned original artwork reproduced in the entire series. Included are many examples of Toth's art, from twenty-one complete stories to rare pages, as well as--incredibly--a previously unknown, unfinished, and unpublished penciled story from the 1950s! The tome covers his earliest stories at DC in the 1940s, his defining work at Standard, his incomparable Zorro comics in the 1950s, and a special section collects--for the first time--the Jon Fury pages that Toth produced while in the army, a section that alone is worth the price of admission.Genius, Isolated details Toth's life story and work through the early 1960s, when he began his sensational move into animated cartoons. The second book in the series, Genius, Illustrated, continues the story.
Feng Yu Jiu Tian
Feng Nong - 2010
The grateful father of the rescued child grants Feng Ming a second chance at life. Unknown to Feng Ming, his soul is whisked away to a far away ancient land (resembling the dynasties of China).Upon waking up, he finds himself inhabiting the frail body of Thunder Kingdom's crowned prince who is also graced with the title of the most beautiful man across all the lands. However, his beauty has a price as he attracts the unwanted attention of the minister of affairs, Rong Tian who finds every reason to torment the prince mentally and physically. As Feng Ming starts to get a hold of the conspiracies surrounding him, what will happen when the prince's true identity is revealed? And what happened to the 'real' prince? Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Shounen Ai, Supernatural, Yaoi Tags:AbuseAttempted RapeBased on a NovelBlackmailConfinementPoliticsRoyaltyStrong leaderTime TravelWar
Vertigo Resurrected: Hellblazer #1
Garth Ennis - 2010
Next is a story from HELLBLAZER #245 and #246 by new superstars Jason Aaron (SCALPED) and Sean Murphy (JOE THE BARBARIAN) following a doomed documentary crew exploring the mystery behind what happened to Mucous Membrane – Constantine's former punk band.
Batman by Paul Dini Omnibus
Paul Dini - 2010
Paul Dini's series run on Batman is collected in an omnibus for the first time!Paul Dini has a magnificently successful career writing about Batman in both television and comic book form and now his legendary work is collected in an omnibus for the first time! From Dini's take on Selina Kyle's path of vengeance against Hush, all the way to Batman's incredible journey on Detective Comics #1000, this omnibus includes some of Paul Dini's best work on the Caped Crusader's iconic adventures.Collects Batman #685 (1940-), Batman Annual #1 (2016-), Batman Black and White #3 (2013-), Batman: Gotham Knights #14 (2000-), Batman: Streets of Gotham #1-4, #7, #10-14, #16-21, DCU Holiday Special #1, Detective Comics #821-824, #826-828, #831, #833-834, #837-841, #843-850, #852, #1000
Akame ga KILL!, Vol. 1
Takahiro - 2010
Teenage country bumpkin Tatsumi dreams of earning enough money for his impoverished village by working in the Capital-- but his short-lived plans go awry when he's robbed by a buxom beauty upon arrival! Penniless, Tatsumi is taken in by the lovely Lady Aria, but just when his Capital dreams seem in reach yet again, Lady Aria's mansion is besieged by Night Raid--a team of ruthless assassins who targets high-ranking members of the upper class! As Tatsumi is quick to learn, appearances can be deceiving in the Capital, and this team of assassins just might be...the good guys?!Chapter I : Kill the darknessChapter II : Kill the countryChapter III : Kill the Authority Chapter IV : Kill your Cares
Hayate X Blade Omnibus 1
Shizuru Hayashiya - 2010
It's also known for training the top sword fighters in the country. Students in the special "Sword Bearer" program compete in a school-wide battle known as the Hashitori, striving to win fame and money.Enter Kurogane Hayate. While her sister, Nagi, recovers from an injury, the spunky and cheerful Hayate takes her place at the academy until she is well enough to return. But when Hayate learns of the mountain of debt her orphanage owes to the Yakuza, she decides to become a Sword Bearer and pay back the debt.The only problem is that Hayate needs a partner to compete, and Ayana, the powerful and talented sword fighter Hayate needs to help her, want nothing to do with her!
How to Draw Manga
Andres Bernardo Giannotta - 2010
This easy-to-follow guide takes you from the basic shapes that serve as building blocks to dynamic finished figures. An introductory section covers artists' materials and explains the techniques behind illustrating faces, body types, and movement. Additional chapters provide two-color, step-by-step directions for drawing an assortment of wide-eyed teenage heroes, monstrous villains, and supernatural animals — 25 in all. A concluding chapter offers suggestions for using your newly acquired drawing skills to illustrate the story of a dramatic battle between the forces of good and evil.
Shazam!: The Golden Age of the World's Mightiest Mortal
Chip Kidd - 2010
It wasn’t long before a variety of merchandise was licensed—secret decoders, figurines, buttons, paper rockets, tin toys, puzzles, costumes—and a fan club was created to keep up with the demand. These collectibles now sell for outrageous prices on eBay or in comic book stores and conventions. Seventy years later, an unprecedented assortment of these collectibles are gathered together by award-winning writer/designer Chip Kidd and photographer Geoff Spear. Join Kidd, Spear, and the World’s Mightiest Mortal in this first, fully authorized celebration of ephemera, artwork, and rare, one-of-a-kind toys, and recapture the magic that was Shazam!Praise for Shazam!:"Superman has always gotten more press, but Captain Marvel may be the greatest expression of comics' optimism: A young boy says a magical word and turns into the World's Mightiest Mortal. Chip Kidd and Geoff Spear's gorgeous new book, Shazam! The Golden Age of the World's Mightiest Mortal (ABRAMS) pays tribute to the hero's bright colors and medium-spanning stories, all lovingly displayed in Kidd's signature style . . . It's a coffee-table book that provides a glimpse into a world where the powers of the gods are just an acronym away." -The Onion's A.V. Club "VERDICT: Despite the quite reasonable price, this features typical ABRAMS art and production quality. Fans will grab this Marvel-ous piece of Americana faster than you can say 'Shazam!'" -Mike Rogers, Library Journal Express "A handsome follow up to Bat-Manga!" --ComicsAlliance.com "This is a collector's dream: Page after page of Captain Marvel art, premiums, posters, toys, and ephemera from the biggest-selling superhero of all time . . . This book is a true time capsule and worthy of any comic fan's bookshelf."--USATODAY.com "Shazam! allows its rich imagery to tell the exciting story of this superhero. Between Kidd's glorious layout and Spear's highly detailed photography, the reader can feel the excitement and fabric that would eventually lead Captain Marvel to outsell Superman during the glorious Golden Age of comics!" --Comic Book Resources "Shazam! beautifully documents the creation and success of Fawcett's Captain Marvel franchise . . . Indeed, for non-Captain Marvel enthusiasts, the book may be most interesting as a compendium of historical documents, a glimpse not just of a bygone pop phenomenon but also of a larger cultural ethos." -Forward.com
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, Vol. 4
Yoshio Sawai - 2010
Irreverent, silly and unpredictable--
Bo-bobo
is pure comic genius. In the year 300X, the cruel Emperor Tsuru Tsururina has mandated the hunting of all hair in the Maruhage Empire. But a single man rises to the occasion and takes a stand against this violation of human hair rights.Killer HairThe hair battle rages on! The "Smoothie 3rd Generation" hair hunters are all buzzing after Bo-bobo's fluffy mane. But they're all gonna learn the hard way that the penalty for hair-orism is a smackdown from the Fist of the Nose Hair!
Buteyko Meets Dr Mew: Buteyko Method. For Teenagers, Also Featuring Guidance from Orthodontist Dr Mew to Ensure Correct Facial Development and Straight Teeth
Patrick McKeown - 2010
Halo: Helljumper
Peter David - 2010
When the distress signal comes, two Helljumpers will find themselves at the centre of the mystery on Ariel, and they'll have to put everything on the line.
STEINS;GATE 亡環のリベリオン
水田ケンジ - 2010
In 2036, a monopoly on time machines has created world peace, but at the cost of human liberty.Suzuha has followed in her late father's footsteps in fighting alongside the Valkyrie rebellion force to change the world. After the group fails on a major mission, Suzuha has almost no hope left. But then she discovers that her father left something for her: a time machine. Using this, maybe Suzuha will have the power to finally destroy this dystopian society and create a better present and future! (via myanimelist.net)
Muffins!
Tim Buckley - 2010
These are the priorities, in that order, of Ethan MacManus, a twenty-something gaming enthusiast with a low tolerance for work, and a penchant for making up his own rules. Anything goes as Ethan and his best friend Lucas deal with life, pop culture, obnoxious customers, and more games than there are minutes in a day. Ctrl+Alt+Del Volume 3 is hilarious, sarcastic, and funny in all respects.
Ray Harryhausen Presents Jason and the Argonauts
David A. McIntee - 2010
Pursued by a vengeful Aeetes, the Argonauts will brave many dangers, and encounter old friends and new enemies. But when the gods play games, no one can avoid reaching the lands of the dead forever...
Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue: Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue
Bob Hilgenberg - 2010
But when Tinker Bell is trapped in a jar by a curious girl in the world of "clumsies" (what fairies call humans), the other fairies must join together to rescue her and keep their existence from humans a secret!
My Sempai
Hebiko Habuyama - 2010
Hajime has to contend with a co-worker that wants him, Saburo's childhood friend, and the fact that Saburo is too much of the strong silent type to ever let Hajime know if his advances are working. Will Hajime be able to win over the heart of his sempai?Localized by Acolytes of AdaptationTranslated by Joseph BlakeEdited by Andrea StinsonLettered by Hoek
Fey Winds
Nicole Chartrand - 2010
(To quote webpage)"Fey Winds is a stark, brutal portrayal of the heartbreak caused by pet dander-- no wait--Fey Winds is a silly fantasy webcomic that's halfway between spoof and epic adventure."Read Fey Winds online today!
Wonder Woman by Gail Simone Omnibus
Gail Simone - 2010
Now the author's work is collected in a special hardcover edition in Wonder Woman by Gail Simone Omnibus.An army of foes called the Olympians have risen to begin their 'all-out assault on war across the globe, and only Wonder Woman can stop them! One particular attack could spell the end of the Department of Metahuman Affairs and end Wonder Woman's secret identity of Diana Prince. And Wonder Woman's life is changed forever when she faces a monster named Genocide who easily goes toe-to-toe with the Amazon Warrior and beats her!Then, at the ends of the universe, Wonder Woman falls victim to the Black Horizon, risking the safety of her soul. To salvage her very existence, she must ally herself with the legendary Beowulf and another fearsome warrior from DC's past while trapped on a world where her powers have betrayed her. Find out if Wonder Woman will make it out alive, with her soul intact!Gail Simone unveils her own unique vision for Wonder Woman in this hard-hitting graphic novel collection, Wonder Woman by Gail Simone Omnibus. Collects Wonder Woman #14-44 (2008), #600 and Sensation Comics featuring Wonder Woman #1.
Darkstalkers, Vol. 2: The Night Warriors
Ken Siu-Chong - 2010
It's man VS demon, robot VS mummy, succubus VS vampire, and more, as the creatures of the night battle for control of the darkness!
Papillon 5/6
Miwa Ueda - 2010
After a fabulous makeover—and a little help from her handsome guidance counselor–turned–boyfriend Kyû-chan—Ageha is happier than she’s ever been in her life. But she still has one problem: Hana, her twin sister, has her eye on Kyû-chan. Hana is willing to do anything to snare him—even if it means disguising herself as Ageha! Will she succeed? Find out in this special omnibus edition, collecting volumes 5 and 6 of Papillon!
Transformers: Prime, Volume 1
Mike Johnson - 2010
But is there anyone who can step forward against the threat of Megatron and the evil Decepticons?
Venus Versus Virus Omnibus Collection 1
Atsushi Suzumi - 2010
Not content to stay on the sidelines while the Viruses prey on the weak, Sumire decides to join the Lucia in Venus Vanguard to hunt down Viruses before they can hurt anyone else.But Sumire's battle with the Viruses has unforeseen consequences: a dark power wells up in her in a brutal berserker form! Lucia must stop Sumire from destroying all of Venus Vanguard without killing her friend. Meanwhile, Sumire's power attracts the attention of Sonaka, a mysterious who controls the Viruses, and watches, and waits, and plans...
Mugen Spiral: The Complete Two-Volume Series
Mizuho Kusanagi - 2010
Of course, along with great power comes those with the desire to steal it! Enter Ura, who wants to become the King of the Demons. He comes to the human world to challenge Yayoi, but ends up stripped of his powers—and sealed away as a black cat instead! Although Ura is still hell-bent on "eating" Yayoi's power, the unlikely pair find themselves caught up in an adventure they never imagined!
Scott Pilgrim: Full Colour Odds & Ends 2008
Bryan Lee O'Malley - 2010
The collection was released August 2010 and is currently only available on the Oni Press website.