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2018

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Hyeon A Cho - 2018
    Unfortunately, these are NOT the personality traits generally celebrated in middle school – especially Sori’s, where she’s bullied mercilessly for defending the defenseless until she herself becomes a target. To escape, she transfers to a new school where the same old problems begin to play out all over again – that is until a mysterious trail of letters leads Sori on a magical scavenger hunt through the hidden world that exists right below the surface of her new middle school. The mail trail is the work an anonymous guardian angel, whose mission seems to be to provide a soft landing for Sori at her new school. But who is this person? And why did he choose her? With each letter, secrets are revealed and bonds are formed - as Sori learns about friendship, flora, fauna and finding the good in people in this strange new environment.

A Man and His Cat, Vol. 1


Umi Sakurai - 2018
    Even as his price drops with each passing day, no one spares him a glance unless it's to call him names. Having practically given up on life, the kitty himself is most shocked of all when an older gentleman comes into the store and wants to take him home! Will the man and the cat find what they're looking for..in each other?

Gravity Falls: Lost Legends


Alex Hirsch - 2018
    Written by Alex Hirsch. As told by Shmebulock.Illustrated by Asaf Hanuka, Dana Terrace, Ian Worrel, Jacob Chabot, Jim Campbell, Joe Pitt, Kyle Smeallie, Meredith Gran, Mike Holmes, Priscilla Tang, Serina Hernandez, Stephanie Ramirez, and Valerie Halla.

Little Moments of Love


Catana Chetwynd - 2018
    Now, Catana Comics touches millions of readers with its sweet, relatable humor. Little Moments of Love collects just that – the little moments that are the best parts of being with the person you love.

Sweat and Soap, Vol. 1


Kintetsu Yamada - 2018
    and that line is where Asako -- a woman who sweats copiously -- met Koutarou -- a perfume developer who can't get enough of Asako's, er, scent. Don't miss a romcom manga like no other!Yae's living her dream, working at the toiletry maker Lilia Drop. Little do her coworkers know, the reason she loves the company so much is that she's ashamed of her body odor, and their soap is the only thing that does the trick. So when the company's lead product developer, a perfuming genius, approaches her in the lobby and wonders what "that smell" is, she's terrified... but could it be... that he likes it? And, even more surprising to Yae... does she like him?The hilarious ups and downs of an office romance at a personal care products company are the subject of this sexy, strange romp. Sweat and Soap combines the odd-couple chemistry of Wotakoi, the "too real!" workplace comedy of Aggretsuko, and a heavy dollop of office steaminess!

Life of Melody


Mari Costa - 2018
    In the fairy realm, a Fairy Godparent is tasked with fulfilling fairy tales in the human world. The human protagonist's own motivations and wishes are of little consequences to the fairy working their case. As such, humans are regarded as pretty difficult to work with by the fairies, who otherwise don't seem to know much about them. The fairy Razzmatazz decides that the perfect solution to get around how unaccommodating humans can be is to raise the fairy tale protagonist from infancy to her 18th birthday. Despite his superiors telling him the idea is completely crazy, he commits to it, and by extension, commits to becoming co-parent with a beast named Bon, who found the child at the same time as him.

Emotions Explained with Buff Dudes: Owlturd Comix


Andrew Tsyaston - 2018
    — Shen"You know how, since the dawn of humanity, great philosophers and poets have dedicated their entire lives to exploring concepts like love, life itself, logic, and sorrow? Well, those great philosophers and poets are dead now, so I win." — Shen Emotions Explained With Buff Dudes is your fully illustrated guide to the hyper-conflicted, tragicomic feelings of our age. Featuring the resilient, shaggy-haired Shen, this debut collection of Owlturd Comix is a tale of triumph and survival — of getting your ass kicked by sleep deprivation and student loans, but never losing hope. Most of all, it's an amusing, instructive journey through a vast array of emotions, including those best explained with dudes who are buff.

Loading Penguin Hugs: Heartwarming Comics from Chibird


Jacqueline Chen - 2018
    The book is loaded with Jacqueline Chen’s motivational Chibird comics and illustrations. Every page offers cute and creative perspectives on topics, such as self-esteem, mental health, and getting through tough times.Loading Penguin Hugs combines adorable illustrations with wholesome messages to cheer you on. Expressions like “You are not a failure. You are still growing!” provide encouragement and promote healthy mindsets. Chen’s chubby penguins, hedgehogs, Chibirds, and friends of all shapes put a smile on anyone’s face, and they’ve already made millions smile on Instagram, Tumblr, and GIPHY.Loading Penguin Hugs is full of brand-new Chibird comics alongside popular favorites. The book comes with two bonus pages of cute exclusive stickers, and the cover features a special silver foil detail!This inspiring book is perfect for new and old Chibird fans. Chen and her animal friends are ready to brighten anyone’s day, one comic at a time.

Best Bear Ever!: A Little Year of Liz Climo


Liz Climo - 2018
     Fans love Liz Climo's charmingly funny animal kingdom, which was first featured in The Little World of Liz Climo and Lobster is the Best Medicine.Best Bear Ever! follows Bear and Rabbit, along with their other friends (including Otter, Sloth, Skunk, and Turtle), to commemorate special days throughout the year, while also embarking on fun adventures to celebrate the seasons. When you have good pals like these, any time of year can be the BEST EVER!

Harrow County: Volume 1


Cullen Bunn - 2018
    Collects the first two volumes of Harrow County in a deluxe, hardcover, and oversized format with a new cover, sketchbook material, essays, "Tales from Harrow County" bonus stories by guest creators, and more!Emmy always knew that the woods surrounding her home crawled with ghosts and monsters. But on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, she learns that she is connected to these creatures--and to the land itself--in a way she never imagined.

Genshin Impact


miHoYo - 2018
    Can the forces holding this world together be balanced against human desires, or is everything ultimately doomed to end in destruction?

A Sloth's Guide to Mindfulness


Ton Mak - 2018
    Take a pause and focus on your breath. Let the other animals run around; you do you. Through the guidance of an unlikely-- but very wise--meditation expert, A Sloth's Guide to Mindfulness reminds you it's okay to go at your own pace. From simple breathing exercises and guided visualizations to the benefits of chewing your leaves slowly and staying present while hanging from a tree, A Sloth's Guide to Meditation will provide you with practical ways to be more present and mindful.Playful advice and charming black and white illustrations guide you through the pages and remind you that simplicity can be beautiful.Author Ton Mak is an artist and meditation enthusiast based in Shanghai. She has created visual arts of all forms including installations in shopping malls, art toy sculptures, and solo exhibitions around the world. She has also successfully collaborated with Nike, Gucci, Swiss Air, Vans and more.A no-sweat approach to enlightenment that's a sweet reminder to take it slow and smile. A simple, quick read that can be enjoyed by all ages.A 2019 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers

Sharks: Nature's Perfect Hunter


Joe Flood - 2018
    These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty year old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you!

Distillatoria


Jonathan Case - 2018
    Now, it’s up to them to help Beatrice return safely to the Unknown before anyone realizes she can talk. As the brothers juggle keeping Beatrice’s secret safe as Sara expresses a newfound interest in Greg, only Beatrice notices something sinister lurking in the shadows… The Eisner Award-winning series goes further into the Unknown with this all-new original story by Eisner Award-winning writer Jonathan Case (Green River Killer: a True Detective Story) and Eisner Award-winning Over the Garden Wall artist Jim Campbell.

Harrow County: Volume 3


Cullen Bunn - 2018
    While Emmy has been focused on dealing with supernatural threats from the outside world, a much bigger problem has been brewing at home.Collects the volumes five and six of Harrow County in a deluxe, hardcover, and oversized format with a new cover, sketchbook material, essays, and "Tales from Harrow County" bonus stories by guest creators, and more!Collects Harrow County issues #17-#24

Novae Book 1


Kaiju - 2018
    It chronicles the adventures of Sulvain, a sweet tempered necromancer and Raziol, a passionate 17th century astronomer. A connection forms between them and their relationship blooms, however when the body of a fellow astronomer is found on the steps of the Academy of Sciences, their lives are entangled in ways they could never foresee.A gentle romance full of drama and adventure with moments that both tear and heal the heart.

Garfield Complete Works: Volume 1: 1978 & 1979


Jim Davis - 2018
    Since its debut in 1978, Garfield has reached historic heights, becoming the world's most widely syndicated strip."From the outset, Garfield established who the real master was in this relationship."--Jim Davis

Voltron Legendary Defender Vol. 2: Pilgrimage


Tim Hedrick - 2018
    For their survival they need to reach their sacred hunting grounds and establish a new life there. But the journey is dangerous, and they'll need help... from Voltron!

Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2018-) #1


Saladin Ahmed - 2018
    And Miles doesn’t even know the half of it yet. Eisner Award-winner Saladin Ahmed (BLACK BOLT) and Young Gun Javier Garrón (ANT-MAN & THE WASP) bring you the latest incarnation of the coolest character in the Marvel Universe!

Rivers of London: Water Weed #2


Ben Aaronovitch - 2018
    Peter and Bev find themselves drawn into a sordid cannabis-smuggling operation, controlled by London's new queenpin of crime – the brutal and beautiful Hoodette!

Rivers of London: Water Weed #1


Ben Aaronovitch - 2018
    Spring Breakers meets Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels on the banks of the Thames! When two of the less well-behaved River goddesses, Chelsea and Olympia, decide to earn a few quid on the side, Peter and Bev find themselves drawn into a sordid cannabis-smuggling operation, controlled by London's new queenpin of crime – the brutal and beautiful Hoodette!

The Great Indian Nature Trail with Uncle Bikky


Rohan Chakravarty - 2018
     Join them on their wildlife adventure across India, as they travel from deserts to swampy lands and old rock formations and verdant forests. You will meet ickle bugs, colourful birds, magnificent mammals, and feisty reptiles in this comic book. Packed with activities, jokes, and trivia, this anthology of WWF-India's popular Uncle Bikky comics is sure to make children (and adults) fall in love with wildlife. The series has been developed for WWF-India by Rohan Chakravarty, cartoonist, illustrator and creator of Green Humour (www.greenhumour.com) with essays by Bijal Vachharajani, author and editor of children's books.

Fashion Forecasts


Yumi Sakugawa - 2018
    Originally printed as a limited edition zine for an art installation of the same name at CrossLines, a culture lab curated by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific Center in the historical Smithsonian Arts & Industries building in 2016, Fashion Forecasts also includes photographs from the exhibition, new fashion forecast drawings, fashion advice, and a comic essay on fashion as mindful meditation.

Shiro's Story


Cala Spinner - 2018
    How did Shiro form his bond with the Black Lion, and why was his bond threatened by Zarkon? Find out in this book that’s perfect for fans of Netflix’s hit series, DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender! This story gives readers a closer look into the life of Voltron’s Black Paladin, Shiro. More of the Paladins’ stories will be available soon. Collect all six and form Voltron with the covers! DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender © 2018 DreamWorks Animation LLC. TM World Events Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Rivers of London: Water Weed #4


Andrew Cartmel - 2018
    Peter Grant goes in without backup to finally face down London’s drug-smuggling Queen-pin.

Thirty years old


S-Monkey - 2018
    Faced with the pressure of marriage from his parents, will QiuYu be able to drop his facade and come together with his mutual love?

The Astonishing Ant-Man: The Complete Collection


Nick Spencer - 2018
    But will he continue to be a hero - or return to his former life of crime? Or perhaps both?! Scott has his hands full with a new business, some questionable employees, and a teenage daughter who was once an Avenger herself! Then there are villains like the Power Broker and Scott's archenemy Darren Cross, plus the female Beetle - will she be friend, foe, or something else entirely? Whatever happens, there are many trials in store, as Nick Spencer's entire fast, furious and fun Ant-Man run is collected between two covers! COLLECTING: ANT-MAN (2015) 1-5, ANNUAL 1; ANT-MAN: LAST DAYS 1; THE ASTONISHING ANT-MAN 1-13 [ANT-MAN VOL. 1: SECOND-CHANCE MAN; THE ASTONISHING ANT-MAN VOL. 1: EVERYBODY LOVES TEAM-UPS; THE ASTONISHING ANT-MAN VOL. 2: SMALL-TIME CRIMINAL; THE ASTONISHING ANT-MAN VOL. 3: THE TRIAL OF ANT-MAN, MINUS GUARDIANS TEAM-UP 7

Pretty guardian Sailor Moon. New edition


Naoko Takeuchi - 2018
    

Sarah's Scribbles 1-3


Sarah Andersen - 2018
    They document the wasting of entire beautiful weekends on the internet, the unbearable agony of holding hands on the street with a gorgeous guy, and dreaming all day of getting home and back into pajamas. In other words, the horrors and awkwardnesses of young modern life. Oh and they are totally not autobiographical. At all.Adulthood Is a Myth presents many fan favorites plus dozens of all-new comics exclusive to this book. Like the work of fellow Millennial authors Allie Brosh, Grace Helbig, and Gemma Correll, Sarah's frankness on personal issues like body image, self-consciousness, introversion, relationships, and the frequency of bra-washing makes her comics highly relatable and deeply hilarious.#2 - Big Mushy Happy LumpSarah Andersen's hugely popular, world-famous Sarah's Scribbles comics are for those of us who boast bookstore-ready bodies and Netflix-ready hair, who are always down for all-night reading-in-bed parties and extremely exclusive after-hour one-person music festivals. In addition to the most recent Sarah's Scribbles fan favorites and dozens of all-new comics, this volume contains illustrated personal essays on Sarah's real-life experiences with anxiety, career, relationships and other adulthood challenges that will remind readers of Allie Brosh's Hyperbole and a Half and Jenny Lawson's Let's Pretend This Never Happened. The same uniquely frank, real, yet humorous and uplifting tone that makes Sarah's Scribbles so relatable blooms beautifully in this new longer form.#3 - Herding Catsarah valiantly struggles with waking up in the morning, being productive, and dealing with social situations. Sarah's Scribbles is the comic strip that follows her life, finding humor in living as an adulting introvert that is at times weird, awkward, and embarrassing.

Rivers of London: Action At A Distance #1


Ben Aaronovitch - 2018
    Rivers of London begins a new story from creator Ben Aaronovitch.The secret history of Nightingale is revealed for the first time, as wizarding cop, Peter Grant uncovers his mentor’s occult service in World War II!

Sleeper Book One


Ed Brubaker - 2018
    Meanwhile, Holden Carver, a covert operative, has been placed undercover in a villainous organization led by TAO. As Holden and Grifter cross paths, will cooler heads prevail? The answer? Hell no.Riddled with noir undertones and the action of a spy thriller, SLEEPER BOOK ONE highlights all the attributes that have made writer Ed Brubaker one of the most sought-after writers in all of comics!Join the wild ride in SLEEPER BOOK ONE. Collects POINT BLANK #1-5, SLEEPER #1-12.

Soft X-Ray/Mindhunters


A. Degen - 2018
    Pop and ancient culture collide in searing colour in this melange of Astro Boy and Attic tragedy.A. Degen was born in Brooklyn, NY. After a time in Tokyo, he now lives and works in Connecticut. He made his Koyama Press debut with Mighty Star and the Castle of the Cancatervater (2015), and he's appeared in various anthologies including The Best American Comics edited by Jonathan Lethem.

Rivers of London: Water Weed #3


Ben Aaronovitch - 2018
    Wizard cop Peter and girlfriend Beverley delve further into the drug-smuggling operation of London’s new Queenpin.Can they overcome corruption, or will they be fatally entangled in the weed?

Tank Girl Color Classics Book One (1988-1990)


Alan C. Martin - 2018
    

Migraine


Woshibai - 2018
    More bound to reality than many of his works, this wandering autobiographical snapshot details his memories of growing up on the outskirts of Shanghai.

Robyn Hood: The Hunt


LaToya Morgan - 2018
    Robyn Hood has saved her city and the world on countless occasions, but now after being stranded in another realm and wrongfully held in a supermax prison for the super-powered, who is going to save her?! Trapped and alone among some of her most fearsome enemies with not a friend in sight, she will have to learn to trust in her skills along with new allies if she plans to escape her deadliest adventure yet!From the writer of Into the Badlands, Turn, and Shameless, LaToya Morgan brings a brand new attitude to this action-packed adventure that collects issues 1-6 of this smash-hit comic book series Robyn Hood: The Hunt.

A Very Stable Genius


Mike Luckovich - 2018
    But Mike rose to the challenge, pulling no punches and stripping down Trump and his cronies with his signature wit and style. Covering Trump’s antics from the 2016 election through to the Mueller investigation, the cartoons in A Very Stable Genius tackle key moments in Trump’s political career, offering scathing insights on everything from his disastrous track record with women to his revolving-door cabinet to his suspiciously intimate relationship with a certain Russian leader. Woven through with searing commentary and personal anecdotes, Mike’s cartoons will shock and delight you, making you think as much as they make you laugh — when you’re not too busy being terrified.

An Uncomfortable Truth


EErun - 2018
    Everyone's wondering whether he actually committed the crime. Does he, a mere high-schooler, really have any reason to have done such a horrifying act? Does his obsessive love for his older brother, Jaeha, have something to do with it?

Nocturne


Tara Booth - 2018
    In his wordless graphic novella, Booth covers autobiographical themes of mental health, anxiety and consent. Unable to sleep, Tara takes too much sleep medication and enters a dream soaked fantasia. A vivid and moody euphoric journey where dreams and hallucinations intersect.

Robyn Hood: The Curse


Chuck Dixon - 2018
    But as she re-acclimates to her "normal" life in New York City, Robyn gets a call from her best friend Marian Quin, about an ancient evil that has been released. Robyn must head out to the West Coast to help Marian deal with this new threat, and return it to its own hellish dimension before it's too late. Nothing will ever be the same, as this battle becomes more personal than either of these friends could have imagined!This thrilling, action-packed, new book from writer Chuck Dixon collects issues 1-6 of the comic book series Robyn Hood: The Curse.

Lover's Reunion


Chikae Ide - 2018
    After his brush with death, all he can think about is Sophie, a childhood friend and the woman he tried to forget, but who was always on his mind. A few months later, Sophie hears that Marco is back at his parents’ house. Her heart races. But he was the one who left her to pursue his dreams six years ago. She is still heartbroken, so she decides to have nothing to do with him this time round, whatever the reason behind his return…

Disney Manga: Pixar's WALL-E


Shiro Shirai - 2018
    Wall E is a trash compactor robot -- the last one of his kind! -- and every day for hundreds of years he's faithfully cleaned and organized the millions of tons of trash left behind on Earth by humans. But his routine is flipped upside down when he finds a tiny green plant, the first new sign of life for centuries! When the sleek new robot EVE shows up to take the proof of life back to humanity, Wall-E falls head over wheels in love and eagerly follows her across the galaxy into a whole new adventure! Relive this epic space romance in beautiful manga form!

The Brain: The Ultimate Thinking Machine


Tory Woollcott - 2018
    . . if you have the nerve!

Good Dog, Cerberus!, Vol. 1


Moha Arimura - 2018
    Although Cerberus is constantly causing trouble for his master, Hades, he is always forgiven for being just so darn cute. So goes this wonderfully fluffy tale of life in the underworld. This heartwarming full-color comic is a must-see for all the dog-lovers out there!

Danger Doll Squad Vol. 1


Jason Martin - 2018
    Our three most popular Danger Zone titles: Zombie Tramp, Vampblade, and DollFace come together to form the all-new Danger Doll Squad! When each girl’s deadliest foes merge together, our terrible threesome must enter “the black room”, a virtual reality inside cyberspace, to do battle against Necro Magic AI!!! Can they handle it?! Can you?? Collects issues 0-3, the complete Danger Zone crossover spectacular event!

Archie's Christmas Spectacular (2018) (Archie Comics Graphic Novels)


Archie Superstars - 2018
    Have a holly, jolly Christmas in this spectacular featuring some of Archie’s most merry stories!