Best of
Graphic-Novels-Manga

2010

The Last Unicorn


Peter S. Beagle - 2010
    Beagle, The Last Unicorn is a tale for any age about the wonders of magic, the power of love, and the tragedy of loss. The unicorn, alone in her enchanted wood, discovers that she may be the last of her kind. Reluctant at first, she sets out on a journey to find her fellow unicorns, even if it means facing the terrifying anger of the Red Bull and malignant evil of the king who wields his power. Adapted by Peter B. Gillis and illustrated by Renae De Liz and Ray Dillon.

Hush, Hush


Derek Ruiz - 2010
    She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes tham at her. Not until Patch came along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgement.

The Guild


Felicia Day - 2010
    Horrible's Sing-Along Blog)! Chronicling the hilarious on- and offline lives of a group of Internet role-playing gamers, the Knights of Good, The Guild has become a cult hit, and is the winner of numerous awards from SXSW, YouTube, Yahoo, and the Streamys. Now, Day brings the wit and heart of the show to this graphic-novel prequel. In this origin tale of the Knights of Good, we learn about Cyd's life before joining the guild, how she became Codex, her awful breakup with boyfriend Trevor, and how she began to meet the other players who would eventually become her teammates.

Beartato and the Secret of the Mystery


Anthony Clark - 2010
    

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

Daniel X: The Manga, Vol. 1


James Patterson - 2010
    Life isn't easy, though, when you're a young boy on your own, tracking down the galaxy's deadliest outlaws. Luckily, Daniel has a gift: the ability to create anything he can imagine - including his parents, his sister, and his best friends, who are there to help him along the way. But when Daniel decides to go up against the sixth-deadliest criminal on his hit list, he may find that even his awesome abilities just aren't up to the task!

Brody's Ghost, Volume 1


Mark Crilley - 2010
    But no, the teenaged ghostly girl who'd come face to face with him in the middle of a busy city street was all too real. And now she was back, telling him she needed his help in hunting down a dangerous killer, and that he must undergo training from the spirit of a centuries-old samurai to unlock his hidden supernatural powers. Thirteen-time Eisner nominee Mark Crilley joins Dark Horse to launch his most original and action-packed saga to date in Brody's Ghost, the first in a six-volume limited series.

The Online Works of Emily Carroll


Emily Carroll - 2010
    

The Soft Atlas of Amsterdam: Hand Drawn Perspectives from Daily Life


Jan Rothuizen - 2010
    For his art, he has wandered around global cities like Cairo, New York, Guangzhou, and Beirut, but his work had yet to treat the city in which he was born and raised—until now.The Soft Atlas of Amsterdam introduces the idea behind Rothuizen’s wildly popular maps of cities. Including many never-before-seen drawings unique to this English-language edition, the atlas presents a fresh interpretation of Amsterdam’s places and culture. The drawings, which are best described as written maps or graphic reportage, portray recognizable elements of each location, yet are stylized in a highly original manner that reflects Rothuizen’s excellent eye for detail. From the Rijksmuseum to a robbed jewelry store, a heroin clinic to a student apartment, The Soft Atlas of Amsterdam is a delightful tour through a vibrant European city. Full of fun surprises for both the armchair traveler and those who have lived in Amsterdam or visited, this is one collection of maps guaranteed to give readers a view of the city they’ve never seen before.

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Aivan - 2010
    In order to help out a friend, a strong and beautiful boy dresses up as a girl to join a group of potential brides for a rich, infamous man.

Astonishing Thor #1


Robert Rodi - 2010
    At first, the Son of Odin suspects Zephyr, immortal mistress of the winds, but soon he finds that the climactic upheaval must be attributed to a much larger force: Ego, The Living Planet!

Suicide Machine


Mike Watt - 2010
    During the day, she tries to hold down temp jobs and maintain normal adult relationships. In every-day reality, most demons are simple shape-shifters trying to survive their days like the rest of us. So, too, are mystical superheroes. There's an apocalypse every day, but we're all too busy with our lives to notice. One would think that, with the mortgage crisis, the lousy economy, violent homophobia and the constant threat of terrorism that the world was already scary enough. But add in a horrible demonic plot to burn humanity from the Earth and Tanith's pretty much got her hands full. In this latest novel from journalist and filmmaker Mike Watt, the nighttime world of ancient, inhuman creatures is examined straight on. Just like in our world, Tanith and her friends are no more heroic than the next group of lower middle-class people, but they're aware of a specific danger that no one else has the time to deal with. Life is complicated. The end of the world is costly. You don't get your security deposit back when something from hell rises in your living room.

A Suitable Husband


Hiroko Miura - 2010
    As a result, Jermaine's developed a severe complex around the faithfulness of men, or lack thereof. Edwina's newest target is Lukas Tavorian. An extraordinary twist of fate leaves Jermaine reeling. With Edwina still playing out her farce and residing in Lukas's home, Jermaine is wary of Lukas's advances. Can Lukas be the one man who sees through Edwina's ruse? Or is he just another who falls prey to Edwina's charms?

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!

Hack/Slash: Me Without You (One-Shot)


Tim Seeley - 2010
    The follow-up to the smash hit Hack/Slash: My First Maniac miniseries, as the secret origin of comicdom's favorite hulking sidekick is revealed! Before Vlad roamed the country with Cassie Hack, he haunted the alleyways of Chicago as the living urban legend, the Meat Man! But even a cleaver-wielding monster gets lonely, and Vlad's quest to find out who he really is will lead him on a bloody path!

Cross Game 1


Mitsuru Adachi - 2010
    The series centers around a boy named Ko, the family of four sisters who live down the street and the game of baseball. This poignant coming-of-age story will change your perception of what shonen manga can be.

Rabbi Harvey vs. the Wisdom Kid: A Graphic Novel of Dueling Jewish Folktales in the Wild West


Steve Sheinkin - 2010
    In this exciting new volume, these two formidable foes team up to try to rid the West of Rabbi Harvey once and for all. The key to their evil scheme: Bad Bubbe's darling son, Rabbi "Wisdom Kid" Rubin, newly arrived from back East. He's young. He's clever. He's eager to take Harvey's place. But is he fast enough on the draw--the wisdom draw, that is--to take the town from Rabbi Harvey?The hilarious, action-packed plot draws on classic Jewish folktales, Talmudic teachings and the timeless wisdom of the wise men of Chelm. As always, Rabbi Harvey protects his town and delivers justice, wielding only the weapons of wisdom, wit and a bit of trickery. He also gets a bit of help from Abigail, the town's quick-thinking school teacher--a woman, it appears, who just may have captured his heart.