Best of
Graphic-Novels-Manga

2011

A Silent Voice, Vol. 1


Yoshitoki Ōima - 2011
    When Shoko, a girl who can’t hear, enters his elementary school class, she becomes their favorite target, and Shoya and his friends goad each other into devising new tortures for her. But the children’s cruelty goes too far. Shoko is forced to leave the school, and Shoya ends up shouldering all the blame. Six years later, the two meet again. Can Shoya make up for his past mistakes, or is it too late?

Naruto (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 1: Includes Vols. 1, 2 & 3


Masashi Kishimoto - 2011
    A nine-tailed fox spirit claimed the life of the village leader, the Hokage, and many others. Today, the village is at peace and a troublemaking kid named Naruto is struggling to graduate from Ninja Academy. His goal may be to become the next Hokage, but his true destiny will be much more complicated. The adventure begins now!

Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Lost Adventures


Bryan KonietzkoElsa Garagarza - 2011
    Ever since, fans have been hungry for more, and now their wait is finally over!This volume collects the long-out-of-print, fan-favorite comics previously published in Nickelodeon Magazine and with the Airbender DVDs, plus over seventy brand-new comics pages. That's twenty-six stories set in Airbender continuity, by a host of top-notch talent, many of whom worked on the original animated series!* A must-have for any Airbender fan!* Twenty-six in-continuity stories, plus bonus content!* The latest release in an ongoing partnership between Nickelodeon and Dark Horse, to bring you the very best in Airbender books!

Bleach (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 1: Includes vols. 1, 2 & 3


Tite Kubo - 2011
    While fighting a Hollow, an evil spirit that preys on humans who display psychic energy, Rukia attempts to lend Ichigo some of her powers so that he can save his family; but much to her surprise, Ichigo absorbs every last drop of her energy. Now a full-fledged Soul Reaper himself, Ichigo quickly learns that the world he inhabits is one full of dangerous spirits, and along with Rukia--who is slowly regaining her powers--it's Ichigo's job to protect the innocent from Hollows and help the spirits themselves find peace.The paranormal action-adventure begins now!

Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files: Storm Front, Volume 2: Maelstrom


Jim Butcher - 2011
    He uses his arcane powers to investigate the supernatural, often assisting the Special Investigations Unit of the Chicago P.D. with cases that are beyond their comprehension.But Harry must use his powers carefully. Because of a dark incident in his past, he is kept under close watch by the ruling body of wizards known as the White Council. Any violation of the Seven Laws of Magic will cost him dearly–perhaps even his life.Now Harry’s latest investigation has pushed him to the precipice. He’s up against mysterious murders by magic that some believe only he could have committed–even Harry’s best friend doubts his innocence–and a gangland boss who wants Harry to stay out of the way. From all fronts, storm clouds are gathering around a beleaguered Harry Dresden.Maelstrom continues the adaptation of Storm Front, the first book in Jim Butcher’s New York Times bestselling series. This stunningly illustrated story will thrill old fans and win new ones, with eye-catching artwork by the amazing Ardian Syaf and a riveting story of paranormal adventure.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days 1


Shiro Amano - 2011
    The Nobody Roxas, created when Sora released his heart to free Kairi's and who knows nothing of his past, joins the mysterious Organization XIII soon after his birth. With the help of Axel, another member of the organization, and the mysterious Number XIV, who is also missing her memories, Roxas slowly begins to learn what it takes to be a part of Organization XIII...and what it means to have a heart.

Amulet: Collectors Edition


Kazu Kibuishi - 2011
    Lured into an underground world inhabited by demons, robots, and talking animals, they face the most terrifying monster of all. In this thrilling sequel to "The Stonekeeper," Emily and her brother, Navin, head for Kanalis, a beautiful and mysterious city of waterfalls, where they hope to find the antidote for the poison that has sickened their mother. It's up to Em to triumph over evil while controlling the amulet's power . . . without losing herself. In the third installment of the thrilling Amulet series, Emily, Navin, and the gang charter an airship and set off in search of Cielis, a mythical city believed to be located on an island high above the clouds. The mysterious Leon Redbeard is their guide, and there's a surprising new addition to the crew: the Elf King's son, Trellis. But is he ally or enemy? And will Emily ever be able to trust the voice of the Amulet? This collection includes the first three stories in the bestselling Amulet series!

Bone: The Saga Continues


Jeff Smith - 2011
    

Vampire Kisses: Graveyard Games, Volume 1


Ellen Schreiber - 2011
    But the secretive couple soon discovers that Alexander's now full-blooded vampire cousin Claude and his friends are still lingering in Dullsville. And when they all become involved in the same local production of "Cinderella" that Raven is pushed into costume designing, once again their worlds collide. Raven suspects Claude and his dubious crew must be up to something, especially when Claude shows interest in the play's leading lady. Can Raven and Alexander keep a close watch on the gang and still make sure the curtain rises on opening night?

Richelle Mead's The Dark Swan: Storm Born #1-4


Richelle Mead - 2011
    Until now, she's been content with her job as a freelance shaman, battling and banishing Otherworldly creatures. When a prophecy suddenly makes her the Otherworld's most popular bachelorette, Eugenie finds herself fighting off unwanted supernatural suitors, as well as the evils that begin emerging from her past...

Plume, Volume 1


K. Lynn Smith - 2011
    The Before is devastatingly boring; teacups and girdles, and an overbearing Aunt who makes life hell. The After is Corrick and the uncovered truth about a magical necklace. It is the Wild West, and it is an adventure that could very well change EVERYTHING.

Congress of the Animals


Jim Woodring - 2011
    That goes for treble for Frank himself, who is kept in a state of total ineducability by the unseen forces of that haunted realm. And so the question arises: what would happen if Frank were to leave The Unifactor? The question is answered in Congress of the Animals, Jim Woodring's much-anticipated, second full-length graphic novel. In this gripping saga an act of casual rudeness sets into motion a chain of events which propels Frank into a world where he is on his own at last; and like so many who leave home, Frank finds himself contending with realities of which he had no previous inkling.In Congress of the Animals we are treated to the pitiful spectacle of Frank losing his house, taking a factory job, falling in with bad company, fleeing the results of sabotage, escaping The Unifactor in an amusement park ride, surviving a catastrophe at sea, traveling across hostile terrain toward a massive temple seemingly built in his image, being treated roughly by gut-faced men and intervening in an age-old battle in a meadow slathered in black and yellow blood. And when he finally knocks on opportunity's door he finds... he finds... The answer, my friend, is blowin' into bookstores in April, 2011.

Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Vol. 1


Magica Quartet - 2011
    Madoka had always thought magic was stuff of fantasy… until she sees the transfer student fighting with the very cat being from her dream! And just like in Madoka's dream, the cat gives her a choice. Will Madoka become a magical girl in exchange for he dearest desires? What will be the cost of having her wish come true?

The EC Archives: The Haunt of Fear, Vol. 1


Al Feldstein - 2011
    Reprinting the first six complete issues (24 stories) of the comic book Haunt of Fear, originally published by EC Comics in 1950 and 1951.

Locke & Key: The Guide to Known Keys


Joe Hill - 2011
    This special standalone issue features an expanded Guide to the Known Keys, an all-new Guide to Failed Keys, and a story of summer-night magic, set in Keyhouse's unlikely past.

The Dresden Files: Fool Moon, Volume 1


Jim Butcher - 2011
    His top client (and close friend), Lt. Karrin Murphy, no longer trusts him. Chicago's underworld and the cops alike think he's mobster Johnny Marcone's supernatural enforcer. And the enigmatic White Council continues to view him with suspicion. If all that weren't enough, a pack of werewolves have unleashed a wave of terror on the Windy City. But as is always the case when it comes to the creatures of the Nevernever, there's far more going on than meets the eye. Before it's all over, Harry will find himself caught between friends, enemies, and arcane forces bent on his destruction. Is it any wonder he can't find a date?Expanding on Book Two of Jim Butcher's New York Times bestselling saga, and featuring writer Mark Powers and artist Chase Conley, Fool Moon collects the first half of the 8-issue series in one volume, complete with bonus material and a cover gallery.

Alice In Borderland


Haro Aso - 2011
    Late one night, when he's hanging out with his tough friend Karube and his silly, girl-crazy friend Chota, they see fireworks. After one blindingly bright explosion, they find themselves waking up in a different world. In this 'Borderland,' people are forced to either participate in potentially deadly games or simply die. Will Chota, Karube, and Ryouhei be able to survive this dangerous new world, and is there a way they can get back to their original lives?

보지 못하고 듣지 못하고 사랑해 1 [Can't See Can't Hear But Love 1]


Nasty Cat - 2011
    A love story about a manhwa artist who loses his eyesight due to his job, and a deaf woman who falls in love with the artist's manhwa, and then with the artist himself.

Dollhouse


Jed Whedon - 2011
    The wealthy and powerful could buy any kind of companionship at the Dollhouses, where the Rossum Corporation paid young people to have their minds wiped clean and be imprinted with computer-enhanced personalities and skills-all according to a buyer's request. Now the technology has gone viral, wiping the minds of everyone it reached, turning them into mindless butchers. Those who've avoided the call must try to survive their friends and families if they hope to destroy Rossum and save the world. (via Amazon)

Dementia 21


Shintarō Kago - 2011
    But what seems like a straightforward job quickly turns into a series of increasingly surreal and bizarre adventures that put Yukie’s wits to the test! Cartoonist Kago, who is well known for combining a more traditional manga style with hyper realistic illustration technique, an experimental visual storytelling approach, and outrageously sexual and scatological subject matter, has single-handedly created his own genre: “fashionable paranoia."

Hack/Slash The Series (DD) #1


Tim Seeley - 2011
    Gross… a confrontation that Cassie does not emerge from in one piece!

Robbie and Bobby: A Robot and His Boy


Jason Poland - 2011
    It’s full of a 130 pages of great stuff: the best comics from March 2011 to present, a foreword by Ryan Hudson of channelate, lots of bonus material, and even the very first unpublished Robbie and Bobby comic from 2003!

Hack/Slash #7


Tim Seeley - 2011
    Hot tubs! Bikinis! Sexy students at an all-women’s college! Blood cults! Murder! Can Cassie manage to find out who is killing college women, but only leaving their skins behind? Can she solve the case while also dealing with Vlad’s jealousy over her newfound girl friend? HACK/SLASH: making all your lezploitation fantasies come true!

Twilight Guardian ( #1 of 4)


Troy Hickman - 2011
    Possesing no unique or extraordinary abilites and armed with only a roll of quarters, she relentlessly monitors her neighborhood to keep it safe. She is like so many other looking for meaning in the mundane. But what if, she's right? What if something is terribly, terribly wrong? And what if only the Twilight Guardian can protect us?

Hack/Slash #11 (Hack/Slash (Image))


Tim Seeley - 2011
    'INTERDIMENSIONAL WOMEN'S PRISON BREAKOUT,' Part ThreeVlad is dying! Samhain is in the clutches of the highly evil, Bomb Queen, missing a limb or two! And a loan Cassie has to take out one really psychotic mime! Things are getting ugly up in here, in the conclusion to INTERDIMENSIONAL WOMEN'S PRISON BREAKOUT.

Hack/Slash #1 (Hack/Slash (Image))


Tim Seeley - 2011
    Meanwhile, Cat Curio, Former Teen Detective, searches for the man who put her in a coma and the murderous cult that employed him. What she finds will set up the biggest HACK/SLASH story yet. A great jumping on point for new readers!

Severed #5 (of 7)


Scott Snyder - 2011
    But along the way he meets a salesman with sharp teeth and a hunger for flesh. SCOTT SNYDER (American Vampire, Batman, Swamp Thing), SCOTT TUFT and ATTILA FUTAKI (Percy Jackson) are back with 2011's most terrifying horror series. SEVERED.

Hack/Slash #2 (Hack/Slash (Image))


Tim Seeley - 2011
    is under siege by zombie animals as undead vet Bobby Brunswick returns from the grave. Cassie and Vlad will have to team with an archenemy to keep their friends from becoming undead pet food! Meanwhile, Samhain's hunt for the Black Lamp will bring him to a very dark place!

Thor: Son of Asgard: The Warriors Teen


Akira Yoshida - 2011
    Along with his two closest friends, Balder and Sif, the young prince is about to embark upon an incredible, epic quest to prove his worthiness!Journey across time and space to discover the God of Thunder's earliest tales. Challenged by Odin to gather four magical elements, Thor and his companions face a multitude of dangers as they travel across the mystical land of Asgard. Along with Giant Dragons, Rock Trolls and Ice Demons, the trio must also battle the evil Queen Karnilla, who is determined to put a stop to their mission any way she can! Plus, discover more classic tales of Norse mythology retold by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in their own inimitable style. Get ready for a blast of action-packed Asgardian adventure filled with magic and myth in the mighty Marvel manner!Reprints Thor: Son of Asgard #1 to #6 and recoloured versions of the "Tales of Asgard" stories from Journey into Mystery #97 to #103

Italian Doctor, Sleigh-Bell Bride


Miyako Fujiomi - 2011
    Stefano Lucarelli. Shamed and insulted by her ex-husband four years ago, she's lost all confidence in her body. When he disappeared from the scene altogether, she took on all costs of raising a child on her own. One night when her car won't start, Liv finds that Stefano might not be the man she fears, but one of the most kind and generous people she's ever met. Dashing through the snow, on a trip to Italy to meet his family, might lead her to be a sleigh-bell bride!

Ben-to Zero: Road to Witch


Asaura - 2011
    

City of dead sorcerer [죽은 마법사의 도시]


Carnby Kim - 2011
    The world plunges into a development race to find uses of this new seemingly unlimited source of energy that cannot be seen or felt.16 years after the discovery, it's now the self-proclaimed Age of Magic, where you can download an App to your very phone and cast magic. However, heavy restrictions have been imposed over the available spells, and the required paperwork to even use a high level spell are astronomic.Among the citizens of this new world, a red robed mysterious man seems capable of wielding extremely powerful magic in a way that should not be possible. It's unknown what his aim is or what he wants to accomplish. All that's known about this mysterious person is that he has been using forbidden level spells to kill evil-doers throughout the city.But detective Kim is in charge of catching this murderer/hero. And he doesn't plan on giving up.

さんにんぐらし [Sannin Gurashi]


Yuya Hirakita - 2011
    The story follows their life together and how they fall in love with the people they do.Also contains a oneshot called "Pinky Promise" about a kindergarten teacher who falls for the older brother of one of his students.

Riddles & Shrooms (The Bean, Volume 1)


Travis Hanson - 2011
    While on an errand for shrooms Bean is kidnapped by a chaotic Troll and ends up finding a very special sword that needs to be healed. So his adventure begins one that will be filled with danger, adventure and realization that he is the one that controls his destiny and no one else. So come and join our epic adventure of a dishwasher...