Best of
Graphic-Novels-Manga

2014

My Hero Academia, Vol. 1


Kohei Horikoshi - 2014
    With no chance of ever getting into the prestigious U.A. High School for budding heroes, his life is looking more and more like a dead end. Then an encounter with All Might, the greatest hero of them all, gives him a chance to change his destiny…

The Lost Hero: The Graphic Novel


Robert Venditti - 2014
    He doesn't remember anything before waking up on a school bus holding hands with a girl. Apparently she's his girlfriend Piper, his best friend is a kid named Leo, and they're all students in the Wilderness School, a boarding school for "bad kids." What he did to end up here, Jason has no idea--except that everything seems very wrong.Piper has a secret. Her father has been missing for three days, and her vivid nightmares reveal that he's in terrible danger. Now her boyfriend doesn't recognize her, and when a freak storm and strange creatures attack during a school field trip, she, Jason, and Leo are whisked away to someplace called Camp Half-Blood. What is going on?Leo has a way with tools. His new cabin at Camp Half-Blood is filled with them. Seriously, the place beats Wilderness School hands down, with its weapons training, monsters, and fine-looking girls. What's troubling is the curse everyone keeps talking about, and that a camper's gone missing. Weirdest of all, his bunkmates insist they are all--including Leo--related to a god.

Vinland Saga Omnibus, Vol. 3


Makoto Yukimura - 2014
    Canute's father, King Sweyn, gives him up for dead in his haste to suppress English resistance. But Askeladd's small band can't outrun the tenacious maniac Thorkell forever, and when the warriors finally clash, a storm of sweat and gore ensues that will turn a boy into a man and a hostage into a ruler of men!"Gripping doesn’t begin to describe Vinland Saga. 5 stars.” – ICv2"Deeply engrossing… If you have any interest at all in Vikings, the Medieval period, or pirates, this is not a series you want to miss.” – Anime News Network"For those who love Berserk, you’ll love this too... Worth the long wait." – A Case Suitable for TreatmentFrom the acclaimed author of Planetes

Vinland Saga Omnibus, Vol. 2


Makoto Yukimura - 2014
    Yet victory brings no peace to the elderly Danish King Sweyn, who worries that his untested, sensitive son Canute will never be ready to take the throne. The king's attempt to force his son to become a man places the young prince within the grasp of the gleeful killer Thorkell! Whoever holds Canute holds the key to the thrones of England and Denmark – and Askeladd has his own reasons for joining the fray!

Attack on Titan #1


Hajime Isayama - 2014
    The survivors took refuge behind giant walls. Today, the threat of the Titans is a distant memory, and a boy named Eren yearns to explore the world beyond Wall Maria. But what began as a childish dream will become an all-too-real nightmare when the Titans return and humanity is once again on the brink of extinction ?

Sunstone, Vol. 1


Stjepan Šejić - 2014
    That is what BDSM people are, behind all the pretense...»From critically-acclaimed creator Stjepan Šejić (Death Vigil, Ravine, Aphrodite IX, Witchblade) comes Sunstone, a love story like no other.Lisa's tastes were always...unique. Longing to be restrained, without restrain. Lisa always felt like something was missing from her love life─until she met Ally. Ally was implacably ordinary─successful job, nice house, an average childhood─except for her preference for bedroom domination. Originally posted on DeviantArt, this books collects the first volume of the often erotic, always amusing, and surprisingly heartfelt Sunstone.

Sword Art Online: Aincrad Omnibus


Reki Kawahara - 2014
    But when the game goes live, the elation of the players quickly turns to horror as they discover that, for all its amazing features, SAO is missing one of the most basic functions of any MMORPG - a log-out button. Now trapped in the virtual world of Aincrad, their bodies held captive by NerveGear in the real world, users are issued a chilling ultimatum: conquer all one hundred floors of Aincrad to regain your freedom. But in the warped world of SAO, "Game Over" means certain death - both virtual and real...

I Hear the Sunspot


Yuki Fumino - 2014
    That is until he meets the outspoken and cheerful Taichi. He tells Kohei that his hearing loss is not his fault. Taichi's words cut through Kohei's usual defense mechanisms and open his heart. More than friends, less than lovers, their relationship changes Kohei forever.

Ranma 1/2, Vol. 1


Rumiko Takahashi - 2014
    Now, every time he's splashed with cold water, he changes into a girl. His father, Genma, changes into a panda! What's a half-guy, half-girl to do? Years ago, Genma promised his old friend Soun Tendo that Ranma would marry one of Soun's three daughters and carry on the family's martial arts school. Except that the girl picked to be Ranma's bride doesn't seem to like him, Ranma keeps getting into fights, and did we mention that whole changing into a girl thing?

xxxHOLiC Omnibus 2


CLAMP - 2014
    Watanuki takes this opportunity to express his feelings to Himawari through his culinary creations but through a strange turn of events finds out that his chocolates can be more than just sweets. This omnibus edition contains volumes 4, 5, and 6 of xxxHOLiC.

Rocket Raccoon #1


Skottie Young - 2014
    He's been a hero to the weak, a champion of good, a protector of the innocent, a heartthrob to the many intergalactic female species and now--a raccoon on the run?! ( I'm sorry, I'm sorry, a "formidable-and-expert-Guardian" on the run. Rocket is NOT a raccoon, okay?)

Kingdom Hearts II, Vol. 3


Shiro Amano - 2014
    Sora and company join them at Hollow Bastion to see what they can find out, but they’re in for a surprise when the computer pulls them inside of it!

Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai


Hajime Kamoshida - 2014
    Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai (青春ブタ野郎はバニーガール先輩の夢を見ない, Seishun Buta Yarō wa Banīgāru Senpai no Yume o Minai) is the first volume of the Seishun Buta Yarou light novel series.

Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection Vol. 1: Great Power


Stan Lee - 2014
    The combination was pure magic. With this Epic Collecti on you can leap into Spider-Man's web-slinging world from the very beginning.COLLECTING: AMAZING FANTASY (1962) 15, AMAZING SPIDERMAN (1963) 1-17, ANNUAL (1964) 1 (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN EPIC COLLECTION VOL. 1

Kakegurui: Compulsive Gambler, Vol. 1


Homura Kawamoto - 2014
    An institution for the privileged with a very peculiar curriculum. You see, when you're the sons and daughters of the wealthiest of the wealthy, it's not athletic prowess or book smarts that keep you ahead. It's reading your opponent-the art of the deal. What better way to hone those skills than with a rigorous curriculum of gambling?At Hyakkaou Private Academy, the winners live like kings, and the losers are put through the wringer. But when Yumeko Jabami enrolls, she's gonna teach these kids what a high roller really looks like!

Over the Garden Wall Special #1


Pat McHale - 2014
    With the help of a shadowy Woodsman and an ill-tempered bluebird named Beatrice, they travel through the foggy land hoping to find their way home and encountering all manner of adventures along the way.

Oh Joy Sex Toy, Vol. 1


Erika Moen - 2014
    Volume One collects the first year's worth of content from the weekly comic Oh Joy Sex Toy. Combining helpful facts with terrible puns and the occasional Star Trek joke, Volume One is an indispensable resource for fans of sex, fans of comics, and nerds of all stripes. In addition to Erika’s work, Volume One also features the comics of nearly a dozen other cartoonists including Lucy Knisley, R. Stevens, and Amanda Lafrenais. Plus there’s a bunch of bonus stuff too, if you’ve already been keeping up-to-date with OJST’s weekly update online. Erika shares some brand new comics made exclusively for Volume one, as well as shares some behind-the-scenes information on OJST.If you hate funhappy depictions of sex and gut-punchingly bad jokes, DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK. You will 100% hate it.

Death Vigil #1


Stjepan Šejić - 2014
    Gifted? Join the Death Vigil in their ongoing war against the ever-growing power of the Primordial Enemy! The only catch is you have to die first. Become a corporeal immortal Death Knight and obtain reality-altering weaponry in the never-ending battle between good and evil.

Hana-Kimi (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 7


Hisaya Nakajo - 2014
    to Japan to enroll in the all-male high school he goes to! Pretending to be a boy, Mizuki becomes Sano’s roommate…but how can she keep such a big secret when she’s so close to the guy she wants? Nakao confesses his love to upperclassman Nanba by giving him chocolates for Valentine’s Day, and he convinces Mizuki to do the same with Sano. But as roommates and friends, a rejection could make Mizuki’s situation unbearable. And is she truly ready to confess her love to Sano…as a boy?! Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen plus audiences.

Loki: Agent of Asgard #1


Al Ewing - 2014
    As Asgardia's one-man secret service, he's ready to lie, cheat, steal, bluff and snog his way through the twistiest, turniest and most treacherous missions the All-Mother can throw at him...

Hana-Kimi (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 8


Hisaya Nakajo - 2014
    to Japan to enroll in the all-male high school he goes to! Pretending to be a boy, Mizuki becomes Sano’s roommate…but how can she keep such a big secret when she’s so close to the guy she wants? Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen plus audiences.

Storm #1


Greg Pak - 2014
    On a mission to foster goodwill and safeguard the mutant race's continued existence in her own way, Storm will travel the globe, confronting man and mutant, god and monster and everything inbetween.

The Mutts Diaries


Patrick McDonnell - 2014
    The warm humor and friendship between unlikely characters create a special blend. Earl is a small mutt with a big heart who cheerfully tugs at the leash on the walk of life. Earl is Mooch the cat's innocent friend, as well as a witness to Mooch's antics, and is sometimes a reluctant participant. Mooch has a fuzzy way of thinking and exclaiming "Yesh!" when really excited. Lively, animated, confident, and silly, Mooch is a smorgasbord of emotions who dances with enthusiasm and sings a lot. Mooch is the curious instigator of action, while the ever-loyal Earl often gets pulled into the fray.Created in 1994, Mutts appears in more than 700 newspapers and in 20 countries. McDonnell has received numerous awards for this strip, including the National Cartoonists Society's highest honor, The Reuben, for Cartoonist of the Year, six Harvey Awards for Best Comic Strip, Germany's Max and Moritz Award for Best International Comic Strip, and the Swedish Academy of Comic Art's Adamson Statuette. Mutts has also won awards for its environmental and animal advocacy, including two Genesis Awards from The Ark Trust, The HSUS Hollywood Genesis Award for Ongoing Commitment, the PETA Humanitarian Award, and a Sierra Club award.

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Vol. 1


coolkyousinnjya - 2014
    a dragon girl! Tohru despises all humans except for Miss Kobayashi, who she adores. Tohru works diligently to serve her beloved mistress, but there are a lot of little things that she can't seem to quite get right... Take a peek into the daily life of a hard-working office lady and her inept dragon maid in this inhumanly delightful comedy!

Attack on Titan Guidebook: INSIDE & OUTSIDE


Hajime Isayama - 2014
    AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT THE CREATION OF EREN & THE TITANS! This exhaustive guide to the smash hit manga that inspired the sensational anime includes:    • New exclusive interviews with Attack on Titan creator Hajime Isayama, his editor, and the staff of the anime adaptation    • Concept art from behind the scenes of the anime and manga, including 16 pages in full color    • An exhaustive guide to the characters, from life behind the walls to death in a Titan's belly, including new, original art by Isayama    • Papercraft kit to create your own Colossal Titan head    • The 54-page, never-before-seen Attack on Titan pilot manga! GO BEHIND THE WALLS AND DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF ATTACK ON TITAN!

Pride & Prejudice


Stacy King - 2014
    All of the joy, heartache, and romance of Jane Austen's original, perfectly illuminated by the sumptuous art of manga-ka Po Tse, and faithfully adapted by Stacy E. King.

Wreck This Journal Everywhere


Keri Smith - 2014
    Perfect for sliding in your pocket or stuffing in your bag, Wreck This Journal Everywhere is the ideal creative companion!

Tales of the Mighty Code Talkers, volume 1


Arigon Starr - 2014
    Award-winning creator Arigon Starr and an acclaimed group of Native American artists and writers bring to life thrilling stories based on the incredible achievements of indigenous soldiers in World War I, World War II, and Korea.

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic #3-4


Katie Cook - 2014
    A special digest-sized collection of "Friendship is Magic" stories that takes you into the land of Equestria and continues the stories of Twighlight Sparkle, Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, and Rarity.

MULP: Sceptre of the Sun Issue #1


Matt Gibbs - 2014
    This tablet is the first marker on an adventure that sees them racing around the world in search of a legendary treasure. Joined by their friends Cornelius Field, Prof. Walter Harvest-Scott, and Elisabeth Harvest-Scott, together they must prevent a powerful artefact falling into unscrupulous paws.

Anne Bonnie #1: The Journey Begins #1


Tim Yates - 2014
    Set sail on the Great Sea, a world full of magic, danger, and excitement! Join Ariana, a most unlikely heroine, aboard an enchanted ship as she discovers what it truly means to be a pirate, on a journey that will change the world forever.

Secret Nights at Nine Oaks


Kyoko Sagara - 2014
    The media even calls him the "most well-known hermit in the South." Once, Phoebe had shared an unforgettable kiss with him—except he married another woman afterward, leaving Phoebe heartbroken. Now, Phoebe is being hounded by the press, and takes refuge in Cain's mansion. But Cain seems determined to completely ignore her during her stay...

Spider-Man Character Encyclopedia


Daniel Wallace - 2014
    Organized alphabetically, each character profile is crammed with facts, statistics, informative annotations, and exciting original comic book art illustrated by Marvel's leading artists.This ideal introduction to the Amazing Spider-Man is perfect for the newcomer or the die-hard Marvel fan, and is an excellent addition to DK's bestselling collection of Spider-Man titles.

Deadpool by Daniel Way: The Complete Collection, Volume 4


Daniel Way - 2014
    When Wade finds the one thing in the world that can kill him - a serum that permanently disables his regenerative abilities - he just might get his wish. But when his newfound ability to die makes Deadpool feel more alive than ever, his sudden lust for life gets him in hot water with everyone he crosses - including crime bosses, super villains, his fellow mercenaries and even a dual Beretta-wielding monkey! Can the Merc with a Mouth escape his pursuers and his pattern of insanity-fueled self-destruction, and finally live life to the fullest? COLLECTING: Deadpool 50-63

Skies of Fire #1


Vincenzo Ferriero - 2014
    Skies of Fire is a limited-series comic book featuring massive, diesel-powered airships and their duels on the high skies.Mythopoeia's first and flagship title, Skies of Fire follows the story of Captain Helen Pierce as she chases the notorious raider Delmonte through the endless storm known as the Expanse.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures, Volume 1


Kenny Byerly - 2014
    Spinning straight out of the hit Nickelodeon cartoon comes an all-new, all-ages TMNT book perfect for fans both old and new! Four fantastic tales pin the Turtles against villains new and old like Snakeweed, the Shredder, and a horde of zombies?

All You Need Is Kill


Ryōsuke Takeuchi - 2014
    Keiji dies on the battlefield, only to be reborn each morning to fight and die again and again. On his fifth iteration, he gets a message from a mysterious ally—the female soldier known as the Full Metal Bitch. Is she the key to Keiji's escape or his final death?

Loving Rescue


Fusako Wazumi - 2014
    When the pair make a deal to travel the high seas to return to America, what will be the greater threat to the pair: a dangerous hurricane headed their way, or the whirlwind romance threatening to toss all they know overboard?

Captain America: the Coming of the Falcon


Stan Lee - 2014
    Reprints Captain America #109 to #119

Bravest Warriors Vol. 2


Joey Comeau - 2014
    The YouTube sensation from Adventure Time creator, Pendleton Ward, returns!Join Beth, Wallow, Chris, Danny and Plum as they travel the multiverse saving folks and generally being totally rad dudes! Having to go undercover at a Miss Multiverse Pageant, will our heroes be able to save the day? Will they be able to figure out where all the missing brains are going? Who will sav--what was that again...MISSING BRAINS?! Based on the hit web series from ADVENTURE TIME creator Pendleton Ward! POWER! RESPECT!

The Marvelous Land of Oz, Volume 2


Eric Shanower - 2014
    Frank Baum's masterpiece like this before.

Wanting His Child


JET - 2014
    While on the road, a young girl suddenly jumps out in front of her car and Verity ends up taking the girl to the hospital. Verity is shocked to find out that the girl is actually the daughter of Silas, the man who once tossed her aside. The two were star-crossed lovers, and despite pledging their eternal love to each other, Verity left for New York, while Silas married another woman and pursued his dream of opening his own business. When he suddenly shows up at her door, he makes a cold demand: "Stay out of my life."

Mitsuboshi Colors


Katsuwo - 2014
    They have lots of fun together, doing stuff like playing games, solving puzzles, and going to the zoo. This manga follows their largely happy daily life.

Three Way Oneshot


Zack WhedonMichelle Madsen - 2014
    

A THOUSAND ARTS, Issue 1


Stuart Moore - 2014
    When an assassins' guild attempts to steal this newfound power, the last living descendent of the original monks must reclaim his destiny, protect his people’s secrets and become the master of a thousand arts. Created by L&E Productions and written by Stuart Moore (Wolverine Noir; Namor: The First Mutant).

The Millionaire's Nanny Arrangement / Bedded by Blackmail


Naoko Kubota - 2014
    He was a rough, taciturn boy, yet everyone looked to him for leadership. I was a plain-Jane honors student with braces. Coincidence brought us back together again. Now, he's a big name in finance—any woman would want him—while I'm a widow who's lost my savings, my job and my house—not to mention I'm pregnant! Ryan was kind enough to hire me as a home tutor for his daughter, but I doubt he has any idea how much his generosity has affected me. (The Millionaire's Nanny Arrangement) Bedded by Blackmail also included.

Gianni's Pride


Keiko Kishimoto - 2014
    In a shared country cottage, these two strangers battle their inner emotions, while seeking solace in the arms of the other. Fate has brought about this chance meeting of these two emotionally battered individuals, but was it all just so it could end with them being nothing more than star-crossed lovers?

The Last Saturday


Chris Ware - 2014
    Available at: http://www.theguardian.com/books/ng-i...

The Gifted: Books 1 & 2


Damian A. Wassel - 2014
    Drawn to an industrial plant at the fringe of a city, the wolf discovers a chance. But humans protect what they believe they own. Wounded and dying, the wolf seeks shelter. What he finds, however, proves far more powerful: the gift of consciousness. Discovering that he is not alone, the wolf leads his fellow animals in a violent uprising against humanity, fighting to bring color back to the world.