Best of
Graphic-Novels-Manga

2015

Avatar: The Last Airbender - Smoke and Shadow, Part 1


Gene Luen Yang - 2015
    Believing that the young Fire Lord is not fit to succeed his father--and spurred on by the Kemurikage, menacing spirits long thought to be only myths--an undergroundorganization called the New Ozai Society plots to assassinate Zuko and restore Ozai to power! Written and drawn by the creative team behind the best-selling The Promise, The Search and The Rift, Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru, in collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this is the ultimate continuation of Avatar and the perfect companion to Legend of Korra!

The Complete Chi's Sweet Home, Part 1


Kanata Konami - 2015
    A multiple New York Times Best Seller and two-time winner of the Manga.Ask.Com Awards for Best Children's Manga, Konami Kanata's tale of a lost kitten has been acclaimed by readers worldwide as an excellent example of a comic that has truly been accepted by readers of all-ages.Presented in a brand new larger omnibus format, this edition compiles nearly 480 pages of Kitty cartoon tales, including two never before translated shorts from Konami Kanata's FukuFuku franchise, making The Complete Chi's Sweet Home a must have for every cat lover out there.Contains volumes 1-2-3 and three bonus cat comics!Chi is a michievous newborn kitten who, while on a leisurely stroll with her family, finds herself lost. Seperated from the warmth and protection of her mother, feels distraught. Overcome with loneliness she breaks into tears in a large urban park meadow., when she is suddenly rescued by a young boy named Yohei and his mother. The kitty is then quickly and quietly whisked away into the warm and inviting Yamada family apartment…where pets are strictly not permitted.

Shiver: Selected Stories


Junji Ito - 2015
    An arm peppered with tiny holes dangles from a sick girl’s window… After an idol hangs herself, balloons bearing faces appear in the sky, some even featuring your own face… An amateur film crew hires an extremely individualistic fashion model and faces a real bloody ending… An offering of nine fresh nightmares for the delight of horror fans.1. Used Record or Second-Hand Record (from House of the Marionettes, あやつりの屋敷 Ayatsuri no Yashiki), a story about people fighting over the ownership of a record that has a singer's singing as they died recorded on it.2. Shiver (from Slug Girl, なめくじの少女 Namekuji no Shoujo), a story about a cursed jade stone that causes holes to open up all over a person's body if they're around it.3. Fashion Model (from Souichi's Diary of Curses, 双一の呪い日記, Sōichi no Noroi no Nikki), a story about an oddly ominous fashion model.4. Hanging Balloons (from The Face Burglar, 顔泥棒 Kao Dorobou), a story about balloon headed dopplegangers out to hunt their counterparts the moment they go outside.5. Marionette Mansion (from House of the Marionettes, あやつりの屋敷 Ayatsuri no Yashiki), a story about a family who rather than deciding what they do or how they live, they instead hire puppeteers to control their actions via strings from the attic of their home.6. Painter (from Tomie), a story about a strange but beautiful woman named Tomie who wishes for an artist to accurately capture her beauty, and all the misfortune that happens as a result...7. The Long Dream (from The Story of the Mysterious Tunnel,トンネル奇譚 Ton'neru kitan), a story about a man who claims that the length of his dreams are becoming longer and longer and about how he begins to change as his dreams extend farther and farther.8. Honored Ancestors (from The Face Burglar, 顔泥棒 Kao Dorobou), a story about an amnesiac girl and the encounter that caused her to lose her memories and about carrying on the family line. At all costs.9. Greased (from Voices in the Dark, 闇の声 Yami no Koe, a story about oil and grease. 10. Fashion Model: Cursed Frame [new]

Cardcaptor Sakura, Vol. 1


CLAMP - 2015
    The adventures of the plucky Sakura Kinomoto are as adorably thrilling as ever, as she tracks down the magical Clow Cards and plunges headlong into a world of sorcery beyond anything she could've imagined.

Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 1


Yuhki Kamatani - 2015
    Just as he’s contemplating doing the unthinkable, Tasuku meets a mysterious woman who leads him to a group of people dealing with problems not so different from his own. In this realistic, heartfelt depiction of LGBT+ characters from different backgrounds finding their place in the world, a search for inner peace proves to be the most universal experience of all.

My Brother's Husband, Volume 1


Gengoroh Tagame - 2015
    Their lives suddenly change with the arrival at their doorstep of a hulking, affable Canadian named Mike Flanagan, who declares himself the widower of Yaichi's estranged gay twin, Ryoji. Mike is on a quest to explore Ryoji's past, and the family reluctantly but dutifully takes him in. What follows is an unprecedented and heartbreaking look at the state of a largely still-closeted Japanese gay culture: how it's been affected by the West, and how the next generation can change the preconceptions about it and prejudices against it.(Please note: This book is a traditional work of manga, and reads back to front and right to left.)

Loki: Agent of Asgard - The Complete Collection


Al Ewing - 2015
    Kid Loki is all grown up - and the God of Mischief is stronger, smarter and sneakier than ever before! As Asgardia's one-man secret service, Loki is ready to lie, cheat and steal his way through the most treacherous missions the All-Mother can throw at him...starting with a heart-stopping heist at Avengers Tower! Loki takes on Lorelei in Monte Carlo's casinos, heads to the ancient past on a quest for a magical sword and puts together a crew to crack the deepest dungeons of Asgardia itself! Plus, the events of AXIS pit him against the brutish Thor, God of Evil! But who is King Loki? What vile scheme has he been brewing all this time? And what does this shadowy king's very existence mean for our Loki? COLLECTING: LOKI: AGENT OF ASGARD 1-17, MATERIAL FROM ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! POINT ONE

Fairy Tail Master's Edition, Vol. 1


Hiro Mashima - 2015
    But the promise of adventure is real, and together they escape from pirates and a devious magician! Their next task: to steal a book from the evil wizard-killing Duke Everlue, and outsmart his death trap. Eccentric new friends join along the way in this lushly-drawn modern classic, reissued from the beginning in a large size with a small price (for discerning guild masters).Contains Volumes 1-5 of Fairy Tail, the hit manga that inspired the long-running anime!

The Outside Circle: A Graphic Novel


Patti Laboucane-Benson - 2015
    One night, Pete and his mother’s boyfriend, Dennis, get into a big fight, which sends Dennis to the morgue and Pete to jail. Initially, Pete keeps up ties to his crew, until a jail brawl forces him to realize the negative influence he has become on Joey, which encourages him to begin a process of rehabilitation that includes traditional Aboriginal healing circles and ceremonies.Powerful, courageous, and deeply moving, The Outside Circle is drawn from the author’s twenty years of work and research on healing and reconciliation of gang-affiliated or incarcerated Aboriginal men.

Tsubasa Omnibus 3


CLAMP - 2015
    This time, Syaoran, Sakura, and Mokona find themselves separated from Fai and Kurogane, divided between two camps in a conflict that reaches to the heavens. Will Syaoran be forced to stand against his friends in this bloody battle between deities?

Tsubasa Omnibus 5


CLAMP - 2015
    In Recort, Syaoran finds himself stuck in a book full of Kurogane’s memories. Then, the group lands in Tokyo where acid rain falls from the sky, and Princess Sakura has fallen into a seemingly endless slumber. Will they be able to wake her up before it’s too late?

Tsubasa Omnibus 4


CLAMP - 2015
    Can the culprit be found before it’s too late? And will any of our heroes emerge victorious? Princess Sakura’s memories—and now their lives—depend on it! This omnibus edition includes volumes 10-12 of Tsubasa.

Tsubasa Omnibus 6


CLAMP - 2015
    During a last ditch effort to save Princess Sakura from her underwater slumber, the truth about Syaoran is revealed and this shocking revelation changes everything. Who is the real Syaoran? Can they get the friend they know and love back?

Descender #1


Jeff Lemire - 2015
    One young robot's struggle to stay alive in a universe where all androids have been outlawed and bounty hunters lurk on every planet.A rip-roaring and heart-felt cosmic odyssey that pits humanity against machine, and world against world, to create a sprawling space opera from the creators of Trillium, Sweet Tooth, and Little Gotham.

Princeless: Raven the Pirate Princess #1


Jeremy Whitley - 2015
    

Awkward


Svetlana Chmakova - 2015
    But when she trips into a quiet boy in the hall, Jaime Thompson, she's already broken the first rule, and the mean kids start calling her the "nerder girlfriend." How does she handle this crisis? By shoving poor Jaime and running away!Falling back on rule two and surrounding herself with new friends in the art club, Peppi still can't help feeling ashamed about the way she treated Jaime. Things are already awkward enough between the two, but to make matters worse, he's a member of her own club's archrivals--the science club! And when the two clubs go to war, Peppi realizes that sometimes you have to break the rules to survive middle school!

The Adventures of Dr. McNinja: King Radical


Christopher Hastings - 2015
    McNinja is killed by a vengeful astronaut ghost, it's his chance to infiltrate the criminal organization of King Radical. But should he who fights rad monsters beware of becoming one himself?

PandoraBox: PandoraHearts Collection


Jun Mochizuki - 2015
    He is thrown into an eternal, inescapable prison known as the Abyss from which there is no escape. There, he meets a young girl named Alice, who is not what she seems. Now that the relentless cogs of fate have begun to turn, do they lead only to crushing despair for Oz, or is there some shred of hope for him to grasp on to?

The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service Omnibus, Book 2


Eiji Otsuka - 2015
    But the secrets of the Kurosagi crew’s past continue to haunt them as well as they meet the exorcist Reiji Akira from Mail, who photographs the familiar spirit haunting Karatsu, and a flashback story takes us to early twentieth-century Japan to meet the ancestors of our cast. Collects The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service Volumes 4–6.

Plume, Volume 2


K. Lynn Smith - 2015
    The mysterious connection between Vesper's father and the cutthroat Dominic is revealed, and it all centers around Corrick's supernatural past! Collecting the second miniseries.

The Count of Monte Cristo (Manga)


Ena Moriyama - 2015
    After being unjustly imprisoned on the day of his wedding, Edmond devises a plan that leads to his escape, a hoard of treasure, and a new identity: the Count of Monte Cristo. A tale of courage, vengeance, romance, and betrayal!

Disney Gravity Falls Cinestory Comic


Walt Disney Company - 2015
    until Dipper finds a mysterious journal hidden in the forest that reveals there is much more to the strange town of Gravity Falls than meets the eye!

Vitality Issue 1 (Vitality #1)


Jaylee James - 2015
    A girl and her girlfriend face down the monsters that keep her village afraid. A little sea monster girl listens to her two grandfathers tell the story of how they found her. A woman fights to rescue her brothers from a sorceress - that she finds herself falling for.Welcome to Vitality!--- Vitality is a literary magazine publishing exciting, entertaining fiction featuring LGBTQ+ protagonists. What we hear people asking for, most often, is more stories featuring queer people – and not just serious, often difficult-to-read “issue” work dealing with the hard stresses of real life, but fun stories that happen to be about queer characters, and portray queerness in a positive way.In answer to this need, Vitality seeks to be an escape for the reader. A safe place full of wonder and awesome where the reader can see characters like themselves doing things like battling dragons, solving crimes, acting in a circus, or traveling the world. All genres and styles can be found in Vitality. The only limit is your imagination.

The Wolf of High Street


Sabrina Cotugno - 2015
    Thirty years after the death of the infamous Dr. Frankenstein, its citizens have gotten awfully good at killing creatures, destroying laboratories, and generally wrecking anything new or strange-looking. Soon, every scientist within city limits will find themselves behind bars, unless someone can turn their luck around, and fast.This someone, it turns out, is a respected gentleman, an illustrious socialite– who also happens to be a scientist himself. He believes that rogue science can survive– and thrive!– as he has, if only they could improve their reputation in the public eye– and he plans to give them one hell of an image makeover. Together with his Society for Arcane Science, he can end the reign of fear and superstition that has held London captive for decades so long as no one discovers his one little secret, a secret that could ruin him and unravel the lives of everyone he knows.This man’s name is Dr. Henry Jekyll.

Umma's Table


Yeon-Sik Hong - 2015
    But soon reality sets in and his attention is divided between his growing happy family and his impoverished parents back in Seoul in a dingy basement apartment. With an ailing mother in and out of the hospital and an alcoholic father, Madang struggles to overcome the exhaustion and frustration of trying to be everything all at once: a good son, devoted father, and loving husband.To cope, he finds himself reminiscing about their family meals together, particularly his mother's kimchi, a traditional dish that is prepared by the family and requires months of fermentation. Memories of his mother's glorious cooking—so good it would prompt a young Madang and his brother into song—soothe the family. With her impending death, Madang races to learn her recipes and bring together the three generations at the family table while it's still possible. This is a beautiful and thoughtful meditation on how the kitchen and communal cooking—in the past, present, and future—bind a family together amidst the inevitable.

Playtime: A Mutts Treasury


Patrick McDonnell - 2015
    Sketched in McDonnell’s distinctive style, this emotive Mutts collection follows the day-to-day exploits of the cat and dog duo, Mooch and Earl. Whether they are contemplating the cosmos or curling in for a much-needed nap, these two lighthearted pals remind us of the simple pleasures that make life so grand.

Over The Garden Wall #1


Pat McHale - 2015
    We loved the eerily sweet story of two half-brothers trying to find their way home so much we published a companion one-shot that was quickly snapped up by folks who just wanted more of this world to experience. Now, we're expanding the world of Over the Garden Wall with McHale and returning artist Jim Campbell with a full-length story. What It Is: A new Over the Garden Wall story set between episodes 3 and 4 of the animated series! Wirt and Greg are trying to hitch a ride out of schooltown but end up having to walk. Soon, they come upon two girls playing, and wind up having to keep them entertained so that they don't wake their giant father!

Avengers by Kurt Busiek and George Perez Omnibus, Vol. 1


Kurt Busiek - 2015
    When duty calls, these legendary champions answer, fighting valiantly until justice prevails. But as the Avengers reform in the wake of a life-changing event, they must face an array of foes like no other: Morgan Le Fay, the Squadron Supreme, the Kree, the Legion of the Unliving, the Thunderbolts, the Wrecking Crew...not to mention facing Kang and Immortus in the Desti ny War! But when the merciless Ultron attacks, wiping out an enti re nation in his hatred for mankind, the Avengers must live up to their name...if they can! COLLECTING: AVENGERS (1998) 1-23, 0, 1 ROUGH CUT; IRON MAN (1998) 7; CAPTAIN AMERICA (1998) 8; QUICKSILVER 10; AVENGERS ANNUAL '98, '99; AVENGERS FOREVER 1-12

Fushigi Yuugi: Genbu Kaiden: Mysterious Play: The Legend of Genbu Unfolds


Yuu Watase - 2015
    When schoolgirl Takiko Okuda attempts to destroy her father's translation of The Universe of the Four Gods, she is instead literally sucked into the story, becoming the Priestess of Genbu in an epic journey to find the seven Celestial Warriors!

Mortal Kombat X #1


Shawn Kittelsen - 2015
    In their most desperate hour, Earthrealm's champions rallied in strength and spirit—saving their world from the forces of evil. In the years that followed, there existed a peace between realms for the first time since the Mortal Kombat tournaments began. But peace did not last for long...

루시아 1


Skye - 2015
    Her life became miserable from then on.When she woke up from her dream, she was determined to reshape her future, realizing that she had plenty of time before the crucial turning point.Thus, she begins her journey to change her dark future.

MULP: Sceptre of the Sun Issue #2


Matt Gibbs - 2015
    With their adversaries hot on their tails, the race is on to reach the Sceptre.

Mass Effect, Volume 2


Mac WaltersMichael Atiyeh - 2015
    Mass Effect 2 and 3 Lead Writer Mac Walters takes the helm once again in the vibrant, engaging world of BioWare's blockbuster science fiction epic! The series that revolutionized video game comics is back with canonical stories featuring the series most beloved characters and connecting narrative dots within the Mass Effect trilogy.Featuring behind the scenes annotations by the creators, this deluxe oversized hardcover collects all of the Mass Effect: Foundation series, Mass Effect Free Comic Book Day 2013, Mass Effect: Blasto - Eternity is Forever and a beautiful gallery section of covers, exclusive sketches, process drawings, and more, making this essential for any Mass Effect fan!

Ultimate Marvel Omnibus, Vol. 1


Brian Michael Bendis - 2015
    To prevent war, Charles Xavier recruits his X-Men - but Magneto's Brotherhood reaches Wolverine first. Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, the Hulk - these are not the Avengers, they are Nick Fury's Ultimates. Young genius Reed Richards' efforts to reach the N-Zone will forever change the lives of his fantastic friends. COLLECTING: Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) 1-7, Ultimate X-Men (2001) 1-6, Th e Ultimates (2002) 1-6, Ultimate Fantastic Four 1-6

Avengers by Kurt Busiek and George Perez Omnibus, Vol. 2


Kurt Busiek - 2015
    Fan-favorite creators Kurt Busiek and George Pérez craft a new era for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! The Avengers forge an uneasy alliance with the Thunderbolts to face Count Nefaria - but the true threat comes from the stars, as Earth is declared a cosmic maximum security prison for alien criminals! COLLECTING: AVENGERS 24-56, 1 1/2, ANNUAL 2000-2001; THUNDERBOLTS 42-44; MAXIMUM SECURITY: DANGEROUS PLANET; MAXIMUM SECURITY 1-3; AVENGERS: THE ULTRON IMPERATIVE

Liquid City


Andi C. Buchanan - 2015
    It's a dirty, dangerous game but one which affords them the independence they always longed for. But the offer of a lucrative contract persuades Casp to break with their established routine and journey into the unexplored parts of the tunnel network, deep underground. Accompanied by an ill-tempered cephalopod and the scientist daughter of their wealthy sponsor, Casp embarks on an increasingly dangerous journey. But they quickly find that success will mean an end to the livelihoods of the tunnel folk who have become their family, destroying the community which has relied on the tunnels for generations. Casp has little hope of saving the tunnelling industry, but they are persuaded to take to the tunnels one last time. Because some believe that humans weren’t the first to inhabit this isolated planet, and what they find will shift the balance of power in Liquid City forever.

The Magic of Christmas


Sae Nanahoshi - 2015
    The old woman and self-proclaimed fortune-teller predicts that Lara will be proposed to on Christmas Day. To top it off, her husband-to-be will be very handsome and oh-so-sexy. “She’s saying that to someone who has never seriously dated a man before! That’s impossible!” While shaking off such idle thoughts, she proceeds to the emergency room. A doctor has been there waiting for her, a man who just so happens to be extremely capable, handsome and sexy. Dr. Christian Blake. “If it’s this man, he might just fit the bill. No, wait, he’s way beyond my reach. There’s absolutely no chance it can be him!”

Rutabaga the Adventure Chef


Eric Colossal - 2015
    The books will include pages straight out of Rutabaga's cookbooks, with recipes that readers can make at home.

Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor #4


Cavan Scott - 2015
    Jack alone in a vortex-stranded TARDIS, surrounded by the hostile Unon! The truth about the armored Lect, as Rose is taken prisoner! Shocking secrets from the Time War revealed, as the Doctor plays both sides! Causality collapses, and the Doctor must put it right! And a last page cliffhanger that will shock you to your core!

The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service Omnibus, Book 1


Eiji Otsuka - 2015
    . . among the living, that is! But the dead need jobs done too, so the five form the Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service, carrying out the last wishes of their cadaverous clients, so their souls can move on. But the Kurosagi gang are magnets for weirdness—not just corpses—and every case gets them involved in disturbing personal obsessions, bizarre modern Tokyo fads, and strange rituals of old Japan! Collects The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service Volumes 1–3.

Pokémon Pocket Comics: Legendary Pokemon


Santa Harukaze - 2015
    What trouble will your favorite Pokémon get into in this volume of four-panel comics?Two books in one!-Pokémon stories, puns and jokes!-Fun quizzes on Pokémon Abilities, moves, types, evolution and much more!To the forest! To the sea! To Legendary Island! Join our Pokémon pals on a quest through Unova for the Legendary joke—while testing your Pokémon knowledge and laughing all the way!

The Doctor's Bride by Sunrise


Marito Ai - 2015
    Determined to go to medical school, he was smart and sweet, and on her sixteenth birthday they kissed for the first time. Despite her belief that love lasts forever, Adam moved away with his family and they eventually lost touch. A year ago, Maggie ran into Adam in London and found out he was married… Wanting to change the course of her life, she decided to forget her miserable past. Who would have thought they’d have another shot at a reunion so soon?

American Dark Age #2


Jean Michel - 2015
    Holly after the burning of Vatican City? Come on in and find out in the long (very long) awaited second issue of American Dark Age

Eerie Comics #1


Joe Kubert - 2015
    1 50+ FULL-COLOR HIGH-RESOLUTION PAGES, scary stories with monsters and sexy women! Thrilling tales of horror, intrigue, adventure and romance! A Golden Age Fantasy– formatted for Kindle. Swipe through the full-color pages of these complete stories . . .”The Eyes Of The Tiger””Dead Mans Tale””The Man-Eating Lizards!””Goofy Ghost””Proof! (illustrated Verse)””Mystery Of Murder Manor””The Strange Case Of Henpecked Harry”. . . Also ENJOY the Golden Age Advertisements for Flute Playing to Impress Girls, Free Atom Bomb Shoulder Patches, COMICSCOPE electronic projector and enlarger, New Progressive Chest Pull & Bar Bell Combination, and more!EERIE COMICS, Number 1. January, 1947. Originally published monthly by Avon Publishing Co., New York. Writers include Joe Kubert.

Orion Omnibus


Walter Simonson - 2015
    At the center of the series was the conflict between Orion, born on the violent world of Apokolips but raised on peaceful New Genesis, and his father, Darkseid, ruler of Apokolips. Focusing on the clash between father and son, the series features most of the Fourth World heroes and villains created by Jack Kirby, as Darkseid seeks the deadly anti-life equation - and Orion battles to stop him from eradicating life as we know it! This title also includes short stories written by Simonson and illustrated by Frank Miller, Dave Gibbons, Howard Chaykin, Jim Lee and others. Collects ORION #1-25 and stories from JACK KIRBY'S FOURTH WORLD #9-11 and 13.

Colder: Toss the Bones #1


Paul Tobin - 2015
    But our hero's trials have only begun, as Jack flits freely between Boston and a deranged and dark reality known as the Hungry World, uniting agents of madness with only one purpose: to slaughter and consume Declan! * Art by Juan Ferreyra (_Constantine: Future's End_, _Batman Eternal_)!

The Misadventures of Grumpy Cat and Pokey!, #1


Ben McCool - 2015
    Grumpy Cat is the perfect combination of unbearable cuteness, instant fan appeal, and established multimedia presence. If you love the memes, the videos, and that irresistible scowl, then get ready for the wildly fun antics of Grumpy Cat and Pokeyin Dynamite's all-new, all-sensational Grumpy Cat comics!

Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor #5


Cavan Scott - 2015
    • 'Weapons of Past Destruction' concludes!• Did we really just read last issue's staggering cliffhanger? Has one of the Doctor's beloved companions flipped sides?• The final conflict between the Unon and the Lect - will one of them take the Time Lords' place as the guardians of the universe?• One more outing with the Ninth Doctor, Rose and Captain Jack! If you want more - you have to let us know!!!

Koi Desu ga Koi Janai


Aya Asano - 2015
    He often do something behind her girlfriend and do not refuse when a girl approaches him, until a certain schoolmate caught him in the act. He turned her into an accomplice and the two had a risky relationship but will it only be just a form of skinship or something more will develop?