Best of
Sequential-Art

2016

Big Nate: Thunka, Thunka, Thunka


Lincoln Peirce - 2016
    Godfrey, and the terrifying Kim Cressly begin to fade away.  Who knew an empty bottle could be so therapeutic?  There’s only one stress-buster that’s better:  reading Big Nate comics!  So sit back, relax, and enjoy this latest collection, Thunka, Thunka, Thunka.

Vinland Saga Omnibus, Vol. 8


Makoto Yukimura - 2016
    In an effort to fund his project, Thorfinn visits Iceland where Halfdan, a wealthy man who shared a dark history with his late father, awaits. Meanwhile, the marriage between Halfdan's son Sigurd and Leif's relative Gudrid is well under way, but Gudrid dreams of being a sailor not a bride. A battle soon breaks out as Gudrid attempts to escape aboard Leif's ship. With Sigurd hot on their tail, Thorfinn and the crew press eastward to the city of Miklagard, picking up an orphaned baby and a dog along the way...

Noblesse Season1. 1: Awakening in the new world


Son Jae Ho - 2016
    

Super Secret (슈퍼 시크릿)


EON - 2016
    Emma has very neglectful parents, so she needs someone to look after her. Fortunately, Ryan and his peculiar family are there to keep her company.However, Emma doesn't know that her trustworthy friend is actually a werewolf.This episodic narrative follows Emma and Ryan as they navigate a world of diverse characters and learn the meaning of love and friendship.

Breaking Cat News: Cats Reporting on the News that Matters to Cats


Georgia Dunn - 2016
    Together they break headlines on the food bowl, new plants, mysterious red dots, strange cats in the yard, and all the daily happenings in their home.

The Legend of Korra: The Poster Collection


Bryan Konietzko - 2016
    Relive all of your favorite moments with this oversized poster collection, packed with stunning scenery and extraordinary characters!This is a 42 page collection of Art from the Legend of Korra in beautiful tear-out Poster Format.

Punisher Max: The Complete Collection, Vol. 1


Garth Ennis - 2016
    But do the Punisher's origins trace back even further? In 1971 Vietnam, Captain Castle's platoon faces a Viet Cong attack...and to survive, he must make a grim choice. Then, Punisher's old partner Microchip, long thought to be a casualty of Castle's war, resurfaces with a startling offer! COLLECTING: BORN 1-4, PUNISHER (2004) 1-12

Rachel Rising Omnibus


Terry Moore - 2016
    Rachel rises from the grave to track down her own murderer in this chilling tale of suspense.With the help of a 10-year old serial killer carrying the remains of Satan’s sword, and a sister who is literally the first woman to ever exist, Rachel uncovers the wicked secrets of small town Manson and its terrible role in earth’s final days.Can Rachel learn from her past in time to save the future? Find out in this critically acclaimed series from Terry Moore!

Fowl Language: Welcome to Parenting


Brian Gordon - 2016
    Parenting is hard and often gross. Laughing about it helps. If you liked Toddlers Are A**holes, you'll love Fowl Language!Parenting can be a magical journey full of bliss and wonder . . . if you're on the right meds. For the rest of us, it's another thing altogether. Fowl Language Comics takes an unvarnished look at the tedium and aggravation of parenting, while never forgetting that the reason we put up with those little jerks is that we love them so damn much. By poking fun at the daily struggles parents face, these cartoons help all of us feel less alone in our continual struggle to stay sane.Brian Gordon, creator of Fowl Language Comics, has two small children of his own and knows well the trials and tribulations that go along with raising them. With more than eighteen years of experience in humorous illustration, writing, and cartooning, Brian's visual point of view is memorable, authentic, and instantly recognizable. From Brian: "They say 'write what you know.' Well, I don’t know much, but I do know what it’s like to be the father of two brilliant, beautiful, bat-shit-crazy kids."Launched in July 2013, the relatable humor of Fowl Language broke out on HuffPost Parents, Pop Sugar Moms, Bored Panda, Awkward Family Photos, and countless other humor and parenting blogs. Thanks to more than 200,000 fans on social media, including Facebook, Tumblr, and Instagram, it continues to grow in popularity at a rapid pace.

Ms. Marvel Omnibus, Vol. 1


G. Willow WilsonJake Wyatt - 2016
    But who is she now? Teenager? Muslim? Inhuman? As Kamala explores her newfound powers in the guise of the new Ms. Marvel, she takes on the maniacal Inventor, teams up with Wolverine and Spider-Man, meets the Inhuman royal family, adopts their teleporting dog Lockjaw, faces the mischief of Loki, and fi nally hangs out with her idol Captain Marvel! All while facing the regular girl problems of family, first love and...the end of the world? If Kamala Khan isn't your favorite hero yet, read this and she will be!COLLECTING: MS. MARVEL 1-19, ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! POINT ONE 1 (MS. MARVEL STORY), S.H.I.E.L.D. 2, MATERIAL FROM AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 7-8

Long Exposure


Kam Heyward - 2016
    The story revolves around them developing super powers after an incident at a strange research center. Facing childhood trauma, abusive parents, being followed by a mysterious car, and developing superpowers together, they slowly grow closer and eventually realize they like each other a lot more than friends.Warning: it contains a lot of swearing, some violence, drug/alcohol use, sexual situations, touches on some sensitive subjects, and drops a few (censored) slurs on occasion. (Triggers are put up for the pages that contain any of the above)Read on Tumblr: http://longexposurecomic.comRead on Tapastic: https://tapas.io/series/Long-Exposure

Yes, Roya


C. Spike Trotman - 2016
    When a fawning fan letter grants him access to his cartoonist hero, the celebrated Joseph Ahlstrom, he's quick to take advantage of a proffered portfolio review... but winds up learning more than he ever wanted to about Joe when he stumbles across some of his idol's illicit fetish art.His hasty, ill-considered theft of a drawing triggers a series of events he never planned on... most of which involve Joseph's imposing and resolute partner, Roya. Yes, Roya is a 135-page graphic novel m/f/m femdom story, with ghost green on art, C. Spike Trotman on story chores, and kinomatika handling the cover.

The Drawing Lesson: A Graphic Novel That Teaches You How to Draw


Mark Crilley - 2016
    In addition, Crilley is an accomplished graphic novelist. Now for the first time, he pairs both strengths resulting in a one-of-a-kind art instruction experience. Through the story of aspiring, overeager young artist-in-the-making David and his helpful, but often flustered mentor, Becky, readers gain a grounding in the basics of drawing and rendering, along with a helping of laughs and poignant entertainment. Each lesson builds off the previous, with sidebars at the end of each chapter that direct readers to tackle some of the very same drawing exercises that David has just completed. The sequential art format provides the perfect vehicle for these step-by-step lessons, and the Pixar-esque approach to the surrounding characters and story ensures an enjoyable experience that readers will want to revisit again and again.

Introvert Doodles: An Illustrated Collection of Life's Awkward Moments


Maureen Marzi Wilson - 2016
    Meet Marzi. She's an introvert who often finds herself in awkward situations. Marzi used to feel strange about her introverted tendencies. Not anymore! Now she knows that there are tons of introverts out there just like her--introverts who enjoy peace and quiet, need time alone to recharge their battery, and who prefer staying in with their pet and a good book to awkward social interactions. Just like Marzi, these introverts can often be found in libraries, at home watching Netflix, brainstorming excuses to miss your next party, or doodling cute cartoons. Being an introvert in an extrovert world isn't always easy, but it certainly is an adventure. In Introvert Doodles, follow Marzi through all of her most uncomfortable, charming, honest, and hilarious moments that everyone--introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between--can relate to.

Snoopy: Party Animal: A PEANUTS Collection


Charles M. Schulz - 2016
    Who’s on the guest list? Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus? You betcha! Even some birds, bunnies, and a friendly snowman join the party. But here’s the best part . . . you’re invited too! Yup, that’s right. Just make sure you don’t forget to bring Snoopy his supper on time. In this collection the old gang is back at it with fun, adventures, and . . . a cat? Good grief! Check in with all your favorite Peanuts friends in Snoopy: Party Animal. Don’t forget your party hats!

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Vol. 1


Ryan North - 2016
    Deadpool. Doctor Doom. Thanos. There's one hero who's beaten them all, and now she's got her own book! And to celebrate she's set her sights even higher - much higher. We're talking Galactus! But first Doreen Green, aka Squirrel Girl, is starting college, making new friends, eating nuts and kicking butts, not necessarily in that order! Together with her best (human) pal Nancy, and her best (squirrel) pal Tippy-Toe, and armed only with a tail and some foe fact-filled trading cards, she'll take on villains including Kraven the Hunter, Whiplash and, oh, yeah, the Devourer of Worlds!COLLECTING: THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL (2015A) 1-8, MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1990) 8, GLX-MAS SPECIAL 1, THE THING 8, AGE OF HEROES 3

In-Between Days: A Memoir About Living with Cancer


Teva Harrison - 2016
    In this brilliant and inspiring graphic memoir, she documents through comic illustration and short personal essays what it means to live with the disease. She confronts with heartbreaking honesty the crises of identity that cancer brings: a lifelong vegetarian, Teva agrees to use experimental drugs that have been tested on animals. She struggles to reconcile her long-term goals with an uncertain future, balancing the innate sadness of cancer with everyday acts of hope and wonder. She also examines those quiet moments of helplessness and loving with her husband, her family, and her friends, while they all adjust to the new normal.Ultimately, In-Between Days is redemptive and uplifting, reminding each one of us of how beautiful life is, and what a gift.

Love Is Love: A Comic Book Anthology to Benefit the Survivors of the Orlando Pulse Shooting


Marc AndreykoPhil Jimenez - 2016
    Co-published by two of the premiere publishers in comics—DC and IDW, this oversize comic contains moving and heartfelt material from some of the greatest talent in comics, mourning the victims, supporting the survivors, celebrating the LGBTQ community, and examining love in today’s world. All material has been kindly donated by the writers, artists, and editors with all proceeds going to victims, survivors, and their families. Be a part of an historic comics event! It doesn’t matter who you love. All that matters is you love.

Conan Omnibus Volume 1: Birth of the Legend


Kurt Busiek - 2016
    Howard's best-known tales!Contains Conan Volume 0 (Born on the Battlefield), Volume 1 (The Frost Giants Daughter) and Volume 2 (The God in the Bowl).

Hippopotamister


John Patrick Green - 2016
    It's run down, and Hippo hardly ever gets any visitors. So he decides to set off for the outside with his friend Red Panda. To make it in the human world, Hippo will have to become a Hippopotamister: he'll have to act like a human, get a job, and wear a hat as a disguise. He's a good employee, whether he's a construction worker, a hair stylist, or a sous chef. But what he really needs is a job where he can be himself.

Black Dog: The Dreams of Paul Nash


Dave McKean - 2016
    Dark Horse proudly presents a new original graphic novel by the legendary artist based on the life of Paul Nash, a surrealist painter during World War 1. The Dreams of Paul Nash deals with real soldier's memoirs, and all the stories will add up to be a moving piece about how war and extreme situations change us, how we deal with that pain, and, in Nash's case, by turning his landscapes into powerful and fantastical psycho-scapes.Praise for one of Dave McKean's previous graphic novels, Cages: "One of the most important works of comic art in the last decade." -The Comics Journal"It is compulsively readable, with a lyrical tone that moves the reader through the rougher, more elusive passages as it strives at the very edge of the form's limitation." -Comic Foundry Magazine"The finest comic being created today. Get it and see what heights narrative graphic art can achieve." -The Fine Print

Sherlock: A Study in Pink #1


Jay. - 2016
    Each oversized issue comes with a selection of brand-new covers by some of the best Sherlock artists around! #1 kicks things off with a 52-page special. Meet Sherlock and Watson for the first time, all over again!

Epic Big Nate


Lincoln Peirce - 2016
    Now an animated series with Paramount+ and Nickelodeon!Happy Birthday to the New York Times Best Seller, Big Nate! Celebrate twenty-five years of the Big Nate cartoon strip with this jam-packed compendium of everything you've ever wanted to know about the character and Lincoln Peirce, the creator behind him.If there's one word that Big Nate would use to describe himself, it would be E-P-I-C! And so is this slipcased, jam-packed book full of cartoons and memorabilia celebrating 25 years of Lincoln Peirce’s long-running comic strip: Epic Big Nate. Hundreds of cartoons, selected by Peirce and presented with his witty and informative commentary, trace the evolution of the Big Nate comic strip and its colorful cast of characters.  Also included is an exclusive Q&A featuring Peirce and Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney, detailing the friendship and mutual admiration that contributed to each cartoonist’s success.  Featuring highlights from 1991 to 2015, Epic Big Nate is a must-have for Big Nate fans of all ages!

Letters for Lucardo, Vol. 1


Otava Heikkilä - 2016
    61 years old and employed as a scribe in a royal palace, his most regular client is Lucardo von Gishaupt, a forever-young aristocrat... and member of the mysterious and revered Night Court. When the eternally 33-year-old Lucardo and the aging Ed develop feelings for one another, both are forced to contend with the culture shock of a mortal man's presence among the deathless, the dangerous disapproval of the sitting Lord of the Night Court, and Ed's own ever-present mortality, threatening to bring an end to their romance in the blink of an everlasting eye.

Taken: Volume I


Jenny Clements - 2016
    Seeking a new chapter in her life after a personal loss, Elle finds her world turned upside-down yet again when Mias, a dangerous and charismatic wizard, decides to take her destiny into his own hands. Setting in motion a series of dangerous and treacherous events, both Mias and Elle must learn to survive in a world unknown to them. Will they have what it takes to achieve their desires? Or will they lose sight along the way?

Tsubasa Omnibus 7


CLAMP - 2016
    As a result, her body and soul are separated. To go after her, the travelers have to decide what they can afford to pay the witch, and Fai’s past comes out. As his lies are revealed, Fai’s curse comes back to haunt him—one that threatens everyone’s lives if he can’t find a way to escape it.

Tsubasa Omnibus 9


CLAMP - 2016
    As the time for both Syaoran and Fei-Wang's wishes to come true arrives, the travelers must face off against Fei-Wang, all the magic he can summon against them, and Syaoran's double. In this battle cut off from time, even the witch Yuko's help may not be enough. This omnibus edition includes volumes 25-26 of Tsubasa.

Lady of the Shard


Gigi D.G. - 2016
    Lady of the Shard is a comic about an acolyte in love with the goddess she serves.https://gigidigi.itch.io/lady

Tsubasa Omnibus 8


CLAMP - 2016
    In his determination not to lose again, Syaoran travels into a dream world where he gets a chance to face his own clone. With the information he received from the dream world, the travelers set out on another journey to the Kingdom of Clow. Their goal is to stop Fei-Wang Reed, but the consequences, both for them and for the citizens, may be more than they can handle.

Sharp Zero: Phase 1


Robotsharks - 2016
    Collects chapter 1 to 3.

Little Night Cat


Sonja Danowski - 2016
    Later that night Toni misses his stuffed toy, and his mom offers her old stuffed animal. He embraces it with such love that his mom rewards him in a way that he never imagines.

Hawkeye #1


Kelly Thompson - 2016
    Yup, you know her, it's the dazzling Kate Bishop making her solo comics debut! Kate is heading west and returning to Los Angeles, with her bow and arrow and P.I. badge in tow. There are crimes to solve and she's the best archer to handle ‘em! The City of Angels has a new guardian angel. The talented duo of Kelly Thompson (A-Force, Jem) and Leonardo Romero (Squadron Supreme, Doctor Strange) bring you a Kate Bishop like you've never seen her before, in a brand-new ongoing series that really hits the mark!

Stray Bullets, Vol. 5: Hi-Jinks And Derring-Do


David Lapham - 2016
    An outcast at home and at school, no one can imagine just how far she'll go to protect herself and her new friend, Leon. Collects STRAY BULLETS #31-41

A Matter of Life and Death


The Snipster - 2016
    It doesn't help that he's attracted to his opposite who seems to detest his very existence.

Glacias


Yaruno - 2016
    In a world where people live in fear of dragons, Juka, together with his dragon Lyth, is trying to bring balance between humans and dragons! He claims that humans and dragons can live side by side, if they only took the time to understand each other.

No Doubt in Us


Linksure - 2016
    Then they swap their bodies. The way to swap back is unknown. The most important thing is that the emperor is quite angry now!! Before every comes to normal, emperor has todeal with his mean imperial concubines that he never knows and the queen has to mediate between those ministeries...

Krazy: The Black and White World of George Herriman


Michael Tisserand - 2016
    A native of nineteenth-century New Orleans, George Herriman came of age as an illustrator, journalist, and cartoonist in the boomtown of Los Angeles and the wild metropolis of New York. Appearing in the biggest newspapers of the early twentieth century—including those owned by William Randolph Hearst—Herriman’s Krazy Kat cartoons quickly propelled him to fame. Although fitfully popular with readers of the period, his work has been widely credited with elevating cartoons from daily amusements to anarchic art.Herriman used his work to explore the human condition, creating a modernist fantasia that was inspired by the landscapes he discovered in his travels—from chaotic urban life to the Beckett-like desert vistas of the Southwest. Yet underlying his own life—and often emerging from the contours of his very public art—was a very private secret: known as "the Greek" for his swarthy complexion and curly hair, Herriman was actually African American, born to a prominent Creole family that hid its racial identity in the dangerous days of Reconstruction.Drawing on exhaustive original research into Herriman’s family history, interviews with surviving friends and family, and deep analysis of the artist’s work and surviving written records, Michael Tisserand brings this little-understood figure to vivid life, paying homage to a visionary artist who helped shape modern culture.

Black Panther: World of Wakanda #1


Roxane Gay - 2016
    YOU DESERVED A WAKANDA THAT CHERISHED YOU." Writer ROXANE GAY (Bad Feminst, Hunger) spins a Wakandan love story — its tenderness matched only by its brutality. You know them now as The Midnight Angels, but in this story they are just Ayo and Aneka, young women recruited to become Dora Milaje, an elite task force trained to protect the crown at all costs. What happens when your nation needs your hearts and minds, but you already gave them to each other? Illustrated by industry veteran ALITHA E. MARTINEZ (Iron Man, Black Panther). And in a special backup story, acclaimed poet YONA HARVEY (Hemming the Water) explores the true origins of The People's mysterious leader Zenzi. Black Panther thinks he knows who Zenzi is and how she got her powers, but he only knows part of the story… Illustrated by rising star AFUA RICHARDSON (Genius).

Prisoner 155: Simón Radowitzky


Agustín Comotto - 2016
    The author/illustrator is an Argentinian living in Spain where the book was first published in 2016. His tumultuous life begins with his immigration from Ukraine to Argentina, followed by his assassination of Colonel Falcon (who presided over the slaughter of 100 workers) in 1909. Banished to a penal colony, he escaped, was recaptured and tortured, serving a total of twenty years. Upon release he joined the Spanish Revolution, after which he decamped for Mexico, where he died in 1956 while employed at a toy factory. Stuart Christie, author of Granny Made Me an Anarchist, introduces the AK Press edition.“While Radowitzky’s story has been told … it has never been told in quite the way Agustín Comotto tells it. Through a series of flashbacks [Prisoner 155] examines the agonies and survival of an exceptional individual.” —Guardian“Comotto’s Prisoner 155 is, in my view, a truly great work, comparable to Art Spiegelman’s Maus and Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis, rich with complexity and ambiguity, and whose shy and sensitive central character, a committed humanist imbued with a deep sense of justice who never expressed regret for the two lives he took, remains an enigma. He was one of countless men and women, the salt of the earth, most of them anonymous, who chose to resist against an unjust, class-ridden society in the hope of building a better world for humanity.” —Stuart Christie, from the foreword

Last Look


Charles Burns - 2016
    The fragments of the past collide with the reality of the present, nightmarish dreams evolve into an even more dreadful reality, and when you finally find out where all of this has been going, and what it means . . . it will make you go right back to the first page and read it all again with new eyes. Just like Doug.(With full-color illustrations throughout)

Steven Universe and the Crystal Gems


Josceline Fenton - 2016
    But the Gems—Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl—have a spooky yarn of their own where a monster turns bad Gems to glass. It’s of little consequence until citizens of Beach City turn up frozen! Written by Josceline Fenton (Hemlock) with art by Chrystin Garland (Adventure Time), Steven Universe and the Crystal Gems explores the magical world of the hit Cartoon Network show.

Jack: The American Ghost


Jihye Han - 2016
    Can you survive the night?https://tapas.io/series/americanghost...

Green Arrow by Jeff Lemire & Andrea Sorrentino Deluxe Edition


Jeff Lemire - 2016
    As the heroic archer Green Arrow, he'd finally found a sense of purpose, friends to aid him, even a place on the Justice League of America. But now he's not even sure where he came from... or whom he came from.As Green Arrow discovers that his stranding on a desert island was more than just an accident, there seem to be more sinister forces at work behind all these sudden revelations. The Queen family is embroiled in a war generations old. A war of clans. A war of outsiders.Acclaimed creative team Jeff Lemire (Animal Man) and Andrea Sorrentino (I, Vampire) take Green Arrow on his most challenging adventure yet. Collects Green Arrow #17-34, Green Arrow Futures End #1 and Green Arrow Secret Origins.The DC Essential Edition series of graphic novels highlights the best standalone stories the medium has to offer featuring comics' greatest characters. These trade paperback editions focus on the easiest entry points DC has in its vast library, with seminal, groundbreaking tales that transcend the printed page. Start with the Essentials.

The Sheriff of Babylon, Volume 1: Bang. Bang. Bang.


Tom King - 2016
    The War on Terror has been raging for two years. Iraq's capital city has been devastated, and without a police force to keep its citizens safe. In an effort to establish some semblance of order in the war-torn city, Florida cop-turned-military consultant Chris Henry has been assigned to train a new group of cadets who will take up the cause of law enforcement. But even those with good intentions are not immune to the chaos found in the post-9/11 Middle East.When one of Henry's trainees is found dead, he's forced to align himself with Nassir, the last policeman in Baghdad to try to unravel the bloody mystery that's already claimed one life. While Henry and Nassir search for answers there are forces in the shadows pulling strings that these men don't even know they're tied to.With a wonderfully brutal script by Tom King (Grayson, Omega Men) devastatingly beautiful art by Mitch Gerads (The Punisher, The Activity), this wartime crime crama takes you deep into the underworld of the city of Baghdad in one of the most tumultuous times in modern history.Collecting: Sheriff of Babylon 1-6

Knights-Errant


Jennifer Doyle - 2016
    A quest for what, you ask? Wil won’t say, but being imprisoned in a city under siege has brought any progress to a sudden, grinding halt. Luckily for Wilfrid, there’s a prison guard on their side. Unluckily for the prison guard, and everyone else who has the misfortune of meeting this enigmatic vagrant, Wilfrid’s little crusade gets bloodier by the day.

The Complete Okko


Hub - 2016
    While most warriors shed blood on the battlefield for one clan or another, Okko the Ronin travels elsewhere on a more personal mission, hunting demons across the land. In his company are Noburo, an enigmatic giant who hides his face behind a red mask; Noshin, a whimsical monk and lover of saké with the power to commune with the spirits of nature; and the young fisherman Tikku, learning his way in the world.  From master storyteller Hub, The Complete Okko contains all five volumes of his ambitious fantasy series that explores one ronin’s journey of redemption across a world that is as beautful as it is violent. In addition, this completed collection includes over 120 pages of previously unreleased Okko story material.

She Changed Comics: The Untold Story of the Women Who Changed Free Expression in Comics


Betsy GomezSophie Campbell - 2016
    WILLOW WILSON, and more! SHE CHANGED COMICS also examines the plights of women imprisoned and threatened for making comics and explores the work of women whose work is being banned here in the United States. A must for readers of all ages, students, and educators.

Torchlight Lullaby


Ryan Fisher - 2016
    As the darkness of her nightmares begins invading her waking world, Ella and Winchell embark on a journey to find a way out.Forced to cope with her greatest fears, Ella must face what she's been running from and close the door between the worlds forever.

Notes from the Shadowed City


Jeffrey Alan Love - 2016
    He finds himself stranded in a land he does not know and enters a city with no name over which looms an ominous floating citadel. As he seeks a way home, he fills his notebook with drawings and observations of his life in this strange place. It is full of masked swordsmen, cities that walk, ancient gods, swords made from petrified trees and dragons that move mountains. There’s also a mysterious woman who captures his heart.From the imagination of award-winning artist Jeffrey Alan Love comes this illustrated tale of swords and magic, memory and loss, and the overwhelming desire to find a way home no matter the cost. His first book detailing this fantastic journey, Notes From the Shadowed City is told through small moments that create a larger narrative. Love employs his renowned artistry to create a heavily visual narrative boasting more than seventy illustrations, and every spread features his art along with handwritten text—a captivating journal entry that expands into a visual symphony. As you follow in the footsteps of this young man, you’ll be intrigued to seek out the Shadowed City.

Green Arrow (2016-) #1


Benjamin Percy - 2016
    “Green Arrow will be a politically and culturally relevant series. Expect stories that aim a broadhead into the zeitgeist, that are ripped from the headlines.”

Rocket Raccoon & Groot, Vol. 0: Bite and Bark


Skottie Young - 2016
    They're everyone's favorite Guardians! And this is what they get up to when they're not on Guard duty! Rocket is the last of his kind, but that might not be the case for long when he's framed for murder - can he prove his innocence, and save his own life? Rocket must try to fix his past mistakes, journey to the dreaded Winter Planet and risk everything to rescue his best bud! Who's that, you say? He is Groot! And he has to step up in turn when Rocket gets raccoon-napped!COLLECTING: ROCKET RACCOON (2014) 1-11, GROOT 1-6, MATERIAL FROM GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: TOMORROW'S AVENGERS 1

Hexed: The Harlot & The Thief, Vol. 3


Michael Alan Nelson - 2016
    Cymbaline's quest comes at a great cost to both women, as their quest for vengeance takes them through dimensions and to their limits. Hexed: The Harlot and The Thief marks the ongoing series debut for the character that launched PRETTY DEADLY Artist Emma Rios' career in 2008. Rios returns to provide the cover for this volume, while newcomer Dan Mora brings a lyrical and unique take to the artwork, paired with the script from one of comics' leading horror writers, Michael Alan Nelson (DAY MEN, 28 DAYS LATER, DINGO).

Hexed: The Harlot & The Thief, Vol. 2


Michael Alan Nelson - 2016
    Cymbaline's quest comes at a great cost to both women, as their quest for vengeance takes them through dimensions and to their limits. Ahexed The Harlot & The Thief marks the ongoing series debut for the character that launched PRETTY DEADLY Artist Emma Rios' career in 2008. Rios returns to provide the cover for this volume, while newcomer Dan Mora brings a lyrical and unique take to the artwork, paired with the script from one of comics' leading horror writers, Michael Alan Nelson (DAY MEN, 28 DAYS LATER, DINGO).

Hulk #1


Mariko Tamaki - 2016
    Fueled by a quiet rage, she is determined to move forward, to go on with her life, but the pain of the past and all she's lost is always there – an undercurrent, a pulse, waiting to quicken and trigger Jen's transformation into the one thing she doesn't have control over…

Megalopolis: And the Visitor from Outer Space


Cléa Dieudonné - 2016
    Then one day, a strange visitor arrives from another galaxy, and everything changes. He tours the zoo, meets the mayor at City Hall, enjoys a parade, and eventually meets a mermaid and falls in love. Readers will delight in a book which unfolds from thirty-eight pages into one giant page that is over ten feet long. Filled with scenes from the bustling town, featuring the many characters and animals that live there, the intricately detailed illustrations tempt young readers to invent their own stories, even as they follow the adventures of the friendly extraterrestrial.With its engaging story and distinctive foldout design, Megalopolis is a book that kids will want to read again and again.

SLAM! #1


Pamela Ribon - 2016
    You get slammed on the track and slammed in life, and in both cases you have to take your hits and get back up again!

Brighter Than You Think: 10 Short Works by Alan Moore: With Critical Essays by Marc Sobel


Alan Moore - 2016
    From bold experiments, through early takes on his favorite subjects, to self-critiques of his older work, this wide ranging collection is an essential look at Alan Moore's obscure but illuminating short stories. Each story is drawn by some of the best artists in comics from mainstream mavericks like Steven Bissette (Swamp Thing, Tyrant), Rick Veitch (Swamp Thing, Bratpack), and John Totleben (Miracelman), to underground iconoclasts like Mark Beyer (RAW) and Peter Bagge (Hate, Woman Rebel: The Margaret Sanger Story). Comic book critic Marc Sobel provides insightful commentary and context for each of the stories.Marc Sobel is the co-editor of The Love and Rockets Companion published by Fantagraphics Books. He is also the author of the forthcoming Love and Rockets Reader, also from Fantagraphics. He is also a freelance journalist and scholar in the field of comic book studies.Alan Moore is an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books, including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell (and many others). Frequently described as the best graphic novel writer in history, and he has been called "one of the most important British writers of the last fifty years".

Spider-Man #1


Brian Michael Bendis - 2016
    Swinging next to The Invincible Iron Man, The Mighty Thor and the All-New Captain America as a card-carrying member of the Avengers is an adventure, but it's not all fun and games for New York City's main Spider-Man! What happened in the eight month gap? It all starts in SPIDER-MAN #1!

Ubel Blatt, Vol. 5


Etorouji Shiono - 2016
    Using his special dispensation from the emperor to his advantage, Lebellond claims the land and demands that the tribes demonstrate their allegiance by delivering to him the hero-killing rebel from their midst. The air above Jebr is thick with Lebellond's military airships and dragon riders, and the people are wary of rousing the wrath of a man with Lebellond's cruel history. Will Köinzell make an ally of the tribes of Jebr, or will they be his undoing?!An epic fantasy on the grandest of scales!

To Find You


Cerece Rennie Murphy - 2016
    And in the midst of an unthinkable bargain, their freedom is sold for a bag of gold.But what their enemies thought would break them only unleashed a power greater than life itself.From the ancient shores of Ghana to the streets of pre-colonial India,From the burning embers of Oahu to the heart of a nation’s capitol,Their souls risked war, death, and betrayal to bend destiny to their will.Will they survive?Will they succeed?Join them on this timeless journey and see…

Aquaman: A Celebration of 75 Years


Geoff Johns - 2016
    Whether it's Orin or Arthur Curry, Aquaman is a beloved and timeless hero, and we're pleased to present this collection in honor of his 75th Anniversary.

The Adoption


Zidrou - 2016
    Besides, he was barely much of a father to his own son... how is he going to take to being a grandfather? The story is made up of moments of sharing between the grandfather and the granddaughter, as well as various interactions around this dilemma with his wife, his lifelong friends, and his own son himself. But when surprise twists complicate matters, true feelings blossom and Life takes on a whole new palette.A comic book filled with love in which we discover this old man gradually becoming a grandfather and allowing himself to be tamed by an absolutely adorable little girl.

Saphie: The One-Eyed Cat (Episodes 1-25)


Joho - 2016
    

Doodle Adventures: The Search for the Slimy Space Slugs!


Mike Lowery - 2016
    Set in space, the book invites the reader to join Carl, a duck and member of a super-secret international group of explorers, on a journey in search of a very important grail-like object. The book is sturdy paper over board with beautiful cream paper—perfect for defacing! And by the end, the reader will have co-written a tale to return to again and again, and show off to family and friends.

NPC Tea Issue One


Sarah Millman - 2016
    Soon they find out that a lack of customers and caddies upon caddies of rotting tea are the least of their worries, when a type of banned magic rears it’s ugly head and threatens to destroy the entire city. Bryn, Oz and Hannah must unite if they are to save their business – and ultimately the city itself.An 8 issue series, NPC Tea escalates from slice of life comedy into an epic fantasy, twisting typical RPG and fantasy stereotypes into a modern day setting. It’s about what happens when there are no more dungeons to crawl, when magic needs to be organized, and when orcs, elves and men try to live peacefully side by side – a balance that’s harshly tested when an entire city is threatened with destruction…

Octopus Pie: Volume 3


Meredith Gran - 2016
    But while they explore new realms of adulthood-and evaluate their own happiness-the stakes are beginning to rise. "[A] blend of light-hearted comedy and deeper, hard-to-let-go-of meditations on the struggle for what 'being a grown up' actually means." - The Onion's A.V. Club

Jack Kirby: Pencils and Ink, Artisan Edition, No. 1: Demon • Kamandi • OMAC


Jack Kirby - 2016
    For more than 40 years he was the most vital and groundbreaking artist in the medium. There have been dozens of books on Kirby over the years, including several oversized Artist's Editions showcasing his original art. This book will present Kirby's art in a new and unprecedented way, as side-by-side examples of his work, both in PENCIL and INK! Three Key first issues are showcased: The Demon #1, Kamandi #1 and Omac #1, along with a number of additional pieces presented. This is a perfect way to see Kirby art in its rawest form, from photocopies made from the original pencils as each page was completed, then next to it, the finished inks. We would almost call this a textbook of comic art except it's too much fun!

Out of the Blue (webcomic)


ARI - 2016
    Some summer in the mid-century American South a blind dam worker meets a fish monster trapped in his lake.http://outofthebluecomic.tumblr.com/

Otto Binder: The Life and Work of a Comic Book and Science Fiction Visionary


Bill Schelly - 2016
    As the originator of the first sentient robot in literature ("I, Robot," published in Amazing Stories in 1939 and predating Isaac Asimov's collection of the same name), Binder's effect on science fiction was profound. Within the world of comic books, he created or co-created much of the Superman universe, including Smallville; Krypto, Superboy's dog; Supergirl; and the villain Braniac. Binder is also credited with writing many of the first "Bizarro" storylines for DC Comics, as well as for being the main writer for the Captain Marvel comics. In later years, Binder expanded from comic books into pure science writing, publishing dozens of books and articles on the subject of satellites and space travel as well as UFOs and extraterrestrial life. Comic book historian Bill Schelly tells the tale of Otto Binder through comic panels, personal letters, and interviews with Binder's own family and friends. Schelly weaves together Binder's professional successes and personal tragedies, including the death of Binder's only daughter and his wife's struggle with mental illness. A touching and human story, Otto Binder: The Life and Work of a Comic Book and Science Fiction Visionary is a biography that is both meticulously researched and beautifully told, keeping alive Binder's spirit of scientific curiosity and whimsy.

Saphie: The One-Eyed Cat (Episodes 26-50)


Joho - 2016
    

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 1: Shell Unleashed


Kevin Eastman - 2016
    Raphael wanders the streets of NYC in search of food, shelter, and answers. His brothers and Master Splinter vow to find him but a mutant alley cat named Old Hob and his gang of criminals keep getting in the way. The very core of the Turtles family is at stake as a new origin of the TMNT is revealed!

Saphie: The One-Eyed Cat (Episodes 51-75)


Joho - 2016
    

Hellboy in Mexico


Mike Mignola - 2016
    HELLBOY IN MEXICO collects the best of Hellboy's adventures south of the border, in a brand new omnibus featuring Richard Cohen, Fabio Moon, Gabriel Ba and Mick Mahon.In 1956, Hellboy caravans across Mexico - vampire-hunting with luchadores, finding the Aztec Gods, fighting evil turkeys and Frankenstein's monster and drinking way too much tequila, in the strangest collection of his adventures yet.HELLBOY IN MEXICO collects Hellboy and the Aztec Mummy, Hellboy Gets Married and Hellboy and the Coffinman Rematch from Dark Horse Presents; Hellboy and the Coffinman from the Hellboy 20th Anniversary Sampler; Hellboy in Mexico one-shot comic: and the original graphic novel, Hellboy: House of the Living Dead.

Lady Mechanika Steampunk Coloring Book


Joe Benítez - 2016
    This adult coloring book contains 40 intricate black-and-white illustrations by Joe Benitez, creator and artist of the best-selling steampunk comic Lady Mechanika. "Price Includes VAT"

The Land without Color


Benjamin Ellefson - 2016
    The trees, the flowers, the dirt, the sky, the animals, and even the people are all missing their color. Confronted with the mystery of the missing color, Alvin teams up with some unexpected friends to battle man-eating plants, outsmart the bumbling Crimson Guards, cross the Sugar Desert, overcome the two-headed dragon, and find the color-stealing goblins to restore color to the kingdom.

Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 2


Bill Finger - 2016
    These tales were written and illustrated by such luminaries as Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Gardner Fox, Jerry Robinson and more!Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #57-74, BATMAN #8-15 and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #4-9.

Corpus


K.M. Claude - 2016
    Sensual and terrifying, Corpus is an erotic grotesque side story to the queer religious horror comic Ninety-Nine Righteous Men that mixes the beautiful with the bestial in one terrifying, carnal, and ultimately unforgettable look at what damnation really entails...Welcome to your new eternity.

Love Not Found, Vol. 1


Gina Biggs - 2016
    She's recently moved to a new planet and discovers that touching might not be such a bad idea. Now she is on a quest to find someone who wants to do things the old fashioned way!RATING: TEEN+

Marcus


C.J. Standal - 2016
     Marcus Thompson is this young prosecutor, an African-American son of rich parents. Hunter Anderson is a poor, white man, son of a dying mom and dead dad. They both get sucked into a life of crime as they struggle with family legacies and a murder as old as themselves. And to make matters worse, Detective Lorena Sanchez is on the case trying to bring them down! Produced by professionally published writer and artist team, Rebirth of the Gangster is Breaking Bad meets The Wire with a dash of Othello. It has color covers with noir-drenched, black and white interior artwork.

Hex11, Vol. 1: The Magic Age Rises


Kelly Sue Milano - 2016
    When she stumbles on a firefight between a demon mercenary and a black market magic dealer, she finds herself in the center of a sinister corporate conspiracy. HEX11: VOLUME ONE collects the first 6-issue story arc of this continuing hit series; the premiere title for independent publisher HexComix. Nominated for the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity, with art by Lisa K. Weber and script by Kelly Sue Milano, HEX11 is an exciting drama for all sci-fi/fantasy fans.

Ubel Blatt, Vol. 4


Etorouji Shiono - 2016
    For the memory of the countless men who died helping them, these four fought on, only to be betrayed by the seven who would let that sacrifice be in vain. This, then, is the root of Köinzell's rage: that the whole empire was deceived into placing its trust in seven cowards, that betrayal and lies fed their ascent to power. As Köinzell reflects on the past, rumors abound that Ascheriit has reappeared to protect the people. The remaining heroes are forced to consider their history as well as their next move should Ascheriit come hunting them next...!An epic fantasy on the grandest of scales!

Paleo: The Complete Collection


Jim Lawson - 2016
    Absolutely the best book that I've read in the past year. I can't recommend it highly enough." —The Crabby ReviewerCreated by the popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles artist, the groundbreaking Paleo series accurately depicts the hair-raising violence and drama of dinosaur life in the late Cretaceous period. This collection includes the six original and two new issues of Paleo: Tales of the Late Cretaceous as well as a selection of brand-new tales inked by Lawson and written by Stephen R. Bissette (Saga of the Swamp Thing), who also contributes an extensive history of dinosaur comics.Readers will encounter many different dinosaur species, all depicted in bold black-and-white illustrations that strive for the utmost accuracy. The prehistoric narratives range from the flight of an injured Albertosaurus from a Tyrannosaurus rex to an orphaned Stegosaurus's struggle for survival to views of a Cretaceous swamp from the perspective of a dragonfly. A masterpiece of comic art, this compilation will captivate dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.Exclusive Bonus Material• Two new issues of Paleo: Tales of the Late Creatceous• Three all-original stories by Jim Lawson and Stephen R. Bissette: Easy, Floater, and Loner

The Dwarves of Roegudok Hall: Episode 1


Sam Ferguson - 2016
    You will also learn about the dwarves' connection with the Ancients, and the young dragon prince who grew up in the halls of the dwarves, as no other dragon could do.

Easy Eats: A Bee and PuppyCat Cookbook


Natasha Allegri - 2016
    Their never-ending quest for their next meal or snack leads them on adventures through space and time.Make food magical with this beautifully illustrated Bee and Puppycat cookbook of tasty recipes and cooking tips and tricks. Chock-full of delicious dishes, this book is for beginner or experienced cooks and intergalactic temp workers alike.

Seth's Dominion


Seth - 2016
    In Seth's Dominion, the National Film Board documentary by filmmaker Luc Chamberland about the acclaimed Canadian cartoonist, Seth has done just that.Presented here as an innovative double-spined hardcover that opens in two directions, one side opens with a photo essay narrating Seth's life while the other offers a generous sampling of Seth's art: comics and sketchbook pages, but also puppetry and New Yorker illustrations. Seth also speaks to the experience of making the documentary through a comics diary, constructed from rubber stamp images.Between these two halves lies Seth's Dominion, a masterly portrait that mixes insightful biography with vivid animation in an artful fusion of filmmaking techniques that perfectly captures Seth's manifold creative universe. From his melancholy reflections on childhood to his descriptions of his creative habits, Seth narrates his own life story enchantingly. With special features including two short animations and a taping of Seth speaking at the Drawn & Quarterly bookstore, Seth's Dominion is a triumph.

The Best of B.C.: 58 Years of Pithy Prehistoric Puns and Fun


Johnny Hart - 2016
    comic strips specially selected by the Hart family and a foreword from Jim Davis - creator of Garfield.B.C. is a daily American comic strip created by cartoonist Johnny Hart. Set in prehistoric times, it features a group of cavemen and anthropomorphic animals from various geologic eras in lives that strongly correspond with the world of today.

Teen Titans: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol. 1


Bob HaneyLen Wein - 2016
    Collects THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #54, #60 and #83, SHOWCASE #59 and TEEN TITANS #1-19.

Far Out Fairy Tales


Louise Simonson - 2016
    Find out how Cinderella's story plays out when she walks the path of the ninja. Play along when three billy goats named Gruff get stuck inside a video game. Chase down the Big Bad Wolf with the help of a superpowered Red Riding Hood! Each fairy tale revision holds true to the spirit of the original while adding a modern twist to the classic tales we know and love. Experience fairy tales like never before in this innovative series of full-color comic books for kids!

Li'l Rip Haywire Adventures: Escape from Camp Cooties


Dan Thompson - 2016
    Instead of going to bed early, doing fractions and eating Brussels sprouts, he gets to accompany his soldier-of fortune dad on laughably dangerous international missions. He's the only 12-year-old in the world with a working knowledge of the Seven Most Common Booby Traps Used by Ancient Civilizations to Protect Their Precious Treasures. It sure beats school, right?             But Rip's life is about to change when his dad, in a sudden fit of responsibility, assigns Rip his toughest mission yet: a historically all-girls summer camp. Will Rip learn how to get along with his feminine camp mates, most of whom have never even seen a flame thrower, let alone used one to fend off a pack of rabid hyenas? Can Rip solve the mysteries that surround the camp and one intriguing girl in particular? Readers will follow Rip's misadventures in his whimsically illustrated journal, helping him to solve puzzles and beat the bad guys, as he learns that friendship can be more valuable than ancient treasure, and more powerful than a well-placed land mine.

The Magpie: Volume 1


Bones McKay - 2016
    At least she thought she knew, until Trixie, the new girl came to town. As the rules she once believed fall apart, Amanda soon faces the truth of her town. She isn’t the only one that wants out.Amanda is left with a decision, to fight the town’s monster or join it and finally be free.

Haunted Love (Haunted Love #1)


Steve Banes - 2016
    Lurid lust! Vicious violence! Creepy kisses! The zombie-fied Haunted Love #1 is just the first of 3 throbbing issues that will set your horrid hearts afire. Haunted Love will make your Valentines Day massacre and gory gift giving to your vile Valentine unforgettable and unforgivable.

Supergirl: Being Super, 1 of 4


Mariko Tamaki - 2016
    But while growing pains shake up Kara’s world, a deadly earthquake rocks the small town of Midvale beneath her feet! The Girl of Steel has a choice: let her world die, or overcome her adolescent insecurities and be super!

Don't Be Cruel: 2-in-1 Edition, Vol. 1: 2-in-1 Edition


Yonezou Nekota - 2016
    Twice a week Nemugasa must go to Maya's room for some steamy action, but as dense and oblivious as Nemugasa is, he fails to notice Maya’s true feelings for him. With college entrance exams around the corner, Nemugasa must focus on his studies, but Maya won’t stop distracting him, causing him to finally snap! Can a relationship built on harassment ever be more?

Dispatches from Madaya Mom (Madaya Mom, #1)


Xana O'Neill - 2016
    Madaya Mom is fighting off starvation, unsanitary living conditions and violent threats as she and her children are caught between warring factions in the country’s civil war."Madaya Mom," is a collaboration of ABC News and Marvel.

Ask Me About Polyamory: The Best of Kimchi Cuddles


Tikva Wolf - 2016
    If your relationships or your gender are unconventional, you’ll find useful advice and plenty of laughs in this compilation of the wildly popular webcomic Kimchi Cuddles. Quirky, endearing and charmingly (and sometimes painfully) realistic characters, many based on real people, explore polyamory, queer and genderqueer issues. Covering practical matters like time management and serious topics like discrimination, this book unites the best of two years of Kimchi Cuddles comics, organized into a practical and entertaining guide to the real world of alternative relationships. Kimchi Cuddles is a rare mix: fearlessly true to the lives of the people it depicts yet relatable enough to entertain and inform anyone (maybe even your parents). Dealing with both lighthearted and serious subject matter, it avoids clichés and easy answers, choosing instead to give examples of different schools of thought and show the humanity behind each one. Wolf’s honesty and gift for clear explanation have made Kimchi Cuddles a hit with the most dedicated polyamorists as well as curious newcomers.

Heaven & Hell Roman Company


MUM - 2016
    Thus, the angels are experiencing a historic unemployment crisis! With this problem in hand, God decides to start a company that will reduce the unemployment rate in both Heaven and Hell. He hereby founds the company, H&H Roman Company!

The Meat Cake Bible


Dame Darcy - 2016
    Alternating between one-off (often cruelly tragic) fairy tales and ongoing romps starring her eclectic cast of characters, including Effluvia the Mermaid, the roguish roué Wax Wolf, Igpay the Pig-Latin pig, Stregapez (a women who speaks by dispensing Pez-like tablets through a bloody hole in her throat), the mischievous Siamese twins Hindrance and Perfidia, Scampi the Selfish Shellfish, the stalwart Friend the Girl, and the blonde bombshell Richard Dirt, all delineated in her inimitable luxurious scrawl, Meat Cake is like a peek into the most creative, deranged dollhouse you ever saw. The Meat Cake Bible is the definitive collection of the series, collecting every story from all 17 issues (1993-2008) — including “Hungry Is the Heart,” Darcy’s legendary collaboration with Alan Moore — as well as new stories from the unpublished 18th issue.

The Postman from Space


Guillaume Perreault - 2016
    One is shaped like a bone and full of cosmic dogs who can't wait to get a tasty bite out of a postman.The colorful art features extraterrestrials, from a giant blue farmer to a small cactus-like creature, and cinematic views of awe-inspiring alien landscapes. Bob's adventures to make his five deliveries are as harrowing as they are hilarious in this award-winning graphic novel, perfect for fans of Jeff Smith's Bone comics.

So Wrong


Michael Wagner - 2016
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Bee and Puppycat #11


Patrick Seery - 2016
    Puppycat is sick, but he refuses to take any medicine!