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Japanese manga anthology.
Compilation of side stories not included in the main entry.

** WINNER OF THE 2009 EISNER AWARD FOR BEST NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL.
** NOMINATED FOR THREE 2009 EISNER AWARDS.
** WINNER OF THE 2008 IGNATZ AWARD FOR "OUTSTANDING DEBUT".
** FINALIST FOR THE LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE.
---- Swallow Me Whole is the first graphic novel since 1992's Maus to be nominated for this prize in any category.
** WINNER OF THE 2009 IGNATZ AWARD FOR "OUTSTANDING ARTIST".

The colorful and poetic journey of a little girl who discovers a parallel world at the heart of the industrial metropolis she lives in. Addidas is a bright and quirky young girl who spends most of her time helping her widowed father in his job as a chimney sweep. When Addidas ventures too far into a chimney, she encounters a bizarre new friend and in the process destabilizes a long-established system. From prolific independent European creators Wazem and Peeters ( Blue Pills ) comes a touching and existential story that balances its fantastical elements with poignant and realistic themes.

R. Kikuo Johnson has created an intimate and compelling graphic novel-length drama of young men on the cusp of adulthood. First-rate prep school, S.U.V., and a dream house in the heights: This was the island paradise handed to Loren Foster when he moved to Hawaii with his father six years ago. Now, with the end of high school just around the corner, his best friend, Shane, has grown distant. The rumors say it's hard drugs, and Loren suspects that Shane has left him behind for a new group of friends. What sets Johnson's drama apart is the naturalistic ease with which he explores the relationships of his characters. It is at once an unsentimental portrait of that most awkward period between adolescence and young adulthood and that rarest of things: a mature depiction of immature lives. Visually, Johnson captures the languid tropical climate and strip mall tackiness of Hawaii in a rich chiaroscuro style reminiscent of Milton Caniff combined with the sensual ink work of Paul Pope or Jessica Abel.

Straight from the pages of the hit digital series DOUBLE BARREL! It's his own personal Hell. After the funeral of his estranged father, faded hometown hero Hector "Heck" Hammarskjöld finds himself the new owner of the old man's house... and inside it, a portal to the underworld! With few other prospects on the horizon, Heck goes into business settling inheritance disputes by contacting the recently deceased, accompanied by his faithful sidekick Elliot. But when an old flame knocks on their door with an important message for her late husband, Heck and Elliot embark on an terrifying journey down into the nine circles, braving the horrors of Hell for an assignment that will reveal more than they ever imagined. Award-winning cartoonist Zander Cannon (The Replacement God, Top 10, Smax, The Stuff of Life) collects his serial from the hit digital magazine Double Barrel into his long-awaited first graphic novel: a story of memory, friendship, and regret, where the past is dead and buried... but not out of reach.

Paris in the thirties. The 'Butcher of the Dances' is on the prowl for young loose women. Blanche works as a maid along with the only family she knows, her sister, fun-loving Agatha. Suddenly, Blanche loses her to what she saw was murder but others only write off as suicide. She decides to take matters into her own hands. In her pursuit, she ends up hired into a luxury house of call-girls. She even becomes quite good at certain lascivious practices while still remaining a virgin! But she also doesn't lose sight of her goal: find the Butcher.
A suspenseful spicy tale as only the French could so lightly get away with, yet deceptive in its depth and realism.

Sherwood and Orson should never have gone into that cave.
That day, a door was opened from our world into a dark and profane realm...and earth's destiny was changed forever.
In this demented future, whatever life remains on earth is oppressed by the evil shadowsmen. Only a gang of ruthless and powerful children called the Wrenchies can hope to stand against them. When Hollis, a lonely boy from our world, is magically given access to the future world of the Wrenchies, he finally finds a place he belongs. But it is not an easy world to live in, and Hollis's quest is bigger than he ever dreamed of.
Farel Dalrymple brings his literary and artistic powers to bear in this sprawling science fiction graphic novel about regret, obsession, and the uncertainty of growing up.

The daily misadventures of mischievous Belgian youngster Albert, as recounted in comic strip form by legendary ligne claire cartoonist Yves Chaland. The art of Yves Chaland ( Chaland Anthology - Freddy Lombard Vol. 1 & 2 ) tackles many different universes and genres. In the case of Young Albert, the author sarcastically explores intimate, everyday events in a largely autobiographical way. Mastering both art and writing skills in his short time on earth, Yves Chaland, is remembered as a genius who tragically left us to soon, but who thankfully gifted us a body of work that lives on as a major contributions to the world of comics.
At 21 years old, he [Chaland] landed a position at Métal Hurlant, producing one masterpiece after another. His Bob Fish serial is a superb example of his sadistic satirical approach to comics, wrapped in a classical & nostalgic fifties feel. While his Freddy Lombard series is more straightforward adventure serial, his Young Albert gags launched in 1982 is Chaland firing on all cylinders! A spinoff of Bob Fish, Young Albert features Chaland's worldly views on humanity quite explicitly. As Jean-Luc Fromental notes in his afterword, Le Jeune Albert is nasty, cruel, argumentative, smart and possesses a truly 'Brussels' attitude. Chaland's territory is the battleground of the human soul. Through Albert and his proletarian soundboard Fifi, he explores not only his own inner soul - Young Albert contains a lot of autobiographical details - but also the inner workings of his fellow human beings. Themes like treachery, cowardice, honesty, a class society, egoism, authority, self delusions etc. all pass the revue in the one page gags.
Young Albert is not an easy comic, it takes some getting used to and is best digested in large chunks because it is not your traditional laugh-out-loud comic strip. It is a rather confrontational masterpiece that reflects the darker side of human nature utilizing the half page comic setup and a young protagonist to make it all digestible, like a darkly comical mirror. - Bart Croonenborghs

The final storyline of Astounding Wolf-Man begins here as Gary Hampton, The Astounding Wolf-Man, learns the secrets behind his origins and the dark future it hints to for him, his family, and those who wish to destroy him. The Walking Dead and Invincible writer Robert Kirkman combines his beloved mastery of superheroes and horror into one gut-wrenching adventure. This volume collects The Astounding Wolf-Man issues #19-25.

Collects THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #13-18!
Locked down! Gary Hampton, the Astounding Wolf-Man has been tried and convicted of murder! Now, locked away in Stronghold Prison he comes face to face with the very enemies he put away. Also in this volume, the villainy of The Face!

Collects issues #8-12 and INVINCIBLE #57!
After the Earth-Shattering events of volume one we find Gary Hampton, The Astounding Wolf-Man on the run from the law - his very life hanging in the balance. He must learn how to harness the beast within - once and for all - and clear his name before the full might of the U.S. government takes him down. Guest-starring INVINCIBLE!

Collects THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #1-7!
When Gary Hampton is mauled and left for dead--his life takes a drastic turn. Gary is cursed: When the moon is full he transforms into a beast of the night, a werewolf. This curse will not be used for evil - witness the birth of the world's most unlikely new superhero: WOLF-MAN! Brought to you by the writer of THE WALKING DEAD and INVINCIBLE!

This is a pure rock and roll space opera featuring the legendary Jimi Hendrix as you've never seen him before.
Fully sanctioned by Experience Hendrix L.L.C.; Authentic Hendrix, LLC - this is the first ever full-length graphic novel inspired by the music of the legendary Jimi Hendrix - arguably the world's greatest guitarist.
This 21st Century psychedelic rock 'n' roll odyssey sees Jimi Hendrix embark on a quest to the very centre of the universe in search of a magical talisman powerful enough to unlock the incredible latent power of his music so that he can share it with a universe starved of the rock 'n' roll by a tyrannical intergalactic force hellbent on silencing all music from the universe and enslaving all life.

Join Blythe, Russell, Zoe, and all of your favorite pets in these brand new adventures based on the hit TV series and toy line.
Collecting Littlest Pet Shop #1 and Littlest Pet Shop Spring Cleaning!

Join Russell, Penny, Blythe, and all of the pets for these brand new adventures based on the hit TV series and toy line.
Collecting Littlest Pet Shop #2-4.

Follow the stories of six incredible women in modern history, including Greta Thunberg, Emma 'X' Gonzales, and Malala Yousafzai among others.
Beautifully illustrated by a diverse, international creative team, fans of extraordinary real-life stories will love this!
"From what age are we allowed to change the world?"
Six girls, five empowering adventures. From climate activism to fighting for education and gun control, each story delves deep into the personal struggles and triumphs of remarkable individuals.
The Girl Rebels graphic novel shares the extraordinary journeys of six young women who refused to be silenced in the face of adversity and have since become symbols of change.
Through rich storytelling and stunning visuals, readers will be inspired by the unwavering spirit of Greta Thunberg, Malala Yousafzai, Yusra Mardini, Emma 'X' Gonzalez and the Parkland Kids, and Melati and Isabel Wijsen.
Each turn of the page will draw readers into the lives of these young girls, who never intended to become spokespeople or flag-bearers, but have now become inspiring icons and role models for thousands of young people all over the world.
Carefully crafted by a talented team of international authors, this anthology presents a compelling exploration of youth activism and social change. The noblest battles of the modern world are brought to life by diverse and renowned illustrators, such as Brett Parson and Gijé.
Girl Rebels is for fans of thrilling real-life stories and youth activism around the globe. Join these brave young women on their journey to change the world and discover the power of resilience, determination, and solidarity.

The hit superhero saga that's Watchmen meets The Wire returns from Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum, showrunners of Marvel's M.O.D.O.K on HULU, and superstar artist Scott Hepburn (Tom Morello's Orchid).
Frankie Follis AKA the costumed criminal Playtime has won. Twilight City's greatest hero The Insomniac and its greatest villain The Stickman are dead, allowing Frankie to unify the super crook underworld and assert herself as the Queenpin of Redport. But Frankie is feeling the pressure from every side. Rival gangs are challenging her authority, Scalpel her consigliere is pushing her to legitimize her empire, and the act of murdering The Insomniac has broken something deep inside her. Frankie is about to learn the hard way... heavy is the head that wears the supervillain crown.
In the vein of Sin City, Black Hammer, and The Boys, this noir-ish superhero caper, focuses on a lower-class kind of criminal, similar to the Coen Bros most pulpy films, but set in a high concept world of heroes and villains.
Collects the comic book series Minor Threats: The Fastest Way Down #1-4.

Leningrad, 1987. When a woman's corpse is discovered on New Year's Day, a hungover Detective Pavel Smirnoff hands off the case to his partner, Detective Boris Dimitrovich, hoping he'll close it without fuss. Instead, Dimitrovich uncovers a connection to an old, unsolved crime, dragging them both into an investigation that puts their careers - and possibly their lives - at risk.
Collects Sanction (2024) #1-5.

As the sun sets, reality is erased, and in its place rises the power of imagination. During the day, London's Kensington Gardens are the territory of humans. At night, they become the kingdom of wonder. Six-year-old Maimie finds herself lost in the park one night. Luckily, Peter Pan is there to help her. As a permanent resident of the gardens, he shows her their many secrets, as well as the art of flying. But Maimie's desire to go home only grows, much to Peter's deception. Together, they must solve an unlikely riddle, or Maimie will find herself trapped in the park forever. Before writing the famous "Peter Pan and Wendy" in 1911, James Matthew Barrie wrote "The Little White Bird" in 1902, in which he first explored the character of Peter Pan. José-Luis Munuera has adapted this forgotten text, creating a character that is both personal and loyal to the original work.

In the second installment of Assassin's Apprentice, Fitz is given a mission to infiltrate a nobleman's estate for signs of treason, the kingdom is plagued by Red-Ship Raiders, and the fate of the realm hinges on Fitz's choices.
Tensions rise, and a determined stranger's arrival adds to the uncertainty. When King Shrewd decides that Fitz must learn The Skill, the harsh training of the Skillmaster Galen will bring Fitz to a breaking point. Fitz's journey of resilience and self-doubt takes an emotional toll, while Burrich and Molly offer support.
Dark Horse Comics is proud to present part 2 of Robin Hobb's Assassin's Apprentice!
Collects Assassin's Apprentice II #1 - #6.