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Unbelievable, unfortunately mostly unreadable and nearly unpublishable untold stories of I hate Fairyland. Volume 1

Unbelievable, unfortunately mostly unreadable and nearly unpublishable untold stories of I hate Fairyland. Volume 1

Graphic novel

"Collects the entire five-issue anthology series featuring Untold Tales based on Eisner Award-winning writer SKOTTIE YOUNG's best-selling comic, I HATE FAIRYLAND, written and drawn by a stellar line-up of creators, including new short stories written by...

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Spawn. Shadows by Todd McFarlane

Spawn. Shadows

Todd McFarlane

Graphic novel

"Spawn faces new allies and threats in the latest chapter of the 'Spawn-verse!' The arrival of Medieval Spawn, Reaper, She-Spawn, Gunslinger, and Redeemer adds a new layer of complexity, as each character brings their unique abilities and motivations to the...

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Goblin slayer side story. II, Dai katana. by Kumo Kagyū

Goblin slayer side story. II, Dai katana.

Kumo Kagyū

Graphic novel

"In the abyssal slumber of death, the past flicks by like the lights of a magic lantern... Down, down in the depths of the Dungeon of Death, in the innermost of the third floor, six heroes meet their match against frightful masked men. A sharp steel blade...

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Overlord. 18 by Hugin Miyama

Overlord. 18

Hugin Miyama

Graphic novel

"Now with the backing of the Baharuth Empire, Nazarick's forces have proclaimed themselves the rightful owners of the city E-Rantel. The Re-Estize Kingdom won't give up their territory so easily, however, and both sides prepare for a largescale war! Hoping to...

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Higurashi : 1 Meguri. by author Ryūkishi07

Higurashi : 1 Meguri.

author Ryūkishi07

Graphic novel

"June 1983. The tragedy is over. It's finally time to start a new chapter. After spending so long in Hinamizawa, Rika wants to expand her horizons and take on the challenge of becoming a fine young lady of St. Lucia Academy, with Satoko by her side. But the...

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Hellsing. 6 by Kohta Hirano

Hellsing. 6

Kohta Hirano

Graphic novel

"The Hellsing Organization is under siege as London is falling to the Nazi vampire forces of the Millennium Project, who are turning the streets into rivers of blood and the citizenry into a legion of horrors. With Hellsing's undead champion Alucard trapped at...

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Tying the knot with an Amagami sister. 4 by Marcey Naito

Tying the knot with an Amagami sister. 4

Marcey Naito

Graphic novel

"Safekeeping secrets. Spring break is over, and a new semester begins! But wait, Uryu's new school is the same as Yuna's?! If they're to survive, no one can know that they live together! There's no end to the heart-stopping episodes as, on top of keeping his...

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Dune. Volume two House Harkonnen. by Brian Herbert

Dune. Volume two House Harkonnen.

Brian Herbert

Graphic novel

"Spanning from Arrakis to Wallach IX, formative moments from major characters' past in the Dune universe come to light driven by the ruthless machinations of House Harkonnen! Chaos ensues across planets with tense rescue missions, impossible choices, meanwhile...

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Something is killing the children. Volume seven by James Tynion

Something is killing the children. Volume seven

James Tynion

Graphic novel

"After narrowly surviving the Duplicitype, Erica Slaughter must still reckon with the murderous Cutter in order to save the people of Tribulation. Separated from Dolly and driven by desperate rage, Cutter won't stop until she exacts her revenge on Erica. But...

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Green Arrow. Vol. 1, Reunion by Joshua Williamson

Green Arrow. Vol. 1, Reunion

Joshua Williamson

Graphic novel

"The Emerald Archer is lost, and it will take Oliver Queen's whole family to find him! Their search takes them into the bowels of Belle Reve. But they'd better hurry--the stranded Oliver Queen and another lost member of the Green Arrow family are both being...

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Moon Knight. City of the dead by David Pepose

Moon Knight. City of the dead

David Pepose

Graphic novel

"Moon Knight's nemesis from the smash hit Disney+ series makes her comics debut! When a young runaway is attacked by a gang of death cultists, he is left barely alive outside Moon Knight's HQ, the Midnight Mission. But Marc Spector made a vow long ago to...

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Age matters. 1 by author Enjelicious

Age matters. 1

author Enjelicious

Graphic novel

"She's a hopeless romantic who's turning 30 and is not super happy about it. He's a reclusive billionaire who's hired her to be his assistant--and he's not happy about that either. Together they rewrite the rules of friendship, love, work, and the best way to...

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Third shift society. Volume 1 by Meredith Moriarty

Third shift society. Volume 1

Meredith Moriarty

Graphic novel

"Life's funny. One minute you're jobless, deep in debt, and on the verge of eviction; the next you're in a fight with a monster and getting a job working for a paranormal detective with the head of a jack-o'-lantern. It's an age-old story. Now the clumsy but...

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The hidden dungeon only I can enter. Vol. 10 by Meguru Seto

The hidden dungeon only I can enter. Vol. 10

Meguru Seto

Graphic novel

"TO THE VICTOR GO THE SPOILS! It's the final round of the Interschool Match with Gifted Institute and things are really starting to heat up! Noir may have been able to dominate his opponents before, but now he's up against a formidable foe - his friend and...

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The ideal sponger life. Volume 15 by Tsunehiko Watanabe

The ideal sponger life. Volume 15

Tsunehiko Watanabe

Graphic novel

"After navigating the succession dispute within the Twin Kingdoms, Zenjiro's visit home is unfortunately short-lived. He swiftly returns abroad with a gift from Queen Aura to Prince Francesco--marbles which carry incredible value in the arts of enchantment....

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I married my female friend. Volume 1 by Shio Usui

I married my female friend. Volume 1

Shio Usui

Graphic novel

"Kurumi and Ruriko made a deal: if they were both single in five years, they would marry each other. Five years later, neither woman is attached, so it's time for a wedding! Marriage is full of firsts, especially for two friends, so they have a lot to learn...

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The ideal sponger life. Volume 14 by Tsunehiko Watanabe

The ideal sponger life. Volume 14

Tsunehiko Watanabe

Graphic novel

"A sales pitch for royalty. As a visitor to the royal court of the Twin Kingdoms, Zenjiro swiftly got caught up in the intrigue of a royal succession. Not all is as it seems, and even innocent gestures carry hidden meanings. To survive the dangers, Zenjiro has...

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The flowers of evil complete. 3 by Shūzō Oshimi

The flowers of evil complete. 3

Shūzō Oshimi

Graphic novel

"After the climatic incident during the festival, we are sent to a completely new locale, 3 years later. Takao and Nakamura have been forcibly separated. Takao is now living with his parents in the suburbs of the big city, and they mostly act like a normal,...

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Largo Winch. 20, The golden percentile  by Philippe Francq

Largo Winch. 20, The golden percentile

Philippe Francq

Graphic novel

"The last time we saw our friend Largo, he was orbiting our world in the company of one of his business rivals, having narrowly escaped death by asphyxiation. Who sabotaged their shuttle launch? Could it be the rival himself, Jarod Munskind? Or his wife...

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Cossacks. Volume 2, Into the wolf's den by Vincent Brugeas

Cossacks. Volume 2, Into the wolf's den

Vincent Brugeas

Graphic novel

"Having defeated his former brothers-in-arms of the Commonwealth of Poland and Lithuania, the Winged Hussars, Karlis accompanies his new companions to the Sich, the Cossack parliament. Before long, he is faced with the harsh reality that not all Cossacks want...

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Powers. Volume five by Brian Michael Bendis

Powers. Volume five

Brian Michael Bendis

Graphic novel

"In a world where superheroes soar through the sky, follow homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim on the dirty city streets below. Assigned to the 'powers' special cases, they will face the worst their city has to offer. The shocking murder of...

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Captain America. Cold war

Captain America. Cold war

Graphic novel

"Bucky Barnes makes his deadliest move yet! The newest player in a nefarious game spanning all of civilization has teamed up with Sam Wilson's nemesis, the White Wolf! When Steve Rogers' adopted son - Ian, A.K.A. Nomad - is abducted by someone Steve thought...

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Cossacks. Volume 1, The winged hussar by Vincent Brugeas

Cossacks. Volume 1, The winged hussar

Vincent Brugeas

Graphic novel

"1634, Ukraine... After a bloody battle, a young Polish hussar, sickened by the carnage, chooses to desert. He is soon taken in by a strange, freedom-loving warrior people: the Cossacks. But war seems to follow him wherever he goes, and soon the new Cossack...

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Prince Freya. 10 by Keiko Ishihara

Prince Freya. 10

Keiko Ishihara

Graphic novel

"Queen Mariam and the people of Asha have seized the upper hand against Lord Gleb and his Siguardian troops in the fight for their freedom--but just when it looks as though victory is within their grasp, Emperor Dimitri himself arrives with reinforcements. If...

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My cat is such a weirdo. 2 by Tamako Tamagoyama

My cat is such a weirdo. 2

Tamako Tamagoyama

Graphic novel

"Everyday life with two cuddly cats is beautiful. They wrestle on top of their owner Tamako when she's sick in bed with a cold, fetch the rubber bands she throws at them like dogs, and watch her through mirrors. The adorable behaviors of domineering Ton-chan...

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Homunculus. 3-4 by Hideo Yamamoto

Homunculus. 3-4

Hideo Yamamoto

Graphic novel

"Nakoshi has had plenty of questions since getting involved with Ito's experiment. But there is one thing in particular that s been nagging at him: Why do only some of the people he looks at appear monstrous, while others seem normal? Before he can solve this...

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Tokyo these days. 1 by Taiyō Matsumoto

Tokyo these days. 1

Taiyō Matsumoto

Graphic novel

"After 30 years as a manga editor, Kazuo Shiozawa suddenly quits. Although he feels early retirement is the only way to atone for his failures as an editor, the manga world isn't done with him. On his final day as an editor, Shiozawa takes a train he's ridden...

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Golden kamuy. Volume 31 by Satoru Noda

Golden kamuy. Volume 31

Satoru Noda

Graphic novel

"After escaping the battle with Lieutenant Tsurumi's forces at Goryokaku, Sugimoto, Asirpa, Hijikata, and their comrades board a train headed for Hakodate--but the train is loaded with Tsurumi's 7th Division troops! The quest for the gold has become a bloody...

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Boy's abyss. 4 by Ryo Minenami

Boy's abyss. 4

Ryo Minenami

Graphic novel

"Self-serving adults and broken dreams push a teenage boy trapped in a dead-end town closer and closer toward the abyss. Reiji's life is as miserable as the small town he can't escape. The most interesting thing that's ever happened there is a double suicide...

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Steel of the celestial shadows. 1 by Daruma Matsuura

Steel of the celestial shadows. 1

Daruma Matsuura

Graphic novel

"Down-and-out samurai named Ryudo Konosuke struggles through his hardscrabble life in early 19th-century Japan. It is said that a samurai's spirit rests in their sword--and Konosuke can't even pick one up thanks to a cruel curse that repels anything made of...

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Record of Ragnarok. Volume 9 by Shin'ya Umemura

Record of Ragnarok. Volume 9

Shin'ya Umemura

Graphic novel

"In the Valhalla arena, Raiden Tameemon stands ready to fight for humanity after unleashing his superhuman muscles. Representing the gods, Shiva the Destroyer is confident of his eventual victory. As the two are squaring off, Loki follows a hunch, seeking the...

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Dark gathering. 5 by Kenichi (Manga artist) Kondō

Dark gathering. 5

Kenichi (Manga artist) Kondō

Graphic novel

"After a dangerous encounter with a malevolent spirit, Keitaro Gentoga wants nothing to do with the supernatural. Unfortunately for this reluctant ghost magnet, he's stuck helping Yayoi Hozuki, a strange young girl who's intent on capturing Japan's most...

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JoJo's bizarre adventure. Part 6, Stone ocean. by Hirohiko Araki

JoJo's bizarre adventure. Part 6, Stone ocean.

Hirohiko Araki

Graphic novel

"Jotaro arrives to break Jolyne out of jail, but they fall right into the enemy's trap, leaving father and daughter to fight for their lives inside a dream while their real bodies are being dissolved. Then, their unknown enemy steals Jotaro's Stand and...

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Undead unluck. Volume 14 by Yoshifumi Tozuka

Undead unluck. Volume 14

Yoshifumi Tozuka

Graphic novel

"Tired of inadvertently killing people with her special ability Unluck, Fuuko Izumo sets out to end it all. But when she meets Andy, a man who longs for death but can't die, she finds a reason to live--and he finds someone capable of giving him the death he's...

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How do we relationship? 10 by author Tamifuru (Mangaka)

How do we relationship? 10

author Tamifuru (Mangaka)

Graphic novel

"Miwa and Saeko broke up in part because they couldn't meet halfway on their differing needs, so when their new relationships begin to show signs of turning rocky, they're both determined to find a way to compromise. But discovering a happy medium is harder...

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My dress-up darling. 11 by Shin'ichi (Manga artist) Fukuda

My dress-up darling. 11

Shin'ichi (Manga artist) Fukuda

Graphic novel

"The Coffin group cosplay is a go, but before the blood and gore can fly, everyone gets to know one another a little better while planning and prepping. And the older cosplayers, only too happy to share their enthusiasm and skills, have a major surprise in...

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Moriarty the patriot. 14 by Ryosuke Takeuchi

Moriarty the patriot. 14

Ryosuke Takeuchi

Graphic novel

"When the queen herself hires Sherlock Holmes to arrest the Lord of Crime, Sherlock sets out to save William instead. Unfortunately, William fully intends to complete his purification of the British Empire--at the cost of his own life. As the Moriarty Plan...

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Happy Kanako's killer life. 4 by Toshiya Wakabayashi

Happy Kanako's killer life. 4

Toshiya Wakabayashi

Graphic novel

"Nishino Kanako used to be an ordinary office worker, but somehow she wound up with a dangerous new gig: working as a hitman! Her unexpected genius as the notorious contract killer known only as 'K' has amassed a fearsome reputation in the underworld....

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The remarried empress. 6 by artist Sumpul (Mangaka)

The remarried empress. 6

artist Sumpul (Mangaka)

Graphic novel

"'I HAVE NO INTENTION OF GRANTING MY EX-WIFE THE RIGHT TO REMARRY.' Navier and Heinrey have agreed to marry! Heinrey is over the moon, despite the political nature of their initial arrangement, but Navier is still reeling from Sovieshu's decision to separate....

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Love and heart. 10 by Chitose Kaido

Love and heart. 10

Chitose Kaido

Graphic novel

"After meetings, partings, and arranged reunions...the couple that loved and scarred each other has finally returned to their origins and faced the truth. Now they must decide upon their future--will Yoh tear herself free of Haruma's lies once and for all? Or...

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The uncanny counter. 01 by Yi (E) Jang

The uncanny counter. 01

Yi (E) Jang

Graphic novel

"The word is that the noodle shop on the corner serves broth that's out of this world. But little do they know...it's actually run by people from the afterlife! To be more precise, the restaurant is a front for individuals called Counters who have formed...

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The abandoned empress. 7 by adapter In-a

The abandoned empress. 7

adapter In-a

Graphic novel

"Thanks to Ruveliss's decisive actions, the foreign princesses' schemes are thwarted, but this was merely a prelude to the oncoming turmoil. With the emperor's health waning, political machinations at the court intensify...and at the center of it all stands...

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Rick and Morty. Heart of Rickness by Michael Moreci

Rick and Morty. Heart of Rickness

Michael Moreci

Graphic novel

"What is the cost of cutting yourself off from the world? Rick, Summer, and Morty crash-land on a planet mysteriously devoid of technology and ruled by savage, furry loincloth-wearing versions of themselves. Are they just 'techno-slaves,' addicted to screens...

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Marriage toxin. 1 by author Joumyaku

Marriage toxin. 1

author Joumyaku

Graphic novel

"Gero may be a master assassin, but he's not exactly killing it in the romance department! Can marriage swindler Kinosaki help him find true love? Poison Master Hikaru Gero is taking on his toughest assignment yet--getting married! Gero couldn't be more...

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This is screwed up, but I was reincarnated as a girl in another world! 10 by Keyaki Uchiuchi

This is screwed up, but I was reincarnated as a girl in another world! 10

Keyaki Uchiuchi

Graphic novel

"Ren has reconnected with her best friends from her time at the orphanage. She gives the fledgling adventurers the knowledge and tools they need to succeed, but she can't stop herself from meddling in their lives. Then, as she's hard at work at the forge,...

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Welcome back, Alice. Vol. 6 by Shūzō Oshimi

Welcome back, Alice. Vol. 6

Shūzō Oshimi

Graphic novel

"I want to get out of this hell. Yo didn't expect high school life to be a whirlpool of lust and regret. He feels trampled on by Mitani, the girl he has had a crush on for as long as he can remember. He also can't forgive himself for upsetting Kei, the one...

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Cat-eyed boy. 2 by Kazuo Umezu

Cat-eyed boy. 2

Kazuo Umezu

Graphic novel

"Hated by humans and demons alike, Cat-Eyed Boy dwells in the shadows of the human world. Wherever he goes, disturbing tales of both men and monsters begin to unfurl"--Provided by publisher.

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Blue period. 14 by Tsubasa Yamaguchi

Blue period. 14

Tsubasa Yamaguchi

Graphic novel

"For their second summer at TUA, Yatora and his art school friends stay at Momoyo's family temple. There, Yatora enters an art contest with hopes for the cash prize and a professional debut. However, as he works on his piece, he learns of Yakumo's friend...

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Black night parade. 1 by Hikaru Nakamura

Black night parade. 1

Hikaru Nakamura

Graphic novel

"Hino Miharu spends Christmas the same way every year, working alone at a dead-end part-time job at a convenience store. He'd do just about anything to land a full-time gig, but when he runs into a shadowy Santa Claus dressed all in black, he has no idea he's...

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Nina the starry bride. 2 by author Rikachi

Nina the starry bride. 2

author Rikachi

Graphic novel

"Nina is a poor orphan with deep blue eyes the color of lapis lazuli, just like the God of the Stars. But one day, she comes to the attention of Prince Azure, who wants her to serve as a double for the priestess-princess Alisha. Tragically, Alisha died three...

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Les misérables Omnibus 4  by Takahiro Arai

Les misérables Omnibus 4

Takahiro Arai

Graphic novel

"Men whose minds are aflame with idealism gather at the Corinthe, in the center of Paris, to stage a rebellion! Marius and Valjean have an unexpected reunion at the barricades, and then part ways equally unexpectedly. The long night of revolution dawns into a...

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Fall through by Nate Powell

Fall through

Nate Powell

Graphic novel

"Graphic novel about an underground punk band caught in a loop of an eternally repeating tour. At first glance, Diamond Mine seems to have emerged in 1979 as Arkansas's first punk band. Instead, this quartet is revealed to be interdimensional travelers from...

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Danger Street. Vol. 1 by Tom King

Danger Street. Vol. 1

Tom King

Graphic novel

"Join Starman, Metamorpho, and Warlord as they look to prove themselves worthy by summoning and defeating Darkseid in battle. Soon they'll learn that calling upon a New God never ends well, and their world is headed for a crisis as a result! The journey to...

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B.P.R.D. omnibus. Volume 10 by Mike Mignola

B.P.R.D. omnibus. Volume 10

Mike Mignola

Graphic novel

"Lovecraftian monsters ravage an apocalyptic Earth as the B.P.R.D. fights to save what little of humanity they can. But even Hellboy is not who he once was, and whether anyone survives Varvara and the long-awaited Ragna Rok remains to be seen."--Provided by...

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Megumi & Tsugumi. 4 by Mitsuru Si

Megumi & Tsugumi. 4

Mitsuru Si

Graphic novel

"Tsugumi is an omega whose sole goal in life is to beat up any alpha who crosses his path. But when he faces off with Megumi, he's finally met his match-just not in the way he thinks! Alpha Megumi and omega Tsugumi are now a true-blue couple looking to take...

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Star Trek. Volume two, The red path by Collin Kelly

Star Trek. Volume two, The red path

Collin Kelly

Graphic novel

"Sisko returns to Deep Space 9, and it's the family reunion we've all been waiting for. Or is it? As Sisko reckons with the sins of his past, the Theseus travels to a mysterious corner of Cardassian space to uncover the secrets of the Prophets...and learn how...

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Seaside stranger. Volume six = by Kanna Kii

Seaside stranger. Volume six =

Kanna Kii

Graphic novel

"For five years Mio and Shun have been living with Shun's family in Hokkaido, far from the sunny Okinawan island where they first met. But when an unexpected accident forces the couple to re-think their living situation, they decide to return to Shun's old...

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Wave, listen to me! 10 by Hiroaki Samura

Wave, listen to me! 10

Hiroaki Samura

Graphic novel

"Mizuho's concerted efforts to help advance Minare's career lead her straight into a trap laid by a dark shadow in her recent past. Stranded in a hut in the middle of a blizzard, the assistant director must keep her wits about her if she is to brave the...

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B.P.R.D. omnibus. Volume 9 by Mike Mignola

B.P.R.D. omnibus. Volume 9

Mike Mignola

Graphic novel

"Hell on Earth comes to an end when the B.P.R.D. must defend Earth from one of the mythical Ogdru Jahad, the dragon believed to bring about the end of the world. The agents must destroy the dragon and the countless monsters it creates. Elsewhere, Russian...

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Us by Sara Soler

Us

Sara Soler

Graphic novel

"What happens when the life you thought you had does a 180 turn? Everything, and yet...nothing. Us is Sara and Diana's love story, as well as the story of Diana's gender transition. Full of humor, heartache, and the everyday triumphs and struggles of identity,...

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Strangers in paradise. Volume three by Terry Moore

Strangers in paradise. Volume three

Terry Moore

Graphic novel

"The future of the Parker Girls hangs in the balance when former operatives Vicky and Veronica come in from the cold to exact their bitter revenge on the organization that cost them everything. Meanwhile, David struggles to recover from a near-death experience...

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Ashes by Álvaro Ortiz

Ashes

Álvaro Ortiz

Graphic novel

"Polly, Moho, and Piter haven't seen each other in years. Maybe for good reasons. But to help their dead friend reach his final resting place, they've piled into a car for a long and surreal road trip--aided only by a map marked with a mysterious 'x'...and an...

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Happy Kanako's killer life. 6 by Toshiya Wakabayashi

Happy Kanako's killer life. 6

Toshiya Wakabayashi

Graphic novel

"Kanako used to be an ordinary office worker, until she got fed up with her job and accidentally landed a new gig as a hitman. It turned out she has a tremendous talent for all things assassination, and ever since, she's earned a fearsome reputation in the...

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Run away with me, girl. 2 by author Battan (Manga artist)

Run away with me, girl. 2

author Battan (Manga artist)

Graphic novel

"While Midori tries to convince herself she's happy in her relationship with Tazune, Maki tries to convince herself she's happy not being in a relationship at all. But when Maki's friend Komari invites them to her seaside home, the three women find themselves...

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Banksy  by Francesco Matteuzzi

Banksy

Francesco Matteuzzi

Graphic novel

"Banksy is arguably the most well-known street artist of all time. But we don't actually know who he is. This is just one of many contradictions that are addressed in this graphic biography. When two young Londoners are caught spray-painting graffiti on a city...

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Run away with me, girl. 1 by author Battan (Manga artist)

Run away with me, girl. 1

author Battan (Manga artist)

Graphic novel

"Maki's first love was her high school classmate, a girl named Midori. But Midori broke up with Maki at graduation, saying they were now 'too old to be fooling around dating girls.' Ten years later, Maki still can't get Midori off her mind, and when the two...

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Tatsuki Fujimoto before Chainsaw Man. 22-26 by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Tatsuki Fujimoto before Chainsaw Man. 22-26

Tatsuki Fujimoto

Graphic novel

"Killer mermaids, gender swapping, and a devilish little sister with the power to end the world--four more unforgettable short stories reveal the starting point of Tatsuki Fujimoto, the twisted mastermind behind Chainsaw Man"--Provided by publisher..

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Tatsuki Fujimoto before Chainsaw Man. 17-21 by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Tatsuki Fujimoto before Chainsaw Man. 17-21

Tatsuki Fujimoto

Graphic novel

"Alien invasions, high school romances, and even bloody vampire action--all this and more awaits in four compelling short stories that reveal the starting point of Tatsuki Fujimoto, the twisted mastermind behind Chainsaw Man."--Provided by publisher.

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Since I could die tomorrow. 1 by Sumako Kari

Since I could die tomorrow. 1

Sumako Kari

Graphic novel

"Sawako Honna is 42 years old and single, and she works hard at a film promotion company. One night, all of a sudden, her heart palpitates and her body goes cold...is she going through menopause?! Navigating your forties is hard, but when an old friend from...

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The great cleric. 7 by Hiiro Akikaze

The great cleric. 7

Hiiro Akikaze

Graphic novel

"After the final boss, there's no turning back--literally! Luciel is finally ready to challenge the fortieth floor, but despite his best preparations, things take an unexpected turn after the fight is over. Mysteriously trapped inside the Labyrinth, Luciel...

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Old-fashioned cupcake with cappuccino by author Sagan Sagan

Old-fashioned cupcake with cappuccino

author Sagan Sagan

Graphic novel

"A visit to a pancake shop leads to an unexpected May-December romance that breathes life into the monotonous routine of an older salaryman. The daily grind both soothes and troubles older salaryman Nozue, until an unexpected visit to a pancake shop with his...

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My dear, curse-casting vampiress. 3 by Chisaki Kanai

My dear, curse-casting vampiress. 3

Chisaki Kanai

Graphic novel

"After a grisly murder takes place at a local high school, the victim is found to have had contact with a vampire pretending to be Baroque. With the school blocking attempts to investigate, Isuzu and Baroque go undercover as teacher and student to infiltrate...

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Goblin Slayer. 10 Side story. by Kumo Kagyū

Goblin Slayer. 10 Side story.

Kumo Kagyū

Graphic novel

"Goblin Slayer and his examiner are backed into a corner when the rank exam goes wrong...but even a goblin lord is no match for the fearsome strategies Goblin Slayer can devise with a supply of explosive fire powder! Elsewhere, deep in the bowels of the earth,...

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Sabretooth & the exiles by Victor LaValle

Sabretooth & the exiles

Victor LaValle

Graphic novel

"Sabretooth takes his destiny into his own clawed hands! The powers that be condemned Victor Creed to the Pit for breaking the rules of Krakoa. But now he's free and ready to show the world that you can't keep a bad man down, even as his fellow Exiles from...

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Sheep princess in wolf's clothing. 1 by author Mito (Manga artist)

Sheep princess in wolf's clothing. 1

author Mito (Manga artist)

Graphic novel

"A love story between a flustered wolf-woman butler and a stubborn sheep princess! Aki Rikujo, a Wolfa, works as a butler at the royal castle in the land of Sheepa. Her quiet and peaceful days get shaken up when she saves the life of Princess Momo Shiudafaris....

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The ghost in the shell. 4 The human algorithm. by Jun'ichi Fujisaku

The ghost in the shell. 4 The human algorithm.

Jun'ichi Fujisaku

Graphic novel

"Togusa and Tsunagi are racing after a fleeing suspect when a van suddenly slams into the suspect's car, killing the van driver instantly. As Togusa hooks into the man's cyberbrain, he sees residual images of a group of children and a masked figure who says,...

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Solo leveling. 8 by adapter Dubu (Jang Sung-rak)

Solo leveling. 8

adapter Dubu (Jang Sung-rak)

Graphic novel

"After his victory on Jeju Island, the top guilds are all clamoring to recruit Jinwoo Sung, the strongest S-rank hunter and the hero of Korea, a far cry from the hapless E-rank hunter he used to be. As exciting as each new development is, however, Jinwoo's...

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X-Men. Hellfire gala.

X-Men. Hellfire gala.

Graphic novel

"The Fall of X begins here! The Hellfire Gala is always the biggest event of the season, but this year's party will change everything for Krakoa. What was meant to be mutantkind's biggest night--including the results of the latest X-Men election--becomes their...

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Soul easter. 13 The perfect edition. by Atsushi Ōkubo

Soul easter. 13 The perfect edition.

Atsushi Ōkubo

Graphic novel

"Black*Star battles Kid, whose values have been corrupted by the Great Old One of Power. Meanwhile, Maka clashes with Giriko, who's now in possession of a killer new body. Can the members of Spartoi escape from the Book of Eibon with their minds and bodies...

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Zodiac by Weiwei Ai

Zodiac

Weiwei Ai

Graphic novel

"As a child living in exile during the Cultural Revolution, Ai Weiwei often found himself with nothing to read but government-approved comic books. Although they were restricted by the confines of political propaganda, Ai Weiwei was struck by the artists'...

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Macbeth by Kathryn Briggs

Macbeth

Kathryn Briggs

Graphic novel

"A vivid graphic novel adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Faithful to the original text while providing a new lavish rendition. When three witches prophecy to Macbeth that he will one day become the King of Scotland, an epic of unhappiness, treachery, and...

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My picture diary  by Maki Fujiwara

My picture diary

Maki Fujiwara

Graphic novel

"In 1981, Fujiwara Maki began a picture diary about daily life with her son and husband, the legendary manga author Tsuge Yoshiharu. Publishing was not her original intention. 'I wanted to record our family's daily life while our son, Shosuke, was small. But...

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Run away with me, girl. 3 by author Battan (Manga artist)

Run away with me, girl. 3

author Battan (Manga artist)

Graphic novel

"Maki and Midori leave Shodoshima, but instead of returning home, the two women find themselves riding away to a remote corner of a train line. Maki knows they can't hide forever, but she can't quite figure out how to tell that to Midori. Meanwhile, Midori...

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The Iceblade Sorcerer shall rule the world. 8 by Norihito Sasaki

The Iceblade Sorcerer shall rule the world. 8

Norihito Sasaki

Graphic novel

"The ultimate duel at the Magicus Chevaliers begins between rivals Amelia of Arnold Academy and Ariane Algren of Diome Academy. Amelia is physically prepared for battle but emotionally smothered by ghosts of the past. In the meantime, Ray gets captured by...

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Spawn. Volume 28 Origins collection. by David Hine

Spawn. Volume 28 Origins collection.

David Hine

Graphic novel

"In this collection, SPAWN faces off against his old nemesis, The Clown, in a battle that will leave you on the edge of your seat! But that's not all -- demons Ab and Zab are wreaking havoc on Spawn's newly created Earth, and one man's fate hangs in the...

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Villains are destined to die. 6 by adapter Suol (Manhwa artist)

Villains are destined to die. 6

adapter Suol (Manhwa artist)

Graphic novel

"Following the conditions of a contract between herself and Winter, Penelope is once again leaving the duchy! She joins the marquis for volunteer work in a war-stricken nation, and while their time there is hectic, the two are able to grab a moment alone at...

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Blade Runner 2039. Vol. 2, Upgrade by Mike (Comic book author) Johnson

Blade Runner 2039. Vol. 2, Upgrade

Mike (Comic book author) Johnson

Graphic novel

"It's 2039 and Cleo Selwyn has finally returned to Los Angles to search for her surrogate Replicant mother Isobel who Cleo believes has been abducted on the orders of Niander Wallace. Believing that that Cleo's DNA holds the secret of Replicant fertility...

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Takopi's original sin by author Taizan5 (Mangaka)

Takopi's original sin

author Taizan5 (Mangaka)

Graphic novel

"Takopi travels from his home of Happy Planet to spread happiness across Earth, but meets the unsmiling Shizuka upon landing. Her friends at school and home life seem to be the source of her somber expression and the pure hearted Takopi is determined to change...

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I think our son is gay. 5 by author Okura (Mangaka)

I think our son is gay. 5

author Okura (Mangaka)

Graphic novel

"Tomoko is no stranger to change. With two boys in high school and a husband who's away on the job a lot, being able to adapt to new situations comes with the territory. Now, Hiroki is throwing himself into his afterschool activities with bestie Daigo despite...

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Batman. Vol. 2, Detective Comics. by Ram V

Batman. Vol. 2, Detective Comics.

Ram V

Graphic novel

"Azmer the demon begins to rally the likes of the Two-Face and Mister Freeze in his efforts to defeat the Dark Detective. Meanwhile, the young Orgham heir Arzen meets Bruce Wayne for the first time, and Bruce see potential in the boy. Dualism takes center...

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D. Gray-Man. Vol. 28 by Katsura Hoshino

D. Gray-Man. Vol. 28

Katsura Hoshino

Graphic novel

"D.Gray-man is the story of Allen Walker, who roams a fictional 19th-century Earth in search of Innocence, a mysterious substance used to fight demons known as akuma. Allen Walker continues the tale of his past as an orphan child working in a circus. He was...

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30 days of night. Book one Deluxe edition. by Steve Niles

30 days of night. Book one Deluxe edition.

Steve Niles

Graphic novel

"Revisit the vampire tale that kick-started a modern horror comics revival with its explosively fast and violent action! A town plunged into darkness, a group of vampires hungry for blood, and only a husband-and-wife sheriff's team to stop them. This premise...

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Transitions  by Élodie Durand

Transitions

Élodie Durand

Graphic novel

"When Anne learns that her 19-year-old is a transgender man, she struggles to understand her son's new identity. 'I thought I was open-minded. The news of my child's transition hit me like a tidal wave, sweeping away all my preconceived notions. Sweeping away...

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Candy & cigarettes. 6 by Tomonori (Mangaka) Inoue

Candy & cigarettes. 6

Tomonori (Mangaka) Inoue

Graphic novel

"Miharu cut her way through security--and her rival assassin Magritte--to the operating room where Musou Saburou sleeps! An ill-timed terrorist attack at the Las Vegas airport may have temporarily stopped her from avenging her parents' deaths... but will the...

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Phantom tales of the night. 12 by author Matsuri (Manga artist)

Phantom tales of the night. 12

author Matsuri (Manga artist)

Graphic novel

"Human or otherwise, the troubled masses are always welcome at Murakumo Inn. Only one form of payment is accepted: your most honest secrets. In these final phantom tales of the night, the fates of those within Murakumo's walls will be revealed...!"--Provided...

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Whisper of the woods by Ennun Ana Iurov

Whisper of the woods

Ennun Ana Iurov

Graphic novel

"What happens when a foreigner doesn't listen to the local's warnings and dives head-first into a haunted forest? In search of his missing friend, Adam travels to the heart of Romania's most supernatural forest, Hoia Baciu. Disregarding the local's warnings of...

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Miles Davis and the search for the sound  by Dave Chisholm

Miles Davis and the search for the sound

Dave Chisholm

Graphic novel

"With narration adapted from Davis' own words and an innovative visual style that shifts to reflect Davis' constant musical changes, this graphic novel follows Davis through four decades of musical innovation, all centered around his quest to find a mysterious...

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Gunslinger Spawn. Volume 3 by Todd McFarlane

Gunslinger Spawn. Volume 3

Todd McFarlane

Graphic novel

"Gunslinger's time in the present day has gone from bad to worse. Now, enemies from his past have allied themselves with some of his newfound acquaintances. Getting the upper hand on them won't be easy and may force him to go on the run again. All the while...

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After : Volume two by Veronique Grisseaux

After : Volume two

Veronique Grisseaux

Graphic novel

"Fall in love all over again in volume two of the graphic novel adaptation of the global phenomenon AFTER! Tessa and Hardin's love story as you've never seen it before..."--Provided by publisher.

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Quentin by Tarantino by 1972- author Améziane

Quentin by Tarantino

1972- author Améziane

Graphic novel

"Take a dive into the brain of master auteur, Quentin Tarantino, writer and director of multiple award-winning films such as Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill. In this sensational graphic novel, the author imagines an interview with Tarantino himself, revealing the...

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