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The writing desk by Di Morris

The writing desk

Di Morris

Graphic novel

"Margaret and Elsie Balfour have been raised on a farm in South Canterbury in the latter part of the nineteenth century. The sisters' lives diverge when Elsie leaves for the United Kingdom to study medicine at Edinburgh University. As the eldest, Margaret...

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Fool night. 1 by Kasumi Yasuda

Fool night. 1

Kasumi Yasuda

Graphic novel

"The earth of the distant future is covered in thick clouds, and the sun no longer shines. Plants wither, and oxygen is thin. To fight extinction, humankind has developed a technology that turns humans into plants, providing a small amount of oxygen. Is this...

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Kakegurui, compulsive gambler. 17 by Homura Kawamoto

Kakegurui, compulsive gambler. 17

Homura Kawamoto

Graphic novel

"The Jabami family, extending from the Momobami family, was once in the business of gambling. The elder sister, Souko, and the younger, Yumeko, lost their parents when they were young. Under their aunt, Tsugiko, their days were quiet and blissful. However,...

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Omniscient reader's viewpoint. 04 by artist Sleepy-C (Manhwa artist)

Omniscient reader's viewpoint. 04

artist Sleepy-C (Manhwa artist)

Graphic novel

"Dokja has his hands full dealing with the relentless monster attacks, as well as Landlord Coalition's schemes. But when Junghyeok Yu disappears amidst the chaos, he's faced with a chilling question--when the main character of this universe dies, what happens...

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Tales of the kingdom. 5 by Asumiko Nakamura

Tales of the kingdom. 5

Asumiko Nakamura

Graphic novel

"The crown prince of Sharibalte walks the lonely halls of his vast palace, his mother's sanity lost, his brother turned against him, and his father the King dead... Ascending to the throne at last, he becomes known as 'Moonlight King' on account of his...

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The remarried empress. 8 by artist Sumpul (Mangaka)

The remarried empress. 8

artist Sumpul (Mangaka)

Graphic novel

"Sovieshu has discovered that Navier overheard his plan to divorce her, and he's furious! Is this the reason everything went to ruin?! Had Navier not gotten the wrong idea, she would've never remarried Heinrey in retaliation, right? Convinced of his new truth...

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Goblin Slayer. 11 Side story. by Kento Sakaeda

Goblin Slayer. 11 Side story.

Kento Sakaeda

Graphic novel

"After getting a salary raise, Spearman entreats the blacksmith for a magic spear. Meanwhile, Goblin Slayer encounters a magic weapon of his own-but from the other side! A goblin has got its grubby hands on a sword that blazes with a pale blue light... And as...

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The uncanny counter. 03 by E. Jang

The uncanny counter. 03

E. Jang

Graphic novel

"After almost going on a rampage against his school's bullies, Mun must face the consequences -- which could mean losing his position as a Counter, as well as any chance of seeing his parents again. Meanwhile, Hyukwoo, the son of Jungjin City's mayor, is OUT...

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Tomb Raider King. 8 by Ltd 3B2S Co

Tomb Raider King. 8

Ltd 3B2S Co

Graphic novel

"Jooheon's quest to find (and steal) all the Relics pits him against yet another teammate from his past life. This time it's Julian Miller, a paragon of righteousness and justice--in other words, the polar opposite of Jooheon! But as he's busy facing off...

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Kowloon generic romance. 8 by Jun Mayuzuki

Kowloon generic romance. 8

Jun Mayuzuki

Graphic novel

"Struck by a reality they didn't wish for, some ask, 'Do I not exist in this world?' They can confirm their own presence, and Kowloon's, and they can even smell and taste...In this town filled with secrets, Kujirai doubts her own existence. Each day is...

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Venom. 7, Exsanguination by Torunn Grønbekk

Venom. 7, Exsanguination

Torunn Grønbekk

Graphic novel

"Carnage is back! Born anew in symbiote goo and blood, Cletus Kasady is more dangerous and violent than ever before -- and he has his sights dead set on an unsuspecting Venom! Untested against the might of his symbiotic sibling without his father by his side,...

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Joker. The world

Joker. The world

Graphic novel

"Inside the dark and twisted confines of Gotham City, the Joker has been the Clown Prince of Crime. But beyond the bridges, alleys, and skyscrapers--there's a whole wide world he could inflict terror on out there! The Joker's about to travel around the world,...

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Batman. Vol. 3, Detective Comics. by Ram V

Batman. Vol. 3, Detective Comics.

Ram V

Graphic novel

"The Dark Knight investigates below the old ruins of Arkham Asylum, uncovering a demon-infested mystery tying Gotham to the Orgham family from centuries back...including the existence of Batman! With Nightwing and Batgirl helping along the way, Batman...

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Blood on the tracks. Volume 17 by Shūzō Oshimi

Blood on the tracks. Volume 17

Shūzō Oshimi

Graphic novel

"Seiichi brings Seiko back to his place, and the two of them are under one roof again. But she has lost the will to live after her accident, and Seiichi resigns himself to the task of watching his mother slowly fall apart. Their final conversation unfolds in...

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Fire Force omnibus. 12 by Atsushi Ōkubo

Fire Force omnibus. 12

Atsushi Ōkubo

Graphic novel

"At long last, the Evangelist's true identity comes to light! Bearing the will of the devine, Haumea reveals her face to Shinra and Shō and divulges the truth of the world: that the end point of all evolution is a longing for despair. Thus, with the Great...

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Processing by Tara Booth

Processing

Tara Booth

Graphic novel

"Riotous bodies abound in these deeply honest comics that will get you through it (or at least help) 'When you order CBD gummies for your anxiety but forget to consider your eating disorder.' Known for her buzzing colors, delightful patterns, sharp humor, and...

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Simak. Manhunt on solar corona by Jerry Frissen

Simak. Manhunt on solar corona

Jerry Frissen

Graphic novel

"The Moon of Hesperia: Phoenix, a gifted but amnesiac policeman witnesses the murder of his teammate. His investigation leads him to Solar Corona, the city-planet of all debauchery, where he crosses paths with the Simaks - transhumans originally designed for...

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The Incal. Psychoverse by Mark Russell

The Incal. Psychoverse

Mark Russell

Graphic novel

"The world of the Incal, the Matterverse, is full of strange technology, astonishing worlds, and extraordinary creations. But where do these things come from? Why, the Psychoverse, of course--a reality of infinite possibility where everything that can be...

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Judge Dredd. 45 The complete case files. by John Wagner

Judge Dredd. 45 The complete case files.

John Wagner

Graphic novel

"THE ASCENT OF MANDROID! Cybernetic ex-soldier Nate Slaughterhouse - AKA Mandroid - was last seen rampaging through Mega-City One on a vigilante killing spree. Hellbent on avenging the murder of his son and finding his missing wife, Slaughterhouse took the law...

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Nina the starry bride. 5 by author Rikachi

Nina the starry bride. 5

author Rikachi

Graphic novel

"Nina and Sett arrive in the royal capital of Galgada, only to be faced with a surprising turn of events. The king has decided to eliminate the current order of succession, and a war for the throne revolving around who will successfully take Nina as their...

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Lord of the flies by Aimée de Jongh

Lord of the flies

Aimée de Jongh

Graphic novel

"A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors, a group of schoolboys. By day, they explore the dazzling beaches. By night, they are haunted by nightmares of a primitive beast and of what they've lost. 'There aren't any grown-ups anywhere.' Orphaned...

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Spy x family. 12 by Tatsuya Endō

Spy x family. 12

Tatsuya Endō

Graphic novel

"Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment--to get married and have a kid--he may finally be in over his head! Anya's friendship...

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All-star Batman by Scott Snyder

All-star Batman

Scott Snyder

Graphic novel

"Scott Snyder and team dive into Batman's complicated relationships with some of the greatest villains of popular culture, with a modern sensibility. What does a road trip with disgraced district attorney Harvey Dent, now the villainous Two-Face, look like?...

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From hell by Alan Moore

From hell

Alan Moore

Graphic novel

"Legendary comics writer Alan Moore and artist Eddie Campbell have created a gripping, hallucinatory piece of crime fiction about Jack the Ripper. Detailing the events that led up to the Whitechapel murders and the cover-up that followed, From Hell has become...

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Superman action comics. Vol. 2, To hell and back

Superman action comics. Vol. 2, To hell and back

Graphic novel

"It's a brand-new golden age for Metropolis. The City of Tomorrow is being defended by the Super-Family in the sky with Steelworks on the ground, hard at work on rebuilding. However, terrorist leader Norah Stone has other ideas. She dreams of a city without...

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Daredevil. Gang war by Erica Schultz

Daredevil. Gang war

Erica Schultz

Graphic novel

"The heat is on in Hell's Kitchen! Spider-Man recruits Elektra Natchios, former assassin turned Daredevil, to stop New York City from tearing itself apart as every mobster and super villain in town goes to war! Elektra already has her hands full with the...

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Elise and the new partisans by Dominique Grange

Elise and the new partisans

Dominique Grange

Graphic novel

"Fêted French cartoonist Tardi masterfully dramatizes the activist and singer Dominique Grange's gripping first-person account of the powerful student protest movements that rocked France from the '60s to the '70s. In May 1968, France exploded. Leftist student...

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Daredevil. Vol. 2, Hell to pay by Saladin Ahmed

Daredevil. Vol. 2, Hell to pay

Saladin Ahmed

Graphic novel

"With those closest to him ensnared by a dangerous and malevolent force, Matt has been left with nothing but questions. He's about to finally start getting some answers from the strangest source of all, but whatever mysterious evil has made Matt's life a...

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Nightwing. Vol. 5, Time of the Titans by Tom Taylor

Nightwing. Vol. 5, Time of the Titans

Tom Taylor

Graphic novel

"Meet the new Titans! After the events of Dark Crisis, it's now Dick's time to lead...so Nightwing and the Titans unite to become the premier league in the DC Universe and move their base of operations to Bludhaven. But before they can even settle in, they...

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X-Men. Vol. 1 Reign of X. by Jonathan Hickman

X-Men. Vol. 1 Reign of X.

Jonathan Hickman

Graphic novel

"Jonathan Hickman reinvents the X-Men! In a whole new world of possibility, Cyclops, Jean Grey and their extended clan make a Summer House for themselves -- on the moon! But when an island full of unspeakable horrors appears on the horizon, the X-Men have...

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Creepy archives. Volume seven

Creepy archives. Volume seven

Graphic novel

"Creepy Archives Volume 7 features the finest in fiendish fiction from a skilled swarm of comics luminaries, including Tom Sutton, Nicola Cuti, Syd Shores, Ernie Colon, and the inaugural Creepy contributions by industry legends Richard Corben and Ken Kelly!...

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Hellsing. 8 by Kohta Hirano

Hellsing. 8

Kohta Hirano

Graphic novel

"London is drowning in blood, its citizenry being butchered by the Nazi vampires of the Millennium Organization. And marching though this slaughterhouse are thousands of fanatic Catholic warriors, ready to strike down any who oppose their god. But both undead...

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Batman/Dylan Dog by Roberto Recchioni

Batman/Dylan Dog

Roberto Recchioni

Graphic novel

"DC'S WORLD'S GREATEST DETECTIVE AND SERGIO BONELLI'S NIGHTMARE INVESTIGATOR UNITE! See how the fates of Batman and Dylan Dog intertwined in the past through their lethal nemeses: The Joker, the Clown Prince of Crime of Gotham City, and Professor Xabaras, a...

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Batman/Superman. Vol. 4, World's finest. by Mark Waid

Batman/Superman. Vol. 4, World's finest.

Mark Waid

Graphic novel

"Superman's former protégé, Boy Thunder, is in danger and the only way to rescue him is to bridge the World's Finest universe with one that includes a jaded Superman, a broken Batman, and a war-hungry Wonder Woman....this is the world of Kingdom Come. Up...

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Batman. Vol. 3, The Joker. by Chip Zdarsky

Batman. Vol. 3, The Joker.

Chip Zdarsky

Graphic novel

"The haunted tale of what happened after the events of BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE. Discover the gruesome aftermath of the monster who crawled out of the vat of chemicals and became pop culture's greatest villain. This terrifying tale spans timelines, from...

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Gambling apocalypse Kaiji. Volume 5 by Nobuyuki Fukumoto

Gambling apocalypse Kaiji. Volume 5

Nobuyuki Fukumoto

Graphic novel

"After surviving Tonegawa's dastardly schemes set outside of the hotel tower, Kaiji was let inside the building for what may be one last chance to pay off his debts. But while his last two tests were partially physical and emotional, this new game is a test of...

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The complete mature works of Yoshiharu Tsuge. Volume 4, Oba electroplating factory  by Yoshiharu Tsuge

The complete mature works of Yoshiharu Tsuge. Volume 4, Oba electroplating factory

Yoshiharu Tsuge

Graphic novel

"Oba electroplating factory shows Tsuge reflecting upon his own life, his work, and his contemporaries. While on a trip to hot springs, a wife teases her husband about a former fling: a young cartoonist is aghast at the cavalier conduct of his supposed...

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X-Men. Vol. 6 by Gerry Duggan

X-Men. Vol. 6

Gerry Duggan

Graphic novel

"The FALL OF X continues to savage the world of the X-Men, with a thrilling climax that must be seen to be believed! As the chaos of mutantkind's fight against their fall at Orchis' hands rages in FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X, other forgotten foes come out of the...

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Darkhold. The saga of the book of sins

Darkhold. The saga of the book of sins

Graphic novel

"Learn the hidden history of Marvel's most terrifying tome! Penned by the elder god Chthon and containing the blackest of magic, the Darkhold is the most dangerous book in the Marvel Universe! And it may just be responsible for the terrible curse that afflicts...

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Carnage. Vol. 2, Symbiosis necrosis by Torunn Grønbekk

Carnage. Vol. 2, Symbiosis necrosis

Torunn Grønbekk

Graphic novel

"The symbiotic psychopath continues his reign of terror! Born anew in symbiote goo and blood, Cletus Kasady is more dangerous and violent than ever before - and he has his sights dead set on the unsuspecting Venom! Untested against the might of his symbiotic...

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Elseworlds. Volume one Superman.

Elseworlds. Volume one Superman.

Graphic novel

"In Elseworlds, heroes are taken from their usual settings and put into strange times and places - some that have existed, and others that can't, couldn't or shouldn't exist. The result is stories that make characters who are as familiar as yesterday seem as...

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Death. #1, At death's door by Jill Thompson

Death. #1, At death's door

Jill Thompson

Graphic novel

"Everyone's favorite Goth girl, Death, practically gets pushed out of her own realm when sisters Delirium and Despair throw a wild party for the dead. It all starts when Lucifer Morningstar abdicates his throne--leaving the Key to Hell with Death's brother,...

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Yakuza fiancé = Raise wa tanin ga ii. 8 by Asuka Konishi

Yakuza fiancé = Raise wa tanin ga ii. 8

Asuka Konishi

Graphic novel

"The past of a man who hides himself. After Yoshino's harrowing ordeal with the mysterious man with the octopus tattoo, it's Kirishima who now needs help. Wounded from his escape from Azami but otherwise in one piece, it's time that Kirishima share the truth...

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This is screwed up, but I was reincarnated as a girl in another world! 13 by Keyaki Uchiuchi

This is screwed up, but I was reincarnated as a girl in another world! 13

Keyaki Uchiuchi

Graphic novel

"My faire lady! With her longtime friends and Triela in tow, Ren sets out for a long weekend at the Harvest Festival. Between hitting up food stalls and the many events to take in, Ren enjoys herself to the fullest. As the nobles gear up for their ritual...

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Rick and Morty. Meeseeks, P.I by Fred Stresing

Rick and Morty. Meeseeks, P.I

Fred Stresing

Graphic novel

"The remote to the interdimensional cable box has gone missing . . . and everyone is a suspect! Desperate to find it before Rick can berate him, Jerry enlists the help of Meeseeks, P.I., and the two set off to retrieve the remote. Their search quickly turns up...

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Dandadan. 8 by Yukinobu Tatsu

Dandadan. 8

Yukinobu Tatsu

Graphic novel

"Having looked on helplessly as Momo fought the Evil, Okarun resolves to become stronger. To help with his training, Turbo Granny takes him, with Aira in tow, to the school's music room, where they're attacked by the portraits of composers hanging on the...

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Record of Ragnarok. Volume 11 by Shin'ya Umemura

Record of Ragnarok. Volume 11

Shin'ya Umemura

Graphic novel

"Humanity's greatest heroes battle the gods for the survival of the human race! Once every millennium, the gods assemble to decide if humanity is worthy of its continued existence or if it should be destroyed! When the verdict is destruction, the final battle...

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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

"After having finally met up with F.F. and Anastasia, Jolyne and the gang continue their escape from the disciplinary wing and track down the bone. But things go from bad to weird when they run across a scene of madness where other prisoners have been drained...

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Alley by Junji Itō

Alley

Junji Itō

Graphic novel

"Every night, a young man hears children playing outside his boarding house--but the alley below his window is fenced off from the world. Then, when a young woman's family starts acting strangely at the same time she begins having bizarre dreams, she decides...

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Battle royale. 1 Enforcers. by Kōshun Takami

Battle royale. 1 Enforcers.

Kōshun Takami

Graphic novel

"Decades ago, the fascist government of the Republic of Greater East Asia seized control of Japan. In order to terrorize the citizens and crush any possibility of rebellion, the government established Program 68--a savage military program where teenage...

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Batman. City of madness by Christian (Christian J.) Ward

Batman. City of madness

Christian (Christian J.) Ward

Graphic novel

"Buried deep beneath Gotham City there exists another Gotham. This Gotham Below is a living nightmare, populated by twisted mirrors of our Gotham's denizens, fueled by the fear and hatred flowing down from above. For decades, the doorway between the cities has...

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Haddon Hall by 1976- author. Néjib

Haddon Hall

1976- author. Néjib

Graphic novel

"Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, The Thin White Duke: David Bowie had an extraordinary talent for reinvention. But at the beginning of his career, he made the most significant transformation of his life: from David to Bowie. In 1969, shortly after the release of...

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Welcome back, Alice. Vol. 7 by Shūzō Oshimi

Welcome back, Alice. Vol. 7

Shūzō Oshimi

Graphic novel

"Yohei, Kei, and Yui want to be loved for who they are. Yet somehow they keep making the wrong choices, hurting not just the people around them, but also themselves. And when Yohei ends up in the hospital, it becomes a wake-up call for all three of...

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Origin. 5 by 1973- author Boichi

Origin. 5

1973- author Boichi

Graphic novel

"Tokyo, 2048. Japan is now connected to the entire northern hemisphere by the Eurasian Railroad, and all manner of crime and vice pour into the megalopolis at its eastern terminus. Little do the people know that inhuman beings live among us, however--robots...

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The great cleric. 9 by Hiiro Akikaze

The great cleric. 9

Hiiro Akikaze

Graphic novel

"Ordered by the Pope to study at the clinic of his old enemy Bottaculli, Luciel returns to Merratoni. But their fateful reunion takes a turn when one of Bottaculli's slaves mysteriously breaks the restraints of his curse and rebels. Luciel saves the wicked...

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Wolverine. Vol. 9, Sabretooth war. by Benjamin Percy

Wolverine. Vol. 9, Sabretooth war.

Benjamin Percy

Graphic novel

"If you thought the first chapter of SABRETOOTH WAR was violent, you ain't seen nothing yet! Wolverine's memory has been altered, erased, restored, forgotten and destroyed. But if Logan can't get his head on straight, Sabretooth will do far worse! And it's a...

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Blade. 2, Evil against evil by Bryan Edward Hill

Blade. 2, Evil against evil

Bryan Edward Hill

Graphic novel

"Blade learns lessons from the Incredible Hulk... and the infernal Dracula! Until the day-walking vampire hunter called Blade became sheriff of Vampire Nation, Dracula was his sworn enemy. Now Dracula is the only one who can teach Blade what he still needs to...

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Nana. 4 by Ai Yazawa

Nana. 4

Ai Yazawa

Graphic novel

"Nana K.'s perfect Tokyo life is crumbling around her. She can't keep a job, she can't keep any money, and now it looks like she can't even keep her boyfriend! But luckily, tasty nugget of gossip about Nana O.'s past love life helps Nana K. keep her mind off...

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Dai dark. Volume 7 by Kyū Hayashida

Dai dark. Volume 7

Kyū Hayashida

Graphic novel

"Zaha Sanko is one of the most dangerous men in the universe, but getting half your skin melted off will put a cramp in anyone's style. The Photonuclear Man created by the Lighthead Order has succeeded where so many others have failed, and they finally have a...

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I married my female friend. 3 by Shio Usui

I married my female friend. 3

Shio Usui

Graphic novel

"Kurumi and Ruriko's bond continues to deepen, but their domestic bliss is in for a shake up. When an old friend from Ruriko's past arrives, Kurumi gets to see their no-holds-barred friendship up close. It's not long before something that feels suspiciously...

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Moriarty the patriot. 16 by Ryosuke Takeuchi

Moriarty the patriot. 16

Ryosuke Takeuchi

Graphic novel

"Before he was Sherlock's rival, Moriarty fought against the unfair class caste system in London by making sure corrupt nobility got their comeuppance. But even the most well-intentioned plans can spin out of control--will Moriarty's dream of a more just and...

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Marriage toxin. 3 by author Joumyaku

Marriage toxin. 3

author Joumyaku

Graphic novel

"Poison Master Hikaru Gero is about to take on his most challenging assignment yet--getting married! Gero couldn't be more clueless when it comes to dating, but thankfully, marriage swindler Mei Kinosaki knows everything there is to know about love. Together,...

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My name is Shingo. 2 by Kazuo Umezu

My name is Shingo. 2

Kazuo Umezu

Graphic novel

"When an industrial robot named Monroe begins to work at his father's factory, Satoru is fascinated. As he and his friend Marin spend more time with Monroe, they start to suspect there's much more to the machine than anyone else realizes. But neither children...

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Rent-a-girlfriend. Volume 25 by Reiji Miyajima

Rent-a-girlfriend. Volume 25

Reiji Miyajima

Graphic novel

"A confession at last? While Mizuhara waits alone at the chapel, Kazuya rushes to finally reveal his feelings and put an end to their lie. Meanwhile, Mami stews over the pair's relationship, and as her patience reaches its limit, she seems ready to reveal...

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Tsugumi Project. 5 by author ippatu

Tsugumi Project. 5

author ippatu

Graphic novel

"In this acclaimed, postapocalyptic action manga, a soldier named Leon is taken from his family on a trumped-up charge and dropped into a suicide mission to recover a dangerous weapon from a deadly place, a place ruled by huge, irradiated, mutated monsters--a...

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Blurry by Dash Shaw

Blurry

Dash Shaw

Graphic novel

"A man can't decide between two dress shirts for a wedding. A woman questions the style of her new glasses and her engagement. A figure-drawing model considers quitting posing. The figure-drawing model's teacher considers quitting teaching. A man drives into a...

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Elseworlds. Volume one Justice League.

Elseworlds. Volume one Justice League.

Graphic novel

"In Elseworlds, heroes are taken from their usual settings and put into strange times and places--some that have existed, or might have existed, and others that can't, couldn't or shouldn't exist. The result: stories that make characters who are as familiar as...

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Seraph of the end. 30 Vampire reign. by Takaya Kagami

Seraph of the end. 30 Vampire reign.

Takaya Kagami

Graphic novel

"After trumpets of the apocalypse proclaim the fall of humanity, vampires arise from the shadows to rule the earth. Yuichiro wants just one thing--to get revenge by killing each and every vampire. Yu and Mikaela dive into the past in search of their oldest...

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Boy's abyss. 6 by Ryo Minenami

Boy's abyss. 6

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. 3 by Daruma Matsuura

Steel of the celestial shadows. 3

Daruma Matsuura

Graphic novel

"After fighting off a bizarre attack by a troupe of manzai comedians, Konosuke and Aki realize the forces of the Tsuchimikado clan are after them. The Tsuchimikado oversee all of the onmyoji and the gifted throughout Japan, and Konosuke realizes finding Tsuki...

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Dark gathering. 8 by Kenichi (Manga artist) Kondo

Dark gathering. 8

Kenichi (Manga artist) Kondo

Graphic novel

"Otogiri, the Soul-Stealing Courtesan, has taken center stage in the battle against a cannibalistic child spirit. Will her assortment of deadly curses be enough to overcome his raw power, or will she become nothing more than food to sate his unending hunger?...

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Undead unluck. Volume 16 by Yoshifumi Tozuka

Undead unluck. Volume 16

Yoshifumi Tozuka

Graphic novel

"What happens when an unlucky girl meets an undead guy? Pure chaos! 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...

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365 days to the wedding. Vol. 4 by Tamiki Wakaki

365 days to the wedding. Vol. 4

Tamiki Wakaki

Graphic novel

"Answering a confession to stay out of Siberia. After a shock confession, things have never been so awkward between the fake couple. It was all meant to be a lie, after all! While Honjouji Rika struggles to answer him, Oohara Takuya finds himself wrapped up in...

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Orb : 5-6 by author Uoto

Orb : 5-6

author Uoto

Graphic novel

"To fulfill Badeni's plan, Oczy heads for a fateful duel with Inquisitor Nowak. Gras. Oczy. Badeni. Jolenta. Piast. All have put their lives on the line in pursuit of truth. What will be revealed? Hope or despair? Twenty-five years later, amidst upheavals that...

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Spawn. Bad business by Rory McConville

Spawn. Bad business

Rory McConville

Graphic novel

"SPAWN fights to save his soul and must find an enemy who holds 'THE SECRET.' SINN threatens to destroy everything unless he unlocks the DEAD ZONES. As the war intensifies, JIM DOWNING joins Spawn's crusade. A Hellspawn warns of the consequences of tampering...

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Tokyo these days. 2 by Taiyō Matsumoto

Tokyo these days. 2

Taiyō Matsumoto

Graphic novel

"Shiozawa forges ahead with an independently published manga project. But the manga creators around him are crumbling into chaos--Chosaku drinks himself into ever less productivity over worries about his career and family, a longtime creator can't discern the...

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Correspondence from the end of the universe. 5 by author Menota (Mangaka)

Correspondence from the end of the universe. 5

author Menota (Mangaka)

Graphic novel

"And then, at the end of the universe... Marko succeeds in regaining his own heart from the Yoruwanga, the 'thief's stomach.' But just when it seems like that operation is safely over, the 'Superior' who created the universe appears, and Marko is faced with...

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Dust by Kyle Spano

Dust

Kyle Spano

Graphic novel

A 48-page graphic novel in traditional media set in Egypt in 1920, where a traumatised veteran of the Great War investigates a mystery at a pyramid excavation.

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Solo leveling. 9 by adapter Dubu (Jang Sung-rak)

Solo leveling. 9

adapter Dubu (Jang Sung-rak)

Graphic novel

"Jinwoo follows the call of the system and returns to the double dungeon that started it all in the hope of finally receiving some answers. What he doesn't expect is to find his toughest opponent yet! Meanwhile, an S-rank gate looms over Tokyo, and after the...

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Luke Cage. Gang war by Rodney (Producer) Barnes

Luke Cage. Gang war

Rodney (Producer) Barnes

Graphic novel

"In the wake of the Anti-Vigilante Act, New York's new mayor has been trying to save the city from behind a desk. But when the Big Apple descends into a full-on gang war, Luke must use every power he has to protect the innocent and save his city! Cage goes...

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The adventure zone. 6, The suffering game by Clint McElroy

The adventure zone. 6, The suffering game

Clint McElroy

Graphic novel

"Our heroes are finally nearing the end of their quest to collect the seven Grand Relics, dangerous magical artifacts which threaten the world as they know it. The penultimate item on their adventuring to-do list is the Animus Bell, which The Director tells...

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Punisher. The bullet that follows by David Pepose

Punisher. The bullet that follows

David Pepose

Graphic novel

"The Marvel Universe meets the next generation of punishment! Frank Castle has disappeared, but evil will always need to be punished. As new threats rise to claim innocent victims, criminals become aware of a dangerous vigilante hunting them from the shadows....

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Rick and Morty presents. Volume six

Rick and Morty presents. Volume six

Graphic novel

"Featuring the stellar standalone adventures of Rick and Morty Presents: Rick in a Box, Fricky Friday, and The Science of Summer! All-new tales from the far side of the Rick and Morty omniverse starring Rick, Morty, and . . . Summer?! Things get hairy when...

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The Ministry of Compliance. Volume 1 by John Ridley

The Ministry of Compliance. Volume 1

John Ridley

Graphic novel

"Thirty-seven years ago, Earth was secretly invaded by an alien force known as the Devolution, and they've been shaping the direction of humanity ever since. Why? To prepare us to be assimilated into their empire...The Devolution has 13 ministries, each...

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Dune : Book 3, The prophet by Brian Herbert

Dune : Book 3, The prophet

Brian Herbert

Graphic novel

"The final battle for Arrakis is swiftly approaching. Paul Atriedes has accepted his role as the leader of the Fremen but knows his power over them teeters on the brink, they will either take back their planet or lead a jihad that will consume the entire...

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Jujutsu kaisen. 23, Stars and oil by Gege Akutami

Jujutsu kaisen. 23, Stars and oil

Gege Akutami

Graphic novel

"Sukuna reveals that he is the Disgraced One whom the Angel wants to kill. While Itadori grapples with this terrible news, Kenjaku has set in motion plans involving various nations, throwing the culling game into further confusion. To make matters worse,...

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No game no life. Chapter 2, Eastern Union arc. by Ryu Naitou

No game no life. Chapter 2, Eastern Union arc.

Ryu Naitou

Graphic novel

"The manga adaptation of the hit light novel series enters its second chapter! Summoned by a boy who calls himself God in a world where games decide everything, the prodigy gamer siblings Sora and Shiro quickly rise to the top of human society. Having secured...

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My cat is such a weirdo. 4 by Tamako Tamagoyama

My cat is such a weirdo. 4

Tamako Tamagoyama

Graphic novel

"Ton-chan has been growing more affectionate while Shino-san does things at her own pace as usual. Now a foster cat, Taneo, arrives. What happens when this new member joins the family will overload you with cuddles and cuteness!"--

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Deadpool. Badder blood by Rob Liefeld

Deadpool. Badder blood

Rob Liefeld

Graphic novel

"Rob Liefeld returns - and he's bringing some of Deadpool's frenemies along for the ride! When the villainous Thumper returns to take out the man who created him, Wolverine and Cable step in for a daring rescue mission. But as Deadpool becomes embroiled in...

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Deadly hands of kung fu. Gang war by Greg Pak

Deadly hands of kung fu. Gang war

Greg Pak

Graphic novel

"Whose side is Shang-Chi on? When he became leader of his family's Five Weapons Society, he promised to use it for good, but friends and foes alike have been unsure of his true intentions. Now, the stakes of Gang war will force Shang-Chi's hand as he vows to...

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100 bullets. Brother Lono by Brian Azzarello

100 bullets. Brother Lono

Brian Azzarello

Graphic novel

"100 Bullets: Brother Lono: The Deluxe Edition collects the complete eight-issue series in oversized hardcover for the first time ever, with a brand-new eight-page 100 Bullets story by Azzarello and Risso exclusive to this collection, an introduction by...

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Marvel zombies. Black, white & blood treasury edition

Marvel zombies. Black, white & blood treasury edition

Graphic novel

"An all-new era of Marvel Zombies! Daredevil, Spider-Man, Moon Knight, Blade, the Punisher and many more are beset by ever-growing zombie hordes! A mad Reed Richards works in desperation. A lone warrior stands tall against a galaxy of undead. And the...

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Red Hood. Volume two Outlaws. by Patrick R. (Patrick Robert) Young

Red Hood. Volume two Outlaws.

Patrick R. (Patrick Robert) Young

Graphic novel

"The Outlaws try to go legit, and fail spectacularly. The Justice League has issued a challenge to DC's Dark Trinity, forcing Red Hood, Artemis of Bana-Mighdall, and Bizarro to try and replace their goody-two-shoe counterparts as the heroes the world neither...

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Zatanna & the Ripper. Volume three by Sarah Dealy

Zatanna & the Ripper. Volume three

Sarah Dealy

Graphic novel

"They say the past is always present, but Zatanna's living that life literally! Being trapped in London would be one (maybe not-so-bad) thing. Being trapped in London in the 1880s would be another (pretty rotten) thing. But being trapped in London in the...

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Venom. 6, Infiltration by Torunn Grønbekk

Venom. 6, Infiltration

Torunn Grønbekk

Graphic novel

"The sting of the widow! Natasha Romanoff crosses paths with the symbiotes in a way that will leave them both changed...forever! Can the Black Widow resist the symbiote's corrupting and violent influence? Perhaps the bigger question: Will the symbiote be able...

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Turns out my online friend is my real-life boss! 1 by author Nmura

Turns out my online friend is my real-life boss! 1

author Nmura

Graphic novel

"Hashimoto is your average office worker -- young, and prone to being pushed around by his demon boss, Shirase. His only escape is his favorite online game, and the friends he's made within. But when he plans an offline meetup for his party, he gets the...

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Beyond mortal by Cullen Bunn

Beyond mortal

Cullen Bunn

Graphic novel

"Comic book readers are familiar with the world of Bronze and Modern Era comics... stories of gleaming steel metropolises populated by daring superheroes battling for truth and justice... facing down power-mad masterminds and would-be world conquerors. But...

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Delights by Guy Colwell

Delights

Guy Colwell

Graphic novel

"An obsessive painter, working away for years in near secrecy, now reveals a magnum opus to the world - author and subject, intertwined. In Guy Colwell's first full graphic novel in 33 years, we see one painter, Colwell himself, consider another, Hieronymus...

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Batman/Catwoman. The Gotham war by Chip Zdarsky

Batman/Catwoman. The Gotham war

Chip Zdarsky

Graphic novel

"A battle is brewing in Gotham between the Bat and the Cat, but crime is down in Gotham City...could that be a bad thing? A coordinated effort in Gotham City has led to a reduction in violent crime, but at what cost? Villains scatter as their lives begin to...

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To the abandoned sacred beasts. Vol. 15 by author Maybe (Manga artist)

To the abandoned sacred beasts. Vol. 15

author Maybe (Manga artist)

Graphic novel

"The capital, Newfort, is engulfed in fire, and there is now no turning back. Enemies, allies, and Incarnates alike lay down their lives for what they believe in. What will become of the fate of the Incarnates at the end of this deadly war?"--Provided by...

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