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The novel life of Jane Austen by Janine Barchas

The novel life of Jane Austen

Janine Barchas

Graphic novel

"Journey from Austen's early years as a budding novelist, full of writerly ambition, to her posthumous fame as one of the most celebrated writers in literary history. Packed with biographical facts, The Novel Life of Jane Austen offers a unique perspective on...

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Everyone's getting married. 3 by Izumi Miyazono

Everyone's getting married. 3

Izumi Miyazono

Graphic novel

"Successful career woman Asuka Takanashi has an old-fashioned dream of getting married and becoming a housewife, but popular TV newscaster Ryu Nanami would rather die than ever get married. Ryu's work brings Yuko Sakua--the married woman he had an affair with...

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Godzilla's Monsterpiece theatre by Tom Scioli

Godzilla's Monsterpiece theatre

Tom Scioli

Graphic novel

"Godzilla takes on Jay Gatsby, Sherlock Holmes, and the Time Machinist in this graphic novel mash-up! The year is 1922. Mysterious man of luxury Jay Gatsby continues to throw parties at his palatial Long Island estate in hopes of attracting the attention of...

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Florrie by Anna Trench

Florrie

Anna Trench

Graphic novel

"When Florrie's great-niece discovers she was a footballer in the early twentieth century, she unearths a secret history both on and off the pitch. Boxes from the attic contain photos, objects and letters, revealing football games and love affairs in Norfolk,...

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The new gate. 15 by Yoshiyuki Miwa

The new gate. 15

Yoshiyuki Miwa

Graphic novel

"Shin and his companions add the former support character Filma to their ranks. Now, they begin a furious attack on two monstrous high-class demons, both of which have activated the overwhelming might of their complete forms. Who and what will determine the...

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Conan the Barbarian. Vol. 5, Twisting loyalties by Jim Zub

Conan the Barbarian. Vol. 5, Twisting loyalties

Jim Zub

Graphic novel

"Featuring two epic tales of sword and sorcery starring Robert E. Howard's iconic barbarian hero. Conan the Cimmerian and Bêlit, Pirate Queen of the Black Coast, are in their prime, enjoying a life of decadence and debauchery, but a flagrant flash of wealth...

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Raging clouds by author Yudori

Raging clouds

author Yudori

Graphic novel

"Amélie is a brilliant woman trapped in the restricting social mores of high Dutch society in the mid-16th century. Her marriage to Hans, a swashbuckling merchant, is a terrible match. While he charms the townsfolk, at home he is her intellectual inferior and...

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Talking to my father's ghost by Alex Krokus

Talking to my father's ghost

Alex Krokus

Graphic novel

"Inspired by real-life experience, Alex Krokus's graphic novel is a heartfelt and humorous story of losing a parent and getting to know him better after his passing"--Provided by publisher.

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Farewell, my Odin. I by Chihiro Yoshioka

Farewell, my Odin. I

Chihiro Yoshioka

Graphic novel

"Born in the wilderness of 11th-century England, and raised by wolves, Luke is adopted by a warm-hearted priest, who introduces him to a new family and a life beyond survival. However, his peace is shattered when Vikings attack. Now, driven by vengeance, he...

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Dra-Q. 3 by author Chiyo (Manga author and artist)

Dra-Q. 3

author Chiyo (Manga author and arti...

Graphic novel

"For one brief moment, it seemed like Pako and Amelie might finally have their happy ending. Then an offhand comment from Amelie made Pako think her responsible for his father's death, leading him to run her through in a fit of rage and grief. Their ancient...

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Love in the palm of his hand. 1 by Teku Rin

Love in the palm of his hand. 1

Teku Rin

Graphic novel

"Fujinaga is a university student who dreams of becoming an actor so he can do what he loves best--conveying emotion and story through physical expression. But after failing multiple auditions, his hopes are dashed and his confidence crushed. When he meets...

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Snotgirl. Vol. 4, Make it make sense! by Bryan Lee O'Malley

Snotgirl. Vol. 4, Make it make sense!

Bryan Lee O'Malley

Graphic novel

"Fashion disaster Lottie Person is finally dating the girl of her dreams, but is she ignoring red flags?"--Provided by publisher.

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Dry cleaned by Joris Mertens

Dry cleaned

Joris Mertens

Graphic novel

"With a cigarette stuck to the corner of his mouth and wearing his perpetual black suit, François has carried out the same morning routine for 17 years: entering the lottery with his lucky numbers, then knocking back a beer at Café Monico before his shift as...

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Blue Lock. 4 Episode Nagi. by Muneyuki Kaneshiro

Blue Lock. 4 Episode Nagi.

Muneyuki Kaneshiro

Graphic novel

"A new spin-off series of the hit Blue Lock manga!"--Back cover.

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Hirayasumi. 5 by Keigo Shinzo

Hirayasumi. 5

Keigo Shinzo

Graphic novel

"At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn't have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future-and he couldn't be happier. Hiroto's breezy attitude isn't easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and...

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The woman with fifty faces by Jon Lackman

The woman with fifty faces

Jon Lackman

Graphic novel

"On April 7, 1928, Maria Lani blew into Paris claiming to be a famous German actress and proceeded to seduce the cultural elite with her undeniable charisma and strangely enticing enigmatic aura. She persuaded fifty artists - Pierre Bonnard, Marc Chagall,...

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No remörse

No remörse

Graphic novel

"To celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the legendary Motoerhead, Z2 has gathered some of the greatest living musicians (Ozzy Osbourne, Lars Ulrich, Slash, Chrissie Hynde, Dave Navarro), writers (Neil Gaiman, Michael Moorcock), pro-wrestlers (Triple H,...

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Killing and dying by Adrian Tomine

Killing and dying

Adrian Tomine

Graphic novel

"Killing and Dying is wry exploration of loss, creative ambition, identity, and family dynamics."--Provided by publisher.

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Hell is dark with no flowers. 1 / art by Ruka Todo ; story by Yoru Michio ; translation, Christina Rose ; lettering, Alexis Eckerman by Ruka Todo

Hell is dark with no flowers. 1 / art by Ruka Todo ; story by Yoru Michio ; translation, Christina Rose ; lettering, Alexis Eckerman

Ruka Todo

Graphic novel

"Seiji Tohno sometimes sees the people around him as monsters. It's a curse that has drifven him to a life of despair...but all that changes one twilit evening when he stumbles across an enormous European mansion. There, Seiji meets a bewitchingly beautiful...

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K-on! shuffle. 2 by author Kakifly (Artist)

K-on! shuffle. 2

author Kakifly (Artist)

Graphic novel

"The Pop Music Society keeps growing! As a new school year begins, the society's performance catches the attention of a couple students. Will they be the latest recruits?"--Publisher.

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Conan the Barbarian. Vol. 4, Frozen faith by Jim Zub

Conan the Barbarian. Vol. 4, Frozen faith

Jim Zub

Graphic novel

"After leaving Cimmeria filled with wanderlust, a young Conan heads north in search of glory. What he finds in that cold climate will change his outlook forever, setting him on the path that will make him a legend"--Provided by publisher.

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Why don't you love me? by Paul Rainey

Why don't you love me?

Paul Rainey

Graphic novel

"Barely going through the motions of family life, Claire and Mark struggle in their unhappy marriage and, when nuclear war becomes imminent, both are sure that somehow their reality is anything but."--Provided by publisher.

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Conan the Barbarian. Vol. 3, The age unconquered by Jim Zub

Conan the Barbarian. Vol. 3, The age unconquered

Jim Zub

Graphic novel

"Sent back in time to the Thurian Age, Conan battles terrifying creatures and meets Kull the Conqueror, a barbarian-king as strong as himself. Although these two legends begin at odds, they quickly realize they must quest together to stop the dark machinations...

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K-on! shuffle. 1 by author Kakifly (Artist)

K-on! shuffle. 1

author Kakifly (Artist)

Graphic novel

"Yukari is all fired up about playing the drums after hearing a certain teatime-loving band play at the Sakuragaoka High School Festival! She makes big plans with her best friend, Kaede, only to run into a wall: Her school doesn't have a Pop Music Club! But...

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A haunted girl by Ethan Sacks

A haunted girl

Ethan Sacks

Graphic novel

"Cleo, a 16-year-old adopted Japanese American whose anxiety and depression drive her to suicidal thoughts, is fresh out of the hospital and trying unsuccessfully to reintegrate back into her old life. What she doesn't know is that her real struggles are just...

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In the land of... Simplicity by Mattie Lubchansky

In the land of... Simplicity

Mattie Lubchansky

Graphic novel

"In 1977, a group called The Spiritual Association of Peers decamps to the woods of the Catskills, taking over an abandoned summer camp. They name their new home Simplicity. In 2081, scholar Lucius Pasternak, a fastidiously organized trans man, tries to keep...

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Kamen Rider Kuuga. 09 by Toshiki Inoue

Kamen Rider Kuuga. 09

Toshiki Inoue

Graphic novel

"The Gegeru has become even more chaotic, with only the most ferocious foes left. However, it takes an unexpected turn when one Gurongi switches sides to fight alongside Kuuga, but can the inherently destructive beast be trusted? The legenday Kamen Rider...

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Crimson spell. Volume 7 by Ayano Yamane

Crimson spell. Volume 7

Ayano Yamane

Graphic novel

"Vald's body has been split into two entities--one spirit and one demon--and a battle of supremacy between them breaks out over Havi! The powerful sorcerer Asterdol seizes this opportunity to regain his true power, and in doing so brings forth a demon so...

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Kemono jihen. 17 by Shō Aimoto

Kemono jihen. 17

Shō Aimoto

Graphic novel

"Battling for control. Genji and the kemono hold a contest to decide the leader in the search for the Kyoto fox lair. After three intense battles, Kabane and his friends are losing two to one, but now Kabane is up against a young recruit named Sakata. He seems...

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Wolf girl and black prince. 13 by Ayuko Hatta

Wolf girl and black prince. 13

Ayuko Hatta

Graphic novel

"Things get rocky for Erika and Kyoya once again when discontent leads to an argument. Erika vents to Terasaki about the fight, only for him to confess to her once more! She manages to smooth things over with Kyoya but doesn't tell him about Terasaki's...

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Mao. 20 by Rumiko Takahashi

Mao. 20

Rumiko Takahashi

Graphic novel

"Mao and Nanoka attempt to save Soma both from the beast that possesses him and his own worst impulses. Natsuno continues training Nanoka to wield the power of the earth but can't stop her apprentice from pushing herself too far. Then Mao is spirited away, and...

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I'm the grim reaper. Volume 3 by author Graveweaver

I'm the grim reaper. Volume 3

author Graveweaver

Graphic novel

"In this dark fantasy, Scarlet finds herself condemned to eternal punishment in Hell for sins she doesn't remember. Satan offers her a deal: become his grim reaper, killing one sinner each day in exchange for her freedom. When Scarlet saves Chase's life during...

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The villainess's guide to (not) falling in love. 4 by Ren Sakuma

The villainess's guide to (not) falling in love. 4

Ren Sakuma

Graphic novel

"Can one would-be villainess fend off multiple handsome suitors' advances to simply live a peaceful life? Or will the game force a happy ending no matter what? Light conversation at the Wisterias' gorgeous banquet takes a turn when Saphir tells the tale of a...

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Lumine. 3 by Emma Krogell

Lumine. 3

Emma Krogell

Graphic novel

"In a world where weredogs, witches, and humans live side by side, Lumine was a down-on-his-luck weredog with nowhere to turn ... until he met Kody. Kody and Lumine barely survived being kidnapped by witch hunters. Thankfully, the witch kid and his bodyguard...

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365 days to the wedding. Vol. 8 by Tamiki Wakaki

365 days to the wedding. Vol. 8

Tamiki Wakaki

Graphic novel

"Things have unexpectedly gotten much more complicated for Oohara Takuya and Honjouji Rika as they plan their futures together, just when it was going so well! Now the couple must contend with potentially having to uproot their lives and move to Kumamoto,...

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I hated you in high school by Kathleen Gros

I hated you in high school

Kathleen Gros

Graphic novel

"Struggling 20-something Tessa has a dead-end job as a barista and the dream of a creative career that never quite seems to take off. When the coffee shop where she works goes out of business, she's able to visit her parents for the first time in years....

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The Authority. Book two by Mark Millar

The Authority. Book two

Mark Millar

Graphic novel

"As the 21st century dawns, a battle-hardened Authority turns its attention to a previously unchallenged class of villains--the invisible power brokers who manipulate the world's political figureheads to advance their own selfish interests. The powers that be,...

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Dandadan. 13 by Yukinobu Tatsu

Dandadan. 13

Yukinobu Tatsu

Graphic novel

"Momo Ayase and Okarun are on opposite sides of the paranormal spectrum regarding what they'll believe in and what they won't. Their quest to prove each other wrong leads them down a path of secret crushes and paranormal battles they'll have to participate in...

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Mujina into the deep. 2 by Inio Asano

Mujina into the deep. 2

Inio Asano

Graphic novel

"Ubume used to be one of the best assassins in Tokyo, but now that she's 30, life is starting to catch up with her. After getting gravely wounded by an upstart influencer in what should have been a standard battle, she's prepared for the worst. But instead of...

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Love languages by James Albon

Love languages

James Albon

Graphic novel

"Two foreigners in France reach across language barriers and turn each other's lives upside down. Sarah Huxley has moved from London to Paris, only to find a lonely life of corporate drudgery and disappointment--a far cry from her romantic expectations of the...

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Jojo's bizarre adventure. Part 7, Steel ball run. by Hirohiko Araki

Jojo's bizarre adventure. Part 7, Steel ball run.

Hirohiko Araki

Graphic novel

"Riders from around the world gather in the Wild West for the race of the century! Johnny Joestar, a former jockey paralyzed from the waist down, comes to spectate, and momentarily regains the ability to walk while watching a duel fought by Gyro Zeppeli....

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100 bullets. Book three by Brian Azzarello

100 bullets. Book three

Brian Azzarello

Graphic novel

"How far would you go for revenge? If you were given a chance at deadly retribution with a guarantee that the law could not touch you, would you take it? That's the opportunity that a man called Agent Graves provides, in the form of a special briefcase...

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Night club. 2 by Mark Millar

Night club. 2

Mark Millar

Graphic novel

"You're a teenager, you've been bitten by a vampire, what would YOU do? Danny Garcia loves his new life and bit his best friends so they could join him leaping around rooftops every night. But one certainty with teenagers is that they're going to fall out, and...

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After god. Volume four by Sumi Eno

After god. Volume four

Sumi Eno

Graphic novel

"Waka swore to slay the gods, which makes learning of the god living inside her all the more disturbing. Meanwhile, the snake god who kidnapped Yoriko and took the form of her fiancé, Minami, has begun drawing the attention of the other gods. With all eyes now...

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Shangri-La frontier. 17 by author Katarina (Manga author)

Shangri-La frontier. 17

author Katarina (Manga author)

Graphic novel

"Sylvie, the unbeatable champion, has been battered by tricky strategies and the psychological aftereffects of playing against tricksters like Pencilgon and Sunraku. And despite having been taken to the limit in her overtime match against Sunraku, Sylvie...

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Nina the starry bride. 10 by author Rikachi (Mangaka)

Nina the starry bride. 10

author Rikachi (Mangaka)

Graphic novel

"In order to save Azure's life, Nina, the girl with lapis lazuli-colored eyes, goes to Galgada disguised as a princess to be married. She grows close to Galgada's Prince Sett, who doesn't know love, and decides to spend her life with him, but then Azure...

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Grand blue dreaming. 22 by Kenji (Comic book writer) Inoue

Grand blue dreaming. 22

Kenji (Comic book writer) Inoue

Graphic novel

"Stumbling home after a late-night raid with the boys, Iori found himself face-to-face with Chisa, who stubbornly declared her refusal to break off their relationship. He and Chisa may just be a faux couple, but now a seed of doubt begins to grow. Could Chisa...

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Predator versus Black Panther by Benjamin Percy

Predator versus Black Panther

Benjamin Percy

Graphic novel

"You saw the Marvel Universe's most tenacious mutant go up against one of the greatest killing machines in history in PREDATOR VS. WOLVERINE...and survive. Now Earth lives on in Predator lore, a planet full of the most exhilarating prey they could imagine! And...

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Firefly wedding. 2 by Oreco Tachibana

Firefly wedding. 2

Oreco Tachibana

Graphic novel

Satoko is kidnapped and imprisoned on an isle of prostitutes. To escape, she and Shinpei come up with a plan for her to pose as one herself, but there's one problem: Shinpei forbids her from letting another man touch her, vowing that he will be the only one to...

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Hunter x hunter. Volume 2 3-in-1 edition. by Yoshihiro Togashi

Hunter x hunter. Volume 2 3-in-1 edition.

Yoshihiro Togashi

Graphic novel

"Hunters dedicate their lives to tracking down treasures, magical beasts, and even other people. But such pursuits require a license, and less than one in a hundred thousand can pass the grueling qualification exam. Those who do pass earn the right to call...

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Two shots by Emma LaHood

Two shots

Emma LaHood

Graphic novel

A day in the life of an average hospitality worker as the night shifts to morning, will she survive? Based on true stories, this Grind-house Zombie horror graphic novel takes place in Wellington. It is for anyone who who has worked in hospitality or knows what...

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A tale of two surrogates  by Elly Teman

A tale of two surrogates

Elly Teman

Graphic novel

"A Tale of Two Surrogates explores the complicated emotional, medical, legal, and ethical issues surrounding assisted reproduction. Based on more than a decade of ethnographic research conducted by a sociologist and an anthropologist, this book presents, in an...

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Rick and Morty. Volume eight by Kyle Starks

Rick and Morty. Volume eight

Kyle Starks

Graphic novel

"Catch up on the adventures of degenerate genius scientist Rick Sanchez as he drags his inherently timid grandson Morty Smith on dangerous adventures across the universe!"--Provided by publisher.

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Rick and Morty. Volume three by Tom Fowler

Rick and Morty. Volume three

Tom Fowler

Graphic novel

"Catch up on the adventures of degenerate genius Rick Sanchez and his bumbling grandson Morty as they explore the outer reaches of time, space, and anatomy. This volume features writer Tom Fowler in collaboration with series artist CJ Cannon in a three-issue...

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Santos sisters. Vol 1 by author Greg & Fake (creative team)

Santos sisters. Vol 1

author Greg & Fake (creative team)

Graphic novel

"A Technicolor tapestry of irreverent comic book fun for adults young and old! One day while combing the beach in their hometown of Las Brisas, the Santos Sisters discover a pair of beautiful medallions. What happens next changes their lives, forever. The...

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Godzilla's 70th anniversary

Godzilla's 70th anniversary

Graphic novel

"Celebrating 70 years of Godzilla! Since 1954, Godzilla has been King of the Monsters, and what better way to celebrate than a gigantic anthology of tales that get to the heart of Godzilla's lasting popularity? From the American Old West to modern Tokyo and...

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The alternates. Volume 1 by Patton Oswalt

The alternates. Volume 1

Patton Oswalt

Graphic novel

"Mary the Multi-Monster! The Tripper! Crab Louie! Kid Curious! Persona! Formerly the offbeat b-list superheroes, The Alternates, who seemingly sacrificed themselves to stop an invasion from another dimension. Instead they were transported to a mirror reality...

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Daemons of the shadow realm. 8 by Hiromu Arakawa

Daemons of the shadow realm. 8

Hiromu Arakawa

Graphic novel

"Ancient Daemons awaken to fight a new battle in an age-old war!! Yuru finally joins the fray against Ivan, who proves to be a menace even when injured! Using his sharp tongue and even sharper reflexes, Ivan manages to get away-but not before taking a few more...

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Megumi & Tsugumi. 5 by Mitsuru Si

Megumi & Tsugumi. 5

Mitsuru Si

Graphic novel

"Alpha Megumi is finally getting to have a heart-to-heart with his father over dinner about his omega boyfriend, Tsugumi. But when he arrives at the designated restaurant, he finds he's been set up on a blind date with his love rival, Inami! Before things can...

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The age of video games by Jean Zeid

The age of video games

Jean Zeid

Graphic novel

"Time travel to pivotal moments in video game history with a wistful millennial Jean Zeid, extremely online zoomer, Émilie Rouge, and their robot sidekick Roby in a lively, action-packed conversation all generations of gamers will enjoy. Émilie's massive...

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Gachiakuta. 7 by Kei Urana

Gachiakuta. 7

Kei Urana

Graphic novel

"A young boy is framed for murder and cast off the edge of a floating city into the abyss, where he grapples with the monsters that the elite high above would rather forget. The more the rich glitter, the higher the price paid by the poor... The threat of the...

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Checkmate. 3 by author TAN (Manhwaga)

Checkmate. 3

author TAN (Manhwaga)

Graphic novel

"Soohyun's game of seduction continues--he's willing to surrender his body in exchange for the truth about Eunsung and Moon-seob. But as Eunsung opens up to him, he finds the other man to be surprisingly sincere, even worried about the danger he'd been unaware...

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Solo leveling. 12 by Sŏng-nak Chang

Solo leveling. 12

Sŏng-nak Chang

Graphic novel

"Jinwoo faces off against the Monarchs for the first time, and while he's undeniably the strongest hunter in the world, three otherworldly beings prove to be too much for him! But as Jinwoo is about to find out, death means little to the Shadow Monarch, King...

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Blue Lock. 20 by Muneyuki Kaneshiro

Blue Lock. 20

Muneyuki Kaneshiro

Graphic novel

"How much are you worth? Despite failing to score against FC Barcha, Isagi gave Kunigami a crucial assist and helped spur Bastard München to victory. Even as the dust settles on the match, Ego reveals a shocking twist that will upend the Neo-Egoist League and...

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Todai revengers. 5-6 by Shinpei Funatsu

Todai revengers. 5-6

Shinpei Funatsu

Graphic novel

"Michitake time-warped all the way back to his college years to win his crush's heart and alter the course of destiny. Now, it's time for the long-awaited Komaba Festival! The 13th German class faces off in a competition against their rivals at the University...

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Dawnrunner by Ram V

Dawnrunner

Ram V

Graphic novel

"A century ago, a portal opened over Central America and giant monsters known as the Tetza came through, changing everything we knew. Now the world bends all its effort to build the Iron Kings--great mechs driven by pilots--that battle the Tetza in...

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H.P. Lovecraft's At the mountains of madness by Gou Tanabe

H.P. Lovecraft's At the mountains of madness

Gou Tanabe

Graphic novel

"In 1931, an expedition team arrives at a campsite in Antarctica...to find its crew of men and sled dogs strewn and dead. Some are hideously mangled, as if in rage--some have been dissected in a curious and cold-blooded manner. One man is missing. But a still...

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Bleach. Volumes 34, 35, 36 by Tite Kubo

Bleach. Volumes 34, 35, 36

Tite Kubo

Graphic novel

"Ichigo Kurosaki never asked for the ability to see ghosts - he was born with the gift. When his family is attacked by a Hollow - a malevolent lost soul - Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper, dedicating his life to protecting the innocent and helping the tortured...

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Hello darkness. Volume two

Hello darkness. Volume two

Graphic novel

"Even more of the most frightening stories by today's top horror storytellers! The hot sun beats down on the desert, but when night falls, what lies waiting in the dust for an unsuspecting cowpoke? In a cabin after the end of the world, is the promise of...

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Blade & bastard. 2 by Makoto Fugetsu

Blade & bastard. 2

Makoto Fugetsu

Graphic novel

"After losing his friends and being banished from his clan, the bandit Raraja takes on a mission from a mysterious man in a bar, only to find himself trapped deep in the dungeon with Iarumas and Garbage. What's worse, awaiting the impromptu party is a huge gas...

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Criminal. 5, The sinners by Ed Brubaker

Criminal. 5, The sinners

Ed Brubaker

Graphic novel

"Criminal's most popular character, Tracy Lawless, returns in the Sinners. It's been a year since Tracy was forced into working for the bad guys, and now made men are turning up dead all over the city, in what appears to be mob-style hits. But since criminals...

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Engage. 1 by Yuu Minaduki

Engage. 1

Yuu Minaduki

Graphic novel

"The highlight of chef Mei Suzumori's year is the Tanabata Festival--the one day a year when a pair of mythical lovers reunites. For Mei, it's the day that a mysterious handsome stranger visits his adopted family's restaurant to buy tasty seasonal taiyaki....

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Meat eaters by Meredith McClaren

Meat eaters

Meredith McClaren

Graphic novel

"Let it be said that dying is hard. Nineteen-year-old Ashley Moore found this out the hard way. All Ashley wanted was to keep her head down and work hard until she could escape the small town where she felt she was stagnating. But after waking up one night...

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Emilie's inheritance. 4, The dreamer by Florence Magnin

Emilie's inheritance. 4, The dreamer

Florence Magnin

Graphic novel

"The man who manipulated Emilie into coming to the Hatcliff Estate, and then kidnapped her so she would open its gates to him, has revealed himself as an extraterrestrial exile. Meanwhile, the strange phenomenon that had stopped the passing of time within the...

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The rise and fall of the Trigan Empire. Volume VI by Michael Butterworth

The rise and fall of the Trigan Empire. Volume VI

Michael Butterworth

Graphic novel

"This penultimate omnibus collection of the original The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire stories, collecting all the strips originally published in Look & Learn from 1977 through to 1980. This book contains Oliver Frey and Mike Butterworth's final work on...

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Criminal. 7, Wrong time, wrong place by Ed Brubaker

Criminal. 7, Wrong time, wrong place

Ed Brubaker

Graphic novel

"Brubaker and Phillips return to their multiple-award winning series for two interlinked tales of the Lawless family in the 1970s. Teeg Lawless is trapped behind bars with a price on his head, doing anything he can to survive. While Tracy Lawless celebrates...

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You can't live all on your own! 1 by Mizoko Tsuno

You can't live all on your own! 1

Mizoko Tsuno

Graphic novel

"A cute and quirky slice-of-life manga about four women who are roommates. Shuuko, Eika, Misaki, and Shio are roommates and friends making their way in the busy world of Tokyo, Japan! Though they share an apartment and a friendship, each faces her own unique...

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Hellsing. 10 by Kohta Hirano

Hellsing. 10

Kohta Hirano

Graphic novel

"The curtain rises on the final act of the apocalyptic war between vampires, Nazis, Catholics, werewolves, Protestants, and mercenaries, and the outcome is still in doubt. Amid the blood-soaked wreckage of London, the champiorns of light and darkness face off...

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Wake up, Pixoto! by Pixin Weng

Wake up, Pixoto!

Pixin Weng

Graphic novel

"Weng Pixin revisits herself at her most vulnerable, in her art school days. She tries on various identities trying to understand who she is. Is she a sexual libertine? A fine artist? A sensitive friend? Just then, in steps a charismatic art instructor who...

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Veil. 2, Calming noir by author Kotteri

Veil. 2, Calming noir

author Kotteri

Graphic novel

"On a cobblestone street, a moment was shared by two people. One day, by chance... he, a police officer met she, a runaway heiress. She was looking for a job and he welcomed her as the new police station receptionist."--Provided by publisher.

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The night eaters. Book 3, Their kingdom come by Marjorie M. Liu

The night eaters. Book 3, Their kingdom come

Marjorie M. Liu

Graphic novel

"Milly and Billy will come into the fullness of their powers, and face down their final challenge. With demons for parents, and supernatural powers of their own, Milly and Billy are now firmly involved in the world of the supernatural. The shadowy forces of...

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Case closed. Volume 95 by Gōshō Aoyama

Case closed. Volume 95

Gōshō Aoyama

Graphic novel

"The continuing story of Conan Edogawa, also known as ace high school detective Jimmy Kudo, as he and the Junior Detective League are drawn into cases including a missing classmate and the poisoning of a gentlemen's club hostess."--Provided by publisher.

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Batman and Robin. Volume 1, Memento by Phillip Kennedy Johnson

Batman and Robin. Volume 1, Memento

Phillip Kennedy Johnson

Graphic novel

"Damian Wayne is the son of the Batman, grandson of Ra's al Ghul, and Robin--but as he nears the age at which his father traveled the world, one question is on his mind: who is Damian outside of the crusades his family has tasked him with fighting since birth?...

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