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Godzilla. Here there be dragons by Frank Tieri

Godzilla. Here there be dragons

Frank Tieri

Graphic novel

"In the 1500s, a ship of seafaring navigators run afoul of a lost world where there is only one king, the King of the Monsters! Before humanity had successfully traveled the entire globe, it was believed that monsters ruled the oceans just beyond the horizon....

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Immortal hounds. 7 by Ryo Yasohachi

Immortal hounds. 7

Ryo Yasohachi

Graphic novel

"No less than the fate of the human race hangs in the balance as the roiling tensions between Mama's Hounds, UNDO forces, and Lt. Kenzaki's precinct reach their epic climax. And when dark, long-kept secrets about the world, RDS, and the only family she's ever...

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Tales of the kingdom. 4 by Asumiko Nakamura

Tales of the kingdom. 4

Asumiko Nakamura

Graphic novel

"Two young men, one woman. Two princes, and only one throne. On the path to power, many sacrifices have been made, and more still will be required. How far are the brothers willing to go in pursuit of their deepest desires--and vengeance...?"--Publisher.

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Wolverine. Vol. 7 by Benjamin Percy

Wolverine. Vol. 7

Benjamin Percy

Graphic novel

"Wolverine crosses paths with heroes across the Marvel Universe! Logan decides to bring the fight straight to the enemies of mutantkind, and his grand tour begins in the only way it could: face-to-face once more with the Incredible Hulk! But will they meet as...

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Wolverine. Vol. 6 by Benjamin Percy

Wolverine. Vol. 6

Benjamin Percy

Graphic novel

"Beast will stop at nothing to protect Krakoa as he sees fit. Having lost the faith of X-Force and Wolverine, there's only one mutant that Henry McCoy can turn to: himself! Join Beast, Beast, Beast and Beast - under the leadership of Beast - as a new Krakoan...

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The EC archives. Volume 4 Weird fantasy.

The EC archives. Volume 4 Weird fantasy.

Graphic novel

"Science Fantasy tales of a weird nature! This classic volume collects issues of the groundbreaking comics anthology Weird Fantasy, as well as of Weird Science-Fantasy--fully remastered in digital color! Featuring strange and exciting tales from iconic writers...

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Census. Volume 1 by Marc Bernardin

Census. Volume 1

Marc Bernardin

Graphic novel

"To get the job of a lifetime, sometimes you have to sell your soul. Liam Malone is an aimless college slacker living in New York City who answers a job posting ad for the Census Bureau that seems to require little of him. Knock on doors, ask a few questions,...

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Parasyte. 7 Full color collection. by Hitoshi Iwaaki

Parasyte. 7 Full color collection.

Hitoshi Iwaaki

Graphic novel

"Shinichi has been hunted, and now he is to become the hunter. The humans and parasites are gearing up for a terrible, bloody showdown, and Shinichi has been recruited to help in the fight. There's no choice but to cooperate and do his best to keep the secret...

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In perpetuity by Peter Hoey

In perpetuity

Peter Hoey

Graphic novel

"It's a surreal smuggling operation across the boundaries of life and death. The Afterlife is just as the ancient Greeks imagined: an endless twilight where time stands still in perpetuity and shades have nowhere to go. For Jim, that means long shifts at a gas...

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My cat is such a weirdo. 3 by Tamako Tamagoyama

My cat is such a weirdo. 3

Tamako Tamagoyama

Graphic novel

"Ton-chan and Shino-san try with all their might to get owner Tamako's attention when she's busy, scheme together in the middle of the night, and try to get inside her clothes. Enjoy their comforting and playful life in the third installment of the popular cat...

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King in limbo. 2 by Ai Tanaka

King in limbo. 2

Ai Tanaka

Graphic novel

"In panicked whispers, the word spreads: The Sleep has returned. Eight years ago, a sleeping sickness that fed on traumatic memories threatened human civilization. Only a two-person team, diving into the stricken patient's mind, could cure it, and at great...

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Guardians of the Galaxy. Vol. 2, Grootrise by Collin Kelly

Guardians of the Galaxy. Vol. 2, Grootrise

Collin Kelly

Graphic novel

"The secrets of Grootfall revealed! One year ago, the Guardians were more than a team, they were the galaxy's heroes! But now they're outlaws, guns for hire roaming the frontier in the vain hope of stopping one of their own. How did the Guardians fall, and...

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Daredevil. Vol. 1, Hell breaks loose by Saladin Ahmed

Daredevil. Vol. 1, Hell breaks loose

Saladin Ahmed

Graphic novel

"Daredevil returns as the guardian of Hell's Kitchen! But how is he back? Where does his wife, Elektra, fit into all of this? And why is Matt wearing a priest's collar? The Man Without Fear has a new calling as a man of faith, but corruption is tearing apart...

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Rick and Morty. Part 2 The space shake saga. by Alex Firer

Rick and Morty. Part 2 The space shake saga.

Alex Firer

Graphic novel

"After Rick and Morty averted near catastrophic destruction on Earth at the hands of hyper tech bro Glug Vronsky, an even bigger, more annoying problem emerges. Nunzumel and a slew of weird gods have escaped from Anti Hala, unleashing a cavalcade of...

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365 days to the wedding. Vol. 3 by Tamiki Wakaki

365 days to the wedding. Vol. 3

Tamiki Wakaki

Graphic novel

"It was inevitable that Honjouji Rika would end up meeting Takuya's family if they were to continue with their fake engagement plan, but nothing could have prepared her for the excitable Oohara lot! The two arrive in Kumamoto, intent on coming clean, but is...

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Parasyte. 6 Full color collection. by Hitoshi Iwaaki

Parasyte. 6 Full color collection.

Hitoshi Iwaaki

Graphic novel

"Shinichi's fragile peace has shattered. The humans who know of the parasites are starting to make their move, and the parasites themselves are beginning to cooperate and dispose of loose ends. With his human mind and parasite arm, Shinichi is a threat they...

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Batman. The brave and the bold. by Tom King

Batman. The brave and the bold.

Tom King

Graphic novel

"Detective Jim Gordon must call on the mysterious Dark Knight to help investigate the latest string of murder and mayhem terrorizing Gotham City. But what will it take to find the culprit behind these darkly comedic antics, and what will the repercussions be...

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Critical role. The Mighty Nein origins. by Kendra Wells

Critical role. The Mighty Nein origins.

Kendra Wells

Graphic novel

"Death is never truly the end. Generations of the Clay family have tended to the careful rituals in the Blooming Grove. But when corruption begins to creep in on their sacred space, the Clays depart one by one to seek answers. Soon young Clarabelle and...

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52. Volume one by Geoff Johns

52. Volume one

Geoff Johns

Graphic novel

"After the INFINITE CRISIS, the DC Universe spent a year without Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman-a year in which those heroes were needed more than ever as the fate of the world hung in the balance. This is 52, a four-volume collection of the unprecedented,...

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Case closed. Volume 91 by Gōshō Aoyama

Case closed. Volume 91

Gōshō Aoyama

Graphic novel

"A man is killed in a cave-in, and his dying message points to a mythical monster-but Conan and Harley are sure it's the work of a very human killer. Then the Kaito Kid sets his sights on a trick box containing the world's largest moonstone, and it's up to...

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Batman. Vol. 3 Justice buster. by Eiichi Shimizu

Batman. Vol. 3 Justice buster.

Eiichi Shimizu

Graphic novel

"Crime in Gotham has gotten so out of control that Batman must step up his arsenal of fabulous toys. Gotham City is more bold, more destructive. As Batman tries to rise to meet these new threats, he develops a computer system, ROBIN, to help him analyze and...

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Dead by daylight. The legion by Nadia Shammas

Dead by daylight. The legion

Nadia Shammas

Graphic novel

"Evil gets a new face in the first ever graphic novel spin off from the critically acclaimed video game, Dead by Daylight. When the rebellious FRANK crashes into the lives of JULIE, JOEY and SUSIE, together they'll unleash bloody chaos onto the sleepy,...

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Polar vortex by author Dorrance

Polar vortex

author Dorrance

Graphic novel

"What do you do when your mother can't remember who you are? You catch the first flight from your adopted home of London to your original hometown of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she's hospitalized, injured, and struggling with the swirling disorientation of...

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Nana. 7 by Ai Yazawa

Nana. 7

Ai Yazawa

Graphic novel

"Nana was happy to be Blast's biggest cheerleader, but now that the band is taking off, she's discovering that there are hordes of fans eager to take her place. When a chance for another kind of happiness presents itself, will Nana be strong enough to face the...

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Nana. 5 by Ai Yazawa

Nana. 5

Ai Yazawa

Graphic novel

"Nana K. is going home--for an awesome TrapNest concert! She drags Nana O. along, convinced that somehow Ren will sense his ex-flame in the audience. But life is never that easy, and Nana O. isn't sure if she even wants Ren back. As for Nana K., is she...

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Otherside picnic. 10 by Iori Miyazawa

Otherside picnic. 10

Iori Miyazawa

Graphic novel

"Toriko and Sorawo face off against Kano Sannuki, a bizarre entity in the form of what appears to be an old woman. Can Sorawo come up with a plan to disarm this strange foe, who may prove to be one of their trickiest challenges yet? Meanwhile, the specter of...

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Nemesis. Reloaded by Mark Millar

Nemesis. Reloaded

Mark Millar

Graphic novel

"The world's most evil comic book character is back! Who is Nemesis, and why does this eccentric billionaire who dresses up in a mask and cape want to terrorize people instead of helping them? Isn't that how this is supposed to go? Trigger warning: Too violent...

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The great Jahy will not be defeated. 9 by Wakame Konbu

The great Jahy will not be defeated. 9

Wakame Konbu

Graphic novel

"After a climactic battle against the mastermind behind the Dark Realm's destruction, it seems the only remaining obstacle between the Great Jahy and restoring her home to its former glory...is herself! Determined to come clean, Jahy finally summons enough...

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Life is strange. 6, Settling dust by Emma Vieceli

Life is strange. 6, Settling dust

Emma Vieceli

Graphic novel

"The heart-wrenching conclusion to Max and Chloe's story. In the face of an unimaginable threat, can Max use her power to save everyone she loves - and return home? Max Caulfield believes that she has finally found a way to cross the timelines and return to...

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Gachiakuta. 2 by Kei Urana

Gachiakuta. 2

Kei Urana

Graphic novel

"Rudo lives in the slums of a floating town, where the poor scrape by under the shadow of the rich who live a sumptuous life, simply casting their garbage off the side, into the abyss. Then one day, he's falsely accused of murder, and his wrongful conviction...

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Cat + gamer. Volume 5 by Wataru Nadatani

Cat + gamer. Volume 5

Wataru Nadatani

Graphic novel

"Office worker Riko Kozakura supports her entire band of adventurers--including the two cats she cohabitates with, party members Musubi and Soboro! Follow along as the three live, learn, and grow together. New quests and challenges offer the trio plenty of XP!...

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Daemons of the shadow realm. 4 by Hiromu Arakawa

Daemons of the shadow realm. 4

Hiromu Arakawa

Graphic novel

"Ancient Daemons awaken to fight a new battle in an age-old war! Dera suddenly arrives at the manor, as if to interrupt Yuru's somber thoughts about Asa's past. Though a tense debate about the twins unfolds, it's Yuru who has the last word: a brash declaration...

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Outlaws. 2, The shores Of Midaluss by Éric Chabbert

Outlaws. 2, The shores Of Midaluss

Éric Chabbert

Graphic novel

"Midaluss, on planet Drenn, is a sprawling seaside city where wealthy districts and alien slums co-exist, though violence is never far. That is where Kristina and her new partner, Zachary, have decided to start their new career as luxury vehicle thieves. But...

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The Fable. Omnibus 1 by Katsuhisa Minami

The Fable. Omnibus 1

Katsuhisa Minami

Graphic novel

"The man called The Fable is a self-proclaimed 'genius at killing.' The mention of his codename strikes fear into the hearts of every yakuza in Japan. His talent has brought him everything he could want: money, respect, purpose. But this is no legend. He's...

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Predator versus Wolverine by Benjamin Percy

Predator versus Wolverine

Benjamin Percy

Graphic novel

"The bloodthirsty saga you've been waiting for! Wolverine has lived one of the longest and most storied lives in Marvel Comics history. Now witness the untold greatest battles of Logan's life - across the ages, against a Predator! One Yautja seeks the greatest...

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Sandman universe. Nightmare country. by James Tynion

Sandman universe. Nightmare country.

James Tynion

Graphic novel

"The Corinthian has been turned loose on our realm once more, and this time he sets his sights on the very root of rapacious American capitalism--Silicon Valley. His relentless pursuit of the Smiling Man will carve a bloody path from the C-suite of Prophet...

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100 bullets. Book one by Brian Azzarello

100 bullets. Book one

Brian Azzarello

Graphic novel

"In the opening chapters, Dizzy Cordova is given the chance to avenge her family's murders, and a downtrodden bartender receives the opportunity to exact revenge against the woman who ruined his life. Then, as Agent Graves continues to approach and manipulate...

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I married my female friend. 2 by Shio Usui

I married my female friend. 2

Shio Usui

Graphic novel

"After Ruriko's hospitalization, Ruriko and Kurumi's connection seems to be deepening. But that doesn't make them immune to the odd arguement! Can they work through the knots that come with tying the knot?"--

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Yakuza fiancé = Raise wa tanin ga ii. 7 by Asuka Konishi

Yakuza fiancé = Raise wa tanin ga ii. 7

Asuka Konishi

Graphic novel

"LIFE AND DEATH ARE IN MY HANDS. As Kirishima's birthday approaches he has a favor to ask from Yoshino: there's someone he'd like her to meet. They make a trip to Kirishima's childhood home, a visit with an old relative far overdue. Yoshino finally has an...

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The ice guy and the cool girl. 4 by Miyuki Tonogaya

The ice guy and the cool girl. 4

Miyuki Tonogaya

Graphic novel

"Sparks fly between the handsome descendant of a snow spirit and his oblivious crush in this coworkers-to-loveers romantic comedy! Modern-day snow spirit Himuro and his cool and self-possessed colleague Fuyutsuki decide to dress up together for the office's...

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Dark spaces. Good deeds by Che Grayson

Dark spaces. Good deeds

Che Grayson

Graphic novel

"In search of a fresh start, teenager Cheyenne Rite and her mother, Rebecca, move to St. Augustine, Florida, where they cross paths with Jean McKnight, a disgraced big-city journalist determined to pay her dues and rebuild her career, starting with a fluff...

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Immortal Thor. Vol. 1, All weather turns to storm by Al Ewing

Immortal Thor. Vol. 1, All weather turns to storm

Al Ewing

Graphic novel

"In Norse myths, they called him Thunderer. Vuer has he been named, and Hloriddi. The gods know him as Asgard's king, keeper of Mjolnir, hero of the tales. When injustice grips Earth and ancient powers bring down the sky, he fights for those who cannot - and...

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Nina the starry bride. 3 by author Rikachi

Nina the starry bride. 3

author Rikachi

Graphic novel

"Nina, the girl with eyes the color of lapis lazuli, is scouted by the second prince of Fortna, Azure, to replace priestess-princess Alisha, who died just before she was to be married off to the prince of Galgada. Azure, who has a similar background to Nina...

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The hidden dungeon only I can enter. Vol. 11 by Meguru Seto

The hidden dungeon only I can enter. Vol. 11

Meguru Seto

Graphic novel

"Cursed A-rank adventurer Meledy has made it very clear she's out to claim Noir as her own. But it will be a cold day in hell before Emma lets that happen! With Noir's virtue on the line, a new battle between love rivals commences! Then later, when a vicious...

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Rock Candy Mountain by Kyle Starks

Rock Candy Mountain

Kyle Starks

Graphic novel

"The world's toughest hobo is searching for the mysterious sinner's Heaven--Rock Candy Mountain. But why? And why is the Literal Devil chasing him? Jackson will have to survive underground fight clubs, trainyard bulls, the toughest FBI agent you've ever seen,...

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Dandelion. Vol. 1 by Sabir Pirzada

Dandelion. Vol. 1

Sabir Pirzada

Graphic novel

"When climate change and automation disrupt the lives of millions, a new civilization is formed in the skies -- one that threatens the wealthy citizens who've been hoarding Earth's meager resources for themselves."--Provided by publisher.

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Record of Ragnarok. Volume 10 by Shin'ya Umemura

Record of Ragnarok. Volume 10

Shin'ya Umemura

Graphic novel

"Raiden Tameemon, the greatest sumo wrestler in history, faces Shiva, the god of destruction! During his life, Raiden always had to pull his punches for fear of doing too much damage, so strong were his incredible muscles. Now in round five, he can finally...

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Boy's abyss. 5 by Ryo Minenami

Boy's abyss. 5

Ryo Minenami

Graphic novel

"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 down by the river. Does Reiji have any power over his fate, or will he too fall into the abyss? Now that Ms. Shiba and...

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The world of Black Hammer omnibus. Volume 3, Colonel Weird: Cosmagog, and Barbalien: Red Planet by Jeff Lemire

The world of Black Hammer omnibus. Volume 3, Colonel Weird: Cosmagog, and Barbalien: Red Planet

Jeff Lemire

Graphic novel

"In Colonel Weird: Cosmagog, sanity-challenged space adventurer Colonel Weird embarks on a strange journey through space and time for something that he's long forgotten with his sanity and life at stake! And in Barbalien: Red Planet, the shape-shifting hero...

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Full of myself by Siobhán Gallagher

Full of myself

Siobhán Gallagher

Graphic novel

"Author and illustrator Siobhán Gallagher's humorous and heartfelt graphic memoir details her journey from being anxious and unhappy to learning to love herself as she is. 'I'm proud of the person I've become because I fought to become her.' At the age of 30,...

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Marrow and other stories by Sloane Hong

Marrow and other stories

Sloane Hong

Graphic novel

Marrow & Other Stories brings together a collection of short comics by Sloane Hong into print for the first time. Although varied in content, each story explores how we relate to each other and the world around us-through grief, love and our innate curiosity...

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Deadpool vs. Wolverine

Deadpool vs. Wolverine

Graphic novel

"The Merc with a Mouth takes on the Mutant with the Mutton chops in their greatest battles -- and occasional team-ups! Katanas and claws clash in their brutal first meeting -- but when someone targets Weapon X survivors, Wolverine must ride to Deadpool's...

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Deadpool. The saga of Wade Wilson

Deadpool. The saga of Wade Wilson

Graphic novel

"When his healing factor fails, Wade Wilson grudgingly turns to Dr. Killebrew, the mad scientist who cured his cancer--and ruined his life! But what exactly was done to Deadpool in the Workshop? And can Wade control his impulse to slice Killebrew into little...

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Steelworks by Michael Dorn

Steelworks

Michael Dorn

Graphic novel

"The Metropolis of the future is here today, but can it survive a terrorist who's out for revenge against its builder--John Henry Irons, a.k.a. Steel--and his company, Steelworks... and who possesses secrets that could undo everything John has worked so hard...

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Hellsing. 5 by Kohta Hirano

Hellsing. 5

Kohta Hirano

Graphic novel

"The world has become a bloody fever dream with humanity on the brink of annihilation as the Millennium Project's army of Nazi undead prepare for the final assault on England aboard the captured aircraft carrier Eagle. Only the Hellsing Organization's vampire...

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Astonishing Iceman. Out cold by Steve (Comic book writer) Orlando

Astonishing Iceman. Out cold

Steve (Comic book writer) Orlando

Graphic novel

"After the shocking attack on the Hellfire Gala, Bobby Drake is back, setting his sights on ever-greater heroic deeds in a dangerous new world. But after his recent ordeal, Iceman can't stray for too long from his new Antarctic ice palace, which just means...

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Zatanna & the Ripper. Volume one by Sarah Dealy

Zatanna & the Ripper. Volume one

Sarah Dealy

Graphic novel

"On her 21st birthday, Zatanna Zatara, assistant to the most talented magician in the world, is attacked and bested by a mysterious sorceress. Before the final blow is dealt, her father, Giovanni, casts a spell of his own, warping the magic of his attacker and...

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Zatanna & the Ripper. Volume two by Sarah Dealy

Zatanna & the Ripper. Volume two

Sarah Dealy

Graphic novel

"After Zatanna discovers her father under attack by a powerful, unknown sorceress, she is hexed and sent back in time... to Whitechapel, London, in the year 1888! This is definitely not the 21st birthday celebration she had in mind. Zatanna soon discovers a...

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Our bones dust by Ben Stenbeck

Our bones dust

Ben Stenbeck

Graphic novel

"When an AI archaeologist on a final mission to post-apocalyptic Earth finds a feral child that's equal parts predator and prey, they form an unlikely bond. Together, the two are hunted by a family of nomadic cannibals across a brutal and bloody landscape,...

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Waller vs. WildStorm by Spencer Ackerman

Waller vs. WildStorm

Spencer Ackerman

Graphic novel

"In the early 1980s, as the Cold War stubbornly refuses to thaw, a new battle heats up...for the soul of the intelligence agency Checkmate. As the agency's super-heroic public face, Jackson King--a.k.a. the armored Battalion, former leader of Stormwatch and...

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Menopause

Menopause

Graphic novel

"A collection of comics presenting diverse views of menopause. Contributors address a range of life experiences, ages, gender identities, ethnicities, and health conditions"--

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Hack/slash. Back to school by Zoe Thorogood

Hack/slash. Back to school

Zoe Thorogood

Graphic novel

"Slasher hunter Cassie Hack is only just getting used to her man-monster partner, Vlad, when she's drawn into a new case involving a murderous bunny mascot, dead kids, and an entire squad of maladjusted teenage serial killer-hunters!"--Provided by publisher.

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Phantom road. Vol. 2 by Jeff Lemire

Phantom road. Vol. 2

Jeff Lemire

Graphic novel

"Grindhouse horror meets high-concept supernatural fantasy in the second volume of the bold new series! Birdie and Dom continue their journey through the Other Place in an attempt to safely deliver their ward. But when they find themselves stopping at an...

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Griz Grobus and the tale of Azkon's heart by Simon Roy

Griz Grobus and the tale of Azkon's heart

Simon Roy

Graphic novel

"High in a sleepy mountain village, a prying scribe, an overly sentimental constable, and a cocksure mayor resurrect the town's long-defunct priest-bot. But the ancient machine has dark secrets of its own."--Provided by publisher.

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Defenders of the Earth by Stan Lee

Defenders of the Earth

Stan Lee

Graphic novel

"The legendary cult classic mini-series is collected for the first time! Sci-fi legend Flash Gordon must team up with the Phantom, Mandrake the Magician, and the super-strong Lothar to defend planet Earth against the dark forces of Ming the Merciless. Luckily,...

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Dune. Volume three House Harkonnen. by Brian Herbert

Dune. Volume three House Harkonnen.

Brian Herbert

Graphic novel

"Atomic threats and prophetic visions, deadly villains of destiny, schemes of destruction and death... all coexist with marriage proposals and political tension. But when a terrorist attack threatens the procession, Leto and other legendary characters are in...

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The Penguin. Volume 1, The prodigal bird by Tom King

The Penguin. Volume 1, The prodigal bird

Tom King

Graphic novel

"After retiring to Metropolis following his 'death,' Oswald Cobblepot finds himself forced back into the unpredictable and violent Gotham City underworld as a pawn for the United States intelligence community! Gotham's criminal element has been evolving since...

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The Sixth Gun. Omnibus 3 by Cullen Bunn

The Sixth Gun. Omnibus 3

Cullen Bunn

Graphic novel

"The dogs of war are gnawing at their leashes! The forces of darkness have hounded Becky Montcrief since she first placed her hand on the Sixth Gun. Now, Becky and her allies are taking the fight to their enemies. Their goal: destroy the cursed guns once and...

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One of us is the killer by Sam Romesburg

One of us is the killer

Sam Romesburg

Graphic novel

"UNDERSTANDING DECAY. A string of assassinations made by a politically-motivated killer known only to the public as The Quill serves as the spark to ignite a full scale revolution."--Provided by publisher.

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Hellboy. The Crooked Man & The return of Effie Kolb by Mike Mignola

Hellboy. The Crooked Man & The return of Effie Kolb

Mike Mignola

Graphic novel

"Experience Hellboy's classic Appalachian horror adventure that inspired the new movie! Hellboy helps a young man who sold his soul to the terrifying Crooked Man in Mignola and Richard Corben's original series and the inspiration for the new film. In the...

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A man & his cat. 10 by Umi Sakurai

A man & his cat. 10

Umi Sakurai

Graphic novel

"A stint at the cat café to cover for Miss Sato unexpectedly leads to Mr. Kanda taking part in an impromptu rescue to save a kitty in need! The charge is led by the café manager, who ropes in Mr. Kanda and Teruaki Kuju, one of Mr. Kanda's former pupils who...

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Get schooled. 2 by Yongtaek Chae

Get schooled. 2

Yongtaek Chae

Graphic novel

"With the lack of discipline in schools out of control, Hwajin Na and the Educational Right Protection Bureau have to put the toughest bullies in their place. But it's hard to protect the other students and faculty when the administration has completely given...

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Terror man. 2 by Dongwoo Han

Terror man. 2

Dongwoo Han

Graphic novel

"When Jungwoo's abilities allow him to predict the collapse of a department store, his ordinary persona is not enough to convince those around him to evacuate. With the help of his caretaker, a Russian woman with a mysterious past, he teams up with a seedier...

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What did you eat yesterday? 21 by Fumi Yoshinaga

What did you eat yesterday? 21

Fumi Yoshinaga

Graphic novel

"A trying day at court, the aches and pains of aging, and the rising cost of living put Shiro through quite the wringer. Kenji is also in for a few surprises, as discussions about the future and an unexpected New Year's visit to his family's home lead to some...

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This is screwed up, but I was reincarnated as a girl in another world! 11 by Keyaki Uchiuchi

This is screwed up, but I was reincarnated as a girl in another world! 11

Keyaki Uchiuchi

Graphic novel

"Ren's now filthy rich from the immense royalties she's raking in. And Miss Ren's Classroom is officially open for Ren to teach her old friends and fellow orphans how to read and write. As usual, she's also whipping up extravagant meals for her hungry-and...

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Case closed. Volume 90 by Gōshō Aoyama

Case closed. Volume 90

Gōshō Aoyama

Graphic novel

"Conan's investigations have finally drawn him closer to the Men in Black and the drug that turned him into a kid. To dig deeper, he'll need to solve a double murder in America that stumped the authorities 17 years ago. When a TV psychic claims to be able to...

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Homunculus. 7-8 by Hideo Yamamoto

Homunculus. 7-8

Hideo Yamamoto

Graphic novel

"Nakoshi is getting closer to the crux of who he is, and he's starting with his face--the one he used to have. One by one, the lies Nakoshi and Ito have told each other are coming to light. How will Nakoshi react when he finds out that Ito knew about his...

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Ennead. 2 by author Mojito

Ennead. 2

author Mojito

Graphic novel

"The first of three matches for the throne of Egypt has begun! Who will last the longest underwater without breathing? Horus may be determined, but he is no god, and Seth has both cunning and divine stamina on his side. Meanwhile, Isis has plans of her own to...

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A-DO. Vol. 1 by Amano Jaku

A-DO. Vol. 1

Amano Jaku

Graphic novel

"Following a wave of immigration, Japan has became a volatile mix of people and cultures, rocked by the protests of xenophobic extremists unhappy with the new status quo. A brash, job-hopping young woman named Riko is driving her scooter through one such...

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Knight terrors. Terror Titans

Knight terrors. Terror Titans

Graphic novel

"Horror devastates the DC Universe, and this volume details how the Titans, Shazam, Black Adam, Angel Breaker, and Ravager navigate the terror of the Nightmare Realm! In Knight Terrors, DC's heroes are taken past the land of the living, beyond the land of the...

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Superman. Vol. 1, Action comics. by Phillip Kennedy Johnson

Superman. Vol. 1, Action comics.

Phillip Kennedy Johnson

Graphic novel

"Superman's back on Earth--but there's no time to rest, as a powered-up version of one of the Man of Steel's most iconic villains strikes Metropolis! After a harrowing journey to a war-fueled planet, things are going pretty well for Superman: the upper limits...

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The white mage doesn't want to raise the hero's level. 1 by author Kirie

The white mage doesn't want to raise the hero's level. 1

author Kirie

Graphic novel

"A sexy fantasy rom-com about a hero from another world and the beautiful white mage who doesn't want him to go back! Irie Izumi was summoned to a fantasy world to defeat the Demon King... but first he needs to grow more powerful. In his quest to level up his...

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Chainsaw Man. 15, Hors d'oeuvre by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Chainsaw Man. 15, Hors d'oeuvre

Tatsuki Fujimoto

Graphic novel

"As a primal fear devil makes its appearance, the world may soon be turned upside down. This devil has the power to drive a wedge between Asa and Yoru-, can the two of them manage to work together to avoid becoming a meal for the residents of...

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The walking dead. Volume 17, Something to fear  by Robert Kirkman

The walking dead. Volume 17, Something to fear

Robert Kirkman

Graphic novel

"In this volume of the NYT bestselling survival horror, Rick and his band of survivors work to build a larger network of thriving communities, and soon discover that Negan's "Saviors" prove to be a larger threat than they could have fathomed. Crossing Negan...

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Superman. Vol. 2, The Chained by Joshua Williamson

Superman. Vol. 2, The Chained

Joshua Williamson

Graphic novel

"Following the events of Knight Terrors, a new Superman supervillain arises! Following the events of Knight Terrors and the events of Superman Vol. 1: Supercorp, Superman has learned that Lex Luthor kept a prisoner beneath Stryker's Island for decades. Who are...

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Poison Ivy. Vol. 2, Unethical consumption by G. Willow Wilson

Poison Ivy. Vol. 2, Unethical consumption

G. Willow Wilson

Graphic novel

"Poison Ivy has sold out to Big Fracking?! With a new mission, a renewed outlook on life, and a burgeoning new sense of purpose, Ivy is back and better than ever before."--

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Fist of the North Star. Volume 12 by 1947- author. Buronson

Fist of the North Star. Volume 12

1947- author. Buronson

Graphic novel

"As the years have passed, peace has come to the wasteland. But it is an unjust peace, one kept in place by the brutality of a powerful empire. Rin and Bat, having finally reunited with Kenshiro, are now freedom fighters. Along with a bounty hunter named Ein,...

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Stitches by Hirokatsu Kihara

Stitches

Hirokatsu Kihara

Graphic novel

"A tumor shaped like a man's face slowly moves across a woman's body. The sea shoots glowing balls into the sky, much to the distress of beachgoers. And a girl dressed up for a holiday has no eyes, no nose, nothing, her face is a total blank."--Publisher.

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Moriarty the patriot. 15 by Ryosuke Takeuchi

Moriarty the patriot. 15

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. 2 by author Joumyaku

Marriage toxin. 2

author Joumyaku

Graphic novel

"Poison Master Hikaru Gero is about to take on his most challenging assignment yet--getting married! But after training his entire life to become one of the world's deadliest assassins, Gero couldn't be more clueless when it comes to the art of dating....

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Kubo won't let me be invisible. 12 by Nene Yukimori

Kubo won't let me be invisible. 12

Nene Yukimori

Graphic novel

"Shiraishi and Kubo are finally starting to notice each other's feelings, just in time for a class trip to Kyoto! The pair has promised to spend their free time together, just the two of them. Can Shiraishi muster the courage to confess by the end of the...

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Batman, White Knight presents. Generation Joker by Sean Murphy

Batman, White Knight presents. Generation Joker

Sean Murphy

Graphic novel

"When the rebellious twins run away in a stolen Batmobile, only Joker Jack Napier's quickly fading hologram has any hope of getting them home safely and keeping them out of the family business. But a life of crime isn't the only temptation young Bryce and...

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Hogbook and Lazer Eyes by Maria Bamford

Hogbook and Lazer Eyes

Maria Bamford

Graphic novel

"Newly single fortysomethings Maria Bamford and Scott Cassidy each signed up on the dating site OkCupid, under the respective usernames 'Hogbook' and 'Lazer Eyes.' They went on a date, and then another, and soon, despite a history of Bipolar II disorder and...

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Ghost Rider. Vol. 4, Rite of passage by Benjamin Percy

Ghost Rider. Vol. 4, Rite of passage

Benjamin Percy

Graphic novel

"Talia's mysterious, messy past revealed! Johnny Blaze has been traveling with the brilliant hedge witch Talia Warroad - but how well does he really know her? He's about to find out! Talia's past, her furious first spells and more are all about to be come to...

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Yakuza lover. Vol. 12 by Nozomi Mino

Yakuza lover. Vol. 12

Nozomi Mino

Graphic novel

"Yuri has abandoned her family and friends to be with Oya, the man she loves. But just as it seems the star-crossed pair have managed to achieve their happily ever after, Oya's mother thwarts their plans. Deeming Yuri an unsuitable partner for a yakuza, she...

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Knight terrors. Knocturnal creatures

Knight terrors. Knocturnal creatures

Graphic novel

"In Knight Terrors, DC's heroes are taken past the land of the living, beyond the land of the dead, and directly to a new villain called Insomnia...who uses his powers to engulf every single hero and villain in their own dark and twisted nightmares. In this...

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The ice guy and the cool girl. 3 by Miyuki Tonogaya

The ice guy and the cool girl. 3

Miyuki Tonogaya

Graphic novel

"Himuro, the descendant of a snow spirit, is falling for his cool and aloof coworker, Fuyutsuki. As they begin to spend time together outside of the office as well--going skiing and even playing video games together--their relationship blossoms ever more. But...

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Blade. 1, Mother of evil by Bryan Edward Hill

Blade. 1, Mother of evil

Bryan Edward Hill

Graphic novel

"The daywalker returns for a new era of vampire hunting! True evil is patient. A dark, ancient power has been simmering quietly for centuries. And when Blade himself is the one to unknowingly unleash it, Marvel's entire supernatural underworld comes out of...

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Rent-a-girlfriend. Volume 23 by Reiji Miyajima

Rent-a-girlfriend. Volume 23

Reiji Miyajima

Graphic novel

"In today's Japan, 'rental services can deliver an afternoon with a 'friend,' a 'parent,' even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how...

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Noodles, rice, and everything spice by Christina De Witte

Noodles, rice, and everything spice

Christina De Witte

Graphic novel

"An approachable, fun comic book cookbook tour of Thai culture and cuisine with 50 recipes and stories from the country's four main culinary regions"--

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