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Vagabond. Volume 9 by Takehiko Inoue

Vagabond. Volume 9

Takehiko Inoue

Graphic novel

"To the trained eye, a single cut flower can be more revealing about a man's fighting skills than witnessing a duel to the death. When Musashi is given a flower cut by master swordsman Yagyu Sekishusai, he realizes he must seek this man out- for Sekishusai,...

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Vagabond. Volume 7 by Takehiko Inoue

Vagabond. Volume 7

Takehiko Inoue

Graphic novel

"Daunting tasks lie before Miyamoto Musashi - He must overcome his own personal demons as he prepares for a rematch with Inshun, the most technically proficient and dealiiest fighter he has ever faced. This time, Musashi won't run away, even if his life...

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Vagabond. Volume 6 by Takehiko Inoue

Vagabond. Volume 6

Takehiko Inoue

Graphic novel

"Fear, failure, grace ... Even the most renowned swordsman of all time had his low moments. For the first time ever, Miyamoto Musashi suffers a humiliating loss when he takes on the deadly spear technique of Inshun, the second-generation master of Hozoin...

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Vagabond. Volume 5 by Takehiko Inoue

Vagabond. Volume 5

Takehiko Inoue

Graphic novel

"In a remote seaside village, an abandoned infant is left to the care of a reclusive old man who has all but renounced the ways of the world. This helpless child is destined to become Sasaki Kojirō--the legendary archrival of Miyamoto Musashi. Inoue's unique...

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Vagabond. Volume 4 by Takehiko Inoue

Vagabond. Volume 4

Takehiko Inoue

Graphic novel

"Musashi endeavors to take on sword master Yagyū Sekishūsai, a man recognized by many to be the greatest swordsman of his time. Although Sekishūsai is far past his prime, Musashi still believes killing him will take him further along the path. Little does he...

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Vagabond. Volume 3 by Takehiko Inoue

Vagabond. Volume 3

Takehiko Inoue

Graphic novel

"Real-life figure Miyamoto Musashi was the most celebrated samurai of all time. The quintessential warrior philosopher, Musashi authored A Book of Five Rings, a theoretical guide to military strategy still used today. But the path to enlightenment is an...

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The shadows of Thule by Patrick Mallet

The shadows of Thule

Patrick Mallet

Graphic novel

"Scotland, 2nd century AD. The Roman conquest stopped at Antonine's wall; beyond it lay the lands of the Gaels, and even further north, the wild hills of the Pictish people. When a Roman general, manipulated by a necromancer, decides to awaken an ancient...

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Hellsing. 1 by Kohta Hirano

Hellsing. 1

Kohta Hirano

Graphic novel

"With supernatural horrors haunting the streets and preying upon humanity, the shadowy Hellsing Organization fights back against hell's minions. Hellsing's secret weapon? Alucard, a vampire lord of immense power, specially trained and equipped to destroy the...

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LDK. 23-24 by Ayu Watanabe

LDK. 23-24

Ayu Watanabe

Graphic novel

"Things are heating up as graduation approaches! Aoi and Shusei are still madly in love despite being forced to live separately as they spend their very first Christmas together as a couple. The two end up going to an amusement park on a date, and afterwards,...

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Assassin's apprentice. Volume 1 by Robin Hobb

Assassin's apprentice. Volume 1

Robin Hobb

Graphic novel

"When the illegitimate son of a royal prince is discovered in a poor backwater, the boy's life changes forever. Renamed 'Fitz' by his new caretakers, the boy is plunged into the maze of scheming and intrigue that makes up the courts of the Six Duchies. But...

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Planet of the apes. Fall of man by David Walker

Planet of the apes. Fall of man

David Walker

Graphic novel

"One of the most beloved franchises in sci-fi history returns to Marvel Comics! It's been years since the 'simian flu' first spread. The ALZ-113 virus has rampaged across Earth - and while apes are flourishing, humanity is crumbling. As researchers hunt for a...

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Creepy archives. Volume three

Creepy archives. Volume three

Graphic novel

"Cast your bloodshot eyes and feed your fetid imagination on the deliciously deranged tales of terror unearthed from the spine-chilling pages of Creepy magazine! Featuring virtuoso turns by comics legends Archie Goodwin, Frank Frazetta, Steve Ditko, Neal...

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Strangers in paradise. Volume two by Terry Moore

Strangers in paradise. Volume two

Terry Moore

Graphic novel

"When the sins of the past refuse to let her go, Katchoo has no choice but to leave Francine behind and return to L.A. to settle the debt. While Francine struggles to understand Katchoo's other life she soon realizes her friend needs help. Enlisting the aid of...

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Office gods. 1 by Catharina Octorina

Office gods. 1

Catharina Octorina

Graphic novel

"Iris, a young human woman, is swept into the world of divine bureaucracy when she's recruited to work in the office of the gods, in the department of Hermes. The gods and goddesses may be beautiful beyond human comprehension, but she quickly learns that...

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Noragami, stray god. Omnibus 22-23-24 by Toka Adachi

Noragami, stray god. Omnibus 22-23-24

Toka Adachi

Graphic novel

"Yato has a new shinki and is deliberately trying to sever her own lifeline, disregarding Yukiné's attempts to keep him safe and sound. Rejected by the god he serves, Yukiné wanders alone, sinking deeper and deeper into despair, until he finds someone who...

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Kubo won't let me be invisible. 10 by Nene Yukimori

Kubo won't let me be invisible. 10

Nene Yukimori

Graphic novel

"Since the new semester is underway, it's almost time for the biggest event of the season: the school festival! Kubo thrusts Shiraishi into the middle of creating the haunted house for their class, but starts to feel conflicted at his new...

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Defenders. Beyond by Al Ewing

Defenders. Beyond

Al Ewing

Graphic novel

"When the dearly departed Doctor Strange sends a dire warning from beyond the grave, America Chavez, the Blue Marvel, Tigra and Loki assemble alongside Taaia--mother of Galactus--to defend reality itself! Their incredible journey takes them all the way back to...

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Spriggan. 2 Deluxe edition. by Hiroshi Takashige

Spriggan. 2 Deluxe edition.

Hiroshi Takashige

Graphic novel

"In the distant past, ancient civilizations possessed technology far beyond modern understanding, and their tremendous power led to catastrophe. Now, governments, militaries, and international megacorporations will stop at nothing to seize their relics and use...

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Catwoman. Vol. 3, Duchess of Gotham by Tini Howard

Catwoman. Vol. 3, Duchess of Gotham

Tini Howard

Graphic novel

"Never cage her. Never chain her. Never try and keep her down. Continuing where Catwoman Vol. 2 leaves off, after the explosive events in Alleytown...the Cat wants out. But with Selina Kyle locked up while under investigation for murder, there still has to be...

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The Sandman. 7, Brief lives by Neil Gaiman

The Sandman. 7, Brief lives

Neil Gaiman

Graphic novel

"Older and more powerful than the gods themselves, the Endless are a dysfunctional family of cosmic beings who have ruled over the realms of dream, desire, despair, destiny, destruction, death and delirium since the beginning of time. But 300 years ago, one of...

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W0rldtr33. Volume 1, Terminal by James Tynion

W0rldtr33. Volume 1, Terminal

James Tynion

Graphic novel

"In 1999, Gabriel and his friends discovered the Undernet--a secret architecture to the internet. They charted their exploration on a message board called W0RLDTR33. Then they lost control. Someone broke into W0RLDTR33--someone who welcomed the violent hold...

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#DRCL midnight children. 01 by Shin'ichi Sakamoto

#DRCL midnight children. 01

Shin'ichi Sakamoto

Graphic novel

"A fearsome enemy arrives from the east, bringing with it horrors the likes of which have never been seen in the British Empire. Standing opposed are Wilhelmina 'Mina' Murray and her stalwart companions, united in a cabal that eclipses gender, nationality, and...

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Zom 100 : Volume eleven by Haro Aso

Zom 100 : Volume eleven

Haro Aso

Graphic novel

"After spending years slaving away for a soul-crushing company, Akira's life has lost its luster. But when a zombie apocalypse ravages his town, it gives him the push he needs to live for himself. Now Akira's on a mission to complete all 100 items on his...

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Children of the whales. Volume 22 by Abi Umeda

Children of the whales. Volume 22

Abi Umeda

Graphic novel

"In an endless sea of sand drifts the Mud Whale, a floating island city of clay and magic. In its chambers a small community clings to survival, cut off from its own history by the shadows of the past... The people of the Mud Whale and Kivotós are all that...

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Cat-eyed boy. 1 by Kazuo Umezu

Cat-eyed boy. 1

Kazuo Umezu

Graphic novel

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

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Parker girls omnibus by Terry Moore

Parker girls omnibus

Terry Moore

Graphic novel

"When one of Zackary May's employees embezzles millions from his offshore account, the tech billionaire turns to the Parker Girls for help. Agent Kelly gets the job done but also uncovers huge sums of money flowing through May's account from a hostile nation....

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Alice in Borderland. 7 by Haro Aso

Alice in Borderland. 7

Haro Aso

Graphic novel

"Most of the Face Card games continue to be a deadly challenge to Borderland's visitors, their often complicated or confusing rules meant to trick players into dooming themselves. In contrast, the King of Spades' game is refreshingly direct--kill or be killed!...

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Kemono jihen. 6 by Shō Aimoto

Kemono jihen. 6

Shō Aimoto

Graphic novel

"Although it granted him great powers, Yui's life force is being drained by the stone that he brought away from their snowy mountain home. When Akira reaches out to take it to save him, he sees a glimpse of Yui's memories of the sad fate he accepted to protect...

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Made in abyss. Volume 11 by Akihito Tsukushi

Made in abyss. Volume 11

Akihito Tsukushi

Graphic novel

"Reg, Riko, and Nanachi have left the Village of the Hollows and are continuing their journey at last! Only a layer and a half remains between them and the bottom of the netherworld. Yet the deeper they go, the stranger and more perilous the Abyss becomes!"--

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Record of Ragnarok. Volume 7 by Shin'ya Umemura

Record of Ragnarok. Volume 7

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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Heart gear. 01 by Tsuyoshi Takaki

Heart gear. 01

Tsuyoshi Takaki

Graphic novel

"Nearly 200 years after the destruction of humanity in World War III, Roue lives a happy life exploring the ruins of civilization with her 'uncle,' a robot named Zett. But when their peaceful life is threatened, Roue must trust the mysterious robot Chrome to...

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Choujin X. 3 by Sui Ishida

Choujin X. 3

Sui Ishida

Graphic novel

"Best friends Tokio and Azuma do everything together, even if most of the time it feels like Tokio is just stumbling along in Azuma's cooler, more talented footsteps. But when they're attacked one night by a superhuman mutant called a choujin, Tokio finally...

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King Spawn. Volume 3 by Sean Christopher Lewis

King Spawn. Volume 3

Sean Christopher Lewis

Graphic novel

"All hail the KING! Spawn has assumed control over the Court of Priests, former allies are beginning to doubt his loyalty to the mission. Unfortunately, like in any monarchy, plots are already in motion to depose the ruler. Spawn doesn't know who he can trust...

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Rick and Morty : Volume 1, Get in the robot, Morty! by Alissa Sallah

Rick and Morty : Volume 1, Get in the robot, Morty!

Alissa Sallah

Graphic novel

"Rick and Morty face a foe unlike any they've seen before. Well, it's basically Jerry, but he's huge, fast, vicious, and... naked? Rick has the perfect solution: a giant mech fighting robot, perfectly designed and calibrated to take on the Jiant horde-but it...

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Local man. Volume 1, Heartland by Tim Seeley

Local man. Volume 1, Heartland

Tim Seeley

Graphic novel

"Once the star recruit of the media sensation super-team third gen, Jack Xaver had it all. But when controversy sends Crossjack crawling back to his mom and dad's basement in the midwest, Jack struggles to fit into a world he left far behind. And then the...

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Phantom road. Vol. 1 by Jeff Lemire

Phantom road. Vol. 1

Jeff Lemire

Graphic novel

"Dom is a long-haul truck driver attempting to stay ahead of his tragic past. When he stops one night to assist Birdie, who has been in a massive car crash, they pull an artifact from the wreckage that throws their lives into fifth gear. Suddenly, a typical...

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Hell to pay by Charles Soule

Hell to pay

Charles Soule

Graphic novel

"Money really is the root of all evil. Married couple Maia and Sebastian Stone have entered into a deal with the mysterious Shrouded College - in exchange for magic abilities, the Stones must locate 666 cursed coins brought up from hell centuries ago, each of...

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Little monsters. Volume 1 by Jeff Lemire

Little monsters. Volume 1

Jeff Lemire

Graphic novel

"They are the last children on Earth...and they also happen to be vampires. For longer than any of them can remember, these child vampires have lived a life of eternal wonder amongst the ruins of humanity. But shocking events fracture the group and set them on...

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JLA/JSA. Virtue and vice by David S. Goyer

JLA/JSA. Virtue and vice

David S. Goyer

Graphic novel

"Over the years, different incarnations of the Justice Society of America and the Justice League of America have fought together to safeguard the world against all types of threats. Celebrating this camaraderie, the two teams decide to get together for a...

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We are not strangers by Josh Tuininga

We are not strangers

Josh Tuininga

Graphic novel

"Set in the multicultural Central District of Seattle during World War II and inspired by author and artist Josh Tuininga's family experiences, We Are Not Strangers explores a unique situation of Japanese and Jewish Americans living side by side in a country...

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Okinawa by Susumu Higa

Okinawa

Susumu Higa

Graphic novel

"A peaceful, independent kingdom until its annexation by the Japanese Empire in the 19th century, Okinawa was the site of the most destructive land battle of the Pacific War. Today, the archipelago is Japan's poorest prefecture and unwilling host to 75% of all...

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The chosen one by Mark Millar

The chosen one

Mark Millar

Graphic novel

"The entire American Jesus saga, collected for the first time to celebrate the live-action adaptation from Netflix. This is the story of two young children who discover they have a tremendous destiny, to face one another in the desert of Megiddo when they are...

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Haruki Murakami manga stories by Jean-Christophe Deveney

Haruki Murakami manga stories

Jean-Christophe Deveney

Graphic novel

"For the first time in English, the work of master Haruki Murakami is available in manga form. In this collection you'll find striking full-color adaptions of these iconic short stories: Super-frog saves Tokyo -- A few days after an earthquake, Katagiri-san...

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The hard switch by Owen D. Pomery

The hard switch

Owen D. Pomery

Graphic novel

"Ada, Haika, and Mallic are on a mission... one last mission, before everything, everywhere shuts down. They're raiding old, abandoned spaceships and wrecks for the (sometimes-expensive) parts - and they make just enough money to get by. But living their...

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I hate this place. Volume 2 by Kyle Starks

I hate this place. Volume 2

Kyle Starks

Graphic novel

"Trudy's past comes back to haunt her, which wouldn't be so bad if she and Gabby weren't already literally haunted by unimaginable forces of evil on a daily basis. Can't a gal catch a break?"--Provided by publisher.

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The cat from the kimono by Nancy Peña

The cat from the kimono

Nancy Peña

Graphic novel

"This unusual and imaginative adult tale follows the adventures of a beatiful black cat as he travels through a fantastical world, suviving impossible odds to make his way home... to his mistress' kimono!"--Provided by publisher.

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Ofelia by Gilbert Hernandez

Ofelia

Gilbert Hernandez

Graphic novel

"In the latest Gilbert Hernandez volume of the Love and Rockets library series, Ofelia threatens to write a book about Luba, and Fritz and Pipo fall in love."--Provided by publisher.

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Cosmic detective by Jeff Lemire

Cosmic detective

Jeff Lemire

Graphic novel

"Enter our detective. The murder of a god threatens to tear apart the very fabric of our reality, and only he stands in the way of utter destruction. Will the mystery he uncovers be worse than the disaster he's trying to avert? And will his mind crack under...

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Batman. Gotham by gaslight by Brian Augustyn

Batman. Gotham by gaslight

Brian Augustyn

Graphic novel

"A new edition of the classic Batman Elseworlds tale, set in Victorian-era London! Includes Gotham by Gaslight and Master of the Future, tales that pit The Dark Knight against Jack the Ripper and a death dealer from the skies over Gotham City."--Provided by...

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Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. The secret of Chesbro House and others by Mike Mignola

Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. The secret of Chesbro House and others

Mike Mignola

Graphic novel

"Follow Hellboy through haunted houses, to ghostly Budapest, and even into ancient Greece as he battles ghosts, settles supernatural family feuds, and comes face to face the goddess Aphrodite! Rediscover some of the most beloved Hellboy and the B.P.R.D....

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The mysteries  by Bill Watterson

The mysteries

Bill Watterson

Graphic novel

"In a fable for grown-ups by cartoonist Bill Watterson, a long-ago kingdom is afflicted with unexplainable calamities. Hoping to end the torment, the king dispatches his knights to discover the source of the mysterious events. Years later, a single battered...

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Dead seas by Cavan Scott

Dead seas

Cavan Scott

Graphic novel

"Ghosts are real and dangerous. But they're also valuable, their ectoplasm capable of curing countless diseases. There's only one problem: Harvesting the wonder drug can be just as deadly. Prisoner Gus Ortiz is willing to take the risk in return for a reduced...

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The complete Witchblade. Volume three

The complete Witchblade. Volume three

Graphic novel

"In this third absolute collection of the bestselling original series WITCHBLADE, NYC Detective Sara Pezzini is back from her foray into the Underworld. As she emerges with FULL power over the Witchblade and makes her final attempt to banish the creatures back...

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Little monsters. Vol. 2 by Jeff Lemire

Little monsters. Vol. 2

Jeff Lemire

Graphic novel

"The small group of child vampires has been fractured by the arrival of humans to the ruins of the city they call 'home.' Their ultimate survival depends on their ability to work together against the humans."--Provided by publisher.

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Doctor Strange. Fall sunrise by Tradd Moore

Doctor Strange. Fall sunrise

Tradd Moore

Graphic novel

"Brace yourself for a Doctor Strange story like you've never seen! From the uncanny mind of Tradd Moore (SILVER SURFER: BLACK), the Master of the Mystic Arts stars in one of his most mind-bending adventures - now wilder than ever on the oversized pages of a...

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The chromatic fantasy by author H.A. (Cartoonist)

The chromatic fantasy

author H.A. (Cartoonist)

Graphic novel

"Jules is a trans man trapped in his life as a nun. The devil that the convent guards against offers him a deal to escape: an illicit tryst and lifelong possession. Jules takes the deal, and begins his new life as a criminal who's impervious to harm. He soon...

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X-treme X-Men. A new beginning by Chris Claremont

X-treme X-Men. A new beginning

Chris Claremont

Graphic novel

"A powerful psychic attack on Kitty Pryde from her old enemy Ogun brings the squad back together for a high-stakes mission, but what secret is Ogun hiding? And will even the combined might of Bishop, Sage, Gambit, Rogue, Rachel Summers, Storm and Wolverine be...

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Dune. Volume one House Harkonnen. by Brian Herbert

Dune. Volume one House Harkonnen.

Brian Herbert

Graphic novel

"Delve into the past of Gurney Halleck, Leto Atreides, Lady Jessica, and Liet Kynes, and discover how the complex and brutal machinations of House Harkonnen shaped their future! What difficult choices will tear Leto apart as Baron Harkonnen plots against not...

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Yakuza fiancé = Raise wa tanin ga ii. 5 by Asuka Konishi

Yakuza fiancé = Raise wa tanin ga ii. 5

Asuka Konishi

Graphic novel

"Yoshino's at the end of her rope with her fiancé Kirishima, whose secretive actions during their trip back to her hometown of Osaka has come to bad ends. A group of yakuza with the backing of a trust fund baby with his own goals have come to Osaka to take...

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Don't spit in the wind by Stefano Cardoselli

Don't spit in the wind

Stefano Cardoselli

Graphic novel

"One man's trash is another man's living. Since earth became inhospitable, humanity escaped ages ago to live in a space station floating above the atmosphere. Now Travis and his crew of garbage men are tasked with cleaning up mountains of toxic waste, working...

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Rent-a-girlfriend. Volume 21 by Reiji Miyajima

Rent-a-girlfriend. Volume 21

Reiji Miyajima

Graphic novel

"Kazuya did it. He finally confessed...sort of. And it's left his relationship with Mizuhara in a nebulous position. Amidst this confusion, new trouble strikes when Umi, the handsome actor who once took Mizuhara out on a date, invites Kazuya to a party. Umi...

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Soul eater. 12 The perfect edition. by Atsushi Ōkubo

Soul eater. 12 The perfect edition.

Atsushi Ōkubo

Graphic novel

"The war against the madness expands to multiple fronts as Noah and Medusa each race to join up with Asura. DWMA seeks to stop them while keeping an eye on the big bad Kishin, too, but they have to find a way to combat Noah's array of Demon Tools and Medusa's...

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I must be dreaming by Roz Chast

I must be dreaming

Roz Chast

Graphic novel

"Roz Chast illustrates her own dream world, a place that is sometimes creepy, but always hilarious, accompanied by an illustrated tour through Dream Theory Land guided by insights from poets, philosophers, and psychoanalysts alike."--Provided by publisher.

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Time under tension by M. S. (Marina S.) Harkness

Time under tension

M. S. (Marina S.) Harkness

Graphic novel

"M.S. is graduating and facing a crossroads in life. She has a strained relationship with her mother, a sexually abusive father on parole, and is in love with someone who mostly hangs out with her to get high. She dabbles as a sex worker and weed dealer. It's...

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Turtle bread by 1991- author. Kim-Joy

Turtle bread

1991- author. Kim-Joy

Graphic novel

"When Yan stumbles upon Baking Club her social anxiety tries to keep her away, but the bakers encourage her to come out of her shell, especially the caring and supportive Bea, and soon Yan discovers her new friends may need her too."--Provided by publisher.

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Carthago. Kane by Christophe Bec

Carthago. Kane

Christophe Bec

Graphic novel

"China, 1997. Kane, a young human-triton hybrid, escapes from his captivity in a secret research facility owned by a corrupt billionaire intent on proving the existence of cryptids and prehistoric beasts believed long dead. As Kane flees his captor's henchmen...

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Artificial by Amy Kurzweil

Artificial

Amy Kurzweil

Graphic novel

"A visionary story of three generations of artists whose search for meaning and connection transcends the limits of life. How do we relate to--and hold--our family's past? Is it through technology? Through spirit? Art, poetry, music? Or is it through the...

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Cosmic Ghost Rider. Duel identity by Stephanie Phillips

Cosmic Ghost Rider. Duel identity

Stephanie Phillips

Graphic novel

"In a far-flung corner of deep space, Frank Castle has eked out a quiet life--his days as the Cosmic Ghost Rider finally behind him. But across the universe, a vicious bounty hunter is leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. And his name is Cosmic Ghost Rider?!...

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My dress-up darling. 10 by Shin'ichi (Manga artist) Fukuda

My dress-up darling. 10

Shin'ichi (Manga artist) Fukuda

Graphic novel

"A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy rom-com! Upon meeting up with Amane-san and his friends at a cosplay event, Marin and Wakana learn about a group cosplay shoot they're putting together for Coffin, a horror...

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The walking dead. Book fifteen by Robert Kirkman

The walking dead. Book fifteen

Robert Kirkman

Graphic novel

"Recent events have thrown Alexandria into turmoil, and now Rick, Dwight, Eugene and Negan all have something to prove. Meanwhile, a new world order awaits..."--Provided by publisher.

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Star trek. Strange new worlds. by Kirsten Beyer

Star trek. Strange new worlds.

Kirsten Beyer

Graphic novel

"With Una accused of unlawful genetic modification by Starfleet, Captain Pike sets out in search of evidence that could prove her innocence. But, when Captain Pike and the crew of the Enterprise get caught in the Pryllia colony, home to the illusive Illyrians,...

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Our not-so-lonely planet travel guide. Volume 4 by Mone Sorai

Our not-so-lonely planet travel guide. Volume 4

Mone Sorai

Graphic novel

"Mitsuki and Asahi arrive in South America! Their tour around the world continues with their first stop, Brazil, and a surprise visit from Asahi's brother. As Mitsuki and Asahi grow braver and more open with their feelings, they find their horizons expanding...

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Get schooled. 1 by Yongtaek Chae

Get schooled. 1

Yongtaek Chae

Graphic novel

"It is the near future, and student violence in schools is out of control. In a questionnaire survey for teachers, 98.6% say it is far more challenging to teach students than in the past, and 85.8% say it is not only more challenging but now dangerous....

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Terror Man. 1 by Dongwoo Han

Terror Man. 1

Dongwoo Han

Graphic novel

"Jungwoo Min has a special ability, one that lets him see when a path leads to a misfortune, or disaster. He uses his 'Eyes of Misfortune' to spot these unfortunate events and stop them. Disguising himself as a terrorist, he begins using his power to save...

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Barbaric. I, Murderable offenses by Michael Moreci

Barbaric. I, Murderable offenses

Michael Moreci

Graphic novel

"Owen the Barbarian has been cursed to do good with what remains of his life. His bloodthirsty weapon, Axe, has become his moral compass with a drinking problem. Together they wander the realm, foredoomed to help any who seek assistance. But there is one thing...

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Our not-so-lonely planet travel guide. Volume 3 by Mone Sorai

Our not-so-lonely planet travel guide. Volume 3

Mone Sorai

Graphic novel

"Super serious Asahi Suzumura and laidback, easygoing Mitsuki Sayama might seem like an odd couple, but they made a deal; they'll vacation around the world and when they get back to Japan, they'll get married. As they travel from country to country, the...

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Barbaric. II, Axe to grind by Michael Moreci

Barbaric. II, Axe to grind

Michael Moreci

Graphic novel

"Owen, Axe and Soren are out to settle an old score against a wicked adversary who did Owen wrong back in his Barbarian days."--Provided by publisher.

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Let's play. Volume 3 by Leeanne M. Krecic

Let's play. Volume 3

Leeanne M. Krecic

Graphic novel

"She's young, single and about to achieve her dream of creating incredible videogames. But then life throws her a one-two punch: a popular streamer gives her first game a scathing review. Even worse, she finds out that same troublesome critic is now her new...

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Go with the clouds, north-by-northwest. 6 by Aki Irie

Go with the clouds, north-by-northwest. 6

Aki Irie

Graphic novel

"Despite all the dark rumors surrounding his little brother Michitaka, Kei Miyama has chosen to believe in his brother. But one night, Michitaka was hauled off by the police. And sure enough, it was on suspicion of murder. What will Kei do now?"--Provided by...

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Let's play. Volume 2 by Leeanne M. Krecic

Let's play. Volume 2

Leeanne M. Krecic

Graphic novel

"She's young, single and about to achieve her dream of creating incredible video games. But then life throws her a one-two punch: a popular streamer gives her first game a scathing review. Even worse, she finds out that same troublesome critic is now her new...

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Let's play. Volume 1 by Leeanne M. Krecic

Let's play. Volume 1

Leeanne M. Krecic

Graphic novel

"She's young, single and about to achieve her dream of creating incredible video games. But then life throws her a one-two punch: a popular streamer gives her first game a scathing review. Even worse, she finds out that same troublesome critic is now her new...

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Our not-so-lonely planet travel guide. Volume 2 by Mone Sorai

Our not-so-lonely planet travel guide. Volume 2

Mone Sorai

Graphic novel

"Super serious Asahi Suzumura and laidback, easygoing Mitsuki Sayama might seem like an odd couple, but they made a deal; they'll vacation around the world and when they get back to Japan, they'll get married. But after the first leg of their journey went so...

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Ordinary gods. Volume two, God machine by Kyle Higgins

Ordinary gods. Volume two, God machine

Kyle Higgins

Graphic novel

"The last time the Prodigy awoke, the world narrowly avoided armageddon. For the first time in millennia, the Awakened are finally united. On the run after the explosive events of Brazil, and with the agents of the One King close at every turn, Christopher's...

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Dark gathering. 2 by Ken'ichi (Manga artist) Kondō

Dark gathering. 2

Ken'ichi (Manga artist) Kondō

Graphic novel

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

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Something's wrong with us. 17, Sakura-colored verse by Natsumi Andō

Something's wrong with us. 17, Sakura-colored verse

Natsumi Andō

Graphic novel

"A New Mystery. Six months after their long-anticipated wedding, Nao and Tsubaki spend their free time happily planning their honeymoon. During a wagashi delivery, Nao meets Kagami, a man who runs a poetry club and seems to know Tsubaki. Perhaps even better...

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Ayashimon. 3, The Urara gang by Yuji Kaku

Ayashimon. 3, The Urara gang

Yuji Kaku

Graphic novel

"Maruo punches his way into the monstrous world of Ayashimon yakuza with dreams of becoming a manga protagonist! When the Enma Syndicate's chairman dies, Japan's supernatural underworld is turned on its head, leaving gangs of ayashimon poised on the brink of...

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Higurashi : 2 GOU. by author Ryukishi07

Higurashi : 2 GOU.

author Ryukishi07

Graphic novel

"June 1983. Newcomer Keiichi Maebara has made lots of great friends since he moved to Hinamiza, including one Satoko Hojo. But when he finds out about her less-than stellar home life, he's determined to help her find her happily ever after! However, the clock...

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Seraph of the end. 2 Guren Ichinose  by Yō Asami

Seraph of the end. 2 Guren Ichinose

Yō Asami

Graphic novel

"After a devastating attack on Guren's high school, war has officially broken out between his family's mortal enemies, the Order of the Imperial Demons, and their rival syndicate, the Brotherhood of a Thousand Nights. Amidst the chaos, Guren's childhood love...

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Otherside picnic. 07 by Iori Miyazawa

Otherside picnic. 07

Iori Miyazawa

Graphic novel

"In this sci-fi/fantasy survival thriller, the dangerous and deadly realm of the Otherside--where urban legends roam--calls to two women, both in search of something. As they set out to sate their curiosity and explore this other world, will the most...

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Sakamoto days. Vol. 9, Hard mode by Yūto Suzuki

Sakamoto days. Vol. 9, Hard mode

Yūto Suzuki

Graphic novel

"Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He's now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how...

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How do we relationship? 9 by author Tamifuru (Mangaka)

How do we relationship? 9

author Tamifuru (Mangaka)

Graphic novel

"Shy Miwa has always dreamed of finding love, but living in small-town Japan made finding the right match difficult--especially since she likes girls! Even going away to college didn't seem to help, until one day her outgoing classmate Saeko suggests they...

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Persona 4 arena ultimax. Vol. 2 by Rokuro (Manga artist) Saito

Persona 4 arena ultimax. Vol. 2

Rokuro (Manga artist) Saito

Graphic novel

"The action continues for the united casts of PERSONA 3 and PERSONA 4! The mysterious General Teddie has returned, and he drags the Investigation Team into a new tournament; the P-1 Climax! With no way to back out, they have no choice but to keep winning or...

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Diaries of war by Nora Krug

Diaries of war

Nora Krug

Graphic novel

"Immediately after Russia began its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Nora Krug reached out to two anonymous subjects--"K.," a Ukrainian journalist, and "D.," a Russian artist--and began what would become a year of correspondence. Based on her...

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Spy x family. 10 by Tatsuya Endō

Spy x family. 10

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! As a child,...

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Batman. One bad day. by Mariko Tamaki

Batman. One bad day.

Mariko Tamaki

Graphic novel

"Is Harvey Dent back to save Gotham City? Two-Face has at all times been considered as Batman's most tragic villain. If solely Harvey Dent hadn't been scarred by acid, he might have continued his good work as D.A. in Gotham City and been Batman's biggest ally...

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Case closed. Volume 88 by Gōshō Aoyama

Case closed. Volume 88

Gōshō Aoyama

Graphic novel

"Office Yumi tracks a murder suspect to a ramen restaurant, and Conan must identify the killer by condiment choice alone, before moving on to battling the walking dead during an investigation on the set of a zombie movie. Serena's new band loses a drummer by...

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Batman. Volume two Wayne family adventures. by CRC Payne

Batman. Volume two Wayne family adventures.

CRC Payne

Graphic novel

"Continuing the exciting Webtoons tale! Batman needs a break. But with new vigilante Duke Thomas living in Wayne Manor and an endless supply of adopted, fostered, and biological superhero children to manage, Bruce Wayne has his hands full"--

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Hunter x hunter. Volume 37 by Yoshihiro Togashi

Hunter x hunter. Volume 37

Yoshihiro Togashi

Graphic novel

"As Kurapika fights to protect Prince Woble in the Kakin war of succession, trouble is brewing on the lower tiers of the Whale Ship. Those tiers are ruled by the Mafia, and the crime families have their own agendas in the war. Meanwhile, the new Nen users are...

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Cat + gamer. Volume 3 by Wataru Nadatani

Cat + gamer. Volume 3

Wataru Nadatani

Graphic novel

"A dedicated gamer, Riko discovers what it's like living with a cat--and she 'levels up' in responsibilities and skills every day! Musubi, her cute new companion, tries to understand Riko's behavior through a cat's worldview. Enjoying their time together, Riko...

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Fire Force. 34 by Atsushi Ōkubo

Fire Force. 34

Atsushi Ōkubo

Graphic novel

"The city of Tokyo is in the grip of a reign of terror! Possessed by demons, people have begun to burst into flame, leading to the to fight spontaneous combustion anywhere it might break out. But the team is about to get a very unique addition: Shinra, a boy...

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