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Goblin Slayer. 13 by Kousuke Kurose

Goblin Slayer. 13

Kousuke Kurose

Graphic novel

"The revelation of his connection to Wizard Boy hits Goblin Slayer harder than any monster's blow ever has. Seeing his distress, Spearman and Heavy Warrior invite the stoic slayer to bare his feelings one evening in the tavern... To speak of the dreams of...

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Dreadnoughts. Book 1, Breaking ground by Michael Owen Carroll

Dreadnoughts. Book 1, Breaking ground

Michael Owen Carroll

Graphic novel

"The year is 2035 and American society is crumbling, the police have become judge and jury, dispensing justice on the streets. Public protests spark police brutality and even greater restrictions on what American citizens are free to do. This is a horror story...

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Grandmaster of demonic cultivation = Mo dao zu shi. 7 The comic. by Luo Di Cheng Qiu

Grandmaster of demonic cultivation = Mo dao zu shi. 7 The comic.

Luo Di Cheng Qiu

Graphic novel

"The mysterious corpse that Wei Wuxian has been investigating has finally been pieced back together, all save its most crucial part--the head. Yet even with the head missing, the evidence points inevitably in a single direction. To uncover the full truth, Wei...

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Ninja vs. gokudo. No 2 by Shinsuke Kondo

Ninja vs. gokudo. No 2

Shinsuke Kondo

Graphic novel

"The underbelly of the lowlifes. The ninja's beloved Grandpa Kai is murdered by the yakuza, and now it's payback time. The battle pits Nodoka Matsumoto, the compassionate ninja, against the yakuza heavyweight Kousei Yuzawa. The action takes place in the seedy...

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Thunderbolts. Worldstrike by Jackson Lanzing

Thunderbolts. Worldstrike

Jackson Lanzing

Graphic novel

"No one is safe from the Thunderbolts! Bucky Barnes, the former Winter Soldier now known as the Revolution, just inherited a mountain of covert intel, and he has one objective: justice, like lightning! He's going after the establishment, the people no one else...

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Strange, dark & mysterious by Robert Venditti

Strange, dark & mysterious

Robert Venditti

Graphic novel

"John Allen, known popularly as 'MrBallen,' has been enthralling audiences with his unique brand of storytelling ever since he burst onto the scene, covering strange and mysterious phenomena ranging from the unexplained screaming heard in parts of Nahanni...

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Final cut by Charles Burns

Final cut

Charles Burns

Graphic novel

"The beloved and award-winning author of Black Hole returns with an arresting story of an artist's obsessions. As a child, Brian and his friend Jimmy would make home movies in their yards, coaxing their friends into starring as victims of grisly murders and...

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Spider-Woman. 1, Gang war by Steve Foxe

Spider-Woman. 1, Gang war

Steve Foxe

Graphic novel

"The world has changed for Spider-Woman! The Web of Life and Destiny restored Jessica Drew's existence, but Carol Danvers and the precognitive Madame Web can tell something is different. Where is Spider-Woman's infant son, Gerry?! Meanwhile, the Viper has...

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A sign of affection. 9 by author suu Morishita (Mangaka group)

A sign of affection. 9

author suu Morishita (Mangaka group...

Graphic novel

"Emma's relentless pursuit of Itsuomi has hit a wall, and Shin is left to pick up the pieces, if Emma will let him. Meanwhile, Oushi-kun's sudden confession makes Yuki anxious about Itsuomi's feelings. Just as the two seem to have their respective third wheels...

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Harley Quinn. Black + white + redder

Harley Quinn. Black + white + redder

Graphic novel

"Harley and Ivy deep into the heart of the Fortress of Solitude! See into Harley's teenage past as a high-flying gymnast with vengeance on her mind! And send former Joker sidekicks Harley and Gaggy Gagsworthy on a heist that's worth the risk... but can the...

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The Flash. Vol. 1, Strange attractor by Simon Spurrier

The Flash. Vol. 1, Strange attractor

Simon Spurrier

Graphic novel

"Wally West has never been quicker, more fulfilled, more heroic! And yet...something is off. Very off. His evolving understanding of his powers has opened Wally to new avenues of sci-fi adventure, and attuned his senses to strange new ideas. Something whispers...

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Canary by Scott Snyder

Canary

Scott Snyder

Graphic novel

"During the final days of the Gold Rush, one mining company in Utah pulled up radioactive Uranium, and then the mine then collapsed in on itself. Legends sprung up about the mine being cursed or even haunted. Now the Frontier is closed and the gold and silver...

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Superman. Lost by Christopher J. (Christopher James) Priest

Superman. Lost

Christopher J. (Christopher James) ...

Graphic novel

"When a routine Justice League mission goes awry, Superman must make a 20 year journey home. But he feels like a stranger when he returns to a world where no time has passed at all. After Superman is called away on a routine Justice League mission, Lois Lane...

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Vengeance of the Moon Knight. Vol. 1, New moon by Jed MacKay

Vengeance of the Moon Knight. Vol. 1, New moon

Jed MacKay

Graphic novel

"Following the death of Marc Spector, who is left to keep the faith? Clad in the black of mourning, the Midnight Mission remains - but how have they been changed by the Black Spectre's masterstroke? As the congregants pick up the pieces and carry on the...

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Powers. Volume seven by Brian Michael Bendis

Powers. Volume seven

Brian Michael Bendis

Graphic novel

"Walker and Pilgrim join the big leagues! Deena Pilgrim is now a federal agent and dealing with the biggest Powers cases in the entire country. But will this new life close the closet full of skeletons she carries with her? Plus, Walker must choose between his...

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Beware the planet of the apes by Marc Guggenheim

Beware the planet of the apes

Marc Guggenheim

Graphic novel

"A new story set in the classic continuity of the original PLANET OF THE APES films! In a hostile world run by aggressive gorillas, scientists Cornelius and Zira are the only apes alive who see value in the mute, dumb human race - but even they know human...

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Sheep princess in wolf's clothing. 3 by author Mito (Manga artist)

Sheep princess in wolf's clothing. 3

author Mito (Manga artist)

Graphic novel

"Since becoming Princess Momo's tutor, Aki has started to warm up to the girl and has now, to her shock, fallen hard for her. But Aki worries that it's pointless to confess her feelings. After all, she's a servant and Momo's a princess. Why bother to confess...

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King in limbo. 3 by Ai Tanaka

King in limbo. 3

Ai Tanaka

Graphic novel

"In this final volume of King in Limbo, Rune and Adam try to solve the mysteries surrounding the disease known as the Sleep, but Adam finds himself trying to save Rune from his own damaging pandemic memories."--Provided by publisher.

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The awl. 1 by Gyu-Seok Choi

The awl. 1

Gyu-Seok Choi

Graphic novel

"The Awl is a story of ordinary folks struggling to be treated as humans. In the face of corporate greed and reprehensible actions, a bond of respect has formed between young executive Yi Su-in and union activist Gu Go-sin. Seeing what his employers are...

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Lore Olympus. Volume seven by Rachel (Comics artist) Smythe

Lore Olympus. Volume seven

Rachel (Comics artist) Smythe

Graphic novel

"Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love-the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new bonus short story! "Blood of mine or not, if you...

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The world of Black Hammer omnibus. Volume 4, Skulldigger and Skeleton Boy, and The unbelievable Unteens by Jeff Lemire

The world of Black Hammer omnibus. Volume 4, Skulldigger and Skeleton Boy, and The unbelievable Unteens

Jeff Lemire

Graphic novel

"In Skulldigger, Spiral City finds itself trapped in a vicious cycle of crime, corruption, and violence. With the heart of the city at stake, a vigilante rises in Skulldigger. However, when the nefarious Grimjim escapes from prison, Skulldigger and his ward,...

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Ocultos by Laura Pérez Granell

Ocultos

Laura Pérez Granell

Graphic novel

"Within our visible world, there are hidden worlds full of unknown forces whose nature we cannot fathom. Ocultos swirls together a series of stories that form a bridge between our world to the next, where thoughts and dreams can bend and shape reality. A woman...

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Agatha Harkness. The saga of the Salem witch

Agatha Harkness. The saga of the Salem witch

Graphic novel

"The comic-book history of the breakout star of MARVEL STUDIOS' WANDAVISION! When Reed and Sue Richards of the Fantastic Four hire a new nanny for their son, Franklin, they get more than they bargained for in the form of Agatha Harkness - a powerful witch...

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Dark spaces. Dungeon by Scott Snyder

Dark spaces. Dungeon

Scott Snyder

Graphic novel

"A family moves from the rustle and bustle of the Big Apple to upstate New York. However, their father's dream of a quiet rural life are shattered when he discovers a DUNGEON underneath their land, filled with torture devices, weapons, and a threatening...

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Werewolf by Night. Unholy alliance

Werewolf by Night. Unholy alliance

Graphic novel

"In the black and white of night, Jack Russell races to halt the sacrifice of a young girl at the hands of monsters. Elsa Bloodstone, in all her colorful monster-hunting glory isn't far behind. But can these old flames put their differences aside long enough...

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Kommix by Charles Burns

Kommix

Charles Burns

Graphic novel

"Master cartoonist Charles Burns has never hidden his passion for comic books and pop culture from the 1950 and 1960s. Inspired by the romance, horror, and sci-fi comics of his youth, as well as the 1960s American underground, the author of Black Hole has...

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Legion of Super-Heroes. The great darkness saga by Paul Levitz

Legion of Super-Heroes. The great darkness saga

Paul Levitz

Graphic novel

"The godlike Darkseid emerges in the 30th century with an ingenious plot to finally conquer the universe in Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen's timeless Legion of Super-Heroes epic! Using his faithful minions to acquire all of the mystic artifacts of the time,...

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Dead X-Men by Steve Foxe

Dead X-Men

Steve Foxe

Graphic novel

"When the world turned against Krakoa, these five mutants lost their lives - but their mission as X-Men is just getting started. To preserve Xavier's dream, they must accomplish the impossible - or die again trying! But who are the Dead X-Men?! And who has...

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Green Arrow. Vol. 2, Family first by Joshua Williamson

Green Arrow. Vol. 2, Family first

Joshua Williamson

Graphic novel

"Oliver Queen is back! And after months of time-travel and space, he's ready to be a bit more grounded...or so he thinks! Picking up where Green Arrow Vol.1: Reunion left off, the DAWN OF DC continues! Oliver Queen is back! He's returned with his family to the...

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Elseworlds. Volume two Justice League.

Elseworlds. Volume two Justice League.

Graphic novel

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

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Poison Ivy. Vol. 3, Mourning sickness by G. Willow Wilson

Poison Ivy. Vol. 3, Mourning sickness

G. Willow Wilson

Graphic novel

"It's the dawn of a new day as Pamela Isley makes her return to Harley--and Gotham City--with the world's most adorable admin, Janet from HR, in tow. As Poison Ivy reluctantly investigates the inner workings of a strange new skyscraper in Gotham, she finds...

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The masterful cat is depressed again today. 8 by Hitsuji Yamada

The masterful cat is depressed again today. 8

Hitsuji Yamada

Graphic novel

"Two trespassers disturb the tranquility of Saku's home...wait, it's Mom and Dad?! Dad came up to the city for his work as a shogi teacher and Mom came to meet Yukichi. Now, Saku is at the mercy of these two visitors staying over. In the midst of this chaos at...

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The concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store. 1 by Tsuchika Nishimura

The concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store. 1

Tsuchika Nishimura

Graphic novel

"Retail work has never been wilder than in this award-winning manga that inspired the anime movie! Working retail is tough enough with regular human customers, but what about when they're owls, wolves, koalas...and a woolly mammoth? Welcome to the Hokkyoku...

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The Fable. Omnibus 3 by Katsuhisa Minami

The Fable. Omnibus 3

Katsuhisa Minami

Graphic novel

"KILLING IS MY JOB. GRAPHIC DESIGN IS MY PASSION. The boogieman of the Japanese underworld known as 'Fable' is taking a year off from killing for hire to lay low in Osaka, and it turns out this 'normal life' thing is pretty fun. He's got a new friend (a...

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Sketchy. 3 by author Makihirochi

Sketchy. 3

author Makihirochi

Graphic novel

"Fakie friends. Ako's get-together with friends from high school comes to an uncomfortable end when Asuka, a former member of their group, announces on television that she was bullied in school. Looking back on one of her last conversations with Asuka, Ako...

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Across the Massive-Verse. Volume 1

Across the Massive-Verse. Volume 1

Graphic novel

"A struggling writer finds a miniature black hole after moving back in with his parents. A rebellious teenager inherits a superhero mantle from his estranged father. A troubled veteran suits back up to fight a tech conglomerate out of her home. In the city of...

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Deathstalker  by Tim Seeley

Deathstalker

Tim Seeley

Graphic novel

"The cult-cinema hero Deathstalker bursts into comics from an all-star lineup of creators. Hired to escort a perfect priestess and her to a celebration of purity, Deathstalker's journey doesn't go as planned (damn those good looks and big sword). Once again,...

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Deadpool & Wolverine. WWIII by Joe Kelly

Deadpool & Wolverine. WWIII

Joe Kelly

Graphic novel

"They're the most intensely mismatched team-up in comics and pop culture -- reunited for an all-new edge of your seat adventure! Yes, Wade Wilson and Logan are at the ends of the Earth -- and at each other's throats! The mysterious Delta believes in change....

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The Foo Fighters by Todd Matthy

The Foo Fighters

Todd Matthy

Graphic novel

"The complete story of the Foo Fighters and Dave Grohl. Dive into their journey from Nirvana's end to rock stardom. Witness Grohl's struggle to emerge from his past and the band's rise to rock 'n' roll fame. Explore the triumphs and trials of this legendary...

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Superman '78. The metal curtain by Robert Venditti

Superman '78. The metal curtain

Robert Venditti

Graphic novel

"The hit series Superman '78, set in the universe of the iconic 1978 Superman film, returns with a story that introduces Superman's foe Metallo! When the planet Krypton exploded, its last son was rocketed across the cosmos and came to settle in a small town in...

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Bloodborne. The bleak dominion by Cullen Bunn

Bloodborne. The bleak dominion

Cullen Bunn

Graphic novel

"In the plagued city of Yharnam, hunters Gretchen and Abraham search for their missing protégé. Under the blood moon, a scourge of beasts stalk the streets, and a new threat lurks around every corner. The duo must venture deep into the depths of the chalice...

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Midnight, Mass by John Rozum

Midnight, Mass

John Rozum

Graphic novel

"Welcome to MIDNIGHT, MASS., where vampires, ghosts, demons and psychotic magicians are just business as usual for Adam and Julia Kadmon. But now Adam and Julia are forced to go from being mere paranormal investigators to serving as delicate gatekeepers...

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My love story with Yamada-kun at LV999. 2 by author Mashiro

My love story with Yamada-kun at LV999. 2

author Mashiro

Graphic novel

"Can in-game friendship level-up to something more in real life? The second volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. After college student Akane was dumped by her boyfriend, she met Yamada, a handsome...

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Batman. The cult. by Jim Starlin

Batman. The cult.

Jim Starlin

Graphic novel

"In Batman: The Cult, Deacon Blackfire, a charismatic shaman with roots as old as Gotham City itself, has amassed the city's homeless into an army, one he seemingly uses to fight crime. But Blackfire has a hidden agenda... With Batman brainwashed by Blackfire...

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Spread your wings and fly by Nonono Yamada

Spread your wings and fly

Nonono Yamada

Graphic novel

"Chikara is a university student working hard on his research for his childhood dream, hoping to someday achieve flight. One night, he witnesses the secret on the back of Satomi, a transfer student with a perfect body and face. The two quickly grow closer, but...

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Chainsaw man. 16, Ordinary happiness by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Chainsaw man. 16, Ordinary happiness

Tatsuki Fujimoto

Graphic novel

"To live life as a normal high school student, or to become Chainsaw Man again. Denji is facing the ultimate choice and has no idea what to do. Meanwhile, a mysterious group called the Chainsaw Man Church is gaining power behind the scenes. What exactly are...

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Imaginary. 2 by Niiro Ikuhana

Imaginary. 2

Niiro Ikuhana

Graphic novel

"Summer break is approaching, and Mai is coming home for a visit! Tasuku doesn't waste time trying to come up with something for them to do together. Where will their fertile imaginations take them when they finally reunite?"--Provided by publisher.

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The Fable. Omnibus 2 by Katsuhisa Minami

The Fable. Omnibus 2

Katsuhisa Minami

Graphic novel

"The deadliest man in Japan has a new mission: Take a yearlong break, and don't kill anybody. After getting a pet parrot, 'Akira Sato' (not his real name) is at a loss. What do normal people do? They get a job, right? So the Fable musters his courage, writes a...

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Madame Choi and the monsters by Sheree Domingo

Madame Choi and the monsters

Sheree Domingo

Graphic novel

"The incredible-yet-true story of celebrated South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee, abducted in 1978 by North Korean secret agents on the orders of their film-crazed future leader Kim Jong-il. Six months later, filmmaker Shin Sang-ok, Choi Eun-hee's ex-husband, is...

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Star Trek. Holo-ween by Christopher Sequeira

Star Trek. Holo-ween

Christopher Sequeira

Graphic novel

"The evil Redjac presence--a.k.a. Jack the Ripper from the Star Trek episode 'Wolf in the Fold'--has returned. And this time it has a new terrifying tool at its disposal: the holodeck. As Redjac seizes control of Picard's Enterprise and spreads holographic...

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Homunculus. 9-10 by Hideo Yamamoto

Homunculus. 9-10

Hideo Yamamoto

Graphic novel

"The homunculi have all vanished! All but one--a mysterious woman whose face shifts constantly, and who won't leave Nakoshi alone. In a desperate attempt to uncover his truth and hers, Nakoshi bites the bullet and performs trepanation on himself. Will he...

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Akira. Book five by Katsuhiro Ōtomo

Akira. Book five

Katsuhiro Ōtomo

Graphic novel

"With Akira and his mad prime minister ruling the Great Tokyo Empire, the world at large is gathering its military strength to take on the Empire."--Provided by publisher.

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Deadpool kills the Marvel Universe by Cullen Bunn

Deadpool kills the Marvel Universe

Cullen Bunn

Graphic novel

"What if everything you thought was funny about Deadpool was actually just disturbing? What if he decided to kill everyone and everything that makes up the Marvel Universe? What if he actually pulled it off? Would that be FUN for you? The Merc with a Mouth...

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Sketchy. 2 by author Makihirochi

Sketchy. 2

author Makihirochi

Graphic novel

"Ako's love of skateboarding continues to grow as she goes to another lesson with her coworker, Shiho. The two of them buy their own boards and officially become skater girls! But as Ako struggles to learn her second trick, she begins to wonder if she'll ever...

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A sign of affection. Omnibus 2 by author suu Morishita (Mangaka group)

A sign of affection. Omnibus 2

author suu Morishita (Mangaka group...

Graphic novel

"Yuki, a deaf college student who's led a relatively sheltered life, has just taken a huge step: She's got a boyfriend! And he seems like a keeper: Itsuomi is a multilingual globetrotter who works hard, and he's a knockout, to boot. Yuki can still scarcely...

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William Morris by Giancarlo Ascari

William Morris

Giancarlo Ascari

Graphic novel

"One of the most influential artists and thinkers of his time comes to life in this graphic biography inspired by Morris' designs and filled with the colors and patterns that defined the Arts and Crafts Movement. It traces his childhood fascination with...

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Kick-Ass. 3 by Mark Millar

Kick-Ass. 3

Mark Millar

Graphic novel

"Kick-Ass is back, just as over-the-top as ever! As everybody's favorite psychotic 11-year-old, Hit Girl trains Kick-Ass to be, well, a bad-ass. Meanwhile Red Mist gathers a team of super-villains to take them down!"--Provided by publisher.

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A business proposal. 6 by artist NARAK

A business proposal. 6

artist NARAK

Graphic novel

"Staying ahead of the competition Taemu can finally rest easy. With Minwoo out of the picture, he now has a monopoly on Hari's affection...or does he? Jihoon, the new secretary filling in for Sunghoon, is smart and capable, but there's just one problem--he's...

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Oshi no ko. 7 by Aka Akasaka

Oshi no ko. 7

Aka Akasaka

Graphic novel

"The stage is set for Kana and Akane to put on a performance that will prove who is the superior actor. But while Akane boldly steps into the spotlight, Kana draws back, letting her rival shine even brighter. Years in the industry have taught Kana to survive,...

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The abandoned empress. 8 by adapter In-a

The abandoned empress. 8

adapter In-a

Graphic novel

"The moment Aristia was dreading is finally here--Jieun has arrived! As politics pit the two against each other yet again, she soon realizes that this Jieun is very different from the one she remembers. In order to protect herself and those dear to her, Tia...

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Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki's conjecture. 4 by Toji Aio

Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki's conjecture. 4

Toji Aio

Graphic novel

"The truth behind Mana, the 'Miracle Girl of Okutama,' comes to light! And soon after, the crew ventures out to investigate a mysterious cave said to enshrine an oni. There, they find not relics of a demon, but rather a human skull with a gaping hole... All...

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The Magic Order. Volume one by Mark Millar

The Magic Order. Volume one

Mark Millar

Graphic novel

"By day, they live among us as our neighbors, friends, and co-workers, but by night they are the sorcerers, magicians, and wizards that protect us from the forces of darkness... unless the darkness gets them first. Magic meets the Mob in The Magic Order, as...

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The Magic Order. Volume two by Mark Millar

The Magic Order. Volume two

Mark Millar

Graphic novel

"A magical turf war between sorcerers and the forces of darkness like you've never seen before! The London chapter of the Magic Order has entered the scene, and these tough Guy Ritchie-style gangsters have a problem with the Eastern European Warlocks moving...

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Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki's conjecture. 3 by Toji Aio

Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki's conjecture. 3

Toji Aio

Graphic novel

"Fukamachi loses his mysterious ability to distinguish untruths after catching a cold! While he's out of commission, Professor Takatsuki makes an appearance on a panel next to an actress who claims to have seen ghosts! How will Takatsuki fare in an...

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Soul eater. 15 The perfect edition. by Atsushi Ōkubo

Soul eater. 15 The perfect edition.

Atsushi Ōkubo

Graphic novel

"Although Maka's extraordinary Soul Perception has pinpointed the Kishin's hideout for DWMA, getting there is an entirely different kettle of fish. Now it's up to Kid and the remaining Deathscythes to take out public enemy number one: the Kishin himself! But...

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Ninja vs. gokudo. No 1 by Shinsuke Kondo

Ninja vs. gokudo. No 1

Shinsuke Kondo

Graphic novel

"Since ancient times, the ninja and the yakuza have been at war, spilling blood around the world as empires rise and fall. So when, in the modern age, Shinoha, a ninja, meets Kiwami, a gangster following the path of the yakuza--the gokudo--and discovers they...

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Golden Japanesque : 5 by Kaho Miyasaka

Golden Japanesque : 5

Kaho Miyasaka

Graphic novel

"Hoping to marry despite their families' wishes, Maria sneaks out in the middle of the night to run away with Rintarou. But unbeknownst to her, Rintarou's father has suddenly fallen ill, and it's the playboy Chiaki who arrives to take her back home. Although...

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No game no life, please! 1 by Kazuya Yuizaki

No game no life, please! 1

Kazuya Yuizaki

Graphic novel

"In a world where everything is decided by games, adorable (but foulmouthed) Izuna Hatsuse is a young Werebeast girl who wants to learn more. As she follows Sora, Shiro, and the others, what answers will she find for herself? LET THE GAMES BEGIN!"--Provided by...

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Golden Japanesque : 4 by Kaho Miyasaka

Golden Japanesque : 4

Kaho Miyasaka

Graphic novel

"Maria's diligent training to become a proper lady is interrupted by Rintarou's sudden return from abroad. Somehow, her Prince Charming is even dreamier than before--and now he's inviting her to accompany him to a ball. But when his mother and the womanizing...

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Akira. Book four by Katsuhiro Ōtomo

Akira. Book four

Katsuhiro Ōtomo

Graphic novel

"Suffering the fate that beset its namesake three decades earlier, twenty-first-century Neo-Tokyo lies in ruin. Set off by the bullet of a would-be assassin, the godlike telekinetic fury of the superhuman child Akira has once again demolished in seconds that...

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King Spawn. Volume 5 by Todd McFarlane

King Spawn. Volume 5

Todd McFarlane

Graphic novel

"In NYC, Clown is back, targeting an unknown victim. SPAWN races against time to save them. As Dead Zones open and the march to the Throne of Hell begins, Al must choose allies wisely to resist its power. Despite past horrors, Spawn faces an even greater evil....

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Lotus Land by Darcy van Poelgeest

Lotus Land

Darcy van Poelgeest

Graphic novel

"Is entropy the end, or is there another way? The mysterious Keeper Program in a cyberpunk, decaying Vancouver of the near-future has developed highly-advanced technology that calls this into question, playing god with the meaning of human life itself. But...

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Cormac McCarthy's The road by Manu Larcenet

Cormac McCarthy's The road

Manu Larcenet

Graphic novel

"The story of a nameless father and son trying to survive with their humanity intact in a postapocalyptic wasteland where Earth's natural resources have been diminished, and some survivors are left to raise others for meat."--Provided by publisher.

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Birds of Prey. Volume 1, Megadeath by Kelly Thompson

Birds of Prey. Volume 1, Megadeath

Kelly Thompson

Graphic novel

"Every mission matters. Every life saved is a miracle. But this time, it's personal. Dinah Lance is one of the world's most elite fighters, but sometimes even the Black Canary needs help. With her young sister held prisoner by the Amazons, a near-impossible...

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Tying the knot with an Amagami sister. 6 by Marcey Naito

Tying the knot with an Amagami sister. 6

Marcey Naito

Graphic novel

"The Tanabata festival is fast approaching! Tanabata is holiday that comes just once a year, every July 7th, and is said to be the one day each year when any wish can be granted... But when Asahi's big race is delayed to the same day as the festival, she has...

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Wonder Woman. Vol. 1, Outlaw by Tom King

Wonder Woman. Vol. 1, Outlaw

Tom King

Graphic novel

"After a shocking alleged crime, the U.S. government moves to keep all Amazons out of the country. What will Wonder Woman discover when she goes on a quest to uncover the truth? And what new enemies will reveal themselves? After a mysterious Amazonian is...

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The devil that wears my face by David Pepose

The devil that wears my face

David Pepose

Graphic novel

"The year is 1740, and the Vatican is in turmoil. Grappling with a profound crisis of faith, outcast exorcist Father Franco Vieri is dispatched on a mission of grave importance - to rescue a Spanish nobleman from the clutches of the sadistic demon known as...

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Black Hammer. Volume 8, The end by Jeff Lemire

Black Hammer. Volume 8, The end

Jeff Lemire

Graphic novel

""In this multi-timeline, world-hopping adventure, we find new stakes, new heroes, and the long-awaited return to Black Hammer farm with the Weber family reuniting and facing many new challenges and villains in Jeff Lemire's biggest event in the Black Hammer...

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Seraph of the end. 5 Guren Ichinose  by Yō Asami

Seraph of the end. 5 Guren Ichinose

Yō Asami

Graphic novel

"With less than two days left before his father's execution, Guren finally opens up to his friends and asks for their aid after watching Mahiru get whisked away by vampires. Together they set off for Kyoto to try to bring Guren's crazed childhood love into...

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Beneath the trees where nobody sees by Patrick (Filmmaker) Horvath

Beneath the trees where nobody sees

Patrick (Filmmaker) Horvath

Graphic novel

"Don't. Murder. The locals. This is small-town serial killer, upstanding citizen, and adorable brown bear Samantha Strong's cardinal rule. After all, there's a sea of perfectly ripe potential victims in the big city just beyond the forest, and when you've...

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Blue exorcist. 29 by Kazue Katō

Blue exorcist. 29

Kazue Katō

Graphic novel

"Rin and his exorcist classmates are caught in a secret war against the forces of darkness. Raised by Father Fujimoto, a famous exorcist, Rin Okumura never knew his real father. One day a fateful argument with Father Fujimoto forces Rin to face a terrible...

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Locke & Key. Volume 4, Keys to the kingdom by Joe Hill

Locke & Key. Volume 4, Keys to the kingdom

Joe Hill

Graphic novel

" With more keys makig themselves known, and the depths of the Locke's family's mysterious ever-expanding, Dodge's desperation to end his shadowy quest drives the habitants of Keyhouse ever closer to a revealing conclusion."--Publisher.

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The writing desk by Di Morris

The writing desk

Di Morris

Graphic novel

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

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

Omniscient reader's viewpoint. 04

artist Sleepy-C (Manhwa artist)

Graphic novel

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

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Tales of the kingdom. 5 by Asumiko Nakamura

Tales of the kingdom. 5

Asumiko Nakamura

Graphic novel

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

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The remarried empress. 8 by artist Sumpul (Mangaka)

The remarried empress. 8

artist Sumpul (Mangaka)

Graphic novel

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

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Goblin Slayer. 11 Side story. by Kento Sakaeda

Goblin Slayer. 11 Side story.

Kento Sakaeda

Graphic novel

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

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The uncanny counter. 03 by E. Jang

The uncanny counter. 03

E. Jang

Graphic novel

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

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Tomb Raider King. 8 by Ltd 3B2S Co

Tomb Raider King. 8

Ltd 3B2S Co

Graphic novel

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

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Kowloon generic romance. 8 by Jun Mayuzuki

Kowloon generic romance. 8

Jun Mayuzuki

Graphic novel

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

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Venom. 7, Exsanguination by Torunn Grønbekk

Venom. 7, Exsanguination

Torunn Grønbekk

Graphic novel

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

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Joker. The world

Joker. The world

Graphic novel

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

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

Batman. Vol. 3, Detective Comics.

Ram V

Graphic novel

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

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Blood on the tracks. Volume 17 by Shūzō Oshimi

Blood on the tracks. Volume 17

Shūzō Oshimi

Graphic novel

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

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Fire Force omnibus. 12 by Atsushi Ōkubo

Fire Force omnibus. 12

Atsushi Ōkubo

Graphic novel

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

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Processing by Tara Booth

Processing

Tara Booth

Graphic novel

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

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

Judge Dredd. 45 The complete case files.

John Wagner

Graphic novel

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

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Nina the starry bride. 5 by author Rikachi

Nina the starry bride. 5

author Rikachi

Graphic novel

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

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Lord of the flies by Aimée de Jongh

Lord of the flies

Aimée de Jongh

Graphic novel

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

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Spy x family. 12 by Tatsuya Endō

Spy x family. 12

Tatsuya Endō

Graphic novel

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

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