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Jews created the first comic book, the first graphic novel, the first comic book convention, the first comic book specialty store, and they helped create the underground comics (or “Comix”) movement of the late ’60s and early ’70s. Many of the creators of the most famous comic books, such as Superman, Spiderman, X-Men, and Batman,…
In this thrilling graphic novel, from the journalist that Nelson Mandela called, “very courageous,” readers will not only learn about Nelson Mandela’s fight for South Africa’s democracy, but the enemy that threatened it. “Carlin ‘gets’ Mandela. […] Masterful storytelling!”– Morgan Freeman “Intense.” — Booklist “Fascinating.” — Library Journal, starred review Nelson Mandela’s fight against racism…
A New York Times Book Review choice as one of the 10 Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2008. Skim is Kimberly Keiko Cameron, a not-slim, would-be Wiccan goth stuck in a private girls’ school in Toronto. When a classmate’s boyfriend kills himself because he was rumoured to be gay, the school goes into mourning overdrive,…
About the Book: Turner Family Stories: From Enslavement in Virginia to Freedom in Vermont features the work of six New England cartoonists drawing on the rich personal and family stories of the remarkable Daisy Turner (1883-1988) of Grafton, Vermont. Turner Family Stories presents two of Daisy’s accounts of the life of her father, Alec Turner,…
With over fifty graphic novels in print, the samurai rabbit is more popular than ever! This is the seminal Usagi book collecting all the classic original Usagi stories from Albedo, Critters, Doomsday Squad, and the Usagi Yojimbo Summer Special. This is one of Fantagraphics’ very best sellers, and is also where Usagi started–don’t miss out!…
Uleyli is a princess-but she isn’t happy with all that comes with it. She’d rather daydream and create art than learn how to rule her people. When a Spanish boy, Juan Ortiz, is captured by Uleyli’s father, she intervenes on his behalf and begins to plot her escape from her village. As she dreams of…
When the mystical twins work on a stunt for the village dance, they awaken the goddess who has been sleeping for more than 2,000 years. Surprisingly, the goddess agrees to assist the twins, but soon discovers that she needs their help as well. Join them on their epic adventure, where they discover that sometimes the…
The humorous struggles of Pauline Porter, as she struggles to run the family bookstore. But that’s the easy part. The hard part is trying to raise her two teenage sons, Tyrell and Yusuf. She loves to read– they’d rather play video games. She likes to eat healthy — they’d rather eat junk food. She loves…
Graphic novel; multimedia format, satire, point of view; 16 year old male main character, story elements: setting, plot and character development, illustrations enhance meaning and tone, humorous, figurative language and nuances in word meaning. Themes: coming of age, friendship, diversity, family, contemporary social issues, appreciating MOM. Back matter: Non-fiction: My Life in Comics, autobiographical; about…
Every Canteen Kate story ever published–22 in all–is collected for the first time in “The Lost Art of Matt Baker (Vol. 1),” judiciously restored and enlarged 20 percent over their original published size. A rich introduction by veteran comics writer Steven Ringgenberg provides insightful historical and biographical context, and a bonus gallery spotlights Baker’s skills…
Every Canteen Kate story ever published–22 in all–is collected for the first time in “The Lost Art of Matt Baker (Vol. 1),” judiciously restored and enlarged 20 percent over their original published size. A rich introduction by veteran comics writer Steven Ringgenberg provides insightful historical and biographical context, and a bonus gallery spotlights Baker’s skills…
Following the bloody climax of the American Civil War, a battle-fatigued soldier heads west in search of a more peaceful existence. Instead, he finds himself accused of a crime he didn’t commit! Now, the outlaw known only as LOBO must fight to clear his name, while bringing justice to a lawless frontier… Rarely seen during…
“Quirky and fun and light and humorous… These titles will give young readers a good laugh!” School Library Journal’s Good Comics for Kids In a town full of bug villains, it’s up to one superhero to keep everyone in line! In this funny, lighthearted graphic novel series for kids, our hero and school reporters Robert…
The second book in the Bug Zapper series. Has the Black Ant gone legit? The former bug villain, now going by Mr. Ant, claims to have become an upstanding member of the community. But the actions of a new bug robot make the Bug Zapper think otherwise. Has Mr. Ant truly mended his ways, or…
This series is a police drama and psychological thriller that will draw you in. Meet riveting characters on the verge of uncovering a web of secrets that will change their lives forever. Book One: Haunted by his father’s death, NYPD detective, Jack Maguire tries to prove himself, placing his own life at risk, but Jack…
Jack Maguire has many secrets to hide. Detective Rose Yancey, Jack’s partner continues to be left in the dark, in more ways than one.
