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A vibrant slice-of-life graphic novel about a young woman navigating adulthood in the 21st century. Conxita, a spirited twenty-something, finds herself adrift between Madrid and Barcelona. As a former fine arts student, she chronicles her daily adventures, from sharing an apartment with her mirror image roommate to navigating dates and dreams. Her story shakes up…
“I play what I am. I play Mingus.” This comics biography tells the troubled life, the battles against racism, the brilliant music of a master who has left an indelible mark on the jazz scene, and beyond. From his beginnings in Los Angeles in the 1940s to his heartbreaking end in Mexico, the story of…
Experience the epic journey of Queen in this stunning graphic novel! Brian May, Roger Taylor, and Freddie Mercury’s story is brought to life, showcasing their decadent shows, inimitable aesthetics, and groundbreaking music. From their early struggles to global stardom, delve into the creative genius behind hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Are the Champions.” Discover…
A story of artistic passion and personal solitude. This biographical graphic novel explores the complex relationship between Edgar Degas and Mary Cassatt, two giants of the Impressionist movement. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Paris, it delves into their creative struggles, their unique perspectives on art, and the societal expectations they faced. Discover the inner…
In 1931 Harlem, a Black woman rises to power in the underground numbers game, defying the odds and challenging the white mafia. Stéphanie St. Clair, ‘Queenie, ‘ an inventive West Indian immigrant, creates her own American dream in the Harlem numbers game. Her ascent draws the ire of local authorities and the ruthless mafioso Dutch…
A son’s journey from the Amazon jungle to suburbia and back, in search of identity and belonging. David Good, son of an American anthropologist and a Yanomami mother, straddles two worlds. Growing up in the US without his mother, he grapples with his identity and yearns for a deeper connection to his South American roots….
A raw and honest portrayal of postpartum depression in graphic novel form. Marietta and Chuck are overjoyed to be expecting a baby, but the reality of childbirth shatters their fairy tale. Marietta struggles with a difficult birth, a slow-to-appear maternal instinct, and a body she no longer recognizes. As she grapples with these challenges, she…
Maximus Wyld had his heyday in 1940s-50s Hollywood. Of mixed race Black, Chinese and Native American descent, he was “the actor with a thousand faces”, essentially interpreting ethnic roles: Indian chief, Mexican revolutionary, oriental dandy… A veritable reinterpretation of the myth of American cinema through the prism of minorities, Erased reveals the political and social…
A landmark story of courage and defiance in the face of injustice. In 1832, Prudence Crandall opens a school for young girls in Canterbury, Connecticut. The town welcomes it, thinking educating girls is harmless. But when Crandall announces she will welcome Black girls, the community erupts in hostility. Thirty years before the abolition of slavery,…
Experience the raw energy of punk rock in comics form! This can’t-miss overview explores the punk scene’s explosive birth in the 70s, from NYC to the UK, spotlighting icons like The Ramones and The Sex Pistols. Discover how punk fueled the Riot Grrrl movement, empowering women like Siouxsie Sioux and Patti Smith. Punk Rock in…
“The art is wonderful, and the language is entertaining and captivating.” – Association of Jewish Libraries This graphic novel for ages 8-12 depicts the ups and downs of Dr. Ruth’s life from her escape from the Nazis at age 10 aboard a Kindertransport, to her training as a sniper with the Hagganah in Israel, through…
The first year of LEGENDARY COMICS YA is here in an all-new collectors box set! The perfect jumping-on point for any YA fan. This deluxe box set includes the first three titles from Legendary Comics YA graphic novel line along with exclusive stickers! – CHAMPIONESS: Based on the true story of Elizabeth Wilkinson, the famous…
2010 Maverick Award winner, 2011 Aesop Prize Winner–Children’s folklore section, and a 2011 Eisner Award Nominee. All cultures have tales of the trickster–a crafty creature or being who uses cunning to get food, steal precious possessions, or simply cause mischief. He disrupts the order of things, often humiliating others and sometimes himself. In Native American…
Maggie and Hopey leave their significant others at home and take a weekend road trip to go to a punk scene reunion in their old neighborhood. Threaded throughout are flashbacks to 1979, during the formative stages in their lifelong relationship, as the perceived invincibility of youth is juxtaposed against all of the love, heartbreak, and…
Once a thriving working class neighborhood on Chicago’s south side, the “Bottomyards” is now the definition of urban blight. When an aspiring fashion designer named Darla and her image-obsessed friend, Cynthia, descend upon the neighborhood in search of cheap rent, they soon discover something far more seductive and sinister lurking behind the walls of their…
