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From superstar creators comes volume 2 in one of the most anticipated manga—a millennia-sprawling conspiracy thriller. All the Light We Cannot See meets historical figures everyone knows: Einstein, Walt Disney, Lee Harvey Oswald, and even Jesus ChristWho is the mysterious Billy Bat? Fifty years ago, he reunited two lovers in New York City. Sixty years ago, he roamed the darkest night of the postwar era. Two thousand years ago, he wove through the fate of one hailed as a savior.Well, Billy Bat? Who are you really? And...why are you here?This is the second thrilling volume in the sci-fi mystery by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki, beautifully packaged and available for the first time in English.

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Black Panther: My Mighty Marvel First Book is an introduction to Wakanda’s King and Super Hero for the youngest superfans—featuring art by legendary artist John Buscema! Pounce into action with the Black Panther, an Avenger and king of the mighty nation of Wakanda!Learn all about his abilities, skills, and friends in this bright and bold board book, with art from the classic comics by John Buscema. Vivid colors and three special gatefolds make for a fun-filled read perfect for the youngest kids and long-time Marvel fans alike.

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Black Widow: My Mighty Marvel First Book is an introduction to the Super Hero spy for the youngest superfans—featuring art by legendary artist John Buscema!Launch into action with Natasha Romanoff, the super-spy known as Black Widow.Learn all about her abilities, skills, and friends in this bright and bold board book, with art from the classic comics by John Buscema. Vivid colors and three special gatefolds make for a fun-filled read perfect for the youngest kids and long-time Marvel fans alike.

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In ancient China, a lone swordsman risks everything to protect a child destined to change the world. True Grit meets The Last SamuraiSet in ancient China during the fall of a ruthless empire, bounty hunter Dao Ma breaks his code to protect a child and becomes the hunted. What begins as a routine escort mission turns into an epic fight for survival against assassins, warlords, and the forces of fate.Dao Ma’s smoldering rampage is interrupted by the four families. Encircled by an entire army—thousands of cavalries and blitzing arrows—how will Dao Ma escape with his party?Blades of the Guardians blends the intensity of True Grit, the heart of The Mandalorian, and the grand intrigue of Game of Thrones. A breathtaking martial-arts fantasy rooted in Chinese history, filled with brutal action, haunting beauty, and fierce compassion.

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The manga classic Cat’s Eye finally arrives in a gorgeous deluxe English-language omnibus edition. Watch the Cat’s Eye anime on Hulu and Disney+!A romance sitcom classic by living legend Tsukasa Hojo, Cat’s Eye!Sisters Rui, Hitomi, and Ai are determined to retrieve their father’s stolen art that’s been scattered internationally. Likewise, though, there’s Hitomi’s boyfriend, Detective Toshio, who is equally determined to catch Cat’s Eye so he can marry Hitomi.In a twist of fate and a clever trap, Cat’s Eye find themselves sitting across the table from Detective Toshio with nowhere to run! Full of the same lovable hijinks, this volume brings higher stakes for these thick-as-thieves sisters and their devoted yet dunce police force. How much longer can Hitomi and Toshio avoid Cat’s Eye before they look each other in the face?Known for his exceptional storytelling, Hojo is also the mastermind behind the iconic series City Hunter, showcasing his remarkable ability to weave thrilling narratives full of action and intrigue.

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From the award-winning author of My Friend Dahmer and Kent State comes a timely graphic novel about racism, violence, and political turmoil in the early 20th century, when a handful of cartoonists and journalists pushed back against a corrupt administration to defend the rights of free speech“WE’VE BEEN HERE BEFORE . . . BUT WE FORGOT.”It’s 1916. President Woodrow Wilson—a deeply divisive authoritarian who is also a white supremacist with open contempt for constitutional rights—sits in the Oval Office.Racial tensions, unprecedented economic inequality, a groundswell of support for unionization, and the rise of both a reactionary far right militia and a growing radical opposition shake the very foundations of American society. A pandemic is two years away. And the 1900s have only just gotten started.“AMERICA IS A COUNTRY ON THE BRINK OF CHAOS.”The Dissidents follows a group of real and influential political cartoonists who worked for the magazine The Masses—Art Young, Boardman Robinson, Cornelia Barns, and others, dominant in their day but now forgotten—as well as a fictional young German immigrant from Cleveland, Joe Hertle, who has come to New York to make his name.They rub elbows with the great opposition voices of the day, such as journalists Max Eastman and John Reed, and the radical provocateur Emma Goldman. What they document in their cartoons and illustrations is a country spiraling into darkness, under attack by German saboteurs and private militias, plagued by racism, and rocked by class war.For the crime of documenting the times they live in, these cartoonists are indicted for sedition and put on trial by the U.S. government—with twenty-year sentences hanging over their heads. Two others are forced to flee the country into exile. Another is incarcerated by the U.S. army and scheduled for execution!Award-winning author Derf Backderf raises the bar for visual storytelling in this gripping, layered, and perceptive original graphic novel, told through the lens of the political cartoonists whose work shaped our history and also held a mirror to it. Finding a personal connection as a journalist who started out as a political cartoonist, he opens a door to our past and crafts a story that pulls from the strongest elements of his previous work. In The Dissidents, Backderf delivers an utterly unique account of U.S. history, making connections to the events of today as they relate to the seeds that were sown over a hundred years ago.The Dissidents is his magnum opus. It is a gripping tale of political passion, artistic ambition, love, and betrayal, with great characters and unexpected twists. It’s a suspenseful and fascinating American story that is almost completely forgotten today—and a terrifying and relevant warning from the past.

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The latest book in the critically acclaimed, award-winning Marvel Arts line of stand-alone graphic novels curated by Alex Ross, featuring Doctor Strange in a psychedelic trip to the Nightmare Realm, brought to life by the creative team behind the national bestselling graphic novel adaptations of DuneWhen Stephen Strange encounters a mysterious patient at his hospital who won’t stop raving about how life is “nothing but the dream of a sleeping god,” the rest of the world is suddenly struck with insomnia. In order to prevent chaos from unfolding as the people around him become more and more desperate for sleep, Doctor Strange must embark into the mind of the madman who seems to have heralded this disaster, taking a psychedelic trip into the Nightmare Realm.Kevin J. Anderson, Raúl Allén, and Patricia Martín, the creative team behind our trilogy of bestselling graphic novel adaptations of Dune, reunite to combine their creative talents once again. In this visually stunning, fantastical adventure that has shades of Winsor McCay’s Little Nemo, Doctor Strange: Endless Nightmare explores the boundary between dreams and reality, combining forces with an unlikely ally in order to end a waking nightmare that threatens to destroy the world.

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Loud, colorful, and creative–this book of funky hand lettering will transform your scrapbooks, notebooks, sketchbooks, and journalsWith peace, love, and rainbows galore, the retro styles and vibes of the 1960s and 1970s that Instagrammers and TikTokers love are packed into this energetic book. Full of nostalgic examples and exercises to complete and practice directly on the page. Linda Scott demonstrates four basic lettering styles: block, 3D, bubble, and freestyle, and then takes them to the next level. Exploring endless variations and ideas in her unique style, she creates slogans, posters, motifs for clothing and badges, and much more.

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The second volume of Darren Aronofsky's original graphic novel series Human Nature, a surreal and satirical graphic novel adventure like no otherFrom the visionary minds behind Black Swan and The Whale, Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel, along with writer Jeff Welch and acclaimed artist Martín Morazzo (Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum) comes Human Nature Book 2, the penultimate chapter in this razor-sharp social satire about ambition, power, and humanity's desperate quest for immortality.The stakes are higher than ever in the second book of Human Nature. Duke and his new companions have managed to please the unpredictable and alien Keepers, performing humiliating entertainment to quell the creatures' torturous, trigger-happy tentacles and keep the skibbles flowing. But even underneath this veneer of stasis and calm, Duke is desperate to escape the ever-watching gaze of the Keepers and find his daughter. Will Duke and his new friends find a way out? Or will the temptation of being safe override all other concerns?Overflowing with twisted humor, surreal adventures, and dazzling visuals, Human Nature hurtles readers into a bizarre yet unsettlingly familiar future, confronting unimaginable obstacles at every turn. It's a gripping, audacious ride that only Aronofsky could conjure—one that races forward at breathtaking speed!

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Iron Man: My Mighty Marvel First Book is an introduction to the armored Avenger for the youngest superfans—featuring art by legendary artist Bob Layton!Fly into action with Iron Man, a billionaire inventor who created a suit of armor that allows him to save the world! Learn all about his abilities, skills, and friends in this bright and bold board book, with art from the classic comics. Vivid colors and three special gatefolds make for a fun-filled read perfect for the youngest kids and longtime Marvel fans alike.

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From the Blue Lock author comes a manga cult classic. A superpower drama of carnal desires and primal violence . . . for fans of Attack on Titan, Alice in Borderland, and The BoysPolice officer Shintaro Jagasaki lives a stable life with a girl he’s dated for years. Their future seems all mapped out—marriage, a family, children—but it all feels unbearably dull. With a few screws loose (and his frequent fantasy to open fire on civilians to show for it), Jagasaki’s mind is anything but stable.Then, out of the blue, people suddenly begin to contort into monsters driven by primal urges to commit violence. And as chance has it, Jagasaki also gains a grotesque body-morphing power which transforms his right hand into a fleshy gun. A newly made monster and mentally unstable, Jagasaki becomes an antihero of ambiguous morals and dark impulses.Author Muneyuki Kaneshiro (creator of the super-hit soccer anime Blue Lock, the battle royale manga As the Gods Will—with over 5 million copies sold—and the award-winning series Bokutachi ga Yarimashita) and rising star illustrator Kensuke Nishida (I Am a Hero in Nagasaki) team up to delivers a fiercely explosive story about the carnal impulses that explores mankind’s dark desires—blurring human and inhumane!

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Meet the Marsupilamis in the first-ever early graphic novel based on the wildly popular mega brand that introduces readers to Twister, Hope, Punch, and their new familyGet ready to swing into action with The Marsupilamis! This exciting original early-reader graphic novel features Twister, Hope, and Punch—three wild and lovable marsupilamis from the heart of the Palombian jungle—as they settle into their brand-new home with twins Jade and Mica.The twins must keep their new marsup friends safe—and most importantly, a secret. Along the way, they’ll discover what it really means to be brave, kind, and part of a family. Because while some secrets are meant to be kept . . . others are meant to be shared with the people we trust and love the most.Full of heart, humor, and high-energy adventure, this early graphic novel is perfect for independent readers and anyone looking for an exhilarating story featuring adorable mythical creatures!

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Alex Ross, the award-winning and bestselling creator of Marvels, Kingdom Come, and Fantastic Four: Full Circle, takes readers through the Marvel Universe—but all is not as it seems Marvel Dimensions is legendary artist Alex Ross’ second book in the Marvel Arts series, following the national bestselling, critically acclaimed, and award-winning Fantastic Four: Full Circle. The story opens with a sweeping tour through the classic origins of Marvel’s most iconic characters. Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Wolverine, and many others appear in dramatic, fully painted spreads that echo their earliest stories. A narrator describes each moment with confidence, guiding the reader through these touchstones of Marvel’s history. But as the story moves forward, the tone begins to shift. The voice behind the narration is not who the readers expect and carries a motive that slowly pushes the narrative somewhere darker and far more unpredictable. Once this change becomes clear, the book expands into something larger and more surprising. Storylines twist in on themselves, characters behave in unexpected ways, and events ripple across the Marvel Universe with growing tensions. Ross uses the structure of the book to create anticipation and pull the reader deeper into a mystery that keeps widening. Every new sequence reveals another layer, building toward a final act that reframes everything that came before it. A bonus 32-page comic book is included that is pivotal to the storyline. With Marvel Dimensions, Ross approaches the Marvel Universe from a new angle with new character invention that invites readers to question what they think and what they know. Marvel Dimensions may be the latest title in the Marvel Arts line . . . but it is only the beginning.

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Meet the world’s greatest heroes, as drawn by the world’s greatest creatorsAn introduction to Thor for the youngest superfans—featuring art by legendary artist Jack Kirby!Soar into action with the mighty Thor, the Norse God of Thunder, prince of Asgard, and protector of Earth! Learn all about his abilities, skills, and friends in this bright and bold board book, with art from the classic comics. Vivid colors and three special gatefolds make for a fun-filled read perfect for the youngest kids and longtime Marvel fans alike.

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She changed her name and her past, risking everything for a chance to make her way. A remarkable graphic novel drawn from the life of Belle da Costa Greene—longtime director of the Morgan Library—who passed into white society during the Jim Crow era.At the dawn of the twentieth century, American society continued to draw a strict racial line. Even the faintest trace of African ancestry was enough to classify a person as Black, shaping every aspect of life in a deeply segregated nation.It was under these conditions that Belle Greener reinvented herself as Belle da Costa Greene. A young woman from Washington, D.C., she made the difficult decision to conceal her African heritage and rose to become one of the most influential cultural figures of her time, running the prestigious Morgan Library for forty-three years.For decades, she sustained this delicate balance. But what does it mean to build an extraordinary life on a truth that must remain unspoken? What is lost, when you trade one identity for another?This graphic novel biography draws from the few remaining primary sources to bring Belle's story to life through careful research and thoughtful fictionalization where the historical record falls silent.

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From award-winning bookmaker and cartoonist Liam Francis Walsh, this hilarious and heartwarming picture book is all about friendship and finding patience for the ones we love—perfect for young comics fansSiblings Penny and Albert Penguin just want to have a picnic, but they can't agree on the perfect spot to set down their blanket. This spot is too loud! This spot is too sunny!This spot is taken by a hungry polar bear! After a whole lot of searching (and a little bit of running for their lives), the two decide they’re sick of looking and would rather have lunch alone. But they quickly realize it’s the people (or the penguins) you’re with who make a place perfect.From award-winning cartoonist and bookmaker Liam Francis Walsh comes a hilarious comics-inspired picture book that explores the magic of compromise and celebrates the joy of exploring the outdoors with the people you love.

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At Blimey O’Riley’s Traveling Circus, a stagehand and a strange, wild boy find themselves investigating a paranormal mysteryRomo, rumored a wolf boy taken from the wild, and a young stagehand named Francis are the two newest members of Blimey O’Riley’s Traveling Circus. Together they will become Criminologists Extraordinaire, Specialists in the Paranormal—but this is only their first adventure . . .When the circus comes to town in Victorian England, repeated acts of sabotage by a mysterious, giggling culprit turn Romo and Francis from rivals to friends. Can they work together to solve this baffling case and even become a top act in the meantime?

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High School Musical meets Dirty Dancing in this feel-good queer romance with high stakes, hot tango, and camp hijinks delivered by two-time Emmy-nominated writer E.E. Salo and acclaimed cartoonist Megan KearneyThis summer, soccer superstar Honey is the coach at an elite sports camp. Soccer is Honey’s whole world—after all, it got her a full ride to Stanford. Life is a game, that game is about winning, and Honey knows the rules by heart—that is, until she meets Teddi, the brusque Australian dance coach at the arts camp across the lake. Suddenly, Honey’s heart has her forgetting all the rules . . .When an inter-camp competition gone awry accidentally lands Teddi’s dance partner with a broken arm, Honey volunteers to step in. With a crucial audition coming up, Teddi has no choice but to accept the offer.As Teddi teaches Honey the steps, they start to match each other’s rhythm on and off the dance floor . . . but do these opposites have what it takes to tango their way to the top? With steamy routines, camp shenanigans, and a high-stakes competition coming up fast, these girls will have to show the whole world just how in step with each other they really are.