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Literature comic
The Mirror of Love
137 pages! This epic poem recounts the history of same-sex love, revealing a hidden side of Western culture through the lives of its greatest artists. Sappho, Michelangelo, Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Oscar Wilde, and many others are woven into this rich, visceral piece. Illustrated with over 40 full-color plates from artist Jose Villarrubia, plus historical information, a bibliography, and more.
- Issue # TPB (5 years ago)
Last Day in Vietnam
Last Day in Vietnam recounts Will Eisner's own experiences with soldiers engaged not only in the daily hostilities of war but also in larger, more personal combat. Some of the stories in this novel are comical, some heartrending, some frightening, yet all display the incredible insight into humanity characteristic of Eisner's entire oeuvre. Introduction by Matt Fraction! Released to coincide with Will Eisner Week—the annual celebration of Eisner's life and work.
Genre: Graphic Novels, Literature
- Issue # TPB (5 years ago)
Fagin the Jew
A sympathetic retelling of Oliver Twist from Fagin's perspective, told in the form of an interview with Charles Dickens on the eve of Fagin's execution.
Genre: Graphic Novels, Literature
- Issue # TPB (5 years ago)
George MacDonald's The Light Princess
A benevolent king and his beautiful queen long for a child but bravely face the heartbreak as their regal friends across the land welcome children of their own. The queen proposes a great self-sacrifice in order to provide an heir, which the king hesitatingly accepts. But when their longed-for child finally arrives, the king's wicked sister, covetous of his throne, secretly curses the new royal babe.
The Man in the Iron Mask
Alexander Dumas' brilliant follow-up to The Three Musketeers, brought to vivid life as only Roy Thomas and Hugo Petrus can! Deep inside the French prison known as the Bastille resides prisoner number 12, Philippe...who is none other than the twin brother of King Louis XIV. He was incarcerated to prevent him from setting off a civil war in his quest for the kingship itself. But there are forces who will work tirelessly to free this man in the iron mask - and put Philippe on the throne! It's the start of an adaptation that will draw you in with political intrigue so timely it will shock you.
Bucko
After discovering a dead body in an office bathroom, hungover job interviewee Rich "Bucko" Richardson becomes suspected of the murder. What he thinks is a quest to find the real killer turns into a weeklong romp through the wilds of Portland, Oregon, complete with bike-mounted cover bands, steampunk Makers, Juggalos, SuicideGirls, meth heads, so much absinthe, and an entire city made of books. After taking the Internet by storm, Jeff Parker and Erika Moen's dirty, funny murder mystery is now the most hilarious book in comic shops! Includes brand-new strips, commentary, and info on the real-life inspirations for Bucko! Best new webcomic of 2011!
Genre: Comedy, Literature
- Issue # TPB (5 years ago)
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
"An all-new Mike Hammer story, developed from a never-before-seen 1950s screenplay by original creator Mickey Spillane, and written by Max Allan Collins, the writer of 'Road to Perdition' and 'Quarry'. When a chance encounter with a captivating femme fatale leads to a violent mob retaliation, hard-boiled Detective Mike Hammer finds himself dodging both bullets and broads as he undertakes the most dangerous case of his career".
Millennium: The Girl Who Danced With Death
An all-new Lisbeth Salander adventure – never before seen in print or film.Sequel to the novel trilogy by Stieg Larsson, this brand-new series continues Titan’s best-selling Millennium graphic novel saga.Lisbeth Salander prepares to expose the Swedish secret service’s files, and must seek out the help of Mikael Blomkvist when her friend Trinity is kidnapped.In a world of conspiracy and mistrust, their investigation leads them to a hidden group known only as ‘Sparta’.“Very cinematic, very mature themes, and skilfully written and drawn.” – Nerdly.
Love and Rockets: New Stories
Love and Rockets: New Stories #1 rebooted the beloved Love and Rockets series in 2008 as an all-new annual graphic novel length package. Jaime launches the new format with a story that's unusual even for him... A full-on, pulse-pounding super-hero yarn! Penny Century realizes her longtime dream of acquiring super-powers, but at a terrible personal cost. Now she rampages through the galaxy, half mad with grief, and a motley group of super-heroes assembles to try to stop her -- led by Boot Angel and her mysterious neighbor Alarma! Then Gilbert Hernandez explodes with a similarly generous helping of his fantastically creative one-shot short stories: "Papa" (a turn-of-the-century story involving a traveling businessman); "The New Adventures of Duke and Sammy" (super-powered Martin and Lewis impostors in outer space); "Victory Dance" (Into the Wild as re-imagined by Beto); "Chiro el Indio" (written by third brother Mario Hernandez); "Never Say Never" (a kangaroo gets lucky in Las Vegas); and the mysterious wordless mood piece simply titled "?" The epic-length 50-page story (only the first half of the saga!) combines Jaime's razor sharp characterization and superlative art with wildly inventive, Kirby-style slam-bang super-hero action. Then Gilbert Hernandez explodes with a similarly generous helping of his fantastically creative one-shot short stories: "Papa" (a turn-of-the-century story involving a traveling businessman); "The New Adventures of Duke and Sammy" (super-powered Martin and Lewis impostors in outer space); "Victory Dance" (Into the Wild as re-imagined by Beto); "Chiro el Indio" (written by third brother Mario Hernandez); "Never Say Never" (a kangaroo gets lucky in Las Vegas; and the mysterious wordless mood piece simply titled "?". One hundred pages of Jaime, Gilbert and Mario Hernandez at the peak of their powers: this is a major graphic-novel event!
Genre: Horror, Mature, Action, Romance, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Superhero, Drama, Literature, Leading Ladies, Slice of Life, LGBTQ
Fante Bukowski
Noah Van Sciver's latest graphic novel drops in on the life of the self-styled, aspiring young writer, Fante Bukowski, as he delusively makes his way to literary fame and fortune, one drink at a time. Living in a cheap hotel, consorting with the debased and downtrodden, searching for that golden idea that will rocket him to the success he yearns for as the great American novelist, and to get respect from his father once and for all. But, there's just one problem: Fante Bukowski has no talent for writing.
- Issue # TPB 3 (5 years ago)
- Issue # TPB 2 (5 years ago)
- Issue # TPB 1 (5 years ago)
Rivers of London: Night Witch
A police vehicle on a routine prison transfer in north London is stormed by Russian hoodlums seeking to free a very particular prisoner. Their target is a witch. A very powerful witch who doesn't want to be free. Things rapidly turn very ugly for the hoods and it's soon a job for full-time police constable and part-time wizard, Peter Grant. Covers by Paul McCaffrey, Alex Ronald, and Lee Sullivan.
Mystery Society
Created by Steve Niles and Ashley Wood!Nick Hammond and Anastasia Collins are the Mystery Society and bring new meaning to "underground cult" status! Stealthily avoiding the authorities, this skullduggery duo spend their time and money righting wrongs committed in the world's underbellies. This issue, Ana defends their secret headquarters as Nick goes on a rescue mission breaking into Area 51 for a bounty that you will not believe!
The Hypo
Dense crosshatching and an attention to detail help bring together this completely original telling of a man driven by an irrepressible desire to pull himself up by his bootstraps, overcome all obstacles, and become the person he strives to be. All the while unknowingly laying the foundation of character he would use as one of America’s greatest presidents.
- Issue # TPB (Part 2) (5 years ago)
- Issue # TPB (Part 1) (5 years ago)
Sense & Sensibility
Award-winning writer Nancy Butler, adapter of Marvel’s best-selling adaptation of PRIDE & PREJUDICE, returns to Marvel with another Jane Austen classic: SENSE & SENSIBILITY! Alongside incredible artist Sonny Liew (My Faith in Frankie, Wonderland), Butler brings to life the world of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, two daughters without parents or means, forced to experience hardship, romance, and heartbreak, all in the hopes of achieving love and lasting happiness.
Emma
Award-winning author Nancy Butler, writer of Marvel's best-selling adaptations SENSE AND SENSIBILITY and PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, brings you another Jane Austen classic!
Drinky Crow Drinks Again
Tony Millionaire’s Maakies is one of the longest-running and most decorated weekly comic strips in America, garnering multiple Harvey and Eisner Awards since it debuted in 1994. Drinky Crow Drinks Again collects over 200 Maakies strips from the past half-decade for the very first time! Featuring the comical high-seas adventures of a booze-soaked corvid (they don’t call him “Drinky” Crow for nothin’) and his equally-soused simian pal (Uncle Gabby), Maakies blends vaudevillestyle humor and a breathtaking line that hearkens back to the glory days of the American comic strip. Maakies suggests a contemporary collaboration between E.C. Segar, creator of Popeye, and seafaring novelist Patrick O’Brian (Master and Commander). Millionaire has won multiple Harvey and Eisner Awards and is also the creator of the popular Sock Monkey and Billy Hazelnuts books.
- Issue # TPB (5 years ago)
Kill Shakespeare: The Tide of Blood
With Richard III and Lady Macbeth defeated, Hamlet, Juliet, Othello, and Romeo face an even greater danger-Prospero, a rogue wizard who plans to destroy all of creation. Hamlet must embark on a perilous journey to a remote island whose inhabitants have gone mad and want the Dane's blood... if they aren't beaten to the chase by one of Hamlet's allies
- Issue # TPB (5 years ago)
Marvel Illustrated: The Picture of Dorian Gray
Painter Basil Hallward has done a portrait of a strange subject - youthful Dorian Gray, a man with a mysterious and tangled history. The young man broods on how unfair it is that he will age and his portrait will remain ever young. He wishes with all his might that it were otherwise - and in some bizarre, magical way - it is! This is a novel of dark wonders brilliantly brought to life in the heralded Marvel Illustrated style.
Genre: Literature
The Strange Adventures of H.P. Lovecraft
When an ancient curse transforms young H.P. Lovecraft’s darkest nightmares into reality, the timid writer becomes both an unwitting god of destruction and the only person who can battle the evil he’s unleashed into the world. One part biography, one part horror pulp, one part fugitive thriller and you have... one weird tale indeed.
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