Collection: Comics & Graphic Novels

At last, the long-awaited conclusion to the yakuza-meets-psychokinetic-girl urban life comedy is here. And what better way to go out than with a bang?

The stage is set. All that's left is to let Rockllusion loose and change the future. Teenage CEO Hitomi Mishima is ready to wow the planet with her carefully orchestrated music festival, where Hina, Anzu, and Mao will pour their souls into what's certain to be a once-in-a-lifetime performance.

Enjoy the last laughs with all your favorite characters, along with a bevy of special treats--including additional art, character bios, a special epilogue, and exclusive author commentary--all right here in Volume 19 of Hinamatsuri.

A single teenage girl, the last of her kind, continues her journeys through Japan with the adoring and bright Shiba Inu Haru--and they're not alone! From the aloof beauty Snow White to the friendly neighborhood aliens, they've got plenty of fellow wanderers to meet, swap stories, and get into misadventures with. Who knew the apocalypse could be such a party?

In her final days of high school, Mei Soraike tried to confess her love to her best friend only to have her hopes crushed. A little heartbreak is fine, though--because she'll absolutely, definitely, undoubtedly get a girlfriend in college! And as soon as Mei sets her resolve, potential paramours start aggressively sidling up to her one after another...! How on earth is she supposed to settle on someone when she's falling head over heels for every cutie she meets?

Liv tries out for the Gloomsdale Elementary Ghoul Squad in this second book in the Spirited graphic novel chapter book series.

Liv Livingston feels she's finally found her footing in her new school--even the bat hall monitors at Gloomsdale Elementary don't screech at her as much! But when Liv's new friend Vera asks her to try out for the Ghoul Squad with her, she's not sure it's her crowd. The members are pretty daunting with their matching uniforms and constant spelling of words--particularly the leader, Astrid, who isn't very nice. Still, Liv doesn't want to lose Vera's friendship. Can she get through tryouts without spelling D-I-S-A-S-T-E-R?

The epic ninja adventure that became a global phenomenon!

Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He's got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world's greatest ninja!

It's all-out shinobi war as Naruto, Tsunade, Jiraiya and Shizune take on Orochimaru and Kabuto in battle. Then, as Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura hurl toward an uncertain future, an ever-angry Sasuke makes a terrible choice of new teammates. Tsunade sends Naruto, Shikamaru and others to hunt him down, but the Sound Four looms dangerously close.

As players of Monster Hunter and Dungeons & Dragons know, the slime is not exactly the king of the fantasy monsters. So when a 37-year-old Tokyo salaryman dies and wakes up in a world of elves and magic, he's a little disappointed to find he's become a blind, boneless slime monster.

CRISES EVERYWHERE!

The Kingdom of Falmuth sits on the precipice of civil war as its leaders debate how to respond to the Jura Tempest Federation's demands. Meanwhile, the Ten Great Saints discuss the Storm Dragon's return and the crowning of a new Demon Lord. Although Rimuru and Hinata wish to settle their dispute peacefully, a sinister group acting from the shadows is determined to see things end in bloodshed!

#1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman and Eisner Award-winning comics legend P. Craig Russell breathe new life into the ancient Norse stories in this comic-book adaptation of the hit novel Norse Mythology.

In this second volume, Gaiman and Russell once more team with a legendary collection of artists to bring more Norse myths to life, including the origins of poetry and a mead that many will die for, Thor and Loki's eventful trip into the land of giants, the gods' woeful bargain that might lose them eternal life, and the beloved god Frey's journey to Valhalla and beyond to find a certain missing something.

Collects Norse Mythology II #1­-#6, featuring art by Matt Horak, Mark Buckingham, Gabriel Hernández Walta, and Sandy Jarrell in a beautiful hardcover volume with dust jacket!

Jeff Smith's New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning BONE books are one of the most popular graphic novel series of all time!

When a terrifying dragon attacks the small towns of the Northern Valley, Princess Rose (later known as Gran'ma Ben) must defeat the bloodthirsty beast, who is possessed by the evil Lord of the Locusts. While Rose faces the danger with honor, her older sister, Princess Briar, follows a more sinister path.

An unforgettable story with beautiful, sweeping artwork, this prequel explores the fateful beginnings of the epic BONE saga.

A New York Times bestselling graphic novel!

"A Batman who laughs is a Batman who always wins."

He unleashed the Dark Multiverse in the epic series Dark Nights: Metal. Now superstar writer Scott Snyder reunites with acclaimed artist Jock (Batman: Black Mirror) to set that evil alternate reality's deadliest denizen loose in Gotham City--and the original Dark Knight will never be the same!

Half Batman. Half Joker. Combining everything that makes the Caped Crusader a hero and the Clown Prince a killer, the Batman Who Laughs is the Dark Multiverse's deadliest criminal mastermind. Now he's come to Gotham to turn Bruce Wayne's home into an incubator for evil.

And he hasn't come alone. Emerging from another of the Dark Multiverse's myriad realities comes the Grim Knight. This vicious vigilante will use any weapon at his disposal to ensure those he has marked for death stay down.

A war like no other--a war of the Batmen--has begun. As Batman's closest friends, deadliest enemies, and doppelgängers from across the Multiverse get caught in the crossfire, only one question remains: Who will have the last laugh?

Discover the answer in The Batman Who Laughs--a terrifying reimagining of one of comics' greatest heroes--and villains--from the premier Batman writer of our time!

Collects the full seven-issue miniseries and the one-shot special issue The Batman Who Laughs: The Grim Knight.

What secrets does the child hold? The Mandalorian continues his long journey with the child called Grogu, trying to return the foundling to the Jedi -- but the galaxy is a dangerous place in the wake of the Galactic Empire's collapse, and new enemies lurk on every planet. Thankfully, allies both familiar and unexpected will aid them on their travels! But is there another Mandalorian operating on Tatooine? Can Din Djarin grant safe passage for a Frog Lady and her precious eggs with an ever-hungry Grogu on board? Can they both survive encounters with remnants of Imperial forces, spider-like creatures and a krayt dragon? Collecting STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN SEASON 2 #1-4.

The time is now for this anxious little guy: Meet Scaredy Squirrel in his brand-new graphic novel series! He's funnier (and scared-ier) than ever, and perfect for readers of Narwhal and Jelly.

Scaredy is happy to stay in his nut tree. Why would he ever leave? The outside is filled with dangers. Like aliens! And dust! And a certain fluffy bunny who likes to pop up! But things don't always go as planned, even for a super-prepared squirrel. When he has to venture out of his tree and onto the ground, Scaredy panics and plays dead . . . but maybe the fluffy bunny's not so scary after all?

In a nutshell, Scaredy might just make a new friend, if he is brave enough. . . .

Haru, a small bird who dreams of flying, and their best friend Yama, a talkative boar, are used to being in the shadows. But when Yama finds a strange artifact that causes sinister effects, the two are swept into an epic journey to destroy the artifact and save the world.

In The Valley, best friends Haru and Yama both dream of leaving as they're bullied at school, frustrated at home, and struggling to figure out who they are. One day, a powerful artifact connects itself to Yama, and they discover that they'll have to journey to The Beacon in search of answers.

Created by artist Joe Latham, this beautifully illustrated graphic novel series is a coming-of-age tale that spans the changing of seasons. Beginning in spring and ending in spring--the cycle complete. A story of heart, growing up, and the sacrifices we make for those we love, Haru is perfect for middle-grade readers.

The Power Heroes meet someone new in this 8x8 storybook based on an episode of Disney Junior's hit show PJ Masks!

When Luna Girl and Motsuki capture Space Fairy Lilyfay, Newton Star is ready to help. But Lilyfay has powers too, and she can help herself--she's a hero!

PJ Masks (c) 2023 FrogBox/Ent. One UK Ltd/Hasbro.

The This is line of World of Reading early readers is designed to offer reluctant readers books they will want to read by featuring the origin stories of characters they love.

Learn how Kamala Khan finds out that she's an Inhuman with super powers and becomes Ms. Marvel, how Peter Parker puts his powers to good use and becomes the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, how Jane Foster becomes The Mighty Thor, how Shang-Chi uses his martial arts skills to becomes an Avenger, and how Kate trains to be the ultimate super hero.

Discover how Marvel's most popular characters became the Super Heroes they are today in this bind-up of 5 stories perfect for reluctant readers.


Features:

• large, easy-to-read print
• short, simple sentences
• fun illustrations

Complete your Marvel World of Reading collection and get to know the origin stories for each of your favorite heroes!

• This is Black Panther
• This is Miles Morales
• This is Captain Marvel
• This is Black Widow
• This is Thor
• This is Doctor Strange
• This is Falcon

For readers ready for even more action and adventure, check out these Marvel collections:

• Marvel Storybook Collection
• 5-Minute Marvel Stories
• The Avengers Storybook Collection
• 5-Minute Spider-Man Stories
• Spider-Man Storybook Collection

This thrilling sci-fi fantasy series welcomes you to Japan, a top ten destination for extraterrestrials looking for refuge, relaxation, a good time, or just to raise a little hell!

Join one unsuspecting Tokyoite as he discovers that intergalactic tourist relations can prove to be a lot more dangerous than they seem!

Shiny new high school first-year Akira is as ordinary as they come. He's awkward, has terrible grades, and loves manga. In fact, the only thing that really sets him apart from his peers is his staunch determination to follow in his late father's footsteps as a police officer.

But fate has its own plans for Akira. After witnessing a ferocious battle unfold between two strangers with unusual powers on the train--one of whom looks a lot like the tall, dark, and handsome kid in his grade--he finds himself kidnapped...by none other than an alien!

And as if being thrust into the occasionally violent and always complicated relations between humans and aliens wasn't mind-boggling enough, nothing can prepare Akira for learning the truth about his beloved father...