Graphic Novels/Comics/Manga

"The Sculptor" hits close to home if you've ever grappled with the meaning of your work or the ticking clock of life. As David struggles to make a mark on the world with the time he has left, he stumbles into love, adding layers of complexity to his already tumultuous heart. Scott McCloud's expertise in comics infuses this riveting tale with visual vigour, making each page a testament to the love of craft and the craft of storytelling. Whether you're an artist, a dreamer, or just someone trying to find your way, this book offers a resonate blend of romance, philosophy, and the vibrant pulse of city life.

This book is a hilarious and thought-provoking satire that follows the journey of a young Christian as she converts to atheism. The author cleverly uses open letters to famous atheists to explore the logical consequences of her choice and offers pithy advice along the way. Through the witty and articulate voice of the protagonist, the book challenges the arguments made by leading atheists and adds a unique and comedic twist to the debate on religion. If you're looking for a book that will entertain, make you think, and make you laugh out loud, this is a must-read.

If you're intrigued by the idea of experiencing a classic tale through an entirely new lens, "And the Ocean Was Our Sky" might be just what you're looking for. Patrick Ness's imaginative retelling of the Moby Dick story from the whales' vantage point is both thought-provoking and haunting. The gorgeous illustrations by Rovina Cai serve to deepen the story's otherworldly atmosphere, making it a captivating read that blurs the lines between hunter and hunted, good and evil.

If you relish a mix of action and quirk with a side of supernatural, "Buffy The Vampire Slayer: The Remaining Sunlight" is calling your name. You'll find comfort in Buffy's balancing act of teenage woes and vampiric foes—it's a nostalgic trip to the '90s with a heroine who never fails to deliver both kicks and quips.

"Your Name. 01" weaves a tale of longing and connection that transcends time and place. It's a dose of magic and emotion for anyone who has ever wished for a different life, capturing that universal desire for change and the excitement of experiencing the unknown. Its distinctive blend of heartfelt storytelling and the blending of lives will have you dreaming about the characters long after the last page.

Saku is an ordinary young woman who works long hours and lives alone with her cat, Yukichi. Yukichi, however, is not an ordinary house cat. For one, the temperamental feline towers over Saku and walks around on two legs. Instead of playing with toy mice, he scours supermarket flyers for good deals and keeps the house spotless. With a pet like that, it’s hard to tell who’s taking care of who!

American Gods tells a tale of the old gods of ancient mythologies struggling against the new gods of modernity in America. With winding interwoven plots and a diverse and well-flushed out cast of characters immersed in an epic war for the soul of America, readers who enjoy poetic and inventive fantasy stories will be captivated by American Gods. Gaiman’s writing style contains elements of mystery, satire, horror and sex, providing a distinct reading experience of how ancient gods adapt to modern society.

Mark's out of the military, these days, with his boring, safe civilian job doing explosives consulting. But you never really get away from war. So it feels inevitable when his old army buddy Jason comes calling, with a lucrative military contract for a mining job in an obscure South-East Asian country called Quanlom. They'll have to operate under the radar--Quanlom is being torn apart by civil war, and the US military isn't strictly supposed to be there.With no career prospects and a baby on the way, Mark finds himself making the worst mistake of his life and signing on with Jason. What awaits him in Quanlom is going to change everything. What awaits him in Quanlom is weirdness of the highest order: a civil war led by ten-year-old twins wielding something that looks a lot like magic, leading an army of warriors who look a lot like gods.What awaits him in Quanlom is an actual goddamn dragon.From world-renowned artists Asaf and Tomer Hanuka (twins, whose magic powers are strictly confined to pen and paper) and Boaz Lavie, The Divine is a fast-paced, brutal, and breathlessly beautiful portrait of a world where ancient powers vie with modern warfare and nobody escapes unscathed.

Zedeck Siew's feverishly imaginative prose intertwines with Sharon Chin's stunning lino prints and pattern designs.Sometimes fantastical fancy, at other times of nightmarish quality, the book catalogues the flora and fauna in and around Malaysia. From worms that live in your digital devices, to ants and crows that explode - these 75 creatures surely do not exist, but they should. Because they explain so much of what we are and where we came from.So take a breather, sit down - for you will very well need to - and jump into the world of these Creatures of Near Kingdoms.

Sabine's Notebook is a beautiful and intriguing continuation of the Griffin and Sabine series. The unique format of postcards and letters allows the readers to immerse themselves in the story, while the addition of Sabine's sketchbook and diary adds a darker and more mysterious element. If you enjoyed Griffin & Sabine and want to know what happens next in their haunting love affair, this book is for you.

This book is perfect for young readers who are in search of the magical and mysterious narrative. Through the captivating and colorful illustrations, the story delivers a message of unexpected relationships in the midst of self-discovery. The journey of Ben and Nathaniel is full of surprises as they face challenges and explore the unknown paths. Overall, the book has a sense of adventure and wonder that will leave readers feeling inspired.

Golden Mean could be a good read for those who enjoy mysterious and artistic romance books. The book captures the unique essence of the love between the two artists through their letters and paintings, which makes the story more engaging and enigmatic. Readers would appreciate the intricate details woven into the tale and feel connected to the artists as the story progresses.

Griffin & Sabine is a beautiful and intriguing book, told through a series of letters and unique illustrations. It's a great read for those who appreciate art and poetry, and enjoy a unique love story that will leave them wanting more. The book's most distinctive feature is how it allows readers to experience the delight of reading someone else's personal correspondence.

Two Cranes Press presents A Field Guide to Surreal Botany, an anthology of fictional plant species that exist beyond the realm of the real, fully illustrated in gorgeous full-color by Janet Chui. The specimens contained herein--dutifully and, in some cases, painfully recorded by our keen-eyed assortment of contributing cryptobotanists, field researchers, and graduate assistants (laden with glass jars, magnifying glasses, and appropriate body armor)--are organized according to geographical region, and described in erudite detail by our contributors. Inside the book you’ll find specimens such as the Couch Kelp (Siturfatarscea velvetorleva monthlypaymetis), a floating seaweed with an inflatable bladder resembling a sofa; the Big Yellow Flower of Unnecessarily Obvious Information (Explanatum obviosis), a plant with a flower that is big and yellow; Twilight Luon-Sibir (Russica spectrata), which has an extremely short life cycle and exists in a state of probability; and forty-five other plant species from all over the world and beyond.Not since Cryptethnophytology of Latin America by Dr. Dean Jameson (Palgrave, 1978), Asian Pomological Fantastika by Sng Chen Whye (Tinhau UP, 1981), or Parallel Botany by Leo Lionni (Knopf, 1977), has such a comprehensive volume of surreal flora been assembled in one place. Produced in conjunction with the Surreal Botanists Association, A Field Guide to Surreal Botany is an unforgettable tour through the fantastical plant kingdom.Table of Contents"(Floating) Armor of The Dark Blue Heart, Armorea Navum," by Susan Fedynak"Attercopp plant, Chelicereae Telacaulum," by Alexandra O'Neal"Avian Trumpetflower, Trochilium avifructus," by Andrew Nicolle"Baby cabbage, also regionally referred to as The Leaf, Squallroot or Mother's Little Helper, Cruciferae Brassica homogenesis," by Jay Lake"big yellow flower of unnecessarily obvious information, Explanatum obviosis," by Elizabeth Langford"Bitter Mortar, Cucurbitaceae Marah," by Steve Himmer"Bone Garden, otherwise known as Adam's Ribcage, Aloe skelaphalia," by Eric J. Millar"Burning Bush Fungus, Encephalitozoon Elysium," by John Bowker"Clickweed, Everricula Pilolaqueus," by Ann Leckie"Cloud Anemone, Bromeliaceae Tillandsia nebularia," by James Trimarco"Couch Kelp, Siturfatarscea velvetorleva monthlypaymentis," by Jonathan Wonham"Devil’s Pork, Tuberaceae Tuber," by John Black"Dream Melons, Melo somnio," by Joe Hansen"Esemtep, Unclassified," by Steve Berman"Fairy apple, timewarp lemon, Atlantis Mandrake, Podophyllum sidhe," by Lucy A. Snyder"firefly bellflower (Tintinnabulum photuris), Tintinnabulum photuris," by Francesca Forrest"Flame Lily, Nymphaeaceae-flammiferum," by Matthew Baugh"Forget-me-bastard, Myosovictimis uncertae sedis," by Elaine Clift"Giant Cloud Lily, Liliaceae Lilium," by Patricia L. Havis"Haunt Vine (also known as Ghostroot and Spirit Creeper), Ipomoea Umbris," by Mark Teppo"Kitty Willow, Salix ambulara," by Mary E. Lowd"Kvetching aspen, Populus kvetchis," by H.F. Gibbard"Lautokan Ear-blossom Plant (Tautau e vata), Auriculula cosmetales," by Brendan Carson"Leonidas' Bloom, Campanula lacedaemia," by Adam Nakama"Library Plum, Bibloteca prunus," by Merrie Haskell"Nightmare Lotus, Nymphae somnium maledictus," by Kris Dikeman"Ozymandias-plant, Lamiaceae (Genus unknown)," by Cassandra Phillips-Sears"Padmamukhi (the Lotus-Mouthed), Nelumbonaceae nelumbo," by Shveta Thakrar"Poliphila, or 'Shriner Vine', Unclassified," by Victoria Elisabeth Garcia"Queen Victoria’s Bloomers, Monkey Ho, Caligula homocopulus," by Eric Schaller"Screaming Mimi, Datura clamo," by Yvonne Pronovost"Shade’s Globe (also: Sibylwort), Umberia medianus," by Darja Malcolm-Clarke"Singing Grass, unknown," by David Kelly"Stag-eye nettle, Urtica aboculus," by January Mortimer"Swift River Hopping Pitcher Plant, Pseudosarracenia verdeverminus," by Suzanne Palmer"Teslated Salishan Evergreen, Cupressuceaohm salishan nikola," by Livia Llewellyn"The Faerie Hogweed, Heracleum ignotum," by Philip J. Lees"The Nabokov, Unclassified, by Stephanie Campisi and Ben Peek"The Poseur Nosehairs, Animaceae Sominus," by Toiya Kristen Finley"The Sembla, Spasmodicus plasticosa," by Matthew Kressel"Thuringian Shade-tree, Umbropsida noctalus," by Catherine Gunson"Time Cactus, Chronocactus hematophageis," by Christopher M. Cevasco"Twilight Luon-Sibir, Russica spectrata," by Vera Nazarian"Ugly Tree, Medusa's Hairbrush, Acer horrendoturpis," by Tom Pendergrass"Waterbaby Cress, Nasturtium Charleskingsleni," by Erik Amundsen"Whistle tree, Catalpa musicalis," by Shweta Narayan"Wild Homilywort (var. Speechtree), Quercus loquatium," by Alex Chambers"Wind melon, Saturn melon, God's Eyes, Cucumis melo helioaero," by Dave Coulter