Graphic Novels and Comics
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Get a life We are introduced to the life of the titular character, a laconic, single Parisian male struggling through the usual calamities of life: bachelorhood in his twenties and early thirties and the impending responsibilities of marriage, kids, and deadlines for his publisher.
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The Complete Crumb Comics: Vol 17 This 17th volume collects a creatively productive period for Crumb, having given up the editorial reins of his own legendary Weirdo magazine, Crumb allowed himself to get back to the proverbial drawing board. Read More |
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The Inside Story of "Viz": Rude Kids by Chris Donald This fascinating story of Viz magazine, founded in 1979 by Chris Donald and co, sets the scene of the remarkable rise of this adult comic that caused a huge sensation in the UK. |
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In the Shadow of No Towers Art Spiegelman Catastrophic, world-altering events like the September
11 attacks on the United States place the millions of
us who experience them on the "fault line where
World History and Personal History collide." Most
of us, however, cannot document that intersection with
the force, compression, and poignancy expressed in Art
Spiegelman's In the Shadow of No Towers. |
The Complete Crumb Comics: The Mid-'80s and More Valiant Years of Bitter Struggle The multiple award-winning The Complete Crumb Comics
series - the definitive, comprehensive series reprinting
the entirety of Crumb's folio - enters the mid 1980s,
a period that many critics consider to be the richest
of Crumb's career. |
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Palestine Joe Sacco In late 1991 and early 1992, around the time of the
first Intifada, Joe Sacco spent two months with the
Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, compiling
what was to become 'Palestine.' The book combines the
techniques of eyewitness reportage with comic-book storytelling
to tell his experience. He captures the essence of a
heavy situation with, at times, great humour. The nine-issue
comics series won a 1996 American Book Award and is
collected here in one classic volume. |
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The Complete Freak Bros Gilbert Shelton, Dave Sheriden and Paul Mavrides Collects the classic series from the 60's, 70's. Gilbert
Shelton weaves hilarious fables from start to finish.
He is a master of his craft and an excellent storyteller
whose influence extends even to 'The Simpsons'. |
Dark Knight Returns Frank Miller and Klaus Janson The classic graphic novel of the mid eighties. This stylish gritty gothic noir novel is a complete must even if you're not a superhero fan. Frank Miller and Klaus Janson provide compelling artwork and a gritty harsh storyline. An ageing Bruce Wayne struggles to lead a normal life, his former 'bat' years compelling him to don his cape once again. With the murderous 'mutant' gang highskying the crime rate, The Dark Knight hits the streets just as 'The Joker' is released. We also see the return of 'Superman', the U.S government's puppet, and a series of 'showdowns' are inevitable. |
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Firkin Hunt Emerson and Tym Manley Firkin is the cheeky observer of human's sexual behaviour. Hunt Emerson, one of Britain's greatest cartoonists, and Tym Manley, spin hilarious tales which will have you sniggering in recognition. Firkin has been a regular 2 page strip in Britain's best selling adult magazine, Fiesta, for 20 years. Don't let the kids see it! |
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| Krazy and Ignatz 1927-1928 George Herriman's 'Krazy Kat' is acknowledged as one of the greatest comic strips of the 20th century. That alone is a good enough reason to add this to your collection. This is the second collection of strips taken from the prime of his career (1927/28), most of which have not been seen in print since originally running in newspapers all those years ago. This beautiful book is the story of Kat, Mouse and Offisa Pup exploring the meaning of life with surreal and profound brillance. |
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Tintin - The complete companion |
