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Revolutionary War
(Paperback)
Rob Williams; Illustrated by Richard Elson; Kieron Gillen
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Marvel UK's greatest heroes come together for the first time in 20
years to face a threat that could destroy the world. Featuring
Captain Britain, Pete Wisdom, Death's Head II, Motormouth and
Killpower, the Warheads and a host of British heroes.
Japanese manga comic books have attracted a devoted global
following. In the popular press manga is said to have "invaded" and
"conquered" the United States, and its success is held up as a
quintessential example of the globalization of popular culture
challenging American hegemony in the twenty-first century. In Manga
in America - the first ever book-length study of the history,
structure, and practices of the American manga publishing industry
- Casey Brienza explodes this assumption. Drawing on extensive
field research and interviews with industry insiders about
licensing deals, processes of translation, adaptation, and
marketing, new digital publishing and distribution models, and
more, Brienza shows that the transnational production of culture is
an active, labor-intensive, and oft-contested process of
"domestication." Ultimately, Manga in America argues that the
domestication of manga reinforces the very same imbalances of
national power that might otherwise seem to have been transformed
by it and that the success of Japanese manga in the United States
actually serves to make manga everywhere more American.
The Darkling’s origin story comes alive in this exquisitely illustrated prequel to Shadow and Bone, the hit Netflix original series.
Before he led Ravka’s Second Army, before he created the Fold, and long before he became the Darkling, he was just a lonely boy burdened by an extraordinary power. Eryk and his mother, Lena, have spent their lives on the run. But they will never find a safe haven. They are not only Grisha – they are the deadliest and rarest of their kind. Feared by those who wish to destroy them and hunted by those who would exploit their gifts, they must hide their true abilities wherever they go. But sometimes deadly secrets have a way of revealing themselves . . .
Discover the start of a grand and sinister destiny in this must-have graphic novel prequel to the bestselling series and international Netflix sensation Shadow and Bone from spectacular new talent Dani Pendergast and No.1 New York Times bestseller Leigh Bardugo.
Who is the Ghost Who Walks... also known as the Phantom? Over four
hundred years ago, a cabin boy to Admiral Christopher Columbus grew
to become an explorer and a mighty sea captain... but unfortunately
met his end as he fell prey to pirates, leaving his son alone. As
the lone survivor of a pirate attack, the young man swore to devote
his life to the destruction of cruelty and injustice...as the
nemesis of pirates everywhere He was the first to take upon himself
the title of the Phantom His son and his son's sons-generation
after generation-succeeded him in the crusade. Their faces masked,
they were loners who lived lives of mystery and danger... moving in
and out of shadows... stalking... feared by evil-doers
everywhere... Thus generations of Phantoms lived, fought, and
died-usually violently-as they followed their oath. Jungle folk,
sea folk, and city folk believed him always to be the same man, and
so the legend grew-the legend of Kit Walker... the
Man-Who-Cannot-Die... the Ghost Who Walks... the Phantom Only the
pygmies knew that, always, a day would come when their great friend
would lie dying. Then, alone, a strong young son would carry his
father to the burial crypt of his ancestors where all the Phantoms
rested. As the pygmies waited outside, the young man would emerge
from the cave, wearing the mask, the costume and the skull ring of
the Phantom upon his strong hand; his carefree days as the
Phantom's son over. Then the pygmies would chant their age-old
chant, "The Phantom is dead. Long live the Phantom." This story of
"The Legend of the Phantom" is the story of the father of the first
Phantom and an adventure of the Phantom of our time as he discovers
his roots, heritage and the origin of his rings. To good people and
criminals alike, in the jungle, on the seven seas, and in the
cities of the world, he is known as the Phantom; the Ghost Who
Walks... the Man Who Cannot Die
The adventure is over but life goes on for an elf mage just
beginning to learn what living is all about. Elf mage Frieren and
her courageous fellow adventurers have defeated the Demon King and
brought peace to the land. But Frieren will long outlive the rest
of her former party. How will she come to understand what life
means to the people around her? Frieren and Fern have ended up on
different teams in the highly competitive first-class mage exam.
Capturing a rare bird is required to pass, but personality clashes
among teammates are making things difficult. Everyone soon realizes
there is more at stake than mere success or failure-for some of
them, the exam could be a matter of life and death.
In the depths of space, a group of students is pitted against each
other in a brutal battle for survival―a gripping sci-fi survival horror
from rising star manga artist Shiro Kuroi perfect for fans of Battle
Royale and Attack on Titan
Monster or human . . . What sleeps deep in the darkness?
The Leviathan, an enormous spaceship, drifts in spaces, abandoned in a
galaxy far, far away. When looters break into the abandoned ship, they
discover the diary of a middle-schooler, Kazuma, who documented the
horrific fate of its passengers. Shocked, the looters read on, but as
they do, they reach a chilling realization―there is still one survivor
somewhere inside!
Along with the looters, the reader will piece together the decades-old
tale of an innocent school trip to Earth with a tragic and brutal
ending, as sudden explosions destroy the hull of the Leviathan. Trapped
in space without enough oxygen left to wait for rescue, Kazuma
documents the mental collapse and treachery of his teacher and
classmates as they realize that the only hope for survival is the
cryopreservation unit at the heart of the ship . . . which can only fit
one person. A bloody battle for survival ensues as friend turns against
friend, teacher against student, and each survivor is forced to
confront the value of their own life.
Is it possible to keep one’s humanity when lost in the darkness of
space? And moreover, what kind of survivor of that vicious struggle do
looters find themselves alone with, decades after the dust has settled?
One of the top bestselling new manga titles in Japan, Leviathan’s
incredible, brutal illustrations and tightly paced plot will leave
readers at the edge of their seats, and linger in their minds long
after the last page of each volume. Perfect for fans of Moebius, Star
Wars, and Katsuhiro Otomo, Leviathan is sure to be an instant hit.
Kill some time with former hit man Taro Sakamoto! Taro Sakamoto was
once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad
guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit,
got married, and had a baby. He's now living the quiet life as the
owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his
days of retirement before his past catches up to him?! Shin faces
off with a strange assassin who's targeting Mr. Sakamoto, but how
will he manage against a foe whose thoughts are unreadable? Then,
the Sakamoto gang does their best to enjoy a peaceful family outing
at the amusement park, only to be rudely interrupted by a pair of
menacing assassins. Can Mr. Sakamoto and his buddies take care of
them without his family noticing?
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One Little Pig
(Hardcover)
Laura Lee Scott; Illustrated by Cheryl Crouthamel
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The adventure is over but life goes on for an elf mage just
beginning to learn what living is all about. Elf mage Frieren and
her courageous fellow adventurers have defeated the Demon King and
brought peace to the land. But Frieren will long outlive the rest
of her former party. How will she come to understand what life
means to the people around her? The mages begin the second stage of
their certification exam: a dangerous expedition into the innermost
depths of the ruins of the king's tomb. This time, there are no
teams and it's every mage for themselves. Whether they want to team
up or not, the challenge they will face-their own clones-will push
their skills to the limit.
Ghouls live among us, the same as normal people in every way -
except their craving for human flesh. Ken Kaneki is an ordinary
college student until a violent encounter turns him into the first
half-human half-ghoul hybrid. Trapped between two worlds, he must
survive Ghoul turf wars, learn more about Ghoul society and master
his new powers. Shy Ken Kaneki is thrilled to go on a date with the
beautiful Rize. But it turns out that she's only interested in his
body - eating it, that is. When a morally questionable rescue
transforms him into the first half-human half-Ghoul hybrid, Ken is
drawn into the dark and violent world of Ghouls, which exists
alongside our own.
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Stonewall Riots
(Hardcover)
Darren G Davis; Illustrated by David T Cabera; Michael Troy
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Discovery Miles 5 030
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His rule: No sexual relations until age 18! Her rule: No rules. Free-spirited Yuri Hasegawa and straitlaced Keiichiro Katsuragi have fallen in love. But his elite political family—producing a line of prime ministers—does not allow male descendants to engage in any sexual relations until they are 18. Can the physically affectionate Yuri and rule-abiding Keiichiro keep their relationship strictly chaste? The couple has finally headed off on their romantic school trip. But Yuri gets ahead of herself and gives Keiichiro a kiss on the forehead, which suddenly triggers the Katsuragis into high-alert mode! Keiichiro’s older brother, Shotaro, arrives on the scene. At first the two think he’s come to give them a scolding, but something is off about the way he’s acting!
The baihe/Girls' Love novel originally written in Chinese and available
in English for the first time! Two powerful swordswomen face off in
this enemies-to-lovers historical tale.
Brash, brilliant, and beautiful, Fu Wanqing is an unconventional choice
to inherit leadership of the most prestigious martial sect. Known for
her fiery temper and formidable swordplay, there's only one person she
considers a worthy rival: The enigmatic woman who leads the demonic
sect, Yu Shengyan.
Eager to prove herself, Fu Wanqing challenges Yu Shengyan to a duel.
But Yu Shengyan has no interest in such theatrics—until Fu Wanqing
offers something she can't ignore: A rare medicine that might save one
of her own. The price? She must stay by Fu Wanqing’s side for three
months.
What begins as a strategic maneuver soon evolves into something more
perilous, as rivalry gives way to unexpected intimacy. Fu Wanqing
sought a duel—but is she prepared to fall in love?
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