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Following their acclaimed graphic novel version of 'Kidnapped',
Alan Grant and Cam Kennedy turn their attention to another
Stevenson story. John Utterson notices that his friend, Dr Henry
Jekyll, has been acting very strangely. As he investigates,
Utterson uncovers a terrifying and horrific story.
This title includes the full story with less dialogue for a
fast-paced read. It's 11th century Scotland. Macbeth, Thane of
Glamis, is one of King Duncan's greatest war captains. Upon
returning from a battle with the rebellious Thane of Cawdor,
Macbeth and Banquo encounter three witches, who prophecy that
Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor and then King. They also
prophecy that Banquo will become the father of kings. When Lady
Macbeth hears this, she is determined to push her husband to take
fate into his own hands and make himself king by murdering Duncan.
Macbeth is reluctant to harm Duncan. But, when the King makes
arrangements to visit Macbeth's castle, the opportunity presents
itself. Pressed on by his wife, Macbeth kills Duncan and blames the
King's drunken attendants, who he also kills. However, Macbeth is
racked with guilt and begins to see apparitions.When the body is
discovered, Malcolm and Donalbain, the King's sons, are suspicious
of Macbeth and flee for their lives. To everyone else, it looks as
if the sons have been the chief conspirators and Macbeth is crowned
King of Scotland. Banquo's suspicions grow, based on his encounter
with the witches and Macbeth is wary of the second prophecy
concerning Banquo's offspring. Macbeth hires assassins to kill
Banquo and his son, Fleance. Banquo is murdered that night, but
Fleance escapes. The bloody ghost of Banquo appears to Macbeth at a
feast, tormenting his already guilty conscience. In addition,
Macduff, once a comrade of Macbeth, has fled after the King's sons
to England, as he also suspects Macbeth.In revenge, Macbeth
butchers Macduff's entire household. Macduff and the King's sons
raise an army in England and march against Macbeth, who is given
another prophecy by the witches, as he prepares for the assault.
They tell him his throne is safe until Birnam Wood comes to
Dunsinane and he will not die by the hand of any man born of a
woman. Macbeth now feels invincible. Lady Macbeth, on the other
hand, has been slowly driven mad by her dreams, in the wake of
Duncan's murder. She sleepwalks and eventually kills herself.
Macbeth learns that many of his lords are deserting and joining
Malcolm's army, which approaches Dunsinane under cover of boughs,
which they've cut from the trees of Birnam Wood.Macbeth and Macduff
eventually meet on the bloody battlefield. Macbeth laughs
derisively, relating the witches' prophecy. But Macduff retorts
that he was from his mother's womb untimely ripp'd and not
(technically) of woman born. The play ends with the death of
Macbeth and Malcolm is crowned King of Scotland.
Jane Masterson is a scientist creating a particle collider which
can open time portals and produce black holes. What can go wrong?
From rising star manga artist Tetsuya Tsutsui comes a three-volume
horror-thriller that draws the reader into a tangled web of intrigue
and lies as two detectives trying to solve a string of mysterious
deaths come face to face with a much larger conspiracy that threatens a
manmade global pandemic.
A killer parasite is on the verge of threatening 180 million people . .
. and a race against the clock has begun!
What do two Japanese detectives, a naked man on a city street, and a
roundworm from Botswana all have in common? In this first volume of
Manhole, Ken Mizoguchi and Nao Inoue are a pair of investigators asking
themselves this very question as they string together clues to solve a
string of bloody and mysterious murders. But as the pieces come
together, they begin to uncover the threat of a deadly biological agent
which poses a threat of epidemic proportions.
An unlikely lead sets them off on the hunt for a mysterious
photographer, but as they chase down shadows, the infection keeps
spreading. This thrilling detective story with a biological horror hook
will keep readers on the edge of their seat. Rising star manga artist
Tetsuya Tetsui’s Manhole is a tightly paced fight to prevent a pandemic
as perplexing as it is deadly.
A NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY "BEST NEW COMIC OF 2022 FOR ADULTS"
Beautifully adapted and rendered through piercing illustrations by
acclaimed creators Brad Ricca and Courtney Sieh, Nellie Bly's
complete, true-to-life 19th-century investigation of Blackwell
Asylum captures a groundbreaking moment in history and reveals a
haunting and timely glimpse at the starting point for conversations
on mental health. "I said I could and I would. And I did." While
working for Joseph Pulitzer's newspaper in 1887, Nellie Bly began
an undercover investigation into the local Women's Lunatic Asylum
on Blackwell Island. Intent on seeing what life was like on the
inside, Bly fooled trained physicians into thinking she was
insane--a task too easily achieved--and had herself committed. In
her ten days at the asylum, Bly witnessed horrifying conditions:
the food was inedible, the women were forced into labor for the
staff, the nurses and doctors were cruel or indifferent, and many
of the women held there had no mental disorder of any kind. Now
adapted into graphic novel form by Brad Ricca and vividly rendered
with beautiful and haunting illustrations by Courtney Sieh, Bly's
bold venture is given new life and meaning. Her fearless
investigation into the living conditions at the Blackwell Asylum
forever changed the field of journalism. A timely reminder to take
notice of forgotten populations, Ten Days in a Mad-House warns us
what happens when we look away.
Are high-school girls Nanoha and Chidori ready to face the storms in
their new romantic relationship together?
Nanoha and Chidori are best friends who attend the same all-girls high
school—and also share a heart-pounding secret: they’re lovers. Through
sunny days and tumultuous storms, they’re always ready for new
adventures together.
In the midst of their first beach trip as a couple, Nanoha and Chidori
enjoy some fun in the sun. But trouble awaits them at home—the older
girl who broke Chidori’s heart is back in town! Perilous storms may
threaten to ruin their perfect summer vacation, but after every storm,
a rainbow kisses the horizon.
Could you follow your dreams if the whole world was against you?
Gunhild dreams of becoming a real-life god, and everyone everywhere
thinks it's a terrible idea made up by a petulant twelve-year-old.
In the world of Norse mythology, humans revere the mighty gods and
fear the mystical, nature-wielding Jotuns, and Gunhild is a fire
Jotun. Abandoned by her own kind and raised in a human girls'
orphanage, Gunhild wishes to prove to her peers that she's more
than a little troublemaker. Every step of the way, it becomes clear
that Gunhild must fight for what's right and follow her own sense
of justice, seeing as no one else will fight for her. Gunhild's
quest leads her to meet all the famous gods she's heard about in
schools, like Odin and Thor, though the one she's most interested
in is the mischievous Jotun god Loki, who's chained up in a cave
hidden in a location known only by the gods. Her travels lead
mainly to many foes, but a few enemies become friends, persuaded by
Gunhild's unwavering determination and burning passion for her own
cause. Being a tiny Jotun against a big, powerful world, Gunhild
must fight smart and learn a trick or two from Loki to earn the
title of godhood. Certainly, Gunhild will stop at nothing to forge
her own fantastic path and make her dream come true. Gunhild is
rated Y for Youth, recommended for ages 10 and up. Saturday AM, the
world's most diverse manga-inspired comics, are now presented in a
new format! Introducing Saturday AM TANKS, the new graphic novel
format similar to Japanese Tankobons where we collect the global
heroes and artists of Saturday AM. These handsome volumes have
select color pages, revised artwork, and innovative post-credit
scenes that help bring new life to our popular BIPOC, LGBTQ, and/or
culturally diverse characters. Join in even more adventures with
the other action-packed Saturday AM TANKS series:Apple Black, Clock
Striker, Hammer, Henshin!, The Massively Multiplayer World of
Ghosts, Oblivion Rouge, Saigami, Soul Beat, Titan King,
Underground, and Yellow Stringer.
Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!
In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.
The complete saga of Demon Slayer, all in one epic box set! This box set contains all 23 volumes of the global hit Demon Slayer as well as an exclusive booklet and a double-sided poster.
The members of the detective agency disappear one by one to the
assassination plot of the Decay of the Angel's leader, Kamui.
However, as long as they still have "that man," they can come back
from any situation. However long the night, the dawn will break-the
time for the agency's revival is at hand!
In Hammer, Volume 3, our hero Stud has teleported to the Jungle
Kingdom. After finding an ally from a previous adventure, his bag
is stolen. Will it soon belong to Brutus Elephante, the Jungle
King? Soon after Stud arrived in the Jungle Kingdom, he was
discovered and reported to the king as an intruder with Kingdom
Maps, the most important treasure King Elephante had been looking
for. Now with a target on his back, Stud continues searching for a
way back home with an ally, Brymm, who has a strange request: she
needs help saving her kingdom in the future. She continuously asks
Stud, who can't help because he's trying to get back home. However,
once Stud's bag is stolen from him while he's having a vivid dream
about his parents, he's fearful of losing it forever and tries to
retrieve it. Stud quickly realizes he can't get it back by himself
and enlists the help of Brymm, who still has an urgent request of
her own. Will he be able to retrieve it before it's given to King
Elephante, or will he be able to retrieve it before then? Will
Brymm find the help she needs to save her kingdom? Learn the
answers to these questions and more in this action-packed volume!
Hammer is rated Y for Youth, recommended for ages 10 and up.
Saturday AM, the world's most diverse manga-inspired comics, are
now presented in a new format! Introducing Saturday AM TANKS, the
new graphic novel format similar to Japanese Tankobons where we
collect the global heroes and artists of Saturday AM. These
handsome volumes have select color pages, revised artwork, and
innovative post-credit scenes that help bring new life to our
popular BIPOC, LGBTQ, and/or culturally diverse characters. Join in
even more adventures with the other action-packed Saturday AM TANKS
series:Apple Black, Clock Striker, Gunhild, Henshin!, The Massively
Multiplayer World of Ghosts, Oblivion Rouge, Saigami, Soul Beat,
Titan King, Underground, and Yellow Stringer.
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Cozmo's Wish
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Janet L Toonen; Illustrated by Janet L Toonen; Edited by Guy Blondey
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R526
Discovery Miles 5 260
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The world is in jeopardy and the two greatest heroes of our time are
called upon to save it. You guessed their names. Bat-Mite and Mr.
Mxyplik?
A new evil has emerged by the name of Doom-Mite, wreaking havoc and
unraveling the reality of the 5th Dimension. This brand-new
supervillain’s crusade of evil is even too much for 5th dimension
heroes, Bat-Mite and Mr. Mxyplik, to handle. To save their world these
two unlikely heroes will journey across time and space to recruit
Batman and Superman to aid in the battle. Can the World’s Finest
overcome the madness and mayhem that’s lurking in this alternate
reality? Find out in the latest epic of the acclaimed series.
Collects: Batman/Superman: World's Finest #26-31!
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Deez Nuts
(Hardcover)
Karen Lynn Feiling
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R444
R415
Discovery Miles 4 150
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Broke young man + chainsaw dog demon = Chainsaw Man! Denji was a
small-time devil hunter just trying to survive in a harsh world.
After being killed on a job, he is revived by his pet devil Pochita
and becomes something new and dangerous-Chainsaw Man! It's Chainsaw
vs. Sword as the bloody battle for Denji's heart heats up. Denji is
going to have to pull out all the stops against this crafty
opponent. And when the dust settles, how will Special Division 4
move on from their losses?
The first of its kind, this annotated guide describes and
evaluates more than 400 works in English. Rothschild's lively
annotations discuss important features of each work-including the
quality of the graphics, characterizations, dialogue, and the
appropriate audience-and introduces mainstream readers to the
variety and quality of graphic novels, helps them distinguish
between classics and hackwork, and alerts experienced readers to
material they may not have discovered. Designed for individuals who
need information about graphic novels and for those interested in
acquiring them, this book will especially appeal to librarians,
booksellers, bookstore owners, educators working with teen and
reluctant readers, as well as to readers interested in this
genre.
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