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Zatanna
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Jamal Campbell
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The Mistress of Magic is back! Zatanna Zatara is going on tour, but her
enemies may have different plans for her stage shows. Join all-star
writer/artist Jamal Campbell as he ushers Zatanna into a brand-new era!
Zatanna is going back on tour—or, at least, she’s trying to! Before her
show can even begin, she’s found herself under attack by a strange new
threat! The White Lady, a ghostly new adversary, has abducted her crew,
forcing Zatanna to dive head-first into a world of tricks, curses,
and…magical swords?!
Writer/artist Jamal Campbell spearheads Zatanna’s new era, guiding the
Mistress of Magic through her most deadly, action-packed story yet!
Collects Zatanna #1-6.
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Blue Lock
(Paperback)
Muneyuki Kaneshiro
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The new prequel manga to the smash-hit soccer action series Blue Lock!
How does a listless slacker who thinks everything's a huge pain turn
into one of Japan's top scorers? Find out, as high schooler Reo Mikage
sets out to fan the flames of ambition in future soccer prodigy
Seishiro Nagi, in Blue Lock: Episode Nagi.
Anime movie coming soon!
Second-year high school student Reo Mikage wants nothing more than to
escape his illustrious family's shadow by becoming a soccer star and
winning the World Cup. The only thing that's missing is a talented
diamond in the rough who can help him achieve his dream. That's when he
sets his sights on Seishiro Nagi, a notorious slacker whose quick
reflexes are the only hint of athletic ability. Can Reo find the switch
to awaken the beast inside Nagi?
The highly anticipated graphic novel adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune
comes to an epic conclusion in DUNE: The Graphic Novel, Book 3: The
Prophet.
Be transported to the Dune universe with this visual masterpiece that
blends classic science fiction with contemporary comics storytelling.
Brian Herbert, son of Frank Herbert, and New York Times bestselling
author Kevin J. Anderson conclude their faithful adaptation of the
novel Dune with Paul’s manifestation of his great and terrible purpose.
The final battle for Arrakis is swiftly approaching. Paul Atriedes has
accepted his role as the leader of the Fremen but knows his power over
them teeters on the brink―they will either take back their planet or
lead a jihad that will consume the entire cosmos.
Lady Jessica has become a Reverend Mother and must balance her support
of her son with the expectations of the Bene Gesserit Order. Meanwhile,
Baron Harkonnen has continued to groom his cunning nephew, Feyd-Rautha,
to rule the desert planet. All their destinies collide in an epic
finale that will change Arrakis―and the universe―forever.
Zoe Thorogood's first graphic novel The Impending Blindness of
Billie Scott is a story about what it's like to get something you
want, have it immediately taken away from you and then how you can
put it all back together again in unexpected ways. Set in a world
of people down and out in Newcastle and London, it's a graphic
novel that speaks to the problems facing many of those left behind
in post-austerity Britain. It's also the debut work of an exciting
author who many are tipping to be a great new talent in the world
of comics.
Ken Sibanda Hannibal the Great: Hannibal Born. Series 1 of 3:
Graphic Novel Hannibal Barca rises from the defeat of Carthage to
reclaim his honor. Hannibal the Great: Hannibal Born The tide
shifts as Hannibal Barca, the boy with a lion's heart, leaves
Carthage headed to Spain. Born into the Barcid family, a young
Hannibal moves to Spain to escape from the first Punic War. Here,
Hannibal finds a new home, a New Carthage, from the old Carthage.
In time, the young boy grows up to assume the mantle and the center
of history. But first, he must be truly born. Movie teaser -
Hannibal the Great: Hannibal Born http:
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=asmtC4YXHKM Movie teaser - Hannibal the
Great: Hannibal Born http: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=asmtC4YXHKM
What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population
manifested superpowers called Quirks at age four? Heroes and
villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would
mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study?
The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one
of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless? Middle school student
Izuku Midoriya wants to be a hero more than anything, but he hasn't
got an ounce of power in him. With no chance of ever getting into
the prestigious U.A. High School for budding heroes, his life is
looking more and more like a dead end. Then an encounter with All
Might, the greatest hero of them all, gives him a chance to change
his destiny...
Tess has gone with Vance to look for the Falcon Temple and its
precious cargo, convinced that truth must prevail. Meanwhile, the
Church persuades Sean to help them keep that truth hidden - at any
cost. On the dark waters of the Mediterranean, in a storm so fierce
it could be the very wrath of God, a merciless battle will take
place for the future of the Christian faith...
Whether one describes them as sequential art, graphic narratives or
graphic novels, comics have become a vital part of contemporary
culture. Their range of expression contains a tremendous variety of
forms, genres and modes from high to low, from serial entertainment
for children to complex works of art. This has led to a growing
interest in comics as a field of scholarly analysis, as comics
studies has established itself as a major branch of criticism. This
handbook combines a systematic survey of theories and concepts
developed in the field alongside an overview of the most important
contexts and themes and a wealth of close readings of seminal works
and authors. It will prove to be an indispensable handbook for a
large readership, ranging from researchers and instructors to
students and anyone else with a general interest in this
fascinating medium.
Ever felt like your parents just don't understand? Well, with an
intergalactic breed of brain-sucking space parents that really do
not understand hot on their heels, Billy Kaplan (Wiccan) and
boyfriend Teddy Altman (Hulking) will accept help from just about
anyone - even the totally mischievous, pint-sized Kid Loki It's not
easy being teen
An action-packed thriller and source of the hit Netflix drama where
the only way to survive is to play the game! Eighteen-year-old
Ryohei Arisu is sick of his life. School sucks, his love life is a
joke, and his future feels like impending doom. As he struggles to
exist in a world that can't be bothered with him, Ryohei feels like
everything would be better if he were anywhere else. When a strange
fireworks show transports him and his friends to a parallel world,
Ryohei thinks all his wishes have come true. But this new world
isn't an empty paradise, it's a vicious game. And the only way to
survive is to play. The first game starts with a bang, but Ryohei
manages to beat the clock and save his friends. It's a short-lived
victory, however, as they discover that winning only earns them a
few days' grace period. If they want to get home, they're going to
have to start playing a lot harder.
Killer 2-for-1 value on hit thriller Death Note
Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T+
Contains Volumes 7 and 8 of Death Note Light Yagami is an ace
student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind. But
all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped
by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in
the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the
Death Note to rid the world of evil. Will Light's noble goal
succeed, or will the Death Note turn him into the very thing he
fights against?
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The Tempest
(Paperback)
William Shakespeare; Illustrated by Oscar Grillo
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Featuring spectacular and quirky illustrations, this astounding
take on Shakespeare's famous work reimagines but in no way detracts
from the feel of the original. The full text of the play is worked
into this thrilling and visually stunning graphic novel.
My Hero Academia Character Encyclopedia Features More Than 100 Heroes, Villains, Students, and Teachers from the Hit TV Anime Series
The essential fully-illustrated guide to more than 100 best-loved characters from six seasons of the hit animated TV series
Meet more than 100 characters from the hit anime TV series!
How tall is Izuku Midoriya? What kind of personality does Ochaco Uraraka have? Who is Katsuki Bakugo's old rival?
Find out the answers to these questions and more, including essential facts and stats about characters from their Quirks, hero names, personalities, birthdates, friendships, rivalries, abilities, and much more.
Packed with lesser-known details about students, teachers, Pro Heroes, and villains, and brimming with detailed annotations of character illustrations, every fan will lean something new about best-loved characters in this must-have guide.
GO-TO-GUIDE: Including more than 100 characters from the anime - each character's page features their Quirks, unique outfit details, fun facts, quotes and dynamic stills of key storyline moments
LEADING ANIME BRAND: My Hero Academia is one of the most popular anime brands globally, ranking in the top 10 TV series by views on Hulu and
Crunchyroll (Crunchyroll, 2023)
BASED ON THE HIT MANGA SERIES: The My Hero Academia manga is a
worldwide phenomenon with over 100 million copies in circulation globally
(April 2024, Crunchyroll)
ACCESSIBLE CONTENT: There are seven seasons of My Hero Acadernía
and three films available for streaming on Crunchyroll, the fourth film airing in Japan in 2024
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