Graphic Novels

The tiny, isolated fising village of Large Mouth never saw much excitement -- until the arrival of the stranger, that is. Wrapped from head to toe in bandages and wearing weird goggles, he quietly took up residence in the sleepy town's motel. Driven by curiousity, the townfolk quickly learn the tragic story of his past, and of the terrible accident that left him horribly disfigured. Eventually, the town embraces the stranger as one of their own -- but do his bandages hide more than just scars?

Tony Chu, the cibopathic federal agent with the ability to get psychic impressions from the things he eats, is on a bizarre new case. A newly discovered fruit takes Agent Chu to a remote island full of secrets, Presenting the second storyline of IGN.com's pick for Best Indie Series of 2009 and MTV Splash Page.com's pick for Best New Series of 2009. Find out what the fuss is about in this latest a twisted and darkly funny comic about cops, crooks, cooks, cannibals and clairvoyants.strangeness-and a shadowy killer with a particularly sinister appetite.

Wolverine: Enemy of the State's team of Mark Millar (Civil War) and John Romita Jr. (World War Hulk) reunite for the best new book of the 21st century! Have you ever wanted to be a super hero? Dreamed of donning a mask and just heading outside to some kick-ass? Well, this is the book for you - the comic that starts where other super-hero books draw the line. Kick-Ass is realistic super heroes taken to the next level. Miss out and you're an idiot! Collects Kick-Ass #1-8.

Peter Milligan, a veteran of Marvel Comics, brings us Greek Street. At a cursory glance, the stories that start to play out in these disturbingly beautiful pages (from artist Davide Gianfelice), seem incredibly alien, amazingly offensive, and can leave a bad taste in the proverbial mouth. But it is really nothing that we haven’t heard before.

Ever hear the term “History repeats itself”? Well, hear it really does. The old stories of Greek Mythology are playing again, and the stage is the less attractive neighborhoods of London. To top that off, we start with a retelling of Oedipus, renamed Eddie. And yes, he sleeps with his mother and kills her. All the while, the Syrians stalk Hyde Park, and a man named Menon, travels through Greece seeking answers to these resent events.

Milligan and Gianfelice do not pull punches, including every dirty detail of the ancient Myths, both in the words and art. The grit of this rag sometimes feels like a spit in the face, or a punch to the stomach. But it is definitely a masterpiece.

BEN

Locke & Key tells of Keyhouse, an unlikely New England mansion, with fantastic doors that transform all who dare to walk through them, and home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all! Acclaimed suspense novelist and New York Times best-selling author Joe Hill (Heart-Shaped Box) creates an all-new story of dark fantasy and wonder, with astounding artwork from Gabriel Rodriguez.

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A powerful story about loss of freedom and individuality, V FOR VENDETTA takes place in a totalitarian England following a devastating war that changed the face of the planet.

In a world without political freedom, personal freedom and precious little faith in anything comes a mysterious man in a white porcelain mask who fights political oppressors through terrorism and seemingly absurd acts. It's a gripping tale of the blurred lines between ideological good and evil.

This new trade paperbackedition features the improved production values and coloring from the 2005 hardcover.

When the supernatural world spins out of control, when the police can’t handle what goes bump in the night, when monsters come screaming out of nightmares and into the mean streets, there’s just one man to call: Harry Dresden, the only professional wizard in the Chicago phone book. A police consultant and private investigator, Dresden has to walk the dangerous line between the world of night and the light of day.

Now Harry Dresden is investigating a brutal mauling at the Lincoln Park Zoo that has left a security guard dead and many questions unanswered. As an investigator of the supernatural, he senses that there’s more to this case than a simple animal attack, and as Dresden searches for clues to figure out who is really behind the crime, he finds himself next on the victim list, and being hunted by creatures that won’t leave much more than a stain if they catch him.

Written exclusively for comics by Jim Butcher, The Dresden Files: Welcome to the Jungle is a brand-new story that’s sure to enchant readers with a blend of gripping mystery and fantastic adventure.

The thrilling adventures of Mercy Thompson–Moon Called, Blood Bound, and Iron Kissed–have topped the New York Times bestseller list. Now Mercy makes her comics debut in an exclusive new story created by Patricia Briggs. Mercy Thompson: Homecoming is sure to please longtime fans and capture new ones with its mix of unforgettable characters and thrilling supernatural intrigue.

A graphic novel based on the bestselling Harry Dresden books by Jim Butcher!

If circumstances surrounding a crime defy the ordinary and evidence points to a suspect who is anything but human, the men and women of the Chicago Police Department call in the one guy who can handle bizarre and often brutal phenomena. Harry Dresden is a wizard who knows firsthand that the everyday world is actually full of strange and magical things—most of which don't play well with humans.

Now the cops have turned to Dresden to investigate a horrifying double murder that was committed with black magic. Never one to turn down a paycheck, Dresden also takes on another case—to find a missing husband who has quite likely been dabbling in sorcery. As Dresden tries to solve the seemingly unrelated cases, he is confronted with all the Windy City can blow at him, from the mob to mages and all creatures in between.

Zombie Cop is the story of Joe Mundy, a doomed cop in the early stages of zombiehood, trying desperately to cling to the last vestiges of humanity long enough to solve the mystery of how the zombie plague came to his city. Alternately funny, horrific, and tragic, Zombie Cop leaves the reader wondering just what it means to be human, and how far gone someone needs to be to let go of everything he ever cared for.

From Max Brooks the author of World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide comes a graphic novel which includes in its pages, Recorded Attacks.

When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Up until now, he has managed to keep his true identity hidden, but Bella is determined to uncover his dark secret...

New from Stephenie Meyer, the first graphic novel adaptation from of Twilight, adapted and with art by Young Kim.

Tommy Taylor is the son of the famous author, Wilson Taylor. Tommy Taylor also shared a name with the main character of his father's works. After the disappearance of Wilson Taylor, Tommy finds that his father's fortune is lock in trusts, none of which are in his name. Making a living off of conference appearances as the fictional Tommy, his life makes an unusual turn when he is kidnapped by Count Ambrosio, his fictional alter-ego's greatest foe.

Author Mike Carey and artist Peter Gross, the team that brought us the cult comic series Lucifer, once again prove to be some of the most inventive persons in the the comic industry.

--BEN

Through out history, ordinary men have taken two completely different things and smashed the together for fun and profit. Most of the time, this smashing actions results in blunder and humiliation. However, there are those moments that it was all worth it. Like in 1928, when Harry Burnett Reese decide that peanut butter and chocolate would be a decent complement to each other, and the public was left with chocolaty, peanuty awesomeness stuck to the roof of their mouths, wondering why no one has ever though of doing this before.

The same thought occurred to me when Neil Gaiman was commissioned to write the couple of issues that make up Batman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? So the story goes, Batman is dead (which by the way, took a freaking god to accomplish), and all of his friends and enemies gather to express their grief and tell their stories of the Batman that they knew.
Gaiman offerers up his unique talents to send the worlds great detective, the dark night, the caped crusader, the Batman to his final resting place.

(note: Not really his final resting Place. Read Blackest Night, coming to graphic novel this summer, if you want to see Zombie Batman.)

--BEN 

Um... Neil Gaiman + Batman... Why are you still here? Go buy it!

--MS