Best Military Graphic Novels
Dark Horse presents new editions of the entire Hellboy line with new covers, beginning with Seed of Destruction , the basis of director Guillermo del Toro's blockbuster films. Ottakar's Outland Magazine Issue 31, Autumn 2004 : "Rather like an X'-File' investigating the 'X-files', the lantern chinned, wisecracking Hellboy is one of the most endearing heroes to have emerged in comics for a long time, coming across as fresh, inventive, and, above all, highly entertaining."
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This includes the story on which the first Hellboy movie is based on along with two short stories and a gallery of arr."
"A really great read."
"The first volume was great, and I am looking forward to further reading."
"Holy crap this thing is huge!"
"This is probably one of my favorite comics ever, the writing and dialogue are both great, and the artwork is fantastic."
"Hopefully someone will combine the series or more soon so we can enjoy it."
"This is the way the Hellboy books should be read, the larger (then the original comic book size) print and vibrant colors will make your eyes bleed with joy."
"Great read."
Blizzard Entertainment and Dark Horse Books are thrilled to present the next installment of the wildly popular World of Warcraft Chronicle series. Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft ® and the Warcraft ®, StarCraft ®, and Diablo ® franchises, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry's most critically acclaimed games.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This includes so much lore leading up to the Dark Portal."
"It's a great tool to grow your understanding of the game world and builds on the 1st chronicle beautifully."
"Read this all day, love it!"
"Amazing book and amazing quality."
"This book is the end-all-be-all for Warcraft lore."
"The first Chronicle had much more art than Vol.2 but Vol.2 has much more lore in it."
"This is a must have for anyone who likes reading into Warcraft lore."
"This serves as a great reference for World of Warcraft lore even if I was surprised at some of the lore provided."
In what Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen calls “a book to break your heart and heal it,” The Best We Could Do brings to life Thi Bui’s journey of understanding, and provides inspiration to all of those who search for a better future while longing for a simpler past. ( Publishers Weekly (starred review) ). **STARRED REVIEW**. “A moving, visually stimulating account of the author's personal story and an insightful look at the refugee experience, juxtaposed against Vietnam's turbulent history. (Fae Myenne Ng author of Bone, a PEN/Faulkner Award Finalist, Steer Toward Rock, winner of the American Book Award ). “Thi Bui’s book took my breath away. The Best We Could Do expands one family’s personal story into a global, historic context, while condensing generations of war in Vietnam to intimate and human proportions. (Craig Thompson author and illustrator of Blankets and Habibi ). Thi Bui’s stark, compelling memoir is about an ordinary family, but her story delivers the painful truth that most Vietnamese of the 20th century know in an utterly personal fashion—that history is found in the marrow of one’s bones, ready to be passed on through blood, through generations, through feelings. (Leela Corman author and illustrator of Unterzakhn ). “By knowing our parents’ story we come to a better understanding of who we are; by living our own version of their story, that understanding is even deeper and more illuminating. (GB Tran author and illustrator of Vietnamerica: A Family’s Journey ) Thi Bui was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the United States as a child.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Once I started reading this beautiful little book I really had trouble putting it down. It’s a heartfelt graphic novel whose artwork flows easily along the pages. I am including a few photos of artwork in this book because I think it’s necessary to display the delicate hand that the artist uses to express the complicated emotions found in this book. (I can't include photos in this Goodreads review... please see my blog for the full review with artwork ... https://lostnagoodbook.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/resist-the-best-we-could-do-thi-bui/). Thi Bui is a young woman who about to have her first child. I am thankful to the publisher for sending me this book, and I have been very careful not to damage it while reading since I really want to use it for a giveaway. Song for this book: Carry That Weight by The Beatles. Disclaimer: I received this book free from the publisher."
"This book is beautifully illustrated (it recalls the style of "Blankets" by Craig Thompson), a bit sparse stylistically for its own effect."
"The only criticism I had of the book was that it jumped around in time a lot and some of that time jumping was confusing when reading the graphic novel."
"While my parents didn't experience the same type of conflict at the time they left their home country, there are things that I think all immigrants and children of immigrants can relate to."
"As Bui is starting a family of her own, she begins to come to terms with her Vietnamese parents, finally really seeing them as individuals who have struggled and—despite huge odds—have endured, broken at times, but mostly unbowed. Slowly she gets to know her parents’ stories: her father Nam grew up poverty stricken in northern Vietnam, but flowered with education, eventually meeting the cultured Hang in college, and marrying."
Best Horror Graphic Novels
From his apocalyptic origin in World War II England to the modern-day case of the sole survivor of a doomed Arctic expedition, Hellboy must battle vampire frog creatures and worse in his debut miniseries. Ottakar's Outland Magazine Issue 31, Autumn 2004 : "Rather like an X'-File' investigating the 'X-files', the lantern chinned, wisecracking Hellboy is one of the most endearing heroes to have emerged in comics for a long time, coming across as fresh, inventive, and, above all, highly entertaining."
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This includes the story on which the first Hellboy movie is based on along with two short stories and a gallery of arr."
"A really great read."
"The first volume was great, and I am looking forward to further reading."
"Holy crap this thing is huge!"
"This is probably one of my favorite comics ever, the writing and dialogue are both great, and the artwork is fantastic."
"Hopefully someone will combine the series or more soon so we can enjoy it."
"This is the way the Hellboy books should be read, the larger (then the original comic book size) print and vibrant colors will make your eyes bleed with joy."
"Great read."
Best Graphic Novels
Collects Darth Vader #1-6. He is known for his creator-owned comic Phonogram , created with artist Jamie McKelvie, published by Image Comics, and for numerous projects for Marvel Comics, such as Journey into Mystery and Uncanny X-Men.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's a good story and the art is beautiful."
"Just not as strong as the main series."
"Great product at great price."
"Nicely done by the author."
"Really good story, hard to put the book down."
"Delivered in great condition!"
"Fits somewhat within star wars canon."
"I enjoy reading it very much."
Best Sports Graphic Novels
In this hilarious collection of comics, the heavyweight of humor tips the scales with a veritable metric ton of laughs. The Garfield strip was born on June 19, 1978, syndicated in forty-one U.S. newspapers.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"They all love Garfield (as well as Calvin and Hobbes), these are great to have in the house."
"I bought this book as a gift for my 8-year-old grandson who adores Garfield."
"The 24th Garfield book features comic strips originally released in 1992, right in the middle of the period where I think Jim Davis produced some of his best work (late 80s - mid 90s)."
"We love Garfield."
"Because of my older son and Garfield, my younger son has been encouraged to read more on his own and for that I am eternally greatful."
"It definitely is a gift that will give each day."
"Delightful and fun for my two grandsons who rated this a 5."
"I think many of these earlier Garfield strips are much more entertaining and interesting than some of the later ones when Garfield was a huge commercial success."
Best LGBT Graphic Novels
The candid tell-all of a young woman's struggles with depression and sexuality that has taken the internet by storm! Her story is an open, honest, and deeply personal look at her struggles to fight back against her eating disorder, stop self-harming, and learn more about her sexuality." "...this is a comic that (a) treats sex workers with dignity and agency in a medium which has been historically unkind, (b) addresses very real themes of self-harm in a direct and honest way, and (c) adopts an attitude of complete acceptance of sexuality fluidity." -- Sean Gaffney, Manga Bookshelf "A complicated play of gender and sexual identities that Nagata unbinds and sorts through with striking aesthetic aplomb. ".
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"A picture into someone suffering from depression, with a somewhat opaque ending."
"If you're not prepared, you might feel uncomfortable but this is a heartfelt and honest account that speaks to all of us who have felt lonely in our own selves."
"Intense introspective dialog with ones Id .. an insight into the mind of a complex personality."
"A very funny and touching read that is definitely worth your time."
"A very adorable and relatable story for anyone struggling with their own identity, sexuality, or mental ill's."
"I chose it out of curiosity and enjoyed it."
"Great story, I recommend it to anyone who enjoy's reading funny stories."
"The story is really genuine and easy to relate to."
Best Zombie Graphic Novels
This is a great opportunity to experience this gripping read for the first time or catch up on the tale with the first four years worth of material, collected in one volume for the first time. ROBERT KIRKMAN is best known for his work on "The Walking Dead "and "Invincible "for Image Comics, as well as "Ultimate X-Men "and "Marvel Zombies "for Marvel Comics. He is one of the five partners of Image Comics and is an executive producer and writer on "The Walking Dead "television show.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You can buy one compendium for much cheaper than it would cost to get the 50 individual issues that comprise it."
"The Walking Dead, Vol 22, A New Beginning by Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Stefano Gaudiano, Cliff Rathburn – This is another interesting and gripping installment in this terrific graphic-novel series about human survivors struggling to live in a world of flesh-eaters."
"Now, quite a few of the reviews said that there was a problem with the ink in the middle of the book, but mine seems to be in perfect condition."
"I have always enjoyed the comic and will look forward to reading the other volumes."
"The characters for the most part look and act very different from their television counterparts, and things move at a very fast pace. The pages are beautiful and glossy (remember: it's ALL in black and white), the artwork is nicely done, and it really keeps your attention. The show is great at turning these lively, fun and interesting caricatures into real people. The producers of the show have made it clear that they "switch things up" to keep viewers guessing, so reading this book does NOT mean you'll necessarily be spoiled."
"this is an awesome collection of the Walking Dead comic books.This collection contains 48 issues of the series starting from the very first one.I really enjoy reading this."
"After falling in love with the tv show I discovered it was based on a comic."
Best Art Book Graphic Novels
30 step-by-step demonstrations showing how to draw faces and figures for a variety of ages and body types Inspirational galleries featuring 101 eyes, 50 ways to draw hands, 40 hairstyles, 12 common expressions, 30 classic poses and more! Since being selected for Entertainment Weekly 's "It List" in 1998, Crilley has published nearly twenty books across his many popular series and developed a massive internet following for his drawing demonstration videos earning him a spot as one of the top 25 Most Subscribed to Gurus on YouTube.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I've watched lots of Mark Crilley's tutorials, but there's something special about seeing the drawing printed on the page in front of me, there as a reference. The written instructions give tips about showing the gender, age and personality of the characters. There's information about inking drawings, laying out panels and adding speech bubbles and sound effects. Everything included in the book is great and it's absolutely packed with helpful information on every page, but I do think the author has even more to offer and I'd love it if this turned out to be the first part of a series. One final note: There's no nudity in this book; all figures are drawn either fully clothed or wearing simple underclothes."
"my daughter and niece draws these even before the book."
"I bought this for my son who loves to draw."
"I'm currently going to University for Art, so I already have a bit of training in drawing, but I don't think this would be very hard for absolute beginners to understand."
"I've been wanting to grab this book for ages, but the paper copy was cost-prohibitive for me at the time."
"but what i think of this book is that the art isn't very "eye-catching"."
"I saw other books with more pages, but this seems to be newer."
"In these 30 lessons that are described in the book, it's different!"
Best Contemporary Women Graphic Novels
"Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls" is a children's book packed with 100 bedtime stories about the life of 100 extraordinary women from the past and the present, illustrated by 60 female artists from all over the world. This amazing book shows young girls they can be anything they want -- Melinda Gates Trust me, your life needs Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls... There is serious girl power between the covers of this book * Bustle * A must-have for the nightstand of every girl or young woman you know -- Geri Stengel * Forbes * Forget passive simpering princesses and damsels in distress - the heroines of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls are famed for their real-life achievements * Red * The all-female team behind a pioneering new book called Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls are confronting the tired, patriarchal narrative head-on. Illustrations by female artists add to the joy of this ebullient, inspiring collection -- Julia Eccleshare * Guardian * A worldwide hit -- Helena de Bertodano * The Times * The feminist book every child needs in their bedroom... bedtime stories which tell of real women shattering the glass ceiling and challenging patriarchy should be read to all children - not just to little girls, but to little boys, too -- Ellie Wiseman * Grazia * From politics to sport to technology to entertainment, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls wonderfully celebrates the power of a woman's touch. Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls would be a valuable addition to the bookshelves of any child interested in history, regardless of their gender -- Sara Keating * Irish Times * An excellent book... it should be top of every girl's reading list - and boys too, so they can see the vital role played by women throughout history.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Short, one page stories of kick butt women that reinforces to my child she can do anything!"
"A book that should be on the shelf of every kids room, not only girls."
"But one work of caution...at the risk of being ostracized as a bigot in today's world of LGBT acceptance.....which I am usually on board with 100%, there is one biography on a young child that chose to undergo gender transformation that - quite frankly - made me uncomfortable reading to my same-aged daughter and son amidst the Amelia Earharts, Helen Kellers, Cleopatras, and Marie Curies of history. I also believe it is important to not contribute to disenfranchising groups of people for traits that may differ from your own, but I was surprised to discover how disappointed I was with this particular page in this particular book."
"My daughter in law had wanted to get this for my granddaughter."
"It was a gift to our granddaughters."
"Empowering book for young girls, and old girls like me who just want some instant inspiration!"
"She wants to include me in her own rebel girl story but I made her put I am just a supporter of rebel girls."
"Lastly, and probably most importantly, being that this was written for kids, I am not thrilled about the way a lot of the messages are delivered."
Best Fantasy Comics & Graphic Novels
Plus, previously unpublished extras and bonus materials make this mighty tome one that's required reading for Scottaholics everywhere!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I am a huge fan of anamaguchi who did the most for the game for the ps3 and xbox360 and I scrambled around the web to find a code for this rare digital title..."
"Same great story, except this time it's in glorious color."
"This is a great start, yet you can notice the attempts at making this story flow, it starts out roughly introducing each character, I can honestly see where O'Malley is heading with a very straight forward narrative, and I'm glad it works."
"The art style, characters, dialogue... everything drew me right into the world of Scott Pilgrim."
"Fun goofy read, with fun dialogue and cool artwork."
"I found out about this series through the movie, as many people did."
"Arrived on time and in perfect condition."
"Loved this series since it first came out and finally went ahead and bought this new colored version and it's most definitely worth it!!"
Best Horror Comics & Graphic Novels
This is a great opportunity to experience this gripping read for the first time or catch up on the tale with the first four years worth of material, collected in one volume for the first time. ROBERT KIRKMAN is best known for his work on "The Walking Dead "and "Invincible "for Image Comics, as well as "Ultimate X-Men "and "Marvel Zombies "for Marvel Comics. He is one of the five partners of Image Comics and is an executive producer and writer on "The Walking Dead "television show.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You can buy one compendium for much cheaper than it would cost to get the 50 individual issues that comprise it."
"Just gives another reason to buy another copy!"
"The Walking Dead, Vol 22, A New Beginning by Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Stefano Gaudiano, Cliff Rathburn – This is another interesting and gripping installment in this terrific graphic-novel series about human survivors struggling to live in a world of flesh-eaters."
"Now, quite a few of the reviews said that there was a problem with the ink in the middle of the book, but mine seems to be in perfect condition."
"I have always enjoyed the comic and will look forward to reading the other volumes."
"The characters for the most part look and act very different from their television counterparts, and things move at a very fast pace. The pages are beautiful and glossy (remember: it's ALL in black and white), the artwork is nicely done, and it really keeps your attention. The show is great at turning these lively, fun and interesting caricatures into real people. The producers of the show have made it clear that they "switch things up" to keep viewers guessing, so reading this book does NOT mean you'll necessarily be spoiled."
"this is an awesome collection of the Walking Dead comic books.This collection contains 48 issues of the series starting from the very first one.I really enjoy reading this."
"After falling in love with the tv show I discovered it was based on a comic."
Best Romance Comics & Graphic Novels
Her name is Chise Hatori, a penniless orphan troubled by visions. Kore Yamazaki is best known as the author and artist of The Ancient Magus' Bride.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"If you like Harry Potter or A Darker Shade of Magic or anything with a fantastical twist that delves deep into folklore, the surreal and makes you want to live there, this is the manga-or book-for you. So when we find her chained, scared and with circles under her eyes, it becomes clear that Chise is a very damaged girl. She can see fae and other magical things that were the cause of her abandonment, and the reason her life was turned upside down. I could easily describe this series as a mix between Studio Ghibli and Harry Potter. Chise has struggled with depression and attempted suicide in her past, and the fae she comes across may or may not kill her depending on their mood. With the first antagonist stepping up and attempting to slice Chise to bits, things have gotten even more interesting than ever. She was a complete noob just doing her thing when an editor told her, "Hey, let's make you a mangaka!""
"I love the little detailed layout pages for the living room and Silky's diary."
"This review is for the first two books in the series."
"I was on the fence about getting this manga for awhile but I kept seeing it everywhere so I decided to give it a try."
"Its hard to describe, there's a magical feel to this book."
"If you enjoy sci fi, fantasy, historical fiction or the supernatural then I really think this will appeal to you Also there re dragons!"
"This story is so cute."
"This is a wonderful Manga and I would recommend it."
Best Superhero Comics & Graphic Novels
Collecting Incredible Hulk Vol. Monsters and heroes... and the Incredible Hulk!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"If you loved the cartoon this is worth a read!"
"After I finished I got World War Hulk because I wanted more."
"One of the best HULK stories ever, like it's crazy (Hulk having sex LOL) but great read and really does a great job making the HUlk come alive as a character."
"This e-comic anthology is complete including minor related stories."
"Fun read - collection of the Planet Hulk comics...no wonder he was "ticked" when he made it back to Earth."
"Great story line."
"This is a must read for those who like dark stories."
"I may have built the hype up in my mind before reading Planet Hulk and I was extremely disappointed in the story as a whole."
Best Everyday Life Comics & Graphic Novels
“Today I am a monster. I wake with a sore head. I want to keep on dreaming. Don’t get me out of bed!” Agnes Green's & Trevor Judson’s Today I’m A Monster is the enchanting tale of a little boy who woke up in a very bad mood indeed! But when the night comes through, his eyes grow heavy from a day’s monstering about and the sweet little boy that everyone knows and loves comes back. As he drifts away into his sweet dreams once again, everybody wonders if he will wake up a happy and pleasant little boy the next day – or a terrifying monster once again, ready to scare and upset all on his angry little path. This story is a wonderful way toshow your child that it's ok. No matter what happens they are loved andunderstood. By Amazon Customermom2three***** (5*) ILOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! The story is profound with idea of goodrelationship with family, mother and teaches love and kindness - that's exactlythe personality i would love to see in my growing up son. Very sweet book By Amazon customer Olvij Are you looking for an exciting, cute, and fun new book to read to your children? My new book, Today I'm a Monster , explores the story of a young boy who wakes up in a bad mood that just keeps getting worse and worse.This book is about LOVE above all, not about the forgiveness or redemption, just the mother's uncoditional love and acceptance. Just to know that they are still good and loved forever.In this book, I tried to transform what the meaning of monster is. With its vibrant poetry, this is a bedtime story that will set the imagination free and invite conversation - all while reminding kids that being in a bad mood is only a passing thing.It's perfect for kids aged 3 - 5 years of age, their parents, and anyone who works with kids seeking a fun new book to read to them.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"His poor mom takes him to Kindergarten and on the way he tells the neighbor how much he loves his flowers but is going to pull the petals off and put them up the neighbor's nose! Depending on your parenting style you may or may not like this book. WARNING: The Kindle version of this book is NOT suitable for all devices so please check the list above to make sure you are not disappointed."
"She understands the child hidden in monster disguise."
"This book nicely tells the story of a little boy who he feels he's a monster for the day. His mother is able to soothe him and see the little boy underneath the monster and reassure him with her love."
"If you are looking for more than just a bedtime story or fairytale then this book needs to be part of your book collection."
"We all have bad days and this is a great way to let children know that even if they have a bad day, they are still loved and beautiful and tomorrow is going to be better."
"In Today I'm a Monster a young boy got out of bed and his head hurt and he felt like a monster and proceeded to act that way."
"I have two kids of 3 and 5 years old and what's surprising that they both love the story about the kind Monster."
"like this.For the most part most of the printed letters at the beginning part of this book that were on the left side of this book though were not very easy to make out as it was seemingly intertwined with the landscape illustration page."
Best Science Fiction Comics & Graphic Novels
Collects Darth Vader #1-6. He is known for his creator-owned comic Phonogram , created with artist Jamie McKelvie, published by Image Comics, and for numerous projects for Marvel Comics, such as Journey into Mystery and Uncanny X-Men.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great product at great price."
"Nicely done by the author."
"Delivered in great condition!"
"Fits somewhat within star wars canon."
"Very good art."
"My favorite character in the Star Wars franchise, Darth Vader does not disappoint!"
"If they don’t make this into a movie then they truly underestimate the power of the dark side this book is amazeballs."
"We get some great character out of it and we meet Doctor Aphra, who is amazingly funny and a relief to Vader's silence."
Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Comics & Graphic Novels
Presented for the first time with stark, stunning new coloring by Brian Bolland, BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE is Alan Moore's unforgettable meditation on the razor-thin line between sanity and insanity, heroism and villainy, comedy and tragedy. This is a no-holds-barred take on a truly insane criminal mind, masterfully written by British comics writer Alan Moore. The Killing Joke provoked fury among many readers who lamented the disposal of Barbara Gordon as a mere pawn to testosterone; yet Gordon reinvents herself later as superinfohacker Oracle, poster girl for disability empowerment (see Birds of Prey, LJ 7/08).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Playing the Arkham video games by Rocksteady made Batman really stand out."
"The book reveals how he was once sane but turned insane due to personal reasons (read the book)."
"Before reading The Killing Joke, I've ready V for Vendetta and Watchmen. Both are other graphic novels written by Alan Moore. I had no idea what to expect, but a friend of mine did call this (in his opinion) the greatest graphic novel of all time. They're all awesome, so of course I was gonna love Batman in this story too. This story isn't so much about Batman fighting bad guys as it is about proving the joker wrong. Batman (and Gordon) are pushed to their limits as they not only try to stop the joker, but prove him wrong. One thing I liked from another comic, Batman: Hush, was the use of other DC characters to progress the story, but I really liked how The Killing Joke told another amazing story with less character in less pages."
"But that's just me, and don't get me wrong, some of his pictures have an absolutely incredible amount of depth, you can just see layer after layer of the character. This book is an absolute gem, Bolland and Moore play off one another to absolute perfection, one of the best comics I've ever read."
"The events in this story felt much more real than other superhero comics/graphic novels that I have read in the past."
Best Manga
In this post-apocalytpic sci-fi story, humanity has been devastated by the bizarre, giant humanoids known as the Titans.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"LOVE IT MY FAVORITE MANGA <3 <3 even though you make me suffer every month i still love you for creating this amazing and beautiful manga in which you kill my favorite characters QwQ just kidding but you actually make me cry QwQ b I wonder what other surprises you got for us your Fans this next chapters, the plot on the manga has increased into a point i want to scream of emotion I'm really exited!"
"After reading the 1st manga or volume I was hooked and watched the series afterwards."
"This fast paced Seinen manga is amazing."
"When I first read this manga I thought this was the best manga ever, it's a lot different than the other manga I have read."
"I never liked manga or any anime."
"If you have not read this and like anime/manga or if you have never read a manga before then you should pick this up and give it a read."
"I bought this after my daughter and I watched the series on Netflix."
"Arrived as expected and fast."