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Top 21 Graphic Novels, Comics & Manga:
November 2025
It’s not every month (or year or decade even!) that you get a new title from R. Crumb, his first fresh, complete, solo-author, old-school underground comic in over two decades. This also includes the final Dirty Laundry story, scripted but sadly not co-drawn by his wife, the late, massively missed Aline Kominsky.
Bryan Talbot dazzles with this ‘prequel’ to his hit Grandville series, unfolding a mystery for his badger-detective’s hawk-eyed mentor and illustrated masterfully in washes.
Heightened tensions and violence in India between Hindus and Muslims are revealed by graphic journalist Joe Sacco’ by focussing on 2013’s lethal riots in Uttar Pradesh.
The natural world never ceases to amaze and enlighten, as this enthralling work of ‘graphic science’ explains…
Chinese artist Qu debuts in English with this compendium about the magic around us every day…
And finally, the long-awaited, definitive trilogy of Paul Pope’s magnum opus gets underway, with Vol. 2 to follow next September. Take your pick(s) from my personal selection below!
Ace of Hearts
by Cooklin
Street Noise Books
$23.99
The publisher says:
What does love look like when you are not interested in sex? Growing up, Caitlin Cook knew the recipe for social success from watching television and reading books: two best friends, two enemies, and a boyfriend. So she arranged her life accordingly: making friends and dreaming of the boys she met in school. But she felt that inside, something was wrong with her. Because though she wanted to get close to people, every time she experimented with sex, she just felt bored. This graphic novel follows Caitlin Cook, who is asexual but does not yet fully realise it. From evangelical purity politics to the footloose college campus, Caitlin navigates different worlds each with their own sexual orthodoxies, and clumsily attempts to fit into each of them. A thoughtful and immersive coming-of-age memoir about one girl’s struggle to figure out and then claim her asexual identity. 272pgs black-and-purple paperback.
Alberto Breccia & Carlos Trillo Collection
by Carlos Trillo & Alberto Breccia
Epicenter Comics
$62.99
The publisher says:
It’s not an overstatement to say that Alberto Breccia is one of the greatest comic book artists in history who has influenced many artist legends during his lifetime, including Frank Miller, Bill Sienkiewicz and Dave McKean. Discover the brilliance of legendary Argentinian creators Alberto Breccia and Carlos Trillo in this exclusive, limited-edition box set. Featuring three masterful graphic novels, this collection showcases the duo’s unparalleled storytelling and artistic innovation. The first book here, A Certain Daneri, is about a private detective whose better days are probably behind him… Muddy streets with buildings of forgettable shapes and people whose fates are already marked, just like Argentina’s fate in the mid-70s walking toward dictatorship. Impactful short stories from two Argentine legends: the then-young writer Carlos Trillo and mature artist Alberto Breccia seeking new forms of expression, using blots and collage, as well as his trusted ink. The second book, Nobody (The Mystery of Fu Manchu) is about Nobody, a British Secret Service spy who, as in the classic adventure comics, from episode to episode tries to get out alive from dangerous missions that he is entrusted with. Many enemies work in the shadows, but situation gets critical when on the scene enters terrible Fu Manchu. Carlos Trillo and Alberto Breccia are this time in a lighter than usual tone, with their take on a spy-adventure genre, with Breccia’s still unmistakable bold graphic expression. And finally, The Gray Traveler, in which Carlos Trillo and Alberto Breccia are in one of the zeniths of their collaboration and creativity. Locked up in his solitary cell, Cornelius Dark can free himself from the terror of his confinement only in his imagination. During his dreamy travels he visits various historical eras, meeting people who like him are locked up by their desires, moral dilemmas or extreme situations which Dark witnesses, or even participates in. Carlos Trillo and Alberto Breccia demonstrate their creative chemistry by giving life to the fascinating stories full of wisdom, through which the flashes of Argentinian military dictatorship can be seen. Each set comes housed in a beautifully designed slipcase and is individually numbered, making it a true collector’s item. 336pgs B&W hardcovers in slipcase.
Always Raining Here
by Hazel and Bell
First Second
$25.99 / $17.99
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The stand alone adaptation of the popular webcomic by the same name about the down-to-earth courtship between two gay teenagers as they fumble with high school, parental expectations, their dreams, and each other. Carter is an impulsive, fun-loving, extremely gay teen on a mission to finally hook up with any cute, single guy who will have him. Unfortunately, his options are slim. Enter recently-single Adrian, Carter’s very cute, hardworking, and stressed-out target who rebuffs all of his clumsy seduction techniques. Adrian initially plays along but slams on the brakes when he realizes he is still in love with his ex. After a messy, uninhibited night at a house party that results in Carter helping both Adrian and his best friend Maria―the two boys form a tentative friendship. As their friendship progresses through countless hangouts and a few too many pizza slices, the two become integral to one another. But can their vague relationship survive their first official hookup, Adrian’s self-destructiveness, and a big fight that threatens any chance of either confessing? 256pgs colour hardcover / paperback.
The Casebook of Stamford Hawksmoor
by Bryan Talbot
Jonathan Cape
£25.00
The publisher says:
With top-hat and cane in hand, Detective Inspector Stamford Hawksmoor shadows the murky backstreets of London on the hunt for a sadistic serial killer. In the dying days of the French occupation of Britain, through gaslit, cobbled streets and squalid alleyways, stalks the great eagle Detective Stamford Hawksmoor in search of the homicidal manic whose killing spree claims dozens of seemingly unconnected victims, from random murders to targeted political assassinations. The deeper he delves, the more he puts himself in mortal danger, pitting himself against unknown antagonists whilst under the scrutiny of the feared anti-terrorist squad, and the more he is forced to resort to working outside the law. The Casebook of Stamford Hawksmoor is an intriguing, labyrinthine stand-alone mystery set in a world of hansom cabs and pea-souper fogs, where explosive violence can erupt at any second - and does! With an introduction by Philip Pullman. 192pgs colour hardcover.
Comfortless
by Miguel Vila
Fantagraphics
$19.99
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Miguel Vila magnifies the petty and morbid narrowness of the human soul with a precision to rival storytellers such as Mike Leigh, Andrey Zvyagintsev, or Michael Haneke. “This book makes no claims to scientific validity and is in no way intended for informational purposes.” So declares Miguel Vila in the outset of his new graphic novel, Comfortless, a taxonomy of the masks with which we pretend to live, executed with the precision of a master sociologist. It collects a kaleidoscope of weaving character studies, united by the ways vanity, jealousy, and selfishness manifest via fear, vice, and lust. Giorgia ends her relationship with Eva because she thinks her fling with Nic has resulted in her pregnancy. Nic has a secret to reveal to Daniele, but he can’t express it. Stella meets Daniele and tells him about the strange events they have experienced in recent years. Simone attends a New Year’s Eve party knowing that he is positive for Covid. Set in the Venetian province of Italy, the themes Vila addresses are global. Comfortless is a catastrophic fresco of a humanity adrift, where fears and selfishness draw a merciless map of the emptiness of our times. 208pgs colour paperback.
Conversations with Denis Kitchen
edited by Kim Munson
University Press of Mississippi
$25.00
The publisher says:
Conversations with Denis Kitchen offers an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted career of Denis Kitchen (b. 1946), one of the most influential figures in the world of comics. This book, comprised of interviews spanning decades, provides a rare glimpse into the mind of a man who has worn many hats—publisher, cartoonist, writer, and advocate. Beginning with Kitchen’s early days selling his self-created Mom’s Homemade Comics at a parade in 1969, the interviews chronicle the rise of Kitchen Sink Press, the underground comix movement, founding the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, and the challenges of navigating the rapidly changing comics industry. The interviews delve into the key phases of Kitchen’s career, from his work with underground comix icons like Robert Crumb and Trina Robbins to his efforts in revitalising the careers of legends like Will Eisner and Harvey Kurtzman. The book also covers the tumultuous merger with Tundra Publishing in the 1990s, the eventual downfall of Kitchen Sink Press, and Kitchen’s successful reinvention as an agent, curator, and publisher in collaboration with Dark Horse. More than just a retrospective, this book captures Kitchen’s ongoing influence on the comics world, highlighting his enduring commitment to creative freedom, his battles against censorship, and his recent projects in curation and art. Conversations with Denis Kitchen is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and future of comics, offering a personal and comprehensive look at a career defined by innovation, resilience, and a deep love for the medium. 246pgs B&W paperback.
Creatures & Corridors
by Brandon Auman, Andrea Mutti & cover by Bill Sienkiewicz
The Lab Press
$49.99
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A forbidden role-playing game called Creatures & Corridors takes a dark turn for five high-school sophomores. It’s the summer of 1992, and five high school sophomores play a rare role-playing game that was banned for being “too Satanic” — Creatures & Corridors. As the kids play the mysterious fantasy game, it unleashes a curse that warps reality around them: orcs storm the living room, killing their parents. The front yard turns into a moat filled with tentacled horrors. And their basement “game cave” transforms into a literal dungeon, laden with bloodthirsty monsters and terrifying death traps. Now, the kids are forced to play Creatures & Corridors for their very lives, as a devilish Gamemaster judges their every move. 120pgs colour hardcover.
Dogtangle
by Max Huffman
Fantagraphics
$19.99
The publisher says:
A satirical comedy about an ambitious power couple in a bleak corporate landscape who defy God and nature to create a modern Cerberus for their time. Dogtangle opens with a town hall meeting in a Taco Bell nestled in the bland corporate environment of Business Park. A man, bleating to anyone who will listen about the evils of current zoning laws, meets a woman who works in pharmaceutical marketing. They begin a relationship. They get married. From their union springs the idea of the Hypermutt: a many-headed mass of dogs that absorbs each new dog it encounters. This debut graphic novel from Chicago cartoonist Max Huffman, about an awful power couple who defy God and nature in creating a hound of hell for our times, is at turns a rich satirical fable, a white-collar black comedy, and a stylistic tour de force blending elements of abstraction, cubism, mid-century modernism, and visual sight gags. One of the most visually distinctive and funny graphic novels in recent memory, Dogtangle is also underpinned with a deep mistrust of corporate and cultural hegemony, cementing its relevance in our increasingly oligarchal times. 136pgs one-colour hardcover.
Electric Life: The Hidden Romance of Everything
by Sander Funneman & Peter Brouwers
23rd St.
$29.99
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Did you know that bees charge themselves like batteries? That frogs float on magnetic fields, and seals use radar? This groundbreaking nonfiction graphic novel explores the vital but often unexpected roles that electricity and magnetism play in the natural world. From subatomic particles to our solar system, electromagnetic forces have long formed the building blocks of our reality. Yet the full extent of their impact is only just beginning to come to light. Electric Life invites readers on a breathtaking journey into this unseen world, revealing how electricity and magnetism affect not only humans but also our planet and the universe at large. 304pgs colour hardcover.
Globetrotters: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland’s World Tour
by Julian Voloj & Julie Rocheleau
Abrams
$25.99 / £18.99
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A breathless, lively, and gripping nonfiction graphic novel recounting the true tale of a race between two fearless female journalists, one of the most famous publicity stunts ever attempted. In the 1800s the newspaper is king and female journalists are few and far between. Intrepid reporters Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland are pitted against the clock and each other in a madcap publicity stunt that the whole world is watching—read all about one of the first viral news stories reported on and starring these two journalists in the race of their careers. Everyone knows about Jules Verne’s Around the World in Eighty Days, but what about a real-life mad dash around the world in less than 80 days? This is the challenge that journalist Nellie Bly tackles in 1889—her mission is to beat the famous fictional record set by Phileas Fogg, the main character of Jules Verne’s famous novel. Whether or not the stunt is successful, it will mean big sales for the paper she writes for, the New York World. But as Nellie Bly sets off on her journey, up-and-coming competing newspaper Cosmopolitan decides to send another woman, Elizabeth Bisland, on the exact same journey, turning an already challenging publicity stunt into a competition that pits the two women against each other on the world stage. As the press coverage heats up, the world watches and the public pressure intensifies. Bly and Bisland are embroiled in a race against time, with sexism and prejudice to contend with to boot. 184pgs colour hardcover.
Heaven, West Virginia
by Ravi Teixeira
Oni Press
$19.99
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Lamont’s father was not a good man. And now Lamont’s father is dead. When Lamont arrives in the tiny Appalachian town of Heaven, West Virginia, its lush landscape feels stubbornly at odds with the roiling anxiety that’s come to define his inner life. Living there and learning the art of foraging and tea-making from his kind, stoic aunt LaToya should be idyllic—even a paradise. But in the shadows of Heaven’s woods, Lamont sees a dark, hulking figure, long, glimmering teeth, and piercing red eyes. No one else seems to see this beast . . . not his aunt, and not the handsome cowboy, Coyote, whose gentle voice evokes the comforting, electric aroma of LaToya’s brews. Escaping its voraciously hungry pursuit feels impossible, and Lamont will have to face more than the darkness of the woods to do so. A singular and seductive meditation on the complexity of grief, healing, and the power of the natural world by cartoonist Ravi Teixeira (A Quick & Easy Guide to Coming Out). 172pgs colour paperback.
In the Twilight of Our Adolescence
Written by Waka Hayashi
TokyoPop / LoveLove
$13.99
The publisher says:
Two boys grow close together in this slice-of-life BL manga that reminiscences over youth, life, and love. In the Twilight of Our Adolescence is story about boys who grow from boys to adults during adolescence, and who worry, make mistakes, and gradually come to terms with the many facets of life. Tanahashi Yusei is a popular boy who excels in both academics and sports, and naturally has people gathering around him. Yusei has a classmate he admires, but he can’t tell anyone about him. That person is Nakagawa, an inconspicuous boy who his friends don’t even seem to notice. The two become closer after a certain incident… 168pgs B&W paperback.
Making Nonfiction Comics: A Guide for Graphic Narrative
by Shay Sarah Mirk, Eleri Harris & various
Abrams
$29.99 / £21.99
The publisher says:
Making Nonfiction Comics is an accessible guide to nonfiction comics perfect for graphic novel readers, writers, and of course, aspiring comics artists. This new classic is a must-have for readers of Scott McCloud’s Understanding Comics and Lynda Barry’s Making Comics. Sarah Shay Mirk and Eleri Mai Harris, award-winning graphic journalists and longtime editors of the critically acclaimed graphic journalism site The Nib, have compiled the perfect field guide to graphic journalism while showcasing valuable skills and practices for creating nonfiction comics. Mixing comics, prose, infographics, illustrations, and interviews with some of the world’s most influential nonfiction comics creators, Harris and Mirk introduce readers to nonfiction visual stories while also articulating the standards and ethics around blending traditional journalism with the visual language of comics. Featuring contributions from Derf Backderf, Box Brown, Thi Bui, Nicole Georges, Malaka Gharib, Nate Powell, Kristen Radtke, Victoria Ying, and more. 272pgs colour hardcover.
The Most Amazing Saturday Morning Rubbish Club
by Bill Tuckey & Francisco De La Mora
SelfMadeHero
£17.99 / $22.99
The publisher says:
An inspiring and heartfelt story about the lived experiences of children with special needs, in which three spirited kids pool the resources of their individual insights to clean up their local park—and restore some magic to their community along the way. The Most Amazing Saturday Morning Rubbish Club is a creative collaboration between a writer and illustrator, both of whom have firsthand experience of parenting children with special needs, and therefore puts the lived experience of differently abled children at centre stage. Its inspirational storyline, appealing to both parents and children, tells how three very different kids with varying special needs come to share their own unique skills to achieve their goals. In an effort to defy the low expectations set for them by society and to improve public accessibility, these spirited characters meet in the park and unite to establish a litter-picking scheme. Touching, funny, and beautiful, this unique collaboration is indeed . . . most amazing. 192pgs colour paperback.
Mushishi: Collector’s Edition 1 (of 5)
by Yuki Urushibara
Kodansha
$29.99
The publisher says:
The beloved fantasy manga returns in a hardcover omnibus edition featuring a completely original translation and new cover designs. Before life as we know it, there existed entities that don’t obey the laws of our reality—primordial beings known as mushi. In Japan, a man named Ginko wanders the land, investigating incursions by mushi into the human world—and by us into theirs. He is a mushi master…a mushishi. Though invisible to most, tiny creatures known as mushi lurk beneath the surface of everyday reality. They exert a strange and occasionally terrifying influence on people’s lives, and only experts known as mushishi carry the knowledge of how to deal with them. A mushishi named Ginko wanders the Japanese countryside, following rumours of various unusual occurances: a young man who dreams the future; a child with horns growing from his forehead; a boy with the power to write creatures into being; and more… Upon its release in the 2000s, Mushishi earned global acclaim for its poetic episodic storytelling and delicate, beautiful artwork, winning the Japan Media Arts Prize, selection as a Best Manga by the Japan Agency for Cultural Affairs, and recommendation as a top read for teens by the American Library Association. The series inspired two TV anime adaptations in 2005 and 2014 and a live-action film directed by the legendary Katsuhiro Otomo, creator of Akira. Unfortunately, after being out of print for 15 years, English copies of Mushishi became as elusive as the strange creatures that populate its pages—until now. Kodansha’s new edition of Mushishi features an all-new translation and lettering, and beautiful colour pages and cover illustrations never seen in the U.S. before. This edition includes Japanese volumes 1-2. 464pgs part-colour hardcover.
My Beloved Other
by Nick Abadzis &
23rd St.
$29.99
The publisher says:
A timely graphic memoir about the far-reaching impact of racism in today’s society, as seen through the lens of one couple’s interracial marriage. Where does the concept of “the other” come from? And who truly benefits when we allow fear of the other to steer our society? Through charming banter and illuminating anecdotes from their personal lives, writer-artist Nick Abadzis and psychotherapist Angela Watson chronicle their nearly forty-year interracial relationship, their respective family histories, and their ongoing experiences with anti-Black racism in Britain and America, from the overt racial taunts of childhood bullies to the more subtle biases of the adult workplace. In the midst of a dangerous political backlash that threatens to derail decades—if not centuries—of movement towards a more equitable and diverse world, My Beloved Other puts questions of race front and center, and turns a critical eye to the systems that seek to exploit our differences. Above all else, it challenges readers to do what can sometimes feel impossible: keep hope alive for a future where difference is embraced as a source of unity, not division. 272pgs colour hardcover.
The Once and Future Riot
by Joe Sacco
Metropolitan Books / Jonathan Cape
$27.99 / £20.00
The publisher says:
From luminary graphics journalist, a revelatory investigation of the deadly sectarian riots in 2013 Uttar Pradesh, India, and their urgent global significance. Compared to other episodes of lethal Indian communal violence, the clashes in Uttar Pradesh in 2013, the Muzaffarnagar Riot, were a relatively small-scale affair. It had happened before and will probably happen again: Hindus and Muslims, armed with guns and swords, riled up by vitriolic rhetoric and a tangle of accusations, turn on one another. The truth fragments along religious lines, both in the lead-up to the rampage and in its bloody aftermath. Joe Sacco immerses himself in Uttar Pradesh, speaking to government officials, political leaders, village chiefs, and especially the victims, who were mostly landless peasants, in a quest to understand this riot as an archetype of political violence. In the process, he probes the role of savagery in a democracy; the power of crowds, rather than leaders, to influence the course of events; the collision of competing narratives; and the accounts that perpetrators construct to explain away their participation in bloodshed. Sacco has chronicled the urgent histories that define the world around us, from the Great War to Gaza. Here, he turns his masterful visual reportage to a story that is specific to India but with implications and resonance for us all. 144pgs B&W hardcover.
Pastimes
by Pascal Girard
Pow Pow Press
$19.95
The publisher says:
A collection of wry and wonderful diary comics that capture modern life in all its cringe-inducing glory. Social worker in a hospital by day, internationally-acclaimed cartoonist by night, Pascal Girard (Petty Theft) seems to be a magnet for awkward situations. Why can’t he manage to walk his dog, hit the gym, or even push a shopping cart down the grocery aisle without having yet another weird encounter? Or, just maybe, is he the one who provokes them? Even with those closest to him, Pascal has a knack for getting into trouble, especially when his young daughter Lucie starts to ask him profound questions about life, death, and the universe that he doesn’t quite know how to answer. From encounters with would-be swingers at the dog park to ferocious felines at the local cat cafe, in these short, snappy comic strips Pascal Girard delivers snippets inspired by his daily life, with a bittersweet humour that’s sometimes mocking, sometimes tender, but always deeply observant. Pastimes is a funny and surprisingly moving portrait of passing time in the modern world, one comic at a time. 144pgs B&W paperback.
Pigeons! A Fable for Our Times
by Marc Chalvin
Street Noise Books
$23.99
The publisher says:
A contemporary political allegory of power, to remind us of the dangers of following a dictator and surrendering your freedom. Life is simple for the pigeons. They have no desire to contemplate their future or take control of it. Free from responsibility, they are all too willing to submit to a strong authority. This is precisely what a cruel and power-hungry crow was waiting for—a perfect opportunity to wield his natural talents as a tyrant. The crow enforces law and order, but also terror and arbitrary rules. Everyone seems to accept this situation—or maybe, they are too scared to resist. Until an idealistic seagull steps in, determined to challenge the system through debate and free elections. 192pgs B&W hardcover.
Reel Politik
by Nathan Gelgud
Drawn & Quarterly
$18.00
The publisher says:
An absurdist comic strip satire of cinephilia in the attention economy. A spectre is haunting the cinema. A contrarian crew of small town theatre employees trade quips about directors, film criticism, and contemporary moviegoing, but underneath their banter and clashes with customers, an ideology begins to take shape. With the help of a dissatisfied cinephile and some witchy magic, the employees radicalise, take over the theatre, and seize the means of projection. What starts out as a workplace comedy simmers and then explodes into an absurdist Marxist-Leninist cinema-focused tract. The Reel Politik revolutionaries demand that we ditch the small screens in our pockets for the big ones in the theatre as they take on streaming services, phone addiction, algorithms, phoney democracy, and the conventions of moviegoing etiquette. Does that mean they hijack the Criterion Closet van? You bet it does. Cartoonist Nathan Gelgud both champions and lampoons the aspirations and failures of cinema and not a single sacred cinematic cow goes un-punched in this manifesto for revolution through film. 172pgs colour paperback.
Shadows of the Sea
by Cathy Malkasian
Fantagraphics
$24.99
The publisher says:
Told through powerful allegory, Shadows of the Sea is a story about grief and the winding path to healing, with help from friends, loved ones, and a little magic. On the lonely road meet two outcasts―Doris, a small but spitfire woman and Stanwick, a shy and sensitive dog. Each of this unlikely pair harbours grief, and must decide whether to stay with the pain or run from it. On their journey, the two travel through lush forests, to the eerily abandoned town of echoes, clear to the “mudder” sea, where they finally confront the unbearable trauma of their pasts. Cartoonist Cathy Malkasian’s graphic novels are known to be crafted with layered, affecting allegory and metaphor, and Shadows of the Sea is no exception. In this story, shadows become characters themselves, weighed down with painful truth. They cannot be released until their owners acknowledge, reflect, and heal. Charged by the magic of the “mudder” sea, the shadows reveal the loss Doris and Stanwick have been carrying―a husband and a child―and sets them free at last. Colour 168pgs hardcover
Slices of Life: A Comic Montage
by Qu
Bulgilhan Press
$30.00
The publisher says:
Bulgilhan Press is thrilled and honoured to publish the complete English-language release of Slices of Life: A Comics Montage, a masterful collection of comics by of universal scenarios that examine the small moments in life in all its quiet beauty. ‘We may differ from each other in millions of ways, however, when a single moment connects our lives, then in that slice, there are no differences; there is just me and you.’ Originally created as Qu’s thesis project for her MFA in Illustration Practice at MICA, it’s a joy to be bringing this collection of insightful and subtly magnificent silent comics to English readers, as it has only been published in China. The complete version of Slices of Life: A Comic Montage will not only feature the sublime comics that inspect and reflect the majesty of everyday life (some of which will have received minor tweaks), but will also include behind-the-scenes backmatter showing off Qu’s artistic journey. Life-observer Qu views her surroundings in an optimistic way, applying this view to her illustrations, comics and art books. Her published books include: One Year (2019), Panels In and Out (2024), and Slices of Life: 100 Comics Montage (2020), which was nominated for the Outstanding Collection Ignatz Award. Qu has won awards for her work from the Society of Illustrators, iJungle, and American Illustration. Colour 300pgs paperback.
Tales of Paranoia
by R. Crumb
Fantagraphics
$5.99
The publisher says:
The first R. Crumb in 23 years! The seminal cartoonist who single-handedly invented the alternative comics format of the one-person anthology in 1967 with ZAP returns at age 81, still raging at the world and himself, still drawing like a master, and still funny… mostly. In his latest comics excursion, Crumb dives down internet and newspaper rabbit-holes, and comes up asking questions. Why don’t we know the real background of deep state careerists? And is Crumb himself just as paranoid as everyone else tells him he is? Or is that just what THEY want you to think? Mixing memoir, essay, polemic, neurosis, and conspiracy across 12 short comics—including the final Dirty Laundry story, drawn by Crumb with a script written with Aline Kominsky-Crumb before her death in 2022—Tales Of Paranoia shows there’s still plenty of life in both the artist and the classic underground comics format. 36pgs B&W comic book.
This Might Surprise You: A Breast Cancer Story
by Hayley Gullen
Green Tree
$18.00 / £14.99
The publisher says:
This is a cancer story you’ll actually want to read. With humour and honesty, it details Hayley Gullen’s fight for individuality during the toughest time of her life. But this is no ordinary account. Hayley takes you on her journey with an uplifting, quirky graphic memoir which outlines her breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 37. She illustrates her experiences navigating the NHS and the importance of maintaining her sense of self throughout the dehumanising process of cancer treatment. The storytelling and cartoons are perfectly paired to show the emotional ups and downs of living with cancer. This book is a companion for anyone facing treatment, helping them to feel less alone, as well as for their loved ones. 176pgs B&W hardcover.
Total THB Vol. 1 (of 3)
by Paul Pope
23rd St.
$24.99
The publisher says:
Discover the indie sci-fi epic that broke new ground in graphic novels with Total THB, Volume 1. Mars is a planet divided. In the north, the bohemian Plutonium City teems with music and art. In the south, the people of Velo City are stifled by an oppressive bureaucracy with a tightening grip. And it is in Velo City that we find HR Watson, the sheltered daughter of a wealthy industrialist, and THB, her loyal but mysterious bodyguard who can expand from a tiny rubber ball to a nine-foot-tall humanoid with just a splash of water. To HR, THB is a novelty―a strange new toy of dubious value. But when she finds herself in the crosshairs of her father’s enemies, HR will quickly discover the true extent of THB’s power. Over thirty years since its debut, the world of THB continues to inspire loyal readership and critical acclaim. Now for the first time, New York Times–bestselling author and Eisner Award–winner Paul Pope’s sprawling, self-published vision is gathered in three definitive editions, featuring remastered art and exclusive new material. 208pgs B&W paperback.
Wes Slade, Deputy US Marshal
by George Stokes
The Book Palace
£35.00
The publisher says:
In a limited Edition of 400 copies worldwide, this is the very first time these stories have been reprinted since first appearing in the 1960s and 70s. Regarded by comic aficionados as the finest western strip ever published, Wes Slade ran from 1961 until 1981. Written and drawn by George Stokes, the artwork is very special. All the stories show a fresh and authentic treatment of the role of the Native Americans in the West. Here we present 10 never-before reprinted tales of Wes Slade written and drawn by George Stokes between 1962 and 1974 and scanned directly from the original artwork held in the Express Newspaper archives. Not only does it portray the plight of the various tribes at the hands of the encroaching white settlers, it does so with some of the most accomplished Western artwork ever to grace a newspaper on both sides of the Atlantic. George Stokes was born in 1934 the son of a British officer serving in the Indian Army. He returned to England in 1948 and completed his education and became a commercial artist. Travel in Canada and the USA deepened his interest in the West and in 1960 he jumped at the opportunity to draw a newly created western strip for the Sunday Express, Wes Slade. He drew the strip weekly for the next 20 years until his untimely death aged 47 in 1981. We are very pleased to be able to offer this supreme collection of Western stories and artwork with the very finest reproduction from the original artwork. 160pgs B&W hardcover.
