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18681) Moriarty the patriot: 1
Series
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The untold story of Sherlock Holmes' greatest rival, Moriarty! Before he was Sherlock's rival, Moriarty fought against the unfair class system in London by making sure corrupt nobility got their comeuppance. But even the most well-intentioned plans can spin out of control--will Moriarty's dream of a more just and equal world turn him into a hero...or a monster? In the late 19th century, Great Britain rules over a quarter of the world. Nobles sit...
18682) Bodies
Author
Publisher
DC Comics Black Label
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Four murders. Four detectives. Four eras. One impossible connection. Writer Si Spencer teams up with four different artists, one for each era, to slice open the modern murder mystery and uncover the strange heart within!" -- from publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Aladdin's studies at the Magnoshutatt Academy are going well, and he continues to advance. Among the upper-ranked students is another young sorcerer whose power seems to rival Aladdin's. The two become friends and continue their climb up Magnoshutatt's caste system. But the dark secret they discover among the downtrodden people of the city takes them into even more danger" -- page 4 of cover.
Publisher
Marvel Worldwide, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto's epic rollercoaster continues! Elektra and Matt Murdock, both now entirely consumed by their respective identities as Daredevil, turn their attention to the world - and to making it a better place. But neither Matt nor Elektra have ever been known for their delicate touch, and they're met by resistance as they unleash their unique brand of purging fire through the criminal element - both expected and very much not!...
Author
Series
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally ate the Gum-Gum Fruit, an enchanted Devil Fruit that gave him the ability to stretch like rubber. Its only drawback? He'll never be able to swim again--a serious handicap for an aspiring sea dog! Years later, Luffy sets off on his quest to find the "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world... After a crushing defeat in the...
18686) Fantastic tales of nothing
Author
Series
Fantastic tales of nothing volume 1
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to Nothing! Despite its name, this is a fantastic land where humans and magical volken coexist peacefully at least they try . . . This is the tale of Nathan, an ordinary human (or so he thinks) living an ordinary life (or so he wishes). Everything changes when he meets Haven, a mysterious creature who is neither human nor volken. Oh, and the two of them are being chased by volken mercenaries a grumpy wolf named Bardou and a delightful crow...
18687) Eighth grade witch
Author
Publisher
Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group, LLC
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"From the Choose Your Own Adventure novels comes a newly adapted graphic novel taking readers on their own visual adventure! Enter a ghoulish world of nightmares, witches, ghosts, and the dreaded eighth grade as Rabbit, the new kid on the block! Your story begins with your parents, who are demonologists. Your new home may be a bit creepy, but you are happy -- even if it would give other people nightmares. But, when you start your eighth grade year...
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who 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 Demon Slayer Corps plunges into Infinity Castle...
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 1
Publisher
Square Enix Manga
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she isn't long for a life of drudgery! Using her wits to break a 'curse' afflicting the imperial heirs, Maomao attracts the attentions of the handsome eunuch Jinshi and is promoted to attendant food taster. But Jinshi has other plans for the erstwhile apothecary, and soon Maomao...
18690) One piece: Wano.91-92-93
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Join Monkey D. Luffy and his swashbuckling crew in their search for the ultimate treasure, the One Piece. As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally ate the Gum-Gum Fruit, an enchanted Devil Fruit that gave him the ability to stretch like rubber. Its only drawback? He'll never be able to swim again--a serious handicap for an aspiring sea dog! Years later, Luffy sets off on his quest...
18691) School zone girls: Vol. 1
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Rei and and Kei have been friends for years, and they've mastered the art of making trouble when life's a bore. High school might be a drag, but these girls know just how to inject a little chaos and comedy into their sloppy school life--all while inching closer to admitting just how deep their feelings for each other go!"-- cover page 4.
18692) No longer human
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"'Mine has been a life of much shame. I can't even guess myself what it must be to live the life of a human being.' Plagued by a maddening anxiety, the terrible disconnect between his own concept of happiness and the joy of the rest of the world, Yozo Oba plays the clown in his dissolute life, holding up a mask for those around him as he spirals ever downward, locked arm in arm with death. Osamu Dazai's immortal, and supposedly autobiographical work...
Author
Series
Sailor Moon short stories volume 1
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
©2004, 2013
Language
English
Description
A collection of short stories from the Sailor Moon animated manga series.
Publisher
Marvel Worldwide
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Despite having given up the superhero life, Peter Parker keeps being called on to save the day as Spider-Man. His new adventures include facing such enemies as the Kingpin, Bullseye, Dr. Octopus, Shadrac, the Scorpion, and more, with the Fantastic Four, Madame Web, Thor, and Man-Thing backing him up.
18695) Tender
Author
Publisher
Fantagraphics Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Carolanne wanted a perfect wedding, a perfect husband, a perfect family--but her desire to control the uncontrollable ultimately becomes her undoing. Beth Hetland's Tender is a psychological thrillers that tears down the wall of a genre - body horror - so often identified with male creators."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Archaia
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"REBELLION IS FORGED IN THE HEART OF THE EMPIRE. Before they were torn asunder, Laia lived happily and quietly with her Nan, Pop, and brother Darin within the Scholar district of Martial-ruled Serra. Although Laia is afraid to venture outside her home due to the heavy Martial presence, Darin loves to explore all parts of their home city... even those that are forbidden. "As a dangerous illness spreads throughout Serra, Laia must confront her deepest...
18697) Yona of the dawn: Volume 10
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018].
Language
English
Description
"Princess Yona lives an ideal life as the only princess of her kingdom. Doted on by her father, the king, and protected by her faithful guard Hak, she cherishes the time spent with the man she loves, Su-won. But everything changes on her 16th birthday when tragedy strikes her family! Yona and her friends have taken to calling themselves bandits and have been protecting Fire Tribe villages from cruel government officials. Meanwhile, Kang Tae-jun, the...
Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Azula continues her destabilizing campaign against the Fire Nation and her brother, Fire Lord Zuko. But after a failed attack on her latest target, Azula finds herself in a mysterious forest temple inhabited by a solitary monk...or is it something more mysterious? Azula must confront her past, and finally face her chance at redemption"--
Publisher
Papercutz
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Life is crazier than ever for the squabbling sibling when younger sister Maureen winds up in a leg cast! But that doesnt prevent her from perpetually pranking her sister Wendy. At least until Wendy sees her boyfriend with her best friend, Sammie. Can Maureen console her heartbroken sister?
Publisher
JY, an imprint of Yen Press, LLC
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Desperate to reclaim the power of the Heart of Kandrakar, Nerissa and her Knights of Vengeance put their schemes into motion, and the W.I.T.C.H. girls and their friends won't escape unscathed... Will this be their first true failure as Guardians?"-- cover page 4.
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