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Worst man
Brandt & Stein, author, artist.
Welcome to Paradise, prepare for trouble. On a remote island, far from the distractions of the internet and modern life, we gather here today to celebrate the union of Domino McElligott and Battista Lovely ... unless Radcliffe Raleigh can stop it! A professional 'Worst Man', Rad is hired by the Mother of the Bride, the merciless tech mogul Valentina McElligott. With the price of failure being his life and less than 32 hours till "I do", Rad's ready to pull out every trick in his arsenal to stop the wedding and save his skin - until he meets Best Man and beef cake, Chris Kafka. Determined to keep the Best Man close for.. uh. purely professional reasons, Rad quickly realizes he may be on the wrong side of the aisle and the only 'mistake' needing to be rectified is of his own making. But with sick guests, a ruined dress, and the smell of a conspiracy wafting from the vol-au-vents, is it too late for Radcliffe to get the ceremony back on track? An indulgent, razor-sharp romcom, Worst Man is all the best things about reading one more chapter of your favorite fanfiction, wrapped up in 228 pages of an entirely original story. No page or panel is wasted, with expressive artwork from a never-better creative duo.....
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Early man was a woman. Book 1, Reclaiming prehistory
Lust, Ulli, 1967- author.
History is written by the victors, and the victors are men. This assumption colors our view of every past era: The fittest survive. The strongest rule. "Human nature" is intrinsically warlike. The record tells a different story. Across the globe, over millennia -- immortalized in bone, stone, and fired clay -- archaeologists find: women. From 40,000 years ago until the birth of Christ, statuettes of women -- in poses totally free of shame -- overwhelmingly outnumber depictions of men. Why did our prehistoric ancestors portray women so consistently, so predominantly? And what does this tell us about how our societies have evolved -- or devolved? In immersive imagery and sweeping sequences, award-winning author and artist Ulli Lust ranges with grace across archaeology, anthropology, art history, and her own lived experience to "reset" the human narrative. She brings to vivid life the prehistoric people whose greatest victory was sheer survival -- a group effort achieved by women, men, children, and nonbinary people -- in societies far more egalitarian than we, their modern descendants, have dared to imagine. Magisterially conceived, intensively researched, brilliantly executed, Early Man Was a Woman is a towering achievement -- a profound retelling of the human story -- from the very beginning to today.....
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Legends & lattes. 1
Baldree, Travis, 1977- creator.
After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time. The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success - not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is. If Viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her plans a reality, she won't be able to go it alone. But the true rewards of the uncharted path are the travelers you meet along the way. And whether drawn together by ancient magic, flaky pastry, or a freshly brewed cup, they may become partners, family, and something deeper than she ever could have imagined.....
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Lore Olympus. Volume 11
Smythe, Rachel (Comics artist), author, artist.
Content warning in the frontmatter.....
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In the time of the butterflies : the graphic novel
Alvarez, Julia, creator, author.
The very first graphic edition of the internationally bestselling modern-day classic about three brave sisters fighting against dictatorship, illustrated by award-winning artist Krystal Quiles. Set during the waning days of Trujillo's rule in the Dominican Republic, In the Time of the Butterflies was inspired by the true story of the three Mirabal sisters... It is November 25, 1960, and three sisters have been found near their wrecked Jeep at the bottom of a 150-foot cliff on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. The official state newspaper reports their deaths as accidental. It does not mention that a fourth sister lives. Nor does it explain that the young women were among the leading opponents of General Rafael Leonidas Trujillo dictatorship. It doesn't have to. Everybody knows of Las Mariposas -- "the Butterflies." In this extraordinary novel, the voices of all four sisters--Minerva, Patria, María Teresa, and the survivor, Dedé--speak across the decades to tell their own stories, from hair ribbons and secret crushes to gunrunning and prison torture, and to describe the everyday horrors of life under Trujillo's rule. Through the art and magic of Julia Alvarez's imaginative storytelling, the martyred Butterflies live again in this novel of courage, love, and the human cost of political oppression.....
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The nightingales
Wilson, Emil, author, artist.
It's the spring of 1985. Emil Wilson's father, Donald, invites his coworker Jim and his two Pomeranians, Henny and Penny, to move into his family's home. What he doesn't tell his wife, Annemarie, or his daughter, Lou, is that Jim has AIDS. Months before Rock Hudson's diagnosis shocked the public and ushered in a new era of awareness for the crisis, AIDS is a news story that happens in faraway places to faraway people, and Jim's presence in the house turns this small-town Oregon family upside down. As Annemarie's fear and resentment grows, resulting in increasingly bitter fights with the gentle and stubborn Donald, so too does Lou's unlikely friendship with Jim (and Henny and Penny)--a friendship that not only buoys Jim through the most difficult parts of his illness, but is a catalyst for Lou to finally pursue her truest and bravest self in the bigger world. The Nightingales is an unforgettable portrait of an imperfect family grappling with extraordinary circumstances, and a powerful example of how confronting the unknown with curiosity and compassion is the first step to building a better world.....
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An illustrated guide to tacos and burritos : a comic book with stories, recipes, and more
Velázquez de León, Mauricio, author.
Cook like a pro, read it like a comic--the ultimate kitchen experience starts here. It's time to have fun in the kitchen with this innovative comic book format that makes cooking immersive, intuitive, and fun. Step-by-step illustrations walk you through every recipe―from classic Tacos Al Pastor to Mission-Style Burritos and tons of delicious salsas and condiments, plus dedicated sections with engaging culinary storytelling. With hundreds of authentic recipes, a comprehensive pantry section, and clever and simple tips, this book empowers cooks at any level to master the magic of Mexican food, one taco or burrito at the time.....
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Lore Olympus. Volume 10
Smythe, Rachel (Comics artist), author, artist.
Content warning in the frontmatter.....
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The British are coming : the graphic edition. Volume 1
Atkinson, Rick, author.
This striking graphic edition adapts the first half of the New York Times bestselling The British are Coming, the opening volume in Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson's extraordinary trilogy about the American Revolution. From the battles at Lexington and Concord in the spring of 1775 through the Siege of Boston in 1776, American militiamen and the newly created Continental Army take on the world's most formidable adversary: the British Empire. The gripping saga is alive with astonishing characters: Henry Knox, the former bookseller with an uncanny understanding of artillery; Nathanael Greene, the blue-eyed bumpkin who becomes a brilliant battle captain; Benjamin Franklin, the self-made man who proves to be the wiliest of diplomats; and George Washington, the commander in chief who learns the difficult art of leadership when the war seems all but lost. The story is also told from the British perspective, making the mortal conflict between redcoats and rebels all the more compelling. Full of riveting details and iconic stories, The British Are Coming is a tale of heroes and knaves, of sacrifice and blunder, of redemption and profound suffering. Expertly rendered in gripping graphic novel-style artwork, the battle for our nation's independence is brought to life like never before. Discover the first act of America's creation in this vividly illustrated graphic history.....
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Beneath the trees where nobody sees : rite of Spring
Horvath, Patrick (Filmmaker), author, illustrator.
It's been eight long years since a bloodlusting brown bear droveinto the city, kidnapped a kind young duck, dissected his body, and buried the pieces in the woods. The duck's family painstakingly sought justice, but this brown bear was smart. She covered her tracks, and in the '80s, there simply wasn't a way for the duck's family to find answers. But it's not the '80s anymore. Almost a decade after cuddly brown bear Samantha Strong solidified herself as the sole serial killer in Woodbrook, the world is entering a new era. As Samantha will soon find out, there are no secrets in the age of the internet. And those who lost loved ones to her massacre haven't given up the flame of justice. A reckoning is coming to Woodbrook. Join visionary writer and artist Patrick Horvath as he returns to the hit series that has taken the comic world by storm!....
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The night eaters. Book 3, Their kingdom come
Liu, Marjorie M., author.
The thrilling conclusion to the trilogy! What happens when you and your twin accidentally trigger the apocalypse while trying to defend your family from an evil warlock? Well, Milly and Billy are about to find out. Los Angeles has been decimated by the Ting twins and the hole they've accidentally torn in the fabric of the universe. But that's not all... across the world things are... changing. The long-separated realities of Earth and the magical world have collided with disastrous results. Milly and Billy are desperate to set things straight, but Keon and Ipo know better -- some things can't be undone. The final war for the fate of our world has begun. In Their Kingdom Come, the New York Times bestselling creative team Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda return to conclude their epic tale of magic and monsters, demons and demigods, and the capricious, incontrovertible power of luck.....
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Dungeon crawler Carl : the graphic novel. 1
Dinniman, Matt, creator.
The Apocalypse WILL be televised! You know what?s worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Getting stuck on a sadistic alien game show with her cat. Join Carl and Princess Donut as they try to survive the end of the world ? or just get to the next level of a trap-filled fantasy dungeon. With vibrant art done by Laurel Pursuit to bring action-packed battles to life, join as Carl fights his way through the dungeon in heart-speckled underwear. And of course, the grizzly scenes are only balanced with the incredibly fluffy, wide-eyed stare of its main character, Princess Donut. A ton of heart and effort was poured in creating a series with a script and style that would both appeal to WEBTOON readers and also lovers of DCC, all while consulting author Matt Dinniman the entire way about character designs, story, - EVERYTHING!....
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Anxietyland
Correll, Gemma, author, artist.
In 2018, Gemma Correll had a panic attack that lasted for weeks on end. Unable to do much more than walk aimlessly through the streets of Berkeley, Correll admitted herself to the hospital to reckon with The Bad Feeling that had been her companion since she was a child. With her ingenious and charming illustrations, Correll leads readers through the amusement park in her own mind -- featuring severe anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, and disassociation -- a frightening and darkly funny world that "feels like a place apart from 'real' life." A hilarious thrill ride exploring the mysteries of the mind-body connection, Gemma Correll's graphic memoir is shot through with the absurd knowledge that there is no linear way through Anxietyland, nor any cure-alls -- but there are ways to feel better if you keep trying to move forward.....
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Everything in color : a love story
Stalvey, Stephanie, author, illustrator.
Interrogating her own upbringing in an evangelical community, Stephanie Stalvey weaves a story of faith, alienation, romance and acceptance, in this beautifully painted graphic memoir... Stephanie grew up in an evangelical community where love and obedience were overlapping themes. In this world, sin was inevitable, her body was a temptation, and desire was dangerous. Her own thoughts could not be trusted, because she was only saved if she believed the "right things" about God. But as she grew, built a life of her own, and fell in love with a young seminarian named James, the complexities of the human experience became impossible to ignore. Was God truly so exacting and judgmental? Could faith exist beyond these rigid borders? Could love be both passionate and pure? Her connection to James -- honest, caring and sensual -- became a safe place for her worldview to expand. And when their son was born, she understood love in a whole new way... suddenly, everything was sacred, everything was in color. Through striking prose and beautiful mixed media illustrations, Stalvey takes us on an emotional journey of faith, romance, motherhood and loss. With tenderness and honesty, she unravels the fear and guilt woven into her past, reclaims her sense of self, and shows us how to embrace a love that is healing, transformative, and wholly one's own.....
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