100 Best Animated Books of All Time

We've ranked the best animated books using expert recommendations, sales data, and millions of reader ratings. At Shortform, we know books. Our book guides are the best in the world. Learn why.

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Watchmen

Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons

5.0
This Hugo Award-winning graphic novel chronicles the fall from grace of a group of super-heroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, the concept of the super-hero is dissected as the heroes are stalked by an unknown assassin.

One of the most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial bestseller, WATCHMEN has been studied on college campuses across the nation and is consider
Evan Goldberg portraitWill Brooker portrait Recommended by Evan Goldberg and Will Brooker.
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Evan Goldberg

I often give this book to people. [source]

Will Brooker portrait
Will Brooker

Watchmen was originally released in 12 parts, one a month, over a year from 1985 to 1986. There was a film made of it in 2009. And now a controversial prequel series is coming out, done by new writers and artists, which goes back to earlier in the characters’ stories and which has been disavowed by Alan Moore, who created the original. [source]

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

J. K. Rowling

4.8
Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility.

All he knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley - a great big swollen spoiled bully. Harry’s room is a tiny closet at t
Joe Lycett portrait Recommended by Joe Lycett.
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Dracula

Bram Stoker

4.7
“Welcome to my house. Come freely. Go safely; and leave something of the happiness you bring.”
Andrei Codrescu portraitBecky Cloonan portraitClaire Jarvis portrait Recommended by Andrei Codrescu, Becky Cloonan, Claire Jarvis, and 1 others.
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Andrei Codrescu

Vampirism is a growth industry. Dracula is bigger than Jesus now. [source]

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Becky Cloonan

@Noise_Raptor Oh, thank you so much! This book was such a delight, and such a challenge! Dracula is one of my favorites- funny enough I'd jump at the chance to do this again XD [source]

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Claire Jarvis

Dracula is very explicit. That’s what’s so surprising about it. [source]

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A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo

Jill Twiss, Marlon Bundo, EG (Gerald Kelley) Keller

4.7
Meet Marlon Bundo, a lonely bunny who lives at the Naval Observatory with his Grampa, the Vice President of the United States. But on this Very Special Day, Marlon's life is about to change forever...

With its message of tolerance and advocacy, this charming children's book explores issues of same sex marriage and democracy. Sweet, funny, and beautifully illustrated, this book is dedicated to every
Adam Rifkin portrait Recommended by Adam Rifkin.
Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History (Maus, #1) book cover5

Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History (Maus, #1)

Art Spiegelman

4.6
A story of a Jewish survivor of Hitler's Europe and his son, a cartoonist who tries to come to terms with his father's story and history itself.
James Altucher portrait Recommended by James Altucher.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)

J.K. Rowling

4.4
The Dursleys were so mean and hideous that summer that all Harry Potter wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as he's packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange, impish creature named Dobby who says that if Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts, disaster will strike

And strike it does. For in Harry's second year at Hogwarts, fresh torments and
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Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began (Maus, #2)

Art Spiegelman

4.4
Acclaimed as a quiet triumph and a brutally moving work of art, the first volume of Art Spieglman's Maus introduced readers to Vladek Spiegleman, a Jewish survivor of Hitler's Europe, and his son, a cartoonist trying to come to terms with his father, his father's terrifying story, and History itself. Its form, the cartoon (the Nazis are cats, the Jews mice), succeeds perfectly in shocking us out o
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Overwatch: The Official Cookbook

Chelsea Monroe-Cassel

4.4
Cook up more than ninety recipes inspired by the heroes of Blizzard Entertainment’s hit game with Overwatch: The Official Cookbook.

Based on Blizzard Entertainment’s global phenomenon Overwatch, this official cookbook is packed with scores of authentic recipes inspired by the game’s diverse heroes hailing from all corners of the universe.

Building from the game’s compelling narrative and variety of
Anjali Bhimani portrait Recommended by Anjali Bhimani.
The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: Tips Tricks: Over 100 Essential Techniques to Sharpen Your Skills book cover9

The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: Tips Tricks: Over 100 Essential Techniques to Sharpen Your Skills

Christopher Hart

4.3
The third title in Christopher Hart’s bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series is essential for all anime artists who want to fine-tune their skills.

This is the guide that all anime and manga artists—of any level—need! Chris Hart delves deep into the specifics of drawing anime characters and scenes and explores every aspect of anime forms. He reveals his secrets for composing a complete p
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The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye

Robert Kirkman

4.3
Collects issues #1-6.

Rick Grimes is not prepared for this. A couple months ago he was a small town cop who had never fired a shot and only ever saw one dead body. Separated from his family he must now sort through the death and confusion to try and find his wife and son.
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Nimona

Noelle Stevenso

4.3
The graphic novel debut from rising star Noelle Stevenson, based on her beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it "a deadpan epic."

Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from Noelle Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along
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The Walking Dead, Vol. 3: Safety Behind Bars

Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn

4.3
An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months, society has crumbled: there is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. This volume follows our band of survivors as they set up a permanent camp inside a prison. Relationship
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Adulthood Is a Myth (Sarah's Scribbles, #1)

Sarah Andersen

4.3
Are you a special snowflake?
Do you enjoy networking to advance your career?
Is adulthood an exciting new challenge for which you feel fully prepared?

Ugh. Please go away.

This book is for the rest of us. These comics document the wasting of entire beautiful weekends on the internet, the unbearable agony of holding hands on the street with a gorgeous guy, dreaming all day of getting home and back i
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The Walking Dead, Vol. 2: Miles Behind Us

Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn, Tony Moore

4.3
An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months, society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. This volume follows our band of survivors on their tragic journey in search of shelter. Characters live
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The Doll's House (The Sandman, #2)

Neil Gaiman

4.3
A being who has existed since the beginning of the universe, Dream of the Endless rules over the realm of dreams. In The Doll's House, after a decades-long imprisonment, the Sandman has returned to find that a few dreams and nightmares have escaped to reality. Looking to recapture his lost possessions, Morpheus ventures to the human plane only to learn that a woman named Rose Walker has inadverten
The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: How to Create and Customize Original Characters of Japanese Animation book cover16

The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: How to Create and Customize Original Characters of Japanese Animation

Christopher Hart

4.3
Nothing brings anime artists more satisfaction than creating original characters to use in a comic strip or graphic novel. Bestselling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart helps them reach this goal by providing insight into the six most popular anime types: schoolgirls, schoolboys, preteens, vengeful bad guys, humorous personalities, and fantasy figures. He supplies templates for each; an extensiv
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Attack on Titan, Vol. 1

Hajime Isayama

4.3
In this post-apocalytpic sci-fi story, humanity has been devastated by the bizarre, giant humanoids known as the Titans. Little is known about where they came from or why they are bent on consuming mankind. Seemingly unintelligent, they have roamed the world for years, killing everyone they see. For the past century, what's left of man has hidden in a giant, three-walled city. People believe their
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Dream Country (The Sandman, #3)

Neil Gaiman, Kelley Jones, Charles Vess

4.3
The third volume of the Sandman collection is a series of four short comic book stories. In each of these otherwise unrelated stories, Morpheus serves only as a minor character. Here we meet the mother of Morpheus's son, find out what cats dream about, and discover the true origin behind Shakespeare's A Midsummer's Night Dream. The latter won a World Fantasy Award for best short story, the first t
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Life, Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism

Ron Suskind and Recorded Book

4.3
What if you were trapped in a Disney movie? In all of them, actually – from Dumbo to Peter Pan to The Lion King -- and had to learn about life and love mostly from what could be gleaned from animated characters, dancing across a screen of color? Asking this question opens a doorway to the most extraordinary of stories. It is the saga of Owen Suskind, who happens to be the son of one of America's m
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Season of Mists (The Sandman, #4)

Neil Gaiman

4.3
Ten thousand years ago, Morpheus condemned a woman who loved him to Hell. Now the other members of his immortal family, The Endless, have convinced the Dream King that this was an injustice. To make it right, Morpheus must return to Hell to rescue his banished love -- and Hell's ruler, the fallen angel Lucifer, has already sworn to destroy him.

Collects THE SANDMAN #21-28.
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Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 1 (Tokyo Ghoul, #1)

Sui Ishida

4.2
Shy Ken Kaneki is thrilled to go on a date with the beautiful Rize. But it turns out that she’s only interested in his body—eating it, that is. When a morally questionable rescue transforms him into the first half-human half-Ghoul hybrid, Ken is drawn into the dark and violent world of Ghouls, which exists alongside our own.
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March: Book One (March, #1)

John Lewis

4.2
March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. Rooted in Lewis’ personal story, it also reflects on the highs and lows of the broader civil rights movement.

Book One spans John Lewis’ youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting with Martin Luther
Tim Cook portrait Recommended by Tim Cook.
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The Kindly Ones (The Sandman, #9)

Neil Gaiman

4.2
The Penultimate volume to the phenomenal Sandman series: distraught by the kidnapping and presumed death of her son, and believing Morpheus to be responsible, Lyta Hall calls the ancient wrath of the Furies down upon him. A former superheroine blames Morpheus for the death of her child and summons an ancient curse of vengeance against the Lord of Dream. The "kindly ones" enter his realm and force
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Seconds

Bryan Lee O'Malley

4.2
Katie’s got it pretty good. She’s a talented young chef, she runs a successful restaurant, and she has big plans to open an even better one. Then, all at once, progress on the new location bogs down, her charming ex-boyfriend pops up, her fling with another chef goes sour, and her best waitress gets badly hurt. And just like that, Katie’s life goes from pretty good to not so much. What she needs i
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Fullmetal Alchemist (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 5

Hiromu Arakawa

4.2
Bargain omnibus editions of one of the bestselling manga series of all time!

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical ""auto-mail"" limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his and his brother's bodies...the legendary Philosopher's
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Black Butler, Vol. 3 (Black Butler, #3)

Yen Press World and Yana Tobos

4.2
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Fullmetal Alchemist (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 7

Hiromu Arakawa

4.2
In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical “auto-mail” limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his and his brother’s bodies…the legendary Philosopher’s Stone.

Contains volumes 19, 20 and 21! The story enters its final stretch as the
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Disney Dreams Collection Thomas Kinkade Studios Coloring Book

Thomas Kinkade

4.2
Now you can color along with the master, Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light. And what could be better than coloring these paintings with the timeless magic of classic Disney stories and their captivating characters?

In this unique coloring book, sixty-three paintings from Thomas Kinkade's Disney Dreams Collection are presented in color across from the black line art of the same image. Enter the world
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Leaves on the Wind (Serenity, #4)

Joss Whedon

4.2
In the film Serenity, outlaw Malcolm Reynolds and his crew revealed to the entire ’verse the crimes against humanity undertaken by the sinister Alliance government. In this official follow-up, circumstances force the crew to come out of hiding, and one of their own is captured, setting them on another mission of rescue and resistance...

Collects the six-issue miniseries and the 2012 Free Comic Book
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Fullmetal Alchemist (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 9

Hiromu Arakawa

4.2
In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical ""auto-mail"" limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his and his brother's bodies...the legendary Philosopher's Stone.

As the Day of Reckoning dawns, the Elric brothers, their father Hohen
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Black Butler, Vol. 4 (Black Butler, #4)

Yana Toboso

4.2
London - the capital of the Great Empire - is once again under siege, as a string of bizarre attacks on British citizens returned from India sends rumours flying and casts a pall upon Queen Victoria's rule. Sent in by Her Majesty, young Earl Phantomhive and his most capable butler, Sebastian, follow a trail that collides head-on with an Indian youth who claims to be a prince. And this prince posse
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Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened

Allie Brosh

4.2
This is a book I wrote. Because I wrote it, I had to figure out what to put on the back cover to explain what it is. I tried to write a long, third-person summary that would imply how great the book is and also sound vaguely authoritative--like maybe someone who isn’t me wrote it--but I soon discovered that I’m not sneaky enough to pull it off convincingly. So I decided to just make a list of thin
Bill Gates portrait Recommended by Bill Gates.
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

Frank Miller

4.2
This masterpiece of modern comics storytelling brings to vivid life a dark world and an even darker man. Together with inker Klaus Janson and colorist Lynn Varley, writer/artist Frank Miller completely reinvents the legend of Batman in his saga of a near-future Gotham City gone to rot, ten years after the Dark Knight's retirement.

Crime runs rampant in the streets, and the man who was Batman is st
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Fullmetal Alchemist (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 8

Hiromu Arakawa

4.2
In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical ""auto-mail"" limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his and his brother's bodies...the legendary Philosopher's Stone.

With the Day of Reckoning at hand, war breaks out in Central City. On
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Black Butler, Vol. 11 (Black Butler, #11)

Yana Tobos

4.2
Whispers turn into screaming headlines in Earl Ciel Phantomhive's morning paper as word of the dead being resurrected takes society by storm. But when the unsavoury details of the business reach Ciel's ear, he and his superlative butler, Sebastian, book themselves on a luxury liner to look into these alleged miracles and the "Aurora Society" conducting them. As the waters lap and crash all around
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The Eye of the World: The Graphic Novel, Volume One

Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon, Chase Conley

4.2
With the full cooperation of the Jordan estate, The Eye of the World has been turned into a stunning comic book series written by Chuck Dixon and illustrated by Chase Conley. The first Robert Jordan graphic novel, New Spring: the Graphic Novel, was a New York Times bestseller.

The Eye of the World: The Graphic Novel, Volume One begins Robert Jordan’s epic fantasy tale by introducing Rand al’Thor an
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Brief Lives (The Sandman, #7)

Neil Gaiman

4.2
Dream's youngest sister, the loopy Delirium, convinces him to go on a quest for their missing brother, Destruction. But Dream may learn that the cost of finding his prodigal sibling is more than he can bear. collecting The Sandman #41–49
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Black Butler, Vol. 5 (Black Butler, #5)

Yana Toboso

4.2
For an impeccable gentleman's butler like Sebastian Michaelis, the word "impossible" is just not in his vocabulary. Everything demanded of him under the English sun is well within his grasp. But do his talents extend to things under the scalding Indian sun?! As Harold West-Jeb's plan to use Agni, Prince Soma's superhuman butler, in a curry battle to win himself a Royal Warrant is exposed, Earl Cie
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Fables & Reflections (The Sandman, #6)

Neil Gaiman, Dave McKean, Gene Wolfe

4.2
Fables & Reflections (1993) is the sixth collection of issues in the DC Comics series, The Sandman. It was written by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Bryan Talbot, Stan Woch, P. Craig Russell, Shawn McManus, John Watkiss, Jill Thompson, Duncan Eagleson, Kent Williams, Mark Buckingham, Vince Locke and Dick Giordano, coloured by Danny Vozzo and Lovern Kindzierski/Digital Chameleon, and lettered by To
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Black Butler, Vol. 9 (Black Butler, #9)

Yana Tobos

4.2
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Black Butler, Vol. 10 (Black Butler, #10)

Yana Toboso

4.2
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Black Butler, Vol. 12 (Black Butler, #12)

Yana Toboso

4.2
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Black Butler, Vol. 6 (Black Butler, #6)

Yana Tobos

4.2
The cheer of the holidays has passed, but the Noah's Ark traveling circus has been making the rounds, bringing fun and joy to children of all ages. However, as the ringmaster's cries fade away, a disturbing trend begins to surface in the wake of the colourful entourage. Children seem to disappear whenever the circus packs up for its next destination, and there are no clues . . . or corpses . . . t
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Black Butler, Vol. 7 (Black Butler, #7)

Yana Tobos

4.1
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Black Butler, Vol. 19 (Black Butler, #19)

Yana Toboso

4.1
In accordance with the wishes of Queen Victoria, young Earl Ciel Phantomhive embarks on a jaunt to Germany with his elite butler, Sebastian, in tow. Gruesome and mysterious deaths are occurring on the continent, and along with the fear of contagion that permeates the air there are also rumors of witches and werewolves running amok. When Ciel's party heads right into the heart of a cursed forest wh
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Disney Mystery Coloring: Pixar: A Color by Number Book

Disney

4.1

See your favorite Pixar characters in a whole new light with this magical mystery coloring book that reveals the final artwork as you color!This coloring book offers a visual tour through many of Pixar's most beloved films, including Toy Story, Monsters Inc., WALL-E, Brave, and Ratatouille...with a twist. The character featured on each page is a mystery until you color them in! Watch the magical w

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Disney Mystery Coloring: Princesses: A Color by Number Book

Disney

4.1

​See your favorite Disney princesses in a whole new light with this magical mystery coloring book that reveals the final artwork as you color!This coloring book showcases Disney princesses, including Snow White, Ariel, Mulan, Tiana, and Moana...with a twist. The character featured on each page is a mystery until you color them in! Watch each beloved princess come to life on the page one color at a

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Mostly Void, Partially Stars (Welcome to Night Vale Episodes, #1)

Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor

4.1
From the authors of the New York Times bestselling novel Welcome to Night Vale and the creators of the #1 international podcast of the same name, comes a collection of episodes from Season One of their hit podcast, featuring an introduction by the authors, behind-the-scenes commentary, and original illustrations.

In June of 2012, the creators of Welcome to Night Vale began airing twice-weekly podca
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Hellsing, Vol. 07 (Hellsing, #7)

Kohta Hirano

4.1
What do you get when you mix reanimated Nazis, vampires, and freaky killer Catholics and Protestants breathing down each others’ necks? In the case of Hellsing, you get an all-out bloody war. Or such has proven to be the case so far. The world is engulfed in the flames of destruction, and all seems lost. Vernedead’s "Geese" are literally being eaten alive, and it might just take half-vampire, Sera
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Black Butler, Vol. 8 (Black Butler, #8)

Yana Tobos

4.1
(Volume 1)Just a stone's throw from London lies the manor house of the illustrious Phantomhive earldom, its master one Ciel Phantomhive. Earl Phantomhive is a giant in the world of commerce, Queen Victoria's faithful servant...and a slip of a twelve-year old boy. Fortunately, his loyal butler, Sebastian, is ever at his side, ready to carry out the young master's wishes. And whether Sebastian is ca
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Star Wars: Darth Vader - Dark Lord of the Sith Vol. 1

Charles Soule

4.1
Explore Darth Vader's early history! Picking up directly where Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith ends, follow Vader as he receives his legendary red lightsaber and rises to power as a Dark Lord of the Sith! When Anakin Skywalker fell, both to the pull of the dark side and the blade of Obi-Wan Kenobi, he rose back up, more machine than man. Having lost everything that was once dear to him,
The Animator's Survival Kit: A Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop Motion and Internet Animators book cover52

The Animator's Survival Kit: A Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop Motion and Internet Animators

Richard Williams

4.1
The definitive book on animation, from the Academy Award-winning animator behind Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Animation is one of the hottest areas of filmmaking today--and the master animator who bridges the old generation and the new is Richard Williams. During his fifty years in the business, Williams has been one of the true innovators, winning three Academy Awards and serving as the link between D
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Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 7

Kyousuke Motomi

4.1
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Better Days and Other Stories (Serenity, #2)

Patton Oswalt, Zach Whedon, Others, Will Conrad, Dave Stewart, Michelle Madsen, Julius Ohta

4.1
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Mastering Manga with Mark Crilley: 30 Drawing Lessons from the Creator of Akiko

Mark Crilley

4.1
It's THE book on manga from YouTube's most popular art instruction Guru!

There's more to manga than big, shiny eyes and funky hair. In these action-packed pages, graphic novelist Mark Crilley shows you step-by-step how to achieve an authentic manga style—from drawing faces and figures to laying out awesome, high-drama spreads. You'll learn how a few basic lines will help you place facial features i
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Magic Knight Rayearth II, Vol. 2 (Magic Knight Rayearth II, #2)

Clamp

4.1
When powerful Djinns, deadly dragons, and menacing mechs attack the peaceful nation of Cephiro, Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu don their sacred armor once more to defend the land as Magic Knights.
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Black Butler, Vol. 16 (Black Butler, #16)

Yana Toboso

4.1
Earl Ciel Phantomhive and his invincible butler Sebastian may have succeeded in sneaking their way into the elite Weston College, but their investigation quickly hits a wall. To earn an audience with the headmaster, Ciel's only option is to attend the "Midnight Tea Party," an exclusive gathering hosted by the elusive head of the school. And the only way a lowly first-former like Ciel, earl or no,
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Those Left Behind (Serenity #1)

Joss Whedon, Brett Matthews, Will Conrad

4.1
Here's how it is -- in a universe filled with hearts and minds as cold and dark as the reaches of space, one small Firefly-class starship named Serenity takes its ragtag crew of mercenaries, outlaws, and fugitives in search of a job, any job, that'll earn them enough cash to afford that most elusive commodity -- peace.

Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, unveils a previously unknown c
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Kayak: The New Frontier: The Animated Manual of Intermediate and Advanced Whitewater Technique

William Nealy

4.1
Kayak illustrates important paddling techniques through humorous illustrations and detailed explanations from renowned paddler William Nealy. Completely updated to reflect the latest in paddling technology, Nealy's classic manual is dead-on hilarious. Over 400 illustrations help Nealy break down even the most complex kayaking skills, making difficult whitewater techniques understandable.From hardc
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Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too

Jomny Sun

4.1
The illustrated story of a lonely alien sent to observe Earth, where he meets all sorts of creatures with all sorts of perspectives on life, love, and happiness, while learning to feel a little better about himself—based on the enormously popular Twitter account.

Here is the unforgettable story of Jomny, an alien sent to study Earth. Always feeling apart, even among his species, Jomny feels at home
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Vibius Sequester de Fluminibus, Fontibus, Lacubus, Nemoribus, Paludibus, Montibus, Gentibus Quorum Apud Poetas Mentio Fit: Lectionis Varietatem Et Integras Doctorum Commentationes Adjecit Et Suas (Classic Reprint)

Vibius Sequester

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Excerpt from Vibius Sequester De Fluminibus, Fontibus, Lacubus, Nemoribus, Paludibus, Montibus, Gentibus Quorum Apud Poetas Mentio Fit: Lectionis Varietatem Et Integras Doctorum Commentationes Adjecit Et Suas

Vibius, quem interpretibus fais &ipatum de novo in almae lucis auras profeto, nemo facile dixerit.

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse -The Art of the Movie

Ramin Zahed

4.1
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse where more than one wears the mas
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Nana, Vol. 1

Ai Yazawa

4.1
Nana Komatsu is a young woman who's endured an unending string of boyfriend problems. Moving to Tokyo, she's hoping to take control of her life and put all those messy misadventures behind her. She's looking for love and she's hoping to find it in the big city.Nana Osaki, on the other hand, is cool, confident and focused. She swaggers into town and proceeds to kick down the doors to Tokyo's underg
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Hellsing, Vol. 08 (Hellsing, #8)

Kohta Hirano

4.1
London is already bathed in blood, its citizenry almost entirely slaughtered by vampiric, reborn nazi soldiers. And marching through the rivers of blood - thousands of extreme Catholic warriors in creepy cloaks. But the focus of this chaotic eighth volume is the return of Alucard, the slave-paladin of the British Protestants, who's just piloted an aircraft character up the Thames to join the fray.
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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: The Animated Story

Charlie Mackesy

4.1
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Disney Dreams Collection by Thomas Kinkade Studios 2027 Wall Calendar

Thomas Kinkade

4.1

Created to inspire Disney dreamers of every generation, the Disney Dreams Collection by Thomas Kinkade Studios 2027 Wall Calendar adds Disney enchantment and Thomas Kinkade Studios’ luminous beauty to any space, featuring fan-favorite characters including Disney’s Mickey and Minnie, Elsa, Winnie the Pooh, the family Madrigal, and more.Each bright and heartwarming spread of this full-sized 12-month

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My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, Vol. 1 (My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, #1)

Emil Ferris

4.1
Set against the tumultuous political backdrop of late ’60s Chicago, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters is the fictional graphic diary of 10-year-old Karen Reyes, filled with B-movie horror and pulp monster magazines iconography. Karen Reyes tries to solve the murder of her enigmatic upstairs neighbor, Anka Silverberg, a holocaust survivor, while the interconnected stories of those around her unfold. Wh
Brain Games - Sticker by Number: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (Halloween) - Officially Licensed Peanuts Product book cover68

Brain Games - Sticker by Number: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (Halloween) - Officially Licensed Peanuts Product

Publications International Ltd., Brain Games, New Seasons

4.1

Step into and sticker the classic world of Charlie Brown with Sticker by Number: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.10 Nostalgic Scenes - Features iconic moments from the beloved animated classic It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, including Snoopy, Linus, Charlie Brown, and more.Spiral binding and perforated pages make the book easy to use.Includes 10 sticker sheets to create the final imag

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Sass & Sorcery (Rat Queens, #1)

Kurtis J. Wiebe, Laura Tavishati, Roc Upchurch, Fiona Staples

4.1
Who are the Rat Queens?

They're a pack of booze-guzzling, death-dealing battle maidens-for-hire and they're in the business of killing all the god's creatures for profit. Meet Hannah the Rockabilly Elven Mage, Violet the Hipster Dwarven Fighter, Dee the Atheist Human Cleric and Betty the Hippy Smidgen Thief.

This modern spin on an old school genre is a violent, monster-killing epic that is like Bu
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Pumpkinheads

Rainbow Rowell, Faith Erin Hicks, Sarah Stern

4.1
Deja and Josiah are seasonal best friends.

Every autumn, all through high school, they’ve worked together at the best pumpkin patch in the whole wide world. (Not many people know that the best pumpkin patch in the whole wide world is in Omaha, Nebraska, but it definitely is.) They say good-bye every Halloween, and they’re reunited every September 1.

But this Halloween is different—Josiah and Deja ar
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The Batman Adventures Vol. 1

Kelley Puckett and Ty Templeton

4.1
From the padded cells of Arkham Asylum to the mean streets of Crime Alley, one truth is whispered wherever evil gathers: Gotham City belongs to the Batman.

Until now! The crimelord formerly known as the Penguin is now Mayor Oswald Cobblepot -- elected to be Gotham's leader by promising to outlaw vigilantes and villains alike. The immortal mastermind Ra's al Ghul has ordered an invasion of assassins
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Speak: The Graphic Novel

Laurie Halse Anderson and Emily Carrol

4.1
The modern classic Speak is now a graphic novel.

"Speak up for yourself-we want to know what you have to say."

From the first moment of her freshman year at Merryweather High, Melinda knows this is a big fat lie, part of the nonsense of high school. She is friendless--an outcast--because she busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops, so now nobody will talk to her, let alone listen to her.
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Hellsing, Vol. 06 (Hellsing, #6)

Kohta Hirano

4.1
The war between three armies of vampires, humans, and those in between is in full swing. The Hellsing organization is embattled as London is falling to Nazi vampire forces, turning the city's citizens into rivers of blood and a population of ghouls. It looks like it might be the end of Sir Integral Wingates Hellsing and her henchman, Walter. But what's this? The Vatican? But that means the Vatican
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Superman: Red Son

Mark Millar, Dave Johnson, Kilian Plunkett

4.1
Strange visitor from another world who can change the course of mighty rivers, bend steel in his bare hands ... and who, as the champion of the common worker, fights a never-ending battle for Stalin, Socialism, and the international expansion of the Warsaw Pact.

In this Elseworlds tale, a familiar rocketship crash-lands on Earth carrying an infant who will one day become the most powerful being on
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The Dark Tower: Fall of Gilead

Stephen King, Peter David, Robin Furth, Richard Isanove

4.1
A horrified Steven Deschain learns that the deadly seeing sphere called Maerlyn's Grapefruit has been stolen from his chamber. Far worse, when he enters his wife's room to arrest her for the theft, his son Roland is standing over her body with a gun in his hand.
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Coraline

Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell

4.1
When Coraline steps through a door in her family's new house, she finds another house, strangely similar to her own (only better). At first, things seem marvelous. The food is better than at home, and the toy box is filled with fluttering wind-up angels and dinosaur skulls that crawl and rattle their teeth.

But there's another mother there and another father, and they want her to stay and be their
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Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft

Joe Hill

4.0
Locke & Key tells of Keyhouse, an unlikely New England mansion, with fantastic doors that transform all who dare to walk through them. Home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all...
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The Disney Book

Jim Fanning

4.0
The Disney Book is a beautiful, visual exploration of all things Disney from the animated and live-action movies to the theme parks and attractions that have made Disney the beloved brand it is today. This classic DK-style book is packed with stunning visuals including concept art, original story sketches, merchandise, a range of movie posters, and collectibles.

Explore rarely seen treasures includ
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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Vol. 1 (Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, #1)

Hayao Miyazaki

4.0
In a long-ago war, humankind set off a devastating ecological disaster. Thriving industrial societies disappeared. The earth is slowly submerging beneath the expanding Sea of Corruption, an enormous toxic forest that creates mutant insects and releases a miasma of poisonous spores into the air.

At the periphery of the sea, tiny kingdoms are scattered on tiny parcels of land. Here lies the Valley o
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The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger - The Battle of Tull

Stephen King, Peter David, Robin Furth, Michael Lark

4.0
In a saloon in the town of Tull, the last gunslinger is approached by a bizarre figure that has a message for him. The message is terrifying. What's worse, it is delivered by a dead man named Nort whose corpse was animated to serve this very purpose. And that is only the beginning of the horrors awaiting the gunslinger in this strange place deep within Mid-World. We continue Roland Deschain's ques
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The Art of Frozen 2: (Disney Frozen Art book, Animated Movie book)

Jessica Julius

4.0
Through never-before-seen development art, character sketches, storyboards, and color scripts, The Art of Frozen 2 gives fans a front-row view of the vast creative effort behind the epic sequel to Frozen. Filled with gorgeous four-color images and fascinating facts and details from the production team, it's the ultimate insider's look.

• Art book from Disney's Frozen 2
• Features exclusive full-colo
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The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born

Peter David, Stephen King, Robin Furth, Jae Lee

4.0
'The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.' With those words, millions of readers were introduced to Stephen King's Roland ' an implacable gunslinger in search of the enigmatic Dark Tower, powering his way through a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic. Now, in a comic book personally overseen by King himself, Roland's past is revealed! Sumptuo
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Absolute Boyfriend, Vol. 2

Yuu Watase

4.0
Shy high school student Riko Izawa aches for a boyfriend but guys just won't look her way. Then one day she signs up for a three-day trial of a mysterious "lover figurine," and the next thing she knows, a cute naked guy is delivered to her doorstep--and he wants to be her boyfriend!Has Riko died and gone to heaven? The cute naked guy turns out to be smart, super nice, stylish and a gourmet chef. P
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Loki: Agent of Asgard #1

Lee Garbett, Jorge Coelho, et al.

4.0
Kid Loki's all grown up - and the God of Mischief is stronger, smarter, sexier and just plain sneakier than ever before. As Asgardia's one-man secret service, he's ready to lie, cheat, steal, bluff and snog his way through the twistiest, turniest and most treacherous missions the All-Mother can throw at him...
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Goblin Slayer, Vol. 3 (Goblin Slayer Manga, #3)

Kumo Kagyu, Kousuke Kurose, Noboru Kannatuki

4.0
There's never a dull moment for Goblin Slayer, as this time his enemy seeks to strike where it'll hurt him most-Cow Girl's farm! Though he's hopelessly outnumbered, Goblin Slayer prepares to make his final stand. Of course, he could ask his guild mates for help, but who would take on a request with such high risk for such low reward? Will they rise to his call, or is this the end for Goblin Slayer
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Last Chapter and Worse

Gary Larson

4.0
This collection includes the last six months of Far Side cartoons from newspaper syndication, plus 13 new cartoons drawn by Gary Larson since his retirement.
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The Fox and the Star

Coralie Bickford-Smith

4.0
From the award-winning designer of the iconic Penguin Hardcover Classics comes a beautifully illustrated fable about loss, friendship, and courage

The Fox and the Star is the story of a friendship between a lonely Fox and the Star who guides him through the frightfully dark forest. Illuminated by Star’s rays, Fox forages for food, runs with the rabbits, and dances in the rain—until Star suddenly go
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The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger - The Man in Black

Stephen King, Peter David, Robin Furth, Alex Maleev

4.0
The exciting final chapter in the Dark Tower: Gunslinger saga is here! Roland continues his journey towards the Dark Tower in his search for the Man in Black - but when young Jake faces peril in the tunnels, will Roland be able to save him? As the Man in Black's treacheries thicken, Roland and Jake must stave off an attack by vicious, cave-dwelling mutants ... little knowing that an even more sini
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Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party

Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin Jr.

4.0
This timely special edition, published on the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Black Panther Party, features a new preface by the authors that places the Party in a contemporary political landscape, especially as it relates to Black Lives Matter and other struggles to fight police brutality against black communities.

In Oakland, California, in 1966, community college students Bobby Seal
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The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger - The Way Station

Stephen King, Peter David, Robin Furth, Laurence Campbell

4.0
Roland's pursuit of the elusive Man in Black across the endless Mohaine desert becomes even more treacherous when he is attacked by a ravenous pack of desert dogs and vampiric dust devils when he is at his weakest! It's a new chapter in the life of the last gunslinger of Gilead as he struggles to remain alive and achieve his destiny! Don't miss the wonders of: the Way Station! COLLECTING: DARK TOW
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Hellsing, Vol. 05 (Hellsing, #5)

Kohta Hirano

4.0
As the emerging Millennium Project, an army of Nazi undead, is unleashed upon the world. What ensues is a war of blood and nostalgia. Featuring old sharpshooter rifles, and throwback uniforms, mixed with jet technology and vampires, this title contains mysticism and apocalypse.
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The Eye of the World: The Graphic Novel, Volume Two

Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon, Andie Tong

4.0
The second volume of the magnificent New York Times bestselling graphic novel adaptation of Robert Jordan’s The Eye of the World
With the full cooperation of the Jordan estate, The Eye of the World has been turned into a stunning comic book series. Volume One of The Eye of the World: the Graphic Novel was published by Tor in the Fall of 2011 and was a New York Times bestseller.
In The Eye of the W
The Unofficial Ghibli Cookbook book cover93

The Unofficial Ghibli Cookbook

Thibaud Vilanova

4.0

Recreate the magic of Studio Ghibli in your own kitchen with these 40 delicious recipes and accompanying full color photos inspired by your favorite films!Dive into the dreamlike worlds of these animated film masterpieces and enjoy the recipes created by Thibaud Villanova, a specialist in the cuisine of the imagination. With adorable illustrations and full color photo spreads, these delightful and

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Shojo Fashion Manga Art School: How to Draw Cool Looks and Characters

Irene Flores

4.0
The Number One Fashion Workshop for Shojo Manga!

From 'dos to shoes, how you dress and style your characters says a lot about who they are, before they even utter a word. Whether your story calls for a flashy drama queen or a mousy bookworm, this guide contains everything you need to know to create fabulous shojo manga characters with personality.



The Figure. Follow these simple basics to draw the g
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Galactic Atlas (Star Wars)

Emil Fortune

4.0
You can explore a galaxy far, far away in this stunning guide to the worlds of Star Wars. It includes a spread introducing Star Wars fans to the planet and characters featured in Rogue One! The Galactic Atlas, illustrated by Tim McDonagh in superb full colour, covers everything from Alderaan and Naboo to Tatooine and Yavin 4, taking in the epic stories, strange creatures and glorious vistas of the
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The Mental Load: A Feminist Comic

Emma

4.0
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Goblin Slayer, Vol. 5 (Goblin Slayer Manga, #5)

Kumo Kagyu, Kousuke Kurose, Noboru Kannatuki

4.0
On their mission from Sword Maiden, Goblin Slayer and his party find themselves ambushed by a horde led by a goblin champion! As imposing as this threat is, though, it can't remotely prepare the adventurers for the demonic familiar they are shocked to discover guarding the goblins' secrets...What fresh horrors dwell beneath the water town?
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Batman Animated

Paul Dini, Chip Kidd

4.0
From Emmy Award-winning-producer Paul Dini and acclaimed designer Chip Kidd comes Batman Animated, the behind-the-scenes story of the hit show that revolutionized television animation and brought a stunning new look to the legendary Caped Crusader. Since its premiere in September 1992, Batman: The Animated Series has been acclaimed by enthusiastic viewers and longtime fans of the Batman character
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Goblin Slayer, Vol. 2 (Goblin Slayer Manga, #2)

Kumo Kagyu, Noboru Kannatuki

4.0
A high elf, a dwarf, and a lizardman walk into a bar...with a mission for Goblin Slayer! The revival of the dark gods has brought chaos to the lands, with an army of demons closing in on the horizon! However, Goblin Slayer's here for one job and one job only: slaying goblins. Can the new trio gain his trust and win him to their side before the end of the world as they know it...?
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The Dark Tower: Treachery

Stephen King, Robin Furth, Peter David, Jae Lee, Richard Isanove

4.0
The ka-tet of Roland, Alain, and Cuthbert have returned safely to their home in Gilead. But all is not well. Roland has kept the evil Maerlyn's Grapefruit and has become obsessed with peering into its pinkish depths despite the deadly toll it's taken on his health. And what the young gunslinger sees brings him the darkest of nightmares. Meanwhile, Roland's father has led a posse in search of those