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Chainsaw Man. 14, I Wanna See Penguins!
by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Asa and Denji are going on a date to the aquarium! Asa just wants to seduce Denji to turn him into a weapon, but Denji might have other ideas. Will they ruin the date with their extreme social awkwardness, or will a surprise attack by a devil be the culprit?
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Hound
by Sam Freeman
During World War I, a young soldier is assigned to one of the most deadly areas along the Western Front. However, he finds the greatest threat to his life lies not with the enemy, but with a cult formed by his own men.
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Cat + Gamer Vol 4
by Wataru Nadatani
A woman who lives to play video games unexpectedly adopts a kitten, changing both of their lives forever.
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Gaytheist: Coming Out of My Orthodox Childhood
by Lonnie Mann
Lonnie's Orthodox Jewish community has always been clear: it's not okay to be gay. Growing up in a devout family and going to school at a yeshiva, he's told by his parents, his teachers, and his friends that being gay is a sin and an abomination. But ashe gets older, he realizes that he likes boys, and wonders what kind of life he will be able to live. As Lonnie expands his world beyond the yeshiva to theater camp, college classes, and movie nights, he sees that the life he wants isn't compatible with the life of his parents--and his whole religious community. This emotional graphic novel explores the fissures between identity and religion and charts Lonnie's journey from a kid who loved the rules of the Orthodox Jewish tradition to becoming increasingly independent and defiant, embracing his gay identity and developing his own chosen family.
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Black's Myth
by Eric Pallicki
Meet Janie Jones "Strummer" Mercado--just an ordinary werewolf PI, trying to make it on the mean streets of Los Angeles. When the case of a lifetime falls into her lap, it's up to her and her charming djinn assistant Ben Si'lat to figure out just how many silver bullets have been used. And just where do silver bullets come from, anyway?
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Young Adult Graphic Novels
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Call Me Iggy
by Jorge Augusto Aguirre
Crushing on a girl at school who doesn't know he exists, Ohio-born Colombian American teen Iggy finds his life unraveling when his grandfather's ghost decides to meddle in his love life, setting him off on a journey of self-discovery.
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Through Fences
by Frederick Luis Aldama
Short comics about immigration and life on the US–Mexico border convey a different perspective on the perils of living on the border.
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The Fox Maidens
by Robin Ha
Set in 16th century Korea, this queer, feminist reimagining of the Fox Maiden legend from Korean mythology follows Kai Song, who is determined to be a warrior as she must come to terms with her true identity and take control of her destiny after learning a deadly secret.
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Freshman Year
by Sarah Mai
Chronicles the constant angst, hilarity, and self-doubt enmeshed in the experience of going away to college--all through the eyes of an eighteen-year-old burgeoning comics artist
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Bunt!: Striking Out on Financial Aid
by Ngozi Ukazu
Molly Bauer's first year of college is not the picture-perfect piece of art she'd always envisioned. On day one at PICA, Molly discovers that-through some horrible twist of fate-her full-ride scholarship has vanished! But the ancient texts (PICA's dusty financial aid documents) reveal a loophole. If Molly and 9 other art students win a single game of softball, they'll receive a massive athletic scholarship. Can Molly's crew of ragtag artists succeed in softball without dropping the ball?
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April 5 - National Read a Road Map Day Here are some graphic novels that feature road trips.
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Shaman King Vol 6: Road Trip To Izumo
by Hiroyuki Takei
As his second Shaman Fight comes to an end, Yoh uses a last-ditch strategy--and his last mana--against Faust's army of skeletons. Recovering from his wounds in the hospital, Manta becomes separated from Yoh and makes a fateful decision to travel to Yoh's faraway home in Izumo, Japan--by motorcycle--with "Wooden Sword" Ryu for company. As Manta and Ryu travel across Japan, Yoh undergoes his own journey, descending into a pitch-black cave in search of shamanic inspiration. But before the two easy riders can reach their destination, they'll have to face the terrifying guardians of Izumo, the "land of the gods"!
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Amongst the Liberal Elite: The Road Trip Exploring Societal Inequities Soliidified by Trump (RESIST)
by Elly Lonon
Based on the successful McSweeney's column, Amongst the Liberal Elite takes readers on a cross-country road trip with Alex and Michael, romantic partners whose voices will resonate with fans of shows such as Portlandia, Parks and Recreation, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. The couple decides to use their tax refund to reconnect with their fellow Americans via a cross-country road trip and, more specifically, better understand how Trump won the election. In a quest to visit The World's Largest Frying Pan (of which there are six in the U.S.) Alex and Michael embark on a journey marked with personal and societal realizations. Arguments about topics ranging from mom-shaming to misogyny related to their pet cat, unsuccessful attempts at yoga meditations in small spaces, and anticlimactic touristic attractions that deepen their gloom about the nation, bring Alex and Michael clarity about what it means to resist. Amongst the Liberal Elite is the political satire we've all been waiting for-one that offers comic relief from ourselves.
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Harley Quinn, the Animated Series Vol 1 - The Eat. Bang! Kill Tour
by Tee Franklin
Hey, do you wanna see Harley and Ivy go on a road trip and make out??? Picking up directly from the cliffhanger ending of Harley Quinn: The Animated Series, Harley and Ivy are on the run in a Thelma-and-Louise journey, it's all here! Harley and Ivy on the road trip of the century! Following the wedding disaster of the decade, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy end up on the run from Commissioner Gordon and the GCPD! But as fun as all that sounds, Ivy still worries over leaving Kite Man at the altar... Luckily,Harley's got the perfect scheme to shake her out of her wedding-day blues!
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Ashes
by Alvaro Ortiz
Polly, Moho, and Piter haven't seen each other in years. Maybe for good reasons. But to help their dead friend reach his final resting place, they've piled into a car for a long and surreal road trip--aided only by a map marked with a mysterious 'x'...and an ex-circus monkey. While our heroes wrestle with the ghosts of their past, up ahead are rusting ships, banjo-playing bounty hunters, plenty of alcohol, awkward silences, shocking violence, and surprising lessons in the history of cremation.
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Touring After the Apocalypse. Vol. 1
by Sakae Saito
All alone after the end of days, two girls ride through the desolate ruins of Japan-- but they're not about to let the collapse of civilization get in the way of sightseeing! From the hot springs of Hakone to the massive Tokyo Big Sight, they've got the run of the country's most popular tourist spots all to themselves, so why not make the most of it?
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