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Unmanned
by Brian K. Vaughan
A drone operator is forced to confront the consequences of his actions when a malfunctioning drone targets an American citizen.
On July 17, 2002, all living mammals with a Y chromosome —including embryos and sperm —simultaneously die, with the exception of a young amateur escape artist named Yorick Brown and his Capuchin ... (Wikipedia)
The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 2: Fandemonium
by Kieron Gillen
Supernatural beings battle for power and fame in a world where gods walk among us.
The second volume of the award-winning urban fantasy series where gods are the ultimate pop stars and pop stars are the ultimate gods. Following the tragic and unjust death of Lucifer, it takes a ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Far Reaching Tentacles of N'rygoth
by Kurtis J. Wiebe
A young mage's quest to reclaim an ancient relic, battling forces of darkness.
A brand-new, booze-soaked tale of the Rat Queens reveals a growing menace within the very walls of Palisade. And while Dee may have run from her past, the bloated, blood-feasting sky god N’rygoth ... (Barnes & Noble)
Sass & Sorcery
by Kurtis J. Wiebe
A fantasy adventure of a mischievous sorceress and a daring prince, facing a powerful enemy.
The eponymous "Rat Queens" are a rambunctious party of adventurers in a medieval fantasy setting. They comprise the rockabilly elven mage Hannah, the hipster dwarven warrior Violet who shaved her ... (Wikipedia)
Saga, Volume 4
by Brian K. Vaughan
Intergalactic war between two species, as one family attempts to protect their child from the conflict.
The #1, New York Times, bestseller returns! Visit new planets, meet new adversaries, and explore a very new direction as Hazel becomes a toddler, while her family struggles to stay on their feet., ... (Barnes & Noble)
Saga, Volume 2
by Brian K. Vaughan
An intergalactic adventure of two star-crossed lovers and their families.
Each issue of Saga is titled with a numerical Chapter, such as "Chapter 1" for the debut issue. Every six chapters comprise a story arc designated as a "Volume" and are reprinted as trade paperbacks. ... (Wikipedia)
Locke & Key, Vol. 6: Alpha & Omega
by Joe Hill
The epic conclusion to the Locke family's battle against the supernatural forces that haunt their ancestral home.
The shadows have never been darker and the end has never been closer. Turn the key and open the last door; it's time to say goodbye. The final arc of New York Times bestselling Locke & Key comes to a ... (Goodreads)
The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 1: The Faust Act
by Kieron Gillen
A group of gods incarnated as humans must choose between creating a utopia or facing destruction.
The narrative focuses on a group of people with superhuman powers known as "The Pantheon". Each member of The Pantheon was at one point a normal person before being chosen to merge with the spirit of ... (Wikipedia)
Deadly Class, Volume 1: Reagan Youth
by Rick Remender
Marcus Lopez, a homeless teenager, is recruited into a secret school for assassins. He must navigate the dangerous world of high school while learning to kill.
It’s 1987. Marcus Lopez hates school. His grades suck. The jocks are hassling his friends. He can’t focus in class. But the jocks are the children of Joseph Stalin’s top assassin, the teachers are ... (Goodreads)
Lair of Dreams
by Libba Bray
A young woman discovers supernatural abilities to navigate through a world of dreams and nightmares.
The thrilling supernatural sequel in The Diviners series by #1, New York Times, bestselling author Libba Bray! The longing of dreams draws the dead, and this city holds many dreams. After a ... (Barnes & Noble)
Fables, Vol. 6: Homelands
by Bill Willingham
A collection of stories exploring the power of imagination, each with its own moral lesson.
Over the hills and far away. Having beaten back the Adversary's first advance into their world, the residents of Fabletown must now prepare themselves for the full-scale war that is sure to follow. ... (Goodreads)
Nimona
by Noelle Stevenson
A shapeshifting sidekick helps a villainous knight take on a powerful kingdom.
The graphic novel debut from rising star ND Stevenson, based on his beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it "a deadpan epic." Nemeses! ... (Goodreads)
Bitch Planet, Vol. 1: Extraordinary Machine
by Kelly Sue DeConnick
A science fiction tale of a dystopian future, exploring the power of female resistance.
“... one of the most unique and subversive artifacts of pop culture in recent memory.” -,Salon.com, "Seldom do comics burst onto the scene and shatter our worldview by being entirely poignant, raw, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Darth Vader and Son
by Jeffrey Brown
A humorous look at parenting, reimagining Darth Vader as a doting father.
What if Darth Vader took an active role in raising his son? What if "Luke, I am your father" was just a stern admonishment from an annoyed dad? In this hilarious and sweet Star Wars® comics ... (Barnes & Noble)
Essex County
by Jeff Lemire
A collection of tales exploring the lives of a rural Canadian community.
Where does a young boy turn when his whole world suddenly disappears? What turns two brothers from an unstoppable team into a pair of bitterly estranged loners? How does the simple-hearted care of ... (Goodreads)
Descender, Vol. 1: Tin Stars
by Jeff Lemire
A robot boy on the run, searching for his identity in a hostile universe.
Young Robot boy TIM-21 and his companions struggle to stay alive in a universe where all androids have been outlawed and bounty hunters lurk on every planet. Written by award-winning creator, Jeff ... (Goodreads)
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Vol. 1: Squirrel Power
by Ryan North
A light-hearted, humorous comic about a college student with the power of a squirrel.
Doreen Green, known as Squirrel Girl , is a human superhero with the proportional strength and speed of a squirrel, as well as the ability to speak with squirrels, like her sidekick , Tippy-Toe. ... (Wikipedia)
Ms. Marvel, Vol. 2: Generation Why
by G. Willow Wilson
Kamala Khan, a teenage Muslim girl with shape-shifting powers, faces a new villain and questions the purpose of her superhero identity.
Who is the Inventor, and what does he want with the all-new Ms. Marvel and all her friends? Maybe Wolverine can help! Kamala may be fan-girling out when her favorite (okay maybe Top Five) super hero ... (Barnes & Noble)
Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy
by Noelle Stevenson
Five scouts go on a wild adventure filled with mythical creatures, friendship and empowerment.
Five best friends spending the summer at Lumberjane scout camp...defeating yetis, three-eyed wolves, and giant falcons...what’s not to love?! Friendship to the max! Jo, April, Mal, Molly and Ripley ... (Barnes & Noble)
Hawkeye, Volume 2: Little Hits
by Matt Fraction
Superhero adventures of Hawkeye and his allies, fighting crime in New York City.
Collects Hawkeye (2012) #6-11. Ace archer Clint Barton faces the digital doomsday of - DVR-Mageddon! Then: Cherry's got a gun. And she looks good in it. And Hawkeye gets very, very distracted. Plus: ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Lover's Dictionary
by David Levithan
A unique exploration of the complexities of a relationship, told through a series of dictionary entries.
A nameless narrator tells the story of a relationship through dictionary entries. These short entries provide insight into the ups and downs of their romantic relationship, revealing the couple's ... (Wikipedia)
This One Summer
by Mariko Tamaki
A poignant coming-of-age story about two teenage girls navigating growing up, family relationships, and the complexities of summer.
Rose has been coming to a cottage in Awago every summer and meeting her summer friend, Windy, as long as she can remember. , Rose is about eighteen months older than Windy and is the narrator of the ... (Wikipedia)
Ship of Magic
by Robin Hobb
A coming-of-age story of a young man's journey to save his family from danger.
Ship of Magic is the first book of the Liveship Traders series and follows the fortunes of the Vestrit family. A liveship is a ship made of Wizardwood, a mystical substance, giving it magical ... (Wikipedia)
The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories
by Ken Liu
Collection of science fiction and fantasy stories exploring themes of identity and belonging.
A publishing event: Bestselling author Ken Liu selects his award-winning science fiction and fantasy tales for a groundbreaking collection—including a brand-new piece exclusive to this volume. With ... (Goodreads)
Daytripper
by Fábio Moon
Each chapter explores a different moment in the life of an obituary writer, Brás de Oliva Domingos, as he navigates love, loss, and the meaning of life.
What are the most important days of your life? Meet Brás de Oliva Domingos. The miracle child of a world-famous Brazilian writer, Brás spends his days penning other people's obituaries and his nights ... (Goodreads)
Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: No Normal
by G. Willow Wilson
A teenage girl discovers her superpowers and struggles to balance her heroic and personal lives.
Marvel Comics presents the new Ms. Marvel, the groundbreaking heroine that has become an international sensation! Kamala Khan is an ordinary girl from Jersey City — until she's suddenly empowered ... (Goodreads)
Uzumaki: Spiral into Horror, Vol. 2.
by Junji Ito
A small town is overcome by a supernatural force that takes the form of spirals.
Uzumaki follows a high-school teenager, Kirie Goshima (,五島桐絵,) ; her boyfriend, Shuichi Saito (,斎藤秀一,) ; and the citizens of the small, quiet Japanese town of Kurouzu-cho (,黒渦町,, Black Vortex Town,) ... (Wikipedia)
I Shall Wear Midnight
by Terry Pratchett
A young witch must battle a malicious presence threatening her beloved land.
Tiffany is working as the Chalk 's only witch in a climate of growing suspicion and prejudice. When the local Baron (for whom she had been caring) dies of poor health, she is accused of murder. ... (Wikipedia)
Uzumaki: Spiral into Horror, Vol. 1
by Junji Ito
A small town is plagued by a supernatural force that causes events to take strange and terrifying turns.
Uzumaki follows a high-school teenager, Kirie Goshima (,五島桐絵,) ; her boyfriend, Shuichi Saito (,斎藤秀一,) ; and the citizens of the small, quiet Japanese town of Kurouzu-cho (,黒渦町,, Black Vortex Town,) ... (Wikipedia)
Death Note, Vol. 3: Hard Run
by Tsugumi Ohba
Dark fantasy tale of a teenager wielding a mysterious notebook with the power to kill.
Light is chafing under L's extreme surveillance, but even 64 microphones and cameras hidden in his room aren't enough to stop Light. He steps up the game, but before the battle of wits can really ... (Goodreads)
