Monday, July 20, 2020

iTunes Store: Top 25 Books in Comics & Graphic Novels 2020-07-20

Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez - The Old Guard, Book One: Opening Fire artwork The Old Guard, Book One: Opening Fire
Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez
Genre: Graphic Novels
Price: $15.99
Publish Date: August 30, 2017
Publisher: Image Comics
Seller: Image Comics, Inc.

Collecting the critically acclaimed miniseries by GREG RUCKA and LEANDRO FERNANDEZ. Old soldiers never die…and some of them don’t even fade away. Cursed with immortality, Andromache of Scythia and her comrades-in-arms ply their trade for those who can find—and afford—their services. But in the 21st century, being immortal is a difficult secret to keep, and when you live long enough, you learn that there are many fates far worse than death. Collects THE OLD GUARD #1-5



Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez - The Old Guard: Force Multiplied #1 (of 5) artwork The Old Guard: Force Multiplied #1 (of 5)
Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: December 18, 2019
Publisher: Image Comics
Seller: Image Comics, Inc.

Soon to be a major motion picture starring CHARLIZE THERON and KIKI LAYNE!  Andromache of Scythia and her band of soldiers are back in this second story chronicling the battles and burdens of their dubious immortality. Nile’s addition to the team has given them new purpose and new direction, but when you’ve got 6,000 years of history at your back, the past is always ready to return—with a vengeance.  Written by GREG RUCKA and illustrated by the incomparable LEANDRO FERNÁNDEZ, with colors by DANIELA MIWA, lettering by JODI WYNNE, and design by ERIC TRAUTMANN, the highly anticipated return of THE OLD GUARD is finally here! HOLLYWOOD NEWS! 12 Years a Slave star Chiwetel Ejiofor has signed on for the Netflix and Skydance adaptation of THE OLD GUARD, alongside co-star Charlize Theron who also produces. Harry Melling (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs), Veronica Ngo (Star Wars: The Last Jedi), KiKi Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Luca Marinelli have all been previously announced as cast in the upcoming movie.



Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez - The Old Guard: Force Multiplied #5 (of 5) artwork The Old Guard: Force Multiplied #5 (of 5)
Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: July 15, 2020
Publisher: Image Comics
Seller: Image Comics, Inc.

Ancient enemies, new allies, a history of violence, and modern warfare all come to a head, as Andy and Nile reconcile the sins of the past with the promise of the future…and carnage ensues.   Soon to be a major motion picture starring Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne, THE OLD GUARD roars back! From the acclaimed New York Times-bestselling team of GREG RUCKA and LEANDRO FERNÁNDEZ and the stellar artistic talents of DANIELA MIWA, JODI WYNNE, and ERIC TRAUTMANN.



Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez - The Old Guard: Force Multiplied #4 (of 5) artwork The Old Guard: Force Multiplied #4 (of 5)
Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: March 25, 2020
Publisher: Image Comics
Seller: Image Comics, Inc.

Nile grapples with her present, and with the potential of an eternal past. Andy welcomes a new-old enemy, and Nicky and Joe decide enough is e-goddamn-nough. Also: lots of bullets are used.   Soon to be a major motion picture starring Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne, THE OLD GUARD roars back! From the acclaimed New York Times-bestselling team of GREG RUCKA and LEANDRO FERNÁNDEZ and the stellar artistic talents of DANIELA MIWA, JODI WYNNE, and ERIC TRAUTMANN.



Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez - The Old Guard: Force Multiplied #3 (of 5) artwork The Old Guard: Force Multiplied #3 (of 5)
Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: February 19, 2020
Publisher: Image Comics
Seller: Image Comics, Inc.

In her 6,000 years of life, death, warfare, and sin, Andy has never faced an enemy so deadly as the killer who stands before her now. After disrupting a human trafficking operation, Nile and the rest of the team meet the mastermind—a figure from Andy’s past she never thought she’d see again.  Soon to be a major motion picture starring Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne, THE OLD GUARD roars back! From the acclaimed New York Times-bestselling team of GREG RUCKA and LEANDRO FERNÁNDEZ and the stellar artistic talents of DANIELA MIWA, JODI WYNNE, and ERIC TRAUTMANN. HOLLYWOOD BUG: 12 Years a Slave star Chiwetel Ejiofor has signed on for the Netflix and Skydance adaptation of THE OLD GUARD, alongside co-star Charlize Theron who also produces. Harry Melling (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs), Veronica Ngo (Star Wars: The Last Jedi), KiKi Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Luca Marinelli have all been previously announced as cast in the upcoming movie. —Source: Variety 



Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez - The Old Guard: Force Multiplied #2 (of 5) artwork The Old Guard: Force Multiplied #2 (of 5)
Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: January 22, 2020
Publisher: Image Comics
Seller: Image Comics, Inc.

Andy wrestles with her past, and Nile continues to come to grips with her future. As their war against human trafficking escalates, their adversary is ultimately revealed, and the looming confrontation will unearth things long buried… Soon to be a major motion picture starring Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne, THE OLD GUARD roars back! From the acclaimed New York Times-bestselling team of GREG RUCKA and LEANDRO FERNÁNDEZ and the stellar artistic talents of DANIELA MIWA, JODI WYNNE, and ERIC TRAUTMANN.



Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez - The Old Guard #3 artwork The Old Guard #3
Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez
Genre: Graphic Novels
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: April 26, 2017
Publisher: Image Comics
Seller: Image Comics, Inc.

PART THREE Booker gets a grenade in the lap. Andy does what she does best. Nile tries to make sense of it all. Also: A lot of shooting, some explosions, and a heartfelt declaration of love.



Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez - The Old Guard #2 artwork The Old Guard #2
Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez
Genre: Graphic Novels
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: March 29, 2017
Publisher: Image Comics
Seller: Image Comics, Inc.

PART TWO. The Old Guard is revealed. A new immortal is discovered. Things go sideways, fast.



Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez - The Old Guard #5 artwork The Old Guard #5
Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez
Genre: Graphic Novels
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: June 21, 2017
Publisher: Image Comics
Seller: Image Comics, Inc.

END OF STORY ARC “PART FIVE” Conclusion. The Old Guard falls. Literally. THE OLD GUARD will return in 2018!



Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez - The Old Guard #4 artwork The Old Guard #4
Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez
Genre: Graphic Novels
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: May 24, 2017
Publisher: Image Comics
Seller: Image Comics, Inc.

“PART FOUR” Nile starts to get the hang of things, and Andy’s armor begins to crack. Joe and Nicky visit Dubai (not by choice), and Booker gets a line on Copley...much to Copley’s chagrin.



Gene Luen Yang - Avatar: The Last Airbender - Smoke and Shadow Part 2 artwork Avatar: The Last Airbender - Smoke and Shadow Part 2
Gene Luen Yang
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: December 29, 2015
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

With the disappearances of children in the Fire Nation capital, Avatar Aang and his friends are doing everything they can to find out who—or what—is responsible. Aang and Zuko must work together to keep the peace, but the emergence of the New Ozai Society, and the appearance of the mysterious Kemurikage of legend, may prove to be too much even for the Avatar when the true culprit of the kidnappings is revealed! * The official continuation of  Airbender  from its creators, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko! * The perfect companion to  The Legend of Korra !



Gene Luen Yang & Gurihiru - Avatar: The Last Airbender- Smoke and Shadow Part Three artwork Avatar: The Last Airbender- Smoke and Shadow Part Three
Gene Luen Yang & Gurihiru
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: April 12, 2016
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

Children are disappearing in the Fire Nation capital! Avatar Aang and his friends are doing everything in their power to save them—but will it be enough? And worse, when Azula—the mad sister of Fire Lord Zuko—appears on the scene, Zuko locks down the city to catch her, igniting fear and riots in the streets! Will Zuko follow in his evil father’s footsteps in order to save those he holds dear? * The official continuation of  Airbender  from its creators, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko!



Daisuke Hiyama - Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time Vol. 1 artwork Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time Vol. 1
Daisuke Hiyama
Genre: Other
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: June 23, 2020
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
Seller: Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC.

After winning the Grand Fighting Tournament, Peter Grill hoped he'd finally be allowed to marry his guild-mate sweetheart. However, being crowned the world's strongest man comes with its own set of challenges: namely the queue of ogres, elves, and other warrior women lining up outside his door. They aren't out to challenge him for his title--they want his seed for their bloodlines! What's a strongman to do?!



Gene Luen Yang & Various Authors - Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise Part 1 artwork Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise Part 1
Gene Luen Yang & Various Authors
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: January 24, 2012
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

The wait is over! Ever since the conclusion of Avatar: The Last Airbender , its millions of fans have been hungry for more—and it's finally here! This series of digests rejoins Aang and friends for exciting new adventures, beginning with a faceoff against the Fire Nation that threatens to throw the world into another war, testing all of Aang's powers and ingenuity! * The continuation of Airbender and the link to its upcoming sequel, Legend of Korra ! * Written by Gene Luen Yang, author of the National Book Award-nominated American Born Chinese .



Natsume Akatsuki & Masahito Watari - Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 11 (manga) artwork Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Vol. 11 (manga)
Natsume Akatsuki & Masahito Watari
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $8.99
Expected Publish Date: December 15, 2020
Publisher: Yen Press
Seller: Yen Press, LLC

Kazuma and Airis have switched bodies! Things couldn't get any worse...or so one might think, but the two of them are actually enjoying their new lives! But can Kazuma be trusted to act appropriately in such a delicate situation? ...Probably not!



Aneko Yusagi - The Rising of the Shield Hero The Manga Companion Volume 14 artwork The Rising of the Shield Hero The Manga Companion Volume 14
Aneko Yusagi
Genre: Other
Price: $11.99
Expected Publish Date: September 08, 2020
Publisher: One Peace Books
Seller: ABP INC SCB Distributors Inc.

A mysterious woman named Ost appears and identifies herself as a familiar of the Spirit Tortoise. With her help, Naofumi and the others begin the desperate battle to seal away the Spirit Tortoise once again.



Rafael Ortiz, Jean-David Morvan & Séverine Tréfouël - Magnum Photos - Tome 4 - Mohamed Ali, Kinshasa 1974 artwork Magnum Photos - Tome 4 - Mohamed Ali, Kinshasa 1974
Rafael Ortiz, Jean-David Morvan & Séverine Tréfouël
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: June 05, 2020
Publisher: Dupuis
Seller: Izneo

En 1974, Mohammed Ali a la chance incroyable de pouvoir récupérer son titre de champion du monde contre le tenant du titre : George Foreman. Un combat de boxe va les opposer au Zaïre. Organisé par le promoteur Don King et payé par le dictateur Mobutu Sese Seko, ce combat a pour but avoué de promouvoir la zaïrianisation (décolonisation culturelle). Sur l'affiche, on pouvait lire : "Un cadeau du président Mobutu au peuple zaïrois et un honneur pour l'homme noir." Ce combat, d'abord prévu le 25 septembre, se déroulera finalement le 30 octobre. Surnommé par la population "The Rumble in the Jungle", il doit se dérouler en quinze rounds maximum. Foreman est un véritable monstre, il vient de vaincre par K.O. les deux seuls adversaires à avoir battu Ali. Mais ce dernier compte bien récupérer son titre de champion du monde. De plus, le peuple zaïrois le soutient, ce qui démoralise profondément son adversaire. Il n'empêche que de son propre aveu, Ali est terrifié à l'idée de l'affronter sur le ring. Fin stratège, il sait qu'il ne pourra vaincre Foreman qu'en l'épuisant. Il encaissera donc des coups pendant huit rounds avant de mettre K.O. le tenant du titre, déjouant tous les pronostics ! Abbas, photojournaliste qui se trouve sur place, va immortaliser cette rencontre incroyable. Il gardera les clichés pour lui pendant 36 ans ! Dans ce livre rare, véritable croisement entre le documentaire, le photoreportage et le roman graphique, ces photos se révèlent d'autant plus percutantes dans leur contexte. Les auteurs viennent combler les espaces entre les clichés, permettant de comprendre ce qui y est photographié et l'Histoire qu'ils renferment.



Various Authors - Batman Arkham: Ra's Al Ghul artwork Batman Arkham: Ra's Al Ghul
Various Authors
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $17.99
Publish Date: March 26, 2019
Publisher: DC Comics
Seller: DC Comics.

DC collects the greatest tales of Ra’s al Ghul, the Demon’s Head, leader of the League of Assassins and the only person in the world capable of going toe-to-toe with Batman. Collects Batman #232, 243 and 244, DC Special Series #15, The Brave AND the Bold #159, Detective Comics #750, Batman Annual #26, Nightwing #152, Batman and Robin #23.3 and more.



Chuck Dixon & Graham Nolan - Batman: Bane of the Demon (1998-) #2 artwork Batman: Bane of the Demon (1998-) #2
Chuck Dixon & Graham Nolan
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: February 11, 1998
Publisher: DC Comics
Seller: DC Comics.

Bane meets Talia, the demon's daughter, and there's instant chemistry between the two. But Ra's al Ghul is wary of this new potential suitor. Is Bane a suitable father for al Ghul's heir? Or is he the deadliest challenger Ra's has ever faced?



Chuck Dixon & Graham Nolan - Batman: Bane of the Demon (1998-) #3 artwork Batman: Bane of the Demon (1998-) #3
Chuck Dixon & Graham Nolan
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: March 04, 1998
Publisher: DC Comics
Seller: DC Comics.

Bane and Talia go against Ra's al Ghul's wishes and secure the journal of Eritrius from a Kobra stronghold. Returning to the Demon's lair, Bane seeks out the source of his immortality: the Lazarus Pit!



Chuck Dixon & Graham Nolan - Batman: Bane of the Demon (1998-) #4 artwork Batman: Bane of the Demon (1998-) #4
Chuck Dixon & Graham Nolan
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: April 01, 1998
Publisher: DC Comics
Seller: DC Comics.

The deadly struggle between Bane and Ra's al Ghul reaches its climax and Ra's does to Bane what you must never, ever do—imprison him.



Thierry Lamy & Mikaël - Promise - Tome 01 artwork Promise - Tome 01
Le livre des derniers jours
Thierry Lamy & Mikaël
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: October 26, 2016
Publisher: Glénat BD
Seller: Hachette Livre

« J’ai quitté les tréfonds de ma caverne pour la surface du monde, et ce monde aussi était un enfer. » Idaho, 1864. Fin de la guerre de Sécession. Fin d’une période troublée, faite de massacres, de pillages, de chaos. Isolé au pied des Rocheuses, le petit village de Promise est loin du théâtre du conflit fratricide, loin de la terreur, loin de tout. Promise semble oublié des hommes, de Dieu même... Mais pas de l’enfer... Ambiance inquiétante dans les paysages grandioses de l’Ouest américain. L’arrivée d’Amos Laughton, un prédicateur itinérant prêchant l’apocalypse et la venue prochaine d’un nouveau messie, va perturber la vie de la petite communauté qui tombe rapidement sous l’emprise de ce prophète de la fin des temps. Un western fantastique et terrorisant...



Izumi Miyazono - Everyone’s Getting Married, Vol. 2 artwork Everyone’s Getting Married, Vol. 2
Izumi Miyazono
Genre: Other
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: September 06, 2016
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

Successful career woman Asuka Takanashi has an old-fashioned dream of getting married and becoming a housewife, but popular TV newscaster Ryu Nanami would rather die than ever get married. Asuka and Ryu know this about each other and have started a relationship anyway, but can their new love overcome their differences?



John Byrne - Star Trek New Visions Special: The Cage artwork Star Trek New Visions Special: The Cage
John Byrne
Genre: Graphic Novels
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: July 13, 2016
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Seller: Idea and Design Works, LLC

Photo-artist John Byrne puts his skills to use in a unique way in this extra extra-length tale, reinterpreting and adapting the original Star Trek episode “The Cage” to comic-book form. Celebrate Star Trek’s 50th anniversary by revisiting where it all started, in this one-of-a-kind storytelling style!



Richard D. Nolane & Maza - Wunderwaffen T09 artwork Wunderwaffen T09
Le Visiteur du soir
Richard D. Nolane & Maza
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $17.99
Publish Date: June 22, 2016
Publisher: Soleil
Seller: Hachette Livre

Au coeur de l'Antarctique se joue le cours de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale ... et le sort de l'Humanité ! Aiguillonnés par Churchill et De Gaulle, les Américains prennent enfin conscience que ce qui se passe en Antarctique pourrait modifier le cours de la guerre. Un étrange jeu s'installe entre le Visiteur naufragé des étoiles et Himmler. Leurs sorts semblent désormais liés, si l'arme alien Thor ne voyage pas dans le temps pour faire échec au débarquement de 1944 et changer l'Histoire, le Visiteur restera prisonnier de la glace et ne sera jamais découvert par les nazis qui perdront la guerre.