Monday, July 15, 2024

iTunes Store: Top 25 Books in Comics & Graphic Novels 2024-07-15

Kentaro Miura - Berserk Volume 8 artwork Berserk Volume 8
Kentaro Miura
Genre: Manga
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: July 26, 2005
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

The century-spanning war between Midland and Chuder continues unabated. The two warring kingdoms, vying for supremacy, launch headfirst into what will become the final battle. Leading the Midland forces are the Band of the Hawk, lead by the charismatic Griffith, with the fearless Guts as his trusted champion. But should the Hawks triumph again on the battlefield, the war with Chuder may end, but the secret war within Midland may begin as those who seek to rise within the court see the ambitious Griffith as an obstacle to obtaining power. And nothing is more formidable than an enemy unseen!



J. R. R. Tolkien - The Hobbit: A Graphic Novel artwork The Hobbit: A Graphic Novel
J. R. R. Tolkien
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: February 27, 2024
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Seller: Harper Collins Canada Limited

A graphic novel of the enchanting prequel to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit—the classic fantasy that inspired Peter Jackson’s major motion picture trilogy. When Thorin Oakenshield and his band of dwarves embark upon a dangerous quest to reclaim the hoard of gold stolen from them by the evil dragon Smaug, Gandalf the wizard suggests an unlikely accomplice: Bilbo Baggins, an unassuming Hobbit dwelling in peaceful Hobbiton. Along the way, the company faces trolls, goblins, giant spiders, and worse. But as they journey from the wonders of Rivendell to the terrors of Mirkwood and beyond, Bilbo will find that there is more to him than anyone—himself included—ever dreamed. Unexpected qualities of courage and cunning, and a love of adventure, propel Bilbo toward his great destiny . . . a destiny that waits in the dark caverns beneath the Misty Mountains, where a twisted creature known as Gollum jealously guards a precious magic ring. This comprehensive edition collects the three-issue series originally published by Eclipse Comics and thereafter augmented with many pages of additional artwork and improvements. Carefully abridged from Tolkien’s classic novel, and brought thrillingly to life with striking, evocative art by David Wenzel, this graphic novel is a perennial delight to Hobbit fans old and new.



Troy Arukuno - Sating the Wolf artwork Sating the Wolf
Troy Arukuno
Genre: BL Manga
Price: $10.99
Publish Date: July 21, 2023
Publisher: TOKYOPOP
Seller: Chicago Review Press, Inc. DBA Independent Publishers Group

Noah, a wolf with no family, was banished from his beloved pack after presenting as an Omega. While wandering alone in a village of herbivores, he meets Henri, a rabbit who lives alone with his little brothers. In a town where carnivores are feared, Henri bravely takes Noah in and offers him a job. When Noah accidentally goes into heat, it suddenly awakens Henri's Alpha instincts. Will a world divided between carnivores and herbivores accept the relationship between a little Alpha rabbit and a big Omega wolf?



Takibi Amamori, Itachi & Imigimuru - Too Many Losing Heroines! (Manga) Vol. 1 artwork Too Many Losing Heroines! (Manga) Vol. 1
Takibi Amamori, Itachi & Imigimuru
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $13.99
Expected Publish Date: August 20, 2024
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
Seller: Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC.

The popular girls in Nukumizu Kazuhiko's class seem to have it all--good looks, lots of friends, and the hearts of all their crushes! Except...not?! Upon witnessing the shocking turn of events where the popular Yanami Anna gets friend-zoned by the boy who has crushed on her since childhood, Kazuhiko starts noticing all the fan favorites are getting similarly turned down by the boys they like. Surrounded by heartbroken heroines, can he keep their spirits up and make sure they don't give up? Or is this a rom-com world where the girls never get their dream guy?



Yuu Minaduki - Engage, Vol. 2 artwork Engage, Vol. 2
Yuu Minaduki
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: July 09, 2024
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

Mei has decided to put a lid on his infatuation with Naru and build a new relationship as nephew and uncle. However, every time Naru speaks fondly of his memories of his older brother—Mei’s late father—he feels a disturbance in his heart. Meanwhile, Hayashida, the freelance writer who’s been snooping around Mei, finally reveals his true nature!



Tite Kubo - Bleach, Vol. 59 artwork Bleach, Vol. 59
The Battle
Tite Kubo
Genre: Fantasy Manga
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: February 04, 2014
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

After the defeat of the Soul Reapers by the mysterious group of warriors calling themselves the Vandenreich, Ichigo heads to the royal palace to heal his wounds. With that accomplished, it’s time to get stronger! But does Ichigo have what it takes to survive some super-intense training?!



Yuu Minaduki - Engage, Vol. 1 artwork Engage, Vol. 1
Yuu Minaduki
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: April 09, 2024
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

The highlight of chef Mei Suzumori’s year is the Tanabata Festival—the one day a year when a pair of mythical lovers reunites. For Mei, it’s the day that a mysterious, handsome stranger visits his adopted family’s restaurant to buy tasty seasonal taiyaki. This year, unable to hold his feelings for the attractive stranger back any longer, Mei professes his love—and finds he’s linked to the enigmatic Naru by a bond much deeper and more complicated than he ever imagined.



Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson - The Boys Vol. 1: The Name Of The Game artwork The Boys Vol. 1: The Name Of The Game
Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson
Genre: Graphic Novels
Price: $10.99
Publish Date: May 18, 2008
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Seller: Dynamic Forces, Inc.

Collecting the first 6 issues of the controversial series from PREACHER writer Garth Ennis and artist Darick Robertson (TRANSMETROPOLITAN)! Don't miss this dark, twisted look at SUPERPOWERS, super - people, and the men and women who make sure the world's "heroes" never go too far. Also features an introduction from writer, actor and producer Simon Pegg, the creator and star of Shaun of the Dead, Spaced and the upcoming Hot Fuzz! Recommended for Mature Readers



Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons - Watchmen (2019 Edition) artwork Watchmen (2019 Edition)
Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $5.99
Publish Date: June 18, 2019
Publisher: DC Comics
Seller: DC Comics.

Soon to be an HBO original series, Watchmen, the groundbreaking series from award-winning author Alan Moore, presents a world where the mere presence of American superheroes changed history--the U.S. won the Vietnam War, Nixon is still president, and the Cold War is in full effect. Considered the greatest graphic novel in the history of the medium, the Hugo Award-winning story chronicles the fall from grace of a group of superheroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, the concept of the superhero is dissected as an unknown assassin stalks the erstwhile heroes. This edition of Watchmen, the groundbreaking series from Alan Moore, the award-winning writer of V For Vendetta and Batman: The Killing Joke, and features art from industry legend Dave Gibbons, with high-quality, recolored pages found in Watchmen: Abslolute Edtion.



KAKERU - Creature Girls: A Hands-On Field Journal in Another World Vol. 10 artwork Creature Girls: A Hands-On Field Journal in Another World Vol. 10
KAKERU
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: July 02, 2024
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
Seller: Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC.

Daisuke is living large as the Creature Girl Harem King. After helping Yura get her revenge on the manticore that ripped off her head, he's added the Dullahan woman to his ever-growing group of wives. There's certainly something strange and special about a woman who can remove her head anytime she likes, and Daisuke's inner scientist can't wait for a hands-on examination! Meanwhile, Oritsue is staring down an incredibly intelligent dragon, one whose uncanny wit is matched only by its nation-destroying strength. It'll take every piece of tenacity and warrior prowess Oritsue has to survive the encounter!



Billy Balibally - FANGS, Volume 1 artwork FANGS, Volume 1
Billy Balibally
Genre: BL Manga
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: July 06, 2021
Publisher: TOKYOPOP
Seller: Chicago Review Press, Inc. DBA Independent Publishers Group

"What kind of guy is unlucky enough to get bitten... and survive?" As the sole survivor of a vampire attack, En wakes up to find that his hair has gone white as snow... and, worse, that he's developed a craving of his own for blood. Fortunately, the vampire health and welfare organization FANGS is there to help with the transition, and the handsome Ichii steps up as his guardian and mentor. Swept up into a confusing and lonely new world where everyone seems to be hankering for a taste of his "virgin" blood, En must navigate the FANGS pairing system, an arrangement that sets up compatible vampires as mutual feeding partners... and partners in all other ways as well. But what happens when En panics and declares that he'll be paired with Ichii? And what does brooding, rough-around-the-edges Ichii make of his spunky, outgoing new charge? This book contains sexual content and is intended for an audience aged 18 years and up.



Archie Superstars - Archie Double Digest #321 artwork Archie Double Digest #321
Archie Superstars
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: July 07, 2021
Publisher: Archie Comic Publications, Inc.
Seller: INscribe Digital

BRAND NEW STORY: “Ruff Summer!” Archie’s got a new job as a lifeguard at the beach… but it’s Archie’s dog Vegas who’s having his moment in the sun when he helps save a swimmer! Vegas soon becomes the star of the beach—but will it last?



Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons - Watchmen: International Edition artwork Watchmen: International Edition
Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: August 28, 2012
Publisher: DC Comics
Seller: DC Comics.

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 ofthe most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial bestseller, WATCHMEN has been studied on college campuses across the nation and is considered a gateway title, leading readers to other graphic novels such as V FOR VENDETTA, BATMAN:THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and THE SANDMAN series.



Kentaro Miura - Berserk Volume 9 artwork Berserk Volume 9
Kentaro Miura
Genre: Manga
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: October 25, 2005
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

Griffith, charismatic leader of the elite mercenary Band of the Hawk, has seen better days. His fearless champion, Guts, has left the Band, defeating Griffith in personal combat as his ticket out. With his judgment clouded by this unthinkable humiliation, Griffith eases his pain in the arms of the daughter of Midland’s king. But the King doesn’t take kindly to an employee picking the royal flowers, and the next stop for Griffith is the dungeon and the torture rack! Without Griffith and Guts, the Hawks become easy prey for Midland’s army, and the AWOL Guts may be the only answer to the Hawks' — and Griffith’s — lethal problems.



Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson & John Higgins - The Boys Vol 4: We Gotta Go Now artwork The Boys Vol 4: We Gotta Go Now
Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson & John Higgins
Genre: Graphic Novels
Price: $10.99
Publish Date: July 14, 2009
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Seller: Dynamic Forces, Inc.

The fourth Dynamite collection of Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson's The Boys is here! All is not well with mysterious millionaire John Godolkin's band of misfits. Silver Kincaid, one of the original G-Men, has just committed suicide in the most public and grotesque way imaginable. That's not good news for Vought-American's number one franchise, with G-Force, G-Coast, G-Style, G-Wiz, the G-Brits and the G-Nomads all depending on their slice of the G-pie. There's far too much at stake for anyone to go poking around the G-Mansion now. Who knows what dirty secrets might be waiting down there in the dark? So it's just too bad that Butcher, Hughie, Mother's Milk, the Frenchman and the Female have decided to do precisely that. Even if they risk finally biting off much, much more than they can chew. The Boys, Vol. 4: We Gotta Go Now collects issues 23-30 of the acclaimed series and features a complete cover gallery including all of the alternate covers from the run (along with the covers by Darick Robertson, John Cassaday, Howard Chaykin, Garry Leach, David Lloyd, Dave Gibbons, Carlos Ezquerra, Steve Dillon and Jim Lee!



Tite Kubo - Bleach, Vol. 55 artwork Bleach, Vol. 55
The Blood Warfare
Tite Kubo
Genre: Fantasy Manga
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: February 05, 2013
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

The peace is suddenly broken when warning sirens blare through the Soul Society. Residents there are disappearing without a trace, and nobody knows who’s behind it. Meanwhile, a dark shadow is also extending itself toward Ichigo and his friends in Karakura Town…



Tite Kubo - Bleach, Vol. 56 artwork Bleach, Vol. 56
March of the Starcross
Tite Kubo
Genre: Fantasy Manga
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: April 02, 2013
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

When a mysterious group of warriors calling themselves the Vandenreich attacks, Ichigo heads to Hueco Mundo to help his friend Nel. And when the Vandenreich takes the fight to the Soul Society, an all-out war between Soul Reapers and Quincies breaks out!



Tite Kubo - Bleach, Vol. 57 artwork Bleach, Vol. 57
Out of Bloom
Tite Kubo
Genre: Fantasy Manga
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: July 02, 2013
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

With Ichigo trapped in Hueco Mundo, the Soul Society comes under attack by a mysterious group of warriors calling themselves the Vandenreich. The Soul Reaper captains valiantly stand up to the invaders, but this is a battle they might not be able to win!



Tite Kubo - Bleach, Vol. 58 artwork Bleach, Vol. 58
The Fire
Tite Kubo
Genre: Fantasy Manga
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: October 01, 2013
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

As the Soul Society struggles against the mysterious group of warriors calling themselves the Vandenreich, Captain General Yamamoto joins the battle. With his Bankai finally revealed, Yamamoto takes down the Vandenreich’s king. But is the battle really over…?



Natsu Hyuuga, Nekokurage, Itsuki Nanao & Touco Shino - The Apothecary Diaries 02 (Manga) artwork The Apothecary Diaries 02 (Manga)
Natsu Hyuuga, Nekokurage, Itsuki Nanao & Touco Shino
Genre: Manga
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: February 09, 2021
Publisher: Square Enix
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

After breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated period mystery series! Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she isn't long for a life of drudgery! Using her wits to break a "curse" afflicting the imperial heirs, Maomao attracts the attentions of the handsome eunuch Jinshi and is promoted to attendant food taster. But Jinshi has other plans for the erstwhile apothecary, and soon Maomao is back to brewing potions and...solving mysteries?!



Jinsei Kataoka & Kazuma Kondou - Deadman Wonderland, Vol. 1 artwork Deadman Wonderland, Vol. 1
Jinsei Kataoka & Kazuma Kondou
Genre: Manga
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: February 11, 2014
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

The inmates of this insane penitentiary fight for survival every day to provide entertainment for the masses, and terrifying secrets lurk in the shadows. Ganta is determined to survive Deadman Wonderland and clear his name, but the price may be his soul…



Whale, Milcha & David Odell - Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 5 artwork Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 5
Whale, Milcha & David Odell
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: November 21, 2023
Publisher: Yen Press
Seller: Yen Press, LLC

A PLACE TO RETURN— NOT FOR THE RAELIANA McMILLAN WHO WAS…BUT FOR ME. Raeliana is putting on her detective cap! Set on unraveling the secrets behind her strange reincarnation, she starts digging into original-Raeliana’s past—which happens to entail an extended leave from the duke’s mansion. In light of her recent rejection of Noah’s advances and Justin Shamal’s persistent flirtations, this investigation may be just what she needs. Little does she know, the fated meeting between Beatrice and the duke has finally come to pass! With plot point after plot point from the novel playing out, will Noah’s heart join in following destiny’s script…?



Haruichi Furudate - Haikyu!!, Vol. 38 artwork Haikyu!!, Vol. 38
Task Focus
Haruichi Furudate
Genre: Manga
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: May 05, 2020
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

It’s Bokuto versus Kiryu—two of the top hitters in the nation—in the quarterfinals of the Spring Tournament! Bokuto is playing better than ever, but Akaashi, lured into making a handful of critical mistakes, gets benched. Meanwhile, as Hinata prepares for his next game, he runs into the last person in the world he ever expected to meet!



Haruichi Furudate - Haikyu!!, Vol. 41 artwork Haikyu!!, Vol. 41
The Little Giant Vs...
Haruichi Furudate
Genre: Manga
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: November 03, 2020
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

It’s the second game of day 3, the roughest part of the Spring Tournament schedule. Even though Karasuno has run away with set 2, Kamomedai’s focused, disciplined blocking doesn’t budge! Undeterred, Hinata keeps searching for new ways to get over that wall. But after all his efforts, disaster strikes!



Haruichi Furudate - Haikyu!!, Vol. 40 artwork Haikyu!!, Vol. 40
Affirmation
Haruichi Furudate
Genre: Manga
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: September 01, 2020
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

With the game between Kamomedai and Karasuno seesawing back and forth, Azumane is left feeling guilty and useless with all his blocked shots. How will he get past Hirugami, who has learned how to shrug off the pressure and stay calm no matter what? Karasuno’s ace comes to a quiet realization and finally awakens to his true strength!