Monday, March 22, 2021

iTunes Store: Top 25 Books in Comics & Graphic Novels 2021-03-22

Isabelle Arsenault & Fanny Britt - Jane, le renard et moi artwork Jane, le renard et moi
Isabelle Arsenault & Fanny Britt
Genre: Graphic Novels
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: October 18, 2013
Publisher: Les Éditions de La Pastèque
Seller: De Marque, Inc.

Hélène est victime de harcèlement et d’intimidation à son école. Elle trouve alors refuge dans le monde de Jane Eyre, le premier roman de Charlotte Brontë...



Yana Toboso - Black Butler, Chapter 174 artwork Black Butler, Chapter 174
Yana Toboso
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: March 18, 2021
Publisher: Yen Press
Seller: Yen Press, LLC

Baldo gets to see the blood drawing process firsthand, but it all seems…surprisingly normal. Read the next chapter of  Black Butler  at the same time as Japan!



Kohei Horikoshi - My Hero Academia, Vol. 1 artwork My Hero Academia, Vol. 1
Izuku Midoriya: Origin
Kohei Horikoshi
Genre: Other
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: August 04, 2015
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

Middle school student Izuku Midoriya wants to be a hero more than anything, but he hasn’t got an ounce of power in him. With no chance of ever getting into the prestigious U.A. High School for budding heroes, his life is looking more and more like a dead end. Then an encounter with All Might, the greatest hero of them all, gives him a chance to change his destiny…



Jun Mochizuki - The Case Study of Vanitas, Chapter 48 artwork The Case Study of Vanitas, Chapter 48
Jun Mochizuki
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: December 22, 2020
Publisher: Yen Press
Seller: Yen Press, LLC

Although battered, Moreau's "guinea pigs" have managed to cling to life in his laboratory, but his next experiment may cost them their very humanity. Read the next chapter of  The Case Study of Vanitas  the same day as Japan!



Bryan Hitch - Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Flashpoint (2020-) #1 artwork Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Flashpoint (2020-) #1
Bryan Hitch
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: December 08, 2020
Publisher: DC Comics
Seller: DC Comics.

Spinning out of the events of a world where a single choice by the Flash affected the entire DC Universe, find out what would have happened if Barry Allen had not put things right. In a world where the Flashpoint reality was never undone, where Thomas Wayne still haunts Gotham City as the Batman, and the Amazonian and Atlantean armies still prepare for war, will the Reverse-Flash embrace this darker, deadlier world and finally eclipse Barry Allen’s legacy?



Chris Claremont - X-Men artwork X-Men
Forever Vol. 1
Chris Claremont
Genre: Graphic Novels
Price: $8.99
Publish Date: December 12, 2014
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
Seller: Disney Electronic Content, Inc.

Collects X-Men Forever #1-5. Comics icon Chris Claremont returns to his legendary run with X-MEN: FOREVER! Professor Xavier volunteers his X-Men to go on a mission to capture Magneto's sole remaining Acolyte, Fabien Cortez! But with Nick Fury watching over their shoulders, the stakes have never been higher for Cyclops, Jean Grey, Wolverine & the X-Men.



Geoff Johns & Alberto Dose - The Flash (1987-2008) #203 artwork The Flash (1987-2008) #203
Geoff Johns & Alberto Dose
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: October 07, 2014
Publisher: DC Comics
Seller: DC Comics.

As The Flash attempts to come to grips with his new identity, a new Rogue announces his presence in Keystone City. But what is his strange connection to The Flash?



Geoff Johns, Howard Porter & Alberto Dose - The Flash (1987-2008) #206 artwork The Flash (1987-2008) #206
Geoff Johns, Howard Porter & Alberto Dose
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: October 07, 2014
Publisher: DC Comics
Seller: DC Comics.

Determined to put a stop to the cop killings, The Flash races through Keystone City for a final showdown with the unexpected culprit. Meanwhile, The Flash struggles with revealing his secret to those closest to him.



Geoff Johns & Alberto Dose - The Flash (1987-2008) #204 artwork The Flash (1987-2008) #204
Geoff Johns & Alberto Dose
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: October 07, 2014
Publisher: DC Comics
Seller: DC Comics.

As the rash of police officers frozen to death continues, someone close to Wally West becomes the next target!



Brian Buccellato, Scott Hepburn, Patch Zircher & André Coelho - Forever Evil: Rogues Rebellion artwork Forever Evil: Rogues Rebellion
Brian Buccellato, Scott Hepburn, Patch Zircher & André Coelho
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $17.99
Publish Date: September 30, 2014
Publisher: DC Comics
Seller: DC Comics.

A tie-in to the crossover event FOREVER EVIL! The Rogues--the Flash's gallery of villains--call no man boss, but a new evil threat might not leave them much choice! Will they fall in line, or refuse and risk certain death? Will the Rogues be able to take on the Crime Syndicate together? Written by THE FLASH scribe Brian Buccellato, FOREVER EVIL: ROGUES REBELLION brings the Scarlet Speedster's infamous foes into unfamiliar territory: they’re heroes! Collects issues #1-6 and THE FLASH #23.3.



Ed Brubaker & Sean Philips - Criminal T01 artwork Criminal T01
Lâche !
Ed Brubaker & Sean Philips
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: June 06, 2007
Publisher: Delcourt
Seller: Hachette Livre

Événement éditorial publié par Marvel aux USA, Criminal est LA référence actuelle en matière de “crime comic”. Du rythme, des dialogues réalistes, un héros pitoyable, Criminal est la série qu’attendent les amateurs du genre et qui surprendra les autres. Une ex-junkie. Un ancien détenu. Un pickpocket. Des flics véreux. Casting parfait pour un casse facile. Bien sûr, rien ne se passe comme prévu. Mais sa vie de braquages a appris à Leo qu’il y a toujours une sortie pour les lâches et plus d’honneur lorsqu’il est question de survie. Quoique… « Pépite violente et sombre, Criminal est une merveille de polar. » Métro « C’est beau, sans pitié et ça ne demande jamais pardon. » Technikart



Geoff Johns & Jim Lee - Justice League Vol. 1: Origin artwork Justice League Vol. 1: Origin
Geoff Johns & Jim Lee
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $8.99
Publish Date: October 23, 2012
Publisher: DC Comics
Seller: DC Comics.

Comics superstars Geoff Johns and Jim Lee bring you an all-new origin story for the Justice League! In a world where inexperienced superheroes operate under a cloud of suspicion from the public, loner vigilante Batman has stumbled upon a dark evil that threatens to destroy the earth as we know it. Now, faced with a threat far beyond anything he can handle on his own, the Dark Knight must trust an alien, a scarlet speedster, an accidental teenage hero, a space cop, an Amazon Princess and an undersea monarch. Will this combination of Superman, The Flash, Cyborg, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and Aquaman be able to put aside their differences and come together to save the world? Or will they destroy each other first? In one of the most game-changing titles in comic industry history, Geoff Johns and Jim Lee re-imagine the classic heroes of the DC Universe for the 21st century.



Kumo Kagyu, Kousuke Kurose & Noboru Kannatuki - Goblin Slayer, Vol. 1 (manga) artwork Goblin Slayer, Vol. 1 (manga)
Kumo Kagyu, Kousuke Kurose & Noboru Kannatuki
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $8.99
Publish Date: December 19, 2017
Publisher: Yen Press
Seller: Yen Press, LLC

A young priestess joins her first adventuring party but almost immediately encounters the most unspeakable horrors. Rescued by an enigmatic warrior called Goblin Slayer, she partners with her savior on his mission to exterminate all goblins-by any means necessary. When rumors of Goblin Slayer's feats begin circulating, there's no telling who might come calling next...



Kohei Horikoshi - My Hero Academia, Vol. 20 artwork My Hero Academia, Vol. 20
School Festival Start!!
Kohei Horikoshi
Genre: Other
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: August 06, 2019
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

With All Might in retirement, Endeavor takes up the mantle of the number one hero, a position he’s coveted for years. But now that he has it, he’s not entirely comfortable with the responsibilities and risks that come with it—both heroes and villains are always gunning for number one. What does the future hold for Midoriya, and what do his dreams about One For All mean?



Yuto Tsukuda - Food Wars!, Vol. 1 artwork Food Wars!, Vol. 1
Shokugeki no Soma
Yuto Tsukuda
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: March 18, 2014
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

Soma Yukihira's old man runs a small family restaurant in the less savory end of town.  Aiming to one day surpass his father's culinary prowess, Soma hones his skills day in and day out until one day, out of the blue, his father decides to enroll Soma in a classy culinary school!  Can Soma really cut it in a school that prides itself on a 10 percent graduation rate? And can he convince the beautiful, domineering heiress of the school that he belongs there at all?!



Kumo Kagyu, Kousuke Kurose & Noboru Kannatuki - Goblin Slayer, Vol. 6 (manga) artwork Goblin Slayer, Vol. 6 (manga)
Kumo Kagyu, Kousuke Kurose & Noboru Kannatuki
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $8.99
Publish Date: September 24, 2019
Publisher: Yen Press
Seller: Yen Press, LLC

He does not let anyone roll the dice. A grudge match kicks off between Goblin Slayer and the goblin champion who thirsts for revenge. Barred from the use of fire, water, or poison, though, what secret weapon will Goblin Slayer use to dispatch his mortal foes this time? Will the great mystery of the ruins beneath the water be laid bare once and for all...?



Take - Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! Vol. 1 artwork Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! Vol. 1
Take
Genre: Other
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: September 17, 2019
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
Seller: Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC.

Sakurai Shinichi’s one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana--his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman--has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship! Fans of slice-of-life comedy are sure to enjoy this new "odd couple" tale about misadventures in a college setting.



Meguru Seto & Tomoyuki Hino - The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter (Manga) Vol. 2 artwork The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter (Manga) Vol. 2
Meguru Seto & Tomoyuki Hino
Genre: Action
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: January 19, 2021
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
Seller: Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC.

After secretly training in a hidden dungeon, Noir Stardia managed to pass the entrance exam for the Hero Academy. Yet despite having inherited powerful skills from a legendary adventurer, Noir's lower social standing means that all of the other students are perfectly content to shun him--all, that is, except for Maria, daughter of a duke. But Maria is afflicted with a curse that will cause her to drop dead the instant she turns sixteen...and her birthday is only a week away. Can Noir use his newly acquired skills to save her?



Garth Ennis & Aaron Campbell - The Shadow Vol. 1 artwork The Shadow Vol. 1
Garth Ennis & Aaron Campbell
Genre: Graphic Novels
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: November 20, 2012
Publisher: Dynamite
Seller: Dynamic Forces, Inc.

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! In the storyline 'The Fire Of Creation', it's 1938 and The Shadow returns in a tale of blazing action and deadly intrigue, as a night of carnage on the New York waterfront plunges the mysterious vigilante into a conspiracy involving the fate of the world itself. As storm clouds gather across the globe, American Military Intelligence meets with a certain Lamont Cranston, determined to beat a host of spies and assassins to the greatest prize of all... but what that might be, only the Shadow knows. Collecting the first six issues of the hit series written by Garth Ennis and drawn by Aaron Campbell, featuring Garth Ennis' script to issue #1 as well as a complete cover gallery featuring art by Alex Ross, Jae Lee, John Cassaday, Ryan Sook, Howard Chaykin, and more.



Jirou Oimoto, Yuumikan & Koin - Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense., Vol. 1 (manga) artwork Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense., Vol. 1 (manga)
Jirou Oimoto, Yuumikan & Koin
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $8.99
Expected Publish Date: May 04, 2021
Publisher: Yen Press
Seller: Yen Press, LLC

When Kaede Honjou agrees to try out VRMMO gaming with her best friend from high school, her inexperience and "I don't want to get hurt" outlook cause her to max out her defense points-leaving her with no attack points to speak of! Luckily for her, the game's mod system is diverse enough that a little creativity boosts her special abilities to heights beyond the game admins' wildest imaginations...Will this noob become a new star in NewWorld Online?!



Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Sergio Davila & Dexter Soy - Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Batman: Hush (2020-) #1 artwork Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Batman: Hush (2020-) #1
Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Sergio Davila & Dexter Soy
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: November 03, 2020
Publisher: DC Comics
Seller: DC Comics.

Following the smash success of last year’s Tales from the Dark Multiverse series, DC returns with five new tales that explore dark, twisted timelines spinning out some of DC’s most iconic stories. It begins with the story that kicked off the modern era for Batman...“Hush”! The landmark story introduced Bruce Wayne’s childhood friend Tommy Elliot as he tried to destroy the Dark Knight...but what if Tommy had ruined Bruce’s life when they were children? Tommy Elliot grew up to be the Dark Prince of Gotham City with the help of Talia al Ghul, Oswald Cobblepot, Harvey Dent, and Jason Todd! But vengeance is coming in the form of Batman the Silenced...who will tear Tommy’s life apart! Written by rising star Phillip Kennedy Johnson (The Last God) with jaw-dropping artwork from Dexter Soy (Batman and the Outsiders)!



Akira Toriyama - Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 12 artwork Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 12
Meru's True Identity
Akira Toriyama
Genre: Manga
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: March 02, 2021
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

The villain Moro has released all of the vicious criminals from the Galactic Prison, and now they’re ravaging the galaxy in search of planets with exceptional life energy! When the Bandit Brigade, including the power-copying Seven-Three, comes to Earth, how will Piccolo and the others fare against this new threat without Goku around?



Kohei Horikoshi - My Hero Academia, Vol. 23 artwork My Hero Academia, Vol. 23
Our Brawl
Kohei Horikoshi
Genre: Other
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: February 04, 2020
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

The final match of the battle training between Class A and Class B continues. Zapped by Shinso’s mind control, Midoriya enters a fugue state where he meets one of the former users of One For All. What powerful Quirks have yet to be unlocked? Midoriya will surely need the full potential of One For All someday, but in the meantime, a new enemy—the Meta Liberation Army—begins to make its moves.



Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Tom Waltz, Esaú Escorza, Isaac Escorza & Ben Bishop - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #2 artwork Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #2
Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Tom Waltz, Esaú Escorza, Isaac Escorza & Ben Bishop
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $5.99
Publish Date: February 17, 2021
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Seller: Idea and Design Works, LLC

Secrets are revealed as we begin to discover what happened in the past to lead to this nightmarish future. The Ronin meets an unexpected new ally but the Foot Clan begins an exhaustive sweep of the Bottom to find the vengeful mutant. And what role does Baxter Stockman play?



Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen & Daniel Casanave - Sapiens: A Graphic History artwork Sapiens: A Graphic History
The Birth of Humankind (Vol. 1)
Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen & Daniel Casanave
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: October 27, 2020
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

Volume one of the epic, beautifully illustrated graphic history of humankind, based on Yuval Noah Harari's internationally bestselling phenomenon   In a world deluged by irrelevant information, clarity is power. How can we see the big picture without getting caught up in an infinity of little details? One way is to step back, to look at the really big picture: the entire history of the human species.  Sapiens: A Graphic History, The Birth of Humankind  is the story of how an insignificant ape became the ruler of planet Earth, capable of splitting the atom, flying to the Moon, and manipulating the genetic code of life.   With Yuval Noah Harari as your guide, and accompanied by characters like Prehistoric Bill, Dr. Fiction, and Detective Lopez, you are invited to take a ride on the wild side of history. The graphic format offers readers a new intellectual and artistic exploration of the past. Human evolution is reimagined as a tacky reality TV show. The first encounter between Sapiens and Neanderthals is explored through the master-pieces of modern art. The extinction of the mammoths and saber-toothed tigers is retold as a "whodunit" movie.  Sapiens: A Graphic History  is a radical, and radically fun, retelling of the story of humankind, bursting with wit, humor, and colorful characters. If you want to know why we are all trapped inside the dreams of dead people—read this book.