Books, Comics & Graphic Novels

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Alan Moore
Watchmen
by DC Comics (Paperback) (Release Date: 1995-04-01)

Frank Miller
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
by DC Comics (Paperback) (Release Date: 1997-05-01)

Alan Moore, Brian Bolland
Batman: The Killing Joke
by DC Comics (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2008-03-19)

Frank Miller
Batman: Year One
by DC Comics (Paperback) (Release Date: 2007-01-10)

Grant Morrison
Batman: Arkham Asylum (15th Anniversary Edition)
by DC Comics (Paperback) (Release Date: 2005-11-01)

In this groundbreaking, painted graphic novel, the inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over Gothams detention center for the criminally insane on April Fools Day, demanding Batman in exchange for their hostages.Accepting their demented challenge, Batman is forced to live and endure the personal hells of the Joker, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Two-Face and many other sworn enemies in order to save the innocents and retake the prison.During his run through this absurd gauntlet, the Dark Knights own sanity is placed in jeopardy.This special anniversary edition trade paperback also reproduces the original script with annotations by Morrison and editor Karen Berger.

Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale
Batman: The Long Halloween
by DC Comics (Paperback) (Release Date: 1999-11-01)

Marjane Satrapi
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
by Pantheon (Paperback) (Release Date: 2004-06-01)

A New York Times Notable BookA Time Magazine “Best Comix of the Year”A San Francisco Chronicle and Los Angeles Times Best-sellerWise, funny, and heartbreaking, Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi’s memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah’s regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. The intelligent and outspoken only child of committed Marxists and the great-granddaughter of one of Iran’s last emperors, Marjane bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country.Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life. Marjane’s child’s-eye view of dethroned emperors, state-sanctioned whippings, and heroes of ...

Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
by Abrams Books for Young Readers (Hardcover)

Boys don’t keep diaries—or do they? The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate toIt’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you’re ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley’s star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend’s newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion. Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. As Greg says in his diary, “Just don’t expect me to be all ...

Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)
by Amulet Books (Hardcover)

The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling book! Secrets have a way of getting out, especially when a diary is involved. Whatever you do, don’t ask Greg Heffley how he spent his summer vacation, because he definitely doesn’t want to talk about it. As Greg enters the new school year, he’s eager to put the past three months behind him . . . and one event in particular. Unfortunately for Greg, his older brother, Rodrick, knows all about the incident Greg wants to keep under wraps. But secrets have a way of getting out . . . especially when a diary is involved. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules chronicles Greg’s attempts to navigate the hazards of middle school, impress the girls, steer clear of the school talent show, and most important, keep his secret safe.

Brian Vaughan
Y: The Last Man, Vol. 10: Whys and Wherefores
by Vertigo (Paperback) (Release Date: 2008-07-01)

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