My Darling! Miss Bancho

My Darling! Miss Bancho
Author: Mayu Fujikata
Publisher: CMX
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Graphic novels
ISBN: 9781401220556

When Souka moves to a new town, she discovers she is the only female enrolled in her high school, and after a fight with a group of older students she becomes the leader of the school.

Beet the Vandel Buster, Vol. 12

Beet the Vandel Buster, Vol. 12
Author: Riku Sanjo
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2007-10-02
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781421514062

With the Beet Warriors separated, Beet is left alone with two of the world's most powerful Vandels. The gentlemanly Sir Baron and the vicious Hystario square off for the ultimate prize: the chance to destroy Beet! But Sir Baron keeps a slimy secret under his helmet. And when he lets his not-so-noble side run wild, he transforms into a merciless force of destruction! Before long, only one Buster stands between Sir Baron and the innocent villager of Sankmeel. Is Kissu ready to fight to the limit?

Foiled

Foiled
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2010-04-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1596432799

Aliera Carstairs just doesn't fit in. She's always front and center at the fencing studio, but at school she's invisible. And she's fine with that . . . until Avery Castle walks into her first period biology class.

Manga: The Complete Guide

Manga: The Complete Guide
Author: Jason Thompson
Publisher: Del Rey
Total Pages: 594
Release: 2012-07-03
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 0345539443

• Reviews of more than 900 manga series • Ratings from 0 to 4 stars • Guidelines for age-appropriateness • Number of series volumes • Background info on series and artists THE ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR CHOOSING BETWEEN THE BEST AND THE REST! Whether you’re new to the world of manga-style graphic novels or a longtime reader on the lookout for the next hot series, here’s a comprehensive guide to the wide, wonderful world of Japanese comics! • Incisive, full-length reviews of stories and artwork • Titles rated from zero to four stars–skip the clunkers, but don’t miss the hidden gems • Guidelines for age-appropriateness–from strictly mature to kid-friendly • Profiles of the biggest names in manga, including CLAMP, Osamu Tezuka, Rumiko Takahashi, and many others • The facts on the many kinds of manga–know your shôjo from your shônen • An overview of the manga industry and its history • A detailed bibliography and a glossary of manga terms LOOK NO FURTHER, YOU’VE FOUND YOUR IDEAL MANGA COMPANION!

Kamikaze Girls

Kamikaze Girls
Author: Novala Takemoto
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2013-04-09
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 142156307X

Momoko is a Lolita stranded in the boondocks of rural Ibaraki prefecture, although she'd much rather be living in the Palace of Versailles. Ichigo is an impulsive member of a girls-only biker gang who firmly believes in honor, loyalty, and fist fighting. Together this unlikeliest of duos strikes out on a journey to find a legendary embroiderer who might just be able to make their dreams come true. Inspired by the cult-classic novel by the same name, this exclusive manga edition of Novala Takemoto's Kamikaze Girls contains several brand new stories, including a continuation of Momoko and Ichigo's misadventures that was approved by the author himself! -- VIZ Media

Milk and Cheese: Dairy Products Gone Bad Hardcover

Milk and Cheese: Dairy Products Gone Bad Hardcover
Author: Evan Dorkin
Publisher: Dark Horse
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781595828057

A carton of hate. A wedge of spite. A comic book of idiotic genius. The Eisner Award-winning dairy duo returns in this deluxe hardcover collecting every single stupid Milk and Cheese comic ever made from 1989 to 2010, along with a sh*t ton of supplemental awesomeness. This has everything you need! Don't judge it—love it! Or else! • Look for brand-new stories by Evan Dorkin in upcoming Dark Horse Presents issues! • "Evan's calcium-rich creations are guaranteed to spread lactose intolerance everywhere."—David Mazzucchelli (Asterios Polyp, Batman: Year One)

Satoshi Kon

Satoshi Kon
Author: Andrew Osmond
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

A comprehensive introduction to the work of the acclaimed anime artist, director of Tokyo Godfathers and the hit release Paprika.