Tag Archives: graphic novels

New Graphic Novels

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Katy K.

The graphic novels I ordered in September finally came in. Here they are: AGENCY AGENTS OF ATLAS PREMIERE BAREFOOT GEN 4 VOL Beowulf by Neil Gaiman BLACK HOLE COLLECTED Crécy CROSSING MIDNIGHT CURSES HC DER STRUWWELMAAKIES ELKS RUN COLLECTED ED … Continue reading →

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Palestine

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Katy K.

Palestine by Joe Sacco Journalist Joe Sacco visited Palestine for a couple of months during the first Intifada, the early 1990s, and reported in graphic form. Very graphic. There are the muddy streets and tiny houses of the camps, the … Continue reading →

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The Rabbi’s Cat

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Katy K.

The Rabbi’s Cat by Joann Sfar The rabbi, his daughter and their cat live in Algeria. In the first story, the cat, previously able to communicate only in the usual way of cats, eats the rabbi’s parrot and is magically … Continue reading →

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Fruits Basket

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Katy K.

“Didn’t that Librarymama used to read?” you ask. We first started watching the dvds of this from the library. When there were no more dvds at the library (tragically soon), I turned to the books. I haven’t been sure if … Continue reading →

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Strangers in Paradise

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Katy K.

Strangers in Paradise by Terry Moore Love, friendship and the mob mix in surprising and fascinating ways in this classic graphic novel. Katchoo and Francine are roommates. Francine is broken-hearted when her boyfriend leaves her after she refuses to sleep … Continue reading →

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Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Katy K.

Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall by Bill Willingham. Illustrated by Charles Vess et al This is the just-published prequel to the long-standing Fables series. In the Fables world, the Adversary has been taking over all the fantasy worlds one by … Continue reading →

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New Graphic Novels

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Katy K.

I got back from vacation and found piles of graphic novels on my desk: ALIAS 2 vols Daredevil: Hell to Pay DMZ 4 vols Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall GLOBAL FREQUENCY 2 vols Jack of Fables vol 2 LOCAS IN … Continue reading →

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Blankets

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Katy K.

Blankets by Craig Thompson Ok, I admit, now that I’m in charge of buying graphic novels, I’m finally getting around to reading the ones I heard were really great when they came out. This one is five years old already, … Continue reading →

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Mouse Guard

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Katy K.

Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 by David Petersen A small mouse in a flowing cape raises his sword defiantly against the snake looming over him. It was this image that convinced to buy the book. In this world, mice have settlements, … Continue reading →

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Charm School

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Katy K.

Charm School Book 1: Magical Witch Girl Bunny by Elizabeth Watasin This is something I bought for my adult graphic novel collection, but am now regretfully giving to the teen section. Anyway, this is a fun and fluffy fantasy romance. … Continue reading →

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