GRAPHIC NOVELS CORE COLLECTION
Edition
Children: Pre K - 5
Gamble for Victory: Battle of Gettysburg. Osprey
Publishing 2007 48p. Illustration
Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
741.5; 973.7
1. Gettysburg (Pa), Battle of, 1863; 2. United States —
History — 1861-1865, Civil War; 3. War; 4. Graphic
novels
978-1-84603-051-2, $9.95
In July 1863, after having observed a forward column of
Union General George G. Meade’s cavalry, General Robert E.
Lee sent his 75,000 men of the Army of Northern Virginia to
meet the 97,000 strong Union Army of the Potomac. Of more
than 2,000 land engagements of the American Civil War,
Gettysburg ranks as one of the most horrific and devastating
battles; more men actually fought and died on this battlefield
than in any other encounter on North American soil and the
battle itself marked the beginning of the end for the
Confederacy. This full-color comic book includes further
reading, essential information on the background, aftermath
and key players of the conflict.
Part of Osprey’s Graphic History series. This book is
also available in a library binding edition from the Rosen
Publishing Group under the title The Battle of
Gettysburg: Spilled Blood on Sacred Ground.
Abadzis, Nick
« Laika. First Second Books 2007 205p. Illustration
Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Adult
Fic; 741.5
1. Soviet Union — History — 1953-1991; 2. Space flight;
3. Graphic novels
1-59643-101-6; 978-1-59643-101-0
LC 2006-51907
Laika was the abandoned puppy destined to become
Earth’s first space traveler. This is her journey. Along with
Laika, there is Korolev, once a political prisoner and now a
driven engineer at the top of the Soviet space program, and
Yelena, the lab technician responsible for Laika’s health and
life. The book depicts the dedication and struggles of the
scientists and technicians who worked in the Soviet space
program, based on research Abadzis did before writing this
book. The book includes a bibliography of books and
websites.
“Abadzis’s tear-inducing and solidly researched graphic
novel treatment of Laika’s surpassingly tragic story is a
standout.” Publ Wkly
Abnett, Dan
Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Rosen Publishing
Group 2007 24p. Illustration
Grades: 1 2 3 4 5
741.5; 973.7; 92
1. Biographical graphic novels; 2. Lincoln, Abraham,
1809-1865; 3. United States — History — 1861-1865,
Civil War
978-1-4042-3392-8, $22.50
LC 2005037160
Was honest Abe, the man who ended slavery in the U.S.,
America’s first superhero" Beginning readers can enjoy
learning about Lincoln’s life and deeds and the Civil War in
this simplified comic format book, which also includes a
glossary and a timeline of his life..
Part of the Jr. Graphic Biographies series.
George Washington and the American Revolution. Rosen
Publishing Group 2007 24p. Illustration
Grades: 1 2 3 4 5
741.5; 973.4; 92
1. Biographical graphic novels; 2. United States —
History — 1775-1783, Revolution; 3. Washington,
George, 1732-1799; 4. Graphic novels
978-1-4042-3395-9, $22.50
LC 2005037163
If the patriots hadn’t won the war, Washington would have
been one of the greatest traitors in history. Instead he led the
rebels to victory and a great democracy was born. The
simplified graphic novel introduces the story to beginning
readers and includes a glossary and a timeline of his life.
Part of the Jr. Graphic Biographies series.
Christopher Columbus and the Voyage of 1492. Rosen
Publishing Group 2007 24p. Illustration
Grades: 1 2 3 4 5
741.5; 970.01; 92
1. America — Exploration; 2. Biographical graphic
novels; 3. Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506; 4. Graphic
novels
978-1-4042-3390-4, $22.50
LC 2005037161
Readers journey along with Columbus on his
history-making 1492 voyage to find a water route to Asia in
this simplified graphic novel for beginning readers. The book
includes a glossary and a timeline of his life.
Part of the Jr. Graphic Biographies series.
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. Rosen
Publishing Group 2007 24p. Illustration
Grades: 1 2 3 4 5
741.5; 973.7; 92
1. Biographical graphic novels; 2. Slavery — United
States; 3. Tubman, Harriet, 1820?-1913; 4. Underground
Railroad; 5. Graphic novels
978-1-4042-3393-5, $22.50
LC 2005037162
Beginning readers can follow Tubman as she risks
everything to escape to freedom, and then returns again and
again to lead other Africans out of enslavement. This
simplified graphic novel includes a glossary and timeline of
her life.
Part of the Jr. Graphic Biographies series.
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Graphic Novels Core Collection
LC 2011028741
This nonfiction graphic novel, by Marcie Aboff,
illustrated by Aleksandar Sotirovski, is part of the “First
Graphics” series. In it the author presents information on the
science and safety of hurricanes. Topics addressed include
how hurricanes form, meteorology practices in naming and
comparing individual hurricanes, and safety tips when
preparing for a hurricane’s arrival.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 23) and index
Hernan Cortes and the Fall of the Aztec Empire. Rosen
Publishing Group 2007 24p. Illustration
Grades: 1 2 3 4 5
741.5; 972; 92
1. Biographical graphic novels; 2. Cortes, Hernan,
1485-1547; 3. Mexico — History — Conquest,
1519-1540; 4. Graphic novels
978-1-4042-3391-1, $22.50
LC 2006002706
The ruthless explorer Cortes devastated an entire people in
his search for fame and gold for himself and for his country.
This simplified graphic novel retelling introduces the story for
beginning readers, and includes a glossary and a time line.
Part of the Jr. Graphic Biographies series.
Tornadoes!. By Marcie Aboff; illustrated by Aleksandar
Sotirovski; consultant, Susan L. Cutter. Capstone Press 2012
24 p. Color illustration (First graphics. Wild earth)
Grades: 1 2 3 4
551.55/3; 551.55
1. Tornadoes — Juvenile literature
1429679522; 1600571670; 9781429676083, $23.32;
9781429679527, $5.95
LC 2011028743
This nonfiction graphic novel, written by Marcie Aboff
and illustrated by Aleksandar Sotirovski, is part of the “First
Graphics” series. The book explains the science behind
tornadoes, the methods used by meteorologists and other
weather scientists to measure them, and advice on how to stay
safe when experiencing one.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 23) and index
The Monitor Versus the Merrimac: Ironclads at War.
Rosen Publishing Group 2007 48p. Illustration
Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8
741.5; 973.7
1. Hampton Roads (Va), Battle of, 1862; 2. Merrimack
(Frigate); 3. Monitor (Ironclad); 4. United States —
History — 1861-1865, Civil War; 5. Virginia (Ironclad); 6.
Graphic novels
978-1-4042-0778-3, $29.25; 978-1-84603-053-6 (pa)
LC 2006014843
In this historic clash in March 1862, the Union Monitor,
called by many a “cheese box on a raft,” exchanged cannon
shot after cannon shot with the Confederate Merrimac,
comically referred to as a “floating barn roof.” Although an
indecisive victory for either side, the spectacular event,
witnessed by hundreds of people on nearby boats and
shorelines, forever changed the way naval warfare was to be
fought. The book also includes information on the building of
the ironclads, a map showing the routes of the battle, and a list
of books for further reading.
Part of the Graphic Battles of the Civil War series; the
paperback edition is published by Osprey.
Abouet, Marguerite
Akissi: feline invasion. By Marguerite Abouet; illustrated
by Mathiew Sapin. Flying Eye Books 2013 48 p. Illustration
Grades: 2 3 4 5
741.5; Fic
1. Conduct of life — Juvenile fiction; 2. Siblings —
Juvenile fiction
190926301X; 9781909263017, $14.95
This book, by Marguerite Abouet, presents “African
vignettes aimed at a younger audience. All seven episodes
feature young Akissi and her brother Fofana or her friends
getting into trouble for less-than-exemplary . . . behavior. In
‘Good Mums,’ . . . she borrows a neighbor’s baby and tenderly
feeds it a stew concocted from discarded scraps found in the
market. ‘Home Cinema’ has her playing lookout while Fofana
sells spots in front of the television set to neighborhood
children.” (Kirkus Reviews)
Wallace & Gromit: Plots in Space. Titan Books 2007 Un
Illustration
Grades: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
741.5; Fic
1. Humorous graphic novels; 2. Science fiction graphic
novels; 3. Wallace & Gromit (Fictional characters); 4.
Graphic novels
978-1-84576-362-6, $12.95
Inventor Wallace and his dog Gromit are the animated
stars of a series of popular cartoons in England, and one
feature film that was also a hit in the U.S. In this original story,
the two travel to the orbital R.A.D.I.S.H. (Research Allotment
Deployed on International Space Hub), where Wallace wants
to test his new invention and eat the giant vegetables being
grown in zero gravity. However, they encounter trouble when
BOB the intelligent computer seems to go haywire.
Adamson, Heather
Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution. Capstone
Press 2007 32p. Illustration
Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
576.8; 741.5; 92
1. Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882; 2. Evolution; 3.
Naturalists; 4. Graphic novels
978-1-4296-0145-0, $25.26
LC 2007005659
This book uses the graphic novel format to tell the story
of how Charles Darwin developed his controversial theory of
evolution based on the research he conducted during his
voyage on the HMS Beagle. The book includes additional
facts and a list books for further reading.
Part of the Graphic Library Invention and Discovery
series.
Aboff, Marcie
Hurricanes!. By Marcie Aboff; illustrated by Aleksandar
Sotirovski. Capstone Press 2012 24 p. Color illustration (First
graphics. Wild earth)
Grades: 1 2 3 4
551.55; 551.55/2
1. Hurricanes — Juvenile literature; 2. Meteorology —
Juvenile literature
1429676078; 1429679514; 9781429676076, $23.32;
9781429679510, $5.95
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Children: Pre K - 5
1. Adventure graphic novels; 2. Fairy tales; 3. Fairy tales;
4. Giants; 5. Humorous graphic novels; 6. Graphic novels
1596435828; 9781596435827
LC 2011030471
In this children’s graphic novel, “spunky Claudette is set
on becoming a monster slayer like her father. . . . When she
hears the story of a giant on the loose, she is determined to
leave her home—accompanied by her cowardly brother,
Gaston, and best friend Marie—in order to set things right. . . .
When Claudette discovers that not all stories are as they seem,
she and her friends must fool the adults who have come to
bring them home to protect an innocent monster.” (Publishers
Weekly)
Followed by Dragons beware! (2015)
Adamson, Thomas K.
Lessons in Science Safety with Max Axiom, Super
Scientist. Capstone/Graphic Library 2006 32p. Illustration
Grades: 5 6 7 8 9
508.2; 741.5
1. Science — Experiments; 2. Graphic novels
978-0-7368-6834-1, $18.95
Using the graphic novel format and the engaging fictional
scientist character Max Axiom, a tall, muscular African
American, this volume shows students conducting science
experiments and demonstrates how and why to wear safety
goggles, call for help when accidents occur, and safety
procedures for dealing with unknown substances. This is part
of the Graphic Science series.
“This will be a good choice for science classes during the
opening weeks of the school year.” (Booklist)
Allan, Von
Stargazer, volume one. Von Allan Studio 2010 115p.
Illustration
Grades: 4 5 6 7 8 9
741.5; Fic
1. Adventure graphic novels; 2. Friendship; 3. Science
fiction graphic novels; 4. Graphic novels
978-0-9781237-2-7, $14.95
Marni’s grandmother has just died, and she left a strange
device that the two of them played with whenever Marni had
visited. No one knows how Marni’s grandmother got it, and it
has never done anything. Her best friends, Elora and Sophie,
come over for a last backyard campout before the weather
turns cold, and when they each put a hand on the device, an
extremely bright light nearly blinds them. After things seem to
go back to normal, the girls go outside to find Marni’s house
gone, the device vanished, and none of the stars look familiar.
In the morning, they pack up the little food they had brought
for their campout, Elora’s telescope, and Sophie’s
pennywhistle, and hike towards a tower Elora had spotted.
They know they’re in a totally strange place when they come
upon a statue of nonhuman, alien creatures. As they continue,
they come upon a strange house, where they find food, and
then a mute, boy-sized robot. Even though the three friends
bicker with each other, they work together to find a way home.
Allan includes extensive notes on his writing process, and an
excerpt from his script. The cover art shows one interesting
looking character who doesn’t appear in this volume. While
their age isn’t specified, the girls look to be tweens, with the
slightly awkward, coltish bodies and movements of
pre-adolescents. The strongest language used is one instance
of the word “damn.”
Volume 1 of 2
The Adventures of the Fly Volume 1
Archie Comics 2004 96p. Illustration
Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Adventure graphic novels; 2. Superhero graphic novels;
3. Graphic novels
1-879794-18-7, $12.95
This book highlights one of the pioneering super-hero
titles of the Silver Age: The Fly. Tommy Troy is a young boy
whose world is turned upside down when he meets an
emissary of the Fly World and is given a special ring that
magically transforms him into the superhuman Fly.
Considered an early prototype of Spider-Man, the Fly’s
earliest adventures were charted by some of the most
legendary creative talent in comics: Jack Kirby, Joe Simon,
Jack Davis, and Al Williamson. All of these artists and more
are featured in this special edition that collects titanic tales
from 1959 and 1960.
Aguirre, Jorge
Dragons beware!. Written by Jorge Aguirre; art by Rafael
Rosado; colors by John Novak. First Second 2015 160 p.
Color; Illustration (Chronicles of Claudette)
Grades: 3 4 5
Fic; 741.5
1. Adventure graphic novels; 2. Dragons; 3. Fairy tales; 4.
Graphic novels
1596438789; 9781596438781, $14.99
LC 2014047290
“Scrappy Claudette sets out once again with her pal Marie
and her little brother Gaston to right wrongs and fight evil.
And this time, it’s personal. Claudette is out to get the dragon
who ate her father’s legs. . . and his legendary sword. But as
usual, nothing is as simple as it seems, and Claudette is going
to need Marie and Gaston’s help more than ever.” (Publisher’s
note)
“This volume contains many of the same elements that
made its predecessor so successful. The art perfectly suits the
tone and action and the story is smart and funny. The true
strength of the series, however, lies in the characterization.”
SLJ
Sequel to: Giants beware! (2012)
Alley, Zoe B.
« There’s a wolf at the door. Pictures by R. W. Alley.
Roaring Brook Press 2008 40p. Illustration
Grades: K 1 2 3
398.2; 741.5; Fic
1. Humorous graphic novels; 2. Wolves — Folklore; 3.
Graphic novels
978-1-59643-275-8, $19.95; 1-59643-275-6
LC 2007-44025
As his plans are spoiled over and over again, the wolf
keeps trying to find his dinner, in this retelling of five
well-known stories and fables.
« Giants beware!. Written by Jorge Aguirre; illustrated
by Rafael Rosado. First Second 2012 202 p.
Grades: 3 4 5
741.5/973; 741.5
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Middle: 6-8
provides a personal frame of reference for the effect of war on
kids. Some are simple childhood memories. . . . Inclusion of . .
. maps and diagrams orient the reader and provide additional
perspective.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“The blocky, naive-style pictures quietly evoke wartime
fears in ways the words simply cannot—bullet holes in the
sides of cars, rubble in the streets, her father’s eyebrows
indicating increasing sadness at the heartbreaking state of a
formerly vital market.” Booklist
Abadzis, Nick
« Laika. First Second Books 2007 205p. Illustration
Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Adult
Fic; 741.5
1. Soviet Union — History — 1953-1991; 2. Space flight;
3. Graphic novels
1-59643-101-6; 978-1-59643-101-0
LC 2006-51907
Laika was the abandoned puppy destined to become
Earth’s first space traveler. This is her journey. Along with
Laika, there is Korolev, once a political prisoner and now a
driven engineer at the top of the Soviet space program, and
Yelena, the lab technician responsible for Laika’s health and
life. The book depicts the dedication and struggles of the
scientists and technicians who worked in the Soviet space
program, based on research Abadzis did before writing this
book. The book includes a bibliography of books and
websites.
“Abadzis’s tear-inducing and solidly researched graphic
novel treatment of Laika’s surpassingly tragic story is a
standout.” Publ Wkly
Abnett, Dan
Gamble for Victory: Battle of Gettysburg. Osprey
Publishing 2007 48p. Illustration
Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
741.5; 973.7
1. Gettysburg (Pa), Battle of, 1863; 2. United States —
History — 1861-1865, Civil War; 3. War; 4. Graphic
novels
978-1-84603-051-2, $9.95
In July 1863, after having observed a forward column of
Union General George G. Meade’s cavalry, General Robert E.
Lee sent his 75,000 men of the Army of Northern Virginia to
meet the 97,000 strong Union Army of the Potomac. Of more
than 2,000 land engagements of the American Civil War,
Gettysburg ranks as one of the most horrific and devastating
battles; more men actually fought and died on this battlefield
than in any other encounter on North American soil and the
battle itself marked the beginning of the end for the
Confederacy. This full-color comic book includes further
reading, essential information on the background, aftermath
and key players of the conflict.
Part of Osprey’s Graphic History series. This book is
also available in a library binding edition from the Rosen
Publishing Group under the title The Battle of
Gettysburg: Spilled Blood on Sacred Ground.
Abirached, Zeina
A game for swallows: to die, to leave, to return. Written by
Zeina Abirached; art by Zeina Abirached; translation by
Edward Gauvin. Graphic Universe 2012 188 p.
Grades: 7 8 9 10 11 12
741.5
1. Abirached, Zeina, 1981-; 2. Beirut (Lebanon); 3.
Family; 4. Lebanon — History — Civil War, 1975-1990;
5. Lebanon — History — Civil War, 1975-1990; 6.
Separation
0761385681; 9780761385684, $29.27
LC 2011038914
Mildred L. Batchelder Honor Book (2013)
This graphic novel looks at “the civil war in Lebanon in
the 1980s, as seen through the eyes of a child” separated from
her parents. “Young Zeina [Abirached] and her brother have
been sequestered within the small foyer in their apartment,”
which “becomes a place for neighbors in the building to
congregate and seek asylum. Though war is raging and death
always seems to loom near with shells falling and snipers
possibly crouching behind every wall, Zeina and her
neighbors try to live the best they can.” (Kirkus Reviews)
Translation of Le jeau des hirondelles.
The Monitor Versus the Merrimac: Ironclads at War.
Rosen Publishing Group 2007 48p. Illustration
Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8
741.5; 973.7
1. Hampton Roads (Va), Battle of, 1862; 2. Merrimack
(Frigate); 3. Monitor (Ironclad); 4. United States —
History — 1861-1865, Civil War; 5. Virginia (Ironclad); 6.
Graphic novels
978-1-4042-0778-3, $29.25; 978-1-84603-053-6 (pa)
LC 2006014843
In this historic clash in March 1862, the Union Monitor,
called by many a “cheese box on a raft,” exchanged cannon
shot after cannon shot with the Confederate Merrimac,
comically referred to as a “floating barn roof.” Although an
indecisive victory for either side, the spectacular event,
witnessed by hundreds of people on nearby boats and
shorelines, forever changed the way naval warfare was to be
fought. The book also includes information on the building of
the ironclads, a map showing the routes of the battle, and a list
of books for further reading.
Part of the Graphic Battles of the Civil War series; the
paperback edition is published by Osprey.
I remember Beirut. Zeina Abirached. Graphic Universe
2014 96 p. Illustration; Map
Grades: 8 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; 92
1. Abirached, Zeina, 1981-; 2. Beirut (Lebanon) —
Biography; 3. Beirut (Lebanon) — Biography — Juvenile
literature; 4. Children and war; 5. Lebanon — History —
20th century; 6. Lebanon — History — 20th century —
Juvenile literature; 7. War
1467738220; 9781467738224, $29.27
LC 2013047112
In this graphic memoir, Zeina Abirached “reveals
numerous details from her childhood in Beirut during the war
from 1975 to 1990 war. ‘I remember’ is a recurring phrase and
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Middle: 6-8
earliest adventures were charted by some of the most
legendary creative talent in comics: Jack Kirby, Joe Simon,
Jack Davis, and Al Williamson. All of these artists and more
are featured in this special edition that collects titanic tales
from 1959 and 1960.
Wallace & Gromit: Plots in Space. Titan Books 2007 Un
Illustration
Grades: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
741.5; Fic
1. Humorous graphic novels; 2. Science fiction graphic
novels; 3. Wallace & Gromit (Fictional characters); 4.
Graphic novels
978-1-84576-362-6, $12.95
Inventor Wallace and his dog Gromit are the animated
stars of a series of popular cartoons in England, and one
feature film that was also a hit in the U.S. In this original story,
the two travel to the orbital R.A.D.I.S.H. (Research Allotment
Deployed on International Space Hub), where Wallace wants
to test his new invention and eat the giant vegetables being
grown in zero gravity. However, they encounter trouble when
BOB the intelligent computer seems to go haywire.
Aguirre-Sacasa, Roberto
The
Sensational
Spider-Man:
Feral.
Marvel
Entertainment 2007 Un Illustration
Grades: 7 8 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Spider-Man (Fictional character); 2. Superhero graphic
novels; 3. Graphic novels
978-0-7851-2126-8, $19.99
Strange changes are coming over Spidey’s animalistic foes
- including Dr. Curt Connors, John Jameson and Felicia Hardy
- awakening the beast that dwells within them all. Spidey’s
beaten the Lizard, Man-Wolf and the Black Cat before, but
they’ve never been more vicious than they are now.
Adamson, Heather
Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution. Capstone
Press 2007 32p. Illustration
Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
576.8; 741.5; 92
1. Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882; 2. Evolution; 3.
Naturalists; 4. Graphic novels
978-1-4296-0145-0, $25.26
LC 2007005659
This book uses the graphic novel format to tell the story
of how Charles Darwin developed his controversial theory of
evolution based on the research he conducted during his
voyage on the HMS Beagle. The book includes additional
facts and a list books for further reading.
Part of the Graphic Library Invention and Discovery
series.
Akamatsu, Ken
Mao-Chan vol. 1. Del Rey Manga 2008 394p. Illustration
Grades: 8 9 10 11 12
741.5; Fic
1. Humorous graphic novels; 2. Manga; 3. Graphic novels
978-0-345-50181-3, $14.95
When incredibly cute aliens invade Japan and steal its
signature landmarks, Japan unleashes the Grade School
Defense Corps, made up of second-grade students, such as
Mao, Misora, and Sylvie. As their grandfathers, who
command Ground, Air, and Marine Defense respectively, plot
to make their own granddaughters the big heroes, the girls
prefer to work together to defeat the aliens. Readers must love
incredible cuteness along with some fan service featuring the
older teenage girls. There is very little in this volume other
than the mild fan service to indicate reasons for an older teen
rating the publisher rates it for ages 16 and up.
Adamson, Thomas K.
Lessons in Science Safety with Max Axiom, Super
Scientist. Capstone/Graphic Library 2006 32p. Illustration
Grades: 5 6 7 8 9
508.2; 741.5
1. Science — Experiments; 2. Graphic novels
978-0-7368-6834-1, $18.95
Using the graphic novel format and the engaging fictional
scientist character Max Axiom, a tall, muscular African
American, this volume shows students conducting science
experiments and demonstrates how and why to wear safety
goggles, call for help when accidents occur, and safety
procedures for dealing with unknown substances. This is part
of the Graphic Science series.
“This will be a good choice for science classes during the
opening weeks of the school year.” (Booklist)
Akimoto, Nami
Ultra Cute Volume 1. Tokyopop 2006 192p. Illustration
Grades: 7 8 9 10 11 12
741.5; Fic
1. Humorous graphic novels; 2. Manga; 3. Romance
graphic novels; 4. Shojo manga; 5. Graphic novels
1-59532-956-0, $9.99
For all 15 years of their lives, Ami and Noa have competed
against each other for love with the same results: both fall for
the same guy, inevitably scaring him away and leaving them
boyfriend-less. But the vicious cycle is broken when the girls
go to a party and each fall for two different guys! With
potential love on the horizon, the sky couldn’t be bluer...until
Ami discovers that these two dudes are actually duds with
ulterior motives. Determined to get revenge on these players,
Ami vows to make her guy fall for her while she tries to protect
an unsuspecting Noa.
The Adventures of the Fly Volume 1
Archie Comics 2004 96p. Illustration
Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Adventure graphic novels; 2. Superhero graphic novels;
3. Graphic novels
1-879794-18-7, $12.95
This book highlights one of the pioneering super-hero
titles of the Silver Age: The Fly. Tommy Troy is a young boy
whose world is turned upside down when he meets an
emissary of the Fly World and is given a special ring that
magically transforms him into the superhuman Fly.
Considered an early prototype of Spider-Man, the Fly’s
Akino, Matsuri
Kamen Tantei Vol. 1. Tokyopop 2006 196p. Illustration
Grades: 8 9 10 11 12
741.5; Fic
1. Humorous graphic novels; 2. Mystery graphic novels; 3.
Supernatural graphic novels; 4. Graphic novels
1-59816-499-6, $9.99
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A pair of young aspiring mystery writers, Masato and
Hakura, tries to crack the most bizarre, baffling, and hilarious
cases around them. But when clues lead to a dead end,
fortunately for this duo, the Masked Detective always seems to
show up in the nick of time to help. There is some violence,
mostly in the murder scenes.
to fight the dragon Fafnir, guardian of the Rheingold!”
(Publisher’s note)
Allan, Von
Li’l kids: road to god knows . . . adventures!. Von Allan
Studio 2008 86p. Illustration
Grades: 7 8 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Friendship; 2. Mother-daughter relationship; 3. Graphic
novels
978-0-9781237-1-0, $13.95
In three interlocked short stories, readers meet Marie, a
lonely eight-year-old girl, as she meets neighbor girl Kelly.
Marie has been sent outside with a little ball, told by her
mother to play. Kelly has to return three late videotapes to the
rental store; they’re all cutesy-kiddie movies she refuses to
watch, after all she is eight years old. Then Marie falls asleep
at the kitchen table while drawing her own superhero comic
strip and dreams that her character is real. In the last story,
readers meet Betty, Marie’s mother. Something about her is
definitely wrong, but Marie is just confused by her mother’s
wonky sense of time. Allan includes concept art and the
outline and completed script for each story, providing readers
with a look at how he puts a comic together. While Marie and
Kelly are eight years old, younger readers might not see the
subtle hints at trouble that Marie will face in her teen years.
Akinsiku, Akin
The manga Bible: from Genesis to Revelation. [by] Siku.
Doubleday 2008 218p. Illustration
Grades: 8 9 10 11 12
220.9; 741.5
1. Bible; 2. Bible stories; 3. Graphic novels
978-0-385-52431-5, $12.95
LC 2007-42413
This graphic novel with some manga influences hits the
highlights of the Bible, all the way from Genesis to Revelation,
with stops for the story of Adam and Eve’s fall into sin, the
story of Abraham and Sarah, Joseph’s fall into slavery and rise
to power in Egypt, Moses and the Exodus of the Israelites to
Canaan, on to the story of Ruth the Moabite, her descendant
David who became King, to the Babylonian Captivity and the
prophet Daniel, to John the Baptist, the three-year journey of
Jesus who was crucified, died, and rose from the dead to show
that He was the Son of God, to the work of Paul, who started as
an enemy of the new Christians but became one of the great
apostles, to John’s writing of the Revelation. The angular,
almost sketchy art combines with casual, slangy dialogue to
make the stories more accessible to those who may have never
read the Bible, but even with some violence and partial nudity,
the stories are still faithful to the original text.
Stargazer, volume one. Von Allan Studio 2010 115p.
Illustration
Grades: 4 5 6 7 8 9
741.5; Fic
1. Adventure graphic novels; 2. Friendship; 3. Science
fiction graphic novels; 4. Graphic novels
978-0-9781237-2-7, $14.95
Marni’s grandmother has just died, and she left a strange
device that the two of them played with whenever Marni had
visited. No one knows how Marni’s grandmother got it, and it
has never done anything. Her best friends, Elora and Sophie,
come over for a last backyard campout before the weather
turns cold, and when they each put a hand on the device, an
extremely bright light nearly blinds them. After things seem to
go back to normal, the girls go outside to find Marni’s house
gone, the device vanished, and none of the stars look familiar.
In the morning, they pack up the little food they had brought
for their campout, Elora’s telescope, and Sophie’s
pennywhistle, and hike towards a tower Elora had spotted.
They know they’re in a totally strange place when they come
upon a statue of nonhuman, alien creatures. As they continue,
they come upon a strange house, where they find food, and
then a mute, boy-sized robot. Even though the three friends
bicker with each other, they work together to find a way home.
Allan includes extensive notes on his writing process, and an
excerpt from his script. The cover art shows one interesting
looking character who doesn’t appear in this volume. While
their age isn’t specified, the girls look to be tweens, with the
slightly awkward, coltish bodies and movements of
pre-adolescents. The strongest language used is one instance
of the word “damn.—
Volume 1 of 2
Alexovich, Aaron
Kimmie66. Written & illustrated by Aaron Alexovich;
lettering by Jared K. Fletcher. DC Comics/Minx 2007 176p.
Illustration
Grades: 7 8 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Science fiction graphic novels; 2. Graphic novels
978-1-4012-0373-3, $9.99
In the 23rd century, people spend lots of time in online VR
lairs. Telly Kade is a fairly typical teen of her time, and she
tends to hang out in an online vampire lair. Right now,
however, she is a little creeped out, because she has received a
suicide note from her best friend, Kimmie66. And now other
people seem to see Kimmie66 all over the ‘net, and Telly
wants to know what is really going on.
A Minx graphic novel
Alice, A. (Alex)
Siegfried 1; 1. Written and illustrated by Alex Alice.
Archaia Entertainment, LLC 2012 144 p.
Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
741.5
1. Dragons; 2. Gods and goddesses; 3. Orphans
193639345X; 9781936393459, $24.95
This graphic novel by Alex Alice presents “a three-part
story inspired by [Richard] Wagner’s classic opera ‘The Ring
of the Nibelung!’ Siegfried, born of the love between a mortal
man and a Valkyrie, is a young orphan being raised by Mime,
one of the last of the dwarf-goblin Nibelungs. Siegfried yearns
to discover who his real parents were . . ., not knowing that
Odin, father of the Norse gods, has a destiny planned for him:
Allen, Brooke A.
« A home for Mr. Easter. NBM Publishing, Inc. 2010
197p. Illustration
178
Graphic Novels Core Collection
High School: 9-12
“When the classic Thor is no longer righteous enough to
wield his hero-making mallet, the only person worthy enough
to take up the mantle is . . . well, you don’t find out in this
volume. But the point is that it’s a lady, and she’s every bit up
to the task, as she proves by taking on bloodthirsty Frost
Giants, the Minotaur CEO of megacorporation Roxxon, and
the Dark Elf Malekith.” Booklist
Contains material originally published in magazine form
as Thor #1-5.
Volume 1 of an ongoing series
Aaron, Jason
The Other Side. DC Comics/Vertigo 2007 144p.
Illustration
Grades: 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Vietnam War, 1961-1975; 2. Graphic novels
978-1-4012-1350-3, $12.99
Billy Everette from Alabama gets drafted into the Marines
in 1967; in North Vietnam, Vo Binh Dai volunteers to serve in
the People’s Army of Vietnam. The book follows these two
young men through their training and their journey towards an
inevitable confrontation. Billy starts seeing horrifying ghost
images of dead soldiers in various stages of decay, and he
hears his rifle telling him to kill. Vo maintains a strong sense of
patriotism despite the hardships of the march south to find the
war. They both end up at Khe Sanh just after the Tet Offensive
in February 1968.
Anyone who has seen such movies as “Full Metal Jacket”
or “We Were Soldiers Once” will know what to expect in this
book; the language is full of expletives and the battle scenes
are brutal. Aaron and Stewart bring the harsh reality of war to
readers 40 years after the fact.
Originally published as The Other Side issues #1-5.
Abadzis, Nick
« Laika. First Second Books 2007 205p. Illustration
Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Adult
Fic; 741.5
1. Soviet Union — History — 1953-1991; 2. Space flight;
3. Graphic novels
1-59643-101-6; 978-1-59643-101-0
LC 2006-51907
Laika was the abandoned puppy destined to become
Earth’s first space traveler. This is her journey. Along with
Laika, there is Korolev, once a political prisoner and now a
driven engineer at the top of the Soviet space program, and
Yelena, the lab technician responsible for Laika’s health and
life. The book depicts the dedication and struggles of the
scientists and technicians who worked in the Soviet space
program, based on research Abadzis did before writing this
book. The book includes a bibliography of books and
websites.
“Abadzis’s tear-inducing and solidly researched graphic
novel treatment of Laika’s surpassingly tragic story is a
standout.” Publ Wkly
Scalped: Indian Country. DC Comics/Vertigo 2007 128p.
Illustration
Grades: 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Mystery graphic novels; 2. Graphic novels
978-1-4012-1317-6, $9.99
Fifteen years ago, Dashiell “Dash” Bad Horse ran away
from a life of abject poverty and utter hopelessness on the
Prairie Rose Indian Reservation in hopes of finding something
better. Now he’s come back home armed with nothing but a set
of nunchucks, a hell-bent-for-leather attitude and one dark
secret, to find nothing much has changed on “The
Rez——short of a glimmering new casino, and a once-proud
people overcome by drugs and organized crime. Is he here to
set things right or just get a piece of the action” This book has
lots of graphic violence, harsh language, nudity, and sexual
situations.
Abbott, Wes
Dogby Walks Alone. Tokyopop 2006 Un Illustration
Grades: 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Amusement parks; 2. Mystery graphic novels; 3.
Graphic novels
1-59816-582-8, $9.99
Dogby is the park mascot for Happyplace, the world’s
happiest theme park. When other, armed mascots invade
Happyplace and the beautiful Princess is murdered, Dogby
and his best friend Snack Girl try to find out what’s happening.
In this rather wacky mystery, all the characters are identified
by
their
function
(for
example,
P.U.M.G.
Park-Upper-Management-Guy) or their costume. Dogby
never says a word, and with the masked costume, his
expression never changes, yet Abbott manages to convey his
emotions to the reader. This is the first volume of a global
manga series.
Thor; Volume 1: the goddess of thunder. Writer, Jason
Aaron; artists, Russell Dauterman (#1-4) & Jorge Molina (#5);
color artists, Matthew Wilson (#1-4) & Jorge Molina (#5);
letterer, VC’s Joe Sabino; cover art, Russell Dauterman &
Frank Martin. Marvel Enterprises 2015 136 p. Color;
Illustration
Grades: 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5
1. Thor (Fictional character); 2. Women superheroes
0785192387; 9780785192381, $24.99
In this book, by Jason Aaron, illustrated by Russell
Dauterman, “Mjolnir lies on the moon, unable to be lifted!
Something dark has befallen the God of Thunder, leaving him
unworthy for the first time ever! But when Frost Giants invade
Earth, the hammer will be lifted - and a mysterious woman . . .
the mighty Thor! Who is this new Goddess of Thunder” Not
even Odin knows . . . but she may be Earth’s only hope against
the Frost Giants!" (Publisher’s note)
Dogby walks alone vol. 2: Dogby walks tall. Tokyopop
2008 Un Illustration
Grades: 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Humorous graphic novels; 2. Graphic novels
978-1-59816-583-8, $9.99
: Dogby, the former costumed animal mascot of the
Happyland amusement park, has wandered into the Alaskan
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wilderness, where he rescues a young boy. He finds the town
where the boy lives gripped by fear and ruled by criminals.
The boy’s single mother struggles to make an honest living,
but the criminals, led by a strangely costumed leader named
Shelikof, tighten their grip even as they deal with internal
struggles led by the hooded Leader. Then there’s the Kodiak
bear that seems to be hunting Dogby ...
from 1975 to 1990 war. ‘I remember’ is a recurring phrase and
provides a personal frame of reference for the effect of war on
kids. Some are simple childhood memories. . . . Inclusion of . .
. maps and diagrams orient the reader and provide additional
perspective.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“The blocky, naive-style pictures quietly evoke wartime
fears in ways the words simply cannot—bullet holes in the
sides of cars, rubble in the streets, her father’s eyebrows
indicating increasing sadness at the heartbreaking state of a
formerly vital market.” Booklist
Abel, Jessica
Mastering comics: drawing words & writing pictures
continued. By Jessica Abel and Matt Madden. First Second
2012 Xvii, 318 p. Illustration; Color
Grades: 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5/1; 741.5
1. Cartooning — Technique; 2. Cartoonists; 3. Comic
books, strips, etc — Technique; 4. Drawing
1596436174; 9781596436176, $34.99
LC 2011037023
Jessica Abel’s book “Mastering Comics,” written with her
husband Matt Madden, is a “course of study for the budding
cartoonist. Covering advanced topics such as story
composition, coloring, and file formatting, [the book] is a vital
companion to the introductory content of the first volume”
entitled “Drawing Words & Writing Pictures.” (Publisher’s
note)
Abnett, Dan
Gamble for Victory: Battle of Gettysburg. Osprey
Publishing 2007 48p. Illustration
Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
741.5; 973.7
1. Gettysburg (Pa), Battle of, 1863; 2. United States —
History — 1861-1865, Civil War; 3. War; 4. Graphic
novels
978-1-84603-051-2, $9.95
In July 1863, after having observed a forward column of
Union General George G. Meade’s cavalry, General Robert E.
Lee sent his 75,000 men of the Army of Northern Virginia to
meet the 97,000 strong Union Army of the Potomac. Of more
than 2,000 land engagements of the American Civil War,
Gettysburg ranks as one of the most horrific and devastating
battles; more men actually fought and died on this battlefield
than in any other encounter on North American soil and the
battle itself marked the beginning of the end for the
Confederacy. This full-color comic book includes further
reading, essential information on the background, aftermath
and key players of the conflict.
Part of Osprey’s Graphic History series. This book is
also available in a library binding edition from the Rosen
Publishing Group under the title The Battle of
Gettysburg: Spilled Blood on Sacred Ground.
Abirached, Zeina
A game for swallows: to die, to leave, to return. Written by
Zeina Abirached; art by Zeina Abirached; translation by
Edward Gauvin. Graphic Universe 2012 188 p.
Grades: 7 8 9 10 11 12
741.5
1. Abirached, Zeina, 1981-; 2. Beirut (Lebanon); 3.
Family; 4. Lebanon — History — Civil War, 1975-1990;
5. Lebanon — History — Civil War, 1975-1990; 6.
Separation
0761385681; 9780761385684, $29.27
LC 2011038914
Mildred L. Batchelder Honor Book (2013)
This graphic novel looks at “the civil war in Lebanon in
the 1980s, as seen through the eyes of a child” separated from
her parents. “Young Zeina [Abirached] and her brother have
been sequestered within the small foyer in their apartment,”
which “becomes a place for neighbors in the building to
congregate and seek asylum. Though war is raging and death
always seems to loom near with shells falling and snipers
possibly crouching behind every wall, Zeina and her
neighbors try to live the best they can.” (Kirkus Reviews)
Translation of Le jeau des hirondelles.
Abouet, Marguerite
« Aya: life in Yop City. By Marguerite Abouet and
Clément Oubrerie; translated by Helge Dascher. Drawn &
Quarterly 2012 96 p. Color; Illustration
Grades: 10 11 12 Adult
741.5/944; 741.5
1. Africa — Fiction; 2. Friendship — Fiction
1770460829; 9781770460829, $24.95
This book, by Marguerite Abouet and Cl?ment Oubrerie,
“is the story of the studious and clear-sighted
nineteen-year-old Aya, her easygoing friends Adjoua and
Bintou, and their meddling relatives and neighbors. It’s . . .
[an] account of the simple pleasures and private troubles of
everyday life in Yop City.” (Publisher’s note)
Followed by Aya: Love in Yop City
I remember Beirut. Zeina Abirached. Graphic Universe
2014 96 p. Illustration; Map
Grades: 8 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; 92
1. Abirached, Zeina, 1981-; 2. Beirut (Lebanon) —
Biography; 3. Beirut (Lebanon) — Biography — Juvenile
literature; 4. Children and war; 5. Lebanon — History —
20th century; 6. Lebanon — History — 20th century —
Juvenile literature; 7. War
1467738220; 9781467738224, $29.27
LC 2013047112
In this graphic memoir, Zeina Abirached “reveals
numerous details from her childhood in Beirut during the war
« Aya: love in Yop City. By Marguerite Abouet and
Clement Oubrerie; translatied by Helge Dascher. Drawn &
Quarterly 2013 328 p. Color illustration
Grades: 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Côte d’Ivoire; 2. Graphic novels — Co?te d’Ivoire; 3.
Ivory Coast; 4. Nineteen seventies; 5. Teenage girls —
Co?te d’Ivoire
1770460926; 9781770460928, $24.95
LC 2012545664
433
Graphic Novels Core Collection
This graphic novel, written by Marguerite Abouet and
Cl?ment Oubrerie, comprises the final three chapters of the
‘Aya’ story, . . . a lighthearted story about life in the Ivory
Coast during the 1970s, a particularly thriving and wealthy
time in the country’s history. When a professor tries to take
advantage of Aya, her plans to become a doctor are . . . shaken,
and she vows to take revenge on [him]." The book includes
“recipes, guides to understanding Ivorian slang, street
sketches, and concluding remarks from Abouet explaining . . .
social milieu.” (Publisher’s note)
soon, the darkness he brings back with him from beyond the
grave begins to spread.” (Publisher’s note)
“Not parody but serious drama, this graphic novel casts off
the typical Archie comic lightheartedness and goes deep into
the gut. . . . Paired with Francavilla’s dead-on illustrations, the
excellent writing from Aguirre-Sacasa . . . brings constant
surprises while confronting the dilemma of remaining humane
through crisis.” LJ
Civil War: Peter Parker, Spider-Man. Marvel
Entertainment 2007 Un Illustration
Grades: 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Spider-Man (Fictional character); 2. Superhero graphic
novels; 3. Graphic novels
0-7851-2189-7, $17.99
The Civil War has begun, sides have been chosen.
Spider-Man chose to unmask himself to the whole world, and
now everyone knows he’s Peter Parker. Every action has
consequences, but for Peter, will he pay, or will his loved ones
pay—
Adamson, Heather
Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution. Capstone
Press 2007 32p. Illustration
Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
576.8; 741.5; 92
1. Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882; 2. Evolution; 3.
Naturalists; 4. Graphic novels
978-1-4296-0145-0, $25.26
LC 2007005659
This book uses the graphic novel format to tell the story
of how Charles Darwin developed his controversial theory of
evolution based on the research he conducted during his
voyage on the HMS Beagle. The book includes additional
facts and a list books for further reading.
Part of the Graphic Library Invention and Discovery
series.
The
Sensational
Spider-Man:
Feral.
Marvel
Entertainment 2007 Un Illustration
Grades: 7 8 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Spider-Man (Fictional character); 2. Superhero graphic
novels; 3. Graphic novels
978-0-7851-2126-8, $19.99
Strange changes are coming over Spidey’s animalistic foes
- including Dr. Curt Connors, John Jameson and Felicia Hardy
- awakening the beast that dwells within them all. Spidey’s
beaten the Lizard, Man-Wolf and the Black Cat before, but
they’ve never been more vicious than they are now.
Adamson, Thomas K.
Lessons in Science Safety with Max Axiom, Super
Scientist. Capstone/Graphic Library 2006 32p. Illustration
Grades: 5 6 7 8 9
508.2; 741.5
1. Science — Experiments; 2. Graphic novels
978-0-7368-6834-1, $18.95
Using the graphic novel format and the engaging fictional
scientist character Max Axiom, a tall, muscular African
American, this volume shows students conducting science
experiments and demonstrates how and why to wear safety
goggles, call for help when accidents occur, and safety
procedures for dealing with unknown substances. This is part
of the Graphic Science series.
“This will be a good choice for science classes during the
opening weeks of the school year.” (Booklist)
Aihara, Miki
Tokyo Boys & Girls Volume 1. Viz Media/Shojo Beat
2005 200p. Illustration
Grades: 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Manga; 2. Romance graphic novels; 3. Shojo manga; 4.
Graphic novels
1-4215-0020-5, $8.99
Mimori Kosaka’s dream comes true when she’s accepted
to the Meidai Attached High School and gets to wear their
super-fashionable uniform. The school year starts off well
when Mimori befriends the beautiful Nana, but things quickly
turn sour for her when she is chosen to be the class
representative. Through a series of unfortunate events, she
finds herself the focus of attention by three boys and her
teachers, for all the wrong reasons. Mimori is reunited with
Atsushi, a boy she knew in elementary school—and it turns
out he despises her for allegedly bullying him in their grade
school days. In fact, he plans to exact a little revenge. The
series includes sexual innuendo, brief sexual situations, and
some strong language.
Aguirre-Sacasa, Roberto
« Afterlife with Archie: Escape from Riverdale. Story by
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa; artwork by Francesco Francavilla;
lettering by Jack Morelli. Archie Comic Publications 2014 160
p. Color; Illustration (Afterlife with Archie)
Grades: 11 12 Adult
741.5
1. Andrews, Archie (Fictional character); 2. Dogs —
Fiction; 3. Witches — Fiction; 4. Zombies — Fiction
1619889080; 9781619889088, $17.99
LC 2014430277
In this book, by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, “[w]hen
Jughead’s beloved pet Hot Dog is killed in a hit and run,
Jughead turns to the only person he knows who can help bring
back his furry best friendùSabrina the Teenage Witch. Using
dark, forbidden magic, Sabrina is successful and Hot Dog
returns to the land of the living. But he’s not the same... and
Akahori, Satoru
Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl Vol. 1. Seven Seas
Entertainment 2006 Un Illustration
Grades: 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Fantasy graphic novels; 2. Manga; 3. Romance graphic
novels; 4. Yuri manga; 5. Graphic novels
978-1-933164-34-2, $10.99
434
Graphic Novels Core Collection
Adult
Frank Martin. Marvel Enterprises 2015 136 p. Color;
Illustration
Grades: 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5
1. Thor (Fictional character); 2. Women superheroes
0785192387; 9780785192381, $24.99
In this book, by Jason Aaron, illustrated by Russell
Dauterman, “Mjolnir lies on the moon, unable to be lifted!
Something dark has befallen the God of Thunder, leaving him
unworthy for the first time ever! But when Frost Giants invade
Earth, the hammer will be lifted - and a mysterious woman . . .
the mighty Thor! Who is this new Goddess of Thunder” Not
even Odin knows . . . but she may be Earth’s only hope against
the Frost Giants!" (Publisher’s note)
“When the classic Thor is no longer righteous enough to
wield his hero-making mallet, the only person worthy enough
to take up the mantle is . . . well, you don’t find out in this
volume. But the point is that it’s a lady, and she’s every bit up
to the task, as she proves by taking on bloodthirsty Frost
Giants, the Minotaur CEO of megacorporation Roxxon, and
the Dark Elf Malekith.” Booklist
Contains material originally published in magazine form
as Thor #1-5.
Volume 1 of an ongoing series
Aaron, Jason
The Other Side. DC Comics/Vertigo 2007 144p.
Illustration
Grades: 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Vietnam War, 1961-1975; 2. Graphic novels
978-1-4012-1350-3, $12.99
Billy Everette from Alabama gets drafted into the Marines
in 1967; in North Vietnam, Vo Binh Dai volunteers to serve in
the People’s Army of Vietnam. The book follows these two
young men through their training and their journey towards an
inevitable confrontation. Billy starts seeing horrifying ghost
images of dead soldiers in various stages of decay, and he
hears his rifle telling him to kill. Vo maintains a strong sense of
patriotism despite the hardships of the march south to find the
war. They both end up at Khe Sanh just after the Tet Offensive
in February 1968.
Anyone who has seen such movies as “Full Metal Jacket”
or “We Were Soldiers Once” will know what to expect in this
book; the language is full of expletives and the battle scenes
are brutal. Aaron and Stewart bring the harsh reality of war to
readers 40 years after the fact.
Originally published as The Other Side issues #1-5.
Scalped: Indian Country. DC Comics/Vertigo 2007 128p.
Illustration
Grades: 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Mystery graphic novels; 2. Graphic novels
978-1-4012-1317-6, $9.99
Fifteen years ago, Dashiell “Dash” Bad Horse ran away
from a life of abject poverty and utter hopelessness on the
Prairie Rose Indian Reservation in hopes of finding something
better. Now he’s come back home armed with nothing but a set
of nunchucks, a hell-bent-for-leather attitude and one dark
secret, to find nothing much has changed on “The
Rez——short of a glimmering new casino, and a once-proud
people overcome by drugs and organized crime. Is he here to
set things right or just get a piece of the action” This book has
lots of graphic violence, harsh language, nudity, and sexual
situations.
Abadzis, Nick
« Laika. First Second Books 2007 205p. Illustration
Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Adult
Fic; 741.5
1. Soviet Union — History — 1953-1991; 2. Space flight;
3. Graphic novels
1-59643-101-6; 978-1-59643-101-0
LC 2006-51907
Laika was the abandoned puppy destined to become
Earth’s first space traveler. This is her journey. Along with
Laika, there is Korolev, once a political prisoner and now a
driven engineer at the top of the Soviet space program, and
Yelena, the lab technician responsible for Laika’s health and
life. The book depicts the dedication and struggles of the
scientists and technicians who worked in the Soviet space
program, based on research Abadzis did before writing this
book. The book includes a bibliography of books and
websites.
“Abadzis’s tear-inducing and solidly researched graphic
novel treatment of Laika’s surpassingly tragic story is a
standout.” Publ Wkly
Southern Bastards; Volume 1: here was a man. By Jason
Aaron, illustrated by Jason LaTour. Image Comics 2014 128 p.
Color; Illustration
Grades: Adult
Fic; 741.5
1. Alabama — Fiction; 2. Crime; 3. Vigilantes
1632150166; 9781632150165, $9.99
“What does old Earl Tubb do when he returns home to
Craw County, Ala., only to find the place a veritable criminal
fiefdom run by Euless Boss, the local high school football
coach” Why, pick up the stick helpfully cleaved by lightning
from a tree growing out of his daddy’s grave and start meting
out justice just like his father, the old sheriff, did." (Publishers
Weekly)
Volume 1 of an ongoing series
Abbott, Wes
Dogby Walks Alone. Tokyopop 2006 Un Illustration
Grades: 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Amusement parks; 2. Mystery graphic novels; 3.
Graphic novels
1-59816-582-8, $9.99
Dogby is the park mascot for Happyplace, the world’s
happiest theme park. When other, armed mascots invade
Happyplace and the beautiful Princess is murdered, Dogby
and his best friend Snack Girl try to find out what’s happening.
In this rather wacky mystery, all the characters are identified
Thor; Volume 1: the goddess of thunder. Writer, Jason
Aaron; artists, Russell Dauterman (#1-4) & Jorge Molina (#5);
color artists, Matthew Wilson (#1-4) & Jorge Molina (#5);
letterer, VC’s Joe Sabino; cover art, Russell Dauterman &
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by
their
function
(for
example,
P.U.M.G.
Park-Upper-Management-Guy) or their costume. Dogby
never says a word, and with the masked costume, his
expression never changes, yet Abbott manages to convey his
emotions to the reader. This is the first volume of a global
manga series.
In this graphic memoir, Zeina Abirached “reveals
numerous details from her childhood in Beirut during the war
from 1975 to 1990 war. ‘I remember’ is a recurring phrase and
provides a personal frame of reference for the effect of war on
kids. Some are simple childhood memories. . . . Inclusion of . .
. maps and diagrams orient the reader and provide additional
perspective.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“The blocky, naive-style pictures quietly evoke wartime
fears in ways the words simply cannot—bullet holes in the
sides of cars, rubble in the streets, her father’s eyebrows
indicating increasing sadness at the heartbreaking state of a
formerly vital market.” Booklist
Dogby walks alone vol. 2: Dogby walks tall. Tokyopop
2008 Un Illustration
Grades: 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Humorous graphic novels; 2. Graphic novels
978-1-59816-583-8, $9.99
: Dogby, the former costumed animal mascot of the
Happyland amusement park, has wandered into the Alaskan
wilderness, where he rescues a young boy. He finds the town
where the boy lives gripped by fear and ruled by criminals.
The boy’s single mother struggles to make an honest living,
but the criminals, led by a strangely costumed leader named
Shelikof, tighten their grip even as they deal with internal
struggles led by the hooded Leader. Then there’s the Kodiak
bear that seems to be hunting Dogby ...
Abouet, Marguerite
« Aya: life in Yop City. By Marguerite Abouet and
Clément Oubrerie; translated by Helge Dascher. Drawn &
Quarterly 2012 96 p. Color; Illustration
Grades: 10 11 12 Adult
741.5/944; 741.5
1. Africa — Fiction; 2. Friendship — Fiction
1770460829; 9781770460829, $24.95
This book, by Marguerite Abouet and Clément Oubrerie,
“is the story of the studious and clear-sighted
nineteen-year-old Aya, her easygoing friends Adjoua and
Bintou, and their meddling relatives and neighbors. It’s . . .
[an] account of the simple pleasures and private troubles of
everyday life in Yop City.” (Publisher’s note)
Followed by Aya: Love in Yop City
Abel, Jessica
The best American comics 2011. Edited and with an
introduction by Alison Bechdel; Jessica Abel & Matt Madden,
series editors. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2011 332p.
Illustration (Best American series)
Grades: Adult
741.5
1. Graphic novels
978-0-547-33362-5, $25
Collects original comic strips from American authors
and illustrators published in 2011 in graphic novels.
First published 2006
« Aya: love in Yop City. By Marguerite Abouet and
Clement Oubrerie; translatied by Helge Dascher. Drawn &
Quarterly 2013 328 p. Color illustration
Grades: 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Côte d’Ivoire; 2. Graphic novels — Co?te d’Ivoire; 3.
Ivory Coast; 4. Nineteen seventies; 5. Teenage girls —
Co?te d’Ivoire
1770460926; 9781770460928, $24.95
LC 2012545664
This graphic novel, written by Marguerite Abouet and
Cl?ment Oubrerie, comprises the final three chapters of the
‘Aya’ story, . . . a lighthearted story about life in the Ivory
Coast during the 1970s, a particularly thriving and wealthy
time in the country’s history. When a professor tries to take
advantage of Aya, her plans to become a doctor are . . . shaken,
and she vows to take revenge on [him]." The book includes
“recipes, guides to understanding Ivorian slang, street
sketches, and concluding remarks from Abouet explaining . . .
social milieu.” (Publisher’s note)
Mastering comics: drawing words & writing pictures
continued. By Jessica Abel and Matt Madden. First Second
2012 Xvii, 318 p. Illustration; Color
Grades: 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5/1; 741.5
1. Cartooning — Technique; 2. Cartoonists; 3. Comic
books, strips, etc — Technique; 4. Drawing
1596436174; 9781596436176, $34.99
LC 2011037023
Jessica Abel’s book “Mastering Comics,” written with her
husband Matt Madden, is a “course of study for the budding
cartoonist. Covering advanced topics such as story
composition, coloring, and file formatting, [the book] is a vital
companion to the introductory content of the first volume”
entitled “Drawing Words & Writing Pictures.” (Publisher’s
note)
The Adventures of the Fly Volume 1
Archie Comics 2004 96p. Illustration
Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Adventure graphic novels; 2. Superhero graphic novels;
3. Graphic novels
1-879794-18-7, $12.95
This book highlights one of the pioneering super-hero
titles of the Silver Age: The Fly. Tommy Troy is a young boy
whose world is turned upside down when he meets an
emissary of the Fly World and is given a special ring that
magically transforms him into the superhuman Fly.
Considered an early prototype of Spider-Man, the Fly’s
earliest adventures were charted by some of the most
Abirached, Zeina
I remember Beirut. Zeina Abirached. Graphic Universe
2014 96 p. Illustration; Map
Grades: 8 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; 92
1. Abirached, Zeina, 1981-; 2. Beirut (Lebanon) —
Biography; 3. Beirut (Lebanon) — Biography — Juvenile
literature; 4. Children and war; 5. Lebanon — History —
20th century; 6. Lebanon — History — 20th century —
Juvenile literature; 7. War
1467738220; 9781467738224, $29.27
LC 2013047112
827
Graphic Novels Core Collection
legendary creative talent in comics: Jack Kirby, Joe Simon,
Jack Davis, and Al Williamson. All of these artists and more
are featured in this special edition that collects titanic tales
from 1959 and 1960.
— Social aspects — United States; 6. Prisons — United
States
1604860340; 9781604860344, $14.95
LC 2008929092
This nonfiction graphic novel, edited by Lois Ahrens,
“provides a crash course in what drives mass incarceration, the
human and community costs, and how to stop the numbers
from going even higher. This volume collects the three comic
books published by the Real Cost of Prisons Project.”
(Publisher’s note)
Includes bibliographical references
Aguirre-Sacasa, Roberto
« Afterlife with Archie: Escape from Riverdale. Story by
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa; artwork by Francesco Francavilla;
lettering by Jack Morelli. Archie Comic Publications 2014 160
p. Color; Illustration (Afterlife with Archie)
Grades: 11 12 Adult
741.5
1. Andrews, Archie (Fictional character); 2. Dogs —
Fiction; 3. Witches — Fiction; 4. Zombies — Fiction
1619889080; 9781619889088, $17.99
LC 2014430277
In this book, by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, “[w]hen
Jughead’s beloved pet Hot Dog is killed in a hit and run,
Jughead turns to the only person he knows who can help bring
back his furry best friendùSabrina the Teenage Witch. Using
dark, forbidden magic, Sabrina is successful and Hot Dog
returns to the land of the living. But he’s not the same... and
soon, the darkness he brings back with him from beyond the
grave begins to spread.” (Publisher’s note)
“Not parody but serious drama, this graphic novel casts off
the typical Archie comic lightheartedness and goes deep into
the gut. . . . Paired with Francavilla’s dead-on illustrations, the
excellent writing from Aguirre-Sacasa . . . brings constant
surprises while confronting the dilemma of remaining humane
through crisis.” LJ
Aihara, Miki
Tokyo Boys & Girls Volume 1. Viz Media/Shojo Beat
2005 200p. Illustration
Grades: 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Manga; 2. Romance graphic novels; 3. Shojo manga; 4.
Graphic novels
1-4215-0020-5, $8.99
Mimori Kosaka’s dream comes true when she’s accepted
to the Meidai Attached High School and gets to wear their
super-fashionable uniform. The school year starts off well
when Mimori befriends the beautiful Nana, but things quickly
turn sour for her when she is chosen to be the class
representative. Through a series of unfortunate events, she
finds herself the focus of attention by three boys and her
teachers, for all the wrong reasons. Mimori is reunited with
Atsushi, a boy she knew in elementary school—and it turns
out he despises her for allegedly bullying him in their grade
school days. In fact, he plans to exact a little revenge. The
series includes sexual innuendo, brief sexual situations, and
some strong language.
Civil War: Peter Parker, Spider-Man. Marvel
Entertainment 2007 Un Illustration
Grades: 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Spider-Man (Fictional character); 2. Superhero graphic
novels; 3. Graphic novels
0-7851-2189-7, $17.99
The Civil War has begun, sides have been chosen.
Spider-Man chose to unmask himself to the whole world, and
now everyone knows he’s Peter Parker. Every action has
consequences, but for Peter, will he pay, or will his loved ones
pay—
Akahori, Satoru
Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl Vol. 1. Story by Satoru
Akahori ; art by Yukimaru Katsura. Seven Seas Entertainment
2006 Un Illustration
Grades: 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Fantasy graphic novels; 2. Manga; 3. Romance graphic
novels; 4. Yuri manga; 5. Graphic novels
978-1-933164-34-2, $10.99
Being a girl is harder than it looks. For Hazumu, this
couldn’t be truer, because just the other day, she... was a he.
Shunned by the girl of his dreams, Hazumu loses himself in the
mountains and is promptly squashed by an oncoming space
ship. The alien inside, feeling guilty, rebuilds Hazumu’s
body... but as the wrong gender! Now Hazumu must learn how
to be the girl his parents always wanted while dealing with the
trials and tribulations of being caught in a love triangle
between two girls - his childhood friend, Tomari, and Yasuna,
the girl who rejected him but is now strangely attracted to
him/her. This yuri (girl-girl romance) manga was published in
a shonen magazine in Japan. The book includes partial nudity
and sexual situations.
The
Sensational
Spider-Man:
Feral.
Marvel
Entertainment 2007 Un Illustration
Grades: 7 8 9 10 11 12 Adult
741.5; Fic
1. Spider-Man (Fictional character); 2. Superhero graphic
novels; 3. Graphic novels
978-0-7851-2126-8, $19.99
Strange changes are coming over Spidey’s animalistic foes
- including Dr. Curt Connors, John Jameson and Felicia Hardy
- awakening the beast that dwells within them all. Spidey’s
beaten the Lizard, Man-Wolf and the Black Cat before, but
they’ve never been more vicious than they are now.
Ahrens, Lois
The Real cost of prisons comix. [edited by] Lois Ahrens.
PM Press 2008 72 p. Illustration
Grades: Adult
365/.973
1. Prisoners; 2. Prisoners — Social aspects — United
States; 3. Prisoners — United States; 4. Prisons; 5. Prisons
Akamatsu, Ken
Love Hina: Omnibus 1. By Ken Akamatsu; translated by
Satsuki Yamashita; lettered by Hope Donovan. Kodansha
Comics 2011 542 p. Illustration
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