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1) Flamer
Author
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
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Formats
Description
Award-winning author and artist Mike Curato draws on his own experiences in Flamer, his debut graphic novel, telling a difficult story with humor, compassion, and love.
"This book will save lives." —Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of National Book Award Finalist Hey, Kiddo
I know I'm not gay. Gay boys like other boys. I hate boys. They're mean, and scary, and they're always destroying something or saying
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Upon his father's death, Salem inherits a mansion as well as an unfinished battle with creatures from another world, which requires him to seek the help of his guardian familiar and the colorful performers of Dr. Kinoshita's Circus of Unearthly Delights.
Author
Publisher
Cinco Puntos Press
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Tells a story of a graffiti artist, Mr. Mendoza, who goes about the Mexican village of Rosario creating masterpieces that reflect the social ills of the city. One day his paintbrush creates a miraculous event that no one in Rosario ever forgets.
Author
Series
Trish Trash volume 1
Publisher
Super Genius
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Patricia "Trish Trash" Nupindju is a talented young hoverderby player on Mars 200 years in the future. Trish wants desperately to go pro because it seems like the only way to escape a future of poverty and hard labor on her family's moisture farm in Candor Chasma. But even if she could make the team, she's too young to get a contract, and her family is going broke faster than her escape velocity.
Series
Publisher
Spotlight
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Four tales set in the time of the Clone Wars. Jedi Aayla Secura journeys into the heart of darkness to save an Ewok village; a clone commander learns firsthand of the sacrifices the Separatists will make for their cause; Bail Organa infiltrates a dangerous world to rescue a friend; and Padawan Joc Sah gets caught in the crosshairs of Order 66.
Author
Series
Justice League Dark volume 1
Publisher
DC Comics
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"The witch known as The Enchantress has gone mad, unleashing a wave of chaos that not even the combined powers of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Cyborg can stop. Shade the Changing Man, Madame Xanadu, Deadman, Zatanna, Mindwarp and John Constantine may be our only hope - but how can we put our trust in beings whose very presence makes ordinary people break out in a cold sweat? Critically acclaimed writer Peter Milligan brings together an unorthodox...
Series
Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Four tales set in the time of the Clone Wars. Anakin Skywalker and Serra Keto fight for their lives aboard an infested space station; Chewbacca defends his homeworld against Republic invaders; Artoo-Detoo and See-Threepio uncover a plot to eliminate Senator Padmé Amidala and destabilize a planet; and clone commandos uncover some unlikely survivors while revealing their true destiny.
11) Kiss number 8
Author
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Mads is pretty happy with her life. She goes to church with her family, and minor league baseball games with her dad. She goofs off with her best friend Cat, and has thus far managed to avoid getting kissed by Adam, the boy next door. It's everything she hoped high school would be... until all of a sudden, it's not. Her dad is hiding something big--so big it could tear her family apart. And that's just the beginning of her problems: Mads is starting...
Author
Series
Young Avengers (Kieron Gillen) volume 3
Publisher
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
After discovering that the universe will end if they return home, the Young Avengers take on the "gig to save reality," but wonder if Jane Bishop is an enemy in disguise.
Author
Publisher
Boom! Studios
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Not all the witches burned during the Salem Witch Trials--and the ones that survived did so together, protecting the ancient secrets entrusted to them for generations. They call themselves the Ravens. Wilma is the new girl in school, and she plans to go completely unnoticed--except that she bears an eerie resemblance to the Raven member Waverly, who just went missing. The truth behind Waverly's disappearance will put the entire coven in danger--and...
Author
Series
Publisher
DC Comics
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"The event that the New 52 has been building towards since the beginning! #1 New York Times best-selling writer Geoff Johns brings together almost two years of plot threads for an epic tale that will forever change the shape of the DC Universe. When the three Justice Leagues go to war with one another, who's side will everyone be on? Allies will be born, friends will become enemies and the DC Universe will never be the same"-- Provided by publisher....
Author
Series
Spectacle volume 2
Publisher
ONI Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
A murder is tough thing to solve, even without temperamental performers, supernatural occurrences, and the ghost of the victim giving commentary. But as Kat's only link to the living world, it's up to scientifically-minded Anna to figure out who killed her sister-before any more murders rock the small traveling community. Yet as she gets closer to finding a lead, even more unbelievable events obscure the truth: roustabouts start sprouting horns, performers...
Publisher
Spotlight
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Three tales set in the time of the Clone Wars. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker take on the dreaded Shadowmen on the night-world of Nivek; Mace Windu and Saesee Tiin face a new droid threat; and Jedi Master Kit Fisto leads an underwater hunt for the Separatists' secret base.
Author
Series
Savage beard of She Dwarf volume 1
Publisher
Oni Press
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Description
"She Dwarf believes herself to be the last dwarf in existence. Hoping to find evidence to the contrary, She Dwarf sets out on a mission to find the lost dwarven city of Dammerung. But Dammerung isn't on any map and will not be easily found. Strong forces stand in She Dwarf's way. Begrudgingly forced to take on a partner to aid in her mission, She Dwarf is joined by war barbarian, Hack Battler. Together, the pair will face vengeful shorcs, sludge demons,...
Author
Series
Ghosted in L.A volume 1
Publisher
BOOM! Box
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Daphne Walters moves to Los Angeles for her boyfriend Ronnie, ready to live her happily ever after. But when happily ever after turns into happily for a month, she's stuck in a strange city with no friends, family, or prospects for fun. Desperate to escape the lingering ghost of Ronnie's presence everywhere, Daphne sets out to explore the city--and ends up encountering ghosts of a more literal kind!
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