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Debut author Kimberly Wang crafts a thrilling two-tone sci-fi graphic novel, growing the seeds of hope from the gravel of apocalypse.To fight is to live, to fight is to die, to fight is to become something unknown. In a world where pop media meets military power, two idol-supersoldiers are locked in a world-ending conflict on behalf of their corporate nations. Battles blast across a dying land, both sides convinced of their own righteousness. Ragnarok looms on the horizon. Yet Magni and Dimo--young icons created for the sole purpose of eliminating the other--find their closest reflection in their opposite. Now, completing their mission means destroying the one who understands them most.

2024 Eisner Award Winner for Best Limited Series 2024 Cartoonist Studio Prize Shortlist 2023 Ignatz Award Nominee for Outstanding Artist 2023 Broken Frontier Award Winner: Best Periodical 2022 Ignatz Award Winner for Outstanding MinicomicCaroline Cash's gay, modern take on the '60s underground comic continues! Discover the bloody dread of paying your freelancer taxes for the first time. Feel the surreal peace of waking up after your world has ended. Bond over the possibility of puking in the bar icebox. Features a cardstock foil cover and full-color comics!

2024 Eisner Award Winner for Best Limited Series 2024 Cartoonist Studio Prize Shortlist 2023 Ignatz Award Nominee for Outstanding Artist 2023 Broken Frontier Award Winner: Best Periodical 2022 Ignatz Award Winner for Outstanding MinicomicIndie powerhouse Caroline Cash's take on the classic '60s underground comic! Discover the dirty secrets of higher education in the hilarious "Art School Confidential." Compare hand sizes in the queer meet-cute "One Beer." It's a real peepee poopoo world out there. Published in a deluxe edition, with foil-accented cardstock cover.

Do video games cause violence? No, but they do cause Noah to smell absolutely horrible from playing an MMO for three days straight. Can Calla break the spell, or will she get trapped by the sweaty paws of King Crushskull too? Michael Sweater combines '90s animation nostalgia, sitcom antics, and a seasoning of stoner humor in this hilarious new comic series. Includes a foil cardstock cover, sticker sheet, and pull-out poster!

In this mini art-book full of lush illustrations, artist Nicole Goux captures the sacred rites of getting ready to go out: the quiet before the party, the anticipation before the date, and the spiritual creation of self in the safe space of your inner sanctuary.

After years living in Texas, Ben Snakepit and his wife are excited to move to San Francisco and start a whole new adventure together. However, as the reality of the pandemic bears down only a month after their arrival, this next chapter in their lives turns out to be different than expected. Told in lo-fi daily diary comics spanning 2019-2021, Snakepit chronicles the challenges of living in lockdown, learning a new city under strange circumstances, and making the best of it.

"Perfectly balanced and ridiculously funny, Enlightened Transsexual Comix is an out-of-this-world parade of earthly delights, for fans of Lynda Barry and Adult Swim." - Shelf Awareness, starred reviewThe definitive collection of Sam Szabo's "ETC" comics series, serving up a psychedelic stew of social satire and gonzo gender theory! The year is 2023. The astral plane has entered a tailspin. Fortunately, an ancient cosmological entity is on a mission to spread her fluidity across the galaxy. Our raw, uncut heroine roams the wasteland in defense of trans rights and trans wrongs. Will the Enlightened Transsexual convince humanity to chill out at last? Or will the planet choke on her filthy gags?

Comics for Choice is an anthology of comics about abortion. As this fundamental reproductive right continues to be stigmatized and jeopardized, over sixty artists and writers have created comics that boldly share their own experiences, and educate readers on the history of abortion, current political struggles, activism, and more. Lawyers, activists, medical professionals, historians, and abortion fund volunteers have teamed up with cartoonists and illustrators to share their knowledge in accessible comics form. The stories in Comics for Choice showcase a wide range of abortion experiences from a diverse array of voices: trans voices, older voices, activist voices--relatable voices. With passionate pen strokes, artists share highly personal, moving, and even funny stories that defy stigma and stereotypes. From the days of illegal abortion services, to nationwide legalization, to modern-day struggles of clinic closures and unequal access, contributors give an entertaining primer on the history of abortion in America, and how far we still have to go. Readers will be encouraged to get involved--standing up for abortion rights, fighting abortion stigma, making links between intersecting forms of oppression, and learning about reproductive justice. "In a time when reproductive rights are under attack, Comics for Choice is a truthful narration of what often gets lost--the history of abortion and the lived experiences of women and people who need abortion." - Cecile Richards, Former President of Planned ParenthoodComics for Choice contains comics from exciting cartoonists like Sophia Foster-Dimino (Sex Fantasy), Leah Hayes (Not Funny Ha-Ha), Archie Bongiovanni (A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns, Grease Bats), Jennifer Camper (Rude Girls and Dangerous Women), Ally Shwed (Sex Bomb Strikes Again) and Kat Fajardo (Gringa!, La Raza Anthology), and reproductive justice scholars like Rickie Solinger, (Reproductive Politics: What Everyone Needs to Know) Renee Bracey Sherman (Program Director, We Testify), and Dr. Cynthia Greenlee (Senior Editor, Rewire). This updated edition includes a new cover and additional comics that address the changing landscape of abortion rights.

Every summer, Grog the Frog forgets to celebrate the most important magic ritual of the year: the Perseids harvest. But this year will be different. The eternally grumpy wizard will travel to forsaken mystical mountains and complete the magical rites. Unless, of course, a case of mistaken identities means that he becomes embroiled in a duel with his cosmic rival. Will Grog be able to put order in chaos and fulfill his purpose? Or wait, perhaps Grog would prefer chaos? He's supposed to be the lord of chaos, isn't he? Either way, it will be epic! Drama, love, magic, a delivery guy who can fly, a weird snake, a bald centaur who rents cars... it all awaits Grog in this hilarious graphic novel! All hail Grog!

A lesbian mech rom-com graphic novel by Ignatz and Prism Award-winning cartoonist Emma Jayne!After many grueling years of defending against colossal, violent creatures, the machine that will turn the conflict in humanity's favor is nearing completion...until the war unexpectedly comes to a sudden, peaceful resolution. The world rejoices. However, two women fall into crisis as their life's work becomes obsolete. Commander Sugimoto and her lead engineer Mischa Polyakov have spent nearly every waking moment together since the project's inception, but without the pretense of their careers and world-ending calamity, do they have a reason to stay in one another's lives?

Portrait of the artist as a punk in his twenties-- a dirtbag, a pervert, a wreck. A geek, obsessed with comics and music. You'll laugh, you'll cringe. You'll wish you couldn't relate. You'll crank the volume all the way up and annoy the neighbors. This is a compendium of Mitch Clem's 2006-2013 run of hilarious, cult-adored autobiographical comics. It collects the complete archives of My Stupid Life, its predecessor, San Antonio Rock City, and more.

In this moving graphic novel by cartoonist Elle Shivers, two estranged friends discover a mysterious underwater creature, setting off a collision of passions and wants.On an assignment to survey an uninhabited Philippine island marked for commercial development, a jaded marine biologist and a guileless underwater photographer are surprised to find themselves thrust back together after losing touch. The straightforward mission gets complicated by their discovery of a strange giant squid that was thought to have gone extinct. As tensions rise over the fate of the creature, EJ and Dani must make their own choices about what's right, and what they owe to each other. Originally published in the 2021 ShortBox Comics Fair.

Based on the author's experience attending art school in the early 2000s, this funny, heartfelt graphic novel will resonate with anyone who had a youthful dream--or a DeviantArt account.Mel is excited about moving to Brisbane and starting art school! She imagines collaborating with other artists in a vibrant community, honing her craft, and becoming an accomplished artist. But it turns out that art school isn't quite the same in real life. Can Mel finish college with her love of art still intact? "Mel Stringer's art and storytelling talent shine in this brilliant, beautiful graphic novel that's both personal and universal." - Kaz Cooke

"Sugar and Other Stories has something for everyone--as long as you've got a strong stomach." - Allison O'Toole, Shades of FearA devoted yet amoral creature ensures a girl's blood sugar stays up. A gory ritual creates a charming woman's perfect smile. A neglected and overworked wife is slowly subsumed by violent fantasies. In this collection of short horror comics, cartoonist Joy San masterfully explores the ways in which we contort and control ourselves, balancing the bloody and brutal with unexpected levity.

2021 Ignatz Award Nominee for Outstanding Minicomic 2021 PW Graphic Novel Critics Poll - Honorable Mention Cartoonist Whit Taylor (The Nib, Fizzle) documents her road trip across Montana in this diary mini-comic, combining millennial humor with resonant observations about the state's complicated history.As she and her husband travel through semi-arid flatlands and sub-alpine mountains, Taylor reflects both on Montana's breathtaking beauty and the enduring toll of Manifest Destiny on its land and people. Balancing funny road trip anecdotes with thoughts on melting glaciers and the worrying prevalence of white nationalists, Montana Diary tells a slice of America's story, knowing that you can't separate its wonder from its tragedy.

Pena Comix showcases what it means to be a human, a romantic, a f*ck-up, an outsider, and at times a literal alien.What started as a way to share moments in a life with no direction, Andrew Pena's comics became a connection to others who felt similarly and needed a good laugh. These comics were shared across the world wide web and zine fests from 2015-2022 and are now compiled together with a few extra goodies.

Noah and Calla are high, hungry, and should probably go outside. Unfortunately, the outside sucks. You can't even get a burger without the whole place almost burning down! Michael Sweater combines '90s animation nostalgia, sitcom antics, and a seasoning of stoner humor in this hilarious new comic. This second printing of Everything Sucks #1 is for readers who missed the first run of the comic! Contains only the story with no extras.

A one-shot Fungirl comic featuring gig work, missed connections, and newfound (very) personal discoveries!Fungirl is turning her life around! She's got a new job slinging corndogs, and snagged a date with a handsome influencer. But when things get steamy, her pelvic pumps prove a little too powerful. Is Fungirl truly a murderous muff monster, or could her newfound strength save the day?

Everyone loves cats, but Noah knows the truth: they're maliciously smart, can't be trusted, and may actually understand how deadbolts work. Honestly, he really shouldn't be left alone with them. Michael Sweater combines '90s animation nostalgia, sitcom antics, and a seasoning of stoner humor in this hilarious new comic book series. Includes a foil cardstock cover and exclusive stickers!

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