Comics & Graphic Novels

Aotearoa Whispers is a graphic novel written, pencilled and created by Gonzalo Navarro. Published by Switch! productions. Aotearoa Whispers 1: The awakening is the inaugural title of the saga. The storyline combines traditional historical facts, mythology and modern concepts. A 13-year-old boy named Kahi wanders the streets of Christchurch city, feeling a bit lost in a place he should belong. That ordinary day suddenly changes when he finds a 10 cent coin. The profile of the British Queen and the Maori icon on the reverse makes hi... read more

It's the start of the 1860s and the Old West is changing - a change that comes as a shock to the Daltons when they're arrested not by Lucky Luke, but by Allan Pinkerton! The man is determined to turn bandit-hunting into a modern, rational business - even at the cost of the personal freedom of the American people. It'll be up to Lucky Luke to ensure that the USA is protected against all evil-doers, rascals and lawmen alike.

Lucky Luke must get Billy the Kid to New Mexico so he can be tried and put in jail. They both set out on the road, Lucky Luke assisted by Rin Tin Can. But Bert Malloy has promised the Kid he would set him free. Can Lucky Luke get Billy to the courthouse for his trial?

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Plagued by constant bandit attacks, Wells Fargo is falling on hard times. To restore public trust in their services, the company sends one well-publicised stagecoach from Denver to San Francisco. It will have the best whip as driver, a motley crew of daring passengers, and-to escort them and a precious cargo of gold-none other than Lucky Luke. A wise precaution, because every desperado in the country will be waiting on the coach's planned route -

Grand Duke Leonid of Russia is in Washington to sign a commercial treaty on behalf of the Tsar. But this larger-than-life aristocrat has read too much Fennimore Cooper and wants to visit the West. The US government is forced to agree to his whim - but wisely chooses Lucky Luke to escort him to the cattle capital of the West: Abilene. A good thing, too, because the Russian Grand Duke encounters real American desperadoes on his visit!

Ravenpaw has settled into life on the farm, away from the forest and Tigerstar's evil eye. He knows that leaving the warrior clans was the right choice, and he appreciates his quiet days and peaceful nights with his best friend, Barley. But when five rogue cats from Twolegplace come to the barn seeking shelter, Ravenpaw's new life is threatened. He and Barley must try to find a way to overpower the rogues--before they lose their home for good.

Dr Frankenstein dreamed of achieving great things through science -- even creating life. But his experiment goes horribly wrong and he is forced to face the monster and its terrible revenge. This horrific story is now a chilling graphic novel adaptation.

The manga format of Darren Shan's international best-selling vampire saga, with illustrations by Japanese artist Takahiro Arai gives a new dimension to this popular vampire saga. Darren Shan is just an ordinary schoolboy -- until he gets an invitation to visit the Cirque du Freak. There he meets Madame Octa and comes face-to-face with a creature of the night. Soon Darren is caught up in a web of terror from which he cannot escape, with his best friend's life hanging by the finest of threads. Darren must make a bargain to save Ste... read more

At the end of the Civil War, many former soldiers turn to a life of crime to survive. Joss Jamon and his gang are among the worst of such men. After sacking the town of Los Palitos, they arrange for Lucky Luke to be arrested for their crimes. The lonesome cowboy, a rope already around his neck, is forced to make a deal with the angry citizens: Bring the real bandits back within six months or hang.

The Daltons have escaped! Words that all fans of Lucky Luke know well. But this is the story of the very first time that the idiot brothers break out of jail. Driven by Joe's unshakeable need to get revenge on Lucky Luke, the outlaws terrorise several towns before hatching a genius plan: get the Lonesome Cowboy his very own wanted poster. As the local populace begins turning on him, Luke must display infinite patience in order to catch his quarry.

The official comics prequel to the Marvel Studios summer blockbuster begins here! As Captain America, Steve Rogers is the inspiration for millions during the dark days of World War Two - but where did he get his inspiration from? How did he meet his best friend, "Bucky" Barnes? And what set him on the path to becoming the First Avenger? New York Times bestselling writer Fred Van Lente (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and star artists Luke Ross (CAPTAIN AMERICA) and Neil Edwards (FANTASTIC FOUR) take you on an all-new adventure to the European ... read more

Yefgenii Yeremin is a flyer and he is a phantom. In the Korean War, he is the legendary ace dubbed 'Ivan the Terrible', shooting down more American jets than any other pilot in history. But the Soviet Union's involvement in Korea must be kept secret, so Yefgenii is exiled to a remote Arctic base, his name unknown, his victories uncelebrated. Years later, and long forgotten, Yefgenii Yeremin is called upon one final time. With America about to launch Apollo 11, he is sent on the most perilous mission of all. At last he has his chanc... read more

After developing his acclaimed style of firsthand reporting with his bestselling graphic novels "Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea" and "Shenzen: A Travelogue from China", Guy Delisle is back with "Burma Chronicles". In this country notorious for its use of concealment and isolation as social control - where scissors-wielding censors monitor the papers, the de facto leader of the opposition has been under decade-long house arrest, insurgent-controlled regions are effectively cut off from the world, and rumour is the most reliable... read more

Rendered in vivid watercolour where parquet floors and patterned dresses morph together, "The Wrong Place" revolves around oft-absent Robbie, a charismatic lothario of mysterious celebrity who has the run of a city as chaotic as it is resplendent. Robbie's sexual energy captivates the attention of men and women alike; his literal and figurative brightness is a startling foil to the dreariness of his childhood friend, Francis. With a hand as sensitive as it is exuberant, Angouleme-winner Brecht Evens' first English graphic novel cap... read more

It was Freud's favourite novel, Kafka imitated it and Joyce parodied it. Yes, David Copperfield, Charles Dickens' semi-autobiographical tale of a young man finding his way through a troubled life, with the help of a wonderfully unique cast of characters, is one of the true great classic novels, and in this edition it is faithfully adapted into the graphic novel format. This release also ties in with the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth in 2012.

Relive Charles Dickens' novel about an orphan's attempted ascent into the higher echelons of society, and the ups and downs he faces along the way, with this Graffex graphic novel edition. Featuring well-known characters like Miss Havisham and the convict Magwitch, this is a lively and fascinating way to introduce Dickens to a new generation. This release also ties in with the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth in 2012.

John Coltrane rose from a hard and impoverished childhood in North Carolina to become one of the greatest jazz musicians. Juxtaposing scenes from Coltrane's personal life against snapshots of his major recordings, this title evokes his extraordinary life and the momentous historical events that formed its backdrop.

Acclaimed author Chris Wooding's first graphic novel -- fun fantasy-adventure with a macabre twist! Seifer's life is about to become a royal pain. . . . As captain of the local skullball team, Seifer Tombchewer is the envy of his peers. He's fast, he's strong, and he flies circles around the competition. But Seifer's always dreamed of more--of leaving his tiny, remote village for a new life beyond the mountains. He just never dreamed it would happen like this. Knocked unconscious and abducted, Seifer awakens in the royal palace to ... read more