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<b>A thrilling graphic novel reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn that follows Jim, an enslaved man on a journey towards freedom, and his sidekick, Huck, in the antebellum Southfrom the team behind the Eisner Award-winning </b><i><b>The Black Panther Party.</b></i> <br/><br/>Commonly regarded as one of the great American novels, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has captured the hearts and imaginations of readers since 1885. But since its publication, critics have rightfully condemned Mark Twain's troubling portrayal of Black Americans as stereotypes and caricatures, with contemporary fans searching for a modern update to this iconic tale. <br/><br/>Big Jim and the White Boy is a radical retelling of this American classic, centering the experiences of Jim, an enslaved Black man in search of his kidnapped wife and children, along with his cheeky sidekick, Huckleberry Finn. Jim and Huck's high-stakes adventures take them on an epic voyage across the antebellum South and Midwest, through Confederate war camps and runaway safe houses, into Old West standoffs, and on the road as covert Underground Railroad agents. <br/><br/>Intertwined into the story of Jim and Huck are the stories of Jim's descendants in the 1930s, 1980s, and 2020s, making this a multigenerational family epic as well as an adventure story. <br/><br/>Big Jim and the White Boy takes readers on a journey through Jim and Huck's past, present, and future, delving into their incredible friendship and years of adventuresa bond that transcends the gruesome racism of the Civil War era. <br/><br/>With compelling artwork and riveting storytelling, David F. Walker and Marcus Kwame Anderson push the boundaries of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in this incredible graphic novel, exploring the triumphs and tribulations of Jim and his family, and finally giving his due as a hero of American literature.

Fans of the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Dark Academia will love diving into the mysterious and witchy world of award-nominated creator Sweeney Boo. Enchanting full-color illustrations in this graphic novel will be sure to charm readers as they explore the halls of Younwity's Institute of Magic and the forbidden forest that lies beyond. In the days leading up to Samhain, the veil between the world of the dead and the living is at its thinnest. One day, everything was exactly as it was supposed to be. And the next, the closest thing Abby ever had to a sister, Noreen, was just... gone. Distracted by the annual preparations for the Samhain festival, Abby's classmates are quick to put Noreen's disappearance aside. The Coven will find her, Abby's friends say. They have it under control. But Abby can't let it go. Soon a search for answers leads her down a rabbit hole that uncovers more secrets than Abby can handle. As mounting evidence steers her toward the off-limits woods that surround the academy, she begins to see that Noreen's disappearance mysteriously has a lot in common with another girl who went missing all those years ago...

<b>Two not-so-human teenagers and a friendly ghost radish face the fantasy adventure of a lifetime in this captivating graphic novel, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes material, from the inimitable Katie Cook.</b> <br/><br/>In the grand scheme of the worlds at large, Callie thinks she's nothing special. Sure, she's friends with the ghost of a radish and her dad owns a magical antique shop--but she's spent her life in the human world. Her dad won't let her join him on his collection trips in the magical realm for her own protection, so shes only caught glimpses of that world through the gates of the town where her fathers store is. <br/><br/>On her seventeenth birthday, Callie goes home with her friend Declan to find her home in disarray and her dad missing. Signs of a struggle point to the portal to the magical realm and when there are signs, you follow them. Now it's up to Callie, Declan, and Radish to band together and bring him home. As they face creatures good and bad, and all sorts of adventure, Callie and Declan may just find out that they are both special in their own ways after all. <br/><br/>The first season of mayhem, magic, vegetables and adventure from Katie Cook's beloved Webtoon, Nothing Special , is collected in this gorgeous graphic novel, which also features exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

In this beautifully illustrated and deeply philosophical graphic memoir, legendary artist Ai Weiwei explores the connection between artistic expression and intellectual freedom through interwoven stories from all the seasons of his life.<br/><br/>As a child living in exile during the Cultural Revolution, Ai Weiwei often found himself with nothing to read but government-approved comic books. Although they were restricted by the confines of political propaganda, Ai Weiwei was struck by the artists ability to express their thoughts on art and humanity through graphic storytelling. Now, decades later, Ai Weiwei and Italian comic artist Gianluca Costantini present Zodiac , Ai Weiweis first graphic memoir. <br/><br/>Inspired by the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac and their associated human characteristics, Ai Weiwei masterfully interweaves ancient Chinese folklore with stories of his life, family, and career. The narrative shifts back and forth through the yearsat once in the past, present, and futuremirroring memory and our relationship to time. As readers delve deeper into the beautifully illustrated pages of Zodiac , they will find not only a personal history of Ai Weiwei and an examination of the sociopolitical climate in which he makes his art, but a philosophical exploration of what it means to find oneself through art and freedom of expression.<br/><br/>Contemplative and political, Zodiac will inspire readers to return again and again to Ai Weiweis musings on the relationship between art, time, and our shared humanity.

From the pages of The Sandman #40 comes award-winning author/artist Jill Thompson s adorable versions of the Endless family in two grand adventures! In Delirium s Party: A Little Endless Storybook, Delirium decides to throw her sister Despair a party. Can the merriest member of the Endless succeed in cheering up her gloomy sibling? And in the follow-up tale, The Little Endless Storybook, Delirium has gone missing! Now her puppy and protector, Barnabas, must travel to the strange realms of each of the Endless to see if any of her siblings have seen their sister. This set collects Delirium s Party: A Little Endless Storybook and The Little Endless Storybook.

<strong>A witty and winsome new way of looking at the complex relationship between cats and people: through the eyes of one erudite and attentive Italian <em>gatto.</em></strong><br/><br/>We live on a planet infested with humans. They are a pernicious species, yet undeniably clever and capable-even if the reasons behind their actions are often incomprehensible to us felines.<br/><br/>But while it is true that there have never been so many primates on Earth, in reality, they are quite simple to teach using well-practiced domestication techniques, such as loud vocalizations, strategic nighttime alarms, and selective displays of affection.<br/><br/>And if you choose your specimen carefully, you'll find that it can be completely tamed, and you'll end up with the best, most faithful companion you could possibly wish for.<br/><br/><em>Andrea Ferolla's elegant illustrations make this helpful guide a feast of fancies for the eyes-the perfect gift for the cat lover in your life.</em><br/><br/><em>Translated from the Italian by Katherine Gregor</em><br/><br/><strong> </strong>

Nothing Special, Volume Three- (a Graphic Novel) [Bok / Pocket]