Swept from her quiet life as an apothecary''s apprentice to the treacherous court of the High King, Rosie Harpwood is shocked to discover she is the long-lost daughter of the demonic Dragon Queen. Reawakening her dormant magic is the kingdom''s only hope for salvation, but the journey is perilous, and she''ll need a champion to guide her. So the High King hosts a series of trials to determine which prince is worthy of the honor - as well as claiming Rosie''s hand in marriage. A talented healer and lover of small, fluffy creatures, Rosie wants nothing to do with demon queens or saving the world. Determined to escape this fate, she joins forces with one of the champions to plot her getaway. Prince Valtar may be enigmatic and a little bit terrifying, but something about him makes her blood burn in ways that have nothing to do with her dragon heritage. Trained from youth to serve the Dragon Queen, Valtar has proven himself a ruthless assassin. Posing as a suitor to get close enough to his target shouldn''t be a problem. But Valtar wasn''t planning on his target being Rosie, the girl he failed to assassinate years ago... who has haunted his dreams ever since.

Add Regency whimsy to your game nights with this beautiful three-deck playing card set based on Jane Austen’s classics, designed to look like mini books with beloved characters for the face cards. Introducing Literary Suits: Jane Austen, a mini library of playing card decks, with themed decks for Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma, for Austenites who love card games as much as Mr. Hurst. With Lizzie and Darcy as the Queen and King in their deck, Emma and Mr. Knightley in theirs, and Jane Austen as the Joker in all three decks, the elegant illustrations by designer Janna Steagall make Literary Suits: Jane Austen Collection a must-have for collectors and players alike. Perfect for hosting a literary-themed game night and a fun gift for readers.

The definitive guide to writing, drawing, and publishing nonfiction comics from award-winning creators Shay Mirk and Eleri Harris—"absolutely essential reading" (Nate Powell) Making Nonfiction Comics is an accessible guide to nonfiction comics perfect for graphic novel readers, writers, and of course, aspiring comics artists. This new classic is a must-have for readers of Scott McCloud’s Understanding Comics and Lynda Barry’s Making Comics. Sarah Shay Mirk and Eleri Mai Harris, award-winning graphic journalists and longtime editors of the critically acclaimed graphic journalism site the Nib, have compiled the perfect field guide to graphic journalism while showcasing valuable skills and practices for creating nonfiction comics. Mixing comics, prose, infographics, illustrations, and interviews with some of the world’s most influential nonfiction comics creators, Harris and Mirk introduce readers to nonfiction visual stories while also articulating the standards and ethics around blending traditional journalism with the visual language of comics. Featuring contributions from Derf Backderf, Box Brown, Thi Bui, Nicole Georges, Malaka Gharib, Nate Powell, Kristen Radtke, Victoria Ying, and more.

A gorgeous celebration of the influential and Academy Award–winning animators of the National Film Board of Canada For over eight decades, the National Film Board of Canada has been a global leader in animated storytelling, pushing boundaries with its visionary artists and groundbreaking techniques. In Animation for the People, acclaimed animation historian Charles Solomon offers a richly illustrated journey through the NFB’s legacy, from its earliest experiments to its most celebrated works. Featuring interviews with filmmakers and animators, behind-the-scenes insights, and original artwork from iconic shorts like The Sweater and Neighbours, this book reveals how the NFB became a hub of innovation, collaboration, and artistic freedom. With 78 Academy Award nominations and 12 wins, the NFB’s influence spans generations and genres, inspiring creators around the world. This is not just a history—it’s a celebration of animation as a public good, a cultural force, and a medium of limitless possibility.

The hit webtoon Get Schooled is receiving a live-action adaptation via Netflix! Get caught up on the story in its original medium before the drama's debut, available in print from ABLAZE! Trouble comes full circle when the TRPA returns to the scene of one of their first cases! While the students at Gu-Un Technical High School have moved on from their turf war and largely amended their rough ways, a new problem grips the young people of their region. A mysterious mobile game has encouraged a culture of gambling addiction, and those in dept are turning to robbery to keep on going. Can Hwajin and Hanrim intervene and re-reform the perpetrators? And if backsliding is so easy, should they question the effectiveness of their own methods?

"Filled with genuine interactions and plenty of relatable moments, this story is full of whimsy, romance, and silly animals." —Booklist For fans of modern romance and adorable animals. This WEBTOON comic features two opposites brought together by their love of dogs, who fall for one another despite their differences . . and maybe despite their better judgment. Pam’s heart has been broken one too many times, and being dumped over her unruly dog Bob was the last straw. Now determined to care for Bob on her own, how long can this hopeless romantic resist falling for her mysterious yet compassionate neighbor Tyler—especially when he’s so good with dogs? Bubbly and optimistic Pam lives in an apartment with her Doberman, Bob, and works an office job with her best friend, Ann. Struggling to keep up with Bob’s constant need for play, Pam often returns to a destroyed living room. Bob is so out of control that Pam’s controlling ex-boyfriend asked her to give up her dog . or break up. Pam chose the dog. She knows that she made the right choice, but Bob’s behaviour is still a problem. However, things take a turn for the better when Pam meets her enigmatic neighbor, Tyler, who just so happens to be an excellent dog trainer. Despite Tyler’s intimidating appearance, Pam hires him to take care of Bob during the day, as Tyler works night shifts at his uncle’s bar. Pam and Tyler bond, and their attraction towards one another grows. But Pam will need to contend with Tyler’s pampered Shih Tzu, Tequila, who fiercely defends her owner from any woman who gets too close. This volume collects episodes 1 to 14 of the pawsitively adorable WEBTOON comic Love 4 a Walk, which has 1.9 million subscribers. Readers who love fun and flirty romance will love this opposites attract graphic novel with hidden depth and adorable dogs.

Perfect for readers of graphic novels, manhwa, webcomics young adult contemporary romance with the makeover and love-triangle tropes. Additionally, fans of The Kissing Booth, Cinderella-sque stories, and K-dramas like 200 Pounds Beauty & Oh My Venus will enjoy this series. Mastering the art of makeovers, Jugyeong Lim navigates high school and then college, while her self-esteem, romantic life, and career are constantly in flux… Jugyeong Lim has been treated unfairly by her family and bullied by her enemies due to being perceived as ugly. She learns how to use makeup by binge-watching online video tutorials. As she slowly masters the art of makeovers, her dramatic transformation leads to overwhelming popularity and fame. After Jugyeong encourages Seojun to get up on stage and sing at a music festival, he becomes an overnight sensation. Seojun promises not to let anything come between them, but Jugyeong has to deal with her insecurities about their relationship. She might be making waves as an influencer and starting as a makeup artist on a film, but she still hasn’t shown Seojun her true face. Meanwhile, the return of a familiar face just might throw everything off this delicate balance. This volume collects episodes 80–95 of the hit romantic WEBTOON comic True Beauty.

The highly anticipated 10th book in the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling series, with over ten million copies in print! Jack and Quint are trapped in the Monster Dimension! Their mission: prevent Rezzoch the Ancient, Destructor of Worlds, from reaching Earth and annihilating civilization. To do this, they must secure an audience with a creature more mysterious than any other. It's a race against time—and a race through the monster dimension! But before they can get back home to June and Dirk, Jack will find himself in a confrontation that will change everything. .

The bestselling smash, WITCHBLOOD: The Hounds of Love - a non-stop supernatural action adventure bathed in magic, blood, motorcycles, mayhem, vampires, and an unconventional, 1,000 year-old witch named Yonna – is now a Compact Edition designed to take anywhere (including on the run from crazed vampires). MAGIC IS IN THE BLOOD Widely regarded as one of the best comic books of the decade—garnering glowing reviews from Publisher's Weekly, AV Club, Thrillist, Geek Network, and more— Witchblood: The Hounds of Love (Compact Edition) collects issues #1-#10 of the bestselling series. A modern, Wild West road trip about a witch named Yonna cruising the Southwest as a band of bloodthirsty biker vampires, The Hounds of Love, hunt her scattered coven for the source of all magic: witch blood. From the critically-acclaimed creators writer Matthew Erman ( Bonding: A Love Story About People and Their Parasites) and artist Lisa Sterle ( Dying Inside from Vault and Long Lost) and Sterle's #1 bestselling The Modern Witch Tarot Deck, comes Witchblood: The Hounds of Love Compact Edition , a blend of action, lore, and Americana — perfect for fans of Lisa Sterle and Maggie Tokuda-Halls graphic novel SQUAD, Cowboy Bebop, Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, Neil Gaiman's American Gods, the record-breaking television series SUPERNATURAL. “…it’s addictive reading.” - Publishers Weekly Named one of "the comics and graphic novels worth mentioning from 2021" -- THRILLIST

The critically acclaimed and bestselling historical horror graphic novel, THESE SAVAGE SHORES, is now a bite-sized edition in THESE SAVAGE SHORES (Compact Edition) – where blood and teeth rule the night. These Savage Shores (Compact Edition) collects the entire series from Eisner award-winning creators Ram V and Sumit Kumar, named "One of the 5 Best-Written Horror Comics of All Time" (CBR). Two centuries after the first European ship sailed to the Malabar Coast and made landfall at Calicut, The East India Company seeks to secure its future along the lucrative Silk Route, in the year 1766. An old evil now sails aboard a company ship, hoping to make a home in this new found land. But he will soon find that the ground along the Indus is an ancient one with daemons and legends far older than himself. Along These Savage Shores, where the days are scorched and the nights are full of teeth. From bestselling and award-winning writer Ram V (Eisner Award winner Blue in Green (Image Comics), The Many Deaths of Laila Starr (BOOM! Studios), Grafity's Wall (Dark Horse), Batman,Detective Comics, Justice League Dark, Swamp Thing, Catwoman (DC Comics), and Venom (Marvel)) and star artist Sumit Kumar ( Justice League Dark, Justice League, Batman (DC Comics) comes the savagely haunting tale of blood and vengeance. For fans of Dracula, From Hell, Vampire: The Masquerade: Winter’s Teeth, American Vampire , historical fiction, and East Indian legends, myth, and folklore. **Voted "One of the Best Written Horror Comics of All Time" (#5 of 10) by CBR (Comic Book Resources) **Winner of the inaugural IGNYTE Awards for The Best Comics Team (2020) " These Savage Shores transports elements of Dracula to the Silk Route of the 1700s, bringing that text’s themes of xenophobia into an entirely new light and melding it with far older legends of India." -- Paste Magazine "...excellent. Well written and exquisitely drawn..." -- Nicholas Eames (Kings of the Wyld) "... a lush horror story that devours colonialists." -- AV Club “… the book unleashes some gorgeous, ethereal splashes of supernatural majesty and terror … 10/10” – AIPT “This is a dangerous story … And too lush to resist.” – World Comic Book Review “Sweepingly epic and intensely intimate …One of the best vampire stories ever.” – Major Spoilers “Beautiful and bloody.” -- Doom Rocket “Ram V has delivered characters that are beautiful, horrific, vibrant and alive.” – Big Comic Page “These Savage Shores is a love letter to sadness and beauty.” – Doom Rocket “These Savage Shores is a perfect vampire story … a modern classic.” -- Gatecrashers

The bestselling sexy science fiction fun fest – MONEY SHOT – is now in a discreet size to carry with you everywhere with the MONEY SHOT, Book 1 (Compact Edition)! Get a leg up, climb aboard – and travel back to the beginning! Small enough to fit into your pocket dimension! Money Shot Book1 (Compact Edition) collects issues #1-#10 (Vol.1 and Vol.2) of the bestselling and super sexy space exxxploration series, now in a discreet size that's sure to slip through intergalactic baggage scanners without tripping any alarms. In the near future, space travel is ludicrously expensive and largely ignored. Enter Christine Ocampo, inventor of the Star Shot teleportation device with a big idea: She'll travel to new worlds, engage—intimately—with local aliens, and film her exploits for a jaded earth populace trying to find something new on the internet. Now, Chris and the XXX-plorers, her merry band of scientist-cum-porn stars, explore the universe, each other, and the complexities of sex in MONEY SHOT ! A story about scientists having sex with aliens for the glory of mankind. Read the entire super hot, sexy science fiction MONEY SHOT series! Money Shot Vol. 1 collects issues #1 to #5. 2 collects issues #6 - #10 Money Shot Vol. 3 collects issues #11 - #15 Money Shot Vol. 4: Money Shot Comes Again ! 5: Big Bang

Set in the world of Blade Runner, this is the officially sanctioned Omnibus edition of the first Blade Runner comic book series and based on the cult 1982 science fiction movie Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott. This box set collects the final three volumes in the saga of Ash, first started in Blade Runner 2019 and featuring Aahna 'Ash' Ashina, the first female Blade Runner. The astonishing saga of Ash concludes as she faces her greatest challenge yet. 20 years have passed since Ash helped a young girl and her Replicant mother escape from the clutches of her sadistic father - the business tycoon, ALEXANDER SELWYN - to an Off-world colony. Now the heir apparent to the old Tyrell empire, NIANDER WALLACE has ordered the capture of Cleo believing that her DNA holds the secret to Replicant fertility. Now former Blade Runner AAHNA 'ASH' ASHINA must once again return to Los Angeles and fight to save the city she loves from the insane machinations of Niander Wallace and his personal Replicant assistant, LUV, the first Replicant Blade Runner, and fulfill a pact she made years ago to protect those she loves most. The future itself of all Replicants is at stake.

CONAN RETURNS, UNLEASHED, UNBRIDLED AND UNCENSORED! This third volume is sure to satisfy fans of the iconic hero and Robert E. Howard’s fantasy universe. Comprising the very best comic industry talent, including legend Roy Thomas and fan-favorite Roberto de la Torre, a myriad of writers and artists create a spectacular array of beautifully illustrated Black and White comic strips and pin-ups, as well as poems, short stories and essays. The Savage Sword of Conan returns from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics! This third volume collects issues 7-9 of the stunning new Savage Sword of Conan magazine. SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #7 : ROY THOMAS RETURNS TO CONAN! THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN begins its barbaric second year from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics! Featuring the return of legendary writer Roy Thomas with artist Roberto de la Torre for a ferocious Conan tale, a new Howardian character – BRECKENRIDGE ELKINS (from Zircher/Hernandez), a behind-the-scenes look at Conan''s upcoming appearance in NetherRealm''s Mortal Kombat 1, tantalizing covers from Alex Horley and Sean Joyce, an array of incredible art pin-ups, and more - Issue #7 kicks off the second year of SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN in stunning style. SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #8: Witness a death-defying duel from the legendary Liam Sharp, a cave-crawling adventure from Dennis Culver and Chris Burnham, a mysterious BÊLIT story from writer Joseph Pruett and artist Goran Parlov, and a dreamlike journey from Fred Kennedy and Marco Rudy. Once again feel the excitement of a new Howardian character – CORMAC FITZGEOFFREY (from Davisson/Fafner). SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #9: Featuring writer/artist Patch Zircher slashing into the Hyborian Age with a tale of high adventure starring Conan and Valeria, a high-stakes assassination story starring KULL from writer Fabian Nicieza and artist Sean Chen, instant classic covers from Alex Horley and the late Neal Adams, a short prose story from John C. Hocking, incredible art pin-ups, and more.

CSI meets Harry Potter in this three-volume collection of graphic novel from Ben Aaronovitch, writer of the bestselling Rivers of London supernatural police procedural crime novel series, Andrew Cartmel author of The Vinyl Detective, Doctor Who Writer James Swallow and Emmy Award-winning writer, Celeste Bronfman. These all-new graphic novels are all based on the best-selling Rivers of London series. A stunning box set edition of three bestselling graphic novels in the Rivers of London series, starring Ben Aaronovitch''s laconic trainee wizard and budding detective, Peter Grant. Vol 10: Deadly Ever After Illustrations from a mysterious book of fairy tales drawn in the late 1800s are coming to life in the 21st Century and causing havoc. The illustrations were originally painted by a Victorian artist called Jeter Day who disappeared one night in an enchanted forest when he was spirited away by tree nymphs never to be seen again… Now, with the enchantment accidentally broken, Jeter has returned to our world bitter and resentful and woe betide any man who stands in his way. With Peter and Nightingale busy on another case, it falls to sisters Olympia and Chelsea and the help of the Foxes to stop Jeter and save the day. Vol 11: Here Be Dragons Some say a dangerous monster is at large above the streets of London. A monster red in tooth and claw, with wings, and fire for breath. And its name… Wyvern! After a rash of strange UFO sightings above the capital, Wizard in training Peter Grant and his mentor, Thomas Nightingale, the Met’s only sanctioned wizard, takes to the skies to investigate rumours of a Wyvern. As the mystery deepens, Peter and Thomas find themselves caught between two groups of hunters – one human, one fae. To save the skies of the city, Peter will have to face the enraged beast – but can he end things peacefully... Or will he be forced to destroy the last wyvern? Vol 12: Stray Cat Blues A cat-woman, a notorious London gangster, and a brothel specialising in chimeras. Old frenemies become allies in the latest Rivers of London adventure when a mysterious cat-woman comes to The Folly looking for help to free her sisters from a notorious chimera brothel run by London gangster Monty and his sinister magically endowed mother, Mrs. Napier.