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MBDL My Badly Drawn Life (2022)

Drawn in Gipi's signature elegantly scribbled ink style and punctuated by vivid watercolor splashes, My Badly Drawn Life weaves through the past and present, through narratives both real and imagined, to create an impressionistic account of his complex inner life. In this kaleidoscopic journey into the depths of his psyche, Gipi processes the shadowy traumas of his upbringing; in doing so, he produces a gripping work of utter cartooning mastery.

The Ukrainian and Russian Notebooks

Written and illustrated by an award-winning artist and translated into English for the first time, Igort’s The Ukrainian and Russian Notebooks is a collection of two harrowing works of graphic nonfiction about life under Russian foreign rule. After spending two years in Ukraine and Russia, collecting the stories of the survivors and witnesses to Soviet rule, masterful Italian graphic novelist Igort was compelled to illuminate two shadowy moments in recent history: the Ukraine famine and the assassination of a Russian journalist. Now he brings those stories to new life with in-depth reporting and deep compassion.

Ladies with Guns, Part 1 (Europe Comics 2022)

Script by Olivier Bocquet - Art by Anlor. Five women from various backgrounds are brought together by fate to fight as allies for their survival. A retired schoolteacher, an Indian who’s handy with a bow, a young, immigrant widow from London, a brothel worker who’s made off with the till and a fourteen-year-old slave who’s been put in a cage. This unlikely band of adventurers must fight off the violence men resort to when caught in greed’s ubiquitous grip. They’ll do it with arrows, pies, brooms, pots, knitting-needles, and a lethal revolver that becomes even more dangerous in the hands of the sharpest-shooter of them all: a teenager who’s been whipped, locked in a cage and freed only to fall victim to pneumonia. These women have got each other’s backs and don’t take kindly to the worst mankind has to offer.

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Little Victories (2021)

by Yvon Roy  (Author). A beautiful visual exploration of the highs and lows experienced by a parent learning how to adapt to his son's autism. Faced with a challenging road ahead, the author uses creative flair and ingenuity in order to connect with his son, enabling him to reach his fullest potential and prepare him for the transition into adulthood.

Perramus - The City and Oblivion (2020)

by Alberto Breccia (Author), Juan Sasturain  (Author). This graphic novel follows the existential odyssey of a political dissident. When he voluntarily loses his memory, he's dubbed "Perramus" from the brand of his raincoat. During his absurdist travels, he teams up with the gruff Cannelloni; a foreign aviator dubbed "The Enemy" by despot Mr. Whitesnow; and the blind author "Borges" (based on the real-life literary figure), who comes to be a guide.

Space Warped (2012)

Written by Hervé Bourhis Art and cover by Rudy Spiessert. Far away, in a land long ago, there was an orphaned farm kid with daddy issues trying to rescue an orphaned princess unaware of her daddy issues! In the tradition of Robot Chicken: Star Wars and Spaceballs comes a loving, affectionate parody of the greatest science fiction franchise of all time. This is a fan-pleasing romp that skewers the original trilogy of one of the greatest adventure stories ever.

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The Grand Abyss Hotel (2019)

by Marcos Prior (Author), David Rubin (Illustrator). In The Grand Abyss Hotel, neoliberalism has become a state religion while the citizens quietly and then not-so-quietly rebel, giving way to violence on the streets and sowing chaos. A masked vigilante takes on the role of hero to battle politicians, the erosion of democracy, and social media. After the fires burn low and the dust settles, social order returns. Or does it? Marcos Prior and Eisner Award-nominated artist David Rubín (The Hero, Rumble, Battling Boy: The Rise of Aurora West) weave a politically satirical look at democracy today through the lense of hyper-violence and explosive action.

Elizabeth I - A True Book (2020)

by Nel Yomtov (Author). A True Book: Queens and Princess tells the stories of women who were born or married into royalty. Who were these women who ruled nations and kingdoms and touched the lives of their people? They led sensational and sometimes luxurious lives. They also made sacrifices. They impacted war and peace, politics and economics, culture and tradition. These queens and princesses were so much more than their bejeweled crowns! With engaging text, primary source material, infographics, photography, and artwork, Queens and Princesses follows these vibrant women from childhood to the end of their reign.

Exit Wounds (2007)

by Rutu Modan  (Author). Set in modern-day Tel Aviv, a young man, Koby Franco, receives an urgent phone call from a female soldier. Learning that his estranged father may have been a victim of a suicide bombing in Hadera, Koby reluctantly joins the soldier in searching for clues. His death would certainly explain his empty apartment and disconnected phone line. As Koby tries to unravel the mystery of his father's death, he finds himself piecing together not only the last few months of his father's life but his entire identity. With thin, precise lines and luscious watercolors, Rutu Modan creates a portrait of modern Israel, a place where sudden death mingles with the slow dissolution of family ties.

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Kinderland (Europe Comics 2019)

Script by Mawil - Art by Mawil. East Berlin, summer of 1989: Mirco Watzke is caught in a bind. Usually a model student, the seventh grader has got himself in trouble with a couple of bullies from the Free German Youth, and the only person who can help is the mysterious new kid in school… Vivid and funny, tender and nuanced, “Kinderland” chronicles East Germany’s final months as seen through the eyes of a child. It’s a story of friendship, courage, and trust, but also of growing up between Young Pioneers and the church, fathers who “disappear,” and a ping-pong tournament interrupted by the fall of the Berlin Wall. Winner of the Max & Moritz Award for Best Comic at the 2014 Erlangen International Comics Festival.

Man in Furs (Europe Comics 2019)

Script by Catherine Sauvat - Art by Anne Simon. In 1870, Leopold von Sacher-Masoch publishes “Venus in Furs,” an erotic novel revealing the author’s desire to be dominated by a woman. After the success of the novel, a woman turns up at his doorstep and offers to take on the role of the dominant woman. He submits to her completely and they get married. Years later, Leopold has remarried and lives a quiet life, far removed from the sexual escapades of his first marriage. This is when he learns that his surname is being used, to his detriment, to describe a new sexual perversion: masochism.

Raowl 01 - Beauty and the Creep (Europe Comics 2019)

Script by Tebo - Art by Tebo. Raowl is not a hero for the faint of heart: he slices, dices, and decapitates anyone standing between him and a kiss from a princess. Unfortunately for Raowl, the first princess he encounters doesn’t find him to her liking. So when Raowl rescues a second princess, he doesn’t take no for an answer—and as it turns out, the two have a lot in common! Raowl’s rage is all the greater when the princess is kidnapped and taken to a castle full of cannibals, and he doesn’t waste any time leaping into the mouth of the beast! A rollicking rewrite of classic fairy tales, filled with guts, quips, and colorful characters.

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Aster of Pan 01 (Europe Comics 2019)

The year is 2068. The place, Fontainebleau forest, ancient home of some of France's mightiest monarchs on the outskirts of what was once Paris. The post-apocalyptic society of Pan survives by growing rice and scavenging among the ruins of a destroyed civilization. Their precarious existence comes under threat when the powerful, technologically advanced Federation of Fortuna forces them into a dangerous choice - submit to Fortuna's rule, or try to best them in a barbaric, ritualized game known as Celestial Mechanics. Pan's only hope? A hot-headed outcast they'd rejected for being "un-Pan": a girl named Aster.

Falafel with Hot Sauce (Europe Comics 2019)

Script by Michel Kichka - Art by Michel Kichka. Acclaimed political cartoonist and comic book author Michel Kichka (Second Generation) brings us the fascinating, informative, and uplifting autobiographical tale of his love affair with Israel, a land he was inspired to move to at the age of twenty. From culture shock and Israeli customs to the mandatory military service, from art school to political conflict and human tragedies, he delivers a richly detailed account of his life as an artist, family man, peace advocate and Belgian Jew turned Israeli, living in the beautiful and troubled city of Jerusalem.

The Princess of Clèves (Europe Comics 2019)

Script by Catel, Claire Bouilhac - Art by Catel, Claire Bouilhac. Entering life at the French royal court, a world in which “what is shown is rarely the truth,” the young Princess of Clèves learns of passion’s torments, of heartbreak, and of the agony of love. Claire Bouilhac and Catel Muller’s graphic-novel adaption of this classic tale—often referred to as the forerunner of the modern psychological novel—remains faithful to the original 17th-century text, while also providing surprising and original insight into both the mystery of the creative act, and the link between the author, Madame de La Fayette, and her heroine, the Princess of Clèves.

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Striped Pajamas (2019)

Script by Firat Yasa - Art by Firat Yasa. After being fished out from the cold currents of the Bosporus, an enigmatic young man barely hangs onto both life and reality. Having lost all memory of who he is, he comes to be identified by his outfit: Striped Pajamas. As he embarks on an insightful quest to discover himself, his consciousness gets entangled in a love story that sways between fantasy and reality—a story that steadily approaches the truth.

Bootblack 01 (2019)

During the depths of the Great Depression, an orphan reinvents himself as Al Chrysler and strives to win the heart of the local grocer's daughter. In doing so, he falls in with a newly arrived petty criminal who soon has him and his friends working for the local mafia. As the stakes get higher, Al soon realizes he's gotten in too deep, and is caught up in a chain of events beyond his control.

Frank. The Incredible Story of a Forgotten Dictatorship (2019)

"In order to see the future, one must remember the past." "Frank" is a biographical retelling of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco's rise to power, brought to life across the book's beautifully designed pages. Here, author Ximo Abadía approaches a subject that is still taboo in Spain: the weight of a dictatorship that left its mark on the country for over 30 years.

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Joylandia (2018)

Script by Tronchet - Art by Tronchet. You better watch out. You better not cry. You better not sneeze. Why? Because Santa Claus comes to Joylandia every day! And here, Christmas decorations, trees, and wreaths are mandatory, as is having a clean bill of health. It’s a celebration, after all! A party! And everyone has to be happy and healthy… whether they want to or not. Otherwise they’ll have the merciless Jolly Fellow brigade to deal with. Prepare for a Christmas tale of nightmare proportions.

The Dream 01 - Jude (2018)

It's supposedly what everyone wants: fame and money. The American star-making machine never stops in its efforts to uncover new talent, because talent is what feeds it. Megan, a talent scout for Independent Art Productions, discovers Jude on stage while he's performing in a sex act. He may be star material: women want him and men want to be him. But before he can pursue stardom, he has to escape the clutches of his new girlfriend, the daughter of a Chinese gangster. Murders of convenience, empty sex, big bucks, bad driving, and some crazy tattoos - it's the 21st-century American Dream.

The Prague Coup (2018)

Author Graham Greene finds himself in the midst of an intricate plot to unseat the Czech government, in an explosive event remembered as The Prague Coup! A tense political thriller from Hard Case Crime set against the backdrop of Orson Welles’ The Third Man!

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The Little Book of Knowledge - New Hollywood (2018)

In the late 1960s a new generation of filmmakers took Hollywood by storm. Visionaries like Scorsese, Coppola, Altman, Peckinpah, Romero, and Cimino led cinema in a new direction, capturing the spirit of counterculturalism and the frustration created by the Vietnam War. Perfect for film enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone who has an interest in the "American New Wave" era of independent filmmaking.

The Danes (2018)

Script by Clarke - Art by Clarke. When an Aryan baby is born to a Muslim woman living in Copenhagen, her husband’s family shuns her. But DNA tests prove Sorraya’s fidelity. And she is just the first in what soon becomes a rash of similar cases across Europe, threatening widespread social change even as they ignite passions in immigrant communities and incite familiar racial hatreds. What mysterious conspiracy connects a retrovirus, a young slacker biogeneticist, a former punkette, a dogged reporter, and pharmaceutical giant Keoxis? Clarke delivers a contemplative slice of near-future science fiction paced like a thriller but full of probing questions about our prejudices.

Garlandia (2018)

Garlandia is the newest collaboration between master cartoonist Lorenzo Mattotti, whose stunningly realized pen and ink drawings paint a vivid, phantasmagorical portrait of Garlandia, and Jerry Kramsky, who has written a graphic poem of mythic scope and surprising political relevance.

Katanga

In 1960, after 80 years spent under Belgian colonial rule, Congo declares its independence. Less than two weeks later, the rich mining province of Katanga secedes. Immediately after the secession, Congo and Katanga enter into a war for the dominance of mining territories, including the diamond province, Kasai. The war is followed by civilian massacres and exoduses, at which point the UN intervenes and sends peacekeepers to the area. At the same time, though, a ruthless horde of mercenaries are recruited and sent there to liberate occupied areas. A black servant, Charlie, changes his own fate drastically by getting his hands on a priceless treasure, making him the most wanted man in Katanga… Script by Fabien Nury - Art by Sylvain Vallée.

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Arale (2018)

SUMMARY: The 1930s in Russia: what if history did not go as planned? The Russian Revolution failed and the First World War continued, allowing the construction of new machines. It is in this original context that we discover Rasputin became advisor to the Tsar. Following an attack, the latter is plunged into a deep coma. Rasputin appeals to a war hero, Kyril, to transfer - with the aid of a strange machine - the spirit of the military into that of the Tsar, in order to awaken the inert body of the sovereign and save Russia chaos. But he will discover an unreal world ... A daring surprising uchronie!

How Much Land Does a Man Need (2018)

Script by Martin Veyron - Art by Martin Veyron

A humorous adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s short story about a farmer in a small village who develops a lust for acquiring ever more land and who, against the advice of his much more reasonable wife, will stop at nothing to become the biggest landowner around, traveling to a distant part of the country where the soil is said to be fertile and virgin and abundant and where grass grows chest high.

The Toucan Patrol (2018)

Script by Nico Naranjo - Art by Nico Naranjo

Newb wants to join the Toucan Patrol. But first, he’ll have to earn the two things every toucan needs: a neckerchief and slide. How? By confronting his greatest fears. Geez! It’s not going to be easy!

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Life Under Occupation (2017)

Script by José Pablo García - Art by José Pablo García

“Life under Occupation” is the adaptation of author José Pablo García’s trip to the occupied Palestinian territories, in collaboration with Action Against Hunger and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID). From high-security airports to tension on the ground, García’s ten-day trip from Nablus to Gaza makes for a non-fiction graphic novel full of emotion and eye-opening discoveries.

Religion - A Discovery in Comics (2015)

In Fall 2015 the book about religion appears at NBM (as the third book in the U.S.) with the title Religion: a Discovery in Comics. "Outstanding Dutch comics artist de Heer follows her previous books in the Discovery series on philosophy and science with this lively, intelligent survey of the world's major religions."

The Peruvian Diary (1984)

An adventure story about meeting speleogues with extraterrestrial civilization. black-and-white The Czech Speleological Society published the occasion of the International Speleological Union (UIS) meeting in Javoří u Maletin and the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Koněprusy Caves on the Golden Horse at Beroun.

The Arab of the Future

This first part of former Charlie Hebdo columnist Sattouf’s autobiography was a controversial bestseller in France. It follows his early childhood through stints in France, Libya, and Syria, and his cross-cultural alienation from all of them. Sattouf’s father is Syrian, his mother French, and his story recounts the way his father commandeered their family life to reconcile himself with his Arab heritage. Though he is often forced back to France, Sattouf’s father takes teaching jobs in dictator-run Arab countries, then works to convince himself, and his family, that their near-utopian dreams are close to coming true. But through the author’s young eyes these regimes are revealed for all their weirdnesses and hardships. Despite his father’s determination to integrate his son into Arab society, little Sattouf—with his long blond hair—never fully fits in, and this report reads like the curious pondering of an alien from another world. Caught between his parents, Sattouf makes the best of his situation by becoming a master observer and interpreter, his clean, cartoonish art making a social and personal document of wit and understanding. - Publishers Weekly.

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Joanne Lebster - The Beginning of a New World (2017)

It all begins with the usual ‘putting the world to rights’ discussion between friends at a party. Faced with pollution, political stagnation and an economy choking on its own excesses, Joanne suggests a “crazy idea”, one quickly ridiculed by the majority of those present. However, two people decide to join her, and together they put themselves forward in the elections. They fail… but they don’t give up. Joanne and a group of her friends find their own way forward: a post-monetary village. Pure madness – those opposed to such a change, those with no respect for other human beings,

Vincent: A Saint in the Age of Musketeers (2017)

A real dive into the heart of 17th-century Paris, this story takes us into the daily life of Vincent de Paul, a devoted churchman, in search of the truth. Accompanied by young Antoine, Father Vincent travels the neighborhoods of the city, pleading his case with the richest of the rich and helping the poor. He takes in Manon, a 15-year-old orphan who is a victim of prostitution. Manon’s story is connected to the disappearance of Jérôme, another person protected by the priest. Father Vincent takes it upon himself to shed some light on a cruel assassination and to reveal the truth behind a series of mysteries.

Lupus

Lupus begins in the manner of an easy rider in space, introducing us to two friends, Lupus and Tony, who are dedicated to traveling from planet to planet to enjoy the pleasures of the universe; However, soon, with the entry of a third character, Sanaa, the plot gives a 180-degree turn to become a kind of initiatory adventure on the run.

Mister President

In this series, the Bush years are revisited in the zany, sarcastic style of Chaplin in “The Great Dictator.” This scathing series of sketches is, more than ever, in tune with contemporary United States foreign policy. Script by Clarke - Art by Clarke. Across the ocean, there is a wonderful, magical land. A paradise of free markets and genetically-altered chicken! This land, still young and full of hope (except for the downtrodden) truly does exist. It is called the United States of America, and its ruler is Mister President.

Escobar

Pablo Escobar is widely considered to have been the most successful criminal in history and to have invented modern-day drug trafficking. At the height of his career, the Columbian kingpin was making one million dollars a day smuggling cocaine into the U.S. Here is the tale of El Patrón, folk hero to some, public enemy number one to others, doting father and family man, ruthless murderer and an outlaw like no other. In part one, he surrenders to authorities and is “incarcerated” at La Catedral, where he enjoys the good life while frustrated U.S. intelligence agents plot to bring him down. Written by Guido Piccoli. Art by Giuseppe Palumbo.

The Roots of Chaos

A tale of espionage. The 1950s and the Cold War, with its maneuvers and countermaneuvers, each assassination triggering a new retaliation, all in the service of a simple but distant goal for the ones who pull the strings. In the background, we see the roots of the Yugoslav conflict that finally erupted in 1991, but whose fuse was lit with the death of Tito. Script by Cava - Art by Bartolomé Segui Nicolau.

Koralovski

He was one of the most powerful oligarchs in Russia, but his disobedience to political power was 10 years in prison in Koralovski. Pragmatic and patient, he did not expect early release in the form of a missile attack. Contrary despite him, he will quickly understand that he is at the heart of a conspiracy to conceal this highly geostrategic truth: the end of oil is a myth! Script and Art by Philippe Gauckler