Category: The Stack

Sponsored by Gallery13, and imprint of Simon & Schuster

Frankenstein’s Monster lives on—and so does legendary artist Bernie Wrightson’s legacy—in this landmark illustrated edition of Mary Shelley’s classic novel, featuring an introduction by Stephen King. Since its release in 1983, this magnificent pairing of art and literature is still considered to be one of the greatest achievements made by any artist in the field. This book includes the complete text of the original groundbreaking novel, and approximately fifty original full-page illustrations by Bernie Wrightson—created over a period of seven years—that continue to stun the world with their monumental beauty and uniqueness

Sponsored by Vault Comics and #1 New York Times Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson’s new, original hardcover graphic novel DARK ONE!

From Brandon Sanderson comes Dark One, the first in a series of original graphic novels, from Vault Comics. ORDER NOW!

Some worlds are made to be broken.

Paul Tanasin is a young man haunted by visions of a dark and fantastic world―visions he initially believes are hallucinations. But when he discovers they are prophecies from Mirandus, a world in which he’s destined to become a fearsome destroyer, he’ll have to embrace the fear, rise up as the Dark One, and shatter everything. Dark One examines the dual roles we often take on in life—the ability to be a savior as well as a destroyer.

Sponsored by Daughters of Ys by M.T. Anderson and Jo Rioux, with First Second

“Combines intriguing family and political dynamics with lush illustrations that imbue the story with personality and spectacle.” —The AV Club

“A gripping adaptation of an ancient myth that reworks its themes in original ways.” —The Beat

Set in an Atlantis-like city from Celtic legend, The Daughters of Ys is a mythical fantasy graphic novel from National Book Award winner M. T. Anderson and artist Jo Rioux.

Sponsored by Oni Lion Forge Publishing Group

From the mind of acclaimed superhero veteran Gail Simone and artist José Luís comes a tale of creation, destruction, and survival. Two years ago, meteors showered Earth, gifting individuals with enhanced abilities. Now, the source of those meteors has returned to finish the job… His name is Khrelan, and he’s given humanity seven days to prepare for death. With the fate of the world depending on them, new and old enhanced heroes join forces to stop Khrelan, but even if he’s defeated, what will be left in the aftermath? Seven days to live, what will humanity choose to do with them?

Sponsored by Oni Press

Sanrio® and Oni Press join forces to bring the hit animated series Aggretsuko and Gudetama to comics! Aggretsuko: Metal to the Max stars Retsuko the Red Panda, a young office worker stuck in a thankless job, whose only stress release is singing heavy metal at the local karaoke joint. Can she ever find the job satisfaction she craves—not to mention the approval of her mother, and even…love?!

Everyone’s favorite apathetic egg has the humorous solution to love life woes in Gudetama: Love for the Lazy and returns to offer more life advice in Gudetama: Adulting for the Lazy.

Aggretsuko © 2015, 2020 SANRIO CO., LTD. S/T•F
Gudetama is ™ & © 2013, 2020 Sanrio Co., LTD. All rights reserved.

Sponsored by All Together Now by Hope Larson with Macmillan Children's

Bina is having the best time playing in her new band with her friends, but the band begins to crumble when Darcy and Enzo start dating. To make matters worse, Austin starts developing a crush on her . . . one she’s not sure she reciprocates. Can Bina navigate the twists and turns before the lights come up and the music starts playing?

Sponsored by Fantagraphics Books

Garth Stein (New York Times bestseller The Art of Racing in the Rain) and Matthew Southworth (co-creator of Stumptown) team up for an action-packed coming of age story about James “Tuck” Tucker, the most successful genetically modified human ever created.  Moody and atmospheric as a fever dream, The Cloven Book One follows Tuck’s breakneck journey across the Pacific Northwest as he searches for his true home. Book One of a raucous, funny,  and dynamic new series of graphic novels by two bestselling and critically acclaimed storytellers!

Sponsored by Udon Entertainment

Oscar François de Jarjeyes is a young noblewoman raised as a son by her father. As commander of Marie Antoinette’s palace guard, Oscar is brought face-to-face with the luxury of King Louis XVI’s court at Versailles. Joined by her servant André, Oscar is privy to the intrigue and deceit of France’s last great royal regime.

Sponsored by Oni Press

Collect all of the bestselling Invader ZIM comics based on the hit Nickelodeon TV series! Every single horrible, hilarious detail comes to life in these enlarged Invader ZIM deluxe hardcover editions featuring art and stories by Jhonen Vasquez, Eric Trueheart, Sam Logan, Warren Wucinich, Sarah Graley and more! Hear from some of your favorite creators in the virtual SDCC Panel “Invader Zim Conquers Everything” on Sunday, July 26 at 2:00PM PT and find Invader ZIM Vol. 1-4 Deluxe editions available from Oni Press!

Sponsored by AfterShock Comics

The Second World War is almost over, but no one seems to have told the Germans – as Royal Air Force pilot Jamie McKenzie finds out when he’s assigned to deadly shipping strikes along the enemy coast. Flying the Mosquito fighter-bomber against heavily armed targets is dangerous enough at the best of times, but after incurring the wrath of his vengeful commanding officer, Jamie is assigned the most unpopular navigator in the unit- not to mention the least reliable aircraft. Worse still, the commander’s sights are firmly set on Jamie’s beautiful young wife, Beth.