New Arrival: Southland Tales, Vol. 1-3, by Richard Kelly
Just in are the 3 volumes of Southland Tales, a graphic novel by Richard Kelly, writer and director of the movie Donnie Darko. It is set in 2008, in an America where Texas has recently suffered 2 nuclear explosions. This will also be released as a movie.For more information, to see if the book is checked in, and to place a hold.Click here for Volume 1.
Click here for Volume 2.
Click here for Volume 3.
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New Arrival: Rex Mundi, Guardian of the Temple, by Arvid Nelson
Just in is Volume 1 of the Rex Mundi series, Guardian of the Temple, written by Arvid Nelson and illustrated by EricJ. This collects issues 0-5 of the Rex Mundi series, and a webcomic from the Rex Mundi website. A quest for the Holy Grail unlike any you’ve ever seen begins here – in a world where the American Civil War ended in a stalemate, the Catholic Church controls Europe, and sorcery determines political power!
When a medieval scroll disappears from a Paris church, Doctor Julien Saunière investigates, uncovering a series of horrific ritual murders and an ancient secret society. Julien cannot let these shadowy figures retreat into the darkness, lest they kill again. His investigation turns into a one-man quest to uncover the deepest secrets of Christianity.Click here for more information, to see if the book is checked in, and to place a hold.Click here to visit the Rex Mundi official website.
New Arrival: Ocean, by Warren Ellis
Just in the the trade paperback of Ocean, written by Warren Ellis and illustrated by Chris Sprouse. One hundred years from now, United Nations Weapons inspector Nathan Kane is sent to a government research station orbiting the Jovian moon Europa. Floating under the frozen ice of Europa are machinery and bodies that have been in stasis for millions of years. Who will control the discovery, if anyone can? This paperback collects all 6 issues of the mini-series.
Click here for more information, to see if the book is checked in, and to place a hold.Click here to visit Warren Ellis's website.
New Arrival: Grendel-Red, White & Black, by Matt Wagner
Just in is the graphic novel Grendel: Red, White and Black. Writer and Grendel-creator Matt Wagner collaborates with a number of illustrators on stories about Hunter Rose, the first incarnation of the legendary assassin.
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New Arrival: Poison Elves, the Mulehide Years, by Drew Hayes
Just in is a trade paperback of the ground-breaking independent comic by Drew Hayes, Poison Elves: The Mulehide Years. This collects the first 20 issues of the comic, from the time the series was initially titled I, Lusiphur. It follows the story of an anti-hero from a violent, magical, medieval world, and his quest for adventure.Click here for more information, to see if the book is checked in, and to place a hold.
New Arrival: Star Trek, the Manga, Vol. 1
Just in is Star Trek: The Manga, Volume 1. It includes 5 stories of the original Star Trek crew in the manga style, by various writers and artists. There is a also a bonus short story from the anthology of Star Trek fiction, Star Trek: Constellations.Click here for more information, to see if the book is checked in, and to place a hold.
New Arrival: Batman, Year 100, by Paul Pope
Just in is the trade paperback of Batman, Year 100, written and illustrated by Paul Pope. This collects the 4 issues of the Batman, Year 100 mini-series. In the year 2039, a federal agent is murdered, and the prime suspect is a man who should not even exist-the Batman.Click here for more information, to see if the book is checked in, and to place a hold.Click here to read Paul Pope's blog.
