Comic books

Graphic Novel Thursday! Now with extra zombies!!!

This week’s featured graphic novel is The Walking Dead: Compendium One by Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Tony Moore, and Cliff Rathburn.  This compendium collects the first eight chapters of The Walking Dead comic books that were later adapted into the hit AMC drama of the same name. If you love the show but haven’t read the comics this is a great way to catch up!

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Here’s the blurb: “Introducing the first eight volumes of the fan-favorite, New York Times Best Seller series collected into one massive paperback collection! Collects The Walking Dead #1-48. This is the perfect collection for any fan of the Emmy Award-winning television series on AMC: over one thousand pages chronicling the beginning of Robert Kirkman””s Eisner Award-winning continuing story of survival horror- from Rick Grimes”” waking up alone in a hospital, to him and his family seeking solace on Hershel””s farm, and the controversial introduction of Woodbury despot: The Governor. In a world ruled by the dead, we are finally forced to finally start living.”

We also have a copy of The Walking Dead: Compendium Two, if you want to read further into the series.

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Graphic Novel Thursday!

This week our featured graphic novel is Batgirl: The Lesson by Bryan Q.  Miller, Dustin Nguyen and Pere Perez. Did you know that at one point Batgirl was a librarian. Well, the second incarnation of Batgirl, Barbara Gordon, was a librarian. The Batgirl featured in this book, Stephanie Brown, is not. Anywhoo, I digress…

Batgirl_The_LessonHere’s the description of the story:

“It’s a new year and a new look for Batgirl as superstar artist Dustin Nguyen joins the creative team! Stephanie Brown’s second semester at Gotham U. starts like any other – new classes, new allies, a vigilante stalker – everything a gal could want! But what Gotham City’s Batgirl isn’t prepared for is the arrival of the mysterious “Order of the Scythe.” Who are they, and why have they set their sights on her? “The Lesson” begins here! The “Order of the Scythe” has drawn first blood, framing Batgirl for a crime she didn’t commit. Can she outrun Gotham City’s Finest long enough to prove her innocence? The birth of Batgirl’s gallery of rogues begins here as “The Lesson” continues! Batgirl has been given her first sanctioned Batman Incorporated assignment solving a series of high-profile kidnappings, and she’s thrilled! Well, she was – until Robin decided to ride shotgun. Can the Dysfunctional Duo stop fighting long enough to save the children of Gotham City’s elite? Patience may be a virtue, but can Batgirl stand still long enough to stop a super-speedster foe? “The Lesson” continues as the mysterious Order of the Scythe unleashes its first weapon in their war on Batgirl – Slipstream!”

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Graphic Novel Thursday! Wolverine Season One

Welcome to another new feature on the blog: Graphic Novel Thursday. Every Thursday we’ll showcase a graphic novel from our collection. We’ll try and include both new and classic books as we go. First up: Wolverine, Season One written by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker and illustrated by Salva Espin and Cam Smith.

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Here’s the book description: “Discovered as a feral mutant prowling the wilds! Recruited as a covert operative by a secretive government agency! Destined to pursue a dream of peaceful coexistence between man and mutant! Witness the birth of the Wolverine as the man called Logan makes his journey from animalistic wildling to beloved X-Man. Including Logan’s first blockbuster battle with the Hulk, as well as pivotal appearances by Sabretooth and Wendigo, this blood-splattered tale features a contemporary retelling of the Clawed Canuck’s formative years!”

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Avengers Vs. X-Men: Comic Book and Graphic Novel Club

This month’s selection for our Comic Book and Graphic Novel Club for teens is Avengers Vs. X-Men (aka AvX). Copies are available to pick up here at the library.  We’ll meet Saturday January 25th to talk all things comics and superheroes. Snacks will be provided. Hope to see you there!

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Our new Comic Book and Graphic Novel Club for Teens!

Starting in January, the library will be hosting a Comic Book and Graphic Novel Club for teens. The books will be available to pick up at the library about four weeks before the club meets. Here are our upcoming meeting dates and selections:

  • Saturday, January 25 – 3 pm: Avengers vs. X-Men by Ed Brubaker, Brian M. Bendis and Matt Fraction.
  • Saturday, February 22 – 3pm: Bleach volume 1 by Tite Kubo.
  • Saturday, March 22 – 3pm: Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol.

Stop by to talk all things comics and graphic novels and have some snacks (provided by the library).

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