the year’s best graphic novels 2008 karla ivarson david lisa laverne mann tyler rousseau
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The Year’sBest Graphic Novels 2008
Karla IvarsonDavid Lisa
Laverne MannTyler
Rousseau
What it is- Lynda BarryWriter and cartoonist shows readers how she makes art
and encourages us to make our own.
Interior- What It Is
Cairo- G. Willow WilsonA gripping narrative, mixing magic, politics and romance
the knowledgeable view of the Islamic world and interesting visual effects.
Interior-- Cairo- G. Willow Wilson
Tonoharu- Lars Martinson Daniel Wells begins a new life as an assistant junior high school teacher in the
rural Japanese village of Tonoharu.
Tonoharu- Interior
Tiny Titans (DC Comics) Kid-friendly versions of the Teen Titans and their rogues gallery star in this fun, light-hearted, all-ages romp beautifully written
and illustrated by Art Baltazar and Franco.
Mini Marvels (Juvenile) Featuring Spidey, Wolvie, Iron Man, Hulk and more Marvel
favorites – reimagined for an all-ages audience!
Interior- Mini Marvels (Juvenile)
Tales from the Starlight Drive-inMichael San Giocomo
32 stories taking place over 50 years at a Drive-In Theater --Mirroring life and the cinema with tales of crime, romance, science fiction, musicals.
Rapunzel’s Revenge-Shannon, Dean & Natathan Hale (Juvenile)
Transforming her shiny red locks into lightning-fast lassoes, Rapunzel rescues herself and manages to rid the kingdom of evil with Jack and
his mysterious goose.
Interior-Rapunzel’s Revenge
Hellboy-Mike Mignola Raised by American GIs after he was pulled from the underworld in a thwarted Nazi occult experiment, Hellboy chooses to be a force for
good, battling demons with brute strength and bullets.
Interior-Hellboy
Jamilti-Rutu Modan Set in Israel during throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, these
evocative and haunting short stories range from revelations of disturbing family secrets to beauty amid political violence.
Interior-Jamilti
Nat Turner-Kyle Baker Baker illustrates the violence and brutality of the largest organized rebellion of enslaved people in the first half of the 19th century.
Interior-Nat Turner
J. Edgar Hoover: a graphic biography-Rick Geary
Geary's detailed and engaging account of J. Edgar Hoover's rise within the FBI is an informative history of the agency itself.
Interior-J. Edgar Hoover
The Arrival by Shaun TanAn immigrant leaves his family
and country in hopes of finding a better life somewhere else.
He travels to a new country where he cannot speak or read the language.
As he adjusts to his new life, he shares stories and customs with other residents.
The Arrival Interior
Robot Dreams by Sarah Varon
In need of a friend, a dog builds himself a robot.
Through events beyond their control, dog and robot grow apart but never stop thinking about each other.
Robot Dreams Interior
The Twelve by Michael Straczynski
In 1940, a team of twelve crime fighters get frozen during a raid on Germany.
They are found 60 years later and must adjust to a new world
The Twelve Interior
The Twilight Zone Graphic Adaptations
Graphic adaptations of some of the more popular stories from the Twilight Zone
Twilight Zone interior
The Swordby The Luna Brothers
Dara Brighton is a college student whose life is changed forever when three strangers
show up on her family's doorstep and demand a
mystical sword. This event propels her into a dangerous quest. This is Volume 1 of an ongoing comic book series by The Luna Brothers (Joshua
and Jonathan Luna, authors of Ultra and Girls).
The Swordby The Luna Brothers
Dara Brighton is a college student whose life is changed forever when three strangers
show up on her family's doorstep and demand a
mystical sword. This event propels her into a dangerous quest. This is Volume 1 of an ongoing comic book series by The Luna Brothers (Joshua
and Jonathan Luna, authors of Ultra and Girls).
The Swordby The Luna Brothers
Dara Brighton is a college student whose life is changed forever when three strangers
show up on her family's doorstep and demand a
mystical sword. This event propels her into a dangerous quest. This is Volume 1 of an ongoing comic book series by The Luna Brothers (Joshua
and Jonathan Luna, authors of Ultra and Girls).
The Alcoholicby Jonathan Ames
& Dean Haspeil
Part quasi-autobiography and part stunning noir-realism,
The Alcoholic is the story of Jonathan A. and the origin of his addiction to alcohol, the
consequences of alcohol and substance abuse on his life
and his eventual self-realization. Written by
Jonathan Ames with art by Dean Haspiel. Published by DC Comics' Vertigo label.
The Alcoholicby Jonathan Ames
& Dean Haspeil
Part quasi-autobiography and part stunning noir-realism,
The Alcoholic is the story of Jonathan A. and the origin of his addiction to alcohol, the
consequences of alcohol and substance abuse on his life
and his eventual self-realization. Written by
Jonathan Ames with art by Dean Haspiel. Published by DC Comics' Vertigo label.
The Alcoholicby Jonathan Ames
& Dean Haspeil
Part quasi-autobiography and part stunning noir-realism,
The Alcoholic is the story of Jonathan A. and the origin of his addiction to alcohol, the
consequences of alcohol and substance abuse on his life
and his eventual self-realization. Written by
Jonathan Ames with art by Dean Haspiel. Published by DC Comics' Vertigo label.
The Alcoholicby Jonathan Ames
& Dean Haspeil
Part quasi-autobiography and part stunning noir-realism,
The Alcoholic is the story of Jonathan A. and the origin of his addiction to alcohol, the
consequences of alcohol and substance abuse on his life
and his eventual self-realization. Written by
Jonathan Ames with art by Dean Haspiel. Published by DC Comics' Vertigo label.
Locke & Keyby Joe Hill & Gabriel Rodriquez
Joe Hill is the author of the novel Heart Shaped Box and the short
story collection 20th Century Ghosts. He is also the son of
Stephen and Tabitha King. Locke & Key is an ongoing comic book
series from IDW Publishing and focuses on the bizarre experiences
of a family in a New England mansion called Keyhouse.
Stunningly original artwork by Gabriel Rodriguez.
Locke & Keyby Joe Hill & Gabriel Rodriquez
Joe Hill is the author of the novel Heart Shaped Box and the short
story collection 20th Century Ghosts. He is also the son of
Stephen and Tabitha King. Locke & Key is an ongoing comic book
series from IDW Publishing and focuses on the bizarre experiences
of a family in a New England mansion called Keyhouse.
Stunningly original artwork by Gabriel Rodriguez.
Locke & Keyby Joe Hill & Gabriel Rodriquez
Joe Hill is the author of the novel Heart Shaped Box and the short
story collection 20th Century Ghosts. He is also the son of
Stephen and Tabitha King. Locke & Key is an ongoing comic book
series from IDW Publishing and focuses on the bizarre experiences
of a family in a New England mansion called Keyhouse.
Stunningly original artwork by Gabriel Rodriguez.
Zot!1987-1991: The Complete Black and White Collection
by Scott McCloud
Scott McCloud’s comic book series Zot! was originally published from
1984 to 1990 by Eclipse Comics.The first 10 issues are in color and, unfortunately, out of print. This volume, however,
collects #'s 11 - 36, all of the black and white issues, and can be read as a self-contained story. Zot! is
the story of Jenny and her friendship with a superhero from
another world.
Zot!1987-1991: The Complete Black and White Collection
by Scott McCloud
Scott McCloud’s comic book series Zot! was originally published from
1984 to 1990 by Eclipse Comics.The first 10 issues are in color and, unfortunately, out of print. This volume, however,
collects #'s 11 - 36, all of the black and white issues, and can be read as a self-contained story. Zot! is
the story of Jenny and her friendship with a superhero from
another world.
Localby Brian Wood & Ryan Kelly
Local brings together 12 issues of a comic book series reprinted as a hardcover graphic novel.
Each of the twelve chapters are individual moments of Megan McKeenan's existence as she
wanders from locality to locality in the United States, searching for her life. Brian Wood is the author of the critically acclaimed comic
book series DMZ.
Localby Brian Wood & Ryan Kelly
Local brings together 12 issues of a comic book series reprinted as a hardcover graphic novel.
Each of the twelve chapters are individual moments of Megan McKeenan's existence as she
wanders from locality to locality in the United States, searching for her life. Brian Wood is the author of the critically acclaimed comic
book series DMZ.
Questions?
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Several of the graphic novels covered in this presentation can be purchased at the 2009 NJLA Annual Conference Bookstore.