Audiobook Review: HOLIDAYS ON ICE by David Sedaris

HOLIDAYS ON ICE  by David Sedaris  (Hachette Audio, October2001)  ISBN #1615583491/13:9781615583492.  Narrated by David Sedaris with Amy Sedaris and Ann Magnuson.  (Goodreads average rating 3.94)

 

 Summary from the Goodreads website:

 

      David Sedaris's beloved holiday collection is new again with six more pieces, including a never before published story. 

 

    Along with such favorites as the diaries of a Macy's elf and the annals of two very competitive families, are Sedaris's tales of tardy trick-or-treaters (Us and Them); the difficulties of explaining the Easter Bunny to the French (Jesus Shaves); what to do when you've been locked out in a snowstorm (Let It Snow); the puzzling Christmas traditions of other nations (Six to Eight Black Men); what Halloween at the medical examiner's looks like (The Monster Mash); and a barnyard secret Santa scheme gone awry (Cow and Turkey). 

 

I rated it 4 Stars. Bookshelves: Collection, family relationships, fok-lore, humor, nonfiction.  My review on the Goodreads website:

 

     The benefits of the audio book version are many.

 

     The narrator's inflections and tone add extra emphasis to each story.

Hearing the author's own voice made it more special in that I obtained a good feel for the person behind the words - - engaging, a little bit cynical but in such humorous ways, a great sense of the humor in ordinary things, and a creativity that adds spice to what might seem mundane.

 

     Every story in here produced a chuckle, and ended satisfactorily except for the journal of the housewife who objects to the presence of some unwelcome family members. That was funny throughout but took a very nasty and shocking turn at the end that I didn't see coming. 

 

     There's some great stuff here, and I'm going to look for more from Sedaris - - maybe read the next one so I can savor his choice of words and phrases better.

 

 

New Book Release For All BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Fans

 

Sequart is proud to announce the publication of Somewhere Beyond the Heavens: Exploring Battlestar Galactica, edited by Rich Handley and Lou Tambone.

Glen A. Larson’s Battlestar Galactica only lasted for a single season, yet it earned its place among the most beloved science-fiction shows of all time. In 2003, Ronald D. Moore reimagined the story. This new take proved hugely popular, revitalizing the once-niche franchise. Moore’s Galactica successfully accomplished something few reboots of classic TV shows have ever managed to do: surpassing the original in scope and longevity. Like the Cylons, Galactica had evolved.

Somewhere Beyond the Heavens: Exploring Battlestar Galactica, edited by Rich Handley and Lou Tambone, examines the entire mythos, both televised and published, from 40 different perspectives, just in time for the show’s 40th anniversary. This anthology features insightful, analytical essays about Galactica‘s history, penned by popular comic historians, novelists, bloggers, subject-matter experts, and franchise insiders, including Samuel Agro, Jim Beard, Corinna Bechko, Joseph F. Berenato, Joe Bongiorno, Jeffrey Carver, October Crifasi, Steven Czarnecki, Julian Darius, Joseph Dilworth Jr., Matthew J. Elliott, Kelli Fitzpatrick, James Frenkel, Sabrina Fried, Caroline Glucksman, Robert Greenberger, Rich Handley, Amy Imhoff, Brandon Jerwa, Robert Jeschonek, Fiona Moore, John Kenneth Muir, Alex Newborn, Peter Noble, Alan J. Porter, Tony Simmons, Paul Simpson, Robert Smith?, Alan Stevens, and Lou Tambone, with a painted cover by beloved Galactica artist Chris Scalf.

You say you want to know more about Battlestar Galactica? So say we all.

The book runs a massive 572 pages, making it the longest book in Sequart history!

Somewhere Beyond the Heavens: Exploring Battlestar Galactica is available in print and on Kindle. (Just a reminder: you don’t need a Kindle device to read Kindle-formatted books; you can download a free Kindle reader for most computers, phones, and tablets.) Find out more on the book’s official page at

http://sequart.org/books/55/somewhere-beyond-the-heavens-exploring-battlestar-galactica/ or its Facebook page.

My Blog Received This Christmas Card - - Sharing With You

Hello! From all of us here in the Valiant Entertainment Marketing department, we wish you a happy holiday season and a superpowered 2019! We greatly appreciate your coverage and support and look forward to continuing working with you in the years to come.  Stay Valiant, Matthew, Mel, Emily, and Gregg

ADAM HUGHES Local Signing On December 26th

Adam Hughes In-Store Signing at CC&C From the Store that Brings You...  Adam Hughes will be at Cards, Comics & Collectibles on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm! A long-time friend and recurring guest of the Baltimore Comic-Con, Adam is the artist on Marvel's Fantastic Four being released that Wednesday, which will feature the wedding of Ben Grimm and Alicia Masters. From Marvel's solicitation for this issue: The wedding that's been years in the making...Ben and Alicia say "I do!" No bait. No switch. Not a dream. Not a hoax. And we swear, not a single Skrull around. This is really happening! From the book that brought you the first, best and longest running super hero marriage in comics, we give you...the wedding of Ben Grimm and Alicia Masters! Featuring an untold tale of the courtship of Ben and Alicia. A bachelor party that only Johnny Storm could throw. And a very special ceremony brought to you in the Mighty Marvel Manner. As far as cover artists working in comics today, Adam Hughes is among the very best. A 12-year veteran of Gaijin Studios, Hughes is most widely recognized for his pin-up style renditions of female characters, especially over the course of his long runs as cover artist on Wonder Woman and Catwoman. His most recent work includes covers for Superman, Red Sonja/Tarzan, and Captain America. Hughes is a multiple Harvey and Eisner Award winner for Best Cover Artist. "Adam is an amazing artist," said Marc Nathan, owner of Cards, Comics & Collectibles. "We are incredibly lucky to have him at the store on the day of this momentous issue's release!" Adam will sign the first 10 autographs for free if they are bought in the store. Other items or items beyond the ten purchased in-store are $5 each. Cards, Comics & Collectibles is located at 51 Main St., Reisterstown, MD  21136. For more information, please visit cardscomicscollectibles.com, our Facebook page, or call 410-526-7410. 51 Main St., Reisterstown, Maryland 21136 Saturday May 5, 2018, 10am-7pm 410-526-741 | http://cardscomicscollectibles.com/

HELLBOY Official Trailer Released Today

Mark Your Calendar For APRIL 2019 . . . . . .

Go To This Link To View The Trailer On YouTube . . . . .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7rZZlMzjkw

IDW's HASBRO Anthology Celebrates Women In Comics

San Diego, CA (December 18, 2018) — In recognition of Women’s History Month, IDW Publishing and Hasbro Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) have teamed up to create Synergy: A Hasbro Creators Showcase, a 48-page celebration anthology of fan-favorite creators and new talent working with many of the most beloved Hasbro characters.
 

The Synergy anthology features five brand-new stories: autobiographical works written by Mairghread Scott (drawn by Sara Pitre-Durocher, reuniting the creative team behind the Transformers: Till All Are One series) and Katie Cook (of the hit My Little Pony comic), plus original tales inspired by G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Jem and the Holograms.
 

Mairghread Scott says, “Transformers is a brand that shaped both my childhood and adult life. I’m grateful for the chance to talk about what these amazing robots have meant to me, and others, over the years.”
 

Katie Cook says, “Hasbro was such an integral part of my upbringing. My Little Pony inspired a youth full of pastel imaginings and became a huge part of my cartooning career as I got the chance to make those imaginings real. I bonded with childhood friends over ponies in the 1980s, and as an adult, I crafted stories for My Little Pony alongside creators who have become the friends of a lifetime.”
 

In addition to storytelling, Synergy: A Hasbro Creators Showcase includes four new pin-ups, as well as a gallery of thirteen fabulous images from the IDW archives – dynamic illustrations that celebrate the women who have already made, or will soon make, an impact on the world of Hasbro for many years to come.
 

Synergy editor Megan Brown says, “This is a great coming together of creative talent and an amazing showcase for a host of wonderful authors, artists, and colorists — both old and new. I am beyond thrilled to be editing this compilation, and to be given the chance to highlight the amazing work of women in the comics industry.”
 

IDW Re-Launches TRANSFORMERS Series

from the official IDW Publishing press release . . . . .

Cybertron’s Golden Age of Peace and Prosperity, Shattered by a Single Death

San Diego, CA (December 18, 2018) — IDW Publishing proudly announces that a brand-new Transformers series will debut in March 2019 that will explore the very moment when a glorious, peaceful Cybertron begins its downward spiral into chaos.
 
Available twice monthly, IDW’s Transformerscomic will be written by Brian Ruckley, author of the Godless World fantasy trilogy, and illustrated by Angel Hernandez (Star Trek: Discovery – Succession) and Ron Joseph(Micronauts: Wrath of Karza).
 
In this new Transformers comic, IDW will explore Cybertron in ways never seen by audiences before – delving into an idyllic society, peaceful for thousands of years, as it faces the most momentous event in its history: the mysterious end of a single life. Through the eyes of young Bumblebee and his friends, fans will witness conspiracies forming, harmony giving way to conflict, and the very fabric of Cybertronian civilization tearing itself apart.
 
“Bringing Transformers fans this story is a real privilege,” says Brian Ruckley. “But just as important, it’s an amazing opportunity for new readers to discover and explore one of the biggest universes – and one of the best casts of characters – that science fiction has to offer, and to get in right at the start of a truly epic saga.”
 
Ron Joseph says, "In my youth, I devoured everything Transformers – toys, comics, the cartoon, the movie – with a Unicron-like hunger. ‘Robots in Disguise’ dominated my every waking moment. To join IDW’s creative team for the launch of a Transformers comic is staggering, and easily one of the greatest moments of my life."     
 
“We are eager to begin this new chapter in Transformers storytelling,” says Michael Kelly, Hasbro’s Vice President of Global Publishing. “We are excited to begin a tale that will be accessible and appealing to readers unfamiliar with Transformers lore, while still providing the depth and drama that our long-time fans expect. It’s a big responsibility, but we’ve got the right team and the right characters to do it.”
 
The debut issue of this new Transformers comic will be available with multiple cover variants, by artists Gabriel Rodriguez, Angel Hernandez, Casey W. Coller, and Freddie E. Williams II. Issue #2, also available in March, will feature covers by Nelson Daniel, Ron Joseph, and Jeffrey Veregge.
 
For information on how to secure copies of IDW’s new biweekly Transformers series, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.
 

TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2018 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Hasbro.

Sneak Peek: PUNK MAMBO Coming In April 2019

First Look: PUNK MAMBO #1 Pencils Preview
 

 

     Valiant is incredibly proud to reveal an eye-catching first look at Adam Gorham's detailed pencils from PUNK MAMBO #1, the debut issue from the British voodoo priestess' five-issue limited series launching in April 2019! PUNK MAMBO was recently announced as part of the BREAKTHROUGH slate, Valiant's lineup of upcoming titles that serve as great jumping-on spots while also expanding the shared universe.

     

     From the twisted minds of Cullen Bunn (Venom) and Adam Gorham (Rocket), Punk Mambo's upcoming adventure is full of action, horror, and laughs. "Punk Mambo is the kind of woman who haunts the dark corners of the Valiant Universe," Bunn told CBR. "She walks a tightrope through the deepest of shadows – shadows that will devour you if they get half the chance. She looks into the abyss...and if the abyss dares to stare back, she spits in its eye."

     "My favorite page to draw so far has been pages 2-3 in this first issue," added Gorham. "I saw the chance to take an action beat and spread it across two pages. It was a lot of fun and gave me the chance to bring it and step up my game for this series." Give your eyes a treat and watch that scene unfold in Gorham's pencils for PUNK MAMBO #1 below!

PUNK MAMBO #1 art by Adam Gorham

PUNK MAMBO #1 art by Adam Gorham



PUNK MAMBO #1 art by Adam Gorham



PUNK MAMBO #1 art by Adam Gorham

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Comics Review: DEADLY CLASS, Volume 1

DEADLY CLASS, Volume 1  (Image Comics, July 2014)  by Rick Remender, writer; Wes Craig, illustrator; and Lee Loughridge, colorist.

Paperback, 160 pages.  ISBN # 1632150034 (ISBN13: 9781632150035)

 

Summary from the Goodreads website . . . . .

 

It’s 1987. Marcus Lopez hates school. His grades suck. The jocks are hassling his friends. He can’t focus in class. 

 

But the jocks are the children of Joseph Stalin’s top assassin, the teachers are members of an ancient league of assassins, the class he's failing is “Dismemberment 101,” and his crush has a double-digit body count. 

 

Welcome to the most brutal high school on earth, where the world’s top crime families send the next generation of assassins to be trained. Murder is an art. Killing is a craft. At Kings Dominion School for the Deadly Arts, the dagger in your back isn’t always metaphorical. 

 

Collecting the first arc of the most critically acclaimed new series of 2014, by writer RICK REMENDER (Black Science, Fear Agent) and rising star artist WESLEY CRAIG (Batman). Experience the 1980s underground through the eyes of the world’s most damaged and dangerous teenagers.

 

Collects DEADLY CLASS #1-6. 

 

 

My review on the Goodreads website . . . . .

 

Four-star rating. Bookshelves: first-in-series, assassins, comic books, coming-of-age, urban crime, violence.

 

     I wanted to read this in advance of the upcoming television series, which, if it follows the same script should be a great one to watch. However, the director and cinematographer are going to have their hands full trying to duplicate and match the amazing art style of Wes Craig.

 

     Craig is definitely an illustrator to keep an eye on. His brilliant use of small panoramic panels and silhouettes to depict scenes of hyper violence and action work to great effect and really lend a punch to the proceedings. The chase scene in Issue #1 is not to be missed. 

 

     I've had an indifferent opinion to the story-telling of Rick Remender prior to this, but I'm really enjoying this one. While I haven't read everything that he's published, this could very well be his best work -- it's certainly my favorite -- and makes me want to check out Remender's Black Science and Low series. The difference here is that the fiction is based in part, granted after much exaggeration, on Remender's teen days on the mean 1980's streets of Phoenix, Arizona. 

 

     Despite having done something awful (and not fully revealed, just hinted at) in his past, main character Marcus is a sympathetic soul that you learn to care what happens to him. He gets put through the wringer in more ways than one before this first story arc ends.

 

      The other characters are also well developed, and I can see some of them getting a bigger spotlight in future issues. That's a good thing too, as I suspect not all of them are going to be around as the series moves forward. This is certainly one worth checking out.

New Reference Book For Horror Writers

Nightmares come to life in this comprehensive how-to guide for new and established authors…   Book two in Crystal Lake Publishing’s The Dream Weaver series picks up where the Bram Stoker Award-nominated Where Nightmares Come From: The Art Of Storytelling In The Horror Genre left off. Click the link for CRYSTAL LAKE under “Featured Publishers” in the right column to learn more and find ordering details. It’s Alive: Bringing your Nightmares to Life focuses on learning the craft in order to take your story from concept to completion. Featuring articles and interviews from critically acclaimed masters of horror such as Chuck Palahniuk, Michael Bailey, Jonathan Maberry, F. Paul Wilson, Kelli Owen, John Skipp, Joe R. Lansdale, Kasey Lansdale, Tim Chizmar, Clive Barker, Lisa Morton, Bev Vincent, Elizabeth Massie, Paul Moore, Rachel Autumn Deering, Gene O’Neill, Sarah Pinborough, Marie O’Regan, Kevin J. Anderson, Christopher Golden, Steve Niles, Mick Garris, Heather Graham, Mark Savage, Maria Alexander, Del  Howison, Tom Monteleone, and many more! With an introduction by Richard Chizmar and a cover by Luke Spooner. Featuring interior artwork from horror master Clive Barker!

Blurbs:

“You need this book. If you’re an aspiring writer, you need this book. If you’re an experienced writer, you need this book. It’s Alive offers something to think about no matter where you are in your career. You need this book.”— Jeff Strand, author of DWELLER "There are, as I’m sure you’ve heard, no shortcuts to becoming a writer, but if you seriously want to become a better writer with a clearer understanding of the craft, It’s Alive: Bringing Nightmares to Life can help. These articles are written by working writers who know the business and who have a wealth of hints, tips, and tricks that can speed you along on the road to being the kind of writer you want to be. Anyone seriously interested in writing would be crazy not to have this book on the shelf."—Ray Garton, author of Live Girls and Ravenous

It's Been A Year For New Hires/Promotions At VALIANT

Valiant Entertainment Names David Menchel as Associate Editor

New York, NY (December 17, 2018) - Valiant Entertainment is happy to announce that Assistant Editor David Menchel has been promoted to Associate Editor. In his new role, Menchel will work closely with writers, artists, and other comic creators to continue to develop the best stories for Valiant's iconic characters and dedicated fans. Menchel also played a critical role in helping to develop Valiant's recently announced BREAKTHROUGHl ineup of titles.

"Since joining the team almost two years ago, David has proven himself to be a vital part of the Valiant family," said Senior Editorial Director Robert Meyers. "As the Assistant Editor across the Valiant line, David proved he has a deep understanding of the Valiant Universe and that he possessed a genuine excitement for our characters. An impeccable storyteller in his own right, David is ready to take this next step in his career, and I'm thrilled to see him grow."

"I'm ecstatic to further my career at Valiant as I step into the role of Associate Editor," said Menchel. "Valiant boasts an incredibly creative and unique environment, full of the best creators and artists in the industry. I am proud to be a member of their editorial team, and look forward to helping in the expansion of the Valiant Universe through new and exciting adventures."


About Valiant Entertainment

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Guide To The Best Comics & Graphic Novels of 2018

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Want to pick up some graphic novels before the year ends, but don’t know where to begin.  DIAMOND BOOK DISTRIBUTORS provides this great collection of Year’s Best lists from various sources to give us a great starting point. Read on and scroll down . . . . .

 

With 2018 coming to a close, Diamond provides you with a master list of the Best Comics & Graphic Novels of 2018 as named by various review sites including Publishers Weekly, The Washington Post, NPR Books, and more!

This year, of all the Best of Year lists we compiled, several titles were mentioned on multiple lists. Bingo Love from Image Comics garnered the most recognition among the Best of Year lists. For the full collection of Best of Year lists, see below. This article will continue to be updated until the end of the year.

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NPR's Best Graphic Novels of 2018

• All the Answers | Gallery
• Be Prepared | First Second
• Belonging: A German Reckons with History and Home | Scribner
• Bingo Love | Image Comics
• Born to be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey | Little, Brown and Company
• Cake: A Cookbook | Penguin Publishing
• Che: A Revolutionary Life | Penguin Publishing
• Check, Please! Book 1: # Hockey | First Second
• Come Again | IDW Publishing
• Coyote Doggirl | Drawn & Quarterly
• The Electric State | Atria
• Eternity Girl | DC Comics
• Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles | DC Comics
• Hey, Kiddo | Graphix
• Infidel | Image Comics
• Luisa - Now and Then | Humanoids
• The Many Deaths of Scott Koblish | Chronicle Books
• My Brother's Husband Volume 2
• Photographic: The Life of Graciela Itrubide | Knopf
• The Prince and the Dressmaker | First Second
• Sabrina | Drawn & Quarterly
• Shade, The Changing Girl Volume 2: Little Runaway | DC Comics
• Why Art | Fantagraphics
• Your Black Friend and Other Strangers | Silver Sprocket

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Publisher Weekly Best Graphic Novels of 2018

• All the Answers: A Graphic Memoir | Gallery 13
• Bad Friends | Drawn & Quarterly
• Chlorine Gardens | Koyama
• Upgrade Soul | Lion Forge
• Young Frances | AdHouse

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Amazon Book Review's Top 5 Graphic Novels of 2018

• The Prince and the Dressmaker | First Second
• Vision | Marvel
• Sleepless Volume 1 | Image Comics
• Hey, Kiddo | Graphix
• My Boyfriend Is a Bear | Oni Press

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Amazon's Best Comics & Graphic Novels of 2018

• All Summer Long | Farrar, Straus and Giroux
• Crush | JY
• Bingo Love | Image Comics
• Grass Kings Volume 1 | Boom! Studios
• Green Lantern: Earth One Volume 1 | DC Comics
• Hey, Kiddo | Graphix
• Home After Dark: A Novel | Liveright
• Illegal | Sourcebooks
• My Boyfriend Is a Bear | Oni Press
• My Solo Exchange Diary Volume 1: The Sequel to My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness | Seven Seas Entertainment
• Redlands Volume 1 | Image Comics
• Ricanstruction: Reminiscing & Rebuilding Puerto Rico | Somos Arte
• Sleepless Volume 1 | Image Comics
• Stephen McCranie's Space Boy Volume 1 | Dark Horse
• Super Late Bloomer: My Early Days in Transition | Andrews McMeel
• The Prince and the Dressmaker | First Second
• Upgrade Soul | Lion Forge
• Vision | Marvel
• What to Do When I'm Gone: A Mother's Wisdom to Her Daughter | Bloomsbury Publishing
• Woman World | Drawn & Quarterly

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The Washington Post's Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2018

• Berlin | Drawn & Quarterly
• Hey, Kiddo | Graphix
• Home After Dark: A Novel | Liveright
• I Am Young | Fantagraphics
• Monstress | Image Comics
• On a Sunbeam | First Second
• The Prince and the Dressmaker | First Second
• Sabrina | Drawn & Quarterly
• Vision | Marvel
• X-Men: Grand Design | Marvel

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The AV Club's Best Comics of 2018

• Aquicorn Cove | Oni Press
• Brat | Koyama
• Coda | Boom! Studios
• Dodge City | Boom! Studios
• Frankenstein: Junji Ito Story Collection | VIZ Media
• Giant Days | Boom! Studios
• Heartstopper (Wecomic)
• Immortal Hulk | Marvel
• Love and Rockets | Fantagraphics
• Manfried The Man | Quirk
• My Boyfriend Is a Bear | Oni Press
• Nancy | GoComics
• On a Sunbeam | First Second
• Prism Stalker | Image Comics
• Rice Boy | Iron Circus Comics
• Runaways | Marvel
• Sabrina | Drawn & Quarterly
• Spectacle | Oni Press
• The New World | Image Comics
• The Seeds | Dark Horse

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Book Riot's Best Comics of 2018

• American Carnage | Vertigo
• Bingo Love | Image Comics
• Border Town | Vertigo
• Exorsisters | Image Comics
• Infidel | Image Comics 
• Lucy the Octopus | Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Man-Eaters | Image Comics
• Nancy Drew | Dynamite Entertainment
• The Prince and the Dressmaker | First Second
• Rainbow Brite | Dynamite Entertainment
• Saga Volume 9 | Image Comics
• The Sandman Universe | Vertigo
• Snotgirl Volume 2 | Image Comics
• Tentacles At My Throat | Europe Comics

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Paste Magazine's Top 25 Comic Books of 2018

• (Tie) Upgrade Soul | Lion Forge
• (Tie) Berlin | Drawn & Quarterly
• The Immortal Hulk | Marvel
• Grafity's Wall | Unbound
• Land of the Sons | Fantagraphics
• Why Art? | Fantagraphics
• Girl Town | IDW Publishing
• The Nib: Death | The Nib
• The Dreaming | DC Comics
• Saga | Image Comics
• Klaus and the Crying Snowman | Boom! Studios
• The Song of Aglaia | Fantagraphics
• The Lie and How We Told It | Fantagraphics
• I Am a Hero | Dark Horse
• Runaways | Marvel
• Manfried the Man | Quirk Books
• Action Comics | DC Comics
• Ice Cream Man | Image Comics
• Monk! | First Second
• The Strange | Drawn & Quarterly
• Brazen | First Second
• Glorious Wrestling Apocalypse | Self-Published
• Eternal | Black Mask Comics
• Prism Stalker | Image Comics
• Persephone | Boom! Studios
• Exit Stage Left: THe Snagglepuss Chronicles | DC Comics

- Honorable Mention: Nancy | GoComics

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Barnes & Noble Best Graphic Novels & Manga of 2018

• Marvelocity: The Marvel Comics Art of Alex Ross | Knopf 
• The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins | First Second
• Batman: White Knight | DC Comics
• Monstress Volume 3 | Image Comics
• Saga Volume 9 | Image Comics
• Dark Nights: Metal Deluxe Edition | DC Comics
• RWBY: Official Manga Anthology Volume 1 | VIZ Media
• The Walking Dead Volume 29 | Image Comics
• Tokyo Ghoul: re Volume 3 | VIZ Media
• One-Punch Man Volume 13 | VIZ Media
• Frankenstein: Junji Ito Story Collection | VIZ Media
• Homestuck Book 1 | VIZ Media
• Ibitsu | Yen Press
• American Gods Volume 1 | Dark Horse
• Marvel Black Panther: The Ultimate Guide | DK

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Vulture Top 10 Best Comics of 2018

• Berlin Book 3 | Drawn & Quarterly
• Sabrina | Drawn & Quarterly
• Drawn to Berlin | Fantagraphics
• Passing for Human | Random House
• I Am Young | Fantagraphics
• Young Frances | AdHouse
• The Pervert | Image Comics 
• Upgrade Soul | Lion Forge
• The Prince & the Dressmaker | First Second
• All the Answers | Simon & Schuster

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Entertainment Weekly Best Comics of 2018

• (Best ongoing series) Monstress | Image Comics
• (Best New Series) The New World | Image Comics
• (Best Finale) Mister Miracle | DC Comics
• (Best Writer) Ta-Nehisi Coatesl
• (Best Artist) Bilquis Evely
• (Best Anthology) Hungry Ghosts | Dark Hourse
• (Most Relevant) Border Town | Vertigo
• (Best Return) The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen - The Tempest | Top Shelf
• (Best Revamp) Runaways | Marvel
• (Superhero of the Year) X-23 | Marvel

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American Library Association's Top Graphic Novels of 2018

For the full list of fiction and nonfiction titles, click here.

• The Backstagers | Boom! Studios
• Black Hammer Volume 1 | Dark Horse
• Brave | Yen Press
• I Am Alfonso Jones | Ty Books
• Jonesy | Boom! Studios
• Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptataion | Abrams 
• Lighter Than My Shadow | Lion Forge
• My Brother's Husband | Pantheon Books
• Pashmina | First Second
• Spill Zone | First Second 

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New York Public Library Best Books of 2018

Below listings have pulled comics/graphic novels only. For the full list of books, follow these links: Kids, Teens, Adult.

KIDS

• Be Prepared | First Second
• Illegal | Sourcebooks
• Sci-Fu | Oni Press

TEENS

• Alice from Dream to Dream | Boom! Studios
• Check, Please! #Hockey | First Second
• Isola | Image Comics
• Mech Cadet Yu | Boom! Studios
• The Prince & the Dressmaker | First Second
• Skyward Volume 1 | Image Comics
• Supergirl: Being Super | DC Comics
• The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• X-Men: Grand Design | Marvel

ADULTS

• About Betty's Boom | Archaia
• Sabrina | Drawn & Quarterly
• Prism Stalker | Image Comics