Best Teen & Young Adult Media Tie-In Comics

This special hardcover edition also includes an exclusive sound clip of Rick and Morty and all the cover art from the first ten issues of the comic book series! "Rick and Morty, the unlikely pair at the heart of the hit Adult Swim cartoon, happily bring their signature blend of brainy sci-fi and surreal, warped mayhem to print. When dissolute genius Rick builds a device to predict the future of the stock market, he and his bumbling teenage grandson, Morty, hit the big time. Though readers unfamiliar with the show might be thrown off by the idiosyncratic speech style, it's a pitch-perfect replica of the voice actors' performances, and the artwork, full of exaggerated cartoon shapes and grotesque creatures, expertly mimics the animation. - Booklist. "Aside from the normal difficulties inherent in being young, such as school and the trials and tribulations of parents, siblings, and friends, Morty also has to deal with his grandfather Rick, a cracked scientific genius with authority issues. Verdict Based on Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland's (adult swim) animated cartoon, Rick and Morty walks a shredding tightrope among slapstick, pathos, and hilarity, with unexpected twists and a healthy sprinkle of nutty sf concepts thrown in for good measure. The anthology nature of the stories means some pieces are stronger than others, but all are imaginative and will appeal to fans of weird sf humor that borders on the psychedelic. Cannon, Ryan Hill, and back up artist Marc Ellerby have given audiences, both in and out of know, a solid debut issue chocked with comedy and pathos that can go nowhere but up.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It plays literally every time the book is moved, so not only when you open the book cover -- but then as you are trying to read the book."
"Awesome book!"
"Purchased for my daughter's fiancé for Christmas."
"If you're a Rick and Morty fan, you will LOVE this book!"
"Nicely printed, oversized compilation of R&M comics."
"Just like the show."
"This book is awesome!"

Now, an evil menace is trying to find Midna, Princess of the Twilight Realm, and the fragments of the Shadow Crystal to gain the power to rule over both the Twilight Realm and the World of Light. Together they have created nine manga adventures featuring Link and the popular video game world of The Legend of Zelda , including Ocarina of Time , Oracle of Seasons and Four Swords .
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I usually don't review the products I buy unless I feel the need to. There's not much I can say about this great book that other reviewers have already mentioned. -Beautiful Art. -Great Story with very good pacing (much better than previous LoZ mangas) good jokes and some differences from the game'a story to make it a bit more interesting. Cannot wait for Aug 8 when vol 2 releases. Loved this one so much!"
"I know people are probably saying they are nothing like the game, but the game would be odd directly transmitted into a graphic novel."
"My daughter is a huge Zelda game fan, so when she asked for this book, I ordered it right away."
"Very fun read."
"It's got a bit of a darker tone than the usual game, but it's still an enjoyable read."
"Bought this for my girlfriend since it's one of her absolutely favorite games- I don't think she knows the manga exists yet since this one came out recently so I can't wait to surprise her!"
"granddaughter loves it, well worth price."
"Haven't yet read it, but very good art!"

The unstoppable march of the Dark Lord of the Sith continues! COLLECTING: DARTH VADER ANNUAL 1, DARTH VADER 16-19.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"For Darth Vader Fans it is a must, it fill perfectly the void between the movies and explains a los of the lord of the sith."
"Stop it with the cliff hangers tell me what the Ordu are now!"
"Love the series so far, can't wait for the other volumes."
"I generally find crossovers confusing, but this is a great gripping tale from within the empire and gives a ton of depth to Vader's character."
"I initially thought the introduction of rivals to Vader was a mistake."
"do not underestimate the power of this killer comic."
"Maybe because I usually buy collections, but these single issues are far too short."
"Great artwork and good writing but after the first two books and Vader Down, I find myself losing interest as the series seemingly drags on and loses momentum."
Best Teen & Young Adult History Comics

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Nick Abadzis masterfully blends fiction and fact in the intertwined stories of three compelling lives. I had no idea there were so few Soviet engineers and scientists involved in the nascent space program--not to trivialize their incredible achievement but, in many senses, they just winged it, borne along in great part by Korolev's force of will and political maneuvering. Events conspired to make Laika a sacrificial passenger on board Sputnik II, but they really did honor their canine cosmonauts. It felt like we needed to be a part of that, so I drew it extremely fast--two hundred pages in a little over eight months. Originally, I did have an idea of doing three books: Laika would be the first, Gagarin the second, and a full-on comic strip biography of Korolev [the driven engineer on the project] would be the final part that would bind together events seen in the first two. Certainly, elements of Korolev's life that I felt were important to the story made it into the final version of the book. Abadzis: I suppose it would have been easy to make it another cutesy, twee, and overly saccharine dead-dog story but that wouldn't have been true either to my taste or to the socio-political system and culture I was attempting to portray. I didn't want to anthropomorphize her, at least not to the extent that she was spouting speech/thought balloons like, say Tintin's Snowy (which works just fine for those books). The sentiment of the story, such as it is, would take care of itself and be implicit in certain character's actions or words (or not, as the case may be).... All that said, it'd be disingenuous to suggest that, in dealing with a true story that involves dogs and their owners (even if they happen to be scientists in a Soviet cosmodog program), there wouldn't be a bit of emotion. But there's also the harsh reality of the time, the place and the confluence of events that put Laika into space.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The back stories of both dogs and humans are captivating, and the story is told with humor, sadness, and heart."
"Laika was the test dog sent in to space by the Soviet Union's space program Sputnik 2."
"There is a really hard hitting vision on what the dog herself was "thinking" at critical times in her life.....raw, imaginative, and quite emotional."
"Excellent, TOTALLY WORTHING BUYING."
"While written in a comic book format,this story is anything but."
"As an dog lover I found the story quite sad."
"It is a delight, but also somewhat tragic."
"Well told and well illustrated."
Best Teen & Young Adult Biography Comics

A welcome read for anyone who ever felt more passion for a sandwich than is strictly speaking proper, Relish is a graphic novel for our time: it invites the reader to celebrate food as a connection to our bodies and a connection to the earth, rather than an enemy, a compulsion, or a consumer product. Loosely connected chapters chart a child- and young adulthood surrounded by cooks and bakers, bouncing between Manhattan kitchens and upstate farmhouses, and through art school and the booming culinary scene in Chicago.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I must say I'm actually pretty jealous of her life, she traveled a lot as a kid, and even went to Europe with only a friend as a teen. The way she describes each food item will make your mouth water, never have I craved a good croissant so much! Anyway, this is not an action packed spiderman type book, this is not a batman comic, it's a thought out, elegant graphic novel about a girls life through food, suitable for reading with your preteens, as a gift for teenagers, or any adult you know that likes food and art."
"Told in chapters titled with her favorite food dishes, Lucy talks about her first delicious bites of each dish as well as some of her later life experiences. Overall, I think people interested in food will enjoy this book, but as a stand-alone biography, probably not."
"Packed with recipes and lovely drawings of kitchen life, it's bound to make foodies proud and newbies ready to roll up their sleeves and explore - or order Blue Apron."
"Knisley finds a kind of sweet depth in life that invites thoughtfulness, and the cherishing of life."
"With all that said, it IS the author/illustrator's story, so she should tell it like it is--it is just hard for teachers and parents to classify it."
"I really enjoyed Relish - Lucy Knisley's artwork is crisp and colorful as always, and her stories of travel are, as usual, wonderfully drawn."
"This won't be to everyone's taste, but it is an interesting book presented as a graphic novel."
"This book was a great disappointment."
Best Teen & Young Adult Superhero Comics

Collecting Incredible Hulk Vol. Monsters and heroes... and the Incredible Hulk!
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I picked this up actually thinking it was the future imperfect story line but quickly learned it was not."
"If you loved the cartoon this is worth a read!"
"After I finished I got World War Hulk because I wanted more."
"This e-comic anthology is complete including minor related stories."
"Fun read - collection of the Planet Hulk comics...no wonder he was "ticked" when he made it back to Earth."
"Great story line."
"This is a must read for those who like dark stories."
"I may have built the hype up in my mind before reading Planet Hulk and I was extremely disappointed in the story as a whole."
Best Teen & Young Adult Manga

In this post-apocalytpic sci-fi story, humanity has been devastated by the bizarre, giant humanoids known as the Titans.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"LOVE IT MY FAVORITE MANGA <3 <3 even though you make me suffer every month i still love you for creating this amazing and beautiful manga in which you kill my favorite characters QwQ just kidding but you actually make me cry QwQ b I wonder what other surprises you got for us your Fans this next chapters, the plot on the manga has increased into a point i want to scream of emotion I'm really exited!"
"After reading the 1st manga or volume I was hooked and watched the series afterwards."
"This fast paced Seinen manga is amazing."
"When I first read this manga I thought this was the best manga ever, it's a lot different than the other manga I have read."
"I never liked manga or any anime."
"If you have not read this and like anime/manga or if you have never read a manga before then you should pick this up and give it a read."
"I bought this after my daughter and I watched the series on Netflix."
"Arrived as expected and fast."
Best Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction & Fantasy Comics

Indies Choice Book of the Year. *. National Book Award Finalist * New York Times Bestseller * New York Times Notable Book * Kirkus Best Book * School Library Journal Best Book * Publishers Weekly Best Book * NPR Best Book * New York Public Library Best Book * Chicago Public Library Best Book. The New York Times bestselling graphic novel sensation from Noelle Stevenson, based on her beloved and critically acclaimed web comic. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. “Noelle Stevenson has a knack for capturing the humor and heart in a situation in just a few panels.” (Rainbow Rowell, New York Times bestselling author of Eleanor and Park). “Sharp visuals, a nifty amalgam of fantasy and science fiction elements, and relationships drawn with complexity, wit, and depth create a world worth returning to again and again.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review) ).
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Find Best Price at Amazon"When Lord Ballister Blackheart, a villain with a vendetta, meets an impulsive young shapeshifter named Nimona, he reluctantly takes her on as a sidekick. Despite some rule breaking, the two end up working well together in their mission on exposing the not-so-heroic Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics. Nimona was recommended to me by a friend from a writing group I manage (who was also nice enough to let me borrow her copy since my book budget is non-existent right now)."
"Nimona, a shapeshifting sidekick to supervillain Lord Blackheart, does serious damage around the village to prove the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't so heroic. The Hardcover edition I bought comes with an extra Christmas special at the end."
"Absolutely fun and exciting, it moved my feelings and made me laugh in many parts."
"Stevenson included some of her sketches and the Christmas minicomic interlude when Ballister and Ambrosius were children, plus the epilogue. It is somewhat small (page-wise) for a graphic novel, which is a bit disappointing, given the large page size online when it was just a webcomic."
"The world is fun and out there, the character more complex than you thought at first glance."
"My wife and I enjoy webcomics but had never heard of Nimona, and we ordered this on a whim after Felicia Day recommended it in "The Flog"."
"Got this book as a gift for my 12 year old niece after reading favorable reviews on SLJ and seeing it on top of some of the "best graphic novel" lists for librarians."
"This book is an instant classic."