NBM
MORESUKINE: UPDATED WEEKLY FROM TOKYO GN
by Dirk Schwieger
An ex-pat in Japan experiences all things Japanese as ordered online! Dirk lived
in Tokyo, had a comics blog where he had people dare him to try all sorts of
different things — exotic, disgusting, revealing, whatever! — in this land of
the Rising Sun, and then relate it with funky humor on the blog. The result is
quite a fascinating inside look at the Japanese society, how they live, how they
think, what they eat. Moresukine is the Japanese way of pronouncing "Moleskin,"
as these comics were created on one. This graphic novel comes designed exactly
like a Moleskin — black cover, rounded edges, ribbon page mark. “What a fun
idea,” said Neil Gaiman, and other artists also contribute with their take on
this adventure including James Kochalka and Ryan North. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95
STAR OF THE MONTH
LITTLE NOTHINGS VOLUME 1: THE CURSE OF THE UMBRELLA GN
by Lewis Trondheim
Another great albeit quite different blog! The great talent behind the new
generation in Europe — the Dungeon series, A.L.I.E.E.E.N., and Mr. O — pours his
heart out in funny snippets of everyday life. His paranoia, little annoyances,
big annoyances, chase of rainbows, love of comics, travel impressions from
around the world, dealing with kids, being a kid — it’s all about life as we
know it. A collection from his comics blog that expands his palette with full
color painting, one can only be awed at Trondheim’s uncanny sense of observation
and relate to all his experiences closely. (NOV073735)
SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
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NERDCORE LP
MEATHAUS: S.O.S. TP
by Various
Meathaus certainly didn’t invent the whole idea of a comics anthology, but it’s
the kind of book that’ll make you think otherwise. An über-team of creators
gives it their all in S.O.S., spilling passion, sentiment, and rage onto the
page. Their stories are beautiful and brutal, bizarre, and brazen, as told by
guys like James Jean, Farel Dalrymple, Brandon Graham, Tomer and Asaf Hanuka,
Thomas Herpich, Jim Rugg, Corey Lewis, Matt Furie, D-pi, Ross Campbell, Sheldon
Vella, and Dave Kiersh. Editors Brandon Graham, Chris McD, and Matt Gagnon
consulted their "favorites" list and brought in a whole new cross-section of the
comics scene. The resulting mash-up of artists, action, styles and energy makes
Meathaus: S.O.S. an absolute, must-have, entirely essential read for indie
comics lovers — and beyond! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 272pgs, FC SRP: $30.00
NETCOMICS
LET DAI VOLUME 14 GN
by Sooyeon Won
Set in a soulless neo-Seoul ruled by young punks and pleasure seekers, an amoral
teenager named Dai is the living embodiment of the city's beauty and cruelty. As
the leader of the vicious Furies gang, Dai seduces everyone who lays eyes on
him, only to blind them to his own barbaric nature. When an honest schoolboy
named Jaehee rescues a beautiful girl from being mugged by the Furies, he can't
possibly realize how this brief encounter will plunge him into a downward spiral
of unbridled passion and unfathomable pain! (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 184pgs, B&W (14 of 15) SRP: $9.99
OPERATION LIBERATE MEN VOLUME 4 GN
by Mira Lee
Sooha's presence has prematurely awakened Shiva of the Dark Moon, and the Male
Liberation Army leadership is thrown into turmoil. Sooha struggles to contain
the secret of her gender among Laharshita's leaders. Among the rebels, a wider
revelation would mean her immediate death. Ganesha sneaks away from the
Emperor's palace to bring vital information to the Male Liberation Army. And
Danium, now aware that Sooha is a girl, struggles to figure how to treat her
and, more importantly, how he feels about her constant fawning over Ganesha.
However, deadlier concerns are at play — some among Laharshita's leadership
believe the men should eliminate Sooha. The only thing stopping them is the fear
that she may be the otherwordly consort that completes Shiva and grants them the
power to destory the Maha Empire once and for all! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
TOTALLY CAPTIVATED VOLUME 3 GN
by Jinha Yoo
The mafia threatens Ewon into working for a loan shark, where he's forced to run
dangerous errand for no pay. The culprit who doomed Ewon to this life is none
other than Jiho, Ewon's jealous ex who still burns at Ewon's infidelity! Their
gang leader Mookyul, with movie-star good looks and the bizarre, drunken habit
of biting people on the neck, takes a keen interest in his attractive new errand
boy. Will Ewon be able to survive the violent underworld — not to mention the
constant sexual harrassment — he must endure as an underling of Mookyul? (C:
0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
NOVARIS ENTERTAINMENT
ROADKILL ZOO GN
by Nicole Jones, Buddy Setiawan & Derek Fridolfs
Lost in the back roads of Southern Louisiana, a group of college students
accidentally run over a raccoon in the swamp. Little do they know that deep in
the ruins of a nearby plantation, a voodoo witch doctor has resurrected an army
of undead roadkill eager for revenge! A 2007 Russ Manning Award nominee! (C:
0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00