Coopersville Area
District Library
Graphic
Novels @ the Library
Come see our selection of graphic novels made possible with a grant from the Coopersville
Area Community Foundation!
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BLEACH by Tite Kubo (VIZ Media) Ichigo Kurosaki has always been able to see ghosts, but this ability doesn't change his life nearly as much as his close encounter with Rukia Kuchiki, a shinigami and member of the mysterious Soul Society. While fighting a Hollow, an evil spirit that preys on humans who display psychic energy, Rukia attempts to lend Ichigo some of her powers so that he can save his family, but much to her surprise, Ichigo absorbs every last drop of her energy. Now a full-fledged shinigami himself, Ichigo quickly learns that the world he inhabits is one full of dangerous spirits, and along with Rukia, who is slowly regaining her powers, it's Ichigo's job to both protect the innocent from Hollows and to help the spirits themselves find peace.
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NARUTO by Masashi Kishimoto (VIZ Media)
Author Masashi Kishimoto made his debut in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999 with Naruto, which won the Hop Step Award. Naruto must pass the difficult test to enter the Ninja Academy; deal with his rival, Konohamaru; and learn to get along with his new classmates, Sasuke and Sakura. Assigned to a three-person team, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura must survive a brutal test against their upper-level ninja instructor, Kakashi.
Only two can pass — will Naruto be one of them?
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ROSARIO+VAMPIRE by Akihisa Ikeda (VIZ Media) All-around average teenager Tsukune can't get accepted to any high school save one... but on his first day he finds the rest of the student body doesn't appear average at all. Best of all, the cutest girl on campus can't wait to fling her arms around his neck! Wait a sec' -- are those her teeth around his neck too...? Tsukune's going to have one heck of a hickey when he gets home from Monster High! But does he have a chance in H E double hockey sticks of raising his grades at a school where the turf war isn't between the jocks and the nerds but the vampires and the werewolves?
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MOUSE GUARD by David Petersen (Archaia Studio) The story focuses on a
colony of intelligent mice, who live in a medieval era, paralleling
the same age in human history, though in their world there are no
humans. "The mice struggle to live safely and prosper among all of the world’s harsh conditions and predators. Thus the Mouse Guard was formed. After persevering against a weasel warlord in the winter war of 1149, the territories are no longer as troubled. True, the day to day dangers exist, but no longer are the Guard soldiers, instead they are escorts, pathfinders, weather watchers, scouts and body guards for the mice who live among the territories. Many skills are necessary for the guard to keep the borders safe. They must find new safeways and paths from village to village, lead shipments of goods from one town to another and, in case of attack, guard against all evil and harm to their territories." They are not simply soldiers that fight off intruders; rather, they are guides for the common mice looking to journey without confrontation from one hidden mouse village to another. The Guard patrols borders, finds safeways and paths through dangerous territories and treacherous terrain, watches weather patterns, and keeps the mouse territories free of predators. They do so with fearless dedication so that they might not just exist, but truly live. |
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BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 8 SERIES by Various (Dark Horse Comics)
Since the destruction of the Hellmouth, the Slayers - newly legion - have gotten organized and are kicking some serious undead butt. But not everything's fun and firearms, as an old enemy reappears and Dawn experiences some serious growing pains. Meanwhile, one of the "Buffy" decoy slayers is going through major pain of her own. Buffy creator Joss Whedon brings Buffy back to Dark Horse in this direct follow-up to season seven of the smash-hit TV series.
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SUPERMAN NEW KRYPTON by Various (DC Comics) Long a fixture in the Superman mythos, the Kryptonian city Kandor escaped destruction when it was shrunk and preserved by the space villain Brainiac. In this recent story line, Kandor and its inhabitants have been restored to full size at Earth's North Pole, raising the question, What will an additional 100,000 supermen and women mean for the planet? Meanwhile, in a secondary story, young reporter Jimmy Olsen uncovers a high-level plot to kill Superman. Abetted by Johns, current main Superman writer Robinson continues to bring an appealing humanity to the Man of Steel and his supporting cast. Seven different pencilers of varying chops illustrate the book's five episodes.--Flagg, Gordon Copyright 2009 Booklist |
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SUPERMAN EARTH ONE by Michael Straczynski & Shane Davis (DC Comics)
After her parents get divorced, Ann Uekusa and her mother move from Tokyo to rural Shimane. Accustomed to the anonymity of city living, Ann can't get used to the almost overbearing kindness of the people in her mother's hometown. But when personal tragedy strikes, Ann discovers how much she needs that kindness.
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HIKARU NO GO by Yumi Hotta & Takeshi Obata (Viz Media) Great ExpectationsThe Hokuto Cup, a new tournament for young players from Japan, China and Korea, is looming, and Hikaru's rival Akira has already secured one of the coveted three places on Japan's team. While Hikaru battles his way to one of the two remaining spots, Akira's father baffles the go world with his unexpected retirement! |
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DAREDEVIL: MAN WITHOUT FEAR by Frank Miller & John Romita Jr. (Marvel Comics)
A fire burns deep within Matt Murdock. He was raised by a single father, an over-the-hill prizefighter with one last chance to make it good - a chance that cost him his life. Taunted and tormented by children while growing up, Matt's life was irrevocably altered after he was blinded by radioactive materials while saving the life of an old man. The payoff? An unbreakable will and a keen intelligence, helping focus the super-senses he was blessed with during the accident. His story is one of love, pain, disappointment and strength. Witness the tour-de-force origin of the Man Without Fear by industry legends Frank Miller and John Romita Jr. Collects Daredevil: The Man Without Fear #1-5.
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DAREDEVIL: ULTIMATE COLLECTION VOL. 1 by Brian Michael Bendis, David Mack & Alex Maleev (Marvel Comics) /font> &n During a character-defining run, Brian Michael Bendis crafted a pulp-fiction narrative that exploited the Man Without Fear's rich tapestry of characters and psychodrama, and resolved them in an incredibly nuanced, modern approach. Now, this Eisner Award-winning run is collected across three titanic trade paperbacks! In this volume, witness the Kingpin's downfall at the hands of Sammy Silke and see how a down-on-his-luck FBI agent can change Matt's life forever. Collects Daredevil #16-19 & #26-40.
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