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Graphic Novels 2001
(All Fiction and Non-Fiction books can be found in the YOUNG ADULT area of Cary Memorial Library unless otherwise noted.)
Dark Angel: The Path to Destiny
by Kia Asamiya
A young swordsman, Dark, strives to become an honored phantom-saint, fighting enemies with the help of his spirit guide, Kyo.
The Wizard's Tale
by Kurt Busiek
Bafflerog Rumplewhisker, the nicest of the evil wizards, is given the quest of finding the Book of Worse. Once he discovers its location, a bit too easily in his mind, he must puzzle through his associates' motives as well as wonder why the book was so easy to find in the first place.
Concrete: Think Like a Mountain
by Paul Chadwick
Concrete, once a human man but now transplanted into a giant stone body, travels and seeks to heal the environment while standing tall for nature's right to survive.
The Uncanny X-Men:Dark Phoenix Saga
by Christopher Claremont
Considered one of the most powerful storylines in the legendary X-Men series, this novel reveals the corrupting nature of power as well as illustrating the sacrifices heroes are called upon to make.
The Hobbit: An IIllustrated Edition of the Fantasy Classic
by Chuck Dixon
This beautifully illustrated version
of the J. R. R. Tolkien classic brings
this long-treasured fantasy to life.
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The Man in the Ceiling
by Jules Feiffer
Jimmy may be a flop as a boy, but he's convinced that one day he'll be a great cartoonist!
The Books of Magic
by Neil Gaiman
An extended original fairy tale from the creator of the Sandman series, The Books of Magic follow a young man who's an"opener."
The Sandman: Preludes, Nocturnes and also Sandman: The Dream Hunters by Neil Gaiman
From the man who is perhaps most well known for his graphic novels comes two masterpieces--the first in Gaiman's unforgettable Sandman series and the final, stand-alone 10th anniversary celebration of Japanese mythology crossed with the Sandman's magic.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: the Origin
by Christopher Golden
Working from Joss Whedon's original screenplay for the feature film, this graphic novel retells Buffy's awakening into her role as the Slayer with all the wit and action of the current hit show.
The Cartoon History of the Universe II
by Larry Gonick
Can you think of a better way to learn the course of human history?
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Ultimate Spider-man: Power and Responsiblity
by Brian Michael Bendis
This retelling of Spider-man's origins, retold in a contemporary setting and written by two of the hottest authors in comics, is sure to excite those familiar with Spiderman's legends as well as readers new to the genre.
The Lucky Road
by Linda Medley
A humorous and well-told series of original fairy tales, populated by characters familiar and new.
Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch:A Gathering of Heroes
by Ryo Mizuno
This series follows the epic adventures of elves, demons, humans, gods, wizards, and dragons in a raging battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil.
Ultimate X-Men: The Tomorrow People
by Mark Millar
This impressive X-Men collection takes readers back to the teenage years of the X-Men, before each had determined his course with Professor Xavier.
Batman: Year One
by Frank Miller
One of the Dark Knight series which reinvented Batman in the 1980s, this story follows the first year of Batman's career.
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Batman: Gotham Adventures
by Ty Templeton
The adventures of Batman and Robin in classic animated
style, taking on all of your favorite villains.
Elfquest
by Wendy & Richard Pini
Elves contend with enemy humans and search for a homeland--an extended series:
Fire& Flight, The Forbidden Grove, Captives of Blue Mountain, Quest's End, Siege at Blue Mountain,The Secret of Two-Edge.
Neon Genesis Evangelion
by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
This first volume traces the battle between humanity and creatures dubbed "Angels"--following fourteen year-old Shinji as he is placed at the helm of the "Evangelion," the biomechanical weapon which holds the only hope of defeating the invaders.
Space Usagi
by Stan Sakai
A spinoff from the popular Usagi Yojimno series,
this collection takes the favorite rabbit samurai
into the final frontier.
Shades of Death
by Stan Sakai
A clever reimagining of 16th century samurai life, our hero, a rabbit, fights for his ideals and to save his friends.
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Out from Boneville
by Jeff Smith
Anyone who has ever left home for the first time and found the outside world strange and overwhelming will love Bone.
Ranma 1/2
by Rumiko Takahashi
One of the best-loved series of graphic novels to emerge from Japan, this latest volume is filled with action balanced with tenderness. It's no wonder these stories are so universally loved. Cary Library has Volumes 1, 16 part 1, and 16 part 2.
Ranma 1/2: 1
Ranma 1/2: 15
Ranma 1/2: 16
The Tale of One Bad Rat
by Bryan Talbot
Homeless and abused, Helen and her pet rat roam the London streets, searching for peace and a sense of inner strength.
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