Slice of Life

Following the success of his critically praised graphic novel THE QUITTER, Harvey Pekar returned to Vertigo with this all-new AMERICAN SPLENDOR miniseries, celebrating 30 years of the series that first showed how, as Harvey would say, "ordinary life can be pretty complex stuff."

Harvey Pekar faces many obstacles in his pursuit of a fulfilling and meaningful existence. Important battles, like treacherous front doorsteps, taxes, auto repairs and stubborn sofas are the conundrums pondered as he continues his collaboration with many of comics' greatest artists.

« La vie ordinaire, c'est un truc assez complexe », voilà la devise de Harvey Pekar, auteur de la mythique série American Splendor. Au début des années 60, Pekar, critique de jazz et collectionneur de vieux disques, rencontre Robert Crumb et découvre la bande dessinée underground. Fasciné par les possibilités offertes par ce medium, il développe un projet de série autobiographique e

"At fourteen, Amy Van Brandt doesn't feel particularly close to anyone. Since her father died, her mother has become some sort of a zombie, except all of a sudden, she's back to life (and even wearing edgy underwear!). Could there be a connection with Dennis Belcher, the school principal? (OMG!) As for her best friend, Kat, love has rendered her brain uncharacteristically mushy. No way that's hap

Le grand mystère de la VRAIE adolescence des filles enfin dévoilé... Drôle, provoc, authentique, Leslie Plée raconte avec justesse le quotidien d'une bande d'ados, et pas n'importe laquelle, celui de sa bande d'ados. Pour Leslie, c'est la rentrée en seconde C... c'est la loose, mais c'est aussi la rencontre avec une fille «super rebelle» qui utilise de l'efferalgan en guise d'ecsta et qui

A mini-anthology of original comic stories, inspired by the music of singer/song-writer Tom Waits. Stories by Enrica Jang.

It's a classic tale of teenage, paraplegic alcoholic meets amnesiac cyborg assassin! Three years ago, George Williams life changed forever when a car accident left him paralyzed below the waist. Now, everything will change again after a nighttime encounter with deadly stranger who possesses incredible powers she cannot recall or understand. Only George knows that beneath the shell of the sweet

Four stories set in a world where animals raise humans for food.

Miyuki Sanada had just been going through the motions until one night she came across a certain late-night anime that made her feel true passion for the first time in her life. She was so impressed by the production that she decided to become an animator herself! But was that really such a good idea? Harsh lessons and even harsher financial realities await as Miyuki strives to make her dream come

Anthologies and special collections

In a town split by prejudice, two girls uncover a secret that undermines all they believe. What cost comes with assimilation?

Nate Powell's follow-up to the Eisner winning Swallow Me Whole examines war and violence, and their trickledown effects on middle America. As a gang of small-town kids find themselves reunited in adulthood, their dark histories collide in a struggle for the future.

"Why don't you just come out already?" "How can you be bi if you're married?" "You'll do it with anything that moves." For all their differences, gay and straight people are often united in their problems with bisexuality. People who follow their hearts wherever they lead, regardless of gender, are still usually met with disbelief and suspicion. From confessional, personal accounts to erot

Futaba Yoshioka thought all boys were loud and obnoxious until she met Kou Tanaka in junior high. But as soon as she realized she really liked him, he had already moved away because of family issues. Now, in high school, Kou has reappeared, but is he still the same boy she fell in love with?

A standalone story about monsters, city living, and ill-considered favors.

Work is hell and for Jim and his friends, that's not a metaphor. Hell has come to earth, but life goes on. Crappy jobs, public transportation, dating; for some that's not much of a life, any way you slice it.

JUNG WAS WANDERING THE STREETS OF SEOUL WHEN A POLICEMAN TOOK HIM TO AN AMERICAN ORPHANAGE. HE WAS FIVE YEARS OLD. A FEW PHOTOS, A REPORT FROM THE ORPHANAGE... HIS MEMORIES HANG BY A THREAD. BUT QUESTIONS STILL HAUNT HIM. In 2007, Jung decides to plunge himself into the memories or the fantasies of his life - he wants to reconcile a period tinged with uncertainty that eats away at him. He talk

Lark Laraar is the activist owner of the hottest cocktail bar in San Francisco, and her new employee just learned her deepest secret: she's also a sorceress whose drinks are literally magic!

Archie Andrews is everyone's favorite teenager from Riverdale. He's a great kid, but has a clumsy streak and a weakness for pretty girls! For most of his life, he has been caught in the middle of one of America's most famous love triangles between Betty and Veronica. His adventures in trying to choose one of the two always get him into trouble!

Get set for a second heaping helping of classic Archie stories from the sensational seventies! This volume features more of the best stories of the 1970s collected into one, high-grade volume. Witness as Archie and his friends get involved in one hysterical situation after another, and enjoy the fads and fashions of the decade.

Check out the exciting adventures of Archie Andrews in this super-size book! With a blend of new and classic stories, puzzles, games, and more special features, you can't go wrong!

From the biggest storylines to the funniest compilations, the Archie Comics Graphic Novel series has it all! These books give you the most bang for your buck -- and there are several new editions popping up every month! Be sure to stay tuned for the next awesome collection starring Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica and even Sabrina the Teenage Witch!

Something exciting is happening in Riverdale! Get in on the ground floor with the spectacular, quarterly Archie Comics Super Special Magazine! This Magazine features over 120 pages of classic Archie stories, fashion, puzzles, and more! Every quarter brings a specially-themed collection that will have you excited for the next edition. Don't miss out on creator spotlights, the latest Archie news and

Archie and Betty struggle with their careers in the fast-paced environment of the 'Big Apple.' But when a mysterious figure from their past offers Archie eternal wealth in exchange for leaving Betty and returning to Riverdale, will the temptation of an end to their struggles prove too much?

Archie faces pressure from his boss and Veronica's father, Mr. Lodge. Forced to buy out Pop Tate's Chok'lit Shoppe for Lodge Industries, Archie instigates a near-violent dispute. Can Archie, Veronica and their friends find happiness as they face the challenge of saving Pop's future as well as their own?

Betty & Veronica star in their first comic book! In "Circus Daze", Betty inherits her Uncle Oscar's favorite car! Too bad Uncle Oscar is a clown! Will Betty & Veronica be able to get home in this crazy clown car? Then, in "What's Cookin'?", Betty feels the fool for slipping Archie cake and doughnuts by way of the empty emergency fire bucket in the hall! But Archie hasn't been eating those treats

Archie's insatiable best pal gets his own book! In "Experiment Perilous", Jughead's Uncle Herman comes to visit with a marvelous invention in tow- a formula to make people cowardly or courageous! The only thing he needs is a test subject, and Reggie Mantle, captain of the football team, seems like the perfect guinea pig! Will everything go according to plan? DISCLAIMER: The stories, characters

Arnie and Fupport, who both appeared in the Soul Paste one-shot, are back in Venice Beach and Culver City!

Jaime Hernandez's moving stories chronicle the lives of some of the most memorable and fully formed characters the comics form has ever seen. His female protagonists, masterfully delineated with humor, candor, and breathtaking realism, come to life within California's Mexican-American culture and punk milieu. In April 2006 Hernandez began serializing his work with the New York Times Magazine-- all

Camp Three Peaks is a rustic, Christian summer retreat for teenage girls. It offers them a week of hiking, adventure, and communing with the God of its 19th-century founders . . . a God that doesn't traditionally number people like 13-year-old Charlie Lamonte among His (Her? Their? Its?) flock. The only black camper in the group—and queer besides—she struggles to reconcile the innocent intent