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NEW (April) In the LOUVRE Collection: THE SKY OVER THE LOUVRE Bernard Yslaire & Jean-Claude Carriere In the next volume in co-edition with the Louvre museum we go back to the very origins of the Louvre as a museum: the tumultuous years of the French revolution. It’s the story of a painting of the Supreme Being, ordered by Robespierre from the famous painter David. A painting which was never made. It’s also the story of anoth- er painting, that of the young Bara, a 13 year old martyr of the Republic. From the inauguration of the Louvre, former royal palace, as the museum for the people, to the death of Robespierre, this is also the portrayal of the face to face of two major actors of a revolution in a great hurry. Robespierre appears equally enlightened and lost while David accomplishes his destiny: a painter torn between political engage- ment and artistic ambition. Yslaire, one the great stars of French comics, delivers a stunning masterwork in an epic and disturbing graphic novel seeped in a dramatic and fascinating period of history. 10½ x 11¼”, 72pp. full color hardcover, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-602-0

Also in the LOUVRE Collection: ON THE ODD HOURS Eric Liberge The highly successful series of graphic novels co- published with the Louvre museum in Paris (“Glacial Period”, “Museum Vaults”) continues with its next out- standing graphic novel. This time, the author invites us on a guided tour of the museum… by night… when the works of art come alive. Our guide: a deaf night watchman who somehow manages to communicate with the souls of those ethereal and timeless works of art. A visual tour de force with a strong edge of the frighteningly fantastic. “Imaginative.” -Art News “Virtuosically rendered. Powerfully expresses the irre- pressible life of great art.” -Booklist 6 x 9, 72 pp., full color trade pb. with flaps: $14.95, ISBN 978- 1-56163-577-1 GLACIAL PERIOD Nicolas De Crecy For the first time in the US, ComicsLit brings over the latest enfant terrible of European comics, a mad genius, and for the first time, the Louvre museum is involved in a co-edition of a series of graphic novels. There will be four and each will be a vision of this great museum by a different artist. De Crecy, at the sight of the incredible richness of the museum’s collection was overwhelmed and felt small and ignorant. The result is a story set thousands of years hence in a glacial period where all human history has been forgotten and a small group of archeologists fall upon the Louvre, buried in age-old snow. They cannot begin to explain all the artifacts they see. What could they have meant? Their interpretations are nonsense, absurd, farcical. “A clever upending of the resilient myth that master- works of art preserve the history and spirit of their era; the meaning of art, De Crecy suggests, belongs to the people who experience it.” -Washington Post “De Crecy’s art is breathtaking, he lives up to his reputation as a mad genius with this amusing work.” -Booklist “De Crecy is a gifted storyteller whose eye for body language and ear for a funny line never fails him. He deftly combines art history, science fiction and simple philosophizing in a short but very sweet tale.” -Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 80pp., full color trade pb. with flaps: $14.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-483-5

NEW (August) A Treasury of Murder: THE LIVES OF SACCO & VANZETTI Rick Geary Rick Geary tackles the most controversial case of the 20th cen- Introducing The Special Treasury Edition available only directly tury. Anarchists Sacco & Vanzetti were accused of robbery and from us by mail and online and limited and numbered to advance murder but so many supposedly damning pieces of evidence demand. were questionable their guilty verdict elicited massive protests Specially bound in real cloth and including an original plate signed around the world. Geary presents us with all the twists and and numbered by Rick Geary, with a silver-stamped jacket, the turns, appeals and dubious evidence after presenting us the book can also be signed to a specific person upon request: $50 human face of the two men, demonized by many, turned to martyrs by many others in his usual unflappable way. SEE THE REST OF THE SERIES on p.8 6 x 9, 80pp., B&W, jacketed hardcover: $15.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-605-1 See previews, more reviews, interviews at www.NBMPUBLISHING.COM BUY 4 CHOOSE 1 FREE! www.nbmpublishing.com, 800-886-1223 (M-F 9-6 EST)

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NEW (June) DUNGEON Monstres Vol. 4: Night of the Ladykiller , Lewis Trondheim, J-E. Vermot-Desroches, Yoann Vulture sorcerer Horus, a ladykiller? Who knew? Yet, as the first story in this volume shows, he is accused of impregnating a slew of women. The second story takes a much lighter tone starring Grogro the big always hungry goofball seen in many stories before, especially in the Parade series. Here, he’s the hero, or at least tries to be, on a mission to fix a mess with a bunch of beer brewers. Question is: will he solve the problem… or just eat (and drink) it? 6½ x 9, 96pp., full color trade pb.: $14.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-608-2

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By Lewis Trondheim NEW (March) BIGGER NOTHINGS Volumes 1-3 in a banded set, specially priced: $39.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-599-3 LITTLE NOTHINGS 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 that ex- pands 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. “Fans of James Kochalka’s American will find he has an international soul- mate in Lewis Trondheim. Quirky, cute, and yet microdetailed with the inflec- tions of a peculiar life, Little Nothings is a hoot...” -The Onion “Beautifully scribbled strips center on such existential hiccups as extreme self-doubt, spontaneous superstitions and unjustified paranoia.” - Vol. 1: The Curse of the Umbrella 6 x 9, 128pp., full color trade pb. with flaps: $14.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-523-8 Vol. 2: The Prisoner Syndrome ) 6 x 9, 128pp., full color trade pb. with flaps: $14.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-548-1 Vol. 3: Uneasy Happiness 6 x 9, 128pp., full color trade pb. with flaps: $14.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-576-4

By Manu Larcenet NEW (March) The Complete ORDINARY VICTORIES, Volumes 1 & 2 In a banded set, specially priced: $29.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-600-6 ORDINARY VICTORIES This is the story of Marc, a photographer who’s tired, of a very patient chick he meets, of banal horrors and of his pain-in-the-neck cat. It’s the story of his art thrown against heavy anxiety attacks; of a really cute woman in his small town who seems to take to him against all odds; of the old neighbor, a peaceful likable fellah until you get to know his disturbing role in the war... “ONE OF THE YEAR’S 10 BEST. A genuine and consequential graphic novel.” -Booklist starred review “ONE OF FIVE BEST GRAPHIC NOVELS. An emotion-packed story about a burned-out photographer struggling to connect with the world and a woman. Charmingly drawn.” -Time magazine 5 ) 6 /8 x 9, 120pp., full color trade pb.: $15.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-423-1 ORDINARY VICTORIES: What is Precious Marco comes to terms with having a child, the loss of his father and his relationship with him, his moth- er comes to terms with living alone, a man dies in the countryside, a journalist cracks under pressure. The final part of this extraordinarily moving story which has received top acclaim. It’s about small things, rare moments, banal sadness and an ordinary guy who’s just trying to live the best way he can. “A subtle, powerful work, using the tools of comic art beautifully.” -Publishers Weekly Starred Review “Masterpiece. The best example of graphic-novel realism to date.” -Booklist 5 6 /8 x 9, 128pp., full color trade pb.: $15.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-533-7 SEE LONGER DESCRIPTIONS, PREVIEWS, REVIEWS AT WWW.NBMPUBLISHING.COM See previews, more reviews, interviews at www.NBMPUBLISHING.COM ) Choose one of these free for every 4 you buy! BUY 4 CHOOSE 1 FREE! www.nbmpublishing.com, 800-886-1223 (M-F 9-6 EST)

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NEW (July) KINKY & COSY Nix Shocking! Disgusting! Meet the most dangerous twin girls in the universe! Their record of wrong doings, on purpose or not, will raise your hair on end. A darkly subversive collection of cynical comics gags that is sweeping Europe. Nothing is sacred for these two lil’ monsters! South Park meets Monty Python. 8½ x 6, 96pp., full color hardcover; $14.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-604-4

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A series of handsomely designed classic strip re- prints showcasing early daily comics so ingeniously nutty they’re forever fresh and off the wall. FOREVER NUTS: Classic Screwball Strips HAPPY HOOLIGAN Frederick Burr Opper Opper was already a quite successful cartoonist/illustrator for the prestigious Puck magazine when William Randolph Hearst lured him out to create a for the New York Journal. While a step down from (relatively) high to low brow, Opper jumped at the chance and out came “Happy Hooligan” an un-heroized vagrant who ends up very badly at the end of each strip, no matter how much good he might mean. His perennial demise surely went on to inspire Wile E. Coyote or Mr. O, especially as his own cowardice and unworthiness contributes to his hilarious woes. This second entry in ‘Forever Nuts’ presents a collection of the better early full color Sundays. “Required reading for anyone who takes comic strips as seriously as they deserve — and likes to laugh, too.” -Andrew Smith, Scripps News “The joy of the strip is in the way Opper sets up his dominoes before knocking them down. B+” -The Onion 11 x 81/4, 112pp. full color, clothbound: $24.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-542-9

The Early Years of MUTT & JEFF Bud Fisher One of the most long lasting and popular humor strips in history, now celebrating its 100th Anniversary. had many memorable moments of serious goofiness and irreverence. Here’s a rediscovery of a true oddball classic maybe only outdone by the antic high living of its own creator. “The sharp pacing and sardonic wit in Fisher’s work set the standard for every newspaper strip that would follow.” -Washington Post “Brilliantly constructed” -The Onion “Ends up being a smart, extremely well-illustrated essay on character development” -The Comics Reporter 11 x 6½, 192pp., B&W, jacketed hardcover: $24.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-502-3

George McManus’ BRINGING UP FATHER In 1904, a young George McManus was hired by Pulitzer’s New York World as a cartoonist. While he was there he created such strips as The Newlyweds which many comics historians consider the first family comic strip. In 1912, William Randolph Hearst hired McManus away to start a comic strip about a guy called Jiggs, a lower class man who came into a lot of money. With their new wealth, Maggie, Jiggs’ wife, wanted to enter the upper crust of society but Jiggs just wanted to hang out with his old friends at the local bar playing cards and pool and eat his simple favorite foods. This is the classic strip Bringing Up Father which became the second longest comic strip of the 20th Century. Now, for the first time, Forever Nuts presents all the dailies of the first two years of this classic comic strip, many of which have not been reprinted since they first appeared over 90 years ago. Discover why McManus became known as one of the greats in the field. “The gags are funny and well-designed, with a freewheeling spirit that’s held up well over the past century.” -The Onion “Bringing Up Father” was a much copied strip, not only for its simple and engaging premise, but also for creator George McManus’ beautiful art.” -Andrew Capt. Comics Smith, Scripps Howard Papers 11 x 81/4, 192pp., B&W, jacketed hardcover: $24.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-556-6 SEE LONGER DESCRIPTIONS, PREVIEWS, REVIEWS AT WWW.NBMPUBLISHING.COM See previews, more reviews, interviews at www.NBMPUBLISHING.COM BUY 4 CHOOSE 1 FREE! www.nbmpublishing.com, 800-886-1223 (M-F 9-6 EST)

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THE BROADCAST Eric Hobbs • Noel Tuazon On the day of the historic broadcast of The War of the Worlds by Orson Welles which triggered panic in many places it sounded so real, a family in the countryside fears for its life and also has to deal with strangers and neighbors coming in for help. The tension brings to the surface long suppressed emotions and conflicts and a violent reckoning in a dark stormy night. “Newcomer Hobbs works hard not to oversell the drama, focusing on the tensions within the group. Intriguing character study of different personalities under pres- sure. Tuazon’s art adds to the ominous mood.” -Publishers Weekly “The characters are well developed. There is plenty of mystery and suspense in- volved, which is slowly unraveled with remarkable pacing.” -Ain’t It Cool News “The characters are memorable, and Tuazon’s wispy artwork, vague and expres- sive by turns, is perfect for the story.” -Brigid Alverson, Robot 6 6 x 9, 192pp., B&W, trade pb.: $13.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-590-0

NETWORKED: CARABELLA ON THE RUN Mark Badger • Gerard Jones CYBER BULLIES… FACEBOOK SELLING YOUR INFO… HERE IS ONE GRAPHIC NOVEL ON THE HOTTEST ISSUE OF THE DAY! Some alien invasions are loud and bloody...some are quiet and friendly. The blue-skinned girl named Carabella thinks she’s escaping the oppression of her own world, but instead she’s expos- ing the earth to an invasion so soft and friendly that everyone welcomes it-until Carabella herself sees what’s happening and tries to make someone, anyone see that our websites and our cell phones are being used to steal first the privacy and then the freedom of everyone on earth. “Carabella is such an engaging action heroine that she holds interest and empathy. With loose, enthusiastic color art.” -Library Journal “This cautionary tale outstrips simple purposefulness to provide a rip-roaring good story.” -Booklist “For classes that are exploring the topic of privacy, Carabella and her college-age buddies can offer students a valuable lesson.” -School Library Journal E 6 x 9, 128pp., full color trade pb.: $12.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-586-3

THE STORY OF LEE, Vol.1 Sean Michael Wilson & Chie Kutsuwada Lee, living in Hong Kong, meets Matt, a fine young Englishman. Their relationship be- comes stronger by the day, despite their deep cultural differences. But there is Lee’s Dad to contend with who views this affair very suspiciously. And there is another contender for Lee’s heart, a Chinese young man, whose jealousy takes on twinges of xenophobia. Will Lee and Matt’s relationship successfully cross the cultural divide and overcome the negative odds? Two worlds collide creating good sparks… and bad ones. By the editor of Ax: Alternative Manga, a Publishers Weekly top ten graphic novel “The fear of cultural imperialism, the dread of loss, the collapse of family, the still-preva- lent and widespread sexism in both Eastern and Western society - big themes, but present in every intercultural love story. Chie Kutsuwada’s delicate art and Sean Michael Wilson’s frank script sum up the tensions in ‘The Story of Lee’. “ - Helen McCarthy, author of ‘The Art of Osamu Tezuka’ “It took me to a place I’d never been before - not just Hong Kong, which Wilson and Kutsuwada bring vividly to life. But equally as interesting was the way that the creators explore the worlds of their interesting and complex characters. It’s the worlds of these characters that makes ‘The Story of Lee’ so memorable.” - Sacks, Comics Bulletin 1 5 x 7 /2, 160pp., B&W, trade pb.: $11.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-594-8

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SALVATORE Vol. 1: Transports of Love Nicolas De Crecy The best-selling and acclaimed author of ‘Glacial Period’ in the Louvre collection returns with a new series starring a dog auto repair mechanic so in demand, he can afford to move his garage to a distant hard-to- reach peak for peace and… privacy. The privacy, as it turns out, is to build a mode of transportation that can get him through earth and seas to his beloved far, far away. As unpredictable and totally original as ‘Glacial Period,’ this is a Plymptonesque tale filled with absurd, irresistible bittersweet humor. 1 6 /2 x 9, 104pp., full color trade pb.: $14.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-593-1 A HOME FOR MR. EASTER Brooke A. Allen You will love this crazy energetic book by a refreshing new talent! Tesana has never really fit into anything before but her daydreams. But when making an attempt to connect to her peers by join- ing in a pep rally planning committee she suddenly discovers a little white rabbit that lays brightly colored eggs. Realizing that she may have found the real life Easter bunny, Tesana embarks on an epic quest in an effort to get him back to his natural habitat and into safe hands. However as she progresses on her fanciful journey she gains more and more undesired attention until the quest becomes an increasingly madcap race to stay ahead of greedy pursuers and find a safe place for her new friend…wherever that place may be. It’s Tesana against the world! “Her moving, memorable and rollicking tale of outcast, oversized schoolgirl Tesana, her magical bunny and cast of outrageous but true-to-life characters and situations is one of the best things I’ve read in years. Allen is a major talent, and this amazing debut portends a great career in il- lustrated storytelling for the ages.” -Richard Pachter, Miami Herald “Recommended. “ -Library Media Connection “Thoroughly enjoyable entertainment. The artwork is energetic.” -School Library Journal 6 x 9, 208pp., B&W, trade pb.: $13.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-580-1 E

By Greg HOUSTON ELEPHANT MAN Baltimore has a great hero. He’s always there just when he’s needed to thwart crime! This marvel is Elephant Man. Yes, none other than the deformed and hideous man himself! But such power and the adulation that follows it begets much jealousy. Before you know it, one of the city’s best known TV anchors, ‘handsome’ Dick Denton and another hideous being fused by some radioac- tive accident: the Priest, The Rabbi and The Duck, come together to seek his demise and ridicule him in public! Will Elephant Man overcome this new challenge? Another hilariously silly exercise in grotesquery, spoofing superheroes, from the acclaimed brilliant artist of Vatican Hustle. “Superhero parodies don’t get any loopier than this. The story is carried by Houston’s skillfully exaggerated artwork, which deftly mines every bit of the tale’s grotesque humor.” –Booklist “Come for the art, stay for the derangement.” -SF Site 6 x 9, 80pp., B&W, trade pb.: $9.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-588-7 E Also available: VATICAN HUSTLE NBM launches a stunning new talent whose art is a hilariously grotesque cross between Ralph Steadman, Basil Wolverton and Chester Gould’s bad guys in a resolutely lowbrow sendup of blaxpoitation films. When a crime boss’ daughter turns up missing, who’s he gonna call? Boss Karate Black Guy Jones, that’s who, chump!! The two-fisted, karate chopping, crime solving machine is kicking ass and taking names from the gutters of Baltimore all the way to the streets of Rome. No dog’s too big for this cat to take down! Mimes, clowns, drunks, pizza, donkeys, pornography, gambling! Vatican Hustle has it all! “A uniquely comedic explosion of tightly-constructed gags and funny drawings.” -Rob Clough, “A love letter to the blacksploitation genre penned in the only manner such a note can successfully be executed: way the hell over the top.” -Brian Heater, The Daily Cross Hatch 6 x 9, 132pp., B&W, trade pb.: $11.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-571-9 E Mister i After the greatly successful Mr. O, here comes another By Lewis Trondheim batch of goofy gags crammed with little frames showing Thierry Robin the mishaps of Mr. i, who, no matter what he tries, always LI’L SANTA ends up killed, poor fellah. You gotta love him, he’s a walk- You have no idea what Santa must ing disaster. go through, all the way up there at ) 9 x 11½, full color hardcover: $13.95. the North Pole, until you read this ISBN 978-1-56163-486-6 suspenseful, fully silent graphic novel! Besides the huge yearly job that faces him, the North Pole is no friendly place! A light, delightfully original album for Christmas that will amuse all ages. 8½ x 11, 48pp., full color hardcover: $14.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-335-7 DINOSAURS ACROSS AMERICA HAPPY HALLOWEEN, Phil Yeh LI’L SANTA The 50 States of America presented one by one in In this second silent adventure, Li’l comics by Phil Yeh’s famous Patrick Rabbit and his Santa encounters the many critters Dinosaur friends in full color. One of the most popular of a Halloween night. comic books (190,000 sold) from Cartoonists Across “Sight gags and environmental sensi- America, a literacy group using comics for decades to tivity abound in this not-so-scary pic- teach literacy to kids all over the US, is now a beautiful ture story suitable for all ages.” -Brian exciting educational graphic novel, a fun way to learn McTavish/The Kansas City Star about America’s 50 States! Phil Yeh is the champion ) 8½ x 11, 48pp., full color hardcover: behind the group and well noted for his tireless tours and appearances at schools and $14.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-361-6 libraries across the land, bringing literacy through comics. “Ideal for older elementary-school kids...” -The Onion “Provides an entertaining way to learn information such as a state’s nickname and its capital, a few other major cities, and landmarks clearly designated.” -Kat Kan, Booklist 8 x 11, 32pp., full color sewn hardcover: $12.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-509-2 SEE LONGER DESCRIPTIONS, PREVIEWS, REVIEWS AT WWW.NBMPUBLISHING.COM E = e-book available. See our website! BUY 4 CHOOSE 1 FREE! www.nbmpublishing.com, 800-886-1223 (M-F 9-6 EST)

catortb.indd 5 12/16/10 11:40:08 AM 6 ComicsLit from Europe By Hubert & Kerascoet MISS DON’T TOUCH ME, Vol. 1 Paris in the thirties. The ‘Butcher of the Dances’ is on the prowl for young loose women. Blanche works as a maid along with the only family she knows, her sister, fun-loving Agatha. Suddenly, Blanche loses her to what she saw was murder but others on- ly write off as suicide. She decides to take matters into her own hands. In her pursuit, she ends up a servant in a luxury house of call-girls. She even becomes quite good at certain lascivious practices while still remaining a virgin! But she also doesn’t lose sight of her goal: find the Butcher. A suspenseful spicy tale as only the French could so lightly get away with, yet deceptive in its depth and realism. By the artist of Dungeon Early Years. A BOOKLIST TOP TEN GRAPHIC NOVEL 2009. “It’s hard to imagine a sequential art story better than this in terms of character development, plotting, realization of settings, and interconnection between visual and narrative elements. -Booklist Starred Review “A more orthodox piquancy infuses Miss Don’t Touch Me, a charming, Gallic twist on the murder mystery… and anything but prudish.” -Boston Globe 1 6 /2 x 9, 96pp., full color trade pb.: $14.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-544-3

MISS DON’T TOUCH ME, Vol. 2 Blanche tries to leave the Pompadour, the high class house of call-girls, but their hooks are in deep. Nevertheless she encounters what could be her ticket out: a very handsome and very re- spectful young rich man, Antoine. She also reunites with her long-lost mother. It all seems rather idyllic but Antoine may be a little too respectful and how come her mother suddenly reappears? 1 6 /2 x 9, 96pp., full color trade pb.: $14.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-592-4

MORESUKINE Uploaded Weekly from Tokyo Dirk Schwieger Expat in Japan experiences all things Japanese as ordered online! Dirk lived in Tokyo, had a com- ics 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. Result is quite a fascinating inside look at Japanese society, how they live, how they think, what they eat. Moresukine is the Japanese way of pronouncing Moleskine as these comics were created on one. This graphic novel comes designed exactly like a Moleskine: black cover, rounded edges, ribbon page mark… other artists also contribute with their take on this adventure, includ- ing James Kochalka and Ryan North. IN NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE “What a fun idea.” -Neil Gaiman “Beautifully evokes the wide range of Japanese culture, from the serene to the absurd.” -Publishers Weekly ) 5 x 8½, 176pp., B&W Moleskine® style trade pb.: $15.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-537-5

By Christophe BLAIN THE SPEED ABATER After hours of peregrinations into the WHY I KILLED PETER steaming bowels of the monstrous Alfred & Olivier Ka boat, the sailors find themselves in front “Peter was a populist priest. He was of the huge speed abater machine. Ca- cool. He was funny. He was no priest, just a regular guy. It’s like I had tastrophe follows and from then on, the another uncle. A great one, who laughed, who sang, who tickled. Until men live in hell... A deeply human and he took us for summer camp. Until we were so close, temptation came highly unusual suspenseful tale by an in the picture.” exciting new talent. Based on a true story that the writer experienced himself. A very mov- “Impressive! Marries Daumier and ing, topical and important work, sensitively presented. Munch.” -Booklist “If there is a healing process, this unforgettable graphic reminiscence is “The art is fascinating: spare, expres- surely its catalyst.” -Miami Herald sive.” -Publishers Weekly “Hauntingly evocative.” -Publishers Weekly starred review ) 9 x 12, 80pp., full color trade pb.: $13.95, ) 6 x 9, 112pp., full color clothbound jacketed: $18.95, ISBN 978-1-56163- 543-6 ISBN 978-1-56163-349-4

ISAAC THE PIRATE, Vol. 1: To Exotic Lands Isaac is a talented artist with no money but with a wonderful lover back in the 18th century. He runs into a rich Captain who is taken by his abilities and hires him with a handsome stipend to come along in his voyages. It turns out he’s a pirate. “Keeping readers off balance, Blain’s mix of naturalism and cartoonyness creates a story of surprising depth.” -Publishers Weekly 5 ) 6 /8 x 9, 96pp., full color trade pb.: $14.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-366-1 Vol. 2: The Capital After a dicey life of women and drink on tropical isles fueled by robbery and deft pickpocketing, Isaac itches to be back home and find his love of so many years ago, Alice. While he reunites with his now much older father, Alice, and a ‘clean’ life, remain elusive.. 5 6 /8 x 9, 96pp., full color trade pb.: $14.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-418-7

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In 2nd THE BIG KAHN printing! Neil Kleid, Nicolas Cinquegrani Rabbi David Kahn has lived a forty-year lie: he is not, nor has he ever been, Jewish. When at his funeral, the “rabbi’s” grifter brother reveals the truth, it forces the Kahn family to struggle with grief and betrayal as their congregation examines their every move and question their very faith. His son, Rabbi Avi Kahn, the heir apparent, spirals down in an affair with his rebel- lious sister Lea’s non-Jewish roommate. Lea rethinks the religion she’s run from, strong enough to alter her father’s life, while Eli — the youngest Kahn — inherits his father’s long-forgotten legacy. Somehow, with the help of the uncle he never knew and his slowly re-awakening sister, he attempts to return faith and order to his family and community and reinstate his father’s good name. Neil Kleid, Xeric Award winning author of Ninety Candles and NBM’s Brownsville, and illustrator Nicolas Cinque- grani offer a drama about loss, lies, belief and renewal in this dramatic graphic exploration of a family secret so well-hidden, it questions the very nature of faith. “Gripping.” -Publishers Weekly “This is an unusually rich work. Every character is well realized. A not-to-be-missed original graphic novel.” -Booklist “One of Hottest Graphic Novels for Summer. Kleid’s script is a wonder, with its pitch-perfect ear for dialogue. It’s so simply executed (and subtly ambitious) that it sneaks up on you more easily and more casually than you expect.” -John Hogan, The Graphic Novel Reporter “A rich and meaningful exploration.” -Heeb Magazine 6 x 9, 184pp., B&W, trade pb.: $13.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-561-0 E Also by Kleid: BROWNSVILLE with Jake Allen In the 1930’s, life in Brooklyn was murder. Follow the intertwined lives of Jewish gangsters Allie Tanennbaum, Abe Reles and scores of hoods organized by Louis Lepke Buchalter into the deadliest hit opera- tion in Mafia history, “Murder, Inc.”, as they escape the mean streets and lonely tenements of East New York., make themselves into the most dangerous men in America, only to eventually send their best friends and closest allies up the river. Written by Xeric Award winner Neil Kleid, an exciting new author to watch closely. “Smart, absorbing.” -Ray Olson, Booklist “Beautifully moody evocation” -Publishers Weekly “Weaves history and fiction into a visceral and moving story.” -Richard Pachter, Miami Herald “The events and players come to life in the stark images in this historical overview.” -VOYA Trade paperback: 6 x 9, 208pp., B&W $12.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-459-0 E

TRAILERS Mark Kneece • Julie Collins Josh Clayton’s mother has killed a man and left Josh in charge of disposing of the body. The trouble is, the body will not stay put. From dogs to low-life trailer park denizens, Josh’s life slips ever more deeply into hell as he attempts to keep the corpse under wraps. Josh, a sensitive teenager, attempts to persevere in the face of a morbid dilemma: guilt and fear over the crime conflict with his reluctant devotion to his mother. By two members of the faculty of sequential art at the Savannah College of Art & Design. “The story clips along and is hard to put down, with at times unbearable tension.” -Publishers Weekly “What a story. Wonderfully original.” -Mike Sangiacomo, Cleveland Plain Dealer-Newhouse Papers 6 x 9, 160pp., B&W, jacketed hardcover: $17.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-441-5 E Trade paperback: $11.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-445-3 See more by Kneece on p.14 By Rob Vollmar & Pablo Callejo BLUESMAN Now collected into one stunning hardcover! This story, structured like a traditional twelve bar blues song, with three sections each made of four chapters, follows blues musician Lem Taylor’s harrowing journey across Arkansas of the late twenties, hunted for a crime he didn’t commit. “An explosive and emotional climax. Bluesman mixes the mythic and dramatic with the nitty- gritty reality of the hard parts of life, just like a good blues song does.” -Publishers Weekly “Callejo’s woodcut-like style portrays the magic realist climax and documentary coda particu- larly brilliantly.” -Booklist 6 x 9, 224pp., B&W, jacketed hardcover: $24.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-532-0 E SEE THE TRAILER ON OUR SITE! ) BLUESMAN, Vol. 1: 7 x 10, 80pp., B&W, color cover, trade pb.: $8.95, ISBN 978-0-9742468-3-3 ) BLUESMAN, Vol. 2: 7 x 10, 80pp., B&W, color cover, trade pb.: $8.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-456-9 (few left) ) BLUESMAN, Vol. 3: 7 x 10, 80pp., B&W, trade pb.: $8.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-476-7 GET ALL 3 FOR ONLY $10, a $17 savings! THE CASTAWAYS The first graphic novel by the best-selling team of “Bluesman.” An emotionally powerful tale, drawn from the fabric of America itself, that follows the adventures of young Tucker Freeman as he is compelled to hop a train to escape from the crippling poverty of his rural existence. Armed with only fifteen cents and the memory of his occasional hobo father’s counsel, Tucker must find his place in this broken America of the Great Depression before the realities of being young, poor, and homeless consume him. “Beautiful, powerful vision of a different era. Even readers reluctant to pick up a book about American history will be pulled into this adventure of deep longing and honor.” -Booklist 6 x 9, 80pp., 2 colors, jacketed hardcover: $17.95, isbn 978-1-56163-492-7 E = e-book available. See our website! ) Trade paperback: $11.95, isbn 978-1-56163-493-4 SEE OUR AUTHORS’ POSTS ON OUR BLOG NBMPUBLISHING.COM/BLOG

catortb.indd 1 12/16/10 12:21:35 PM 8 Treasury of Murder By Rick GEARY A TREASURY A TREASURY OF VICTORIAN OF VICTORIAN AND XXth Century MURDER MURDER, Vol. 1 “In this graphic novel series, Geary covers some of history’s most famous murders 3 delectable murders, in meticulously researched, beautifully drawn volumes.” -Publishers Weekly culled from the pages of A School Library Journal Best Non-Fiction Graphic Novel Series Victorian papers of the era, are presented in The Terrible Axe-Man of New Orleans Geary’s inimitable style, Nights of terror! A city awash in blood! New Orleans right after tongue firmly in cheek! the First World War. The party returns to the Big Easy but some- “Geary is spot on in his one looks to spoil it. Grocers are being murdered in the dead of characterization of the night by someone grabbing their axe and hacking them right in period. Meticulously their own cushy beds! The pattern for each murder is the same: researched and a piece of the door is removed for entry, the axe is borrowed recounted with delicious black humor.” on the property, and the assailant aims straight for the head! -Andrew Smith, Scripps-Howard Papers Why? How could he fit through that piece in the door? The man 6 x 9, 64pp., B&W, color cover, trade pb.: $9.95, is never found for sure but speculations abound which Geary ISBN 978-1-56163-309-8 presents with his usual gusto! 6 x 9, 80pp., B&W, jacketed hardcover: $15.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-581-8 E JACK THE RIPPER FAMOUS PLAYERS Geary’s inimitable tongue-in- cheek take. The Mysterious Death TOP TEN QUICK PICKS ‘96 of William Desmond Taylor -American Library Early Hollywood director Taylor is found shot. Association (YALSA) Was it the star May Miles Minter or a former but- “Expertly designed and drawn.” ler? A scandal sheet delectable murder mystery. -Ellery Queen “His quirky b&w ink drawings are full of expres- 6 x 9, 64pp., B&W, trade pb.: $9.95, sion, recalling the melodrama of silent films.” ISBN 978-1-56163-308-1 -Publishers Weekly E “Batting a thousand, so to speak, Geary gives us another ideal first look on a legendary homicide.” –Booklist THE FATAL BULLET 6 x 9, 80pp., B&W, jacketed hardcover: $15.95, The Assassination of ISBN 978-1-56163-555-9 President ) Trade paperback: $9.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-559-7 Geary explores the first assassination of one of our presidents in the hands of an obsessive-compulsive stalker THE LINDBERGH CHILD “Engrossing! First-rate!” -Booklist America’s Hero and the Crime of the Century “Superb!” -Publishers Weekly Lindbergh’s baby disappears! Geary retraces all the different highly 6 x 9, 80pp., B&W, trade pb.: $9.95 ISBN 978-1-56163-228-2 publicized events, blackmail notes, false and otherwise, as well as the E string of colorful characters wanting to ‘help,’ some of which actually THE MURDER OF successfully snookered the beleaguered hero. ABRAHAM LINCOLN “Geary’s Victorian series was all about the creepy America that was; The most famous assassination of the this new series looks like it’ll be about the creepy America that is… Victorian era. The details he reveals are A-” -The Onion fascinating. Booth worked with a group “This thoughtful retelling of one of the century’s most notorious crimes of disgruntled Southern sympathizers deserves several readings.” -Publishers Weekly starred review 6 x 9, 80pp., B&W, jacketed hardcover, $15.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-529-0 out to decapitate much of the US Execu- tive branch, not just the President! Geary Trade paperback: $9.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-530-6 E also details the flight of the culprits and THE BLOODY BENDERS the hot pursuit of federal agents. Out on the just opened up prairies of Kansas sits an inn for weary visi- “Packed with details that will mesmerize tors. A delicious tale of a gruesome family fronted by a beguiling lass readers.” -School Library Journal who led their victims on… 6 x 9, 80pp., B&W, jacketed hardcover: $15.95, “Hits the spot. Terrific at conveying this deadly slice of Plains history.” ISBN 978-1-56163-425-5 -San Diego Union-Tribune Trade paperback: $9.95, ) 6 x 9, 80pp., B&W, jacketed hardcover: $15.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-498-9 ISBN 978-1-56163-426-2 E THE MYSTERY OF MARY ROGERS Mary Rogers was a compellingly beautiful lass em- THE CASE OF ployed in a cigar store in New York City. Then, she MADELEINE SMITH suddenly disappeared, her body recovered in the A scandalous secret affair in 19th cen- Hudson off the Jersey side. The press had a field day tury Scotland between an upperclass with all the shocking possibilities. Inspired Edgar Al- woman and a gentleman of lower len Poe’s “Mystery of Mary Roget.” standing ends in his murder by poi- “Executed with his customary attention to period de- son... tail, cinematic plenitude of points of view, and com- “Trademark droll counterpointing of positional brio.” -Booklist narration and image.” -Booklist “His approach is so effective that this work looks and 6 x 9, 80pp., B&W, jacketed hardcover: reads as if it could have been produced in the 1840s.” $15.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-467-5 -Washington Post Bookworld ) Trade paperback: $8.95, 6 x 9, 80pp., B&W, jacketed hardcover: $15.95 ISBN 978-1-56163-468-2 ISBN 978-1-56163-274-9

THE BEAST OF CHICAGO THE BORDEN TRAGEDY The infamous H.H. Holmes was the world’s first serial killer “Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother forty in the late 19th century, building a literal house of horrors, whacks, when she saw what she had done, she gave replete with chutes for dead bodies, gas chambers, surgical her father forty-one!” The famous Lizzie Borden dou- rooms. He methodically murdered up to 200 people, mostly ble murder. young women. “Geary returns with another typically superlative “Despite its charming outward appearance, Geary’s art has work... Art-fully precise reconstruction... a chilling subtext that makes the story even more creepy.” A delight!” -Publishers Weekly starred review -Publishers Weekly starred review 6 x 9, 80pp., B&W, color cover, trade pb.: $8.95, 6 x 9, 80pp., B&W, trade pb.: $9.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-365-4 ISBN 978-1-56163-189-6 E = e-book available. See our website! SEE OUR AUTHORS’ POSTS ON OUR BLOG NBMPUBLISHING.COM/BLOG

catortb.indd 8 12/16/10 11:41:12 AM BONEYARD 9 By Richard MOORE “Boneyard brings a smile to your face, page after page. It’s simply a delight.” -Andrew Smith, Scripps-Howard papers “Well rendered witty tale. Recommended for teens and adults.” -Library Journal “Everything a comic about friendly monsters should be. Moore’s strength is his ear for dialogue and timing.” -Publishers Weekly BONEYARD IN COLOR, Vol. 1 In 2nd Michael Paris has inherited a plot in the remote town of Raven Hollow. As he arrives, he gets to find printing! out what a doozie that is. He’s basically inherited a cemetery that the villagers want razed! Why? It’s haunted with apparently frightening creatures putting a curse on the whole town! But when Paris actually gets to meet some of the denizens of his inherited headache, it turns out they ain’t all that bad (the vamp, in fact, is quite cute) and maybe the evil is not where it may seem... Collects the first 4-issue story arc of this best-selling increasingly popular series. ) 6 x 9, 96pp., full color trade pb.: $12.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-427-9 E BONEYARD IN COLOR, Vol. 2 Introduction by Charles de Lint Now that Belzebub has been dealt a blow, it’s the turn of the IRS to make Paris’ life hell. But then, a certain beauteous Roxanna miraculously appears looking to solve all monetary problems. Paris resists as best he can, even putting on a monsters boxing contest to raise money but the lures and the pressures... how strong can he stay? Collects issues 5-8 of the . 6 x 9, 96pp., full color trade pb.: $11.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-487-3 E BONEYARD IN COLOR, Vol. 3 Now in full color! Glump devises a wondrous scheme to do a Monsters on the Beach special swimsuit issue to help the cash-strapped Michael Paris. Never mind that Glump is hiding a much worse scheme within the scheme! On a darker note, Roxanne shows her true demonic self resulting in a potentially deadly showdown with Abbey. Collects issues 9-11 and the swimsuit issue. 6 x 9, 96pp., full color trade pb.: $12.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-515-3 E BONEYARD IN COLOR, Vol. 4 As Abbey the recovers from her showdown with the much more power- ful Lilith, Swamp girl Nessie starts taking the upper hand in her pursuit of Michael Paris. Meanwhile, Glump continues his farcical schemes to rule the world, launching the... ‘Doomsday Frog’! However, all are quickly brought back together to face a new threat: zombies sprouting up from the cemetery! Collects issues 12-16. 6 x 9, 112pp., full color trade pb.: $13.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-528-3 E BONEYARD, Vol. 5 Abbey, Michael and the Boneyard gang have to confront a two-pronged threat: a huge masked chainsaw-wielding uh, massacerist in a girl’s summer camp and the Pumpkinhead whose very presence puts all in the ‘yard into fevered sleep. Abbey barely survives the confrontation with the chainsaw brute, now it’s up to Michael to face the worst threat… with Nodoze and a baseball bat! (collects issues 16-20). ) 7 x 10, 120pp., B&W, trade pb.: $9.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-479-8 E BONEYARD, Vol. 6 Introduction by Patton Oswalt Abbey must attend the Luminary’s Ball, a posh affair where a good impression with the Illuminary, head of all fantastic creatures, is crucial. But heading with Michael into her private meeting, arch-rival Lilith slips her a mickey that makes her act uncontrol- lably badly! Collects issues 21-24. ) 7 x 10, 96pp., B&W, trade pb.: $9.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-510-8 E BONEYARD, Vol. 7 The final volume, at least for a long while as Moore takes an indefinite break. Michael Paris and Abbey are up against powerful rival armies in the land of Faeries. Michael look helplessly caught but Abbey raises one powerful army of her own! In this grand spectacular finale, even in the midst of action and suspense, Moore mixes his usual irresistible deadpan humor and magic characterization. Collects issues 25-28. 7 x 10, 96pp, B&W, trade pb.: $10.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-583-2 E

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catortb.indd 9 12/16/10 11:41:31 AM 10 Dungeon By Joann SFAR & Lewis TRONDHEIM HAVEN’T TRIED DUNGEON BEFORE? BEST PLACES TO START ARE THE ZENITH OR PARADE SUBSERIES.

DUNGEON: Zenith DUNGEON: Parade Vol. 1: Duck Heart Vol. 1: A Dungeon Too Many Welcome to Dungeon, the looniest world of horror and heroic Art by Manu Larcenet fantasy you’ll ever be transported into! This series, a best-seller in many countries, starts with the apogee of Dungeon, a mighty The Parade branch of this great saga castle filled with monsters, trolls and goblins kept by a wily bird, happens between the 1st and 2nd the Dungeon Keeper, and the object of desire of many an uncouth volumes of Zenith and presents light and disgusting form of life (and afterlife) and Herbert the Timorous humorous stories of the adventures Duck is assigned to defend it! Thank goodness, the Dungeon Keep- of Marvin the vegetarian dragon war- er has assigned Marvin the Dragon, a blood-thirsty, uh, vegetarian rior and Herbert the Timorous. In this warrior, to his side. volume, the ultimate horror: Dungeon “Serves as both a hilarious sword-and-sorcery parody and a cre- has competition! ative and fascinating piece of world-building.” Special lower price! Great entry point -Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to this vast fantasy spoof world. “The humor can be biting and sly. And precisely because it is so “Revolution, wishes, sages, and gross light and warmhearted, the moments of melancholy and actual incompetence are all mixed together profundity reach into your chest, pull out your heart and keep it to form one farcical meatloaf.” -Sfrevu.com hostage.” “You will warm to this book’s puckish - Book Review charm.” -Entertainment Weekly 6 ½ x 9, 96pp., full color trade pb.: $14.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-401-9 6 ½ x 9, 64pp., full color trade pb.: $9.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-495-8 DUNGEON: Zenith Vol. 2: The Barbarian Princess DUNGEON: Parade Herbert’s fictitious Princess in distress to lure Vol. 2: Day of the Toads more hapless warriors to the Dungeon turns The Dungeon is attacked by a swarm out to be all too real and quite a handful! of flying venomous toads so large it 6 ½ x 9, 96pp., full color trade pb.: $14.95, almost succumbs as the perpetrators ISBN 978-1-56163-421-7 look to get free rein inside! In the sec- ond story, Herbert is sent on a mission DUNGEON: Zenith to… clear out the septic tank where a Vol. 3: Back In Style whole beautiful ecology has evolved. Art by Boulet ) 6 x 9, 64pp., full color trade pb.: $9.95 With the Dungeon broke, Herbert must get back to his home- ISBN 978-1-56163-507-8 town where he’s been banned. He disguises himself with a potion that makes him ‘the mask of death’. Only one problem: if he laughs, he becomes himself again! DUNGEON The Early Years 6 ½ x 9, 96pp, full color trade pb.: $12.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-550-4 Vol. 1: The Night Shirt Art by Christophe Blain DUNGEON: Twilight We start on another tangent of the Vol. 1: Dragon Cemetery vast world of Dungeon, one that re- lates the origins of it. In this first story The planet Terra Amata, on which Dungeon resides, has of the Early Years, you will see the stopped turning. On one side, total darkness and absolute Keeper barely an adult and leaving his coldness; on the other, a searing desert and eternal day. The family to go find fortune in a time of survivors live on a thin slice of earth where day and night chaos and darkness. meet. A territory known as TWILIGHT. Marvin, now old and “Thrilling action and gentle whimsy blind, sensing his end, goes on a long trek to the legendary nestle comfortably together in this cemetery of dragons. swashbuckling fantasy.” 6 ½ x 9, 96pp., full color trade pb.: $12.95, -Publishers Weekly ISBN 978-1-56163-460-6 6 ½ x 9, 96pp., full color trade pb.: $12.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-439-2

DUNGEON: Twilight DUNGEON The Early Years Vol. 2: Armageddon Vol. 2: Innocence Lost Art by Kerascoet Art by Christophe Blain Marvin, saved at the last minute from certain death in a duel Hyacinthe, Dungeon Keeper to be, by his young warrior admirer Marvin the Red, simply cannot continues to render justice in a cloak be let to die like he wishes! nightly as The Night Shirt and stumbles “This Dungeon installment is a rollercoaster of action, adven- upon the one he pines for, Alexandra, ture, and laughs.” -Booklist an assassin, about to be raped! After 6 ½ x 9, 96pp., full color trade pb.: $14.95 his valiant and heroic rescue, his wet- ISBN 978-1-56163-477-4 test dreams come true… with dire consequences. In the second story which happens quite a few years lat- er, he’s married and a poor husband, worse even, a poor lover, until Alexan- DUNGEON: Twilight dra plots to gain him back. Cloak and Vol. 3: dagger with romantic bravura! And The New Centurions you thought he didn’t have it in him. Art by Kerascoet, Obion Art by Eisner nominated Blain (Isaac The Pirate, Gus) and story by legend- The next 2 chapters in the decline of Dungeon. Terra Amata has ary Trondheim and Eisner nominated exploded and the Dark Fortress of the Grand Khan needs to master Sfar (Rabbi’s Cat). the nitro tech. To that end, they hire Marvin the Red even as others ) 6 ½ x 9, 96pp., full color trade pb.: plot malevolently… In the second episode, Marvin the dragon and $12.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-564-1 Marvin the Red are trapped on a quickly revolving piece of the ex- ploded planet, and must constantly run or fall off into oblivion! 6 ½ x 9, 96pp., full color trade pb.: $12.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-578-8

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DUNGEON: Monstres Vol. 1: The Crying Giant Art by Mazan & Menu Welcome to the branch of Dungeon focusing on the great adventures of secondary characters pre- sented by leading guest artists. In this volume, Alcibiades the wizard’s giant eye cannot stop crying, flooding the entire dungeon. They must find the Giant who gave his eye to remedy this rather wet situ- ation. We also discover the origin of John-John the Terrible, the monster split into two living halves. “A great job of adding dimension to the cast of characters that make the Dungeon run.” -Booklist 6½ x 9, 96pp., full color trade pb.: $12.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-525-2

DUNGEON: Monstres Vol. 2: The Dark Lord Art by Blanquet & Andreas Terra Amata has exploded into many little floating islands and Herbert has become a very dark and very powerful lord. In both stories in this volume, the key is to find the map to the new world and great forces are in the way. “Packed with action and story payoffs, this is possibly the most exciting yet cohesive volume of the Dungeon series so far. The snappy dialogue and quirky characterization make Dungeon a fun ride!” -Booklist 6½ x 9, 96pp., full color trade pb.: $12.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-540-5 See the rest of Dungeon on p. 13 See more Trondheim on p. 4

DUNGEON: Monstres Vol. 3: Heartbreaker Joann Sfar, Lewis Trondheim, Carlos Nine, In the first title story, the supremely talented (especially with women) and outrageous Carlos Nine gives us the com- plete low-down on the sexy and dangerous killer Alexandra that the young Dungeon-keeper for so heavily. In the second, Killoffer (“676 Apparitions of Killoffer”) also focuses on a spicy girl, daughter of a prominent character. “Well-tooled and funny, with just the right touch of absurdity.” -Booklist 6½ x 9, 96pp. full color trade pb.: $12.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-591-7

fantasy art By MALEFIC remastered edition One of the best-selling collections of fantasy art by Royo is back in print sprinkled with all-new work. Royo scintillates again in a handsome library-worthy edition. 8½ x 10½, 96pp., full color jacketed hardcover: $32.99, ISBN 978-1-56163-572-6 Also available: VISIONS: ISBN 978-1-56163-355-5 9 x 12, 80pp., full color trade pb.: $19.95 For mature readers. By Chad Michael WARD Collections of images that fit together in a morbid jigsaw puzzle of wires, women and man-beasts to form a symbolic cyberotic tale of love, redemption and death. Tim Bradstreet calls it “the sum of gothic eroticism.” Will appeal strongly to fans of Ashley Wood and Brom. “I want to see Chad profiled on KINK. I want to see Chad send nuns to confession. I want to see Chad spit digital ink, and I think most importantly, I want to be a fly on the wall during one of his photo sessions.” -Pop Image.com ARLENE’S HEART “Innovative, impressive, magnificent.” -Marquis Victoria Frances The fantasy artist famous DEVILENGINE for the FAVOLE series of ) 9 x 12, 80pp., full color trade pb.: $18.95, books is back with a meta- ISBN 978-1-56163-500-9 phor for hope in the shape For mature readers. of a fable. Lyrically and suggestively painted, a visual poem of fascinating sensuous gothic beauty. For mature readers. BLACK RUST “I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t agree that Frances’ art is Foreword by something to be cherished, enveloped in, and appreciated. Art Afterword by Tim Bradstreet lovers and fable lovers, seek ARLENE’S HEART out.” -AintItCoolNews.com ) 9 x 12, 96pp., full color trade pb.: $19.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-363-0 8½ x 11, 80pp., full color jacketed hardcover: $24.95, For mature readers. ISBN 978-1-56163-552-8 AUTOPSYROTIC Introduction by John Cassaday See longer descriptions, Afterword by preview pages, interviews ) 9 x 12, 80pp., full color trade pb.: $17.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-462-0 at www.nbmpublishing.com For mature readers. ) Choose one of these free for every 4 you buy!

catortb.indd 11 12/16/10 11:42:06 AM 12 ComicsLit/ Manhwa By Naomi NOWAK: GRAYLIGHT A promise made decades ago could suddenly be fulfilled, endanger- ing the life of a girl, trying her friendships and confusing her suitors. A semi-conscious love triangle ensues in twilit northern forests. “Her generous visuals invite the reader to suppose what Graylight is in their own fashion, whether it be a romantic phantasmagoria or a subtle, spell-ridden myth.” -The Comics Journal 5 x 7½, 144pp., full color trade pb.: $12.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-567-2 UNHOLY KINSHIP Luca thinks she knows her sister, her history and her friends - but very few things are what they seem. “Nowak is clearly a talent who will bear watching.” -Publishers Weekly ) 5 x 7½ , 112pp., full color trade pb.: $9.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-482-8 E

HOUSE OF CLAY For a girl whose family used to be wealthy, starting work in a sweat shop turns out to be a life-altering experience. Very soon, hard work is the least of her problems - she finds herself in the middle of a love tangle with no confidantes but a rude old card-reading lady with an eerily simi- lar romantic past and a mute girl. “Gorgeously rendered. The surreal art is lovely.” -The Onion “Nowak’s storytelling is sophisticated in its use of plot-and image-ori- ented symbolism.” -Booklist 5 x 7½, 144pp., full color trade pb.: $12.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-511-5 E By Shane WHITE THINGS UNDONE Foreword by Despite Rick Watt’s best efforts to keep it together, he feels his life is falling apart, turning him into a zombie. After a cross-country move with girlfriend in tow, his fresh start turns into a festering mess. “Highly entertaining and well written with a flair for dramtics.” -Horrornews.com “Has high appeal. His gradual zombification is slyly funny without becoming grotesque.”-Booklist 6 x 9, 88pp., 2 color trade pb.: $12.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-563-4 NORTH COUNTRY Sometimes, you have to escape your past to get to the truth. Comic- sLit introduces another amazing talent with a deeply felt story about growing up in a northern New York State mill town. After years of being away and making a life for himself, Shane finally travels back home to very bittersweet memories. Beautifully evocative full color art. “A far from uncommon life story beautifully rendered.” -Booklist ) 8 x 8, 96pp., full color trade pb.: $13.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-435-4 E

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By Ted RALL Nationally syndicated caustic, extremely controversial cartoonist. THE YEAR OF LOVING DANGEROUSLY Art by Pablo CALLEJO Here’s a new turn for the controversial cartoonist and commentator Ted Rall. Not only is this autobiographical but he has paired up with the acclaimed artist of Bluesman and The Castaways for fully painted art. It’s the eighties and Ted is in college in New York City and slipping. His pranks, lack of focus and restlessness get him kicked out of school. Unable to find a job, rejected by his parents, he’s on the verge of suicide. Instead he finds comfort in the arms of many women he meets casually and puts up a front for. Hey, better than being homeless and begging, but then… is it? It may sound like an ideal grift but the toll is much higher than one may imagine. Between acidly funny and disturbingly real, Rall, a cartoonist whose work has alienated half the world, pours out his guts on a hard turning point in his life. Callejo adopts a new fully painted color style for this work, showing his versatility. “A gorgeous whirlwind of a memoir.” -Sasha Watson, Publishers Weekly “A solid read, recommended for the underdog in us all.” -Boston Weekly Dig “Rall scripted but wisely left the illustrations to Callejo, who did a great job.” -Richard Pachter, Miami Herald 6 x 9, 128pp., full color, clothbound: $18.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-565-8 See more by Callejo on p.11 TO RUIN Part graphic novel travelog, part tongue-in-cheek travel guide, here are the ad- ventures of caustic cartoonist Rall in the wild and wooly central Asian countries, a powder keg sitting on tomorrow’s oil... Combines articles with comics chapters relating his experiences retracing the old legendary Silk Road starting with the sublime history of China and ending in the absurdity of the petty dictatorships of the “The ‘Stans” where Rall had the temerity -or was it blustery stupidity?- to go back, including once with a group of listeners to his radio show, on a dare. It’s exotic adventure, satire and a fun way to find out more about a part of the world that looms in importance with its immense reserves of oil... “Funny and knowledgeable and serves as a fair (if biased) introduction to a region that we all should be paying more attention to.” -Eric Hanson, Minneapolis Star Tribune “A sincere (yet still wry) attempt to stave off another disaster. His forte is exposing the comic-tragic truth buried within political rhetoric.”-Village Voice “Much of “The Silk Road to Ruin” focuses on the absurdities he witnessed traveling through the region. There is a chapter on how to properly bribe guards at check- point; horror stories about the food etc.”-New York Daily News 6 x 9, 288pp., B&W, jacketed hardcover: $22.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-454-5 To and Back, Updated Edition Introduction by Bill Maher When U.S. bombs started raining on the Taliban, Rall jumped on a plane straight to the war zone to get the real story for himself. Featuring his Village In 2nd Voice articles and a graphic novel. printing! “An astringent alternative to government press releases and the network news... gritty mix of By Jesse LONERGAN photos, prose and his distinctive cartoons.” -Time JOE & AZAT “A supremely gifted writer and cartoonist. Joe is an American in the strange land of who finds a good friend Insightful taut reportage.” in Azat, a Turkmen dreamer whose optimism knows no bounds. With tales of -James Rosen, Washington Post Bookworld doomed desert cab rides, nights of endless vodka shots, unlikely Turkmen busi- An ALA 2003 Best Book for Young Adults ness schemes, and secret girlfriends, Lonergan captures the bizareness of his ) 6 x 9, 128pp., B&W, Peace Corps experience in the former Soviet republic. jacketed hardcover: $15.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-325-8 E “Cartoonists have long tackled travel writing in a variety of ways. For Lonergan, Back to Press! (January) who was inspired by the short stories of W. Somerset Maugham, he hoped to Trade paperback: $9.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-359-3 inject some humanity into a country that’s known mostly for its eccentric dicta- See more by Ted Rall on p.14 tor.” -The Wall Street Journal WAR FIX “A warm, humorous comic, solidly crafted, and well worth picking up.” – Steve Olexa • David Axe 6 x 9, 104 pp., B&W, trade pb.: $10.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-570-2 E War can be addictive. So testifies journalist David Axe who’s been there, in the middle of the action FLOWER & FADE in Iraq. The high is potent no matter how much you Kyle has just settled in to his new city and job. know how dangerous it is... Here’s Axe’s journal of He doesn’t know anyone around but it’s com- dealing with his addiction, the high, the sheer ex- fy enough in its boring routine. Erika, a pretty citement of being in there, in the battle, the cost to neighbor, catches his eye. They meet, they his life, never mind the threat. A new form of vis- talk. Before they know it, they’re an ‘item.’ ceral self-analyzing starts with Before they know it, in fact, they’re very very this book... An allegory for the US? together. It’s a high but it’s frightening. Is it re- “Olexa’s shadowed black-and-white art completes ally the right choice? Are they really for each and extends Axe’s narrative perfectly. Essential other or just escaping loneliness? 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REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST Marcel Proust, adapted by Stephane Heuet Part One: Combray temporarily sold out Part Two: Within a Budding Grove, Vol. 1 Proust, now a teenager, describes his first separation from his mother, a vacation taken in a high class beach resort in Normandy. “These clever editions are much more than comic Cliff Notes. They are original and engaging in their own right.” -San Francisco Chronicle “Sumptuous and absorbing; the art is lovingly historical.” -Washington Post 8½ x 11, 48pp., full color jacketed hardcover: $16.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-320-8 ) Trade paperback: $10.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-324-1

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