Graphic Novels

Regards From Serbia
"The Serbian cartoonist Aleksandar Zograf has created some of the most compelling comics of the last 15 years. His war stories about the 1990s in the former Yugoslavia, heartbreaking dissections of the cartoonist's inner and outer life as his world fell to pieces all around him, are as fine a group …

Renee
French graphic novelist Ludovic Debeurme returns with a devastating sequel to his prize-winning graphic novel LUCILLE. While Lucille moves back in with her overbearing mother and Arthur serves time in prison for murder, new character Renée becomes obsessed with a married jazz musician twice her …

Same Difference & Other Stories
by Derek Kirk Kim
Named one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly.
Winner of the 2004 Eisner and Harvey Awards.
"Kim captures the ups and downs of early adulthood with sensitivity and gentle wit." -- The Comics Journal
Through a series of sensitive--and often hilarious--short …

Second Thoughts
by Niklas Asker
THE SWEDISH INVASION!
Charlie Kaufman meets Sofia Coppola in this stunning debut from Sweden!
"Niklas Asker's debut hits just the right notes of longing, passion and tender reflection about those other lives and other loves that might have been. Like that special, meaningful album track or …

Shuck Unmasked
by Rick Smith
"It’s like Promethea meets Little Lulu, and quite beguiling." -- Chris Allen, Breakdowns
"I don't think any explanation could do it justice, but how about: What if Seth and Alan Moore decided to do a ghost story with a George Herriman feel to it?" -- Dave Sim, Cerebus
Shuck is a demon who …

The Soap Lady
by Renée French
Inspired by an actual mummy that resides in the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia, THE SOAP LADY is a wonderfully clever tale about a creature made entirely of soap who befriends a small child. Exploring the eternal theme of "not judging a book by its cover," this Children's Book will appeal to …

Speechless
by Peter Kuper
"Kuper’s own provocative, conscience-driven work has made him one of the most important activist artists of his generation." -- Douglas Wolk, World Art Magazine
"Peter Kuper is a filmmaker. In the same way that Egyptians who carved mile upon mile of hieroglyphics on temple walls were …

Spiral-Bound
by Aaron Renier
Winner of the Eisner Award for Talent Deserving Wider Recognition.
"Top Shelf has a real winner with Aaron Renier's delightful, action-packed graphic novel for all ages. Innocence and naiveté dominate the character traits of the cast of cute, anthropomorphic characters while the meaning of …

Sulk (Vol 1): Bighead and Friends
Top Shelf presents a new one-man anthology series showcasing the tireless creative energy of Jeffrey Brown! SULK is a series of pocket-sized standalone mini-graphic novels, providing the world its regular dose of 100% pure Jeffrey. What will he come up with next!?
SULK (VOL 1): BIGHEAD & FRIENDS …

Sulk (Vol 3): The Kind of Strength...
Sulk (Vol 3): The Kind of Strength That Comes From Madness explores the world of fantasy and science fiction, and turns it on its head. Or rather, just kind of tilts it slightly to the side. Stories include "Being Awesome Is Its Own Reward," where two brothers deal with a giant monster rampaging …

Super Spy (Vol 2): The Lost Dossiers
by Matt Kindt
"Clever and formally audacious." -- Tom Spurgeon, The Comics Reporter
"Kindt’s fluid outlines, thick swatches of color fill-in, sleek figures, and predominant subdued duotone coloring effectively conjure the ambiguous living hell that crushes the characters’ zeal while it forces them to go …

SuperF*ckers
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"James Kochalka draws beautiful music.” -- Nicholas Gurewitch, creator of The Perry Bible Fellowship
"[Kochalka] brings the joy back to …

The Surrogates (Vol 1)
by Robert Venditti and Brett Weldele
MOVIE NEWS: THE SURROGATES is now a major motion picture from TOUCHSTONE PICTURES, starring BRUCE WILLIS, VING RHAMES, RADHA MITCHELL, and ROSAMUND PIKE. Now on DVD and Blu-Ray!
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
"The Best Indie Book of the year. Sci-fi tales are making a comeback and The …

The Surrogates (Vol 2): Flesh and Bone
by Robert Venditti and Brett Weldele
MOVIE NEWS: THE SURROGATES is now a major motion picture from TOUCHSTONE PICTURES, starring BRUCE WILLIS, VING RHAMES, RADHA MITCHELL, and ROSAMUND PIKE. Now on DVD and Blu-Ray!
"Flesh and Bone reads like Philip K. Dick writing an episode of The Wire ... a smart, compelling and adult work asking …

The Surrogates Owner's Manual
by Robert Venditti and Brett Weldele
AVAILABLE NOW: A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE SURROGATES, CONTAINING BOTH VOLUMES 1 & 2 IN A SINGLE DELUXE HARDCOVER VOLUME! -- 304 PAGES, 7" x 10 1/2", Diamond: FEB098169

The Surrogates: Case Files #1
by Robert Venditti and Brett Weldele
Plug yourself in for the return of The Surrogates, with new stories by the original bestselling creative team of Robert Venditti (X-O Manowar, The Homeland Directive) & Brett Weldele (Spontaneous, Southland Tales)!
These Case Files are set in between the first two Surrogates graphic novels, …

The Surrogates: Case Files #2
by Robert Venditti and Brett Weldele
Plug yourself in for the return of The Surrogates, with new stories by the original bestselling creative team of Robert Venditti (X-O Manowar, The Homeland Directive) & Brett Weldele (Spontaneous, Southland Tales)!
These Case Files are set in between the first two Surrogates graphic novels, …

Swallow Me Whole
by Nate Powell
Winner of the Eisner Award for Best Graphic Novel.
Nominated for three Eisner Awards including Best Cartoonist and Best Lettering.
WInner of the Ignatz Awards for Outstanding Artist and Outstanding Debut.
One of YALSA’S "Great Graphic Novels for Teens."
Finalist for the LA Times Book Prize. …

Tales of Woodsman Pete
by Lilli Carré
"Lilli Carre’s little book Tales of Woodsman Pete from Top Shelf is really worth a look. It is, in its way, a heartbreaking little thing." -- Warren Ellis
"A delightful little book of folk tales and folk tale types." -- Leroy Douresseaux, Comic Book Bin
"A fantastic inquiry into …

That Salty Air
by Tim Sievert
Named one of the year's Top 10 Graphic Novels for Youth by Booklist!
"An amazing, strong, well-paced graphic novel about relationships and what we must be do to keep them on course while we are submerged in the complexities of life." -- Booklist (starred review)
"Not since Bryan Lee …

Three Fingers
WINNER of the 2003 Ignatz Award for Best Graphic Novel!
" . . . a single-minded obsession with animation history informs this work even as its creator twists and tears that history into a new, hideous, and hilarious form. There’s a little bit of Roger Rabbit and a whole lot of Spinal Tap at …

The Ticking
by Renée French
FINALLY, RENEE FRENCH'S MASTERPIECE IS BACK IN PRINT!
"A gem that means more with every reading." -- Booklist
"The Ticking is a journey to a place we've never seen or imagined, yet which somehow and inexplicably we know intimately. To be so deeply moved in so many directions at once is a rare …

Tonoharu (Part One)
"A fully realized, engaging tale of international alienation." -- Francisca Goldsmith, Booklist (Starred Review)
"Stunningly good." -- Mark Frauenfelder, Boing Boing
Top Shelf is proud to distribute the Xeric award-winning graphic novel from Lars Martinson. With amazing production values and …

Tonoharu (Part Two)
Praise for the Tonoharu series:
"A fully realized, engaging tale of international alienation." -- Francisca Goldsmith, Booklist (Starred Review)
"Stunningly good." -- Mark Frauenfelder, Boing Boing
As the months go by, Dan Wells settles into his life as an assistant junior high school …

Too Cool to Be Forgotten
ONE OF AMAZON.COM'S TOP 10 GRAPHIC NOVELS OF THE YEAR!
WINNER OF THE HARVEY AWARD FOR BEST ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL!
Selected for the Texas Library Association's Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List!
"My favorite comic of the year." --Jeff Smith, creator of Bone
"This is Alex Robinson's best …
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Top Shelf #1: The Anthology
Brett Warnock began publishing in 1995 with the anthology TOP SHELF. Created in the spirit of promoting the careers of up-and-coming cartoonists, the anthology has since grown in scope and size, garnering critical accolades, as well as Best Anthology nominations from both the Harvey and Ignatz …

Top Shelf #2: The Anthology
Brett Warnock began publishing in 1995 with the anthology TOP SHELF. Created in the spirit of promoting the careers of up-and-coming cartoonists, the anthology has since grown in scope and size, garnering critical accolades, as well as Best Anthology nominations from both the Harvey and Ignatz …

Top Shelf #5: The Anthology
Brett Warnock began publishing in 1995 with the anthology TOP SHELF. Created in the spirit of promoting the careers of up-and-coming cartoonists, the anthology has since grown in scope and size, garnering critical accolades, as well as Best Anthology nominations from both the Harvey and Ignatz …

Top Shelf #6: The Anthology
Brett Warnock began publishing in 1995 with the anthology TOP SHELF. Created in the spirit of promoting the careers of up-and-coming cartoonists, the anthology has since grown in scope and size, garnering critical accolades, as well as Best Anthology nominations from both the Harvey and Ignatz …
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Top Shelf #7: On Parade
Brett Warnock began publishing in 1995 with the anthology TOP SHELF. Created in the spirit of promoting the careers of up-and-coming cartoonists, the anthology has since grown in scope and size, garnering critical accolades, as well as Best Anthology nominations from both the Harvey and Ignatz …

Top Shelf #8: Under the Big Top
by Josh Simmons and Brett Warnock
Brett Warnock began publishing in 1995 with the anthology TOP SHELF. Created in the spirit of promoting the careers of up-and-coming cartoonists, the anthology has since grown in scope and size, garnering critical accolades, as well as Best Anthology nominations from both the Harvey and Ignatz …

Top Shelf #9: Asks the Big Questions
by Nicolas Mahler and Brett Warnock
Co-edited by Rob Goodin and Brett Warnock, Top Shelf Asks The Big Questions, features the controversial Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie Cobweb story, previously banned by DC Comics from the ABC/Wildstorm anthology Tomorrow Stories, providing Moore's heroine and her fans with the sense of completion …

Top Shelf Action Pack #1
by McLeod, Venditti, Huddleston, Lemire, Moore, Campbell, Kochalka, Brown, & Powell
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Welcome to the Top Shelf Action Pack! This 168-page monster is a FREE digital smorgasbord of Top Shelf talent, an explosive expo of some of our greatest authors and artists.
Inside you'll find pulse-pounding chapters from Infinite Kung Fu, The Homeland Directive, …

Top Shelf Seasonal Sampler - 2007
Top Shelf Productions celebrates its 10th anniversary in publishing with this FREE Seasonal Sampler, showcasing preview pages from the new graphic novels and comics for 2007, key future releases, and the perennials that should already be on your (top) shelf. Fans, use this guide to help you pick up …
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Top Shelf Seasonal Sampler - 2008
Welcome to the 2008 edition of the FREE Top Shelf Seasonal Sampler … showcasing this year's graphic novels and comics, key future releases, and the perennials that should already be on your (top) shelf. Fans, use this guide to try out a few new things this year. Retailers, keep a copy on the …

Top Shelf Seasonal Sampler - 2009
Welcome to the 2009 edition of the FREE Top Shelf Seasonal Sampler/Catalog … showcasing this year's graphic novels and comics, key future releases, and the perennials that should already be on your (top) shelf. Fans, use this guide to try out a few new things this year. Retailers, keep a copy on …
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Topsy Turvy
by Peter Kuper
"Kuper's own provocative, conscience driven work has made him one of the most important activist artists of his generation." -- Douglas Wolk, World Art Magazine. A collection of politically charged strips, by the award winning cartoonist Peter Kuper, that stare into the gaping jaws of hypocrisy and …

Trenches
by Scott Mills
Scott Mills hits the trenches ... Lloyd and David Allenby are two brothers with little in common, except the will to survive what we've come to know as World War I. When they arrive in the trenches of the Western Front, they have no idea of the misery and violence that awaits them. Can an aloof …

Tricked
Winner of the Harvey & Ignatz Awards for Best Graphic Novel.
NOW A BEAUTIFUL HARDCOVER!
"Indie Book of the Year" -- Wizard Magazine
"Most indie film should be this good." -- Entertainment Weekly
"A master of the slice-of-life indie comic genre." -- Publishers Weekly
"A drama and a …

Troglodytes
An anthropological undertaking in comics form, this gritty collection of stories examines the lifestyles, religion, reproductive nature, and hierarchy of a complex, subterranean species. Racy and provocative, these fictional tales resonate with the primal nature of man ”“ a mysterious quandary …









