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by Tony Consiglio

"Tony Consiglio is a natural-born cartoonist; his drawings are funny, sharp, and uncluttered. Upon his incisive line he somehow manages to balance both misanthropy and a sympathy for human foibles. He may skewer his characters (sometimes literally), but I suspect that, deep down, he has a tender …

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ISBN 978-1-891830-75-4

Alone Forever

Alone Forever

by Liz Prince

"The gags make readers laugh in the moment, but there are insights that stick around long after the book goes back on the shelf." — The AV Club

"Liz Prince is a dab hand at hiding the iron fist of irony and sarcasm in the velvet glove of a gorgeous cartooning style." — Broken …

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ISBN 978-1-60309-322-4 - Diamond: DEC13-1293

 
Apocrypha Now

Apocrypha Now

by Mark Russell and Shannon Wheeler

“Accurate yet rib-tickling, these scriptural riffs are perfect for fans of Monty Python’s Life of Brian.” — Publishers Weekly

"Pairing Russell’s irreverent prose interpretations of Biblical legend with Wheeler’s droll single-panel cartoons... it’s a jam-packed read that turns …

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ISBN 978-1-60309-369-9 - Diamond: FEB16-0424

At the Comics

At the Comics

by Lizz Lunney

A Top Shelf digital exclusive!

"Sometimes I just look at everyone and think how crazy it is that we are talking when we are all just animals." It's a majestic grab-bag of Lunney goodness, starring her beloved cast of weirdos and cute things: Keith the Wizard, Sour Rabbit & Crispy Duck, Food …

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The Bojeffries Saga

The Bojeffries Saga

by Alan Moore and Steve Parkhouse

“Think The Munsters written by Alan Bennett high on episodes of Coronation Street, all beautifully rendered in a style equal parts Robert Crumb and The Bash Street Kids’ Leo Baxendale." -- Mike Moran, The Independent

"Parkhouse’s tart artwork perfectly captures the mordantly humorous tone …

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ISBN 978-1-60309-063-6 - Diamond: DEC13-1294

Delayed Replays

Delayed Replays

by Liz Prince

"It’s hard not to love the endearingly funny, sketchbook journal-style autobiographical comics of Liz Prince. ... If you don’t feel good about life (or comics) after reading Liz’s stuff your heart is a black hole of weirdness." -- David Paggi & Kiel Phegley, Wizard's Indie Jones

DELAYED …

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ISBN 978-1-60309-012-4

 
Far Arden

Far Arden

by Kevin Cannon

"One amazing slice of storytelling magic." -- Junot Díaz, author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

"One of the best graphic novels of the year." -- The AV Club

"Cleverly plotted ... Cannon is one of the comics world's most energetic storytellers, and his minimalist artwork, far from …

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ISBN 978-1-60309-036-0

God Is Disappointed in You

God Is Disappointed in You

by Mark Russell and Shannon Wheeler

"Mr. Russell and Mr. Wheeler have used irreverence to win an audience for what is actually a slyly empathetic retelling of Bible stories." — The New York Times

"As soon as I started reading it, I was hooked... The Bible is an incredibly weird book, and I thank Mark Russell for rewriting it in …

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ISBN 978-1-60309-098-8 - Diamond: FEB13-8154

 
Hey, Mister #1: Birth of the Cruel

Hey, Mister #1: Birth of the Cruel

by Pete Sickman-Garner

"I laughed so hard at HEY MISTER! that about two drops of pee came out." -- Matt Fraction, author of Invincible Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Casanova.

Behold the triumphant return of what Details Magazine called "America’s funniest comic book"! This Eisner-nominated series series is not only …

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Hutch Owen (Vol 3): Let's Get Furious!

Hutch Owen (Vol 3): Let's Get Furious!

by Tom Hart

He’s outraged! He’s not going to take it anymore! He’s... not quite sure what to do next. Meet Hutch and his motley crew of lovable malcontents, struggling to make sense of an America that baffles, oppresses, and infuriates them. Collecting the five-year run of Tom Hart’s bitingly …

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ISBN 978-1-60309-086-5

 
Incredible Change-Bots One

Incredible Change-Bots One

by Jeffrey Brown

“This pocket-sized volume is to The Transformers what Avenue Q is to Sesame Street -- a mocking, fawning, idiotic, adoring paean to a pop culture phenomenon inseparable from the artist’s person. Although allegory without substance, all action and no moral, it’s delightful fluff.” -- Library …

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ISBN 978-1-891830-91-4

Incredible Change-Bots Two

Incredible Change-Bots Two

by Jeffrey Brown

"Hilarious. Brown's drawings have a charming crudeness to them, and the book gives the impression of a couple of kids playing with their toy robots, making 'bew! bew! bew!' noises and spouting absurd dialogue. It's also really clever, though. Incredible Change-Bots is a parody by someone who …

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ISBN 978-1-60309-067-4

 
Johnny Boo (Book 1): The Best Little Ghost

Johnny Boo (Book 1): The Best Little Ghost

by James Kochalka

Featured on ALSC's Graphic Novel Core Reading List (Grades K-2)!

"Johnny Boo is the latest creation by the multi-talented James Kochalka. Watch as Johnny and Squiggle encounter the Ice Cream Monster for a 'party in his tummy' of a different kind! Fun for kids of all ages, it's AWESOME!" -- DJ …

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ISBN 978-1-60309-013-1

Johnny Boo (Book 2): Twinkle Power

Johnny Boo (Book 2): Twinkle Power

by James Kochalka

"Kochalka's simple line drawings and bright crayon colors stand out in this sweet, silly graphic novel. Children will easily identify with Johnny Boo’s sense of fun and with his fear at meeting someone new." -- Snow Wildsmith, Booklist

Johnny Boo has boo power and his pet ghost Squiggle has …

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ISBN 978-1-60309-015-5

 
Johnny Boo (Book 3): Happy Apples

Johnny Boo (Book 3): Happy Apples

by James Kochalka

"A landmark book for the kindergarten crowd." -- School Library Journal

"Kochalka's command of the comic form is sublime and adorable. Kids will love Johnny Boo." -- Harry Bliss, illustrator of Diary of a Worm

The full-color, all-ages hit series returns! In this adventure, Johnny Boo has …

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ISBN 978-1-60309-041-4

Johnny Boo (Book 4): The Mean Little Boy

Johnny Boo (Book 4): The Mean Little Boy

by James Kochalka

"Perfect for beginning readers." -- Publishers Weekly

"Kochalka's command of the comic form is sublime and adorable. Kids will love Johnny Boo." -- Harry Bliss, illustrator of Diary of a Worm

"Johnny Boo is sweet without being sugary and comfortably familiar yet fresh on every page. All in …

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ISBN 978-1-60309-059-9

 
The Man Who Loved Breasts

The Man Who Loved Breasts

by Robert Goodin

By day, Robert Goodin works in the animation industry on shows like Rugrats, As Told by Ginger, The Wild Thornberrys and American Dad. And by night, he's a comics artist/illustrator whose work has appeared in McSweeney's Quarterly Concern, Mome, Project: Romantic and for the Los Angeles Metro …

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ISBN UPC 094922943705

Mini Collection

Mini Collection

by Lizz Lunney

A Top Shelf digital exclusive!

Just one look at Lizz Lunney's ultra-simplified cartoon creatures and you'll fall in love. Luckily there's so many to choose from! This incredible 98-page collection features TWELVE full mini-comics (originally six flip-books), including such wonders as "Leopards …

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Pinky & Stinky

Pinky & Stinky

by James Kochalka

Nominated for the Eisner Award!
Now in a new edition, with a new cover!

"Kochalka's work makes me feel like I did when I was six years old. He brings the joy back to comics." -- Frank Miller, creator of Sin City, 300, and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

"Oh, lord, did Pinky & Stinky make me …

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ISBN 978-1-891830-29-7

The Playwright

The Playwright

by Eddie Campbell and Daren White

REVIEWS:

"This quiet character study... succeeds on several levels, but its most potent component is the clearly recognizable and utterly naked humanity." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Campbell’s watercolouring effects take his art into vivid new horizons ... [his] images skilfully …

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ISBN 978-1-60309-056-8

 
Scene But Not Heard

Scene But Not Heard

by Sam Henderson

"Quite doodling hilarious gags and get back to work!" — Steve Hillenburg, creator of SpongeBob SquarePants

"Sam Henderson is the single greatest comedic force in America. Except for me. And guys who wipe their mouths on their sleeves." — Mark Newgarden, co-creator of Garbage Pail Kids and …

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ISBN 978-1-60309-089-6

Sulk (Vol 1): Bighead and Friends

Sulk (Vol 1): Bighead and Friends

by Jeffrey Brown

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 …

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ISBN 978-1-60309-020-9

 
Sulk (Vol 3): The Kind of Strength...

Sulk (Vol 3): The Kind of Strength...

by Jeffrey Brown

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 …

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ISBN 978-1-60309-055-1

SuperF*ckers

SuperF*ckers

by James Kochalka

NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES!
Catch all 12 episodes and more on Cartoon Hangover.

"James Kochalka draws beautiful music.” -- Nicholas Gurewitch, creator of The Perry Bible Fellowship

"[Kochalka] brings the joy back to comics.” -- Frank Miller, creator of Sin City and 300

"Easily my …

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ISBN 978-1-60309-052-0

 
Superf*ckers Forever

Superf*ckers Forever

by James Kochalka

KRAK IS BACK! After kind of destroying the world (whoops!), the wonderfully profane and destructive Superf*ckers are returned to life to hang out, make out, punch each other out, and generally cause a ruckus. But when their leader, SuperDan, insists on their help in rescuing an old friend still …

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ISBN 9781684050895 - Diamond: MAY170533

Veeps

Veeps

by Bill Kelter and Wayne Shellabarger

"I never thought there was anything funny about our vice-presidents, until I read Veeps, a welcome, often hilarious respite from the tedium of national politics." —Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States

"Here’s the weird skinny on the Little Guys waiting for the Big …

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ISBN 978-1-60309-003-2

 
Will You Still Love Me If I Wet the Bed?

Will You Still Love Me If I Wet the Bed?

by Liz Prince

Winner of the Ignatz Award for Outstanding Debut.

"Beautifully simple and sweet, Liz prince portrays couples in a delightfully self-conscious way." -- Farel Dalrymple

"An adorable little collection of snippets and snapshots of moments from their relationship … the silly, gross and snuggly …

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ISBN 978-1-891830-72-3