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A nightmare, anxiety attack, or bad trip?A woman is seemingly trapped in a feverish dream, attempting to navigate through a distorted world in a stumbling language, struggling to comprehend what's happening around her:"No one speaks my language here... I'm sweating, even though it's actually quite cold. I think I have a fever...""I see their smiles, I hear their friendly voices, but I KNOW what they feel!""Wretched" is written by Henrik Rehr, one of the most active Danish series creators of the last 30 years, and illustrated by Jan Solheim, whose superior line work demonstrates why he is one of the country's most sought-after illustrators.

Before he ruled Rome, Julius Caesar conquered Gaul.Based on Caesar’s Commentarii de Bello Gallico, Conquest: Julius Caesar’s Gallic War brings one of history’s most famous military campaigns to life as a full-color graphic novel.From the march of the Roman legions to the rise of Vercingetorix and the Gallic resistance, this sweeping historical adaptation follows the battles, ambition, and violence that helped turn Caesar into a legend.Painted with cinematic force and rich historical detail, Conquest is a vivid entry point for readers of Roman history, military history, ancient warfare, and historical graphic novels.“Painterly art by Pompetti impresses on the battlefield.” — Publishers Weekly

Before he became the legendary guitarist, Hendrix navigated a childhood reminiscent of Dickens, evolving into an obscure musician and facing a journey paved with hardships. In this intimate portrait by Mezzo and JM Dupont, authors of the acclaimed Love in Vain, explore the dark and desperate quest for recognition that defined the early chapters of Hendrix's life.This narrative, a perfect blend of lyricism and realism, delves not only into the tormented soul of the future rock star but also unveils his lesser-known musical odyssey. Join Hendrix on his path as he encounters legendary artists during his formative years – Little Richard, Ike & Tina Turner, BB King, Curtis Mayfield, Sam Cooke, Wilson Pickett, Bob Dylan, and the Rolling Stones.Intriguing and captivating, this book promises a deeper understanding of the iconic figure. Uncover the story behind Hendrix's rise from obscurity to immortality.

On a fateful Friday the 13th in October 1972, a plane traveling from Uruguay to Chile, carrying a young rugby team, crashed in an inaccessible area in the heart of the Andes Mountains. For many weeks, the survivors had to endure intense cold, biting hunger, thirst, and the despair of being completely abandoned. To survive, they eventually resorted to eating the flesh from the frozen bodies of the deceased. In this harrowing and almost inhuman ordeal, they were spared nothing.

Dive into King Arthur & The Ladies of the Lake, a riveting graphic novel by Vincent Pompetti that reimagines the timeless Arthurian legends. Through stunning watercolor illustrations, the story unfolds in the 5th century, a time of myth and magic. Arthur, guided by Merlin, embarks on a quest for peace and justice, clashing with ancient pagan rites and the encroaching tide of Christianity. Amidst epic battles and dark sorcery, a new perspective emerges, centering the pivotal yet overlooked roles of the mystical Ladies of the Lake. This tale intertwines historical depth with fantasy, inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of Arthur's world like never before.

Earth's first and worst ambassador, Vega Ulysses, has freshly completed a tumultuous twelve year mission of galactic diplomacy, paid off his mortgage, and can finally return home to Earth. There's just one problem-- he lost his keys in space!Now, with his reluctant crew of outsiders in tow, Vega must retrace his steps, searching wild, diverse planets teeming with hostile aliens, silly robots and rude cosmic entities-- all forcing him to confront the havoc he has wreaked while haphazardly advancing Earth's selfish, consumerist agenda.A delirious take on sci-fi cartoons of the eighties, He Lost His Keys in Space reads like an entire animated series in a book. A darkly funny satire of the most ridiculed planet in the universe: Earth!

In Department C11, new employee Margit operates one of the company's 3AZ machines. Ah, the first day at a new job! And just in time to avoid that eviction notice. All thanks to Margit's best friend, supervisor Chloe. Is there anything greater than getting to work with your best friend? Even if Chloe sometimes can be a bit… So what does a 3AZ machine do, you ask? Excellent question. It doesn't concern you! So just turn that knob, pull that lever, and push that button. And no whistling under any circumstances! In this futuristic slice of life, debut Danish graphic novelist Ursula Blix explores the dynamics of two best friends turned manager and employee.

Once the snarling frontman of thrash metal legends Puke Hammer, Curtis Paul is now more dad than demon, trading mosh pits for parent-teacher meetings. But when a chance to reunite the band arises, Curtis finds himself torn between diapers and distortion pedals, family dinners and filthy riffs.Told with sharp humor and raw heart, Death Metal Duck is a time-hopping, 70-page graphic novel that dives deep into the chaos of parenthood, the passion of playing music, and the messiness of second chances. Featuring real music by a local Alberta band reimagined as Puke Hammer’ s discography, this book is a raucous, reverent ode to creativity, comics, and the enduring power of loud guitars.For fans of slice-of-life stories with a metal edge— this one’ s for you.

In Lizard World, the grotesque collides with the absurd in a time-hopping tale of body horror and dark satire. In 17th-century London, a penniless medical student delivers a corpse to a nobleman with disturbingly specific surgical needs— only to uncover something far stranger than expected.Centuries later, a New Jersey dentist crashes into the Florida swamps and is abducted by the nobleman’ s degenerate descendants, who transplant his brain into a still-living body from another time. As identities blur and monstrous memories surface, the line between past and present dissolves in a surreal battle for control.Twisted, outrageous, and unforgettable, Lizard World is a blackly comic fever dream unlike anything you've read.

After his release from the Saint-Paul asylum in 1890, Vincent Van Gogh wandered the French countryside before stumbling on the Auberge Ravoux, a quaint little inn in Auvers-sur-Oise.Although still plagued by mental illness, he found some peace there among his adoptive family, painting over 75 works of art in just three months.A 132-page color graphic novel by Jamison Odone, based on the first-hand account of Adeline Ravoux, the innkeeper’s daughter, with whom Vincent shared a special bond.