Graphic Novels
December 2024
Season's Greetings!
Krampus
by Michael Dougherty

"At the most wonderful time of the year, a drunken mall Santa comes under siege from some very mischievous Christmas spirits, a dysfunctional cop becomes trapped with the man who ruined his life and the wealthy town "scrooge" must face the shadows from his past as his home comes under invasion from the homeless. This Christmas, Krampus will make sure they all get what they deserve" -- From Amazon.com
Klaus
by Grant Morrison

A re-imagined origin story of Santa Claus pits one man and his wolf against a totalitarian state guided by an ancient evil
Batman
by Lee Bermejo

Tells a tale of Batman having a Dickensian "Christmas Carol" experience with his enemies and allies, as he struggles with the hero he has become
Batman - Santa Claus
by Jeff Parker

"Santa Claus is coming to town! A not-so-jolly St. Nick hits Gotham City to investigate a brutal crime in the days leading up to Christmas...What manner of man or beast could have committed such atrocities?! With the help of his former student, Batman, Santa will team up with the heroes of the DC Universe to right this wrong - or the world wakes up to coal in their stockings! A brutal, two-fisted holiday tale of hope, wonder, and monster hunting is the perfect treat to ring in the holidays - it's Claus in canon!"
The deviant
by James Tynion

"As snow falls over Milwaukee in 1972, a blood-stained Santa Claus commits unimaginable atrocities against young men. Fifty years later, a troubled young writer interviews this so-called "Deviant Killer," who still maintains his innocence from behind bars. And as Christmas approaches once again, the past returns, wielding a sharpened ax"
Charles Dickens's A Christmas carol
by Benjamin Harper

Featuring enhanced Common Core State Standards support, expert writing prompts and bold-type glossary words, a graphic novel adaptation of the Dickens classic provides an engaging, skill-building introduction to key storylines and themes. Simultaneous.
Happy!
by Grant Morrison

Nick Sax is a corrupt, intoxicated ex-cop turned hitman, adrift in a stinking twilight world of casual murder, soulless sex, eczema and betrayal. With a hit gone wrong, a bullet in his side, the cops and the mob on his tail, and a monstrous child-killer in a Santa suit on the loose, Nick and his world will be changed forever this Christmas. By a tiny blue horse called Happy
Tim Burton's The nightmare before Christmas
by Jun Asuka

When Jack Skellington becomes tired of Halloween and stumbles upon a secret door that leads to Christmas, he becomes excited with the new holiday and decides to take over
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