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Graphic Novels and Comics June 2017
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Hello there! My name is Patrick Holt, and I'm a librarian at Southwest Regional Library. I'm also a lifelong reader of comics and graphic novels. Check out the contents of this month's newsletter in the box to the left, and get access to past editions in the archive at the bottom of the page. I hope you find these recommendations worthwhile, and please email me at pdholt@dconc.gov if you have any thoughts or questions.
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Tokyo Ghost vol. 1: The Atomic Garden
by Rick Remender and Sean Murphy
From the publisher: "The Isles of Los Angles 2089 - Humanity is addicted to technology. Getting a virtual buzz is the only thing left to live for, and gangsters run it all. And who do these gangsters turn to when they need their rule enforced? Constables Led Dent and Debbie Decay are about to be given a job that will force them out of the familiar squalor of LA and into the last tech-less country on Earth: The Garden Nation of Tokyo."
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Black Panther vol 3: A Nation Under Our Feet
by Ta-Nehisi Coates, Brian Stelfreeze and others
From the publisher: "The full truth of the People's revolution - and the power players supporting it - has been revealed! Now, T'Challa must fight like never before for the fate of his nation - and one of his most trusted allies is back to stand by his side. As the final battle begins, the entirety of Wakanda's glorious history may be their most potent weapon. But even if the People fall, can the monarchy still stand?"
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Kill or be Killed vol 1
by Ed Brubaker and Sean Philips
From the publisher: "The bestselling team of ED BRUBAKER and SEAN PHILLIPS (THE FADE OUT, CRIMINAL, FATALE) return with KILL OR BE KILLED, the twisted story of a young man forced to kill bad people, and how he struggles to keep his secret from destroying his life."
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Howard the Duck: Good Night, and Good Duck
by Chip Zdarsky and Kevin Maguire
From the publisher: "When a case takes Howard and Tara to the SAVAGE LAND, they need all the help they can get! But instead, they make do with SPIDER-MAN, SHE-HULK, DAREDEVIL and STEVE ROGERS!"
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Superman: Trials of the Super Son
by Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason
From the publisher: "After fleeing the destruction of his universe and beginning a new life on a similar yet strangely different Earth, Superman has reclaimed his title as the most powerful hero on the planet. At the same time, he and his wife, Lois Lane, have begun helping their son, Jonathan, to harness his own emerging abilities. For this extraordinary family, there’s no such thing as down time"
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Pioneering Cartoonists of Color
by Tim Jackson
From the publisher: "Syndicated cartoonist and illustrator Tim Jackson offers an unprecedented look at the rich yet largely untold story of African American cartoon artists. This book provides a historical record of the men and women who created seventy-plus comic strips, many editorial cartoons, and illustrations for articles. [...] This project strives not only to record the contributions of African American artists, but also to place them in full historical context. Revealed chronologically, these cartoons offer an invaluable perspective on American history of the black community during pivotal moments, including the Great Migration, race riots, the Great Depression, and both World Wars. Many of the greatest creators have already died, so Jackson recognizes the stakes in remembering them before this hidden yet vivid history is irretrievably lost."
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Templar
by Jordan Mechner
Templar follows Martin, a wayward Knight of Solomon who rallies a band of like-minded massacre survivors to liberate their legendary treasure from the king of France. Comicbookresources.com's Greg Burgas calls this medieval heist story "an exciting comic [with] a lot of interesting social commentary in it, and it works so well because the characters are so vibrant. Give it a look – I don’t think you’ll be disappointed."
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March vol 1-3
by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell
A multi-volume graphic account of the author's lifelong struggle for civil and human rights covers his youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr., and his involvement in the Freedom rides and the Selma to Montgomery march
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Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong
by Prudence Shen and Faith Erin Hicks
The unlikely friendship between basketball team captain Charlie and robotics club president Nate is challenged when Nate declares war on the cheerleaders over funding that will either pay for new uniforms or a robotics competition.
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Lewis & Clark
by Nick Bertozzi
From the publisher: "Two of America’s greatest explorers embark on the adventure that made their names—and sealed their fates.In 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed St. Louis, Missouri, for one of the greatest adventures this nation has ever known. Appointed and funded by President Jefferson himself, and led by a cadre of experts (including the famous Sacajawea), the expedition was considered a success almost before it had begun. From the start, the journey was plagued with illness, bad luck, unfriendly Indians, Lewis’s chronic depression, and, to top it all, the shattering surprise of the towering Rocky Mountains and the continental divide. But despite crippling setbacks, overwhelming doubts, and the bare facts of geography itself, Lewis and Clark made it to the Pacific in 1806. Nick Bertozzi brings the harrowing—and, at times, hilarious—journey to vivid life on the pages of this oversized black-and-white graphic novel. With his passion for history and his knack for characterization, Bertozzi has made an intimate tale of a great American epic."
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Saturday, Jun 17, 2 p.m. Southwest Regional Library - 3605 Shannon Rd. Questions? Call John Davis at 919-560-0125 Join our MeetUp group at meetup.com/graphic-book-club Enjoy comic books or graphic novels? Join us for the monthly meeting of Main Library's Graphic Book Club. This month we're reading books about THE GREAT PLAN! Check out some recommended titles above .
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Ultimate Ladies Book ClubThursday, DATE, 7:30 p.m. Ultimate Comics Raleigh,1301 Buck Jones Rd, RaleighThe first Thursday of each month the Ultimate Ladies Alliance meets to discuss a different comic or graphic novel. Join the Ultimate Ladies’ Alliance on Facebook for more info and to vote on your top picks for the next month’s meeting, plus suggest books for future discussion and share your favorites. This month is Snotgirl by Bryan Lee O'Malley and Leslie Hung.
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Durham Comics Project: Drink & DrawWednesday, June 21, 7-9 p.m.This monthly meetup is for those new to comics and seasoned vets alike. The hardest part of making comics is often making the time to draw, so let’s make that time together! We'll have an exercise or two (often collaborative), but you're welcome to just come to work on your own thing.
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Color of Fandom Book Club Friday, June 30 Meets every month, alternating between comics and prose written by and/or featuring main characters who are people of color.
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Durham Comics Fest 2017 Saturday July 8 at Southwest Regional Library And more events all week (Thursday July 6 - Wednesday July 12) at Southwest and beyond! More info coming soon! Watch your inbox or visit
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For personalized reading recommendations from Durham County librarians, try My Next 5! Simply complete an online form to tell us a little about what genres, books, and authors you like (or dislike). A DCL librarian will review your submission and reply with a list of the next five books you should read!
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Want to keep up-to-date on new books at the library? on everything from Horror to Home & Garden!
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NoveList Plus is a comprehensive database of fiction and nonfiction titles for all ages, including recommendations, articles, and lists for your fiction and nonfiction needs. DCL cardholders can access NoveList Plus from any computer.
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Check out the library's top ten checkouts! Lists include top tens for adult fiction and nonfiction, movies, young adults fiction, picture books and kids' fiction.
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Links to newsletters from the past year:
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