Graphic Novel

This reflective and mystical tales takes place twenty years after Dr. Strange left the temple in the Himalayas where, with the help of his mentor the Ancient One, he was transformed from a selfish, angry, bitter and spiteful man into a master of the mystic arts. Stephen Strange returns to pay homage to the memory of the Ancient One and finds out his departed master left him a strange gift, a puzzle box. In unlocking the secrets of the gift Strange gains an insight into his inner self and in the process faces a "trial by fire" by the Lords of the mystical Shamballa. Number 23 in the Marvel Graphic Novel series, is superbly written and drawn.

The graphic novel adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's , the first book in her four-volume and runaway bestseller , published by Yen Press and adapted and illustrated by Korean talent Young Kim. The adjective is appropriate since Ms. Kim's monochrome artwork are just about perfect for the subject matter. Anyhow, just as the original books became best sellers, and the movie adaptation of these books box office hits, also set printing records: it sold over 66,000 copies in its first week, the largest debut for a graphic novel in the US, according to publisher Yen Press. It has already broken the record for largest first printing for a graphic novel with 350,000 copies. Of course you can ask any American teenage girl on the street if she has read Twilight and it would be safe to say she has (although we would much rather have them read many other books with better topics). If you're in the US you can ask your girlfriend or wife about it and chances are she's read it, too. And if she has, maybe now's your chance to curl and cuddle up with her with a laptop or e-reader and read the graphic novel.

Original Sgt. Rock series illustrator and industry legend Joe Kubert returns and teams up with Eisner-award winning writer () Brian Azzarello to craft a thoughtfully grim, yet thoroughly entertaining morality cum murder mystery tale in the middle of World War II. This is the revised paperback edition of the graphic novel, released December 1 2004. The original hardcover was released by DC Comics in July 1, 2003. Those not familiar with the Sgt. Rock comics need not worry because Azzarello introduces Sarge and the men of Easy Company right at the start. Great stuff.