Monday, May 17, 2010

New York Times - Best Selling Hardback Graphic Novels May 15, 2010

New York Times 
Best selling Graphic Books 
Week of May 15, 2010


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Here is the link to the list of best selling graphic books in this week's New York Times!


Let's see which one debuted in the number one spot this week. Which ones are new to the list? You will see that there are more than ever before since I started this blog!

However, you will have to let us know which ones are new to the list, which ones have been here the longest, and most importantly... which ones are your favorite(s)!

Here is the entire list.

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HARDCOVER GRAPHIC BOOKS
This Week
Weeks on List
1TWILIGHT: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL, VOL. 1, by Stephenie Meyer and Young C. Kim. (Yen Press, $19.99.) The comic adaptation of the ever-popular vampire series.8
2KICK-ASS, by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.. (Marvel Entertainment, $14.99.) A "realistic" look at what would happen if a teenage boy put on a costume to fight crime. Not for the weak of heart.10
3FLASH: REBIRTH, by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver. (DC Comics, $19.99.) Barry Allen, the Silver Age Flash, is back from the dead. He must adjust to his return and what he learns about the Speed Force to which all the super-speedsters are linked.1
4TALISMAN: THE ROAD OF TRIALS, VOL. 1, by Robin Furth, Tony Shasteen and Nei Ruffino. (Del Rey, $25.) The journey of 13-year-old Jack Sawyer and has quest for the magical Talisman begins in this graphic novel adaptation of the Stephen King novel.1
5WILSON, by Daniel Clowes. (Drawn & Quarterly, $21.95.) "Meet Wilson, an opinionated middle-aged loner who loves his dog and quite possibly no one else."2
6JLA DELUXE EDITION, VOL. 3, by Grant Morrison and Howard Porter. (DC Comics, $29.99.) Grant Morrison’s run of Justice League stories receive a deluxe hardcover. In this volume: Starro! The Ultramarines Corps! The Justice Society!1
7BATMAN AND ROBIN, VOL. 1, by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely and Philip Tan. (DC Comics, $24.99.) After Batman’s demise, Dick Grayson, the first Robin, takes on the mantle of the Bat. His costumed partner is Damien, the son of Bruce Wayne. Causing them grief? Jason Todd, the second Robin.4
8DARK TOWER: THE FALL OF GILEAD, by Robin Furth and Peter David. (Marvel Entertainment, $24.99.) This comic series explores the world set forth by Stephen King’s "Dark Tower" novels. Has Roland committed the worst crime of all?14
9BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. (DC Comics, $17.99.) This critically acclaimed story from 1988 offers a possible origin for the Joker.61
10Y THE LAST MAN: DELUXE, VOL. 3, by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra. (DC Comics, $29.99.) Yorick’s sister, Hero, tracks him down to San Francisco and Yorick’s monkey, Ampersand, winds up in Japan. Does he hold the key to mankind’s salvation?2

PAPERBACK GRAPHIC BOOKS
This Week
Weeks on List
1PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES, by Jane Austen, Seth Grahame-Smith, Tony Lee and Cliff Richards. (Del Rey, $14.99.) In polite society, the undead are called "unmentionables" or "dreadfuls." Will they be able to come between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy?1
2THE STUFF OF LEGEND: THE DARK, by Brian Smith, Mike Raicht and Charles Wilson. (Villard, $13.) When the Bogeyman kidnaps a boy from his bedroom, the boy’s toys band together to rescue him.1
3WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books.63
4THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 1, by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore. (Image Comics, $14.99.) The gripping story of the human survivors in a world overrun by zombies begins.27
5THE LOSERS: BOOK ONE, by Andy Diggle and Jock. (DC Comics, $19.99.) The Losers, a group of characters from the 1960’s, are reinvented as an elite special forces unit on the run from the C.I.A.6
6SCOTT PILGRIM: PRECIOUS LITTLE LIFE, by Bryan O''Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Meet Scott Pilgrim, twentysomething slacker, member of the band Sex Bob-Omb and would-be suitor of Ramona Flowers.9
7THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 11, by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard. (Image Comics, $14.99.) The road to Washington is filled with many dangers for Rick and his band of refugees. To say anything more will ruin the story.18
8SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Scott Pilgrim faces off against the second of Ramona’s evil ex-boyfriends. What will Knives Chau think? Aren’t THEY dating?5
9V FOR VENDETTA, by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. (DC Comics, $19.99.) In a dystopian future, an anarchist sets out to topple the oppressive and totalitarian government of the United Kingdom.55
10BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SEASON 8, VOL. 6, by Joss Whedon, Jane Espenson and others. (Dark Horse Comics, $15.99.) The vampires hold the upper hand, but the slayers are about to get some help: Oz. Plus, more on the mysterious Twilight.10

MANGA
This Week
Weeks on List
1BLACK BIRD, VOL. 4, by Kanoko Sakurakoji. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Misao Harada can see into a magical realm where she is the bride demon of prophecy. How will she survive the pursuit of demons who want the power in her blood?1
2OTOMEN, VOL. 6, by Aya Kanno. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Asuka helps his friend practice for a date by playing the role of his female intended.1
3D. GRAY-MAN, VOL. 17, by Katsura Hoshino. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The protagonist: 15-year-old Allen Walker. The setting: 19th century England. His mission: to find Innocence, a substance used to create weapons to destroy the akuma demons.1
4ONE PIECE, VOL. 44, by Eiichiro Oda. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Monkey D. Luffy and his motley crew of would-be pirates for a legendary treasure called “One Piece.” In this volume, war escalates.1
5YOTSUBA&!, VOL. 8, by Kiyohiko Azuma. (Yen Press, $10.99.) Yotsuba goes to a festival and learns about the magic of cake!3
6ONE PIECE, VOL. 46, by Eiichiro Oda. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Monkey D. Luffy and his motley crew of would-be pirates for a legendary treasure called “One Piece.” In this volume, the gang arrives on an island of zombies.1
7ONE PIECE, VOL. 45, by Eiichiro Oda. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Monkey D. Luffy and his motley crew of would-be pirates for a legendary treasure called “One Piece.” In this volume, new allies help the gang set sail again.1
8TSUBASA, VOL. 26, by Clamp. (Del Rey, $10.99.) Syaoran and Fei-Wang fight it out with Sakura’s life in the balance.1
9ONE PIECE, VOL. 47, by Eiichiro Oda. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Monkey D. Luffy and his motley crew of would-be pirates for a legendary treasure called “One Piece.” In this volume, zombies prepare for a deadly hunt.1
10ONE PIECE, VOL. 48, by Eiichiro Oda. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Monkey D. Luffy and his motley crew of would-be pirates for a legendary treasure called “One Piece.” In this volume, meet Oars, a zombie warrior who is not so brainless. 1

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Until the next time.............

Happy reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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