Sunday New York Times Graphic Books for Week of June 13, 2010

Sunday New York Times Graphic Books for

Week of June 13, 2010

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Here is the New York Times list of best selling graphic books for the week of June 13, 2010. Here is the link to the entire list:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/20/books/bestseller/bestgraphicbooks.html?ref=bestseller

There are some new additions to this list that I am including below.

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New additions to the list:

WEDNESDAY COMICS, by Various AUTHORS

SCOTT PILGRIM AND THE INFINITE SADNESS, by Bryan Lee O'Malley

INVINCIBLE, VOL. 12, by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley.

NARUTO, VOL. 48, by Masashi Kishimoto.

VAMPIRE KNIGHT, VOL. 10, by Matsuri Hino.

BLEACH, VOL. 31, by Tite Kubo

YU-GI-OH! R, VOL. 5, by Akira Ito.

HELLSING, VOL. 10, by Kohta Hirano

ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS, VOL. 3, by Quinrose and Soumei Hoshino.

ONE PIECE, VOL. 50, by Eiichiro Oda.

ONE PIECE, VOL. 49, by Eiichiro Oda.

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Here is the link to the entire list:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/20/books/bestseller/bestgraphicbooks.html?ref=bestseller


HARDCOVER GRAPHIC BOOKS




1 TWILIGHT: 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. 12


2 KICK-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. 14


3 WEDNESDAY COMICS, by Various. (DC Comics, $49.99.) The oversized newspaper anthology series featuring some of the industry''s most popular talents gets a first-class facelift. 1


4 FLASH: 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. 5


5 WILSON, by Daniel Clowes. (Drawn & Quarterly, $21.95.) "Meet Wilson, an opinionated middle-aged loner who loves his dog and quite possibly no one else." 5


6 BATMAN 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. 8


7 BATMAN: 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. 65


8 THE WALKING DEAD: BOOK 5, by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard. (Image Comics, $34.99.) This hardcover edition of the zombie survival tale collects issues 49-60 in which the group of survivors start their dangerous trek to Washington. 4


9 CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBORN, by Ed Brubaker and Bryan Hitch. (Marvel Entertainment, $24.99.) Everyone knew the Sentinel of Liberty could not stay dead forever. This is the story of his rebirth. 7


10 DARK 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? 15


PAPERBACK GRAPHIC BOOKS



1 SCOTT 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. 13


2 SCOTT 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? 9


3 SCOTT PILGRIM AND THE INFINITE SADNESS, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Scott must face not only Ramona''s third evil ex, but also his own! Oh, and the two exes just happen to be dating each other and in a band. Which can mean only one thing: Bass Battle! 1


4 INVINCIBLE, VOL. 12, by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley. (Image Comics, $16.99.) Invincible must first defeat evil, alternate reality versions of himself and then prevent the Earth from falling into the hands of Conquest. 1


5 WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books. 67


6 SCOTT PILGRIM: GETS IT TOGETHER, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) In this fourth volume of the series, Scott gets a job (Best. Dishwasher. Ever) and battles Roxie the ninja, another of Ramona’s evil exes. 5


7 THE 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. 31


8 PRIDE 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? 5


9 V 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. 59


10 BUFFY 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. 12


MANGA



1 NARUTO, VOL. 48, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The origins and true nature of Pain, Naruto''s arch nemesis, are revealed. 1


2 VAMPIRE KNIGHT, VOL. 10, by Matsuri Hino. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The battle for Cross Academy continues, as Headmaster Cross enters the fray. 1


3 BLEACH, VOL. 31, by Tite Kubo. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Ichigo and his companions press on in their mission to rescue Orihime, but two arrancars and Espada Ulquiorra stand in their way. 1


4 NEGIMA! MAGISTER NEGI MAGI, VOL. 26, by Ken Akamatsu. (Del Rey, $10.99.) Negi, the boy wizard, vows to win the martial arts tournament and free his students from slavery. 2


5 BLACK BUTLER, VOL. 2, by Yana Toboso. (Yen Press, $10.99.) Sebastian is a loyal butler who moves easily from dinner parties to the underworld. Is he too good to be true? Is he even human? 3


6 YU-GI-OH! R, VOL. 5, by Akira Ito. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) In the final volume of the spinoff series, Yugi must duel to the death to save Anzu''s soul. 1


7 HELLSING, VOL. 10, by Kohta Hirano. (Dark Horse Comics, $13.99.) No spoilers! After 13 years, Hirano''s epic genre mash-up reaches its conclusion. 1


8 ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS, VOL. 3, by Quinrose and Soumei Hoshino. (TOKYOPOP, $10.99.) Alice wanders into a very different part of Wonderland in this interpretation of the classic tale. 1


9 ONE PIECE, VOL. 50, 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, Luffy fights for the lives of the Straw Hats and the denizens of Thriller Bark. 1


10 ONE PIECE, VOL. 49, 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 crew loses their shadows and must get them back before the next sunrise. 1

Happy reading......


Until the next time...
 
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