New York Times List of Graphic Books for March 20, 2010
Below is list of New York Times best selling Graphic novels. The list includes Hardcover, Paperbacks, and Manga.
The Graphic books are very popular throughout our library system. Some are so popular that we cannot keep them on our shelves which is a GOOD thing!!!!!!!!! Here are some of our favorites that are included on the New York Times list of Gaphic books:
DARK TOWER: THE FALL OF GILEAD, by Robin Furth and Peter David;
BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland;
BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL, by Tony Daniel;
THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 11, by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard;
WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons;
THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 1, by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore;
V FOR VENDETTA, by Alan Moore and David Lloyd; NARUTO, VOL. 47, by Masashi Kishimoto; VAMPIRE KNIGHT, VOL. 9, by Matsuri Hino;
ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS, VOL. 2, by Quinrose and Soumei Hoshino;
Here is the link on the New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/28/books/bestseller/bestgraphicbooks.html?ref=bestseller
HARDCOVER GRAPHIC BOOKS
This Week Weeks on List
1 KICK-ASS, by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.. (Marvel Entertainment, $14.99.) A “realistic“ and violent look at what would happen if a teenage boy put on a costume to fight crime. Not for the weak of heart. 2
2 THE BOOK OF GENESIS: ILLUSTRATED, by R. Crumb. (W.W. Norton & Co., $24.95.) The legendary artist tackles the first book of the Bible. 22
3 INVINCIBLE IRON MAN OMNIBUS, VOL. 1, by Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca. (Marvel Entertainment, $39.99.) Iron Man faces off against Ezekiel Stane and Norman Osborn in this deluxe collection of the on-going series. 1
4 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? 6
5 WOLVERINE: OLD MAN LOGAN, by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven. (Marvel Entertainment, $34.99.) In a future world where the villains are triumphant, Wolverine has left heroics behind to care for his family. If only Hawkeye and the Hulk gang would accept that. 16
6 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. 53
7 THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, by Eric Shanower and Skottie Young. (Marvel Entertainment, $29.99.) Dorothy travels to the land of OZ, graphic novel style. 23
8 BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL, by Tony Daniel. (DC Comics, $19.99.) Following the "death" of Batman, the protectors and plunderers of Gotham City fight to see who will control the mantle of the bat. 16
9 DEADPOOL: X MARKS THE SPOT, by Daniel Way and Shawn Crystal. (Marvel Entertainment, $19.99.) Deadpool hits the road to find himself and that journey leads him to an encounter with the X-Men. 2
10 FINAL CRISIS, by Grant Morrison, J. G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco and Doug Mahnke. (DC Comics, $29.99.) The heroes of the DC Universe have their backs against the wall in this event storyline which features a much-publicized "death," a surprising rebirth and bits and pieces of Morrison brilliance. 30
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PAPERBACK GRAPHIC BOOKS
This Week Weeks on List
1 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. 2
2 THE 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. 10
3 BONE, VOL. 1, by Jeff Smith. (Scholastic, $8.99.) The nine-volume fantasy series begins here: with the three bone cousins (Fone, Phoney and Smiley) embark on their first adventure filled with magic, rat creatures and allies, young and old. 5
4 FABLES, VOL. 13, by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges. (DC Comics, $17.99.) The Fables face-off against the Literals, the embodiments of romance, comedy, fantasy and one who can forever erase them from the world. 5
5 WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books. 55
6 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. 20
7 THE ZOMBIE SURVIVAL GUIDE: RECORDED ATTACKS, by Max Brooks. (Three Rivers Press, $17.00.) If you want to survive a zombie attack, there may be no better way than to see how past cultures have done it. 23
8 STAR WARS: LEGACY, VOL. 8, by John Ostrander and Jan Duursema. (Dark Horse Comics, $17.99.) This story, set 133 years after the death of Darth Vader, follows the last living heir of Luke Skywalker: Cade, who abandons the Jedi life for plans to increase his wealth. 1
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. 48
10 CHEW, VOL. 1, by John Layman and Rob Guillory. (Image Comics, $9.99.) Talk about taking a bite out of crime! Detective Tony Chu gets psychic impressions from whatever he eats, including corpses. He’s recruited to help solve the strangest cases. 10
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MANGA
This Week Weeks on List
1 NARUTO, VOL. 47, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Naurto learns more secrets from his past and moves closer to discovering the identity of his nemesis, Pain. 6
2 BLEACH, VOL. 30, by Tite Kubo. (Viz Media, $9.99.) Ichigo Kurosaki sees dead people and must help usher them safely into the afterlife. 2
3 BLACK BUTLER, VOL. 1, 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? 7
4 SOUL EATER, VOL. 2, by Atsushi Ohkubo. (Yen Press, $10.99.) Maka, an arms expert, wants to turn the Soul Eater, her living scythe, into the ultimate weapon for Death. 3
5 NEGIMA! (MAGISTER NEGI MAGI), VOL. 25, by Ken Akamatsu. (Del Rey, $10.99.) Fate Averruncus gives Negi a choice: fight him and save the world or flee and guarantee his student’s safety. 3
6 VAMPIRE KNIGHT, VOL. 9, by Matsuri Hino. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Cross Academy has day and evening students, but the latter have a secret: they are vampires. 6
7 ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS, VOL. 2, by Quinrose and Soumei Hoshino. (TOKYOPOP, $10.99.) Alice’s exploration of this strange wonderland continues. In this world, everyone has clocks for hearts. Because they can be easily repaired, life is valued less. 2
8 ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS, VOL. 1, by Quinrose and Soumei Hoshino. (TOKYOPOP, $10.99.) Alice wanders into a very different part of Wonderland in this interpretation of the classic tale. In this new area of the fantasy land, every man is in love with Alice... and firearms. 6
9 SKIP BEAT!, VOL. 20, by Yoshiki Nakamura. (Viz Media, $9.99.) Kyoko tries to create a Christmas miracle. Can she cheer up Maria, who has a very good reason for enjoying the holiday season? 2
10 BLACK BIRD, VOL. 3, 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? 5
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Happy Reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Until the next time!!!!!!!
A children's book a day, keeps the scary monster away!
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