Saturday, July 31, 2010

Lunch Lady and the Summer Camp Shakedown


Lunch Lady and the Summer Camp Shakedown (Lunch Lady #4) by Jarret Krosoczka

The Breakfast Bunch is on their way to their first sleep away summer camp (with no technology). Guess who they run into as they get off the bus - the Lunch Ladies! The camp legend of a swamp monster seems to have come true. Everytime the swamp monster shows up another activity is cancelled. Talk about boring! Can the Lunch lady figure out who is behind the swamp monster in time?

Cool gadgets that remind me of Inspector Gadget. I read this book to a group of 5-8 year olds. They voted it their favorite of everything I read and several boys wanted to know if there were more Lunch Lady books. Definitley some humor in this series. I heard some snickers while I was reading.

Friday, July 30, 2010

New York Times Best Selling Graphic Novels List, July 18-24


This WeekWeeks on List
1TROUBLEMAKER, by Janet Evanovich, Alex Evanovich and Joelle Jones. (Dark Horse Comics, $17.99.) The adventures of Sam Hooker, the Nascar driver, and Alexandra Barnaby, his mechanic, continue in graphic novel form.1
2BLACKEST NIGHT: BLACK LANTERN CORPS, VOL. 1, by various. (DC Comics, $24.99.) Batman, Superman and the Teen Titans confront friends, relatives and allies that have returned from the dead.1
3BLACKEST NIGHT: BLACK LANTERN CORPS, VOL. 2, by various. (DC Comics, $24.99.) Wonder Woman, Flash and the Justice Society of America take on a legion of the reanimated dead, who have some personal bones to pick.1
4BLACKEST NIGHT, by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis. (DC Comics, $29.99.) This collected edition of the event mini-series features some surprising deaths and even more surprising rebirths. Green Lantern and the recently resurrected Flash are at the forefront.2
5BLACKEST NIGHT: GREEN LANTERN, by Geoff Johns and Doug Mahnke. (DC Comics, $24.99.) The War of Light makes for some strange bedfellows as Green Lanterns gains allies whose battle colors include blue, orange, violet, yellow and indigo.2
6BLACKEST NIGHT: GREEN LANTERN CORPS, by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason. (DC Comics, $24.99.) OA, the home of the central power battery of the Green Lantern Corps, is under siege by Black Lanterns, reanimated corpses out to spread death across the universe.2
7ABSOLUTE PLANETARY: BOOK 2, by Warren Ellis and John Cassaday. (DC Comics, $75.) The story of Planetary, about a group of adventures investigating mysteries around the world, and the Four, who want to keep those secrets for themselves, wraps up in this deluxe edition.1
8THE STAND: SOUL SURVIVORS, by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Mike Perkins. (Marvel Enterprises, Incorporated, $24.99.) The graphic novel version of Stephen King’s "The Stand" continues. Nick and Tom hit the road and meet the not-so-stable Julie.1
9TWILIGHT: 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.19
10BLACKSAD, by Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido. (Dark Horse Comics, $29.99.) Didn’t curiosity kill the cat? John Blacksad, a feline detective, delves deep in murders, child abductions and nuclear secrets. This collection reprints three stories from the international best-selling series.3



This WeekWeeks on List
1SCOTT PILGRIM'S FINEST HOUR, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.99.) Will Scott survive his final challenge? Can he defeat Gideon Graves, the last of Ramona’s evil exes?1
2SCOTT 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.20
3SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE UNIVERSE, by Bryan Lee O’Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Can Ramona’s twin ex-boyfriends be defeated? Sounds like a job for… Scott Pilgrim.14
4SCOTT 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.12
5SCOTT 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?16
6SCOTT 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!8
7PENNY ARCADE, VOL. 6, by Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins. (Random House, $15.00.) This collected edition of the web comic contains the strips from 2005. Plus: the "soul-chilling ramblings of its warped" creators!1
8WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books.73
9PRIDE 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?9
10THE 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.36

New York Times Best Selling Manga List, July 18-24


This WeekWeeks on List
1FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST, VOL. 23, by Hiromu Arakawa. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Two brothers harmed in a ritual that was half magic/half science seek the legendary Philosopher’s Stone to make things right.1
2NARUTO, VOL. 48, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The origins and true nature of Pain, Naruto's arch nemesis, are revealed.8
3OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB, VOL. 14, by Bisco Hatori. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Haruhi, a poor girl at a rich school, is forced to work – as a boy – for the school’s all-male club. The series is described as a “romantic comedy.”3
4VAMPIRE KNIGHT, VOL. 10, by Matsuri Hino. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The battle for Cross Academy continues, as Headmaster Cross enters the fray.8
5ALICE 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.10
6MEGATOKYO, VOL. 6, by Fred Gallagher. (DC Comics, $10.99.) Two American boys, both obsessed with computer games and manga, find themselves in Tokyo and unable to get home. Adventures ensue!1
7VAGABOND, VOL. 8 (VIZBIG EDITION), by Takehiko Inoue. (VIZ Media, $19.99.) This collected edition has 624 pages of samurai action.1
8NARUTO, VOL. 47, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Naruto learns more secrets from his past and moves closer to discovering the identity of his nemesis, Pain.20
9DRAGON BALL Z, VOL. 8 (VIZBIG EDITION), by Akira Toriyama. (VIZ Media, $17.99.) These 560 pages collect volumes 22-24 of the Dragon Ball Z series.1
10YU-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.5

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Vampire Academy Goes Graphic

Vampire Academy Goes Graphic
According to Shelf Awareness, the latest young adult series to get the graphic treatment is the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead.  It was announced at Comic Con that the series will be released in summer 2011 by Razorbill.  The novels will be adapted by Leigh Dragoon and illustrated by Emma Vieceli.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Scanilation Site to Close Down

This Thursday scanilation site One Manga reports that they will be shutting down operations.  In June, Japanese and American manga publishers changed their stance on scanilation sites and began taking an active role in removing their content from these sites (reported here in June - Japanese and US Publishers to Fight Scanilation Sites).
"It pains me to announce that this is the last week of manga reading on One Manga (!!). Manga publishers have recently changed their stance on manga scanlations and made it clear that they no longer approve of it. We have decided to abide by their wishes, and remove all manga content (regardless of licensing status) from the site. The removal of content will happen gradually (so you can at least finish some of the outstanding reading you have), but we expect all content to be gone by early next week (RIP OM July 2010)."
While they are shutting down their manga scanilations, their forums will still be active until they try out some new ideas.  They also encourage fans to fan them on their new Facebook page.  For further details you can check out Anime News Network and ICv2.

Friday, July 23, 2010

New York Times Best Selling Graphic Novels List, July 11-17


This WeekWeeks on List
1BLACKEST NIGHT, by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis. (DC Comics, $29.99.) This collected edition of the event mini-series features some surprising deaths and even more surprising rebirths. Green Lantern and the recently resurrected Flash are at the forefront.1
2BLACKEST NIGHT: GREEN LANTERN, by Geoff Johns and Doug Mahnke. (DC Comics, $24.99.) The War of Light makes for some strange bedfellows as Green Lanterns gains allies whose battle colors include blue, orange, violet, yellow and indigo.1
3BLACKEST NIGHT: GREEN LANTERN CORPS, by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason. (DC Comics, $24.99.) OA, the home of the central power battery of the Green Lantern Corps, is under siege by Black Lanterns, reanimated corpses out to spread death across the universe.1
4TWILIGHT: 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.18
5KICK-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.20
6ARKHAM ASYLUM: MADNESS, by Sam Kieth. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This original graphic novel depicts 24 hours in the madhouse that is home to Batman’s most psychotic enemies.3
7BATMAN: 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.71
8DEADPOOL: MONKEY BUSINESS, by Daniel Way and Paco Medina. (Marvel Entertainment, $19.99.) Can Deadpool, the mutant mercenary, and Spider-Man defeat the menace of the Hit-Monkey?1
9BATWOMAN: ELEGY, by Greg Rucka, J. H. Williams and J. G. Jones. (DC Comics, $24.99.) The new Batwoman sets up shop in Gotham. Readers learn her origin and her special connection to a villain inspired by Alice from Wonderland.2
10COVER RUN: THE DC COMICS ART OF ADAM HUGHES, by Adam Hughes. (DC Comics, $39.99.) Wonder Woman, Catwoman and others are lavishly rendered in this collection of cover illustrations by the award-winning artist Adam Hughes.3




This WeekWeeks on List
1SCOTT 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?15
2SCOTT 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.19
3SCOTT 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!7
4BATMAN: R. I. P., by Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel. (DC Comics, $14.99.) Thomas Wayne, the father of the caped crusader, is cast in a sinister light.4
5FINAL CRISIS, by Grant Morrison, J. G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco and Doug Mahnke. (DC Comics, $19.99.) 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.6
6SCOTT 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.11
7CHEW, VOL. 2, by John Layman and Rob Guillory. (Image Comics, $12.99.) Tony Chu, a federal agent who gets psychic impressions from anythings he eats, travels to a remote island to investigate a strange fruit that tastes a lot like chicken, which is a black-market item thanks to a bird flu outbreak.4
8SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE UNIVERSE, by Bryan Lee O’Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Can Ramona’s twin ex-boyfriends be defeated? Sounds like a job for… Scott Pilgrim.13
9THE 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.35
10WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books.72

New York Times Best Selling Manga List, July 11-17


This WeekWeeks on List
1NARUTO, VOL. 48, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The origins and true nature of Pain, Naruto's arch nemesis, are revealed.7
2OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB, VOL. 14, by Bisco Hatori. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Haruhi, a poor girl at a rich school, is forced to work – as a boy – for the school’s all-male club. The series is described as a “romantic comedy.”2
3VAMPIRE KNIGHT, VOL. 10, by Matsuri Hino. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The battle for Cross Academy continues, as Headmaster Cross enters the fray.7
4BLACK 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?9
5BLACK LAGOON, VOL. 9, by Rei Hiroe. (VIZ Media, $12.99.) The Black Lagoon, a WWII torpedo boat, is home to a group of mercenaries. This is their story.1
6THE LAST AIRBENDER , by Dave Roman, Joon Choi and Alison Wilgus. (Del Rey, $8.99) Aang, the last of the airbenders, returns to unify his world and its elemental factions.2
7BLACK 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?20
8INUYASHA, VOL. 50, by Rumiko Takahashi. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Kagome, a modern-day high school girl, is pulled into Japan’s ancient past, where she is linked to a dog-eared half demon named Inuyasha. In this volume: the demon learns more about his blade.1
9SOUL EATER, VOL. 3, 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.1
10ONE PIECE, VOL. 54, 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 tries to rescue his brother from Naval prison.2

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

New Adult Graphic Novels and Manga

See the latest additions to the adult graphic novel and manga collection. Click on the links to reserve your copy now!

Batman: The Cult

Deacon Blackfire, a charismatic shaman with roots as old as Gotham City itself, has amassed the city's homeless into an army, one he seemingly uses to fight crime. But Blackfire has a hidden agenda!  Batman: The Cult Synopsis - DC Universe




In a near future, technology has firmly taken root into society at large. Cybernetic implants are nothing uncommon and robots roam as plentiful as humans, all connected through their ''ghosts'' to the electronic datastreams of the net. Major Motoko Kusanagi and the Public Security Section 9 find themselves in a constant battle with the newly created wave of technological terrorists and cyber-hackers. But things take a turn once Motoko gets involved in a certain case involving an extremely dangerous ''ghost''hacker nicknamed the Puppeteer, as she dives deeper and deeper into the limitless reality of the net, to reach her own startling conclusions.  Ghost in the Shell Synopsis - Anime News Network



Die Hard: Year One, Volume 1

More than a decade before the first DIE HARD movie, John McClane is just another rookie cop, an East Coast guy working on earning his badge in New York City during 1976's Bicentennial celebration. Too bad for him, nothing's ever that easy.  Die Hard Synopsis - BOOM! Studios





Connecting the movie 28 DAYS LATER to its sequel 28 WEEKS LATER, this original graphic novel continuation focuses on Selena, one of the three survivors of the first film, as she embarks on an epic journey to return to Great Britain. Joining a team of American war journalists hell bent on venturing into the heart of Infected territory, they must learn the cold, hard truth of what it takes to survive in the U.K. after the Infection has spread.  28 Days Later Synopsis - BOOM! Studios



Iron Man: I am Iron Man

Tony Stark is a billionaire weapons maker…who’s given a taste of his own medicine. When he’s wounded and taken prisoner in the Middle East and forced to build a missile for insurgents, Tony creates a suit of armor to keep him alive and blast his way out! Now Tony sees the folly of his greed, and sets out to right wrongs as the armored avenger…Iron Man!  Iron Man Synopsis - Marvel




It's summer in New York, but a "chill" has settled over the city – a serial killer is on the loose, and the ritualized murders are becoming increasingly sadistic. The NYPD and the FBI have a suspect: a gorgeous young woman named Arlana. The only problem is that every witness provides a different description of her. None of it makes any sense to anyone except Martin Cleary, a beaten-down Irish cop from Boston with a whopper of a secret in his past – and a past that may go back a century or two .  The Chill Synopsis - Vertigo Comics



Fringe

FBI Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant scientist Walter Bishop and his estranged son Peter investigate the world of "fringe science" (telepathy, time travel, etc.) following suspicions that the large scientific research company, Massive Dynamic, is experimenting on the general public.  Fringe Synopsis - WildStorm Comics




“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald about a man who ages in reverse: He is born seventy years old and becomes younger as the years progress. This faithful graphic-novel adaptation chronicles Benjamin Button’s many adventures: He falls in love with a woman who ages normally (this causes complications), starts a family, and establishes a successful business. In his later years, he attends Harvard and plays on their football team. By the time he is an old man, Benjamin Button resembles a baby.  The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Synopsis - Quirk Books



JLA: Year One

The definitive tale of the JLA's formation is back in a new printing of the massive book starring The Flash, Green Lantern, Black Canary, Martian Manhunter and Aquaman. Collecting the entire, original twelve-issue miniseries!  JLA: Year One Synopsis - DC Universe




What would you do for a million dollars? Would you resurrect a two and one half century old corpse? Harold Gaynor poses just that question to Animator and part-time vampire hunter, Anita Blake... Plus, some crime scenes are even too horrible for a vampire slayer… and the worse they are, the more questions they raise.  Anita Blake Synopsis - Marvel



Farscape: D'Argo's Lament

He’s been a warrior. He’s been a prisoner, falsely convicted of his wife’s murder. Now among the strange crew of the living ship Moya, D’Argo tries to protect his friends while avoiding the grip of the Peacekeepers! D’Argo and Jool only need some equipment for Moya, else she and everyone inside her dies. An important mission soon gets out of hand when D’Argo finds himself between two warring factions, each trying to use D’Argo for their own purpose!  Farscape Synopsis - BOOM! Studios




John Constantine is an unconcerned, somewhat amoral occultist with a British working-class background. He's a hero, of sorts, who manages to come out on top through a combination of luck, trickery, and genuine magical skill.  Hellblazer Synopsis - Vertigo Comics



Kookaburra K

From beyond the farthest frontiers of any solar system explored by man, a destructive force is sweeping through the universe wiping Callystes, Dakoï, Lilith and Planet Earth from the stellar map. A rocket full of refugees hurtles through space with the letter “K” emblazoned on its side. On board the unlikely crew of seven children, several adults, an ancient wizard-knight and the ghost of a cyborg travel with a mysterious cargo that will alter their fates forever.  Kookaburra K Synopsis - Marvel

Marvel Studios Greenlights Runaways Adaptation

Marvel Studios is planning to start production on a movie adaptation of their popular Runaways comic.  According to ICv2, Peter Sollett, director of Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist, will direct and Drew Pearce will write the screenplay.  It is still unknown when the film will be released, but it is scheduled to begin production in early 2011.

Friday, July 16, 2010

New York Times Best Selling Graphic Novels List, July 4-10


This WeekWeeks 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.17
2BATWOMAN: ELEGY, by Greg Rucka, J. H. Williams and J. G. Jones. (DC Comics, $24.99.) The new Batwoman sets up shop in Gotham. Readers learn her origin and her special connection to a villain inspired by Alice from Wonderland.1
3COVER RUN: THE DC COMICS ART OF ADAM HUGHES, by Adam Hughes. (DC Comics, $39.99.) Wonder Woman, Catwoman and others are lavishly rendered in this collection of cover illustrations by the award-winning artist Adam Hughes.2
4KICK-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.19
5ARKHAM ASYLUM: MADNESS, by Sam Kieth. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This original graphic novel depicts 24 hours in the madhouse that is home to Batman’s most psychotic enemies.2
6BATMAN 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.13
7BATMAN: 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.70
8WILSON, by Daniel Clowes. (Drawn & Quarterly, $21.95.) "Meet Wilson, an opinionated middle-aged loner who loves his dog and quite possibly no one else."8
9THE BOOK OF GENESIS: ILLUSTRATED, by R. Crumb. (W.W. Norton & Co., $24.95.) The legendary artist tackles the first book of the Bible.34
10DARK TOWER: THE FALL OF GILEAD, by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard. (Image Comics, $29.99.) This hardcover collection features the first 12 issues of the gripping series about the last human survivors in a world overrun by zombies.16




This WeekWeeks on List
1SCOTT 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.18
2SCOTT 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?14
3SCOTT 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!6
4FINAL CRISIS, by Grant Morrison, J. G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco and Doug Mahnke. (DC Comics, $19.99.) 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.5
5SCOTT 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.10
6WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books.71
7BATMAN: R. I. P., by Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel. (DC Comics, $14.99.) Thomas Wayne, the father of the caped crusader, is cast in a sinister light.3
8THE 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.34
9HELLBOY, VOL. 10, by Michael Mignola and others. (Dark Horse Comics, $17.99.) The red-hued demon hunter comes back for another round of supernatural tales.1
10CHEW, VOL. 2, by John Layman and Rob Guillory. (Image Comics, $12.99.) Tony Chu, a federal agent who gets psychic impressions from anythings he eats, travels to a remote island to investigate a strange fruit that tastes a lot like chicken, which is a black-market item thanks to a bird flu outbreak.3

New York Times Best Selling Manga List, July 4-10


This WeekWeeks on List
1OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB, VOL. 14, by Bisco Hatori. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Haruhi, a poor girl at a rich school, is forced to work – as a boy – for the school’s all-male club. The series is described as a “romantic comedy.”1
2NARUTO, VOL. 48, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The origins and true nature of Pain, Naruto's arch nemesis, are revealed.6
3ONE PIECE, VOL. 54, 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 tries to rescue his brother from Naval prison.1
4THE LAST AIRBENDER , by Dave Roman, Joon Choi and Alison Wilgus. (Del Rey, $8.99) Aang, the last of the airbenders, returns to unify his world and its elemental factions.1
5VAMPIRE KNIGHT, VOL. 10, by Matsuri Hino. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The battle for Cross Academy continues, as Headmaster Cross enters the fray.6
6BLACK 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?8
7SHAMAN KING, VOL. 29, by Hiroyuki Takei. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) A tournament of champions will decide who is going to be named Shaman King. Will the honorable fighting of Yoh Asakura put him at a disadvantage when he faces the quick and dirty Tao Ren?1
8BLACK 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?19
9NANA, VOL. 21, by Ai Yazawa. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) This comic tells the story of two women who become friends "in a whirlwind world of sex, music, fashion, gossip and all-night parties!"1
10STEPPING ON ROSES, VOL. 2, by Rinko Ueda. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Sumi is caught between her marital commitment and interest from her husband’s childhood friend.1

Saturday, July 10, 2010

New York Times Best Selling Graphic Novels List, June 27-July 3


This WeekWeeks 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.16
2COVER RUN: THE DC COMICS ART OF ADAM HUGHES, by Adam Hughes. (DC Comics, $39.99.) Wonder Woman, Catwoman and others are lavishly rendered in this collection of cover illustrations by the award-winning artist Adam Hughes.1
3SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING: BOOK THREE, by Alan Moore, Stephen R. Bissette and Rick Veitch. (DC Comics, $24.99.) Fans of Alan Moore can rejoice with this third volume of his tales of the soulful beast from the swamp.1
4KICK-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.18
5ARKHAM ASYLUM: MADNESS, by Sam Kieth. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This original graphic novel depicts 24 hours in the madhouse that is home to Batman’s most psychotic enemies.1
6BATMAN: 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.69
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.12
8THE BOOK OF GENESIS: ILLUSTRATED, by R. Crumb. (W.W. Norton & Co., $24.95.) The legendary artist tackles the first book of the Bible.33
9THE WALKING DEAD, BOOK 1, by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard. (Image Comics, $29.99.) This hardcover collection features the first 12 issues of the gripping series about the last human survivors in a world overrun by zombies.2
10WEDNESDAY 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.5



This WeekWeeks on List
1SCOTT 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.17
2JACK OF FABLES, VOL. 7, by Bill Willingham and Chris Roberson. (DC Comics, $14.99.) While Jack Frost begins his journey on the road toward heroism, his father Jack undergoes his own more nefarious transformation.1
3SCOTT 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?13
4SCOTT 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!5
5FINAL CRISIS, by Grant Morrison, J. G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco and Doug Mahnke. (DC Comics, $19.99.) 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.4
6SCOTT 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.9
7WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books.70
8CHEW, VOL. 2, by John Layman and Rob Guillory. (Image Comics, $12.99.) Tony Chu, a federal agent who gets psychic impressions from anythings he eats, travels to a remote island to investigate a strange fruit that tastes a lot like chicken, which is a black-market item thanks to a bird flu outbreak.2
9BATMAN: R. I. P., by Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel. (DC Comics, $14.99.) Thomas Wayne, the father of the caped crusader, is cast in a sinister light.2
10PRIDE 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?8

New York Times Best Selling Manga List, June 27-July 3


This WeekWeeks on List
1NARUTO, VOL. 48, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The origins and true nature of Pain, Naruto's arch nemesis, are revealed.5
2THE LAST AIRBENDER , by Dave Roman, Joon Choi and Alison Wilgus. (Del Rey, $8.99) Aang, the last of the airbenders, returns to unify his world and its elemental factions.1
3VAMPIRE KNIGHT, VOL. 10, by Matsuri Hino. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The battle for Cross Academy continues, as Headmaster Cross enters the fray.5
4SOUL EATER, VOL. 3, 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
5BLACK 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?7
6MAID SAMA, VOL. 5, by Hiro Fujiwara. (TOKYOPOP, $10.99.) Misaki is a feminist and class president at a formerly all-boys school. But she has a secret: after school she works as a maid at a cafe. Will her rivals bring her down?1
7BLEACH, 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.5
8HELLSING, VOL. 10, by Kohta Hirano. (Dark Horse Comics, $13.99.) No spoilers! After 13 years, Hirano''s epic genre mash-up reaches its conclusion.5
9NARUTO, VOL. 47, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Naruto learns more secrets from his past and moves closer to discovering the identity of his nemesis, Pain.19
10BLACK 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?18

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Cosplay @ Indian River Library

The Indian River Library Anime Addicts hosted a cosplay event on June 17th.  There were trivia contests, a chopstick challenge, anime to watch, and of course a costume contest.  To see our teens in action, click on the video below.




Some of the teens displayed their dancing skills (I am tired just from watching)!

Friday, July 2, 2010

New York Times Best Selling Graphic Novels List, June 20-26


This Week Weeks on List
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. 15
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. 17
3 NEIL YOUNG'S GREENDALE, by Josh Dysart and Cliff Chiang. (DC Comics, $19.99.) Welcome to Greendale, Calif., the town first visited by Neil Young in his 2003 album. The story centers on Sun Green, the women in her family, and their special relationship with nature. 2
4 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. 11
5 JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE, by James Robinson and Mauro Cascioli. (DC Comics, $24.99.) A new more aggressive Justice League is formed in the wake of the deaths of some long-time comrades. 3
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. 68
7 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." 7
8 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. 4
9 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. 8
10 THE BOOK OF GENESIS: ILLUSTRATED, by R. Crumb. (W.W. Norton & Co., $24.95.) The legendary artist tackles the first book of the Bible. 32



This Week Weeks on List
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. 16
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? 12
3 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. 8
4 SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE UNIVERSE, by Bryan Lee O’Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Can Ramona’s twin ex-boyfriends be defeated? Sounds like a job for… Scott Pilgrim. 12
5 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! 4
6 FINAL CRISIS, by Grant Morrison, J. G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco and Doug Mahnke. (DC Comics, $19.99.) 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. 3
7 BATMAN: R. I. P., by Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel. (DC Comics, $14.99.) Thomas Wayne, the father of the caped crusader, is cast in a sinister light. 1
8 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. 62
9 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? 7
10 CHEW, VOL. 2, by John Layman and Rob Guillory. (Image Comics, $12.99.) Tony Chu, a federal agent who gets psychic impressions from anythings he eats, travels to a remote island to investigate a strange fruit that tastes a lot like chicken, which is a black-market item thanks to a bird flu outbreak. 1

New York Times Best Selling Manga List, June 20-26


This Week Weeks on List
1 NARUTO, VOL. 48, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The origins and true nature of Pain, Naruto's arch nemesis, are revealed. 4
2 VAMPIRE KNIGHT, VOL. 10, by Matsuri Hino. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The battle for Cross Academy continues, as Headmaster Cross enters the fray. 4
3 SOUL EATER, VOL. 3, 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. 2
4 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. 4
5 FAIRY TAIL, VOL. 11, by Hiro Mashima. (Del Rey, $10.99.) The Fairy Tail is a club of powerful wizards. In this volume, the members are used as pawns in a board game by the evil Jellal. Is killing them the only way to save them? 1
6 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. 4
7 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? 6
8 NINJA GIRLS, VOL. 3, by Hosana Tanaka. (Del Rey, $10.99.) Raizô and his band of deadly beauties enter a contest to win control over the Yagyô clan. 1
9 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. 4
10 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. 4