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

New York Times Best Sellers Hardcover Graphic Novels - July 4-10, 2010

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.	17
2	BATWOMAN: 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
3	COVER 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
4	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.	19
5	ARKHAM 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
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.	13
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.	70
8	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."	8
9	THE BOOK OF GENESIS: ILLUSTRATED, by R. Crumb. (W.W. Norton & Co., $24.95.) The legendary artist tackles the first book of the Bible.	34
10	DARK 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

New York Times Best Sellers Paperback Graphic Novels - July 4-10, 2010

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.	18
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?	14
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!	6
4	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.	5
5	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.	10
6	WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books.	71
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.	3
8	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.	34
9	HELLBOY, 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
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.	3