New York Times Best Selling Graphic Novels List, September 19-25

New York Times Best Sellers - Hardcover Graphic Novels - September 1-19-25, 2010

This Week		Weeks on List
1	THE EXILE: AN OUTLANDER GRAPHIC NOVEL, by Diana Gabaldon and Hoang Nguyen. (Random House, $25.) The story of Jamie Fraser, a kilt-wearing 18th-century Scotsman, and Claire Randall, a World War II-era nurse who has been transported back back in time, is retold in the graphic novel format.	1
2	THE ADVENTURES OF OOK AND GLUK, by George Beard and Harold Hutchins. (Scholastic, $9.99.) Ook and Gluk, two cave boys, must learn kung-fu to save their prehistoric home from a menace from the future.	7
3	BLACKEST 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.	11
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.	29
5	DARK TOWER: THE BATTLE OF JERICHO HILL, by Peter David, Robin Furth and Jae Lee. (Marvel Entertainment, $24.99.) This comic series explores the world set forth by Stephen King’s “Dark Tower” novels. Will the evil plans of the Crimson King come to fruition?	6
6	THE AMAZING SCREW-ON HEAD AND OTHER CURIOUS OBJECTS, by Mike Mignola and Dave Stewart. (Dark Horse Comics, $17.99.) Not just a clever name. This collection of stories by Mike Mignola, the creator of Hellboy, skewers overly familiar gothic genre tropes and features a hero who literally has a screw-on head.	2
7	BLACKEST 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.	11
8	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.	78
9	BLACKEST 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
10	DARK AVENGERS: SIEGE, by Brian Michael Bendis, Mike Deodato and Chris Bachalo. (Marvel Entertainment, $24.99.) More secrets of the Sentry, a powerful hero tinged with madness, are revealed.	1

New York Times Best Sellers - Paperback Graphic Novels - September 1-19-25, 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.	29
2	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.	21
3	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?	25
4	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!	17
5	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.	23
6	SCOTT 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?	10
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.	45
8	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.	21
9	THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 12, by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore. (Image Comics, $14.99.) The gripping story of the human survivors in a world overrun by zombies begins.	8
10	WOLVERINE: OLD MAN LOGAN, by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven. (Marvel Entertainment, $29.99.) 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.	1

New York Times Best Selling Manga List, September 19-25

New York Times Best Sellers Manga - September 19-25, 2010

This Week		Weeks on List
1	HETALIA AXIS POWERS, VOL. 1, by Hidekaz Himaruya. (TOKYOPOP, $10.99.) From the publisher: "Get ready to brush up on world history with these handsome and hysterical personifications of the Axis Powers as they meet, become friends and form one of the most powerful alliances the world has ever seen."	1
2	MAXIMUM RIDE, VOL. 3, by James Patterson and NaRae Lee. (Yen Press, $12.99.) Isn’t being a kid hard enough? For this group, who are also part bird, nothing comes easy. An F.B.I. agent steps in to help, but the evil "erasers" lurk around the corner.	6
3	BLEACH, VOL. 32, 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?	4
4	ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS, VOL. 4, by Quinrose and Hoshino Soumei. (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.	4
5	NARUTO, VOL. 48, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The origins and true nature of Pain, Naruto's arch nemesis, are revealed.	17
6	DOGS, VOL. 4, by Shirow Miwa. (VIZ Media, $12.99.) In this dark future, the required elements for survival are sword, gun, courage and luck.	2
7	BAKUMAN, VOL. 1, by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) This manga series is about Moritaka Mashiro, who enjoys drawing and Akito Takagi, a would-be writer, who team up to create a manga series. Will they survive the world of publishing?	8
8	SHAKUGAN NO SHANA, VOL. 6, by Yashichiro Takahashi and Ayato Sasakura. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) In the concluding chapter of this series, Shana, who wields a deadly sword, may be in for the battle of her life.	1
9	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?	14
10	ROSARIO VAMPIRE SEASON II, VOL. 2, by Akihisa Ikeda. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Tsukune Aono’s new school is filled with vampires and werewolves. And the girl he is interested seems to have eyes for him, but is it his blood she’s after?	6

Library Wars: Love and War (Volumes 1 and 2) by Kiiro Yumi (Story and Art)

Title:  Library Wars: Love and War
Author:  Kiiro Yumi (Story and Art) and Hiro Arikawa (Original Concept)
Location:  GRAPHIC NOVEL YA LIBRARY
Audience:  Young Adult (Older Teen and Up)

In the not so distant future, the government has created a committee to rid the populace of books that it deems unsuitable.  However, there is one agency that stands up to them - the library.  After a tragic incident between an armed political group and the library, it became apparent that there was a need for a military force at the library.  From that time on, the war between the Media Betterment Committee and the Library Forces continued to escalate. 

When Iku Kasahara finally finds the book she has been waiting years to read, it is suddenly on the MBC's confiscation list.  She tries to save the book from destruction by saying she will steal it, but the MBC attempts to take it by force.  She is rescued by an unknown officer in the Library Forces and from that day on she vows to join their ranks.  Library Wars follows the story of Kasahara and her struggle to become a member of the Library Force.  Through her bumbling and narrow scrapes, she is known to be rather impulsive, but dedicated.

What makes this series interesting is the blend of both action and romance.  Library Wars is categorized as a shojo title, but there is enough action to make this interesting for the shonen fans.  While the main storyline is about the war between the Library Forces and the Media Betterment Committee, the main focus of the series is the relationships between characters, especially Iku Kasahara and her commander, Atsushi Dojo.  Not only that, we also are subjected to Kasahara's internal monologue about her feelings towards Dojo and others.  Even with the focus on relationships, the main story is enough to keep you interested in the world of Library Wars.

The art style is not typically shojo (you can tell most of the men apart) and the action is clear and expressive.  The backgrounds are well defined and make you feel that you are with the characters.

Library Wars: Love and War, Volume 1 has been nominated for YALSA's (Young Adult Library Service's Association) 2011 Great Graphic Novels for Teens.

You can find the Library Wars: Love and War manga by Kiiro Yumi on the CPL Catalog. If you enjoyed Library Wars: Love and War, you may want to try Pumpkin Scissors by Ryotaro Iwanaga or Ghost in the Shell by Masamune Shirow.

Banned Books Week 2010

Banned Books Week 2010 is the twenty-ninth annual celebration of the freedom to read. This freedom, not only to choose what we read, but also to select from a full array of possibilities, is firmly rooted in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Although we enjoy an increasing quantity and availability of information and reading material, we must remain vigilant to ensure that access to this material is preserved; would-be censors who continue to threaten the freedom to read come from all quarters and all political persuasions. Even if well intentioned, censors try to limit the freedom of others to choose what they read, see, or hear.

Ten Most Challenged Graphic Novels 2010
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Absolute Sandman
Anti-Family, Offensive Language, Unsuited to Age Group

Blankets
Sexually Explicit Content, Other (Unspecified)

Bone (series)
Sexually Explicit Content, Offensive Language, Unsuited to Age Group, Drugs

Fun Home
Sexually Explicit Content

Maus
Anti-Ethnic

Pride of Baghdad
Sexually Explicit Content

Tank Girl
Nudity and Violence

The Dark Knight Strikes Again
Sexually Explicit Content

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Black Dossier
Sexually Explicit Content and Unsuited to Age Group

Watchmen
Unsuited to Age Group

New York Times Best Selling Graphic Novels List, September 12-18

New York Times Best Sellers - Hardcover Graphic Novels - September 12-18, 2010

This Week		Weeks on List
1	THE ADVENTURES OF OOK AND GLUK, by George Beard and Harold Hutchins. (Scholastic, $9.99.) Ook and Gluk, two cave boys, must learn kung-fu to save their prehistoric home from a menace from the future.	6
2	THE AMAZING SCREW-ON HEAD AND OTHER CURIOUS OBJECTS, by Mike Mignola and Dave Stewart. (Dark Horse Comics, $17.99.) Not just a clever name. This collection of stories by Mike Mignola, the creator of Hellboy, skewers overly familiar gothic genre tropes and features a hero who literally has a screw-on head.	1
3	TROUBLEMAKER, 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.	4
4	DARK TOWER: THE BATTLE OF JERICHO HILL, by Peter David, Robin Furth and Jae Lee. (Marvel Entertainment, $24.99.) This comic series explores the world set forth by Stephen King’s “Dark Tower” novels. Will the evil plans of the Crimson King come to fruition?	5
5	BLACKEST 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.	10
6	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.	28
7	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.	27
8	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.	77
9	BLACKEST 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.	10
10	BLACKEST 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.	6

New York Times Best Sellers - Paperback Graphic Novels - September 12-18, 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.	28
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?	24
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!	16
4	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.	20
5	SCOTT 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?	9
6	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.	22
7	THE WALKING DEAD COMPENDIUM, by Robert Kirkman and others. (Image Comics, $59.99.) This massive collected edition - over 1,000 pages - reprints the first 48 issues of "The Walking Dead." The TV version of the comic book series starts on AMC in October.	2
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.	44
9	WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books.	79
10	THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 12, by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore. (Image Comics, $14.99.) The gripping story of the human survivors in a world overrun by zombies begins.	7

New York Times Best Selling Manga List, September 12-18

New York Times Best Sellers Manga - September 5-11, 2010

This Week		Weeks on List
1	BLEACH, VOL. 32, by Tite Kubo. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Ichigo Kurosaki sees dead people and must help usher them safely into the afterlife.	3
2	MAXIMUM RIDE, VOL. 3, by James Patterson and NaRae Lee. (Yen Press, $12.99.) Isn’t being a kid hard enough? For this group, who are also part bird, nothing comes easy. An F.B.I. agent steps in to help, but the evil "erasers" lurk around the corner.	5
3	ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS, VOL. 4, by Quinrose and Hoshino Soumei. (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.	3
4	DOGS, VOL. 4, by Shirow Miwa. (VIZ Media, $12.99.) In this dark future, the required elements for survival are sword, gun, courage and luck	1
5	NARUTO, VOL. 48, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The origins and true nature of Pain, Naruto’s arch nemesis, are revealed.	16
6	INUYASHA, VOL. 52, 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.	1
7	ARATA, VOL. 3, THE LEGEND, by Yuu Watase. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Two men named Arata, one living in a fantasy world, the other in modern day Japan, must face their own set of unique problems. But what happens when they switch places?	1
8	BLACK BIRD, VOL. 5, 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?	6
9	TEGAMI BACHI, LETTER BEE, VOL. 3, by Hiroyuki Asada. (VIZ Media, $7.99.) Amberground is a land where darkness rules and an infestation of gigantic insects with exoskeletons. It is up to the messengers known as the Letter Bees to keep everyone connected.	2
10	BAKUMAN, VOL. 1, by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) This manga series is about Moritaka Mashiro, who enjoys drawing and Akito Takagi, a would-be writer, who team up to create a manga series. Will they survive the world of publishing?	7

New York Times Best Selling Graphic Novels List, September 5-11

New York Times Best Sellers - Hardcover Graphic Novels - September 5-11, 2010

This Week		Weeks on List
1	THE ADVENTURES OF OOK AND GLUK, by George Beard and Harold Hutchins. (Scholastic, $9.99.) Ook and Gluk, two cave boys, must learn kung-fu to save their prehistoric home from a menace from the future.	5
2	BLACKEST 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.	9
3	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.	27
4	DARK TOWER: THE BATTLE OF JERICHO HILL, by Peter David, Robin Furth and Jae Lee. (Marvel Entertainment, $24.99.) This comic series explores the world set forth by Stephen King’s “Dark Tower” novels. Will the evil plans of the Crimson King come to fruition?	4
5	BLACKEST 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.	9
6	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.	26
7	SIEGE, by Brian Michael Bendis and Olivier Coipel. (Marvel Entertainment, $24.99.) Will the heroes of the Marvel universe put aside their rifts to take down Norman Osborn, the former Green Goblin, who now has his sights on Asgard, the home of Thor? What do you think?	7
8	THE 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.	4
9	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.	76
10	LOCKE AND KEY: CROWN OF SHADOWS, by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez. (IDW, $24.99.) Keyhouse is a New England mansion whose doors transform anyone who walks through them. This installment of the series involves the search for a key that will open the dreaded black door.	3

New York Times Best Sellers - Paperback Graphic Novels - September 5-11, 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.	27
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?	23
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!	15
4	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.	19
5	SCOTT 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?	8
6	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.	21
7	THE WALKING DEAD COMPENDIUM, by Robert Kirkman and others. (Image Comics, $59.99.) This massive collected edition - over 1,000 pages - reprints the first 48 issues of "The Walking Dead." The TV version of the comic book series starts on AMC in October.	1
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.	43
9	THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 12, by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore. (Image Comics, $14.99.) The gripping story of the human survivors in a world overrun by zombies begins.	6
10	WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books.	78