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Classic comic book stories about the Holocaust and interviews with their artists and writers, with a cover drawn especially for this book by Neal Adams. An amazing but forgotten chapter in comics history! Long before the Holocaust was taught in schools or presented in films such as Schindler's List, the youth of America was learning about the Nazi genocide from Batman, the X-Men, Captain America, and Sgt. Rock. Comics legend Neal Adams, Holocaust...
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Josef Houdini takes after his father: A gifted escape artist, there's not a jam he can't get himself out of. Then again, when your father is one of the greatest illusionists of all time, that comes as no surprise. What does come as a surprise is the fact that Harry Houdini is not only the world's greatest magician but also a top-secret operative for the US government during World War I. In rare form, he finds himself trapped-- stuck on a mission he...
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A homunculus manages to breach impenetrable Fort Briggs, and the Elric brothers discover a terrible alchemical secret that pervades every corner of the world as they know it! Meanwhile, Major Kimblee and a ruthless General Raven make Major General Olivier Mira Armstrong an offer she can't refuse... Whose side is she on, really? And how far is she willing to go? -- Cover.
7) Okinawa
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"A peaceful, independent kingdom until its annexation by the Japanese Empire in the 19th century, Okinawa was the site of the most destructive land battle of the Pacific War. Today, the archipelago is Japan's poorest prefecture and unwilling host to 75% of all US military bases in Japan. Okinawa brings together two collections of intertwined stories by the island's pre-eminent mangaka, Susumu Higa, which reflect on this difficult history and pull...
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"In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. With long-sought answers in hand, the brothers and their allies prepare for the reckoning that looms on the Promised Day..."--Back cover.
9) Squire
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From two incredible rising talents comes the fantasy graphic novel Molly Knox Ostertag calls "instantly compelling." Aiza has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. It's the highest military honor in the once-great Bayt-Sajji Empire, and as a member of the subjugated Ornu people, Knighthood is her only path to full citizenship. Ravaged by famine and mounting tensions, Bayt-Sajji finds itself on the brink of war once again, so Aiza can finally enlist...
10) Soldiers unknown
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Based on the true-life story of Yurok men called to serve in World War I, this story follows three cousins as they struggle with being combat soldiers on the Western Front.
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Paul Colbert's French village has been under Nazi control for years. His Jewish best friend has disappeared. Food is scarce. And there doesn't seem to be anything Paul can do to make things better. Then Paul finds an American paratrooper stuck in a tree. When Paul helps the soldier, he discovers a secret resistance movement - and he learns the Allies have a plan to crush the Nazis. But first, the resistance needs Paul's help. This is Paul's chance...
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"Siluca's political maneuvering has resulted in the worst-case scenario: all-out war! Her desperate plea for an alliance with Marrine Kreische, the leader of the Factory Alliance, has failed, so Theo must prepare for battle! Is there any way out for the duo, or will their enemies annex their territory and execute them? Time is short and the stakes are high!"--Back cover.
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"Within the Hollow Crown. As a Marleyan invasion dangles like a guillotine blade over the island of Paradis, allies have become enemies, and former friends are at each other's throats. The Yeagerists are in all-out revolt, fighting to dismantle military rule before the potential for world war explodes into certain doom. Meanwhile, deep in the forest, the sides' most ruthless, fanatical killers are locked in single combat, but triumph is elusive where...
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"Siluca and Theo's master plan is put to its first test: a battle against the fearsome Lassic David, the lord of a nearby domain who only cares about conquest. Assisted by Balgary, the next king of the Cait Sith, an incredibly strong Artist named Aishela, and Irvin, Siluca's own Artist, these newly minted rulers of their domain must stand fast against the threat and pray that they survive the coming battle"--Back cover.
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"Theo's domain has expanded and his partnership with Siluca has deepened, but will it be enough to keep their enemies at bay? Siluca's renegade political maneuvering results in brutal consequences as they are forced to defend their territory against ally and enemy alike. Siluca's ready to continue her master plan, but it may be much too late for diplomacy to have any effect"--Back cover.
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"In a world where the noble elite are supposed to fend off the threat of terrifying Chaos but instead engage in pointless, petty squabbles, young mage Siluca Meletes dreams of bringing justice to the land. When tragedy strikes during a wedding that would bring together the Fantasia Union and the Factory Alliance, Siluca finds herwelf with no choice but to forge a new future for the world. With the aid of Theo, a knight errant with great potential,...
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"Disaster strikes Siluca and Theo's plans. Their domain is devastated, their holdings scattered amongst other Lords, their allies forced to ally with the victors, and Theo stripped of his title and exiled. How can they rebuild after a near-total collapse?"--Back cover.
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Revisit the timeless classic in this graphic retelling of Tolstoy's celebrated 1869 novel. In this beautifully rendered graphic adaptation, both fans and newcomers alike will be immersed in the world of War and Peace, one of the most celebrated Russian novels of all time, about the misadventures of Pyotr Kirillovich, Ilya Rostov, and company during the Napoleonic era of Russia. With richly detailed settings recreating the villas and ballrooms of 19th...
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"Determined to protect his beloved home of Paradis, Eren uses the Founding Titan's power in an attempt to wipe out the rest of humanity. As the droves of Titans press on, Eren, long unrecognizable as a friend, a brother, a savior, has become indiscernible from a devil... Now, Mikasa, Armin, and the surviving members of the Survey Corps must band together with their sworn enemies--Marleyan soldiers and 104th defectors--to save the world."--