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Graphic Novels

also known as: comic books, comic strips, manga.

From classic comic book heroes to the characters from favourite novels and TV shows, graphic novels are one of the most exciting parts of the library collection. There are titles for all ages and abilities and they can be borrowed for free.

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Click here to find Twilight the Graphic Novel in the library catalogue 

Twilight: The Graphic Novel

When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Up until now, he has managed to keep his true identity hidden, but Bella is determined to uncover his dark secret...

Clcik here to find Silverfin in the library catalogue

Silverfin

Higson's first novel depicting the life of the young James Bond gets a graphic adaptation. It's James Bond's first day at Eton, and already he's met his first enemy. This is the start of an adventure that will take him from the school playing fields to the remote shores of Loch Silverfin and a terrifying discovery that threatens to unleash a new breed of warfare.

Click here to find Star Wars books in the library catalogue

Star Wars

130 years after the Battle of Yavin saw the destruction of the first Death Star, much has changed. When Admiral Gar Stazi leads a risky heist against the Sith, a deadly space battle ensues, narrated from the viewpoints of Stazi, Emperor Roan Fel and the Sith Order.

Click here to find The Hobbit in the library catalogue

The Hobbit

Why not read the graphic novel or book before it is shown on the big screen in December.  The Hobbit is the story of Bilbo Baggins, a quiet and contented hobbit whose life is turned upside down when he joins the wizard Gandalf and thirteen dwarves on their quest to reclaim their stolen treasure. It is a journey fraught with danger - and in the end it is Bilbo alone who must face the guardian of this treasure, the most-dreaded dragon, Smaug.

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Click here to find Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief in the library catalogue

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

See Percy Jackson in action in this graphic novel retelling of 'The Lightning Thief'. Zeus, God of the Sky, thinks Percy has stolen his lightning bolt, and making Zeus angry is a very bad idea. Can Percy find the lightning bolt before a fully-fledged war of the Gods errupts?

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Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident

Someone has been supplying Class-A illegal human power sources to the goblins. Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit is sure that her arch-enemy, thirteen-year-old Artemis Fowl, is responsible. But is he? Artemis has his own problems to deal with: his father is being held to ransom and only a miracle will save him. Maybe this time a brilliant plan just won't be enough. Maybe this time Artemis needs help.

 
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Skeleton Key

This is an explosive graphic novel adaptation of Alex Rider's third thrilling mission. Reluctant teenage superspy Alex Rider is useful to M16 in ways an adult could never be. Now they need his help once again. But when a routine reconnaissance mission sets off a terrifying chain of events, Alex is forced to hide out. The reluctant teenage superspy is sent to Skeleton Key where General Sarov is hatching explosive plans to rewrite history. 

 
Cartoons and Manga
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Bart Simpson: Prince of Pranks

That irrepressible bad boy, Bart Simpson: Prince of Pranks, is badder than ever and up to his old tricks in this glorious comic collection from merrymaker of mischief, Matt Groening. These delectable graphic Simpsons funnies from the creator of Life in Hell and Futurama will have you howling with laughter all the way to the Principal's Office. No joke!

Click here to find D. N. Angel in the library catalogue

D. N. Angel by Yukiru Sugisaki

Daisuke Niwa is an ordinary middle school student with an extraordinary genetic condition. Whenever he starts longing for the girl of his dreams, he transforms into the legendary Phantom Thief, Dark!

Comic Book Legends
Click here to find Iron Man graphic novels in the library catalogue

Iron Man 3 will be out in cinemas in April 2013.  So why not borow one of our graphic novels and catch up with Tony Stark and Pepper Potts.  Did you also know that we have the DVD of the film Iron Man 2 starring Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson, Mickey Rourke and Samuel L. Jackson.

Click here to find The DVD of Iron Man 2 - 12

Click here to find Spiderman in the library catalogue

Spider-Man

The new film version of Spider-Man is out now where a new chapter in the Spider-Man story is opened in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ as Peter Parker’s past is revealed.  So before you catch the film why not borrow one of our Spiderman graphic novels.

Click here to find Avengers in the library catalogue

The Avengers

Mark Millar ("The Ultimates", "Wolverine: Old Man Logan") and superstar artist Carlos Pacheco ("Avengers Forever", "X-Men") blast into the Ultimate Universe for a mind-blowing, heart-pounding, and gut-wrenching event of epic proportions! When a highly-classified secret threatens Captain America, only the newly-returned Nick Fury has the tools to bring 'em in! This title collects "Ultimate Avengers" number 1-6.

Click here to find Captain America books in the library catalogue Click here to find Hawkeye graphic novels in the library catalogue Click here to find The Incredible Hulk graphic novels in the library catalogue Click here to find Thor graphic novels in the library catalogue  Click here to find Iron Man graphic novels in the library catalogue
Click here to find Batman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told in the library catalogue

Batman

Since 1939, in Gotham City, one man has ruled the night, striking fear into the hearts of the venal, the superstitious, the cowardly - the Batman! Now, in this collection of classic Batman tales by some of the greatest talents ever to have written his adventures, you can experience the thrills and chills, triumphs and tragedies of the Dark Knight's long career protecting the innocent and punishing the guilty.  Revisit these classic tales of heroism, bravery and brilliant detective work, and experience one man's war on crime!

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Transformers: Legacy of Unicron

Continuing Titan's bestselling Transformers collections, this never-before-collected reprint of the extremely hard-to-find Transformers UK comic material collects the Legacy of Unicron storyline, which relates directly to the events of the DVD smash-hit Transformers: The Movie! Shockwave, Decepticon leader, hires the mercenary Death's Head to assassinate Rodimus Prime...much to the dismay of his lieutenants, Cyclonus and Scourge. 

Click here to find the Scott Pilgrim books in the library catalogue

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Scott Pilgrim's life is totally sweet. He's 23 years old, he's in a rock band, he's "between jobs," and he's dating a cute high school girl. Nothing could possibly go wrong, unless a seriously mind-blowing, dangerously fashionable, rollerblading delivery girl named Ramona Flowers starts cruising through his dreams and sailing by him at parties. Will Scott's awesome life get turned upside-down? Will he have to face Ramona's seven evil ex-boyfriends in battle?

Click here to find Thor in the library catalogue

Thor

Thor 2 will be out in cinemas in 2013 so why not borrow one of our graphic novels featuring the warrior Thor and read about his adventures in Asgard and what happens when he finds himself on earth.  Did you also know that we have the DVD of the film Thor starring Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman and Tom Hiddleston.

Click here to find The DVD of Thor - 12



 


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