Akiko v.4, 6, 7
Akiko is an ordinary 10 year old, except for the fact that she's visited a planet called Smoo. There, she meets some unforgettable friends, Spuckler, Gax, Poog and Mr. Beeba. The stories are extremely imaginative, and full of vivid imagery. Currently only volumes 4, 6, and 7 are available, however others may become available to us in the future. Black and white.

Alison Dare 1-2
Alison Dare is the 12 year-old daughter of an archaeologist/adventurer and the masked hero known as the Blue Scarab. She has a love of danger and adventure, but her parents, wanting her to be safe, enrol her at St. Joan of Arc Academy for Girls, hoping she will settle down. However, she still manages to get into all sorts of adventures. The stories have an Egyptian element, as the Blue Scarab is an Egyptian hero, and the strong female character will appeal to girls. Each volume includes multiple short stories centred on Alison's adventures. The books are written and illustrated by Canadians.

Asterix 1-24
Asterix Omnibus 1-2
The year is 50 BC. Gaul is entirely occupied by the Romans. Well, not entirely... one small village of indomitable Gauls still holds out against the invaders. The village is home of Asterix, Obelix, and many other unforgettable characters. The secret is in the magic potion, made by the druid Getafix. The books each comprise a stand-alone adventure in which Asterix and Obelix generally fight the Romans, and meet other races. There is a range of humour, allowing the books to appeal to a wide audience. Also, the books serve as a good introduction to the Romans, as well as other ancient civilizations, as they are quite historically accurate.
Written by Rene Goscinny and illustrated by Uderzo. Translated from French.

Baby-Sitters Club 1-3
The Baby-Sitters Club is a group of girls who offer a babysitting service to the neighbourhood. Each girl is unique and has their own issues. For example, Stacey is diabetic, and the volume focusing on her describes what that means, and how it affects her life. The stories centre around the girls working together and forming friendships to help each other with their individual problems.
Black and white. Ongoing series. Written and illustrated by Raina Telgemeier.

Blue Monday 1, 2, 4
Blue Monday is a manga-style tale about a group of teenagers who are determined to hold onto their sense of individuality. This is shown clearly as, in volume one, Bleu L. Finnegan, the main character, is desperate to get tickets to the Adam Ant concert, and to do so, she has to get through all sorts of trials and tribulations, including prank-playing boys, and a sexist radio DJ. A humorous tale, which focuses on relationships, and being an individual.
Black and white. Written and illustrated by Chynna Clugston.

Bone
      One Volume
      Vol.1-7
The story follows three brothers, Fone Bone, Phoney Bone and Smiley Bone, as they are outcast from their home in Boneville and must find a new place to live. They inadvertently stumble across The Valley, a mysterious place where giant rats roam, and dragons are the main religious icons. Fone Bone finds a young woman in the forest, named Thorn, who takes him to live with her and her Grandmother Ben on their small farm. Little do any of them know that the Bones have entered The Valley right before the rats begin a war for total control. The only one who can save the valley is the heir to the Harvestar throne, the unknowing Thorn. Our group of heroes must overcome many conflicts before reaching their goal of saving The Valley. Through all of them, the Bones and Thorn learn lessons about themselves as individuals, and become greater than they imagined they could be. This fantasy epic has won wide international recognition and acclaim. It is available as one black and white tome, but is currently being reprinted in smaller volumes, and in colour, by Scholastic.
Ongoing series. Written and illustrated by Jeff Smith.

Breaking Up
Sixteen-year old Chloe is a student at Georgia O'Keeffe School for the Arts. She has three best friends, Erika, Isabel, and MacKenzie. However, although they've been best of friends for years, this year is different, as MacKenzie begins to trade popularity for friendship, Erika deals with her boyfriend pressuring her for sex, and Isabel finds it harder to communicate with the others, Chloe finds herself drawn to Adam, an unpopular boy in her art class. Chloe finds herself unable to tell her friends about Adam, worried they will judge her because she's dating an unpopular boy. Friendships fall apart and come back together in a heart-warming tale that will surely echo the feelings many teenage girls have about how to maintain a delicate balance of friends, boyfriends, and popularity.
Written by Aimee Freidman, and illustrated by Christine Norrie.

Castle Waiting
Castle Waiting is an inventive amalgamation of timeless fairy tale tropes, centred around the character of Jain and the strange place known as Castle Waiting. The story begins when pregnant Jain leaves a less-than-desirable home to find the legendary sanctuary of Castle Waiting. When she finally finds this well-hidden castle, she meets an unlikely cast of characters, including the stork steward, Rackham, the horse warrior Chess, the bearded nuns, well-meaning Simon, the gruff woodsman, and an infestation of poltersprites. This is a strongly feminist tale about acceptance, strength, and proving one's own capacity for growth and achievement. It will appeal to a variety of age groups, as a simple fairy tale full of quirky characters, and as a witty metaphor for everyday life.
Black and white. Written and illustrated by Linda Medley.

Chickenhare 1-2
Chickenhare is a strange creature, part chicken, part hare, and all adventure. With his turtle friend Abe, and other pals they meet along the way, Chickenhare tries to avoid trouble, such as an insane taxidermist in volume one.

Clubbing
Charlotte "Lottie" Brook has been caught trying to get into a chic London nightclub with a fake ID, and is now forced to spend the summer with her grandparents in the country. However, all is not lost for this hipster, as although she has a hard time adjusting to a life without platform heels and iPods, and finds it difficult to relate to the local teens, she does find herself embroiled in a murder mystery that results in a more exciting summer than she could have imagined.
Manga-sized. Black and white. Written by Andi Watson, and illustrated by Josh Howard.

Confessions of a Blabbermouth
Tasha is an avid blogger. Her newest reason to blog? Her mom's new novelist boyfriend and his daughter who seems to be the complete opposite to Tasha. At first Tasha is unwilling to give this new girl a chance, but soon realizes she needs her help, and the blog that she once used as a social weapon, she now uses as a weapon for good. This is a moving and humorous story about personal growth, and understanding how and when to use one's words.
Manga-sized. Black and white. Co-written by Mike Carey and his 15 year old daughter Louise Carey, author of the blog "Diary of a London Schoolgirl". Illustrated by Aaron Alexovich.

Coraline
One of three children's books written by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Dave McKean. McKean brings his unique style of illustration to this dark story about a girl named Coraline, who discovers a mysterious door on a rainy day. The door leads to a creepy, alternate world that she must then try to escape.
Illustrated novel. Black and white.

Courageous Princess
Courageous Princess is the story of Princess Mabelrose. Raised by loving parents, she is kidnapped by a greedy dragon. Rather than wait to be rescued, Mabelrose decides to stage a daring escape and make her way back home. She travels through many strange lands, encountering dangerous situations, facing each with courage and a positive attitude. This spirit gains her the help and friendship of many people, creatures, and magical beings she encounters in her quest to return home. Courageous Princess is currently out of print. We will update this entry as soon as that changes.

Courtney Crumrin 1-3
Courtney liked her life, and then her parents dragged her out to a high-to-do suburb to live with her creepy Great Uncle Aloysius in his spooky old house. And while her parents have slipped easily into their new social status, Courtney now has to deal with snobby classmates and the strange shadowy visitors that often come to visit her uncle. Courtney soon figures out how to deal with the strange and awkward events around her, and becomes a strong heroine.
Black-and-white. Written and illustrated by Ted Naifeh.

The The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish
The first illustrated children's book by the acclaimed team of Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean. The title says it all, as two siblings agree to trade their father for their friend’s coveted goldfish. McKean's art style is a vibrant blend of illustration and mixed media that will engage the imagination of readers at many levels.

Days Like This
Set in the 60s, Anna Solomon, a housewife, recently divorced from her music mogul husband, starts up her own record label. She signs a girl act, Tina and the Tiaras, and creates a chart-topping girl group. The story tracks seven women making changes in their lives as times change, and going against expectations.
Black and white. Written by Canadian J. Torres, and illustrated by Canadian Scott Chantler.

Death Jr. 1-2
Death Jr. is not your average kid. His dad is Death, and he has a skull for a head. Luckily, he's managed to find a group of friends who are just as strange as he is. Junior and his friends can't seem to help getting themselves into trouble, and then they have to figure out how to get out of it. This is an incredibly humorous and adventurous tale of teamwork and being individuals.
Written by Gary Whitta and illustrated by Ted Naifeh.

Degrassi The Next Generation 1-4
These are new stories based on the characters of the popular TV show of the same name. Each volume centres on the struggles and issues of two or three characters as they interact with one another, navigating the tricky high school years.
Manga-sized. Written by Canadian J. Torres, and illustrated by various.

Dramacon 1-3
Christie is a shy girl by any definition. She's also a budding manga writer. She attends her first anime convention with her artist and boyfriend, who instantly begins to ignore her in favour of the attentions of female fans, and to hang out with friends. Christie, too new to the anime scene to feel comfortable, finds solace in Matt, who she initially hates, but finds herself ever drawn toward. Matt's dark glasses conceal an eye disfigurement, and a lot of bitterness. As the two grow closer, Christie develops the courage to take her destiny into her own hands, standing up to her boyfriend, and approaching her favourite manga artist. However, her relationship with Matt is not so easy, as although they find a connection in volume one, they both return to the anime con the next year in volume two, Christie with a new artist, and Matt with a new girlfriend. This series will appeal to manga fans, and especially those familiar with anime conventions.
Manga, black and white. Written and illustrated by Canadian Svetlana Chmakova.

Fruits Basket 1-19
This highly successful series is the story of a teenage girl, named Tohru Honda, whose life gets turned upside down by the death of her mother. The rest of her family will not take her in, and with nowhere left to go she ends up living in a tent in a forested area near her school. Unbeknownst to her, the land is owned by the family of one her classmates, the Sohma clan. Finding her in ailing health and living in a tent, the Sohmas take her in without consulting their current family head, who would surely have disapproved. Tohru quickly finds out why the family is so secretive. They carry a curse. Members of the Sohma clan cannot be embraced by the opposite sex, or else they are transformed into the animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Although this secret has been closely guarded by the family for generations, the acceptance and grace shown by Tohru when she learns of it makes them question the way their clan has been run for generations. The story is very well-written with a good balance of romance, action and comedy. Conflict after conflict keeps the reader interested, while the loveable Tohru is easy to relate to. Fruits Basket was made into an animated series, but it only follows part of the manga series.
Ongoing series. Manga, black and white. Written and illustrated by Natsuki Takaya.

Fullmetal Alchemist 1-16
While trying to use alchemy to bring their mother back from the dead, the brothers Elric both lost something important. Alphonse, the younger of the two, lost his body, and Edward, his older brother, sacrificed his own arm and leg to transfer Al's soul into an oversized suit of armour. Now both are searching for a way to return themselves to normal. To do so, Edward becomes the youngest member of the alchemy division of the military. This not only increases his abilities but gives them both a means of survival and access to the military's research materials. In a world of magic based on fair trade how would you calculate the cost of your own body? Is it the sum of the elements, or is there more to it than that? The manga series does differ in several ways from the anime series.
Ongoing series. Manga, black and white. Written and drawn by Hiromu Arakawa.

Gargoyles 1
Based on the popular Disney cartoon from the 90s, Gargoyles centres around the story of five actual Gargoyles who have not assumed living form since they were in Scotland centuries ago, now find themselves awake in New York City in the 20th century. Having befriended a police officer named Elisa, they work to protect New York City, while keeping their presence a secret.
Contains the first six issues of the series. Manga-sized. Ongoing series.

Good as Lily
On her 18th birthday, Grace Kwon has a strange mishap that results in encountering herself at three different points in her life - age 6, 29, and 70. While Grace tries to help her friends save a crumbling school play, she also deals with having an almost alarming insight on herself, both past and future.
Manga-sized. Black and white. Written by Eisner award winner Derek Kirk Kim, and illustrated by Jesse Hamm.

Hardy Boys 1-13
Based on the classic novels by Franklin W. Dixon, these graphic versions update the stories for a new generation of readers. Joe and Frank Hardy solve puzzles and mysteries continue to save the day now with the help of modern technology.
Manga-sized. Ongoing series.

Herobear and the Kid
After his grandfather passes away, young Tyler inherits an old stuffed, toy bear and broken pocket watch. Much to Tyler's surprise, the toy bear comes to life, and proceeds to accompany him on many exciting adventures, as well as the simple adventures of everyday life.
Written and illustrated by Mike Kunkel.

Hikaru No Go 1-12
Hikaru is a sixth grader who finds an old Go board in his grandfather's attic. Trapped inside the board is the ghost of the ancient Go master who originally taught the game to the emperor of Japan. Hikaru and the master become one in order to compete in Go tournaments against veteran players, ever seeking the "Divine Move" that will allow the Go master to finally rest.
Manga. Black and white. Ongoing series.

Hopeless Savages 1-3
Dirk Hopeless and Nikki Savage are a superstar couple from the days of punk rock. Now, they've had a family, Rat, Arsenal, Zero, and Twitch, and raised them to be rebels. Oddly Rat has rebelled against this and pursued a white collar, nine-to-five job. Of course his family tries to rescue him from this. This is a story about family, and about being individuals. It has a strong music bent, which will appeal to many teenagers.
Black and white. Written by Jen Van Meter and illustrated by various.

Inu Yasha 1-33
Kagome is an ordinary teenage girl living with her family near the old Higure shrine. However, her life soon becomes something quite other than ordinary when she accidentally travels to feudal Japan and releases the half-demon half-dog Inu Yasha, equally accidentally. Kagome soon discovers she is the reincarnation of the priestess Kikyo, and the rightful owner of the Jewel of the Four Souls, which she unfortunately shatters into a thousand pieces. Now she had teamed up with Inu Yasha, a monk named Miroku, a demon hunter named Sango, and a fox-demon named Shippo to collect the fragments of the Jewel before the evil demon Naraku can get his hands on it. The series is very humorous, and highly action-packed. It does deviate from the anime series.
Black and white. Manga. Ongoing series. Written and illustrated by manga superstar Rumiko Takahashi.

Invincible 1-9
Mark Grayson seems to be just like any other teenager. However, his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet. As if it wasn't hard enough to keep that secret, Mark starts developing powers of his own, and takes on the superhero persona of Invincible. Now he has to conceal his own superhero identity from his classmates, his friends, even his girlfriend. Things get even more complicated when his father suddenly reveals he is a super-villain, Mark finds himself working for the government, and a girl on his superhero team reveals feelings for him. This is a refreshing addition to the superhero genre, with real characters, with problems, that although fantastical, seem real nonetheless.
Ongoing series. Written by Robert Kirkman and illustrated by various.

Jellaby 1
This book collects the first two chapters of the popular webcomic "Jellaby". Elementary student Portia cannot stop getting into trouble in class, mostly due to daydreaming. Then one night she meets a sad and hungry dragon named Jellaby and finds the friend she'd been looking for.
Manga-sized. Ongoing series. Written and illustrated by Kean Soo.

Kimmie66
Telly Kade is an ordinary 23rd century teen who is never far from the internet. She even has a pair of VR goggles that lets her hang out with online vampires. One day she gets a suicide note from her best friend, Kimmie66. Now she must work to find out whether something has happened to Kimmie66 or whether someone is pulling a terrible prank.
Manga-sized. Black and white. Written and illustrated by Aaron Alexovich.

Little Gloomy 1
Little Gloomy is the only normal girl in Frightsylvania, a town full of monsters. Now she has to defend that town against a zombie invasion, with the help of her friends Larry the werewolf, Frank the lovesick monster, and Carl Cthulhu the interdimensional octopoid demi-god.
Ongoing series. Written and illustrated by Landry Walker and Eric Jones.

Louis Riel This is a graphic biography of the 19th century Metis leader Louis Riel, as he struggles to win rights for his people. The biography deals with the controversial elements of Riel's character, including his potential madness, in a relatively unbiased way. The author clearly attempts to lay out all the relevant facts in the matter leaving plenty of room for the reader to draw their own conclusion about the motives of Riel and MacDonald. This book fits in extremely well with the grade 8 history curriculum.
Black and white. Written and illustrated by Canadian Chester Brown.

Love as a Foreign Language 1-2
A manga-style book about Joel, a Canadian who is teaching English in Korea. The only problem is that he hates Korea. However, his year of teaching is almost over, and he intends to resign immediately and get back to some sense of normalcy. However, just as he's about to do so, he meets Hana, the new secretary at the school, and his dream girl. Now Joel must try to get past their cultural barrier. This is an excellent book for ESL students, as it deals strongly with ideas of culture shock, and how one can come to belong in a country not their own. It will resonate particularly strongly with Korean ESL students, as it does include some Korean text (translated at the back), and includes Korean cultural elements.
Black and white. Written by Canadian J. Torres and illustrated by Canadian Eric Kim.

Magic Pickle:
      Graphic Novel
      Magic Pickle vs. the Egg Poacher
      Magic Pickle and the Planet of the Grapes
Everything was quite normal in the life of Jo Jo Wigman, until she discovered a secret government lab under the floor of her bedroom, and its mysterious inhabitant, the Magic Pickle. His job is to rid the planet of the Brotherhood of Evil Produce who are bent on world domination. What began as a parody of the X-Men has developed into an endearing and humorous series of books perfect for kids of any age.
The graphic novel is fully illustrated. The other books are novels with illustrations in black and white. Manga-sized. Written and illustrated by Scott Morse.

Mighty Skullboy Army
Skullboy is an elementary student who is bent on world domination. He continuously attempts to accomplish this with the questionable help of his sidekicks, a robot and a monkey, who seem to do more harm than good. He also struggles to avoid Booger Ralph who annoys him, and Brutus who bullies him. This hilarious series of stories will appeal to all ages. Manga-sized. Black and white.

Mouse Guard 1
Mouse Guard is a story of heroic mice who discover their village and lives are in danger, and must find a way to save the day. The characters are interesting and complex, and their surroundings are beautifully rendered, giving the series an extremely lifelike feel. This series will appeal to fans of Bone, as it has a similar quest aspect, and highly sympathetic characters. Ongoing series.

Nancy Drew 1-13
Based on the classic novels by Carolyn Keene, these graphic versions update the stories for a new generation of readers. Nancy Drew encounters intrigue and adventure as she solves puzzles and mysteries. Manga-sized. Ongoing series.

Naruto 1-29
One of the most anticipated series in North American manga release history, Naruto is the story of a young boy trying to prove himself to his entire village. Each village has its own ninjitsu style, and to be a true member of society, the children must study and pass many exams to become full-fledged members of their home village's style. Naruto is the black sheep of his village. He is an orphan and none of the adults will acknowledge his existence. This is because he houses the spirit of a nine-tailed fox-demon that tried to destroy the city before he was born. This hasn't stopped Naruto though. Instead he tries twice as hard as every other student to become the best ninja in his class. He is usually unsuccessful, and that is where this action series gets its comedic relief. A good book for boys, containing exciting action sequences. Ongoing series. Written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. Manga, black and white.

Annotated Northwest Passage
This historical adventure by Canadian Scott Chantler is set in 1755 in Rupert's Land. Kids will learn about this period of Canadian history while being entertained by the action-packed adventure story which deals with English-French relations over the fur trade, and their relationship with the First Nations. This new edition contains the three original books as well as notes about Chantler's inspiration and research. Hardcover. Black and white.

Peach Girl 1-18
Peach Girl Sae's Story 1-3
This series follows Momo, a high school girl, who usually gets mistaken for a party girl due to her tanned skin and bleached hair, both of which are highly looked down on in Japan as marks of delinquents. But Momo's tan and hair are due to her being on the swim team, and though she tries to keep her skin light, she just can't seem to lose her deep gold tone. Not only that, but after missing the first week of school, she was only able to befriend one girl, Sae, who tries to manipulate Momo into making herself look good. On top of all this, is the fact that Momo is in the same school as the boy she loved all through middle school. This results in a great high school romance book filled with realistic teen angst and over-the-top enemies.
Manga, black and white. Written and illustrated by Miwa Ueda. Peach Girl Vol.1 is currently out of print.

Plain Janes
Jane is a fairly typical teenager, trying to find the right way to express herself amidst personal drama. After the big city faces disaster, Jane's family relocates her to the suburbs to be safer. There, Jane finds some like-minded friends, specifically seeking out those who don't belong, and rallies them to form PLAIN - People Loving Art in Neighbourhoods. They act as "art terrorists", trying to shake up the status quo by creating art out of the landscape, for example, putting bubbles in the city fountain, and wrapping objects on the street as Christmas presents. While their efforts to make personal statements work adults into an indignant frenzy, it fuels ideals of individuality and personal expression in the teenagers.
Manga-sized. Black and white. Written by Cecil Castellucci, and illustrated by Jim Rugg.

Polly and the Pirates
Polly is caught between the prim-and-proper boarding school set she's grown up with and the legendary legacy of the Pirate Queen of which she never knew she was a part. Suddenly Polly is faced with becoming the Pirate Queen while trying to overcome her insecurities. A great book for girls, containing lots of adventure, with a strong female character.
Black-and-white. Written and illustrated by Ted Naifeh.

Re-Gifters
Jen Dik Seong, better known as "Dixie" to her friends, is a Korean American living in L.A.'s Koreatown. Her favourite thing to do in her free time is practice the martial art hapkido. She's so good at it that she's headed for the championship. But an untimely encounter with surfer-boy Adam leads her unwittingly down the road to love, and she has to fight to retain her focus in the upcoming tournament.
Manga-sized. Black and white. Written by Mike Carey, and illustrated by Sonny Liew and Marc Hempel.

Runaways 1-7
Runaways is about a group of teenagers who suddenly, and very accidentally, found out that their parents are actually a team of super-villains called The Pride. With newly-discovered powers, and a dinosaur sidekick, they decide to escape their parents' evil influence, and go on the road, as runaways. Each character is well-developed, with complexities that make working as a team sometimes difficult. Characters deal with their own baggage, the fact that their parents are super-villains, and trying to work together.
Ongoing series. Written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by various.

Scandalous
Set in 1950s Hollywood, the story follows Paige Turner, celebrity columnist for America's most-read newspaper. However, she soon finds herself embroiled in a tabloid war, as she fights against Harry Richards to become Hollywood's greatest rumourmonger.
Black and white. Written by Canadian J. Torres, and illustrated by Canadian Scott Chantler.

Shaman King 1-16
This series, based on the popular cartoon, delves into the spiritual world of the shaman. Manta Oyamada is leading a perfectly ordinary life until he meets teenage shaman Yoh Asakura who can tap into the swordfighting powers of a ghost samurai. The two quickly find themselves in action-packed situations.
Manga. Black and white. Ongoing series.

Sidekicks: The Transfer Student
Terry Highland, daughter of an ex-superhero sidekick, has her own powers, and attends the Shuster Academy, a school for superhero sidekicks. However, to do well at the school, the students are not allowed to use their powers. This becomes difficult when three new vigilantes appear.
Black and white. Written by J. Torres and illustrated by Takeshi Miyazawa.

Simpsons:
      Beach Blanket Bongo
      Belly Buster
      Beyond Forever
      Big Bad Book of Bart Simpson
      Big Beastly Book of Bart Simpson
      Big Brilliant Book of Bart Simpson
      Comics Royale
      Dollars to Donuts
      Jam Packed Jamboree
      Treehouse of Horror 1-4
      Wingding
These books present new stories centred around North America's most popular cartoon family, mostly written by Canadian Ian Boothby. The series preserves the wit and art style of the TV show. Ongoing series.

Spider-Girl 1-9
Set in the future, Spider-Man's daughter May Parker, has inherited her father's super powers, and uses them to fight injustice. When not working to right wrongs, she works at maintaining a normal social life, as complicated as that my be.
Manga-sized. Ongoing series. Written by Tom DeFalco and illustrated by Ron Frenz.

Spider-Man Fairy Tales
This collection of four issues features all-new interpretations of Little Red Riding Hood, Anansi the Spider-God, Tsuchigumo the Japanese Spider Spirit and Cinderella, with Spider-Man as the main character. Contains four issues.

Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane 1-4
Unlike the better part of the super hero comic genre this book is aimed towards girls. Though at first glance it may seem to be about Spider-Man, the main character of the story is actually Mary Jane Watson during her high school years. Unbeknownst to Mary Jane, Spider-Man is really her Algebra tutor Peter Parker who tries many times to get Mary Jane to notice him instead of his alter ego. By the time Mary Jane starts to figure out her true feelings, it may be too late as both Peter and Spider-Man can be found with other girls. This is a great high school romantic drama with a little bit of super hero action thrown in. The best part of the action sequences is that they are most often from Mary Jane's perspective instead of Spider-Man's.
Ongoing series. Written by Sean McKeever, and illustrated by Takeshi Miyazawa.

Stardust
Tristran Thorn is an inhabitant of the magical town of Wall, who vows to retrieve a fallen star to give to the woman he loves. Now Tristran sets out on a coming of age quest to prove how far he is willing to go for true love. This book was made into a highly successful movie in 2007.
Written by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Charles Vess.

Star Wars Clone Wars Adventures 1-10
Star Wars Clone Wars Adventures are four-story anthologies based in the Star Wars universe, and inspired by Cartoon Network's Clone Wars cartoons. New stories of Jedi and Empire are told, using characters and settings that are familiar, while introducing new heroes and villains. Manga-sized. Ongoing series.

Tellos Colossal Vol.1
Jarek doesn't live an ordinary life. His best friend is a man-tiger named Koj, and he is an inhabitant of the magical world Tellos. Things get even less ordinary, when Jarek becomes the bearer of a magical talisman which identifies him as the one who will be able to save Tellos from the evil Malesur. He is joined and protected by the pirate Serra, and rogues Hawke and Rikk. It is a dangerous mission, and there is hardship along the way, but there are also Djinn and dragons, and several revelations about Hawke's secret and Jarek's forgotten past.
Ongoing series.

Tsubasa 1-16
How far would you go to bring back the memory of the one you loved? In Tsubasa (also known as Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle) this is the reality that a young man named Syaoran must face as the memory of his best friend, and possible love, Sakura, is split into hundreds of feathers and tossed through just as many dimensions. With the help of two others from alternate worlds, this motley crew of adventurers must seek out Sakura's memories and steal them back from those who would use them for evil. This series crosses over with Xxxholic, though it is not mandatory to read both titles to understand the story.
Ongoing series. Manga, black and white. Written and illustrated by CLAMP, a collective of female artists and writers.

Ultimate Fantastic Four 1-9
Ultimate Fantastic Four is one of the three titles in the "Ultimate" line that we offer in the Comics in the Classroom program. These books take familiar characters and teams from the Marvel universe and re-launch them for new readers. Each series starts at the very beginning of the team. Ultimate Fantastic Four, therefore, begins with the accident that turns the team into the Fantastic Four. By volume 2, they still haven't adopted the name "Fantastic Four", and are still trying to figure out their new powers. Fantastic Four is, in general, a science driven series. It is through science that the team is transformed, and it is through science that Reed Richards, leader of the team, views the world and tries to solve problems. The team also includes a strong female figure, a headstrong teenage character, Human Torch, and the temperamental Thing, who struggles to fit into society in his new skin. The variety within the characters will interest a wide audience, and the fact that the series starts off from the beginning means that new readers do not have to wade through decades of continuity to know what is going on.
Schools may wish to avoid volume 5, which deals wholly with zombies. Ongoing series. Written and illustrated by various.

Ultimate Spiderman 1-19
Peter Parker was an ordinary teenager, picked on by bullies, in love with the most popular girl at school, and struggling to find his identity. But then, bitten by a radioactive spider, he takes on an even more challenging identity, as Spider-Man, crime-fighting superhero. This series takes the reader from the beginning of the story, from before Peter Parker became Spider-Man. It focuses heavily on the realities of being Peter, and his struggles to fit in, both as a superhero, and a teenager.
Ongoing series. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by various.

Ultimate X-Men 1-17
Ultimate X-Men is another in the Ultimate series, in which the story of the X-Men starts from the beginning, presuming its readers do not know anything about the characters. The X-Men are a super-team of mutants, regular people, who through a 'mutant gene' have developed super powers. The stories of the X-Men series deal with the fact that these changes make them outsiders, and often persecuted outsiders. Professor X, a mutant with strong psychic ability, has founded a school to train youngsters with the mutant gene, and teach them how to give back to society by fighting injustice and crime. In the meantime, he works as an ambassador to convince the rest of the world that mutants are not evil, and should be accepted into society. This makes the series a good social commentary about prejudice and racism, well-hidden in dynamic plotlines, and fast-paced action.
Ongoing series. Written and illustrated by various.

Wolves in the Walls
The second illustrated children's book by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean, this tells the story of Lucy, a girl who is sure there are wolves living in the walls of the house. Her family doesn't believe her, until one day the wolves come out, and Lucy has to stand up to them. Although it is a children's book, the art style, and the content itself easily appeal to older children.

X-Men Fairy Tales
This collection of four issues, features all-new interpretations of fairy tales from across the globe, starring the X-Men.

XXXHolic 1-11
Yuko, a wish granting witch, is at the heart of XXXholic. She runs a business that helps people deal with wishes and occult experiences, but charges the highest price, that which they hold most dear. When a young man named Watanuki Kimihiro finds himself at Yuko's shop as if by magic, he ends up working for her in exchange for her help with his visions of ghosts. Yuko uses this opportunity to make Watanuki's life a living hell, embarrassing him and blackmailing him at every turn. XXXholic has a very unique art style, and will appeal to all lovers of occult fiction. This series crosses over with Tsubasa, but it is not mandatory to read both to understand the story.
Ongoing series. Manga, black and white. Written and illustrated by CLAMP, a collective of female artists and writers.

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