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Hitomi
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Fighting
Leading Ladies
Martial Arts
In Feudal-era Japan, a drifter with no prospects begins training in secret under Yasuke, a once-famous and now-disgraced warrior, as she struggles to find her place in a society entrenched in discrimination and violence.
Combining the historical sweep and elegance of Kurosawa with the visceral action of Tarantino, this saga follows the trials and tribulations of a young female warrior who...
The Devil's Red Bride
» Comic » History
Fighting
Gore
Military
What is the sword? This is the question that drives ketsuko, as she carves her way through the world.
Both a master of the sword and a slave to it, Aragami Ketsuko cannot resist the tide of violence that would destroy her clan. Taking up her fallen father's 'Red Devil' mask, Ketsuko fights to save her people, no matter the bloody cost.
16th century Japan. The fates of warlords ebb and flow like...
Bazuca: The Forgotten Heroine
» Manga » History
Leading Ladies
Military
Political
Little María is bored with her history homework until her grandfather tells her the legend of Agustina Rivas, better known as Tina Bazuca, a brave woman who fought in the April War and became an urban legend, but even more so, a true heroine.
Waiting for the End
» Graphic Novel » History
Post-apocalyptic
In 2 billion years the sun will have grown so large that the Earth is rendered uninhabitable. Those who are deemed worthy have been granted refuge beyond the stars. Those who aren't, must take it upon themselves to journey past Pluto to exit our solar system in search of a new home.
Shanghai Red
» Comic » History
Family
Red is one of hundreds of people who were shanghaied out of Portland in the late 1800s. Drugged, kidnapped, and sold to a ship 's captain for $50, she wakes up on a boat headed out to sea for years, unable to escape or reveal who she is. Now, she 's coming back in a blood-soaked boat to find her family and track down the men responsible for stealing her life out from under her. Eisner-nominated...
Boys Become Men in a Hurry
» Comic » History
Family
Military
School
A one-shot comic book about two brothers facing their own unique fears. Inspired by a true story about my grandfather in World War II.
Future Proof
» Comic » History
Fighting
Humor
Leading Ladies
Military
Future Proof is an on-going, bi-monthly series which follows two outcast agents who are recruited into a systematic one-way journey back through time where ultimately their actions allow for the most monumental events in history to take place. Issue #1 jumps right into the action as the two agents get caught up in the middle of one of the greatest conspiracies of all time -- the Kennedy...
New York Triptych
» Comic » History
Mafia
New York, early 1930s. A mysterious, laconic Irish colossus known as 'Giant' sweats blood, along with his fellow immigrants, to build the skyscrapers of Rockefeller Center. For a while, he has not received a reply to the typewritten letters he continues to send, as well as money, to the other side of the ocean, to Mary Ann, the wife of one of his colleagues who died accidentally.
Nowhere USA
» Graphic Novel » History
Antihero
Fighting
Military
Modern
Political
Psychological
NOWHERE USA is set in post-9/11 Afghanistan where Private First Class David White counts the days until he is released from active duty and sent home. Surrounded by soldiers with no regard for human life and an onslaught of IED attacks, David finds himself more and more isolated. When informed that his crew will not be sent home but instead stationed for an additional six months or more, David...
The White Lama
» Comic » History
Fighting
Magic
Martial Arts
A Tibetan-set mystical adventure of treachery, martial arts, and spiritual redemption by Alexandro Jodorowsky and Georges Bess. Late 19th century Tibet, after the Grand Lama Mipam dies, Gabriel, the orphan of white explorers, is chosen as his reincarnation. As he is raised by a local family, the seeds of corruption and despair sprout across the land, and i…
The Presidents of the United States from 28-46
» Graphic Novel » History
Modern
What made America what it is today? To understand American politics and society, one must study its leaders' lives and legacies. This book helps you to understand the complex US political system. It introduces some of the most influential presidents from the 28th to the 46th presidency in a brief, interesting manner. Explore their visions, challenges, and contributions as you journey through US...
War Aviators
» Graphic Novel » History
Mature
Military
A century ago, the Lithuanian people had to use all their ingenuity, will and courage to defend and nurture the then fragile idea of an independent Lithuania. The graphic novel “War Aviators” is a roman à clef genre novel about a lucky few cadets committed to defending their young nation from its enemies at the dawn of aviation.
