Betty Blues
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Equinoxes
Comic - Unknown
Nominee:
2017 Eisner Awards, Best U.S. Edition of International Material
In an equinox, day is as long as night, as if the world found perfect equilibrium between shadow and light, a fleeting equilibrium, similar to the stakes of our human destinies. Segmented into four tableaux for four seasons, unrelated people of all social backgrounds seeking equilibrium cross paths with other solitudes, weaving in and out of one another's lives- all captivated and tormented by the enigmatic meaning of life. Every season has its visual identity and its individual voice, culminating in summer and, possibly, an answer. Equinoxes is a unique ground-breaking work of rare intensity and narrative sensibility by a rising bestselling star of European comics.\n\nCyril Pedrosa studied at the Gob...
Bully Wars
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I HATE FAIRYLAND and Deadpool writer SKOTTIE YOUNG and artist AARON CONLEY (Sabertooth Swordsman, Rocket Raccoon and Groot) bring you book one of their hilarious all-ages series! Rufus has been the biggest bully in Rottenville since kindergarten, but everything changed on the first day of high school. Suddenly going from bully to bullied, he's forced to make a shaky pact with his favorite geeks, Spencer and his twin sibling besties Edith and Ernie, to survive the Hunger Games-like contest k...
Invincible Days
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This collection of short stories forms a singular narrative that reveals the tiny moments when you realize you are at the precious end-days of youth. Calling on memories from his own childhood as well as those gathered from friends and family, author and artist Patrick Atangan's work blends stories with strong psychological elements and insight with simple artwork evocative of youth. Bittersweet, joyful and reflective, these are the type of marking moments that best define us as adults.\n\nPatrick Atangan is a graphic artist and the acclaimed author of TheSilk Tapestry, Tree of Love, and The Yellow Jar. He lives in Los Angeles.
Pride of the Decent Man
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In a sleepy New England town, Andrew Peters is born into an abusive family. As he grows older, he seems to be on the right track, using writing as his outlet—but his best friend Whitey is always pulling him in the opposite direction. Andrew eventually lands himself in prison, and shortly thereafter, learns he has a daughter. The shock resolves him to a path of redemption and an attempt to live his life as a decent man.\n\nT.J. Kirsch is a cartoonist published by Oni Press ("Lost and Found"), Image ("Outlaw Territory") and Archie Comics where he did coloring for a few years. His recent works include She Died In Terrebonne: A Sam Kimimura Mystery with writer Kevin Church and So Buttons written by Jonathan Baylis. He lives in upstate New York with his wife and daughter. See more at www...