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Graphic Novels and Comics for Adult Readers April 2018
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Hello there! My name is Patrick Holt, and I'm a librarian at Southwest Regional Library and a lifelong reader of comics and graphic novels. Check out the contents of this month's newsletter in the box to the left, and get access to past editions in the archive at the bottom of the page. I hope you find these recommendations worthwhile, and please email me at pdholt@dconc.gov if you have any thoughts or questions.
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Black Bolt: Hard Time
by Saladin Ahmed and Christian Ward
From the publisher: "The silent king of the Inhumans stars in his first-ever solo series! But it begins with Black Bolt...imprisoned?! Where exactly is he? Why has he been jailed? And who could be powerful enough to hold the uncanny Black Bolt? The answers to both will shock you -- and Black Bolt as well! For if he is to learn the truth, he must first win a fight to the death with a fellow inmate -- the Absorbing Man!"
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Bottled
by Chris Gooch
From the publisher: "Jane is sick of her dead-end life in the suburbs and desperate for a change. Her old schoolmate Natalie made it out, working in Japan as a fashion model. Now, as Natalie comes back to town on business, Jane sees a way for her friend to do her a favor… whether she likes it or not."
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The Forever War
by Joe Haldemann and Marvano
From the publisher: "The visionary Hugo and Nebula Award-winning SF tale by Joe Haldeman is beautifully realized in full color by the legendary artist Marvano. An epic SF war story spanning relativistic space and time, The Forever War explores one soldier’s experience as he is caught up in the brutal machinery of a war against an unknown and unknowable alien foe that reaches across the stars."
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Jessica Jones: The Secrets of Maria Hill
by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos
From the publisher: "Jessica Jones is back where she belongs - in her own comic, and taking on cases as Alias Investigations! But as the most dangerous book on the stands digs even deeper into the new mysteries of the Marvel Universe, Jessica has uncovered a truly startling secret. Is this case too hot for even her? Will it shatter everything she has built for herself? Can she put the pieces of her life back together...or is it already too late?"
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Mister X: The Modern Age
by Dean Motter
"Limited to only 500 copies, each signed by Dean Motter, this deluxe hardcover collects, for the first time, every Mister X comic published by Dark Horse, including Condemned, Excavations, and Razed, along with never-before-seen behind-the-scenes material! In the retro-futuristic metropolis of Radiant City, its mysterious creator, Mister X, must protect the city and its residents as the architecture of the city that poses a danger to all those within it!"
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The Wicked + the Divine series
by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie
From the publisher: "Every ninety years, twelve gods incarnate as humans. They are loved. They are hated. In two years, they are dead. [...] Welcome to The Wicked + The Divine, where gods are the ultimate pop stars and pop stars are the ultimate gods. But remember: just because you're immortal, doesn't mean you're going to live forever."
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Irredeemable series
by Mark Waid
From the publisher: "When the Plutonian, the world's greatest superhero, snaps and turns into the world's greatest villain, only his former teammates have a chance at stopping his rampage. But while on the run from the world's most powerful and angry being, will these former teammates discover his secrets in time? How did he come to this? What became of the hope and promise once inside him? What happens to the world when its savior betrays it? What makes a hero irredeemable?"
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House of Penance
by Peter Tomasi and Ian Bertram
From the publisher: "A horrific take on the true story of the Winchester haunted house and one woman's mission to wash away the blood curse of the Winchester rifle from claiming her own life and soul. [...] This is a tale about guilt, ghosts, and guns...of how fortune brings misfortune, as a grim and determined woman oversees the construction of a house twenty four hours a day for twenty years with the simple motto of keep busy building or get busy dying."
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Saturday, April 21, 2 p.m. Southwest Library - 3619 Shrewsbury St. Questions? Call John Davis at 919-560-0125 Join our MeetUp group at meetup.com/graphic-book-club Enjoy comic books or graphic novels? Join us for the monthly meeting of Southwest Library's Graphic Book Club. This month we're reading FALLS FROM GRACE and REDEMPTION! Check out some recommended titles above. Image from The Amazing Spider-Man #50; art by John Romita Sr.
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Ultimate Ladies Book ClubThursday, Apr. 5, 7:30 p.m. Ultimate Comics Raleigh,1301 Buck Jones Rd, RaleighThe first Thursday of each month the Ultimate Ladies Alliance meets to discuss a different comic or graphic novel. Join the Ultimate Ladies’ Alliance on Facebook for more info and to vote on your top picks for the next month’s meeting, plus suggest books for future discussion and share your favorites. This month is The Kitchen by Masters, Doyle, and Bellaire.
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Triangle Comics Creator Networking Night Wednesday, Apr. 11, 6-8 p.m. Atomic Empire - 3400 Westgate Dr. in Durham Are you a professional, amateur or aspiring comics artist or writer living in the Triangle? Then come to our Triangle Comics Creator Networking Night at Atomic Empire! Meet fellow creators, show off and trade your work (no sales please), and make our local comics scene even better. All ages, skill levels and genres are welcome, and friends and family too!
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Durham Comics Project: Drink & DrawWednesday, Apr. 18, 7-9 p.m.This monthly meetup is for those new to comics and seasoned vets alike. The hardest part of making comics is often making the time to draw, so let’s make that time together! We'll have an exercise or two (often collaborative), but you're welcome to just come to work on your own thing.
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Color of Fandom Book Club Friday, May 11
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For personalized reading recommendations from Durham County librarians, try My Next 5! Simply complete an online form to tell us a little about what genres, books, and authors you like (or dislike). A DCL librarian will review your submission and reply with a list of the next five books you should read -- all ages of readers welcome!
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Want to keep up-to-date on new books at the library? on everything from Horror to Home & Garden!
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NoveList Plus is a comprehensive database of fiction and nonfiction titles for all ages, including recommendations, articles, and lists for your fiction and nonfiction needs. DCL cardholders can access NoveList Plus from any computer.
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Check out the library's top ten checkouts! Lists include top tens for adult fiction and nonfiction, movies, young adults fiction, picture books and kids' fiction.
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