comic books, strips, etc

"[In graphic novel format] follow[s] the story of China's infamous June Fourth Incident-- otherwise known as the Tiananmen Square Massacre-- from the first-hand account of a young sociology teacher who witnessed it all"--Back cover.

"American policy-makers have long been locked in a heated battle over whether, how many, and what kind of immigrants to allow to live and work in the country. Those in favor of welcoming more immigrants often cite humanitarian reasons, while those in favor of more restrictive laws argue the need to protect native citizens. But economist Bryan Caplan adds a new, compelling perspective to the immigration debate: He argues that opening all borders could eliminate absolute poverty worldwide and usher in a booming worldwide economy--greatly benefiting humanity. With a clear and conversational tone, exhaustive research, and vibrant illustrations by Zach Weinersmith, Open Borders makes the case for unrestricted immigration easy to follow and hard to deny"--Provided by publisher.

Ellie always had questions about who she was and how she fit in. As a girl, she wore black, obsessed over Willow in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and found dating boys much more confusing than many of her friends did. As she grew older, so did her fears and a deep sense of unbelonging. From her first communion to her first girlfriend via a swathe of self-denial, awkward encounters, and everyday courage, Ellie tells her story through gorgeous illustrations--a fresh and funny self-portrait of a young woman becoming herself. The Times I Knew I Was Gay reminds us that people sometimes come out not just once but again and again; that identity is not necessarily about falling in love with others, but about coming to terms with oneself. Full of vitality and humor, it will ring true for anyone who has taken the time to discover who they truly are.

"Inspired by West-African folklore, Djeliya tells the remarkable tale of Prince Mansour and his royal storyteller Awa as they journey to reach the mysterious Wizard Soumaoro who guards a fearsome power that he once used to destroy the world"--Back cover.

"In the early 18th century the American prairies shook under the hooves of nearly 30 million bison. Fast as a horse, tall as a person, and heavier than both combined, they roamed from coast to coast. A century later, people struggled to find a single one left alive. How did the great herds disappear, and what will it take to bring them back?"--From the publisher's web site.

". . . Chico, a 13-year-old shutterbug, and his mischievous cat Neko . . . travel to the world's largest city, [Tokyo] .. . "--Amazon.

Follows the adventures of Ogami Itto, a samurai framed and forced into exile with his infant son, as he pursues his quest for revenge against those who murdered his wife.

When her older brother T'Challa disappears, Wakanda's people turn to Shuri for leadership--but Shuri doesn't want to leave her science lab and her inventions. When the pressures of leading get too much, Shuri decides the best use of her time would be to head into space with Storm, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot to try to rescue her brother.

Sherlock Holmes returns to take down the last of Moriarty's criminal organization, the murderous Colonel Moran, who in turn unleashes a band of assassins led by Deadeye. Billy, Charlie, Tom, and their cat, Watson, must find a way to help stop them.

When Sherlock Holmes gives Billy, Charlie, Tom and their cat, Watson, a new case, the crew find themselves facing an extortion ring far bigger than they ever imagined. And news of Sherlock's death leaves the kids grief stricken.