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Jessica Duggan

Ian Ross

Nikki Palazzo

Darren G. Davis

Lynn Yib

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Alterna The comics and graphic novels category has become one of the fastest growing at all library types, making this content an essential part of your offerings. BiblioBoard’s unique subscription model allows librarians to pick and choose exactly what their patrons demand, from superheroes (new and old), to science fiction and horror comics, contemporary graphic novels on musicians and politicians, war and Western comics and more.

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Featured Publisher: Bluewater Productions 2 A whole lotta love: Bluewater Productions’ Musicians Graphic Novels 3 mad men with boxes: Meet the Doctors One Through Eleven 4 BlueWater fAvorites 5 zombie comics are alive (...again): Alterna Comics’ NY Time Best-Selling Comic Series 7 Arcana Studio 8 Classic Comics 9 EigoManga 10 Ancient Japan, AnimÉ Eyes and Toba Sojo: A Brief Manga Experience 11 Markosia Enterprises: UK Graphic Novels 13 Milk Shadow comics 14 Zeta Comics 15

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Bluewater Productions

Graphic novels and comic books have been a staple of American culture for well over one hundred years. Since 2007, Bluewater Productions has been providing a fresh, innovative and contemporary voice to the industry. Bluewater Productions: Graphic Novels Collection contains 10 Anthologies that show off that dynamism and range from conventional

superheroes to contemporary political figures, musicians, science fiction and much more. Each piece of content in these Anthologies has a storyline adjacent to beautifully detailed illustrations. BiblioBoardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s multimedia database and one-click syncing across mobile devices provides quick, easy-to-use access to these brilliant and bright Bluewater titles.

10 unique Anthologies â&#x20AC;˘ Vividly Illustrated Over 800 graphic novels and comic books

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Whole Love BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS’ MUSICIANS GRAPHIC NOVELS

I’ve grown up surrounded by music and books for as long as I can remember. There’s nothing more relaxing than crankin’ up some tunes at the house or unwinding as your favorite song comes on the radio after a long day at work (“Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” comes to mind). And who doesn’t love a good read? So what could be better, then, than a combination of the two? Recently, I had the pleasure of discovering Bluewater Productions’ musical comics series, which is based on the stars of ours and recent generations. Although their publications range far and wide and cover many musicians, any comics or graphics novel fan is sure to enjoy their selection of artwork and stories based on the lives and experiences of a varied group of entertainers. Bluewater has full-feature comics covering hit bands and performers such as One Direction, Justin Bieber, 50 Cent, Drake, Psy, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Cher, Madonna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Briteny Spears, Demi Lovato, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, The Beatles, James Dean, Whitney Houston, and many more, including some of my personal favorites, like Prince, Keith Richards and The Pink Floyd Experience. Tonight, I’m going home, putting on some “Travelling Riverside Blues” and paying homage to one of my all-time favorite bands and musical influences: Led Zeppelin. At 158 pages, their biographical comic is no joke; my evening will be long. But when faced with such good tunes and engaging reading, “Hey, Hey, What Can I Do?”

BY IAN ROSS Ian Ross is the Editorial Assistant at BiblioLabs in Charleston, SC. He likes history, fishing, brewing beer, power tools and EMS.

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: s e x o B h t i Mad Men W MEET DOCTORS ONE THROUGH ELEVEN By Nikki Palazzo

“You want weapons? We’re in a library! Books! The best weapons in the world!”

So said Ten, a.k.a “The Doc-tuh.” So it is only fitting that Bluewater Productions wrote a weapon—I mean book—about Doctor Who. The Cast of Doctor Who is great for fans wishing to relive their favorite moments from the world of Doctor Who. Just like the TARDIS, the book takes you back in time (or should I say through the big ball of wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey stuff) all the way to the series’ beginning in 1963. For fans like me, who first picked up their Sonic Screwdriver with the ninth doctor, it’s great to get to know the earlier doctors through quick biographies of the actors’ careers up to the moment they took on the famous role. This book addresses the fandom at large, even incorporating fun facts about the (admittedly not canonical) movies.

Nikki Palazzo, the Training Manager at BiblioLabs, much enjoys chatting with librarians during her online training sessions and basking in the abundance of quirky eyeglass frames at conferences. In her free time, she writes and reads YA lit and waits, ever-patiently, for her Hogwarts acceptance letter.

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BLUEWATER Favorites

Bluewater Productions is dedicated to pairing high-quality art with innovative storytelling. Bluewater provides a wide variety of intellectual properties that engage a growing readership and bridge the gap between comic books and the diverse multimedia marketplace. Bluewater’s smash hits include 10th Muse, Misadventures of Adam West and The Legend of Isis, among others. Read below for a short list of comics Darren Davis, the head of Bluewater Productions, personally recommends from the Bluewater canon.

1. Bluewater Biographies

Growing up, I was a very reluctant reader. We hope to reach kids in similar situations that may be more apt to read when a comic book is placed in front of them. The Bluewater informative biographies are the perfect thing for these situations. I’ve taught in schools myself and have found comic books an excellent way to reach children.

2. Wrath of the Titans

As a kid, I loved the classic film Clash of the Titans. It was a dream come true to get to work side-by-side with the creator of the film, Ray Harryhausen, on this comic. We developed a new storyline for what happens after Perseus saved Andromeda. Ray Harryhausen is still an inspiration to people like George Lucas and Peter Jackson today.

3. S.E. Hinton’s The Puppy Sister

I ask people all the time if they know who S.E. Hinton is. I am still shocked when people do not get who she is right away. After creating my favorite YA novels—The Outsiders, Tex, That Was Then This is Now— she also developed a line of kids’ books. We have turned these literary gems into graphic novels for a new generation.

Darren G. Davis is the head of Bluewater Productions, an independent comic book publisher based in Vancouver, Washington.

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Alterna comics • 20 unique collections • Over 80 comics and graphic novels • Primary genres: horror, sci-fi, suspense, humor and fantasy/adventure

Our Favorite Books: American Terror: Confession of a human smart bomb November 11th, 2041. Nobody celebrates Veteran’s Day anymore. Victor Sheppard remembers a time prior to the War of the Third World.

Novo Now trying to discover a history he will never be a part of, can Novo’s mysterious past give him clues for his future?

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Alterna Comics is a New York Times Best-Selling publisher of independent graphic novels and digital comics. Alterna’s primary genres are horror, sci-fi, suspense, humor and fantasy/adventure. The Alterna Comics collection boasts over 80 imaginative and vividly illustrated comics and graphic novels exploring themes like the bizarre and unexplained, war and alternate histories. Highlights include FUBAR, Complex and American Terror.

Zombie Comics are Alive (...Again):

ALTERNA COMICS’ NY TIMES BEST-SELLING COMIC SERIES

By Jessica Duggan To me, there’s nothing better than sitting in my favorite reading spot on a quiet evening, sipping some hot chocolate, petting my dog and cracking open a few comics about the grisly undead wrecking havoc on the unsuspecting living. I most recently discovered Alterna Comics’ FUBAR, a New York Times best-selling comic series set during the WWII as we know it, where “the only thing we have to fear, is fear itself...and zombies.” Readers follow soldiers through various historic battles, the ways of the new zombie world and how different characters are coping with the dead rising. It’s alternate history meets ZomCom,

meets classic comic books. What’s more, if you’re not careful, you might just learn a little something about WWII history while you’re at it. All thrills, chills, zombie Nazis and brrraaaiiiinnnnssss aside, FUBAR offers comics and zombie lit lovers what we’re always after: the terrifying, repulsive, flesh-hungry characters who embody that deep, dark something that everyone fears. All in all, a great one to curl up with and sink your teeth into. Jessica Duggan is the Editorial Manager at BiblioLabs in Charleston, SC. She has over 5 years of experience in the publishing industry. She enjoys grilled cheese, reading and all things science fiction. Comics & Graphic Novels 7

Arcana Studio • 11 unique collections • over 50 comics and graphic novels • collection transcends gender, age and cultural and geographic boundaries

Our Favorite Books: The Network Ethan McKinnon thinks he’s lucked into the greatest job ever—as a cameraman at The Network, the world-famous superhero-only TV channel.

Fafnir the dragon The gods cursed Fafnir the dragon’s treasure so that anyone who found a piece of it could control him for nine days.

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Arcana Studio owns one of the world’s largest libraries of graphic novels and has also found success through partnerships with Disney, Ubisoft, HBO and more. Curated from Arcana’s massive stable of over 5,000 characters, this collection contains more than 50 comics and graphic novels like Amour, Corrective Measures and Grunts that transcend gender, age and cultural and geographic boundaries.

Classic comics • 10 unique Anthologies • over 850 classic comics • Golden Age Comics

Our Favorite Books: Space Adventures

The Classic Comics Module contains over 850 comic books from the “Golden Age of Comics” (1930s–1950). These collections include those organized by theme, series and publisher and include volumes from Key Publications, Story Comics, Orbit Comics, Holyoke Publishing and more. Discover the plots and heroes of comic yesteryear that inspired the big names of today.

Explore the long-running series Space Adventures, featuring fast-paced episodes and characters like The Blue Beetle and Rocky Jones.

Captian Aero Captain Aero serves the U.S. Army as a Flying Ace around the time of World War II.

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eigomanga • 6 unique collections • Japanese-Influenced Manga • Adventurous stories that appeal to a wide audience

Our Favorite Books: Your half Liss loves Kurt, until she finds out about his plans for global domination. She decides to leave her suburban life behind to stop him.

Danity Kane A young girl is sent to Earth from a distant planet to liberate her kind in a secret war between her people and their oppressors.

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eigoMANGA produces original Japanese-influenced comics. The studio began as a pioneer for Internet comics and has since emerged as a leading brand in the North American animé industry. With over 25 comics, the eigoMANGA collection features a variety of adventurous stories like Danity Kane, Grimoire and The Frog Princess, following young heroes and heroines in “American Manga” style. Some even pay tribute to traditional Japanese manga, reading right-to-left in tategaki format. All comics are in English.

Ancient Japan, Animé Eyes and Toba Sojo: A BRIEF MANGA EXPERIENCE By Lynn Yib The tradition of narrative art through sequential images has been a part of Japanese culture centuries before Superman creators even dreamed of putting the Man of Steel in a cape. Primitive (or “pre-manga”) Japanese artwork dates back to the 11th century with a series of depictive scrolls attributed to a one Toba Sojo. Toba’s influence became so wide spread that a style of visual humor and storytelling that gained immense popularity in the 18th century came to be known as Toba-e or “Toba pictures.” Early manga would not stop there. Gaining steady popularity through children’s stories, political satire and more, manga began to take on Western influences towards the start of the 20th century. The characteristic wide animé eyes we all know and love became a staple during this time. Today, it’s amazing how prevalent this ancient art form is, both in Asia and in other parts of the world. eigoMANGA is a publishing company based in San Francisco, California. Their Japanese-influenced comic

books embody everything that English speakers love about the ancient storytelling method, from the wide eyes and playful plots to the right-to-left reading style of the Japanese. One of my favorites I’ve recently discovered is The Frog Princess, where marine biologist Larissa Talcott (the eponymous “Frog Princess”) works to protect a small pond and its amphibious inhabitants. But her moral lines are blurred when she falls in love with Brian, an attorney who works for a law firm that wants to build a commercial building over Larissa’s precious pond. Will Larissa compromise her beliefs for her relationship? Find out with this and other manga comics over 1,000 years in the making. Lynn Yib is on the Publisher Relations team at Bibliolabs. She has over 8 years of experience in the publishing industry. Lynn enjoys traveling, Crossfit, the beach, wine and a good book—not all in that order. Comics & Graphic Novels 11

Kingstone media • 5 unique collections • over 30 comics and graphic novels • focuses on books and characters fromthe bible

Our Favorite Books: Esther A Jewish orphan is raised by her uncle and becomes the Queen of Persia in time to save the Jewish people from genocide.

babylon Before Alexander the Great, there was a vast empire ruled by the Persians. Uncover the story in Babylon.

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Kingstone Media creates and publishes comics and graphic novels with a Christian theme. The company is striving to become the “Marvel of the faith market.” With over 30 Christian graphic novels, the Kingstone collection includes comics detailing various books of and characters from the Bible; readers will enjoy artistic depictions of the stories of Moses, Jonah and Job, among others. The collection also features critically acclaimed works like Eternity from bestselling Christian author, Randy Alcorn.

markosia enterprises UK Graphic Novels

â&#x20AC;˘ 70+ graphic novels â&#x20AC;˘ Featuring art from those who brought you Superior Spider-Man, Fantastic Four and Batman

Our Favorite Books: Hypergirl

Enjoy these graphic novels from UK publisher Markosia Enterprises. The books gathered here vary from fantastical to biographical and from crime to science fiction, ensuring that there is something for everyone. The art in the graphic novels come from esteemed artists who made names for themselves working on fan favorites like Superior Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Batman, 30 Days of Night and Saga. Now, the talented artists have turned their attention to creating new work that is sure to become classic.

When bored teenage girl Charley Matthews visits Watersvale Museum, she has no idea that a chance encounter with the dying Doc Hyperpower is about to change her life forever.

Kate Middleton: A Very Private Princess Enjoy the story of Princess Kate from the perspective of artist Mike Collins, known for his work on Doctor Who.

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Milk Shadow comics • Colorful Illustrations • Entertaining Stories • Alternative Topics for Mature Readers • Comedy, Horror and More

Our Favorite Books: 24 Hours From Paradise This comic was written in 24 hours as part of a national challenge to comic book authors.

Walking to Japan Ever read a silent comic? This comic without words uses epic images to tell the story of a giant walking across the ocean.

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These books from Milk Shadow Comics are best suited for mature readers, because these books go where traditional comics don’t. With a penchant for dark humor, Milk Shadow presents entertainment that will make you cringe, jump, laugh and shake your head. Curated into thematic collections, the books collected here range from traditional graphic novel format to “silent comics,” or comics with no words, just pictures.

Zeta Comics • 4 unique collections • Comics and Graphic Novels for all ages • Vividly Illustrated

Our Favorite Books: The Guardians of Estvan

Zeta Comics is an all-ages publisher for comic books and young adult novels. Zeta believes in these books for everyone, everywhere. The Zeta Comics Anthology features volumes ranging in reading level and genre. The Zoey Zeta and the Sisters of Power series are comics for children, while the Marvin Monster series are traditional books. Young adults can enjoy books like The Morcant Twins and The Curse of the Griseum.

Acclaimed Japanese manga Illustrator Tomomi Sarafov makes her graphic novel debut with The Guardians of Estvan.

Little Bite Novi may be the most beautiful kid vampire in the Vampire Kingdom, but she is also the most brash and boastful.

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