Wacky Adventures in Cartoony Comics

Life is hard. Reading comics about rivers that transport people to alternate dimensions and warriors that travel on the backs of pigs is fun. Perhaps flipping through the zany escapades in one of these books will better equip you to embrace the absurd nature of existence. Maybe it’ll just be a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.


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The Backstagers, Vol. 3: Encore

In the third volume of this funny and spooky series, all the stories celebrate Valentine’s Day and Halloween. The Backstagers face phantoms, heaps of chocolate, and perhaps… romance.

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The Books of Clash, Vol. 1

Enter an unpredictable tale of fantasy and adventure with Hog Rider and his trusted companion as they undertake a journey from no-good warriors on the battlefield to true heroes of the Royal Arena. 



The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor

After she saves a man from drowning, Haley wakes up in a pocket universe that appears as a gothic estate and helps three brothers whose job it is to protect her world against a penultimate evil.


Lumberjanes, Vol. 20: End of Summer

Jo, Mal, Molly, April, Ripley, and the scouts of Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types are running out of time to fight back against the mysterious force known as the Grey. And even if they succeed, they will have to deal with their biggest challenge yet–saying goodbye as summer finally comes to an end.

This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Hoopla. 


The Witch's Throne

Every ten years, throne seekers compete to become one of the four heroes destined to slay a witch who is threatening their world. But when optimistic, young alchemist Agni eagerly sets off to fulfill her dream of being one of these sacred heroes, she soon realizes that becoming a hero may come at a terrible cost.

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