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Abstract: Leela Corman's graphic novel Subway Series follows the exploits of Tina, a frustrated sixteen-year-old city girl whose affections are divided between two guys. The problem is, one has an out of town girlfriend and the other is a complete jerk. Add to that a bitchy adversary whom she once called a friend who's out to humiliate her, and now confused Tina doesn't know which way to turn. Subway Series is a teen Sex in the City. Tina doesn't know what she wants, but she's pretty sure it involves "getting it over with." With whom will it be? When will it happen? Subway Series depicts the more average teen experience: coercive, confused and mundane. Leela Corman's, lavish calligraphic drawing style, described as "Music to my eyes" by Scott McCloud, vividly brings to life this singular graphic novel showing real teen sex and angst in all its awkward splendor.

Abstract: A groundbreaking introduction to the most creative and cutting-edge works of Japanese independent comics, presented in English for the first time, AX is the premier Japanese magazine for alternative comics. Published bi-monthly for over ten years, the pages of AX contain the most creative and cutting-edge works of independent comics in the world's largest comics industry. Now, Top Shelf presents this collection of stories from ten years of AX history, and features work by such visionaries as Yoshihiro Tatsumi, Akino Kondoh, Kazuichi Hanawa, and Shinichi Abe.

Abstract: "In this dark-hued ocean fable, three beautiful and seductive mermaid sisters, Tara, Julie, and Ai, lure unsuspecting sailors into their underwater pleasure palace only to-- eat them!?! Crazed with vengeance for human atrocities against their mother, these mermaid sisters have sworn to kill-- but things take a twist when Julie falls for the all-to-human Suekichi, and the two lovers find themselves in the middle of an inter-special feud. Will Julie find true love? Or will the double-dealings of the lusty Dragon of the deep take things in a whole other direction?"--Publisher's web site.

Abstract: The latest full-length graphic novel by the acclaimed creator of Cinderalla. Now Japan's ground-breaking artist transforms another children's fairy tale into a dark, edgy parable for adults This is the story of princess mermaid, as she finds love with a human and must overcome the evil that lurks in the ocean depths, including her own comineering mother, Mizuno's arresting art style lends the graphic novel the feel of a dark, swirling dream.

Abstract: The comic tale of a cute extraterrestrial creature who comes to Earth determined to find true happiness in the form of a human bride. The hero's search takes him from the surface of his fantastic alien planet to an off-kilter modern Japan where he meets aspiring singers, sassy girls, paint-sniffing bad boys and the body-switching students of a mysterious high school. Artist Junko Mizuno unleashes her unique graphic storytelling sensibilities on a tale that's frequently adorable, sometimes grotesque and surprisingly moving.