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All-new Tenchi Muyo Hitoshi Okudo (M) Akira Katsuhiro Otomo (M) **This is a classic, however it does contain considerable violence. You should definitely preview before buying to make sure it is suitable for your audience. Rising starts of manga (M) Usagi yojimbo Stan Sakai (M) Demon Wars R.A. Salvatore (M) Persepolis Marjane Satrapi (GN) ** Persepolis 2: the story of a return Marjane Satrapi (GN) **just as good as the first however you should preview as some of the content may not be suitable for every school Crouching tiger, hidden dragon Andy Seto (GN/M) Shonen jump (M) Maus: a survivor's tale Art Spiegelman **Absolutely a must have deals with WWII and the Holocaust Star wars: The Empire strikes back (GN) Star wars: a new hope (GN) Star Wars: Infinities - a new hope (GN) Star wars tales (GN) Delicate creatures J. Michael Straczynski (GN) D N Angel Yukiru Sugisaki (M) Ranma ½ - Rumiko Takahashi (M) **another classic there is some content that you should check out first the main character turns into a girl when water is thrown on him InuYasha Rumiko Takahashi (M) **currently the highest seller at most comic book shops Maison Ikkoku Rumiko Takahashi (M) Shaman king Hiboyuki Takei (M) Tale of one bad rat Bryan Talbot (GN) Miss Me? Tomoko Taniguchi (M) Astroboy Osamu Tezuka (M) not as popular in the high school but I think would probably be fine for middle school boys Hobbit or There and back again J.R.R. Tolkien (GN) ** Dragon Ball Akira Toriyami (M) Jinki: Extend Sirou Tunasima (M) Asterix chez Rahazade - Albert Uderzo (GN)** French Asterix : La Rose et le glaive Albert Uderzo (GN)** French Rurouni Kenshin Nobuhiro Watsuki (M) a current top seller Imadoki nowadays Yu Watase (M) Alice 19th Yu Watase (M) Essential Calvin and Hobbes: a Calvin and Hobbes treasury Bill Watterman (Cs) It's a magical world Bill Watterman (Cs) Yukon Ho! Bill Watterman (Cs) Pedro and me: friendship, loss, and what I learned Judd Winick (GN) ** deals with AIDS, death, and loss Full house Soo Yon Won (M) Those who hunt elves Yu Yagami (M) Banana fish Akimi Yoshida (M) Things I am missing but intend to buy in the near future Fruits Basket (M) Spiderman/Superman/Batman/Fantastic Four comics Useful notes about selecting and buying graphic novels, manga, and comic books. I would never buy without having the book in my hand and flipping through it for content. Most cities or towns have at least one comic book store, which will be the best place to buy. The people who work in these stores are often very knowledge and can be a great resource. Useful websites on Graphic Novels and Manga, etc. http://www.noflyingnotights.com/index2.html http://www.friends-lulu.org/ http://tln.lib.mi.us/~amutch/jen/graphic.htm http://www.abcb.com/misc/revw_00.htm http://www.readingonline.org/newliteracies/jaal/11-02_column/ http://www.koyagi.com/Libguide.html http://www3.telus.net/public/yewtree/CurriculumConnections&Comics/index.html http://www.artbomb.net/comics/introgn.jsp http://www.graphicnovels.brodart.com/history.htm And for some thought provoking articles on manga and anime try http://stuff.mit.edu/people/rei/Anime.html -------------------------------------------------------------------- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------