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Blastosaurus

1, Welcome to Freak Out City

by Fairgray, Richard, 1985-

Graphic Novel - 2012

A humorous and delightfully weird story of mutant dinosaurs, time travel, raptors, robots and the adventures that one of these mutant triceratops' has wit...Show more A humorous and delightfully weird story of mutant dinosaurs, time travel, raptors, robots and the adventures that one of these mutant triceratops' has with some fantasy obsessed kids. Blastosaurus was the first monthly title produced entirely in New Zealand and during its 10-year run saw the release of 5 collected volumes and over 30 convention exclusive books. For fans of Hellboy, The Goon and The Spirit. Show less

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Hicksville

A Comic Book

by Horrocks, Dylan, 1966-

Graphic Novel - 2010

A go-to for anyone who grew up reading comics in NZ, or is otherwise interested in NZ comics subculture, ‘Hicksville’ retells the main storyline from ‘Pic...Show more A go-to for anyone who grew up reading comics in NZ, or is otherwise interested in NZ comics subculture, ‘Hicksville’ retells the main storyline from ‘Pickle’ while also including some new material. When biographer Leonard Batts visits Hicksville, NZ, while writing a biography about powerful and famous cartoonist Dick Burger, he quickly learns that not all is as it seems, and that there are dark secrets lurking behind Burger’s success. Show less

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Footrot Flats

The Dog Strips

by Ball, Murray, 1939-2017

Book - 2007

A funny comic strip that reads like a Barry Crump story mixed with ‘Calvin and Hobbes’, ‘Footrot Flats’ shows the trials and humour of rural NZ farming li...Show more A funny comic strip that reads like a Barry Crump story mixed with ‘Calvin and Hobbes’, ‘Footrot Flats’ shows the trials and humour of rural NZ farming life, with many characters inspired by animals and people in the creator’s life. A kiwi classic, this strip ran for 20 years from 1976, For fans of similar comic strips 'Garfield' and 'Calvin and Hobbes', and the works of John Clarke and Barry Crump. Show less

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Mansfield and Me

A Graphic Memoir

by Laing, Sarah, 1973-

Graphic Novel - 2016

A beautifully illustrated biography in the vein of ‘Julie & Julia’, the story follows the two stories of NZ literary giant Katherine Mansfield and asp...Show more A beautifully illustrated biography in the vein of ‘Julie & Julia’, the story follows the two stories of NZ literary giant Katherine Mansfield and aspiring writer Sarah Laing. Laing wants to be a writer as famous as Mansfield, and her journey towards getting published while juggling personal struggles is told alongside Mansfield’s dramatic life, exploring how our lives connect with our idols. A must-read for Mansfield fans. Show less

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Three Words

An Anthology of Aotearoa/NZ Women's Comics

Book - 2016

A fantastic anthology of diverse comics with one big thing in common- they were all created by women. Ranging from dark to funny, conventionally beautiful...Show more A fantastic anthology of diverse comics with one big thing in common- they were all created by women. Ranging from dark to funny, conventionally beautiful to gorgeously ugly, each contributor sent in three words, which were redistributed to other contributors to use as the basis for their work. The conversation this forms between the artists forms a necessary cohesion in an otherwise unique and diverse collection of comics. Check it out if you like anthology works and have been seeking more comics by NZ women. Show less

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The Dharma Punks

by Sang, Anthony, 1970-

Graphic Novel - 2014

A fantastic work from award-winning kiwi comic artist Ant Sang, set in Auckland, NZ, 1944. A cool punk story about friendship, love, and blowing stuff up!...Show more A fantastic work from award-winning kiwi comic artist Ant Sang, set in Auckland, NZ, 1944. A cool punk story about friendship, love, and blowing stuff up! When a group of anarchist punks’ plan to sabotage a multi-national fast-food restaurant’s grand opening go awry, Chopstick, whose job was to place the bomb, must deal with more than just sabotage when his past comes back to haunt him. For fans of other punk works like 'Punk Rock Jesus', 'Bumperhead' and 'A Ton of Malice'. Show less

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The Heading Dog Who Split in Half

Legends and Tall Tales From New Zealand

by Brown, Michael, 1970-

Graphic Novel - 2015

If you have an interest in NZ folklore and tall tales, this is the graphic novel for you. A collection of Pākehā and Māori stories from across NZ, this gr...Show more If you have an interest in NZ folklore and tall tales, this is the graphic novel for you. A collection of Pākehā and Māori stories from across NZ, this graphic novel presents a different side of NZ to the one shown in history books- a land of imagination and half-dreams, with stories with phantom waka and magical sheepdogs. Show less

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Maui

Legends of the Outcast : A Graphic Novel

by Slane, Chris, 1957-

Graphic Novel - 1996

Another great work for people interested in Māori myths and legends, artist Chris Slane has retold some of the myths about Māui in graphic novel format. F...Show more Another great work for people interested in Māori myths and legends, artist Chris Slane has retold some of the myths about Māui in graphic novel format. From Māui’s origin of being thrown into the sea as a baby, to when he fished up the North Island and discovers fire- read your favourite Māui stories as beautiful illustrations. Show less

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Faction : New Zealand Comic Anthology

Graphic Novel - 2012-

A great read for fans of environmental science fiction like ‘The Drowning World’, ‘Faction’ is an anthology that explores climate change and what it mean...Show more A great read for fans of environmental science fiction like ‘The Drowning World’, ‘Faction’ is an anthology that explores climate change and what it means for the future- as individuals and as a species. Darkly witty, the anthology is a collaboration of 11 kiwi comic book artists. To place a hold on this specific title select the "High Water (Special ed.)" volume. Show less

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From Earth's End

The Best of New Zealand Comics

by Kinnaird, Adrian, 1979-

Book - 2013

An amazing collection of comics showcasing works from 30 kiwi cartoonists, ‘From Earths End’ is one of the first notable books dedicated to NZ cartoonists...Show more An amazing collection of comics showcasing works from 30 kiwi cartoonists, ‘From Earths End’ is one of the first notable books dedicated to NZ cartoonists and their works. This makes a great read for those wanting a taste of a wide range of different NZ comics and artists, from award-winners to new talents. Show less

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