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• Hicksville

  a Comic Book

  Horrocks, Dylan, 1966-

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  A true New Zealand classic, ‘Hicksville’ is for those who love comics and the culture of small town NZ. When Leonard Batts visits Hicksville, while writing a biography about powerful and famous NZ cartoonist Dick Burger, he quickly learns…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mansfield and Me

  a Graphic Memoir

  Laing, Sarah, 1973-

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Three Words

  An Anthology of Aotearoa/NZ Women's Comics

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Dharma Punks

  Sang, Anthony, 1970-

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Heading Dog Who Split in Half

  Legends and Tall Tales From New Zealand

  Brown, Michael, 1970-

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  If you have an interest in NZ folklore and legends, this is the graphic novel for you. A historic collection of Pākehā and Māori tales from across NZ. This graphic novel will show you NZ in a new light, Kiwi stories of community, culture,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Faction : New Zealand Comic Anthology

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  ‘Faction’ is an NZ anthology that explores climate change and what it means for the future- as individuals and as a species. A special collaborative project, 11 kiwi comic book artists have created 11 unique and sardonic tales. A great…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Kimble Bent

  Malcontent

  Grosz, Chris, 1947-

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  This graphic novel recounts the true life and journey of Kimble Bent from British deserter to Pakeha-Māori. ‘Kimble Bent’ has many educational aspects and is a great resource to learn about life in 1860’s New Zealand. The graphic novel is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Out of the Woods

  a Journey Through Depression and Anxiety

  Williams, Brent, 1958-

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  A moving memoir of Brent Williams’s journey out of depression. This graphic novel explores what depression and anxiety can manifest itself as and how to overcome it. This is a great resource for those who may be struggling with their…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rufus Marigold

  Murray, Ross (Artist)

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  This relatable chimp will strike a chord with anyone who is anxious and still trying their best. With polished story and art, this book has many lovely nods to the kiwi work life. This is must read for any graphic novel fan.

• Lockdown

  Tales From Aotearoa

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  A fantastic collection of responses to the national lockdown by some for Aotearoa's best graphic and comic artists. Every story had a different experience to tell and brings up different emotions. Recommended if you like graphic memoirs…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Our Bones Dust

  Stenbeck, Ben

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  Based in Christchurch, Stenbeck has worked with Mike Mignola on Baltimore, Witchfinder, and Hellboy. This is his first solo work, a brutal post-apocalyptic sci-fi where it's hunt or be hunted. Great for fans of Saga or Dai Dark. We also…Read moreRead more of this annotation