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Discover the brilliant life of Hedy Lamarr in this full-color graphic novel. This talented film actress became an influential scientist with her invention of a secret radio system in the early 1940s, a building block of today's wireless communications. With comic book-style illustrations and short, engaging sentences, this biography will inspire, entertain, and inform young readers about an individual who made a significant contribution to society....
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Mayo is a high school loner who has issues with communication. She starts a peculiar job at a "Listening House," where she silently listens to people's problems. But her first client is Aoba-kun, the star of the basketball team who is seemingly perfect! Could Aoba-kun and his complicated situation be too much for Mayo to handle?! So begins the secret relationship between the girl who lacks communication skills and the guy who seems to have it all....
4) Betty #71
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"Romance A La Jughead" "Turning Over A New Leaf" "Out of Season" Sabrina in "Dress Distress" "Dis-Communication!" "Worry Flurry" "A Day To Remember"
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XL and Rebound go where no Troublemaker has gone before -- into outer space! NASA needs G&G's help to fix a communication satellite which is suffering orbital decay. But what starts out as an incredible adventure turns into a shocking -- and deadly -- encounter with an alien life form very familiar to old-time Valiant readers!
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Extoled for her achievements in Dacia, Tanya makes her grand return to Norden! As the war escalates, so do the General Staff's expectations for the 203rd Aerial Mage Battalion (much to the young major's dismay). From a barrage of enemy formulas to communication mishaps with higher-ups, it looks like everyone in the world--be they enemies or allies--will stop at nothing to sabotage the former salaryman!
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Two parties on the same day! In "Party Smarties," a lack of communication between Veronica and Mr. Lodge causes both to schedules two parties on the same date and in the same place! How will high society mix with the common teenager? Then in "Disinterested Parties," Dilton "scientifically" tells Betty the reason Veronica likes Archie so much! So why does this information cause Betty to ignore Archie?
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With winter weather fast approaching, Hakaba finally arrives in Utatsu to continue his linguistic research. The diverse residents of the town-and their flexible notions of "private property"-provide ample opportunity to study Netherworld culture and communication from the comfort of his "own" home. Despite having the best intentions, Hakaba must be mindful that human biases dont negatively affect his attitude toward his new comradeseven when they...
10) Almost Dead #2
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Fresh from her bizarre arrival back home, Sara finds herself in the care and company of Zack, her childhood neighbor, and the news he has for her isn't good. Communication networks are down all around them, and he hasn't seen her Uncle Owen in several days. Wanting to confirm that he's okay, the two instead uncover a deeper knowledge of their horrific situation going back centuries Meanwhile, a young reporter has a run-in with the undead hordes...
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The Incidentals are making their mark in Hollywood! Marko is managing the group as the initial offering from Luminous Talent AgencyBo Vincent Chen's latest entrepreneurial effort to recruit superhero talent. But rather than enjoy their new celebrity status, the Incidentals still struggle with their lack of communication, which threatens to unravel the team. Meanwhile, a mysterious new power player enters the fold with an eye to recruit our heroes...
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With the dormitory rebuilt, it's time for Yushi to move out of the apartment. However, what awaits him there is a life void of communication and full of misunderstandings. Downtrodden and at his wits' end, who does he run into, other than his old housemate, Sato-san? Meanwhile, the gang of hooligans at the apartment gets a new member with the long-awaited return of a certain resident! Oh, and it looks like Yushi's discovered an unexpected power?!
13) Eden
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Once upon a Christmas Eve, animals begin to talk. And they refuse to be muzzled again. Humans arent going to like what they have to say, and it isnt long before the consequences of the animals newfound communication turn tragic. Not understanding their pets is no longer a valid excuse for ignorant masters, and shunning those who squeal and chirp ceases to be feasible. The tables are turned, and its up to humankind to deal with the situation. A smart,...
14) Ark
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After 13 years of space travel, now far past the orbit of Pluto, the crew of the spaceship Explorer has been mysteriously cut off from communication with Earth. In light of Earths sudden silence, something about Explorers missionto find and colonize an Earth-like planetdoesnt ring true anymore. The crew grows restless, and amid the turmoil, one of the meta-humans on board discovers a secret, final message from Earth that reveals shocking news. A crew...
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For 14-year-old Franois and his fellow Resistance fighters, the situation in both their village and the country as a whole keeps deteriorating and the stakes keep rising: one of the townsfolk has begun denouncing Jews to the Nazis; the kids suffer another tragedy when someone close to them is killed in action; and the persecution of the Jews reaches previously unimaginable heights. In the face of such threats, the Resistance begins to bring itself...
16) River of Ink
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With grace, poetry, clarity, and expert knowledge, artist Etienne Appert brings us a book about the very origins of the art of illustrationwhat it means and why it exists. 1 VOLUME RELEASED - INDEPENDENT STORIES. Why do you draw? A simple question by a young boy moves the author to travel with him down the River of Ink, which flows from the present day back to the very first illustration drawn by a human. Along the way, they visit legendary artists...
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Renowned astronomer Maggie Hill is giving a lecture about her career, to inspire young women to work in science. She's also attending her first ever therapy session in order to overcome some debilitating anxiety. These events force Maggie to examine her greatest achievements and biggest regrets as she tackles space science, mental health, and communication -- both interpersonal and intergalactic. A new comic about legacy, loss, human curiosity and...
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During a training session to improve his skills as a grimoire master, Yushi experiences a spiritual revelation. Now, having taken a major step on his journey, it's time to take a moment and relax...or not, as Yushi quickly finds himself in charge of coaching a pair of communication-impaired juniors at work. On top of that, he encounters a young girl about to throw herself off the top of a building! Will the fruits of his training be tested?! At any...
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France has been under occupation by Nazi Germany for over two years now, and the French population is suffering under shortages, forced transfers to factories in Germany, constant propaganda, conflicting political views, and the brutal presence of a new pro-Nazi French militia. Nevertheless, hope remains alive as German troops are experiencing their first major defeats, and the Resistance network keeps growing. Communication with London is steadily...
20) Archie #45
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"Scrambled Canastas": It's Veronica's birthday, and Archie wants to get her a set of Canasta cards! He sends Jughead down to the department store to pick it up for him, but it seems like there was some kind of communication breakdown. Will Jughead manage to get it right in the end? DISCLAIMER: The stories, characters, and incidents in this publication are entirely fictional. This publication contains material that was originally created in a less...