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Sorry, but I’m not sorry for the terrible pun – that’s the price you have to pay to learn more about these comics that take gaming very seriously. Plus, this week’s latest comics and graphic novels!
Book goods
Personalized Superhero Tote Bag by HeatherRogersDesigns
There’s no better way to do your grocery shopping than with this customizable tote bag! $15
New releases
Rashomon and other stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa and Philippe Nicloux, adapted by mkdeville
Four of Akutagawa’s most popular short stories are now available in manga format! From the unreliable narrators who recount a gruesome crime in “In a Grove” to the mysterious young Jesuit who holds on to his sense of honor and duty despite terrible consequences in “The Martyr,” you won’t soon forget the characters in these classic tales.
Wonder Woman: The Adventures of Young Diana by Jordie Bellaire and Paulina Gaunucheau
You don’t become a Wonder Woman overnight. Diana learned that lesson the hard way when she sought adventure on Themyscira and found it in the form of a mystery involving missing historical texts. Can she find the texts and learn to appreciate the wonders of her homeland?
A more comprehensive list of new releases can be found in our “New Books” newsletter.
Graphic novels that take games seriously
The topic of our comic recommendation today is: Games as serious business! Cure your post-Olympics hangover with these comics about how some people, for better or worse, take the Games seriously.
Match Point! by Maddie Gallegos
Rosie’s dad takes racquetball very, VERY seriously. It’s gotten to the point where Rosie doesn’t even enjoy spending time with him anymore because she knows everything will revolve around racquetball. Can a new boyfriend shake things up enough for Rosie to enjoy her life and her relationship with her dad again?
Buzzing by Samuel Sattin and Rye Hickman
Nothing seems to help Isaac with his OCD until his classmates invite him to join in their role-playing game. The game calms Isaac down, but his mother and therapist don’t seem to understand and forbid him from playing. Now it’s up to Isaac to convince them that playing is a valid path to functionality and self-esteem.
Keep your reading muscles fit until next week!
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