Comic Books
Sketchbook Diaries (Vol 2)
Since October 1998, James Kochalka has kept a daily diary, drawn in comic strip form in his sketchbook. Drawn with relaxed and beautiful brushwork, these strips perfectly capture the rhythm of daily life. From the hilarious to the sad, from the poetic to the drunken, these strips offer a direct and …
$7.95 (US)
Details
Sketchbook Diaries (Vol 3)
Following the incredible success of James' first two diary sketchbooks, Top Shelf is proud to announce YEAR 3 of JAMES KOCHALKA'S SKETCHBOOK DIARY. From the silly to the sad, from the mundane to the fantastic, James Kochalka's diary comic strips cover the full spectrum of human experience. As he …
$7.95 (US)
Details
Sketchbook Diaries (Vol 4)
The Sketchbook Diaries are Kochalka's masterwork. Sometimes sweet, sometimes twisted, always honest and often hilarious, they've garnered James two Ignatz awards and as well as a Harvey nomination for "Best Cartoonist." In this fourth volume, James grows a beard, gets his wife pregnant, plays a …
$7.95 (US)
Details
Smudges
by P. Shaw
A collection of pen and ink wash drawing from the weird and wonderful sketchbook of P. Shaw. One-eyed monsters abound in this fanciful book.
Staros Report -- 1996
So what is The Staros Report? A glorified fanzine? The annual ramblings of a wanna-be? A 100-page discussion of the most intelligent and innovative comics in the industry? Right, on all counts! It's mostly, dare I say it, "words," but if you love comics as much as Chris Staros does, take the time …
$4.95 (US)
Details
Staros Report -- 1997
So what is The Staros Report? A glorified fanzine? The annual ramblings of a wanna-be? A 100-page discussion of the most intelligent and innovative comics in the industry? Right, on all counts! It's mostly, dare I say it, "words," but if you love comics as much as Chris Staros does, take the time …
$4.95 (US)
Details
Stuff About Sex
THE TOP SHELF DIGITAL HIT COMES TO PRINT!
Hey dude! So... you've never had sex before. Or maybe you have, but you're not 100% sure what you're doing or how to feel about it. Well, join the club!
Thoughtful, funny, and sincere, David Mellon's STUFF ABOUT SEX... FOR GUYS WHO ARE NOT LIKE, TOTAL …
SuperF*ckers #1
"A fast paced, outlandish and hyper ride into the genre of superhero comics." -- Suzie Lackey, Cinegeek
No, it's NOT a sex book! The SuperF*ckers are the baddest teenage superhero team around, and everybody wants to join. They live in a big clubhouse, play video games on their state-of-the-art …
$7.00 (US)
Details
SuperF*ckers #2
"Kochalka expertly suggests what unchecked supernatural power would be like in the hands of the instant gratification generation. And it’s funny, because anyone who remembers being a teen asshole realizes what he or she would have been like with unchecked power." -- Leroy Douresseaux, Comic Book …
$5.00 (US)
Details
SuperF*ckers #3
"SuperF*ckers is the top book on the reading stack whenever it comes out. It's non-stop hijinx and fun, filthy, vulgar, explicit fun, and it cracks me up. I love ridiculousness, mockery and political un-correctness, and that's what this book seems to be all about." -- Justin Ponsor, Comic Book …
$5.00 (US)
Details
SuperF*ckers #4
"Kochalka has a ball making fun of teenagers and their pathetic attempts at cussing to sound cool, fumbling their way through crushes, and smoking anything they can to get high." -- Byron Kerman, Playback STL
Also known as SuperF*ckers #279. Sure, the universe was destroyed, but will our heroes …
$5.00 (US)
Details
The Surrogates #1 (of 5)
"A classic sci-fi tale, in a similar vane to William Gibson or Harlan Ellison." -- Hilary Goldstein, IGN
"Venditti has woven a fascinating story … one that I'm eager to follow." -- Shawn Hoke, Comic World News
"Let me tell you, folks … this is a rockin' super-hero series." -- Filip …
$2.95 (US)
Details
The Surrogates #2 (of 5)
The game is afoot in Chapter 2: "Life Unfiltered," the second suspenseful chapter of The Surrogates: Who is the mysterious, dreadlocked leader known as The Prophet, and how is he connected to the criminal with the electric handshake? Detectives Harvey Greer and Pete Ford are on the trail of a …
$2.95 (US)
Details
The Surrogates #3 (of 5)
The investigation heats up in Chapter 3: “Revelations.” Detective Harvey Greer’s investigative tactics have brought him unwanted attention from the media and landed him in hot water with the brass. With more than just his career on the line, it’s time for him to produce results. He’s …
$2.95 (US)
Details
The Surrogates #4 (of 5)
Time is running out in Chapter 4: “Biologics.” Harvey and Pete are beginning to understand what makes SteepleJack tick, but the techno-terrorist already has everything he needs to finish his plan. Well, everything except an army, but he’s even figured out a way to get one of those! Just …
$2.95 (US)
Details
The Surrogates #5 (of 5)
The story concludes in Chapter 5: “Pulse.” SteepleJack is still on the loose, and with an attack on their city imminent, Harvey and Pete need to find him before he disables the entire police force. Their chase will take them through corporate high-rises, rundown tenements, and ultimately to …
$2.95 (US)
Details
Tales of the Great Unspoken
by Aaron Augenblick
The brilliant comics debut by Xeric Grant recipient Aaron Augenblick. Primarily featuring the exploits of "Franklin Raine" (a.k.a. The Dignified Devil), the various short stories showcase a strange and mysterious world - one in which robots mingle with drunks, clowns hold the secrets of the …
$3.50 (US)
Details
Top Shelf Tribune (2011)
Here at Top Shelf, we have a wonderful year planned -- and after much preparation, we've finally announced our complete 2011 lineup (on this web page)! And since we're so proud and excited about these books, we decided to share some of the fun with you. That's why we've whipped up a special treat: …
$0.01 (US)
Details
Yearbook Stories: 1976-1978
"Great, truthful little moments and a genuinely reflective conclusion leave the reader with real insight into Staros's personality -- hell, even into his inclusive vision of comics." -- Alan David Doane, Comic Book Galaxy
Yearbook Stories: 1976-1978 features two autobiographical stories from …
