18 books like Ascent

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The revolution of Marina M. Fitch, Janet · 2017 · ★ 4.4 · 816p · ≈ 27h · Moderate Marina Makarova is a woman of privilege who aches to break free of the constraints of her genteel life. Swept up on the tides of the Russian Revolution, Marina joins the marches for workers' rights, falls in love with a radical young poet, and betrays everything she holds dear, before being betrayed in turn. As her country goes through tremendous upheaval, Marina's own coming-of-age unfolds,… Shares: Soviet union, Russia

Memoirs of a Revolutionist Peter Kropotkin · 1899 · ★ 4.2 · 502p · ≈ 16h · Challenging Published in Atlantic monthly Sep. 1898-Sep. 1899 under title The autobiography of a revolutionist. Graphic details of Russian conditions and of an eventful life. — A.L.A. Catalog 1904 “Kropotkin’s story is a singularly rich, diversified, and romantic one, and it is attractively told. Nothing more interesting in its way has ever been written than the chapters relating his prison life and escape.… Shares: Soviet union, Russia

Comics Zhiqing Li · 1998 Comics a medium used to express ideas with images, often combined with text or other visual information. It typically the form of a sequence of panels of images. Textual devices such as speech balloons, captions, and onomatopoeia can indicate dialogue, narration, sound effects, or other information. There is no consensus among theorists and historians on a single definition of comics; some… Shares: Graphic Novels

Shen tong xiao zhen tanMotohiro Katō

Shen tong xiao zhen tan Motohiro Katō · 1999 · 191p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Shares: Graphic Novels

Tian sheng miao shou Kazuki Yamamoto · 2002 · 181p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Shares: Graphic Novels

Yin he zhan guo qun xiong zhuanJohji Manabe

Yin he zhan guo qun xiong zhuan Johji Manabe · 1994 · 206p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Shares: Graphic Novels

Swamp Thing Alan Moore · 1987 · ★ 4.2 · 128p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Created out of the Swamp by a freak accident, Swamp Thing is an elemental creature who uses the forces of nature and wisdom of the plant kingdom to fight the polluted world's self-destruction. Alan Moore took the Swamp Thing to new heights in the 1980s with his unique narrative approach. His provocative and groundbreaking writing, combined with masterly artwork by some of the medium's top… Shares: Graphic Novels

3x3 eyes 高田 裕三 · 1993 · 228p · ≈ 7h · Moderate 3×3 Eyes is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuzo Takada. It was serialized in Kodanshas Seinen}} manga magazines Young Magazine Kaizokuban and Weekly Young Magazine from 1987 to 2002, spanning to a total of 40 volumes. The English language translation was published by Dark Horse Comics, but was discontinued after eight volumes in 2004. Shares: Graphic Novels

The Wake Neil Gaiman · 1997 · ★ 4.0 · 192p · ≈ 6h · Moderate NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Neil Gaiman's transcendent series THE SANDMAN is often hailed as the definitive Vertigo title and one of the finest achievements in graphic storytelling. Gaiman created an unforgettable tale of the forces that exist beyond life and death by weaving ancient mythology, folklore and fairy tales with his own distinct narrative vision. A groundbreaking and… Shares: Graphic Novels

Superman Various · 1998 · 264p · ≈ 8h · Moderate A special historical one-shot issue featuring the marriage of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, with appearances from characters throughout the DC Universe and with stories and art by creators from throughout the Man of Steel’s career! Shares: Graphic Novels

シャーマンキング 1 武井 宏之 · 1998 · ★ 3.7 · 204p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Shamans possess mysterious powers that allow them to commune with gods, spirits, and even the dead…and Manta Oyamada's about to learn all about them, because his class just welcomed a new transfer student: Yoh Asakura, a boy from way off in Izumo…and a shaman in training! Shares: Graphic Novels

Jing Yuichi Kumakura · 2003 · 192p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Jing and his gang are on the hunt for the Lost King, who only appears when there is a coronation...or a sacrifice. When the king emerges and the crowd is focused on the rare public appearance, it means one thing for Jing: The king's treasure is ready for the taking! Shares: Graphic Novels

Underworld Kris Oprisko · 2003 · 44p · ≈ 1h · Moderate ''Juno in the Underworld'' by [[Jan Brueghel the Younger, between 1626 and 1630|291x291px]] Shares: Graphic Novels

Zhi wu da zhan jiang shi Jiangnan Xiao · 2013 · 125p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Shares: Graphic Novels

Akira, Vol. 1 Katsuhiro Ōtomo · 1984 · ★ 4.3 · 362p · ≈ 12h · Moderate In Neo-Tokyo, built on the former site of Tokyo after World War III, two teenagers are targeted by agencies after they develop paranormal abilities. Shares: Graphic Novels

Zombies Hate Stuff Greg Stones · 2012 · ★ 3.8 "You may not have been aware of it, but zombies actually have some pretty strong opinions about things. . . . hilarious." —Wired Zombies hate clowns. They also hate hippies, not to mention zip lines, penguins, moon penguins, nudists, weddings, sharing, and kittens. They really hate unicorns, strangely don't mind Canadians, and love YOU. Greg Stones's ghoulishly colorful paintings… Shares: Graphic Novels

魔法騎士レイアース 4 CLAMP · 2000 · 210p · ≈ 7h · Moderate "One year ago the Magic Knights came to Cephiro to free its leader, the Pillar, from a life of solitude. In doing so they left the kingdom without a leader or a source of power and now the kingdom is set to fail. Three neighboring countires have come to Cephiro to claim it as their own. The first country, Autozam, is a world of machines whose warriors fight with giant mechs. The second country,… Shares: Graphic Novels

Mage Matt Wagner · 1986 · ★ 4.1 · 464p · ≈ 15h · Moderate The first of two volumes reprinting the classic early issues of creator MATT WAGNER’s epic fantasy trilogy. THE HERO DISCOVERED reveals the fledgling adventures of the reluctant everyman hero, Kevin Matchstick. After encountering a shaggy and beguiling wizard, Kevin soon discovers that he is more than he ever imagined. This seminal work has found an enduring popularity with readers for decades… Shares: Graphic Novels

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