Grab 'em all: Top Shelf unleashes massive comics sale

It's been a great year for independent publisher Top Shelf, which issued the astounding graphic novel from Rep. John Lewis, March: Book One, this summer.

I gave the book an enthusiastic review, and I've recommended several other Top Shelf publications this year, including Jeffrey Brown's A Matter of Life.

The publisher has just launched its annual super-sale, cutting the prices of comics by 50% or more. More than 100 titles have been reduced to $3 or less.

Don't know where to start? Here are my top suggestions, in no particular order:

- March: Book One. As I've written before, Lewis' graphic memoir (illustrated by Nate Powell) about his role in the civil rights movement is essential reading.

- American Elf (all volumes). James Kochalka reveals the beauty in everyday life with these diary comics.

- Carnet de Voyage. Craig Thompson (Blankets) shares his European travels in this beautifully drawn paperback.

- The Ticking. Renee French wrote and illustrated this stunning tale, which deserves space on your shelf.

- Tales of Woodsman Pete. A fine achievement by Lilli Carre, one of my favorite aritsts working today (Her artwork hangs in my daughter's room.)

- Incredible Change-Bots Two. This Transformers parody marked a departure for Jeffrey Brown, and reading it made me feel like an '80s kid again.

- The Man Who Loved Breasts. One of my longtime faves, I think the title is self-explanatory.

The sale lasts until Sept. 27.