Castle Waiting (2006 Volume 2 Fantagraphics) comic books
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Issue #1
Published Jul 2006 by Fantagraphics.$3.20
$2.50
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By Linda Medley. The award-winning series returns! The first issue of volume II is a giant oversized issue that includes the last two, long out-of-print self-published issues of Castle Waiting (#15 and 16), which began a new storyline. Before deciding on her living quarters in the tower of Castle Waiting, Lady Jain receives a tour from 'the Beakster' of every sprite-filled corner. In the counting room, she is transported, through a series of flashbacks, to her childhood. Sister Peace looks for a housewarming gift while Chess gets a shoe repaired. Cover price $5.95.
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Issue #2
Published Sep 2006 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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By Linda Medley. Chapter three of "Interiors" wraps up with a flashback to young Jain paying a visit to her charming older sisters at the King's court. Upon returning home, she finds an equally charming visitor of her own waiting for her. Chapter four opens back at the present-day Castle, as unexpected guests arrive. Medley's sharp pen and even sharper storytelling create a delightfully adventurous universe! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.
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Issue #3
Published Nov 2006 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
$2.50
By Linda Medley. A fable for modern times, Castle Waiting is a fairy tale that's not about rescuing the princess, saving the kingdom, or fighting the ultimate war between Good and Evil - but about being a hero in your own home. The third issue of the continuing series of one of the most celebrated all ages comics of recent history. This issue unfolds chapter four of the story 'Interiors,' as the Castle folk get acquainted with Iron Henry's brothers. Medley's sharp pen and even sharper storytelling create a delightfully adventurous universe. Cover price $3.95.
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Issue #4
Published Jan 2007 by Fantagraphics.$3.00
$3.00
$2.50
By Linda Medley. With the first printing of the first Castle Waiting collection selling out almost instantaneously, the second volume of the series continues the humorous, solid storytelling Linda Medley is known for. A fable for modern times, Castle Waiting is a fairy tale that's not about rescuing the princess, saving the kingdom, or fighting the ultimate war between Good and Evil - but about being a hero in your own home. Chapter four concludes as Henry's brothers Dane and Tolly make a surprising discovery about Pindar, and finally reveal the reason for their journey to the castle. Medley's sharp pen and even sharper storytelling create a delightfully adventurous universe. Cover price $3.95.
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Issue #5
Published Mar 2007 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
$2.50
By Linda Medley. A fable for modern times, Castle Waiting is a fairy tale that's not about rescuing the princess, saving the kingdom, or fighting the ultimate war between Good and Evil - but about being a hero in your own home. Chapter Five opens with Jain and Sister Peace going on a horseback ride as Dr. Fell flips out. Later Jain reminisces about her younger days and other equestrian activities. Cover price $3.95.
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Issue #6
Published May 2007 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
$2.50
By Linda Medley. A fable for modern times, Castle Waiting is a fairy tale that's not about rescuing the princess, saving the kingdom, or fighting the ultimate war between Good and Evil - but about being a hero in your own home. In this sixth issue, Dayne convinces the castle folk that the best way to repair the Keep is to knock holes in its walls; Tolly reveals a surprise talent; and Iron Henry attempts some small talk. Meanwhile, the baby seals turn the tables on the Wooster, bludgeoning him like a cheap Central Valley pi?ata. Cover price $3.95.
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Issue #7
Published Jun 2007 by Fantagraphics.$3.00
$2.50
By Linda Medley. A fable for modern times, Castle Waiting is a fairy tale that's not about rescuing the princess, saving the kingdom, or fighting the ultimate war between Good and Evil - but about being a hero in your own home. In this issue: Rackham searches for a missing shovel and ends up arguing with Chess about the finer points of the 'manly arts'; Flora the Goat is fed up with being penned up; and Tolly finishes opening the secret passageway... with disastrous results! Cover price $3.95.
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Issue #8
Published Aug 2007 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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By Linda Medley. In the latest chapter of Linda Medley's witty and beautifully drawn fantasy comic, Jain, Tolly, and Simon explore the Castle's recently-discovered secret passageway, where they find... well, you have to read the issue to find out! Cover price $3.95.
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Issue #9
Published Nov 2007 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
$2.50
By Linda Medley. With the first printing of the first Castle Waiting collection selling out almost instantaneously, the second volume of the series continues the humorous, solid storytelling Linda Medley is known for. In this issue, Tolly, Jain and Simon continue to be shocked at what they do -- and don't -- find in the Castle's secret passageways. Meanwhile, Chess struggles to face one of his greatest lifelong terrors, and Doctor Fell has lunch. A fable for modern times, Castle Waiting is a fairy tale that's not about rescuing the princess, saving the kingdom, or fighting the ultimate war between Good and Evil -- but about being a hero in your own home. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.
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Issue #10
Published Feb 2008 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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By Linda Medley. Jain, Tolly and Simon get some unexpected help when they find an unpleasant surprise in the Castle's hidden passageways, while the other castle folk learn how not to construct a doorway. Thanks to the runaway success of the Castle Waiting graphic novel, many new readers have become addicted to this wonderfully creative and involving series, and are enjoying each new issue as it hits the comics rack. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.
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Issue #11
Published Apr 2008 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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By Linda Medley. With nary a strip-mall in sight, the castle folk enjoy an evening of bowling and clothes shopping, and Jain learns some interesting details concerning lovable Doctor Fell's puzzling condition. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.
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Issue #12
Published Sep 2008 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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By Linda Medley. Henry, Dayne, Chess, Tolly, Peace and Simon wage an all-out ninepin war -- and it turns out one of them has heretofore unsuspected bowling skills! Like all good sports competitions, it's a high-stakes battle to the very last frame. Meanwhile, back in the kitchen, Dinah and Jain pull out more and more dresses from the bottomless trunk and use a not-terribly-resistant Rackham to model them. All this, plus conjectures about what the heck's going on with the mysterious, elusive and somewhat sinister Doctor Fell. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.
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Issue #13
Published Nov 2008 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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By Linda Medley. In the conclusion to what is possibly the greatest bowling sequence ever committed to the comics page, the teams are (of course) in a dead heat right down to the very last frame. Will Chess save the day? Will Tolly lose his lucky sapphire? Will Dayne apologize for being such a d*ck? All this, plus Rackham in a dress and a new job for Doctor Fell as Linda Medley's fantasy continues! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.
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Issue #14
Published Jan 2009 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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By Linda Medley. After the massive bowling extravaganza of the last two issues, this is a quieter installment at Castle Waiting as Tolly and Dayne get ready to leave, Tolly decides to conduct an experiment on Jain's baby Pin, Marmalade the Cat teaches Pin to purr, and Doctor Fell gets further into the Christmas spirit, much to everyone's bafflement! B&W. Cover price $3.95.
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Issue #15
Published Apr 2009 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
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By Linda Medley. Moving day, as just about the entire Castle pitches in to make things go more (or in some cases less) smoothly! Also in this issue, Pru is visited by a ghost, Rackham gives a stirring speech, revelations about what happened to Simon's father are aired, and Jain is given a mysterious set of keys to an empty store room. The second volume of Linda Medley's deeply involving and often hilarious fantasy series continues toward its conclusion! B&W. Cover price $3.95.
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Issue #16
Published Jan 2012 by Fantagraphics.$2.50
By Linda Medley. Surprise! After a long break to recharge her creative batteries, Linda Medley returns to finish the second volume of the Castle Waiting saga! In this issue: Our heroine Jain gets an unpleasant surprise as she moves into her new room, while Sister Peace has an awkward moment at the housewarming party; baby Pin surprises Jain and Chess with his amazing new ability; and mischief is brewing with Castle's supernatural residents! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.
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Issue #17
Published Jan 2012 by Fantagraphics.$3.20
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By Linda Medley. Linda Medley continues to gather loose ends and drop new hints in this new issue. Chess reveals a vital clue about the identity of baby Pinter's father -- could it be tied in with the war? Dayne and Tolly bid farewell to the castle, but not before leaving behind a surprise gift. And after helping Simon with his reading lessons, Jain faces off with the castle ghost! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.
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Issue #18
Published 2012 by Fantagraphics.$3.00
By Linda Medley. This issue brings Volume 2 to a close. The castle folk prepare for winter as Doctor Fell surprises everyone with a previously hidden talent, and the exasperated poltersprittes move to claim the Keep as their own. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.
