New Arrivals: Graphic Novels for Older Readers

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The Boy from Clearwater: Book 1 By Pei-Yun Yu, Jian-Xin Zhou (Illustrator), Lin King (Translated by) Cover Image
By Pei-Yun Yu, Jian-Xin Zhou (Illustrator), Lin King (Translated by)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781646142804
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Published: Levine Querido - November 28th, 2023

An incredible true story in graphic novel form that lays bare the tortured and triumphant history of Taiwan, an island claimed and fought over by many countries, through the life story of a man who lived through its most turbulent times.

★ “An exemplary tribute to an extraordinary hero.


Speak: The Graphic Novel By Laurie Halse Anderson, Emily Carroll (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250294760
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Published: Square Fish - October 31st, 2023

The critically acclaimed, award-winning, modern classic Speak is now a stunning graphic novel.


Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust By Neal Shusterman, Andrés Vera Martínez (Illustrator) Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9780545313483
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Published: Graphix - October 31st, 2023

National Book Award winner Neal Shusterman and acclaimed illustrator Andrés Vera Martínez present a graphic novel exploring the Holocaust through surreal visions and a textured canvas of heroism and hope.

Courage to Dream plunges readers into the Holocaust - one of the greatest atrocities in human history - delving into the core of what it means to face the extinction of eve


Bad Medicine By Christopher Twin Cover Image
$20.00
ISBN: 9781772620870
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Published: Emanata - October 24th, 2023

A group of Cree teens gather around a fire to share stories of spirits and shapeshifters in this chilling debut graphic novel.

"Bad Medicine's about as good as medicine can get -- stories with blood on the ground, sure, but a lot left in the heart, too." --Stephen Graham Jones, author of The Only Good Indians


Layers: A Memoir By Pénélope Bagieu, Montana Kane (Translated by) Cover Image
By Pénélope Bagieu, Montana Kane (Translated by)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781250873736
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Published: First Second - October 17th, 2023

Following the Eisner-award winning Brazen, Pénélope Bagieu pens her first autobiographical work in this hilarious and bitter sweet graphic memoir.


One in a Million By Claire Lordon, Claire Lordon (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Claire Lordon, Claire Lordon (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781536213676
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Published: Candlewick - October 10th, 2023

Debut graphic novelist Claire Lordon’s medical misfortunes may be one in a million in this relatable memoir, but so is her determination, grit, and passion to beat the odds and reclaim her life.


Huda F Cares By Huda Fahmy Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780593532805
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Published: Dial Books - October 10th, 2023

National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist

In this laugh-out-loud funny sequel to the graphic novel Huda F Are You?, the Fahmys are off to Disney World, but self-conscious Huda worries her family will stand out too much.


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Brooms By Jasmine Walls, Teo (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jasmine Walls, Teo (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781646142682
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Published: Levine Querido - October 10th, 2023

It’s 1930s Mississippi. Magic is permitted only in certain circumstances, and by certain people. Unsanctioned broom racing is banned. But for those who need the money, or the thrills...it's there to be found.

Meet Billie Mae, captain of the Night Storms racing team, and Loretta, her best friend and second-in-command.


The Glass Scientists: Volume One By S. H. Cotugno Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780593524442
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Published: Razorbill - October 3rd, 2023

The gothic worlds of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Frankenstein, and more collide in this graphic novel series about buried secrets, mad science, and misunderstood monsters. For fans of stylish reimaginings like Lore Olympus and gaslamp fantasies like The Night Circus!


Mall Goth By Kate Leth, Kate Leth (Illustrator), Diana Sousa (Colorist), Robin Crank (Letterer) Cover Image
By Kate Leth, Kate Leth (Illustrator), Diana Sousa (Colorist), Robin Crank (Letterer)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781534476943
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - September 26th, 2023

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me gets a Y2K twist in this coming-of-age young adult graphic novel from acclaimed comic artist Kate Leth about a 2000s goth teen whose favorite part of her new town is the mall.

Liv Holme is not exactly thrilled to be moving to a new town with her mother.


Blackward By Lawrence Lindell Cover Image
$22.95
ISBN: 9781770466784
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Published: Drawn and Quarterly - September 26th, 2023

Black, weird, awkward and proud of it. Welcome to the club!


Kariba By Daniel Clarke (Created by), James Clarke (Created by), Daniel Snaddon (Created by) Cover Image
By Daniel Clarke (Created by), James Clarke (Created by), Daniel Snaddon (Created by)
$21.99
ISBN: 9781946395825
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Published: Catalyst Press - September 5th, 2023

The daughter of a river god, raised by a human father and bound to a tragic destiny.


The Pirate and the Porcelain Girl By Emily Riesbeck (Created by), NJ Barna (Created by), Emily Riesbeck, NJ Barna (Illustrator), Lucas Gattoni (Letterer) Cover Image
By Emily Riesbeck (Created by), NJ Barna (Created by), Emily Riesbeck, NJ Barna (Illustrator), Lucas Gattoni (Letterer)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781534487758
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - August 8th, 2023

Our Flag Means Death gets a magical, sapphic twist in this swashbuckling young adult graphic novel adventure full of high-stakes adventure, fantastical creatures, and a swoony enemies-to-lovers romance perfect for fans of In Deeper Waters and The Prince and the Dressmaker.

“I want to be beautiful. I want to be interesting.


Stars in Their Eyes: A Graphic Novel By Jessica Walton (Created by), Aska (Created by) Cover Image
By Jessica Walton (Created by), Aska (Created by)
$15.99
ISBN: 9781338818796
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Published: Graphix - August 1st, 2023

In this lighthearted YA romance, Maisie and Ollie discover that nothing beats the feeling of falling in love for the first time.

Maisie is on her way to Fancon! She's looking forward to meeting her idol, Kara Bufano, the action hero from her favorite TV show, who has a lower-leg amputation, just like Maisie.


Firebird By Sunmi, Sunmi (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Sunmi, Sunmi (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780062981516
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Published: HarperAlley - July 18th, 2023

Sunmi’s gorgeous two-color teen graphic novel debut examines the power of resilience and reinvention, following the lives of Caroline and Kim, two queer, Asian American teenagers growing up in the suburbs of the San Francisco Bay Area, as they forge an unexpected connection.


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Frontera By Julio Anta, Jacoby Salcedo (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Julio Anta, Jacoby Salcedo (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780063054943
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Published: HarperAlley - July 18th, 2023

Mateo makes the dangerous journey back home to the United States through the Sonoran Desert with the help of a new friend, a ghost named Guillermo in a supernatural borderland odyssey by debut graphic novelists Julio Anta and Jacoby Salcedo.


Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story By Sarah Myer Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250268808
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Published: First Second - June 27th, 2023

"A beautiful, courageous book.”
Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese


Monstrous is poignant young adult graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl who uses fandom and art-making to overcome racist bullying. Perfect for fans of Almost American Girl!


Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam By Thien Pham Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250809728
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Published: First Second - June 20th, 2023

A moving young adult graphic memoir about a Vietnamese immigrant boy's search for belonging in America, perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and The Best We Could Do!

Thien's first memory isn't a sight or a sound. It's the sweetness of watermelon and the saltiness of fish. It's the taste of the foods he ate while adrift at sea as his family fled Vietnam.


The Faint of Heart By Kerilynn Wilson, Kerilynn Wilson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kerilynn Wilson, Kerilynn Wilson (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780063116221
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Published: Greenwillow Books - June 13th, 2023

“Beautiful, tender, and relevant. Full of mystery, and not surprisingly, full of heart.”—Tillie Walden, award-winning author of Spinning


Northranger By Rey Terciero, Bre Indigo (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rey Terciero, Bre Indigo (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780063007383
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Published: HarperAlley - June 6th, 2023

In this swoony and spooky teen summer romance graphic novel set on a Texas ranch, sixteen-year-old Cade Muñoz finds himself falling for the ranch owner’s mysterious and handsome son, only to discover that he may be harboring a dangerous secret.


The Books of Clash Volume 1: Legendary Legends of Legendarious Achievery By Gene Luen Yang, Les McClaine (Illustrator), Alison Acton (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Gene Luen Yang, Les McClaine (Illustrator), Alison Acton (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250816269
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Published: First Second - May 30th, 2023

Based on Clash of Clans and Clash Royale and penned by superstar graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang, this first volume of this action-packed eight-volume series brings the characters from everyone's favorite mobile gaming sensation to life!

SEE! The illustrated exploits of one young Hog Rider and his trusted companion in an unpredictable tale of fantasy and adventure!


Constellations By Kate Glasheen Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9780823454884
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Published: Holiday House - May 23rd, 2023

A raw graphic novel debut about a queer teen living in the margins who is determined to find their way ahead.

Are you supposed to be a boy or a girl?


Lost in Taiwan (A Graphic Novel) By Mark Crilley Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781368040990
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Published: Little, Brown Ink - May 23rd, 2023

In this exciting graphic novel about stepping out of your comfort zone, a traveler finds himself lost in Taiwan with no way of finding his brother—but he soon learns that this forced disconnect is helping him explore and experience the big wide world around him.

THIS WASN’T PAUL’S IDEA.

The last thing he’s interested in is exploring new countr


83 Days in Mariupol: A War Diary By Don Brown, Don Brown (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Don Brown, Don Brown (Illustrator)
$22.99
ISBN: 9780063311565
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Published: Clarion Books - May 16th, 2023

A young adult graphic novel that captures the complexities of the war in Ukraine, focusing on the siege of Mariupol (Feb ’22 – May ’22) and the brave people who stayed to defend their city against Russian forces as well as the resulting effects on global politics.


Under Kingdom By Christof Bogacs, Marie Enger (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Christof Bogacs, Marie Enger (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781506733630
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Published: Dark Horse Books - May 16th, 2023

School can be hard, and making friends can be even harder. Taking your mother’s place as the guardian of a secret subterranean kingdom of monsters just might be impossible!


Every Day: The Graphic Novel By David Levithan, Dion MBD (Illustrator) Cover Image
By David Levithan, Dion MBD (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593428979
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - May 2nd, 2023

A graphic novel adaptation of the groundbreaking, beloved New York Times–bestselling novel about a teen who wakes up in a different body each day and the love that eludes them.

Every day a different body. Every day a different life. Every day in love with the same girl.





Hungry Ghost By Victoria Ying Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250767004
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Published: First Second - April 25th, 2023

Winner of 2023 Harvey Award for Best Children’s or Young Adult Book


Pardalita By Joana Estrela, Lyn Miller-Lachmann (Translated by) Cover Image
By Joana Estrela, Lyn Miller-Lachmann (Translated by)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781646142569
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Published: Levine Querido - April 18th, 2023

A beautiful slice-of-life story that is This One Summer meets Ursula K. Le Guin’s Very Far Away from Anywhere Else, told in flashbacks

16-year-old Raquel lives in a small town in Portugal, the kind of place where everyone knows everyone else’s business.


Sunshine: A Graphic Novel By Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Illustrator) Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9781338356311
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Published: Graphix - April 18th, 2023

The extraordinary -- and extraordinarily powerful -- follow-up to Hey, Kiddo.

When Jarrett J. Krosoczka was in high school, he was part of a program that sent students to be counselors at a camp for seriously ill kids and their families. Going into it, Jarrett was worried: Wouldn't it be depressing, to be around kids facing such a serious struggle?


Global: One fragile world. An epic fight for survival. By Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin, Giovanni Rigano (Illustrator) Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9781728262192
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Published: Sourcebooks Young Readers - April 11th, 2023

From New York Times bestselling author Eoin Colfer and the team behind the Artemis Fowl graphic novels and bestselling, acclaimed graphic novel Illegal comes a compelling and timely story that follows two courageous children as they face the effects of climate change.

Time is running out for Sami and Yuki.


Codex Black (Book One): A Fire Among Clouds By Camilo Moncada Lozano, Angel De Santiago (Colorist) Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781684059591
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Published: IDW Publishing - April 4th, 2023

Navigate through monsters, mysteries, and the will of the gods with two young extraordinary adventurers in fifteenth-century Mesoamerica as they search for a missing father.


American Born Chinese By Gene Luen Yang, Gene Luen Yang (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Gene Luen Yang, Gene Luen Yang (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781250891396
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Published: First Second - April 4th, 2023

Original Series Now Available on Disney+

Bonus Content: Includes an interview with author Gene Luen Yang and series creator Kelvin Yu


Naruto: Naruto's Story—Uzumaki Naruto and the Spiral Destiny (Naruto Novels) By Masashi Kishimoto (Created by), Jun Esaka Cover Image
By Masashi Kishimoto (Created by), Jun Esaka
$10.99
ISBN: 9781974732593
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Published: VIZ Media LLC - March 28th, 2023

The ninja adventures continue in these stories featuring the characters of Naruto and Boruto!

A new series of prose novels, straight from the worldwide Naruto franchise.


Ephemera: A Memoir By Briana Loewinsohn Cover Image
$24.99
ISBN: 9781683966906
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Published: Fantagraphics - March 21st, 2023

A debut graphic novel that poignantly blends memoir, magic realism, and graphic medicine.


Belle of the Ball By Mari Costa Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250784124
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Published: First Second - March 21st, 2023

A young adult graphic novel about high school wallflower Belle Hawkins, who ends up in a love triangle after tutoring the girlfriend of her crush.


The Eye of the World: The Graphic Novel, Volume One (Wheel of Time: The Graphic Novel #1) By Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon, Chase Conley (Illustrator) Cover Image
$21.99
ISBN: 9781250900012
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Published: Tor Books - March 14th, 2023

Now an original series starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine!

Created with the cooperation of the Jordan estate, adapted by well-known comics writer Chuck Dixon and illustrated by the talented Chase Conley, The Eye of the World: The Graphic Novel has been hailed as an exciting interpretation of Robert Jordan's classic fantasy novel.


The Eye of the World: the Graphic Novel, Volume Two (Wheel of Time: The Graphic Novel #2) By Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon, Andie Tong (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon, Andie Tong (Illustrator)
$21.99
ISBN: 9781250900005
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Published: Tor Books - March 14th, 2023

Now an original series starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine!


The Ojja-Wojja By Magdalene Visaggio, Jenn St-Onge (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Magdalene Visaggio, Jenn St-Onge (Illustrator)
$13.99
ISBN: 9780062852427
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Published: Balzer + Bray - March 7th, 2023

The first in a new graphic novel series from indie comic stars Magdalene Visaggio and Jenn St-Onge is a coming-of-age story about the transformative power of friendship. And an immortal demon with the power to take over the world. But mostly the friendship thing.


Teen Titans: Robin By Kami Garcia, Gabriel Picolo (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kami Garcia, Gabriel Picolo (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781779512246
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Published: DC Comics - March 7th, 2023

Tag along as #1 New York Times bestselling author KAMI GARCIA (Beautiful Creatures) and artist GABRIEL PICOLO, the creative duo behind the New York Times bestselling TEEN TITANS graphic novel series, as they continue with the action-adventure of a lifetime.


We're All Just Fine By Ana Penyas, Andrea Rosenberg (Translated by) Cover Image
By Ana Penyas, Andrea Rosenberg (Translated by)
$24.99
ISBN: 9781683965800
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Published: Fantagraphics - February 28th, 2023

This heartfelt graphic biography is a tribute to the artist’s grandmothers and a generation of women who quietly soldiered through over forty years of Fascist rule in Spain.


The Adventure Zone: The Eleventh Hour By Clint McElroy, Carey Pietsch (Illustrator), Griffin McElroy, Travis McElroy, Justin McElroy, Carey Pietsch Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781250793782
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Published: First Second - February 21st, 2023

The fifth installment in the #1 New York Times bestselling Adventure Zone graphic novel series, a meta-fictional D&D adventure story based on the smash hit podcast.


My Life Among Humans By Jed McGowan Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781637151990
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Published: Oni Press - February 7th, 2023

My Life Among Humans is an evocative, melancholy, and ultimately hopeful story of a solitary alien’s misguided search for connection among its human subjects.

A nameless alien data compiler comes to Earth to study humans, setting up shop on the outskirts of a small desert community in North America.


Who Owns the Clouds? By Mario Brassard, Gérard DuBois (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Mario Brassard, Gérard DuBois (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781774880210
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Published: Tundra Books - January 10th, 2023

A powerful and visually arresting fictional memoir of trauma, memory and hope in the aftermath of war, for readers 12 and up. For fans of Maus.

Even though Mila is no longer a child, she is overcome by memories — memories of a childhood halfway between reality and dreaming, and not knowing which is which.
 


Tower of God Volume One: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel By S.I.U. Cover Image
By S.I.U.
$18.99
ISBN: 9781990259906
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Published: WEBTOON Unscrolled - November 22nd, 2022

Twenty-Fifth Bam must journey skyward in a mysterious tower if he has any chance of reuniting with his best friend Rachel, even if that means facing his own death.


A Pros and Cons List for Strong Feelings By Will Betke-Brunswick Cover Image
$18.95
ISBN: 9781953534453
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Published: Tin House Books - November 15th, 2022

A Finalist for the 2022 Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Comics

A Modern Mrs. Darcy's Best Book of Fall

A Shondaland Best Book of November

“Filled with moments of tenderness and humor.” —Library Journal, Starred Review


Sophie's World: A Graphic Novel About the History of Philosophy Vol I: From Socrates to Galileo By Jostein Gaarder, Vincent Zabus, Nicoby (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jostein Gaarder, Vincent Zabus, Nicoby (Illustrator)
$22.99
ISBN: 9781914224119
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Published: SelfMadeHero - November 8th, 2022

Jostein Gaarder’s worldwide philosophy bestseller Sophie’s World is reimagined as a graphic novel by writer Vincent Zabus and artist Nicoby, with this first volume exploring the tenets from Socrates to Galileo.
 
One day, Sophie receives a cryptic letter posing an intriguing question: “Who are you?” A second message soon follows: “Where


True Beauty Volume One: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel By Yaongyi Cover Image
By Yaongyi
$18.99
ISBN: 9781990259890
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Published: WEBTOON Unscrolled - November 8th, 2022

True Beauty, a smash hit webcomic from Korea…

Jugyeong Lim has been treated unfairly by her family and bullied by her enemies due to being perceived as ugly. She learns how to use makeup by binge-watching Youtube tutorials. As she slowly masters the art of makeovers, her dramatic transformation leads to her overwhelming popularity and fame.


Shuna's Journey By Hayao Miyazaki, Alex Dudok de Wit (Translated by) Cover Image
By Hayao Miyazaki, Alex Dudok de Wit (Translated by)
$27.99
ISBN: 9781250846525
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Published: First Second - November 1st, 2022

December 2022 New York Times Bestseller
Winner of the 2023 Eisner for Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia

From legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki comes
Shuna's Journey, a new manga classic about a prince on a quest for a golden grain that would save his land, never before published in English!


Maybe An Artist, A Graphic Memoir By Liz Montague Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593307823
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Published: Random House Studio - October 18th, 2022

A heartfelt and funny graphic novel memoir from one of the first Black female cartoonists to be published in the New Yorker, when she was just 22 years old.


Sensory: Life on the Spectrum: An Autistic Comics Anthology By Bex Ollerton Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781524874766
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Published: Andrews McMeel Publishing - October 18th, 2022

A colorful and eclectic comics anthology exploring a wide range of autistic experiences—from diagnosis journeys to finding community—from autistic contributors.

From artist and curator Bex Ollerton comes an anthology featuring comics from thirty autistic creators about their experiences of living in a world that doesn’t always understand or accept them.


Numb to This: Memoir of a Mass Shooting By Kindra Neely Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780316462099
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Published: Little, Brown Ink - October 11th, 2022

This searing graphic memoir portrays the impact of gun violence through a fresh lens with urgency, humanity, and a very personal hope.

Kindra Neely never expected it to happen to her. No one does. Sure, she’d sometimes been close to gun violence, like when the house down the street from her childhood home in Texas was targeted in a drive-by shooting.


Demon in the Wood Graphic Novel By Leigh Bardugo, Dani Pendergast (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Leigh Bardugo, Dani Pendergast (Illustrator)
$22.99
ISBN: 9781250624642
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - September 27th, 2022

See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and BoneSeason 2 streaming now!

Discover the origin story of the Darkling in #1 New York Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo's Demon in the Woodthe beautifully illustrated, first-ever Grishaverse graphic novel.


Muhammad Najem, War Reporter: How One Boy Put the Spotlight on Syria By Muhammad Najem, Nora Neus, Julie Robine (By (artist)) Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9780759556904
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Published: Little, Brown Ink - September 27th, 2022

A teenage boy risks his life to tell the truth in this gripping graphic memoir by youth activist Muhammad Najem and CNN producer Nora Neus. 

“A story of journalism at its most inspiring, its most heartbreaking, its most essential. Muhammad is a reporter who brings hope to a damaged world.” 
—John Berman, CNN anchor
 

&


Forest Hills Bootleg Society By Dave Baker, Nicole Goux, Dave Baker (Illustrator), Nicole Goux (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Dave Baker, Nicole Goux, Dave Baker (Illustrator), Nicole Goux (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781534469488
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - September 27th, 2022

Set in 2005, this gorgeously illustrated, funny, and honest graphic novel follows four teens who stumble into an illicit anime DVD-burning business that shakes up their conservative small town…and their friendship.

When Brooke, Kelly, Maggie, and Melissa buy a bootleg anime DVD at a gas station, they get much more than they bargained for with Super Love XL, a risqué


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Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice By Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, Dawud Anyabwile Cover Image
$17.95
ISBN: 9781324052159
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Published: Norton Young Readers - September 27th, 2022

Winner of the 2023 YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Award

Finalist for the 2022 National Book Award for Young People's Literature

A Coretta Scott King Award Author and Illustrator Honor Book

A Washington Post Best Book of the Year

A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year


Unretouchable By Sofia Szamosi, Sofia Szamosi (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Sofia Szamosi, Sofia Szamosi (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781728462929
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Published: Graphic Universe (Tm) - September 13th, 2022

"One of the most memorable debut graphic novels in recent years."--IGN


Magical Boy Volume 2: A Graphic Novel By The Kao, The Kao (Illustrator) Cover Image
By The Kao, The Kao (Illustrator)
$15.99
ISBN: 9781338815924
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Published: Graphix - September 6th, 2022

A breathtakingly imaginative fantasy series starring Max—a high schooler chosen to become the next "Magical Girl." There's just one catch . . . he's a trans boy!

Although he was assigned female at birth, Max is your average trans man trying to get through high school as himself.


Coven By Jennifer Dugan, Kit Seaton (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jennifer Dugan, Kit Seaton (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593112182
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Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - September 6th, 2022

In this queer, paranormal YA graphic novel debut from the author of Some Girls Do and the illustrator of Wonder Woman: Warbringer, a young witch races to solve the grisly supernatural murders of her coven members before the killer strikes again.

"[This] gorgeously illustrated tale mashes together murder mystery and witchcraft." —Nerdist


Alte Zachen / Old Things By Ziggy Hanaor, Benjamin Phillips (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Ziggy Hanaor, Benjamin Phillips (Illustrator)
$22.99
ISBN: 9781800660229
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Published: Cicada Books - September 6th, 2022

Shortlisted for The Carnegie Medal for Illustration Award 2023

A beautifully illustrated and presented intergenerational graphic novel that follows 11-year-old Benji and his elderly grandmother, Bubbe Rosa, as they traverse Brooklyn and Manhattan, gathering the ingredients for a Friday night dinner.

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Over My Dead Body: A Witchy Graphic Novel By Sweeney Boo, Sweeney Boo (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Sweeney Boo, Sweeney Boo (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780063056305
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Published: HarperAlley - August 30th, 2022

Fans of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina will love diving into the mysterious and witchy world of award-nominated creator Sweeney Boo. Enchanting full-color illustrations will be sure to charm readers as they explore the halls of Younwity's Institute of Magic and the forbidden forest that lies beyond.


Neverlanders By Tom Taylor, Jon Sommariva (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Tom Taylor, Jon Sommariva (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9780593351758
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Published: Razorbill - August 30th, 2022

Tom Taylor, the #1 New York Times bestselling and Eisner award-winning author of Nightwing, DCeased, and Injustice, has joined forces with powerhouse illustrator Jon Sommariva (Harley Quinn) for this gritty graphic novel set in the world of Peter Pan.


Acting Class By Nick Drnaso Cover Image
$29.95
ISBN: 9781770464926
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Published: Drawn and Quarterly - August 16th, 2022

A brilliant and suspenseful follow-up to the Booker-nominated graphic novel Sabrina.

"Every single person has something unique to them which is impossible to re-create, without exception." —John Smith, acting coach


A Game for Swallows: To Die, to Leave, to Return: Expanded Edition By Zeina Abirached, Zeina Abirached (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Zeina Abirached, Zeina Abirached (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781728446134
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Published: Graphic Universe (Tm) - August 2nd, 2022

This expanded edition of A Game for Swallows features a new, illustrated afterword, as Abirached reflects on the meaning of her memoir's title, the graffiti that inspired it, and the future of Beirut.


DUNE: The Graphic Novel,  Book 2: Muad’Dib By Frank Herbert, Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, Raúl Allén (Illustrator), Patricia Martín (Illustrator), Bill Sienkiewicz (Contributions by) Cover Image
By Frank Herbert, Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, Raúl Allén (Illustrator), Patricia Martín (Illustrator), Bill Sienkiewicz (Contributions by)
$24.99
ISBN: 9781419749469
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Published: Abrams ComicArts - August 9th, 2022

In DUNE: The Graphic Novel, Book 2: Muad’Dib, the second of three volumes adapting Frank Herbert’s Dune, young Paul Atreides and his mother, Lady Jessica, find themselves stranded in the deep desert of Arrakis. Betrayed by one of their own and destroyed by their greatest enemy, Paul and Jessica must find the mysterious Fremen . . .


Box of Light Vol. 1 By Seiko Erisawa Cover Image
$13.99
ISBN: 9781638585213
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Published: Seven Seas - July 19th, 2022

The critically acclaimed, spooky tale of a haunted convenience store.

A quiet convenience store at the crossroads between life and death. Its faint glow in the darkness draws in transient souls, pulling them closer to the final purchase they’ll ever make. Prepare for shadowy creatures, strange employees, and an air of dread in this delightfully creepy supernatural tale.


Oblivion Rouge, Volume 1: The HAKKINEN (Saturday AM TANKS / Oblivion Rouge) By Pap Souleye Fall, Saturday AM Cover Image
$13.99
ISBN: 9780760376867
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Published: Rockport Publishers - July 19th, 2022

Oblivion Rouge follows the career of a young teenage villager named Oumi as she becomes embroiled in a conflict that threatens a futuristic Africa and the world itself.

In the near future, a virus called the LEUP has infected half the population.


After the Rain By Nnedi Okorafor, David Brame (Illustrator), John Jennings (Adapted by) Cover Image
By Nnedi Okorafor, David Brame (Illustrator), John Jennings (Adapted by)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781419743566
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Published: Abrams ComicArts - Megascope - July 12th, 2022

After the Rain is a graphic novel adaptation of Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author Nnedi Okorafor’s short story “On the Road.”
 
Features bonus content including Q&As with the creative team and never-before-seen art and designs!
 
During a violent and unexpected storm in a small Nigerian town, the destiny of


Taproot: A Story About A Gardener and A Ghost By Keezy Young Cover Image
$15.99
ISBN: 9781637150733
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Published: Oni Press - July 5th, 2022

"It's a pleasure to lose yourself in the beautiful artwork, and one of the loveliest queer romances I've ever read." — K. O'Neil, author of The Tea Dragon Society

Blue has been living as a ghost for a year when he meets Hamal, a beautiful and sweet gardener who has the ability to see and communicate with ghosts.


Lore Olympus: Volume Two By Rachel Smythe Cover Image
$21.00
ISBN: 9780593356081
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Published: Inklore - July 5th, 2022

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Witness what the gods do after dark in the second volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe.


M Is for Monster By Talia Dutton Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781419751974
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Published: Abrams ComicArts - Surely - June 28th, 2022

A scientist attempts to bring her younger sister back to life with unexpected results in Talia Dutton’s M Is for Monster, a Frankenstein-inspired graphic novel about ghosts, identity, and family.
 
When Doctor Frances Ai’s younger sister Maura died in a tragic accident six months ago, Frances swore she would bring her back to life.


Golden Boy: Beethoven's Youth By Mikael Ross, Nika Knight (Translated by) Cover Image
By Mikael Ross, Nika Knight (Translated by)
$29.99
ISBN: 9781683965510
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Published: Fantagraphics - June 7th, 2022

Ludwig van Beethoven created music that moves and inspires us to this day; his very name sparks a melody in the ear. But are you born a genius? This graphic biography asks: “Who was Beethoven before he became ‘Beethoven?’"

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection


Welcome to St. Hell: My Trans Teen Misadventure: A Graphic Novel By Lewis Hancox Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9781338824438
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Published: Graphix - June 7th, 2022

A groundbreaking memoir about being a trans teen, in the vein of FUN HOME and FLAMER... and at the same time entirely its own.

Lewis has a few things to say to his younger teen self. He knows she hates her body. He knows she's confused about who to snog. He knows she's really a he and will ultimately realize this...


Slip By Marika McCoola, Aatmaja Pandya (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Marika McCoola, Aatmaja Pandya (Illustrator)
$17.95
ISBN: 9781616207892
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Published: Algonquin Young Readers - June 7th, 2022

From Eisner-Award nominated writer Marika McCoola and debut artist Aatmaja Pandya, an emotional coming-of-age graphic novel for fans of Bloom and Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me.

Right before Jade is about to leave for a summer art intensive, her best friend, Phoebe, attempts suicide.


The Crows By Anders Fager, Peter Bergting, Peter Bergting (Illustrator) Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781506727974
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Published: Dark Horse Books - April 26th, 2022

What lurks in the corners of the house originates in the corners of the mind.
 


Dancing at the Pity Party By Tyler Feder Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9780525553038
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Published: Rocky Pond Books - April 5th, 2022

This acclaimed graphic memoir that Kirkus calls “cathartic and uplifting” is the tale of losing a parent and what it feels like to grieve and to move forward.


The Woman in the Woods and Other North American Stories By Kate Ashwin (Editor), Kel McDonald (Editor), Alina Pete (Editor) Cover Image
By Kate Ashwin (Editor), Kel McDonald (Editor), Alina Pete (Editor)
$15.00
ISBN: 9781945820977
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Published: Iron Circus Comics - April 5th, 2022

"Enjoyable for reading aloud or sharing around a campfire." -- KIRKUS

"Be careful of what you accept from spirits."

Loup Garrou, trickster rabbits, and spirits with names that can't be spoken -- the plains and forests of North America are alive with characters like these, all waiting to meet you in this collection of folklore retold in comics


Fine: A Comic About Gender By Rhea Ewing Cover Image
$21.00
ISBN: 9781631496806
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Published: Liveright - April 5th, 2022

Washington Post • 10 Best Graphic Novels of 2022

A vibrant and informative debut with “great documentary power” (Alison Bechdel), Fine is an elegantly illustrated celebration of the transgender community.


Beta Testing the Ongoing Apocalypse By Tom Kaczynski, Christopher Brown (Foreword by) Cover Image
By Tom Kaczynski, Christopher Brown (Foreword by)
$24.99
ISBN: 9781683964315
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Published: Fantagraphics - March 22nd, 2022

In this new, expanded edition, the starting point is arbitrary. From there, the city expands in all directions. At once SF, a contemporary demonology, an occult theory, a mutant utopia and an architectural treatise, Beta Testing the Ongoing Apocalypse is a collection of graphic fictions about the contemporary global megalopolis.  


Knitstrips: The World’s First Comic-Strip Knitting Book By Alice Ormsbee Beltran, Karen Kim Mar Cover Image
$27.50
ISBN: 9781419740664
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Published: Abrams - March 15th, 2022

The world’s first comic-strip knitting book, Knitstrips presents 22 original patterns, boundless humor, and seriously appealing knitting instruction.
 
Inspired, original, and laugh-out-loud funny, Alice Ormsbee Beltran and Karen Kim Mar’s Knitstrips are patterns and knitting instruction mixed with advice and humorous commentary—and presented


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Squire By Nadia Shammas, Sara Alfageeh (Illustrator), Sara Alfageeh Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9780062945846
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Published: Quill Tree Books - March 8th, 2022

From two incredible rising talents comes the fantasy graphic novel Molly Knox Ostertag calls “instantly compelling.” A New England Book Award and Harvey Award winner!


Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American By Laura Gao, Laura Gao (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Laura Gao, Laura Gao (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9780063067769
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Published: Balzer + Bray - March 8th, 2022

Messy Roots is a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt, and deeply engaging story of their journey to find themself--as an American, as the daughter of Chinese immigrants, as a queer person, and as a Wuhanese American in the middle of a pandemic.”—Malaka Gharib, author of I Was Their American Dream


The Subtle Knife Graphic Novel (His Dark Materials #2) By Philip Pullman Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9780593176924
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - February 22nd, 2022

This graphic novel adaptation of The Subtle Knife is a great entry for readers new to His Dark Materials and an exciting new look at the classic for existing Pullman fans.


Across a Field of Starlight: (A Graphic Novel) By Blue Delliquanti Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780593124130
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Published: Random House Graphic - February 8th, 2022

An epic sci-fi graphic novel romance between two non-binary characters as they find one another through time, distance, and war. An amazing story that explores the complexity of human nature and what brings us together.


The Greatest Thing By Sarah Winifred Searle Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250297235
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Published: First Second - February 8th, 2022

A 2023 Lambda Literary Award Finalist
A 2023
YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens
A 2023 Children's Book Council Young Adult Favorite


Come Over Come Over By Lynda Barry Cover Image
$21.95
ISBN: 9781770465459
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Published: Drawn and Quarterly - February 8th, 2022

The classic book featuring Maybonne Mullen and her little sister Marlys is back in print!


Magical Boy Volume 1: A Graphic Novel By The Kao, The Kao (Illustrator) Cover Image
By The Kao, The Kao (Illustrator)
$15.99
ISBN: 9781338775525
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Published: Graphix - February 1st, 2022

A breathtakingly imaginative fantasy series starring Max—a high schooler chosen to become the next "Magical Girl." There's just one catch . . . he's a trans boy!

Although he was assigned female at birth, Max is your average trans man trying to get through high school as himself.


Mister Miracle: The Great Escape By Varian Johnson, Daniel Isles (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Varian Johnson, Daniel Isles (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781779501257
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Published: DC Comics - January 25th, 2022

A modern YA reimagining of the iconic Jack Kirby characters that explores identity, trauma, and the sacrifices it takes to be a hero.

"Fresh, Kinetic, and slick as hell.” ––Ngozi Ukazu, New York Timesbestselling author of Check, Please!
 


Junkwraith By Ellinor Richey Cover Image
$24.99
ISBN: 9781603095006
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Published: Top Shelf Productions - January 18th, 2022

What she once possessed... now threatens to possess her. This vibrant Swedish debut graphic novel is an epic quest for the things left behind, with icy-cool artwork and astonishing sci-fi settings.


Heartstopper #4: A Graphic Novel By Alice Oseman, Alice Oseman (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Alice Oseman, Alice Oseman (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781338617559
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Published: Graphix - January 4th, 2022

The fourth volume in the wonderfully sweet Heartstopper series, featuring gorgeous two-color artwork.

Now streaming on Netflix!

Charlie and Nick's relationship has been going really well, and Charlie thinks he's ready to say those three little words: I love you.

Nick feels the same way, but he's got a lot on his mind -- especially the thought of coming out


Afternoon at McBurger's By Ana Galvañ, Jamie Richards (Translated by) Cover Image
By Ana Galvañ, Jamie Richards (Translated by)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781683964841
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Published: Fantagraphics - December 7th, 2021

A science-fiction graphic novella grounded in a familiar experience for most: spending an afternoon with our best pals over a burger and fries. But this joint has something more special than a Happy Meal: the "Once Party" menu.


Heartless Prince By Leigh Dragoon Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9781368028363
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Published: Disney Hyperion - November 30th, 2021

Lifetime Passes By Terry Blas, Claudia Aguirre (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Terry Blas, Claudia Aguirre (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781419746673
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Published: Abrams ComicArts - Surely - November 23rd, 2021

In this darkly comedic YA graphic novel, a group of teens starts a program to bring senior citizens to a local theme park to take advantage of the unofficial park policy: If someone dies on the property, the rest of their party is given Lifetime Passes!
 
Sixteen-year-old Jackie Chavez loves her local amusement park, Kingdom Adventure, maybe more than anything else i


Huda F Are You? By Huda Fahmy, Huda Fahmy (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Huda Fahmy, Huda Fahmy (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9780593324318
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Published: Dial Books - November 23rd, 2021

From the creator of the hugely popular webcomic Yes I'm Hot In This comes a graphic novel about a young American Muslim growing up and figuring out who she is


Graceling Graphic Novel By Kristin Cashore, Gareth Hinds (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kristin Cashore, Gareth Hinds (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780358250470
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Published: Clarion Books - November 16th, 2021

The beloved New York Times bestselling YA fantasy by Kristin Cashore is now available as a graphic novel, with stunning illustrations by award-winning artist Gareth Hinds.


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Himawari House By Harmony Becker Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250235572
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Published: First Second - November 9th, 2021

Winner of the 2023 Asian/Pacific American Award for Young Adult Fiction Literature
Winner of the 2022 Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature
A 2021 Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year
A 2021 School Library Best Books of the Year


The Most Important Comic Book on Earth: Stories to Save the World By Cara Delevingne, Ricky Gervais, Jane Goodall, Scott Snyder, Taika Waititi Cover Image
$30.00
ISBN: 9780744042825
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Published: DK - November 9th, 2021

120 inspiring visual stories on environmentalism from key figures, charities, activists, and artists.

The Most Important Comic Book On Earth
is a global collaboration for planetary change, bringing together a diverse team of 300 leading environmentalists, artists, authors, actors, filmmakers, musicians, and more to present over 120 stories to save the world. 


Lore Olympus: Volume One By Rachel Smythe Cover Image
$26.99
ISBN: 9780593160299
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Published: Inklore - November 2nd, 2021

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love—witness what the gods do after dark in this stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe.


Tiny Dancer By Siena Cherson Siegel, Mark Siegel (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Siena Cherson Siegel, Mark Siegel (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781481486675
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - November 2nd, 2021

A teenage ballet dancer struggles to find her next step, and her place in the world, in this exquisite graphic memoir—a follow-up to the Sibert Honor–winning To Dance.

All her life, Siena has dreamed of being a ballerina.


Oksi By Mari Ahokoivu, Silja-Maaria Aronpuro (Translated by) Cover Image
By Mari Ahokoivu, Silja-Maaria Aronpuro (Translated by)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781646141128
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Published: Levine Querido - October 26th, 2021

Booklist Editors' Choice
Bulletin Blue Ribbons 2021


"It's a fairytale nightmare of the highest quality, a heartfelt history lesson written in flames, a poem."—Comics Beat


Why Is Everybody Yelling?: Growing Up in My Immigrant Family By Marisabina Russo Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780374303839
Availability: Backordered
Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - October 26th, 2021

“A wonderful book about figuring out who we are and who we want to be when we grow up. It’s also about being an American—especially a first-generation American.” —Roz Chast


Stars, Hide Your Fire By Kel McDonald, Jose Pimienta (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kel McDonald, Jose Pimienta (Illustrator)
$15.00
ISBN: 9781945820892
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Published: Iron Circus Comics - October 5th, 2021

"A resonant graphic novel about the price of growing up--or avoiding it." -- FOREWORD

"McDonald's tale blends elements of realism and fantasy into a distinctly modern take on the supernatural." -- NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO

"Strongly recommended for fans of dark fantasy and YA graphic novels." -- CEMETERY DANCE


Between Shades of Gray: The Graphic Novel By Ruta Sepetys, Andrew Donkin (Adapted by), Dave Kopka (Illustrator), Brann Livesay (With), Chris Dickey (With) Cover Image
By Ruta Sepetys, Andrew Donkin (Adapted by), Dave Kopka (Illustrator), Brann Livesay (With), Chris Dickey (With)
$12.99
ISBN: 9780593404850
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Published: Philomel Books - October 12th, 2021

Just in time for the 10th anniversary of Between Shades of Gray, Ruta Sepetys's award-winning debut novel, and inspiration for the major motion picture Ashes in the Snow, is now a gorgeous graphic novel!


Night Fisher By R. Kikuo Johnson Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781683964704
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Published: Fantagraphics - October 12th, 2021

Two Maui high school students, Loren and Shane, get mixed up in a petty crime, and their friendship is put to the test. One of the most critically lauded graphic novel debuts in the medium's history is now in hardcover for the first time! 

2023 Whiting Award WINNER in Fiction


Death & Sparkles: Book 1 By Rob Justus Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9781797206363
Availability: Backordered
Published: Chronicle Books - October 5th, 2021

Adventure Time meets The Good Place in this zany-yet-philosophical graphic novel buddy comedy about the unlikely friendship between Death, a grim reaper who's never had a friend, and Sparkles, The Last Unicorn, a celebrity influencer who is somehow immune to Death's touch.

Being Death is no way to live.


Squad By Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Lisa Sterle (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Lisa Sterle (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9780062943149
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Published: Greenwillow Books - October 5th, 2021

An IndieBound Bestseller

Squad is a fast-paced and feminist horror story for every girl who’s ever felt like prey, and asks how far a girl should go to hunt the hunters.”—Laura Ruby, author of National Book Award Finalist Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All


Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven By Kami Garcia, Gabriel Picolo (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kami Garcia, Gabriel Picolo (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781779503862
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Published: DC Comics - September 28th, 2021

From #1 New York Times bestselling author KAMI GARCIA (Beautiful Creatures) and artist GABRIEL PICOLO, the creative duo behind the New York Times bestselling graphic novel Teen Titans: Raven, comes the romantic meetup we have all been waiting for!


Stephen McCranie's Space Boy Omnibus Volume 1 By Stephen McCranie, Stephen McCranie (Illustrator) Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781506726434
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Published: Dark Horse Books - September 21st, 2021

Stephen McCraine’s Space Boy volumes 1-3 in one book!
 
To Amy, everyone has a flavor. When her dad loses his job on their remote deep space mining colony, Amy and her family are forced to start a new life back on Earth.


Cuphead Volume 2: Cartoon Chronicles & Calamities By Zack Keller, Shawn Dickinson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Zack Keller, Shawn Dickinson (Illustrator)
$10.99
ISBN: 9781506712499
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Published: Dark Horse Books - September 21st, 2021

Our plucky heroes return in this brand-new collection of adventures starring Cuphead, Mugman, and now Ms. Chalice!


Borders By Thomas King, Natasha Donovan (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Thomas King, Natasha Donovan (Illustrator)
$24.99
ISBN: 9780316593069
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Published: Little, Brown Ink - September 7th, 2021

A People Magazine Best Book Fall 2021

From celebrated Indigenous author Thomas King and award-winning Métis artist Natasha Donovan comes a powerful graphic novel about a family caught between nations.

Borders is a masterfully told story of a boy and his mother whose road trip is thwarted at the border when they identify their citizen


Whistle: A New Gotham City Hero By E. Lockhart, Manuel Preitano (Illustrator) Cover Image
By E. Lockhart, Manuel Preitano (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781401293222
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Published: DC Comics - September 7th, 2021

From New York Times bestselling author E. Lockhart (Genuine Fraud, We Were Liars) and artist Manuel Preitano (The Oracle Code) comes a new Gotham City superhero in this exciting YA graphic novel.


In the Shadow of the Fallen Towers: The Seconds, Minutes, Hours, Days, Weeks, Months, and Years after the 9/11 Attacks By Don Brown, Don Brown (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Don Brown, Don Brown (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780358223573
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Published: Clarion Books - August 10th, 2021

Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist

A graphic novel chronicling the immediate aftermath and rippling effects of one of the most impactful days in modern history: September 11, 2001. From the Sibert Honor– and YALSA Award–winning creator behind The Unwanted and Drowned City.


Witch for Hire By Ted Naifeh Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9781419748110
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Published: Amulet Paperbacks - August 24th, 2021

When a series of high school pranks get out of hand, teen witch Faye Faulkner is the only one who can solve the case in Witch for Hire, a spooky YA graphic novel from New York Times bestselling writer/artist Ted Naifeh.
 
Faye Faulkner isn’t popular, and that’s just fine by her.


Run: Book One By John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, L. Fury (Illustrator), Nate Powell (Illustrator) Cover Image
By John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, L. Fury (Illustrator), Nate Powell (Illustrator)
$24.99
ISBN: 9781419730696
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Published: Abrams ComicArts - August 3rd, 2021

First you march, then you run.


Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation: A Graphic Novel Adaptation By Octavia E. Butler, Damian Duffy (Adapted by), John Jennings (Illustrator), Nalo Hopkinson (Introduction by) Cover Image
By Octavia E. Butler, Damian Duffy (Adapted by), John Jennings (Illustrator), Nalo Hopkinson (Introduction by)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781419754050
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Published: Harry N. Abrams - July 6th, 2021

The graphic novel adaptation of Octavia E.


Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong By Prudence Shen, Faith Erin Hicks (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Prudence Shen, Faith Erin Hicks (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250779618
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Published: First Second - June 22nd, 2021

You wouldn't expect Nate and Charlie to be friends.


The Gift By Zoe Maeve Cover Image
$18.00
ISBN: 9781772620559
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Published: Conundrum Press - June 15th, 2021

The Shining meets Sophia Coppola's Marie Antoinette in this gripping debut from an award-winning talent.


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The Girl from the Sea: A Graphic Novel By Molly Knox Ostertag Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9781338540574
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Published: Graphix - June 1st, 2021

From the author of The Witch Boy trilogy comes a graphic novel about family, romance, and first love.

Fifteen-year-old Morgan has a secret: She can't wait to escape the perfect little island where she lives.


Hawking By Jim Ottaviani, Leland Myrick (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jim Ottaviani, Leland Myrick (Illustrator)
$22.99
ISBN: 9781250777942
Availability: Unavailable to Order
Published: First Second - May 18th, 2021

Following their New York Times-bestselling graphic novel Feynman, Jim Ottaviani and Leland Myrick deliver a gripping biography of Stephen Hawking, one of the most important scientists of our time.


Stone Fruit By Lee Lai Cover Image
By Lee Lai
$29.99
ISBN: 9781683964261
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Published: Fantagraphics - May 11th, 2021

An exhilarating and tender debut graphic novel that is an ode to the love and connection shared among three women and the child they all adore.

2022 Cartoonist Studio Prize WINNER

2022 Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize WINNER

2022 Lambda Literary Award WINNER, LGBTQ Comics


Heartstopper #3: A Graphic Novel By Alice Oseman, Alice Oseman (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Alice Oseman, Alice Oseman (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781338617528
Availability: On Our Shelves Now (Subject to Availability)
Published: Graphix - May 4th, 2021

The third volume in the poignant and sweet Heartstopper series, featuring beautiful two-color artwork!

Now streaming on Netflix!

Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends.


The Secret To Superhuman Strength By Alison Bechdel, Alison Bechdel (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Alison Bechdel, Alison Bechdel (Illustrator)
$24.00
ISBN: 9780544387652
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Published: Mariner Books - May 4th, 2021

The Best Graphic Book of 2021 by Publishers Weekly | A New York Times Best Graphic Novel of 2021 | A New York Times Notable Book | An Autostraddle Best Queer Book of the Year | A Boston Globe Best Book of the Year | A St.


Penny: A Graphic Memoir By Karl Stevens Cover Image
$19.95
ISBN: 9781452183053
Availability: Backordered
Published: Chronicle Books - May 4th, 2021

"Penny is a major literary figure--right up there with Madame Bovary." -- David Sedaris

This colorful graphic novel features the philosophical and existential musings of a cat named Penny.


Told through a collection of stories, Penny: A Graphic Memoir wanders through her colorful imagination as she recalls her humble beginnings on the streets o


Summer Spirit By Elizabeth Holleville Cover Image
$16.95
ISBN: 9781910620724
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Published: Nobrow - May 4th, 2021

A new YA graphic novel from French illustrator Elizabeth Holleville, Summer Spirit puts a fresh spin on the struggles of growing up as this coming-of-age story takes a supernatural and sinister turn.

Being a teenager is hard enough without finding out your new best friend is a 60 year old ghost...


The Curie Society (The Curie Society Series #1) By Heather Einhorn, Adam Staffaroni, Janet Harvey, Sonia Liao (Illustrator), Joan Hilty (Editor) Cover Image
$18.95
ISBN: 9780262539944
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Published: The MIT Press - April 27th, 2021

An action-packed graphic novel for the science lover—“with suspenseful espionage, nerdy humor, and a group of dauntless, eager trailblazers” following in the footsteps of Marie Curie (Shelf Awareness).

The brilliant, diverse members of a covert society dedicated to women in STEM undertake high-stakes missions to save the world.


The Night Marchers and Other Oceanian Tales By Kate Ashwin (Editor), Sloane Leong (Editor), Kel McDonald (Editor) Cover Image
By Kate Ashwin (Editor), Sloane Leong (Editor), Kel McDonald (Editor)
$15.00
ISBN: 9781945820793
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Published: Iron Circus Comics - April 20th, 2021

"An enthralling, spooky, diverse collection." -- KIRKUS

"An intriguing portal to folklore." -- SHELF AWARENESS

"Readers will want to revisit this collection." -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

"Do you hear them? Never go outside when you hear THAT sound."


Travesía: A Migrant Girl's Cross-Border Journey/El Viaje de Una Joven Migrante By Michelle Gerster (As Told by), Fiona Dunnett (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Michelle Gerster (As Told by), Fiona Dunnett (Illustrator)
$17.95
ISBN: 9781551528366
Availability: Unavailable to Order
Published: Arsenal Pulp Press - April 13th, 2021

This compelling young adult graphic memoir, based on real events, tells the story of Gricelda, a fifteen-year-old Mexican girl who attempts to cross the border into America with her mother and younger brother in search of a better life. Their treacherous journey, filled with both heartbreak and hope, begins in Tijuana, where they are transported from house to house by strangers.