The Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to… Teen Heroes from the DCU

Welcome to the Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide, where we take you through the Wellington City Libraries’ collection of a comic book character or series.

DC has started putting out the snappily named Graphic Novels for Young Adults which are stand-alone comics with young DC characters who don't always appear in the mainstream DC continuity. These teenage heroes, from the futuristic Legion of Super-Heroes to the electrifying Static, deserve their turn in the spotlight, whether or not they're part of a long-running series!

Updated July 1, 2024
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Batman. Volume 9, Bloom
Snyder, Scott
Paper Book
New York Timesbestselling series! Bruce Wayne has a nearly perfect life. He's in love with an amazing woman and works by her side every day at one of Gotham's youth centers, helping the children of the city he loves. His memory has been patchy ever since he nearly died in the...
Young Justice. Vol. 1, Gemworld
Bendis, Brian Michael
Paper Book
Superboy! Wonder Girl! Robin! Impulse! Amethyst! All united in Young Justice! The hottest new super-team, written by award winning author Brian Michael Bendis for his new imprint Wonder Comics! REUNITED AT LAST! When the nightmare dimension known as Gemworld invades...
Black Canary : breaking silence
Monir, Alexandra
Paper Book
THENEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLING SERIES! DC Icons continues with the first-ever YA origin story of superhero Black Canary, from the internationally bestselling author Alexandra Monir. In this thrilling novel, Dinah Lance's voice is her weapon.And in a near-future world...
Crush & Lobo
Tamaki, Mariko
Paper Book
Crush has quit the Teen Titans and realizes it's time to finally confront her old man in prison. She needs to prove to herself that she's nothing like him...and she's gonna do that by bounty hunting Lobo across space. Like father, like daughter? Like hell! Winner- GLAAD Media...
Galaxy : the prettiest star
Axelrod, Jadzia
Paper Book
It takes strength to live as your true self, and one alien princess disguised as a human boy is about to test her power. A vibrant story about gender identity, romance, and shining as bright as the stars. "An effervescent and poignant tale about discovering and embracing your truest...
Gotham Academy. Volume 2, Calamity
Cloonan, Becky
Paper Book
Gotham Academy is haunted! At the beginning of the term, Olive Silverlock returned to Gotham Academy a shadow of her former self. But thanks to her new friendships and their Detective Club sleuthing, Olive was finally starting to feel whole again. Then, abruptly, Olive's...
Gotham Academy second semester. Volume 1, Welcome back
Fletcher, Brenden
Paper Book
The acclaimed creative team of Brenden Fletcher (BATGIRL), Becky Cloonan (Southern Cross) and Karl Kerschl (WEDNESDAY COMICS) are joined by artist Adam Archer (AME-COMI GIRLS) as classes begin and new mysteries unfold for the kids of Gotham Academy in GOTHAM ACADEMY: SECOND SEMESTER VOL. 1:...
Titans united
Scott, Cavan
Paper Book
The Titans face their greatest challenge-themselves! The characters featured on the Titans HBO Max series star in an original adventure! The Titans uncover a plot against them. Someone has been stealing their powers, but who? And what has it got to do with Superboy, and...
Millennium
Bendis, Brian Michael
Paper Book
The future of the DC Universe is NOW! Join superstar writer BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS and visionary artist RYAN SOOK for an all-new incarnation of a legendary superhero team! One thousand years into the future, a new generation of young heroes has gathered, inspired by the actions and...
The trial of the Legion
Bendis, Brian Michael
Paper Book
The trial of the 31st Century! The United Planets has found the Legion of Super-Heroes guilty of crimes against the galaxy, and it,s up to our young heroes to prove their innocence! Featuring an all-star cast of artists, this collection features a surprise 1,000 years in the...
Naomi. Season one
Bendis, Brian Michael
Paper Book
The Eisner Award Nominee for Best Limited Series, Naomi, begins a unique quest for self-discovery when a fight between Superman and Mongul crashes into Naomi's small northwestern town. Follow Naomi on her journey as she discovers her significant origins. THE DC UNIVERSE'S...
Robins : being Robin
Seeley, Tim
Paper Book
The winner of DC's fan-voted Round Robin Competition brings together Batman's crimefighting partners in the comic you demanded! The five heroes to have donned the Robin cape and mask find themselves at a crossroads in their lives. Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, Stephanie...
Batman : secret files
Tynion, James, IV
Paper Book
Dive into the depths of Gotham's underbelly with Batman- Secret Files! Collecting tales from all over Gotham...Huntress, the Gardener, Peacekeeper...even the history of Miracle Molly! It's all here! Discover a story so secret even Miracle Molly doesn't...
Earth-Prime
Abrams, Natalie.
Paper Book
Earth-Prime collects the adventures of your favorite heroes! Continuing the adventures from the small-screen in this thrilling collection of all your favorite heroes! Batwoman, Luke Fox and more will face off against challenges they've never seen before! Collects Earth-Prime<...
Static. Season one
Ayala, Vita
Paper Book
At long last, the most famous face of the Milestone Universe makes his shocking return! Bullied nerd Virgil Hawkins wasn't the kind of kid you'd normally find on the streets at a protest-but like everyone else in the city of Dakota, he was fed up. Unfortunately, the first...
Static: Shadows of Dakota
Ayala, Vita.
Paper Book
The breakout creative team of Vita Ayala and Nikolas Draper-Ivey have returned to make Static's life, and Dakota City, very complicated indeed-you've never felt shocks like these! Though Virgil and his friends might have been able to stop the government's off-the-books prison...
Vixen NYC. Vol. 3
Walls, Jasmine.
Paper Book
Navigating your first year of college is hard-just imagine having to navigate newfound superpowers at the same time! Mari's first year of college is full of exciting new things-she's just reconnected with her extended family, moved to New York City, and is ready to step into her...
DC power : a celebration
Narcisse, Evan
Paper Book
DC Power- A Celebration honors the power of Black excellence across the DC Universe! Cyborg, John Stewart, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Batwing, Vixen, Amazing-Man, and more take center stage to highlight the power of Black excellence across the DC Universe, in stories from a...
Wonder Woman. Volume 4, Revenge of the gods
Cloonan, Becky
Paper Book
As trouble continues to mount in Olympus, Wonder Woman begins to understand that the gods have taken a particular interest in mortals for the first time in centuries... Now, with her new partner, Wonder Girl Yara Flor, she hopes to defend Man's World from whatever the immortal...
Zatanna and the ripper
Dealy, Sarah
Paper Book
A moment of magical desperation sends Zatanna back in time to 1888 London. Now she needs answers... and the only way to get them may be through London's most notorious serial killer- Jack the Ripper. On her 21st birthday, Zatanna Zatara-assistant to the most talented magician in...
Zatanna : the jewel of Gravesend
Arden, Alys
Paper Book
From the bewitching mind behind The Casquette Girls, Alys Arden and with enchanting artwork by Jacquelin de Leon comes the story of a girl stuck in the middle of a magical rivalry and forced to choose between love, family, and magic without hurting anyone...or worse. One of...

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