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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Amethyst
Reeder, Amy
Paper Book
Reintroducing Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld!    Teenager Amy Winston lives a second life in the magical realm of Gemworld, where she is known as Princess Amethyst. Or at least she did. When she tries to return to Gemworld to celebrate her 16th birthday in style, she...
Black Canary : ignite
Cabot, Meg
Paper Book
From Meg Cabot, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Diaries! Thirteen-year-old Dinah Lance knows exactly what she wants, who she is, and where she's going. First, she'll win the battle of the bands with her two best friends, then she'll join the...
Justice League. Volume 1, issue 1-6, Origin
Johns, Geoff
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In a world where inexperienced superheroes operate under a cloud of suspicion from the public, loner vigilante Batman has stumbled upon a dark evil that threatens to destroy the earth as we know it. Now, faced with a threat far beyond anything...
Justice League. Volume 5, Forever heroes
Johns, Geoff
Paper Book
As the Crime Syndicate hunts down the few heroes left foolish enough to challenge them--including Batman's protege, Dick Grayson. But Owlman has other plans for Nightwing...and Owlman's teammate: the most deadly being on the planet: Ultraman! Also, Cyborg is one of the lone Justice League members...
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...
Green Lantern : legacy
Lê, Minh
Paper Book
From Minh La, award-winning author of Drawn Together and Let Me Finish! comes the tale of a new hero! Thirteen-year-old Tai Pham lives in the apartment above his grandmother's store, where his bedroom is crammed with sketchpads and comic books. But not even his most...
Legion of super-heroes : teenage revolution
Waid, Mark.
Paper Book
Written by Mark Waid Art by Barry Kitson, Leonard Kirk, Dave Gibbons and others Cover by Kitson An amazing collection featuring LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #1-6 and the preview story from TEEN TITANS/LEGION SPECIAL #1! A bright, defiant, energized team of super-powered teenagers from different worlds...
Legion of super-heroes : death of a dream
Waid, Mark.
Paper Book
Written by Mark Waid Art by Barry Kitson, Kevin Sharpe, Georges Jeanty, Dale Eaglesham, Ken Lashey and various Cover by Kitson A new volume collecting LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #7-13! As the team suffers infighting, the dream of a United Planets dissolves into hopelessness. Only a brawl between the...
Mister Miracle : the great escape
Johnson, Varian
Paper Book
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! From acclaimed...
Batman and the Outsiders. Vol. 1, Lesser gods
Hill, Bryan Edward
Paper Book
THE DARK KNIGHT'S NEW ARMY ASSEMBLES! Years ago, an evil organization called the Ark experimented on an innocent family, transforming them into metahumans. Batman defeated the Ark and safely placed its victims into hiding. Or so he thought. Now, most of the family is dead. The...
Static : up all night
Giles, Lamar
Paper Book
VIRGIL (aka STATIC) can do amazing things with his vast array of electrical abilities, but instantly mending a broken heart isn't in his skill set. Virgil Hawkins has just gone through a bad break up. He can't get over his ex, so his best friend Richie has an idea for how to...
Whistle : a new Gotham City hero
Lockhart, E.
Paper Book
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. Sixteen-year-old Willow Zimmerman has something to say....
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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