Graphic Novels, Manga and Comics

Discover what's new in comics and graphic novels.
Updated November 27, 2025
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Graphic Novels, Manga and Comics

Discover what's new in comics and graphic novels.
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CARTOONISTS CLUB
TELGEMEIER, RAINA
Paper Book
#1 New York Times bestselling cartoonists Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud team up for a one-of-a-kind friendship story about creativity and self-expression that blends how-to and comics magic. Welcome to the club! Makayla is bursting with ideas but doesn't know how to make...
Kagurabachi. 02
Hokazono, Takeru
Paper Book
Chihiro's cursed past sends him down a quest of bloody vengeance! Chihiro Rokuhira's father, Kunishige, is the most famous swordsmith in the land. Thanks to his six enchanted blades, the war that has been gripping the nation ends, and peaceful days follow. After the war, he...
SPENT: A COMIC NOVEL
BECHDEL, ALISON
Paper Book
The celebrated and beloved New York Times bestselling author of the modern classic Fun Home presents a laugh-out-loud, brilliant, and passionately political work of autofiction. "Truthful, rueful and delightful."--LA Times In Alison Bechdel's hilariously skewering and gloriously...
How to talk to your succulent
Persico, Zoe
Paper Book
After the loss of her mother, Adara struggles to communicate with her family about her grief. When a sympathetic ear arises in an unlikely place, Adara can finally find her words - but can she find the time to listen? A stunning graphic novel for middle-grade readers about family, friendship and...
RURIDRAGON, VOL 1
SHINDO, MASAOKI
Paper Book
Ruri faces the usual high school issues: pushy classmates, annoying teachers, and...waking up with dragon horns?! Just after starting high school, Ruri gets hit with the biggest reveal of her life--she's a dragon! Well, a half dragon. Her mom admits Ruri inherited...
DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS
PILKEY, DAV
Paper Book
In DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything happen if you...
A song for you and I
O'Neill, Kay (Cartoonist)
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Being a ranger means adventure, action, and protecting the weak. But who protects the ranger when they lose their way? From the bestselling author of The Moth Keeper and the Tea Dragon Society comes a must read MG graphic novel for fans of soft sweeping fantasy...
LORE OLYMPUS 8
SMYTHE, RACHEL
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love--the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new bonus short story! "You...
ALMOST SUNSET
ALGARMI, WAHAB
Paper Book
In a contemporary middle grade graphic novel debut that Gene Luen Yang calls "funny, endearing, and an intimate look at a Muslim family," Almost Sunset follows a young Muslim American boy during Ramadan as he finds the balance between his family traditions and his secular middle school life....
FRESH START
GALLIGAN, GALE
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author Gale Galligan comes a funny and vibrant semi-autobiographical middle-grade graphic novel about friendship and belonging. Ollie Herisson's dad is a diplomat, which means her family moves around a lot. She has already lived in Singapore,...
Speechless
Steinke, Aron Nels
Paper Book
From Eisner Award-winning author Aron Nels Steinke comes a heartfelt and funny middle-grade graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and expressing yourself. Middle school was supposed to be a fresh start for Mira, who struggles to speak in class even though she can speak at home...
On guard : a Marshall Middle School graphic novel
Wasserman, Cassidy
Paper Book
Grace is trying to find her footing in 7th grade, but between a best friend break up and her rocky relationship with her mom, it isn't easy. Is the middle school fencing club the answer to finding her people...and maybe even herself? "On Guard! is a great story about a kid...
LOW ORBIT
LEE, KAZIMIR
Paper Book
An atmospheric and profound coming-of-age graphic novel about a Malaysian American teen carving out her own identity in the uneasy space between friends and family. Nominated for the Ignatz Award for Outstanding Artist! Fifteen-year-old Azar feels stuck. Her...
CRUMBLE
MCCLAREN, MEREDITH
Paper Book
A heartfelt and magic-filled graphic novel for fans of Sheets and Real Friends about baking, friendship, and feeling every kind of emotion--no matter the flavor.  Emily, her mom, and her aunt Gina have a very special magical power: They can bake emotions into the...
Wings of fire : the graphic novel. Book 8, Escaping peril
Sutherland, Tui
Paper Book
The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the...
Very bad at math
Larson, Hope
Paper Book
Hijinks, unexpected friendships, and math take center stage in this contemporary middle grade graphic novel perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Kayla Miller from New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning author Hope Larson. Verity "Very" Nelson can do it all.<...
Beyblade X. 1
Kawamoto, Homura
Paper Book
Who will rise to the top of The X in the ultimate Beyblade showdown?! Bladers are ready to battle it out! They've set their sights on the top of The X tower and are prepared to fight their way to victory. With new technology and powerful opponents entering the arena, Beyblades...
The prophecies begin : graphic novel. 2
Hunter, Erin
Paper Book
The second full-color graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster Warriors series, which has sold more than 66 million copies, covers the third and fourth novels of The Prophecies Begin (Forest of Secrets and Rising Storm). The hardcover edition includes a gorgeously...
Sneaking out
Andelfinger, Nicole
Paper Book
The Sweet Valley Twins are ready to rock out as the hottest band comes to town...too bad they don't have permission to go! Will they sneak out to dance the night away or will it all fall apart? Find out in the next installment of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series!
RIBBON SKIRT
MUKWA, CAMERON
Paper Book
A joyful coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel by debut Indigenous creator Cameron Mukwa about the journey of a two-spirit kid who wants to create a ribbon skirt for the upcoming powwow.Ten-year-old Anang wants to make a ribbon skirt, a piece of clothing typically worn by girls in the...
Sea legs
Bakes, Jules
Paper Book
Set sail for adventure! Dive in to this hilarious and moving middle grade graphic memoir about friendship, growing up, and life at sea. Janey's family is about to set sail for the adventure of a lifetime! The only problem? Janey must leave her school, her life, her best friend, the entire...
HUDA F WANTS TO KNOW?
FAHMY, HUDA
Paper Book
In the hilarious and poignant graphic novel follow-up to National Book Award finalist Huda F Cares?, Huda's life and worldview is turned upside down when her parents announce they're divorcing. A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Huda Fahmy...
Mixed-up
Garcia, Kami
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia has returned with a middle grade graphic novel about the struggles of a game-loving girl who gets diagnosed with dyslexia and her loving support network that help her along in the journey. Stella knows fifth grade will be...
HALFWAY TO SOMEWHERE
PIMIENTA, JOSE
Paper Book
New school, new country, but only half a family?! Embark on a coming of age journey with a middle school teen navigating their parent's divorce while moving to a new country in this stunning graphic novel. Ave thought moving to Kansas would be boring and flat after enjoying the...
Speak up, Santiago! : a Hillside Valley graphic novel
Anta, Julio
Paper Book
Welcome to Hillside Valley! 12 year-old New York city kid Santi is heading upstate, in the debut of this irresistible contemporary graphic novel series about friends, family, community and identity-just right for fans of Mexikid and the Click series! How can you speak up if...
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