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, zero year
Snyder, Scott
Paper Book
As the new Batman, former police commissioner Jim Gordon is in for the fight of his life against the bizarre threat of Mr. Bloom, who controls plant life in Gotham City! At the same time, an amnesiac Bruce Wayne has discovered the truth of his past as the Dark Knight -- now, he must descend into 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...
Batwing. Volume 5, Into the dark
Palmiotti, Jimmy
Paper Book
When Gotham City is invaded by an army of criminals sent from the Gotham Underground, Batwing must defend his home from  them and his most dangerous foe yet: Menace! The Gotham Underground is about to boil over with anarchy, and no matter which tribe rises up from below Gotham City, Batwing...
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...
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...
Justice League. Vol. 6, The people vs. the Justice League
Priest, Christopher J.
Paper Book
When Batman makes a careless error that results in loss of life, the heroes of the Justice League suddenly find themselves facing justice themselves. The team is brought before the law to be held accountable for their actions in a trial questioning the very existence of a Justice League.
Justice League Odyssey. Vol. 1, The ghost sector
Williamson, Joshua
Paper Book
When a cosmic menace threatens worlds beyond our own in the Ghost Sector, it falls to a new Justice League team to answer the call to battle! Cyborg, Starfire, Green Lantern Jessica Cruz and an out-of-his-element Azrael head to deep space inside a commandeered Brainiac skull ship.
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 1, Welcome to Gotham Academy
Cloonan, Becky
Paper Book
Welcome to Gotham Academy, the most prestigious school in Gotham City. Only the best and brightest students may enter its halls, study in its classrooms, explore its secret passages, summon its terrifying spirits... Okay, so Gotham Academy isn't like other schools. But Olive Silverlock...
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. Volume 3, Yearbook
Fletcher, Brenden
Paper Book
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!   A slew of comics' top writers and artists pay tribute to the coolest school in the DC Universe as GOTHAM ACADEMY ends its first semester with a bang!   They faced magic, monsters and mayhem-along with quizzes, crushes and dining-hall food...
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:...
Gotham Academy :second semester. Volume 2, The ballad of Olive Silverlock
Fletcher, Brenden
Paper Book
This final volume of the acclaimed series GOTHAM ACADEMY is here in GOTHAM ACADEMY: SECOND SEMESTER VOL. 2: THE BALLAD OF OLIVE SILVERLOCK.   The second semester at Gotham Academy is wrapping up, but more than just the school year may be coming to an end. Olive Silverlock is...
Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy
Clugston-Flores, Chynna
Paper Book
The Lumberjanes and Gotham Academy kids team up! DREAM TEAM UP! When a teacher at Gotham Academy goes missing, it's up to Olive, Maps, Colton, Pom, and Kyle to figure out what is happening and how to get her back. With only an outdated birthday invitation as the clue...
Green Lantern : legacy
Lê, Minh
Paper Book
The owner of the Jade Market has a secret--one that will soon change her grandson's life. 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 imaginative drawings...
Icon and Rocket: Season One
Hudlin, Reginald
Paper Book
The most famous superhero duo of the Milestone Universe returns, reimagined for a new generation! Long ago, the stranded alien known as Arnus gave up hope of returning to his home planet. Tragically, he'd also realized that his adopted home of Earth was beyond saving. Content...
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...
Primer
Muro, Jennifer
Paper Book
Artistry and super-heroics collide ain this new superhero story! Thirteen-year-old Ashley Rayburn is an upbeat girl with a decidedly downbeat past. With a father in prison, Ashley has bounced from foster home to foster home and represents a real challenge to the social workers...
Shade, the changing girl. Vol. 1, Earth girl made easy
Castellucci, Cecil
Paper Book
A Young Adult Library Services Association Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2018 selection From writer Cecil Castellucci and artist Marley Zarcone, SHADE, THE CHANGING GIRL VOL. 1: EARTH GIRL MADE EASY--a bold new reimagining of one of comics' maddest and most memorable characters...
Batman and the Signal. Issue 1-3
Snyder, Scott
Paper Book
From the New York Times best-selling author of Batman and All-Star BatmanGotham's newest defender steps into the light Duke Thomas always wanted to be a hero. During the "Robin War," he led an insurgency of teen Robins who insisted that their movement's namesake...
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. 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 : 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...
Justice League of America : road to rebirth
Orlando, Steve (Comic book writer)
Paper Book
Exploding from the blockbuster DC Rebirth event and the smash-hit miniseries JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE ROAD TO REBIRTH puts you on the right path. New heroes. New villains. New challenges. The DC Universe has been reborn...and its most legendary...
We are Robin. Volume 1, The vigilante business
Bermejo, Lee
Paper Book
A modern spin on the original teen superhero!   In a Gotham City ravaged by the Joker, Batman alone is not enough to keep the peace--and just one Robin isn't nearly enough to back him up. Now, teenagers who want to make a difference are coming together in droves and adopting the "R....
Robin War
King, T.
Paper Book
Sidekicks of the Dark Knight from today and yesteryear--Damian Wayne, Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake and more --collide in Gotham as the real enemy, the sinister Court of Owls, waits in the wings.
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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