Heroes of all kinds (YA comics)

In the comic world, there are heroes of all shapes, sizes, and species, which is why we've called this list Heroes of all kinds.

This list is very heavy on Marvel and DC comics - we understand that these two powerhouses have published a LOT of comics and sometimes it might be a bit daunting to choose what to read when you're faced with a wall of comics and graphic novels, so we're here to help you make your first foray into the world of heroes. And we've thrown some manga in there too.

If you have a favourite hero and want to explore them in more depth, why not check out The Wellington Comic Lover's Guide (links for each guide are listed on our YA Comics homepage). We may have written a full guide on them! If not, check back regularly as we are adding to this resource all the time.

Updated August 1, 2024
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Jane Foster : the saga of the mighty Thor
Aaron, Jason
Ebook
The immortal Hulk. Vol. 1, Or is he both?
Ewing, Al
Paper Book
The return of Bruce Banner! You know Bruce Banner. He's quiet, calm, never complains. He's a man who believes he can use the darkest elements of his personality to do good in the world. If someone were to shoot him in the head... All he'd do is die. But the horror lives deeper. A horror that refuses...

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The immortal Hulk. Volume 1, issue 1-10
Ewing, Al
Paper Book
Horror has a name. You'd never notice the man. He doesn't like to be noticed. He's quiet. Calm. If someone were to shoot him in the head... all he'd do is die. Until night falls - and someone else gets up again. The man's name is Banner. The horror is the Immortal Hulk! And trouble has a way of...

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Teen Titans : Raven
Garcia, Kami
Paper Book

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My Hero Academia, Vol. 1
Horikoshi, Kohei
Paper Book
Midoriya inherits the superpower of the world's greatest hero, but greatness won't come easy. What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called "Quirks"? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean...

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Spider-Gwen. Vol. 1, Greater power
Latour, Jason
Ebook

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I am not Starfire
Tamaki, Mariko
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author Mariko Tamaki (Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me, Harley Quinn- Breaking Glass) and artist Yoshi Yoshitani (Zatanna and the House of Secrets) comes a story about Mandy, the daughter of super-famous superhero Starfire. ...
Harley Quinn : breaking glass : a graphic novel
Tamaki, Mariko
Paper Book
Spidey. Freshman year
Thompson, Robbie
Ebook
Ms. Marvel. 1, No normal
Wilson, G. Willow
Paper Book
Marvel Comics presents the all-new Ms. Marvel, the ground breaking heroine that has become an international sensation! Kamala Khan is an ordinary girl from Jersey City until she is suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. But who truly is the all-new Ms. Marvel? Find out as she takes the Marvel...

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