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...
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...
The fury of Firestorm, The Nuclear Men. Volume 2, The firestorm protocols
Harris, Joe
Paper Book
"Featuring the stunning art of acclaimed artist Ethan Van Sciver (GREEN LANTERN), THE FURY OF FIRESTORM- THE NUCLEAR MEN is part of the New 52 event! Ronnie Raymond and Jason Rusch find that their unsteady partnership was just the beginning of their adventures. Now with the mysterious Rogue...
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...
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
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...
Justice League United Vol 2 Infinitus Sa
Lemire, J.
Paper Book
THE JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED VS. THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES!   Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, Supergirl, Animal Man, Stargirl, Equinox, and Alanna and Alan Strange--together they are the newly formed super-team, the Justice League United.   During the mission that...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
Black Canary and Zatanna. Bloodspell
Dini, Paul
Paper Book
Black Canary. Zatanna Zatara. Two of the DC Universe's brightest stars join forces to combat a deadly new threat-a chilling supernatural foe that preys on their weaknesses and unleashes their awesome powers against each other. A year ago, Black Canary infiltrated a gang of female...
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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