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
Discover the New 52 origin of the Dark Knight in BATMAN- ZERO YEAR! Witness the twists and turns as Bruce Wayne takes the final steps toward his destiny and confronts the dangers of Gotham City at this point in time. New York Times bestselling author Scott Snyder...
Young Justice. Vol. 1, Gemworld
Bendis, Brian Michael
Paper Book
REUNITED AT LAST! When the nightmare dimension known as Gemworld invades Metropolis, Wonder Girl, Robin, and Impulse answer the call to face the threat as a reborn Young Justice, joined by new heroes Jinny Hex (a seeming descendant of legendary bounty hunter Jonah Hex) and a new emerald...
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...
Cyborg. Vol. 1, The imitation of life
Semper, John, Jr.
Paper Book
Half-man, half-machine and longtime member of the Justice League, Cyborg faces his faces a fatal systems crash over his latest indentity crisis- Is he truly more dead than alive? Vic Stone is about to get a real-life 404 error when his father doesn't recognize him and cybernetic...
Justice League. Volume 1, issue 1-6, Origin
Johns, Geoff
Ebook
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...
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...
Millennium
Bendis, Brian Michael
Paper Book
The future of the DC Universe is NOW! Join superstar writer BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS and visionary artist RYAN SOOK for an all-new incarnation of a legendary superhero team! One thousand years into the future, a new generation of young heroes has gathered, inspired by the actions and...
The trial of the Legion
Bendis, Brian Michael
Paper Book
The trial of the 31st Century! The United Planets has found the Legion of Super-Heroes guilty of crimes against the galaxy, and it,s up to our young heroes to prove their innocence! Featuring an all-star cast of artists, this collection features a surprise 1,000 years in the...
Justice League vs. the Legion of Super-Heroes
Bendis, Brian Michael
Paper Book
The greatest heroes of two eras face their biggest threat...each other! It's the 21st century versus the 31st century, with all of reality at stake! One thousand years in the future, a Legion of Super-Heroes comes together to dedicate their lives to recapturing the great age of...
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...
Naomi. Season one
Bendis, Brian Michael
Paper Book
The Eisner Award Nominee for Best Limited Series, Naomi, begins a unique quest for self-discovery when a fight between Superman and Mongul crashes into Naomi's small northwestern town. Follow Naomi on her journey as she discovers her significant origins. THE DC UNIVERSE'S...
Mystik U
Kwitney, Alisa
Paper Book
After a tragic accident, a young Zatanna Zatara, under the guidance of Rose Psychic, enrolls in a mysterious university that teaches the mystical beings of the DCU how to master their unique brands of magic. Will Zatanna fit in with her new classmates (including the Enchantress, Sargon the Sorcerer,...
Lazarus planet
Waid, Mark
Paper Book
The Lazarus Volcano has erupted-spewing dangerous and transformative chemicals into Earth's atmosphere, resultin in chaos across the DC universe! As these Lazarus clouds rain down upon the planet, people across the globe begin to develop strange new abilities! Collecting the...
Naomi: Season Two
Bendis, Brian Michael
Paper Book
Naomi returns to uncover the mysteries around herself and her powers! After joining the Justice League, our hero arrives home in Port Oswego to find her mentor Dee missing, and she's determined to know what happened to him. But in her search for the Thanagarian warrior, Naomi...
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...
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. [graphic novel]
Snyder, Scott.
Paper Book
From the New York Times best-selling author of Batman and All-Star Batman Gotham'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...
Batman : secret files
Tynion, James, IV
Paper Book
Dive into the depths of Gotham's underbelly with Batman- Secret Files! Collecting tales from all over Gotham...Huntress, the Gardener, Peacekeeper...even the history of Miracle Molly! It's all here! Discover a story so secret even Miracle Molly doesn't...
Stargirl : the lost children
Johns, Geoff
Paper Book
An epic teenage DC hero event brought to you by Teen Titans writer Geoff Johns and iconic Young Justice illustrator Todd Nauck! When Stargirl of the Justice Society and Green Arrow's ally Red Arrow discover a tragic teenage hero from the past has gone missing, they...
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....
Wonder Twins. Vol. 1, Activate!
Russell, Mark
Paper Book
Exiled from their home planet, alien heroes Zan and Jayna must navigate life as teens on Earth at South Metropolis High School, where they're even bigger outsiders than the normal awkward young adult. Under the watchful eye of Superman, the brother and sister pull monitor duty at the Hall of Justice...
Black canary and Zatanna : [graphic novel] 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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