YA Graphic and Manga at DH Ages 12+

Updated September 20, 2025
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Jujutsu kaisen. Volume 1 [graphic novel]
Akutami, Gege, 1992- author, illustrator.
Paper Book
To gain the power he needs to save his friend from a cursed spirit, Yuji Itadori swallows a piece of a demon, only to find himself caught in the midst of a horrific war of the supernatural! In a world where cursed spirits feed on unsuspecting humans, fragments of the legendary...
The daughters of Ys [graphic novel]
Anderson, M. T. author.
Paper Book
An Atlantis-like city from Celtic legend is the setting of The Daughters of Ys, a mythical graphic novel fantasy from National Book Award winner M. T. Anderson and artist Jo Rioux. Ys, city of wealth and wonder, has a history of dark secrets. Queen Malgven used magic to...
The guy she was interested in wasn't a guy at all. 1 [graphic novel]
Arai, Sumiko, author, artist.
Paper Book
Fashionable and upbeat high schooler Aya loves listening to rock, but no one else seems to share her interest...until she meets a cool, stylish employee at a CD shop. Dressed in black from head to toe, he has this air of mystery about him, and his taste in music is impeccable. Aya falls hard for him...
Alanna. book 1 [graphic novel] a graphic novel adaptation
Ayala, Vita adapter
Paper Book
The first book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce's award-winning Song of the Lioness quartet, adapted into a gorgeous, full-color graphic novel In Song of the Lioness, Book 1: Alanna, the first of four volumes adapting #1 New York Times...
Survival of the goodest [graphic novel]
Boucher, Marianne, author, illustrator.
Paper Book
The Nameless City meets Princess Mononoke in this eco-adventure about a young messenger who taps into an ancient magic to defend her island's animal inhabitants. Sable has spent her whole life in a tightknit community on a remote island. With support from her parents, she...
Part of your world :
Braswell, Liz
Paper Book
What if Ariel had never defeated Ursula? Discover a new side of The Little Mermaid in this darkly romantic reimagining of the classic Disney film--now available as a graphic novel! Five years ago, Ariel defied her father, King Triton, and traded her voice...
Marvels [graphic novel]
Busiek, Kurt
Paper Book
Within the Marvel Universe, heroes soar high in the skies, ready to battle the villains who threaten their world. Yet living in the shadow of these extraordinary icons are ordinary men and women who view the 'Marvels' with a mixture of fear, disbelief, envy and admiration. Among them is Phil Sheldon...
Five nights at Freddy's. Tales from the pizzaplex graphic novel collection. Vol. 1
Cawthon, Scott, 1971- author.
The bestselling series is now a graphic novel series! Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this pulse-pounding collection of three novella-length comic stories that will keep even the bravest player up at night... Have you ever ignored your conscience and done something you really knew...
Your letter [graphic novel]
Cho, Hyŏn-a, author, artist.
Paper Book
Sori Lee is hoping for a fresh start at her new school--which is easier said than done when every single thing reminds her of why she transferred. As luck would have it, an anonymous letter taped to the bottom of her desk provides a perfect distraction. Little does Sori know that she's about to...
Dreamover [graphic novel]
Diaz, Dani, author, artist.
Paper Book
In this captivating debut YA graphic novel, two best friends becoming more than friends feels like a dream come true. But when one sleepover literally turns into a dream, will they ever want to wake up again? Amber's a headstrong goofball with a temper. Nico's a shy, self...
Brielle and Bear. Volume 1 [graphic novel]
Doku, Salomey, author, illustrator.
Paper Book
A tale as old as time refreshed for modern readers. This Beauty and the Beast retelling captures the magic and romance of first-year university students Brielle and Bear and the fairytale they are destined to live. Once upon a time, Brielle met Bear. And then they fell in...
Between shades of gray [graphic novel] the graphic novel
Donkin, Andrew author.
Paper Book
Just in time for the 10th anniversary ofBetween Shades of Gray, Ruta Sepetys's award-winning debut novel, and inspiration for the major motion pictureAshes in the Snow, is now a gorgeous graphic novel! From #1New York Timesand international bestselling...
Coven [graphic novel]
Dugan, Jennifer author.
Paper Book
In this queer, paranormal YA graphic novel debut from the author of Some Girls Do and the illustrator of Wonder Woman- Warbringer, a young witch races to solve the grisly supernatural murders of her coven members before the killer strikes again. " This gorgeously...
Loving, Ohio a graphic novel [graphic novel]
Erman, Matthew author.
Paper Book
Through their grief a series of murders throw these friends into a mystery connected to everything around them. Sloane and her friends have to escape a roaming murderer, figure out their place in the world, and deal with loss all in the looming shadow of The Chorus. But through it they will find the...
The Pirate Princess [graphic novel]
Frigerio, Luca, 1978- author.
Paper Book
Julie has two goals in life: to make things explode and to become the best pirate who has ever existed! She joins the crew of the Golden Dolphin to find her father, The Pirate King, but along the way, Julie's path will lead her to uncover mysteries of her displaced family, and her place in the world...
Chainsaw man. 1 [graphic novel]
Fujimoto, Tatsuki author, artist.
Paper Book
Broke young man + chainsaw demon = Chainsaw Man! Denji was a small-time devil hunter just trying to survive in a harsh world. After being killed on a job, he is revived by his pet devil Pochita and becomes something new and dangerous--Chainsaw Man! Denji's a...
Haikyu!! 1 [graphic novel]
Furudate, Haruichi, 1983- author, artist.
Paper Book
Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to...
Ava's demon. Book one, Reborn [graphic novel]
Fus, Michelle, 1988- author, artist.
Paper Book
A PACT IS MADE...
Clock striker. Volume 1, [graphic novel] "I'm gonna to be a smith!"
Galadima, Issaka author.
Paper Book
"""I'm gonna be a SMITH,"" says defiant teenager Cast, who will let nothing prevent herfrom becoming one of the elite warrior engineers!"
Off menu [graphic novel]
Gerlach, Oliver
Paper Book
The last thing on Soup's to-do list is to make waves at the restaurant she works at, but when she discovers her boss's villainous grip over her beloved town, she decides it's time to dismantle his power--and what better way than a cooking competition? This graphic novel is an...
As the crow flies [graphic novel]
Gillman, Melanie author, illustrator.
Paper Book
Camp Three Peaks is a rustic, Christian summer retreat for teenage girls. It offers them a week of hiking, adventure, and communing with the God of its 19th-century founders . . . a God that doesn't traditionally number people like 13-year-old Charlie Lamonte among His (Her? Their? Its?) flock....
A wizard of Earthsea [graphic novel] a graphic novel
Le Guin, Ursula K., 1929-2018
Paper Book
Ursula K. Le Guin's timeless and revered A Wizard of Earthsea is reimagined in a richly expansive graphic novel by acclaimed artist Fred Fordham, creator of stunning adaptations To Kill a Mockingbird and Brave New World. Ged was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was...
The dark matter of Mona Starr [graphic novel]
Gulledge, Laura Lee author.
Paper Book
Eisner Award-nominated author Laura Lee Gulledge's The Dark Matter of Mona Starr isa bold and original YA graphic novel about one teen's battle to understand her mental illness--and find her creative genius. Sometimes, the world is too much for Mona...
Stranger things. #1, The other side [graphic novel]
Houser, Jody author.
Paper Book
The hit Netflix series from the Duffer Brothers is now a spine-tingling comic that recounts Will Beyers' harrowing survival in the treacherous Upside Down! When Will Byers finds himself in the Upside Down, an impossible dark parody of his own world, he's understandably frightened. But that's nothing...
The haunted blizzard [graphic novel]
Johnston, Aviaq author
Paper Book
A teenage girl walks home in a burgeoning blizzard, happy to have an unexpected snow day. Ignoring an Elder's warning about the terror the blizzard holds, she finds herself alone in her home with an unseen presence stalking and tormenting her. What does it want? And will she survive?
Hades [graphic novel]
Kalan, Elliott, 1981- author.
Paper Book
Hades -- the lord of darkness! The most deceitful and scheming of the Greek gods! The one god not invited to the weekly brunch at Mount Olympus! Obviously, a slight like this calls for the total destruction of the gods of Olympus. To make that happen, the hot...
Delicious in dungeon. 1 [graphic novel]
Kui, Ryoko, author, artist.
Paper Book
When young adventurer Laios and his company are attacked and soundly thrashed by a dragon deep in a dungeon, the party loses all its money and provisions...and a member! They're eager to go back and save her, but there is just one problem: If they set out with no food or coin to speak of, they're...
49 days [graphic novel]
Lee, Agnes (Artist) author.
Paper Book
"A deeply moving exploration of life after death, making peace with regret and life's inevitabilities, and learning how to move on."  --Publishers Weekly  Best of the Year: BookPage - NYPL - Chicago Public Library - Kirkus - CCBC
A map to the sun [graphic novel]
Leong, Sloane author, artist.
Paper Book
A Map to the Sun is a gripping YA graphic novel about five principle players in a struggling girls' basketball team. One summer day, Ren meets Luna at a beachside basketball court and a friendship is born. But when Luna moves to back to Oahu, Ren's messages to her friend go...
Float Vol. 1 [graphic novel]
Marchant, Kate
Dive into summer fun in this graphic novel romance from Webtoon. It's perfect for fans of True Beauty and Pumpkinheads! Amidst the chaos of her parents' bitter divorce, Alaskan teenager Waverly Lyons trades in her textbooks and parka for a summer of suntans and short-shorts with her...
The strange case of Harleen and Harley [graphic novel]
Marr, Melissa author.
Paper Book
Harleen Quinzel is many things, a gymnast, anxious, broke...but the last thing anyone would call her is evil. Harley Quinn on the other hand... "Good and evil are so close as to be chained together in the soul." - The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert...
Cats of the Louvre [graphic novel]
Matsumoto, Taiyō, 1967- author, artist.
Paper Book
A surreal tale of the secret world of the cats of the Louvre, told by Eisner Award winner Taiyo Matsumoto. The world-renowned Louvre museum in Paris contains more than just the most famous works of art in history. At night, within its darkened galleries, an unseen and surreal...
Wires and nerve. Volume 1 [graphic novel]
Meyer, Marissa author.
Paper Book
#1 New York Times- and USA Today-bestselling Marissa Meyer extends the world of the Lunar Chronicles with a brand-new, action-packed graphic novel that follows Iko, the beloved android with a heart of (mechanized) gold. No android likes feeling useless... but...
We Could Be Magic
Meyer, Marissa/ Murray, Joelle (ILT)
A swoon-worthy young adult graphic novel about a girl's summer job at a theme park from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer. When Tabitha Laurie was growing up, a visit to Sommerland saved her belief in true love, even as her parents' marriage was...
The summer Hikaru died. 1 [graphic novel]
Mokumokuren (Manga writer), author, illustrator.
Paper Book
It has Hikaru's face. It has Hikaru's voice. It even has Hikaru's memories. But whatever came down from the mountains six months ago isn't Yoshiki's best friend. Whatever it is, it's dangerous. Carrying on at school and hanging out as if nothing has changed--as if Hikaru isn't gone--would be crazy.....
Danger and other unknown risks [graphic novel]
North, Ryan, 1980- author.
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE 2024 EISNER AWARD FOR BEST PUBLICATION FOR TEENS "Easily my favorite book of the year." -Tillie Walden, Eisner Award-winning creator of Spinning A twisty, spellbinding adventure about a girl and her dog who want to save the world, Danger and Other...
Scott Pilgrim. Vol. 1, Scott Pilgrim's precious little life [graphic novel]
O'Malley, Bryan Lee. author, artist.
Paper Book
Scott Pilgrim's life is totally sweet. He's 23 years old, he's in a rockband, he's "between jobs," and he's dating a cute high school girl. Nothingcould possibly go wrong, unless a seriously mind-blowing, dangerouslyfashionable, rollerblading delivery girl named Ramona Flowers starts...
The kiss bet. 1 [graphic novel]
Ochoa, Ingrid, author, artist
Paper Book
In this adorable coming-of-age comic for fans of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and Rainbow Rowell's Pumpkinheads, Sara Lin has decided now is the time- she's going to make her first kiss, something special and magical, happen. "Sweet and engaging." -Kirkus...
Heartstopper. Volume 1 [graphic novel]
Oseman, Alice author, artist.
Paper Book
Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. A sweet and charming coming-of-age story that explores friendship, love, and coming out. This edition features beautiful two-color artwork. Now streaming on Netflix! Shy and softhearted Charlie Spring sits next to...
RWBY official manga anthology. 1, Red like roses [graphic novel]
Oum, Monty, 1981-2015, creator.
Paper Book
Straight from Rooster Teeth's hit animation series, a new four-volume anthology series featuring stories from various manga creators, each focusing on a different member of Team RWBY! The world of Remnant is filled with horrific monsters bent on the destruction of humanity....
Fence. Volume one [graphic novel]
Pacat, C. S. author.
Paper Book
Nicholas, the illegitimate son of a retired fencing champion, is a scrappy fencing wunderkind, and dreams of getting the chance and the training to actually compete. After getting accepted to the prodigious Kings Row private school, Nicholas is thrust into a cut-throat world, and finds himself...
Maximum Ride. 1 [graphic novel] the manga
Patterson, James, 1947-
Paper Book
Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it's like to soar above the world. She and all the members of the "Flock"--Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel--are just like ordinary kids--only they have wings and can fly. It may seem like a dream come true to some, but their lives...
I feel awful, thanks [graphic novel]
Pickle, Lara, 1991- author, illustrator.
Paper Book
Joana has dragons inside her. Can she tame them before they burn her life down? Joana is a young witch who secured her dream job with a coven in London, her favorite city, where she can dedicate herself to creating potions, her favorite activity! However, she will soon discover the...
Welcome to the Maynard. 1 [graphic novel]
Robinson, James, 1963- author.
Welcome to the Maynard! A grand hotel full of luxury and style...but where the guests are all wizards, witches and mythical creatures! Enter a world of magic, mystery, thrills and fun. Join Philippa (Pip) Dale as she begins her new job as a bellhop (and trainee house detective) at the exclusive...
Prez [graphic novel] setting a dangerous president
Russell, Mark, 1971- author.
Paper Book
It's 2046 and America has just elected its first teenage president! Previously selected as one of YALSA's Top Ten Graphic Novels for Teens, DC's critically acclaimed political satire Prez is in a new format and more relevant than ever. Oregon teen Beth Ross has just been...
Sea serpent's heir. Book one, Pirate's daughter [graphic novel]
Scott, Mairghread author.
Paper Book
For teenage Aella, growing up is hard. Even harderwhen you find out that you're the reincarnation of an ancient sea serpent that'sdestined to destroy the world, in a graphic novel trilogy from acclaimedcreators Mairghread Scott and PabloTunica. ...
The alchemyst [graphic novel] the graphic novel
Scott, Michael, 1959- author.
Paper Book
Discover the magical world of the bestselling series The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel as a graphic novel! Experience Sophie and Josh's first adventure like never before in this adaptation complete with stunning full-color illustrations by Chris Chalik. The truth-<...
Confetti Realms [graphic novel]
Shammas, Nadia author.
Paper Book
On Halloween night, when the moon is full, teenagers get up to mischief. But when an encounter with a giant, sentient puppet in a graveyard sends five teens to a mysterious dimension called the Confetti Realms, they must overcome obstacles in their own friendships-and collect the debted teeth owed...
Courage to dream [graphic novel] tales of hope in the Holocaust
Shusterman, Neal author.
Paper Book
Sydney Taylor Honor Award winner National Jewish Book Award finalist Neal Shusterman, Margaret A. Edwards Award Winner National Book Award winner Neal Shusterman and acclaimed illustrator Andrés Vera Martínez present a graphic novel exploring the...
The hazards of love. Book 1, Bright world [graphic novel]
Stanley, Stan author, illustrator, colorist, letterer.
Paper Book
"This fantastical, stunning tale shines in both story and artwork." -- School Library Journal (star review) "A noir fantasy -- part adventure, part love story, all the way spectacularly creepy." -- Kirkus Reviews (star review) The Hazards of Love follows the...
Rainbow! Volume 1 [graphic novel]
Sunny (Sunny Gloom) author.
Paper Book
From Tapas Media, the same webtoon platform that brought you Magical Boy, comes Rainbow!, a new LGBTQ+ YA graphic novel series! Teenager Boo Meadows has pink hair and a very vivid imagination -- she has trouble separating from the real world. In her daydreams, she dances beautifully at balls or...
Dan in Green Gables a modern reimagining of Anne of Green Gables [graphic novel]
Terciero, Rey author.
Paper Book
In this modern reimagining of Anne of Green Gables, effervescent extrovert Dan Stewart- lvarez is surprised to find home and community in rural Tennessee. Despite a life on the road with his free-spirited mother, fifteen-year-old Dan Stewart- lvarez has always wanted to...
The beginning after the end. 1 [graphic novel]
TurtleMe author.
Paper Book
King Grey is a remarkable ruler with a prosperous reign, and yet...opulence and success cannot bury emptiness and solitude. His time as king, however, comes to an abrupt end, and he reincarnates as Arthur Leywin--a baby born in a world of magic and monsters. Equipped with memories of his previous...
Wynd. Book one, The flight of the prince [graphic novel]
Tynion, James, IV author.
Paper Book
The team of award-winning superstars James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas present the first graphic novel in the all-new fantasy epic about a boy who must embrace the magic within himself if he wants to save his friends from the shocking dangers that await!   TO...
The terrifying tales of Vivian Vance [graphic novel]
Ulrich, Joshua author.
Paper Book
Veronica Mars by way of Lovecraft in this thrilling lightly gothic YA graphic novel, for those who love a dash of campy and a dollop of darkness. It's just a bedtime story....right? Parents in Pensmouth tell their children a devious bedtime tale...
Heavy vinyl. [1] Riot on the radio [graphic novel]
Usdin, Carly creator
Paper Book
Starry-eyed Chris has just started the dream job every outcast kid in town wants: working at Vinyl Mayhem. It's as rad as she imagined; her boss is BOSS, her co-workers spend their time arguing over music, pushing against the patriarchy, and endlessly trying to form a band. When Rosie Riot, the...
DPS only! [graphic novel]
Velinxi (Freelance illustrator) author, artist.
Paper Book
This captivating coming-of-age story set in the world of e-sports will have readers cheering for girl gamer Vicky Tan as she overcomes social anxiety, self-doubt, and an overprotective big brother to pursue her dream of becoming a competitive gamer. From the Tapas webcomic, a 2021 Eisner...
Clementine. Book one [graphic novel]
Walden, Tillie, 1996- author, artist.
Paper Book
A 2022 Junior Library Guild Selection!
Big Jim and the white boy [graphic novel] an American classic reimagined
Walker, David, 1968- author.
Paper Book
A thrilling graphic novel reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn that follows Jim, an enslaved man on a journey towards freedom, and his sidekick, Huck, in the antebellum South-from the team behind the Eisner Award-winning The Black Panther Party. WINNER...
Brooms [graphic novel]
Walls, Jasmine author.
Paper Book
A queer, witchy Fast and the Furious that shines light on history not often told. BEST OF THE YEAR: Booklist · Kirkus · Polygon · Chicago Public Library · New York Public Library Mississippi, 1930s. Magic simmering beneath...
The flip side [graphic novel]
Walz, Jason, 1974- author.
Paper Book
This breathtaking, page-turning graphic novel is a supernatural survival story in which a grieving teen finds himself in a haunting alternate reality-the frightening embodiment of his depression. For fans of Stranger Things and Nimona. Theo's best friend has died,...
American born Chinese [graphic novel]
Yang, Gene Luen
Paper Book
Original Series Now Available on Disney+ A tour-de-force by New York Times bestselling graphic novelist Gene Yang, American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to...
Saints [graphic novel]
Yang, Gene Luen
Paper Book
Gene Luen Yang writes, and sometimes draws, comic books and graphic novels. As the Library of Congress's fifth National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, he advocates for the importance of reading, especially reading diversely. His graphic novel American Born Chinese, a...
Coming back [graphic novel]
Zabarsky, Jessi, 1988- author, artist.
Paper Book
A beautiful graphic novel fantasy romance that follows two young women who have to go on their own separate adventures to discover the truth about themselves and about each other. Preet is magic. Valissa is not. Everyone in their village has magic in...

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