Hello, nerd friends! I hope you’re all having a very nice Pride Month so far — and that you’re ready for some more fantastic comic book content from yours truly 🙂
Custom Couple Comic Strip – Comic Book Lover Gift – First Anniversary Paper Gift – Engagement Wedding Anniversary – Nerdy Marriage Proposal by MakeMeAComic
Want a truly unique way to commemorate a wedding or anniversary? Get a custom-made strip depicting your most memorable and important couple moments! $250.66+
New Releases
Slip by Marika McCoola and Aatmaja Pandya
In this YA graphic novel, a girl’s own artistic creations force her to confront her feelings about her friend’s attempted suicide and her own crush on another girl. It’s an emotional reminder about the power of art to heal us in troubled times.
The Amazing Spider-Man (Penguin Classics Marvel Collection) by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko
This beautiful hardcover release collects Spider-Man’s iconic first adventures. Relive his famous origin story (including that oh-so-quotable line from dearly departed Uncle Ben), witness the debut of popular villains, and more. As part of this collection, there are also HC releases for Black Panther and Captain America’s early exploits, if those characters are more your speed!
For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter!
Riot Recommendations
Today’s Riot Rec theme is: vampires! If you’re suffering from Dracula Daily withdrawal, here are a couple of comics that will tide you over.
The Case Study of Vanitas Vol. 1 by Jun Mochizuki
In most vampire stories, a human hunts our bloodsucking protagonist. In this manga, Noé the vampire is the one on the prowl: for the Book of Vanitas. But will his search end up endangering both humans and vampires alike?
Garlic & the Vampire by Bree Paulsen
A group of vegetables live very happily in a remote village — until the day they learn that a vampire is moving in next door. They decide that only young Garlic, despite her shyness, is equipped to deal with the new neighbor. Garlic reluctantly accepts the mission and embarks on a quest to vanquish not only a vampire, but her own self-doubt as well. Garlic & the Vampire is a great way to show kids — and adults — how to face their biggest fears.
That about does it for another Tuesday, nerd friends. I’ll see you in two days’ time for another round of comic book goodness!
— Eileen