Hello! Ready for some more comics? What a silly question — there’s no such thing as too many comics 🙂 Time to dive in and enjoy!
Comic Book Roses. Choose Your Comics. Wedding, Birthday, Anniversary, Centerpiece. by TreeTownPaper
Whether for your beloved or a fellow nerd friend, this bouquet of roses made from comic book pages featuring characters of your choice is sure to please! $7
New Releases
Smaller Sister by Maggie Edkins Willis
In this middle-grade graphic novel, young Lucy notices some upsetting changes in her older sister, Olivia. When the family realizes Olivia has an eating disorder, they focus all of their attention on her — leaving Lucy to cope alone. But the girls will need to rely on each other if they are to heal and be close once again.
Aquaman: The Becoming by Brandon Thomas and Diego Olortegui
Jackson Hyde took a long time to put together the pieces of his identity: son of Black Manta, gay, Aqualad. (If you want to see those early adventures, check out You Brought Me the Ocean by Alex Sanchez and Julie Maroh!) Now, he must embrace a new change and take his place as the new Aquaman! In this YA comic, Jake fights to clear himself of a horrible crime and figure out what it means to be a hero in his own right after spending so long in the shadow of others.
For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter!
Riot Recommendations
Today’s Riot Rec theme is: female friendships! These comics explore the unique dynamics that develop between girls and women.
Real Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham
In this graphic memoir, author Shannon Hale recalls her elementary school years, when her best friend Adrienne started hanging out with the cool kids — and leaving Shannon behind. Brightly illustrated by LeUyen Pham, this comic is perfect for helping kids (of any age!) learn the importance of finding a true friend and how to cope when someone you trusted seems to betray you.
Moms by Yeong-shin Ma
Starting a family doesn’t necessarily mean having to end your friendships. Good thing, too, as the moms in this no-holds-barred manhwa definitely need some friendly support as they deal with bad sex, worse relationships, and dead-end jobs. This not-child-friendly comic is a fantastic and hilarious read for any woman who has ever felt like throwing in the towel…or something a lot heavier.
It was lovely sharing all this comics content with you, nerd friends, and I look forward to giving you even more exciting news in the next newsletter!
–Eileen