It’s hard to believe how close we are to the end of the year, isn’t it? But don’t worry: there is still plenty of time for reading the latest and greatest in comic book releases — like these ones!
Bookish Goods
Metal batarangs!! by SlickClarkDesign
If you (are a responsible adult who) ever wanted to own Batman’s most iconic gadget, here’s your chance! $10+
New Releases
Sweet Valley Twins: Best Friends by Nicole Andelfinger and Claudia Aguirre
Remember the Sweet Valley Twins novels? I sure do, and now you can enjoy them in graphic novel form! Relive the adventures of Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield as they navigate middle school and learn how to stay close despite their growing differences.
Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible Vol. 4 by Nene Yukimori
Timid Shiraishi’s friendship with the outgoing Kubo has changed his life, inspiring him to try things he never would have been brave enough to tackle on his own. In this volume, that includes joining the high school environmental committee and — just maybe — going on a real date! Can he manage, or will he give into the urge to run and hide?
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Riot Recommendations
Today’s Riot Rec theme is: politics! With important elections happening soon or recently in Brazil, the UK, and the U.S., now is a good time to explore some comics that can teach us about politics.
Radical: My Year with a Socialist Senator by Sofia Warren
When Julia Salazar, a socialist New York state senator, unexpectedly won her race, cartoonist Warren spent the next year following her as she sought to do the job she was elected for. The resulting graphic novel makes for a fascinating insider look at American politics.
The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History by David F. Walker and Marcus Kwame Anderson
Go beyond the propaganda and myths about the Black Panther Party with this graphic novel. Starting with the group’s inception in California in 1966, it will take you through many of the key figures and events that shaped their evolution, growth, and public perception, for better and for worse.
If you’ve got an election coming up, be sure to vote in it! If you’re an American whose voting rights are being violated, there are several ways you can report it, as listed under the “How to Report” tab at this usa.gov page. Stay safe out there, voters!
~Eileen