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Make it a Gol to Read Some Comics Today

I know that the stereotypical comic book reader isn’t all that interested in sports (I’m sure not!), but today I thought we’d stretch ourselves by looking at some sporty comics and bookish goods. Let’s kick off now!

Bookish Goods

A blue soccer jersey featuring images of various manga and anime characters

Japon National Team World Cup Football Jersey by XmassHei

Here’s the perfect attire for anyone who loves both soccer and manga! Available in various sizes. $76+

New Releases

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5 Vol 6 cover

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Golden Wind, Vol. 6 by Hirohiko Araki

The various assorted JoJos have been adventuring since 1987. In this latest volume, we continue to follow Giomo Giovanna as he protects Trish, a mobster’s daughter. But what would happen if Trish had the power to protect herself?

Tales from Harrow County cover

Tales from Harrow County: Library Edition by Cullen Bunn, Tyler Crook, Naomi Franquiz, and Emily Schnall

This hardcover edition collects Volumes One and Two of Tales from Harrow County. These historical horror tales follow Bernice, the county’s protector. She contends with both the dead and the fair folk, even as World War II poses a more grounded threat to the young men of Harrow County.

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Riot Recommendations

Today’s Riot Rec theme is: soccer! While there are many well-founded concerns about this year’s World Cup in Qatar, soccer itself, as one of the world’s most popular sports, is always worth celebrating!

cover of Booked (Graphic Novel Version) by Kwame Alexander and Dawud Anyabwile

Booked by Kwame Alexander and Dawud Anyabwile

This graphic novel adaptation of Alexander’s novel Booked stars Nick, an aspiring soccer star. But he’s got more than just soccer on his mind: when school bullies and a new crush threaten his happiness, Nick learns to rely on his friends for support as he shoots for his goals — both on and off the field.

The Breakaways cover

The Breakaways by Cathy G. Johnson

Faith has never played soccer before, but that’s okay: the rest of the kids on her school’s C team aren’t all that great at it, either! For these eager middle schoolers, the season becomes less about playing soccer and more about improving as people and supporting each other through life’s ups and downs when no one else can.

If you’re watching the World Cup this year, I hope you have a blast! And if not, just have a great week!

~Eileen