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Bookish Goods
The Avengers Crochet Car Pendant by CreativeLifeNewYork
These spider-buddies will look adorable no matter where you decide to put them! On sale right now for $17+
New Releases
Tristan and Lancelot: A Tale of Two Knights by James Persichetti and L.S. Biehler
Tristan and Lancelot are sent by King Arthur himself to find out what happened to the missing Merlin. As their quest proceeds, they find their relationship changing, but with Morgan le Fay also along for the ride, can things ever be that simple?
Barda by Ngozi Ukazu
One of my personal most-anticipated comics of this year, Barda is an incredible new take on the romance between Big Barda, the toughest warrior on the hell planet Apokolips, and Scott Free, an optimistic rebel who proves to Barda that there is more to life than violence.
For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter!
Riot Recommendations
Today’s Riot Rec theme is: Puerto Rican characters! June 9 is the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, so let’s celebrate with comics by and about Puerto Ricans!
Big Apple Diaries by Alyssa Bermudez
Based on Bermudez’s actual diaries from the time, this comic follows her journey through middle school as she deals with a crush on a cute boy, her parents’ separation, and deciding what school she wants to go to next — and processing the effect 9/11 has on her country and her family.
Ricanstruction: Reminiscing & Rebuilding Puerto Rico by Various Creators
This anthology was released to fund the rebuilding of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria hit in 2017. All of the stories feature La Borinqueña, an Afro-Puerto Rican superhero who can control the weather, and DC’s greatest heroes as they work together at what they do best: helping others.
I’ll be back next week to celebrate other cultures, provide more themed recommendations, and continue honoring Pride Month with plenty of LGBTQ+ titles!
~Eileen