Author: Eileen Gonzalez

In this charming romance, Halina visits the Philippines for the first time to try to connect with her family and ancestral roots. While there, she meets Cris, a jaded movie reviewer who introduces her to the best (and worst) of his country. Can their burgeoning romance survive the whirlwind excitement of new discoveries?

Romance isn’t just about grand gestures and Instagrammable moments. Even more important are the everyday things, like watching movies together or just having someone to goof off with. This adorable comic captures what the best romances all have: the ability to be comfortable with someone you care about.

Being a parent can be amazing, stressful, joyous, and occasionally hilarious. Roberts has a knack for highlighting the funny parts of parenthood and showing how her family manages to keep everything together. Their lives aren’t perfect, but you don’t need to be perfect to be happy.

When Cory starts spending too much time with his dance crew and neglecting his grades, his parents force him to see a tutor, Sunna. But Sunna has a secret passion, too: yo-yo tricks! Now Cory has a new obsession, and neither his parents nor his dance crew are happy about it. Can Cory find a way to balance his obligations and his interests?

After enduring the horrors of World War II, all Avery wants to do is lead a quiet life with his family. But when he suddenly develops strange powers, he finds himself with a target on both his back and his family’s. Where did these powers come from, and what can Avery do about them — or with them?

It takes years for young Malika to unite the kingdom of Azzaz, a West African empire which fractured after she inherited the throne from her father. But even now, threats from within and without threaten her kingdom. Can Malika keep her grip on power, or will she fall prey to the machinations of the rising Ming Dynasty and her own treacherous council members?

Up until his assassination in 1965, Malcolm X attracted followers — and FBI surveillance — by vocally promoting Black rights. While his beliefs changed over the years, his core goal remained the same: to do whatever was necessary to improve the lives of Black Americans.

Rosa Parks is practically a household name, and for good reason: her calculated refusal to give up her bus seat for a white man sparked a bus boycott that desegregated all American buses. But this comic also makes sure to give Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her seat before Parks did and only had her criminal record expunged in December 2021, her due.

Best friends Tanisha, Cookie, Kim, and Davene regularly meet to wash their hair and talk about whatever is on their minds: work, relationships, personal troubles. No matter what they’re dealing with, they know they can depend on each other for advice and unconditional support.

Raven is most famous as the half-demon member of the superhero group, the Teen Titans. But in this YA comic, she’s an amnesiac teen trying to figure out if she even wants to know who she was before or if she should just move on with her life as it is now. But just because she can’t remember her past doesn’t mean the past has forgotten her…

Latin American families often hold a quinceañera celebration when a girl turns 15. Sue has no interest in such a party, but her Honduran relatives have other plans! Can Sue get out of it and find a way to celebrate that’s more her style? Available in both English and Spanish editions!

Pippa is about to start at a new middle school, and she is eager to fit in — so eager, in fact, that she goes to great lengths to hide her true self, including the fact that her Korean American family owns a laundry. But she can’t keep up the lies forever, and she soon begins to wonder if fitting in is worth the lies at all.

This is a popular Australian comic strip that has been around for over a century. Not a whole lot of characters on any continent can say that! This collection features all-new stories starring the titular scrappy redhead.

Going away to boarding school can be a scary experience for any youngster. Twin sisters Jeanie and Amber have more reason than most to be nervous: students keep disappearing near their school. Can the girls solve this case, or will they end up vanishing without a trace, just like their fellow students?

In this graphic novel adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, literature’s most beloved sisters must cope with their father’s absence in addition to the more common worries of teen girls everywhere. Luckily, they’ve got each other to cling to when times are tough.

Based on one of Miyazaki’s most beloved films, this four-part comic recounts the tale of two young sisters, Satsuki and Mei, who befriend the magical creatures living in and around their new home. It’s a gentle adventure that is perfect for all ages, whether or not you’ve seen the film it’s based on (though you should see the movie too!).

In Fahmy’s experience, a hijab might as well be a magnet for every stranger’s bizarre, obnoxious, and intrusive questions. She shares her experiences — and shows just how alike we really are — in this fun comic.

Ever thought Calvin & Hobbes would be better with more queer characters? Look no further than AJ & Magnus, an adorable series about a boy, his talking dog, his two dads, and a whole lot of wild adventures!

Batman was a global phenomenon in the 1960s. This volume collects all of the “Bat-manga” that Kiwata created in the wake of the TV show’s popularity. It’s a really fun opportunity to see how another culture interprets and builds on a very American icon!

If you prefer a more modern take on the Caped Crusader, you might like this anthology. Some of the most creative names in comics gather to tell original stories about these age-old characters. It can be hard to find fresh perspectives on such an established and popular character, but these comics sure do try. Get ready to see Batman and company as you never have before!