Author: Eileen Gonzalez

Here’s a comic that is sure to sweep you off your feet! Featuring twenty romantic tales between men of all kinds, this is the perfect anthology to curl up with when you’re in the mood for something sweet.

If you prefer your romance with more of a supernatural edge, you’ll dig this tale about two teen boys who seemingly have nothing in common — except their mutual interest in investigating the creepy goings-on in their hometown of Blackwater, Maine. Both funny and eerie, Blackwater is a dynamic YA graphic novel that will keep you hooked from first page to last.

Frank Lee escaped from the otherwise inescapable Alcatraz Island in 1962, most likely dying in the attempt. This speculative graphic novel imagines what Lee’s life might have been like had he survived and returned to the real world.

In Batman Detective Comics Vol. 1: The Neighborhood, we were introduced to a new mayor for Gotham City and a rich man out for vengeance — and neither of them much liked Batman. Now, their plans against the Dark Knight will either come to fruition or be superseded by another, more “Vile” scheme that will turn Batman into what he hates most.

Ash is back, and he’s brought a new friend with him! Goh is here to accompany him on his dangerous adventures, which involve battling against multiple Legendary Pokémon and even an encounter with Mewtwo!

Do you like the web series RWBY? How about the Justice League, DC’s greatest heroes? Now you can get them both at the same time! The world of Remnant is facing many threats, so its defenders decide to team up with the Justice League’s flagship members — Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman — to set things right over the course of fourteen exciting issues, all collected here.

If you loved The Crossover, don’t miss this thrilling sequel, in which soccer-loving Nick learns to navigate the challenges of the preteen world with help from his friends and family. Like The Crossover, Booked is told entirely in verse, making for a creative and memorable reading experience.

In this charming collection of short comics, four friends — Kim, Cookie, Davene, and Tanisha — meet regularly to wash their hair, catch up on what’s happening, and support each other through the challenges they face as young Black women in New York City. If you love stories about friendship and great style, you don’t want to miss this one!

In this new manga series, Tokiyuki’s entire family is slaughtered, and he is forced to seek refuge with the lord of Suwa Province, Yorishige. Though Tokiyuki’s only concern right now is survival, Yorishige is convinced that there are greater things in store for him…

Based on a haunting true story, this graphic novel tells the story of a group of young female factory workers in turn-of-the-century New Jersey. They didn’t realize their work with radium would have horrific health effects — but their employer did. Now the “radium girls” embark on a fight for justice for themselves and for all the other exploited workers like them.

This trade paperback edition of Beyond the Limit pits our heroine against her own interdimensional doppelgänger. If you’ve been enjoying the Ms. Marvel series on Disney+, you won’t want to miss this adventure!

A strange illness is plaguing the citizens of Jump City: they’re all obsessed with shopping at the mall and eating brains! Can even the Teen Titans figure out what is happening and put a stop to it before they, too, start hanging out at the mall for no good reason? Teen Titans Go!: Undead?! is a raucous all-ages comic that is sure to please fans of the cartoon.

This is a new edition of Volume 8 of the beloved manga Maison Ikkoku. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a brand-new one, you’ll love this timeless tale of a struggling student, his beautiful building manager, and the love that grows between them.

As Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze is used to dealing with some of the darkest villains the universe has to offer, but can even he thwart the unification of all the netherworlds, a takeover attempt in hell, and the return of an old nemesis? This trade paperback collects some of Blaze’s most intense recent adventures for your reading pleasure.

It’s still Pride Month, and that means it’s time for Marvel to celebrate its ever-growing roster of LGBTQ+ characters in this heartwarming anthology. Come see your favorite queer superheroes as they navigate personal triumphs far more satisfying than punching supervillains — and meet Escapade, the newest queer hero on the block!

Few musicians are better suited for a visual medium like comics than the eye-catching and ever-stylish David Bowie. This graphic biography brings together a dozen artists to tell his life story and to honor his influence and legacy. Whether you’re new to Bowie’s work or a lifelong, die-hard fan, you’ll certainly never see him the same way again.

This manga introduces us to Chiaki, a trans man determined to live life in the way that is right for him, no matter the obstacles or naysayers who stand in his way. It’s a beautiful short story collection about finding the strength to live your truth.

Suri is young, orphaned, and unhoused, but she has one really big dream: to tame monsters. But is she prepared when the opportunity to do so unexpectedly arrives? And what of the human monsters who seek to stand in Suri’s path for dark, deadly reasons of their own — not to mention the prince whose goals may either align with or hinder Suri’s? Read the first Cat’s Cradle book to find out how this clever, courageous young woman fulfills her destiny!

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.

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.