Author: Eileen Gonzalez

Torue wants more than anything to be a successful bard, but she can’t seem to come up with any fresh material. That changes when she meets Ran, who hunts down people-eating monsters. What better source of inspiration could there possibly be?

Usually, comics about magic schools depict a magical, glorious place where students can grow their abilities in relative safety. But not here! Monomyth tells the story of young people from around the world summoned to a rundown school where they will face dangers, both external and internal.

I read the entire webcomic online years ago, but this was the year I finally bought the second volume after leaving Volume One languishing alone on my shelf for too long. I am delighted to report that this comic, about a figure skater joining his college hockey team and falling in love with its troubled captain, remains disgustingly adorable.

How is this so cute! How! Cici is a little girl who has just moved from Taiwan to America and is having trouble fitting in. She wants more than anything to celebrate her grandma’s birthday together, but how can she earn the money for her grandma’s plane ticket? Enter a cooking contest, of course! I thought the ending was a bit abrupt, but other than that, flawless.

I originally read this on DC Universe Infinite and was so blown away by the characters, the art, the world-building, and the complex murder plot that I was compelled to buy a physical copy. Introducing Jo Mullein as a badass new Green Lantern, Far Sector is how all superhero comics should be.

Finally, this is another adorable comic that highlights another culture. The last thing Sue wants is to have a quinceañera celebration, where she has to wear a poofy dress, dance, and give speeches. But when her mother says she will finally let Sue go to camp with her friends if she goes through with it, Sue reluctantly does so and ends up learning a lot about tradition, family, and herself.

Calling all Buffy fans! The Vampire Slayer series concludes with this fourth volume, which sees Buffy and Giles trying to repair their relationship as Willow tries to regain control over her magic so she can use it to help people once again.

As a wealthy heiress, Sanagi has little hope of ever living a normal life. Not only is she constantly threatened by assassins, the bodyguard assigned to keep her safe is an overenthusiastic ten-year-old! Both Sanagi and Shugomaru will have to learn how to navigate the people and challenges at her school if they want to be happy.

The Yokai are Japan’s guardian spirits, but even they can do nothing against the invading kaiju. Instead, they turn to Kei, a descendant of a successful monster hunter, to save the day. If you enjoyed the movie of the same name, you’ll probably get a kick out of this manga, too!

It’s the DC universe, but not the one you know! On an alternate Earth, set in medieval times, the arrival of a mysterious spaceship (betcha can’t guess whose) spells trouble for three kingdoms. Our heroes will have to fight (with swords!) for their lives and their beliefs in this continuation of an exciting Elseworlds story.

For just one day, during the winter solstice, every Black person, including the Wallace siblings, gained their own superpower. Back then, no one expected such a strange occurrence. Now, with the solstice approaching again, the Wallaces have plans for when — or if — their powers return.

The beloved series continues — what a nice Christmas present for fans! Charlie and Nick have finally admitted their love and are happy together, but with Nick about to head off to university, how will their relationship change? And what other challenges will they face in the meantime?

Best friends Rumiko and Kurumi promised to marry each other if they were both still single in five years’ time — and the five years are up! Now that they’re married, they fully intend to go on being best friends and simply live together as roommates. But of course, that’s not quite how things unfold…

At the moment, Marvel’s Thunderbolts is scheduled for release in mid-2025, so you’ve got plenty of time to catch up on this group and its history. This 1000-plus page omnibus includes plenty of adventures starring the team that went from undercover criminals to real heroes in their own right!

Moe and Eiko are the best of friends despite their differing personalities. They are so close, in fact, that Moe refuses to date any boy who doesn’t treat Eiko with the same respect and regard that she does. Will such a boy ever be up to the task? And what happens to their friendship if one is?

Mika’s adorable adventures continue in this series for very young comics readers. For Mika, her entire house is full of new, exciting, and sometimes scary creatures, including one that has eaten her stuffed frog! Can she figure out what the gurgler is and get her frog back?

Sarobei is a coward, but he is determined to change that by going on an epic quest across feudal Japan. Along the way, he encounters obstacles, both historical and fantastical, as he pushes himself toward self-discovery and redemption.

Learning how to cook is great and all, but what about the history of the food you’re making? In Tasty, a group of food sprites will teach you about both! From learning how to make pickles to uncovering the real history behind macaroni and cheese, this delicious graphic novel is sure to whet your appetite for both food and knowledge.

Mikako and Tsutomu have been friends since childhood, so they’re happy that they both got into the same art school. At first, Mikako is focused on becoming a fashion designer. But when Tsutomu becomes an unexpected hit with the ladies on campus, she starts to experience some not-so-platonic feelings about her platonic best friend!

Fans of murder mysteries and baking shows will appreciate this fun mash-up! Shauna is determined to win a national baking contest, but there’s something bigger afoot: one of her fellow contestants was just poisoned! Can Shauna get to the bottom of things without ruining her own baked goods — or being poisoned herself?

This new edition collects Simone’s beloved run in one convenient volume. Watch the Amazing Amazon take on a bevy of hard-hitting foes — including one who actually manages to steal her lasso and defeat her — alongside plenty of familiar, friendly faces!

Shor’s childhood was anything but easy. As both an immigrant and a survivor of sexual abuse, she found that she really couldn’t fit in anywhere and turned to drugs and alcohol to cope with the pain. Through it all, she was able to retain a tight grip on her compassion for others — and eventually found a way to appreciate herself as well.