Author: Eileen Gonzalez

In this final volume, Ash tries to get into the Ultra Class of the World Coronation series, and his friend Goh is determined to finally catch Mew. Will they manage? Only this comic holds the answers, so catch it while you can!

Growing up, Haldeman would play soccer in Bull Run Regional Park. While her soccer matches could get brutal, it’s nothing compared to the history of Bull Run, where the haunted past continues to bleed into the present. Whether she wants to or not, Haldeman is forced to reckon with the literal specters of death, hatred, violence, and injustice that surround her world of youthful competition.

Actor/athlete Terry Crews co-creates this fun middle grade graphic novel. Growing up in Flint, Michigan, Terry has big dreams. First on his list: to win the school talent show. But when challenges arise, Terry will need the support of his “crew” — his friends Rani and Xander — to meet his goals!

Zoey is anything but cool, so she invents an app designed to help her fit in with the cool kids. Though a complete failure at first, the school coding club helps her improve the app, and suddenly Zoey has all the popularity she ever dreamed of. But is that really what she wanted after all, or was she happier hanging out with her fellow “uncool” tech nerds?

November is Native American Heritage Month! Marvel is celebrating with this collection of comics by Indigenous creators starring Indigenous characters. Thrill to the adventures of Echo, Dani Moonstar, Werewolf by Night, and a whole lot more!

Everything is going great for Spider-Man, which of course means something is bound to go wrong. In this case, it’s the arrival of a new villain, the Stranger, who uses a video game to freeze the players in real life. Can Miles figure out what the Stranger wants, stop him, and save the people he has frozen?

Remember the Sweet Valley Twins novels? I sure do, and now you can enjoy them in graphic novel form! Relive the adventures of Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield as they navigate middle school and learn how to stay close despite their growing differences.

Timid Shiraishi’s friendship with the outgoing Kubo has changed his life, inspiring him to try things he never would have been brave enough to tackle on his own. In this volume, that includes joining the high school environmental committee and — just maybe — going on a real date! Can he manage, or will he give into the urge to run and hide?

Geralt is back in this beautiful hardcover edition of his continuing adventures. In this volume, you’ll see him hunt for a missing girl, protect a town’s children from an unusual threat, and struggle with visions of a dead witch. Bonus material includes an extra story and cover gallery.

Just in time for Halloween, here is the English translation of another terrifying (and very dark — fair warning) tale by horror legend Junji Ito. (Congrats and apologies to whoever caught the reference in the newsletter title.) The story follows four suicidal protagonists, each with their own bizarre problems that drive them forward into an adventure none will ever forget — if they live to tell about it.

Talli’s quiet life as the adopted daughter of Lord Koska comes to a swift end when their castle is raided by the evil Lord Ulric. Ulric will stop at nothing to get to Talli, but Talli has a secret: she is a Summoner, part of a race with incredible powers that may now either save her life — or endanger it further.

L.M. Montgomery’s classic is the gift that keeps on giving. In this latest adaptation, foster kid Anne Shirley is adopted by the Cuthberts and soon befriends her neighbor, Diana. But are Anne’s feelings for Diana really those of a friend, or are they the beginnings of her first crush? And can she figure it out while also settling into her new home and school?

Marlene’s mother is trying to convince her that it’s time to grow up, and that means straightening her hair so it’s more “presentable.” But Marlene loves her hair and doesn’t think she should have to change her appearance just to please others. Can she make her mother see things her way?

The “I Survived” series of graphic novel adaptations teaches kids about important historical events. In this entry, we follow a young boy, Barry, whose family cannot evacuate New Orleans before Katrina hits. When the worst happens, Barry and his dog are forced to survive alone in one of America’s most destructive storms.

De’Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings basketball team co-writes this action-packed comic. After Fox accidentally swaps places with a video game version of himself, he has to play his way back to the real world before irreparable chaos is unleashed!

Did you enjoy Heartstopper, the swoon-worthy, opposites-attract romance between high schoolers Charlie and Nick? Well, now there’s more content for you to love! The Heartstopper Yearbook is filled with bonus features that fans will love, including extra art, a new mini-comic, and a creator-led walkthrough on how Heartstopper went from great idea to beloved bestseller!

Enjoying Marvel’s She-Hulk series on Disney+? This fun comic is a great choice for both new readers and long-time fans of the Jolly Green Giantess! Join Jen as she tries to balance being a hero, a lawyer, and a regular(ish) person.

Despite her social anxiety, Komi is determined to make one hundred friends — and with the help of the equally shy Tadano, she just might get there. In this latest volume, Komi’s class is going on an out-of-country trip. Of course she wants to go along, but she can only join them if she’s brave enough to face the passport office!

Momo believes that spirits are real but that UFOs are just so much nonsense. Her classmate Okarun believes the exact opposite. Each sets out to prove the other wrong, but what happens when it turns out they were both right all along? A whole lot of adults-only adventures, that’s what!

After a dispute among three different Amazon tribes, Queen Nubia falls back on tradition to settle things. The Contest will pit Amazon against Amazon in a daring test of strength, wisdom, and skill. The stakes couldn’t be higher: each Amazon fights to prove that her faction is the most worthy to lead the others and confront the problems facing both their world and Man’s.