Author: Eileen Gonzalez

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.

In this YA graphic novel, a girl’s own artistic creations force her to confront her feelings about her friend’s attempted suicide and her own crush on another girl. It’s an emotional reminder about the power of art to heal us in troubled times.

This beautiful hardcover release collects Spider-Man’s iconic first adventures. Relive his famous origin story (including that oh-so-quotable line from dearly departed Uncle Ben), witness the debut of popular villains, and more. As part of this collection, there are also HC releases for Black Panther and Captain America’s early exploits, if those characters are more your speed!

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From Yu-Gi-Oh! creator Kazuki Takahashi comes this exciting Marvel manga! After attending a gaming convention in Japan, Iron Man runs afoul of a CEO/inventor with sinister intentions. Who can help him overcome such a foe? None other than our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, of course!

In this coming-of-age graphic novel, sisters Rachel and Silvia must deal with all of your typical teen problems related to life, love, and growing up. Meanwhile, fires rage all around their hometown, adding tensions to their more ordinary dilemmas. Translated from the Italian, Summer Fires is a lovely way to kick off your summer reading days.

Gather round, Whovians, and rejoice! Graphic novel Empire of the Wolf is a time-twisting crossover that features not only both the Eighth and Eleventh Doctors, but also two Rose Tylers. One of the Roses is now a very dangerous and powerful empress, and well… let’s say she isn’t too happy about not being the only Rose Tyler out there. She is determined to maintain her unique place in the universe… enter the Bad Wolf.

The title alone makes this cute, middle-grade graphic novel well worth a look. It’s about Rose, a teenage waitress-turned-chef who is invited to appear on a baking reality show. There, she gets involved in some intense rivalries — and some sweet romances. Batter Royale the perfect read for anyone who needs a feel-good story full of friendship, romance, professional rivalries, and delicious desserts!