Author: Eileen Gonzalez

T’Challa has been deposed as the king of Wakanda, but he has other duties to perform: as Black Panther, he is still his country’s only line of defense against threats of all kinds. And no matter what his people think of him now, T’Challa and his remaining allies will fight to the bitter end for Wakanda!

This chilling sci-fi tale depicts a world where gene manipulation is not just the norm; it is all but required for success in life. And if you can’t afford the treatment? You’re either dead or soon will be. But there’s a rebellion in the works, with a woman known as (or formerly known as) Alexis at the heart of it.

Val was not looking for love this Lunar New Year. She — and everyone else in her family — has already tried and failed in pursuit of the seemingly mythical happily-ever-after. But after meeting a pair of lion dancers, Val dares to hope that this year might be different after all…

The “Click” series continues with Olive grudgingly spending spring break with the father she feels abandoned by. She would much rather be spending that time with her friends, but since that isn’t possible, can Olive find a way to make peace with her situation — and her dad — or is she doomed to a miserable vacation?

In the third entry in this ongoing series, twins Elizabeth and Jessica face a new dilemma: Elizabeth’s friend Amy wants to join the school cheerleading squad, but the squad — including Jessica — wants nothing to do with her! What will Elizabeth do?

Gero is a ruthless assassin — and he needs a wife, stat. If he doesn’t get married fast, his sister will have to give up her happy life with her girlfriend in order to bear the new heir to their clan. Desperate to learn about romance, Gero turns to a “marriage swindler” for advice, and that’s when things get really exciting…

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?