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Sponsored by Vault Comics – the best in Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror Comics!

Welcome to Comfort Notch. You’ll never want to leave …

Following the death of her estranged mother, Kat Somerville and her daughter, Sybil, flee a difficult life in Chicago for the quaint–and possibly pernicious–town of Comfort Notch, New Hampshire – hoping to fit in. But the town’s obscure history and strange customs make it a struggle, leading to a shocking confrontation. Gruesome truths are revealed, sacrifices are made, and life in Comfort Notch bursts into flames.

By New York Times bestselling author Daniel Kraus & star artist Chris Shehan!

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Sponsored by Wonderbound – the new Young Readers graphic novel imprint!

WONDERBOUND

Grab a ticket to wonder, and explore lands full of magic, marvels, mysteries, and monsters!

Wonderbound is the new Young Readers graphic novel imprint publishing science fiction, fantasy, and spooky graphic novels for middle grade and tween readers – and the young at heart.

Wonderbound launches in September and October 2021 with four fantastic stories of friendship, adventure, magic, and mystery.

Sponsored by Dark Horse Comics

Iyanu, a teen orphan with no recollection of her past, possesses abilities like those of ancient deities from the folklore of her people. These abilities are the key to bringing back an “age of wonders,” as Iyanu begins a journey to save a world on the brink of destruction!

From Dark Horse and YouNeek Studios, Iyanu: Child of Wonder is part of a shared universe of fantasy and superhero stories inspired by African history, culture, and mythology.

Sponsored by Other Boys by Damian Alexander

In Other Boys, debut author Damian Alexander delivers a moving middle grade graphic memoir about his struggles with bullying, the death of his mother, and coming out.

“It’s hard to describe Damian Alexander’s particular mix of earnest sweetness and searing honesty without experiencing this book for yourself. Other Boys shoots straight for the heart in every single panel, and I’m both grateful and moved.”
—Becky Albertalli, bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

Sponsored by Mad Cave Studios' Young Adult Imprint Maverick

Azarie wants to be able to show her true self. Noah wants his dream to be accepted. They find out that their paths intersect when it comes to one thing: Cosplay. Needle & Thread by David Pinckney, Ennun Ana Iurov, Micah Myers is now available.

Sponsored by Yen Press

Never Open It: The Taboo Trilogy is a collection of three stories from Ken Niimura that are rooted in well-known Japanese folk tales, such as Urashima Taro and The Crane Wife. Each story delves into the concept of the taboo, asking questions such as “Why are these rules meant to be followed?” and “Who and why sets these rules?” Taking inspiration from the Japanese folktales told to Ken Niimura as a child and combining them with his unique and captivating art style, Never Open It: The Taboo Trilogy is a must read graphic novel for fans of beautiful literary comics.

Sponsored by BookClubbish

Book Riot is teaming up with BookClubbish to giveaway a copy of NEVER SAW ME COMING by Vera Kurian and a $100 gift card to Bookshop.org to one lucky winner. Simply fill out the form and subscribe to the BookClubbish newsletter for a chance to win!

Sponsored by Other Boys by Damian Alexander

In Other Boys, debut author Damian Alexander delivers a moving middle grade graphic memoir about his struggles with bullying, the death of his mother, and coming out.

“It’s hard to describe Damian Alexander’s particular mix of earnest sweetness and searing honesty without experiencing this book for yourself. Other Boys shoots straight for the heart in every single panel, and I’m both grateful and moved.”
—Becky Albertalli, bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

Sponsored by Dark Horse Comics

Malika: Warrior Queen follows the exploits of queen and military commander Malika, who struggles to keep the peace in her ever-expanding empire, Azzaz. This historical fantasy is set in fifteenth-century West Africa, and created by an all-star team from Nigeria. In this action-packed, 300+ page graphic novel, African history mixes with drama, politics, betrayal, romance, and dragons!

Sponsored by Pixel+Ink

When Mac, Masie, and Bird find mysterious tokens in their cereal boxes, they’re transported to Cardboardia, a magical land made of paper and cardboard. In this parallel universe, creativity thrives: Every time a box of anything is created in our world, a replica appears there, bringing residents art supplies, food, books, and more.

But an evil presence is slowly moving in, threatening to wipe all art and beauty from this paper paradise. It turns out, each of the three friends has a special talent they never knew existed. Can they figure out how to harness their powers to stop the destruction?