Adult Graphic Novels and Manga
June 2022
Graphic Novels
Miles Morales: All Eyes on Me
by Saladin Ahmed

The young Spider-Man has run the gauntlet of his very own Clone Saga, but the shocking fallout will leave Miles and the people he loves permanently changed. 
Yellow Cab
by Benoît Cohen

A burnt out filmmaker finds new inspiration behind the wheel of an iconic New York City taxi cab, exploring a world where he is the stranger and the city his new workplace.
Days of Sand
by Aimee De Jongh

Washington, 1937. In the middle of the Great Depression, 22-year-old photographer John Clark lands a big assignment when he is brought on by the Farm Security Administration.
Witchblood: The Hounds of Love
by Matthew Erman

A non-stop supernatural action adventure bathed in magic, blood, motorcycles, mayhem, vampires, and an unconventional 1,000 year-old witch named Yonna.
The Peanutbutter Sisters and Other American Stories
by Rumi Hara

An immigrant weaves a new, surreal Americana, complete with bubblegum fights and bomb queens.
Black Widow 3: Die by the Blade
by Kelly Thompson

With Apogee in her rear view mirror, Natasha pushes forward once again with her plans to become the hero that San Francisco needs. But when an old source sends Natasha and her team looking for an enigmatic pair known only as the Twins, the Black Widow has to confront the fact that Apogee may not be as far in the past as she had hoped.
Captain Marvel 7: The Last of the Marvels
by Kelly Thompson

Carol Danvers and Jim Rhodes have rekindled their relationship (and their vacation plans!) just in time to get a distress call from Carol’s half sister that sends the couple on a bit of a detour. And for a trip to outer space, they’ll need to pack much more than just their swimsuits! 
After: The Graphic Novel
by Anna Todd

Tessa didn't plan on meeting H during her freshman year of college. But now that she has, her life will never be the same.
Nonfiction
Ten Days in a Mad-house
by Nellie Bly

While working for Joseph Pulitzer’s newspaper in 1887, Nellie Bly began an undercover investigation into the local Women’s Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell Island. Intent on seeing what life was like on the inside, Bly fooled trained physicians into thinking she was insane—a task too easily achieved—and had herself committed. In her ten days at the asylum, Bly witnessed horrifying conditions: the food was inedible, the women were forced into labor for the staff, the nurses and doctors were cruel or indifferent, and many of the women held there had no mental disorder of any kind.
Two Heads: A Graphic Exploration of How Our Brains Work With Other Brains
by Uta Frith

Highly original and brilliantly illustrated, this entertaining and accessible graphic novel draws upon the authors’ nearly 50-year career to share the compelling story of the birth of neuroscience and their paradigm-shifting discoveries across areas as wide-ranging as autism and schizophrenia research, and new frontiers of social cognition.
What Is Home, Mum?
by Sabba Khan

As a second-generation Pakistani immigrant living in East London, Sabba Khan paints a vivid snapshot of contemporary British Asian life and investigates the complex shifts experienced by different generations within immigrant communities, creating an uplifting and universal story that crosses borders and decades. Race, gender, and class are explored in a compelling personal narrative creating a strong feminist message of self-reflection and empowerment which is illuminated in stunning artwork.
The Poorcraft Cookbook
by Nero Villagallos O'Reilly

This comprehensive guide features tips and tricks for vegetarian and vegan meals, cocktails, budget food shopping, kitchen equipment ideas, and loads of delightfully illustrated recipes from around the world. 
Wired Up Wrong
by Rachael Smith

Hoping to better understand her own brain, award-winning comic-creator Rachael Smith set about documenting her experiences and struggles with anxiety and depression through comic strips.
The High Desert
by James Spooner

A formative coming-of-age graphic memoir by the creator of Afro-punk: a young man’s immersive reckoning with identity, racism, clumsy teen love and belonging in an isolated California desert, and a search for salvation and community through punk.
Manga
I Cannot Reach You, Vol. 4
by Mika

Childhood best friends. Two halves of a whole. Yamato and Kakeru. A romantic sunset in Arashiyama and a sudden downpour lead to...Kakeru’s first kiss?! But much to Kakeru’s dismay, Yamato’s fever kiss was just that. With no memory of what happened, Yamato is acting like nothing changed between them, even though everything did. Angry and confused by Yamato’s memory loss, can Kakeru pull himself together enough to confront him about what happened in Kyoto?
Yuri Is My Job! 8
by Miman

Hime gets roped into working at a weird café where the waitresses pretend to be students at an all-girl boarding school. She's strangely taken with her partner Mitsuki, who's so kind to her in front of the customers. There's just one problem: Mitsuki really can't stand her!
Saint Young Men Omnibus 8
by Hikaru Nakamura

The divine live among us...in a flat in western Tokyo! After centuries of hard work, Jesus and Buddha take a break from their heavenly duties to relax among the people of Japan, and their adventures in this lighthearted buddy comedy are sure to bring mirth and merriment to all.
Death Note Short Stories
by Tsugumi Ohba

Is Kira's story truly over, or does his influence linger? Death Note's story continues in this collection of short stories penned by the series' creators.
Sakamoto Days, Vol. 1
by Yuto Suzuki

Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He’s now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?
Asadora! Vol. 5
by Naoki Urasawa

In 2020, a large creature rampages through Tokyo, destroying everything in its path. In 1959, Asa Asada, a spunky young girl from a huge family in Nagoya, is kidnapped for ransom—and not a soul notices. When a typhoon hits Nagoya, Asa and her kidnapper must work together to survive. But there’s more to her kidnapper and this storm than meets the eye.
Contact your Reader Services librarians at 847-720-3280 for more great graphic novels!
Park Ridge Public Library
20 S. Prospect Ave.
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
847-825-3123

www.parkridgelibrary.org