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Graphic Novels & Manga June 2026 |
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Skating Wilder
by Brandon Dumais
Skateboarding is hard and it hurts. No one can tell you exactly who invented it, but it has inspired generations of brave warriors to hit the curbs. This book flies through skateboarding's weird history, and grinds through AJ and Brandon's best (and worst) skateboarding memories. They're not experts, but they know how much this sport means to the communities that have embraced it and made it their own. From the first boards to the handmade zines of the punk movement, weaving through the VHS heydays and landing hard in the glitzy video game era, we're going to take you on a ride through the ages.
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Queer and How We Got Here: A (Personal) History
by Hazel Newlevant
In seeking to understand their own history, Hazel takes readers on a parallel journey through queer history—from the origins of Western concepts of sexual orientation, to the synthesis of hormones, to the evolution of trans health care. They unpack the economic underpinnings of gender roles. They dive into the origins behind our concept of “coming out,” the history of "female husbands," neopronouns, and the emergence of drag kings.
As Hazel grows and changes, so does their understanding of those who came before them, and the interweaving of both narratives gives the reader a powerful entryway into not just Hazel's journey of self-actualization, but the queer community at large.
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Ghoul
by Kasey Iris
When they were little, Lyn and Meg promised to be friends forever...but now Meg is dead, and Lyn is 15 and miserable. Moving into a new condo with her family doesn't help, especially given the gossipy neighbors. But just when Lyn needs a friend the most, a monstrous cartoon ghoul climbs out of the pages of a comic book and into her life! The bizarre duo will soon discover just how many secrets lie within the walls of Forest Court Apartments. Be careful what you wish for! This graphic novel about a lonely Filipino American teen and her ghoulish companion puts a spooky twist on the idea of an imaginary friend.
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X-Men: Age of Revelation - Overture
by Jed MacKay
X years later, the heir of Apocalypse reigns! Former New Mutant Doug Ramsey played a vital role as the voice of Krakoa. In the wake of its fall, he became the heir of Apocalypse. Then Cyclops' X-Men welcomed him into their ranks. And that's where it all went wrong! As Revelation, Doug is tasked with ensuring that only the fit survive -- and only mutants are fit to survive! The remnants of the X-Men enact a desperate scheme to reshape the status quo, and the help of an unexpected ally may turn the tables!
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Beat Every 1-Up
by Lan Pitts
What if Sailor Moon and Double Dragon combined into an action-packed queer swords and sorcery romcom? You get Beat Every 1-Up, a high-action beat 'em up with a tender heart and a humorous point of view for fans of arcade cabinets and fighting games! This is the fisticuff-filled tale of Princess Helia of Terrager! A natural-born fighter since childhood, Helia must head out into the wider world when her soon-to-be-husband is groom-napped on their wedding day by the atrocious ape and would-be world conqueror, Gogo. But what does a sheltered princess know of the other realms? Turns out, not a whole lot. Luckily, Helia is joined by her (only) friend and bodyguard, the ice witch Sidra. Together, the pair will brave the deserts of Flaterra, the blizzards of Frosterra...uh, you get the idea...until they've rescued the wayward prince, thwarted Gogo, and punched every henchman they can find. And maybe, by the end of their journey, Helia and Sidra will realize their connection goes beyond mere friendship.
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I Didn't Ask for This
by Jennie Wood
If your entire life was online against your will--if everyone knew about your potty training, your first breakup, and even your coming out story--how would you feel? I Didn't Ask For This follows the members of Not Your Baby Anymore, a group of kids who share one thing in common: their parents are social media influencers who have shared their entire lives online. The group forms a chosen family as each member struggles with how to break away from a life and fame that they didn't ask for and do not want.
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They Are Still Being Shaken This Morning Vol. 1
by Eiji Masuda
Love can blossom everywhere--even on a daily commute! An adorable rom-com about two student commuters crushing on each other and the other passengers rooting for their budding feelings. Every morning at 6:58, a train departs for Maibara Station--and with it, an entire car full of emotionally invested commuters. Their obsession? Two high schoolers from different schools who haven't said a word to each other...but might be falling in love. He sneaks glances. She looks away. He panics. She blushes. The tension is unbearable--and the peanut gallery of passengers can't get enough. Can young love survive the pressure of an entire train rooting from the sidelines?
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Deep 3, Volume 1
by Mitsuhiro Mizuno
A story of determination and grit: a young basketball player willing to do whatever it takes to get back on track. Demian Kawai has been devoting himself to basketball in Japan with the goal of becoming the top scorer in the world's top professional league, the NBO. However, this promising young player was struck by the tragedy of the yips, a condition that causes his arms to stiffen up whenever he approaches the goal. Can he persevere and realize his dream?
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The Merman Trapped in My Lake, Vol. 1
by Chi pa rang and Mitchu
Servaine Noxirel grew up hearing stories from her great-grandfather--tales of the grandeur their noble house once enjoyed and the madness and obsession that ran through their bloodline. The strangest story of all, however, was about his sickly young niece and the merman she owned--a boy whose beauty and allure inspired a possessiveness that kept him locked away in a tank. Despite bearing a striking resemblance to her namesake ancestor, Servaine dismisses everything as just a fairy tale. That is, until Servaine's return to her ancestral manor dredges up Mel, the merman--who believes his Servaine has finally come back for him. But has he been waiting all this time out of love...or for revenge?
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Omori 1
by Omocat
Since the terrible tragedy of four years ago, Sunny hasn't set foot outside his house. Now, in an attempt to shake him out of his torpor, his family has decided to leave Faraway Town. Three days before the move, Sunny's childhood friend Kel shows up to hang out one last time--but the world outside the young shut-in's door has changed completely, and Sunny's reunion with his old pals goes from bad to worse. Whether by chance or fate, the chain of events that begin to unfold calls up a past they all thought was buried forever.
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Star Wars: Visions
by Takashi Okazaki
Two acclaimed Japanese creators reveal their incredible Visions of the galaxy far, far away! Manga legend Takashi Okazi continues his storytelling from the acclaimed Star Wars: Visions The Duel, featuring the Ronin, which fused the mythology of Star Wars with elements of Feudal Japan. We know the Ronin as a fearsome Sith slayer, but who was he before? Discover the early days of the fan-favorite character!
Then, acclaimed creator Peach Momoko unleashes her own visionary storytelling! Centuries after the death of a great Sith Lord, a cult has grown worshipping them...and the dark side. Tata, leader of the cult of Ankok, believes she is the successor to this deadly legacy! But is she truly in tune with the Force? Or is she just exploiting the people in her village?
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Dungeons That Surely Slaughter Adventurers, Vol. 1
by Dowman Sayman
While most reincarnated earthlings get to live out awesome isekai fantasies as adventurers who plunder dungeons for fun, fame, and profit, Aine and Nacht drew the short straw and got stuck as the dungeon's custodial staff instead. It's a messy job--whether the heroes win or lose, there's always a pile of corpses that needs tidying up afterward. But if the two are disposing of bodies anyway, then...what's a few more? Might as well turn the joint into a full-blown death trap and show those friggin' inconsiderate adventurers what for!
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How Do We Relationship? Vol. 14
by Tamifull
Real life is coming at Saeko and Miwa hard as they prepare for their upcoming graduation and the accompanying stress of looking for a job. Miwa's glad her relationship with Saeko has finally healed, but the more time they spend together, the more she realizes friendship isn't the only thing she wants. Trouble is, Saeko doesn't seem interested in anything else! Final volume!
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The Knight and Her Emperor, Volume 1
by G. M.
Against all odds, a talented yet overlooked female knight joins forces with an ambitious young king to unite a divided empire in this slow-burn romantasy manhwa adaptation of G.M.'s hit webnovel. When war erupts in the kingdom of Ehas, a terrible man sees an opportunity and sends his least-loved daughter, Pollyanna, to fight in the family's name. The young woman, however, also sees her own opportunity: to become the most esteemed knight who has ever lived, thwarting her father's hopes that she die unnoticed and unknown. In the enemy kingdom of Acrea, the newly crowned King Luxos plans to utilize the war to achieve his vision of a unified continent. When he captures Pollyanna, Luxos orders her execution--until she puts his knights to shame, showcasing her talent as a fighter and a strategist. Seeing in each other a chance to make both of their dreams come true, Pollyanna and Luxos vow to work together to establish peace and build a grand empire. But what happens when the young king realizes, battle after battle, that this stalwart knight has conquered his heart?
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Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum
by W. Maxwell Prince
Superman faces his own worst weakness in a story where Kryptonite reveals more than just physical pain. From the acclaimed creative team behind Ice Cream Man, this DC Black Label event bends genre, tone, and form as Superman is exposed to not only green, red, and black Kryptonite--but new and never-before-seen forms like Purple, Cobalt, and Speckled. Each of the five issues serves as a boundary-pushing meditation on power, identity, and trauma. With Batman at his side and Earth at stake, Superman must confront how the shards of his broken homeworld reveal fault lines in his soul.
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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
by Anaïs Flogny
Chicago, 1930. Jules Tivoli is a penniless Italian immigrant doing odd jobs to make ends meet. A twist of fate causes him to cross paths with Adam, a kingpin in Chicago’s criminal underworld who sees something in Jules that nobody else does—something special. Under Adam’s wing, Jules becomes somebody and falls in love hard with the man who made him. But after an FBI crackdown, Adam and Jules must flee to New York to escape being caught in the ensuing chaos.
In New York, Jules’s Italian heritage gains him access, recognition, and power in the Cosa Nostra crime family. As he becomes more important in a city where Adam can’t seem to catch a break, he meets Eufrasio—his handsome, violent, and ambitious new partner who insists that Adam is holding Jules back. But Jules would be nothing without Adam—wouldn’t he?Torn between his past and his future, a sudden betrayal forces Jules to find a way to protect his love and prove his loyalty—if he can even manage to make it out alive.
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Punk'n Heads
by Dave Baker
Hannah Lipsky isn't sure what's happening. She dreamed of becoming a fine art painter, but after breaking up with her girlfriend, she's suddenly dropped out of art school, moved into a flophouse, and gotten roped into singing in a campy horror-punk band. With costumes. To make things even more complicated, she might be hooking up with her housemate/bandmate/high school crush, Jerry. Wherever this is leading, it's going to be messy. Punk'n Heads is a raucous and revealing new graphic novel about making music, making mistakes, facing your past, and choosing your future.
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Post Malone's Big Rig Vol. 1
by Post Malone
The Dark Ages... Demon hordes plague Europe as Hell invades Earth. The Six Petals, a secret sect of The Knights Templar, pray for a holy weapon to drive back the scourge. What crashes to earth instead is The Rig, a fully loaded tractor trailer. In the aftermath of its arrival, the only man left standing is an enigmatic former priest. He will become Trucker and lead the fight against Hell--with 25 tons and 18 wheels of demon-slaying machine. Written by Post Malone and Adrian Wassel and drawn by Nathan Gooden, Big Rig is a crazy comic about three unlikely heroes battling wicked demons in medieval times using a massive eighteen-wheeler truck. For fans of Evil Dead, Army of Darkness, Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade, The Walking Dead, Fury, and Chainsaw Man.
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