Dayton Metro Library: Graphic Novels & Manga February 2025

Teen Graphic Novels

Iyanu 4
by Roye Okupe

Iyanu must face her destiny and save all of Yorubaland! She has help from her friends: Biyi, a carefree adventurer; Toye, the bookworm; and Ekun, the magical and opinionated giant leopard! Together, all four - also known as Team Chosen - embark on an epic adventure full of twists, turns, and laughs that will change their lives forever! Dark Horse and YouNeek Studios continue stories in a shared universe of African fantasy and superhero stories - the YouNeek YouNiverse!

The Boy Wonder
by Juni Ba

The young prince Damian Wayne was raised to be the heir to the fearsome League of Assassins–to follow in the footsteps of his deadly mother, Talia, and the Demon’s Head himself, his grandfather Ra’s al Ghul. But everything changed when his father, the Batman, reclaimed him and brought him back to Gotham City. As Robin, young Damian suddenly discovered he was merely one of a number of princes, preceded in the role by his brothers Nightwing, Red Hood, and Red Robin.

But when his father is forced to leave the city on urgent business, and a rash of abductions is accompanied by whispers of a demon stalking Gotham’s dark alleys, Damian will find himself battling alongside his adoptive brothers–and in the process, learning what the mantle of Robin really means!

Greater Secrets
by Ananth Hirsh

A long time ago, Maya's family was given the ability to see a mysterious pillar of light in the distance, but when her sister leaves to follow her light she goes missing--and Maya soon finds herself on a surreal road trip with two people she barely knows, headed towards a ghost town where her sister was last seen.

Song of a Blackbird
by Maria Van Lieshout

Fictionalized but based on true events, Song of a Blackbird has two intertwined timelines: one is a modern-day family drama, the other a thrilling tale of a WWII-era bank heist carried out by Dutch resistance fighters.

In the present day, teenage Annick is desperate to find a bone marrow donor that could save the life of her grandmother, Johanna. She turns to her family history and discovers a photograph taken by Emma Bergsma.

Decades earlier, Emma is a young art student about to be drawn into what will become the biggest bank heist in European history: swapping 50 Million Guilders' worth of forged bank notes for real ones--right under the noses of the Nazis! Emma's life--and the lives of thousands, including a young woman named Johanna--hangs in the balance.

Miles Morales Spider-man 5
by Cody Ziglar

Endless hordes of bloodsucking vampires ravage Earth beneath the pitch-black skies of the planet's last night! Vampire-slayer Blade has a plan, and his only hope for victory rests with Miles Morales! But Blade's mission comes with a cost -- one Spider-Man may be unwilling to pay. And Miles' biggest ally is about to become his worst nightmare! With uncanny new abilities, Miles faces a desperate battle to find an answer to his latest problem -- with his family at greater risk than ever before! But when the Vulture swoops in just as Miles is at his most desperate, the one to suffer may just be the person they both love!

Prez
by Mark Russell

Oregon teen Beth Ross has just been elected President of the United States of America. Age restrictions were abolished when corporations gained the right to run for office. Elections are now held on social media, and after a corndog accident makes Beth Ross go viral, a nation is shocked to wake up and find that "Corndog Girl" has just become their new president.

The eyes of the world are on Beth. But in a nation so used to misrule that the poor are willing to do anything on TV for a chance at a better life, will a fresh start be enough to undo the damage caused by Boss Smiley and his corporate shadow government?

Teen Manga

Rainbows After Storms 2
by Luka Kobachi

Are high-school girls Nanoha and Chidori ready to face the storms in their new romantic relationship together?

Nanoha and Chidori are best friends who attend the same all-girls high school--and also share a heart-pounding secret: they're lovers. The couple cherishes each other while hiding their relationship from their friends. Chidori can't help but cheer on her super-cool girlfriend during gym class, and Nanoha wants to flirt while the rain pitter-patters on the umbrella they're sharing, no matter who might be listening. The seasons pass from spring to winter, but their relationship only grows warmer as time marches on.

Kaiju No. 8: Exclusive on the Third Division
by Naoya Matsumoto

Extra! Extra! Read all about the Third Division! After all, who wouldn't want to memorize every little tidbit about the talented folks saving Japan from the threat of monstrous kaiju? In this exposé, you'll get an exclusive sneak peek into the lives of the heroes, including new recruits Kafka and Reno and their brutal training, star soldier Kikoru Shinomiya and the story behind her weapon, and Vice-Captain Hoshina and his secret worries!

Ruridragon 1
by Masaoki Shindo

Ruri faces the usual high school issues: pushy classmates, annoying teachers, and...waking up with dragon horns?! Just after starting high school, Ruri gets hit with the biggest reveal of her life--she's a dragon!

Well, a half dragon. Her mom admits Ruri inherited her draconic traits from her father, who, yes, is actually a dragon. As if dealing with curious classmates wasn't already challenging enough, Ruri and her dragon genes literally turn up the heat in the middle of a lecture. Her ordinary life is about to be anything but!

Lonely Castle in the Mirror 4
by Mizuki Tsujimura

The kids had promised each other that they'd all attend school on January 10th, but when the day finally comes, the seven kids fail to meet up. With the key still missing, the month of Ookami-sama's deadline finally arrives. The kids decide to treasure the time they have left, but on their final day in the castle, something shocking happens at the very last moment!

My Cat Is Such a Weirdo 5
by Tamako Tamagoyama

Ton-chan has been growing more affectionate while Shino-san does things at her own pace as usual. Now a foster cat, Taneo, arrives. What happens when this new member joins the family will overload you with cuddles and cuteness!

Adult Graphic Novels

This Beautiful, Ridiculous City
by Kay Sohini

On her first night in New York City, Kay Sohini sits on the tarmac of JFK Airport making an inventory of everything she's left behind in India: her family, friends, home, and gaslighting ex-boyfriend. In the wake of that untethering she realizes two things: she's finally made it to the city of her literary heroes--Kerouac, Plath, Bechdel--and the trauma she's endured has created gaping holes in her memory. As Kay begins the work of piecing herself back together she discovers the deep sense of belonging that can only be found on the streets of New York City, and realizes that the places we love do not always love us back but can still somehow save us in weird, unexpected ways.

Backflash
by Mat Johnson

Overwhelmed with grief over the death of his mother, shamed by his failures in marriage and fatherhood, and burdened by massive debt, Devin's life is spiraling out of control. That is, until he discovers the impossible: nostalgia is his superpower. With a random touch of family memorabilia, he can mentally travel back in time, reliving the best moments of his past while finding relief from the present.

But the more Devin "backflashes" into time, the faster his present life falls apart. On this hunt for a truth that was never supposed to come to light, Devin must come to terms with his past if he wants any chance at a future.

Self Help
by Owen King

Down-on-his-luck rideshare driver Jerry Hauser's existence is a bleak one...especially because every fare he picks up tells him how much he looks like uber-successful self-help guru Darren Hart. But after a twist of fate, Jerry is given the chance of a lifetime...which, if he's not careful, may well end his lifetime. So begins this California noir--a rollicking and gleefully lurid pulp crime story for our time.

Beyond the Pale
by Christofer Emgêard

War correspondent Hetta Sawyer is looking into the disproportional loss of black soldiers in the Vietnam War. Leads say losses are especially high at Firebase Tartarus, with most of them simply gone missing, their fate unknown. Something sinister is happening at Tartarus, and Hetta intends to uncover the truth, but ends up stumbling upon an eldritch horror.

Asadora 8
by Naoki Urasawa

Using a stage name, Yone auditions for several record companies before seemingly getting her big break from Shibahama Music Factory, but she later learns fame can come with a cost. Meanwhile, Shota becomes obsessed with spotting the sea monster so he can use the drug to fight it again. Later, Asa and Nakaido discover an interesting clue in Professor Yodogawa's belongings that brings them one step closer to uncovering the mystery behind the monster.

The One Hand & The Six Fingers
by Ram V

The One Hand tells the story of Neo Novena detective, Ari Nasser--a grizzled homicide detective who's about to retire with an enviable record, until a brutal murder occurs bearing all the hallmarks of the 'One Hand Killer'... which should be impossible since Ari already put him away not once but twice in years past.
In The Six Fingers, Neo Novena archaeology student, Johannes Vale has always been so very in control of his life. But when he commits a brutal murder using the M.O. of an historic and notorious serial killer, everything begins to spiral out of control... and Johannes doesn't remember doing it.
What follows is a deadly cat-and-mouse game told through two intertwined narratives. Both men will stop at nothing to unravel the secrets and ciphers of this case--but each revelation only leads further into the dark heart of this future-metropolis"