New Graphic Novels
Absolute Martian Manhunter Vol. 1: Martian Vision by Deniz Camp
Absolute Martian Manhunter Vol. 1: Martian Vision
by Deniz Camp

WINNER -- BEST LIMITED SERIES (EISNER 2026)

Beyond Mars, beyond physical form, beyond human understanding...what's left is the absolute Martian Manhunter! Brought into the Absolute Universe by Deniz Camp and Javier Rodríguez, Absolute Martian Manhunter reinvents the Justice League's resident Martian from top to bottom, taking him on a mind-bending, psychedelic journey that transcends dimensions. An astonishing new version of DC's iconic characters is here! In the Absolute Universe, familiar heroes have been reinvented from the ground up with origin stories that completely reshape both their abilities and their circumstances but maintain the core characteristics than fans have known and loved for decades! FBI Agent John Jones has a problem. His brain has been infected by an alien consciousness calling itself the Martian, and its perception of reality is utterly incomprehensible to the human psyche. Now he must navigate this new status quo, all while balancing the deeply grounded and important duties of his day job! Deniz Camp and Javier Rodriguez take the Martian Manhunter into the Absolute Universe on a mind-bending, psychedelic trip!Collects Absolute Martian Manhunter #1-6.
Absolute Martian Manhunter Vol. 2: The Agency by Deniz Camp
Absolute Martian Manhunter Vol. 2: The Agency
by Deniz Camp

WINNER -- BEST LIMITED SERIES (EISNER 2026)

Comics superstars Deniz Camp and Javier Rodr guez bring their surreal, smash-hit reinvention of a DC icon to an unbelievable conclusion After the mind-altering events of the White Martian's first foray on Earth, the Agency--a shadowy group with unlimited governmental authority--comes to investigate the strange occurrences in Middleton. John must juggle his job, hiding the Martian, his expanding abilities, and his crumbling relationships, all while living out of a motel. Meanwhile, Bridget wrestles with the revelations John shared with her before his departure while single-handedly taking care of Tyler Superstar writer Deniz Camp (20th Century Men) and Eisner Award-winning artist Javier Rodr guez (Zatanna: Bring Down the House) continue their mind-bending, transcendental interpretation of the Absolute Martian Manhunter Collects Absolute Martian Manhunter #7-12.
Assorted Crisis Events Volume 1 by Deniz Camp
Assorted Crisis Events Volume 1
by Deniz Camp

WINNER -- BEST NEW SERIES (EISNER 2026)

THE BEAT BEST COMICS OF 2025 An action-packed sci-fi anthology series following normal people navigating an alternate world where time is having a crisis, and just stepping outside your door can send you on an unexpected adventure. Time is having a crisis. Mingling in the red-light district, you can find actual cavemen, medieval knights, and cyborg soldiers on leave from World War IV. Victorian debutantes amble their way into cell phone stores, confused and bewildered (what is a data plan?). On their way to work, bleary-eyed commuters get trapped in time-loops, assaulted by alternate-reality versions of themselves, and try to avoid post-apocalyptic wastelands. And LOOK: the 3:15 bus just took a wrong turn...into the neolithic era. Rising stars DENIZ CAMP (20TH CENTURY MEN, The Ultimates) and ERIC ZAWADZKI (House of El) and Eisner-winners JORDIE BELLAIRE and HASSAN OTSMANE-ELHAOU are proud to present ASSORTED CRISIS EVENTS, an ongoing, zig-zagging anthology series about the compromised clicks of our clocks--full of one-shot stories both beautiful and ugly, tragic and redemptive, surreal and somehow all too familiar. Stories of people (and reality) in CRISIS--trying to keep it together while the world is falling apart, second by twisted second... Collects the first arc, issues #1-5.
Assorted Crisis Events Volume 2 by Deniz Camp
Assorted Crisis Events Volume 2
by Deniz Camp

WINNER -- BEST NEW SERIES (EISNER 2026)

The second volume in the action-packed series following normal people navigating an alternate world where time is having a crisis, and just stepping outside your door can send you on an unexpected adventure. Time is (still) having a crisis In this volume, Sasha struggles with her role as caretaker for her husband as he slips through time, Tom tries to live in a world where dead bodies with his face and finger prints keep appearing, a homeless comic book artist literally falls into the gutters, and a look into the temporal gig economy. The hit series returns with more sad, beautiful, experimental, funny, gory stories of people and time in crisis Collects issues #6-9.
Batman Vol. 1: Daylight by Matt Fraction
Batman Vol. 1: Daylight
by Matt Fraction

The superstar team of writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jiménez relaunch Batman for the current era, with a fresh take on the Caped Crusader and a perfect jumping-on point for fans! It's a new day in Gotham! For only the fourth time, DC is relaunching its flagship Batman series starting with issue #1--and this collection includes the first six issues of the must-read, superhero-forward take from writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jiménez. This new era celebrates the Caped Crusader in every iteration of his 85-plus year history and promises something for every Batman fan, including a new blue-and-grey costume, a new Batmobile, and new villains and allies--along with plenty of classic ones too. Similar to Fraction's beloved and influential run on Marvel's Hawkeye, this Batman series features self-contained stories that progressively build out a larger narrative. Each installment is a new adventure and a new challenge for Fraction and Jiménez to put in front of the Caped Crusader, as they show all of the reasons why Batman is the coolest character in comic books. This volume collects Batman #1-6.
Escape Volume 1 by Rick Remender
Escape Volume 1
by Rick Remender

A gripping, relentlessly paced, and emotionally resonant thriller. --Library Journal (starred review) SHOT DOWN. HUNTED. OUT OF TIME. Set in a brutal, fully painted world of anthropomorphic animals--equal parts Inglourious Basterds and Watership Down--ESCAPE is a gritty, bullet-riddled journey through war's scorched aftermath. It's about the violence we inflict, the souls we try to save, and the courage it takes to crawl out of fire. From the creative team of New York Times bestselling author Rick Remender (Deadly Class, Uncanny X-Force) and powerhouse Daniel Acu a (Captain America, Black Panther)--the duo behind Marvel's Uncanny Avengers--comes a savage, full-throttle wartime thriller where survival isn't given... it's taken. Milton Shaw is a battle-hardened bomber pilot, flying missions over a war-torn world ruled by a ruthless empire. But when his plane is shot out of the sky, Milton wakes up behind enemy lines--in the smoldering ruins of a city he helped burn. And in less than 24 hours, his own side is dropping the big one to finish the job. Now, injured, unarmed, and being hunted through enemy streets, Milton's only shot at escape comes from the unlikeliest place: a grieving father and his son--civilians shattered by the same fascist regime that rules this land with an iron claw. Enemies by blood. Allies by circumstance. Together, they'll have to fight their way out before the bomb drops and erases everything... and everyone. Collects issues #1-6
Fantastic Four by Ryan North Vol. 4: Fortune Favors the Fantastic by Ryan North
Fantastic Four by Ryan North Vol. 4: Fortune Favors the Fantastic
by Ryan North

Hit author Ryan North continues his ever-surprising FANTASTIC FOUR run! The Fantastic Four join the Blood Hunt and face down the vampires sinking their teeth into the Marvel Universe! But for all the FF's powers, can Mister Fantastic's scientific abilities do any good against the dark mysticism of their unliving foes? COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (2022) 18-22
Ghost Pepper Vol. 1: Flavors of Ash by Ludo Lullabi
Ghost Pepper Vol. 1: Flavors of Ash
by Ludo Lullabi

2026 EISNER NOMINEE

Dive into a world filled with food truck feuds, rulers that twist heroes into monsters, and a chef willing to risk it all in this cutthroat sci-fi graphic novel, perfect for fans of Dorohedoro and Trigun. NO ONE CAN SAVE THE WORLD ON AN EMPTY STOMACH Humanity survived a monstrous threat, but the world isn't better for everyone. Every day Loloi hits the road to deliver her delicious cooking to the masses, outsmarting her treacherous competition and staying one step ahead of the massive robots protecting them all. But everything changes when she serves a mysterious warrior named Ash, whose secrets might just save the world...if his superhuman strength doesn't destroy it first. From acclaimed creator Ludo Lullabi (Transformers, Battle Chasers) comes a sci-fi action series about cutthroat food trucks, forgotten heroes, and saving the world...again. Collects Ghost Pepper #1-5.
Ghost Pepper Vol. 2: Taste of Cinders by Ludo Lullabi
Ghost Pepper Vol. 2: Taste of Cinders
by Ludo Lullabi

2026 EISNER NOMINEE

Ash and Loloi face off against insurmountable odds as a tyrant king and all-powerful alien force could spell doom for their world in the deliciously spicy new chapter of GHOST PEPPER from acclaimed creator Ludo Lullabi (Transformers, Battle Chasers). There's only one recipe for survival - FIGHT BACK Ash sacrificed everything to save the world, only for another to be celebrated as the true hero--Bataar. However, under Bataar's rule, the world has become seemingly safe and at peace... but Ash knows that legends can be wrong. Allied with the quick-thinking Loloi, Ash is serving up beatdowns to every thug and giant robot that gets in his path But will the cataclysmic meeting between these two heroes, Ash and Bataar, shatter the peace? Acclaimed creator Ludo Lullabi (Transformers, Battle Chasers) keeps his foot on the gas as tensions heat up in the finale of GHOST PEPPER. Collects Ghost Pepper #6-12.
The Glam Reaper's Guide to Slaying: Life Lessons for Rebellious Souls by Bill Crisafi
The Glam Reaper's Guide to Slaying: Life Lessons for Rebellious Souls
by Bill Crisafi

When we're plagued with self-doubt, we need someone to remind us that we put the "bitch" in "obituary." Enter the Glam Reaper, our guide to killing negativity and becoming a certified diva.
As the Glam Reaper moves through the world beyond, she finds her friends are dealing with problems we've all faced:

Miss Phillip, a demon with her own inner demon, grapples with negative self-talk. Orange Frog doesn't feel confident after her friends mocked her outfit. Miss Rotten tears down the other pumpkins in the patch because she's afraid of rejection. Sexy Ghost is being haunted by the embarrassing mistakes in her past. Babushka Toad struggles to tend to her garden and give each flower the care it needs.
    The Glam Reaper, with her trademark wit and sass, helps each of them overcome their troubles with practical tips ("Tell those voices in your head to drop dead") and uplifting mantras (Look in the mirror and say, "I'm a hot bitch," three times).
    Written and illustrated by Instagram artist and fashion designer Bill Crisafi, The Glam Reaper's Guide to Slaying is a funny, cheeky, and insightful handbook to self-love and self-acceptance for any ghouls gone wild.
    Globetrotters: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland's World Tour: A Graphic Novel by Julian Voloj
    Globetrotters: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland's World Tour: A Graphic Novel
    by Julian Voloj

    2026 EISNER NOMINEE

    A breathless, lively, and gripping nonfiction graphic novel recounting the true tale of a race between two fearless female journalists, one of the most famous publicity stunts ever attempted! In the 1800s the newspaper is king and female journalists are few and far between. Intrepid reporters Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland are pitted against the clock and each other in a madcap publicity stunt that the whole world is watching--read all about one of the first viral news stories reported on and starring these two journalists in the race of their careers. Everyone knows about Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days, but what about a real-life mad dash around the world in less than 80 days? This is the challenge that journalist Nellie Bly tackles in 1889--her mission is to beat the famous fictional record set by Phileas Fogg, the main character of Jules Verne's famous novel. Whether or not the stunt is successful, it will mean big sales for the paper she writes for, the New York World. But as Nellie Bly sets off on her journey, up-and-coming competing newspaper Cosmopolitan decides to send another woman, Elizabeth Bisland, on the exact same journey, turning an already challenging publicity stunt into a competition that pits the two women against each other on the world stage. As the press coverage heats up, the world watches and the public pressure intensifies. Bly and Bisland are embroiled in a race against time, with sexism and prejudice to contend with to boot.
    I, Julius Caesar: A Graphic History of an Extraordinary Destiny by Alfred de Montesquiou
    I, Julius Caesar: A Graphic History of an Extraordinary Destiny
    by Alfred de Montesquiou

    A bold and immersive first-person retelling--and a brilliantly compelling graphic history--of Roman ruler Julius Caesar's epic, eventful life
    An Illustrated Guide to Tacos and Burritos: A Comic Book with Stories, Recipes, and More by Mauricio Velázquez de León
    An Illustrated Guide to Tacos and Burritos: A Comic Book with Stories, Recipes, and More
    by Mauricio Velázquez de León

    Cook like a pro, read it like a comic--the ultimate kitchen experience starts here.It's time to have fun in the kitchen with this innovative comic book format that makes cooking immersive, intuitive, and fun. Step-by-step illustrations walk you through every recipe--from classic Tacos Al Pastor to Mission-Style Burritos and tons of delicious salsas and condiments, plus dedicated sections with engaging culinary storytelling.With hundreds of authentic recipes, a comprehensive pantry section, and clever and simple tips, this book empowers cooks at any level to master the magic of Mexican food, one taco or burrito at the time.An Illustrated Guide to Tacos and Burritos brings Mexican food alive in a way no other book does. From poignant history to lively background for each regional taco and burrito, this book offers the real deal. Mexican food is richly diverse and captivatingly delicious, and Mauricio Vel zquez de Le n leads you through the best of it. --Rick Bayless, award-winning chef, best-selling author, and host of Public Television's Mexico: One Plate at a TimeThis book should be called Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Tacos and Burritos But Were Afraid to Ask. It is an authoritative guide to the vast world of Mexico's favorite food, explained to the reader as only a native of Mexico City could explain it. --James Oseland, Top Chef Masters judge and editor of World Food Books
    Madman Omnibus Volume 1 by Michael Allred
    Madman Omnibus Volume 1
    by Michael Allred

    Over 600 pages drawn by legendary comics creator Michael Allred! For the first time, Madman's debut series is presented in color for the ultimate surreal superhero reading experience in an affordable omnibus format. From Madman's first appearance through his mysterious origins to his adventures throughout time, space, and pop-art absurdity; follow Frank Einstein's superhero alter ego Madman as he adventures through Snap City and encounters many zany and timeless characters and villains in this true homage to superhero fiction, metaphysical philosophy, 1950s science fiction films, rock and roll pop music, and much more in this true humorous and heartfelt comic book classic! This six-volume Madman universe omnibus series collects all of Allred's award-winning Madman universe (a.k.a. the Madmaniverse) stories in selected reading order for the ultimate Madman fan! This 680-page volume collects Madman's adventures from 1990 to 1996, reprinting For the Record, Madman (original series) 1-3, Madman Adventures 1-3, and Madman Comics 1-10, Mike Allred's first foray comics called THEY!, and featuring bonus pinups and art by some of comics' greatest talent like Frank Miller, Jack Kirby, Moebius, Frank Frazetta, Emily Carroll, and more!
    Monster: The Perfect Edition, Vol. 1: The Perfect Edition by Naoki Urasawa
    Monster: The Perfect Edition, Vol. 1: The Perfect Edition
    by Naoki Urasawa

    Naoki Urasawa's unforgettable thriller follows a brilliant doctor's journey into the darkest depths of the human soul. Johan is a cold and calculating killer with a mysterious past, and brilliant Dr. Kenzo Tenma is the only one who can stop him! Conspiracy and serial murder open the door to a compelling, intricately woven plot in this masterwork of suspense. Everyone faces uncertainty at some point in their lives. Even a brilliant surgeon like Kenzo Tenma is no exception. But there's no way he could have known that his decision to stop chasing professional success and instead concentrate on his oath to save peoples' lives would result in the birth of an abomination. The questions of good and evil now take on a terrifyingly real dimension. Years later, in Germany during the tumultuous post-reunification period, middle-aged childless couples are being killed one after another. The serial killer's identity is known. The reasons why he kills are not. Dr. Tenma sets out on a journey to find the killer's twin sister, who may hold some clues to solving the enigma of the Monster.
    My Life in 24 Frames Per Second: A Manga Autobiography of a Japanese Animation Pioneer Rintarô by Rintaro
    My Life in 24 Frames Per Second: A Manga Autobiography of a Japanese Animation Pioneer Rintarô
    by Rintaro

    2026 EISNER NOMINEE


    An autobiography in manga form from legendary anime director Rintarô. Fully illustrated and with a foreword by director Katsuhiro Otomo, creator of Akira, this inspiring memoir is the unique journey of an animation trailblazer. Grand Prize Winner of the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize! Born in 1941 in Tokyo, Rintaro joined the Japanese animated film company Toei Animation in 1958 at the young age of 17. Even in his humble beginnings, when he was involved in putting the finishing touches on the animated film Legend of the White Serpent, Rintaro made unfathomable waves for anime as we know it, with Hayao Miyazaki citing it as a core inspiration in becoming an animator and director rather than a manga artist. In 1960, Rintaro transferred to Mushi Production, an animation studio established and overseen by the god of manga Osamu Tezuka himself. He made his directorial debut with the TV anime Astro Boy (1963-66) and served as the chief director for the first-ever full-color TV anime in Japan, Kimba the White Lion, which aired from 1965 and made peerless contributions to the development of technical Japanese anime culture during its early years. Rintaro returned to Toei in 1977 and began work on Jetter Mars. In 1978, his directorial work on Space Pirate Captain Harlock caught the attention of the then-president of Toei Animation, leading to his appointment as the director of the theatrical version of Galaxy Express 999. Released in 1979, this film became a record-breaking hit. After being chosen by Haruki Kadokawa to direct Genma Wars in 1983, Rintaro shifted their main activities to studio Madhouse, directing major films such as The Dagger of Kamui, Yona Yona Penguin, and the critically acclaimed Metropolis. A unique journey that will take us from postwar Japan to the release of the film Metropolis in 2001, My Life in 24 Frames per Second is a journey filled with encounters, opportunities, endless nights, jazz, cigarettes, but above all, cinema. Follow Rintaro's memoir as key milestones in the history of Japanese animation are unearthed in insightful clarity.
    The Nightingales by Emil Wilson
    The Nightingales
    by Emil Wilson

    A coming-of-age story for the ages. All ages. For anyone who has lived through loss (and who hasn't?), The Nightingales is a blessing sung after the tears have slowed down. This book is a triumph. --Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked Based on a true story, an exquisitely illustrated, singular graphic novel about a life-changing friendship between a seventeen-year-old girl and the dying stranger who moves into her family's home. It's the spring of 1985 and Lou Miller is weeks away from graduating high school when her father, Donald, invites his coworker, Jim, and his two dogs, Henny and Penny, to move into their home. Jim has been evicted from his apartment and fallen on hard times, but there is more to the situation than Lou or her mother, Annemarie, realize. Jim's arrival upends the lives of this small-town Oregon family. As Annemarie grows increasingly uneasy about sharing her home with a stranger, Lou finds herself drawn to Jim's warmth, humor, and quiet resilience. Their unlikely bond carries Jim through the most difficult months of his life and gives Lou the courage to imagine a future beyond the bounds of her hometown. Tender, surprising, and full of hope, The Nightingales is an unforgettable story about compassion, family, and the unexpected ways one person's life can alter another's.
    Nocturnos by Laura Pérez
    Nocturnos
    by Laura Pérez

    WINNER -- BEST US EDITION OF INTERNATIONAL MATERIAL (EISNER 2026)

    In Nocturnos, Spanish comics artist Laura Pérez follows up her celebrated graphic novels, Totem and Ocultos, with an immersive tour through the ethereal world of nighttime.
    Record Journey Vol.1 by Ryoichiro Kezuka
    Record Journey Vol.1
    by Ryoichiro Kezuka

    Step into the soul of Tokyo in this musical manga - a beautifully drawn collection of stories. Fleeting encounters, forgotten records, and quiet moments speak volumes through Ryoichiro Kezuka's breathtaking art and storytelling. For the first time in English, experience Record Journey Vol. 1, a captivating collection of short stories by Ryoichiro Kezuka that explores the quiet, powerful intersections of music, memory, and everyday life. At the heart of these stories is a young woman working at a small record store in Tokyo. Each story introduces a new visitor to the shop--each with a unique past, a specific record in mind, and an emotional thread waiting to be uncovered. As the needle drops, so do the walls between strangers, revealing bittersweet moments, long-lost connections, and the smooth healing of sound. Originally self-published before Kezuka's commercial debut, these stories are richly illustrated and emotionally resonant, blending slice-of-life realism with a gentle, introspective tone. Kezuka, also known for Onban Kikou--a manga about forbidden pop music and jukebox mysteries--has carved a distinct place in the world of manga with his love for vinyl culture and human stories.Record Journey is a must-read for music lovers, manga fans, and anyone who's ever found a memory hiding in a melody.
    Tiger, Tiger Vol. 1 by Petra Erika Nordlund
    Tiger, Tiger Vol. 1
    by Petra Erika Nordlund

    WINNER -- BEST WEBCOMIC (EISNER 2026)

    Ludovica Bonnaire, a pampered Victorian noble, dreams of adventure. Spurred by her desire to learn more about the world outside her sheltered existence, she steals her brother's identity (along with his ship) and heads out on a journey to find love, excitement, and enough material to write a book about her favorite aquatic creatures, sea sponges. Before long, she realizes life at sea isn't as simple as the romantic novels made it seem...and there are many sinister things lurking in the depths below--

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