GRAPHIC NOVELS
Janice Chiang (illus) Summer Olympus: DC Super-Hero Girls Raintree, 4th February, hb, £7.99, 9781398206250 Original graphic novel for kids 7-12 continues to develop the relationships forged in DC Super Hero Girls: Finals Crisis and Hits and Myths.
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Classic Comix Michael Ford, Penko Gelev (illus) 9: The Hunchback of Notre-Dame Scribo, 28th June, pb, £7.99, 9781913971052 Vibrantly illustrated retelling of Victor Hugo’s classic novel. Framed for a murder she did not commit, Esmerelda’s only hope for survival is the bell-ringer Quasimodo and a friendship is formed.
Gary Frank, Geoff Johns Batman: Earth One Vol 3 DC Comics, 8th June, hb, £19.99, 9781401259044 Gang of thieves thrusts Gotham City into a state of fear when they attack with military- grade weapons such as flamethrowers, grenade launchers and tanks.
Simon Furman, Guido Guidi Transformers ’84: Secrets and Lies Idea & Design Works, 16th February, pb, £14.99, 9781684057320 New miniseries in the original Transformers comic universe. What shocking revelations will forever change what we thought we knew of the popular 1980s series?
David Gaider, Alexander Freed, Greg Rucka Dragon Age: The First Five Graphic Novels Dark Horse Comics, 2nd March, pb, £24.99, 9781506719177 Complete collection of comic book tie-ins to BioWare’s bestselling fantasy franchise Dragon Age.
Neil Gaiman
The Sandman: The Deluxe Edition Book Two DC Comics, 2nd March, hb, £40, 9781779508119 Gaiman’s genre-defining series about the Dream King in a new deluxe edition series. With oversize hardcover format, bonus content and a fresh cover.
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Abrams Books for Young Readers, 8th July, hb, £12.99, 9781419748301 Follow young inventor Rube Goldberg on his day off from school in this wacky, Steam-focused picture book.
Eric Glover, Arielle Jovellanos Black Star Abrams ComicArts, 13th May, hb, £18.99, 9781419742286 Stranded on an alien planet, two astronauts must battle deadly elements and each other to recover a reserve shuttle built for one.
Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot My Weird School Graphic Novel: Mr. Corbett is in Orbit! HarperCollins, 4th February, pb, £6.99, 9780062947611 Gutman’s and illustrator Paillot’s new series of graphic novels.
Steve Haines, Sophie Standing (illus) Touch is Really Strange Singing Dragon, 21st April, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781787757103 Science-based graphic medicine comic explores touch as a fundamental human experience and explains why it is essential for health.
Bryan Hill, Dexter Soy Batman and the Outsiders Vol 3: The Demon’s Fire DC Comics, 2nd March, pb, £11.99, 9781779506962 Another thrilling instalment.
Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez Locke and Key Vol 1: Welcome to Lovecraft Idea & Design Works, 2nd February, pb, £15.99, 9781684057825 Now an original Netflix series. Called a “modern masterpiece” by media review site The AV Club , Locke & Key tells an extensive story about family and magic, heritage and pain, right and wrong.
Kohta Hirano Hellsing Deluxe Vol 3 Dark Horse Comics, 16th March, hb, £41.99, 9781506720029 From the creator of Drifters the critically acclaimed Hellsing makes its deluxe edition début.
Ananth Hirsh, Yuko Ota, JR Doyle Pixels of You Amulet, 8th July, pb, £11.99, 9781419749575 hb, £16.99, 9781419752810 A human and human- presenting AI slowly become friends and maybe more in this
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thoughtful YA graphic novel by award-winning creators.
Jay Hosler The Way of the Hive HarperAlley, 27th May, pb, £8.99, 9780063007352 Discover the life cycle of the honeybee in this coming-of-age story about a bee named Nyuki.
Kat Howard, Tom Fowler Books of Magic Vol 3 DC Comics, 16th February, pb, £20, 9781779503008 Destined to become the most powerful magician in the universe, will Tim Hunter end up working for good or evil?
Erin Hunter Warriors: Winds of Change HarperCollins, 8th July, pb, £9.99, 9780063043237 Standalone, full-colour graphic novel features an original adventure set in the world of the number one bestselling Warriors series.
Chihiro Ichizuka Flying Witch 9 Vertical, 25th February, pb, £9.99, 9781949980974 Début work is a surreal comedy in the vein of Yotsuba! and Nichijou with a magical theme, combining humour and traditional Japanese culture.
Angela Jackson-Brown When Stars Rain Down Tomas Nelson Fiction, 27th May, pb, £12.99, 9780785240440 Award-winning author delivers a moving coming- of-age story about a summer that changes a young girl’s life. Told in a distinctive Southern literary style.
Dan Jurgens
Nightwing: The Joker War DC Comics, 2nd March, pb, £24, 9781779505699 Writer and artist best known for his work on The Death of Superman story arc takes us through the changed course of Dick Ric Grayson’s career.
Lara Kaminoff How to Pick a Fight Nobrow, 1st July, pb, £14.99, 9781910620786 All-ages graphic novel about a plucky young gun call Jimmy who dreams of one day being recognised as Jimmy Ruckus, world famous featherweight champ and loved by all.
Sabba Khan The Roles We Play Myriad Editions, 15th July, pb, eb, £16.99, 9781912408306
Stephen King, Owen King Sleeping Beauties Vol 1 Idea & Design Works, 16th March, hb, £15.99, 9781684057603 Graphic novel adaptation of the horror novel provides a visually impressive interpretation.
Tom King, Andy Kubert Superman: Up in the Sky DC Comics, 20th April, pb, £12.99, 9781779505972 Award-winning author (Batman, Mister Miracle) answers the question: How far across the galaxy will the Man of Steel go to bring a single child home?
Jack Kirby Jack Kirby’s Fantastic Four Artisan Edition Idea & Design Works, 27th April, pb, £32, 9781684058365 World-shattering events, cosmic calamities and Kirby Krackle—does it get any better?
Reinhard Kleist Knock Out!: The True Story of Emile Griffith SelfMadeHero, 6th May, pb, eb, £14.99, 9781910593868 Emotive portrait of boxer who, facing racism and homophobia in 1960s America, makes history after a knock-out blow ends one life and changes a second forever.
Sophie Labelle The Best of Assigned Male Jessica Kingsley, 21st May, pb, eb, £16.99, 9781787755932 Internationally acclaimed cartoonist offers a witty insight into the realities of being trans.
Giuseppe Lantaza, Francesco Matteuzi Hokusai: A Graphic Biography Laurence King, 1st April, hb, £14.99, 9781786278937 Great visual biography of one of Japan’s most famous artists.
Khan’s eloquent minimal style and architectural page design illuminate her experiences of growing up as a second-generation Azad Kashmiri migrant in East London.
Jeff Lemire, Tonci Zonjic Skulldigger and Skeleton Boy Dark Horse Comics, 9th February, pb, £16.99, 9781506710334 Spiral City finds itself trapped in a vicious cycle of crime, corruption and violence in this brand new spin-off series from the critically acclaimed Black Hammer world.
Nigel Lynch, Matthew Clarke Hardears Abrams ComicArts, 4th March, hb, £17.99, 9781419751929 Barbadian folklore meets superheroes in Afro-Caribbean fantasy adventure story.
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Classic Comix Fiona Macdonald, Penko Gelev (illus) 10: Jane Eyre Scribo, 28th June, pb, £7.99, 9781913971069 Illustrated retelling of Charlotte Bronte’s semi-autobiographical masterpiece, the story of a strong-willed woman growing up in 19th-century England.
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Classic Comix John Malam, Penko Gelev (illus) 12: Gulliver’s Travels Scribo, 28th June, pb, £7.99, 9781913971083 Classic satire in the guise of Gulliver’s strange adventures in Lilliput and beyond.
Val McDermid, Kathryn Briggs Resistance Wellcome Collection, 20th May, hb, eb, £18.99, 9781788163552 Dark tale of infectious disease. A timely graphic novel.
Will McPhail In Sceptre, 6th May, hb, eb, £18.99, 9781529316117 Début graphic novel by award-winning New Yorker cartoonist is intimate and accessible and a smart commentary on modern life and the joy of being human.
Josh Mecouch Conquer the Day Harper Design, 29th April, hb, £9.99, 9780063016491 The artist behind the viral @PantsPants produces hilarious book of affirmations and illustrations. A refreshing take on the power of positive thinking.
Adriana Melo (illus),
Jody Houser Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy DC Comics, 18th May, pb, £12.99, 9781779505989 Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy—the world’s next heroes?
Kentaro Miura Berserk Deluxe Vol 7 Dark Horse Comics, 9th March, hb, £41.99, 9781506717906 Miura’s legendary adult fantasy/horror manga available in original published size in handsome deluxe hardcover editions, each collecting three volumes of the series.
Shigeru Mizuki Tono Monogatari Drawn and Quarterly, 16th March, pb, £18.99, 9781770464360 Favourite mangaka adapts one of his country’s—and the world’s—great works of supernatural literature.
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Classic Comix jacqueline Morley, Li Sidong (illus) 11: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Scribo, 28th June, pb, £7.99, 9781913971076 Graphic retelling of tale of Captain Nemo and the crew of the submarine Nautilus.
Grant Morrison, Yanick Paquette Wonder Woman: Earth One Vol 3 DC Comics, 9th March, hb, £25, 9781779502070 Epic conclusion to New York Times’ bestselling graphic novel series from superstar duo.
Mannie Murphy I Never Promised You a Rose Garden Fantagraphics, 25th March, hb, £21.99, 9781683964100 Remarkable and sprawling graphic account of the city of Portland and state of Oregon’s bleak history of white nationalism.
Marieke Nijkamp, Yasmin Flores Montanez Goosebumps: Secrets of the Swamp Idea & Design Works, 20th April, pb, £10.99, 9781684058136 Hit sci-fi comedy podcast blasts into comics with graphic novel adventure.
Nisioisin Bakemonogatari Vol 7 Vertical,, 11th February, pb, £10.99, 9781949980691 From bestselling novel series by renowned author comes manga adaptation with artwork by Oh! Great.
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