GRAPHIC NOVELS
Micol Ostow, Thomas Pitilli Riverdale: The Ties That Bind Archie Comic,, 11th March, pb, £12.99, 9781645769583 Four interconnected stories trap much-loved Riverdale characters in a unique high-stakes conflict over the course of a few pressure-cooker hours.
David Ouimet I Get Loud Canongate, 1st July, hb, eb, £12.99, 9781786897770 Gorgeously illustrated tale of the redemptive power of friendship. Sequel to the acclaimed I Go Quiet, which Neil Gaiman called “astonishingly beautiful”.
Gary Panter, Nicole Rudick Jimbo: Adventures in Paradise New York Review Comics, 30th March, pb, £19.99, 9781681375267 Futuristic punk ventures through a madcap, dystopian fantasia in this astounding work of comics literature by a celebrated artist and illustrator.
Benoit Peeters, Francois Schuiten The Tower Idea & Design Works, 13th July, pb, £15.99, 9781684057313 Masterful fantasy comes alive as the fifth release in Alaxis Press’ The Obscure Cities series brings the award-winning graphic novels to readers in English with a new translation.
Scott Peterson, Kelley Jones
Batman: Kings of Fear DC Comics, 6th April, pb, £13.99, 9781779503237 There’s nothing to fear but fear itself unless, of course, the Scarecrow is involved. After years of psychological and emotional torment, Batman is pushed over the edge.
Nate Powell Save It for Later Abrams ComicArts, 15th April, hb, £17.99, 9781419749124 From National Book Award-winning artist of March a collection of graphic non-fiction essays about living in a new era of necessary protest.
Julia Quinn Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron William Morrow, 22nd July, pb, £8.99, 9780062958594 Based on story snippets that are peppered throughout a number of Quinn’s novels.
Bruno Redondo (illus), Tom Taylor
Suicide Squad: Bad Blood DC Comics, 27th April, hb, £24, 9781779503954 Fan-favourite Injustice team reunite for an explosive new series starring Harley Quinn and Deadshot!
Rob Reger, Jessica Gruner, Brian Brooks The Complete Emily the Strange Dark Horse Comics, 13th February, pb, £24.99, 9781506722016 Pop culture phenomenon returns. Collects all volumes in a brand new paperback.
Lionel Richerand (illus), Pierre Peju Frink and Freud SelfMadeHero, 1st April, pb, eb, £14.99, 9781910593905 In 1909 in America, Sigmund Freud met Horace Frink, an early disciple of his theories of psychoanalysis. This little-known liaison and ultimately tragic true story came close to destroying Freud.
Eddie Robson, Rain Olaguer Reign of Terror Part 2 Welbeck, 29th April, pb, £7.99, 9781839350092 Return to Rainimator’s land of epic fantasy. Witness the daring rescue of the Dragon Tamer and see him go head to head with a coven of magic-wielders.
John Romita John Romita’s The Amazing Spider-man Artisan Edition Idea & Design Works, 16th March, pb, £32, 9781684058242 Jazzy John Romita was for many the definitive artist on The Amazing Spider-Man. His sleek line work brought the web-slinger to life for a generation of fans.
Alex Ross The Alex Ross Marvel Comics Poster Book Abrams ComicArts, 15th April, pb, £17.99, 9781419753763 Deluxe collection of Marvel Comics super-hero posters by renowned comics artist.
Stan Sakai Usagi Yojimbo: Homecoming Idea & Design Works, 13th April, pb, £15.99, 9781684058020 Volume 2 sees Usagi return to his home province to pay his respects but ghosts from his past have other plans.
SERIES
Esther’s Notebooks Riad Sattouf, Sam Taylor (tr) 1: Tales From My Ten-year-old Life Pushkin Press, 4th March, pb, eb, £12.99, 9781782276173 2: Tales From My Eleven-year-old Life 29th July, 9781782276180 Follow the life of a real girl growing up in Paris— hilarious, tearjerking and painfully true.
Cavan Scott, Juan Samu Transformers/ Back to the Future Idea & Design Works, 20th April, pb, £12.99, 9781684058013 Pop-culture juggernauts collide in the ultimate 1980s (and 1950s and 2010s) showdown.
Julian Sedgwick, Chie Kusuwada Tsunami Girl Guppy, 4th March, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781913101466 Powerful coming-of-age story of 15-year-old Yuki Hara Jones who gets caught up in a tsunami.
JoJo Siwa Great Candy Caper Abrams, 22nd July, pb, £8.99, 9781419753374 Adventure starring Nickelodeon superstar JoJo SiwaGumdrops and chocolate and lollipops.
Zara Slattery Coma Myriad Editions, 13th May, pb, eb, £16.99, 9781912408665 Graphic memoir documenting one family’s encounter with sudden illness and the permeating power of universal stories.
SERIES
Bunny vs Monkey Jamie Smart 2: The Human Invasion David Fickling Books, 4th February, pb, £8.99, 9781788451956 Bunny and Monkey tackle a helliphant, rocket- powered hot-air balloons and mind-boggling ‘hew-man’ creatures. 3: The League of Doom 1st July, 9781788452304 Newly reformatted series’ next hilarious instalment. There’s a robot whale, a pig cannon and the actual end of the world.
Scott Snyder, Jock Jock The Batman Who Laughs DC Comics, 6th April, pb, £14.99, 9781779504463 New York Times’ bestselling graphic novel.
Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo Dark Nights: Death Metal DC Comics, 6th April, hb, £25, 9781779507945
Deluxe edition reunites legendary team behind Dark Nights: Metal and Batman: Last Knight on Earth for one last tour of DC s Dark Multiverse.
Fermin Solis Bunuel: In the Labyrinth of the Turtles SelfMadeHero, 15th April, pb, eb, £14.99, 9781910593844 Depicts a decisive moment in the life of the great Spanish filmmaker Luis Buñuel: the moment when he doubted surrealism and contemplated embracing a more social type of cinema.
Charles Soule, Jesus Saiz Star Wars Vol 2: Tarkin’s Will Marvel Comics, 6th April, pb, £13.50, 9781302920791 Commander Ellian Zahra has been tasked by the terrifying Darth Vader with the job of tracking down the remnants of the Rebel Fleet.
Shira Spector Red Rock Baby Candy Fantagraphics, 4th March, hb, £27.99, 9781683964049 Spector paints a vivid portrait of 10 years in her life, encompassing her struggle to get pregnant, the emotional turmoil of her father’s death, and recollections of past relationships.
Simon Spurrier John Constantine, Hellblazer Vol 2 DC Comics, 30th March, pb, £12.99, 9781779509536 One of the iconic characters of DC and the Sandman Universe is just as fans remember him.
Sabrina Symington Coming Out, Again Jessica Kingsley, 18th March, pb, eb, £16.99, 9781787752405 Empowering graphic novel follows members of a diverse LGBTQ+ community as they navigate their evolving identities and relationships.
Bartosz Sztybor, Amad Mir The Witcher Vol 5: Fading Memories Dark Horse Comics, 30th March, pb, £16.99, 9781506716572 Latest comic mini-series from the world of the Witcher, based on the award-winning video game that was adapted into a popular Netflix show.
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