New Graphic Novels to Enjoy This November and December
As the year winds down, graphic novel enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to. From thrilling superhero adventures to rich explorations of history and culture, the months ahead promise exciting reads for every type of comic lover. Here’s a snapshot of some standout titles coming in November and December.
November Releases
Black Arms to Hold You Up: A History of Black Resistance
by Ben Passmore
From the Ignatz and Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Ben Passmore comes a whirlwind graphic history of Black life, taken by force
"Virtuosic . . . refreshing . . . Every element seems packed with meaning."--The New York Times
"Passmore raises the scale from the personal to the historical . . . with his characteristic acerbic wit and impetuous visual style."--NPR
It's the summer of 2020, and downtown Philly is up in flames. "You're not out in the streets with everyone else?" Ronnie asks his ambivalent son, Ben, shambling in with arms full of used books: the works of Malcom X, Robert F. Williams, Assata and Sanyika Shakur, among others. "Black liberation is your fight, too."
So begins Black Arms to Hold You Up, a boisterous, darkly funny, and sobering march through Black militant history by political cartoonist Ben Passmore. From Robert Charles's shootout with the police in 1900, to the Black Power movement in the 1960s, to the Los Angeles and George Floyd uprisings of the 1990s and 2020, readers will tumble through more than a century of armed resistance against the racist state alongside Ben--and meet firsthand the mothers and fathers of the movement, whose stories were as tragic as they were heroic.
What, after so many decades lost to state violence, is there left to fight for? Deeply researched, vibrantly drawn, and bracingly introspective, Black Arms to Hold You Up dares to find the answer.
All-Negro Comics: America's First Black Comic Book
by Chris Robinson - Orrin C Evans
WINNER OF THE EISNER AWARD - The first comic ever created by African Americans, for African Americans.
Three quarters of a century ago, Orrin C. Evans lead a team of cartoonists to create the first comic book anthology of original Black characters created by Black talent, with the expressed purpose of entertaining while rejecting harmful stereotypes and pushing boundaries in the industry. This was only 8 years after Action Comics #1, 6 years after Captain America #1 and a whole 19 years before Black Panther hit the pages of Fantastic Four.
All-Negro Comics #1 should be among those revered moments in comic book history, but the original print run was quickly removed from newsstands and faded into obscurity, remaining largely unknown for 75 years. . . until now.
All-Negro Comics 75th Anniversary Edition (an Eisner Award-winning collection) preserves that history for generations to come, containing All-Negro Comics #1, in full and digitally remastered for clarity, several essays for historical context and contemporary reflection, as well as new stories by Black writers and artists of today, featuring the original characters.
This award-winning volume includes:
- The complete single issue from 1947, digitally remastered! Consistent colors, crisp text, and no damage!
- Contemporary comics and prose stories, featuring the All-Negro Comics characters, written by notable Black creators of today
- Essays that provide historical and cultural context to deepen your reading experience
- A discussion guide and resource list
The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake
by Luke Pisano - James Werner - Stella Aykroyd - Felipe Sobreiro - Troy Peteri
For fans of The Blues Brothers and classic mystery capers, a 1990s set graphic novel about a young detective, a runaway orphan, and a jailbreak that uncovers long lost secrets and legendary soul.
The Blues Brothers - The Escape of Joliet Jake: It's 1997, almost two decades after the events in THE BLUES BROTHERS film and Chicago law enforcement is once again in pursuit of the notorious musical criminal, Jake Blues, after a mysterious jailbreak. On the case is Robert, an up and coming detective, whose world is turned upside down... While investigating, Robert receives a little help from Elwood Blues, and an unlikely partnership forms between Robert and Wolfie, an orphan from the Blues Brother's alma-mater, St. Helen's of the Blessed Shroud. Together, they unravel a web of mysteries tied to Blues Brothers adventures with Jake and Elwood that we've never seen before! Get back to the heart of recidivist mischief, soul and bombastic chases. Sink your teeth into a new Blues Brothers adventure.
Heaven, West Virginia
by Ravi Teixeira
"Teixeira combines folksy wisdom, queer romance, and a touch of horror into this affecting drama. [... Heaven West Virginia] is an intimate and thoughtful tale about working up the courage to face one's fears." --Publishers Weekly
Lamont's father was not a good man. And now Lamont's father is dead.
When Lamont arrives in the tiny Appalachian town of Heaven, West Virginia, its lush landscape feels stubbornly at odds with the roiling anxiety that's come to define his inner life. Living there and learning the art of foraging and tea-making from his kind, stoic aunt LaToya should be idyllic--even a paradise. But in the shadows of Heaven's woods, Lamont sees a dark, hulking figure, long, glimmering teeth, and piercing red eyes. No one else seems to see this beast . . . not his aunt, and not the handsome cowboy, Coyote, whose gentle voice evokes the comforting, electric aroma of LaToya's brews. Escaping its voraciously hungry pursuit feels impossible, and Lamont will have to face more than the darkness of the woods to do so.
A singular and seductive meditation on the complexity of grief, healing, and the power of the natural world by cartoonist Ravi Teixeira (A Quick & Easy Guide to Coming Out).
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast Vol. 1: Heart of Glory
by Robert Kirkman - Ryan Ottley - Annalisa Leoni
Superstars ROBERT KIRKMAN and RYAN OTTLEY return to the INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE with the first-ever BATTLE BEAST series!
FROM THE PAGES OF INVINCIBLE & THE HIT ANIMATED SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO!
Cursed with an unquenchable thirst for violence that threatens his family and those he loves, BATTLE BEAST searches the universe for the one warrior mightier than him...so that he may die before harming anyone else.
But even in a universe of mighty Viltrumites like Invincible and Omni-Man, can anyone stop the galaxy's deadliest warrior?
Superstars ROBERT KIRKMAN and RYAN OTTLEY present the most demanded Invincible story of all time, revealing the secret story of Battle Beast that's perfect for long-time fans (no spoilers!) and new readers alike.
Collects Battle Beast #1-6 and content from Skybound X #25
Kingdom, Vol. 1
by Yasuhisa Hara
The journey of young orphan Xin's rise to glory as a great general in the Qin Kingdom's quest to do what has never been done before--unify China.
Xin is a war orphan in a poor village in the kingdom of Qin. He has big dreams of becoming a great general, and when his best friend's life is cut short by political machinations, Xin sets off to find a deposed ruler and help restore his place on the throne, while working his way up through the ranks of the Qin kingdom's army to do what no one has ever done before--unify China.
Xin's journey begins when his friend Piao, another war orphan who imparts to Xin the same dream of becoming the Greatest Generals Under the Heavens, is offered a position in court in the capital. He leaves Xin behind to train on his own, and to meet him there one day. One fateful night, Piao returns bloodied and on the brink of death, with his dying words being for Xin to go meet a boy who turns out to look exactly like Piao. But this is no ordinary boy--it's the king of Qin, Ying Zheng! And assassins are hot on his tail!
Love Bullet, Vol. 1
by Inee Inee - Aila Nagamine - Masaaki Fukushima
In this contemporary world, Cupids solve problems of love not with bows and arrows but with guns! However, when the Cupids get in an argument over how to solve a love triangle...a full on shoot-out occurs?!
Of Swamp & Sea Volume 1
by Mia Jay Boulton - Laurel Boulton
Lore Olympus meets The Witcher in this thrilling supernatural series! Finally available in graphic novel format, Mia Jay and Laurel Boulton's wildly popular Webtoon series delivers a stirring tale of monsters, magic, and romance.
Mercy Gray Harding's troubles all started in the swampland on the outskirts of town, where a mist wolf murdered her father. She enlists a monster hunter named Jonah to put the creature down, but the plan quickly falls apart. When the incorporeal beast tries to attack Mercy, it instead possesses her, and is bound to her body and mind. Now Mercy's human and wolfish sides grapple for control, and she is haunted by the memories of both.
Jonah promises to free her from the monster, and the two set off for a cure. But the open road is full of untold danger, and her new powers come in handy. And is it Mercy or the wolf who is flirting with the handsome Jonah?
Total Thb, Volume 1
by Paul Pope
Discover the indie sci-fi epic that broke new ground in graphic novels with Total THB, Volume 1.
Mars is a planet divided. In the north, the bohemian Plutonium City teems with music and art. In the south, the people of Velo City are stifled by an oppressive bureaucracy with a tightening grip. And it is in Velo City that we find HR Watson, the sheltered daughter of a wealthy industrialist, and THB, her loyal but mysterious bodyguard who can expand from a tiny rubber ball to a nine-foot-tall humanoid with just a splash of water. To HR, THB is a novelty--a strange new toy of dubious value. But when she finds herself in the crosshairs of her father's enemies, HR will quickly discover the true extent of THB's power.
Over thirty years since its debut, the world of THB continues to inspire loyal readership and critical acclaim. Now for the first time, New York Times-bestselling author and Eisner Award-winner Paul Pope's sprawling, self-published vision is gathered in three definitive editions, featuring remastered art and exclusive new material.
December Releases
Godzilla vs. the Marvel Universe
by Ryan North - Gerry Duggan - John Romita - Giuseppe Camuncoli - Leinil Yu
The King of the Monsters Godzilla returns to Marvel Comics to battle every Marvel legend: the Fantastic Four, Hulk, Spider-Man, X-Men, Avengers, and Thor across the decades!
An all star talent extravaganza with Ryan North, Gerry Duggan, Joe Kelly, Fabian Nicieza, David Walker, Jason Aaron, John Romita Jr., Giuseppe Camuncoli, Nick Bradshaw, Emilio Laiso, Georges Jeanty, and Aaron Kuder
Godzilla returns to Marvel Comics at last, and will face off against Marvel's greatest heroes in a showdown that will span all eras of both the Marvel Universe and Godzilla's own long history!
Godzilla vs. The Fantastic Four (Classic Era)
The original classic Fantastic Four vs the raw power of Godzilla
Godzilla vs. The Hulk (Vintage Era)
The green skinned goliath of the 70's vs a unique version of Godzilla
Godzilla vs. Spider-Man (Black Costume Era)
The Iconic Black Costume Spider-Man against the explosive 80s Godzilla
Godzilla vs. The X-Men (X-Men Mutant Genesis Era)
The intensity of the 90's X-Men vs the fury of Godzilla
Godzilla vs. The Avengers (New Avengers Era)
Modern heroes the New Avengers battling the turn-of-the-new century Godzilla
Godzilla vs. Thor (Modern Era)
The immortal God of Thunder Thor will face the overwhelming adversary Godzilla in the tumultuous era of the present.
In the first round, the King of the Monsters takes on Marvel's First family! The Fantastic Four know a thing or two about fighting titanic threats, but Godzilla is something else entirely! And then there's an all-new version of one of Godzilla's deadliest adversaries to contend with! You know it'll be clobberin' time -- but for who?! Plus: Godzilla resurfaces again and again to take on the Hulk, the Avengers, the X-Men, Thor and a majorly-outside-his-weight-class Spider-Man!
Heaven Official's Blessing (the Comic), Volume 1: Tian Guan CI Fu
by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu Mo Xiang Tong Xiu - Starember Starember
A fallen god unravels supernatural mysteries and comes face-to-face with ghosts from his past in this official manhua (comic) adaptation of the New York Times bestselling danmei novel by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. Featuring stunning art by STARember, the webcomic produced by BILIBILI COMICS is now available in English in print for the first time.
The first edition hardcover of Heaven Official's Blessing (The Comic) will feature designed sprayed edges, custom endpapers, deluxe jacket, and a custom case stamp with gold foil!
Xie Lian, once the darling of the heavens, is a twice-banished god infamous for his fall from grace. Eight hundred years have passed since his mortal life as the Crown Prince of Xianle, and he's now the laughingstock of the three realms. So when he ascends to godhood for a third time, it causes an uproar among his divine peers. Ascension may be nothing new to Xie Lian, but this time he has no followers, little power, and less luck. To repay his heavenly debts, Xie Lian must descend to the Mortal Realm to hunt ghosts that prey upon the living. There, he encounters a mysterious stranger--but is this newcomer friend or foe . . . or something else entirely?
Volume 1 includes the prologue and episodes 1-14 of the original webcomic based on the webnovel Tian Guan Ci Fu published on JJWXC.
Innocent Rouge Omnibus Volume 1
by Shin'ichi Sakamoto - Shin'ichi Sakamoto - Michael Gombos
Available in English for the first time comes the direct sequel to Shin'ichi Sakamoto's (#DRCL Midnight Children) manga series Innocent.
At the dawn of the French Revolution, a family of executioners will set in motion the events that will change the future!
Charles-Henri Sanson reigns as the head of a family of executioners. His dreams of a world without execution have faded as the legacy of House Sanson takes precedence. His younger sister Marie-Joseph, stationed at the office of Versailles, lives free--unshackled by the precepts of society, jeopardizes the sanctity of that legacy. Following the death of her first love, Alain, she sets herself on a crimson-soaked path of vengeance and will stop at nothing to expose the murderer and overthrow the unjust system that cost him his life.
This omnibus edition collects volumes 1-3 of the original Japanese manga series! Available in English for the first time!
For mature audiences.
Lone Wolf and Cub Deluxe Edition Volume 1
by Kazuo Koike - Goseki Kojima - Dana Lewis
The acclaimed genre-defining samurai epic manga by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima is presented in a new deluxe oversized hardcover edition and is now oriented in right-to-left reading format as originally published in Japan!
The groundbreaking samurai masterpiece of beauty, fury, and power!
Ogami Itto, once the shogun's executioner, has fallen from grace after false accusations by a rival clan. With his wife murdered and with his three-year-old son to protect, he chooses the path of the ronin, the masterless samurai. Together, the lone wolf and his cub wander feudal Japan, but all roads will lead them to a single destination--vengeance.
The Deluxe Edition features:
- Presented in its original right-to-left format
- New cover with grain texture, burnishing, and foil stamping
- Oversized 7" x 10" format
- Ribbon bookmark
Collects Lone Wolf and Cub volumes 1, 2, and stories from volume 3.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man by Cody Ziglar Vol. 7 - God War
by Cody Ziglar - Marco Renna - Federico Vicentini
Phenom writer Cody Ziglar continues his run on megastar Miles Morales, as the young wall-crawler gets tangled in a fight between two gods!
Anansi, the story-weaving Spider-God, chooses Miles Morales as his champion in a contest between gods -- and their mortal heralds -- to settle his ancient blood feud with Ares, god of war, once and for all! But Miles is way out of his depth! Even with Thor and Hercules in his corner, Spider-Man may not have what it takes to overcome Ares' own champion and prevent all-out war! Team Spider-Man is going to need a lot more muscle if they hope to best Ares' heralds. Introducing War-Cry; Philomelus, demigod of earth; and Pyrrah, demigoddess of water!
COLLECTING: Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2022) #32-36
Monsters We Make, Vol. 1
by Coryxkenshin Coryxkenshin - Corey Mikell - Andrew Gong
At New Edyn Academy, Jabari Uncovers a Dark Legacy Born in Eternal Night--Where Gifted Students Face Murder, Mystery, and the Monsters Among Them.
Jabari Booker thought New Edyn Academy would be his ticket to a brighter future--a place to hone his gifts and pursue his passion for music. But from the moment he arrives, it's clear: this school hides something sinister.
Born during The Eternal Night--a mysterious event that plunged the world into darkness 17 years ago--Jabari and his classmates were always different. But now, those differences are turning deadly.
As secrets unravel and bodies begin to fall, Jabari is pulled into a chilling web of hidden powers, haunted halls, and a darkness that refuses to stay buried. To survive, he must confront not only the horrors lurking in New Edyn's shadows, but the truth about himself.
The nightmare begins in Volume 1. The descent continues in Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 - coming soon.
This special edition isn't just a book--it's a showpiece. Featuring a stunning foiled cover and a vibrant color insert with the first four story pages, it's a must-have collectible for every fan of the series.
Mushishi Collector's Edition 1
by Yuki Urushibara
The beloved fantasy manga returns in a hardcover omnibus edition featuring a completely original translation and new cover designs.
Before life as we know it, there existed entities that don't obey the laws of our reality--primordial beings known as mushi. In Japan, a man named Ginko wanders the land, investigating incursions by mushi into the human world--and by us into theirs. He is a mushi master...a mushi-shi.
Includes Japanese volumes 1-2.
Though invisible to most, tiny creatures known as mushi lurk beneath the surface of everyday reality. They exert a strange and occasionally terrifying influence on people's lives, and only experts known as mushishi carry the knowledge of how to deal with them. A mushishi named Ginko wanders the Japanese countryside, following rumors of various unusual occurences: a young man who dreams the future; a child with horns growing from his forehead; a boy with the power to write creatures into being; and more...
Upon its release in the 2000s, Mushishi earned global acclaim for its poetic episodic storytelling and delicate, beautiful artwork, winning the Japan Media Arts Prize, selection as a Best Manga by the Japan Agency for Cultural Affairs, and recommendation as a top read for teens by the American Library Association. The series inspired two TV anime adaptations in 2005 and 2014 and a live-action film directed by the legendary Katsuhiro Otomo, creator of AKIRA. Unfortunately, after being out of print for 15 years, English copies of Mushishi became as elusive as the strange creatures that populate its pages--until now.
Kodansha's new edition of Mushishi features an all-new translation and lettering, and beautiful color pages and cover illustrations never seen in the U.S. before.
Phantom Busters, Vol. 1
by Neoshoco Neoshoco
Why bother fighting spectral foes like all the other exorcists when you can just eat them?
Straight A student Eugene Korekishi doesn't believe in ghosts...but his classmate Mogari Shishikuno is an exorcist who swallows them whole! Mogari can't see ghosts on his own, but once he and Eugene meet someone with the sight, there's only one path left--form an exorcist club at school and embark on a high school life that's anything but normal!
In search of a fourth member for the club, Mogari, Eugene, and new recruit Kaoru Kanzaki set their sights on Kotaro Tamon, a classmate who seems to be able to talk to ghosts. Unfortunately, Kotaro's got some major problems communicating with living humans! Will Kotaro be able to overcome his anxiety and join the Phantom Busters?
Predator vs. Spider-Man
by Benjamin Percy - Marcelo Ferreira - Paulo Siqueira
Fighting Wolverine through history to the hidden land of Wakanda facing the Black Panther, and now finally Predator fights in the streets of New York City againt the Amazing Spider-Man in a battle to the end.
Ben Percy, one of Marvel's greatest Wolverine writers, finishes his epic trilogy crossing the Predator Universe with the Marvel Universe, and the two will never be the same!
In PREDATOR VS. WOLVERINE, we saw a single Predator stalk the killing machine Wolverine. In PREDATOR VS. BLACK PANTHER, Yautja invaded Wakanda and nearly dethroned its king.
Now Benjamin Percy turns his twisted brain to Marvel's most beloved hero: Spider-Man! A heatwave sends NYC into a blackout and Spider-Man on patrol as tempers boil across the city. But beneath its grimy sewers and subways lurks a threat unlike anything Peter Parker has faced before.
Introducing "Skinner," a Predator of no honor and no clan -- only a thirst for blood.
COLLECTING: Predator vs. Spider-Man (2025) 1-4
Trickster's Tale: Hu Yan Zhuan, Vol. 1
by Hontoku Hontoku
A half demon falls deeply in love with the master who took him in as a child, but their taboo love is doomed from the start...or is it?
A half-fox demon, half-human who has lost his family is taken under the wing of a sage and raised as his pupil. As the young half-demon matures, his feelings for his master mature as well, and what was once admiration turns into forbidden love.
When half-fox demon, half-human Feijin loses his family at an early age, he is taken in by and becomes the pupil of Sage Gaochun. As the centuries pass, Feijin's admiration for his master turns romantic, but such relationships between a master and his pupil are not allowed. And though Feijin continues to confess his feelings to Gaochun, he is gently rebuffed each and every time. Desperate, Feijin puts his master under a spell and whisks him off to bed, but the typically gentle and reserved Gaochun surprises Feijin with his passion. It's only later that he learns his master had once been deeply in love with a demon and was severely punished for it!
Whether you’re searching for historical depth, fantastical worlds, or superhero escapades, the coming months are packed with graphic novels that promise to entertain and inspire. Keep your reading lists ready and your bookshelves ready to expand—there’s no shortage of stories waiting to be discovered.