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My Favorite Thing Is Monsters Vol. 1 by Emil Ferris 

Set in late ’60s Chicago, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters follows 10-year-old Karen Reyes through her illustrated diary, blending B-movie horror and pulp imagery. As she investigates the murder of Holocaust survivor Anka Silverberg, Karen’s journey unravels personal and political histories, weaving together past and present in a powerful, haunting narrative.

Love and Rockets Library Vol. 1: Maggie the Mechanic by Jaime Hernandez 

The first volume of the Love and Rockets Library follows spirited Maggie, her rebellious friend (and occasional lover) Hopey, and their eclectic circle, including glamorous Penny Century, eccentric mentor Izzy, wrestler Rena Titanon, and Maggie’s crush, Rand Race. Their intertwined adventures blend punk attitude, romance, and magical realism in a vivid, character-driven world.

Usagi Yojimbo Book 1: The Ronin by Stan Sakai 

Set in 17th century Japan, just after the civil wars, Usagi Yojimbo Vol. 1 follows Miyamoto Usagi, a wandering masterless samurai. As the shogun’s power rises and samurai uphold the Bushido code, Usagi navigates a land rife with political intrigue, personal trials, and lingering unrest in this rich, action-filled tale of honor and survival.

Palestine by Joe Sacco 

Based on years of research and a 1990s visit to the West Bank and Gaza, where he conducted over 100 interviews with Palestinians and Jews, Palestine was Joe Sacco’s first major work of political and historical nonfiction—establishing his reputation as a pioneer of graphic New Journalism through powerful, deeply reported storytelling.

I Am Not Okay with This by Charles Forsman 

Fifteen-year-old Sydney appears to be an ordinary, aimless freshman—arguing with her brother, blasting music, and hiding out with friends. But in her diary, she reveals deeper secrets: she’s in love with her best friend, haunted by her veteran father’s strange death, and struggling to control unpredictable, painful telekinetic powers.

The Eternaut by Hecter German Oesterheld and illustrated by Francisco Solano Lopez 

Appearing for the first time in English, this landmark Argentinian sci-fi graphic novel originally ran from 1957-59. Juan Salvo—still a symbol of Latin American resistance—joins Professor Favalli and metalworker Franco to confront what seems like a nuclear disaster, only to uncover a far more terrifying and unexpected global threat.

Okinawa by Susumu Higa 

This powerful volume unites two story collections by Okinawa’s leading mangaka, Susumu Higa. Sword of Sand offers an unflinching portrayal of the Battle of Okinawa, while Mabui explores the lasting impact of US military occupation through Okinawan spirituality and a yuta priestess. Together, they reflect on war, memory, and cultural resilience. 

Search and Destroy Vol. 1 by Atsushi Kaneko and Osamu Tezuka and illustrated by Atsushi Kaneko 

A furious tale of vengeance set in a dystopian future where robotic “creatures” serve the elite and oppress the poor. Orphaned thief Doro joins a mysterious cybernetic girl targeting the city’s most corrupt. A reimagining of Dororo, it’s a brutal, stylish thriller about justice, identity, and rebellion.

Dementia 21 Vol. 1 by Kago 

Yukie Sakai is a cheerful home health aide whose routine job spirals into surreal, bizarre adventures that constantly challenge her sanity. Renowned for blending classic manga style with hyper-realistic detail and shocking, taboo-breaking content, cartoonist Kago invents his own genre—“fashionable paranoia”—in this wildly experimental, darkly humorous, and unforgettable visual journey.

Brain Damage by Kago 

Brain Damage presents four darkly comic, horror-tinged manga tales. In “Labyrinth Quartet,” identical women are hunted in a mysterious building. “Curse Room” follows a health aide managing volatile zombies. “Family Portrait” uncovers vanishings linked to a disturbing old man, and “Blood Harvest” reveals something terrifying hiding in seemingly ordinary cars.

Nijigahara Holograph by Inio Asani 

As butterflies multiply ominously, children whisper of a creature in the school tunnel. When Arié Kimura’s mother’s body is found there, the curse feels real. Blamed and sacrificed by peers, Arié’s fall into the Nijigahara tunnel pushes Komatsuzaki to the edge. This complex tale unfolds across two timelines, revealing interconnected lives haunted by past trauma and secrets.

War on Gaza by Joe Sacco 

War on Gaza is a powerful series of graphic commentaries, published in installments on The Comics Journal’s website, exposing Israel’s assault on Gaza. Through comics and single-panel illustrations, it reveals the brutal immorality of the conflict and its devastating, tragic impact. 

Suffrage Song: The Haunted History of Gender, Race and Voting Rights in the U.S. by Caitlin Cass 

Cass takes an intersectional view of suffrage history, celebrating key victories while exposing racist compromises. She humanizes figures from Susan B. Anthony to Fannie Lou Hamer and highlights lesser-known activists like Zitkala-Ša and Mabel Ping Hua-Lee, revealing the complex racial dynamics woven throughout the movement’s multigenerational struggle. 

Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund by Caitlin McGurk and Emily Flake and illustrated by Barbara Shermund 

Honoring pioneering cartoonist Barbara Shermund, this volume celebrates her sharp wit and bold style that captured first-wave feminism from the 1920s-1960s. Shermund’s outspoken women challenged social norms, addressing sex, marriage, and society with humor. Through art, archives, and research, it restores her rightful place in cartoon history.