​​​​​​​Brigid Alverson

Witches, orphans, gods, and some ordinary folks populate these compelling stories for grades 5 and up.

In these seven manga works for grades five and up, affable characters cast gentle spells.

In these works, silly creatures impart wise messages.

From reading people's thoughts to appearing as reincarnated humans, these cat characters have strong appeal. 

The long history of superhero comics means there is a bewildering array of characters and storylines. Where should a new reader start? Here's what you need to know. 

The challenger claimed that the graphic novel "damaged souls." The authors have several things to say in response.

In these works, the characters are cute, the chapters short, and suspense is kept to a minimum. While the genre exists for all ages, many titles are ideal for younger readers.

Seven recent works and an overview of recent Black comics publishing.

Creators of breakthrough works and characters, from Bungleton Green and Torchy Brown to the Black Panther superhero.