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A lot of familiar faces are returning to graphic novel shelves. Should readers meet them in their latest adventures, or would it be best to start at the beginning? These 12 reviews suggest which approach matches each book.

12 stories for grades 3 and up spotlight Queen Hatshepsut, Josephine Baker, Mary Shelley, and more remarkable women. 

In these works, characters with disabilities are presented as well-rounded, complex personalities.

The most challenged graphic novel this fall: Gender Queer. And the award-winning Maia Kobabe memoir remains a frequent target nationwide. Graphic novels are more vulnerable, says Jonathan Friedman of PEN America, as older people simply are less comfortable with them. 

From graphical COVID diaries to investigative journalism, these comics are a time capsule of the pandemic experience.

Becker’s YA graphic novel follows a year in the life of five young adults from four countries—the U.S., Singapore, Korea, and Japan—living together in a student group house in Japan.

Creators hone in on previously untold stories and lesser-known figures. Plus: 12 recommended titles.

With wide-open access for readers and custom title control for institutions, Comics Plus is a versatile digital comics collection that will serve graphic novel lovers well.

The graphic novelist strives to emulate kids’ storytelling styles in his books, about Cuban American siblings who use a little magic to fight monsters.