April showers may or may not bring May flowers, depending on where you are. But there’s one thing we can all look forward to: a crop of brand-new graphic novels and comic books to keep you occupied until the Justin Timberlake memes explode on your social media feeds.
This month, you’ll be able to enjoy adaptations of old favorites, tales of whimsy and fantasy just perfect for escapism, and more grounded stories about young people finding their way in a confusing world. Whether you’re excited to sit outside with your new reads or are looking for an excuse to stay inside away from the bugs and the allergies, you’re sure to find something suited to your tastes below.
Sounds great, huh? So what are we waiting for? Let’s dive in now!
Unemployed Killers Support Group by Rio (Apr 21)
Even vicious assassins need emotional support. That is the premise behind this new series, which follows unrepentant killers who are each struggling with a catastrophic fall from grace. The past haunts them all, but for one of the group members, the danger might be more physical than psychological…
Until We Meet Again by Lily Kim Qian (Apr 21)
In this gorgeously illustrated graphic memoir, Lily relates her peripatetic childhood with her loving but sometimes uncommunicative single father. Occasional intrusions from her mentally ill mother add to her sense of dislocation and instability, until maturity and her own brushes with mental illness help her to accept the past and embrace the future.
All access members continue below for more of the best comics and graphic novels out this month.
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga by Dav Pilkey and Motojiro (Apr 7)
Fans of the original Captain Underpants now get to relive their hero’s very first adventure, this time in manga form. Hang out with Harold and George once again as they create the best, if somewhat underdressed, superhero of them all!
Mixed Feelings by Sara Amini and Shadia Amin (Apr 7)
As a mixed-race girl, Sara has never quite felt at home anywhere. When she starts middle school, everything just seems to get worse, until drama club comes to her rescue. Playing pretend is an invaluable outlet, but how long will it take for reality to intrude on Sara’s happy fantasy life?
Princess Academy: The Graphic Novel by Shannon Hale and Victoria Ying (Apr 7)
When the prince decides he wants to marry a common villager, all of the girls in Miri’s village — including Miri — are compelled to take princess lessons to see which of them is the fairest of all. Is Miri up to the challenge? More importantly, does she really want to be?
Hotel Limbo by Ben Harel and Various Artists (Apr 14)
What happens after we die? It’s an age-old question. According to this webcomic, you go to the Hotel Limbo, where a bizarre staff — including newest “hire,” BB — look after their undead guests to the best of their very unusual abilities.
Once Upon a Tail by Audrey Perrott and Charlene Chua (Apr 21)
The first in a new series, Once Upon a Tail follows Poppy the dragon and Wallace the horse as they debate all of life’s biggest questions, like “can dragons eat bananas?” No matter how much they may disagree on the answers to these questions, Poppy and Wallace remain the best of friends!
Someday Perfect by Kat Schneider (Apr 21)
Meg was already struggling with her Christian faith — and the ways everyone else expects her to express it — when she develops a crush on a boy she meets at summer camp. Can she find a way to reconcile her feelings with her religious beliefs?
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