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Eileen's primary literary love is comic books, but she’s always on the lookout for her next literary adventure no matter what form it takes. She has a Bachelor's in media studies, a Master's in digital communication, a smattering of published short stories, and a seriously cute dog. Follow her on Bluesky.
It’s the end of the year, and depending on where you are in the world, you could be looking at piles of snow or big, leafy trees in the prime of life. Either way, that’s a sign for you to check out all of the new comic books and graphic novels that December has to offer.
You can close out 2025 by joining headstrong teenagers doing the best they can in a complex world, an office worker dealing with sudden fame, and folks looking for connections (romantic or otherwise) as they navigate less-than-ideal circumstances. Fantasy, romance, and humor abound, so no matter what your heart is hankering for this holiday season, the selections below are sure to provide it!
Flip Flip Slowly by Mame Ohtako (Dec 16)
Ah, a book about books, perfect! In this adults-only romance, Hagiwara finds himself increasingly intrigued by— and attracted to — a strange newcomer who has taken to spending a lot of time at the library where Hagiwara works.
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The Dragons of Paris by Joann Sfar and Tony Sandoval (Dec 2)
In this historical fantasy, dragons have lain dormant throughout the city of Paris for as long as anyone can remember. But is the price of keeping the peace too high? And what happens when two star-crossed lovers run afoul of the ancient beasts?
Gabby Torres Is the Best Winner Ever by Angela Dominguez (Dec 2)
In this follow-up to Gabby Torres Gets a Billion Followers, we find Gabby determined to win a baking contest hosted by the local grocery store. But as her baking missteps (and the grocery bills) mount, Gabby can feel her dreams of fame and acclaim melt like chocolate in the sun.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Original Motion Picture Special Edition: 35th Anniversary by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman (Dec 2)
The 1990 film adaptation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is still a classic, and for good reason. Now, fans can enjoy the graphic novel version of the film in this updated edition featuring plenty of bonus material.
Love Bullet Volume One by inee (Dec 9)
Forget all those placid, old-fashioned images of naked cupids with heart-shaped arrows. The modern cupid is packing heat, which makes things a whole lot more interesting when they get into a fight over how to handle a particularly thorny romantic entanglement!
Quincredible: A Better World by Rodney Barnes and Selina Espiritu (Dec 9)
The “Quincredible” series continues as our hero, the invulnerable (physically, anyway) Quinton West, fights to save New Orleans from a group of villains who use their power and resources to buy immunity for their wide-ranging crimes (sound familiar?).
Red Before Black by Stephanie Phillips and Goran Sudžuka (Dec 16)
After eight years in prison, Val is finally out and prepared to take on a new mission: searching the most dangerous parts of Florida for Leo, a drug runner. But when they finally meet, Val realizes she has bigger problems than tracking down Leo — and that Leo might be her only hope, dangerous as it is, of surviving what comes next.
Beat & Motion Volume One by Naoki Fujita (Dec 23)
Tatsuhiko hates his job, but he doesn’t see any way to achieve his dreams of being an animator — until a complete stranger inspires him to give it another shot. When the resulting video goes viral, Tatsuhiko’s life is turned upside-down. But who is the mystery girl who set him on this new and exciting path?
Finish out the year with a look at the New Release Index for the last of the books coming out in 2025!
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