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 finally here! Halloween season (yes, it is a whole season) is upon us. Personally, I enjoy listening to all of the great Halloween-ish music out there (who you gonna call?) and watching the leaves go from dark green to all sorts of beautiful yellows and reds. I do not enjoy having to dodge acorns from busy squirrels, but that’s the price we pay for officially being in fall, I suppose.
While I couldn’t dig up any pumpkin spice-flavored comics, I hope that the selection below will keep you occupied during the scariest time of the year.
Angelica and the Bear Prince by Trung Le Nguyen (Oct 7)
When Angelica’s perfect life comes crashing down around her ears, she has Peri, the bear mascot of a local theater, to provide encouragement and support. But who is Peri behind the mask? Angelica takes a job at the theater to find out!
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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.
Kamudo Volume One by Akira Himekawa (Oct 7)
The paradisical land of Ryujinkyo is rocked by the birth of Kamuna, the first human, whose very existence might destroy the land. How will Kamuna handle growing up in such a tense atmosphere — and can he find a way to save Ryujinkyo rather than destroy it?
My Life in 24 Frames Per Second by Rintarô, Translated by Montana Kane (Oct 7)
This memoir from the creator of Akira traces his entire life and career in Japanese animation, and the influence his work has had on the industry as a whole and on the people within it. Fans of Rintarô’s work and anime in general are sure to get a lot out of this graphic novel.
Manga Muscles: An Artist’s Guide to Drawing Powerful Male Bodies by Syu Itadori, Ueno Atsushi, KiKi, and GomTang (Oct 21)
For all you aspiring mangakas out there, this handy guide will not only show you how to design and draw muscular characters, it also explores the different ways that muscularity presents based on the character’s body type and the kinds of physical activity they do.
Nocturnos by Laura Pérez, Translated by Andrea Rosenberg (Oct 21)
Can’t get enough of those opening sequences from Only Murders in the Building? Pérez, who designed them, has released a new graphic novel featuring a series of stories that explore the mystical and frightening events that happen at night.
Perfect Crime Party by Various Creators (Oct 21)
This crime collection features fun mystery stories of all kinds from a variety of popular and award-winning creators. Whether you prefer a comfortable cozy or a hilarious satire, you’re sure to find something to fit your mood, so pull up a magnifying glass and dig right in!
Indoor Kid by Mat Heagerty and Lisa Dubois-Thompson (Oct 28)
Arnie is the worst athlete in Muscletown, which also means he’s the town’s biggest loser. Still, he manages to make a few friends who are just as unsporty as he is…until a bit of magic turns Arnie into the best athlete in town! Which will he choose: sports stardom or his old, nerdy pals?
Still don’t have enough reading material to make it through the month? Check out the New Release Index for even more!
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