YA Graphic Novel Picks

Graphic novels are so much fun to read. Here at some of new available titles:

Tamon's B-Side, Vol. 1 by  Yuki Shiwasu
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Gr 8 Up—Utage's obsession with her favorite boy band F/ace may be to an unhealthy level, but her part-time job as a housekeeper ensures she has the income to support expensive albums and meet-and-greets. However, her latest client happens to be the object of her obsession: sexy bad-boy front man, Tamon! At home though, Tamon is depressive, antisocial, and anxious. Utage finds her job is not only to clean his house and get him on a much healthier diet, but also to help him realize his dream that he professed on his audition tape two years ago: “to make people all over the world smile.” This story is overall sweet with some wonderful messaging about taking care of yourself as well as being inspiring for others, although hopefully the series evolves away from Utage propping up Tamon's mental health. A few moments of sexual innuendo and hormone-charged attraction aims this at teen readers. VERDICT Overall, this is a fun rom-com perfectly suited for fans of other manga series such as “My Special One,” or “Phantom of the Idol.”—Sara Smith, School Library Journal

Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 20 by Akira Toriyama
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The first book in the series is available here.

Goku’s adventure from the best-selling classic manga Dragon Ball continues in this new series written by Akira Toriyama himself!

Ever since Goku became Earth’s greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull. But new threats loom overhead, and Goku and his friends will have to defend the planet once again in this continuation of Akira Toriyama’s best-selling series, Dragon Ball!

Goku and Vegeta are both struggling to master their respective ultra forms, which they’ll need to defeat Gas, now the strongest warrior in the universe. Can Granolah rejoin the battle and help turn things around? Later, back at home, a pair of superheroes are making headlines! Get ready for a new story arc set on Earth! – Simon and Schuster

Blue Lock 11 by Muneyuki Kaneshiro
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The first book in the series is available here.

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now! -Random House, Inc.

Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 21 by  Gege Akutami,
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The first book in the series is available here.

“Hakari and Panda head for Tokyo No. 2 Colony in search of Kashimo. When they enter, they get separated, and Hakari faces Charles, a culling game player and wannabe manga creator! Meanwhile, Panda encounters Kashimo and finds himself overwhelmed by theirdifference in strength!”–Baker & Taylor

My Hero Academia, Vol. 36 by Kohei Horikoshi
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The first book in the series is available here.

Midoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy.

What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called “Quirks”? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless?

In the desperate battle with All For One and his minions, the U.A. students are pushing themselves to their absolute limits. Everywhere, the villains have the upper hand. As the floating U.A. island falls out of the sky, Ochaco and Asui fight Himiko Toga, and Midoriya squares off with Tomura. All For One’s new form appears all but unstoppable, and if he reaches Tomura, all is lost. But one hero stands in his way… –Simon and Schuster

One Piece, Vol. 105 by Eiichiro Oda
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The first book in the series is available here.

Join Monkey D. Luffy and his swashbuckling crew in their search for the ultimate treasure, One Piece!

As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber…at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, Luffy sets off in search of the One Piece, said to be the greatest treasure in the world…

As the battle between Luffy and Kaido enters the final round, everyone in Wano puts their lives on the line to protect their home. But even if Luffy can actually secure victory, will there be anything left for a new shogun to rule? –Simon and Schuster

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