Blog Posts by Subject: Comics and Graphic Novels

Novels and nonfiction books for all ages to help during the bereavement and grieving process.

The books below, for children and teens, are a mixture of fiction and nonfiction books to learn more about this event, its aftermath and the effect the internment and anti-Japanese sentiment had on individuals, families and communities.

Explore noteworthy adult novels, graphic novels, short stories, memoirs, and nonfiction written by Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans.

Travel to the past with these fantastic historical fiction manga!

These must-read manga books have impacted the literary or pop culture landscapes in some major, long-lasting ways.

What is Shōnen? In short, Shōnen manga are Japanese comic books aimed at a young male audience. If you are looking for stories about adventure, friendship, and action, then you’re in luck!

A selection of children's picture books, e-books and teen comics to help families celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and learn more about the mythology, folklore and symbolism behind the holiday.

Have you checked out NYPL’s newest teen book list yet? You’ll find old and new titles in all different genres, so you’ll definitely find something you’ll enjoy on this list. I have plenty of recommendations, but which ones I’d want to read first would depend on my mood ...

Shōjo manga are Japanese comic books aimed at a young, female audience. Teenagers are typically the target demographic, but really these titles are accessible to anyone.

Trying to sift through the staggering amount of manga currently available can seem very daunting. Fortunately, a multitude of international committees have taken over the task for us.

New to manga? Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry—we’re here to help!

It's the time of year to look back and reflect on our favorite reads of 2019. Here's a roundup of the most loved books of the year from our Mid-Manhattan librarians.

Dystopian and apocalyptic fiction have been narrative mainstays since George Orwell's "1984" and Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451." If this captures your imagination, check out our recommendations!

Food is such an integral part of any society, so it's no wonder many stories revolve around food prep, design, and enjoyment. With our favorite food-related manga, you'll get all the drama, recipes, and limitless food possibilities. Douzo meshiagare!

If you like the Beatles, Johnny Cash, The Ramones and other notable bands and musical artists, we have comic recommendations for you!

Whether it's sports, tabletop or videogames, we love games of all kinds. So, we've gathered a collection of our favorite game-based manga!

Discover an entire genre of manga in which characters are suddenly transported to new, unfamiliar worlds. If you enjoy Miyazaki's Spirited Away, you'll enjoy this list of recommended manga, ready to get your interested in isekai started.

The history of LGBTQ+ representation in Japanese manga is quite different from the history of LGBTQ+ representation in American graphic novels and comics. In celebration of Pride Month, we're revisiting some of our favorite Japanese manga featuring LGBTQ+ characters and themes.

Robots. Cyborgs. Androids. Space stations. They all make up the manga and anime genre known as mecha. Read about the history of mecha, and discover our comprehensive list of recommended manga, movies, and TV series.