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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.
Welcome to 2026! Whether you’re sad about the holiday season being over or looking forward to finally getting some peace and quiet, these new graphic novels releasing in January will be right there with you.
From new collections of old favorites to fresh adventures with characters you’ll love, the books featured here are sure to help you get off on the right foot this year!
Alpha Flight by Mantlo and Lee Omnibus by Bill Mantlo and Jim Lee (Jan 6)
Alpha Flight may not be Marvel’s flagship team, but it has a long and fascinating history worth exploring. This omnibus allows you to read the entirety of Mantlo and Lee’s run on the title, featuring characters like Northstar (this is before he came out, just fyi), Aurora, Marrina, Snowbird, and more.
Pizza and Taco: Go Viral! by Stephen Shaskan (Jan 6)
The “Pizza and Taco” series continues as our competitive pals decide the way to fame and fortune is by posting a funny animal video online. It isn’t long before they realize that the road to stardom isn’t quite as straightforward as it looked at the start!
Sesame Street: Sunny Stories by Joey Esposito and Various Illustrators (Jan 6)
Can’t get enough of the classic children’s TV show? Then your kids (or you!) are sure to enjoy this comic book collection, which features familiar characters learning how to deal with mistakes, be kind to others, take responsibility, and leave themselves open to new experiences.
Gumshoe by Brenna Thummler (Jan 13)
Timid Willa wants to be a mail carrier more than anything, which makes it all the more unbelievable when she is mistaken for a mail-stealing bandit! She will have to overcome her shyness and make friends with a group of daring girls to stop the real bandit and reclaim her life.
Leo Rising by Archie Bongiovanni (Jan 20)
Laura has built her entire identity, including a very public internet presence, around being a lesbian. But the return of an old friend soon has her questioning that identity. When she starts experimenting by creating an online male persona named Leo, Laura is forced to realize that gender and sexuality are not as absolute as she always thought.
Scavengers: Another Sky Volume One by Ryo Furube (Jan 20)
There is only one way for the Scavengers to free themselves from the research facility that holds them captive: travel to an alternate dimension and bring back the treasure that is kept there. But the treasure is so fiercely protected that even the elite Scavengers might not be a match for what they find.
A Brief History of a Long War by Mariam Naiem, Yulia Vus, and Ivan Kypibida (Jan 27)
Russia’s war on Ukraine has been in the news for almost four years now, but the roots of the conflict go back much farther. This graphic novel intersperses the story of a Ukrainian woman trying to survive a night of shelling with historical scenes that illuminate the long history behind the current war.
Princess Mononoke Film Comic All-in-One Edition by Hayao Miyazaki (Jan 27)
Studio Ghibli’s classic film is nearly 30 years old, but it remains timely. This new edition of the comic book adaptation enables fans to relive the beloved story of two very different young people who reluctantly join forces to save the natural world from destruction by reckless, short-sighted individuals.
If this isn’t enough reading material for you, the New Release Index has even more new titles for you to enjoy this winter!
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