Updated March 11, 2010
Dembicki, Matt. Trickster: Native American Tales: A Graphic Collection. Fulcrum Books. 2010. 978-1555917241. $22.95.
Trickster tales told by Native American storytellers.
Jacobson, Sid. Vlad the Impaler: The Man Who Was Dracula. Hudson Street Press. 2009. 9781594630583. $25.95.
Dracula pales next to his namesake.
Mucci, Tim. The Odyssey. Sterling. 2010. 9781402731556. $7.95.
Odysseus is here to chew bubble gum and kick butt...and he’s all out of bubble gum.
O' Connor, George. Zeus: King of the Gods. First Second. 2010. 9781596434318. $9.99.
What does it take to become the ruler of the Gods?
Telgemeier, Raina. Smile. Graphix. 2010. 9780545132060. $10.99.
Brace yourself: Middle School plus orthodontia equals dental drama.
Dayton, Brandon. Green Monk. Self-published. 2009. $4.99.
A young monk with the most powerful blade of grass EVER wanders into battle with a fierce giant.
Huang, Jin Zhou. Hero Tales, vol 1. Yen Press. 2009. 9780759523531. $12.99.
Taitou must journey to seek his destiny.
Kolanji, J.P. 365 Samurai And A Few Bowls Of Rice. Dark Horse. 2009. 9781595824127. $16.99.
For a young samurai, the road to enlightenment is paved with the blood of many enemies.
Tada, Kaoru. Itazura Na Kiss, vol 1. Digital Manga. 2009. 9781569701317. $14.95.
Will Kotoko survive the meddling of her family and friends long enough to win the heart of the boy of her dreams?
Midorikawa, Yuki.Natsume's Book of Friends, vol 1. VIZ Media. 2010. 9781421532431. $9.99.
The ability to see yokai leaves Natsume rather lonely and ostracized for most of his life, but a strange legacy left behind by his mysterious grandmother opens him up to friendships with both human and spirits alike.
Shiga, Jason. Meanwhile: Pick Any Path. 3,856 Story Possibilities. Amulet Books. 2010. 9780810984233. $15.95.
It's choose your own adventure. It's a maze. It's a comic. It's fun!
Taylor, Sarah Stewart. Amelia Earhart: This Broad Ocean. Hyperion. 2010. 9781423113379. $17.99.
The beginning of Amelia's journey inspires one young lady in Canada.
Toboso, Yana. Black Butler, vol 1. Yen Press. 2010. 9780316080842. $10.99.
Earl Phantomhive's butler is devilishly good.
Torres, J. Lola: A Ghost Story. Oni Press. 2009. 9781934964330. $14.95.
Jesse can see things no one else can see, just like his creepy grandmother.
Waid, Mark. Unknown, vol 1. BOOM! Studios. 2009. 9781934506974. $24.99.
Can the world's smartest detective prove there's an afterlife before her brain tumor kills her?
Yang, Gene Luen. Prime Baby. First Second. 2010. 9781596436503. $19.99.
Is Thaddeus' baby sister a prime number loving alien?
Yolen, Jane. Foiled. First Second. 2010. 9781596432796. $15.99.
En garde! A girl should never leave home without her trusty rapier.
Yun, JiUn. Time and Again, vol 1. Yen Press. 2009. 9780759530584. $10.99.
An exorcist and his sensible bodyguard travel through Tang Dynasty China, completing jobs for hire. But even their best efforts can't always save their clients from the ghosts and grudges that plague them.