Adult Graphic Novels

These adult graphic novels are new to our shelves in the last 30 days (most recent on top).

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Early man was a woman. book 1, reclaiming prehistory / Ulli Lust ; translated by Elisabeth Lauffer.
"History is written by the victors, and the victors are men. This assumption colors our view of every past era: The fittest survive. The strongest rule. “Human nature” is intrinsically warlike. The record tells a different story. Across the globe, over mi…
Chiisakobee. Vol. 1 / by Minetaro Mochizuki ; story by Shugoro Yamamoto ; [translation, Andria McKnight ; lettering, Kai Kyou].
"After a fire burns down his family business and claims the lives of his parents, the young heir and master carpenter Shigetsugu vows to rebuild the failing venture with his late father's words in mind: "No matter how much the times change, what's importa…
My beloved other : a memoir of love, race, and optimism in a time of denial / written by Nick Abadzis and Angela Watson ; art by Nick Abadzis.
"Where does the concept of "the other" come from? And who truly benefits when we allow fear of the other to steer our society? Through charming banter and illuminating anecdotes from their personal lives, writer-artist Nick Abadzis and psychotherapist Ang…
The nightingales : Emil Wilson.
"Based on a true story...about a life-changing friendship between a seventeen-year-old girl and the dying stranger who moves into her family’s home. It’s the spring of 1985 and Lou Miller is weeks away from graduating high school when her father, Donald,…
Walking in your tracks. 1 / manga by Tatsumi Kifu ; Katie Van Amburg, editor ; Katie Kimura, translator.
"Ren Kisaki has lived his life alone, writing novels from his wheelchair. Suffocated by help and frustrated by his perceived helplessness, he repeatedly pushes others away to the point that his caregivers have all but given up on him. That is, until the d…
The legend of Kamui. Volume 4 / Sanpei Shirato ; translated by Richard Rubinger with Noriko Rubinger.
"Long considered the greatest epic series in Japanese comics, The Legend of Kamui delicately balances the largest cast ever in manga while managing to make every character distinct. In this fourth installment of the revolutionary saga, the outcast Kamui f…
That time I got reincarnated as a slime. 5, Disaster strikes / author: Fuse ; artist: Taiki Kawakami ; character design: Mitz Vah ; [translation: Stephen Paul ; lettering: Evan Hayden].
"After laying waste to the orcish forces that threatened the Forest of Jura, Rimuru's group now faces Gelmud and the dreaded orc lord. And with some encouragement from Gelmud, the ord lord evolves into his ultimate form: The Orc Disaster! Could this new a…
Strange pictures. 1 = Hen na e / story by Uketsu ; manga by Kikou Aiba.
"From Japan’s breakout horror sensation comes a chilling new manga experience. Strange Pictures is the spine-tingling manga adaptation of Uketsu’s bestselling novel, brought vividly to life by artist Kikou Aiba. Uketsu – the enigmatic masked writer who ha…
Nectar. 1, The sweetest thing in life / writer/creator, Jeremy Robinson ; colorist, Steve Canon ; letterer, Jim Campbell with AndWorld Design.
"An island village off Salem, Massachusetts, is inundated by a strange species of butterflies that spread the Dancing Plague and have a very particular taste in nectar...human blood. New York Times bestselling author Jeremy Robinson and Italian phenom art…
The adventure zone : Story and song / based on the podcast by Griffin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Travis McElroy, Justin McElroy ; adaptation by Clint McElroy, Carey Pietsch, Griffin McElroy ; art by Carey Pietsch.
"Our heroes--Taako, Magnus, and Merle--are about to discover the long-lost truths about themselves, their shared history, and the nature of the threat they've been facing since they first agreed to join the Bureau of Balance. But just as their eyes are op…
That time I got reincarnated as a slime. 3 / author, Fuse ; artist, Taiki Kawakami ; character design  Mitz Vah ; translation, Stephen Paul.
"After taking on the will and form of the Conqueror of Flames, Rimuru gains new, incredible skills and continues his journey to improve the conditions of his subordinates. But before long, Rimuru hears a distress call and finds his companions crushed by a…
That time I got reincarnated as a slime. 6 / author: Fuse ; artist: Taiki Kawakami ; character design: Mitz Vah ; translation: Stephen Paul ; lettering: Evan Hayden.
"After the defeat of the Orc Lord, Rimuru is now the chancellor of the Jura Forest Alliance. With more companions than ever, his profile within the world rises, but this also draws the attention of ever more powerful figures. How will Rimuru handle the sc…
The beast. Part 2/2 / Zidrou ; Frank Pé ; colors by Elvire De Cock ; translation, lettering, and edition layout by Mike Kennedy.
"The Beast has been captured and finds himself in the pound, waiting to be transferred to Antwerp Zoo. Little François hasn't given up on helping him--but how? He doesn't yet know it, but he can count on the help of class bully Fut-fut, who is starting to…
Baki the grappler. 16 / Keisuke Itagaki ; translator: David Evelyn ; letterer: Rafael Zaiats.
""The pride of Japanese karate clashes with the yakuza's toughest brawler in this action-packed volume of Keisuke Itagaki's martial arts saga!The long-awaited showdown between Katsumi Orochi, Japan's cocky martial arts prodigy, and Kaoru Hanayama, the cri…
Baki the grappler. 15 / Keisuke Itagaki ; translator: David Evelyn ; letterer: Rafael Zaiats.
"A sibling rivalry turns into a bloody brawl in this volume of Keisuke Itagaki's legendary fighting manga!The Shinogi brothers, the sadistic doctor Kureha and the nerve-cutting karate master Kosho, face off in a match that threatens to destroy their broth…
Baki the grappler. 14 / Keisuke Itagaki ; translator: David Evelyn ; letterer: Rafael Zaiats.
"The already volatile and unpredictable tournament to determine the world's strongest fighter gets even wilder with the arrival of Baki's sadistic father, Yujiro. Just what is the fearsome Ogre planing to do, and who is the mysterious fighter that he's br…
Baki the grappler. 13 / Keisuke Itagaki ; translator: David Evelyn ; letterer: Rafael Zaiats.
"Unfamiliar faces, including a mysterious kung-fu master and a fighting prodigy said to have fully mastered all aspects of karate, arrive at the Underground Arena, eager to prove their strength. Baki is undoubtedly one of Japan's top fighters, but how wil…
Animan. 2 / Takuya Okada ; translation : Ko Ransom ; lettering : Elena Pizarro.
"In this brutal, freakish society, human and animal heads alike are served on lavish platters for connoisseurs to sample. Chimeras are raised to believe their sole purpose is to become delicious meat, while unlucky humans are hunted down and end up on din…
Animan. 1 / Takuya Okada ; translation : Ko Ransom ; lettering : Elena Pizarro.
"When an unsuspecting father and daughter stumble upon a strange gathering of humanoid animals with a taste for fine cuisine, their worst nightmare is about to begin. Here, creatures who are not quite man—and not quite beast—raise humans as livestock and …
Land. 1 / Kazumi Yamashita ; translator: Kevin Gifford ; lettering: Madeleine Jose.
"'One shall live and the other shall die.' The younger sister ran through the fields, happy to live with the father who loved and adored her in the peaceful village under the watchful gaze of the four gods. Her elder twin ran through the mountains, sweari…
Land. 2 / Kazumi Yamashita ; translator: Kevin Gifford ; lettering: Darren Smith, Madeleine Jose.
Everything began the day I planted that seed… Her dad died. Her aunt went mad. She found out her twin sister was both alive and a fugitive on the run…Her curiosity about The Beyond has only brought about tragedy for An and her family. And that’s why she’s…
That time I got reincarnated as a slime. 2 / author, Fuse ; artist, Taiki Kawakami ; character design, Mitz Vah ; translation by Stephen Paul.
"While looking for craftsmen in the Dwarven Kingdom, Rimuru and his friends find themselves stuck in a mess with a powerful minister. Now they’re caught in a trial where they aren’t even allowed to defend themselves in the face of the Dwarven King’s judgm…
Kagurabachi. 08, Dawn / story & art by Takeru Hokazono ; translation, Camellia Nieh ; lettering, Phil Christie.
"Chihiro Rokuhira's father, Kunishige, is the most famous swordsmith in the land. Thanks to his six enchanted blades, the war that has been gripping the nation ends, and peaceful days follow. After the war, he retrieves all six blades and hides them in th…
Heaven / Katie Skelly.
"Out past the edge of town, there exists a strip club called Heaven that only some can find. Some say it's a mirage. Others say you can't miss the giant neon heels lighting up the desert night skies. Dolly can't find a place to belong. After losing her id…
Dark souls: redemption. 1, Humanity lost / story by Julien Blondel ; art by Shonen ; lettering by Bryan Wetstein, Studio Makma ; translation by Matthew Redman, Studio Makma.
"The flame is lit. A nameless woman wakes. Roused from the tomb by a past she cannot recall, she sets out into a barren, unfamiliar landscape. The protector follows. Bound by oath and honor, he safeguards her against the dangers that draw near with the sa…
Kindergarten wars. Vol. 4 / You Chiba ; translation: Christine Dashiell ; lettering: Phil Christie.
"In a bid to capture Lyla, an exceptional little girl shrouded in secrecy, a whole squad of assassins has initiated an all-out war on Kindergarten Noir. Their leader? None other than Rita's own twin brother, Leo! When the Dandelion Class teams up with the…
Dark souls: redemption. 2, Bonfire / story by Julien Blondel ; art by Shonen ; translation by Matthew Redman (Studio Makma) ; lettering by Bryan Wetstein (Studio Makma).
"The nightmare retreats. Vanquished by Ira’s blow, Ar’vrark skulks back among the shadows to plot their reprisal. Struck down, Eudo lies slain as Ira’s lamentations wash over his flesh. Fates entwined, a hunter approaches, offering hope for Ira and her fa…
Rigsby WI. Volume 2, Burn it down / artist, author, S.E. Case.
"Welcome back to Rigsby, Wisconsin. It's sophomore year, and for Anna Jensen, high school has been a complete disappointment. Her school lunch card doesn’t work. Her friends won’t stop talking about boys. The house she's been staying at is always full of …
Clumsy kiss / Machi Suehiro ; translation: Leighann Harvey ; lettering: Dietrich Premier.
"Time's running out--with graduation on the horizon and everyone and their brother getting together, Kumai's stuck in something of a rut. Due to the trauma of a past heartbreak, he's had a little trouble putting himself out there, but he's made up his min…
Unsounded. 1, The corpse with no eyes / author, artist, Ashely Cope.
"Some dead men tell tales. Some little girls have tails. Daughter of the Lord of Thieves, Sette Frummagem is on a mission, and she'll lie, cheat, and steal to make sure it's a success (she'll lie, cheat, and steal anyway). Condemned to aid her in her rott…
That's not love. 2 / Peko Watanabe ; translator: Sawa Matsueda Savage ; letterer: Madeleine Jose.
"The romance between a 14-year-old-girl and her teacher. A memory from 26 years ago, rudely awakened by a sculpture of the girl. Devastated to see the image of her body used and publicly displayed without her consent, Yukari requests to have the sculpture…
Dragon circus. 1 / Eiichi Shimizu, Tomohiro Shimoguchi ; translation, Jonathan Thumas ; lettering, Eve Grandt.
"Humanity's response to the arrival of the mysterious and destructive creatures known as "Dragons"? The Dragon Slayers--an elite unit of humans, demi-humans, robots, and monsters, dedicated to the elimination of the interlopers. Now, as the battle becomes…
Call me by your name : the graphic novel / André Aciman ; adapted and illustrated by Sarah Maxwell.
"On the Italian Riviera, Elio welcomes his father's house guest. Oliver is the picture of arrogance - all billowing shirts and snide comments - and Elio is convinced that Oliver will be someone he'll grow to hate. Thrown together, a friendship blossoms as…
The bugle call : song of war. 8 / story by Mozuku Sora ; art by Higoro Toumori ; translation, Caleb Cook ; touch-up art & lettering, Annaliese
"The siege of the island fortress of Mont Tombe continues. Luca and his squad have breached the wall, but the Garland is within the sanctuary at the peak of the island, and protected by a powerful Branched ability. The key to the sanctuary, however, lies …
Seeds of anxiety*. 1 / Masaaki Nakayama ; translation by Stephen Paul ; lettering by Abigail Blackman.
"Down a dark hallway, behind a closed door, or perhaps even right beside you on the train…In the cracks of normal, everyday life, the supernatural has taken root, spreading its tendrils into the most peculiar places and revealing itself in the most startl…