Kids Comic
“Draw out the Story” by Brian McLachlan
Ever wanted to create your very own comic book? Don’t know where to start or how to begin? Then this is the book for you! Try your hand at making your own story with these easy to understand instructions.
“The Last Kids on Earth” by Max Brallier
After Jack Sullivan’s town is overrun by monsters, it’s up to him and his team to defeat the biggest monster in town known as Blarg. Filled with sassy humour, this comic is a fun summer read! Now a hit Netflix TV show too!
“Narwhal Unicorn of the Sea” by Ben Clanton
With totally opposite personalities Narwhal and Jelly make great friends anyway. Narwhal is a fun and happy creature always making new friends; Jelly is a serious creature. Together they go on awesome adventure under the sea! This comic is sure to leave you smiling after reading. Perfect read for a bad day to get you laughing again.
“White Bird” by R.J. Palacio
If you enjoyed “Wonder” you will sure to enjoy this comic. Want to know more about your favourite character? This is the read for you! Rather than one long story, this comic is a collection of shorts stories. Written with compassion and illustrated with poetic images, this comic is a must read that will linger with you!
“Gronk” by Katie Cook
Need a great comic to read during the summer? Check out this comic; it is such a quirky and fun read! From the popular webcomic, comes “Gronk” the story of a monster who didn’t want to be a monster. So, Gronk joined up with a human to go on fun adventures. The illustrations really add to the story’s charm and humour.
“Real Friends” by Shannon Hale
Shannon’s friend Adrienne starts hanging out with the popular kids in school. What happens to Shannon and Adrienne's friendship as the popular group starts bullying people. This comic confronts the challenges of friendships band bullying. This is a great autobiography for all kids to read.
“Be Prepared” by Vera Brosgol
Ever felt like an outcast? Had problems fitting in? So does Vera, but she’s a Russian girl with a single mother who can’t afford luxuries. Russian summer camp is affordable and Vera is excited to find a place she belongs, only that’s not what she finds at camp.
“Sunny Side Up” by Jennifer Holm
How can a state with Disney World be boring? When Sunny Lewin is sent to live with her grandfather, she finds Florida boring. At least there is one kid named Buzz and they spend the summer having a ton of wild adventures.
Adult Comics
"Doomsday Clock” by Geoff Johns, ill. Gary Frank
Worlds collide when Watchmen meet the DC Universe. DC heroes and villains must face against a new and powerful threat to their universe, Dr. Manhattan. A perfect tie in for the Emmy nominated TV series, Watchmen. Available on Hoopla.
“They Called Us Enemy” by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott, ill. Harmony Becker
Actor George Takei (Star Trek; The Terror: Infamy) recounts his childhood imprisoned with his family in an internment camp for Japanese-Americans during WW2, illustrates dehumanizing by discrimination.
“March” by John Robert Lewis, Andrew Aydin, ill. Nate Powell
The late US Congressman John Lewis co-created this telling of his story and participation in the US Civil Rights movement, from his childhood on his family’s Alabama farm to the Selma to Montgomery Marches, Freedom Riders, and finally giving voting rights to all.
“The Boys” by Garth Ennis
The inspiration for the Amazon Prime show of the same name, in a world where superheroes are run and managed like pro athletes; paid by corporations and managed by agents. The Boys are a secret agency to keep superheroes accountable... by any means.
“Palookaville” by Seth
A long-running series by award-winning Canadian artist Seth, Palookaville is a comic strip filled with tales of loss, loneliness, and regret. Volume 22 also features a photo essay about a barbershop designed by the artist.
“Secret Path” by Gord Downie and Jeff Lemire
Chanie “Charlie” Wenjack, was a twelve-year-old Anishinaabe boy who died in flight from the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School in 1966. Downie (of the Tragically Hip) and Lemire created a music album and accompanying graphic novel based on Chanie’s story to raise broader awareness of the tragedy of residential schools and First Nations people.
