Best Books for Adults 2022

10 Books Found

Filtered by 'Comics'
  • Alice in Borderland, Vol. 1

    Translated from the Japanese by Jonah Mayahara-Miller | Arisu and his two best friends are suddenly transported to an alternate version of Tokyo. In order to live, Arisu has to play various life-or-death games that will force him to collaborate or betray his friends.

    Cover of Alice in Borderland, Vol. 1
  • Animal Castle, Vol. 1

    Art by Felix Delep | In this spiritual successor to Animal Farm, a group of animals live under the oppressive regime of bull President Silvio and his dog militia. But when a new visitor comes to the farm, the sparks of revolution soon fly.

    Cover of Animal Castle, Vol. 1
  • The High Desert: Black. Punk. Nowhere—A Memoir

    James found acceptance amongst the West Coast punk scene but, as a biracial teen, still struggled to find his place in the world at large. This eye-opening memoir has the makings of an instant classic with its reflections on what it meant to be Black and punk.

    Cover of The High Desert: Black. Punk. Nowhere—A Memoir
  • The Many Deaths of Laila Starr

    Art by Filipe Andrade | When a human is prophesied to unearth the key to immortality, Death is out of a job; now bound to a mortal form, she races against the clock to stop this discovery. This book reflects on death, its effect on people's lives, and the importance of embracing life while you have it.

    Cover of The Many Deaths of Laila Starr
  • Pinball: A Graphic History of the Silver Ball

    A fun history of pinball, from its origins to today's current popularity as a multiplayer electric machine. Beautifully drawn color graphics loaded with informed historical text, here's the story of why pinball is popular and a focus of today's video-game arcade rooms.

    Cover of Pinball: A Graphic History of the Silver Ball
  • The Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton. Vol. 1

    Art by Chris Schweizer | No one sheds a tear when Trigger Keaton, the world’s most abusive action star, dies. But when clues about his death point towards foul play, his six television sidekicks must band together to solve his murder... while figuring out why they should.

    Cover of The Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton. Vol. 1
  • Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

    Art by Bilquis Evely | After the death of her beloved father, a young woman asks for Supergirl's help in punishing his killer. This gorgeously illustrated epic adventure is the perfect tribute to the Girl of Steel.

    Cover of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin

    In a cyberpunk future, a lone warrior is on a quest to avenge his fallen brothers. This action-packed story, authored by the comic series' original creators, brings the tale of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to its thrilling conclusion.

    Cover of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
  • Wash Day Diaries

    Art by Robyn Smith | Four Black women share their experiences with lovers, friends, and family through the ritual of hair washing. Authentic, relatable, and artistically captivating through its palette of cool tones, this title teaches appreciation and commonality through the upkeep of hair.

    Cover of Wash Day Diaries
  • What Is Home, Mum?

    A journey through Khan's struggle with home and identity, examining not only how she sees herself, but how the rest of the world sees her too. With poetic, vulnerable storytelling and beautiful art mirroring her experiences, we glimpse this wild world through her perspective.

    Cover of What Is Home, Mum?