Lots of good, important stuff happens in June. We get Pride Month, Juneteenth, and the official beginning of summer. And we have the less important stuff too, naturally, like Applesauce Cake Day and Take Your Dog to Work Day. (Do not give your dog applesauce cake at home or at the office.) New comics and graphic novels fall somewhere between these two categories.
This month, our exciting new titles include everything from the graphic memoir of a beloved sci-fi icon and LGBT rights activist (yes, that one you’re thinking of now!) to fun, gentle books that are just perfect for getting the youngest readers into comic books. If you want something to make your pulse pound, make you smile, or make you think, you’ll find it here.
Whether you plan to read outside in that summer sunshine or hide inside from the extreme weather, each and every one of these comics will be the perfect companion. I hope you’ll be able to take some time off to really enjoy the latest additions to your library or, if not, that you at least get to take your dog to the office as you hurry through the work day in anticipation of cracking open one of these great new stories once you get home.
Karen’s Ghost by Ann M. Martin and DK Yngst (Jun 3)Dive back into the “Baby-Sitters Little Sister” graphic novel adaptations with this story about Karen’s relationship with the ghost that lives in her house. Is having a haunted roommate as much fun as she thought it would be? |
Kill Blue Volume One by Tadatoshi Fujimaki (Jun 3)What’s an infamous hitman to do when he’s been inexplicably transformed into a teenager? Head back to school to figure out what in the world happened and how to return to normal! |
DC Pride 2025 by Various Creators (Jun 4)It’s that time of year again! Check out this round-robin-style anthology featuring many of DC’s queer heroes (and villains), plus a thoroughly lovable autobiographical story penned by Black Lightning co-creator Jenny Blake, who came out as trans earlier this year. |
It Rhymes with Takei by George Takei, Harmony Becker, Steven Scott, and Justin Eisinger (Jun 10)The creative team behind They Called Us Enemy brings us this charming autobiography about Takei’s long career in acting and politics — and how, at age 68, he decided to come out publicly and became a voice for the LGBT rights movement. |
Marvel United: A Pride Special by Various Creators (Jun 11)Can’t let DC have all the fun. This anthology follows the same basic premise as DC’s except, of course, with Marvel’s growing pantheon of queer heroes. (Though, come to think of it, a crossover Pride special would kick ass.) |
The Lost Sunday by Ileana Surducan (Jun 17)Ever since a witch stole Sunday, the people in Nina’s hometown have been forced to work every single day, from Monday to Saturday, with no breaks. Can Nina find the witch and convince her to give them their Sundays back? |
The Outsiders Volume One by Akira Kanou (June 17)Ema’s life takes a dangerous turn as she encounters a secret world of werewolves and vampires — and develops new abilities that could make her a target for both sides of their war. |
Grover Lends a Hand by Joey Esposito and Austin Baechle (Jun 24)Young readers — or, hey, older ones, too! — will learn about the importance of teamwork and helping others as they watch Grover assist his Sesame Street friends with various problems. |
And don’t forget to check out the New Release Index for even more fresh titles!
Source : A Summer-y of This June’s New Comics and Graphic Novels
