Title: Magnificent Ms. Marvel, Vol. 2: Stormranger Creators: Saladin Ahmed (Author), Minkyu Jung (Illustrator), Joey Vazquez (Illustrator), Ian Herring (Color Artist), Alex Arizmendi (Illustrator), Juan Vlasco (Inker), Joe Caramagna (Letterer) Genres: Comics, Superhero Pages: 136 pages Publisher: Marvel Review copy: Library Availability: Available now! Summary: Between her space adventure, her complicated feelings for Bruno and a looming family tragedy, Ms. Marvel really needs a break. Zoe and Nakia decide to get Kamala out of town for a while – but their chill road trip is about to be deraile ..read more

Title: Home, Vol. 1 Creator: Julio Anta Genres: Graphic novel, superhero Pages: 144 Publisher: Image Comics Review Copy: Hoopla library app Availability: Out now! Summary: After being separated from his mother at the US border, a young Guatemalan immigrant must learn to harness emerging superhuman abilities while being hunted by the Federal Government. JULIO ANTA and ANNA WIESZCZYK debut with a deeply grounded, and heartfelt graphic novel that explores the real world implications of a migrant with extraordinary powers. Review: I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again — this is such a g ..read more

For the last few years, I’ve been trying to get into reading comics more — and I count myself lucky that I have impeccable timing. The recent run of superhero comics and graphic novels have been wonderfully queer and diverse in their representation. Not being super knowledgeable about comic book trends, I don’t know if this is a new thing, or I’ve just become more aware of all the wonderful stuff out there. Either way, it’s awesome. Here’s a rundown of what’s been on my radar: First up! Superhero comics. Greg Pak, the writer behind Mech Cadet Yu and The Totally Awesome Hulk (aka Amadeus Cho) r ..read more

Title: Girl Taking Over: A Lois Lane Story Author: Sarah Kuhn, Arielle Jovellanos (Illustrator) Genres: Superhero, graphic novel Pages: 208 pages Publisher: DC comics Review Copy: Borrowed Availability: Available now Summary: Can Lois Lane open herself up to friendship, romance, and being vulnerable in order to get the future that’s right for her?  She might have to change her entire life plan to find out. Ambitious small town girl Lois Lane tackles a summer in the big city with gusto, but a cavalcade of setbacks—including an annoying frenemy roommate, a beyond tedious internshi ..read more

Title: Ms. Marvel: Beyond the Limit Creator: Samira Ahmed, Andrés Genolet (Artist) Genres: Comics, superhero Pages: 120 Publisher: Marvel Review Copy: Library Availability: Out now Summary: The greatest hero of the new generation returns in an all-new solo adventure! After an explosion of interdimensional proportions at her cousin’s lab, Kamala Khan suddenly has a doppelgänger to deal with! As Ms. Marvel, it’s her duty to help out the newcomer, but something doesn’t feel quite right. Kamala’s powers are on the fritz, and she suspects that this new hero-in-training isn’t trustworthy. And w ..read more

Title: Magnificent Ms. Marvel, Vol. 3: Outlawed Creators: Saladin Ahmed (Author), Minkyu Jung (Artist), Joey Vazquez (Artist), Juan Vlasco (Artist), Ian Herring (Color Artist), Joe Caramagna (Letterer) Genres: Comics, Superhero Pages: 144 pages Publisher: Marvel Review copy: Hoopla digital library app Availability: Available now! Summary: There’s a new hero in Jersey City! Introducing Fadi Fadlalah, a.k.a. Amulet! What secrets is this gentle giant hiding? Is he friend or foe? Why is he showing up now, just when Kamala has gotten her life back on track? And is this town big enough for both of t ..read more