As September sweeps in and some of us find ourselves back in school, we search for those books that keep our minds eager and active for whatever lies ahead. This month we look to those with heightened abilities as we celebrate all things Super about these Heroes (and their villains)! Whether it be a comic or full-length novel, these pieces of literature will be sure to keep your attention on days when you feel your own power has been drained.
Shadow of the Batgirl by Sarah Kuhn
Renegades by Marissa Meyer
Hero by Perry Moore
Codename: Sailor V, Vol. 1 – Naoko Takeuchi
HAWKEYE: Kate Bishop, Vol 1: Anchor Points by Kelly Thompson
Go Go Power Rangers Vol. 1 by Ryan Parrott, Dan Mora (illustrator) and contributions by Raul Angelo
“From the fun, vibrant art style, to seeing a side of the Marvel Universe you don’t often get to see, Soule & Pulido’s She-Hulk is the perfect way to fall in love with Jennifer Walters.”
— Ethan
She-Hulk Vol 1: Law and Disorder by Charles Soule
The Apocalypse Suite (The Umbrella Academy #1) By Gerard Way
Marvel 1602 by Neil Gaiman
Teen Titans: Raven by Kami Garcia
Joyride, Vol. 1 by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly
“Young Avengers is a great entryway for a lot of characters that we know or I suspect are going to be popping up in the MCU soon. It was also one of the first comic books I read!”
— Patrick
Young Avengers, Vol. 1: Style > Substance by Kieron Gillen
Dreadnought by April Daniels
Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu
Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson
Miles Morales: Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds
The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dave Pilkey
“My very first superhero graphic novel was Brubaker’s Catwoman of East End, still one of my favorites to this day.”
— Bree
Catwoman of East End by Ed Brubaker
The League of Secret Heroes by Kate Hannigan
Battlecry by Emerald Dodge
Ms. Marvel, Vol 1: No Normal by G. Willow Wilson
Superman: Dawnbreaker by Matt de la Pena
“For younger readers, DC’s Primer was a great introduction to young superhero characters.”
— Jimmy
Primer by Thomas Krajewski & Jennifer Muro
Hawkeye, Vol. 1: My Life as a Weapon by Matt Fraction
Pitiful Human-Lizard by Jason Loo
Ironheart, Vol. 1: Those With Courage by Eve L. Ewing illustrated by Luciano Vecchion, Kevin Libranda & G. Geoffo
Soon I Will Be Invincible by Austin Grossman
The Ables by Jeremy Scott
“Vicious is an anti-hero origin story that combines unforgettable characters with well-crafted plot. You won’t regret picking this one up.”
— Ashley
Vicious by V.E. Schwab
Wonder Woman: War Bringer by Leigh Bardugo
Black Canary: Breaking Silence by Alexandra Monir
Thor, Vol. 1: Goddess of Thunder by Jason Aaron
Batgirl: Year One by Scott Beatty
“Power Rangers is a comic that brings the same feeling you remember having as a kid watching the show with characters being a bit more fleshed out and overarching stories throughout.”
— Dan
Mighty Morphing Power Rangers, Vol. 1 by Kyle Higgins
Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas
Please Don’t Tell My Parents I’m a Supervillain by Richard Roberts
The Violent Century by Lavie Tidhar
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The IDW Collection, Volume 1 by Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Brian Lynch, Erik Burnham, and Bobby Curnow
Naomi by Michael Bendis and David F. Walker illustrations by Jamal Campbell
The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby by Dave Pilkey
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