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Review: Abbott #1

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The 70’s provided a lot of change for the world but also like in today’s world, not much has changed. For one, racism isn’t over as watered down history books or even bio books for children about Martin Luther King Jr. would like you to believe. And two, the second wave feminist movement had gotten started. Both sets of minority groups to this day are still fighting the oppressors that continuously try to put them down but the groups never gave up and still don’t, no matter what. So in comes Saladin Ahmed with Abbott, fresh off the success of his book for Marvel, Black Bolt. Which received high acclaim and hey, it’s a solid debut for a dude who previously wrote fantasy books influenced by Middle Eastern mythology. How wild is that?

So here is his (so far) first Non-Marvel comic book. It is not based on an existing property, it’s creator owned. And he makes just as much of an impression here as he has done for Black Bolt but of course, he added a different flair.

For one, it’s a period piece. The book takes place in 1972 where the aforementioned aspects of history I mentioned are in full swing especially based on the opening pages of the book (complete with sections of Elena Abbott’s article spread throughout the book) as well as the all out bigotry by old white men whether they’d be cops or people who run the newspaper. Even some who can appear to be allies either have ingrained racism and misogyny or just flat out ignorant.

In any case, it doesn’t deter Elena Abbott herself from delivering the truth to her readers. One of the main driving forces of the book-plotwise, is Abbott’s article about the murder of a 14 year old African American boy by a police officer and yeah, you can see what the motivation no doubt was. Abbott is confident, unapologetic about who she is, a hard smoker and drinker and always seeks out the truth to bring justice. And I loved this woman right from her first scene. She doesn’t allow the men to intimidate her and just doesn’t give one fuck what they say or think of her. One panel just said it all, it was glorious to behold.

There is a murder mystery involved however but it serves as a nice twist because as it turns out, a decapitated horse head and a dead human body are part of a occult scenario. Yes, this book has a supernatural aspect driving the story as well as provides backstory to Abbott herself and what changed her on that very day when she first encountered various demons first hand. Which makes her backstory very tragic and engaging. And it’s this aspect of the story that provides a lot of intrigue especially since given this is the first issue, it set up what kind of world this comic takes place in. And there’s a curious running choice of words about order which I don’t doubt there’s a payoff in future issues.

Saladin Ahmed, artist Sami Kivela and colorist Jason Wordie really do a solid job setting up what this comic has to offer in its world building, its characters and the type of story it wants to tell. Ahmed, Kivela and Wordie with a solid combination of writing, art and coloring gives the book a dark, noir edge to it from the 70’s aesthetic to the last page of the comic. All of which compliment each other very well. Ahmed always has a good grasp on character and it’s no different here. As I said, I love Abbott from her first page and throughout the book, he really made her such a compelling character to read the more I dived into the book. Kivela and Wordie do just as much of the heavy lifting between the character designs and emotions and the backgrounds and gritty, noir feel to the proceedings. It feels natural especially given the setting of Detroit which in a way reminds me of Robocop but less 80’s. Both simply nail the rundown, gritty feel of Detroit, Michigan that makes it interesting to see. And the Horror/Supernatural elements again, do add to the book. You can tell all three creators are eager to dive further into these aspects and how Abbott will cope with them and fight against them.

If you like much of these elements I mentioned, then this book is definitely for you. It’s a must read.

Review: Abbott #1

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Elena Abbott is a reporter investigating the mutilation of a police horse in Detroit Michigan in 1972. While the authorities and the press alike are quick to suspect the members of the local Black Panther party, it soon becomes evident that there is something unnatural going on and that its connected to a mysterious man from Elena’s past.

The first thing I noticed on page one of Abbott #1 was how well all the pieces of the comic book creators’ art blend together seamlessly in service to the story. Everything about it from the layout of the panels to the colors to the lettering served to draw me into the time and place of a rust belt city riven by interracial tensions and economic uncertainty.

Writer Saladin Ahmed is probably best known for his prose debut Throne of the Crescent Moon, an epic fantasy that substitutes the typical medieval European milieu for the Middle East. Detroit in the early seventies is about as far away as you can get from that setting while remaining on the same planet but Ahmed accomplishes the shift with aplomb, doling out revelations about Abbott and her world precisely, subverting expectations at just the right moments and ending on a cliffhanger that has me thirsty for a second issue. This is a far better piece of work than the earlier effort and a lot of that is due to the fact that the medium of comics suits his strengths as a writer far more than the novel ever did. It’s a shame that the realities of the market make it difficult for a writer to earn a living from comics alone because its a form that Ahmed certainly has a flair for.

Artist Sami Kivelä adds personality to the characters with his masterful grasp of facial expressions and body language. Kivelä tells you everything you need to know about Elena Abbott in a single image on page two: that she’s a tough, self confident woman of color with a finely honed nose bullshit detector. Given the scenario it would be all too easy for the art to fall into the trap of relying on well worn grind-house cliches but it never does, instead producing a vision of Detroit that seems grounded in the bedrock of realism of the period. It’s a shame Kivelä hasn’t gotten more mainstream notice before now but, if there is any justice in the world of comics, this book will change that quick. I know that I’ll be keeping an eye out for more of his work and you should too. 

Last but not least word needs to be given to colorist Jason Wordie and letterer Jim Campbell. The rich yet muted palette really elevate the pencils to a whole other level, adding immeasurably to the sense of mood and recalling the grainy 35mm stock used in seminal classics of the period like The Godfather and The Exorcist. Scenes come alive with a rich array of earth tones and shades of gray that instantly transport us to a rust belt autumn in the age of Nixon. The letters are elegantly designed and skillfully applied. They guide the eye from panel to panel so that it never misses a beat without ever crowding the artwork. It’s not easy to create lettering that pops out at the reader when it needs to but becomes invisible when it doesn’t yet Campbell does so on page after page. A veteran of the British comics scene, he’s another seasoned pro who has yet to get the attention he deserves from an American audience. 

A lot has been said lately about diversity in comics. While the creation of new legacy characters like Kamala Khan and a rising profile for preexisting characters of color like Black Lightning are valuable, a book like Abbott is probably more important in the long run. The story speaks to Ahmed’s experience growing up as a child of color in the industrial Midwest during a time of immense social and political change as much as his love of things fantastic. The parallels to the modern world, where stories of violence perpetrated both by and against the police are all too common,  should be apparent to any reader who is conscious enough to look for them. It’s a great example of how broadening the pool of both creators and the type of content they produce enriches the entire medium and helps to lift it out of the ghetto of people in colorful tights punching each other. If the next four issues are as good as the first, then this is going to be a book to remember.   

Story: Saladin Ahmed Art: Sami Kivelä
Color: Jason Wordie Letters: Jim Campbell
Cover Art: Taj Tenfold & Micaela Dawn
Story: 8 Art: 9.0 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

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Preview: Abbott #1 (of 5)

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Abbott #1 (of 5)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Saladin Ahmed
Artist: Sami Kivelä
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Taj Tenfold
Variant Cover: Micaela Dawn
Unlocked Retailer Cover: Tula Lotay
Price: $3.99

Hugo Award-nominated novelist Saladin Ahmed (Black Bolt) and artist Sami Kivelä (Beautiful Canvas) present one woman’s search for the truth that destroyed her family.

Hard-nosed, chain-smoking tabloid reporter Elena Abbott investigates a series of grisly crimes that the police have ignored. Crimes she knows to be the work of dark occult forces. Forces that took her husband from her. Forces she has sworn to destroy.

BOOM! Announces the Supernatural Crime Thriller Abbott by Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä

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BOOM! Studios has announced Abbott, a new, original comic book series launching in January 2018 from Hugo Award-nominated writer Saladin Ahmed and artist Sami Kivelä about a female journalist of color in 1970s Detroit named Elena Abbott who investigates a series of grisly crimes the police have ignored—crimes she recognizes to be the work of a dark magical force—the same force that murdered her husband 10 years ago. As she looks for clues, Abbott puts herself in the crosshairs of a mysterious power out for more blood, all the while navigating a harsh social environment that’s structured to protect the powerful, and prevent access to change.

Born in Detroit, Ahmed had been wanting to write a story set in his hometown, especially during a pivotal moment in its history. He describes Detroit as the “real co-star” of the comic. The comic is set in 1972, the year Nixon was re-elected and Motown Records left for Los Angeles. The series takes place against a backdrop of white flight and black renaissance in the city.

Abbott #1 has a main cover illustrated by Taj Tenfold and a variant cover by Micaela Dawn.

Deathstroke: The Terminator #1 feels like an overcomplicated 90s action film

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Deathstroke: The Terminator #1

Soldier-turned-superhuman assassin for hire Slade Wilson has made hundreds of enemies in his day, and now one of them is taking his world apart piece by piece. The hit is out on Deathstroke as he evolves into his purest form…a terminator out for revenge and ready to kill anyone who stands in his way. Deathstroke: The Terminator #1 kicks off a tale of revenge in a debut that feels like 90s action films.

Do you remember 90s action films with needlessly complicated plots that lead to revenge? Not today’s simple, they killed my dog, but the type that involved tricking the target into doing something then delivering a twist as the mission ends? That’s what Deathstroke: The Terminator #1 feels like as Slade is sent on a mission from a client which of course has a twist at the end. Written by Tony Fleecs, the debut issue isn’t bad, it feels like summer popcorn action where you can turn off your brain and just enjoy the destruction. It’s The Expendables as a recent example though the revenge plot feels much more Tango & Cash. That includes action sequences that are so silly in logic, they’re fun, and a mission that’s both insane and simple in its focus, stop a whistleblower.

The insanity’s art is brought together by Carmine Di Giandomenico on pencils, Ivan Plascencia on color, and lettering by Wes Abbot. The team has created visuals that celebrate that action and craziness which includes riding a van through the air as it’s used as a battering ram/explosive distraction. It’s an entrance to catch attention and doesn’t know the word subtle. That feels like a solid description of the entire comic, subtlety isn’t even a thing. This is a bombastic comic in story and visuals that’s just all out action fun.

Deathstroke: The Terminator #1 isn’t a bad comic. If you enjoy those types of action films where you roll with it and judge it on the sequences as opposed to the details, you’ll be fine. There’s a simplicity in the craziness and action where it just goes all out. It knows what it is and has no shame in delivering exactly that.

Story: Tony Fleecs Art: Carmine Di Giandomenico
Color: Ivan Plascencia Letterer: Wes Abbott
Story: 7.5 Art: 7.95 Overall: 7.8 Recommendation: Read

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Punisher: Welcome Back, Frank is Preacher mixed with Punisher. Check out the Marvel Collection

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Frank Castle is a one-man army locked, loaded and ready to take down anyone in his way.

The Punisher makes his return by eliminating the ruthless Ma Gnucci’s crime family — pursued by the NYPD’s two-detective Punisher Task Force, crazed contract killer the Russian and super hero Daredevil…and emulated by three copycat killers who want to join forces with him. The over-the-top action builds toward a showdown in the apartment building Frank shares with his colorful fellow residents. Castle must survive to finish his vendetta, making sure his neighbors aren’t caught in the crossfire while evil is punished. With this series, writer Garth Ennis and artist Steve Dillon — together with inker Jimmy Palmiotti and iconic cover artist Tim Bradstreet — gave the Punisher a redefining fresh start that once more made him a force to be reckoned with!

COLLECTING: Punisher (2000) #1-12.

Story: Garth Ennis
Art: Steve Dillon
Ink: Jimmy Palmiottti
Color: Chris Sotomayor
Letterer: Richard Starkings, Wes Abbott

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Nightwing: Leaping Into the Light DC Compact Comics edition is a nice intro but feels incomplete

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Dick Grayson is back in Blüdhaven—and this time, he’s not just fighting crime, he’s changing the city. With a new mission, a loyal dog, and a mysterious villain stealing hearts—literally—Nightwing leaps into the light to become the hero his city needs. But when the world learns “Get Grayson,” the stakes rise higher than ever.

Nightwing: Leaping into the Light – DC Compact Comics Edition collects Nightwing Vol. 1: Leaping into the Light (issues #78–83) and Nightwing Vol. 2: Get Grayson (issues #84–88). Written by Tom Taylor and illustrated by Bruno Redondo, this critically acclaimed run redefines Dick Grayson’s role in the DC Universe. As he inherits a fortune and a new purpose, Nightwing must face a terrifying new villain named Heartless and navigate a conspiracy that puts a target on his back. With vibrant storytelling, heartfelt moments, and stunning visuals, this edition is perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike.

Story: Tom Taylor
Art: Bruno Redondo, Rick Leonardi, Neil Edwards, Geraldo Borges
Ink: Bruno Redondo, Andy Lanning, Scott Hanna, Wade Von Grawbadger
Color: Adriano Lucas
Letterer: Wes Abbott, Andworld Design

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C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table #6 is such a great ending to this story arc. We want more!

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They have trained. They have bonded. They have overcome challenges and learned great skills. Now, to rescue a loved one, the Children of the Round Table must face a powerful enemy head-on. Can they stop the power of Mordred? Or are they too young, too unprepared? Is it their destiny to fail? Also, will Kevin’s stick actually do anything?

Story: Tom Taylor
Art: Daniele Di Nicuolo
Colors: Rain Beredo
Letters: Wes Abbott

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The American Library Association’s 2025 Outstanding Comics Awards Announced

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American Library Association's Outstanding Comics Awards

The American Library Association’s (ALA) Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table (GNCRT) has announced the winners of the “Outstanding Comics Award” for 2025. The award was established in 2024 and given to exceptional graphic novels that appeal to adults, teens, and children in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, and series.

Congrats to everyone recognized!

Outstanding Comics Award for Children

Fiction

Winner

Froggy: A Pond Full of Pals! Written by Paige Walshe. Art by Paige Walshe. 2025. Flying Eye Books, $12.99 (9781838742195).

Young Froggy sets off from his home swamp to explore the great, wide world in this beautifully illustrated, witty story full of humor and heart. Around the bend, he encounters adventures, challenges, and new friends.

Honors

Fresh Start. Written by Gale Galligan. Art by Gale Galligan. Colors by K Czap. 2025. Graphix, $24.99 (9781338045864).

Thai American Ollie is used to moving for her dad’s diplomat job. After moving to Virginia she learns that they’ll be staying permanently. What does it mean for her to build real friendships and put down roots? Wide-ranging art styles highlight both Ollie’s complex emotions and her creativity. 

The Snips: A Bad Buzz Day. Written by Raúl the Third. Art by Raúl the Third. Colors by Elaine Bay. Coloring by Eleonora Bruni. Lettering by Rob Leigh. 2025. LB Ink, $14.99 (9780316528689).

Scissor City’s superhero barber team, The Snips, battle the rampaging Unruly Hairthing and solve a mysterious plague of terrible haircuts featuring the letters BBB. Spanish is seamlessly included throughout. Raúl the Third creates a vibrant universe using a unique blend of classic comic, Pop Art, and vintage cartoon styles.

Nonfiction

Winner

How to Draw a Secret. Written by Cindy Chang. Art by Cindy Chang. Colors by Cristina Rose Chua. 2025. Allida Books, $15.99 (9780358659655). 

In this autobiographical story, tween Cindy Chang travels to Taiwan with her mom and sisters for a funeral and to see her father for the first time in four years. During the trip Cindy must reimagine her definition of family when long held secrets are uncovered.  

Honors

How to say Goodbye in Cuban. Written by Daniel Miyares. Art by Daniel Miyares. 2025. Anne Schwartz Books, $21.99 (9780593568293).

In 1960s Cuba, young Carlos recounts an idyllic childhood until the tumult of Fidel Castro’s rise to power. Based on the artist/writer’s grandfather’s recollections of his childhood in Cuba and his family’s perilous migration to the United States. This book is an emotional tale about the power of family and a germane meditation on what it means to be free.

I’m a Dumbo Octopus!: A Graphic Guide to Cephalopods. Written by Anne Lambelet. Art by Anne Lambelet. 2025. Graphic Universe, $31.99 (9798765603055).

Striking, atmospheric illustrations take readers on a deep-sea tour of cephalopod life. Grimpy (Grimpoteuthis) serves as a guide as we learn what makes cephalopods so extraordinary. A standout pick for curious young readers, educators, and anyone eager to dive into the wonders of ocean science.

Series

Winner

Witches of Brooklyn v.1. Written by Sophie Escabasse. Art by Sophie Escabasse. 2020. RH Graphic, $13.99 (9780593119273).

Witches of Brooklyn v.2: What the Hex?! . Written by Sophie Escabasse. Art by Sophie Escabasse. 2021. RH Graphic, $13.99 (9780593119303).

Witches of Brooklyn v.3: S’More Magic. Written by Sophie Escabasse. Art by Sophie Escabasse. 2022. RH Graphic, $13.99 (9780593119334).

Witches of Brooklyn v.4: Spell of a Time. Written by Sophie Escabasse. Art by Sophie Escabasse. 2023. RH Graphic, $14.99 (9780593565933).

Witches of Brooklyn v.5: Curse & Reverse. Written by Sophie Escabasse. Art by Sophie Escabasse. 2025. RH Graphic, $21.99 (9780593813447).

When preteen Effie moves to Brooklyn to live with her aunts after the death of her mother, she discovers her beloved aunts are actually witches. So is she! Effie quickly adapts to a new life in which magic, mayhem, and merriment rule the day. 

Honors

Are You Afraid of the Dark? v.1: The Witch’s Wings and Other Terrifying Tales. Written by Tehlor Kay Mejia. Illustrated by Junyi Wu, Justin & Alexis Hernandez, Kaylee Rowena. Letters by Bernardo Brice. 2023. Abrams Fanfare, $24.99 (9781419763564).

Are You Afraid of the Dark? v.2: The Sinister Sisters and Other Terrifying Tales. Written by Roseanne A. Brown. Art by Shazleen Khan, Bill Masuku and Gigi Murakami. Letters by Lor Prescott with Sara Linsley. 2025. Abrams Fanfare, $24.99 (9781419763588). 

In this series spinoff of the television show Are You Afraid of the Dark?, the Midnight Society is back and inducting new members! Each volume pulls from urban legends and lore (the first book from Hispanic cultures and the second Ghanaian folktales) to craft spine-tingling tales that are both horrifying and cautionary.

Peapod Farm v.1: Stepping Stones. Written by Lucy Knisley. Art by Lucy Knisley. Colors by Whitney Cogar. 2020. RH Graphic, $12.99 (9781984896841).

Peapod Farm v.2: Apple Crush. Written by Lucy Knisley. Art by Lucy Knisley. Colors by Whitney Cogar. 2022. RH Graphic, $13.99 (9781984896889).

Peapod Farm v.3: Sugar Shack. Written by Lucy Knisley. Art by Lucy Knisley. Colors by Whitney Cogar. 2025. RH Graphic, $21.99 (9780593125502).

In this heartfelt story that arcs across three volumes, Jen must relearn what family means now that she and her mother have moved from her beloved city life to Peapod Farm with her mother’s partner Walter and his daughters, Andy and Reese. 

Outstanding Comics Award for Young Adults

Fiction

Winner

The Boy Wonder. Written by Juni Ba. Art by Juni Ba. Color by Chris O’Halloran. Lettering by Aditya Bidikar. 2025. DC Comics, $29.99 (9781799500322).

Raised as the heir to the League of Assassins, Damian Wayne struggles to fit in as one of many Robins in Gotham. When Batman leaves and a demon surfaces, Damian must join his adoptive brothers to protect the city and discover the true meaning of being a hero.

Honors

Hunger’s Bite. Written by Taylor Robin. Art by Taylor Robin. 2025. Union Square and Co., $24.99 (9781454950240).

Neeta and Emery’s futures on the SS Lark are threatened when new owner Mr. Honeycutt begins transforming the elite into monsters. Teaming up with vampire investigator Wick Farley, the friends must expose the ship’s supernatural horrors and stop a hunger for power before it consumes them all.

Hello Sunshine. Written by Keezy Young. Art by Keezy Young. 2025. Little, Brown Ink, $18.99 (9780316509473).

Heartbroken Noah, determined Sky, and guilt-ridden Izzy search for the missing Alex. Meanwhile, Alex’s twin, Jamie, is haunted by his mother’s ghost. To find his brother, Jamie must confront his family’s dark past and the supernatural secrets surrounding Alex’s disappearance before it’s too late.

Nonfiction

Winner

Raised by Ghosts. Written by Briana Loewinsohn. Art by Briana Loewinsohn. 2025. Fantagraphics, $18.99 (9798875000508).

Set in the 1990’s, Raised By Ghosts follows Briana through school isolation and neglectful parenting. Using diary entries, the story captures her search for self-worth. It is an understated tale about finding authentic connection and belonging within the quiet moments of a fraught adolescence.

Honors

Bloody Mary. Written by Kristina Gehrmann. Art by Kristina Gehrmann. Translated by I.T. Hahnenberger. Translated by E. Castle. 2025. Andrews McMeel, $22.99 (9798881600266).

This watercolor graphic novel retells Mary Tudor’s life from rejected child to England’s first queen. Using historical documents, Gehrmann portrays Mary’s religious zealotry and the profound loneliness of the crown, capturing her tragic transformation into the infamous “Bloody Mary” as she loses her grip on power.

My Perfectly Imperfect Body. Written by Debbie Tung. Art by Debbie Tung. 2025. Andrews McMeel, $18.99 (9781524890025).

Debbie Tung’s memoir chronicles her battle with disordered eating and the societal pressure to be thin. Through her signature illustrations, she details her journey toward healing and self-acceptance, reminding readers that every body is worthy of love and kindness at any size.

Series

Winner

Teen Titans: Raven. Written by Kami Garcia. Art by Gabriel Picolo. Art by Jon Sommariva. Art by Emma Kubert. Color by David Calderon. Lettering by Tom Napolitano. 2019. DC Comics, $16.99 (9781401286231). 

Teen Titans: Beast Boy. Written by Kami Garcia. Art by Gabriel Picolo. Art by Rob Haynes. Color by David Calderon. Lettering by Gabriela Downie. 2020. DC Comics, $16.99 (9781401287191).

Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven. Written by Kami Garcia. Art by Gabriel Picolo. Art by Rob Haynes. Color by David Calderon. Lettering by Gabriela Downie. 2021. DC Comics, $16.99 (9781779503862).

Teen Titans: Robin. Written by Kami Garcia. Illustrated by Gabriel Picolo. Art by Rob Haynes. Color by David Calderon. Lettering by Wes Abbott. 2023. DC Comics, $16.99 (9781779512246).

Teen Titans: Starfire. Written by Kami Garcia. Illustrated by Gabriel Picolo. Art by Rob Haynes. Color by David Calderon. Lettering by Wes Abbott. 2024. DC Comics, $16.99 (9781779517999).

Raven, Gar, Kori, and Damian navigate life-changing transformations and forgotten pasts while targeted by H.I.V.E. and Slade Wilson. These young heroes must unite, mastering their superpowers and trusting their newfound bonds to confront internal darkness and fight for their identities and freedom.

Honors

Feral Volume 1: Indoor Cats. Written by Tony Fleecs. Art by Trish Forstner. Art by Tone Rodriguez. Art by Sara Richard. Color by Brad Simpson. 2024. Image Comics, $16.99 (9781534372962).

Feral Volume 2: Cat Lady. Written by Tony Fleecs. Art by Trish Forstner. Art by Tone Rodriguez. Art by Sara Richard. Color by Brad Simpson. 2025. Image Comics, $16.99 (9781534328280).

Stranded in a wilderness plagued by a horrific rabies outbreak, indoor cats Elsie, Lord Fluffy Britches, and Patch must survive infected beasts and deadly traps. To return home, they must navigate terrifying settings and stay uninfected, fighting to avoid the feral madness consuming the world around them.

Tsumiki Ogami’s Not-So-Ordinary Life, Vol 1. Written by Miyu Morishita. Art by Miyu Morishita. Touch-up art and lettering by John Hunt. Translation by Mei Amaki. 2025. Viz Media, $11.99 (9781974756025).

Tsumiki Ogami’s Not-So-Ordinary Life, Vol 2. Written by Miyu Morishita. Art by Miyu Morishita. Touch-up art and lettering by John Hunt. Translation by Mei Amaki. 2025. Viz Media, $11.99 (9781974759132).

Timid Yutaka joins a supernatural high school, seeking confidence through his bond with popular werewolf Tsumiki. As he embraces her wild world and finds his footing, a figure from his past resurfaces, threatening to shatter his hard-won self-assurance.

Outstanding Comics Award for Adults

Fiction

Winner

Tongues. Written by Anders Brekhus Nilsen. Art by Anders Brekhus Nilsen. 2025. Pantheon, $35 (9781524747206).

In this multi-layered reinterpretation of the myth of Prometheus, a prisoner watches from above as the humans he so loves fight against a seemingly all-powerful being and his cult of warriors. Meanwhile a small girl follows a talking chicken in hopes of being the chosen one to save the world.

Honors

Drome. Written by Jesse Lonergan. Art by Jesse Lonergan. 2025. 23rd St., $29.99 (9781259386939).

At the birth of humanity, only violence prevailed. When the greater powers create an unbeatable demigoddess to teach peace and harmony, civilization truly begins. But in a world where chaos and order are constantly at battle, who will truly prevail in leading humanity?

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes. Written by Anaïs Flogny. Art by Anaïs Flogny. Translated by Dan Christensen. 2025. Abrams ComicArts, $25.99 (9781419785696).

A young immigrant’s life is changed after meeting a kingpin in the Chicago criminal underworld.

Nonfiction

Winner

Insectopolis. Written by Peter Kuper. Art by Peter Kuper. 2025. W.W. Norton & Company, $35 (9781324035718).

A swarm of different Insects enter the New York Public Library to learn about their history and the effects they have on the human world.

Honors

Black Arms to Hold You Up. Written by Ben Passmore. Art by Ben Passmore. 2025. Pantheon, $22 (9780593316122).

A conversational exploration of violence in Black liberation movements across the US.

Series

Winner

The Night Eaters: She Eats the Night. Written by Marjorie Liu. Art by Sana Takeda. 2022. Abrams ComicArts, $24.99 (9781419758706).

The Night Eaters: Her Little Reapers. Written by Marjorie Liu. Art by Sana Takeda. 2023. Abrams ComicArts, $29.99 (9781419758720).

The Night Eaters: Their Kingdom Come. Written by Marjorie Liu. Art by Sana Takeda. 2025. Abrams ComicArts, $34.99 (9781419758744).

When their mother forces them to clean up the creepy house next door, twins Billy and Milly discover an entire new world of haunts and mysteries that has shaped their entire lives.

Honors

The Department of Truth volume 1: The End of the World. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Letters by Aditya Bidikar. Designed by Dylan Todd. Edited by Steve Foxe. 2021. Image Comics, $9.99 (9781534318335).

The Department of Truth volume 2: The City Upon a Hill. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Letters by Aditya Bidikar. Designed by Dylan Todd. Edited by Steve Foxe. 2021. Image Comics, $16.99 (9781534319219).

The Department of Truth volume 3: Free Country. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Elsa Charretier, Tyler Boss, John J. Pearson, David Romero, Alison Sampson, and Jorge Fornes. Cover art by Martin Simmonds. Colors by Matt Hollingsworth, Roman Titov, and Jordie Bellaire. Letters by Aditya Bidikar. Designed by Dylan Todd. Edited by Steve Foxe. 2022. Image Comics, $16.99 (9781534321199).

The Department of Truth volume 4: The Ministry of Lies. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Letters by Aditya Bidikar. Designed by Dylan Todd. Edited by Steve Foxe. 2022. Image Comics, $16.99 (9781534323414).

The Department of Truth volume 5: What Your Country Can Do for You. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds, Elsa Charretier, Tyler Boss, John J. Pearson, David Romero, Alison Sampson, and Jorge Fornes. Colors by Jordie Bellaire. Letters by Aditya Bidikar. Designed by Dylan Todd. Edited by Steve Foxe. 2025. Image Comics, $16.99 (9781534369498).

The Department of Truth volume 6: Twilight’s Last Gleaming. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds and Letizia Cadonici. Colors by Jordie Bellaire. Letters by Aditya Bidikar. Designed by Dylan Todd. Edited by Steve Foxe. 2025. Image Comics, $16.99 (9781534330153).

While exploring the mentality of flat earth conspiracy believers, Cole Turner gets recruited by a secretive government agency that battles an ideological war against supernatural ideas.

Search & Destroy volume 1. Written by Atsushi Kaneko. Based on work by Osamu Tezuka. Art by Atsushi Kaneko. Lettering by Phil Christie. Translation by Ben Applegate. 2024. Fantagraphics, $14.99 (9781683969327).

Search & Destroy volume 2. Written by Atsushi Kaneko. Based on work by Osamu Tezuka. Art by Atsushi Kaneko. Lettering by Phil Christie. Translation by Ben Applegate. 2025. Fantagraphics, $14.99 (9798875000522).

Search & Destroy volume 3. Written by Atsushi Kaneko. Based on work by Osamu Tezuka. Art by Atsushi Kaneko. Lettering by Phil Christie. Translation by Ben Applegate. 2025. Fantagraphics, $14.99 (9781683969662).

A feral cyborg tears through a robot underworld to reclaim the body parts that were stolen from her.

C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table #5 delivers a surprise and shocking ending. Holy crap!

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Gwen and Merlin begin training the Children of the Round Table to fight with and without their weapons enhanced with magic and the wisdom (and personality quirks) of King Arthur and his knights. But even with time slowed down in Camelot, the clock’s running out for Connor’s grandma, who’s in the clutches of Mordred and one of the most powerful men in the world, as the kids are about to learn!

Story: Tom Taylor
Art: Daniele Di Nicuolo
Colors: Rain Beredo
Letters: Wes Abbott

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