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Let’s Make Cocktails!: A Comic Book Cocktail Book is educational and entertaining

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Brett Leave a comment

Sarah Becan invites readers to wet their whistles in Let’s Make Cocktails! Featuring her colorful, engaging illustrations that have become a series favorite, the book opens with insight on the proper tools, glassware, and staple ingredients such as juices, sodas, homemade syrups, and garnishes to always have in stock. With vivid, easy-to-follow graphics, Becan guides readers through basic techniques such as shaking, stirring, muddling, and more. The book explores the origins, traditions, and popular legends surrounding foundational cocktails, including fun tidbits on drink accompaniments and occasions.

With chapters organized by spirit for easy access, readers will delight in the panelized step-by-step comic instructions for crafting a proper Gin or Vodka Martini, a refreshing Mojito, an eye-opening Bloody Mary, and more. For those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, she also includes delicious spirit-free options such as the perfect Arnold Palmer, Fruit and Vinegar Shrub, and Lemon, Lime & Bitters. With recipes ranging from venerated standards such as the Manhattan and Last Word to popular modern classics like the Paper Plane and Oaxaca Old Fashioned, this Let’s Make Cocktails! is an accessible guide to bringing the Craft Cocktail Renaissance into your own home.

Story: Sarah Becan
Art: Sarah Becan

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A Brief History of a Long War is an interesting but disjointed look at history

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Brett

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine began long before the 2014 war that led to the Russia’s invasion in 2022. The Ukrainian people have been subjected to systematic persecution and mass atrocities by Russian and Soviet authorities across centuries—from the linguicide of the Ukrainian language and censorship of literature in the 1860s to the Holomodor famine of the 1930s, and more.

In  A Brief History of a Long War, distinguished Ukrainian scholar, activist, and journalist Mariam Naiem presents a panoramic overview of the major moments in this longstanding conflict. Alongside gripping accounts of the historical foundation of the modern Ukrainian state as we know it today, Naiem seamlessly incorporates current narratives about the harrowing realities of war and the lengths citizens must go to survive.

Story: Mariam Naiem
Art: Yulia Vus, Ivan Kypibida

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Penguin Random House officially announces Comics Giveaway Day

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Brett

After a lot of rumors, Penguin Random House has officially announced its first Comics Giveaway Day! This is a separate event from Free Comic Book Day which is now being managed by Universal Distribution with cooperation with Lunar Distribution. Both events are taking place on May 2nd.

Comics Giveaway Day is a chance to discover a new series, share a favorite with a friend, or—if you’ve never explored comics before—enjoy your very first. It’s the perfect day to celebrate the world of comics, and you won’t want to miss Penguin Random House’s first biggest comics event of the year!

The 2026 Comics Giveaway Day lineup features original content and exciting previews from some of your favorite Penguin Random House comics publishers:

BOOM! Studios
Dark Horse Comics
IDW Publishing
Ignition Press
Kodansha
Marvel
Penguin Random House Penguin Young Readers
Random House Children’s Books
Ten Speed Graphic
TokyoPop
Wattpad Webtoon Studios

There’ll be comics for all age ranges. Each issue will feature a color-coded logo to indicate the age rating:

Check out the Comics Giveaway Day titles available this year:

Garfield CGD 2026
BOOM!

Jem and the Holograms/My Little Pony Flipbook CGD 2026
BOOM!

Power Rangers #0 CGD 2026
BOOM!

Something is Killing the Children: Road to Slaughter CGD 2026
BOOM!

Avatar: The Last Airbender-Legends/Minecraft: Heart of Cobblestone CGD 2026
Dark Horse Comics

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe/Dungeons & Dragons CGD 2026
Dark Horse Comics

Locke & Key #1: Cover A (Rodriguez) CGD 2026
IDW Publishing

Sonic the Hedgehog #1: Cover A (Arq) CGD 2026
IDW Publishing

Minotaur The Cold Open Cover A Michael Dowling CGD 2026
Ignition Press

Kodansha Blue Lock Full Color Selection & Dragon Circus CGD 2026
Kodansha Comics

ALIEN, PREDATOR, & PLANET OF THE APES #1 CGD 2026
Marvel

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 1000/QUEEN IN BLACK #1 CGD 2026
Marvel

ARMAGEDDON/X-MEN #1 CGD 2026
Marvel

SPIDEY & HIS AMAZING FRIENDS #1 CGD 2026
Marvel

The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade: The Graphic Novel Sampler CGD 2026
Penguin Young Readers

The Whole Wide World of Mabel Mulligan: A Graphic Novel Sampler CGD 2026
Penguin Young Readers

Pizza and Taco CGD 2026
RH Childrens Books

School Bus Graveyard CGD 2026
RH Childrens Books

Mister Magic: The Graphic Novel Sampler CGD 2026
Ten Speed Graphic

The British Are Coming: The Graphic Edition, Volume 1 Sampler CGD 2026
Ten Speed Graphic

Disney Manga: Stitch! Best Food Forever! CGD 2026
Tokyopop

WEBTOON Unscrolled Preview CGD 2026
Wattpad Webtoon Studios

MrBallen Presents Where Nightmares Live has great art but doesn’t take advantage of it being a comic

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Brett

In MrBallen Presents: Where Nightmares Live, John Allen, known popularly as “MrBallen,” is back with another heart-stopping collection of strange and mysterious stories exploring terrors that lie just beyond our comprehension. From skin-melting encounters in Brazil to a ghost that stalks the English countryside to a bell ringing deep in the Arizona wilderness, MrBallen’s spine-chilling tales—four of which are exclusive to this graphic novel—span multiple centuries and expose bizarre, terrifying, and utterly unforgettable experiences of the unnatural world.

Story: MrBallen
Art: Andrea Mutti

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The Comic Book History of the Cocktail is educational but feels like it’s missing some history

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Brett

There’s no better writer to tell the colorful history of cocktails than David Wondrich, widely considered to be one of the world’s foremost authorities on cocktails and a driving force behind the early-twenty-first-century revival in the classic American art of mixing drinks.

In The Comic Book Story of the Cocktail, Wondrich teams up with comics artist Dean Kotz to trace the evolution of the cocktail. Beginning with the ancient days of wassail and hypocras (mixed drinks based on wine and beer), they narrate a tumultuous and vibrant history that stretches through the Age of Exploration, the boozier parts of the Enlightenment and America’s hurly-burly nineteenth century, to the Disco years, the Cosmo years, and the modern Cocktail Revolution.

Story: David Wondrich
Art: Dean Kotz

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Suitor Armor Vol. 3 is solid fantasy with some depth underneath the drama

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Brett

After paying a visit to an illegal market on the outskirts of the kingdom, per direction from her imprisoned faerie ally Quinn, Lucia learns that she has been living in complete ignorance: Fairies are being tortured, mutilated, and killed as a consequence of the war. And the elves that she has seen humans taking as servants and laborers are just faeries who have had their wings forcibly removed. Lucia is ridden with immense guilt and emotional turmoil that she has survived for so long in secrecy as one the last of the monarch faeries with her wings still intact.

Bearing the weight of her newfound knowledge, amidst the arrival of King Reimund’s terrifyingly suspicious uncle Lord Ricon, Lucia fears she is no longer safe both within and beyond the castle. Modeus continues to serve as a pillar of comfort and safety for her, but he begins to develop his own complicated emotions while wrestling his true violent inclinations. Lucia’s relationship with Kirsi is strained as the future queen begins to assert herself and the power of her status, leaving Lucia feeling utterly alone.

Complete with original behind-the-scenes content and a bonus storyline exclusive to the book, this thrilling and suspenseful third volume includes episodes 39-51 of the greatly successful Webtoon webcomic.

Story: Purpah
Art: Purpah

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Preview: Suitor Armor: Volume Three

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Graphic Policy Team

Suitor Armor: Volume Three

(W) Purpah (A) Purpah

Lady-in-waiting Lucia makes dire discoveries that haunt her every move in this third volume of Suitor Armor, an exciting Webtoon romantasy graphic novel, with an exclusive bonus storyline and behind-the-scenes content.

Nothing Special Vol. 3 Pride and Pompousness wraps up the current story while setting up what’s next

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Brett

Laurel Poppyfield, matriarch of the fairy Poppyfield family, is dying. She holds the majority of the Poppyfields’ magic, and has no heir to give it to. Or so she thought until Callie, Declan, Lasser, and Radish walked into the family estate trying to find someone to heal Declan’s wing. It turns out Declan is Laurel’s grandson and practically fairy royalty, and the timing of his arrival could not be more perfect.

Not everyone is happy about Declan’s sudden appearance, though. Leir, one of Lasser’s older brothers, has worked for years to become a trusted presence in the Poppyfield home. He was Laurel’s top choice to inherit the family’s magic before Declan showed up, and he’s not about to let his plans get ruined. It’s up to Callie, Declan, Lasser, and Radish to thwart his nefarious schemes before the Poppyfield magic falls into the wrong hands.

Story: Katie Cook
Art: Katie Cook

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Nothing Special Vol. 2 Concerning Wings puts the spotlight on Declan and his Fairy Heritage

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Brett

After defeating her neurotic wood nymph mother, all Callie wants to do is help her dad with his magical antique shop, tease Lasser about his newfound romance novel addiction, and—most important—spend time with her boyfriend, Declan. But when Declan’s injured fairy wing starts shooting sparks and causes him to collapse in pain, Callie decides to take matters into her own hands and find a way to heal him.

She knows where to start, at least—with her dad’s boring friend, Professor Larkspur, who in addition to serving the grossest cup of tea in history, is a fairy himself and incredibly knowledgeable about his kind. Armed with new information, Callie, Declan, Lasser, and Radish set out to find a fairy healer. But what starts as a simple four-day journey to visit a particular enclave of fairies ends up becoming a much more profound exploration of not only what Declan is, but exactly who he is to the fairies….

Story: Katie Cook
Art: Katie Cook

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Nothing Special Vol.1 Through the Elder Woods kicks off a fun fantasy world

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Brett

In the grand scheme of the worlds at large, Callie thinks she’s nothing special. Sure, she’s friends with the ghost of a radish and her dad owns a magical antique shop—but she’s spent her life in the human world. Her dad won’t let her join him on his collection trips in the magical realm “for her own protection,” so she’s only caught glimpses of that world through the gates of the town where her father’s store is.

On her seventeenth birthday, Callie goes home with her friend Declan to find her home in disarray and her dad missing. Signs of a struggle point to the portal to the magical realm and when there are signs, you follow them. Now it’s up to Callie, Declan, and Radish to band together and bring him home. As they face creatures good and bad, and all sorts of adventure, Callie and Declan may just find out that they are both special in their own ways after all.

Story: Katie Cook
Art: Katie Cook

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