Graphic Novel Bestsellers

By Kat La Mantia | June 13 2022 | GeneralGraphic Novels

Wading through the wilderness of graphic novels and trades can be overwhelming! Never fear, we’ve done some of the legwork for you. Below, find top selections from our recent bestseller lists from some of our biggest publishers: IDW, DC, and Marvel.

Maybe some are what you’d expect–Batman, Moon Knight, Sonic–but take note of some unexpected gems that have made an impact, like the Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game, a Marvel-themed TTRPG playbook, Dear Justice League, a middle grade graphic novel featuring answers from Justice League heroes to questions from their young fans, and March, the graphic novel memoir of the late, great Rep. John Lewis and his experiences in the Civil Rights moment: an always-relevant title.

9781603094504
New York Times Bestseller!A stunning graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II. Experience the forces that shaped an American icon -- and America itself -- in this gripping tale of courage, country, loyalty, and love.
On sale Jul 16, 2019
Paperback
208 Pages
Top Shelf Productions

9781603093002
#1 New York Times BestsellerCongressman John Lewis (GA-5) is an American icon and key figure of the civil rights movement. His commitment to justice and nonviolence has taken him from an Alabama sharecropper's farm to the halls of Congress, from a segregated schoolroom to the 1963 March on Washington, and from receiving beatings from state troopers to receiving the Medal of Freedom from the first African-American president.Now, to share his remarkable story with new generations, Lewis presents March, a graphic novel trilogy, in collaboration with co-writer Andrew Aydin and New York Times best-selling artist Nate Powell (winner of the Eisner Award and LA Times Book Prize finalist for Swallow Me Whole).March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis' lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. Rooted in Lewis' personal story, it also reflects on the highs and lows of the broader civil rights movement.Book One spans John Lewis' youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr., the birth of the Nashville Student Movement, and their battle to tear down segregation through nonviolent lunch counter sit-ins, building to a stunning climax on the steps of City Hall.Many years ago, John Lewis and other student activists drew inspiration from the 1958 comic book "Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story." Now, his own comics bring those days to life for a new audience, testifying to a movement whose echoes will be heard for generations.Winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award — Special Recognition#1 Washington Post BestsellerA Coretta Scott King Honor BookAn ALA Notable BookOne of YALSA's Top 10 Great Graphic Novels for TeensOne of YALSA's Top 10 Popular Paperbacks for Young AdultsOne of YALSA's Outstanding Books for the College BoundOne of Reader's Digest's Graphic Novels Every Grown-Up Should ReadEndorsed by NYC Public Schools' "NYC Reads 365" programSelected for first-year reading programs by Michigan State University, Marquette University, and Georgia State UniversityNominated for three Will Eisner AwardsNominated for the Glyph AwardNamed one of the best books of 2013 by USA Today, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, School Library Journal, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, The Horn Book, Paste, Slate, ComicsAlliance, Amazon, and Apple iBooks.
On sale Aug 13, 2013
Paperback
128 Pages
Top Shelf Productions

9781684058945
Can't wait to see the best friends ever meet on the big screen? Get ready by reading their greatest adventures in this must-have comic collection!
On sale Feb 22, 2022
Paperback
96 Pages
IDW Publishing
Age 9-12 years

9781684053278
Join the Blue Blur for brand-new adventures as he and his friends race around the world to defeat the evil Dr. Eggman's robotic forces!
On sale Sep 18, 2018
Paperback
104 Pages
IDW Publishing
Age 9-12 years

9781684058655
Celebrate the Blue Blur's way-past-cool 30th birthday! This swank deluxe hardcover sends Sonic on electrifying all-new adventures inspired by the classic 2-D games with stories from bestselling authors Gale Galligan (The Babysitters Club series), The McElroy Brothers (The Adventure Zone) and series writer Ian Flynn!
On sale Nov 09, 2021
Hardcover
112 Pages
IDW Publishing
Age 9-12 years

9781684056989
The long-awaited companion to the Award-winning Martini Edition is finally here, collecting The Score and Slayground in a beautiful oversized slipcase edition.
On sale May 03, 2022
Hardcover
360 Pages
IDW Publishing

9781631401114
Presenting the complete TMNT stories in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series. Everything a beginner could need, everything a diehard could want.TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman and writer Tom Waltz guide readers through a ground-breaking new origin and into epic tales of courage, loyalty, and family as the Turtles and their allies battle for survival against enemies old and new in the dangerous streets and sewers of New York City.Collects the first 12 issues of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ongoing series, plus the Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Splinter Micro-Series one-shots.
On sale Jun 09, 2015
Hardcover
424 Pages
IDW Publishing

9781684057856
The beloved graphic novel series turned Netflix hit continues! Take a trip through the past and unlock moments from Keyhouse's long history that expand the saga of the Locke family in this collection of stories including the crossover with Neil Gaiman's Sandman Universe!
On sale Apr 26, 2022
Hardcover
232 Pages
IDW Publishing

9781401207526
In 1986, Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli produced this groundbreaking reinterpretation of the origin of Batman—who he is, and how he came to be. Sometimes careless and naive, this Dark Knight is far from the flawless vigilante he is today. In his first year on the job, Batman feels his way around a Gotham City far darker than the one he left. His solemn vow to extinguish the town’s criminal element is only half the battle; along with Lieutenant James Gordon, the Dark Knight must also fight a police force more corrupt than the scum in the streets.Batman: Year One stands next to Batman: The Dark Knight Returns on the mantle of greatest Batman graphic novels of all time. Timeless in its appeal, Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli’s masterpiece would stand apart from the crowded comics field even today.This edition includes the complete graphic novel, a new introduction by writer Frank Miller and a new illustrated afterword by artist David Mazzucchelli. Completing this collection are over 40 pages of never-before-seen developmental material such as character and layout sketches, sample script pages, sketches, and more that pro-vide a glimpse into the making of this contemporary classic.This volume collects Batman #404-407.
On sale Jan 10, 2007
Paperback
144 Pages
DC Comics

9781401232597
Legendary Batman story that now includes two pages only ever seen in the absolute edition.
On sale Oct 11, 2011
Paperback
384 Pages
DC Comics

9781401235420
The breakout hit of the DC Comics--New 52 event now available as a trade paperback
On sale Mar 26, 2013
Paperback
176 Pages
DC Comics

9781401263119
Frank Miller's genre-defining graphic novel celebrates its 30th year anniversary with a new edition.
On sale Feb 16, 2016
Paperback
224 Pages
DC Comics

9781401297244
Gotham City's worst criminals--Joker, Riddler, Ra's al Ghul, Clayface and others--have emerged to throw Batman's life into utter chaos. However, these villains are part of a much more elaborate, sinister scheme to destroy the Dark Knight once and for all, one headed by a mastermind much closer to Bruce Wayne than any foe before...
On sale Sep 17, 2019
Paperback
376 Pages
DC Comics

9781401284138
Hello! Justice League here. Ask us anything! Does Superman ever make mistakes? Does Wonder Woman have to listen to her parents? Does Aquaman smell like fish? The greatest heroes in the DC Comics Universe, the Justice League, answer mail from their biggest fans--kids!
On sale Aug 06, 2019
Paperback
176 Pages
DC Zoom
Age 7 and up

9781779501127
Watchmen, the groundbreaking series from award-winning author Alan Moore, presents a world where the mere presence of American superheroes changed history--the U.S. won the Vietnam War, Nixon is still president, and the Cold War is in full effect.
On sale May 20, 2019
Paperback
448 Pages
DC Comics

9781779511195
The graphic novel that inspired the hit Warner Bros. motion picture from the Wachowskis, the directors of THE MATRIX films and SPEED RACER.
On sale Nov 17, 2020
Paperback
296 Pages
DC Comics

9781302933630
Collects Moon Knight (2016) #1-14. A story of birth, death and rebirth unlike any other! Marc Spector (A.K.A. Moon Knight/Jake Lockley/Steven Grant) has been fighting criminals and keeping New York City safe for years…or has he? When he wakes up in an insane asylum with no powers and a lifetime's worth of medical records, it calls his whole identity - identities - into question. Something is wrong, but is that something Marc himself? Delve deep beneath the mask of Moon Knight to meet the many men inside his head! While Steven Grant prepares for a box-office smash, Jake Lockley is arrested for murder! And as the muddled mind of Moon Knight reaches its limit, the secrets of his past are revealed. Moon Knight's survival depends on answers, but Marc Spector is plagued by nothing but questions!
On sale Mar 08, 2022
FOC Dec 20, 2021
Paperback
320 Pages
Marvel Universe

9781302931100
Collects Moon Knight (2021) #1-6. His mission is justice! The mysterious Mr. Knight has opened his Midnight Mission, sheltering his people from the weird and horrible. The Moon Knight stalks the rooftops and alleys marked with his crescent moon tag, bringing violence to any who would harm his flock. While Khonshu languishes in prison, Marc Spector's sacred duty must still be observed: the protection of those who travel at night. But what happens when those he would save are turned into weapons against him? When gangs of elderly residents leave a trail of bizarre violence, Moon Knight must put his body, mind and very soul on the line to end the carnage! A mysterious foe attacks from an unexpected direction, an old friend comes to visit and Marc finds himself answering the same question over and over again: "Why do you wear the mask?"
On sale Feb 15, 2022
FOC Nov 22, 2021
Paperback
144 Pages
Marvel Universe

9780785117216
Collects House of M (2005) #1-8. The Scarlet Witch is out of control, and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers!
On sale Jun 05, 2012
FOC Apr 30, 2012
Paperback
224 Pages
Marvel Universe

9781302914981
Acclaimed writer Chip Zdarsky ushers in a new era for Daredevil!Daredevil is set to return to the small screen in DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN, with actor Charlie Cox reprising his role from the acclaimed Netflix series!The next chapter in the ever-surprising saga of Daredevil! After a brush with death, Matt Murdock must piece together his shattered life - and that includes returning to action as Daredevil! But years of trauma have taken their toll, and becoming the guardian of Hell's Kitchen he once was won't be easy. Mistakes will be made along the way - and this time, one might actually prove to be the end of him. Because when a criminal dies, and Daredevil takes the blame, Matt must go on the run in a desperate bid to clear his name! But even he can't outrun judgment forever. And with DD's absence from Hell's Kitchen, the real devils can come out to play.Collects Daredevil (2019) #1-5
On sale Jul 30, 2019
FOC Jun 10, 2019
Paperback
120 Pages
Marvel Universe

9780785158684
Doctor Doom was recently revealed to be portrayed by Robert Downey Jr in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars films!Drawn from Earth across the stars, the Marvel Universe's greatest villains and heroes are set against one another by the mysterious and unbelievably powerful Beyonder, with the winner promised the ultimate prize. But as battle lines are drawn, new alliances forged and old enemies clash, one among them is not willing to settle for anything less than godhood. Can even the combined might of the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men prevent Dr. Doom from becoming the most powerful being in the universe? Collecting MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #1-12.
On sale Dec 13, 2011
FOC Sep 15, 2014
Paperback
376 Pages
Marvel Universe

9780785156598
Collects Infinity Gauntlet (1991) #1-6. The Mad Titan Thanos has seized control of Infinity Gauntlet and with it near-omnipotent power! Who can stop this deadly new overlord? All of Marvel's top heroes star in this epic of cosmic proportions!
On sale Sep 13, 2011
FOC May 14, 2012
Paperback
256 Pages
Marvel Universe