Best Young Adult Graphic Novels (2024 Updated)

The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in the fourth graphic novel adaptation! In the shadows, trouble is brewing. When Starflight is stolen by his own tribe, he hopes to at least discover some of the long-held Night – Wing secrets — what magical powers they really have, who they’re allied with in the war, and where they’ve been living all this time.

– But the truth about Starflight’s tribe is more terrible than he ever imagined: Not only do the Night – Wings live in a dark, miserable place, but they’ve imprisoned several innocent Rain – Wings there, too.

Stranded and alone, Starflight only wants to get back to his friends. But the fate of two kingdoms now rests in his talons, and with no one to save him, Starflight will have to find a way to be brave.

before it’s too late.

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! Peace has come to Pyrrhia. for now. – The war between the tribes is finally over, and now the dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade Mountain Academy, a school that will gather dragonets from all the tribes and teach them to live together, perhaps even as friends.

– Moonwatcher isn’t sure how she feels about school, however. Hidden in the rainforest for most of her life, the young Night – Wing has an awful secret. She can read minds, and even see the future. Living in a cave with dozens of other dragons is noisy, exhausting–and dangerous.

– In just a few days, Moon finds herself overwhelmed by her secret powers and bombarded by strange thoughts, including those of a mysterious dragon who might be a terrible enemy. And when someone starts attacking dragons within the academy, Moon has a choice to make: Stay hidden and safe? Or risk everything to save her new friends? The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in the sixth graphic novel adaptation, with art by Mike Holmes.

About the Book “Ten years after the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza that ripped their town apart, Charlie–whose father owned the restaurant–and her childhood friends reunite on the anniversary of the tragedy and find themselves at the old pizza place which had been locked up and abandoned for years.

After they discover a way inside, they realize that things are not as they used to be. The four adult-sized animatronic mascots that once entertained patrons have changed. They now have a dark secret.

and a murderous agenda”– Book Synopsis Don’t miss the first-ever graphic novel for Five Nights at Freddy’s, an adaptation of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel The Silver Eyes illustrated by fan-favorite game artist Claudia Schröder! Ten years after the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza that ripped their town apart, Charlie — whose father owned the restaurant — and her childhood friends reunite on the anniversary of the tragedy and find themselves at the old pizza place which had been locked up and abandoned for years.

After they discover a way inside, they realize that things are not as they used to be. The four adult-sized animatronic mascots that once entertained patrons have changed. They now have a dark secret.

and a murderous agenda. Complete with new information and tense, terrifying illustrations, fans won’t want to miss this graphic novel adaptation by Scott Cawthon, Kira Breed-Wrisley, and Claudia Schröder, whose stunning artwork has been featured in the games.

Review Quotes Praise for The Silver Eyes (Five Nights at Freddy’s Graphic Novel #1): The scares are tween and teen appropriate, culminating in a standoff worthy of viral urban legends. worth a night staying up reading by flashlight, whether you know the games or this is your first time at Freddy’s.

— School Library journal About The Author Scott Cawthon is the author of the bestselling video game series Five Nights at Freddy’s, and while he is a game designer by trade, he is first and foremost a storyteller at heart.

He is a graduate of The Art Institute of Houston and lives in Texas with his family. Kira Breed-Wrisley has been writing stories since she could first pick up a pen and has no intention of stopping. She is the author of seven plays for Central New York teen theater company The Media Unit, and has developed several books with Kevin Anderson and Associates.

She is a graduate of Cornell University, and lives in Brooklyn, New York. Claudia Schröder has drawn characters and imagined their stories since the early years of her childhood. She studied graphic design and worked later as a 2D game artist at a small game studio.

In 2014 Claudia made the big step to be a self-employed artist. These days her alter ego, “Pinky Pills,” is known for her work with Scott Cawthon on the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise. Claudia lives in Salzgitter, Germany.

A graphic novel adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic, now a major motion picture. “ Know somebody who hasn’t met Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who or Mrs Which? Larson’s colorful panels bring Madeleine L’Engle’s brilliant time-travel favorite to life in an exciting new way.

This is page-turning eye candy of the highest order. ” —James Patterson – The world already knows Meg and Charles Wallace Murry, Calvin O’Keefe, and the three Mrs—Who, Whatsit, and Which—the memorable and wonderful characters who fight off a dark force and save our universe in the Newbery Award–winning classic A Wrinkle in Time.

But in 50 years of publication, the book has never been illustrated. In the graphic novel, Hope Larson takes the classic story to a new level with her vividly imagined interpretations of tessering and favorite characters, like the Happy Medium and Aunt Beast.

Perfect for delighting old fans and winning over new ones, this graphic novel adaptation is a must-read. – A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle is now a major motion picture from Disney, directed by Ava Du – Vernay, starring Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling.

– Praise for A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel:“Know somebody who hasn’t met Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who or Mrs Which? Larson’s colorful panels bring Madeleine L’Engle’s brilliant time-travel favorite to life in an exciting new way.

This is page-turning eye candy of the highest order. ” —James Patterson“This adaptation is fabulous for presenting a fresh vision to those familiar with the original, but it’s so true to the story’s soul that even those who’ve never read it will come away with a genuine understanding of L’Engle’s ideas and heart.

” —Booklist, starred review“The memorable story of Meg Murry, Charles Wallace Murry, and Calvin O’Keefe’s adventure across space and time is conveyed with all the intellectual and emotional impact of the original novel.

” —BCCB“Larson has remained true to the story, preserving the original chapter format and retaining L’Engle’s voice. Black-and-white artwork is accented with blue, echoing the original cover color. ” —School Library Journal – A Wind in the Door – A Swiftly Tilting Planet – Many Waters – An Acceptable Time – Intergalactic P.

S. 3 by Madeleine L’Engle; illustrated by Hope Larson: A standalone story set in the world of A Wrinkle in Time. – The Austin Family Chronicles – Meet the Austins (Volume 1) The Moon by Night (Volume 2) The Young Unicorns (Volume 3)A Ring of Endless Light (Volume 4) A Newbery Honor book! Troubling a Star (Volume 5)The Polly O’Keefe books – The Arm of the Starfish – Dragons in the Waters – A House Like a Lotus – And Both Were YoungCamillaThe Joys of Love.

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! One will have the power of wings of fire. Sunny has always taken the Dragonet Prophecy very seriously.

If Pyrrhia’s dragons need her, Clay, Tsunami, Glory, and Starflight to end the war, she’s ready to try. She even has some good ideas how to do it, if anyone would listen to her. But shattering news from Morrowseer has shaken Sunny’s faith in their destiny.

Is it possible for anyone to end this terrible war and choose a new SandWing queen? What if everything they’ve been through was for nothing? Buried secrets, deadly surprises, and an unexpected side to scavengers are all waiting for her in the shifting sands of the desert, where Sunny must decide once and for all: Is her destiny already written? Or can five dragonets change their fate and save the world.

the way they choose?.

“This gorgeously rendered graphic-novel version provides a new perspective for old fans but also acts as an immersive introduction for youngsters as well as any adult who somehow missed out on the iconic story set in Maycomb, Alabama.

”–USA TodayA beautifully crafted graphic novel adaptation of Harper Lee’s beloved, Pulitzer Prize–winning American classic, voted America’s best-loved novel in PBS’s Great American Read. “Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit ‘em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.

” A haunting portrait of race and class, innocence and injustice, hypocrisy and heroism, tradition and transformation in the Deep South of the 1930s, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird remains as important today as it was upon its initial publication in 1960, during the turbulent years of the Civil Rights movement.

Now, this most beloved and acclaimed novel is reborn for a new age as a gorgeous graphic novel. Scout, Jem, Boo Radley, Atticus Finch, and the small town of Maycomb, Alabama, are all captured in vivid and moving illustrations by artist Fred Fordham.

Enduring in vision, Harper Lee’s timeless novel illuminates the complexities of human nature and the depths of the human heart with humor, unwavering honesty, and a tender, nostalgic beauty. Lifetime admirers and new readers alike will be touched by this special visual edition that joins the ranks of the graphic novel adaptations of A Wrinkle in Time and The Alchemist.

The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this graphic novel adaptation The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last. She can’t believe it’s finally happening.

Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral.

But Tsunami’s triumphant return doesn’t go quite the way she’d imagined. Queen Coral welcomes her with open wings, but a mysterious assassin has been killing off the queen’s heirs for years, and Tsunami may be the next target.

The dragonets came to the SeaWings for protection, but this ocean hides secrets, betrayal — and perhaps even death. The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series takes flight in this first graphic novel edition, adapted by the author with art by Mike Holmes.

Now comes an exciting graphic novel revealing new adventures in the Uglies world—as seen through the eyes of Shay, Tally’s rebellious best friend who’s not afraid to break the rules, no matter the cost.

A few months shy of her sixteenth birthday, Shay eagerly awaits her turn to become a Pretty—a rite-of-passage operation called “the Surge” that transforms ordinary Uglies into paragons of beauty. Yet after befriending the Crims, a group of fellow teens who refuse to take anything in society at face value, Shay starts to question the whole concept.

And as the Crims explore beyond the monitored borders of Uglyville into the forbidden, ungoverned wild, Shay must choose between the perks of being Pretty and the rewards of being real.

Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real, from award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft.

Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade.

As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one.

Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?.

Ages 13 And Up, Grades 8 And Up The full-color graphic novel debut from rising star Noelle Stevenson, based on her beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it “a deadpan epic.

” Nimona is an impulsive young shape-shifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc.

Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren’t the heroes everyone thinks they are. But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona’s powers are as murky and mysterious as her past.

And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit. Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from Noelle Stevenson, based on the web comic Slate called “funny and vibrant, with wonderful energy in Stevenson’s illustrations and a wicked wit in her storytelling.

” Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel is perfect for the thousands of fans of the web comic and is sure to win Noelle many new ones.

*Now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series! * Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. An LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the third volume of the bestselling HEARTSTOPPER series.

*Includes exclusive Tao/Elle mini-comic! * ‘Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book. ‘ RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry On Charlie didn’t think Nick could ever like him back, but now they’re officially boyfriends.

Nick’s even found the courage to come out to his mum. But coming out isn’t just something that happens once – there’s Nick’s older brother, and a school trip to Paris, not to mention all the other friends and family – and life can be hard, even with someone who loves you by your side.

As their feelings get more serious, Charlie and Nick will need each other more than ever before. By Alice Oseman, winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper is about love, friendship, loyalty and mental illness.

It encompasses all the small stories of Nick and Charlie’s lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us. Gay Times This is the third volume of Heartstopper, which is now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series.

Heartstopper was Children’s #1 bestseller in the TCM chart on 23 April 2022.

Kazu Kibuishi’s thrilling #1 New York Times bestselling series continues! Emily has lost control of her Amulet and is imprisoned in the Void, where she must find a way to escape the influence of the Voice.

Meanwhile, Emily’s brother, Navin, travels to Lighthouse One, a space station where the Resistance is preparing to battle the approaching Shadow forces that would drain planet Alledia of all its resources.

Emily and Navin must be smarter and stronger than ever to ensure Alledia’s survival.

It’s been a year since the horrific events at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, and Charlie is just trying to move on. Even with the excitement of a new school and a fresh start, she’s still haunted by nightmares of a masked murderer and four gruesome animatronic puppets.

Charlie thinks her ordeal is over, but when a series of bodies are discovered near her school bearing wounds that are disturbingly familiar she finds herself drawn back into the world of her father’s frightening creations.

Something twisted is hunting Charlie, and this time if it finds her, it’s not letting her go. — Freddy is back–with a twist–in this sinister graphic novel adaptation of the bestselling YA novel Five Nights at Freddy’s: The Twisted Ones! It’s been a year since the horrific events at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, and Charlie is just trying to move on.

Even with the excitement of a new school and a fresh start, she’s still haunted by nightmares of a masked murderer and four gruesome animatronic puppets. Charlie thinks her ordeal is over, but when a series of bodies are discovered near her school bearing wounds that are disturbingly familiar she finds herself drawn back into the world of her father’s frightening creations.

Something twisted is hunting Charlie, and this time if it finds her, it’s not letting her go. With electrifying art from Eisner Award-nominated artist Claudia Aguirre, and even more horror than ever before, fans won’t want to miss this graphic novel adaptation straight from the mind of Five Nights at Freddy’s creator Scott Cawthon.

You’ve read the books. You’ve watched the hit series on HBO. Now acclaimed novelist Daniel Abraham and illustrator Tommy Patterson bring George R. R. Martin’s epic fantasy masterwork A Game of Thrones to majestic new life in the pages of this full-color graphic novel, comprising of the initial six issues of the twenty-four issue graphic series-the first volume in what is sure to be one of the most coveted collaborations of the year.

Within these pages, many of Martin’s most iconic characters gain a whole new life, springing from the page in rich color and glorious detail. Game of Thrones is a fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D.

B. Weiss for HBO. It is an adaptation of A Song of Ice & Fire, George R. R. Martin’s series of fantasy novels, the first of which is A Game of Thrones. George R. R. Martin is an American novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, and television producer.

He wrote the series of epic fantasy novels, A Song of Ice and Fire, which was adapted into the HBO series Game of Thrones (2011–2019).

The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in the third graphic novel adaptation! Glory knows that the dragon world is wrong about her being “a lazy RainWing. ” Maybe she wasn’t meant to be one of the dragonets of destiny, but Glory is sharp and her venom is deadly, even if that’s still a secret.

So when the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory is devastated to find that the treetops are full of RainWings that nap all day and know nothing of the rest of Pyrrhia. Worst of all, they don’t realize or care that RainWings are going missing from their beautiful forest.

But Glory and the dragonets are determined to find the missing dragons, even if it drags the peaceful RainWing kingdom where they never wanted to be into the middle of the war. The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this third graphic novel adaptation, with art by Mike Holmes.

Humanity has been devastated by the bizarre, giant humanoids known as the Titans. Little is known about where they came from or why they are bent on consuming humanity. Seemingly unintelligent, they have roamed the world killing off humankind for years.

This prequel story to the main Attack on Titan series tells the origin of humanity’s greatest warrior and fan-favorite character, Levi. Attack on Titan is a manga series by Hajime Isayama. It is set in a fantasy world where humanity lives within territories surrounded by three enormous walls that protect them from gigantic man-eating humanoids referred to as Titans.

A New York times best seller! Considered the greatest graphic novel in the history of the medium, the Hugo award-winning story chronicles the fall from grace of a group of super-heroes plagued by all-too-human failings.

Along the way, the concept of the super-hero is dissected as the heroes are stalked by an unknown assassin. This edition of watchmen, the groundbreaking series from Alan Moore, the award-winning writer of v for vendetta and Batmn: the killing joke, and Dave Gibbons, the artist of green lantern, features the high-quality, recolored pages found in watchmen: the absolute edition with sketches, never-before-seen extra bonus materials and a new introduction by Dave gibbons.

The fourth volume in the wonderfully sweet Heartstopper series, featuring gorgeous two-color artwork! Charlie and Nick’s relationship has been going really well, and Charlie thinks he’s ready to say those three little words: I love you.

Nick feels the same way, but he’s got a lot on his mind -especially the thought of coming out to his dad and the fact that Charlie might have an eating disorder. As a new school year begins, Charlie and Nick will have to learn what love really means.

Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

A short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series. The festive season isn’t always happy for Tori Spring and her brother Charlie.

And this year’s going to be harder than most. I used to think that difficult was better than boring, but I know better now. I’m not going to think about the past few months, about Charlie and me, and all of the sad.

I’m going to block it all out Just for today. “Happy Christmas, ” I say.

The #1 New York Times bestselling series continues with a thrilling revelation — brand-new tribes of dragons! Blue the Silk – Wing is content. Life in his Hive is safe; he loves his family; he has enough to eat.

And Pantala has been at peace for as long as he can remember — Silk – Wings and Hive – Wings live and work together in harmony, and because they stay vigilant, no one has seen a dangerous Leaf – Wing in years.

– Now that Blue’s sister, Luna, is undergoing her Metamorphosis, Blue knows things are going to change. Luna will have her wings and her silk, be assigned a partner and a work order, and move to another Hive.

A few days later, Blue’s own wings and silk will come in. – But nothing could prepare Blue for what happens when Luna’s wings start to grow. Suddenly his world is turned upside down, throwing him into dangers he never knew existed.

Pantala isn’t as peaceful as it seems, and Blue isn’t safe. Whether he’s ready or not, it’s time to adapt — and fight for his life.