Archives de catégorie : Comics & Graphic Novels

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR EVIL ROBOT de Joy McCullough & Eduardo Medeiros

A hilarious and thought-provoking middle-grade graphic novel that uses a tiny would-be villain to explore the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence, blending comic book-style fun with big questions about technology, empathy, and what it means to be human, for fans of Adam Rubin and Peter Brown.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR EVIL ROBOT
by Joy McCullough
illustrated by Eduardo Medeiros
Sourcebooks Explore, July 2026

He’s three inches tall. He has enormous plans. And he’s about to learn a very important lesson.

This is the wildly funny picture book that helps kids make sense of the AI world they’re already living in — without any of the anxiety, and with all of the laughs. One kid, one skeptical dog, and one very overconfident robot walk readers through what AI can do, what it can’t, and why being human is still pretty great.

Perfect for curious kids, savvy parents, and anyone who wants to stay one step ahead of the robots!

  • The funniest AI book your kid will ever read — a tiny robot with massive ambitions meets his match in one clever kid and their very unimpressed dog

  • Finally — a way to talk to your kids about AI that’s actually fun, age-appropriate, and doesn’t require a computer science degree

  • Smart, funny, and wildly timely — covers what AI can do (and what it definitely cannot) in a way that sticks with young kids

  • Comics-style art and laugh-out-loud storytelling make every page an adventure — even the big ideas feel like play

  • The must-have gift for the AI age — because every kid is growing up with technology, and this book makes that hilarious instead of scary

Joy McCullough is an award-winning author and a NYT bestseller. She writes books and plays from her home in the Seattle area, where she lives with her husband and two children.

Eduardo Medeiros is a Brazilian author and artist, and has been captivated by storytelling since childhood and has always dreamed of creating comics. Eduardo enjoys quality time with his 4-year-old son, Gabriel, or hitting the road in his beloved vintage car.

THE NEST (GRAPHIC NOVEL) de Kenneth Oppel

Kenneth Oppel has re-imagined his acclaimed novel as a graphic novel with stunning artwork by Susan Kao.

THE NEST: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL
by Kenneth Oppel
Simon & Schuster, April 2027
(via Writers House)

She was very blurry, not at all human looking. There were huge dark eyes, and a kind of mane made of light, and when she spoke, I couldn’t see a mouth moving, but I felt her words, like a breeze against my face, and I understood her completely. “We’ve come because of the baby,” she said. “We’ve come to help.”

For some kids, summer is a sun-soaked season of fun. But for Steve, it’s just another season of worries. Worries about his sick newborn baby brother who is fighting to survive, worries about his parents who are struggling to cope, even worries about the wasp’s nest looming ominously from the eaves.

So when a mysterious wasp queen invades his dreams, offering to “fix” the baby, Steve thinks his prayers have been answered.

All he has to do is say “Yes.” But “yes” is a powerful word. It is also a dangerous one. And once it is uttered, can it be taken back?

A compelling story that explores disability and diversity, fears and dreams, and what ultimately makes a family.

Kenneth Oppel is the author of numerous books for young readers. His award-winning Silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and been adapted as an animated TV series and stage play. Airborn won a Michael L. Printz Honor Book Award and the Canadian Governor General’s Literary Award for children’s literature; its sequel, Skybreaker, was a New York Times bestseller and was named Children’s Novel of the Year by the London Times. He is also the author of Half Brother, This Dark Endeavor, Such Wicked Intent, The Boundless, The Nest, and Inkling. Born on Canada’s Vancouver Island, he has lived in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, Canada; in England and Ireland; and now resides in Toronto with his wife and children. 

STAGTOWN de Punko

A young woman investigates the strange events terrorizing her hometown in this heart-pounding horror graphic novel.

STAGTOWN (Volume #1)
by Punko
Ten Speed Graphic/Crown Publishing Group, September 2026

Something mysterious is happening all around Stagtown: Cameras are appearing everywhere on the streets, and even in the corners of apartments and homes. Cutting one down only spawns more in its place. Someone is surveilling the residents and now that Frankie is back home from college, she is going to discover who—or what—is behind this.

After the shocking death of her neighbor Jeremy, Frankie becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind these occurrences. Armed with Jeremy’s box of cryptic clues, a loyal cat companion, and the help of Jeremy’s friend Felix, Frankie embarks on a perilous journey through town. Her quest leads her to a sinister marble house, a blood-stained carousel, a dark underground cellar filled with traps, and more. Each encounter brings her closer to the horrifying truth, culminating in a desperate attempt to escape Stagtown once and for all.

With beautifully haunting illustrations and a terror-filled story, Stagtown is a masterpiece of psychological horror. This volume includes the complete first season of the Webtoon comic, along with exclusive interactive puzzles and never-before-seen sketches.

 

Punko is an alternative comics artist. They won runner-up in publisher Tokyopop’s Rising Stars of Manga competition and published their popular gothic, dark fantasy graphic novel series Bizenghast with the publisher.

GALAXY BRAIN de Chris Harding

Sold in a rapid US pre-empt, Chris Harding’s graphic novel debut follows a kid who hacks her school’s chatbot to explore the secrets of popularity. Perfect for readers who love Real Friends or The Witches of Brooklyn.

GALAXY BRAIN
by Chris Harding
Balzer + Bray/Macmillan, Spring 2027
(via Writers House)

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13-year-old Polly is a clever inventor and a proud nerd—her sister calls her “Galaxy Brain,” and she even built her own robot, Box, which got her into a prestigious school with a strong science and tech focus. So when her best friend Henna becomes popular and leaves Polly behind, Polly uses her skills to hack the school’s AI chatbot to study the popular kids and figure out how to fix things.

Instead of the happy ending Polly was picturing, it’s a complete disaster. Her artificial rise through Dorsey’s social stratosphere reconnects her with Henna, but the cool kids all talk, dress and think differently. (How do they not get that spiders are cute??)

Meanwhile, her nerd friends are wary of this new Polly, her family is bemused, and she may have accidentally created an AI monster. It turns out brilliant tech can’t solve all of life’s problems, and Polly will discover that fitting in doesn’t necessarily equal true friendship, and that the best way to optimize popularity is just by being yourself.

Chris Harding is a writer and illustrator who most recently worked on Netflix’s Emmy-award winning series StoryBots: Answer Time, and whose past jobs include creator of a nationally syndicated comic strip and making art for Hallmark cards. GALAXY BRAIN is his debut novel.

PRETTY EVIL de Rebekah et David Ian McKendry & Tim Seeley

KPop Demon Hunters meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this sparkling, darkly funny young adult graphic novel following a teen pop star who must take up her missing mother’s demon-slaying mantle and battle her way through the monster-infested world of social media influencers.

PRETTY EVIL
by Rebekah and David Ian McKendry
illustrated by Tim Seeley
Margaret K. McElderry Books, September 2026
(via JABberwocky)

To her fans, Mallori (heart over the i, thank you very much) is the ultimate teen pop star: platinum albums, a massive online following, and a glittery pink lifestyle to die for. But in her own life, Mallori Martin just wants to be her own person, free from the pressures of stardom—not to mention her mom-ager’s controlling hand.

After a particularly vicious fight with said mom, Mallori wakes to find her gone, with no clue where or why. In desperation, Mallori calls the police—whose search uncovers not her missing mother but several bodies buried in the basement of their Hollywood Hills mansion.

The bodies don’t stay secret for long, not with Mallori’s legions of fans watching her every move. With rumors flying about Mrs. Martin’s secret serial-killer lifestyle, Mallori flees the public eye, only to discover her mom was indeed living a double life: as a demon slayer.

She’s been abducted, and Mallori can’t let that fight be their last conversation. So to get her back, Mallori will have to pick up where her mom left off, hacking her way through demons and boogeymen—with all her trademark sparkle.

Rebekah & David McKendry are both award-winning writers. Their most recent horror feature, Glorious (starring JK Simmons), premiered at Fantasia Film Festival and after receiving top honors from critics was certified as “fresh” on Rotten Tomato. Rebekah is also an award-winning director and her latest film, Elevator Game, came out in September 2023. Rebekah and David began their film career working for Fangoria Entertainment. Rebekah went on to become Editor-in-Chief for Blumhouse Productions, and went on to write with David for media companies like Shudder, Universal, AMP, AMC and more. Rebekah is also an award-winning podcaster currently hosting Fangoria’s Colors of the Dark Podcast, which reaches over 250,000 listeners each month. Prior podcast guests include horror icons like Jordan Peele and Jason Blum. David has published multiple books including several volumes of the Hellraiser comic book series. David is also an award-winning podcaster having written and co-hosted the show Fear Initiative for Blumhouse Productions.

Tim Seeley is one of those “slash” people…a writer-slash-artist. He has drawn a number of different comic book series including G.I Joe, Halloween, Wildcats and Exsanguine. His writing work includes NY Times bestselling Hack/Slash, Nightwing, Batman Eternal and the critically acclaimed Revival. He resides in Chicago, Illinois and works at Four Stars Studio where he is never far from his 80s action figure collection.