Graphic Novels at Wright Library
All reading is good reading and Graphic Novels are growing in popularity now more than ever. Graphic novels can address complex and mature themes in a way that is accessible to readers of all ages. They often tackle identity, mental health, social justice, and morality. The visual format can make these heavy topics more approachable and facilitate discussions around difficult subjects.
See what's new and trending in graphic novels for mature audiences in a new Graphic Novel section in the North Reading Room, or check out fan favorites in adult, teen, and youth Graphic Novel sections of the library.
Graphic Novels for Adults
The Adult Graphic Novel Collection at Wright Library features a full scope of titles for all interests - from classic comics such as Peanuts, Get Fuzzy, and Calvin & Hobbs to adaptations of classics such as the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and thought-provoking, mature topics about immigration, LGBTQ artists, and neurodiverse protagonists.
- Adult Graphic Novels - Peruse titles from the library catalog, in the New Adult Graphic Novels section in the library's North Reading Room, or find more titles in the Graphic Novel section near Non-fiction and Local History.
- eComics for Adults in Ohio Digital Library - Relax with a Harlequin Romance on your Kindle or find fiction, fantasy, and more.
- eComics for Adults in Hoopla - Try the Cine Trilogy Series featuring Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, and Francis Ford Coppola.
Graphic Novels for Teens
Young Adult Manga shelves are stacked with fan-favorites, plus an entire Young Adult Graphic Novels collection holds deeply personal biographies and powerful fictions with more westernized illustrations.
- Teen Graphic Novels and Manga - From slaying dragons to navigating teenage drama - find it all in the catalog or Teen Section at Wright Library.
- eComics for Teens in Ohio Digital Library - Sonic the Hedgehog, Squirrel Girl, and Stranger Things - all available in digital format.
- eComics for Teens in Hoopla - Browse digital versions of Manga, monsters, war histories, and more.
Graphic Novels for Kids
Graphic novels are not only fun to read but they significantly enhance reading comprehension and vocabulary. Readers are immersed from the character's perspective and learn to infer meaning from the combination of text and images. Crack a rib laughing with Dog Man; find friendship in the Babysitters Club; revel in dragon lore through Wings of Fire - find a series that you enjoy in the Juvenile Graphic Novel section at Wright Library.
- Children’s Graphic Novels - Find mysteries, superheroes, and countless adventures.
- eComics for Kids in Ohio Digital Library - Find digital titles from Disney, Pixar, Nickelodeon, My Little Pony, and more!
- eComics for Kids in Hoopla - Browse digital versions of Dog Man, Babysitters Club, Big Nate, and other favorite titles.