Recent Graphic Novel Deals, Early Sep 2022 | News
A new column, tracking recently announced deals for graphic novels
- Covenant, by LySandra Vuong, based on the webcomic, three books, first due in spring 2025, Oni Press.
- Food Fighters, by Tyler Whitesides and Rebecca Syracuse, about superhero foodies, two books, Food for Thought due spring 2025, Andrews McMeel.
- I’m the Grim Reaper, by Graveweaver, based on the webcomic, four books, first due in 2024, VIZ Media.
- Lucky 555, by Emily Riesbeck and Bayleigh Underwood, queer sci-fi, two books, first due spring 2024, Abrams.
- A Smile Like Yours, by Emily Thomas, queer romance, debut GN, due 2025, Kids Can Press.
- Stepping Up, by Kiara Valdez and Diana Tsai Santos, autobio-inspired, due 2024, HarperAlley.
Source: Publishers Weekly Rights Report, September 5 and September 12
Filed under: Graphic Novels, News, Young Adult
About Johanna
Johanna Draper Carlson has been reviewing comics for over 20 years. She manages ComicsWorthReading.com, the longest-running independent review site online that covers all genres of comic books, graphic novels, and manga. She has an MA in popular culture, studying online fandom, and was previously, among many other things, webmaster for DC Comics. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin.
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