Published on: March 1, 2026
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Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1 by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, Mattia De Iulis, and Jodie Bellaire
In a different, darker world, Diana of Themyscira was exiled to the underworld as a baby and raised by an enemy. They did not destroy her; instead, they made her all the stronger—tragedy, danger, and magic honed her into an even greater weapon. Long denied her Amazonian heritage, it is now time for Diana to rejoin the surface world. Armed with new weapons forged in Hell and a mission that looks a bit more like justice than peace, Diana won’t be stopped on her quest to save the world and discover her place in it, even if that means carving it herself! Eisner Award-winning writer Kelly Thompson is joined by breakout artist Hayden Sherman to reinvent Wonder Woman from the ground up! Collects Absolute Wonder Woman #1-7. (Brandon’s Pick)
Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier
Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn’t happy about leaving her friends for Bahía de la Luna, but Maya has cystic fibrosis and will benefit from the cool, salty air that blows in from the sea. As the girls explore their new home, a neighbor lets them in on a secret: There are ghosts in Bahía de la Luna. Maya is determined to meet one, but Cat wants nothing to do with them. As the time of year when ghosts reunite with their loved ones approaches, Cat must figure out how to put aside her fears for her sister’s sake — and her own. (Paul’s Pick!)
On Guard! by Cassidy Wasserman
On guard? Ready? Fence!
Grace isn’t ready for a new school year. Her best friend Ava dropped her at the end of last year, the dust is still settling from her parents’ messy divorce, and things are not going well between Grace and her mom. Mothers and daughters are always so close in movies. But that’s never been Grace and her mom. So now Grace has no friends, no hobbies (band was Ava’s thing), and home feels even more complicated than school. There’s not a single place Grace can just relax. Until, she sees the school’s fencing club practicing. They look so sure of themselves. So steady. It may not solve everything…but could this be a place Grace can finally belong and be herself? (Paul’s Pick!)
Sharp Wit and the Company of Women by various
From the team that brought you The Color of Always, comes a comic anthology about strong women with weapons across a wide spectrum of genres, created by and for LGBTQIA+ creators and audiences.
There’s something about a hand-wielded weapon that invigorates the imagination. From the depths of antiquity, female heroes captivated the minds of those reading and listening. Women were leaders and keepers of wisdom. In many cultures, they were warriors of strength, will and acumen. In a time where the rights and autonomy of all women are threatened, this legacy must be reclaimed.
It is time for women to be represented for the heroes & champions they are.
It is time to dispel notions that any gender is lesser than another.
It is time for more stories. (Luna Z.’s Pick!)
Creator: Ai Yazawa
Works such as Nana and Paradise Kiss, Yazawa has a very unique voice in the manga industry, with an instantly recognizable art style and a willingness to depict dramatic, mature themes with awareness and tact. At their core, these manga follow women who are coming of age and the challenges that they and their peers face. More importantly, they feature a distinctly feminist lens, highlighting the power dynamics at play in the intersections of gender, age, and class. While I think these stories speak especially to young women, anyone and everyone can find something to chew on here, as Yazawa’s writing encourages introspection in the challenges and behaviors of all genders. (Ren’s Pick)
