If you haven’t been to the Germantown Community Library lately, you’re missing out—especially if you’re into graphic novels. We’ve recently added a whole bunch of new adult graphic novels to our collection, and we’re pretty excited about it! Whether you’re a long-time graphic novel fan or just starting to explore this medium, there’s something for everyone. These new books feature stunning art, great stories, and, in some cases, fresh takes on classic literature. So, if you’re looking for something to read that’s a bit different, come check out what we’ve got.  From well-loved classics to thought-provoking stories, these books offer a fun and engaging way to experience some powerful narratives.

Why Graphic Novels?

So, why graphic novels? Well, if you haven’t picked one up in a while (or ever), they’re not just comics and they’re not just for kids. Graphic novels are a great way to experience stories with a whole new perspective. The combination of visuals and text makes for a uniquely immersive experience that can make the characters, settings, and emotions feel that much more real. Plus, the art adds a layer of depth that you don’t always get with traditional novels. Whether it’s an epic battle, a quiet moment of reflection, or just the little details in the background, the visuals make the story pop in a way that words alone can’t always do.

Graphic novels also make it intriguing to dive into some of the heavier stuff—like classic literature or complex themes—because they break everything down visually, making the whole experience more accessible. And, let’s be honest, they’re just a lot of fun to read. I particularly love picking up a graphic novel adaptation of a classic novel to see if the artist’s visualization of the story was anywhere close to the scenes in my mind’s eye. So, if you’re looking for something new and exciting to read, grab one of these graphic novels from our library, and you might just find that reading has never been so enjoyable.

Some of Our Most Popular Adult Graphic Novels:

• Maus I & II by Art Spiegelman
• Can’t We Talk about Something More Pleasant?: A Memoir by Roz Chast
• They Called Us Enemy by George Takei , Justin Eisinger , et al.
• Alice in Borderland series by Haro Aso
• Blacksad and Blacksad: They All Fall Down series by Juan Díaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido
• Chainsaw Man series by Tatsuki Fujimoto
• The Yellow Wall-Paper: A Graphic Novel by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Sara Barkat
• Godzilla: World of Monsters by John Layman , Cullen Bunn, et al.
• The Night Eaters by Marjorie M. Liu and Sana Takeda
• The Hobbit: An Illustrated Edition of the Fantasy Classic by Chuck Dixon , J. R. R. Tolkien , et al.

Some Titles Recently Added to our Adult Graphic Novel Collection:

• The Road: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Cormac McCarthy and Manu Larcenet
• The Iliad: A Graphic Novel and The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel by Gareth Hinds
• Blankets by Craig Thompson
• To Kill a Mockingbird: A Graphic Novel by Harper Lee and Fred Fordham
• The Human Target 1 & 2 by Tom King
• DUNE: The Graphic Novel series by Frank Herbert , Brian Herbert , et al.
• Poe: Stories and Poems: A Graphic Novel by Gareth Hinds
• The Hidden Life of Trees: A Graphic Adaptation by Peter Wohlleben , Fred Bernard, et al.
• Stitches: A Memoir by David Small
• Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton
• Lore Olympus series by Rachel Smythe