November Roundup

November brings a surge of possibility across the comics world—creators reinventing their craft, publishers pushing into new global markets, and major adaptations gearing up to reach fresh audiences. This month’s roundup captures that energy: Ram V reflects on a decade of creative reinvention; Mariko Tamaki teases her upcoming murder-mystery; scholars dig into America’s forgotten comic-book burnings; and acclaimed titles like Southern Bastards,Something Is Killing the Children and Ghost Machine inch closer to the screen.

Australian duo Trudy Cooper and Doug Bayne trace Oglaf’s rise from late-night doodles to its signature blend of fantasy and cheeky humor, while fellow creators Tom Taylor and Jon Sommariva team with Brisbane’s Pixel Zoo Animation Studios to bring their graphic novel to life as an animated feature.

Crowdfunding milestones and major Marvel events, paired with festivals, interviews, and new imprints, showcase a medium bursting with innovation. Across the industry, artists and writers continue to explore new approaches and expand the possibilities of graphic storytelling.

NEWS

• In this insightful interview, writer Ram V reflects on his decade in comics, stressing reinvention, creative purpose, and the evolving role of graphic novels in storytelling.
• The Comic Book Burnings Project maps and explores post-WWII censorship of comics, documenting dozens of US public book-burnings between 1945-55 and their implications for libraries
• Jason Aaron and Jason Latour’s acclaimed graphic novel Southern Bastards is being adapted for television, bringing their gritty Southern noir storytelling from page to screen.
• The crowdfunding campaign for Vault Comics and Matt Dinniman’s graphic novel Dungeon Crawler Carl: Crocodile shattered records with over $2.3 million raised from 23,000+ backers ahead of its 2026 release.
• Chip Zdarsky is spearheading Armageddon, a major Marvel Comics event debuting June 2026 that promises to reshape Earth’s Mightiest Heroes like Avengers: Disassembled.
• Creators, zines & live screen-printing took over San Diego Zine Fest in 2025 at Woo! Studios — where radical self-expression met dope comics and community energy.
• Writer-cartoonist Mariko Tamaki discusses her upcoming murder-mystery graphic novel and how creators keep pushing back when others try to deny their reality.
• Fantagraphics has launched a new imprint, Takumigraphics, dedicated to East‑Asian comics, publishing 16 titles annually. Starting with Japanese manga and planning expansion to Korea, China and beyond.
• Creators Tom Taylor and Jon Sommariva, both celebrated Australian comics‑makers are teaming with Brisbane‑based studio Pixel Zoo Animation Studios to adapt their graphic novel into an animated feature.
• Blumhouse is adapting James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera’s hit horror comic Something Is Killing the Children into both a live‑action film and adult animated series.
• Australian cartoonists Trudy Cooper and Doug Bayne reveal how their long-running adult web-comic Oglaf sprang from all-night doodle sessions, thrives on shameless fantasy wit, and may eventually evolve beyond its weekly gag format.
• In this SKTCHD feature, creators reveal how the direct market is booming, but original, non-licensed comics still face unpredictable struggles and uncertain footholds.
• A new ComicsBeat interview explores how Raina Telgemeier’s Facing Feelings reflects her emotional journey, creative process, and the importance of embracing vulnerability.

COLLECTIONS

• A spirited roundup of ten unforgettable coming of age graphic novels, from awkward adolescence to self-discovery, showcasing how the medium artfully captures the transition into adulthood.
• A.V. Club spotlights five November comics blending romance, fantasy, crime, and slice-of-life storytelling, showcasing bold artistry and emotional depth across genres for every comics fan.
• A top-13 roundup from Comic Book Club Live highlights standout November 2025 comics from a variety of publishers beyond the usual mainstream houses.
• SLJ’s Best Books 2025 graphic novels span fantasy, sci-fi, horror, memoir, historical fiction, adventure, and contemporary drama with diverse, standout titles curated by librarians.
• Celebrating CCS’s 20th anniversary, Alison Bechdel and Tillie Walden discuss art, place, and Vermont’s influence on their acclaimed, award-winning graphic memoirs and comics in a rare public conversation.

MEDIA

• ComicTropes examines Richard Corben’s innovative art, Poe adaptations, and genre-shaping techniques, highlighting his impact on Heavy Metal, Hellboy, indie horror, and generations of modern illustrators.
• Comic Tropes explores how Dan Mora’s dynamic page composition, storytelling techniques, and visual flair create powerful, emotionally resonant comic art.
• matttt – comic & manga history explores how manga reshaped the US comics industry, examining distribution shifts, cultural appeal, and why manga’s rise outpaced traditional superheroes in this comic and manga history deep dive.
• In this SKTCHD Off Panel episode, Kieron Gillen discusses his Image comics The Power Fantasy and Die: Loaded, exploring RPG influences, emotional stakes, creative direction, and audience engagement.

NEW GRAPHIC NOVELS

Junior

• The Last Kids on Earth and the Destructor’s Lair by Max Brallier, Doug Holgate [HarperCollins Publishers] (9780008781828)
• Dog Man: Big Jim Believes by Dav Pilkey (Scholastic) [9781546176183]
• Hikaru in the Light by Mai Matsuda (Scholastic) [9781761727009]
• Winging It by Megan,Wagner Lloyd, Michelle Nutter (Scholastic) [9781761726408]
• Legends Darkstalker The Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire) (Scholastic) [9781761727108]
• Saphie The One-Eyed Cat Volume 2 by Joho (Scholastic) [9781546164005]
• The New Girl Sweet Valley Twins Book 6 by Nicole Andelfinger, Knack Whittle, Francine Pascal (Scholastic) [9781761727054]
• Diary Of A Nature Nerd by Tiffany Everett (Scholastic) [9781761727153]
• Descendants Mal’s Royal Challenge (Disney: Manga Graphic Novel) by Jason Muell, Natsuki Minami (Scholastic) [9781761726330]

YA

• Abuzz by Amy Chase, Stelladia (Maverick) [9781545820827]
• The Most Amazing Saturday Morning Rubbish Club by Bill Tuckey, Francisco De La Mora (SelfMadeHero) [9781914224362]
• Teen Titans Together by Kami Garcia, Gabriel Picolo (DC Comics) [9781799503064]
• Banana Sioule Vol. 1 by Michael Sanlaville (Oni Press) [9781637159460]
• Jim Henson Presents by Max Sarin, Shannon Watters, Seanan McGuire (Archaia) [9798892155595]

Adult

• Alandal by Jay Ignacio, Alex Niño (Ablaze) [9781684977994]
• Comfortless by Miguel Vila (Fantagraphics) [9798875001284]
• Heaven, West Virginia by Ravi Teixeira (Oni Press) [9781637158746]
• In the Twilight of Our Adolescence by Waka Hayashi (Tokyo Pop) [9781427882998]
• Mushishi: Collector’s Edition 1 (of 5) by Yuki Urushibara (Kodansha) [9798888776346]
• The Once and Future Riot by Joe Sacco (Vintage Publishing – Jonathan Cape) [9781787334328]
• Reel Politik by Nathan Gelgud (Drawn & Quarterly) [9781770468153]
• Shadows of the Sea by Cathy Malkasian (Fantagraphics) [9798875001376]
• Sleepless Planet by Maureen Burdock (Graphic Mundi) [9781637790939]
• Friday Deluxe Edition by Ed Brubaker, Marcos Martin (Image) [9781534331600]
• Dogtangle by Max Huffman (Fantagraphics) [9798875001291]
• Lost Fantasy By: Curt Pires, Luca Casalanguida (Image) [9781534331303]
• Lovers and Haters A Love and Rockets Book by Gilbert Hernandez (Fantagraphics) [9798875000980]
• Godzilla Library Collection, Vol. 5 by Chris Mowry, Matt Frank (IDW) [9798887242972]
• Ogrest Vol. 2 by Mig (Oni Press) [9781637159446]
• Total THB, Volume 1 by Paul Pope (St Martins Press) [9781596434059]