Snap Up These New Comics and Graphic Novels for October 2023

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The son of a librarian, Chris M. Arnone’s love of books was as inevitable as gravity. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Missouri – Kansas City. His novel, The Hermes Protocol, was printed by Castle Bridge Media in 2023 and the following e-book in that sequence is due out in winter 2024. His work may also be present in Adelaide Literary Magazine and FEED Lit Mag. You can discover him writing extra books, poetry, and performing in Kansas City. You can even comply with him on social media (Facebook, Goodreads, Instagram, Twitter, web site).

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You know why I like comics? Partly due to the wish-fulfillment side of it. Growing up as a nerdy, non-athletic child, imagining myself with Batman’s toys or Cyclops’s optic blasts was an escape. It was a technique to image a world through which I couldn’t be bullied. I additionally love comics for the identical purpose that I like theater: collaboration. There’s magic within the mixed powers of a author, an artist, a letterer, and the entire synergy that comes with it. Two heads are higher than one, in spite of everything, notably inventive heads.

I like comics a lot, I’m coming into my third decade of studying them, and I at all times have comics to advocate to others. Looking to dive into some new sequence or hot-off-the-presses graphic novels in October? I’ve bought you lined. Nobody desires to look misplaced once they stroll into their native comedian e-book store, in spite of everything.

As we dive totally into spooky season, there are a few horror comics to get us into the season. There are some nice superhero series-starters, too, after all, together with some that basically get into the monster vibe. And perhaps there’s a little bit meta-satire in pony type. Let’s not overlook a few nice graphic novels that ship biting commentary on our world and the folks in it.

Here are the comics and graphics novels for October 2023 that you must snap up.

New Single-Issue Comics for October 2023

Amazons Attack #1 by Josie Campbell, Vasco Georgiev

Spinning out of the pages of Wonder Woman, the Amazons are led by Queen Nubia, combating towards a world that doesn’t need them anymore. This new occasion sequence not solely guarantees huge motion however a deeper look into a number of the lesser-known Amazons as they attempt to discover their place within the new establishment.

Captain Marvel #1 by Alyssa Wong, Jan Bazaldua

Just in time to get us prepared for The Marvels, Carol is in a brand new sequence with a brand new costume and a brand new artistic group. Just like within the MCU, Captain Marvel is likely one of the strongest heroes defending Earth. So, if you happen to’re coming for Earth, you’d higher account for her, and that’s precisely what a brand new menace plans to do.

A Haunted Girl #1 by Ethan Sacks, Naomi Sacks, Marco Lorenzana

I’m excited by this spooky new title partly as a result of the writers are a father and daughter duo. Cleo is Japanese American, adopted, and simply 16. Her despair could be very actual, and it almost sends her to suicide. As she tries to seek out her means again to her life, unusual and supernatural encounters are threatening her sanity even worse than earlier than.

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Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong #1 by Brian Buccallato, Christian Duce

You gotta love comics simply for how completely ridiculous and superior they are often. Godzilla combating King Kong? So final century. What about in the event that they sq. off towards DC Comics’ best heroes, too? Now we’re speaking. You know you need to see how this performs out.

The Midnite Show #1 by Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt

We want extra horror on this October listing, proper? Leave it to Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt to ship. An extended-lost horror movie is being screened at a movie pageant. The star was a legend of horror who mysteriously disappeared in the course of the filming. Now, the basic horror monsters of the movie appear to have come to life, wreaking havoc. Who can cease them however a neighborhood group of misfits?

cover of My Little Pony Black White and Blue #1

My Little Pony: Black, White, & Blue #1 by Tee Franklin, Agnes Garbowska

Leave it to My Little Pony to skewer the whole comedian e-book business whereas bringing friendship and pleasure. There have been Black, White, and Red tales going round comics for some time, so the ponies are doing it, too. But with blue. Oh, and Misty is ready to make her first comedian e-book look, too. This sequence goes to be enjoyable.

Ranger Academy #1 by Maria Ingrande Mora, Jo Mi-Gyeong

Here’s a brand new and fascinating entry within the Power Rangers universe. How do these superb youngsters study such superior martial arts and find out how to pilot gigantic zords? They go to an academy, after all. Thirty years of Power Rangers means we get a glimpse at that academy with an incredible group of younger heroes.

cover of The Sensational She-Hulk #1 2023

The Sensational She-Hulk #1 by Rainbow Rowell, Jessica Gao, Andres Genolet

Marvel isn’t telling us an excessive amount of in regards to the new sequence for She-Hulk. Bruce Banner will make appearances. She’ll sq. off towards a brand new villain referred to as Anathema and attempt to forestall an intergalactic battle. Oh, and her romance with Jack of Hearts goes to proceed its roller-coaster run. It’s new She-Hulk. What else do you must know to learn it?

New Graphic Novels for October 2023

The Great Beyond by Lea Murawiec, Aleshia Jensen

Manel Naher shares her title with a pop star on the rise. That’s an issue in a world the place your title is forex. Manel can’t stand town, the high-rises, the political maneuvering of everybody. She desires of one thing higher, and a sudden coronary heart assault results in an unavoidable overhaul of Manel’s total life. This graphic novel guarantees a biting commentary with absurd comedy.

Monica by Daniel Clowes

Daniel Clowes is understood for Ghost World, and his latest graphic novel guarantees to play with style. Monica weaves the story of Monica’s life by means of interconnected narratives. Romance, horror, thriller, and a lot extra mix collectively to make this new and fascinating graphic novel for October 2023.

That’s a very good begin, however I want extra horror comics for spooky season. What are your favorites hitting cabinets this month? There are by no means sufficient comics and graphic novels for me.