Graphic Novel Book Club (for adults)

Choose something light or something dark in our double feature graphic novel book club. Join us for a discussion around two graphic novels with differing themes, styles, and tones chosen by two of our librarians. We invite you to pick one book or read both as we explore this art driven form of storytelling. We’ll share what we love (and don’t love) about both books and share recommendations of similar titles. Registration is appreciated!

This program was originally scheduled for 10/7/24 but the date was changed due to a conflict with staffing.

Librarians & Books:
Justice
When it comes to graphic novels, Justice typically likes lighter stories that revolve around identity, an unconventional sports story, anything with romantic undertones, adaptations, translations, solar punk, and magic.
This month, Justice has chosen Season of the Bruja by Aaron Duran and Sara Soler. Physical copies are available at the library, or you can on Comics Plus HERE.

Michael
Michael typically reads the darker end of the graphic novel spectrum. From gritty takes on DC and Marvel superhero classics, to strange, somber or slice of life tales, sci-fi, crime, and westerns-–any story and its art that pushes the boundaries of what the comic format can accomplish.
This month, Michael has chosen Superman Red Son by Mark Millar, Dave Johnson, and Kilian Plunkett. Physical copies are available at the library, or you can check out the digital copy on Hoopla HERE.

About the Books
Season of the Bruja
“From a young age, Althalia knew she would someday be the last of her kind–a bruja, tasked with keeping the power and stories of the ancient ways from fading fully into history. Never alone, Althalia works in a paranormal museum with her friends, a real-life Chupacabra and a were-coyote, while living with and caring for her beloved abuela. Through these powerful connections, her skills and knowledge grow. But the prejudice her people have always faced continues, and after a seemingly random encounter with a priest, Althalia feels the weight of hundreds of years of religious oppression coming down upon her and her abuela. She must realize her destiny and grow into it quickly if she is to prevent the church from achieving its ultimate goal–destroying the last bruja” – provided by the publisher.

Superman Red Son
The ship carrying the infant who would grow up to become Superman lands in the midst of the 1950s Soviet Union, where he is raised on a collective. As he becomes a symbol to the Soviet people, the world changes drastically from what we know — bringing Superman into conflict with Batman, Lex Luthor and others.