Unleash Your Inner Artist by Participating in SJPL's Comic Arts Series! Summer is right around the corner and what better way to enjoy it then by entering SJPL’s 10th annual Graphic Novel Making contest! The Graphic Novel Contest gives participants of all ages a chance to show us your artistic side by creating a graphic novel of your very own. See contest guideline and details.

San Jose is once again overtaken by Silicon Valley Comic Con for the 3rd exciting year in the row! Welcome fellow nerds and geeks to a very special edition of Fangirls Unleashed, where we're collaborating with our fellow blogger, Jessica! If you're into graphic novels and pop culture, she's the blogger for you.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of our annual Graphic Novel Contest! June 1 – July 31, 2018 If you have a talent for creating comic/manga style illustrated short stories, you are invited to enter San José Public Library’s Graphic Novel Making Contest for all ages as part of our 2018 Summer Learning. This contest is sponsored by San José Public Library, San Jose Museum of Art, Sakura of America, Tokyopop, Seven Seas, Crunchy Roll, and First/Second Books.

Best New Graphic Novels of 2017 2017 has come and gone (and yes it took me a while to read through them all) but it's finally that time again to review the best new graphic novels and comics ! Below are my top picks for adults, teens and children. While there were many great continuing series, these are comics that have published their first trade paperback or stand alone graphic novel in 2017.

From celebrities to video game giants and a coupon code, we're giving you a preview of Silicon Valley Comic Con 2018!