Graphic Novels

New Graphic Novels

A collage of items that are entering the Public Domain in 2026 including Betty Boop, Nancy Drew and more.

Betty Boop, Blondie, & Miss Marple Enter the Public Domain!

It’s 2026 and we’ve had a new crop of works leaving copyright and entering the public domain in the USA.
A group of happy, smiling people who just won the 2025 Graphic Novel Making Contest.

Recap and Winners of the 2025 Graphic Novel Making Contest

The Award Ceremony for the 2025 Graphic Novel Making Contest was this weekend - find winners, photos and more!
The Batman silhouette.

Celebrate Batman Day!

A day dedicated to your favorite Caped Crusader!
Batman and Superman lego figures.

Summer Learning: Graphic Novels

Celebrate summer learning and get inspired for the graphic novel making competition with these titles.

SJPL Staff Picks

SJPL Picks: Graphic Novels for Adults

These are graphic novels for adults (not adult graphic novels). Also, no superheroes or capes to be found (for the most part).

Find Yourself: Diverse Comics for Teens

Comics are for everyone! Enjoy these imaginative graphic novels for teens about characters with diverse experiences.

SJPL Picks: Multicultural Graphic Novels for Kids

Looking for something a little different? Check out these graphic novels highlighting various cultures and subcultures of people.

Staff Picks: YA Books In Translation

Check out these awesome books from around the world — now in English! Mostly fiction and graphic novels.

Read Comics and Graphic Novels Online

eResources

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Hoopla

Read eBooks and eComics, listen to eAudiobooks and music, watch movies and TV.
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Libby

Enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines by downloading and using the Libby app by OverDrive.
Collage of graphic novel covers.

Access Comics and Graphic Novels Online with our eResources!

You can access Comics and Graphic Novels at home with San Jose Public Library's eResources.
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