Tag: First Second
30 Anticipated kids graphic novels for winter 2026
Fish. aliens, a yeti and Speed Racer - there's something for everyone in this season's graphic novels for young readers
61 Anticipated YA and adult graphic novels for winter 2026
Cold weather, hot reads—this season's graphic novels both educate on the anxiety of the current moment and provide a much needed escape
Everything to know about LUCAS WARS, an artful history of STAR WARS
Here's everything to know about Lucas Wars, written by Laurent Hopman with art by Renaud Roche and translated by Jeremy Melloul.
50 Anticipated kids graphic novels for summer 2025
A diverse mix of titles offers escapism and food for thought on our changing landscape.
85 anticipated YA and adult graphic novels for summer 2025
It’s an eclectic mix of light and heavy reading for those lazy days by the pool.
Graphic Novel Review: SAINT CATHERINE launches First Second’s new imprint for adults
First Second officially launches its new adult imprint, 23rd Street, this month with the release of Saint Catherine by Anna Meyer.
Graphic Novel Review: LUNAR NEW YEAR LOVE STORY is also a great Valentine’s Day...
Lunar New Year Love Story is a great read for Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, or both, taking place around the two holidays.
Graphic Novel Review: ASH’S CABIN a kid, a dog, the woods
In Jen Wang's YA graphic novel from First Second, ASH'S CABIN, nature is hard, uncompromising. But so is Ash.
E. M. Carroll’s A GUEST IN THE HOUSE wins LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE
E. M. Carroll’s gothic horror A Guest in the House (First Second) was announced as the graphic novel category winner at the 44th annual LA Times Book Prize
Interview: Kirk Benshoff walks us through FIRST SECOND’s design process
The Beat caught up with First Second Creative Director Kirk Benshoff to find out what goes into his work designing graphic novels. Read our interview!
Interview: Ngozi Ukazu & Mad Rupert on BUNT!’s grand slam
The Beat caught up with Ngozi Ukazu and Mad Rupert to find out all about the making of BUNT!, available now. Read our interview!
55 highly anticipated kids and middle graphic novels of Fall 2023
An eclectic mix of subjects along with tried-and-true franchises dominate the landscape for the fall.
