View text source at Wikipedia

DC Graphic Novels for Young Adults

DC Graphic Novels for Young Adults
Parent companyDC Comics
StatusActive
PredecessorDC Ink (2019)
Founded2020; 4 years ago (2020)
FounderMichele R. Wells[1]
Country of originUnited States
Headquarters locationNew York City
Publication typesGraphic novel, one-shot comics
Fiction genres
Official websitedccomics.com/GraphicNovelsForYA

DC Graphic Novels for Young Adults, formerly known as DC Ink, is an imprint of American comic book publisher DC Comics consisting of original one-shots, graphic novels and reprints of books previously published under other imprints. The imprint intends to present traditional DC Universe characters for young adult readers.[2] The first title of the DC Ink imprint, Mera: Tidebreaker, was published on February 2, 2019 and Batman: Nightwalker was the last title to be published under DC Ink. Wonder Woman: Warbringer, the first title of DC Graphic Novels for Young Adults, was published on January 10, 2020.

History

[edit]

Launch

[edit]
DC Ink original logo

In 2017, DC Comics announced that a new untitled young readers imprint would launch in 2018.[3] Abraham Riesman, for Vulture, highlighted a shift in audience for graphic novels that didn't have to do with either Marvel or DC Comics; Riesman wrote that "shift was the result of decisions made by librarians, teachers, kids'-book publishers, and people born after the year 2000. Abruptly, the most important sector in the world of sequential art has become graphic novels for young people. [...] According to Milton Griepp of comics-industry analysis site ICv2, aggregated annual comics sales across different kinds of retailers for 2016 revealed that more than half of the top-ten comics franchises were ones aimed at kids. [...] DC is hiring for a new division targeted at young readers, and has already done a bit of a stealth launch by publishing youth-friendly takes on their fabled characters like Supergirl: Being Super and DC Super Hero Girls: Finals Crisis".[4]

Two graphic novels lines were revealed in 2018; the DC Zoom imprint for middle grade readers and the DC Ink imprint for young adult readers.[5][6][7] The New York Times reported that "though a few of the graphic novels will have creators who are already working in the comic book industry, the majority of the writers are a Who's Who of popular novelists for young readers. [...] While staple-bound comic books have traditionally appealed to an audience of male readers, graphic novels have a more diverse readership".[8] Michele Wells, the vice president for content strategy at DC, said "if you look at readership in middle grade and Y.A. in general, you'll see a swing on the side of female readers".[8] DC Ink and DC Zoom were created after the New 52 branding was retired in 2015 and the launch of the DCYou program which "employed younger creators than the New 52 titles, with the titles having a more contemporary feel".[9] These imprints were built off both the creative success of DCYou and "the financial success of the DC Super Hero Girls property, which launched in 2015 and featured a line of young reader graphic novels".[9] Dan DiDio, DC's co-publisher from 2010-2020, explained that:

A lot of that had also to do with our interest in getting the young adult marketplace. That was DC testing the waters and wondering what a young adult book would be from DC Comics. We realized that ultimately, there was a strong, creative talent pool to tell those stories, but we decided we had to change the format in regards to how it appeared. That's when the DC Ink and DC Zoom books wound up being created, where we knew, This is the right direction, we know there's a market for this, but the periodical might not be the best way to deliver it. That audience might not find the periodical, but let's create it in a book. They're much more comfortable reading in that style.[9]

An expanded list of titles was then revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2018.[10][11] In 2019, DC Ink officially launched with five graphic novels starting with Mera: Tidebreaker in February.[12][13]

Relaunch

[edit]

DC Comics began to shutter its three imprint lines and separate graphic novel titles by a three-tiered age system in June 2019: DC Zoom would become DC Kids (ages 8–12), DC Ink would become DC (ages 13+), and Vertigo would become DC Black Label (17+).[14][13][15] The new segmentation launched in January 2020, although, the names of the segments shifted to DC Graphic Novels for Kids and DC Graphic Novels for Young Adults respectively.[16][17][18] Later in October, DC Comics released a new boxset of select DC Ink titles with the DC Graphic Novels for Young Adults branding on the slipcase.[19]

Releases

[edit]
Title Publication date Writer Artist Ref.
DC Ink
Mera: Tidebreaker February 2, 2019 Danielle Paige Stephen Byrne [20][21][22]
Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale May 1, 2019 Lauren Myracle Isaac Goodhart [23][24][25]
Teen Titans: Raven June 26, 2019 Kami Garcia Gabriel Picolo [26][27][28]
Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass September 3, 2019 Mariko Tamaki Steve Pugh [29][30][31]
Batman: Nightwalker October 1, 2019 Stuart Moore and Marie Lu Chris Wildgoose [32][33]
DC Graphic Novels for Young Adults
Wonder Woman: Warbringer January 7, 2020 Louise Simonson and Leigh Bardugo Kit Seaton [34][35][36]
Shadow of the Batgirl February 4, 2020 Sarah Kuhn Nicole Goux [37][38][39]
The Oracle Code March 10, 2020 Marieke Nijkamp Manuel Preitano [40][41][42]
Gotham High April 1, 2020 Melissa de la Cruz Thomas Pitilli [43][44][45]
The Lost Carnival: A Dick Grayson Graphic Novel May 5, 2020 Michael Moreci Sas Milledge [46][47]
Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed June 2, 2020 Laurie Halse Anderson Leila del Duca [48][49][50]
You Brought Me The Ocean June 9, 2020 Alex Sánchez Jul Maroh [51][52][53]
Teen Titans: Beast Boy September 1, 2020 Kami Garcia Gabriel Picolo [54][55][56]
Swamp Thing: Twin Branches October 13, 2020 Maggie Stiefvater Morgan Beem [57][58][59]
Victor and Nora: A Gotham Love Story November 3, 2020 Lauren Myracle Isaac Goodhart [60][61][62]
House of El Book One: The Shadow Threat January 5, 2021 Claudia Gray Eric Zawadzki [63][64][65]
Nubia: Real One February 23, 2021 L.L. McKinney Robyn Smith [66][67][68]
Catwoman: Soulstealer June 1, 2021 Sarah J. Maas and Louise Simonson Samantha Dodge [69][70][71]
Poison Ivy: Thorns June 1, 2021 Kody Keplinger Sara Kipin [72][73][74]
I Am Not Starfire July 27, 2021 Mariko Tamaki Yoshi Yoshitani [75][76][77]
Whistle: A New Gotham City Hero September 7, 2021 E. Lockhart Manuel Preitano [78][79]
Unearthed: A Jessica Cruz Story September 14, 2021 Lilliam Rivera Steph C. [80][81]
Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven September 28, 2021 Kami Garcia Gabriel Picolo [82][83]
Wonderful Women of the World September 28, 2021 Laurie Halse Anderson, Various Various [84][85]
House of El Book Two: The Enemy Delusion January 11, 2022 Claudia Gray Eric Zawadzki [86]
Mister Miracle: The Great Escape January 25, 2022 Varian Johnson Daniel Isles [87][88]
Galaxy: The Prettiest Star May 17, 2022 Jadzia Axelrod Cait Zellers [89][90][91]
Constantine: Distorted Illusions July 26, 2022 Kami Garcia Isaac Goodhart [17][92]
Zatanna: The Jewel of Gravesend August 2, 2022 Alys Arden Jacquelin De Leon [93][94]
House of El Book Three: The Treacherous Hope February 7, 2023 Claudia Gray Eric Zawadzki [95]
Teen Titans: Robin March 7, 2023 Kami Garcia Gabriel Picolo [17]
Girl Taking Over: A Lois Lane Story April 4, 2023 Sarah Kuhn Arielle Jovellanos [96]
Static: Up All Night June 6, 2023 Lamar Giles Paris Alleyne [96]
Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story April 2, 2024 Nicole Maines Rye Hickman [97]
Barda June 4, 2024 Ngozi Ukazu [98]
The Strange Case of Harleen and Harley October 1, 2024 Melissa Marr Jenn St-Onge [99][100]
This Land Is Our Land: A Blue Beetle Story October 1, 2024 Julio Anta Jacoby Salcedo [101]
Teen Titans: Starfire November 5, 2024 Kami Garcia Gabriel Picolo [102][103]
Upcoming
Teen Titans: Together November 4, 2025 Kami Garcia Gabriel Picolo [104]

Reprints

[edit]
Title Publication date Writer Artist Ref.
Released
Superman Smashes the Klan June 16, 2020 Gene Luen Yang Gurihiru [105][106]
Supergirl: Being Super July 7, 2020 Mariko Tamaki Joëlle Jones [107][4][108]
Prez: Setting a Dangerous President June 4, 2024 Mark Russell Ben Caldwell [109]
Wonder Woman: The Adventures of Young Diana August 6, 2024 Jordie Bellaire Paulina Ganucheau [110]

Box sets

[edit]
Title Publication date Writer Artist Ref.
Resist. Revolt. Rebel. Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale October 20, 2020 Lauren Myracle Isaac Goodhart [111]
Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass Mariko Tamaki Steve Pugh
Mera: Tidebreaker Danielle Paige Stephen Byrne
Teen Titans Teen Titans: Raven September 13, 2022 Kami Garcia Gabriel Picolo [112]
Teen Titans: Beast Boy
Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven
The DC Icons Series:
The Graphic Novel Box Set 		Batman: Nightwalker November 7, 2023 Stuart Moore and Marie Lu Chris Wildgoose [113]
Catwoman: Soulstealer Sarah J. Maas and Louise Simonson Samantha Dodge
Wonder Woman: Warbringer Louise Simonson and Leigh Bardugo Kit Seaton

Reception

[edit]

Oliver Sava, for The A.V. Club, highlighted the puzzling shift of eliminating the Ink and Zoom imprints shortly after launch and right when new titles were "realizing their potential".[13] Sava wrote that "having those clearly defined channels makes it easier for retailers, librarians, educators, and consumers to find the books that are appropriate for different age groups. The Ink and Zoom branding is still present on new releases, so maybe the market's response will change DC's plans to phase out the imprints as it gears up for its huge slate of upcoming graphic novels for young readers. And the market is responding very well. The Ink and Zoom books are in the top 10 of Diamond's graphic novel sales charts for each month they debut, and given the popularity of Harley Quinn and Superman, that trend is likely to continue with August's debuts".[13]

Heidi MacDonald, for The Beat, wrote: "DC Comics is re-branding all its publishing under the DC brand [...]. The announcement confirms recent rumors that Vertigo, the much admired and industry changing mature-themed imprint, is being sunsetted. It's a kinder word than cancelled or killed, but still one that brings a tear to the eye. More surprisingly, however, DC Zoom (for middle grades) and DC Ink (a YA line) – two much heralded imprints for young readers – are also being phased out. The lines only launched this year and had already seen sales success. Despite this, I'm told that DC is still going full speed ahead with more material for younger readers [...]. The move to phase out the imprints is intended to make the overall DC brand more inclusive of a wide variety of material".[114]

Both CBR and Vulture compared DC's previous female teen and young adult imprint Minx, which shuttered in 2008 shortly after launch, to its current young adult imprint.[4][115] CBR wrote that "one of the biggest changes DC has made with DC Ink titles, as opposed to the direction of Minx, is base the current line around familiar DC superhero franchises. [...] The authors behind DC Ink, while typically being first-timers in comics, already have their own fanbases through pre-existing young adult novels. This gives them a built-in brand, while also allowing newcomers to bring their writing styles and world views into comics. The DC Ink books have also been accessible in everyday stores such as Wal-Mart, a benefit which most regular comic books do not have. On the other hand, the Minx titles struggled to be shelved in even dedicated bookstores, as sellers didn't know whether to place them amongst the comics or the YA section. The current superhero and comic book movie boom had also not quite begun when Minx titles were published".[115]

S.W. Sondheimer, for Book Riot, highlighted the imprint name change and wrote: "A little less catchy, perhaps, but a better guide to the type of content you can expect to find in a given book [...]. Every one of the DC Graphic Novels for Young Readers and DC Graphic Novels for Young Adults has something different to offer their readers, but they're all built around forging connections, lending support to their audiences in their quests for self-realization and actualization, and most excellent hero stories. With tons more in the works, I hope these imprints, whatever their names happen to be, are around for a long time". Sondheimer also highlighted the specific themes the two imprint lines address and wrote: "Some of the protagonists are in-canon teenagers and some have been de-aged for their books, but they're all, for the purposes of this imprint, the same age as their readers, which allows those readers to forge connections with the protagonists and their stories more easily, and also helps kids self-insert to learn problem-solving skills. [...] All of the characters are heroes, yes, but they're all waging battles much more intimate and personal than defeating the Joker or the Witch Queen. They're fighting to understand themselves. [...] The other aspect of the DC Young/Young Adult Readers line I love is that, on a very basic level, each graphic novel is a family story. Almost every kind of family one can imagine has, or will, be represented".[18]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Vary, Adam B. (2021-02-25). "DC Comics' Michele Wells Joins Digital Publisher Tapas Media as Chief Content Officer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  2. ^ "DC Reveals New Young Adult and Middle Grade Imprints: DC Ink & DC Zoom". DC Comics. 2018-02-05. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
  3. ^ "DC Shakeup: DC To Launch Young Readers Imprint In 2018 Under Bobbie Chase". bleedingcool.com. May 5, 2017. Archived from the original on 2020-07-31. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  4. ^ a b c Riesman, Abraham (2017-06-20). "Forget Brooding Superheroes — the Big Money Is in Kids' Comics". Vulture. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  5. ^ "DC Unveils Young Reader Graphic Novel Imprints". PublishersWeekly.com. February 6, 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-02-06. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  6. ^ "DC Unveils Star-Studded New Imprints: DC Zoom for Young Readers, DC Ink for Young Adults". bleedingcool.com. February 4, 2018. Archived from the original on 2020-07-31. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  7. ^ MacDonald, Heidi (2018-02-05). "POW! SOCK! Comics are for kids! DC announces two new GN imprints, Ink and Zoom". The Beat. Archived from the original on 2018-02-05. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  8. ^ a b Gustines, George Gene (2018-02-04). "DC Comics Joins Forces With Young Adult Authors". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  9. ^ a b c McMillan, Graeme (2021-09-21). "The oral history of DC Comics' infamous New 52 reboot". Polygon. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  10. ^ "DC, Marvel Jump on Kids' Comics at San Diego Comic-Con 2018". www.publishersweekly.com. July 26, 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-07-27. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  11. ^ "DC Ink & DC Zoom: Our Most Comprehensive Look Yet". pastemagazine.com. 2018-07-19. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  12. ^ Spry, Jeff (2019-04-02). "Exclusive: Take a dip into DC Ink's Mera: Tidebreaker original graphic novel". SYFY WIRE. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  13. ^ a b c d "Do DC's graphic novels for young readers get a passing grade?". AV Club. August 31, 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-09-01. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  14. ^ Jackson, Matthew (2019-06-21). "DC Comics closing Vertigo and other imprints in favor of new age-rating system". SYFY WIRE. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  15. ^ "DC DOUBLES DOWN ON ITS BRAND, UNITES ALL PUBLISHING UNDER A SINGLE BANNER". DC. 2019-06-21. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  16. ^ Quaintance, Zack (2019-10-18). "DC Comics January 2020 Solicitations: Snyder leaving JL, a Superman event, and more". The Beat. Archived from the original on 2019-10-19. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  17. ^ a b c "DC Announces New Robin and Constantine Young Adult Graphic Novels". ComicBook. September 27, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  18. ^ a b Sondheimer, S. W. (2020-02-07). "Spotlight On: DC Graphic Novels for Kids and Young Adults". BOOK RIOT. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  19. ^ "DC Collects YA and Kids Graphic Novels In Boxsets". bleedingcool.com. March 8, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-08-08. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  20. ^ "REVIEW: Mera: Tidebreaker Starts DC INK Off Swimmingly". CBR. 2019-04-08. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  21. ^ "Review: 'Mera: Tidebreaker'". Good Comics for Kids. School Library Journal. 2019-05-02. Archived from the original on 2020-09-23. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  22. ^ "Review - Mera: Tidebreaker: Escape from Xebel". GeekDad. 2019-04-04. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  23. ^ Fabbri, Megan (2019-05-08). "REVIEW: UNDER THE MOON: A CATWOMAN TALE just doesn't land on its feet". The Beat. Archived from the original on 2020-06-17. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  24. ^ "Underwhelmed with Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale". WWAC. 2019-06-14. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  25. ^ "Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale Review: A Truly Special Yarn". ComicBook.com. May 8, 2019. Archived from the original on 2021-01-18. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  26. ^ Mozzocco, J. Caleb (2019-07-03). "Review: 'Teen Titans: Raven'". Good Comics for Kids. School Library Journal. Archived from the original on 2020-06-14. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  27. ^ "Review - Teen Titans: Raven: A New Beginning". GeekDad. 2019-07-03. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  28. ^ "Teen Titans: Raven Review: A Classic DC Hero Meets Modern Fiction With Wondrous Effects". ComicBook.com. June 28, 2019. Archived from the original on 2020-10-23. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  29. ^ "Harleen Quinzel Gets Radicalized in 'Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass' Preview (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. 2019-08-09. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  30. ^ "REVIEW: Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass Breaks New Ground For the Antihero". CBR. 2019-08-27. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  31. ^ "Review - Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass: Harley vs. The Man". GeekDad. 2019-09-04. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  32. ^ "Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu Book Review". Den of Geek. 2018-01-02. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  33. ^ "Review - Batman: Nightwalker: Bruce Wayne Begins". GeekDad. 2019-10-02. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  34. ^ "Wonder Woman: Warbringer Book Review". Den of Geek. 2017-09-15. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  35. ^ "Review - Wonder Woman: Warbringer: Wages of War". GeekDad. 2020-01-08. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  36. ^ "'Wonder Woman: Warbringer' book review: A story of female friendship". Hypable. 2017-09-22. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  37. ^ Rosberg, Caitlin (January 29, 2020). "Shadow Of The Batgirl gives Cassandra Cain the backstory and starring role she deserves". AV Club. Archived from the original on 2020-01-29. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  38. ^ Okay, Arpad (2020-04-15). "Study Guide: SHADOW OF THE BATGIRL". The Beat. Archived from the original on 2020-04-19. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  39. ^ Mozzocco, J. Caleb (2020-02-13). "Review: 'Shadow of The Batgirl'". Good Comics for Kids. School Library Journal. Archived from the original on 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  40. ^ "The Oracle Code". www.publishersweekly.com. Archived from the original on 2020-08-30. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  41. ^ Leiderman, Deborah (2020-07-24). "28 Movies, Books, TV Shows (and More) That Explore Disability Culture". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  42. ^ "REVIEW: The Oracle Code Brings a More Grounded, Raw Look at Barbara Gordon". CBR. 2020-03-11. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  43. ^ Bucksbaum, Sydney (March 27, 2020). "Get an exclusive first look at the Batman-meets-'Gossip Girl' graphic novel 'Gotham High'". EW.com. Archived from the original on 2020-03-28. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  44. ^ Drum, Nicole (April 7, 2020). "Gotham High Review: A Fresh, Fascinating Approach to Some of DC's Most Iconic Characters". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on 2020-09-27. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  45. ^ "'Gotham High' review: A fun high school AU with your favorite Gothamites". Hypable. 2020-04-14. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  46. ^ "Barbara Gordon Is NOT Dick Grayson's Greatest Love". CBR. 2020-05-15. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  47. ^ "Review - The Lost Carnival: A Dick Grayson Graphic Novel". GeekDad. 2020-05-13. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  48. ^ "Laurie Halse Anderson on Her New Book, Writing Graphic Novels and Wonder Woman - Ms. Magazine". Ms. June 18, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-06-24. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  49. ^ "Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed Strikes Storytelling Gold". ScreenRant. 2020-06-05. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  50. ^ "Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed Completely Changes Steve Trevor (& It's Great)". CBR. 2020-06-05. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  51. ^ "Aqualad's coming-out story: How DC makes a splash with a gay YA graphic novel". EW.com. June 8, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-06-26. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  52. ^ "Aqualad discovers his first love in this You Brought Me The Ocean exclusive". The A.V. Club. October 23, 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  53. ^ "DC's You Brought Me the Ocean Introduces a New Aqualad". CBR. 2020-06-10. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  54. ^ Radulovic, Petrana (2020-09-01). "Teen Titans: Beast Boy is best when it focuses on the beast, not the boy". Polygon. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  55. ^ "Teen Titans: Beast Boy is a worthy update of an underserved character". The A.V. Club. September 9, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  56. ^ "REVIEW: Teen Titans: Beast Boy Is a Heartfelt Coming-of-Age Tale". CBR. 2020-09-04. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  57. ^ "REVIEW: Swamp Thing: Twin Branches Gives Character Origins New Roots". CBR. 2020-10-14. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  58. ^ "Swamp Thing: Twin Branches REVIEW". ScreenRant. 2020-10-19. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  59. ^ Mozzocco, J. Caleb (2021-01-01). "Review: Swamp Thing: Twin Branches". Good Comics for Kids. School Library Journal. Archived from the original on 2021-01-02. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  60. ^ "PREVIEW: DC's Victor and Nora: A Gotham Love Story'". ScreenRant. 2020-03-13. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  61. ^ Lauren, Myracle. "Victor and Nora: A Gotham Love Story". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  62. ^ "REVIEW: Victor and Nora Shows the Heart of Gotham's Most Tragic Romance". CBR. 2020-11-03. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  63. ^ "House of El: The Story of Krypton Will Unfold in a YA Graphic Novel Trilogy". CBR. 2020-04-10. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  64. ^ "HOUSE OF EL Is a Stunning Sci-Fi Reinvention of Superman Lore". Nerdist. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  65. ^ "REVIEW: House of El: The Shadow Threat". WWAC. 2021-01-14. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  66. ^ "In 'Nubia: Real One', Trying To Be A Hero When Society Thinks You're A Threat". NPR. February 21, 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-02-21. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  67. ^ "The Unapologetic Blackness of 'Nubia Real One'". The Mary Sue. 2021-02-23. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  68. ^ "'Nubia' Graphic Novel to Focus on Wonder Woman's Twin Sister". The Hollywood Reporter. 2020-05-28. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  69. ^ "Catwoman: Soulstealer Is a Gritty Take on DC's Favorite Cat Burglar". CBR. 2021-06-07. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  70. ^ Aguilar, Matthew (June 2, 2021). "Catwoman: Soulstealer Review: Stealing Your Heart in Style". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  71. ^ "Check Out These Exclusive Excerpts from the Batman: Nightwalker and Wonder Woman: Warbringer Graphic Novels". Paste. 2019-10-01. Archived from the original on 2020-06-02. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  72. ^ Haring, Bruce (2021-03-11). "DC Will Celebrate June's 'Pride Month' With Big Rollout Of LGBTQIA+ Projects". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  73. ^ "Poison Ivy: Thorns YA Graphic Novel will be Gothic LGBTQIA+ Romance". ScreenRant. 2021-02-14. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  74. ^ "DC Comics Realise That Poison Ivy: Thorns Graphic Novel Exists". bleedingcool.com. February 11, 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-02-11. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  75. ^ Rosberg, Caitlin (August 10, 2021). "I Am Not Starfire gives a beloved character new life via her daughter". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  76. ^ "First look at 'I Am Not Starfire' introduces Starfire's goth teen daughter (exclusive)". EW.com. December 8, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-12-08. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  77. ^ "'I Am Not Starfire' Cover and Plot Summary". The Mary Sue. 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  78. ^ "DC Debuts Cover Art for Whistle: A New Gotham City Hero YA Graphic Novel". CBR. 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  79. ^ Grunenwald, Joe (2020-10-27). "DC brings a new hero to Gotham in Lockhart & Preitano's WHISTLE young adult GN". The Beat. Archived from the original on 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  80. ^ "DC Reveals First Look at 'Unearthed: A Jessica Cruz Story'". DC Comics. May 18, 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-05-18. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  81. ^ "Unearthed: A Jessica Cruz Story Captures the Best of DC's Young Adult Lineup". CBR. 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  82. ^ "Exclusive: See Raven and Gar finally meet in 'Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven'". EW.com. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  83. ^ Carter, Justin (October 20, 2021). "Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven is a romantic delight". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
  84. ^ "Wonder Woman's Turning 80: Here's How to Celebrate With DC's "Believe in Wonder" Event". Collider. 2021-03-08. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  85. ^ "Métis airline owner featured in DC Comics anthology Wonderful Women of History | CBC News". CBC. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  86. ^ "DC's House of El Book Two Graphic Novel Review". CBR. 2022-01-04. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  87. ^ "DC's Mister Miracle Faces an Ambitious Challenge in The Great Escape". CBR. 2022-01-25. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  88. ^ "Review - Mister Miracle: The Great Escape - A New Apokalips". GeekDad. 2022-01-25. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  89. ^ Ayres, Andrea (2019-06-22). "Zatanna, Batman and more join tidal wave of new DC YA and middle-grade graphic novels". SYFY WIRE. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  90. ^ "DC Unveils Massive Slate of Young Adult and Middle-Grade Graphic Novels". CBR. 2019-06-22. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  91. ^ Johnston, Rich (2021-08-09). "Galaxy: The Prettiest Star, A New DC Comics YA Graphic Novel". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  92. ^ "Constantine: Distorted Illusions by Kami Garcia". Penguin Random House (Product page). Archived from the original on 2021-11-10. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
  93. ^ "DC Debuts First Look at Zatanna: The Jewel of Gravesend YA Graphic Novel". CBR. 2020-09-25. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  94. ^ "DC Cancels Orders For Zatanna: The Jewel Of Gravesend Graphic Novel". bleedingcool.com. December 24, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  95. ^ "House of El Book Three: The Treacherous Hope". DC. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  96. ^ a b "DC Announces New Original Young Adult Graphic Novels for Spring 2023". DC Comics. May 27, 2022. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  97. ^ Anderson, Jenna (October 20, 2023). "DC's Dreamer Graphic Novel From Supergirl's Nicole Maines Gets Release Date". ComicBook. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  98. ^ Epps, Justin (2023-03-09). "DC's BARDA Gives The New God Warrior A Graphic Novel of Her Own". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  99. ^ The Strange Case of Harleen and Harley on Amazon
  100. ^ The Strange Case of Harleen and Harley on Penguin Random House
  101. ^ King, Samantha (January 19, 2024). "DC Reveals Wonder Woman's Past and a Timely Blue Beetle Story in New YA Titles". Screen Rant. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  102. ^ "Starfire joins DC's YA Teen Titans line in 2024". Popverse. 2023-03-06. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  103. ^ "New Teen Titans Series Delayed by DC". Comic Book Resources. March 2, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  104. ^ Comments, Rich Johnston | Last updated | (2024-10-03). "Kami Garcia & Gabriel Picolo's Titans Together YA Graphic Novel". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
  105. ^ "DC Graphic Novels for Young Adults Sneak Previews: Superman Smashes the Klan (2020-) #1 - Comics by comiXology". Comixology. Archived from the original on 2021-09-07. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
  106. ^ Chute, Hillary (2020-06-16). "Superman Returns, to Beat Up the Klan". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
  107. ^ "INTERVIEW: Supergirl Gets A New Origin in Tamaki & Jones' Being Super". CBR. 2016-12-27. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  108. ^ "Supergirl: Being Super Young Adult Graphic Novel Review". The Geekiary. 2020-07-07. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  109. ^ Alverson, Brigid (January 19, 2024). "DC YA GRAPHIC NOVELS: NEW 'WONDER WOMAN,' 'BLUE BEETLE,' 'TEEN TITANS: STARFIRE'". ICv2. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  110. ^ "Wonder Woman: The Adventures of Young Diana by Jordie Bellaire: 9781779527134 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  111. ^ "DC Graphic Novels for Young Adults Box Set 1-Resist. Revolt. Rebel. by Various: 9781779507051 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  112. ^ "Teen Titans: Raven, Beast Boy and Beast Boy Loves Raven Box Set by Kami Garcia: 9781779511522 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  113. ^ "The DC Icons Series: The Graphic Novel Box Set by Marie Lu, Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. Maas, Louise Simonson: 9781779522788 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  114. ^ MacDonald, Heidi (2019-06-21). "Bye-bye Zoom, Ink and Vertigo: DC to consolidate its publishing under one brand". The Beat. Archived from the original on 2019-06-21. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  115. ^ a b "Looking Back at Minx, DC's Failed YA Imprint". CBR. 2020-05-02. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
[edit]