Best Fantagraphics Comics & Graphic Novels of 2025

Ephemera: A Memoir is a debut graphic novel that blends memoir, magic realism, and graphic medicine. The story follows a grown woman and her memories as a child, as she tries to relate to her mother who struggles with mental illness. The book is gorgeously illustrated with warm, earthy tones and features full-color illustrations throughout. Loewinsohn's poetic and dreamlike writing infuses the genre with an ethereal fusion of memory and imagination. This powerful work is a beautifully rendered melancholy memoir that is both magical and heartbreaking.

Hip Hop Family Tree: The Omnibus is a comprehensive, deluxe hardcover collection of Ed Piskor’s New York Times best-selling graphic novel series. This remarkable book tells the story of the formative years of hip hop in a Ken Burns-meets-Stan Lee style. The book is packed with meticulously researched details and authentic illustrations that bring the hip-hop visionaries to life. The extra material in this omnibus edition includes annotations of the entire series by Piskor, a cover gallery of every HHFT book and comic book cover, and much more. This is an essential cultural chronicle and a must-read for hip hop fans, pop-culture addicts, and anyone interested in the history of hip hop.

The Complete Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Deluxe Edition is an exceptional collection of Scrooge McDuck's life story from his humble beginnings in Scotland to his gold-hoarding adulthood in Duckburg. This beyond-complete oversized full-color edition is a must-have for fans and collectors alike. Don Rosa's hyper-detailed artwork is presented with brilliant color and a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes factoids, making this the definitive Scrooge McDuck biography. The book comes slipcased with a special commemorative coin, available nowhere else. This book is a perfect combination of modern and classic Disney, making it unique and highly recommended.

Monica is a highly anticipated graphic novel by Daniel Clowes, the author of Ghost World and Patience. The book is a genre-bending thriller that tells multiple stories of its title character, Monica. The graphic novel is a multilayered masterpiece that alludes to various genres such as war, romance, horror, crime, and the supernatural. Clowes' impeccable ear for language and dialogue, combined with his rich visual detail and thrilling twists, makes Monica a must-read for fans of graphic novels. This book is a literary event of 2023 that rewards multiple readings, and it is a testament to Clowes' creativity as one of the defining voices of the graphic novel boom over the past quarter-century.

The Complete Eightball 1-18 is a collection of the iconic Daniel Clowes comics anthology. The book contains the original installments of Ghost World, the short that the film Art School Confidential was based on, and much more. It includes more than 500 pages of vintage Clowes: seminal serialized graphic novels, strips, and rants. The book also features new covers by Clowes and "Behind the Eightball": the author’s annotations for each issue, heavily illustrated with art and photos from his archives. This book is a must-read for fans of Clowes and anyone looking for a comprehensive collection of one of the greatest and most influential comic book titles of all time.

The Complete Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Vols. 1-2 Boxed Set (The Don Rosa Library) is a two-volume collection of the internationally acclaimed comic book series. The books contain the life story of Uncle Scrooge, including untold tales, in chronological order. The illustrations are in full color and the set is presented in a handsome hardcover. Don Rosa, the author, has captured a remarkable international fandom through his work. This boxed set is a must-have for comic book enthusiasts and Disney fans alike.

The Love and Rockets: The First Fifty: The Classic 40th Anniversary Collection is a prestigious box set that presents the original fifty issues of the Love and Rockets comics magazines. The Hernandez brothers, Gilbert and Jaime, are known as two of the greatest cartoonists in the history of the medium. The box set includes every cover, comics page, and letter column in seven hardcover volumes. Additionally, an eighth volume densely collates selected essays, reviews, and profiles that appeared in the popular (and unpopular) press between 1982 and 1996, along with over 100 pages of additional, rarely-seen comics from the period by all three Brothers. This book is a must-read for those who appreciate comics as an art form and want to delve into the history of comics in the 80s and 90s.

This collection of Disney comics stories in "Walt Disney's Donald Duck "Duck Luck": The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library Vol. 27" is a delightful read for comic book fans of all ages. The book includes classic characters like Donald Duck, Uncle Scrooge, and Daisy Duck, along with new storylines that are both entertaining and humorous. The artwork is beautifully restored and colored, and the story notes by Barks experts provide insightful commentary. Overall, this volume is a must-have for any comic book lover and a valuable addition to the literary heritage of comics.

Night Terror is a spine-chilling collection of line drawings that captures the creatures that haunt our dreams. The Danish cult illustrator, John Kenn Mortensen, skillfully conjures eerie visions on paper, from witches and goblins to giant spiders and evil clowns. The compositions are stunningly imaginative and masterfully rendered, making the monsters themselves as formidable and menacing as those in a Witcher game. It's a creepy collection of pen-and-ink drawings that will delight those who are beguiled by the things that go bump in the night.

Ghost World, the 1998 Ignatz Award Winner for Outstanding Graphic Novel, follows the story of two teenage girls, Enid and Becky, as they face the prospect of growing up and growing apart. This quasi-autobiographical tale has become a cultural and generational touchstone, captivating readers for over a decade. Clowes' engaging character work and the relationship between the two outsiders hold readers in a hilariously cynical sway from the first panel. Ghost World is a must-have for any self-respecting comics fan's library and a unique, powerful graphic novel that explores the realities of teen angst.