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Graphic Novels Book Summaries

The Lightning Thief
by Robert Venditti • 2010
Zeus's bolt is stolen, and Poseidon's newly discovered son must retrieve it before the solstice war.
4.41
100k+
The Lightning Thief Summary
The Lightning Thief
Zeus's bolt is stolen, and Poseidon's newly discovered son must retrieve it before the solstice war.
by Robert Venditti 2010 135 pages
4.41
100k+ ratings
Cat Kid Comic Club
by Dav Pilkey • 2020
Cat Kid starts a comic club for frogs who have big imaginations and zero comic-making skills.
3.96
58k+
Cat Kid Comic Club Summary
Cat Kid Comic Club
Cat Kid starts a comic club for frogs who have big imaginations and zero comic-making skills.
by Dav Pilkey 2020 176 pages
3.96
58k+ ratings
Bleach, Vol. 1
by Tite Kubo • 2002
A ghost-seeing teen inherits a spirit reaper's sword and job after she's wounded saving his family.
4.27
100k+
Bleach, Vol. 1 Summary
Bleach, Vol. 1
A ghost-seeing teen inherits a spirit reaper's sword and job after she's wounded saving his family.
by Tite Kubo 2002 192 pages
4.27
100k+ ratings
Paul Auster's The New York Trilogy
by Paul Karasik • 2025
A wrong number draws a crime novelist into a fake detective case that erases his self.
4.08
466
Paul Auster's The New York Trilogy Summary
Paul Auster's The New York Trilogy
A wrong number draws a crime novelist into a fake detective case that erases his self.
by Paul Karasik 2025 400 pages
4.08
466 ratings
Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1
by Hiromu Arakawa • 2002
Broken by forbidden alchemy, two brothers chase a legendary stone, but its price may destroy them.
4.54
100k+
Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1 Summary
Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1
Broken by forbidden alchemy, two brothers chase a legendary stone, but its price may destroy them.
by Hiromu Arakawa 2002 192 pages
4.54
100k+ ratings
Sapiens
by David Vandermeulen • 2020
One species of ape conquered the planet, not with claws or tools, but with shared stories.
4.31
22k+
Sapiens Summary
Sapiens
One species of ape conquered the planet, not with claws or tools, but with shared stories.
by David Vandermeulen 2020 248 pages
4.31
22k+ ratings
Berserk, Vol. 2
by Kentaro Miura • 1991
Demons hunt a branded swordsman every night. He hunts the man who marked him.
4.42
24k+
Berserk, Vol. 2 Summary
Berserk, Vol. 2
Demons hunt a branded swordsman every night. He hunts the man who marked him.
by Kentaro Miura 1991 240 pages
4.42
24k+ ratings
Making Comics
by Scott McCloud • 2006
Comics are a storytelling engine powered by choices you make before the ink dries.
4.34
9k+
Making Comics Summary
Making Comics
Comics are a storytelling engine powered by choices you make before the ink dries.
by Scott McCloud 2006 264 pages
4.34
9k+ ratings
The Sandman
by Neil Gaiman • 1992
A young woman is the fracture where dreams pour through. Dream's only repair: her death.
4.47
2k+
The Sandman Summary
The Sandman
A young woman is the fracture where dreams pour through. Dream's only repair: her death.
by Neil Gaiman 1992 544 pages
4.47
2k+ ratings
The Walking Dead, Vol. 1
by Robert Kirkman • 2004
A sheriff wakes from a coma to a world overrun by the dead, his family missing.
4.27
200k+
The Walking Dead, Vol. 1 Summary
The Walking Dead, Vol. 1
A sheriff wakes from a coma to a world overrun by the dead, his family missing.
by Robert Kirkman 2004 144 pages
4.27
200k+ ratings
Guts
by Raina Telgemeier • 2019
Anxiety felt like a stomachache that wouldn't quit. The bathroom was her only hiding spot.
4.30
68k+
Guts Summary
Guts
Anxiety felt like a stomachache that wouldn't quit. The bathroom was her only hiding spot.
by Raina Telgemeier 2019 144 pages
4.30
68k+ ratings
The Son of Neptune
by Robert Venditti • 2017
An amnesiac demigod hunted by Gorgons finds a Roman camp and a prophecy to free Death.
4.52
38k+
The Son of Neptune Summary
The Son of Neptune
An amnesiac demigod hunted by Gorgons finds a Roman camp and a prophecy to free Death.
by Robert Venditti 2017 192 pages
4.52
38k+ ratings
Heartstopper
by Alice Oseman • 2020
Boyfriends on a Paris school trip, Nick and Charlie steal secret kisses, but hiding has a cost.
4.54
500k+
Heartstopper Summary
Heartstopper
Boyfriends on a Paris school trip, Nick and Charlie steal secret kisses, but hiding has a cost.
by Alice Oseman 2020 384 pages
4.54
500k+ ratings
Berserk Deluxe Edition, Vol. 1
by Kentaro Miura • 2019
A giant warrior defends his fortress from an empire while his closest friend plots to destroy him.
4.61
19k+
Berserk Deluxe Edition, Vol. 1 Summary
Berserk Deluxe Edition, Vol. 1
A giant warrior defends his fortress from an empire while his closest friend plots to destroy him.
by Kentaro Miura 2019 689 pages
4.61
19k+ ratings
The Infernal Devices
by Cassandra Clare • 2012
An American girl in Victorian London is kidnapped and forced to shapeshift to rescue her brother.
4.22
15k+
The Infernal Devices Summary
The Infernal Devices
An American girl in Victorian London is kidnapped and forced to shapeshift to rescue her brother.
by Cassandra Clare 2012 246 pages
4.22
15k+ ratings
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse - The Animated Story
by Charlie Mackesy • 2022
A lonely boy meets three animals who teach him, over cake and conversation, that he belongs.
4.59
7k+
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse - The Animated Story Summary
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse - The Animated Story
A lonely boy meets three animals who teach him, over cake and conversation, that he belongs.
by Charlie Mackesy 2022 192 pages
4.59
7k+ ratings
Droga przez mękę
by Jeff Kinney • 2014
Greg's mom plans a family road trip; wrong turns, a rival family, and a piglet have other plans.
4.31
86k+
Droga przez mękę Summary
Droga przez mękę
Greg's mom plans a family road trip; wrong turns, a rival family, and a piglet have other plans.
by Jeff Kinney 2014 224 pages
4.31
86k+ ratings
The Metamorphosis
by Peter Kuper • 2004
A man wakes as an enormous bug. His family's rejection proves more monstrous than his body.
3.80
5k+
The Metamorphosis Summary
The Metamorphosis
A man wakes as an enormous bug. His family's rejection proves more monstrous than his body.
by Peter Kuper 2004 80 pages
3.80
5k+ ratings
Amazing Decisions
by Dan Ariely • 2019
Two rulebooks run your life, one for friends and one for money. Mixing them backfires predictably.
3.63
500+
Amazing Decisions Summary
Amazing Decisions
Two rulebooks run your life, one for friends and one for money. Mixing them backfires predictably.
by Dan Ariely 2019 224 pages
3.63
500+ ratings
Naruto, Vol. 02
by Masashi Kishimoto • 2000
Rookie ninjas guard a bridge builder from a mist-wielding assassin with a hidden, tragic accomplice.
4.44
31k+
Naruto, Vol. 02 Summary
Naruto, Vol. 02
Rookie ninjas guard a bridge builder from a mist-wielding assassin with a hidden, tragic accomplice.
by Masashi Kishimoto 2000 216 pages
4.44
31k+ ratings
Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess
by Rachel Renée Russell • 2012
To rescue her crush's shelter, an awkward girl must skate in a show she'll wreck.
4.29
35k+
Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess Summary
Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess
To rescue her crush's shelter, an awkward girl must skate in a show she'll wreck.
by Rachel Renée Russell 2012 288 pages
4.29
35k+ ratings
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
by Brian Selznick • 2007
A Paris station orphan repairs a broken automaton to unlock a message from his dead father.
4.22
100k+
The Invention of Hugo Cabret Summary
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
A Paris station orphan repairs a broken automaton to unlock a message from his dead father.
by Brian Selznick 2007 534 pages
4.22
100k+ ratings
A Game of Thrones #1
by Daniel Abraham • 2011
Lord Stark rides south to serve his king, and the truth he uncovers splits the realm.
4.61
100k+
A Game of Thrones #1 Summary
A Game of Thrones #1
Lord Stark rides south to serve his king, and the truth he uncovers splits the realm.
by Daniel Abraham 2011 32 pages
4.61
100k+ ratings
Green Lantern
by Geoff Johns • 2005
Hal Jordan died a villain. His return reveals a cosmic fear that was controlling him.
4.12
11k+
Green Lantern Summary
Green Lantern
Hal Jordan died a villain. His return reveals a cosmic fear that was controlling him.
by Geoff Johns 2005 176 pages
4.12
11k+ ratings
H.P. Lovecraft's The Shadow Over Innsmouth
by Gou Tanabe • 2022
When an antiquarian visits a decaying seaport, the locals' stares turn to pursuit after dark.
4.45
1k+
H.P. Lovecraft's The Shadow Over Innsmouth Summary
H.P. Lovecraft's The Shadow Over Innsmouth
When an antiquarian visits a decaying seaport, the locals' stares turn to pursuit after dark.
by Gou Tanabe 2022 450 pages
4.45
1k+ ratings
Naruto, Vol. 03
by Masashi Kishimoto • 2000
A forest exam becomes a hunt when a rogue ninja marks Sasuke with a consuming curse.
4.44
22k+
Naruto, Vol. 03 Summary
Naruto, Vol. 03
A forest exam becomes a hunt when a rogue ninja marks Sasuke with a consuming curse.
by Masashi Kishimoto 2000 208 pages
4.44
22k+ ratings
Moby Dick
by Christophe Chabouté • 2014
A young sailor boards the Pequod under a captain obsessed with destroying the legendary white whale.
4.08
1k+
Moby Dick Summary
Moby Dick
A young sailor boards the Pequod under a captain obsessed with destroying the legendary white whale.
by Christophe Chabouté 2014 256 pages
4.08
1k+ ratings
Brawl of the Wild
by Dav Pilkey • 2018
Half-dog cop Dog Man is framed for a bone heist and thrown into the dog pound.
4.50
16k+
Brawl of the Wild Summary
Brawl of the Wild
Half-dog cop Dog Man is framed for a bone heist and thrown into the dog pound.
by Dav Pilkey 2018 224 pages
4.50
16k+ ratings
The Hobbit
by Chuck Dixon • 2001
A home-loving hobbit is swept into a dwarven quest to reclaim their kingdom from a dragon.
4.51
200k+
The Hobbit Summary
The Hobbit
A home-loving hobbit is swept into a dwarven quest to reclaim their kingdom from a dragon.
by Chuck Dixon 2001 138 pages
4.51
200k+ ratings
The Sleeper and the Spindle
by Neil Gaiman • 2013
A queen abandons her wedding, dons armor, and rides toward a sleeping plague that devours kingdoms.
3.87
54k+
The Sleeper and the Spindle Summary
The Sleeper and the Spindle
A queen abandons her wedding, dons armor, and rides toward a sleeping plague that devours kingdoms.
by Neil Gaiman 2013 68 pages
3.87
54k+ ratings
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 5
by Gege Akutami • 2019
A sorcerer fights cursed siblings born from human mothers, and every victory feels like murder.
4.44
23k+
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 5 Summary
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 5
A sorcerer fights cursed siblings born from human mothers, and every victory feels like murder.
by Gege Akutami 2019 192 pages
4.44
23k+ ratings
Batman
by Alan Moore • 1988
The Joker paralyzes Batgirl and kidnaps her father to prove one cruel day breaks anyone.
4.36
200k+
Batman Summary
Batman
The Joker paralyzes Batgirl and kidnaps her father to prove one cruel day breaks anyone.
by Alan Moore 1988 50 pages
4.36
200k+ ratings
Sex Criminals, Vol. 1
by Matt Fraction • 2014
Suzie's orgasms stop time. So do Jon's. Their plan: rob a bank, save a library.
3.90
41k+
Sex Criminals, Vol. 1 Summary
Sex Criminals, Vol. 1
Suzie's orgasms stop time. So do Jon's. Their plan: rob a bank, save a library.
by Matt Fraction 2014 128 pages
3.90
41k+ ratings
The Communist Manifesto
by Martin Rowson • 2018
The original argument that capitalism destroys itself, delivered in satirical, vivid panels.
3.92
500+
The Communist Manifesto Summary
The Communist Manifesto
The original argument that capitalism destroys itself, delivered in satirical, vivid panels.
by Martin Rowson 2018 80 pages
3.92
500+ ratings
Bad Dreams in the Night
by Adam Ellis • 2024
A person's nightmares pull them into a decaying house, where a family curse frays sanity.
4.19
7k+
Bad Dreams in the Night Summary
Bad Dreams in the Night
A person's nightmares pull them into a decaying house, where a family curse frays sanity.
by Adam Ellis 2024 256 pages
4.19
7k+ ratings
Avatar
by Gene Luen Yang • 2012
Fire Lord Zuko asks Aang for one vow: kill him if he ever turns tyrant.
4.30
33k+
Avatar Summary
Avatar
Fire Lord Zuko asks Aang for one vow: kill him if he ever turns tyrant.
by Gene Luen Yang 2012 76 pages
4.30
33k+ ratings
A Game of Thrones
by Daniel Abraham • 2012
Six direwolf pups. One crumbling kingdom. A struggle for the crown where the losers die.
4.49
46k+
A Game of Thrones Summary
A Game of Thrones
Six direwolf pups. One crumbling kingdom. A struggle for the crown where the losers die.
by Daniel Abraham 2012 240 pages
4.49
46k+ ratings
Billy the Kid
by Morris • 1961
An orphaned teen becomes a legendary outlaw, hunted by a former friend turned relentless lawman.
3.96
2k+
Billy the Kid Summary
Billy the Kid
An orphaned teen becomes a legendary outlaw, hunted by a former friend turned relentless lawman.
by Morris 1961 46 pages
3.96
2k+ ratings
Introducing Psychology
by Nigel C. Benson • 1994
Psychology isn't one science but six rival traditions. This illustrated guide covers them all.
3.64
2k+
Introducing Psychology Summary
Introducing Psychology
Psychology isn't one science but six rival traditions. This illustrated guide covers them all.
by Nigel C. Benson 1994 180 pages
3.64
2k+ ratings
The Marvels
by Brian Selznick • 2015
A boy enters his uncle's house, where every room tells a story that may be a lie.
3.99
21k+
The Marvels Summary
The Marvels
A boy enters his uncle's house, where every room tells a story that may be a lie.
by Brian Selznick 2015 664 pages
3.99
21k+ ratings
Moby Dick
by Rod Espinosa • 2008
An obsessed captain pursues the white whale that took his leg, dragging his crew toward destruction.
3.55
5k+
Moby Dick Summary
Moby Dick
An obsessed captain pursues the white whale that took his leg, dragging his crew toward destruction.
by Rod Espinosa 2008 0 pages
3.55
5k+ ratings
Heartstopper
by Alice Oseman • 2023
Nick is university-bound. Charlie is not. Their last summer asks if love survives the distance.
4.46
100k+
Heartstopper Summary
Heartstopper
Nick is university-bound. Charlie is not. Their last summer asks if love survives the distance.
by Alice Oseman 2023 336 pages
4.46
100k+ ratings
Introducing Logic
by Bill Mayblin • 2001
Logic built your computer, constrains science, and contains a paradox that broke mathematics itself.
3.61
1k+
Introducing Logic Summary
Introducing Logic
Logic built your computer, constrains science, and contains a paradox that broke mathematics itself.
by Bill Mayblin 2001 181 pages
3.61
1k+ ratings
Heart and Brain
by Nick Seluk • 2017
Heart wants fun. Brain wants safety. Your life, a compromise between two impossible roommates.
4.30
2k+
Heart and Brain Summary
Heart and Brain
Heart wants fun. Brain wants safety. Your life, a compromise between two impossible roommates.
by Nick Seluk 2017 144 pages
4.30
2k+ ratings
5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth and Other Useful Guides
by Matthew Inman • 2010
A web designer quits to draw crude comics about punching dolphins and life's absurdities.
4.04
12k+
5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth and Other Useful Guides Summary
5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth and Other Useful Guides
A web designer quits to draw crude comics about punching dolphins and life's absurdities.
by Matthew Inman 2010 160 pages
4.04
12k+ ratings
Fun Home
by Alison Bechdel • 2006
The father ran a funeral home. The daughter drew comics. Both were gay. Only one survived.
4.07
200k+
Fun Home Summary
Fun Home
The father ran a funeral home. The daughter drew comics. Both were gay. Only one survived.
by Alison Bechdel 2006 232 pages
4.07
200k+ ratings
Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too
by Jomny Sun • 2017
A gentle alien lands on Earth to study humans and finds animals who are lonely too.
4.08
35k+
Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too Summary
Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too
A gentle alien lands on Earth to study humans and finds animals who are lonely too.
by Jomny Sun 2017 256 pages
4.08
35k+ ratings
El Eternauta
by Héctor Germán Oesterheld • 1957
Lethal snow destroys Buenos Aires. Juan Salvo survives to face invaders who harvest humans for war.
4.35
9k+
El Eternauta Summary
El Eternauta
Lethal snow destroys Buenos Aires. Juan Salvo survives to face invaders who harvest humans for war.
by Héctor Germán Oesterheld 1957 368 pages
4.35
9k+ ratings
Déogratias
by Jean-Philippe Stassen • 2000
His Tutsi friends are dead, he helped kill them, and now only beer quiets their ghosts.
3.46
1k+
Déogratias Summary
Déogratias
His Tutsi friends are dead, he helped kill them, and now only beer quiets their ghosts.
by Jean-Philippe Stassen 2000 80 pages
3.46
1k+ ratings
Using Graphic Novels in the STEM Classroom
by William Boerman-Cornell • 2023
How graphic novels make STEM concepts click, and which ones to use in your classroom.
5.00
1
Using Graphic Novels in the STEM Classroom Summary
Using Graphic Novels in the STEM Classroom
How graphic novels make STEM concepts click, and which ones to use in your classroom.
by William Boerman-Cornell 2023 168 pages
5.00
1 ratings
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