2025 Releases
Here's everything Top Shelf has planned for 2025 (subject to change) listed in order of release -- with a few highlights from 2025 as well! Do yourself a favor this year and try some things that you're not that familiar with. You won't be disappointed.
And click on the links for a quick look at the entire publishing schedule; our mature-reader perennials, and our all-ages perennials.
December 2024
The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic
by Alan Moore & Steve Moore with various artists
★ "The authors make a compelling case for the importance of mysticism and magical thinking for the development of human consciousness and civilization in this marvelously entertaining, stunningly illustrated and designed masterwork." - Library Journal (Starred Review)
"As a guidebook to …
In Utero
Akira meets Aliens, and Annihilation meets Evangelion, in this coming-of-age monster tale from award-winning graphic novelist Chris Gooch.
Twelve years after a disastrous explosion, young Hailey is dropped off by her mum at a holiday camp in a dilapidated shopping mall. Alienated from the other …
Mary Tyler MooreHawk
Jonny Quest meets Infinite Jest! This mind-bending book—half graphic novel, half postmodern mystery, and 25% footnotes—is a thrilling tribute to the ways we build meaning out of disposable pop culture.
WHO IS MARY TYLER MOOREHAWK? How did she save the world from a dimension-hopping …
Belzebubs (Vol 2): No Rest for the Wicked
Hail Satan and help with your kid’s math homework! It’s the return of everyone’s favorite demon-summoning family next door, the cartoon black-metal band Belzebubs!
Sløth is juggling his stay-at-home dad obligations with his lifelong dream of being a black metal icon. His breadwinner wife, …
January 2025
Surfside Girls (Book 4): The Clue in the Reef
Praise for the Surfside Girls series:
“Fantastic... Best friends Samantha and Jade are really likable, and their friendship and perseverance are a highlight... An incredibly fun story from beginning to end.” —To Be Continued
“The artwork by Kim …
Dreamover
★ “Uncommonly immersive... a breathtakingly drawn debut weaving together humor, sweetness, angst, and a bit of magic.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
★ “The effervescence, intoxication, and all-encompassing magic feeling of being totally immersed in one’s first romantic …
February 2025
Shadowplay (Book 1): Midnight School
"Shadowplay is a raging fever dream that burrows down into the fears that haunt all of us. Sam Fonseca hits the ground running and never lets up." — Patrick Horvath (Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees)
"As surreal as it is nightmarish. A definite must-read for fans of things that go bump in …
March (Trilogy Slipcase Set)
by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell
Winner of the National Book Award
"March can help a new generation understand that the arc of the moral universe doesn't just bend toward justice; humans must struggle to bend it. To read Lewis's graphic memoir... is to be reminded that what so many have taken for granted in American life today …
March: Book One
by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell
Discover the phenomenal graphic novel memoir by US Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis!
Winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award — Special Recognition
A #1 New York Times Bestseller
A #1 Washington Post Bestseller
A Coretta Scott King Honor Book
An ALA Notable Book
One of YALSA's …
March: Book Two
by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell
Don't miss the sequel to the #1 bestseller March: Book One!
New York Times Bestseller
One of YALSA's Great Graphic Novels for Teens
Winner of the Will Eisner Award
Winner of the Street Literature Book Award Medal
Winner of the Denver Independent Comic & Art Expo Award
"With March, …
March: Book Three
by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell
Top Shelf is honored to present a milestone of comics history: the stunning conclusion to the award-winning and best-selling MARCH trilogy.
A #1 New York Times Bestseller
Winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature
Winner of the Coretta Scott King Book Award
Winner of the …
March 2025
Shred or Dead
Can skateboarding save the world?! Level up from total noob to cosmic hero in this totally epic graphic novel that will kickflip your brain.
Sam and her little sister Gearhead just wanted a crew to belong to. But when the Too Cool Crew takes over their skating territory, this motley bunch of …
April 2025
The Well
“The Well has it all: the malaise of being an aimless young adult, the euphoria of new experiences, and the horror that your employers are committing crimes beyond your comprehension. This is cinema between two covers.” — Alex Krokus (Loud & Smart)
Cute characters, quarter-life crises, …
Low Orbit
“Masterful…Azar’s earnest struggle to bridge emotional distances is something every reader will relate to.” — Rebecca Mickey Mock, artist of Compass South and Salt Magic
“Low Orbit is a tender and evocative graphic novel about the pain and joy of all our relationships. You will be …
May 2025
Love Languages
"Opening with a painfully awkward multilingual friendship, this delightful graphic novel soon made me laugh out loud and even brought me to tears. A masterfully painted celebration of languages and love!” — Rumi Hara, author of Nori and The Peanutbutter Sisters
“James Albon’s decadent …
June 2025
You Wish (Book 2): Wishborn
Return to the magic lamp! New friends, foes, and family secrets await you as this captivating graphic novel series continues.
Avery’s wish has been granted! She found her genie mother, met her new best friend Gribblet, and reunited her family... but now her troubles are just beginning. When …
You Wish (Book 1)
“A whimsical new twist on the genie legend! This book is gorgeous!” —Jeff Smith, creator of Bone
“Magical, charming, gorgeous, funny and heartfelt! Jeff Victor’s You Wish is the kind of graphic novel I wholeheartedly wish I had growing up. Aside from the glorious art, get …
It Rhymes With Takei
by George Takei, Harmony Becker, Steven Scott, Justin Eisinger, and José Villarrubia
Following the award-winning bestseller They Called Us Enemy, George Takei’s new full-color graphic memoir reveals his most personal story of all—told in full for the first time anywhere!
George Takei has shown the world many faces: actor, author, outspoken activist, helmsman of the starship …
They Called Us Enemy
by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott, and Harmony Becker
A New York Times Bestseller!
An ALA Notable Children's Book for Older Readers!
Winner of the Will Eisner Award for Best Reality-Based Work!
Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Young Adult Literature!
Winner of the American Book Award!
Winner of the National Cartoonists Society …
July 2025
Karmopolis (Book 1): The Land of Cars
Welcome to a world on wheels! It’s nonstop excitement in this nutty graphic novel starring two kids in a fast-paced future.
Karmopolis is a world made up of super-highways and super-vehicles! Drivers zip from their wheeled houses to the moving super-mall without ever touching the ground, while …
August 2025
The Land of Unfinished Dreams
Once upon a time, there was a brave hero named…Grandpa?! What’s he doing in this story?
Ned is a retired literature teacher without much excitement in his life, but when his grandkids come to visit, he loves to tell them bedtime stories. Every evening, the clumsy knight tries to save the …
Ionheart
This head-spinning, time-bending graphic novel is a nuclear fusion of fantasy and science fiction whose every page glows with an eerie light. Will you survive the blast?
Pursued by a terrifying demon, a young knight flees across the radioactive ruins of a fairytale land. His only weapon is the …
September 2025
Spoops: The Little Spirits of Halloween
Discover the whimsical magic behind Halloween in this timeless new illustrated fable for the whole family!
Who changes the leaves? Summons the autumn winds? Wakes ghosts and spirits to haunt houses and chill the air? Why, Spoops, of course! They hatch from the smallest gourds in your local …
More Weight: A Salem Story
“Every word is an accusation… and every whisper kills.” This staggering graphic novel explores the infamous Salem witch trials and the long shadows they cast more than 300 years later.
“Blending one century into another, Ben Wickey’s gorgeous and stylized More Weight explores the Salem …
Psychic Investigators, Evil Exterminators
If there’s something strange in your middle school… call these kids! High energy and huge emotions combine in this thrilling and fast-paced graphic novel about searching for ghosts and making connections!
Gabriel Navarro can see ghosts. At least, that’s what he’s always believed, until …
October 2025
Order of the Night Jay (Book 2): The River Rises
Return to the wilderness with nervous bear Frank and excitable raccoon Ricky as they dive deeper into the long-lost (and supernatural) secrets of Camp Jay Bird!
Frank is in big trouble. Sure, meeting Ricky made Camp Jay Bird less lonely… but they broke camp rules and made enemies of all the …
Bridge Planet Nine
A heist gone wrong. In this gritty, intimate sci-fi graphic novel, four down-and-out thieves touch down on an abandoned colony planet for an easy heist… until the masks come off.
Bridge Planet Nine, once a thriving outpost, is now deserted. Corporations have claimed what’s left of its …
November 2025
Where There's Smoke, There's Dinner
Bursting with color, flavor, and messy emotions, this unprecedented graphic memoir and “anti-cookbook” blends comics with satirical recipes to explore the intersections of food, femininity, frustration, and family.
Jennifer Hayden has never liked to cook. She’s not particularly good at it, …
F.A.R.M. System (Book 2): Rage
When super powers aren’t enough… some heroes look for a boost to give them the competitive edge. Award-winning graphic novelist Rich Koslowski continues his striking work of superhero satire!
Rich Koslowski’s original F.A.R.M. System graphic novel pulled back the curtain on the superhero …
December 2025
Rose Wolves (Book 2): Out of the Blue
Kids and families who love the beauty of the woods will adore this minimalist graphic novel sequel, spinning a new enthralling fable about family, disability, transformation, and the passage of time.
In the first volume of Rose Wolves, a young girl made a wondrous connection with a magical …
Cosmic Cadets (Book 2): Accused!
by Ben Crane & Andy Alves
There’s been a brazen theft, and all signs point to the Cadets’ guilt! Blast off to a colorful adventure full of mystery and intrigue!
While the crew of the ESS Khonsu is negotiating a treaty with the reclusive residents of an important nebula, someone attacks their hosts and makes off with …
January 2026
Pig Wife
“Pig Wife is beautifully disturbing. It’s charming, terrifying, weird, and visually stunning. It’s everything I’ve ever wanted in a horror story.” -- Will Carsola, co-creator of Adult Swim’s Mr. Pickles
Accidentally trapped in an underground bunker, a teen girl must navigate the …
Token City Wondercade: Season One
New Game Start! Izzy’s great with hardware… but when her dad’s arcade gets invaded by creepy spirits, it’s gonna take more than a screwdriver to fix this mess.
The Token City Wondercade has seen better days… but for 15-year-old Izzy, it’s both work and home. Her dad is already …
February 2026
Luna Express
Between crummy day jobs and nights out on the town, Celeste and her friends can barely find time to use their super-powers! Sailor Moon meets Late Capitalism in this deliriously epic graphic novel, bursting with life and vibrant color.
Celeste was always told that she could grow up to do …
Pup Pup Is the Boss of the Stars
An artistic mouse-girl sets out across Mexico to find her destiny in this innovative and heartwarming graphic novel that combines fabric crafts, photography, and illustration.
Maggie Mouse... Head in the clouds... Chores on her doorstep. Maggie lives with her large family in a small Mexican …
Home Time: Twelve Days
Collecting Home Time: Under the River and Home Time II: Beyond the Weaving.
Talking peaches, magic tea, frightening wildlife, and more — the award-winning fantasy epic graphic novel that critics called “an intoxicating and visually stunning Australian Narnia” is now collected into a single …
April 2026
Ghoul
Be careful what you wish for! This graphic novel about a lonely Filipino-American teen and her ghoulish companion puts a spooky twist on the imaginary friend.
When they were little, Lyn and Meg promised to be friends forever… but now Meg is dead, and Lyn is 15 and miserable. Moving into a new …
