About the Collection

The Library features a growing collection of graphic novels and manga from all over the world, including both classic and contemporary titles. Recent additions include Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong, by Prudence Shen & Faith Erin Hicks, The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye, and Hot Dog Taste Test, by Lisa Hanawalt.

Manga, comics, and graphic novels on four tall shelves The Graphic Novels & Manga Collection is located next to the Popular Novels Collection on the first floor

Search for a Title

To find a graphic novel, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Library Discovery Search
  2. Select Books/Media @ Purchase from the dropdown menu to the right of the search box
  3.  Type the title into the search box. From the dropdown menu under “anywhere in the record,” select “in the title”. (You can also choose to search by “author/creator.”)
  4. Click Search (the magnifying glass icon)
  5. You can further limit your results by selecting Graphic Novels/Comics under Resource Type.

Finding Titles on the Shelf

Most of the Library’s graphic novels have the call number “Popular Collection.” This means they are shelved on the Graphic Novels & Manga shelves on the Library’s first floor, next to the window and the Popular Novels Collection. 

Manga and graphic novels are shelved alphabetically by series title. Stand-alone volumes (not part of a series) are also shelved by title.

A few graphic novels have call numbers beginning with PN67; these are located downstairs in the Main Stacks (in the Literature section). If you need help finding an item, please ask a librarian for assistance.

Make a Recommendation

The Graphic Novels Collection is built on your suggestions! If you would like us to purchase a particular item or series, please let us know! Fill out the recommendation form and we will do our best to accommodate your request.