Hidden Gems: Memoirs

Introduction There’s something deeply appealing about learning someone’s personal story, and it can be comforting to find out we’re not alone. With their combined images and words, graphic memoirs can be deeply intimate and moving in a way different from prose....

Sports Comics

Introduction Do you know someone who loves sports? Or are you a sports fan or participant yourself? The No Flying, No Tights staff has got you covered! We hope this teen-focused list will help you find sports titles to read and/or recommend. Ngozi Ukazu Eric Bittle...

Comics to Devour

Introduction Everyone needs to eat, and, as a result, food plays a major role in our lives. This month, we’ve got a list for you to devour: food-themed graphic novels! From memoirs to romance, to fantasy, we hope you’ll find one that appeals to you. Toggle...

Megan’s Top 10 of 2020

Introduction Hello! Feature writer Megan here with my top picks of 2020! 2020 was a challenging year for many of us, yet the comics world kept chugging and published some great titles. Some on this list may be obvious picks, but I hope I’ve introduced you to a few...

Laugh Out Loud

Introduction We all need a laugh sometimes. Members of the Features Team have assembled this list of humorous titles to help you find funny books for patrons-or for yourself!  From animal teams to slice of life misadventures to fantastical chaos, we have got a range...

Confronting Injustice

Introduction Individuals and communities regularly experience injustice, yet the fight to create a more just world is ongoing. This list features narratives about people confronting injustice. We hope this list, which includes a range of topics and genres, will have...

Witchy Stories

Introduction What makes someone a witch? Is it their power?  Or is it the fact they are a bit different? The witch has been a fascinating character for generations and for good reason!  In honor of Halloween, we’ve compiled our favorite witchy graphic novels! Toggle...

Manga for Middle School

Introduction Manga is very popular in many libraries, and middle schoolers are some of the most voracious manga readers. For adults unfamiliar with the format, it can be challenging to pinpoint which manga are appropriate for middle schoolers.  The No Flying, No...

Pride 2020

In 2017, the No Flying, No Tights staff compiled a list of graphic novels that feature LGBTQ+ characters. Since that year, there have been more graphic novels featuring LGBTQ+ characters.  Therefore we felt it was necessary to create an update that features the best...

New monthly lists!

Over the years at No Flying No Tights, we’ve aimed to help library staff creating and maintaining comics collections by providing consistent, library-centric reviews. Now, we’re delighted to begin offering you a new tool: monthly reader’s advisory...