Hypo, The: The Melancholic Young Lincoln
An eye-opening biography of the depressed and near-suicidal young man, who went on to abolish slavery and win the American Civil War
Cavalier Mr. Thompson, The
Rich Tommaso’s brilliantly crafted thriller invokes a different era
Spooks 2: Century Club
The second volume of Spooks wraps up the storyline started in the first
Everything Together
An intelligent, thought-provoking collection of short stories by Sammy Harkham
Sailor Twain
Mark Siegel has blended mermaids and steamboats in this wonderful supernatural mystery
Abelard
A tragedy with talking animals, Abelard isn’t as sickeningly cute as its cover implies
Blacklung
A dark exploration of brutal violence that might also be one of the most brilliant comics you’ll read this year
Green River Killer, The: A True Detective Story
The true story of America’s worst serial killer, told by the son of the policeman who brought him to justice
Darwin: A Graphic Biography
A compelling biography of Darwin, aimed at 10- to 15-year-olds, but sure to appeal to their parents too
Super Crooks
Mark Millar twists the superhero genre on its head (again) to create an entertaining mix of heist and anti-heroics