About This Contest
About This Contest
Start Your Reading Resolutions: Get First Dibs on 2025’s Must-Read Titles
Grab a Galley is back with a lineup packed with the season’s best! Whether you’re cozying up for winter or getting an early jump on spring’s hottest releases, this preview is your exclusive gateway to incredible upcoming books.
Our publishing partners have curated an exciting range of books for every kind of reader—from thrilling mysteries and romantic escapes to powerful nonfiction and enchanting children’s stories. Add any title to your virtual Swag Bag, with no limits on the number you can choose! Supply is limited, so act fast to explore the full collection and start stocking up on what’s sure to be 2025’s most talked-about books!
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1 of 22 titles
Absolute Power
DC Comics
The heroes of the DC Universe are powerless… but their spirits are unbroken! With the Trinity of Evil in power, the resistance begins in DC’s most explosive blockbuster story in years. The superstar team of writer Mark Waid and artist Dan Mora unite for Absolute Power, an epic event that sees DC’s heroes tested like never before!
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2 of 22 titles
Bowling with Corpses and Other Strange Tales from Lands Unknown
Dark Horse Books
Folklore-inspired tales abound in this anthology of fantasy stories by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, including a search for the heart of a long-dead sorcerer, a pirate girl who makes a deal with the devil, and more. Mignola builds a new world filled with the weird, wicked and whimsical in this volume that will delight Hellboy fans and new readers alike.
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3 of 22 titles
The Confessional
Silver Sprocket
In this compelling debut horror graphic novel, a newly turned vampire yearns for salvation in the arms of the priest who uncovers her secret. Perfect for fans of Interview with the Vampire. Lush illustrations of 20s-era New Orleans, morally gray characters, and an exploration of power, abuse, and religion. What would you do to save your immortal soul?
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4 of 22 titles
Dick Tracy Vol. 1
Mad Cave Studios
Set in the gritty aftermath of World War II, follow the iconic detective Dick Tracy as he uncovers crime and corruption in his city. Hardboiled action, sharp dialogue, and unforgettable characters await.
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5 of 22 titles
Disney Classic Graphic Novel: 101 Dalmatians
Papercutz
Revisit the timeless tale of Pongo, Perdita, and their pups as they outwit the nefarious Cruella de Vil. A charming graphic novel adaptation for fans of all ages.
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6 of 22 titles
Dreamover
IDW Publishing
In Dreamover, Amber and Nico's first love feels like a dream—until life gets complicated. When a sleepover turns into a surreal journey through their emotions and creativity, they must face their fears to find balance. With tender storytelling, lush artwork, and relatable characters, this debut YA graphic novel captures the magic and challenges of growing up and growing closer.
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7 of 22 titles
Flash Gordon Vol. 1
Mad Cave Studios
Flash Gordon returns in a thrilling new series by Jeremy Adams and Will Conrad! Awakening on a prison planet, Flash learns of an assassination plot against Dale Arden. Racing across the galaxy to save her, he faces old allies, new enemies, and a mysterious force pulling the universe’s strings. Classic action and intrigue await!
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8 of 22 titles
Gatchaman Vol. 1
Mad Cave Studios
Science Ninja Team Gatchaman returns! As a mechanical terror sweeps cities and scientists vanish, this bird-themed superhero team battles Galactor, a global terror organization. Pushed to their limits, Gatchaman fights for humanity in an expanded adventure faithful to the iconic anime. Will they prevail, or will a new hero emerge to save the world?
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9 of 22 titles
Harley Quinn’s Bud and Lou: Trouble Times Two
DC Comics
When Harley's hyenas are framed with stealing the lasso of truth they’re forced to team with Ace & Jumpa to find the culprits. Will Bud and Lou save the day and be the good guys for a change? Ben Hed brings his signature charm and humor to DC in this family-friendly graphic novel perfect for fans of Pixie and Brutus!
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10 of 22 titles
Hourglass
Silver Sprocket
"The Hourglass is called many things: the perfect machine, the source of all life, the fountain of youth. It promises immortal comfort to the privileged, but it also looms over its creators, trapping them in its cycle. A gorgeously illustrated YA sci-fi dystopia, with class commentary relevant to the modern reader, featuring a queer romance. Perfect for teen+ readers."
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11 of 22 titles
Indigo
Nakama Press
A tale of discovery and resilience, Indigo follows its characters as they navigate personal challenges, exploring themes of family, identity, and inner strength in a beautifully illustrated world.
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12 of 22 titles
Lebanon Is Burning and Other Dispatches
Graphic Mundi
“An exciting, informative collection of graphic journalism.”—Peter Dabbene, Foreword Reviews This collection of short comics documents the political and social unrest in the Middle East during the 2010s, in such places as Lebanon, Egypt, Yemen, Palestine, Sudan, and Bahrain. A collaboration between writer and journalist Yazan Al-Saadi and a lineup of stellar cartoonists from the region—Tracy Chahwan, Ganzeer, Ghadi Ghosn, Omar Khouri, Sirène Moukheiber, Hicham Rahma, and Enas Satir—this graphic reportage serves as a witness to an era of counterrevolutionary resurgence in which entrenched powers clashed with the people’s struggle for self-determination.
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13 of 22 titles
The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Volume 1–Ripley
Dark Horse Books
This original graphic novel is a prequel to the animated series The Legend of Vox Machina from Critical Role and Amazon Studios! Tragedy strikes the de Rolo family of Whitestone, massacred by the vicious Briarwoods. For Dr. Anna Ripley, the regime change presents an opportunity for her to further her own dark plans. But where do her loyalties truly lie?
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14 of 22 titles
The Nice House by the Sea Vol. 1
DC Comics
Max has hand-picked her invitees. They’re all masters of their fields, titans of their industries — humanity’s best and brightest. Who better to carry on the torch of civilization after the world ends? From the award-winning team behind The Nice House on the Lake, James Tynion IV and Álvaro Martínez Bueno, reunite to continue the apocalyptic terror!
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15 of 22 titles
One Path
Mad Cave Studios
Set in a primordial world, warrior One Path defies tradition to lead her tribe on a journey of survival and self-discovery, challenging the laws of her society in an epic struggle.
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16 of 22 titles
Semantic Error, Vol. 1
Ize Press
“Computer science major Sangwoo Choo is a strict rule-abider. So, when his teammates fail to contribute to the group presentation, he doesn’t hesitate to cut everyone’s names from the project entirely—including design major Jaeyoung Jang. Of course, Jaeyoung is more than happy to return the favor—but as they spend more time together, a strange attraction begins to develop between them...”
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17 of 22 titles
Shadowplay (Book 1): Midnight School
IDW Publishing
In Shadowplay: Midnight School, Brazilian artist Sam Fonseca delivers a stunning debut—a psychological horror graphic novel blending jaw-dropping artwork with a haunting story of creativity and survival. Trapped in a nightmarish school of violence and oppression, students must confront their darkest fears to escape. Perfect for fans of Junji Ito and psychological horror with lush, unearthly visuals.
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18 of 22 titles
Shred or Dead
IDW Publishing
Can skateboarding save the world? In Shred or Dead, Sam and her misfit crew face wild challenges—from spooky ghouls to an ancient skate-god—in their quest to reclaim their turf. Packed with zany action, unforgettable characters, and epic twists, this graphic novel is perfect for middle-grade readers and fans of Scott Pilgrim and Adventure Time.
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19 of 22 titles
Student Government
Maverick
At America’s second-oldest university, four teens in the interim student government fight to save their school from demolition, facing both external pressures and inner turmoil along the way.
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20 of 22 titles
Three Thieves Vol. 1: Tower of Treasure
Papercutz
Join acrobat Dessa Redd and her circus friends on a thrilling quest to find her lost brother. Alongside Topper and Fisk, Dessa faces twists, traps, and treasure in a journey full of heart and action.
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21 of 22 titles
The Well
IDW Publishing
Cute characters, quarter-life crises, and corporate chaos collide in The Well, Jon Allen’s cult-favorite Instagram comic turned graphic novel. Veronika, 24, starts a dream job at a “wellness” company, only to uncover dark secrets about her world and herself. Perfect for fans of Bojack Horseman and Severance, this thrilling, witty story blends sharp dialogue, compelling twists, and stylish cartooning.
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22 of 22 titles
Whatever Happened to Frankie King
Graphic Mundi
“A winning portrait of an unforgettable personality.”—Publishers Weekly Frankie King was a precocious student and a promising basketball player at Brooklyn’s James Madison High School in the early 1950s. Sportswriters were comparing Frankie to the greatest college and professional players of all time, and he was recruited as a starting guard at the University of North Carolina. But Frankie dropped out before playing a single game. This graphic novel follows King’s enigmatic life from its auspicious start in the limelight to his very reclusive existence in New York City, where he authored more than forty novels, including a popular series of cozy cat mysteries written under the pseudonym Lydia Adamson.
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