fantasy graphic novels

"Years ago, early settlers locked these monsters away in a secret prison deep in the woods of New Amsterdam so they would never return to the Old World again. Those woods became New York's Central Park, and now the monsters have escaped! Nick, age fourteen, finds out that he is a "legacy" to a secret society that, for the last 400 years, has kept these monsters in check. He and a ragtag group of kids just like him have to put the monsters back before they get out of the park and destroy the city"--Provided by publisher.

"Wynd, Oakley, Thorn, and Yorik take the next step in their dangerous quest across Esseriel, but are soon attacked by a mysterious enemy. Can Wynd rise to the moment and if so, at what cost? And when Wynd is captured and taken to the Faeries' hidden capital deep in the Weird Woods, his friends must rescue him before he's put on trial . . . and Basil, Titus, and Ash unknowingly lead an even greater threat to the Faerie City--Vampyres"--Provided by publisher.

"Tucked away in a government facility nicknamed the Playroom, six not-quite-human kids learn to control their strange and unpredictable abilities. Life is good, or safe at least, hidden from the prying eyes of a judgmental world.That is, until a security breach forces them out of their home and into the path of the Collector, a mysterious being with leech-like powers. Can the group band together to thwart the Collector's devious plan, or will they wind up the newest addition to his collection?"--Provided by publisher.

"One by one we've met the young descendants--Yuko, from Japan; Parvati, from India; Amir, from Egypt; Abigail, from Germany; Miguel, from Mexico; and Neo, from Greece. Our six adolescent heroes finally join forces, combining the powers bestowed upon them by the ancient gods, to combat the entity known as Evil. Also, a new foe, Chaos incarnate is wreaking havoc all over the world. Further complicating matters: what happens when Evil's disciples, those once close to the Mythics and used to manipulate them, escape? It's another globe-trotting adventure as these new young gods struggle to save the world"--Provided by publisher.

Guided by the last, incorporeal member of an ancient guild of protectors, aspiring adventurers Perigold and Woolfrik successfully subdue a rampaging monster and the bumbling wizard controlling it.

Graduating from magic school, Orphen assists a police officer.

"When Hank, the youngest of three brothers, inherits his father's old motorcross bike and pet cat Puss, he was less than pleased, but when he discovers Puss can shapeshift into one of the top motorcross racers in the world, he realizes his inheritance is definitely the best of the bunch"--OCLC.

In the mountains where she lives with her mother, Hilda finds many adventures and friends to share them with, including an antlered fox named Twig, a lost giant, a wood man, a wandering water spirit, and a mistakenly-belled rock troll.

The Great Chief Matarka has died, and in accordance with her last will and testament, a contest will be held to announce her successor. From all over her realm, figures of great influence--leaders of the military, the church, and industry--have come to participate in the tests that are to be conducted to name the heir to Matarka's chiefdom. And so begins a sprawling, high-stakes adventure. Some of the participants are willing and eager to succeed, while others want no part of it but their very lives are on the line; this creates some engrossing internal conflict even as relationships and alliances are tested.

Thirteen-year-old Dace finds a strange book in an antique dresser, and upon opening it he releases The Oldest Trick, an ancient evil which traps the boy in a fake nightmarish world--and only The Librarian can show him how to break the spell.