Asian-Inspired Fantasies Explore New Resource: ComicsPlus
A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin
A tea-making competition fantasy with backstabbing, poison and a mysterious love interest? Yes, please!
The Last Bloodcarver by
Vanessa Le
Nhika is a bloodcarver, a ruthless being who can alter human biology with just a touch. In the industrial city of Theumas, she is seen not as a healer, but a monster that kills for pleasure.
The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha
Kai dreams of being a warrior and wants to follow in the footsteps of her father, the Royal Legion commander. Their society, however, isn’t ready for a girl warrior.
City of the Plague God by Sarwat
In this adventure based on Mesopotamian mythology, Sikander Aziz must team up with the hero Gilgamesh to stop Nergal, the ancient god of plagues, from wiping out the population of Manhattan.
Teen Services: teenservices@stdl.org • (847) 923-3240
Are you a fan of reading comics, graphic novels, and manga? If so, we have the BEST news for you!
The Library has acquired a free, new, and highly accessible digital resource called ComicsPlus that gives you unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, manga, and picture books.
There are no holds, no wait lists and no monthly borrowing limits. If you find something you are interested in reading, you can access it right away!
ComicsPlus is a resource you can use from your browser or by downloading the app to your device. And all you need to start borrowing is to create an account with a valid email address.
You can search for specific titles or browse by sections, including “Featured”, “Popular”, “Just Added”, “Publishers”, and more.
If you need help learning this new resource or if you want to talk about your latest reads, stop by the Teen Desk!
Check out ComicsPlus by scanning the QR code.
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