5 new comics to read in November, including the return of Chris Ware
A spooky Alpine mystery, an explosive sci-fi epic, and a history of modern public health topline the best comics of November.
Five noteworthy comics to read in November include The Greater Good: People, Power, and Public Health, a nonfiction graphic novel exploring modern public health by Whit Taylor and Joyce Rice. Published on November 3rd by 23rd St. Books, this book tracks public health's ties to social, political, and technological advances from epidemiology's origins to motor vehicle safety and the AIDS response.
Chris Ware returns with The ACME Novelty Library #21 on November 10th from Drawn & Quarterly. This package features multiple comics of varying lengths and dimensions in a folio box, with an additional obituary for Ware's mother. The story spans a wide array of human relationships and emotions, with each comic's dimensions adding to the narrative complexity.
Lantern Pass by Serge Lehman and Frederik Peeters is a sci-fi mystery set in an Alpine village, unveiled on November 17th by Abrams. The cover's lavender, electric pink, and neon green colors hint at an eerie, surrealist tale. The story balances action, character drama, and supernatural elements, with Lehman's page layouts and Peeters' visual storytelling creating a tense atmosphere.
Daniel Warren Johnson introduces Chainkata #1 on November 18th from Image Comics. The series follows warrior queen Luma, a chainsaw-wielding heroine, whose story blends action, character development, and thrilling plot twists. Johnson's black-and-white artwork with occasional cosmic-colored backgrounds highlights his inking prowess and passion for the story's characters.
Mathieu Bablet's Silent Jenny arrives on November 25th from Magnetic Press. This dystopian sci-fi graphic novel delves into a world where insect disappearance has led to infertility. Jenny, a researcher, traverses various landscapes and machinery in search of bee DNA, with Bablet's meticulous attention to detail bringing the world to life. As Jenny faces the futility of her mission, Bablet explores her deteriorating mental state, creating a compelling blend of psychological horror and wonder.
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