Nimona

Nimona is a critically acclaimed graphic novel that blends science fiction and fantasy with sharp humor and deep emotional themes. It follows Nimona, a powerful shapeshifter, who becomes the sidekick to Lord Ballister Blackheart, a disgraced knight turned villain. Together, they aim to expose the corrupt Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics, led by Blackheart's former friend, Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin. The story explores complex ideas of good versus evil, identity, institutional power, and the nature of monstrosity, all while delivering action-packed sequences and witty dialogue. It's suitable for young adults, offering a nuanced look at what it means to be an outsider and challenging conventional morality.

The graphic novel debut from rising star Noelle Stevenson, based on her beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it "a deadpan epic." Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from Noelle Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel is perfect for the legions of fans of the web comic and is sure to win Noelle many new ones. Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't the heroes everyone thinks they are. But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona's powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit.