TheComic Compass

Superheroes books for teens

11 award-winning books for teens. Capes, powers and the heroes everyone knows.

Early readers4–7Kids8–12Teens13+Adults18+
Fantasy and magic39Science fiction26Superheroes11Memoir and real lives25History21Funny16Manga17Horror and spooky20Crime and mystery10Adventure24Friendship and school47Family36Animals12Science and the real world40LGBTQ+ stories16

11 books

Cover of The Unbeatable Squirrel GirlWinner2017The Unbeatable Squirrel GirlRyan North and Erica Henderson2017 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Teens winnerCover of Battling BoyWinner2014Battling BoyPaul Pope2014 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Teens winnerCover of The Marvelous Land of OzWinner2011The Marvelous Land of OzEric Shanower and Skottie Young2011 Eisner Award for Best Adaptation from Another Medium winnerSuperman Smashes the KlanGene Luen Yang and GurihiruWinner2021Superman Smashes the KlanGene Luen Yang and Gurihiru2021 Eisner Award for Best Adaptation from Another Medium winnerCover of BatgirlNominee2017BatgirlHope Larson and Rafael Albuquerque2017 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Teens nomineeCover of The Shadow HeroNominee2015The Shadow HeroGene Luen Yang and Sonny Liew2015 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Teens nomineeCover of MysticNominee2012MysticG. Willow Wilson and David López2012 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Teens nomineeCover of The Death RayNominee2012The Death RayDan Clowes2012 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album: Reprint nomineeCover of The Mighty Skullboy ArmyNominee2008The Mighty Skullboy ArmyJacob Chabot2008 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Teens nomineeCover of Brat PackNominee1993Brat PackRick Veitch1993 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album: Reprint nomineeCover of Batman: Judgement on GothamNominee1992Batman: Judgement on GothamAlan Grant, John Wagner, and Simon Bisley1992 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album: New nominee