March Comes In Like A Lion — Graphic Novel Highlights

As we reach the final days of winter, “March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb” can equally describe British weather and the graphic novels we have in store for this month. From Norse gods and Greek legends, to contemporary graphic novels, reimagined Disney tales and superhero classics — not to forget Godzilla! There’s a graphic novel for everyone, so settle in and take a peek at what we have in store for March.

Helen of Wyndhorn Deluxe Edition

By Tom King, Bilquis Evely & Matheus Lopes

9781506740072 | Dark Horse | HB | 03 Mar 2026 | £53.99

Now collected for the first time as an oversized deluxe hardcover edition in a beautiful slipcase and with brand new bonus materials!

From the Eisner award-winning and bestselling comics creative team of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (DC Comics), the source of the upcoming film, comes this gothic sword and sorcery graphic novel epic that’s Conan the Barbarian meets The Wizard of Oz. Following the tragic death of her late father C.K. Cole, the esteemed pulp writer and creator of the popular warrior character Othan; Helen Cole is called back to her grandfather’s enormous and illustrious estate: Wyndhorn House. Scarred by Cole’s untimely passing and lost in a new, strange world, Helen wreaks drunken havoc upon her arrival; however, her chaotic ways begin to soften as she discovers a lifetime of secrets hiding within the myriad rooms and hallways of the expansive manor. For outside its walls, within the woods, dwell the legendary adventures that once were locked away within her father’s stories. Collects the hit series Helen of Wyndhorn #1–#6 and features a sketchbook section and bonus art by Walt Simonson, Greg Smallwood, Clay Mann, Elsa Charretier, Tula Lotay, Massimo Carnivale, Fabio Moon, and Jill Thompson. This volume collects the entirety of Helen of Wyndhorn in a deluxe and oversized hardcover edition in a slipcase, with a book ribbon, gilded edges, and brand-new bonus sketchbook materials.

Locas: The Maggie and Hopey Stories

By Jaime Hernandez

9798875001727 | Fantagraphics | HB | 10 Mar 2026 | £44.99

Created over 15 years in the pages of the legendary comic book series Love and Rockets, and collected here in a new deluxe hardcover.

Jaime Hernandez is one of the most humane, graceful, and imaginatively inexhaustible artists in American popular culture. Locas tells the story of Maggie Chascarrillo, a bisexual, Mexican-American woman attempting to define herself in a community rife with class, race, and gender issues. Maggie’s story begins in the early 1980s Southern California rock scene, when it was shifting from the excesses of the 1970s to the gritty basics of punk and new wave. Hardcore punk rock came to the fore, and the teenage Maggie finds herself drawn to the anarchy, energy, and diversity of the scene, which in Jaime’s hands becomes a very real, habitable place populated with authentic human beings rather than stereotypes. She quickly befriends Hopey Glass, a feisty anti-authoritarian punkette who quickly becomes Maggie’s on-again, off-again lover and a constant presence in her life as they navigate a devastatingly naturalistic world. This new deluxe hardcover edition includes three stories that were not included in the previous edition.

Fruit of the Underworld Volume 01

By Aya Kanno

9781647295707 | Vertical | PB | 31 Mar 2026 | £12.99

A new action manga from the creator of Otoman.

One ill-fated high schooler takes on the underworld to bring his best friend back from death in this shonen manga bursting with giants of Greek legend! One Bite and You Can Never Go Back. Ever since the day Seiji climbed down a creepy dark well as a kid to retrieve a wayward ball and picked up an odd-looking pomegranate, he’s had to dodge an unending stream of near-fatal “accidents” that push everyone around him away — everyone, that is, except for his best friend Haru. But all that changes when their high school bus crashes, killing everybody on board but Seiji. Suddenly, rumours from his childhood about that fateful well reaching into the depths of the underworld take on a whole new light, and Seiji is launched into an epic adventure to save his friend — and his own soul. The journey into the underworld of Greek legend as never seen before begins in this darkly thrilling action-adventure, perfect for fans of Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, Chainsaw Man, and Bleach!

Was That Normal?

By Alex Potts

9781917355254 | Avery Hill Publishing | PB | 26 Mar 2026 | £14.99

A contemporary graphic novel about disenchantment, alienation, and introspection.

“It was like he’d missed the main part of the story and arrived between the big climax and the end credits. A new order had established itself and everyone, apart from him, was living happily ever after. Nothing interesting could possibly happen between now and the ending.” Philip is looking for something: a new life, a new friend, a new relationship. Having moved during the pandemic, he’s adrift, unmoored, and stuck inside his own head. Working all day from his rented room, he haunts cafes and bars around town in search of a connection with anyone but his landlady. When he meets Gina, a local musician, he finds that spark — but the discomfort of navigating a relationship leaves him isolated, frustrated and always feeling like he’s getting something wrong. This thoughtful, absurd graphic novel about the relatable nature of modern loneliness gives us glimpses inside Philip’s head, telling the relatable, emotional story of one socially awkward hapless man’s journey through midlife.

Punisher: Welcome Back, Frank (Marvel Premier Collection)

By Garth Ennis & Steve Dillon

9781302969325 | Marvel – US | PB | 10 Mar 2026 | £13.99

Frank Castle is a one-man army locked, loaded and ready to take down anyone in his way.

The Punisher makes his return by eliminating the ruthless Ma Gnucci’s crime family — pursued by the NYPD’s two-detective Punisher Task Force, crazed contract killer the Russian and super hero Daredevil… and emulated by three copycat killers who want to join forces with him. The over-the-top action builds toward a showdown in the apartment building Frank shares with his colourful fellow residents. Castle must survive to finish his vendetta, making sure his neighbours aren’t caught in the crossfire while evil is punished. With this series, writer Garth Ennis and artist Steve Dillon — together with inker Jimmy Palmiotti and iconic cover artist Tim Bradstreet — gave the Punisher a redefining fresh start that once more made him a force to be reckoned with! Collecting: Punisher (2000) #1–12.

Part of Your World: A Twisted Tale Volume 01

By Davide Sarti & Camilla Innoncenti

9781804912348 | Panini Manga | PB | 03 Mar 2026 | £9.99

What if Ariel had never defeated Ursula?

Discover this intriguing twist on the classic story of The Little Mermaid! It’s been five years since the infamous sea witch Ursula defeated the little mermaid… and took King Triton’s life in the process. Ariel is now the voiceless queen of Atlantica, while Ursula runs Prince Eric’s kingdom on land. But when Ariel discovers that her father might still be alive, she finds herself returning to a world — and a prince — she never imagined she would see again…

The Creeping Below

By Brian Azzarello & Vanesa Del Rey

9798892153737 | BOOM! Studios | PB | 17 Mar 2026 | £16.99

After being kidnapped, beaten, and left for dead, a young woman is brought back to life by ancient Norse powers, intent on exacting her bloody revenge.

The gods above, The Creeping Below. Val, an American heavy metal fanatic, is on her dream vacation: attending the Inferno Metal Festival in Oslo, Norway. There she meets a charismatic young band, who take her out to a remote forest to show her the local “haunts.” Taken by their charm and oblivious to the danger, Val is drugged, beaten, and left for dead… But her story is far from over. She wakes at dawn, haunted by a vision of rain falling from a wolf’s jowls. Stumbling back to Oslo, she finds that the festival has already ended — 13 years ago. The world has moved on and the men who brutalised her are long gone, but when moss and roots begin to sprout from her skin she realizes that everything has changed. Everything except her desire for revenge, that is. In nature, there are gods older than man, and something ancient, something hungry, has awakened powers in her that will guide her rage as she seeks to exact justice on those that wronged her. Writer Brian Azzarello and Vanesa Del Rey deliver a blood-soaked feminist revenge saga, blending Norse mythology and eco-horror into a boundary-pushing cocktail of metal, magic, and murder! Collects The Creeping Below #1-5.

The Expanse: Dragon Tooth Deluxe Edition

By Andy Diggle & Francesco Pisa

9798892157377 | BOOM! Studios | HB | 03 Mar 2026 | £66.99

The only official continuation of the hit TV series — revealing the hidden years between Babylon’s Ashes and Persepolis Rising!

Return to the award-winning universe of The Expanse with this epic 12-issue story arc — now collected for the first time in a deluxe hardcover edition! Set in the years following the events of the final season of the acclaimed television series, The Expanse: Dragon Tooth reveals untold chapters in the lives of Holden, Naomi, Amos, Bobbie, and the crew of the Rocinante. As the Transport Union rises to power and the Laconians plot in the shadows, a secretive and deadly force moves between systems, threatening the delicate peace won at great cost. When the Rocinante is drawn into a vast conspiracy, the crew must navigate shifting loyalties and dangerous technology to prevent war from consuming the Ring network once again. Written by Andy Diggle and illustrated by Rubine and Francesco Pisa, this deluxe hardcover is the definitive continuation of the Expanse saga — answering long-standing questions while expanding the story far beyond the stars! Collects The Expanse: Dragon Tooth #1-12.

A Howl of the Heart Volume 01

By Ayato Miyoshi

9781646094745 | Square Enix Manga | PB | 10 Mar 2026 | £13.99

A new fantasy BL manga.

In a war-torn era, a man devastated by the loss of his lover and fellow soldier discovers that his beloved may still be among the living! Uru and Tenyo are two elite soldiers with a bond that runs deeper than blood. Living together and fighting side by side has only heightened their affection for one another… but in a world ravaged by war, connections can be severed in an instant. When Uru loses his life, he leaves Tenyo behind with nothing but a final kiss goodbye. After two years of mourning, Tenyo sneaks into the enemy general Kakezuki’s territory with the intent of finishing him off, as promised to Uru. But when he gets there, he finds that the enemy looks exactly like his dearly departed brother-in-arms! There’s no way Uru is still among the living… or is there?

Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe

By Gerry Duggan & Javier Garron

9781302964894 | Marvel – US | PB | 17 Mar 2026 | £16.99

Icons collide, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance! Look out, New York!

A previously dormant Godzilla has been awoken and angrily begun carving a path of annihilation toward the Big Apple. Earth’s Mightiest Heroes band together to try to stop this cataclysmic rampage — but when their combined efforts fail to slow the Bringer of Destruction, the planet’s defenders are forced to go to extraordinary lengths to bring down Godzilla… including joining forces with the world’s most devious villains! Will even that be enough to stop Godzilla as he tears straight through the Marvel Universe into the Dark Dimension and other realms? Or how about if the Venom symbiote latches on to the ultimate apex predator as its new host? Plus: How is the King of Monsters connected to the mysterious metal vibranium, and what does it mean for Wakanda? Collecting: Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe (2025) #1–5.

OMORI Volume 01

By OMOCAT & Nui Konoito

9781647295691 | Vertical | PB | 17 Mar 2026 | £12.99

Manga adaptation of the hit RPG video game by OMOCAT.

Teenage Sunny, a nonverbal shut-in (or hikikomori) dealing with the death of his older sister, leaves the house for the first time in years when his old friend Kel appears suddenly on his doorstep. At the same time, Sunny’s dream-world alter ego Omori embarks on a quest with Kel and their friends Aubrey and Hero to search for Basil, a missing member of their group. Together the party must navigate the perils of this strange world, as well as their complicated feelings and repressed memories, to move forward and find what they’ve lost…!

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