It Started On the Web: Our Favorite Books that Started as Webcomics

Hooky is a heartfelt and hilarious graphic novel about twin witches Dani and Dorian who miss the bus to their magical school and need to find a mentor — fast. Bright manga-style art beautifully illustrates the dialogue as readers delve deeper into this magical universe complete with danger, deception and, of course, dragons. Plus, with Volume 2 releasing in September and the fact that it was the Barnes & Noble Children’s and YA Book Award Winner for Young Readers, it’s the perfect time to pick this one up! 

She called. He answered. This stunning follow-up to Lore Olympus: Volume One proves that the story of Hades, God of the Underworld, and his beloved Persephone is far from over. It’s the same contemporary reimagining that stole your heart the first time, but with even more gossip, drama and, of course, more heat. 

This Mature-rated Boys’ Love horror webtoon has been a global sensation! Publishing in English and full color for the first time, you won’t want to miss this manwha hit coming to your shelves this month. This story of a college crush turning into an obsession has won awards and been published in numerous languages, so we’re so excited it’s finally in English. 

A story of technology, love, and self-acceptance, this webcomic is already out in print and will capture the hearts of readers. Taking place in the near future, this follows two young women who are attracted to each other despite their differences, mostly that one has used technology to modify her appearance, and the other has an immune condition that won’t let her modify her appearance. Full of the natural ebbs and flows of a relationship, this is a must-read! 

A magical bakery AND a delightful romance? Sign us up. This sweet-as-sugar graphic novel about friendship and first love is sure to make readers feel all warm and fuzzy inside. This charming story follows Ray, a seer struggling with her powers, who meets a kind barista. Despite Ray’s ability to see the future, she can’t predict the outcome of their relationship. 

Coming in August, this Girls’ Love webtoon promises to take the print world by storm. Best for Mature audiences, this is the story of Mel, a heart surgeon who is known as being seemingly heartless, and Lynn, a cardiac patient in need of a new heart who is refusing to get one. While they have low expectations, the relationship they develop is a beautiful surprise that changes everything.  

In this first volume of the Tower of God series, Bam’s quest for the chance to reunite with his best friend Rachel, leads us on an action-packed adventure taking us on a journey skyward in a mysterious tower. Each level of the tour is a test of strength, dexterity and wit, and along the way, Bam will make both allies and enemies while he also discovers there’s a much deeper and darker secret underneath his friendship with Rachel. 

This enemies-to-lovers Boys’ Love Mature-rated romcom follows Hye-sung and Dojin as they embark in a sizzling story of their relationship. When Hye-sung encounters Dojin, he has the realization that in the face of a true Alpha, the jackpot of the genetic lottery, he’s a submissive Omega, not a dominating Alpha like he’s always believed. And yet, despite Dojin’s supposed hate of Omegas like Hye-sung, there’s undeniable chemistry underlying their headstrong arguments and spicy romantic encounters.  

When a proposed marriage for alliance purposes results in a prince calling Gwendolyn “really ugly,” Gwendolyn runs into the forest to escape. There she meets the Cursed Princess Club, a group of outcasts and misfits who have found friendship and a place to embrace their uniqueness and find self-acceptance. Full of found family and friendship, this story is a must-read! 

Following Jugyeong through both high school and college, this webcomic-turned-book takes place in a society where people are judged solely by their appearance, and Jugyeong finds herself treated unfairly by her family and bullied by her enemies because people see her as ugly. When she teaches herself and masters the art of makeovers, she finds herself with newfound popularity and in the middle of a love triangle between two of the most handsome boys at her school. How long will she be able to keep her true appearance a secret? Read to find out! 

If you love Riverdale, now’s your time to become re-immersed in the world, with a focus on Ethel Muggs. Growing up, she was the laughingstock of the city, and she couldn’t wait to get out. Now, she’s a successful New York journalist getting paid by the mayor of Riverdale to write the city’s history, and she’s excited to seek her revenge writing the histories of the people who made her life miserable. But, while she’s changed since leaving, she doesn’t stop to consider the fact that maybe they’ve changed too.