Book Riot highlights several upcoming comics and graphic novels for March 2026, many centering on stories of women and girls shaping their futures, aligning with Women's History Month. The list includes memoirs, adventures, and mythological tales set for release throughout the month. These titles offer diverse narratives for comic enthusiasts.
As March 2026 begins, warmer weather signals a fresh start, and Book Riot celebrates by spotlighting new comics and graphic novels. Published on March 4, the roundup emphasizes empowering stories for Women's History Month, alongside other appealing releases for readers of all ages.
The selections kick off with 'The Makeup Remover Volume One' by Lee Yeon on March 3. This webtoon follows Yeseul, an average college student striving to fit in with her attractive peers through makeup, prompting her to question if beauty defines everything.
On March 10, Sofia Szamosi's 'Bad Kid: My Life as a “Troubled Teen”' appears as a memoir. It details her experiences at age 13 in facilities profiting from reforming troubled youth, exploring how she coped with those challenges.
Also on March 10, Caitlin Rose Boyle's 'Frankie and the Curious Cocoon Quest' continues the Frankie Fairy series. Frankie searches for her missing pet caterpillar Tuna, learning to embrace change as not always negative.
March 17 brings multiple titles: Felicia Day and Rowan MacColl's 'The Lost Daughter of Sparta,' reimagining Greek mythology through Philonoe, sister to Clytemnestra and Helen of Troy; Jeong Seokchan's 'Our Sunny Days Volume One,' where single father Sung Ho navigates village life after clashing with powerful Haebeom; and Tetsu Okawa's 'Sakamoto Holidays Volume One,' a spin-off tracking former hitman Taro Sakamoto's efforts to protect his neighborhood and family.
Closing the month on March 31 are Flore Vesco and Kerascoët's 'The Court Charade,' about Serine from a noble but poor family joining the royal court to avoid an unwanted marriage, and Katy Doughty's 'How to Survive the End of the World,' pondering humanity's fate amid asteroid impacts or rogue AI scenarios.
This curated list provides options from personal growth to speculative fiction, inviting readers to discover fresh voices in comics.