Are you ready to embark on a colorful journey through the captivating world of comics, manga, and graphic novels? Look no further than ComicsPlus, your digital gateway to an expansive collection of graphic narratives, superheroes, and fantastical tales. Whether you’re a seasoned comic aficionado or a curious newcomer, this platform promises an adventure that transcends ink and paper.

What Is ComicsPlus?

ComicsPlus, powered by LibraryPass, isn’t just a digital library—it’s a universe waiting to be explored. Imagine having a virtual comic shop at your fingertips, where every shelf holds treasures waiting to be discovered. Here’s what makes ComicsPlus a must-visit destination:

• Diverse Selection: From caped crusaders to intergalactic sagas, ComicsPlus offers a kaleidoscope of genres. Dive into classic superhero tales, unravel mysteries, or lose yourself in epic fantasy worlds. The choices are as varied as the colors on an artist’s palette.
• Unlimited Access: No more waiting in line or dealing with holds. With ComicsPlus, you have 24/7 access to an ever-growing library. Read at your own pace, binge-read the entire series, or revisit old favorites—it’s all at your command.
• Artistry Unleashed: Comics are more than words and pictures—they’re a symphony of storytelling. Explore the intricate illustrations, follow character arcs, and savor the visual feast. From bold lines to delicate shading, each panel is a masterpiece.

Here are six titles to get you started on your ComicsPlus Journey!

(To access the full ComicsPlus catalog, visit https://login.librarypass.com/, type in Kokomo-Howard County Public Library, and then enter your library card number. If you’re not sure what your library card number is, stop by any KHCPL location or call us at 765-457-3242, and we’d be happy to help get you that information.)

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The Fiancée Chosen by the Ring by Jyun Hayase

Aurora el la Porta is a noblewoman with one love -- the art of embroidery. While she attends the lavish evening parties her peers adore, she’s not looking for a dance but inspiration for a new design! On one such night, distracted by the many beautiful dresses on display, she’s struck in the face by a mysterious wedding ring. When she picks it up, one of the finest knights in the kingdom approaches, declaring her his new fiancée! Aurora has no idea what’s going on, but one thing’s for sure -- she’s got a big decision to make.

Bungo Stray Dogs by Kafka Asagiri

Having been kicked out of the orphanage, a despairing young man named Atsushi Nakajima rescues a strange man from a suicide attempt--Osamu Dazai. It turns out that Dazai is part of a detective agency staffed by individuals whose supernatural powers take on a literary bent!

Sasaki and Miyano by Shou Harusono

It all started like a typical old-school boys’ love plotline: a bad-boy senior meets an adorably awkward underclassman, one of them falls in love, and so on and so forth. But although Miyano is a self-proclaimed boys’ love expert, he hasn’t realized that he’s in one himself. It’s up to Sasaki to ensure their story has a happily ever after!

Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie by Hiroro Akizakura

If they find out I’m a girl, I’m toast! All I want is a peaceful, drama-free life! Maybe in the manga adaptation, I can take it easy. I, Cecilia Sylive, woke up as the villainess in a reverse harem dating sim world. This means I’ve been fated to a Bad End if I keep living as a girl. And so, the only way to avoid becoming a Holy Maiden Candidate and halt the death flags in their tracks is to live as a boy! With the assistance of my brother Gilbert and a little bit of luck, maybe even I can find a happily ever after.

A Reincarnated Witch Spells Doom by Tail Yuzuhara

On her eighteenth birthday, shut-in Sena Shirai finally works up the courage to leave the comfort of her home—only to be hit by a truck! Luckily, she has a second chance at life as a witch in another world, but the only spells she can use are “explode” and “perish.” Unable to control her destructive power, Sena is shunned by the nearby villagers and doomed to live in isolation once again. But when a mysterious boy collapses at her doorstep on her (second) eighteenth birthday, will her fate finally turn around?

Lord Hades’s Ruthless Marriage by Ueji Yuho

Deep below the earth lies the abode of Lord Hades, the ruthless king of the Underworld. Ruling over the realm of the dead, he swears to never fall in love. Except, well, he kind of just took an arrow to the face courtesy of the primordial god of love, Eros. So...if someone could please pull this thing out of his head anytime this week, the lord god has places to be and people to see. He’ll even make a wish come true, so step right up! Chop-chop! Who will be the lucky duck to claim Hades’s prize?