The ALIA Graphic group with the support of library staff from all over Australia, who volunteered for the judging panel, recently announced the Notable Australian Graphic Novels of 2025. Three titles for each category (Junior, Young Adult and Adult) that represent the best of the best. Being already halfway through the year, we thought it was worth looking at what’s been published in 2026 so far. Again, all these graphic novels have been created by, at least one key Australian creator (writer or artist), they’re published in a library friendly format (they’re either graphic novels or perfect bound trade paperbacks) and they are widely available through library suppliers.
In this episode Iurgi, James and Marissa discuss the titles published in the first half of the year. You can find the full list of titles with the publisher blurbs, ISBN number and more information here: https://graphic.alia.org.au/new-graphic-novels-by-australian-creators-in-2026-first-half/
You can listen to creator chats with some of the creators mentioned in this episode in our archive.
Episode 139 Aśka and the Frienship Paradox here.
Episode 136 Gregory Mackay and Anders' Adventures here.
Episode 135 Wendy Tyrer and The Curator here.
Episode 134 Campbell Whyte and Luna Express here.
Episode 131 Andrea Innocent and Lamington Left Behind here.
Episode 128 Georgina Chadderton and Oh Brother here.
Episode 82 Chris Gooch and In Utero here.
Episode 76 Mat Groom and Inferno Girl Red here.
Episode 58 Jon Sommariva and Neverlanders here.
Episode 51 Jessica Walton and Aśka and Stars in Their Eyes here.
Episode 40 Alyssa Bermudez and Big Apple Diaries here.
You can also find the ALIA Graphic Notable Australian Graphic Novels of 2025 list here: https://graphic.alia.org.au/notables-lists/
To stay up to date, for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles and our social media links visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/
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