Summer 2026 Comics: New Graphic Novels from De Stefano, Font, LRNZ, Chihoi, and More

Artribune presents a curated list of graphic novels for summer 2026, featuring intense and brief works. Michele De Stefano's debut "Una Maxi Storia di Vendetta" (Coconino Press) is a coming-of-age story set in a devastated Italy, blending black humor and tenderness. Alfonso Font's "Storie Nere" (Bonelli) collects horror tales from the early 1980s, published for the first time in Italy. LRNZ returns with "Geist Maschine 2" (Bao), the long-awaited sequel to his visionary saga about the end of the world, spanning multiple timelines. Chihoi's "Sto con il mio santo" (Canicola) offers dreamlike, poetic short stories exploring love and death. Charles M. Schulz's "The Complete Peanuts #18" (Panini Comics) compiles strips from 1985-1986. Danijel Zezelj's "Guerra giusta" (Eris Edizioni) follows two friends, Vanja and Vanja, running through ruins, using oxymorons to critique society. Lisa Blumen's "Cinghiali" (Coconino Press) portrays an influencer makeup artist in existential crisis, blurring reality and digital nightmare. The list emphasizes works that are beautiful, short, and intense, reflecting a world in decline.