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A Grouping of Gourmet Graphic Novels

As a fan of both food and graphic fiction, it was honestly only a matter of time before I decided to share some of my favorite foodie books and some that I, personally, can't wait to dig into. Whether you like manga or comics, juvenile or adult material, fiction or fact, I've collected a near-perfect menu of titles for anyone to enjoy. #IndyPLTeens #IndyPLKids #IndyPLAdults

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  • Recommended Ages 14+. After his wife passes away, a single father learns to cook so he can both stay connected with his young daughter and make sure she's getting the nutrition she needs. This series is bound to warm your heart and stomach.
    Graphic Novel, 2016New York : Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, [2016] — TEEN GN AMA
  • Recommended Ages 14+. Determined to inherit his family restaurant and beat his pro-chef dad, Yukihira Soma heads off to culinary school to master the trade with recipes that warrant some rather intense reactions.
    Graphic Novel, 2014San Francisco, CA : VIZ Media, LLC, [2014] — TEEN GN TSU
  • Recommended Ages 12+. The father of bizarre food reactions in the manga/anime world, Yakitate!! Japan follows the journey of a chef who can make exquisite bread with the power of his Solar Hands!!!
    Unknown, 2006San Francisco : Viz Media, 2006. — GN HAS
  • Recommended Ages 12+. Determined to find the boy who saved her life and introduced her to the world of good food, Najika Kazami heads to a prestigious culinary school only to find that there are two Prince Charmings waiting for her there.
    Unknown, 2007New York : Del Rey/Ballantine, [2007] — SHARED SYSTEM
  • Recommended Ages 12+. In a world where the deliciousness of an ingredient is based on how hard it is to get, Gourmet Hunters like Toriko are tasked with hunting, gathering, and delivering ingredients to the world's Top Chefs.
    Book, 2010San Francisco, Calif. : Viz Media, 2010. — SHARED SYSTEM
  • Recommended Ages 14+. After his sister Falin gets eaten by a dragon and he's left without any money or tools, Laios and his adventuring party decide to rescue her anyway, turning every monster they encounter along the way into a delicious meal.
    Graphic Novel, 2017New York, NY : Yen Press, 2017. — TEEN GN KUI
  • Recommended Ages 12+. During their final confrontation the legendary hero clashes with the mighty demon lord and accidentally opens a rift to our world. Now powerless and penniless, the demon lord ends up working at a restaurant to survive.
    Graphic Novel, 2015New York, NY : Yen Press, Hatchette Book Group, 2015. — TEEN GN WAG
  • Recommended Ages 10+. As the title suggests, the otherwise stoic and distant Ms. Koizumi loves ramen noodles. She loves them so much that she's determined to try every flavor, variation, and restaurant the world has to offer.
    Graphic Novel, 2019Milwaukie, OR : Dark Horse Comics, 2019. — TEEN GN NAR
  • Kakuriyo

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    Recommended Ages 14+. Born with the ability to see the supernatural, Aoi Tsubaki finds herself in a pickle when a demon comes to take her to the spirit world and make her his bride as payment for her late grandfather's debt. Instead of marriage,…
    Graphic Novel, 2019San Francisco, CA : VIZ Media LLC, [2019] — TEEN GN IOK
  • Recommended Ages 10+. An izakaya is what we in the west might refer to as a pub, full of good food, good drink, and good company. This izakaya, however, is magically connected to a fantasy world when it opens its doors.
    Graphic Novel, 2018Richmond Hill, Ontario : Udon Entertainment Inc., [2018] — TEEN GN SEM
  • Recommended Ages 13+. To beat his adoptive brother and inherit his father's estate, Kanzaki Shizuku must correctly judge and identify a special collection of wines known as the "12 Apostles" and the "Drops of God."
    Unknown, 2011New York : Vertical, [2011] — GN AGI
  • Recommended Ages 8+. In a fantasy world, you'd expect that someone would have come up with a way to cook up dragons, mandrakes, and monsters of all sorts. Adventurous chef Rutabaga is just that kind of someone.
    Graphic Novel, 2015New York : Amulet Books, 2015. — J GN COL
  • Recommended Ages 10+. A late-night food run turns bizarre when Sid, Axl, and Ivan return to their high school theater club only to find what, at first, appear to be clones of themselves but end up being the residents of the parallel dimension they…
    Graphic Novel, 2019New York : Amulet Books, 2019. — J GN HAL
  • Recommended Ages 10+. Peony is given the chance of a lifetime to show off her stellar baking skills when she finds herself being scouted for a high-stakes, intergalactic cook-off.
    Graphic Novel, 2016Portland, OR : Oni Press, Inc., 2016. — J GN RIE
  • Recommended Ages 12+. From the author of Scott Pilgrim comes the story of a successful chef named Katie whose luck has finally started to run out. Before it's all gone, though, she's given the ability to have a second chance when she eats a magic…
    Graphic Novel, 2014New York : Ballantine Books, [2014] — GN OMA
  • Recommended Ages 9+. Determined to make a name for herself as a chef, Brianna makes a solid start when she sets up shop as the only human in a city full of monsters.
    Graphic Novel, 2017Los Angeles, CA : Kaboom!, a division of Boom Entertainment, Inc., 2017. — J GN SYK
  • Recommended Ages 13+. Determined to make a name for herself with her insect-based cooking, Yarrow finds herself at odds with her fellow chefs and personal hero, Chanda Flores, for whom insect cooking is part of her cultural heritage.
    Graphic Novel, 2018[Chicago, Illinois] : Iron Circus Comics, [2018] — GN DEL
  • Recommended Ages 13+. In a walled city where chefs are the ultimate celebrities and ingredients are incredibly valuable, one unlicensed chef uncovers a mystery that might bring everything crashing down.
    Downloadable Graphic Novel, 2018[United States] : Image Comics, 2018. — eComic hoopla
  • Recommended Ages 16+. In a not-too-distant future of L.A. cuisine has evolved into a bloody dictatorship where international chefs and "organic" companies vie for power. Into this struggle walks a deadly strict, traditional sushi chef, Jiro.
    Graphic Novel, 2012New York : Vertigo/DC Comics, [2012] — GN BOU
  • Recommended Ages 16+. Once a famous TV chef, Gavin Cruikshank has turned his traditional competitive cooking show into something much bloodier. On STARVE, chefs battle in an arena sport for their patrons' amusement.
    Downloadable Graphic Novel, 2016[United States] : Image Comics, 2016. — ECOMIC HOOPLA