Five upcoming comic releases for September feature an unprecedented Marvel and DC collaboration after a 22-year hiatus

In the realm of graphic novels, September has proven to be a month of intrigue and historical exploration. Here's a roundup of four noteworthy releases that are sure to captivate readers.

Ben Wickey, a cartoonist, presents his new historical graphic novel, More Weight: A Salem Story, published by BOOM! Studios on September 23. This compelling narrative is set in three different time periods: the witch trials in 1692, the 1860s with Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Wickey's own experience immersing himself in Salem's past. The exhaustively researched examination of Salem, Massachusetts over centuries showcases strong graphic composition, characterization that leaps off the page, immersive environments, evocative coloring and grayscale work, and expressive lettering.

Meanwhile, Lee Lai, an award-winning graphic novelist, offers a different perspective with her graphic novel Cannon, published by Drawn & Quarterly on September 9. The titular character in Cannon is depicted as struggling to handle responsibilities, with a flock of birds symbolizing her internal feelings. Lai's sensitive and pragmatic perspective, coupled with her exceptional ability to use visual elements to portray characters' internal feelings, makes Cannon a must-read.

For those with a taste for the macabre, Romuald Giulivo and Jakub Rebelka's miniseries The Last Day Of H.P. Lovecraft #1, published by Boom! Studios on September 17, delves into the troubled legacy of H.P. Lovecraft as he lies on his death bed. This biography infused with Lovecraft's horror mythology features Rebelka's painted artwork depicting surreal images that contrast with the cold, sterile hospital scenes.

Lastly, Ngozi Ukazu's new graphic novel Flip, published by First Second on September 23, uses a body swap plot device to explore the challenges faced by a young woman of color in a predominantly white environment.

In the world of comics, Marvel and DC are teaming up for a crossover titled Marvel/DC: Deadpool/Batman. In issue #1, writer Zeb Wells and artist Greg Capullo handle the Dark Knight vs. the Merc with a Mouth. The crossover features creative teams working on Daredevil and Green Arrow, Jeff the Land Shark vs. Krypto, Captain America and Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and Rocket Raccoon, and Old Man Logan vs. the Batman from The Dark Knight Returns.

Each of these graphic novels offers a unique and engaging story, making September a month brimming with captivating reads for comic and graphic novel enthusiasts.

Five upcoming comic releases for September feature an unprecedented Marvel and DC collaboration after a 22-year hiatus