Anya's Ghost

Vera Brosgol’s debut graphic novel, published by First Second in 2011, follows a lonely Russian-American teenager who accidentally befriends a ghost after falling down a well. What begins as a quirky friendship soon turns unsettling, as Brosgol’s expressive, manga-influenced art deepens a coming-of-age story about identity, secrets, and letting go. A single, complete volume, Anya’s Ghost remains a standout for its clever blend of humor, horror, and heart, earning its place as a modern young-adult classic.