Nico Bravo and the Cellar Dwellers

Nico Bravo and the Cellar Dwellers, a 2020 graphic novel from First Second, launches a young hero into a fantastical world where he works at a mystical shop that sells legendary weapons and artifacts. Written and illustrated by Mike Cavallaro, this single-issue volume kicks off a series that blends mythology, adventure, and humor as Nico faces off against a threat lurking beneath the shop's cellar. It matters for its fresh, all-ages take on epic fantasy, establishing Cavallaro as a creator to watch in the realm of middle-grade comics.