The Avant-Guards Complete Collection

A single 2025 issue from Boom! Studios, this collection gathers the complete run of The Avant-Guards, a series that blends college life with competitive basketball. The story follows a transgender woman as she joins a ragtag team at a performing arts school, exploring themes of identity, teamwork, and found family. Written by Carly Usdin and illustrated by Noah Hayes, this upbeat, inclusive sports drama is a standout for its warm character work and vibrant art.