You Brought Me the Ocean

Alex Sánchez and Julie Maroh reimagine the origin of DC's Aqualad in this 2020 graphic novel from DC's young adult imprint. The story follows a gay teen in New Mexico whose life is upended by the discovery of his connection to the ocean and the secrets it holds. Maroh's lush watercolor art brings a tender, poetic quality to this coming-of-age tale about identity, inheritance, and the courage to embrace who you really are. It stands as a heartfelt, standalone entry in DC's line of YA original graphic novels.