Colossal New York is an independent graphic novel publisher dedicated to ambitious, visually driven storytelling for readers who believe comics can do more. We publish graphic narratives that operate at scale — emotionally, structururally, and thematically. Our books span psychological thrillers, historical noir, urban fantasy, memoir, speculative fiction, and children’s illustrated stories. What connects them is not genre, but intention. We believe graphic narratives are one of the most powerful storytelling mediums available today. They combine the architectural discipline of design, the emotional depth of literature, and the immediacy of cinema — all on the page. When done well, they are immersive, rereadable, and built to last.

Colossal New York focuses on standalone graphic novels with strong narrative arcs, serialized limited-run series with long-form ambition, illustrated memoirs that blend photography and art, psychological, historical, and speculative fiction, and thoughtfully crafted children’s graphic and illustrated books. We are drawn to stories where place shapes identity, environment acts as a character, moral choices carry consequence, silence and space hold meaning, and visual storytelling is integral rather than decorative. We publish work that respects the reader’s intelligence.

“Colossal” refers to scale — not noise. It means stories that feel structurally sound, emotionally weighty, and visually intentional. It means books that hold up under rereading. It means work that aspires to longevity rather than trend. We are building a library, not a content stream.

We believe graphic narratives build stronger readers, real people make more compelling heroes than invincible ones, cities generate stories as powerfully as characters do, ambiguity keeps stories alive longer than certainty, children deserve sophisticated imaginative storytelling, and memory is as vital as invention. Most importantly, we believe graphic novels belong in the center of contemporary publishing, not at its margins.

Colossal New York is for readers who care about craft and structure, value atmosphere and moral complexity, appreciate visual storytelling as literature, and return to books more than once. Our readers are curious, thoughtful, and comfortable with stories that linger.

On our blog we share essays on the craft and philosophy of graphic storytelling, behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming titles, reflections on cities, memory, and narrative design, introductions to the authors and artists we publish, and conversations about the future of graphic literature. We treat this space as an extension of our publishing philosophy — deliberate, reflective, and committed to depth over noise.

Colossal New York exists to publish graphic narratives that endure: stories built with care, books designed to last, and worlds worth entering — and returning to.

Kevin Owens, CEO

Bradley Clark, President

Ben Samuels, CFO

Vicki Barton, Vice President of Creative

Adam Standler, Creative Executive