Hilo Presents: The Mighty (Hilo Presents, #1) by Judd Winick
Published by Random House Graphic on February 3, 2026
ISBN: 0593305302
Pages: 220
Genres: Humor, Science Fiction
Format: Graphic Novel
Source: MSL Book Review
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A new graphic novel in the new “Hilo Presents” series. Winick’s familiar illustrating style, sense of humor, and storytelling finesse are all on display in this book. The star is Miranda, an ordinary kid who feels like everything is getting out of control, from family issues to bullying at school to crime in her city. There does happen to be a legend about a mythical creature who keeps the city safe, but it’s just a story, right? Miranda thinks so until she starts growing magenta hair all over and acquires super strength. Turns out she is the hero that her city needs and the responsibility that started off feeling like a curse becomes a gift that she can use to help people. Readers of the Hilo series will gobble this up, but so, too, will any reader of action-packed, funny graphic novels.

Reviewed by Jill O’Connor, Falmouth Elementary School