e-Comics
We have thousands of e-comics for kids, teens, and adults to check out instantly with a Library card. We partner with more than one e-comic platform. You can borrow e-comics from Hoopla, OverDrive, and Tumblebook Library.
Need help? Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text or email Ask-a-Librarian. The Tinker Station helpline at (317) 275-4500 is also available. It is staffed by device experts who can answer questions about how to read, watch, and listen on a PC, tablet or phone.
e-Comics from Hoopla
Hoopla has comics for all ages. You can borrow 10 Items each month using your Indianapolis Public Library card. If you have never borrowed from Hoopla before Hoopla directions are available as well as a Hoopla video tutorial. You can check out Hoopla e-comics from the Library catalog, or if you prefer, you can check out from Hoopla's app:
Hoopla has e-comics from DC, Marvel, Dark Horse and many more. You can search for comics by keyword or browse comic categories on the Hoopla Browse Comics page. Some popular categories include Award Winners, Best of What's New, Comics for Kids, Just Added to Hoopla, and Star Wars.
From Our Staff: See this list of Hoopla e-Comics featuring The Flash and these Favorite e-Comics.
Skip the Wait!
You don't have to put Hoopla titles on hold. You are allowed to borrow whatever titles you want, up to 10 per month. However, if you've already read your 10 monthly borrows, Hoopla frequently offers Bonus Borrows. Bonus Borrows don’t count against your monthly borrowing limit - look for them on Hoopla.
Hoopla Graphic Novel Book Club
A Hoopla bonus feature is the Graphic Novel Book Club where you can find reading guides and discussion questions for your own book club. As long as your book club members have an Indianapolis Public Library card and are not at their 10 checkout limit for the month, you can all check out the same graphic novel or e-comic at the same time. What a convenient online library for your book club!
e-Comics from OverDrive
OverDrive has e-comics and graphic novels for all ages. You can on OverDrive's Libby app or in a browser.You can borrow up to 20 titles using your Indianapolis Public Library card. If you have never borrowed from OverDrive before Libby directions and a Libby video tutorial are available, as well as OverDrive Support. You can check out OverDrive e-comics from the Library catalog, or if you prefer, you can check out from OverDrive's app, which is called Libby:
Here are some quick shortcuts to OverDrive's e-Comic & Graphic Novel Collections.
Skip the Wait!
When you search for titles in OverDrive you can narrow down your results by choosing the "Available now" option under "Refine" in the Libby app, or by choosing "Available now" from the list of filters on the left side of the website.
e-Comics for Kids
The TumbleBook Graphic Novel Library is for readers Pre-K through grade 6. Skip the wait all the time! This collection has no loan limits and no waiting! Here is a wonderful Tumblebook Video tutorial to learn everything you need to know to use the TumbleBook Library.
e-Comic Recommendations
Personalized Reading Recommendations
Whether you are in a reading frenzy or a reading slump, you might just need a short list of title suggestions to support your reading habit or to get inspired. Hoosier Next Read is a personalized book recommendation service from The Indianapolis Public Library. Share your reading preferences, and our Library staff will send you a custom list of 2–5 titles within 7 business days so you’ll always have your next great read ready.
Staff Recommendations
- Comic and Graphic Novel Recommendations for Adults
- Comic and Graphic Novel Recommendations for Teens
- Comic and Graphic Novel Recommendations for Kids
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