The transition of popular webcomics into print continues to be a significant trend in the collectibles market, with the upcoming release of School Bus Graveyard by Red taking center stage. This graphic novel series will be published by Penguin Random House Graphic and is poised to capture the interest of both collectors and fans of young adult horror narratives.
School Bus Graveyard by Red, a YA horror Webtoon comic that garnered over 250 million views during its original run from 2021 to 2025, is set to be released in a graphic novel format. This move not only provides an opportunity for existing fans to own a physical representation of the series but also invites new readers into a gripping narrative.
“Discover the pulse-pounding high school thriller, School Bus Graveyard! Volume 1 collects episodes 1–32 of the hit WEBTOON series along with additional character art from the author—a must-have for 13+ fans of Five Nights at Freddy’s and Stranger Things. High school is a nightmare. Literally. Ashlyn enjoys her solitude, but when a field trip to an old house spirals into a supernatural crisis, she must band together with her classmates to confront a sinister phantom invisible to everyone else. Although it appears harmless at first, the phantoms lurking in their world transform their reality into a waking nightmare as midnight approaches. Unraveling the mystery of the curse will require teamwork, but will they manage to survive the ordeal?”
Whitney Leopard at Random House Graphic has secured world rights to the series, with Jordan Blanco editing the project. The highly anticipated first volume is set for publication in summer 2026, a timeline that collectors and retailers should note for potential stock and marketing strategies. Tina McIntyre of Webtoon Entertainment acted as the agent for Red during this sale. In addition, there are plans for a Comics Giveaway Day edition, previously referred to in initial reports.
“Group projects are a total nightmare. High school was hard enough before Ashlyn was cursed on a field trip. Now, every night, she must lead a rag-tag group of classmates as they survive murderous phantoms. The hit thriller from WEBTOON is making its print debut! Look forward to exclusive first looks with never-before-published illustrations, character art, and bonus materials.” Red is a young, US-based graphic novel creator whose primary focus remains on School Bus Graveyard. She actively engages with her audience on Instagram and shares content related to the series on her X/Twitter page.
Based on reporting by https://www.facebook.com/richard.james.johnston. Read the full story at https://bleedingcool.com/comics/school-bus-graveyard-by-red-gets-a-penguin-random-house-graphic-novel/.