Emily the Strange Graphic Novels books in order

The Emily the Strange Graphic Novels collect three volumes of visual storytelling by Rob Reger, published between 2001 and 2005.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Emily the Strange 2001 Rob Reger Buy
2 Emily’s Secret Book of Strange 2003 Rob Reger Buy
3 Emily’s Good Nightmares 2005 Rob Reger Buy

The Emily the Strange Graphic Novels represent the earliest book-length appearances of Rob Reger’s iconic character. Starting with the self-titled Emily the Strange in 2001, these three volumes establish the visual world that would later be expanded in novel form. The graphic novels lean into the character’s origins as a design-driven property, with heavy emphasis on illustration and atmosphere.

The volumes include Emily’s Secret Book of Strange and Emily’s Good Nightmares, each offering a mix of short stories, artwork, and the dark whimsy that defines the character. These books are closer to art objects than traditional graphic novels, blending narrative with visual experimentation in a way that reflects Emily’s roots in skateboard and sticker culture.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Emily the Strange Graphic Novels series?

There are three books in the Emily the Strange Graphic Novels series, published between 2001 and 2005.

What is the first book in the Emily the Strange Graphic Novels series?

The first book in the Emily the Strange Graphic Novels series is Emily the Strange, published in 2001.

How are the graphic novels different from the Emily the Strange novels?

The graphic novels are primarily visual, telling stories through illustrations and short text rather than the journal-entry prose format of the novels. They were published earlier than the novel series and lean more heavily on the character’s visual design roots.

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