Uncover the vibrant reading practices of young people with comics and graphic novels. This essential study delves into the complex reading experience of teens and young adults who read for pleasure, drawing from seventeen in-depth interviews. Gain unique insights into how their engagement evolves, what constitutes a positive or negative comic reading journey, and the significance of material aspects and female readers. It reveals how young people ‘grow with’ comics, not ‘grow out of’ them. A crucial resource for publishing, library science, and educators exploring youth literacy and evolving book culture.