Based on a series written in the 80s by L.J. Smith, The Vampire Diaries came out and blossomed while vampire romances were in their prime. Television airwaves and theaters the world over were filled with content such as True Blood.
As much fun as the books are, graphic novels can really bring the pages to life with vibrant images. There are so many fantasy and romance graphic novels that any TVD fan would instantly fall in love with, and here are some of the best.
Sabrina the Teenage Witch by Kelly Thompson
This new Sabrina the Teenage Witch graphic novel is perfect for fans of The Vampire Diaries. In this series, Sabrina is trying to balance her life at a high school full of humans while keeping her magical powers a secret, just like Bonnie Bennett.
Shethe importance of family, which is another thing many fans will enjoy.
Archie by Mark Waid
Many fans of shows of The CW should be familiar with Archie and his group of friends. The Vampire Diaries was one of the most popular shows on the network while it was on the air, but now Riverdale is in the spotlight, and it's actually based on a series of graphic novels.
Just like the show, Archie follows the titular character Archie and his friends Betty, Veronica, and Jughead as they solve mysteries at their high school. This is the novel that the show took major inspiration from, and it includes a classic love triangle, as well.
Vampironica by Greg Smallwood
Vampire cheerleaders are back in Vampironica, a comic series that takes place in the Archie universe. This graphic novel is part of Archie comics' horror line, which has tons of dark and supernatural stories featuring everyone's favorite Archie characters.
In this one, Veronica becomes a vampire and fights to defend her town from other vampires who plan on biting everyone at Riverdale High. Veronica gives off major Caroline Forbes vibes in this unique story, being a spunky vampire teen who loves to cheer.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: High School Is Hell by Jordie Bellaire
This story completely reimagines the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series into something entirely new. Everyone knows about Buffy, but this graphic novel retells her story in 2021.
There's no doubt that the original Buffy was the inspiration for many teen vampire shows and movies, as it focuses on love stories between humans and vampires. Just like The Vampire Diaries, there are also powerful witches involved in Buffy's world.
Fangs by Sarah Anderson
Similar to The Vampire Diaries, Fangs focuses on a love story involving two people of different supernatural species. In this graphic novel, the romance revolves around a vampire and a werewolf.
This relationship is reminiscent of the one between Caroline Forbes and Tyler Lockwood, as they can both relate to being different from humans, but they also learn to understand and appreciate their differences, as well. This story differs in the sense that it is more light and humorous than The Vampire Diaries, but fans of paranormal romances should love it nonetheless.
Locke & Key: Welcome To Lovecraft By Joe Hill
Locke & Key follows a group of siblings as they move out of their home into a new mansion after the death of their father. In their new home, they find mysterious keys that they soon begin to realize unlock magical abilities. They have fun with their new powers, which range from teleportation to mind control until they realize dark forces are out to get them.
This series of graphic novels also received a Netflix adaptation of the same name, which is perfect for people who love to read the original source.
Nancy Drew: The Palace Of Wisdom by Kelly Thompson
Nancy Drew is a classic character that has spawned multiple adaptations from the original book series. We have seen her in movies and, most recently, on a CW show. As expected, there is also a mysterious graphic novel about the character.
In this story, she returns to her hometown after she receives threatening messages from a stranger. It's up to her to solve the mystery and discover her potential killer, and she soon finds out that her friends may not be quite as trustworthy as they seem.
Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker
Mooncake is a romantic graphic novel about a witch and a werewolf that follows Nova, a teenage witch who works at a bookshop. As Nova is wandering through the woods, she finds her crush fighting a demon, and she gets involved using her magic.
Nova learns that her crush is being hunted by demons who want her powers, so the two must unite to help save the werewolves. This graphic novel has fantastic LGBT+ representation and focuses on magic and the occult, family, and romance.
Spell On Wheels by Kate Leth
When a witch is threatened by her ex, who is plotting to unleash a magical spell that could cause harm to many, she groups up with two of her friends for a long road trip to collect artifacts that will help put a stop to her ex and potentially save the world.
This book definitely gives off a Charmed vibe, but any fan of The Vampire Diaries who wished to see more of the witches and less of the vampires would definitely enjoy this novel.
Teen Titans: Raven by Kami Garcia
Even though Teen Titans is more of a superhero team, this graphic novel still shares similarities to previously-established lore in the sense that Raven is a mysterious character, just like our beloved Damon, with dark powers reminiscent of the many abilities we've seen on the show.
Raven also attends a high school in this novel, but this story is unique because she's forgotten her history and who she really is. Raven has to balance her normal life while also figuring out the darkness inside of her.
