Heartstopper

Alice Oseman's Heartstopper is a warm, contemporary graphic novel series published by Hodder & Stoughton, running from 2018 to the present across five issues. The story follows the tender romance between Charlie and Nick, two British teenagers navigating friendship, identity, and first love at their all-boys school. Oseman's gentle, heartfelt storytelling and expressive black-and-white art have made the series a defining work of modern LGBTQ+ young adult comics. Its authentic, feel-good portrayal of queer joy and mental health has resonated deeply with readers worldwide.