School Bus Graveyard, Volume 1

by Red

Genres: Graphic Novels, Horror, Comics, Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, Graphic Novels Comics

272 pages, Paperback

Expected publication June 30, 2026

Reviews

[Mal Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the entire first and second season on
Webtoons in less than a day. I love the premise of the story and so far I don’t feel like it hits the cliche wall that most webtoons follow. I love it so much I wish there were other books like it.

This is a story about a group of high schoolers who go on a school trip that changes their lives forever. Every night after they are in an alternate world with monsters. Soon realities start to blend.

You have to read this if you love horror and monsters. I wish there was more of it. Can’t wait for season 3!

[Freefall (back on aug 2nd)]

read as the webtoon version

one thing that i had the luxury of not experiencing are red's EVIL cliffhangers on her weekly updates, but now, as sbg is on a year-or-more-long hiatus, i miss it.

the chapters are sadly not very long, but i suppose that makes them digestible, with an easy-to-follow yet simultaneously complex storyline, and an iconic artstyle.

something that i genuinely appreciate so much is the close relationships between the characters, and how everyone's parents/guardians are informed, so the teens don't have to keep the secret as another thing on their plate. the friendships, trust, even relationships are well-formed and natural-ish.

except for the twins and their always-matching outfits.

[Si 🇵🇷 (✨💅Cardan Greenbriars version💅✨) · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite webtoon guys. ITS SO GOOD. I can't wait for the physical copy

[Astra Shinestar]

AAAAAAAAAAAA I can't believe this is gonna be in print

[Savannah Hunter]

OMG OMG MY FAVORITE WEBTOON COMIC IS BEING PUBLISHED IN PRINT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!


excuse me while I go have a heart attack real quick

[cheshmaan ౨ৎ]

WEBTOON IS PEAK

[Vik ☆ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5
Me leí las dos temporadas publicadas hasta el momento de esta historia sin poder parar. Es un cómic súper adictivo y con una trama atrapante desde el minuto uno.
El concepto de las dimensiones me recordó a la serie de Stranger things, aunque es muy diferente.
Me gustó muchísimo. Ojalá salga pronto la tercera temporada

[Chelsea]

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy

School Bus Graveyard, vol. 1 by Red is a horror YA webtoon. Six high school classmates share the same nightmare every night, one where they have to run from monstrous phantoms and then make plans to keep surviving during the day. Ashlyn, a ballet dancer who keeps to herself and is uninterested in being social, wears earplugs because she can hear phantom noises in the daytime. When the six students become lost in an old house in Savannah, Georgia, Ashlyn’s abilities attract the phantoms to the whole group and lock them into their new reality.

While this was compared to Five Nights at Freddy’s and Stranger Things, I would put this more as being for fans of anime and manga. There are distinct facial expressions that read very anime (and the author is a fan of anime) that I know can make or break an art style for some people. The premise also feels like it would sit fairly comfortably with manga on the shelves and given how fast-paced it is, could help young anime fans get back into reading.

I was really surprised to hear that Red started publishing this shortly after graduating high school. All of the characters feel very distinct, not only visually, but also in terms of personality and what their biggest concerns are with their current predicament. Or, in the case of Aiden, their utter joy at being locked in a nightmare. Having six distinct characters as part of the core cast is a hard thing to pull off and I am curious to see how they all evolve in future installments.

I have not read School Bus Graveyard before, so I do not know how graphic the gore can get further in the story, but I didn’t think this volume was particularly graphic. The horror elements felt like something I would expect of the middle grade range and are not as graphic as what I have seen in a lot of shounen manga and anime. As such, I would say that at least this volume is appropriate for middle schoolers who want horror but want to read about people older than them.

Content warning for depictions of violence and bullying

I would recommend this to fans of shounen manga and young readers of horror who prefer graphic novels

[elixir.beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

School Bus Graveyard Volume 1 Book Review
First off, thank you Netgalley for the ARC!
Okay, to be honest this is my second time reading school bus graveyard and to tell you the truth it’s just as good as the first!
I’m all for friendships and adventure but when you pair it with danger and monsters in an inter dimensional setting what else can I ask for besides more.
I adored the suspense and plot and the monsters. The group with its banter felt like such a breath of fresh air to the scariness. It’s nicely balanced but also keeps you engaged, very much so.
I cannot wait to read more and it turns out I’ve been waiting for volume three for over a year now so I really need it like pronto!
Truly absolutely five stars! ⭐️

[Christy Massaad · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVEEE THISSS…..!!! I READ IT ALL IN ONE SITTING. OBSESSED! YOU CAN FIND THIS ON WEB TOON. I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEW SEASON TO COME OUT IN 2026!!!

(It took 6 hours in one sitting without stopping incase you are curious🥹)

[Ugnė!! · Rating 5 out of 5]

Did a reread today, I love it so much!

[˗ˏˋ amy liv ᯓ★ (lesbian sombr)]

my favorite webtoon is getting published as a graphic novel everyone cheered

[Maia Soria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terminando la temporada 1... esto es increíble. Me encanta, Ash, Aiden, Tyler, Taylor, Ben y Logan, personalidades totalmente distintas que se ayudan para sobrevivir este caos de energías alternativas. Ash es increíble, al inicio pense que era muy tipo de la vieja escuela de no tengo amigos porque soy demasiado para ellos y blah, blah, blah. La juzgue mal, adoro a esta chica, no tiene pelos en la lengua y ser así de directa funciona con Aiden quieeen realmente no sabe los límites. Un buen duo.
El pasado de Ben me shockeo, me dio mucha lastima ya que lo juzgaron POR SU ALTURA que bronca me da la gente.
Tyler y Taylor... ese final fue desgarrador, si no fuera porque CONFIO EN EL GUIÓN, estaría llorando.
Logan es fuerte a su manera, no todos somos iguales y lo demostró pudiendo apuntar A LA CABEZA sin una practica real con un arma. Cada uno tiene sus fuertes.

[Marcy Lewis Glover · Rating 4 out of 5]

***ARC from NetGalley***

I love this novel and cannot wait for to read volume 2.

I was hooked from the very first page. The illustrations are vivid and bold, conveying not only the high energy/tension of the leads and the danger of the situations they find themselves in. And then it switches to normal everyday life. I love the characters and their arguments are laugh out loud funny.

Wonderful to see a teenage girl as the leader and how this motley crew of six becomes a team.

[nayareadingnextdoor · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS IS SO PEAK

Listen, I know it’s a comic book but it’s genuinely one of the best books I’ve read in January (if not the best)

> the plot
LITERALLY AMAZING. I wish I found this in June so vol.3 would be out already 😔
If you like thriller and horror this plot is so perfect for u

> the writing
The dialogue is so Gen Z and not in -Netflix trying to relate to teenagers by putting memes into every sentence- kinda way but in a relatable this is ACTUALLY how teenagers talk.

> final review 6 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Definitely worth it
Already recommended this to my sister.
And will recommend to everyone that’s reads comics

[Dracopelta۶ৎ · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE THE CHARACTERS, THE PLOT, THE ROMANCE, EVERYTHING
it's thriller, sort of horror, found family, second dimension, with a subplot of romance. it's one of those things I think everyone can enjoy
it's sooooo gooooodddddddddd
definitely has crack in it
the webtoon is hands down one of my favourites(expt for the slow updates and short chapters but wtvs😓)

[Annalise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obsessed with this series!! Love the creepy and horror aspects, and have been with this since day 1 when it was on Webtoon Canvas! 🖤

If you like Horror, a group of misfits, and other dimensional shadow creatures then this is a must read!

[Cassi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recieved an advance copy from publisher through my bookstore job. It had a bit slow and rough start, but about halfway through once we got through the setup I started to really enjoy it. So much so I caught up on Webtoon and skipped some sleep. Very good series, worth giving a read.

[agustina · Rating 5 out of 5]

read s1-s2 on webtoon bc my sister had read it and she was like "oh it's soo goodd" and i was like okay yk what yeah and i acc love this (i never even touched webtoon before this but um i'll be back when s3 releases ;) )

[Caitlin Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book, I read it on webtoon several times, and Red, PPLLLEEEAAASSSEEE come backt o webtoon!!!!

[Indie Swift · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read it on webtoons and it was amazing I really liked it and iv just started season two

[Marina · Rating 4 out of 5]

read it on webtoon, it takes a bit of time to get into it but by the end i LOVED it so excited for s3 (love the art)

[Pieroszki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Płaczę.

[Mila Holzman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVE this webtoon but pleaseeeee can someone help me find a book like this🙏🙏

[ft.h4ni4 · Rating 5 out of 5]

read on webtoon!!😝😝😝 omg I want the physical copy sooo bad

[Emms Luvr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best webtoon out there, I'm always forcing people to read it, it's so worth it, I can't wait for the fiscal format

[Meagan McGee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book for an honest review!!

School Bus Graveyard is dark, morbid and heavy with a little humor thrown in.

Ashlyn, the main character a ballet dancer, keeps to herself and is uninterested in being social, wears earplugs because she can hear phantom noises in the daytime. When the six students become lost in an old house in Savannah, Georgia, Ashlyn’s abilities attract the phantoms to the whole group and lock them into their new reality.
They now share the same nightmare every night, one where they have to run from these monstrous phantoms and have to make plans to keep surviving during the day and in their nightmares.

Having six distinct characters as part of the core cast is a hard thing to pull off and I am very curious to see how they all evolve in future volumes!

I adored the characters, especially Aiden with his smile, iykyk, the suspense and plot and let's not forget the phantoms. The group with their banter felt like such a breath of fresh air to the seriousness and scariness of it all. It’s nicely balanced but also keeps you engaged.

Overall, I enjoyed this read! This is definitely a book/manga that is easy to read and follow along with.
I love the art, the sharp edges and the muted colors! Definitely different from other mangas/volumes I have read, in a good way!

[Jesse · Rating 2 out of 5]

Netgalley review, possible plot points mentioned below (SPOILERS ARE POSSIBLE BELOW, you have been warned)


School Bus Graveyard had a plot that hooked me but personally the execution of it fell a bit short. 


I know that showing the interesting part of the book first gets the reader hooked quicker but I almost wish we weren't shown the monsters until the point the characters first meet them. It looses some of its build up and the thrill of not knowing what is coming.


The usage of a big emoji overlaying over the drawing at one point in the beginning really takes you out of the story for a brief moment. I'm personally not a fan of emojis, memes, and celebrity input in books I'm reading that are unnecessary to the story.


The art isn't super clean in the story as it is on the front cover and follows more of a webtoons esc style in facial expressions. I do like the overall style of the book and character designs.


What I did like was how injuries and cutting hair presented itself in the real world after happening in the other dimension. How the pain is perceived differently and how only certain people can tell the shadows are different. 


Overall the plot was very interesting but I don't think it was executed in a way that I will personally be coming back to.


I thank the authors and netgalley for giving me a chance to read this book.

[Yuls ☆ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5 ★

OKEEEEY ESTOY TIPO ????

school buss graveyard era un webtoon que queria leer hace TANTO pero nunca tenia el tiempo para hacerlo y cuando recién recordé de su existencia, fui tipo: es hora.

Y AMEEEE, la verdad es una historia super entretenida que te mantiene siempre ahí esperando a que mas va a pasar, que los capítulos tuvieran música en los momentos mas estresantes fue increible, realmente te metían dentro de la historia. no puedo creer que ya me termine todo lo que hay publicado y siga en hiatus 😭 tocara esperar.

Sin embargo, siento que hubo un cambio de ritmo desde el momento en que están dentro de esta facility del gobierno a comparación de cuando solo eran ellos 6 contra el mundo, a mi parecer se volvió un poco lento porque como lector no sabias que esperar o la razón de porque estaban ahí encerrados pero los cliffhangers no faltaron eh, eso si on point totalmente.

Aun asi voy a continuar leyéndolo una vez que la serie regrese y seguir acompañando a ashlyn, aiden, logan, taylor, tyler y ben, mis chiquitos, los estimo tanto a todos 🥹

posdata: te amo aiden, sos el mejor personaje 💘

[Lauren Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to the publisher for giving me this ARC via NetGalley!

I originally read "School Bus Graveyard" when it had first come out on Webtoon. Reading this volume brought me right back to that prime era of web comics. "School Bus Graveyard" is unique in its horror/fantasy/science fiction formatting. It tells the story of six former strangers, students in high school, who are brought together in an alternate version of their world. For seven hours every night, they are transported into a dimension where creepy-eyed and big-toothed "phantoms" try to kill them, and their only solace is a school bus graveyard. I really enjoyed the additional art included at the end of this book, as it gave the reader insight into the process of drawing as well as some fun art concepts. This volume was a great introduction to the series, and I can't wait for the next one.