School Bus Graveyard, Volume 2

by Red

High school was hard enough before Ashlyn got cursed on a field trip. Now, in this fast-paced graphic novel, she must lead a rag-tag group of classmates to survive murderous phantoms.

"This YA horror is perfect for fans of Stranger Things or the Nightmare on Elm Street movies.”—School Library Journal

After the worst field trip ever, Ashlyn and her friends now spend nights fighting to escape an alternate world where they're hunted by murderous monsters. It's been a desparate fight, but they've managed to stay alive. Just barely. But how much longer can they keep this up? Until something goes horribly wrong? Ashlyn and the others need to unravel the mystery of the curse fast, but that may not be as easy as they hope. Because there's more to what's happening to them than a simple haunting...

This volume collects episodes 33-61 of the hit WEBTOON with over 250 million views, School Bus Graveyard. Featuring additional artwork from the author, this will be a must-have for fans!

Genres: Graphic Novels, Horror, Comics, Mystery, Young Adult

272 pages, Paperback

Published September 22, 2026

Reviews

[Chad]

Not bad. A webcomic about some teenagers who shuffle off to another dimension when they fall asleep. One that looks like our world but is populated by phantoms that try to kill them. It could have used some ore details on what is going on by this point. For a volume 2, we are still very much in the dark.

[Inesa B]

4.75 - This season was very interesting and spooky like I remember season 1 being. Now even more so with us knowing the phantoms were maybe once human too, and our baddies are possibly turning into phantoms??😀 Love the Aiden and Ashlyn moments as always <33 Didn’t love that the gang was split up for a lot of it (and even more so now) but I get why we had to go there for the story in the Asylum. I am interested to see where we’ll go next with the characters especially since they’re all split up now🥲 Like could we not have had Aiden and Ashlyn together at least 😭

(Up to date: finished season 2)

[Isabel Hunter]

thank you netgalley for a chance to read this early💗

[maartii.m]

es buenísimo

[Krysta C]

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

School Bus Graveyard: Volume 2 by Red is an incredible follow-up that raises the stakes while expanding the mystery surrounding Ashlyn and her friends. As the group continues to battle terrifying phantoms in the alternate world, new revelations about the curse and its connection to their lives kept me completely invested from beginning to end.

The artwork is once again a standout, perfectly capturing both the horror and the emotional weight of the story. I loved seeing the friendships deepen as the characters relied on one another to survive, and the blend of suspense, action, and heartfelt moments made every chapter difficult to put down. The tension never lets up, and each new twist only made me more eager to uncover the truth behind the nightmare.

Overall, this is a phenomenal continuation of the series. If you enjoy supernatural thrillers, eerie mysteries, found family, and fast-paced graphic novels with unforgettable artwork, School Bus Graveyard: Volume 2 is an absolute must-read.

[Meagan McGee]

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children's Books for giving me the opportunity to read this manga for an honest review!

After the worst field trip ever, Ashlyn and her friends now spend nights fighting to escape an alternate world where they're hunted by murderous monsters. It's been a desperate fight, but they've managed to stay alive. Just barely. But how much longer can they keep this up?

When I saw volume two was out I had to get my hands on it!

This was so dark and tragic and I loved every second of it.

Aiden is one of my favorite characters because... he is a mystery! I am happy we got to see Logan stand up to his bullies but also see him grow. I almost cried in some parts. This volume had my heart pounding and I was anxious along with them.

The illustrations are horrifyingly amazing, grotesque and just wow! I can't wait to see what this group deals with next in volume 3!

[A.Soforic]

Continuing the spook-fest of volume 1, we now get to experience another horror of teenagers, high school.

The mysteries are still lurking but now we get to see a bit of the school life of the group and further flesh out their relationships and life goals.

Aiden still is a mystery, the twins are still attached at the hip, and Ben is still good old quiet Ben, but Ash is slowly opening up and taking charge, while the teacher is giving odd vibes of both caring but also seems like he may know something more.

4/5 again because while the print is good, the webtoon has more ambiance.

Thank you for the eARC from Netgalley.

[Lauren Martin]

Thank you to the publisher via NetGalley for the early copy of this book!

The second volume of "School Bus Graveyard" is a great addition to the series. It's intriguing, anxiety-inducing, and mysterious. This volume gives us more lore about the alternate dimension the kids get transported into and raises more questions about how that dimension works. The art is, as always, incredible, and I love the additional art included at the end of the volume. I can't wait for volume three!

[Maya]

Red does it again! Be prepared to be biting your nails and clenching while reading School Bus Graveyard Vol 2. This web comic translates so well to page, it is captivating and so mysterious. I absolutely cannot wait for the next installment since I have fallen in love with the characters and their dynamic. Red makes such important commentary on parent/child dynamics and mental health while immersing the reader into the fear and desperation of the characters. Love!

[Nina]

Thank you to Random House Children's Books and NetGalley for providing me with a digital ARC of this book.

The story managed to ramp up quickly. I love our characters and how they are bonding and growing even in the middle of all this horror. I don't see how they're going to make it out of this nightmare.

[Dani (criesinanxiety)]

Goddd I can’t wait for volume 3!!! The anxiety I get reading this! This story really has u on the edge 😭


such a creepy art style that works perfectly with the story!

Thank you to NetGalley & Random House Children’s Books | Ink Pop for the eARC!!

[Maximussy]

I READ THIS ON WEBTOON.
but oh my gosh, genuinely, GENUINELY, the story is so cool, and the art, improved so well between early season one and here.
I'll definitely reread sometime, but oof I cannot wait for the next season/volume. 🫠🫠💝

[✨ Flo ✨]

After i read the fist volume of the graphic novel, i just had to continue with the webtoon to see how the story continues.
Its a great story, just like the first one its full of dispense, mystery, horror and intrigue action.
The whole webtoon/ the graphic novels are a great read!

[Holly Gonzalez]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

This volume had me stressed but omg I need more!! The scene with Tyler made me gasp and omg that ending?!

[Ashley]

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Just as good as volume 1. I am hooked on this story! I love a good creepy monster and there are plenty in this graphic novel. Idk what it is about them but they creep me out. I’m very curious to find out more about the dream vs human worlds and what is happening!

[ryan ฅ^._.^ฅ]

you guys were making the same sounds the phantoms do. — ashlyn banner your fight or flight instinct will always be insane.

[Olivia M]

So spooky need more

[cheshmaan]

I FIRCKING LOVE THIS SERIES

[Marina]

Read it on webtoon and loved it

[Chichi]

I can't wait for this plot to develop more and found out the actual lore between the 2 dimensions

[alejandra]

NO ME PUEDEN DEJAR CON ESE FINAL

[Gabriele | QueerBookdom]

Representation: Latine protagonists, Latine tertiary character.

Content Warning: death, violence, blood, bullying.

[ivan]

read this all on webtoon. pls read this when it comes out its peak

[Rebekah]

Face paint.

[☆ASH]

Need the new season immediately

[Marveen]

read as the webtoon version

[Luci Arbon]

Just as the good as the first.
Even more death.

[Minaha Khan]

Not as good as season one but still a masterpiece, curious to see how the rest will play out

[Jamison]

I’m loving this more and more, please give me volume three, please, please, please 🙏 😭

[Lisette Koort]

Read it on Webtoon.

Once again, the ending was awesome but I will have a trauma similar to them...

4.7/5 ⭐