School Bus Graveyard, Volume 2: The second graphic novel from the hit WEBTOON spooky thriller! Perfect for Halloween

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: Horror, Graphic Novels, Comics, Thriller, Young Adult, Manhwa

Kindle Edition

Published October 15, 2026

Reviews

[Chad · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4.75 out of 5]

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)

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

A compelling story is catapulted into the stratosphere with dark and horrific imagery. I had to put the book down several times, and almost threw it across the room at one point - the sign of an excellent story~

[Isabel Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

thank you netgalley for a chance to read this early💗

[Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s so goooood! Why do I have to wait? There were so many twists and things uncovered this time. When is vol 3 out?!?

[afk · Rating 4.25 out of 5]

Left hanging with THIS cliffhanger?? And the webtoon hasn't been updated since February, 2025????? I CAN'T

Also idk how I feel about the whole government lab plotline ;-;

[Frank Chillura (OhYouRead) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This feels like it was made for fans of Stranger Things. Instead of the Upside Down, they end up in an alternate dimension where shadow people are hunting them down. It feels similar and yet not in a lot of ways.

This is really fast paced and while we know the plot involving the main cast of high school kids, we don’t know how the parents fit in. There are a lot of secrets that are still unfolding as the time goes by. I don’t know whether to believe everything that happens or not. It could be unreliable in some way… I mean, they all haven’t slept properly in months.

It’s hard to stop reading once I’ve started. It feels like one thing was happening after another and the pages were just flying. I don’t know how I’m going to wait for the next volume. 😭

Thank you to InkPop for my gifted finished copy of the book.

[Tori Corbett · Rating 5 out of 5]

No notes. Perfection. Love this series, can’t wait for the rest

[゜-: ✧☾Bear☽✧ :-゜・. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm officially shipping:
Adien with Ashlyn,
Tyler with Logan (IDC IDC leave me alone)
Taylor with Ben 🤭

[maartii.m · Rating 5 out of 5]

es buenísimo

[Krysta C · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[Barbara · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

The horror, confusion, disorientation, and violence continue in this graphic novel in which a group of teens are barely holding on as they battle phantoms that they unleashed on a field trip. The stakes keep getting raised higher and higher, and it's starting to look as though they have more in common with those phantoms than they thought or perhaps they're becoming more like them. As they move back and forth in dimensions, one member of the crew is severely injured and then left behind. When it becomes clear that the adults in their lives are also seeing and feeling strange things, the teens reluctantly decide to trust them with what they've been experiencing. Parts of the story are quite jarring, but the plot and the pulsing artwork with its splashy reds and blacks and panels of various sizes that almost seem to move keep readers' interest. And oh, that scene with the tree branch! Readers will almost be able to feel that puncture.

[A.Soforic · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[Nina · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Maple wolf 2012 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing, thrilling, heartwarming.
I have never read a main male love interest as unique as Aiden. He comes off as an adrenaline-fueled psycho at first, but you later see he has a protective, caring heart. All the characters have arcs, flaws, and complex interactions with each other. The lore is compelling and well-planned out, and the art style is incredible.

[Dani (criesinanxiety) · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 ✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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!

[Bella Bentzinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

So fucking good! This author's story telling and art are so beautiful! So much happened to these kids in only a couple of months, they're so traumatized. I can't wait for the next book to be out to know more about what's happening to them.

[ryan ฅ^._.^ฅ · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Olivia M · Rating 5 out of 5]

So spooky need more

[cheshmaan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I FIRCKING LOVE THIS SERIES

[Marina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read it on webtoon and loved it

[Chichi · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[alejandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

NO ME PUEDEN DEJAR CON ESE FINAL

[Gabriele | QueerBookdom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Representation: Latine protagonists, Latine tertiary character.

Content Warning: death, violence, blood, bullying.