It seems like sports comics are everywhere these days. Dial Books for Young Readers is betting the next breakout hit comes from the weight room, instead of on the soccer field or in the hockey rink. Raise the Bar, the graphic novel debut from Chilean animator Fernanda Frick H., hit shelves August 25, 2026, retailing at $14.99. The weightlifting graphic novel for young readers (ages 8-12) follows Sam Sanchez, a girl with no coach and no proper equipment who's nonetheless certa