Nothing beats curling up with a good graphic novel with a cup of steaming coffee and the knowledge that nothing will disturb you till the book is over! If you’re an avid reader, you probably welcome varied forms of storytelling, including those that combine artwork with the written word. In fact, now that fresh content on OTT platforms is beginning to thin out, graphic novels work as the best combination of visual storytelling and reading. To help you start your reading on the right note, we’ve compiled a list of Sci-Fi graphic novels and manga that you need to check out. These have been curated based on the storyline and their availability on Amazon.
Nothing beats curling up with a good graphic novel with a cup of steaming coffee and the knowledge that nothing will disturb you till the book is over! If you’re an avid reader, you probably welcome varied forms of storytelling, including those that combine artwork with the written word. In fact, now that fresh content on OTT platforms is beginning to thin out, graphic novels work as the best combination of visual storytelling and reading. To help you start your reading on the right note, we’ve compiled a list of Sci-Fi graphic novels and manga that you need to check out. These have been curated based on the storyline and their availability on Amazon.
Descender is a critically acclaimed sci-fi tale of a robot boy and his rag-tag posse of bounty hunters trying to find the answers about a cataclysmic event from the past. Written by Jeff Lemire and illustrated by Dustin Nguyen, Descender is a fantastical story that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. It’s a story with heart, warmth and amazing characters that will stick with you long after you’ve put the book down.
With this deluxe edition, you get two stories about space travel from the mind of famed comic book scribe Warren Ellis. Ocean tells the tale of a group of scientists who find an ancient civilization kept in stasis under the frozen wasted of Europa while Prbiter charts the journey of a spaceship that has reappeared after disappearing for over ten years. It’s a hopeful tale about space travel that is perfect for readers of all ages.
Artemis Fowl is the story of a budding supervillain who must find himself after he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit and deal with the consequences of his actions. Beautifully illustrated, Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novel is perfect for children and young adults looking for a unique and heart-warming story.
Written and illustrated by the critically acclaimed Kazu Kibuishi, Amulet tells the story of a young girl called Emily who discovers a magic amulet at her great-grandfather’s house. This leads her and her brother, Navin on a series of wild adventures across different dimensions and realms. Amulet is a must-read for young adults and children alike who are looking for a heart-warming tale of loss, love and familial bonds.
Akira is also one of the most popular manga series, and it’s fair to say that it has received what can only be described as cult status. This story is set in a dystopian world where motorbike gangs rule the streets while the rich spend their time experimenting on people and giving them superpowers. The story follows two close friends, and the breakdown of their friendship after one of them is given superpowers. This graphic novel is quite fast-paced and manga connoisseurs believe that the animation was way ahead of its time, and even influenced the animation style of mangas to come. Akira has also been adapted into a film and anime series.