Giant Spider & Me: A Post-Apocalyptic Tale #1

Kikori Morino's post-apocalyptic manga opens on a wonderfully cozy note — a young girl in an apron stands at a kitchen counter with a pot in hand, while an enormous, fuzzy spider sits at the dining table surrounded by a spread of food and greenery, its cluster of dark eyes peering forward with gentle curiosity. The warm, watercolor-tinged art immediately sets a tone that's more heartwarming than harrowing, promising an unlikely companionship at the heart of this 2018 series. If you've ever wondered what domestic life might look like after the end of the world, this first volume makes a charming case for hope.