Astronauts: Women On the Final Frontier

In this nonfiction graphic novel from First Second, writer Jim Ottaviani and artist Maris Wicks trace the history of women in the U.S. space program, from the early days of the Mercury 13 through the modern era of the International Space Station. Published in 2020, the single-issue volume spotlights key figures like Mary Cleave and the challenges they overcame, blending scientific accuracy with a warm, accessible art style. It’s a compact but vital tribute to the trailblazers who fought for their place among the stars.