Last Pick

In Last Pick (2018–2020), writer and artist Jason Walz crafts a sci-fi saga for First Second where aliens invade Earth—but only abduct those deemed "useless" by society, leaving behind the disabled, elderly, and neurodivergent. The series follows a resourceful teen with cerebral palsy who, alongside other overlooked survivors, must outwit the extraterrestrial conquerors using their unique skills and resilience. Running for three issues, this graphic novel series stands out for its empowering, inclusive premise, centering characters often sidelined in genre comics. Walz’s heartfelt storytelling and dynamic art make it a quietly vital entry in modern YA science fiction.