Legends of Zita the Spacegirl

Ben Hatke's Legends of Zita the Spacegirl (First Second, 2012–present) follows the plucky Zita as she navigates a universe of alien worlds and high-stakes adventure, building on the events of its predecessor. This single-issue installment deepens the series' reputation for heartfelt, all-ages sci-fi storytelling, with Hatke's distinctive art and character-driven narrative at its core. It matters as a key chapter in a beloved, critically acclaimed trilogy that helped define modern middle-grade graphic novels.