On a Sunbeam

Tillie Walden’s On a Sunbeam is a luminous, full-color graphic novel from First Second that follows a crew traveling through space to restore forgotten structures. Written and illustrated entirely by Walden, this single-issue epic weaves together two timelines—one set in a boarding school among the stars, the other on a repair ship navigating the wreckage of the past. Its heartfelt, atmospheric storytelling and stunning art have made it a standout in modern indie comics.