Space Battle Lunchtime
Oni Press · 2016–2017 · 8 issues
About the series
From 2016 to 2017, Oni Press served up Space Battle Lunchtime, an eight-issue comic series by writer and artist Natalie Riess. The story follows Peony, a young baker who wins a spot as a contestant on a televised intergalactic cooking competition, where she must navigate alien ingredients, cutthroat rivals, and the chaos of live broadcasting. Riess’s vibrant, expressive art and witty storytelling make this a charming, high-stakes culinary adventure that blends foodie fun with space-opera flair.