Space Dumplins

In Space Dumplins (2015–present, Scholastic), writer-artist Craig Thompson launches a vibrant, all-ages science fiction adventure set in a junk-filled galaxy. The series follows a young girl named Violet, who embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her father from a monstrous space whale. With its lush, cartoonish art and heartfelt themes of family and environmentalism, this single-issue debut stands as Thompson’s first original graphic novel for middle-grade readers, offering a warm, accessible entry into his celebrated storytelling.