The Aquanaut

In 2022, Scholastic launched The Aquanaut, a single-issue comic that follows a young girl whose father, a marine biologist, goes missing at sea. She discovers his experimental diving suit and uses it to explore the ocean, uncovering secrets beneath the waves. The series is defined by its creator, Dan Santat, whose art and writing bring a heartfelt, adventurous tone to this self-contained story. It matters as a standalone, accessible graphic novel that introduces readers to themes of family, loss, and marine exploration.