The Far Side of the Moon: The Story of Apollo 11’s Third Man

The Far Side of the Moon: The Story of Apollo 11’s Third Man is a one-issue graphic biography from Tilbury House, published in 2019, that shines a spotlight on astronaut Michael Collins, the often-overlooked crew member who orbited the Moon alone while his teammates walked on its surface. Illustrated by Ben Bishop, the comic offers a thoughtful, humanizing portrait of the mission’s quiet hero, emphasizing the solitude and perspective of the man who kept the command module running. It matters as a concise, visually driven tribute that fills a gap in Apollo 11’s popular narrative.