Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky: The Graphic Novel (Rick Riordan Presents)

In Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky: The Graphic Novel, Kwame Mbalia’s acclaimed middle-grade novel gets a vivid comic adaptation as part of the Rick Riordan Presents imprint. Published by Hyperion in 2022, this single-issue graphic novel follows the young hero Tristan as he accidentally unleashes a monstrous force into the world, drawing on West African and African American mythology. The story matters for its fresh, culturally rich take on the hero’s journey, and it’s brought to life by a talented creative team that translates the novel’s adventurous spirit into dynamic visuals.