GoKawiilA list of illustrated literature spanning Western comics, Japanese manga and graphic novels. Sorted by publication date.
The Long Tomorrow | By: Dan O’Bannon & Moebius | Setting Date: Far Future
Published: 1975 | Type: Graphic Novel | Issues: 1
Themes: Multiculturalism, Overcrowding, Technocracy
Summary: A gritty short story with illustrations that were part of the French science fiction aesthetic of the 70’s that heavily inspired cyberpunk media such as Blade Runner and Neuromancer. The Long Tomorrow is a film noir hard boiled detective narrative complete with a femme fatale and predictions of a heavily urbanised future society. This is very short and any cyberpunk fan should check it out to see the early roots of the genre.
Akira | By: Katsuhiro Otomo | Setting Date: 2019
Published: 1982-1990 | Type: Manga | Volumes: 6 | Chapters: 120
Themes: Dystopia, Radical Politics, Overcrowding, Anarchy
Summary: Many elements of Akira are fantastical in nature rather than hard sci-fi but it remains relevant as a cyberpunk narrative due to strong punk themes, a narrative that is resistant to authority and a degraded urban setting. Fans of the film owe it to themselves to read the entire release, as the anime is considerably condensed.
Blade Runner | By: Archie Goldwin, Al Williamson & Carlos Garzon | Setting Date: 2019
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