Best Children's Science Fiction Comics & Graphic Novels of 2025

The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza, a graphic novel by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris, tells the story of a bioengineered cat sent to space to save the moon from being eaten by rats. Alongside the Moon Queen and LOZ 4000, a toenail-clipping robot, the trio embarks on a hilarious adventure to save the world. The colorful illustrations and absurd humor make for an enjoyable read, perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey and Jeff Kinney. The book also touches on themes of friendship and individual purpose. Overall, The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza is a creative and entertaining addition to any children's bookshelf.

Kairry's Logic Puzzles Book for Clever Kids is a perfect workbook for children aged 8-12 to enhance their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. With over 50 pages of high-quality illustrations and a durable cover, this book offers a wide variety of puzzles, including crosswords, mazes, Sudoku, and visual-spatial puzzles, which challenge children and foster creativity, thinking out of the box, and brain development. The book also offers educational value by providing fun and educational facts on every page. This book is an excellent way for children to improve their problem-solving and critical thinking skills while also having fun.

Kazu Kibuishi's "Supernova: A Graphic Novel" is the eighth installment in the thrilling Amulet series. The story follows Emily, who is imprisoned in the Void and must find a way to escape the influence of the Voice, and her brother Navin, who travels to Lighthouse One to prepare for battle against the approaching Shadow forces. Kibuishi's epic tale takes a hefty nudge toward its long-building climax, and the imaginative character design, moody color, and consistent pacing make it a must-read for all fantasy fans. The book is a great addition to the series and a unique piece of children's action and adventure literature.

Astroneer: Countdown Vol.1 (Graphic Novel) is an all-ages adventure set in developer System Era’s universe. The story follows Astroneer Seven, who plucks a mysterious crystal from the planet Boreas and is catapulted across time and space. Seven and his team of Astroneers must traverse the infinite to get the crystal back to Boreas before it’s too late. The graphic novel contains three bonus stories that vary widely in mood, artistic styles, and age range appeal. This book is perfect for fans of the Astroneer video game and those looking for a fun and action-packed children's graphic novel.

The Zita the Spacegirl Trilogy Boxed Set is a collection of three action-packed children's books by New York Times-bestselling author/illustrator Ben Hatke. The set features an exclusive poster and includes Zita the Spacegirl, Legends of Zita the Spacegirl, and The Return of Zita the Spacegirl. The books follow the adventures of Zita, an ordinary girl turned space explorer, as she battles monsters, faces interplanetary fame, and saves planets. The stories are filled with excitement, humor, and heart, making them perfect for young readers. Overall, this boxed set is a must-have for fans of action, adventure, and sci-fi.

Select Your Superpower: You Save The World, Adventure #1 is an interactive adventure book for kids aged 8-12. With nine superpowers to choose from and 46 different endings, the book allows readers to become faster, stronger, invisible, and even time travel, teleport, walk through walls, freeze time, or shapeshift into a marvelous creature. The book is designed to help children develop their reasoning skills and offers a fun way to improve their decision-making abilities. The book's unique feature is the ability to start over as many times as readers like and try all of the superpowers. Overall, it's an enjoyable read that encourages creativity and imagination.

Waffles and Pancake Planetary YUM is an early graphic novel series that tells the story of Waffles and his sister Pancake on a special day out with their dad. They visit the science museum where the kittens learn about constellations and Neil Pawstrong, but soon they get separated from their dad. The story is full of educational facts about space, making it perfect for young readers. The book features cute and funny illustrations, and children will enjoy the fun and excitement of visiting a museum. Overall, this book is a great addition to any children's cat books collection, and it stands out for its educational value.

Waffles and Pancake: Failure to Lunch is a fun and cat-tastic early graphic novel series perfect for young readers who love Narwhal and Jelly. The story follows two kittens who dream of joining the CatStronauts and decide to build a rocket themselves before lunch. However, when it doesn't launch, they turn to their Grammers for help. Together, they embark on a hilarious problem-solving mission. The book is filled with colorful cartoon panels and a science-forward storyline that will appeal to graphic novel enthusiasts of all reading levels. Overall, Waffles and Pancake is a delightful addition to the children's cat book genre that will leave readers wanting more.

The CatStronauts are back in the third installment of the graphic novel series. In "CatStronauts: Space Station Situation," the team faces a crisis when one of its members quits. Chief science officer Pom Pom returns to the team and immediately gets to work on solving the issues at hand. But when disaster strikes, the team is put to the test. Drew Brockington's full-color illustrations and humorous writing style make this a fun and engaging read for middle-grade comic fans. Overall, "CatStronauts: Space Station Situation" is a delightful addition to the series and a must-read for any cat-lover or space enthusiast.

The Encounter (Animorphs Graphix #3) is an action-packed and thrilling graphic novel for young readers. Adapted by Chris Grine from the bestselling sci-fi series by Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant, the book tells the story of Tobias, who is trapped in the body of a hawk forever after breaking the two-hour time limit of morphing. Tobias is determined to destroy an important Yeerk secret, but he must also contend with a part of himself that isn't human. The book is full of realistic illustrations and brings the humor and horror of the original story to life. Overall, this book is a strong addition to the series and is sure to keep kids enthralled.