Void Trip

With a fast-paced script running alongside psychotropic artwork, this cosmic graphic novel brings the reader along for the ride with two drug-addled space hippies struggling to achieve the ultimate mellow. Ana and Gabe, grifters on an uninhibited adventure across outer space, are seeking the planet of Euphoria, where “froot,” their edible drug of choice, is shared along with good vibes and a sense of community. Their travels aren’t so full of peace and love, however; they’re pursued by a metal man claiming to be God, and their newest companion, Hitch—an alien elephant—might be double-crossing them. Plus, they discover their destination planet is now home to warring robots. The vivid colors and crisp cartoon art style carry the lackadaisical narrative forward. The creators’ dry humor punctuates this adventurous (but heady) tale of soul searching. Fully leaning into the flower child stereotype, filled with burned-out rambling and a warped version of reality, this comic boasts a surprising amount of heart as it begs readers for deeper (far-out, man) reflection. (June)