Synopsis
For this ragtag band of space gays, liberation means beating the patriarchy at its own game. Pan’s life used to be very small. Work in her dad’s body shop, sneak out with her friend Tara to go dancing, and watch the skies for freighter ships. It didn’t even matter that Tara was a princess… until one day it very much did matter, and Pan had to say goodbye forever. Years later, when a charismatic pair of off-world gladiators show up on her doorstep, she finds that life may not be as small as she thought. On the run and off the galactic grid, Pan discovers the astonishing secrets of her neo-medieval world… and the intoxicating possibility of burning it all down.
From: Cosmoknights
Notes on This Title
The main character of this title is a queer woman. Two major supporting characters are a queer female couple, one of whom is visually coded as Black. Another supporting character is a queer, trans woman with a prosthetic leg. This title contains depictions of violence, as well as blood, but is not overtly gory.
Awards
35th Annual GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Original Graphic Novel/Anthology - Nominee
2020 ALA Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table Best Graphic Novels for Adults
2020 Ignatz Award Nominee for Outstanding Comic
Reviews
“Science fiction fans in search of new frontiers should give CosmoKnights a try.” (Source: Foreword Reviews)
“While the plot feels too unfinished for publication, readers will enjoy the ride.” (Source: Kirkus Reviews)
“If you like lesbians, space, or lesbians in space, this is the comic for you.” (Source: WWAC)
Interviews
The Beat: “Hannah Templer dreamcasts COSMOKNIGHTS & reflects on the story’s eclectic sources of inspiration”
Multiversity Comics: ““Cosmoknights” Fighting Neo-Medieval Hastilude With Attitude“