Soma
Soma by Fernando Llor, published by Oni Press on February 25, 2025, is a graphic novel that explores the intersection of creativity and crisis. The story follows Maya, a comic book artist grappling with writer’s block and the pressures of deadlines. Her life takes an unexpected turn when an extraterrestrial named Soma crash-lands in her living room, bringing a warning of an impending alien invasion and seeking her assistance.
In this 288-page edition, readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of friendship and the creative process amidst chaos. As Maya navigates her artistic struggles and offers advice to her best friend, the arrival of Soma challenges her to confront not only external threats but also her own creative limitations. Soma combines elements of science fiction with the personal journey of its protagonist, making it a unique addition to the genres of comics and graphic novels.
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Maya is a comic book artist in the middle of a creative crisis. She’s constantly stressed about deadlines and feels like she’s not doing the type of work she loves. In between trying to fight her writer’s block and doling out advice to her best friend on how to finally land a date, Maya receives an unexpected visitor: Soma, an extraterrestrial alien who crashlands in Maya’s living room. Soma delivers a message to Maya, warning her that an alien invasion from his own kind is fast approaching, and he needs her help to stop it!
From writer Fernando Llor (Ojos Grises, Subnormal: Una Historia de Acoso Escolar) and writer/illustrator Carles Dalmau (Lucid Lucy, Cult of the Lamb) comes Soma, a science-fiction adventure about creativity and companionship during times of peril.
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