Super Science Vol. 1
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Pub Date 20 Oct 2026 | Archive Date 21 Oct 2026
The Lab Press | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
In a world where imagination becomes reality, ordinary people gain the power to change the world—whether they should or not.
For five days, the sky turned amethyst—and the limits of human imagination disappeared.
Across the globe, scientists, engineers, and amateurs alike began achieving impossible breakthroughs. Ordinary people became capable of extraordinary inventions, reshaping the world in ways no one could predict or control.
Three years later, the LAPD’s Mad Scientist Division is left to deal with the consequences. Sergeant Esmerelda Villanueva and her rookie partner Jack Mantle are tasked with containing a constant stream of incidents involving rogue technology, unstable experiments, and individuals who have pushed science far beyond its limits.
But as cases escalate and the line between innovation and danger disappears, it becomes clear that this new world isn’t just chaotic—it’s evolving.
An original graphic novel that blends science fiction, superhero storytelling, and police procedural with sharp humor and grounded characters, Super Science Vol. 1 explores what happens when discovery outpaces responsibility.
A Note From the Publisher
Hardcover: 9781964226071
Additional Book Formats with (ISBN-13)
Hardcover: 9781964226071
Advance Praise
"A wholly entertaining and riveting story of the ups and mostly downs of living with extraordinary abilities." — Kirkus Reviews
"Part 9/11-style disaster procedural, part dark science fiction comedy, Super Science is a well-executed, gorgeously packaged hardcover graphic novel filled with hardworking cops, corrupt politicians, and a veritable bevy of mad scientists and super villains." — BlueInk Reviews
"A rare breed of graphic novel that succeeds as both a parody and a legitimate entry into the sci-fi genre. It's fast-paced, irreverent, and visually stunning." — Ted Olczak, Printed Word Reviews
"This is a really beautiful presentation, and a fascinating way to release a graphic novel. There's a lot of stuff that I laughed at and really, really appreciated. It's one of those comics you can pick up and smile at…solid weirdness in all the right ways. Get it!" — Graphic Policy
"It's fun, it's well-written, and both the story and the artwork have a quirky sense of humor. Plus, there's a host of unique and interesting characters, many of whom have unique and interesting powers and/or gizmos that make the story more engaging and help it to stand out from the norm." — Fanbase Press
Reader Ratings
Goodreads: 4.5 — Amazon: 4.7
Awards
IBPA Book Awards — Winner, Silver: Graphic Novel
Story Trade Awards — Finalist, Graphic Novel
CIPA EVVY Awards — Finalist, Illustration
CIPA EVVY Awards — Finalist, Interior Layout/Design
NY Big Book Award — Winner, Book Cover Design
Marketing Plan
Leaning toward a more compact curation style, The Lab Press has introduced the Lab Portable Edition, a smaller paperback designed to lower the barrier to entry, priced under $10 each, without compromising production quality.
With spot gloss finishes, French flaps, and other aesthetics of a production-standard premium book cover, this discovery format was developed with John J. Hill (designer for the DC Compact Comics line).
The Lab Press will release a set of three titles in this format each fall. Lab Portable Editions: Wave One includes acclaimed backlist titles such as the award-winning Essentials Vol. 1, Super Science Vol. 1, and Creatures & Corridors.
Wave Two will release in the fall of 2027 with three additional backlist titles.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781964226309 |
| PRICE | $9.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 212 |