Astronauts of the Future
NBM · 2003 · 1 issue
About the series
In Astronauts of the Future, writer Lewis Trondheim and artist Manu Larcenet launch a single-issue satirical epic from NBM, following a hapless crew of would-be space explorers as they bumble through a future that’s as absurd as it is bureaucratic. Published in 2003, this standalone comic—also scripted by Joe Johnson—skewers the grand ambitions of science fiction with deadpan humor and Larcenet’s expressive, loose linework. It’s a sharp, self-contained oddity that showcases Trondheim’s knack for genre parody and remains a cult curiosity for fans of European-style comedic comics.
