Before You Go Extinct

In Before You Go Extinct (2025–present, Kodansha USA), a single oversized issue launches a poignant sci-fi story about a lonely young woman who discovers a mysterious, time-traveling creature from the future—a being that may hold the key to saving a dying planet. Written and illustrated by rising talent K. L. Ricks, this debut blends intimate character work with a looming ecological crisis, establishing a quiet, emotional tone that sets it apart from typical apocalyptic narratives. The series matters as a fresh, creator-driven voice in Kodansha’s expanding English-language lineup, offering a meditative take on extinction and hope.