Children of the Whales

In the post-apocalyptic world of Children of the Whales, humanity clings to life on a vast, drifting island of sand called the Mud Whale, a vessel populated by two distinct groups: the Marked, who possess powerful psychic abilities, and the Unmarked, who do not. Published by Viz Media from 2017 to 2024, this 23-issue series is the haunting creation of artist and writer Abi Umeda, who crafts a delicate balance between a lush, melancholic art style and a story of societal division and survival. As the Mud Whale drifts across a sea of sand, its inhabitants face the brutal truth of their fragile existence, making this a quietly essential work for fans of thoughtful, character-driven science fantasy.