Orbital

Set in a future where Earth has joined a galactic community, Orbital follows a human agent partnered with an alien as they navigate interstellar politics and threats. Launched in 2017 by the publisher Microbe, this ongoing series is defined by the collaboration of writer Sylvain Runberg and artist Serge Pellé, crafting a thoughtful science-fiction saga across its first nine issues. It stands out for its detailed, lived-in worldbuilding and a focus on diplomacy over simple action.