Space Battle Lunchtime
Oni Press · 2016–2020 · 3 issues
About the series
A lighthearted sci-fi cooking competition comic from Oni Press, Space Battle Lunchtime follows Peony, a young baker who accidentally boards an intergalactic spaceship and becomes a contestant on the universe’s most-watched cooking show. Over three issues (2016–2020), creator Natalie Riess serves up a vibrant, character-driven story that blends high-stakes culinary battles with found-family warmth, all illustrated in a charming, cartoonish style. This series matters for its clever genre mashup—think Iron Chef meets Guardians of the Galaxy—and its celebration of creativity and friendship under pressure.