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Descender by Jeff Lemire

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In Descender, did you enjoy ...

... a sweeping, space-faring adventure with a deeply personal quest?

Saga by Brian K. Vaughan

If you were hooked by Tim-21's desperate quest for survival and the search for answers about his origins in Descender, you'll love Saga. The story follows Marko and Alana as they flee warring armies to protect their newborn daughter, Hazel, across a vast and dangerous galaxy. The high-stakes, emotionally charged, and goal-driven plot will keep you turning pages, just like in Descender.

... following a diverse cast of characters as their fates collide in a vast universe?

Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey

If you enjoyed the ensemble feel of Descender, where Tim-21's journey is interwoven with a memorable supporting cast like Telsa, Driller, and Captain Telsa, then Leviathan Wakes will strike a chord. It juggles multiple central characters—Holden, Miller, Naomi, and more—as their stories intertwine across interplanetary conflict and mystery. The group dynamics and shifting alliances will feel instantly familiar and compelling.

... watching a protagonist confront their own identity and change in profound ways?

I Am Not a Serial Killer by Dan Wells

If you were moved by Tim-21's journey from innocence to self-awareness and how he grapples with his own humanity, you'll be fascinated by John Cleaver in I Am Not a Serial Killer. John is a teenager who struggles with his darker impulses while facing monstrous threats, and his evolution is as raw and affecting as the character arcs in Descender.

... wrestling with questions of consciousness and what it means to be alive?

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick

If the philosophical aspects of Descender—like Tim-21's exploration of what makes someone human and the blurred line between machine and person—captivated you, then Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is essential reading. Rick Deckard's hunt for rogue androids raises profound questions about empathy, identity, and the soul, echoing the deep themes at the heart of Descender.

... navigating a richly detailed world shaped by catastrophe?

Y: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughan

If you admired the meticulous worldbuilding in Descender—from the galactic politics to the distinct robot cultures—you'll be drawn into the post-apocalyptic world of Y: The Last Man. Yorick Brown's journey across a transformed Earth is packed with inventive societies, layered histories, and complex settings that feel as immersive and lived-in as the universe of Descender.

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