Papercutz Announces the First and Second Volume of Children of the Phoenix Graphic Novel
Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey with Elias and Alice in the upcoming graphic novel from Papercutz, Children of the Phoenix: The Eye of the Storm by Oskar Källner and Karl Johnsson. This captivating story is set to captivate young readers who crave action, fantasy, and a hero’s journey.
As siblings Elias and Alice face the trauma of their mother’s disappearance, they find themselves in an unimaginable situation. Whisked away by a crew of aliens to a spaceship, they encounter terrifying creatures, dangerous attackers, and a secret that changes their understanding of their own history.
With the mayhem unfolding around them, Elias and Alice must muster their courage as they traverse the stars in search of their mother.


The Children of the Phoenix series promises to be a treat for readers who enjoy prose with illustrated pages similar to the Treasure Hunter and Last Kids on Earth series. In this debut installment, “The Eye of the Storm,” readers will be introduced to a vibrant universe filled with intelligent species, each with their own unique characteristics, culture, biology, and technology that jumpstart this new universe from the minds of Källner and Johnsson.
Oskar Källner and Karl Johnsson, the talented creators of Children of the Phoenix, draw inspiration from their own childhood love for video games, comics, science fiction books, and anime films. Their passion for this project shines through, and they are excited to share the wonder of this extraordinary universe they have crafted with readers of all ages.
The excitement doesn’t stop there. Papercutz has announced that the second volume of Children of the Phoenix, Children of the Phoenix: The Iron Rose, will be arriving in early 2024. In this part of the series, Alice and Elias continue their space-bound adventure aboard the spaceship The Phoenix.
They are in pursuit of the Krao ship that has taken their mother prisoner, but their mission takes an unexpected turn when they face hundreds of Krao warriors guarding the enemy vessel docked at the space station known as The Iron Rose.


Oskar Källner and Karl Johnsson describe Children of the Phoenix as a passion project that pays homage to the stories that shaped their own childhoods. By combining the immersive depths of novels with the imaginative power of comics, they hope to create a series that both parents and children can enjoy and appreciate.
Children of the Phoenix opens the doors to the vast science fiction genre, captivating readers with a sense of wonder and a rich, expansive universe.
Children of the Phoenix: The Eye of the Storm will be available at your favorite local comic shop today, followed by Children of the Phoenix: The Iron Rose on June 4th, 2024.
Thomas Sauceda
A variety geek who enjoys geeking out with friends over video games, comics, or movies/TV shows. An avid wrestling fan since the days of the Attitude Era and N64’s No Mercy, he now spends much of his time reading and collecting comics. All of my puns are intended.
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