Your Ultimate Guide To The Minecraft Graphic Novels And Manga

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The possibilities in Minecraft are endless. You can almost do anything you want as long as you have the materials. This open-ended nature is what makes the game so appealing to so many. It also opens up a lot of storytelling potential, which has seen it branch out into countless YouTube videos, official novels, a film, and even graphic novels.

Do you have a Minecraft-obsessed person in your life? Then they’ll love the Minecraft graphic novels and manga. They’re the perfect way to get a fix away from the screen.

This guide details everything you need to know about the Minecraft graphic novels and manga. What comics are available, suggestions on where to start reading, and where to find them are all included so you can dive into the pages of these stories.

Happy reading!

Which graphic novels and manga will this guide cover?

There are a lot of Minecraft comics out there. However, not all of them are officially licensed by Mojang Studios. Many self-proclaimed unofficial comics exist, created by fans and either drawn in a style mimicking the Minecraft aesthetic or using the game to create the art. With everything made by fans, the quality varies a lot. Additionally, graphic novels like Frigiel & Fluffy – which are based on a French-language Minecraft YouTube channel – add another layer of adaptation to the mix.

It’s too hard to keep track of the unofficial material. Due to this, this guide will focus on the officially licensed comics and manga. This allows me to recommend graphic novels/manga that are authorised by Mojang Studios, have a level of quality control, and are widely available.

Who publishes Minecraft graphic novels/manga?

Two publishers have the rights to publish Minecraft comic material. Dark Horse Comics has the rights to original graphic novels – publishing at least two per year. The other is Viz Media, which published the English-language version of the Minecraft manga.

Both publishers have acquired the rights from Mojang Studios, making their graphic novels/manga official. Unless stated otherwise, anything else Minecraft-related is unofficial.

Are Minecraft graphic novels/manga suitable for younger readers?

Yes! The graphic novels/manga published by Dark Horse and Viz Media are made with younger readers (ages 7-10) in mind. They’re adventure stories that feature themes that will appeal to kids while featuring minimal violence and scares. If you’re okay with the content in Minecraft games, then you won’t have an issue with the graphic novels or manga series.

Where to start reading

The Minecraft graphic novels and manga are (mostly) standalone. The stories are self-contained, even if they may feature recurring characters, and are readable if you haven’t read previous books in a subseries. As a result, readers should be able to pick up any Minecraft graphic novel and enjoy it.

This makes where to start more open-ended. My recommendation: begin with the graphic novel(s) that have the most appealing premise or are easily available to read.

Minecraft graphic novels

Dark Horse Comics has published many Minecraft graphic novels since 2019. The publisher has used my writers and artists to tell stories, some of them through one-off tales, while others are given the space to stretch out their trilogy-based subseries.

Each graphic novel is 88 pages long – a good length for young readers to read in one sitting.

Minecraft

Written by Sfe R. Monster. Art by Sarah Graley.

Simply titled “Minecraft“, this is the first trilogy of graphic novels published by Dark Horse Comics. These ones centre on a group of friends who play Minecraft together. The graphic novels explore their adventures within the game while intertwining things happening in their real world.

Volumes:

Minecraft Volume 1
Minecraft Volume 2
Minecraft Volume 3

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Minecraft: Stories From The Overworld

Written by Hope Larson, Kevin Panetta, Ian Flynn, Rafer Roberts, Stephen McCranie, and Ryan North. Art by Meredith Gran, Jenn St. Onge, Savanna Ganucheau, Ryan Maniulit, Stephen McCranie, and Cheryl Young.

Minecraft: Stories From The Overworld is a anthology collection of comic stories set in Minecraft’s world.

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Wither Without You Volume 1 cover by Kristen Gudsnuk.

Minecraft: Wither Without You

Written and art by Kristen Gudsnuk.

This trilogy of graphic novels focuses on Cahira and Orion, twin monster-hunters, and Atria, a girl cursed as a monster lure. Together, they travel the Overworld, facing all kinds of challenges to break the curse.

Volumes:

Minecraft: Wither Without You Volume 1
Minecraft: Wither Without You Volume 2
Minecraft: Wither Without You Volume 3

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Open World - Into the Nether cover by Stephanie Ramirez.

Minecraft: Open World – Into the Nether

Written and art by Stephanie Ramirez.

This standalone graphic novel explores the friendship of two very different Minecraft players. Hector is experienced but very cautious about playing with anyone who isn’t his parents. On the other hand, Sarah is new but is full of enthusiasm. While they may seem like an odd couple, the two will soon become great adventuring partners and friends.

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Heart of Cobblestone cover by Jeremy Lawson.

Minecraft: Heart of Cobblestone

Written by Andrew Clemson. Art by Jeremy Lawson.

Farmer Cobb has a problem – people have been eating his crops without permission. So when a plot of land in the sky opens up, he jumps at the opportunity. However, he’ll soon discover that perhaps those on the ground were the least of his worries.

Currently, there’s only one volume of Minecraft: Heart of Cobblestone. However, it looks like it will be a trilogy of graphic novels.

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Minecraft: Out of Order

Written and art by Joshua Hicks.

Farmer Riley is a farmer living a comfortable life in a small village with no want for adventure. Unfortunately, that all changes when his home is flattened by the militant Province of Perfect Sameness, a group whose quest is to enforce “perfect sameness”. Joined by a brilliant builder and a former knight, Riley sets forth to save the world.

Currently, there’s only one volume of Minecraft: Out of Order. However, it looks like it will be a trilogy of graphic novels.

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Minecraft graphic novel boxed sets

Some Minecraft graphic novels are available in a boxed set. As the above image indicated, it includes three graphic novels in a slipcase and an exclusive poster.

Minecraft Boxed Set
Collects: Minecraft Volume 1-3 and an exclusive poster

Minecraft: Wither Without You Boxed Set
Collects: Minecraft: Wither Without You Volume 1-3 and an exclusive poster

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Minecraft Omnibus Volume 1 cover by Sarah Graley.

Minecraft omnibus editions

Dark Horse Comics has also published some of the older Minecraft material into omnibus collections. These collect three graphic novels into a single volume at a value price.

Minecraft Omnibus Volume 1
Collects: Minecraft Volume 1-3

Minecraft Omnibus Volume 2: Wither Without You
Collects: Minecraft: Wither Without You Volume 1-3

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The Manga Volume 1 cover by Kazuyoshi Seto.

Minecraft manga

Viz Media has just begun publishing the English-language version of the Minecraft manga series. These come in your standard manga package and are read right-to-left.

Minecraft: The Manga

Written and art by Kazuyoshi Seto.

Minecraft: The Manga follows Nico, an adventurer who’s discovered a band new world and a talking zombie. Together, along with other members of the party he meets along the way, they explore new areas and encounter new challenges.

Volumes:

Minecraft: The Manga Volume 1
Minecraft: The Manga Volume 2 [Available 10th June, 2025]
Minecraft: The Manga Volume 3 [Available 12th November, 2025]
Minecraft: The Manga Volume 4 [Available 18th February, 2026]

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Where to find/buy Minecraft graphic novels/manga

Minecraft graphic novels and manga can be found at all good comic book shops, book stores, online retailers, eBay, and Amazon/Kindle. They can potentially be found at your local library too.