A Cosmic Science Comic Comes Alive

The Atoms That Built the Universe,
A Graphic Novel
How did atoms form in the early universe and end up in everything around us, from our bodies to french fries? Join us on an incredible journey through the history of the universe in this early-reader graphic novel by Janet Miller, illustrated by SayoStudio’s Ari Gea. The captivating science comic introduces us to three friends, Stella, Leo and Nash as they are introduced to Flighty, our hydrogen molecule tour guide.
A Sneak Peak of the Science Graphic Novel

“An atomic life: from the big bang until noon today reveals the universe—its origin, its atoms, its first stars and galaxies—as it follows Flighty Hydrogen, one of the countless hydrogen atoms from which the universe was created.” —Author Janet Miller

Flighty’s remarkable journey starts with the formation of atoms, stars, and galaxies. Over millions of years, Flighty meets vital building blocks of life, including carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen, forged in the fiery hearts of new stars. The adventure culminates when Flighty joyfully lands on a dust particle headed for the Milky Way Galaxy after traversing the vastness of space.
“Friendly and adventurous like all hydrogen atoms, Flighty wants nothing more than to meet other atoms.” – author, Janet Miller.

Drawing the Science Comic
This project has a great balance of scientific accuracy, engaging storytelling, and captivating visuals. We talked through how to represent each character and pace the panels to keep the story educational and entertaining.
Initially, Ari Gea, hand-sketched each character. This included sketches of both the young students, as well Flighty the lively hydrogen atom. In later chapters, even more atomic characters are introduced as Flighty drifts through space.

The Atoms That Built the Universe reflects Janet and SayoStudio’s shared commitment to making complex scientific concepts accessible and exciting. The graphic novel blends her background in biochemistry and storytelling to craft engaging educational content. We can’t wait for readers to join this cosmic journey! If you have questions about reading the next chapters, or if you’re curious about where it will be published, let us know in the comments section. Or, Get in touch with us and we can connect you with author Janet Miller. 
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