For instance, do all stories with aliens count as space or science fantasy since we haven’t discovered any form of alien life yet? I would argue sometimes yes and sometimes no.
As for what fits into that genre, it can be a bit up to interpretation. So what makes a space fantasy comic a space fantasy comic? Essentially, it’s a blending of science fiction and fantasy, though since I’m specifically referring to space fantasy rather than science fantasy, I’ll also be focusing mainly on comics and graphic novels set in an outer space / alien setting that also utilize magic or the supernatural. And comics are a particularly excellent medium to depict space fantasy (see: so many Star Wars comics) since both have the ability to be so visual. I probably have Star Wars to thank for that as my very first introduction to both science fiction and the space fantasy genre. And space fantasy has always been one of my particular favorites. I mean, advanced technology mixed into the past or magic in space? That’s just too good to pass up.
From genre-blending science fiction and fantasy books to absolute must-read space fantasy, we just love a good genre mash-up.
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