The Space Between: An Original Superhero Graphic Novel from Backpack Comics

The Space Between is the 96-page original superhero graphic novel that launches the Backpack Universe, a new world of heroes from independent publisher Backpack Comics. Here’s what the story is about, who you’ll meet, and where to start.

The premise

The story begins with fraternal twins Protan and Neutrina, children of brilliant scientist Dr. Barrillo, born with abilities that set them apart long before they understand why.

When Dr. Barrillo disappears while working on a military super-soldier project, the twins are left to navigate a childhood of family instability and orphanages. Their longtime nanny, Karen Rice, ultimately becomes their guardian, while General Patchett quietly keeps them under surveillance, believing their father may one day return.

The experiments

Behind the scenes, Dr. Liezle pushes the research further. Some of the children caught up in it survive and emerge changed, with new abilities that neither the military nor the children themselves fully understand.

The awakening

Protan and Neutrina discover the underground training facility their father prepared for them. As their powers intensify, a confrontation with Twista forces the twins beyond anything they have experienced and reveals that their abilities are far greater than they imagined.

Why it’s called The Space Between

The battle also reveals the silent protector who has remained close to the twins: their father, transformed by his own failed experiment. Guided by instinct and love for his children, Dr. Barrillo becomes the space between them and the dangers their emerging powers can create.

Who will enjoy it

If you love origin stories, superhero families and heroes discovering who they are, The Space Between is for you. At its heart, it’s a story about siblings, a parent’s love, and kids who protect the children everyone else forgot.

The details

• Format: original graphic novel
• Length: 96 pages
• Publisher: Backpack Comics
• Availability: available for preorder now

Want more of the Backpack Universe? The Backpack Comics Coloring Book lets readers color the characters, and the Characters page introduces the full cast.