Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters

Jonna isn’t just unpossible—it’s unforgettable.

Sometimes I buy things based purely on first impressions. And let’s be honest, first impressions do matter. Anyone who says otherwise is lying. In this case, I was doom-scrolling eBay (as all good collectors do after midnight) when I stumbled on the cutest cover and simply couldn’t resist.

I mentioned it today to the owner of my LCS. I think we’re all guilty of the same thing. We swear we won’t spend money on things we don’t need, and then we do. Compulsive buying, decision fatigue, a love of comics, and just like that—badabim badaboom—I’m down a few (tens) of thousands of dollars.

I had never read anything by C. Samnee before, at least not to my knowledge, and I had no idea what Jonna was about. But for some reason, the cover reminded me of my kids, and that was enough.

Story

An epic tale of sisters, survival, and some monster-punching.

Rainbow has been looking for her younger sister, Jonna, for over a year--since the monsters appeared and the world began to dry up. Going from settlement to settlement, Rainbow asks every survivor she meets: Have you seen my sister?

Then, one day, Jonna's spotted out in the wild: filthy, but strong. Strong enough to knock back a towering monster with one punch. All this time, she's been surviving. On her own. Without Rainbow. Without anyone.

But there are more dangers in the world than monsters, and when the two sisters reunite, they'll discover the secrets of this new and terrifying world firsthand.

There’s so much action packed into these 12 issues that even though I just finished reading them, my brain feels scrambled. All I can picture are vivid colors and Jonna leaping from tree branches to mountain boulders.

The story follows Jonna and Rainbow, two sisters separated after strange monsters begin roaming the earth. A year passes, and Rainbow—the older sister—is moving from camp to camp, searching for Jonna. Hungry and alone, the only thing keeping her going is the hope of finding her little sister and their father.

Until she does. And everything changes.

I won’t lie—I read all 12 issues back to back. Chris Samnee did something with Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters that I haven’t seen in a while. The story is funny, adventurous, mysterious, and full of heart.

There aren’t many comics I’m setting aside for my girls to read when they’re older, but this one is definitely on that list.

The story of Jonna is about more than survival. It’s about love, family, friendship, and betrayal. It’s about losing everything and still pushing forward. I want people to read this book because it has something meaningful to offer everyone.

Art

The art is absolutely stunning. This might sound like a stretch, but it takes a wild imagination to create monsters that feel both bizarre and functional—and the ones in Jonna just make sense. The way they move (yes, the art is that good—you can tell how they move), their details, and the vibrant color work… everything is on point.

But it doesn’t stop there. The world-building in this comic is layered and intentional. Samnee didn’t just drop monsters into a familiar setting—he built an entirely original world from the ground up. Even before the chaos begins, the creatures, landscapes, and little details suggest that this world has always had its own strange logic. It’s not quite ours, and that’s what makes it so compelling.

And the expressions—don’t even get me started. Rainbow’s emotional journey is visible in every panel, from her grief and determination to the fire in Jonna’s eyes when she fights. Every panel feels like a shot from an animated adventure film.

You’ve heard me say it before: backgrounds matter. They add depth, tell their own story, and bring the world to life around the characters. They say every bad situation can lead to something good—well, if being stuck inside during COVID gave us Jonna, that’s a win in my book.

Conclusion

Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters is the kind of comic that reminds you why you fell in love with comics in the first place. It’s bold, energetic, and full of emotion, with a world that feels alive and characters you want to root for. Whether you're here for the wild monsters, the sibling bond, or the sheer joy of watching something beautifully drawn unfold, this series delivers. It’s a rare blend of heart and spectacle, and one I’ll be passing on to my kids when they’re ready.