The Victors
He saved the world – now he has to live in it: a funny, moving enemies-to-friends graphic novel about The Chosen One finding purpose after the final battle
Wren James author Beth Fuller illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:7th May '26
Should be back in stock very soon
From the author of Tiktok sensation The Quiet at the End of the World comes a graphic novel about what happens after you've saved the world.
"This witty, stylishly drawn enemies-to-friends YA graphic novel elegantly subverts the 'chosen one' trope" Guardian
"Funny and fantastical, with a generous helping of trauma!" Alice Oseman
The prophecy foretold they would be enemies … it didn’t mention they’d be flatmates.
Four years ago, Dirk Earnest defeated the Demon Overlord and his horde. Now he’s just a normal university student. (Or trying to be.) Dirk has many adoring fans who follow his every move in person and online, but he’s also crushingly lonely. Cue his new flatmate, Medusa de la Tempête: art student, former evil minion, war criminal … and Dirk’s nemesis.
Either the two of them will kill each other, or they're going to discover what it really means to live.
For readers who love:
Forced proximity
Enemies to friends
Found family
Platonic soulmates
University AUs
... and quippy banter
A cool and witty graphic novel from James -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller *
"Funny and fantastical, with a generous helping of trauma! A little story about what happens after the Chosen One has saved the world and has to go back to normal life: university lectures, moving in with a sworn enemy, and learning how to let go." * Alice Oseman *
This witty, stylishly drawn enemies-to-friends YA graphic novel elegantly subverts the “chosen one” trope, asking pointed questions about what happens after the final battle. * Guardian *
Wren’s distinctive writing style did not disappoint. The world they have created feels very alive, the humour is once again top notch, with several laugh out loud moments, and the way fandom is portrayed is so accurate. There are also some fun easter eggs from the author’s other works, which made me really happy every time I spotted one!...
I highly recommend The Victors if you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind story about lovable misfits finding friendship, and discovering self-worth in the process.
The characters were great and I feel like we got a lot of background info on them for such a short read. The story was fully fleshed out and the pacing was great. The plot was enjoyable and I loved the messaging of this. * NetGalley Reviewer *
ISBN: 9781529515978
Dimensions: 232mm x 150mm x 20mm
Weight: 280g
224 pages