Buck Godot books in order

Buck Godot is a science fiction comic series by Phil Foglio featuring a resourceful troubleshooter on the lawless space station New Hong Kong.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Zap Gun for Hire 1986 Phil Foglio Buy
2 Buck Godot: Psmith 1987 Phil Foglio N/A
3 Psmith 1987 Phil Foglio Buy
4 Buck Godot: Gallimaufry 2008 Phil Foglio N/A
5 Gallimaufry 2008 Phil Foglio Buy

Buck Godot is one of Phil Foglio’s earlier original creations, a science fiction comic set on New Hong Kong, a deliberately lawless space station. The title character is a large, heavily built troubleshooter who navigates alien politics and criminal enterprises with a combination of physical force and quick thinking.

The series includes “Zap Gun for Hire” (1986), “Psmith” (1987), and “Gallimaufry” (2008), a longer story arc that dealt with the mysterious galactic entity known as the Prime Mover. Buck Godot showcases the same blend of humor, action, and inventive worldbuilding that Foglio would later bring to Girl Genius, and readers of his more famous series often discover Buck Godot as an entertaining precursor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Buck Godot series?

There are five books in the Buck Godot series, published between 1986 and 2008.

What is the first book in the Buck Godot series?

The first book in the Buck Godot series is Zap Gun for Hire, published in 1986.

What is Buck Godot about?

Buck Godot follows a large, tough, and clever troubleshooter named Buck Godot who operates on New Hong Kong, a space station with no laws. The series blends science fiction action with Phil Foglio’s trademark humor and features alien species, interstellar politics, and creative problem-solving.

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