Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Mystery Boxes | 2012 | Kazu Kibuishi | Buy |
| 2 | Explorer: The Lost Islands | 2013 | Kazu Kibuishi | N/A |
| 3 | The Lost Islands | 2013 | Kazu Kibuishi | Buy |
| 4 | Explorer | 2014 | Kazu Kibuishi | N/A |
| 5 | The Hidden Doors | 2014 | Kazu Kibuishi | Buy |
The Explorer anthology series is edited by Kazu Kibuishi and collects short comics stories from a range of artists. Each volume has a different theme: The Mystery Boxes (2012) kicked things off, followed by The Lost Islands (2013) and The Hidden Doors (2014). The anthologies give multiple artists a chance to tell short stories within a shared concept.
Like the earlier Flight anthologies, the Explorer series reflects Kibuishi’s interest in curating and supporting other comics creators. The books are aimed at younger readers and serve as an introduction to the variety of styles and storytelling approaches found in the comics world.