Parable of the Talents: A Graphic Novel Adaptation

by Octavia E. Butler • Adapted by Damian Duffy & John Jennings
Published by ABRAMS, Hardcover

Continue Octavia E. Butler’s visionary Earthseed saga with Parable of the Talents: A Graphic Novel Adaptation—a powerful and unflinching sequel brought to life by the Eisner Award–winning team behind Kindred and Parable of the Sower.

In this gripping follow-up, Butler’s exploration of community, survival, belief, and resistance deepens, tracing the rise of new dangers and the enduring hope at the center of the Earthseed movement. The artwork delivers raw emotion and cinematic storytelling, honoring the weight and urgency of Butler’s original novel.

This adaptation stands proudly beside its acclaimed predecessors—Kindred, a #1 New York Times bestseller, and Parable of the Sower, winner of the Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story or Comic.

Pair it with:
• Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation
• Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation
—A complete Earthseed and Butler-verse reading trio.

ABRAMS is an American publisher known for art-forward illustrated books, children’s titles, and stationery. Their work blends design, storytelling, inclusive perspectives, and meaningful craft. They celebrate diverse voices, cultures, and ideas—creating books that reflect a passionate commitment to quality and integrity.