A curated list of cyberpunk‑inspired comics, manga, and graphic novels, sorted by publication date. The Long Tomorrow (1975) by Dan O’Bannon & Moebius is a gritty noir that influenced Blade Runner and Neuromancer, featuring a hard‑boiled detective in a future society. Akira (1982‑1990) by Katsuhiro Otomo delivers a dystopian, politically radical narrative, essential for fans of the anime’s condensed story. The 1982 Marvel special Blade Runner (2 issues) expands the film’s ambiguous scenes with rich narration and trivia. Shatter (1985‑1988) by Peter B. Gills & Mike Saenz, the first digital comic, offers pixel art and classic cyberpunk tropes in a crowded metropolis.

Masamune Shirow’s Dominion (1986) prefigures Ghost in the Shell with a tank‑policed polluted city and genome‑altering plots. Rebel (1986) blends Mad Max and Escape from New York in a post‑apocalyptic NYC, while Ghost in the Shell (1989‑1990) follows a female cyborg in Section 9 battling AI. Scott Rockwell’s Cyberpunk: Book 1 and Book 2 (1989‑1990) explore virtual reality, hacking, and corporate surveillance, echoing Neuromancer’s themes.