Zookeeper graphic novel
Volume One and Two Available Now!
ZOOKeepER Graphic Novel
Zookeeper is a series of graphic novel thrillers written by Benjamin Morgan and drawn by Wolf Chi. Volume One: What does it mean to be alone in this world? was self-published in 2020 and is the first installment of a three-part series which tells the tale of John, a botanist, surviving in a world devoid of humans. The first installment creates the parameters of a new world order which is explored in many ways throughout future volumes. Zookeeper Volume Two: To Sacrifice One…is expected to be released in September 2024 to much anticipation!
Zookeeper is an examination of humanity’s place in our world and raises many ethical questions on the responsibility required to make it a world for all living creatures, not just humans. The story tackles the themes of extinction, isolation, self-harm and denial/acceptance as it follows John’s physical and emotional journey. Its gripping pace allows not only John, but also the reader, to comprehend that delusion will only last for so long before action is vital to fix the many environmental problems we face as a species. As revenge is not a Man-made concept, how long might it be before other species hold us to account? With the balance of power tipped in human’s favour, one push is all it takes for everything we have done as a species to unravel.
We are not alone in this world, but we will be…..
ZOOKeepER Vol 1: What does it mean to be alone in this world?
ZOOKeepER Vol 2: To Sacrifice One…
Out now! Grab your copy!
Zookeeper Volume Two is the second instalment of the continuing journey of John, a botanist fighting for survival in a world empty of humans. Hiding and hunted, John is shattered from his search for other survivors while staying one step ahead of his relentless pursuers. Haunted by guilt and wracked with fear, can John keep his head level long enough to survive his second game of lost and found? How much of one’s heart are they willing to sacrifice to save humanity’s soul ?
“Get up, old man. Your duty isn’t over yet. Not by a long shot. Consider your relentless search to be a reflection of your relentless nature. It is both our punishment and saving grace at the same time.” John, Zookeeper Graphic Novel Vol two
Zookeeper Volume Two is a 140-page dystopian graphic novel that is now available to buy. Click on the link below to get your copy of the next Zookeeper adventure.
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Meet Us At An Upcoming Event
Monopoly Comic Con Aberdeen 1st and 2nd march 2025
Visit us at the Monopoly Scotland Comic Con held in Aberdeen on the 1st and 2nd of March 2025 at the P&J Live’s Arena once again. It is our second time to exhibit at this event and we look forward to seeing some familiar faces especially with the release of volume two!
Monopoly Comic con liverpool 3rd and 4th may 2025
Our first time visiting the big city of Liverpool and we certainly are looking forward to introducing Zookeeper to a whole new audience. With cards, prints, magnets and novels, there’s plenty to choose from at our table.
Already want Volume Three?
We are happy to announce work has begun on volume three of Zookeeper, the final story arc of John as he struggles to repair the damage done to the world and to himself. So, as a bit of a teaser, here is a mock up of one of the pages.
COMIC CON FUN
Take a look through our comic con gallery to see some of the fun costumes and charaters we have encountered at various conventions across the UK
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ZooKeeper Graphic Novel Reviews
“Zookeeper is brilliant. You hooked me from Page 1 and didn’t let go until the last page (and even not then, with a second volume to look forward to). It’s mysterious and constantly intriguing, with horror often hovering in the background. Praise for the artist. Wolf’s art has caught the script perfectly. His art is in turns bleak, horrific and almost normal. A great job by any standard.”
“Zookeeper is a hugely enjoyable cautionary tale for our naturally imbalanced era. With thrilling sequences and spectacular art, Morgan and Chi explore our relationship to the wild and our possible futures, and raise the chilling question: what is the world without us?”
“Zookeeper raises interesting questions, and navigates a world full of very relevant themes, such as the environmental impact of humans, and fear of isolation. We are being watched, have we also been judge? And by whom…or what? I look forward to the answers in future volumes..”
“It wasn’t long before I was totally reassured that this story would sustain its gripping premise, suspense, and development.
It’s not often I find myself giving an actual thumbs up to the events in a graphic novel while I’m reading it, but this one had me doing just that! Zookeeper had me enthralled in a way I have not felt since Scream! comics.”
“Zookeeper is an exceptional story of horror, mystery and realism. With everything that’s going on with the real world, you’d believe this could happen. It feels REAL! Morgan’s story is a gripping one along with Wolf’s art. When you come to the end, you’re itching for more. This could make for an epic survival movie or tv show!”
“Since buying volume 1, I’ve read it from cover to cover no less than 6 times in the last 2 weeks. This story is epic, gripping, compelling and many other things that I don’t have the words for. As soon as volume 2 is ready, count on me to be one of the first to buy it.”
“Fantastic story and a stark warning of a possible future. Great pace and a voyage into a world of unknown animal fury and a fight for more than just your humanity.”
“I loved your graphic novel. I couldn’t put it down once I started reading. Can’t wait to see where this goes. Fantastic art too”
“This is a gripping read from the start and the artwork is fantastic. Very excited about the next one!”
“I was intrigued… excited… heartbreaking, I really feel for the protagonist. Like I was searching for the human race alongside John in a brilliantly set up world. The attention to detail in the artwork is fantastic, very vivid, at times gruesome, and shows off the action of the story well. And the way John narrates, it’s emotional and heartfelt, with other voices mixing into the conversation that makes you wonder what it must be like to be alone in the world.”
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“Faith. Every time we pick up a book, a comic book, or a Graphic Novel, we put faith in the creator(s) that we will be treated to an amazing story. A story that will capture us from the beginning, and won’t let go of us, even after finishing our reading. Zookeeper managed to do this to me. The protagonist was realistic, as was the concept of time outside of the main character’s own story. Some writers forget about this. The outside world stands still, whilst their characters move through theirs. Not so in Zookeeper. The world has moved on, and continues to do so, irrespective of what the main character gets up to. I have read the first two books, and I’m hungry for more. Am I expecting a happy ending? Am I expecting all loose ends to be resolved? “No!” is my answer to both questions. What I am expecting is to find out more about the world in which the main character has ended up in. I am waiting with great anticipation for the next book”
“I’ve just finished reading volume 2. I have no words! So amazingly written, illustrated, the suspense! I couldn’t put both volumes down. I had to read each of them start to finish in one night. I highly recommend every single person to buy the Zookeeper Graphic novels.
I can’t wait to see what volume 3 brings, until then….”
Meet the Zookeeper Team
Benjamin
Writer, Colourist, Design
Born in Australia with a healthy respect for wild life and their place in our world, Ben is a self proclaimed story teller with a love of animals.
Wolf
Illustrator/Artist/Tattoist
Wolf is a tattoo artist from Taiwan and has a background in animation, illustration and graphic design.
Amy
Colourist, Social Media & Marketing
Long suffering wife, artist, colourist and over all good egg. Born and raised in Scotland, Amy is a creator of paintings, artwork, photography across of variety of medias.
Jen
Web Designer, Marketing, Colourist
Jen is a multi-disciplinary conscious designer and marketer, encoding all work with colours, numbers, symbols and sounds. Jen also specialises in creating high-frequency therapeutic grade essential oil blends, and tools for healing trauma and dark night of the soul. Originally from England, Jen has travelled the world while honing her variety of skills.