Paper Girls Backpack Edition Vol. 2

by Brian K. Vaughan, Cliff Chiang (Artist)

Genres: Comics

272 pages, Paperback

Published May 5, 2026

About the author

Brian K. Vaughan is the writer and co-creator of comic-book series including SAGA, PAPER GIRLS, Y THE LAST MAN, RUNAWAYS, and most recently, BARRIER, a digital comic with artist Marcos Martin about immigration, available from their pay-what-you-want site www.PanelSyndicate.com

BKV's work has been recognized at the Eisner, Harvey, Hugo, Shuster, Eagle, and British Fantasy Awards. He sometimes writes for film and television in Los Angeles, where he lives with his family and their dogs Hamburger and Milkshake.

Reviews

[Krystal]

Another fun installment.

This series is completely unpredictable so I'm enjoying it a lot. The kids are plucky and smart for their age, and their friendship is solid.

The story jumps through time, but gives a great blend of info you can understand and hints that keep you guessing.

Artwork is fun and vibrant, using a wash of pink for great effect. The panels are set out well in a way that tells the story clearly.

Highly recommend this fun series, though some themes and scenes that might be best for 15+.

[✿]

ughhh this story just gets better and BETTER I LOVEEE

[Ben]

I know I mentioned Stranger Things in my volume one review, but it’s actually hilarious how fleshed out this world is comparatively.

[Jessica Lee]

Wow. This volume is even better than the first one. I enjoyed all the time-traveling back and forth and getting better glimpses of the characters' futures. I love it so far. Can't wait to read the 3rd and final volume!

[Kyran Wood]

A fair bit crazier than the first volume but still a great read. Love the nostalgia reaching different eras now, and the art is so nice to look at