Black Mirror's San Junipero comic adaptation smashes Kickstarter goal

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Published Mar 11, 2026, 10:03 AM EDT

Go back to San Junipero in a new comic adaptation

Kelly (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) and Yorkie (Mackenzie Davis) sit together in a virtual bar in the “San Junipero” episode of Black Mirror

They say in heaven that love comes first, but if you're a Black Mirror fan whose life was changed by the 2016 episode "San Junipero," you might find something new to love here on Earth. The iconic episode featuring Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Kelly and Mackenzie Davis as Yorkie is getting its own comic. Even better, less than 48 hours after launching on Kickstarter, it has already flown past its goal.

Written by Black Mirror creator and showrunner Charlie Brooker, "San Junipero" follows shy and awkward Yorkie as she visits a nightclub in the city of San Junipero. There she meets the wild and free Kelly, and the two form a connection. What starts as an immediate attraction grows into something far more intense, ultimately changing Yorkie and Kelly's lives forever.

In a series that so often shines a spotlight on a dystopian future, "San Junipero" (episode 3 of Black Mirror season 4) stands out as one of the few episodes with a hopeful slant — and it even includes a beautifully queer love story to boot, and an unforgettable soundtrack. Now, nearly a decade later, the story is being revisited once more, with indie publisher Twisted Comics bringing the heartfelt sci-fi story to life in a new graphic novel adaptation, Black Mirror: San Junipero.

A comic panel featuring Kelly and Yorkie from San Junipero. Kelly is dressed in a purple jacket and a black bodysuit. Yorkie is in more nerdier attire bless her, with a green sweater and large, round glasses on her face.

The Kickstarter summary states that the adaptation is being brought to life by writer Neil Gibson, artist Phil Buckenham, and cover art by Butcher Billy. The campaign is also offering fans the chance to be part of the comic itself through tiers that include a raffle; if picked, entrants will secure their place in the graphic novel adaptation.

"San Junipero" subverted expectations in its portrayal of queer female characters by giving them an ending that, despite involving death, is ultimately happy. It's no surprise that, a decade later, the episode remains so beloved by fans that the project met its goals so soon.

Although no release date has been set, the Kickstarter confirms the graphic novel is finished, so fans shouldn't have to wait long.

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