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N.D. Stevenson
N.D. Stevenson is the creator of the graphic novel Nimona, a story blending fantasy and science fiction with a unique sense of humor. They're also known for their work on the animated series based on Nimona.
Nimona
Synopsis
Meet Nimona, a spirited young shapeshifter with a talent for mischief and a desire to be a supervillain's sidekick. She teams up with the formidable Lord Ballister Blackheart to expose the so-called heroes of the kingdom. But as their plans escalate, Nimona's mysterious past and wild powers prove to be a dangerous wild card.
Genres
Characters
NimonaProtagonist
An impulsive, chaotic young shapeshifter who dreams of becoming the perfect supervillain's sidekick, hiding a dangerous and mysterious past.
Lord Ballister BlackheartProtagonist
A disgraced knight who lost his arm and his standing with the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics, now working from the outside to expose its corruption.
The Director (Nimona)Antagonist
The secretive head of the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics, who oversees its sanctioned heroes and its hidden agenda.
Sir Ambrosius GoldenloinSupporting
The Institution's celebrated champion and Blackheart's former best friend, whose falling-out with him years earlier still shapes their rivalry.
Dr. Meredith BlitzmeyerSupporting
A brilliant, socially odd scientist devoted to proving that science and magic follow the same underlying rules, whose research becomes central to the plot.
Cybils Award for Young Adult Graphic Novels (2015)Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album—Reprint (2016)
Frequently asked questions
Is Nimona part of a series?
No. Nimona is a standalone graphic novel with a complete, self-contained story. It began as a webcomic ND Stevenson serialized from 2012 to 2014 before HarperCollins collected and published it as a single book in 2015. There is no sequel.
Did Nimona win any awards?
Yes. Nimona won the 2016 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album—Reprint and the 2015 Cybils Award for Young Adult Graphic Novels. It was also a National Book Award finalist for Young People's Literature in 2015, making creator ND Stevenson the youngest finalist in the award's history at the time.
Is the Nimona graphic novel the same story as the 2023 Netflix film?
The film is based on the graphic novel and follows the same core premise, but it changes and expands several plot and character details for the adaptation. Readers looking for the original story should read the 2015 book rather than treat the film as a direct retelling.