Is Y: The Last Man based on a book?

Common questions

Is Y: The Last Man based on a book?

Yes. Y: The Last Man is based on the comic Y: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra (2002).

Who wrote the book Y: The Last Man is based on?

Y: The Last Man was written by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra and first published in 2002.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Y: The Last Man before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.