THE ONE HUNDRED NIGHTS OF HERO By Isabel Greenberg

The One Hundred Nights of Hero, a feminist fantasy inspired by the storytelling tradition of One Thousand and One Nights and recently adapted into the feature film 100 Nights of Hero, directed by Julia Jackman and starring Emma Corrin, Nicholas Galitzine, Maika Monroe, Charli XCX, Amir El-Masry, Felicity Jones and Richard E. Grant.

Set in the Empire of Migdal Bavel, the novel follows Hero and Cherry, whose love is threatened by a cruel wager. To protect the woman she loves, Hero begins telling stories. Across one hundred nights, tales of rebellious women, clever tricksters, faithful and faithless lovers, wandering moons and impossible journeys unfold, revealing how storytelling itself can become an act of survival.

Praised by the Observer as “a feminist fairy-tale” and “an instant classic”, The One Hundred Nights of Hero blends fantasy, folklore, romance and striking visual storytelling into a timeless exploration of love, power and the stories we choose to pass on.

Inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, The One Hundred Nights of Hero is a richly illustrated graphic novel about love, storytelling and survival.

When a wager places Cherry’s future at risk, Hero sets out to protect her through the power of stories. Over one hundred nights, interconnected tales of queens, adventurers, musicians, dreamers and rebels create a sweeping narrative that explores desire, freedom, loyalty and resistance.

Blending folklore, fantasy and queer romance, the novel showcases Greenberg’s distinctive storytelling and artwork while reimagining a classic storytelling tradition for contemporary readers.

WHY THIS BOOK MATTERS

The Graphic Novel Behind the Feature Film 100 Nights of Hero
Adapted for the screen by Julia Jackman, the film stars Emma Corrin, Nicholas Galitzine, Maika Monroe, Charli XCX, Amir El-Masry, Felicity Jones and Richard E. Grant.

A Fresh Take on a Timeless Classic
Reimagines the narrative framework of One Thousand and One Nights through a feminist lens, placing women’s voices, choices and desires at the centre of the story.

A Celebrated Queer Fantasy
At its heart is the relationship between Hero and Cherry, making the novel a powerful addition to contemporary queer fantasy literature.

Award-Winning Storytelling
Created by the author of The Encyclopedia of Early Earth, winner of the British Comic Award for Best Book and recipient of multiple Eisner Awards.

EARLY PRAISE

“A feminist fairy-tale… A wondrously intricate book, and a witty attack on the patriarchy, this is an instant classic.”
— Rachel Cooke, Observer

“An enchanting second graphic novel.”
— The Guardian

“Think The Arabian Nights depicted through ink and block shades in this gorgeously stylised graphic novel.”
— Stylist

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Isabel Greenberg is a London-based writer and illustrator and the author of four acclaimed graphic novels, including The Encyclopedia of Early Earth, which won the British Comic Award for Best Book. She is also the illustrator of several children’s books and a lecturer at Kingston School of Art. Her forthcoming graphic novel, Confinement, is scheduled for publication in 2028.