The "Great Invasion" originated from the sea. It moved north across the mainland. Many fled, while some took refuge on a small concrete island called Celestia, built over a thousand years ago. Now cut off from the mainland, Celestia has become an outpost for criminals and other misfits, as well as a refuge for a group of young telepaths. Events push two of them, Dora and Pierrot, to flee the island and set sail to the mainland. There, they discover a world on the precipice of a metamorphosis, though also a world where adults are literally prisoners of their own fortresses, unintentionally preserving the "old world" at a time when a new generation could guide society towards a better humanity. Celestia is the most ambitious and successful graphic novel to date by one of the world's most exciting storytellers, Manuele Fior (Red Ultramarine and Blackbird Days). The novel showcases his singular talents as a once-in-a-generation visual artist and a deeply empathetic writer who uses science fiction to look to the future of humanity. PURCHASE >> RELATED: Comics Collections Praise for Celestia:"Sci-fi visionary Fior returns with a visually stunning postapocalyptic adventure. Fior proves he remains one of the finest painters in comics." — Publishers Weekly "Celestia is a revelation and one of the best books I've read this year. Manuele Fior's expressive and beautifully human artwork brings the ancient city of Celestia and its many fascinating residents to life in ways that will stay with you long after you've finished the book." — Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth) "A haunting story of a cabal of telepaths, prophetic poets, and beautifully empty cities. Where shared dreams can both connect and isolate. Boldly painted and utterly moving. Every panel is a work of art." — Matt Kindt (MIND MGMT, Grass Kings) "Remarkably beautiful... I enjoyed each new spread's lovely artwork while watching the characters struggle through their devastated world." — NPR "An imaginative and skillfully told story about characters and a world reeling from trauma but poised for a new beginning. Fior's talent for conveying emotion evokes both heartache and awe." — Library Journal It's been ten years since the nine lives of Burma the cat captivated audiences — return to the world of the Eisner-nominated I Was the Cat with this special anniversary edition!
Allison Breaking is a talented journalist, but even talented journalists have bills to pay. Allison can't say no when the offer of a lifetime comes across her desk to interview a mysterious stranger named Burma and write his memoirs. But what's she to do when she discovers that Burma isn't a man at all . . . but a cat! A cat with stories about how he used his nine lives to shape the world — from movie sets to the filthy streets of seventeenth-century London and all manner of mischief in between. But beneath the feline grace and glamor, Allison might begin to uncover another, darker story. Will she risk it all to uncover the truth of Burma's last — and maybe most important — life? The Eisner Award-nominated team of writer Paul Tobin and artist Benjamin Dewey invites you back to the strange and wonderful world of I Was the Cat to find out! PREORDER FOR AN AUGUST 27 SHIP DATE RELATED: Fantasy YA | Historical YA The graphic novel adaptation of the exciting final adventure of the New York Times best-selling Kane Chronicles trilogy!
He's b-a-a-ack! Despite their best efforts, Carter and Sadie Kane can't seem to keep Apophis, the chaos snake, down. Now, Apophis is threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness, and the Kanes are faced with the impossible task of destroying him once and for all. Unfortunately, the House of Life magicians are on the brink of civil war, the gods are divided, and the young initiates of Brooklyn House stand almost alone against the forces of chaos. The Kanes' only hope is an ancient spell that might turn the serpent's shadow into a weapon, but the magic has been lost for millennia. PURCHASE RELATED: Greek Myths Retold | Fantasy YA | Supernatural YA |
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