{"product_id":"arca-isbn-9781684059980","title":"Arca","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe planet is dying, the rich are escaping, and absolutely nothing is what it seems in this thrilling new dystopian graphic novel.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe world burned. But the rich and powerful...they had a plan.\u003cbr\u003eWhen society fell apart, a select group of billionaires had an escape hatch: a rocket aimed at the nearest habitable planet, a ship equipped with many of the luxuries of life on Earth—why survive if you can’t survive in style? Their every need is tended to by teenagers who are willing to act as slaves in return for the promise of a new life. This is a good story. But, like so many stories, it is not true.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside a great, sealed survival chamber, one slave—a teenage girl named \u003cb\u003ePersephone\u003c\/b\u003e—discovers that the promised future of comfort is a myth. And with that knowledge, she must fight for her survival against the billionaires, who would gladly kill her to protect the hidden truth.“Excellent pacing, authentic dialogue and terrific art.” \u003cb\u003e—George Gene Gustines, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A sharp, socially canny sci-fi thriller…. Fans of smart dystopian storytelling will want to get on board.” \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Author Jensen balances an exploration of truth and systemic power with propulsive action and suspense, while illustrator Lonergan’s page design and visual storytelling result in an uncanny sense of scale, movement, and pacing.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“A fun page-turner that skillfully explores social inequality.” \u003cb\u003e–\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A clever dystopian graphic novel following the rhythms of a bookish lone wolf.\" \u003cb\u003e—Comics Grinder\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eARCA\u003c\/i\u003e is Jensen and Lonergan at their best. High-concept science fiction that is innovative, unexpected, and incredibly human.\" \u003cb\u003e—Robert Venditti\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An instantly gripping tale of preserving humanity in every sense.\" \u003cb\u003e—Daniel Kibblesmith, writer of \u003ci\u003eLoki, Princess Dinosaur \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eNetflix’s Inside Job\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"ARCA\u003c\/i\u003e is a singular work—a perfect bit of evidence showing a creative team in harmony. It’s a visual treat, with deft, incisive writing and a vision of a last future that’s both magnificent and horrifying\u003ci\u003e.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Orlando, writer of Spider-Man 2099, Wonder Woman and \u003ci\u003eX-Men: Green\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"I’m jealous of \u003ci\u003eARCA\u003c\/i\u003e in countless ways. It features spellbinding art by perhaps the most exciting new cartoonist in comics, Jesse Lonergan. Together with Van Jensen, they use the space opera to tell a story about class conflict as classic as it is relevant—the struggle of the young and hungry vs. the old and rich to make a better world.\" \u003cb\u003e—Pornsak Pichetshote, writer of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Good Asian, Infidel \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eand \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Dead Boy Detectives\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eARCA\u003c\/i\u003e is freaking amazing. I could not put it down. Easily one of the best comics I've read years.\" \u003cb\u003e—Chris Brennaman, owner Infinite Realities Comics \u0026amp; Games\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With\u003ci\u003e ARCA,\u003c\/i\u003e Jensen and Lonergan have created a powerful and memorable post-apocalyptic thriller presented through the eyes of an unforgettable protagonist in Persephone. A haunting potential future that will keep you glued to the page.\" \u003cb\u003e—Alex Segura, bestselling author of SECRET IDENTITY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eARCA \u003c\/i\u003eis a haunting reminder that the streets of every utopia are paved with the bad intentions of everyone that came before. Beautiful and uplifting. It's Deep Space Nine meets the Twilight Zone, and I want more in this world.\"\u003cb\u003e —Jason Inman, writer of\u003ci\u003e Super Best Friend\u003c\/i\u003e and host of Geek History Lesson podcast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An exciting sci-fi adventure and a haunting story of class and caste in a world that’s not so unlike our own.\" \u003cb\u003e—Thomas Mullen, author of the novels \u003ci\u003eDarktown\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Blind Spots\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eARCA\u003c\/i\u003e is speculative fiction at its best: moral questions shocking our systems in a future already visible to us today, delivered through page layouts both delightfully sophisticated and intuitive.\" \u003cb\u003e—Nate Powell, artist of the National Book Award-winning \u003ci\u003eMarch \u003c\/i\u003etrilogy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eARCA\u003c\/i\u003e presents a frighteningly plausible dystopia roiling with all the urgency of the global crises that seem to cascade across our screens by the minute. But dystopias are a dime a dozen. What makes \u003ci\u003eARCA\u003c\/i\u003e an important and satisfying book are the deft plotting and resonant characterization of Van Jensen's script, and the innovative layouts and agile drawing in Jesse Lonergan's elevated cartooning style. A dazzling synthesis of works like \u003ci\u003eSTATION ELEVEN, SOLARIS, OUTLAND, BRAVE NEW WORLD,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSILENT RUNNING, ARCA \u003c\/i\u003efinds avenues of expression all its own that will not fail to thrill even the most jaded reader. Get in! The hatch is closing!\" \u003cb\u003e—Phil Hester, artist of G\u003ci\u003ereen Arrow, Gotham City: Year One, \u003c\/i\u003eand co-creator of \u003ci\u003eThe Wretch\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFirebreather\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eVan Jensen\u003c\/b\u003e has written titles including \u003ci\u003eJames Bond, The Flash, Green Lantern Corps \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Superman: Man of Tomorrow\u003c\/i\u003e. His creator-owned works include \u003ci\u003eTwo Dead\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2020), \u003ci\u003eCryptocracy\u003c\/i\u003e (Dark Horse) and \u003ci\u003ePinocchio, Vampire Slayer\u003c\/i\u003e (IDW\/ Top Shelf)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJesse Lonergan \u003c\/b\u003eis an acclaimed writer and artist whose comics have been recognized for their innovative use of design. In 2020, he released \u003ci\u003eHedra\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePlanet Paradise\u003c\/i\u003e from Image Comics as well as the ongoing series \u003ci\u003ePrime\u003c\/i\u003e that he publishes exclusively to Patreon. He has also created comics for NBM, Heavy Metal and Humanoids.","brand":"IDW Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299769864421,"sku":"NP9781684059980","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781684059980.jpg?v=1767721717","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/arca-isbn-9781684059980","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}