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Title details for Joyride (2016), Volume 1 by Jackson Lanzing - Available

Joyride (2016), Volume 1

#1 in series

by Jackson Lanzing
Collin Kelly
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Earth sucks. The stars have been blocked out for so long that people have forgotten there was anything else besides the World Government Alliance watching over them. When Uma Akkolyte jacks an alien spaceship and punches through the stratosphere she sets forth on an adventure with an unlikely crew who are totally not ready for all the good, bad, and weird the universe will throw at them. Collects issues #1-4 of the ongoing series.

From writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly (Batman and Robin Eternal, Grayson) and artist Marcus To (Nightwing, New Avengers), Joyride is a rebellious love letter to the sci-fi genre, exploring what happens when nothing stands between a group of teens and their freedom amongst the stars.

"...a satisfying escape. Its confidence, joy, and colorful vision of space all contribute to genuinely fun read." - Comic Book Resources

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  • Series

    Joyride (2016)

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  • Release date

    August 31, 2018

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      • ISBN: 9781613986226

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      • ISBN: 9781613986226
      • File size: 397802 KB
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  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2016

      Gr 7 Up-Rebellious Uma and techie DewyDD plot to flee a future Earth where a one-world government has surrounded the planet with a Safeskin to keep out aliens. During their escape, they acquire Private Casanova, a princess in disguise; hijack a spaceship with the help of a friendly sentient Bot; and add alien Kolstack to their group. Jorn, DewyDD's older brother, pursues them, as it is his mission to return them to Earth. Uma, the unofficial leader, has all the brashness of Han Solo, with Bot and Kolstack providing her with perspective and sidekicks Private Casanova and DewyDD trying to reason with her. Secrets about the group are revealed through flashbacks, confessions, and swapping of memories, and the bonds of friendship and loyalty are tested. The illustrations are rendered in rich hues. The artist uses dark tones with flashes of color to depict space. The human characters have an anime quality to their appearance, and the aliens alternate between looking like bugs and more humanoid. VERDICT An adventurous read for sci-fi fans of all ages, and a nice addition to graphic novel collections.-Tamara Saarinen, Pierce County Library, WA

      Copyright 2016 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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