ARCA (2023)
IDW Publishing | Illustrated by Jesse Lonergan
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The world ended, but the wealthiest citizens had a plan…the ARCA.
Aboard a craft headed for a new planet called Eden, earth’s billionaires live a life of luxury, all served by children and teenagers who toil in exchange for a promised life of freedom once ARCA makes landfall.
One of the teenagers—Effie—begins to suspect that not all of this story adds up. And as she pulls at the thread of the ARCA, larger mysteries reveal themselves. And at the same time, every step brings greater danger to Effie and her friends.
In this world, the children and teenagers—called Settlers—are prevented from learning to read. Effie, though, has secretly taught herself. And this ability serves as her hidden power in confronting those who would control and hurt her.
ARCA is illustrated by Eisner-nominated artist Jesse Lonergan, who imbues the pages with dazzling design and intense action.
Paperback | $16.99
Published by IDW Publishing
Jul 11, 2023 | 176 Pages | 6-5/8 x 10-3/16 | ISBN 9781684059980
“This exciting, fast-paced, post-apocalyptic graphic novel tells an engaging story about perseverance and tenacity, friendship and loyalty, truth and lies.... A fun page-turner that skillfully explores social inequality. ”
“I’m jealous of ARCA 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.”
“With ARCA, 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. ”