Apocalyptic Ecology In The Graphic Novel

As awareness of climate change grows, so do the number of cultural depictions of environmental disaster. Graphic novels have reliably produced dramatizations of such disasters. Many use themes of dystopian hopefulness, or the enjoyment readers experience from seeing society prevail in times of apocalypse. This book argues that these generally inspirational narratives contribute to a societal apathy for real-life environmental degradation. By examining the narratives and art of the environmental apocalypse in contemporary graphic novels, the author stands against dystopian hope, arguing that the ways in which we experience depictions of apocalypse shape how we respond to real crises.

John Lee has made it back to civilization. But Whitehorse is very different from the sleepy small town in the Yukon he knew. At first, John tries to find a new life, but monsters abound in the apocalypse and he's drawn back into the fray. In search of survivors, John meets new aliens, potential allies and old friends. But the apocalypse is more dangerous than he knows, and it'll take everything he has to survive. The System Apocalypse comics is adapted from the best-selling System Apocalypse novels, a LitRPG science fiction and fantasy apocalyptic series written by Tao Wong.

Dragons. Aliens. Monsters. Sometimes, Enemies Can Be Allies. As the first year of the Apocalypse continues and summer turns to fall, new dangers arise in the Yukon. Humanity beginst to turn on one another, even against the best efforts of John and his team. Worst, for the first time, a dungeon makes an appearance; bringing with it new monsters and a growing danger of dungeon breakout. John and his team will need to face the new challenge, but some victories come with a price. The System Apocalypse 5 is an adaption of the bestselling post-apocalyptic LitRPG novel 'Life in the North' by Tao Wong and covers the first year of the System Apocalypse.

John Lee has escaped Kluane National Park, only to find that the nearest town has fallen in the apocalypse. Now, he'll need to make it back to Whitehorse. Along the way, he'll meet other survivors and come across a city much changed; where aliens walk the streets, monsters spawn around the corner and humanity struggles to survive. The System Apocalypse is a LitRPG comic adaption of the bestselling System Apocalypse novels written by Tao Wong. Edited and formatted for comics by Lewis Helfand. Artwork by J.C. Grande.

Months after the apocalypse, the System keeps throwing new surprises at John Lee and his friends. They've got an incipient dungeon to handle - one that has killed them all. But as the weary and battered team returns to Whitehorse, they find new, alien visitors at their doorstep. Facing new threats from within and without, the City of Whitehorse is going to have to pull together. The System Apocalypse Issue 6 is an adaptation of the bestselling LitRPG - Life in the North, featuring monsters, character screens, XP, dragons and science fiction mecha in one heady, post-apocalyptic blend. The original book is available in ebook, paperback, hardcover and audiobook versions.

Did Joel do the right thing when he saved Ellie? Are those infected by the Cordyceps conscious? Are communities necessary for human survival and flourishing? Should Ellie forgive Joel? Is Abby’s revenge morally justified? Is Ellie’s? The Last of Us franchise includes two of the best video games ever created and the critically acclaimed HBO series. Renowned for brilliant gameplay and world-class narrative, The Last of Us raises timeless and enduring philosophical questions. Beautiful, thrilling, and tragic, Ellie’s story of survival is as philosophical as it is profound. The Last of Us and Philosophy brings together an international team of philosophical experts and fans exploring the timeless questions raised by the video games and the show. Drawing insights ranging from Aristotle and Abby to Buddha and Bill, this book elucidates the roles that trust, community, love, justice, and hope play in The Last of Us. Twenty-four original essays cover both The Last of Us Part I and II and the HBO series, offering accessible and nuanced philosophical analysis of Naughty Dog’s amazing world. Whether you’re a fan of the video games or of the HBO series, The Last of Us and Philosophy will take you on a philosophical journey where you look for the light.

Travel writing presents stories of human journeys and can guide us towards a better perception of our connections with the nonhuman world. This book is a collection of essays by writers and scholars from China, England, France, India, Tunisia and the United States of America. It discusses sustainable travels and travel writing, and explores the sense of connection with nature. From travels around one’s home to mountain hikes and bicycle rides, it also reminds us that planes can be used in a responsible way. It discusses conscious travelling and shows the important role texts play in educating us on this issue. This multidimensional book encompasses several literary genres: essays, autobiographies, mountain reports, novels, poetry, journals, graphic novels and scientific reports. It is aimed at all those who have some interest in travel, ecology, and the philosophy of place.

Written in straightforward, jargon-free language, A Concise Dictionary of Comics guides students, researchers, readers, and educators of all ages and at all levels of comics expertise. It provides them with a dictionary that doubles as a compendium of comics scholarship. A Concise Dictionary of Comics provides clear and informative definitions for each term. It includes twenty-five witty illustrations and pairs most defined terms with references to books, articles, book chapters, and other relevant critical sources. All references are dated and listed in an extensive, up-to-date bibliography of comics scholarship. Each term is also categorized according to type in an index of thematic groupings. This organization serves as a pedagogical aid for teachers and students learning about a specific facet of comics studies and as a research tool for scholars who are unfamiliar with a particular term but know what category it falls into. These features make A Concise Dictionary of Comics especially useful for critics, students, teachers, and researchers, and a vital reference to anyone else who wants to learn more about comics.

A haunting and darkly funny post-apocalyptic graphic novel that follows an unusual postal worker on his very bizarre mail route. Amid the blasted rubble of a once-perfect suburb, a hazmat-suited postman delivers the mail, aloud. He shouts his letters down a vent to the bunker-bound family below. They describe the family's prosperous past life, and then get stranger and stranger... Drawn by the famed cartoonish and Charlie Hebdo contributor Gébé, and never before available in English, Letter to Survivors is a blackhearted delight, a scathing, impassioned send-up of consumerist excess and nuclear peril: funnier—and scarier—than ever.

Negalyod follows dinosaur shepherd, Jarri, as he joins a rebel group intent on destroying the totalitarian government that controls his dystopian world. Perfect for fans of Jurassic World! In a post-apocalyptic far future/alternate world, dinosaurs roam the desolate land, while the last denizens of humanity survive together in technological cities run by a military regime. Jarri, a loner who shepherds a group of dinosaurs, travels to the city when his herd is murdered. There he becomes involved with a rebel group who defy the totalitarian society, and uncovers a conspiracy that reveals the true nature of the world they live in. What he finds will change his life forever... Written and illustrated in lavish detail by ground-breaking author Vincent Perriot, this stunning graphic novel will make you think twice about reality.