Genre: Dystopian sci-fi graphic novel
Synopsis:
November 2113. Tharmas and K – outcasts of society – are in dire need of supplies. They journey to Leipzig, the nearest megalopolis. Here, Tharmas comes to knowledge of an impending speech by Thomas Crowley – the head of public relations of the European Commission. Tharmas is positive Mr Crowley holds a dark truth, which will lead him to what he’s after.
My Review:
Burn My Shadow (Volume 1) by Sebastiano Lanza is a gripping start to the series. This book portrays a brutal dystopian world where survival is uncertain and danger lurks in every shadow. The dystopian setting is terrifying, especially with the way starvation and strict rules are shown. The artwork by Iacopo Calisti is absolutely stunning and I loved it. The fight scenes were directed and drawn so well that they pulled me right in.
Tharmas, the main character, gave me major Wolverine vibes with his look and attitude, which made him even more interesting. I’m also curious about his bond with K, the child companion.
I wish this volume had shown more about how they first met, but since it’s only 28 pages, I’m hoping the next one dives deeper. Overall, this was a strong beginning, and I’m definitely looking forward to Volume 2.
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 5
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About the Author:
Sebastiano Lanza is a writer, script writer, author of That Which Must Happen, a novel about fate.
Born in Catania – Sicily, Sebastiano has never held any interest in writing until – aged 16 – he tumbled upon the works of Pirandello. A spark had flickered. Always up for intellectual mischief, already busied in his studies, he delved deeper into writing theory and techniques, as he acquired a taste for avant-garde works of art – be it music or novels – and the theatre of the absurd.
Despite his love for creative writing – and he continues to be extraordinarily fond of it – Sebastiano feels novels alone are not enough to convey the complexities of his work. So he resolved to try his hand in script writing.
Currently – together with his team – he is working on Burn My Shadow, a dystopian graphic novel set in 2113, a world ravaged by climate change, as he continues to be involved in numerous other works, novels, and comic-books – which he’s not yet ready to talk about.
Amidst other praise, Sebastiano’s works have been defined by various reviewers as “educational and thought-provoking”, “a spiritual journey for the reader”.
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