MYOPIA
A thrilling journey through a hidden reality
Richard Dent author Kevin Ketner editor Anthony Marques editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Dynamite Entertainment
Published:2nd Aug '22
Should be back in stock very soon
In MYOPIA, a young boy discovers a hidden network that alters reality after his father's mysterious return, merging science fiction with noir elements.
In MYOPIA, a homeless man is mysteriously abducted, leaving behind a journal on a subway platform. This journal is filled with stories about a world that seems to exist only in imagination. Meanwhile, a scientist is brutally murdered, and the only clues are his charred lab, a magnetically propelled motorcycle, and a man wandering the streets of New York City with the last living falcon. These elements intertwine, creating a tapestry of mystery and intrigue.
The narrative takes a twist when a twelve-year-old boy named Matthew Glen discovers a pair of special lenses that grant him access to The Central Lens Network, a system that filters every thought and action. This discovery comes on the heels of his father's murder, which adds layers of complexity to his journey. Two years later, his father mysteriously reappears, leading Matthew into a world where reality and fiction blur.
MYOPIA blends science fiction with noir steampunk, evoking the essence of the Dark Age of Comics. The story explores themes of authoritarian control, where government and corporate interests manipulate entertainment to distract the public from a grim reality. As Matthew navigates his newfound abilities and the dangers surrounding him, readers are drawn into a thrilling alternative reality that challenges their perceptions of freedom and truth.
"Tell us if you've got both eyes focused on this fresh-faced steampunk follow-up from Dynamite." -- Jeff Spry, Syfywire.com
"The book's overall structure-essentially a grave, twisty murder mystery-may also remind comic-book fans of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' 1980s classic Watchmen.
A fun, socially conscious graphic novel that keeps both eyes on the near future."
-Kirkus
"As a work of science fiction, here's plenty about Myopia to recommend. It's commentary on social media dependency and global climate change are clear without being preachy or distracting from the larger narrative. The mysteries it sets up are compelling, and the setting feels fully realized." --Mike McNulty, bamsmackpow.com
"Myopia remains an enjoyable and original experience. The character of Chase is a compelling central figure, and his relationship with Matthew is interesting and well-drawn. The supporting characters have personality and well-defined motivations, and the threat of the domes and the already-sinister machinations of Formula Media are intriguing. I don't want to spoil the story, but the reader can feel it building momentum throughout, and the shape of the issue serves to accentuate an increasing sense of foreboding." --Jeremy Radick, Capelesscrusader.org
"Myopia is a solid read for those who like their sci-fi hard and wordy. The story is interesting, the characters are well formed, and the art is absolutely gorgeous. I can recommend this to anyone up for this kind of heavy reading." --Joshua Davison, Bleeding Cool
"A virus has been planted in mysterious domes located at the Earth's magnetic poles. The government continues to work to decode the virus, while the main characters, Molly and Matthew, face betrayal and other dangers. " -- Publishers Weekly
ISBN: 9781524119430
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 363g
174 pages