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Afterlift

By Chip Zdarksy
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Afterlift is a thrilling graphic novel about Janice Chen, a rideshare driver who finds herself taking on an unexpected passenger: a soul on its way to the afterlife. This supernatural journey becomes a race against time as she navigates through demons and celestial figures, questioning morality and redemption along the way. The story blends the mundane with the mystical, delivering an engaging exploration of life and the afterlife.
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You might like this book if you're intrigued by the idea of an ordinary rideshare driver winding up on a supernatural journey with passengers from the underworld. This graphic novel offers a thrilling mix of humour, action, and philosophical musings, making it a delightful read for those who enjoy adventure stories with a twist of the extraordinary.

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Collects the ComiXology original series Afterlift #1-5

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Afterlift: 2020 Eisner Award Winner for Best Digital Series!

Ride-share driver Janice Chen has enough to deal with, from annoying passengers to overbearing parents. But when she picks up a pair of mysterious passengers who are pursued by otherworldly forces, Janice realises that her already-terrible day might be headed straight to hell.

This Eisner Award-winning series from Chip Zdarsky (Sex Criminals, Daredevil) and Jason Loo (The Pitiful Human-Lizard) features car chases, demon bounty hunters, and the challenge of figuring out your place in this world and the next.

Collects Afterlift #1-#5 along with all covers and a sketchbook section.

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Afterlift has received praise for its imaginative storytelling and unique premise. Many reviews highlight Chip Zdarsky's ability to blend humour with poignant themes in a story about a rideshare driver ferrying souls to the afterlife. The artwork is often commended for its dynamic and vivid illustrations, adding to the graphic novel's engaging nature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781506724409

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Illustration: 136 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jason Loo
  • Illustrated by Paris Alleyne

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 136

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About the Author

Chip Zdarsky is the award-winning illustrator and co-creator of SEX CRIMINALS for Image Comics, and has written SPIDER-MAN- LIFE STORY, DAREDEVIL and HOWARD THE DUCK for Marvel Comics, and JUGHEAD for Archie Comics. He loves long walks in the park while listing his projects.

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