{"title":"Jessica Abel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Jessica Abel, a renowned figure in the world of graphic novels. With her unique storytelling ability, Jessica Abel effortlessly blends relatable characters with riveting narratives. One of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eLife Sucks\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases her talent for capturing the essence of modern life and its inherent challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJessica Abel is celebrated for her insightful and sometimes poignant exploration of everyday experiences through the graphic novel format. Her books often reveal the complexities of human relationships, identity, and the intricacies of societal expectations, all through striking visuals and engaging dialogues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to writing, Jessica Abel is an accomplished artist, contributing her distinct illustrative style to her stories. Her works are an ideal choice for those who appreciate thought-provoking narratives coupled with artistic flair. Dive into our curated selection of Jessica Abel's books and discover the rich tapestry of stories she has crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"life-sucks-by-jessica-abel-9781683969969","title":"Life Sucks","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I'm psyched. I'm totally psyched. I'm not a loser… \u003cem\u003eWho the hell am I kidding?\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLife sucks for Dave Miller - he's broke, girlfriendless, and stuck in a dead-end job. Really dead-end: Dave is the night manager at the Last Stop, LA's finest vampire-owned and operated, all-night convenience store. Facing an eternity of turning hot dogs and restocking blood broth for his crappy boss and Vampire Master, the future looks about as appealing as the sunrise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's bad enough that Dave is clinging to his days as a vegetarian and refusing to feed off humans, leaving him weak as a kitten. But when he finds himself competing with psychotic surfer-vamp Wes for the affections of Rosa, a beautiful mortal flirting with the dark side, unlife gets about as sucky as it possibly can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 2008, Fantagraphics is proud to bring this YA classic back into print with a new edition. Veteran comics creators Jessica Abel (\u003cem\u003eTrish Trash: Rollergirl of Mars\u003c\/em\u003e), Gabe Soria (\u003cem\u003eBatman '66\u003c\/em\u003e), and Warren Pleece (\u003cem\u003eIncognegro\u003c\/em\u003e) have crafted a timeless goth love triangle\/coming-of-age story that garnered awards and accolades when initially published, including the 2009 YALSA Top Ten Graphic Novels for Teens list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362777776364,"sku":"9781683969969","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15402963482787.jpg?v=1772900670"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jessica-abel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}