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Crisis Zone

By Simon Hanselmann
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Crisis Zone unfolds during the escalating Covid-19 pandemic, capturing the chaos through the misadventures of Megg, Mogg, Owl, and Werewolf Jones. The story shifts rapidly between comedy, horror, action, and soap-opera drama as Megg dives into digital escapism, Mogg succumbs to paranoia and conspiracy theories, Owl transforms from anxious to assertive and back, and Werewolf Jones rises from reluctant erotic performer to viral celebrity. This unabridged graphic novel includes added scenes and extensive commentary from Simon Hanselmann, inviting readers into the unsettling yet hilarious reality of 2020.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers of contemporary graphic novels looking for a raw, humorous, and multifaceted portrayal of pandemic life. Fans of dark comedy, satire, and character-driven stories with a mix of horror and absurdity will find Crisis Zone compelling and unique.

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In March 2020, as the planet began to enter lockdown, acclaimed cartoonist Simon Hanselmann decided that what the world needed most was free, easily accessible entertainment, so he set out to make the greatest webcomic ever created! The result is also certain to be one of the most acclaimed and eagerly anticipated graphic novels of 2021.

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As the Covid-19 pandemic continued to escalate far beyond any reasonable expectations, Crisis Zone escalated right alongside, in real time, with daily posts on Instagram. Crisis Zone's battle mission was to amuse the masses: no matter how horrible and bleak everything seemed, at least Werewolf Jones wasn't in your house!

Over the course of 2020, Crisis Zone has amassed unprecedented amounts of new fans to the Megg and Mogg universe and is presented here, unabridged and uncensored, with a slew of added pages and scenes deleted from the webcomic, as well as an extensive "Director's Commentary" from Hanselmann himself.

Watch Megg attempt to bury herself in a digital world of escapism! See Mogg fall down the rabbit hole of paranoia and conspiracy theories! Experience Owl's metamorphosis from timid and uptight worrywort to a no-holds-barred, ass-kicking leader and back again! Witness Werewolf Jones's journey from reluctant erotic performer, to viral TikTok stardom, to Netflix sensation!

Bouncing rapidly between comedy, horror, action, and relational soap-operatics, Crisis Zone refuses to take the pedal off the gas as we all hurtle towards unknown destinations.

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Crisis Zone has been praised for its blend of action, comedy, horror, and soap-operatics, creating a fast-paced narrative that captures the pandemic's trials with sensitivity and dark humour. Critics have described it as a poignant and disturbing reflection on friendship, economic and political despair during the crisis, as well as a brilliant work of pandemic fiction. Its mix of satire and relatable characters makes it a delightfully bonkers and sharp take on lockdown life and online culture.

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ISBN: 9781683964445

Publisher: Fantagraphics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 August 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Fantagraphics

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 290

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About the Author

Simon Hanselmann hails from Tasmania, Australia and now resides with his family in Los Angeles, CA. His bestselling New York Times series Megg, Mogg and Owl has been translated into thirteen languages, won multiple Eisner Awards and won Best Series at the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2018. His work has been displayed internationally including shows at Galerie Martel in Paris and a solo exhibition / installation at the Bellevue Arts Museum.

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