F.A.R.M. System

Name: F.A.R.M. System
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By Rich Koslowski

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In F.A.R.M. System, Rich Koslowski invites readers into a world where superheroes are akin to professional athletes navigating the cutthroat arena of fame and fortune. This quirky graphic novel follows superpowered recruits as they endure rigorous training, marketing workshops, and psychological evaluations in a bid to join elite superhero teams. Not every recruit makes it to the top; some find fleeting glory, others fade into obscurity, while a few carve unique paths in less reputable teams or as elite bodyguards. The story is a sharp pop-culture satire exploring ambition, perseverance, and the cost of celebrity in a superpowered society.
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This graphic novel is ideal for fans of superhero stories who appreciate a clever twist on genre conventions, as well as readers interested in pop-culture satire and character-driven narratives within the graphic novel medium.

F.A.R.M. System

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They're superstrong, but are they powerful enough for the big leagues? If superheroes were real, they'd be a lot like pro athletes. In this quirky graphic novel, go behind the scenes with all the heroes waiting for their big breaks.

For every hero who saves the galaxy and makes the front page, there are a dozen staffers working behind the scenes...and a hundred up-and-comers hoping to take his place. F.A.R.M. System is your ticket to the hidden world of superpowered individuals hoping to "make the Big Leagues."

In the Farm System, having an incredible and unique power is only the first step. Guided by an army of agents, managers, and experts, recruits must undergo rigorous psychological evaluations, harassment and sensitivity seminars, marketing and endorsement workshops, and costume design meetings, all to boost their chances of recruitment into an A-list superhero team.

Some recruits make "the Bigs." Some have fleeting moments of glory, then lose it all. Some take "Blue Cowl" gigs as superpowered bodyguards for famous actors or powerful CEOs. Some flounder in the System for years, never getting "the call." And some find success by joining teams of a...less reputable ilk.

Following the profound pop-culture satire of Three Fingers, The King, and BB Wolf and the Three LPs, award-winning graphic novelist Rich Koslowski examines the hopes, disappointments, perseverance, and triumphs of the super-gifted...and the sometimes drastic lengths they will go to to achieve fortune and fame.

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Praised for its compelling blend of the sports world and superhero lore, F.A.R.M. System is hailed as a heartfelt and highly entertaining graphic novel. Dan Brereton, esteemed author and artist, predicts it lends itself perfectly to a streaming adaptation. Critics acclaim Koslowski's creation of a captivating new superhero universe that grips readers from start to finish. The book uniquely captures the business and personal challenges behind the glamour of being superpowered.

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ISBN: 9781603095150

Publisher: Top Shelf Productions

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Top Shelf Productions

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 184

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About the Author

Rich Koslowski is best known for his fan-friendly comic book series The 3 Geeks (later Geeksville), as the recipient of three Eisner Award nominations, and for the much-lauded graphic novel Three Fingers in 2002 (published by Top Shelf Productions), which won the coveted Ignatz Award for Outstanding Graphic Novel and was named as one of the 500 Essential Graphic Novels by HarperCollins in 2008. In 2005, his second graphic novel with Top Shelf, The King, was released and has been published in multiple foreign languages. In 2007, he wrote his first novel, a Christmas thriller entitled The List. 2008 brought Koslowski his first writing assignment for Marvel Comics, rebooting their popular Guardian character, now named Weapon Omega. Koslowski's writing of Weapon Omega was recognized with a Prism Award. In 2010, his third graphic novel with Top Shelf, BB Wolf and the Three LPs, was released and Koslowski won the Glyph Award for Best Artist. He has worked as a writer and artist for companies such as Marvel, Dark Horse, Bongo, Archie, Boom! Studios, DIC, Saban, and many more.

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