The Flying Ship Volume 1

Name: The Flying Ship Volume 1
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SKU: 9781506738444
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By Jem Milton

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The Flying Ship Volume 1 by Jem Milton is a queer adventure brimming with humour and heartfelt friendships. It follows the grumpy Dobrinia, stranded in a forgotten military outpost, as they embark on a quest to marry a princess. Set in the vast Tzardom of Glas, where magic is outlawed, the story explores how troubled histories linger, even aboard a flying ship.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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"After being stranded in a forgotten military outpost, Grumpy Dobrinia sets out on a quest to marry a princess. But in the vast Tzardom of Glas, where magic has been outlawed, troubled histories catch up with even a flying ship."--

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The Flying Ship Volume 1 by Jem Milton offers an adventurous tale filled with queerness, humour, and heartfelt friendships, making it a story that truly feels like it's for everyone.

After being stranded in a forgotten military outpost, the grumpy Dobrinia embarks on a quest to marry a princess. However, in the vast Tzardom of Glas, where magic has been outlawed, even a flying ship can't outrun troubled histories.

The Flying Ship by Jem Milton makes its first venture into print comics! This fan-favourite story, originally released digitally, forms part of the new collaboration between Dark Horse and Tapas.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781506738444

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Illustration: 256 Illustrations

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 258.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 256

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Jem Milton is the author and illustrator of The Flying Ship.

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