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Descender, Volume 1: Tin Stars - by  Jeff Lemire (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Descender, Volume 1: Tin Stars - by Jeff Lemire (Paperback)

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  • Newsweek's Best Comic Books of 20182018, 2017, 2016 YALSA's Great Graphic Novels for Teens2015 NPR's Best Books of the Year "Your new sci-fi obsession is here, and its name is Descender.
  • 160 Pages
  • Comics + Graphic Novels, Science Fiction
  • Series Name: Descender

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About the Book



"Originally published in single magazine form as Descender #1-6"--Indicia.



Book Synopsis



Newsweek's Best Comic Books of 2018
2018, 2017, 2016 YALSA's Great Graphic Novels for Teens
2015 NPR's Best Books of the Year

"Your new sci-fi obsession is here, and its name is Descender." -Entertainment Weekly

Young Robot boy TIM-21 and his companions struggle to stay alive in a universe where all androids have been outlawed and bounty hunters lurk on every planet. Written by award-winning creator, Jeff Lemire, Descender is a rip-roaring and heart-felt cosmic odyssey. Lemire pits humanity against machine, and world against world, to create a sprawling epic.

Collects Descender issues #1-6 of the critically acclaimed, bestselling science fiction series into trade paperback.



Review Quotes




"Beautiful." --Nerdist

"Exciting." --The Los Angeles Times' HeroComplex

"Gorgeous." --Vulture/NY Magazine

"Incredible." --The Village Voice's Topless Robot

"Remarkable... a journey that's so gripping, you'll be begging for more." --Bleeding Cool

"You should be reading this book." --Kotaku



About the Author



Jeff Lemire is a New York Times bestselling and award winning author, and creator of the acclaimed graphic novels Sweet Tooth, Essex County, The Underwater Welder, Trillium, Plutona, Black Hammer, Descender, Royal City, and Gideon Falls. His upcoming projects include a host of series and original graphic novels, including the fantasy series Ascender with Dustin Nguyen.

Dustin Nguyen has worked in the comic industry since 2000, providing concept art and character design in addition to being a talented sequential artist in his own right. His projects include Descender and Ascender with Jeff Lemire.

Dimensions (Overall): 10.1 Inches (H) x 6.6 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 16 Years
Number of Pages: 160
Genre: Comics + Graphic Novels
Sub-Genre: Science Fiction
Series Title: Descender
Publisher: Image Comics
Format: Paperback
Author: Jeff Lemire
Language: English
Street Date: September 22, 2015
TCIN: 79234958
UPC: 9781632154262
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-3066
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 6.6 inches width x 10.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.65 pounds
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Q: What type of art style can be expected in Descender?

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  • A: The art features beautiful illustrations by Dustin Nguyen, known for his striking character design.

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Q: How many pages does Descender contain?

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  • A: Descender contains a total of 160 pages, compiling the first six issues of the series.

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Q: Who is the author of this graphic novel series?

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  • A: The author of Descender is Jeff Lemire, an award-winning and bestselling creator.

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Q: Is Descender suitable for younger readers?

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  • A: The suggested age for reading Descender is 16 years and older due to its themes.

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Q: What is the main theme of Descender?

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  • A: The main theme revolves around the conflict between humanity and machines in a universe hostile to robots.

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