Under-Earth

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Experience the powerful narrative of Under-Earth, a groundbreaking graphic novel by indie author Chris Gooch, published in 2021. This BRAND NEW edition features a gripping storyline set in a massive underground prison—a unique setting carved from a subterranean landfill, filled with remnants of the past like gameboys, iPhones, coffee cups, and old cars. Dive into the lives of inmates who struggle to forge meaningful lives amid chaos and desperation in this indie masterpiece. As the story unfolds, follow two parallel narratives: a new inmate facing the harsh realities of violence and poverty in the prison city, forming a fragile bond with a fellow inmate through an old, battered novel. Their poignant connection reveals humanity's insatiable need for companionship, even in the bleakest of environments. Meanwhile, a duo of thieves concoct a plan for escape that spirals into betrayal and revenge, ultimately discovering the true value of their relationship amidst adversity. Under-Earth is a story of resilience, connection, and the fragility of hope, depicting humanity's quest for meaning against all odds. Perfect for fans of intense graphic novels and powerful storytelling, this 560-page epic from RANDOM HOUSE US is a must-have addition to your collection. Grab your copy today and immerse yourself in a tale where sincerity meets violence, and where family ties are both coveted and unpredictable.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781603094771
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 560


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The inmates of an extensive underground prison struggle to build meaningful lives in a broken system, in the most
ambitious graphic novel to date from rising indie star Chris Gooch (Bottled and Deep Breaths).

The inmates of an extensive underground prison struggle to build meaningful lives in a broken system, in the most ambitious graphic novel to date from rising indie star Chris Gooch (Bottled and Deep Breaths).

Under-Earth takes place in a subterranean landfill, hollowed out to serve as a massive improvised prison. Sunken into the trash and debris of the past -- gameboys, iphones, coffee cups, old cars -- we follow two parallel stories.

In the first, a new arrival struggles to adapt to the everyday violence, physical labour, and poverty of the prison city. Overwhelmed and alone, he finds a connection with a fellow inmate through an old, beat-up novel. While these two silent and uncommunicative men grow closer thanks to their book, the stress of their environment will test their new bond.

Meanwhile, a pair of thieves pull off a risky job in exchange for the prisons' schematics and the promise of escape -- only to be betrayed by their employer. On the run with their hope for escape now gone, the two women set their minds to revenge. Yet as they lay their plans, their focus shifts from an obsession with the outside world to the life they have with each other.

Equal parts sincerity and violence, Under-Earth explores humanity's inextinguishable drive to find meaning, connection, and even family -- and how fragile such constructions can be.

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