Castle In The Stars: The Space Race of 1869 #4
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| Writer | Alex Alice |
| Artist | Alex Alice |
| Cover Price | $9.99 |
Alex Alice's Castle in the Stars: A Frenchman on Mars is the fourth volume in a lavishly illustrated graphic novel series set in a world where space exploration began during the Victorian era.
As Seraphin, Hans, and Sophie make their descent to the Mars surface―with stowaway Loïc and the wicked Gudden in tow―they’re prepared for danger. But with its gravity-defying rain and giant carnivorous beasts, Mars is even more treacherous than they expected.
When Seraphin suddenly finds himself separated from his friends and alone in the Martian wilderness, he must trust a mysterious shape-shifting creature to guide him back
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The Graphic Library - Sara Campbell
Jan 03, 2021Mars is a beautifully imagined world that readers can dive into if they just suspend disbelief and let themselves be engrossed by Alice’s illustrations. There is also a poignant criticism on the pitfalls of exploration - after discovery comes exploitation - and it is a sentiment that rings true throughout history. Alice once again leaves us with a stupendous cliffhanger, and the translation of volume five is not even on the horizon yet. Read Full Review
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