Lazarus vol. 1
2013
- dystopias
- comics & graphic novels, science fiction
- nyt:paperback-graphic-books=2013-11-10
- dystopias--fiction--comic books, strips, etc
- pn6728.l39 r83 2013
- 741.5 qr911l 2013
- fiction
- comic books, strips
The story
In a dystopian near-future, government is a quaint concept, resources are coveted, and possession is 100% of the law. A handful of Families rule, jealously guarding what they have and exploiting the Waste who struggle to survive in their domains. Forever Carlyle defends her family's holdings through deception and force as their protector, their Lazarus.
What it’s like
Hard-edged and rain-soaked, with muted palettes of greys, ochres and bruised greens broken by the occasional flare of tungsten light in cramped interiors and the flat glare of overcast skies over ruined industrial sprawl. The art, drawn by Michael Lark with colors by Santi Arcas, leans on heavy black shadow, close and claustrophobic panels, and a restrained rhythm that lingers on faces and silent exchanges before violence erupts in short, sharp bursts. The sound of the book lives in the reader's head as much as on the page: thick, tense quiet, the hum of machinery and distant sirens rather than a score. The vibe is grim, watchful and quietly bleak, suited to a late-night read when you want something austere and absorbing rather than comforting. Violence is frequent and sometimes brutal, with gunfire, beatings and bloodied aftermaths shown directly, and there is steady menace and cruelty throughout, though it is more tense than gory. Its emotional register is cold and political, following a loyal fighter who must weigh duty against a conscience she is slowly losing. For readers who want dystopian world-building with a hard, cynical edge and a protagonist caught between loyalty and doubt.
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