On the morning after Halloween in 1988, four twelve-year-old newspaper delivery girls—Erin, Mac, Tiffany, and KJ—encounter a group of hooded teenagers speaking an unrecognizable language and wielding advanced technology. While navigating their suburban Ohio neighborhood, the protagonists discover a chronological rift that pulls them into a conflict between time-traveling factions from the distant future. The narrative follows the girls as they witness prehistoric creatures, extraterrestrial crafts, and biological anomalies, forcing them to rely on their bikes and walkie-talkies to survive a reality-bending invasion within their mundane town.
Readers who enjoy 1980s period pieces and complex science fiction will find this graphic novel provides a nostalgic yet gritty perspective on adolescence. It appeals to those interested in the mechanics of temporal paradoxes and the social dynamics of young female friendships. The audience walks away with a vivid visual experience of neon-hued surrealism and a plot that prioritizes mystery and fast-paced action over traditional coming-of-age tropes.
- Published
- 2016
- Language
- EN
