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Y: The Last Man, a critically acclaimed comic series by Brian K. Vaughan with art by Pia Guerra, chronicles Yorick Brown’s desperate search for meaning after a planet‑wide plague eliminates all males. The story follows Yorick—accompanied by a mysterious government agent, a brilliant young geneticist, and his pet monkey, Ampersand—as he travels the world in pursuit of his lost love and seeks answers to why he is the last man on Earth. The narrative blends humor, social relevance, and surprising twists, positioning the series among the most praised and best‑selling comics of the decade.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Brian K. Vaughan
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