Books like Descender, Vol. 1 by Jeff Lemire
TIM‑21, a young robot, hurries through a cosmos that has declared all androids illegal. With a rag‑tag crew, he dodges bounty hunters and navigates a harsh, unforgiving universe. Jeff Lemire delivers a hard‑earned, emotionally charged space saga centered on the struggle between machine and humanity.
The story follows TIM‑21 and allies as they confront hostile forces and grapple with the very nature of life and freedom. Lemire’s artwork and storytelling weave a planetary adventure, exposing the dangers of a society that rejects robotic life.
Descender is the first volume in a series that tests loyalty, identity, and determination in a sprawling, high‑stakes environment.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Jeff Lemire
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