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This volume compiles the black‑and‑white editions of Scott McCloud’s comic series Zot! from issues #11 through #36. The story follows the young protagonist, a teenage boy from a utopian future featuring flying cars, robots, and ray guns, as he travels back in time to meet Jenny—a girl dealing with everyday modern problems and the universal trials of adolescence. Included is the author’s brief commentary on the series and his career as a graphic artist and writer.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Scott McCloud
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