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High school students in the Backstagers club dream of putting on a production that will outshine every other show in their town. Their aspirations are thrown into jeopardy when one of the leading actors suddenly disappears. The remaining members scramble to find their comrade, all while trying to keep the show on schedule. Their journey tests teamwork, resourcefulness, and the true spirit of school theater.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Tynion, James IV
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