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A review by caitcoy
Debris by Kurtis J. Wiebe
3.0
Given that the author of Debris is writing one of my favorite graphic novels of all time ([b:Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery|20299683|Rat Queens, Vol. 1 Sass & Sorcery|Kurtis J. Wiebe|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1391292341s/20299683.jpg|28133255]), I was kind of disappointed by this one. I'm rounding it up to three stars because of the artwork.
The basic premise of Debris is that humanity has screwed itself over and is now struggling to survive amidst the garbage that covers the Earth. A young woman named Maya is living in the only known human settlement that's left, a small village known as Maiden. When robotic monsters destroy Maiden's water supply, it's up to Maya to find out if the mythical paradise known as Athabasca (rumored to have an endless supply of fresh water) really does exist.
Unforunately, Wiebe takes an interesting concept and just never delivers on it. There were some interesting world-building elements but entirely too many confusing elements and TSTL decisions for me to enjoy it. The plot has numerous holes, questions that are never answered and an incredibly rushed ending. This was written right before he started Rat Queens, so maybe that's why. The artwork is pretty fantastic, it's downright gorgeous throughout. Debris is possibly worth your time, depending on how much you like conclusions.
Full series review here
The basic premise of Debris is that humanity has screwed itself over and is now struggling to survive amidst the garbage that covers the Earth. A young woman named Maya is living in the only known human settlement that's left, a small village known as Maiden. When robotic monsters destroy Maiden's water supply, it's up to Maya to find out if the mythical paradise known as Athabasca (rumored to have an endless supply of fresh water) really does exist.
Unforunately, Wiebe takes an interesting concept and just never delivers on it. There were some interesting world-building elements but entirely too many confusing elements and TSTL decisions for me to enjoy it. The plot has numerous holes, questions that are never answered and an incredibly rushed ending. This was written right before he started Rat Queens, so maybe that's why. The artwork is pretty fantastic, it's downright gorgeous throughout. Debris is possibly worth your time, depending on how much you like conclusions.
Full series review here