In the futuristic world of the Motherland, as Earth is called now, and anyone not born on the planet is designated a second-class citizen. Young Zak, an Off-Caste, and recently orphaned, decides to skip out of his rigid boarding school and connect with his exciting uncle, Grant MacLeish. But his boyish escapade quickly embroils him in a deadly situation where no one including his uncle, the exotic dancer Kaoru or the holyman Jutan are what they seem.
Originally printed in 1993 in a three issue series, this reprint collects them all in one graphic novel, completely digitally recolored and with enhanced printing shot from the original Duo-Shade pages.
Mike Vosburg worked for Marvel and DC comics and for many animation projects, winning an Emmy for as a director on the HBO Spawn series. He has also storyboarded several music videos and a number of films, including the Chronicles of Narnia series. Off-Castes is one his creator owned concepts.
You can read more of Zak's adventure by pledging to Kickstarter and picking up your own copy of the Graphic Novel trade paperback. Best, Mike
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