AFAR​

Written by Leila del Duca, art by Kit Seaton, edited by Taneka Stotts. Published by Image Comics, March 2017. 

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In a fantastical post-industrial desert, fifteen-year-old Boetema suddenly develops the ability to astral project to other planets while she sleeps. When she accidentally gets a young man hurt on a planet light-years away, she must figure out a way to project back to save him. On her own world, Boetema’s two parents have temporarily left her and her thirteen-year-old brother, Inotu. Left to their own devices, the two siblings must flee across a dangerous desert when Inotu gets into trouble with a threatening cyborg bodyguard. As Boetema visits amazing planets and encounters vibrant cultures, she must confront her mistakes and learn to trust in Inotu as she navigates her newfound abilities.

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Age Rating: Teen

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"I love how del Duca, Seaton, and Stotts create a comic that touches on mindfulness. Boetema is a new kind of hero who achieves a higher mental state through her dreams. Created by some very imaginative artists, AFAR is a world of infinite possibilities.”
—Nick Dragotta (EAST OF WEST, HOWTOONS)

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"A strange, beautiful world and fascinating, tough characters makes AFAR a riveting read. Gorgeous artwork, too!" 

—Faith Erin Hicks (THE NAMELESS CITY, PUMPKINHEADS)

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Read NPR's review of AFAR here.

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Read Leila and Kit talk about AFAR in this interview on the Westfield Comics blog.

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Listen to Leila and Kit talk about AFAR on The Escapist Comics Podcast.