World Piece, Vol. 1 - by Josh Tierney (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Josh Tierney and Agroshka's sci-fi adventure follows Lucas Densen, a 16-year-old high schooler who suddenly finds himself protecting an Earth that has been shrunk by an unknown alien artifact--the world is literally in his hands!

Meet Lucas Densen, a 16-year-old high schooler who suddenly finds himself protecting Earth in a strange new realm--the world is literally in his hands!

Lucas Densen has earned his easygoing reputation through hard work and optimism. When not playing basketball for his high school team, the Pulsars, Lucas enjoys visiting his mother's archaeological excavations. During one visit, Lucas accidentally triggers an ancient alien artifact that suddenly transforms Earth into a small glowing orb no larger than a basketball! Transported to a mysterious realm with nothing but what's on his back and the planet in his hands, Lucas encounters a friendly alien, Lully, who offers to help. What awaits him in this new realm where worlds are the size of your palm, and can he find out how to restore Earth?

Review Quotes

"A dynamic manga-inspired, basketball-infused space opera ... The polished art gives typical Western webcomic fare a 1990s shonen anime twist, reminiscent of Digimon and Dragon Ball"--Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Josh Tierney resides in Ontario, Canada, with his daughter, son, and cat, where they consume a steady diet of anime and manga. He is the creator of the fantasy graphic novel series Spera, which was nominated for Eisner, Shuster, Harvey, and Diamond Gem Awards, as well as the horror-mystery webcomics Iris Complex and Warm Blood. His projects are created in collaboration with artists from around the world.

Agroshka is an illustrator from Poland whose previous work includes book illustrations, album covers, and video game concept art. She has previously collaborated with Josh Tierney on the webcomic Warm Blood. World Piece is her first graphic novel series.