{"product_id":"beyond-real-the-complete-series-paperback","title":"Beyond Real: The Complete Series - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eZack Kaplan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHassan Otsmane-Elhaou\u003c\/b\u003e (Letterer), \u003cb\u003eJordie Bellaire\u003c\/b\u003e (Colorist)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Matrix\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eThe Wizard of Oz\u003c\/i\u003e in \u003ci\u003eBEYOND REAL: The Complete Series, \u003c\/i\u003e a mind-bending psychedelic journey through the nature of reality - and who we really are.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eQUESTION REALITY.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When struggling artist June is injured in a severe car accident that leaves her boyfriend in a coma, she begins to experience strange visual phenomena. When June discovers that the world she considers \"reality\" may be a computer simulation, she must set out on a journey of possibility and peril into the metaphysical layers of the simulation to reach the world's creator and save her true love from death. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeyond Real\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e explores simulation theory, the creative spirit, the nature of reality, and the struggle for self-determination. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Are we real - or are we living in a computer simulation?\u003cbr\u003e What is reality? Is death an illusion?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eEnter the world that is ... \u003ci\u003eBeyond Real.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond Real\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e written by Zack Kaplan (\u003ci\u003eMINDSET\u003c\/i\u003e from Vault Comics) is joined by a slate of spectacular artists including Fabiana Mascolo, Toni Fejzula, Jordie Bellaire, Vincenzo Riccardi, Dennis Menheere, Jorge Corona, and Liana Kangas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Collects the entire six-issue mind-altering and acclaimed series! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For fans of: Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Matrix, \u003ci\u003eAlice In Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, What Dreams May Come (\u003c\/i\u003eRichard Matheson), \u003ci\u003e Promethea \u003c\/i\u003e(Alan Moore \u0026amp; J.H. Williams III), \u003ci\u003e The Invisibles (\u003c\/i\u003eGrant Morrison), \u003ci\u003e Flex Mentallo (\u003c\/i\u003eGrant Morrison \u0026amp; Frank Quitely), \u003ci\u003e Ghost in the Shell, Nonplayer \u003c\/i\u003e(Nate Simpson), \u003ci\u003ePermutation City\u003c\/i\u003e (Greg Egan), \u003ci\u003eSea of Tranquility \u003c\/i\u003e(Emily St. John Mandel), \u003ci\u003eThe Restoration Game\u003c\/i\u003e (Kevin MacLeod), \u003ci\u003eThe Peripheral\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAgency\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNeuromancer\u003c\/i\u003e (William Gibson), \u003ci\u003eTomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow\u003c\/i\u003e (Gabrielle Zevin), and Neil Gaiman, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Visually arresting. Unlike anything ... seen before. 10\/10\" - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKabooooom!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"As close to perfect as my be possible. 10\/10\" - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Pullbox\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A visual feast. 9.5\/10\" - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAIPT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Mind-blowing and visually stunning. 9\/10\" - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapes and Tights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A sci-fi mindf*uck in the best possible way. 9\/10\" - \u003cb\u003eDerry Comics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZack Kaplan \u003c\/b\u003eis a break-out science fiction comic writer and creator of such comics and graphic novels as MINDSET (Vault Comics), ECLIPSE, PORT OF EARTH, THE LOST CITY EXPLORERS, JOIN THE FUTURE, BREAK OUT, METAL SOCIETY, and FOREVER FORWARD. He has worked with publishers such as Image\/Top Cow, Dark Horse, Aftershock, Vault, Humanoids, Scout Comics and DC Comics. His first three series were all optioned for TV adaptation, with PORT OF EARTH currently being developed by Robert Kirkman's Skybound Entertainment and Amazon TV Studios. Zack has taught screenwriting and storytelling at the International Academy of Film and TV, located in the Philippines. He currently lives in Los Angeles. 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