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Lotus Land
Is entropy the end, or is there another way? The mysterious Keeper Program in a cyberpunk, decaying Vancouver of the near-future has developed highly-advanced technology that calls this into question, playing god with the meaning of human life itself.
But when an attack on the clandestine program occurs, former police detective Bennie Strikman comes out of retirement to take on one final, chilling case, and hopefully take those involved with the program out of harm's way. But the secrets of the Keeper Program grow deep, with the heart of everything directly connected to the chilling trail that Bennie follows. He won’t be the same after what he uncovers…
Eisner-winning and Harvey-nominated writer and director Darcy Van Poelgeest (Little Bird) is joined by rising star artist Caio Filipe (Stranger Tales From Hawkins) for this timely and thought-provoking look into the human condition, set in a dystopia that’s as grounded as it is metaphysical. Collects Lotus Land #1-6.
But when an attack on the clandestine program occurs, former police detective Bennie Strikman comes out of retirement to take on one final, chilling case, and hopefully take those involved with the program out of harm's way. But the secrets of the Keeper Program grow deep, with the heart of everything directly connected to the chilling trail that Bennie follows. He won’t be the same after what he uncovers…
Eisner-winning and Harvey-nominated writer and director Darcy Van Poelgeest (Little Bird) is joined by rising star artist Caio Filipe (Stranger Tales From Hawkins) for this timely and thought-provoking look into the human condition, set in a dystopia that’s as grounded as it is metaphysical. Collects Lotus Land #1-6.
160 pages, Paperback
Published September 24, 2024
About the author
Darcy Van Poelgeest
37 books48 followersDarcy is a multi-award winning writer and director living in Vancouver, B.C. His film work has screened internationally at festivals, broadcast on TV, shown in galleries, and become a best seller on iTunes. His debut comic series LITTLE BIRD (2019) is out now from Image Comics & Glènat Editions.
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December 1, 2024
Although I loved the story, and the feel/vibe, and the art,
at times the art lacked clarity,
which for me weakened the impact at times that it might have had.
If that makes sense.
at times the art lacked clarity,
which for me weakened the impact at times that it might have had.
If that makes sense.
April 28, 2024
Did they kill Shelley at the end or was she put back in the water?
I like that nothing was explained, you have to take it all in and learn about the world. It was a fun ride but I didn't fully understand. Worth reading digitally at least.
I like that nothing was explained, you have to take it all in and learn about the world. It was a fun ride but I didn't fully understand. Worth reading digitally at least.
July 28, 2024
It's like 'Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep'...kind of...sort of...
Ex detective Bennie is brought in to investigate an attack on this 'Keeper Program'. Turns out, it's a pit of darkness that swallows up anybody that looks into it. Ask a question and you too might vanish.
What secrets does it hold?
Why are people disappearing?
Can the truth be set free?
...does anybody even WANT the truth?
Ex detective Bennie is brought in to investigate an attack on this 'Keeper Program'. Turns out, it's a pit of darkness that swallows up anybody that looks into it. Ask a question and you too might vanish.
What secrets does it hold?
Why are people disappearing?
Can the truth be set free?
...does anybody even WANT the truth?
September 24, 2024
Great sci-fi/noir graphic novel!
A plot with enough twists to keep one entertained, and gorgeous art that is a delight to look at.
When they brought the old detective into town, to solve an unexpected event, they got more than they bargained for.
But things are not really what they look like, and the past will catch up with them all.
A great fast-paced surprising story, that I couldn't stop reading.
Highly recommended.
A plot with enough twists to keep one entertained, and gorgeous art that is a delight to look at.
When they brought the old detective into town, to solve an unexpected event, they got more than they bargained for.
But things are not really what they look like, and the past will catch up with them all.
A great fast-paced surprising story, that I couldn't stop reading.
Highly recommended.
November 16, 2024
An OK future noir. It seems to get pretty dark but it's also very confusing as to why things were happening. Almost everything is left unexplained along the way. I was fine with the ambiguous ending but there were several other things I had questions about along the way. It often felt like they were pages or scenes missing.
October 13, 2024
I think you have to order a decoder ring to understand WTF this story was about. There was some quotable lines here and there but overall not great. 3 stars exactly and I’m biased cause I really enjoyed ‘little bird’ but that story is about as much confusion as I can handle.
January 31, 2025
A bit of a let down: at the beginning, I was enthralled to find out about this future world in which this story is set. However, the info are never really fully explained which led to a bit of a frustrating finish. Great moody art though.
May 23, 2026
Not really a book for me. I found it kind of boring. Someone else might like it though. The artwork was decent.
June 4, 2024
Read in single issues.
What I liked: The bleak atmosphere of this possible future. The unexpected twists along the way, and the way the story concludes.
What I didn't like: It's meant to be a slow burn, but some things were explained very late, and others not at all. I didn't find any of the characters particularly interesting.
Overall conclusion: It's a solid detective story with some really dark tones, but which for me failed to create an emotional connection with the protagonists. I read it to see where it goes, more than to see where the characters go.
What I liked: The bleak atmosphere of this possible future. The unexpected twists along the way, and the way the story concludes.
What I didn't like: It's meant to be a slow burn, but some things were explained very late, and others not at all. I didn't find any of the characters particularly interesting.
Overall conclusion: It's a solid detective story with some really dark tones, but which for me failed to create an emotional connection with the protagonists. I read it to see where it goes, more than to see where the characters go.
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