“Incredibly strong and not a little disturbing.” —Cory Doctorow,author of In Real LifeWelcome to a new age…the age of the internet.Allison is drowning under the weight of her manipulativestage magician father. When he brings home the family’s first computer, sheescapes into a thrilling new world where she meetings Samir, a like-minded newonline friend who has just agreed to run away from home with her.After moving to a new town and leaving all of his friendsbehind, Richard receives a mysterious note in his locker with instructions onhow to connect to “Evol BBS,” a dial-in bulletin board system, and meets afierce punk named Tina who comes into his life and shakes his entire worldviewloose.Unlikely alliances, first love, and minor crime spreesabound in this teen graphic novel debut about making connections while yourworld is falling apart.“Perfectlycaptures the mystery and wonder of the early days of the internet.” —Andy Baio,author of Waxy.organd co-founder of XOXO"A rush of love for brave beginnings—of both theearly internet and the teens who usedit to find themselves and each other." —Eleanor Davis, author of The Hard Tomorrow and How to Be Happy"A compelling story complimented by pleasinglyminimal art that skillfully evokes a sense of loneliness and isolation." —Savanna Ganucheau, co-creator of Bloom"A sharp and authentic wildride that brought me back to my teenage years as a punk with a dial-upconnection.” —Kevin Panetta,co-creator of Bloom“A poignant and often hilarious reminderthat technology is at its best when it’s easing the ache of loneliness andbringing people together." —Jeff Zentner, Morris Award-winning author of The SerpentKing
