Mariko Between Worlds

Welcome to the future, where every experience imaginable is but a portal away. Carnal cravings and emotional snacking are just some of the multitude of options when a couple visit the inter-dimensional Mall of Portals. After her visa is denied, Mariko is desperate to find a way to stay with her boyfriend, who is leaving for a new job on the Moon of Plenty, so she takes on a mission to deliver a secret package for the mysterious Mr. Eat-Your-Heart-Out. A brilliant palette and wildly playful illustrations make for a compelling tale as readers follow this night of revelry down the rabbit hole—or perhaps the rabbit portal. Erman (Witchblood) and Kangas (TRVE KVLT) create a wonderfully madcap last night for a couple on the verge of becoming something new. Futuristic and psychedelic, the message of growing up and away from the path that one thinks they want will resonate with many.