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Written by Julio Anta
Illustrated by Anna Wieszczyk
Published by Image Comics
After being separated from his mother at the US border, a young Guatemalan immigrant must learn to harness his emerging superhuman abilities while being hunted by the Federal Government. Julio Anta & Anna Wieszczyk debut with a deeply grounded and heartfelt graphic novel that explores the real world implications of a migrant with extraordinary powers.
Honors and State Lists:
2023 Texas Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List
Reviews:
“This story of hope, survival, and superpowers will enchant and enlighten readers.”
- The American Library Association’s Graphic Novels & Comics Roundtable
"Beautiful and powerful emotional story, that sets so much potential for the series going forward."
- Multiversity Comics
"Anta's writing is excellent, his pacing is even and masterful, going from slow, quiet moments to highly tense altercations."
- Comic Book Resources
"Home #1 is an amazing start to a powerful, modern origin story that leaves readers hungry for more."
- Screen Rant
“A potent reminder that while fiction can ultimately do very little to alter the horror outcomes of reality, it can at least offer solace in the guise of revisionist-and cathartic-fantasy.”
- Comicon.com
“An extremely beautifully written book, and it doesn't shy from issues that are close to home. It is going to make you feel uncomfortable at times and some art is meant to challenge you.”
- Major Spoilers
“You very much feel drawn into the story, and the added wrinkle in the last act will definitely hook you.”
- Black Nerd Problems
“The story we need right now. It's great to see a tale told from a marginalized group's perspective in the comic book medium.”
- Monkeys Fighting Robots
