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Demo by Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan

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The creators of DMZ and American Virgin team up to create a new story of young people on the verge of life-altering decisions in Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan's "Demo," for the first time collected in one volume.

Each of the twelve stories contained inside is of a young person on the cusp of something big - whether it be a new life somewhere else under new circumstances or a death. They are going to have to grow up in their own, unique way. And for many of the stories, this isn't your average person.

There is a girl trying to escape to a new life with her boyfriend to New York and the drugs her mother forces her to be on. There is another young girl who must remain silent or terrible things happen. Another young girl returns home for the funeral of the father she never knew and learns more about her family's legacy. Another girl who will look like anyone the seer wants, falls in love with the one person who sees her for herself. A young man returns home with his bride to face his dark past and what happened when he finally unleashed his anger. And there is many more.

All are stories of moving on, letting go, and growing up, no matter if you are super powered or a regular slacker. All are wonderfully moving stories of life and love as told by two fabulously talented storytellers.

"Demo" is published by DC's Vertigo line. It is $19.99. It is suggested for mature readers.

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