{"product_id":"vern-custodian-of-the-universe-9781913123093","title":"Vern, Custodian of the Universe","description":"\u003cb\u003eA thought-provoking and hilarious romp through time and space from debut creator, Tyrell Waiters that explores what it means to be human in a world fraught with uncertainty.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This is more than a graphic novel; it's an experience. Imagination, science and adventure weave together into a visual journey that's so fun you won't want it to end.\"\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eFemi Fadugba, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Upper World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the edge of burnout, Vern decides to return to his family in the Sunshine State to start over. Starting a new dead-end job as a custodian at Quasar--a local science facility with a shady motive--he shrugs on his uniform, grabs a mop and bucket, and trudges off to clean up... Black holes? Space-time anomalies? Galactic ooze? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThings aren't entirely what they seem at Quasar, and when Vern accidentally plugs in a mysterious machine and finds himself standing on the brink of the destruction of every planet in the Multiverse, he's presented with the greatest question of all: what is the point? Fans of Ben Passmore's personal and political comics--as well as classic sci-fi comedies like \u003ci\u003eBill \u0026amp; Ted's Excellent Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRick and Morty\u003c\/i\u003e--will enjoy this world of hyper fantasy with a touch of humor, as told by a Black creator.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nobrow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/06\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781913123093\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2023 pg. 103\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tyrell Waiters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42835639664821,"sku":"9781913123093","price":17.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_13bc96b5-b759-4a2e-a4d8-f78fc3d10f02.jpg?v=1681225002","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/vern-custodian-of-the-universe-9781913123093","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}