Jon Renzella

The Sunderland Volume Two: Solitude

Years before the Schism shattered society into ideological seclusion, the Solitude tore apart the bonds of trust, leaving the culture shocked and dazed by the viciousness perpetrated in their name. Now, the scattered subcultures of the Sunderland find themselves grappling with a legacy of isolation. ..... With the ever-present Conduits serving only to validate each group's self-righteous mission, society is driven into conflict once again. The vast underclass can do nothing but watch as the motivated few each bring about their own understanding of the end… ..... "One of the most remarkable graphic novels ever" -Dylan Flne, A Place to Hang Your Cape ..... "Solitude is an absolutely stunning graphic novel." -W.A. Stanley ..... 362 pages woodcut with digital text Originally published December 2021 (volume two of three) ISBN:978-986-91676-2-8 (paperback) The book trailer is on YouTube ..... INTENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES

The Sunderland Volume One: Schism

Society is fractured. Life for most is a desperate struggle. Natural resources are scarce, and the discovery of a miracle source of new, clean energy only serves to deepen the cracks. As the planet reaches breaking point, the sudden appearance of two mysterious pillars... ..... "Staggeringly impressive" -Kate Bystrova, The Little Crocodile Reviews ..... "It's a very intense and vivid world that Renzella and Weiss have created. If you enjoy comics with a social commentary bite to them, then this is something you'll want to check out." -Henry Chamberlain, The Comics Grinder ..... "A well-imagined adventure coupled with striking black-and-white imagery." -Kirkus Reviews ..... 450 pages woodcut with digital text Second printing, August 2015 Originally published March 2015 (volume one of three) ISBN # 978-986-91676-0-4 ..... INTENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES