We Are Here Forever

Description

Based on the popular webcomic, this all-new stand-alone comics collection artfully blends post-apocalyptic sci fi, dry humor, and utter adorability. A hilarious graphic novel in which the human race has been supplanted by a sweeter, kinder, happier species...but are they as innocent as they seem? In this post-apocalyptic comedy, it's survival of the cutest! After the most adorable apocalypse ever, the human race has vanished from the earth, replaced cute, innocent, playful purple creatures called the Puramus. In this hilarious and epic graphic novel, short interlocking stories follow the purple pals as they explore their new home, form a mini-monarchy, and develop a modern society on par with 21st-century humans. A final act pulls us across time and space in the search for clues to the origins of the Puramus. Along the way, humor and intrigue abound- Can King defend his village when nobody understands what war is? Will Jingle work up the nerve to read her poetry at open mic night? Will Puff Puff ever stop floating? Based on the viral Tumblr comic that gained 18,000 followers in just one year, We Are Here Forever is for fans of post-apocalyptic sci-fi blended with dry comedy and undeniable cuteness. Colorful and cartoony art will you rooting for these cute critters through their absurd adventures. But where did they come from, and what happened to all the humans?

Author/Illustrator Michelle Gish studied graphic design at Temple University's Tyler School of Art, where she specialized in package design and illustration. She currently works as a designer at the toy and stationary maker WeVeel LLC. Her likes include crafts, marshmallows, and her cat Knives; dislikes include peanut butter and yelling. She posted her first We Are Here Forever webcomic in 2016 and has since gained over 20,000 followers and counting.

"If this is your first time hearing about the Puramus, get ready to fall in love. The world Gish has crafted in We Are Here Forever is colorful, adorable and emotional."-The Beat "Let the secrets of We Are Here Forever beguile you if that's what you want; the day-to-day exploits of the Puramaus are reason enough to get lost in this wonderful book."-DoomRocket "A delight."-Newsarama, 9/10 review "Strange and funny."-GeekDad "You definitely need to check this one out."-Geeks of Doom "Shockingly wry and delightful post-apocalyptic adventure, highly recommended especially for connoisseurs of weird and wonderful stories."-Midwest Book Review "An interesting study of humanity from the perspective of peace-loving alien creatures."-Shelf Awareness for Readers "Bizarre and beautiful."-Foreword Reviews "Gish's simple cartoon artwork is the perfect match for the peculiar humor and compellingly offsets the bleakness of the Puramus' situation. Hand to fans of offbeat, thought-provoking absurdity."-Booklist "The absurdity of the humor stands independently in this light spin on postapocalyptic fiction."-Publishers Weekly