Nuclear Family
Nuclear Family by Stephanie Phillips, published by AfterShock Comics on November 9, 2021, is a graphic novel that explores the complexities of family life in a tumultuous historical context. Set in America during 1957, the story follows Tim McClean, a Korean War veteran, as he navigates the challenges of raising his family amid the looming threat of nuclear war. The narrative unfolds when a bomb drops on a Midwest city, thrusting Tim and his loved ones into a transformed reality where remnants of the United States operate underground while continuing their conflict with Russia.
Readers will find a blend of science fiction and historical fiction as the story delves into the impact of the atomic age on everyday life. The adaptation draws inspiration from Philip K. Dick’s short story “Breakfast at Twilight,” presenting a chilling vision of a world altered by war and fear. With 120 pages of engaging illustrations by Tony Shasteen, Nuclear Family captures the essence of Cold War anxieties while examining the resilience of familial bonds in the face of unprecedented challenges.
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America, 1957. Elvis dominates the airwaves and apple pie is served after every meal. But, with the dark cloud of nuclear holocaust looming, Korean War vet Tim McClean’s major concern is taking care of his family in the atomic age.
When the first bomb does drop on an unexpecting Midwest city, Tim and his family find themselves plunged into a strange new world, where what’s left of the United States has gone underground while continuing to wage war on Russia with unthinkable tactics.
Based on Philip K. Dick’s short story “Breakfast at Twilight,” NUCLEAR FAMILY is written by Stephanie Phillips (Butcher of Paris, Heavy Metal, ARTEMIS AND THE ASSASSIN, RED ATLANTIS) and illustrated by Tony Shasteen (Star Trek). It’s Cold War era science fiction at its most timely and terrifying.
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