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Cyberpunk

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What is Cyberpunk?

Cyberpunk is a science-fiction sub-genre dealing with the integration of society and technology in dystopian settings. Often referred to as “low-life and high tech,” Cyberpunk stories deal with outsiders (punks) who fight against the oppressors in society (usually mega corporations that control everything) via technological means (cyber). If the punks aren’t actively fighting against a megacorp, they’re still dealing with living in a world completely dependent on high technology.

Cyberpunk characteristics include:

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Tokyo Ghost is about a cyberpunk world where most people are addicted to the internet and reality TV. The main character's boyfriend is so addicted he can barely talk. But the two of them are offered a job that involves going to the one last nature preserve on earth, Tokyo. The main character thinks this will be a great opportunity to help her boyfriend detox. It doesn't go well.

This series is only 10-issues long and tells a cohesive story with a definitive ending. It also isn't subtle with its social commentary. It's a great cyberpunk comic and I recommend it.

If you have a US library card, you can read the entire series for free on Hoopla. Or you can read it on Comixology if you have that.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

I didn't know about Hoopla, thanks!