Leaving Richard's Valley

Richard is a kind but strict leader who rules over the valley. When Lyle the Raccoon becomes sick, his friends Omar the Spider, Neville the Dog, and Ellie Squirrel break Richard's rules to help him, but they are exiled. Michael DeForge's Leaving Richard's Valley is a comic book that explores different communities and questions who our cities are for and how we make community in a capitalist society.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 480 pages
\n Publication date: 19 March 2019
\n Publisher: Drawn and Quarterly
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Richard, a kind yet firm leader, reigns over the valley with an unwavering eye, ensuring everything runs smoothly. His benevolence and dedication earn him the love and respect of all. However, when Lyle, the Raccoon, falls ill, Richard's trusted friends Omar the Spider, Neville the Dog, and Ellie Squirrel take matters into their own hands, defying Richard's strict rules. Unbeknownst to them, Caroline Frog, a nosy rat, informs Richard of their actions, leading to their immediate exile from the only world they've ever known.

Michael DeForge's Leaving Richard's Valley takes a peculiar turn, evolving from a bizarre hero's quest into something more profound. As this eclectic group ventures beyond the valley, into the park, and eventually into the bustling city, they confront diverse communities such as noise-rockers, gentrification protesters, squatters, and more. DeForge's humor is uniquely witty, yet also profoundly insightful, delving into themes of community, cults of personality, and the urbanization of cities. These captivating comics seamlessly blend together, forming a thought-provoking book that raises questions about the purpose of our cities and the ways in which we create community in a capitalist society.

\n Weight: 1062g\n
Dimension: 181 x 179 x 42 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781770463431\n \n