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This Land Is Our Land: a Blue Beetle Story by Julio Anta (2024, Trade Paperback)

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This Land Is Our Land : A Blue Beetle Story, Paperback by Anta, Julio; Saltera, Jacoby (ILT); Jordan, Courtney (EDT), ISBN 1779522827, ISBN-13 9781779522825, Brand New, Free shipping in the US As high school student Jaime Reyes has begun to realize he and his border community in El Paso, Texas, are being used as pawns in the immigration debate, he finds an odd bug-like artifact and begins feeling different, even having surreal dreams showing the real danger are actual aliens known as the Reach.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherDC Comics

ISBN-101779522827

ISBN-139781779522825

eBay Product ID (ePID)27065003901

Product Key Features

Book TitleThis Land Is Our Land: a Blue Beetle Story

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicGeneral, Comics & Graphic Novels / Superheroes, Comics & Graphic Novels / Coming of Age

Publication Year2024

IllustratorYes, Salcedo, Jacoby

GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction

AuthorJulio Anta

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight12.1 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience

LCCN2024-017930

Reviews"Visually striking and thematically rich... Superhero collections in need of more diversity will find this a worthy addition. Hopefully, we'll see more of the Blue Beetle." - School Library Journal, "Overall, the art style creates a cohesive visual experience that elevates the storytelling, making it both visually striking and thematically rich." - School Library Journal "Superhero collections in need of more diversity or a new title to change up and charge the collection a bit will find this a worthy addition. There is a lot of fodder for discussion. Hopefully, we'll see more of the Blue Beetle around." - School Library Journal "Visually striking and thematically rich... Superhero collections in need of more diversity will find this a worthy addition. Hopefully, we'll see more of the Blue Beetle." - School Library Journal This Land Is Our Land isthe graphic novel people should be reading right now. Heartwarming, thought-provoking, and with an ending that will leave you wanting more... --Andrew Aydin, award-winning writer of March and the Truth & Justice series This Land Is Our Land is a deft reimagining of the origin of Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle, not to mention a love letter to the people of El Paso. Anta's nimble script hits the bullseye with today's delicate border politics, and Salcedo's visual storytelling is nuanced and remarkable. What an enjoyable, teachable read! -- Cully Hamner, award-winning co-creator of Jaime Reyes, RED , and Ruby Actual Touching, current, thrilling, and funny--it's got everything you could possibly want in a graphic novel, all delivered at a stunningly crisp pace. -Chris Condon, writer of That Texas Blood and The Enfield Gang Massacre THIS LAND IS OUR LAND is a masterful superhero tale that shows the power of the genre - and its ability to reflect the world we live in, while also blending the bombast and wonder of comic books. The acclaimed team of Anta and Salcedo are in complete lockstep, two pros at the top of their game, redefining Jaime Reyes and the Blue Beetle for a new generation. Heartfelt and evocative, THIS LAND IS OUR LAND inspires as much as it entertains - which is no easy feat. -Alex Segura, acclaimed and bestselling author of Secret Identity, Alter Ego, and The Question: All Along the Watchtower "The magic that comes from Julio and Jacoby's teamwork knows no bounds; They once again crafted a poignant and heartfelt story, giving Jaime Reyes a new voice in this gripping Blue Beetle story." -Sweeney Boo, creator of Over My Dead Body and acclaimed artist of Harley Quinn This Land Is Our Land is a heartfelt and compelling take on the Blue Beetle mythos. It confronts very real issues in a remarkable way, educating but never talking down to its readers. Soulful, smart, and relatable, Jaime Reyes is exactly the hero that we need right now. -Josh Trujillo, writer of Blue Beetle: Graduation Day "Anta and Salcedo are back, and they deliver an instant classic. 'This Land Is Our Land' is as relevant as it will prove to be timeless. I will give my children this book when they're old enough." -- Spencer Ackerman, Pulitzer Prize and National Magazine Award-winning reporter and author of "Reign of Terror" and IRON MAN

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromEighth Grade

Grade ToTwelfth Grade

Dewey Decimal741.5

SynopsisWriter Julio Anta and artist Jacoby Salcedo take readers on a gripping and inspiring journey filled with both high stakes and heart as Jaime embraces his new calling as Blue Beetle! Jaime Reyes is an ordinary high school student in El Paso, Texas, with a deep love for his family, culture, and home. Whether it's working with his dad at the auto shop or a multi-generational barbecue filled with music and dance, Jaime loves nothing more than his neighborhood's spontaneous gatherings that go late into the night. But lately he's begun to realize that he and his border community are being used as pawns in an increasingly toxic immigration debate. The last few months have seen armed troops deployed along the U.S. and Mexico border, manufactured crackdowns at official border crossings, and now at the community level, a mounting resentment amongst a group of disaffected and reactionary youth who believe they're being "replaced" by El Paso's growing immigrant population. And to make matters worse, one of Jaime's oldest friends, Riley, has bought into the propaganda. What started off as innocent web searches has now led Riley down a path to joining an unabashed hate group with a chapter in El Paso looking to cause some real-world violence. But Jaime's problems get even more complicated when he finds an odd bug-like artifact while stargazing. He starts feeling a little different--like there's another voice in his head pushing him towards his most base instincts. And to make matters worse, he's been having surreal dreams that show him that the true threat El Paso faces isn't "illegal aliens," but actual aliens known as the Reach. In fact, according to his dreams, Jaime is meant to pave the way for the Reach's impending invasion!, 2025 Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2025 Texas Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List (Starred Title) Writer Julio Anta and artist Jacoby Salcedo take readers on a gripping and inspiring journey filled with both high stakes and heart as Jaime embraces his new calling as Blue Beetle! Jaime Reyes is an ordinary high school student in El Paso, Texas, with a deep love for his family, culture, and home. Whether it's working with his dad at the auto shop or a multi-generational barbecue filled with music and dance, Jaime loves nothing more than his neighborhood's spontaneous gatherings that go late into the night. But lately he's begun to realize that he and his border community are being used as pawns in an increasingly toxic immigration debate. The last few months have seen armed troops deployed along the U.S. and Mexico border, manufactured crackdowns at official border crossings, and now at the community level, a mounting resentment amongst a group of disaffected and reactionary youth who believe they're being "replaced" by El Paso's growing immigrant population. And to make matters worse, one of Jaime's oldest friends, Riley, has bought into the propaganda. What started off as innocent web searches has now led Riley down a path to joining an unabashed hate group with a chapter in El Paso looking to cause some real-world violence. But Jaime's problems get even more complicated when he finds an odd bug-like artifact while stargazing. He starts feeling a little different-like there's another voice in his head pushing him towards his most base instincts. And to make matters worse, he's been having surreal dreams that show him that the true threat El Paso faces isn't "illegal aliens," but actual aliens known as the Reach. In fact, according to his dreams, Jaime is meant to pave the way for the Reach's impending invasion!, Writer Julio Anta and artist Jacoby Salcedo take readers on a gripping and inspiring journey filled with both high stakes and heart as Jaime embraces his new calling as Blue Beetle!

LC Classification NumberPZ7.7.A646Th 2024