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1 The Journey to the Hidden Sea 1 (1-6; w & a Frank Espinosa). [From Image Comics: The adventures of Rocketo Garrison take place in a mythical future 2,000 years after the world has been destroyed in a catastrophe. This compilation of the first six issues of The Journey to the Hidden Sea tells the story of Rocketo's idyllic childhood and his early training as an explorer and Mapper. After returning from the deadly Solarium War a broken man, Rocketo Garrison is swept away on a journey to the Hidden Sea, a fabled, dangerous land that may hold the key to undreamed of treasure as well as the truth about an ancient mystery. PLUS: introduction by Alex Ross, pin-ups by some of today's leading comic book artists, maps, sketches and background information on the New World and more!] Book of the Week 3/15/06:
2 The Journey to the Hidden Sea 2 (7-12; w & a Frank Espinosa). [From Image Comics: In the conclusion to the Journey to the Hidden Sea, a new history of mankind is revealed -- its origins, its powers and its destruction. As Rocketo and his crew explore the mythical world of the Hidden Sea, the mighty forces of Lucerne prepare for an invasion. Rocketo must race against time and discover the secrets of Ultamo if he is to save mankind. Plus: Drawings from Frank Espinosa's personal sketchbook, character biographies, the time line of Rocketoís New World, new excerpts from the New World Geographic Society, new pin-ups of Rocketo, a preview of Journey to the New World and more!]