In Real Life #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis graphic novel collects the complete story of 'In Real Life,' a standalone work from First Second that follows a teenage girl who becomes immersed in an online multiplayer game, exploring themes of identity, ethics, and the blurred lines between virtual and real-world consequences. Written by Cory Doctorow and illustrated by Jen Wang, the narrative balances the protagonist's digital adventures with her growing awareness of real-life economic and social issues, particularly those affecting workers in developing countries. The volume presents a self-contained, character-driven tale that examines how online spaces can both empower and challenge young people's perspectives.
"In Real Life" is a poignant, character-driven story from 2014 by Cory Doctorow and Jen Wang, with art, inks, and letters by Jen Wang, and cover art by Jen Wang and Colleen AF Venable. Centered on Anda, a teen navigating a massive multiplayer roleplaying game, the issue explores the real-world consequences of digital choices when she begins accepting money to eliminate gold farmers—only to confront the human cost behind the game’s economy. As her actions ripple outward, the story quietly builds around themes of empathy, responsibility, and the unexpected ways one person can inspire change.
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Reprinted in In Real Life #[nn] (2018)
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