Rex Libris #2
In "Labyrinth of Literature, Episode 2," Rex Libris and his eccentric roommate Simonides—a bird-like megalomaniac transformed by Circe—venture deeper into the surreal heart of the library, where knowledge is as dangerous as it is powerful. With a mix of missteps and determination, Rex navigates shifting corridors and sudden teleportation mishaps, all while trying to keep Simon from turning the mission into a personal conquest. Written and illustrated by James Turner, this self-contained adventure blends whimsy and tension, with a cover by James Turner rounding out a striking, singular vision.
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Rex's roommate is Simonides, a megalomaniac whom Circe transformed into a bird. To distract Simon from his schemes of world conquest, Rex invites him on the mission. Barry interrupts the story to suggest Simon should either carry a gun or have large breasts; Rex promises to introduce his co-worker Hypatia Krupskaya to pacify Barry's demands. Exiting the library, Rex helps rescue a woman lost in the stacks. Rex uses crystals to teleport himself and Simon to the starship which will bring them to Benzine V, but accidentally teleports them both mid-air; on the second attempt, he gets it right.
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