In Real Life

In Real Life is a standalone graphic novel from First Second, published in 2014, written by Cory Doctorow and illustrated by Jen Wang. The story follows Anda, a teenage gamer who discovers that the online world of a massively multiplayer game has real-world consequences, exploring themes of labor exploitation and global economics. This collaboration brings together Doctorow's tech-savvy, socially conscious storytelling with Wang's warm, expressive art, creating a thoughtful entry point for young readers into conversations about digital ethics and activism.