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"To Build a Paradise
First you need a hell
Breath by breath, we all choke And the cows sound like laughter
We bake together until the crispy ice breaks
To build a hell, first you need a flood"
Genre:
-dystopian
-techno sci fi
-speculative
-horror
— eco horror
— techno horror
Dandelions the floating homes of our future. The sky is the limit so why not live life at its limits? A floating endlessly on autopilot across the globe, the Dandelion is the best way to experience earth through the eyes of a god and have your debt wiped free at same. Leave your country and come join us as global citizens of the sky!! Sign up for your floating home today!!

Thank you to NetGalley for this opportunity. This comic will be available 6/11/24.


I did not enjoy this l. I didn’t enjoy the story or the art. It felt convoluted. I am not a fan

This was a very cool cyberpunkish comic. It's about the world we live in now has gotten so bad that this lady invented a giant balloon like structure that houses people in the sky. And the poor people sign up to live in these trailers in the sky so that way they are taken care of instead of starving to death on land. This is just a collection of stories of various people who live in these dandelions. Was pretty cool and short read. Thanks Netgalley for an early copy to review.

This is an interesting graphic novel in a dystopian world. Each short story follows a different aspect of life. It is an incredible story and I really liked the idea.

Unfortunately, the art did not blend with me and I was finding myself wanting to read this as a standard novel than a graphic novel.

This is a very weird hybrid comic. It’s like a very strange shattered dream. It’s very weird I love the Arsenal it’s cool it’s funny it’s quirky but I do like things are follower plot line and not something that just goes off of lots of ideas and it just picked up and dropped off so abruptly.

This stunning (I mean look at the cover) comic called on multiple artists to imagine a world in the not too distant future where we hide those we don’t want to see in floating pods called Dandelions. Was it meant to save the world or was it corrupted from the start?

I found the thread of the premise unique and would have loved to have been a fly in the wall seeing this collection take shape. I find that most collections have a miss or two for me and this was no different. However, I mostly found the artists’ styles captivating and the colors used breathtaking -- this is a work of art. There were a few stories where the art was by far more compelling than the story being told for me. My favorite entries, the ones that really made me feel something, are by Vanesa Del Rey and Eric Koda. I would highly recommend this for the artwork alone.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the ARC, these opinions are the product of my neurological system.

Dandelion is thought-provoking, powerful and enticing. The idea that the rich put people they deem unworthy into these Dandelion homes in the sky is rage-inducing. I found it interesting and the anthology form kept my attention.

"You've never woken up from a dream that was so real you had to chase it?"

This comic was breathtakingly beautiful and highlighted so many hopes, doubts, and fears that are becoming apart of our current world'd everyday life. Sabir Pirzada captured the essence of desire for something that's never been done before with the bleak reality of what would come if we were to venture into such a vast future. Truth was provided... the question is, what's next?

P.S. - I'd love for these short stories within the comic to become a series!

This delightful and dark graphic novel paints a twisted tale of the invention and use of a technology called Dandelion- mobile homes for the sky. Through different art styles and snippets of different tales, the reader is left with a full picture of this speculative future. I recommended this one to any dystopic and graphic novel fans. Captivating.

Stunning, absolutely, terrifyling stunning. Speculative fiction that is inclusive and dystopic, but also reflects on issues that are becoming more and more prevalent in soceity

I cannot express enough how well put together this graphic novel is. Hugely talented graphioc artists come together to create something which I feel is a great work of literature in the same way "When the Wind Blows" was in the 80s for Raymond Briggs (he also wrote/ drew the Snowman, but I digress)

The story is interspersed with interviews with the creator of "Dandelions" floating ships, ecobubbles that save the rich from the environmental devastation on the ground. The poor and the middle classes are picked off, unalived if they do not comply with government control

The artwork throughout is mindblowing, let alone the narrative. The key positive message is the inclusivity and strength of the human spirit

Read this. Not just for the incredible artwork that flows from artist to artist, buoying up the narrative and adding to the experience of this novel, but for the reflection of soceities ills and the potental future ahead, not so far into the distance

Absolutely flipping glorious

Thank you to Netgalley, Image Comics, Sabir Pirzada and the various artists that have created this truly exceptional ARC. My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own

—Thank you so much to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the chance to review an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.


I loved the art style of this so much. It was so different and interesting. Not for everyone but was great for me.
I’m also obssessed with the cover, it is stunning.

A captivating graphic novel that immerses readers in a dystopian world of airborne homes. Through diverse and emotionally resonant stories, it skillfully explores the consequences of power dynamics involved in creating these futuristic dwellings. The characters' journeys, encompassing love, heartbreak, tragedy, and violence, add depth to the narrative.

Sometimes I struggle with Image comics, but this book hit mark. The stories all centre on a new invention—the Dandelion—that allows its inhabitants to live in the sky. Albeit groundbreaking, the Dandelion soon becomes another means to isolate people who are deemed “different”. They are called “exiles”, and in this collection, we learn what happens when isolation takes a very physical form. The comic can be violent at times, so I don’t think this book is for everybody, but if you like though-provoking comics that play with the medium, this may be the right read for you.

Maybe I'm not smart enough to follow the entire plot line, but everything just felt disjointed to me. Some characters from earlier stories reappeared in later ones, but it didn't feel like the stories had anything to do with one another. Sure, they were all set in the same world, but that's it.

Thank u netgalley for the advance copy of this graphic novel

Reading this was interesting and it was enjoyable, was a little confused in parts but still found it fun.

Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read this in exchange for a honest review!

I kind of went into this with no expectations, and I'm glad I did that. This is a very unique graphic novel with a lot of heavy and important underlying themes. The different art styles used throughout were so beautiful and added even more uniqueness to the novel. Overall I enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it for fans of the genre.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

This graphic novel is a collection of short stories, with a few focusing briefly on the same character. The majority of these stories show different people living in a world similar to ours, but fully automated and stricken by several major climate crises. An invention, the Dandelion, created to allow humans the freedom to travel the skies and around the world has been turned into a way for countries to get rid of "undesirable peoples". These people, now called "Exiles" are forced to live out the rest of their lives in the skies, and forbidden to touch down on land anywhere on the planet. This graphic novel does a good job showing that even if a type of technology was created with a noble idea, it's all too easy for capitalism and the government to snatch it up to use as a bandaid solution. But the short stories were so short and seemed so focused on showing these ideas, that they felt bland and lifeless. Yes, I understood the message and its reflection on the current state of the world. But the stories, even the ones that were slightly interconnected, held no weight for me. If the book was more focused on one plotline, maybe it would have read better. This book has multiple artists, each one drawing their own chapter. All of the art styles are good, and all of them have a good flow to them.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an ARC for this story.
SPOILERS TO FOLLOW

I have always loved a good dystopian story and this was not an exception. This was kind of a collection of stories all in one big story which is a concept I've always liked. It was especially really cool to see how some characters met up with other characters in separate stories. It made the larger world feel of the Dandelion's feel more connected to each other.

I think the beginning of the graphic novel gave me a bit of anxiety though, seeing how the Dandelion homes were established and how people were being forced into the sky because they had nowhere else to go was.... stressful. It wasn't what I expected (even though I should know better from a dystopian setting). A lot of the other stories were fairly lighthearted and sweet though. One of my favorite ones is the photographer who decided to give kids Christmas. It was a really good visual.

I also loved learning about Jen and her love/hate relationship with the Dandelion homes that she pushed for so hard. It made me think of the man who invented TNT and how he regretted what he'd done. In the story, Jen never expected that people would become imprisoned in their Dandelion homes, never landing on the ground again, and it really shows how inventions can be twisted to suit other peoples wants or needs.

The state fo the world as well felt very.... close to home. The discussions of global warming, of immigrants and "vagrants", being forced into prisons and dubbed "Exiles" just because they want to live was very charged.

I'm hoping there will be more issues of this and that this wont be how the story ends.

A beautiful anthology depicting a dystopian world where the skies have been littered with airborne homes known as 'Dandelions'. This graphic novel follows several stories where we can see how the creation as well as the abuse of power surrounding the creation of these futuristic homes have impacted many individuals from all walks of life.

I genuinely loved this graphic novel! I went in blind to be honest and was pleasantly surprised. The stories are all woven together and every thing is pieced together wonderfully by the end of the novel. The characters were incredibly diverse and their stories were hugely impactful to the reader. I felt so many emotions throughout the reading of Dandelion.

This novel discussed the abuse of power by governments towards minorities, highlighting how wonderful creations can become twisted and controlled when left in the wrong hands. A young girl's dream became a way to exile people who were considered a stain to society in some stories, yet some people thrived in this new way of life. It highlights the diversity and differences within humanity. We experienced love stories, heartbreak, tragedies and violence throughout this short but impactful graphic novel.

The way this story is presented, through several short stories, many of which are linked together towards the end is wonderful! I felt like I was experiencing the creation, insight and impact of Dandelion homes through a documentary.

I understand why some people may not enjoy this work. At times it was confusing, especially trying to piece together the underlying storyline. However, it was a wonderful and insightful read. I'm looking forward to a reread already! The artwork was so beautiful and the stories were incredible! I'll definitely be recommending to my fellow graphic novel readers!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I would like to express my gratitude for the Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of this book, generously provided by the publisher through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.

"Dandelion" presents a visually stunning anthology envisioning a dystopian future shaped by climate change and automation. Despite an intriguing premise and high praise from industry figures, including Oscar Isaac and Iman Vellani, the graphic novel falls short of delivering a consistently engaging experience.

Sabir Pirzada's exploration of a future society disrupted by technology lacks the depth needed to make a lasting impact. While the artwork is impressive, the anthology format struggles to maintain a cohesive narrative, resulting in a missed opportunity for a truly thought-provoking exploration of societal issues.

"Dandelion" is a visually compelling but ultimately underwhelming graphic novel, earning a cautious 3-star rating for its creative effort but acknowledging unfulfilled potential in execution.