In a future America, happiness is law, enforced by brutal Joy Police, as two youths flee to embrace sadness in this biting satire.
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In a future America, happiness is law, enforced by brutal Joy Police, as two youths flee to embrace sadness in this biting satire.
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In future America, being happy isn’t just a right—it’s the law. While the Joy Police brutally enforce the cheery code, two young people go on the run, searching for a haven of melancholy where they can safely bask in the blues. A timely tale by superstar writer Peter Milligan (X-Statix, The Prisoner) and artist Michael Montenat (Dominion, Hellraiser Annual). ... The Amazon Book Review Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor references to sexual behavior; not central or explicit.
Violence & gore
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Frequent and brutal violence including torture, leeching, and burning; graphic depictions noted.
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources.
Substance use
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Minor references to drinking; not a central theme.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Witchcraft / occult
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Political content
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Strong satirical commentary on societal pressures and enforced happiness as a political mandate.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Sexual assault
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Abuse & suffering
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Recurring themes of systemic oppression and forced happiness treatments akin to abuse.
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