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Daybreak Paperback – February 19, 2013

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"A storytelling tour de force by turns creepy and poignant . . . One of the best books of the year." ―Jeff Jensen, Entertainment Weekly

You wake up in the rubble and see a ragged, desperate one-armed man greeting you. He takes you underground to a safe space, feeds you, offers you a place to sleep, and then announces that he'll take the first watch. It's not long before the peril of the jagged landscape has located you and your newfound protector and is scratching at the door.

What transpires is a moment-to-moment struggle for survival―The Road meets Dawn of the Dead. Daybreak is seen through the eyes of a silent observer as he follows his protector and runs from the shadows of the imminent zombie threat. Brian Ralph slowly builds the tension of the zombies on the periphery, letting the threat―rather than the actual carnage―be the driving force. The postapocalyptic backdrop features tangles of rocks, lumber, I-beams, and overturned cars that are characters in and of themselves. A New York Times Graphic Novel Bestseller and YALSA Great Graphic Novel For Teens, Daybreak is an art-house take on the classic zombie genre.

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160 pages
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English
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Drawn and Quarterly
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February 19, 2013
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6.83 x 0.53 x 8.46 inches
ISBN-10

1770461248
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978-1770461246
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“Daybreak's black humor gives way to something more unsettling...Ralph's first-person approach is brilliantly cruel” ―Noel Murray, A.V. Club

“Daybreak is a rock-solid read, and many horror comics would do well to learn from its example.” ―Cyriaque Lamar, io9

About the Author

Brian Ralph was a founding member of the influential and now-disbanded art collective Fort Thunder, acclaimed for their artistic melding of influences from comic books, video games, television, and fine art. With his award-winning debut work Cave~In, Ralph emerged as a premier cartoonist with a visual language all his own. Ralph lives in Savannah, Georgia, where he is a professor at the Savannah College of Art & Design.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Drawn and Quarterly; Reprint edition (February 19, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1770461248
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1770461246
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.83 x 0.53 x 8.46 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #872,486 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #189 in Drawn & Quarterly Comic & Graphic Novels
- #382 in Zombie Graphic Novels (Books)
- #425 in Dystopian Graphic Novels

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Estrella Avila

Great read .

Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2019

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Here's the secret. I bought this to read after being cast in the new Netflix series. Cute story and awesome illustrations.

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J. Kopeny

Unexpectedly touching and engaging.

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2019

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Usually I’m a “read the graphic novel then watch the TV show person,” but I did the reverse here. If you’re looking for more insight or deeper clues to get a fuller read on the TV adaptation this ain’t the place. The source material only has a very distant relation to the the series. THAT SAID, THIS BOOK IS REALLY GOOD!

I will offer no spoilers, but in just a few pages a whole world is built and the story is uniquely POV courtesy you, so there’s lots to pick apart and read into. On top of that, it’s oddly emotional. You’re gonna have to read it to get what I mean, but it’s worth your time.

6 people found this helpful

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Sojum

Fluff

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019

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Nicely drawn, it’s a lot of fluff / filler frames and nothing terribly memorable story-wise. Use of first person is novel, but not really immersive since the medium is simple drawings. Might be a ten dollar read for a physical copy, but I completed the kindle version in under 20 minutes and there isn’t much to compel a reread.

5 people found this helpful

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Cazel Rulloda

My friend was well pleased with her gift

Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2017

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A comic by one of my college professors! Bought this as a gift for my friend who was in one of his classes with me and it looked spectacular. Shipping was a little slow and it arrived well past Christmas/New Years when I needed it, but it arrived no less and it survived the trek. My friend was well pleased with her gift. Thanks for being a cool dude, Bralph :D

4 people found this helpful

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Tony Monchinski

Marketed as "art house" book--just a good story

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2012

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Wasn't sure what constitutes an "art house" book when I saw this advertised as such and picked it up out of curiosity & b/c I like a good tale that involves the cannibalistic undead. And this is such a tale. Ralph's art work serves the story very well and at times it has the feel of deconstructing a horror movie frame by frame and reprinting them on the page. The story itself--man in post-apocalyptic world attempting to survive & the characters he meets--moved right along and compelled me to read on to see what happened. Don't let the "art house" description turn you off if such a thing would do so; if you enjoy what Robert Kirkman or George Romero have done with zombies, you'll enjoy this.

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Darrin Loftus

Not engaging. No character or story development.

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2022

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Nothing special here. A point of view story that is extremely brief, I finished it in about 30 mins. It doesn't develop any characters, almost no world building. Pages of filler panels, which would be nice to show the environment that the story took place, but unfortunately the artwork is basic and lacks true details.
Overall there are far better stories to be told in the zombie wasteland, with far better art and character.

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2021

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I read this after seeing the Netflix show, not looking for a continuation do much as the reason the show was made. Curious about the source material. I like the art, it's effective and quirky. I appreciate the lack of gore. Like the humour and the story.

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Aud

Poignant and effective storytelling.

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2011

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Daybreak is a comic that uses the medium in a new, interesting way- and the end result is a story that is finely tuned with emotion. As mentioned on the back cover, the entire story is told to you from a first person perspective. You are introduced to the main character, a one-armed man who is simply fighting for survival in a post-apocalyptic world inhabited with zombies. He is your guide through a gorgeously drawn wasteland, and over time through his struggles and good humor, he becomes our friend.
By having the viewer as an active participant in the action, a strong atmosphere is created that grips the reader until the very last page. We become emotionally invested in the story's outcome and are curious to see what fate lies in store for us and our one-armed pal.

Daybreak isn't like anything else in the 'zombie' genre of fiction. It is a sweet and heartfelt look at friendship during times of survival, and the zombies are just the element of distress that add to the story's overall landscape. This is a must-read comic for anyone who pines for a fresh look at visual storytelling.

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Not related to Netflix show, slow and meandering

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2019

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This is really interesting but ultimately unsatisfying. I would have a hard time recommending it over a bunch of other zombie, post apoc and I am legend style survival comics.

It's consistent as it gently plods through the world. The pacing and lack of strong beats are what I would expect from a web comic drawn page by page.

I keep wanting to say great things and recommended it but ultimately it left me wanting and I cannot think of a single friend I would suggest pick it up.

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Colin baker

Cheap &great price

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2021

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Cat is quicker than expected, Seen that is it close to Christmas ,The book itself looks great I got the hardback cover ;) I haven’t read it yet but I’m sure it will be as good as I’m expecting..

Spencer

Highly original

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2014

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This is a first person graphic novel which sets you as the protagonist in a post apocalyptic, zombie infected world.
The artwork is beautiful throughout and different to most styles you see in comics today which made me appreciate so much more.
The story is engaging and heart-wrenching - I read it in one sitting and loved every moment.
I hope this graphic novel does well and it really deserves to. Also as a bonus, the book i received was a first edition!

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Three Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2018

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It's okay. Just a bit different

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... the book was longer but it was still an amazing read: D If only the story hadn't end ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2016

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I wish the book was longer but it was still an amazing read :D If only the story hadn't end in a sad way however that's the Apocalypse for you. Definitely recommend people to read it

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