![]() Jessica usually worries for her parents, but her fears and anxiety escalate as a mayoral candidate with a strong anti-immigration stance runs for office.Īs the xenophobia in Coast City increases, Jessica begins to debate whether it's worth renewing her status to stay in the U.S., or if her family would be safer and better off moving back to Mexico. While Jessica is a part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, allowing her to go to school and live in the U.S., her parents are undocumented. She's a dedicated student, popular among her classmates, and has a loving family that has done everything they can to give her a better life in the United States. On sale everywhere books are sold September 14, 2021 Unearthed: A Jessica Cruz Story marks both Lilliam and Steph’s debut project with DC and is scheduled to hit stores and online retailers everywhere books are sold on September 14, 2021.īelow is the official synopsis and above is a first look at the cover and interior images revealed today. I can’t wait for fans to see a side of Jessica Cruz never before seen." “Mexican artist Steph C.’s illustrations not only beautifully capture this struggle she’s created stunning otherworldly realms that will leave readers breathless. It’s also a story about immigration and how Jessica navigates debilitating anxiety while trying to keep her family together,” said Rivera. Unearthed is a story of an everyday high school teenager who strives to make her parents proud. "I’ve always been fascinated by origin stories and I’m so glad I got to write one for Green Lantern’s Latinx superhero, Jessica Cruz. As she struggles with a new reality in Coast City, Jessica must overcome her fear to become a beacon of hope for her community. Their modern refresh of Jessica’s story shows the budding hero take on challenges that ordinary immigrant families face every day. This poignant and heartfelt tale about the trials that immigrants face in America is crafted by Pura Belpré Honor-winning author Lilliam Rivera ( Never Look Back) and rising illustrator Steph C. Like the Green Lanterns who came before her, Jessica must fight for what she believes in, and develop her willpower, determination, courage and tenacity-hallmarks of every Green Lantern-while facing overwhelming odds as xenophobia takes root in her hometown, Coast City. This fall, pick up a powerful account of one of DC’s youngest and brightest heroes, Jessica Cruz, as she fights to overcome her fears and protect her family.ĭebuting in September 2021, Unearthed: A Jessica Cruz Story is a new young adult graphic novel from DC that provides a fresh retelling of Jessica Cruz’s origin story, that captures the experiences of many immigrant families today. New Young Adult Graphic Novel Features Reimagined Origin for Jessica Cruz and Lights Up Stores on September 14, 2021 The previous issue concluded with a tease of Jessica's new ability, but in Justice League Odyssey #14 she confirms fans' wildest hope.DC REVEALS FIRST LOOK AT UNEARTHED: A JESSICA CRUZ STORY BY LILLIAM RIVERA AND STEPH C. But what should have killed you is healing you.Īpparently the shards being crushed into Jessica's body, and raising her hand to block the Omega Beam blast combined to perform some New God magic. ![]() It was Darkseid, wasn't it? You are infused with high levels of Omega Radiation. I believe the fragments, in some crude fashion, are repairing you. Your Lantern ring was crushed into your hand. Thankfully Arla Hax of the Zamaron Science Academy was on hand to explain her best theory: Which made it all the more shocking when Jessica was a burnt out husk one minute, and awake and in fighting shape the next. In case fans have forgotten, the Omega Beams fired from Darkseid's eyes are one of the deadliest weapons in the DC Universe, powerful enough to harm Kryptonians, destroy entire planets, and move about as fast as anything The Flash could ever cook up. ![]() RELATED: Stan Lee's Version of Green Lantern Has Returned To DC Comics
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