MIRANDA MERCURY
The Many Adventures of Miranda Mercury is a critically-acclaimed comic book series written by Brandon Thomas (Excellence, Horizon) and illustrated by Lee Ferguson (Batman 80-Page Giant 2010, GI Joe: Snake Eyes, Freak). The book garnered four Glyph Award Nominations in the following categories — Story of the Year, Best Writer, Best Artist and Best Female Character. The book was also recognized by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), placing on their 2012 Great Graphic Novels for Teens List.
Who is Miranda Mercury?
Miranda Mercury is the star of the sci-fi adventure comic book The Many Adventures of Miranda Mercury. Some have called her the greatest adventurer in this or any other galaxy, but she doesn’t believe that impressive tagline for a second. Like all great heroes whose greatness and influence continues to escape them, Miranda exists in this kind of emotional vacuum where her actions are somewhat commonplace, a train of thought every intelligent being should logically follow. What person wouldn’t devote their life to experiencing every new world and culture one could experience? Or dedicate themselves to the fight against injustice and intolerance on more planets than they could ever possibly visit? What kind of person does the impossible, and then does it again just so you know the last time wasn’t a joke?
They say one person can’t make a difference…that their relative insignificance makes them easily ignored, destroyed, or corrupted. Miranda Mercury would call these people cowards, offering the same level of disdain reserved for those who are causing a universe worth of problems in the first place.
Ridin’ with her until he stops breathing is Jack Warning. Jack is a super genius that was the only non-powered graduate of the esteemed Sidekick Academy, and whose ex-girlfriend Zamanda Rival was voted by a consortium of intelligent worlds as “this year’s great super heroine,” an annual distinction usually reserved for Miranda Mercury. Though in nearly a decade, she’s never actually shown up to accept the award. Oblivious to her own greatness, Jack Warning has devoted some of his time to being a witness, a noble chronicler of the adventures of Ms. Mercury, who claims to need no further record than her own memory. Warning is dedicated to the idea that when the worst comes, people will know what Miranda accomplished—the battles she fought, and the lives she permanently changed. The only thing more important to him is saving her life from Cyrus Vega’s adaptive poison…a condition that he isn’t supposed to know anything about. But then, what kind of super genius would he be if he didn’t, and what kind of friend would he be if he didn’t do everything possible to stop it?
“The Many Adventures of Miranda Mercury Volume 1: Time Runs Out contains the kind of comics that reminds you why you read comics in the first place.”
– Daniel Elkin, Comics Bulletin“If you like stories of adventure and intrigue, then this is for you. Wait. Scratch that. If you like comic books and graphic novels at all, THIS book is for you. The creators must have poured years of creativity and energy into this book, and it shows. These guys know what makes an awesome story, and they know their medium right up their with the greats in the industry. Highly recommended, I give The Many Adventure of Miranda Mercury a 5 out of 5.”
– Nolan Smith, Kaboom Magazine“Writer Brandon Thomas and artist Lee Ferguson have come together to create a marvelous heroine in Miranda, one that readers can identify with and emulate….The stories are fun and present their own unique challenges for both the character and the reader. In short: I was head over heels for this book.”
– Marc Mason, Comics Waiting Room 4.0“It’s innovative, modern storytelling, seemingly catering to the ADHD set but actually forcing close attention, and even coming up with interesting formal ideas like missing (that is, stolen) panels and spatial reorientation of pages. There’s always plenty going on here, both on and under the surface.”
– Matthew J. Brady, Warren Peace Sings The Blues“It’s swashbuckling sci-fi and high-octane have-at-thee at every turn, full of brilliant ideas and cunning challenges for the heroes focusing as much on the intellect as on the physical prowess.”
– Andy Hunsaker, Crave Online“It’s a labor of love, and it shows in the well visualized world and the realized characters. Whether you’re a fan of sci-fi pop, or just looking for a book with a strongly realized female lead, this is definitely a book you’ll want to check out when it hits shelves…”
– Christopher Baggett, The Homeworld
