{"product_id":"super-science-vol-1-the-lab-portable-edition-paperback","title":"Super Science Vol. 1 (the Lab Portable Edition) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eN. Alessandro K\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eM. K. Perker\u003c\/b\u003e (Artist)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn a world where imagination becomes reality, ordinary people gain the power to change the world--whether they should or not.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor five days, the sky turned amethyst--and the limits of human imagination disappeared.\u003cbr\u003e Across the globe, scientists, engineers, and amateurs alike began achieving impossible breakthroughs. Ordinary people became capable of extraordinary inventions, reshaping the world in ways no one could predict or control.\u003cbr\u003e Three years later, the LAPD's Mad Scientist Division is left to deal with the consequences. Sergeant Esmerelda Villanueva and her rookie partner Jack Mantle are tasked with containing a constant stream of incidents involving rogue technology, unstable experiments, and individuals who have pushed science far beyond its limits.\u003cbr\u003e But as cases escalate and the line between innovation and danger disappears, it becomes clear that this new world isn't just chaotic--it's evolving.\u003cbr\u003e An original graphic novel that blends science fiction, superhero storytelling, and police procedural with sharp humor and grounded characters, Super Science Vol. 1 explores what happens when discovery outpaces responsibility.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuper Science\u003c\/i\u003e was written and created by N. Alessandro K. (Nicholas Kalikow). Kalikow is a feature film writer, director, and producer; as well as a freelance photographer. In 2013 Kalikow wrote and directed the feature film \u003ci\u003eConcrete Blondes\u003c\/i\u003e, this was followed up in 2017 by \u003ci\u003eCarter \u0026amp; June\u003c\/i\u003e; both of which Kalikow describes as \"heist comedies.\" Kalikow has also produced numerous features films and documentaries with subjects as wide ranging as binge drinking, healthcare, and the automobile. Kalikow divides his time between New York and Los Angeles. Kalikow cites \u003ci\u003eThe Venture Bros.\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe X-Files\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpider-Man: Homecoming\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDexter's Laboratory\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMad Men\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eArcher\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Kids In The Hall\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMystery Science Theater 3000\u003c\/i\u003e as his major influences on this project. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eM.K. Perker\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis an Eisner-nominated comic book creator whose work includes \u003ci\u003eTodd, The Ugliest Kid On Earth \u003c\/i\u003e(Image), \u003ci\u003eAir \u003c\/i\u003e(DC\/Vertigo), \u003ci\u003eCairo \u003c\/i\u003e(DC\/Vertigo), \u003ci\u003eThe Unwritten \u003c\/i\u003e(DC\/Vertigo), \u003ci\u003eInsomnia Cafe \u003c\/i\u003e(Dark Horse), and others. His non-comic book work includes illustrations for \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBBC\u003c\/i\u003e, and others. He is a member of the Society of Illustrators.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.6 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 20, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67853050642509,"sku":"9781964226309","price":8.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/5252\/5389\/files\/4FBIh6KvQU9781964226309.webp?v=1793314300","url":"https:\/\/ishookcomics.com\/products\/super-science-vol-1-the-lab-portable-edition-paperback","provider":"iShook Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}