Mark Radulich and Evan Bevins dive deep into Robert Venditti’s The Surrogates, exploring its eerily prescient take on digital identity, avatar addiction, and the psychological toll of escapism. From fake bodies to fractured relationships, they discuss how the graphic novel balances sci-fi worldbuilding, detective noir, and a profound warning about society’s flight from reality. Plus: comparisons to Ready Player One, a touch of theology, and why this comic succeeds where others preach.
This is Comic Stripped—where story meets scrutiny.
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