DC’s New Young Adult Graphic Novel by New York Times Bestselling Author Marieke Nijkamp and Artist Manuel Preitano Hits Stores Everywhere Books Are Sold March 10, 2020.
Yesterday, March 1st, marked International Wheelchair Day, and right on time, DC have released the trailer for their YA graphic novel, The Oracle Code.
The graphic novel, written by bestselling author Marieke Nihkamp and illustrated by Manuel Preitano, is a coming-of-age tale that doubles as an exciting thriller, following teenage Barbara Gordon adapting to her life in a wheelchair after an accident leaves her paralyzed from the waist down. All of this sets her on the path to becoming Oracle.
Barbara Gordon enters the Arkham Center for Independence, where Gotham’s teens undergo physical and mental rehabilitation. Now using a wheelchair, Barbara must adapt to a new normal, but she cannot shake the feeling that something is dangerously amiss. Within these walls, strange sounds escape at night; patients go missing; and Barbara begins to put together pieces of what she believes to be a larger puzzle.
“The Oracle Code is my love letter to Barbara Gordon, to Oracle,” said Nijkamp. “It’s a book for everyone who’s ever felt like the puzzle pieces don’t quite fit, whether they’re in a creepy Arkham institute or simply figuring themselves out. And it’s for every disabled reader who knows they can be a hero too.”
The novel’s illustrator, Manuel Preitano, is an Italian artist and graphic designer, best known for Destiny, NY, a series he co-created with Pat Shand. Preitano says “Illustrating The Oracle Code was a great challenge and an opportunity to grow as an artist.” Nijkamp added, “Manuel’s art brought the story to life in a way that was beyond my wildest dreams. He got the characters from the very first sketch and his eye for detail made their whole world shine!”
? Everything’s a puzzle. ?
Introducing: Barbara Gordon, hacker, in the official #TheOracleCode trailer!?
Babs is voiced by the spectacular @juliatolchin.
Pre-order your copy of THE ORACLE CODE now! @DCComics https://t.co/inpFJBajDm
— Marieke Nijkamp (@mariekeyn) March 1, 2020
The Oracle Code is available for preorder now and will be available everywhere March 10, 2020.
Featured image via DC
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