Alienation

"Though it’s set in 2054, Alienation sketches a world that feels just a few ticks off from the present day. While protagonist Elizabeth and her partner Charly frisk about in virtual worlds and enjoy an array of futuristic conveniences, Earth is clearly undergoing an inexorable collapse. The pair seesaw between delight at the incredible things technology can do and a panicked awareness of looming environmental disaster. Sound familiar? Inés Estrada’s drawings convey a fizzing, slightly hysterical ebullience, perfectly capturing a mercurial blend of exhilaration and alarm."