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Simon Hanselmann's latest work was originally posted piece-by-piece on the author's Instagram in real time as the pandemic of 2020 was unfolding. The final result is compiled in the graphic novel, The Crisis Zone, where a witch, a cat, an anthropomorphic owl, a werewolf, and their colorful cast of friends try to survive the world engulfed in the throes of a global crisis. Each character reacts differently to the chaos -- escaping into online gaming, falling into conspiracy theory rabbit holes, obsessing over social media stardom, to name a few. Personally, I find this book hilarious; there were so many ridiculous moments that had me laughing out loud. At face value, this graphic novel follows the typical stoner tropes. On the other hand- themes of depression, poverty, gender expression, and sexuality add depth to many of the characters and their storylines throughout the series. Crisis Zone might not fit everybody's taste; there is a lot of explicit nudity/sex, drug use, violence, and other offensive material. Nevertheless, I still recommend it and hope that you will be entertained by this hyperreal account of our unprecedented year in lockdown. Recommended for: Adults Recommended by: Ryan, Library Assistant, Rockridge