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BEAR SERUM Kindle Edition

by KYLE FLEISCHHACKER (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
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When the human race is battling for survival and leans on the military... humanity’s "evolved" cell phones into mental chips provide great strength but can also lead to their demise when a central authority is controlling push notifications... molding the new world.

Chaos is sure to ensue!

A soldier's life is saved by his mental chip and precious Bear Serum, we follow his journey as the world around him evolves and changes. Politics, power and greed shape his journey in the 4-level planet, Earth 2.

A dystopian, stylistic and action-packed sci-fi graphic novel.

DIGITALLY INTERACTIVE!
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Kristen Bless from Reedsy Discovery rated it 4 out of 5 stars!

Loved it! 😍This graphic novel has an interesting story line with the bonus of unique and interactive features.
"I have read many comic books and graphic novels, and this definitely ranks up there as one of the more unique that I have read.

The most obvious, and most unique, feature is the inclusion of QR codes throughout the graphic novel. At various points throughout the reading you can access a QR code that then takes you to YouTube. The QR code offers supplementary material (you don't have to view the YouTube clips in order to understand the plot, but I do recommend it) related to what is happening in the graphic novel. The clips are also set to music, which helps to create a certain tone for many of the scenes. I have never seen something like this done before, and it added a really interesting element to my reading. I feel that the addition of QR codes also helps to reflect the time and effort that the author put into creating his graphic novel; it is obvious that the graphic novel and QR codes were well thought out and constructed.

Another aspect of the graphic novel that adds to its uniqueness is the formatting. There are many "splash page" type pages, which help to draw attention to certain things happening within the graphic novel. Some of these splash pages are drawings, and some of them are more "announcement-like" in nature. I liked the addition of them because they shed light on what was happening in the story.

Overall I would count this graphic novel as a win; it was quite different from other graphic novels I have read and it has an interesting plot. Despite this, I took off a star due to pockets of confusion I felt while reading. The formatting of the graphic novel is unique, yet it is hard to get used to at first. I found myself having to reread certain parts just to ensure that I understood everything correctly. Also, there wasn't a lot of differentiation in style between the past and present, which also mildly hindered my understanding of the plot.

I would definitely be interested in reading more by this author in the future, particularly if the uniqueness of subsequent works echoes that of Bear Serum."

About the Author

I have lived in and around the inspiring city of Detroit my whole life. I graduated with a degree in Industrial Design launching my design career at a packaging manufacturer. My career evolved over the course of a decade from a designer to developing an internal studio, guiding big brands through the creation process for their next awe-inspiring package. Color, graphics and form play in constant motion within packaging and I craft those elements together for an enjoyable customer experience. As an artist, I find many ways to express my creativity. Through drawing, painting and writing I enjoy discovering the path of turning my stories into a tangible art form. My YouTube channel is loaded with sketch & 3D print videos! Check it out:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLODW08zZcmTVWngZbis6zq7PnEPmoirD8

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B087LTKVCV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independent (May 8, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 8, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 66853 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 211 pages
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    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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I’m a writer/artist inspired by a lifetime of reading graphic novels. A visual artist at heart with a BFA in Industrial Design leading me through a decade of conceptual thinking for research and development in the manufacturing sector. I love experimentation that breaks boring norms of industry standards and I wanted to use my talent, experience, and passion to create a sci-fi graphic novel, Bear Serum, and break industry standards. I wrote and drew Bear Serum to satiate my own wild ideas in the sci-fi category to push the medium further.

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Jennifer Schell
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Graphic Novel
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2020
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This book was amazing! With the art, the QR code’s, and the messages within the texts, I honestly can’t pick what my favorite aspect is!

The art is great, even in the black and white pages I read. I found myself searching the pages for hidden words and pictures. It was a style I am not used to in my Graphic Novels, and I loved following it across the story.

The writing style is unique, but not in a bad way. Sometimes the thoughts read more as a list, or poem even, broken up in odd ways as if they were not finished thoughts. I feel like it fit the characters and the story so well though.

I enjoyed all the characters, it’s hard to pick whom to root for in this story haha!! I think I was rooting for the last bear soldier the entire time.

I feel like you could read into the texts as many different warnings and messages for future use with technology. It also shows that even the end of the world won’t stop the evil of politics and greed.

All in all a wonderful read! 5 stars!
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M. Gleason
5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting spin on the scifi graphic novel genre
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020
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I was hesitant to make this purchase, but decided to do it anyway after reading the authors other book... and I'm glad I did. The format of the this graphic novel makes it easy to read and enjoyable given how good the graphics are.

Even if you're skeptical of the genre, I would highly recommend this book. You won't regret it.
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Linda Y Chen
5.0 out of 5 stars An Exciting Read!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2020
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An easy read with great graphics! Entering a future world of where the human civilization has to move to a different planet. A new planet shared with unknowns pushes humans to start performing experiments to find successful genetic mutations in strengthening the human species. The Bear Serum was developed but what are the consequences Find out for yourself!
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Moe Abbass
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2020
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Bear Serum was a great read! An interesting look into a futuristic fictional world. The story line was nicely complimented by the creative graphics. I highly recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read with excellent art work.
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020
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It has an exciting, action-packed story line with great art work.
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MDRukavina
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun science fiction tale worthy of reading!
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2020
While I haven’t read any this year I really enjoy graphic novels and when Kyle reached out asking me to review his I was excited to do so. Overall this was a wonderful story and I really enjoyed reading it!

One of the best parts of this story is throughout the book Fleischhacker has included QR codes which the reader can scan for additional content. These codes will take the reader to playlists, color panels (the story is rendered in black and white) and more. I loved having this digital element but they are by no means necessary to understand and enjoy the story.

QR codes aside Fleischhacker weaves an interesting story about humans, aliens and the fight to co-exist when the men in power would rather wage war.

While I found the story interesting and engaging there were times I felt lost and wanted additional information. The lack of that information did not detract from the story, but I think it would have added some clarity too. It’s important to note here that I do often miss things in graphic novels especially do to my dyslexia and ADHD. I read through Bear Serum twice but I may still have missed the context I was looking for and again, it did not detract from the overall story.

The art is always important to graphic novels and I loved the art for this one. It really set the tone for the story and I hope one day Fleischhacker can publish the book in full color.

I would definitely recommend this to science fiction lovers and graphic novel enthusiasts!
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Patrick
5.0 out of 5 stars Fights galore, interspecies romance, blood and gore, greed and power madness
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2020
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Doomed planet. Bloody conflict. Last hope.

Martians from the outer space are relentless and biologically superior and they kick humanity’s collective ass, and the situation looks bleak until General Pine gives the remnants of humanity an opportunity to even the scales, creating ‘super-soldiers’ who push the limits of human performance by injecting them with Bear Serum.

General Pine is then hailed as “humanity’s hero.”

But, as President Abraham Lincoln once said, “If you want to test a man’s character, give him power,” or words to that effect.

Science fiction writer and artist, K. Fleischacker presents a riveting tale of the unbelievable events surrounding Earth’s first contact with alien life, and newly-found home and local threats on Earth 2.

Fleischacker’s graphic novel revels in most of the fun bits of Sci-Fi: fights galore, interspecies romance, blood and gore, greed and power madness, and enough fresh ideas to make for a gripping read.

To immerse the reader into a full experience, this interesting, digitally interactive, comic book-style adventure adapts the unique graphic novel’s pages with QR codes that will lead them to color enhancement recordings, music and dramatic sound effects, all of which I enjoyed.

As far as art goes, it excels in its tactful line work and use of white space; even if you aren’t that interested in the narrative, just looking at the illustrations will carry you through the book!
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Paula Peckham, author
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant art bolsters this story of human power struggles
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2020
This was my first go with a graphic novel. Before I say anything about the story, let me stop and address the artwork. OMG! It’s amazing! Such a talented artist. I realize that’s kind of the whole deal with a graphic novel, but the art truly makes this story. Phenomenal!

Since this was my first graphic novel, I had a bit of a learning curve. I actually had to start over and read from page 1 once I figured out what the different “boxes” meant. But, once I got it figured out, I was hooked.

Set some time in the future, the story takes place in Earth 2, a new planet humans were forced to find after Martians attack. Sadly, the politics of power didn’t change when they started over. The evil villain is still trying to take over the world. There is a good moral argument buried in the disguise of battle.

Drama, heroes, and . . . bears? It’s a fun read and you’ll enjoy it. (And you’ll love just looking at the pictures.)
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Steve O'Grady
5.0 out of 5 stars Where dystopic meets epic!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2020
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Not since I read V for Vendetta have I come across a graphic novel which manages that sweet harmony of an ominous and troublesome future-world combined with excitement and a hero who redefines the Hero's journey.
I love it when you come across a plot which demands page-turning, but the illustrations demand that you don't turn the page! because they're that good and detailed.
Relentless in both dynamic story-telling and graphics which leave you in no doubt of the time and effort which have gone into each single frame.
It blitzed my mind and I'd love to see this made into a movie. More like this please!
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