Joyride Series by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly

Earth sucks. The stars have been blocked out for so long that people have forgotten there was anything else besides the World Government Alliance watching over them. When Uma Akkolyte jacks an alien spaceship and punches through the stratosphere she sets forth on an adventure with an unlikely crew who are totally not ready for all the good, bad, and weird the universe will throw at them. Collects issues #1-4 of the ongoing series... moreEarth sucks. The stars have been blocked out for so long that people have forgotten there was anything else besides the World Government Alliance watching over them. When Uma Akkolyte jacks an alien spaceship and punches through the stratosphere she sets forth on an adventure with an unlikely crew who are totally not ready for all the good, bad, and weird the universe will throw at them. Collects issues #1-4 of the ongoing series. nFrom writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly (Batman and Robin Eternal, Grayson) and artist Marcus To (Nightwing, New Avengers), Joyride is a rebellious love letter to the sci-fi genre, exploring what happens when nothing stands between a group of teens and their freedom amongst the stars.n“...a satisfying escape. Its confidence, joy, and colorful vision of space all contribute to genuinely fun read.” - Comic Book Resources less

The crew of the Joyride survived their first foray to the stars and met the challenges the galaxy threw at them head-on, so it’s only fair they enjoy a bit of relaxation and carefree living. But as Uma, Dewydd, and Catrin have come to learn, in space, nothing is as it seems. In fact, it’s the secrets hidden in their own ship and among their fellow travelers that will send the crew down a path that brings them face-to-face with the very alien threat that the leaders on Earth ran from so long ago... moreThe crew of the Joyride survived their first foray to the stars and met the challenges the galaxy threw at them head-on, so it’s only fair they enjoy a bit of relaxation and carefree living. But as Uma, Dewydd, and Catrin have come to learn, in space, nothing is as it seems. In fact, it’s the secrets hidden in their own ship and among their fellow travelers that will send the crew down a path that brings them face-to-face with the very alien threat that the leaders on Earth ran from so long ago. Collects issues #5-8. less

Three unlikely friends hijack a ship and traverse the depths of an unpredictable universe.The crew of the Joyride is fractured. A year has passed since they stared down the Void at the far reaches of space. With friends lost, the crew went their separate ways and haven’t spoken since. They created new lives and identities in hopes of moving on but there’s one thing that could bring them back together: a return to Earth to take on the ruling fascist regime once and for all... moreThree unlikely friends hijack a ship and traverse the depths of an unpredictable universe.The crew of the Joyride is fractured. A year has passed since they stared down the Void at the far reaches of space. With friends lost, the crew went their separate ways and haven’t spoken since. They created new lives and identities in hopes of moving on but there’s one thing that could bring them back together: a return to Earth to take on the ruling fascist regime once and for all. In this stunning conclusion to the critically acclaimed series, writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly (Batman and Robin Eternal, Grayson) and artist Marcus To (Nightwing, New Avengers), bring the Joyride back to where it all began to create a new future for the people of Earth. less