Rust HC (2011-2018 Archaia/Boom) By Royden Lepp comic books 2014

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Visitor in the Field!" Story and art by Royden Lepp. Rust is a high-octane, all-ages adventure set in the American heartland. Life on the Taylor family farm was difficult enough before Jet Jones crashes into the barn, chased by a giant decommissioned war robot! Oldest son Roman Taylor struggles to keep his family's small farm afloat as the heartland heals from a devastating world war. While the rest of his family may not trust the mysterious boy with the jetpack, Roman believes the secrets of Jet's past may be the key to their survival. But are some secrets best left untold? This is the next, great Archaia All Ages book! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, PC. Cover price $24.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Death of the Rocket Boy!" Story and art by Royden Lepp. WHY WE LOVE IT: Creator Royden Lepp continues his allages saga of Jet Jones and the Taylor family in this third and penultimate installment of Rust, giving us the lyrical and visually stunning ode to family, childhood, and sacrifice that we love. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: More secrets of the past are revealed for both Jet and the Taylors as they face their darkest fears in this calm before the oncoming storm. And, of course, more highoctane robot action! WHAT IT'S ABOUT: Oz Taylor may know Jet Jones' secret, but convincing the rest of his family may be harder than he counted on. As Oz plots to rid the Taylor farm of the rocket boy, Jet tries to prove himself to the family that has taken him in, in hopes of finding the home he has searched for for so long. However, when shadows of Jet's past start coming back into his life, he realizes his days of running may be numbered. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.