The Castaways #[nn]

Jan 2007 · NBM · 17.95 USD

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About this Collection

This volume collects the complete story of The Castaways, a graphic novel originally serialized in 2007 by NBM. The narrative follows a group of survivors stranded on a mysterious island, blending adventure with psychological drama as they confront both external dangers and their own inner demons. The work is noted for its atmospheric art and character-driven storytelling, typical of the publisher's focus on literary graphic novels.

In "The Castaways," 13-year-old Tucker Freeman is sent away from his struggling Missouri farm with little more than a few coins and a hard lesson in scarcity. On the rails, he finds an unexpected mentor in the gentle wanderer Elijah Freeman, whose quiet wisdom offers a rare glimpse into life on the margins during the Depression. With heartfelt storytelling and evocative art by Pablo G. Callejo—enhanced by additional contributions from Faryl Dalrymple and Rajiv Golay—this poignant tale captures the resilience of youth and the quiet bonds forged in hardship.

Contains 2 stories

The Castaways

53 pp · Drama

Script Rob VollmarPencils Pablo G. Callejo, Faryl Dalrymple, Rajiv GolayInks Pablo G. CallejoLetters Pablo G. Callejo

Tucker FreemanElijah HopkinsThe WidowHarold Jackson (Hawk)Railway police

In the heart of Depression-era Missouri, a restless 13-year-old named Tucker Freeman sets off on a journey of survival after being sent away from his family’s struggling farm. Along the rails, he finds unexpected kinship with a gentle wanderer, Elijah Hopkins, and begins to learn the quiet wisdom of a life lived between stations.

Epilogue

9 pp · Drama

Script Rob VollmarPencils Pablo G. CallejoInks Pablo G. CallejoLetters Pablo G. Callejo