©alifornia, Inc. #1 - Main Cover

CONCEPT: In the near future, California becomes a corporate country with factions fighting to shape the new nation. This is issue #1 of the 4-issue miniseries written by Arthur N. Ebuen (animator - The Simpsons, Futurama), illustrated by Dave Law (The Space Odditorium, Thoughtscape, Wolf Punks), edited by Justin Giampaoli (Rome West, Starship Down, The Mercy Killing), and lettered by Frank Cvetkovic (Blink, Count Crowley, Cyberpunk 2077). OVERVIEW: It’s 2047, 18 years after ©alifornia seceded from the United States. After creating a new fresh water source to ensure independence, ©alifornia’s borders are closed, and it supplies 80% of North America’s produce. With Silicon Valley, high-tech is the largest source of revenue, their massive military presence is now privatized, and Hollywood PR continues to shape the world in its image. All citizens are employees of ©alifornia, Inc. and live the ideal ©alifornian life; surf, sun, and gluten-free. But as employees living on company property,