Life

by Rob Cham

While exploring and foraging, a small
adventurer, Backpack, finds themselves
in a dark cave filled with countless dead,
a whole city destroyed by
an unknown beast.

Among the chaos, Backpack finds
the last survivor, a small child that just hatched
from its egg. They now must protect the last of
a species while trying to outrun a great beast
and make their way home.

120 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2025

About the author

Rob Cham is a freelance illustrator, designer, and comic artist who's done illustration works for notable publications and magazines like Rouge, Smile, Esquire, the Philippine Star. He has also worked with brands like McDonald's and Adidas. Cham has also worked with various government agencies, namely the Department of Social Welfare and Development as well as the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Reviews

[Zai Zai · Rating 2 out of 5]

this just really didnt click for me ... could be a nice book to place near the toilet 😭

[Dani · Rating 5 out of 5]

silent comics cures my book slump in the best way possible

[Highnyzbibliofiles · Rating 5 out of 5]

People grow, and responsibilities are born. This book symbolizes coming of age and the journey toward adulthood. The traveler goes on a journey and unexpectedly meets newborn creatures, whom he eventually cares for and nurtures until they become adults. This is a heartwarming story that reflects how, despite the demands of adulthood, having fun and exploring adventures should not be forgotten—and is best shared with a chosen family.

[Oliver · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another image-only comics by Rob Cham, LIfe is cute, whimsical, and charming.

I love the exloration of various art styles and the dynamism of the illustrations that depict not only movemement but emotion as well.

A short and heart-warming tale of a young explorer who rescues a hatchling, averts and defeats danger, and adopts an unlikely kid. It's a story of found family, of kindness and understanding, of the value of nurture, and the small moments that make life worth living.

[Neil Franz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very 'LIFE'.

[Emmzxiee · Rating 5 out of 5]

An ending that we never want to happen.

[KV3L · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the art, story is a decent