The Glitch: A Graphic Novel (Your Pal Fred)

In this second instalment of Michael Rex’s upbeat post-apocalyptic series, the eternally optimistic robot Fred, his side-kick Wormy, and a new friend named Spool confront a mysterious digital menace called the Glitch. All across the ruined city, screens flicker with frightening images that set rival warlords on edge and threaten to undo the fragile peace Fred helped broker in the first book. Determined to solve the crisis without violence, Fred embarks on a comical yet dangerous journey through crumbling bridges, abandoned factories, and looming techno-towers to track down the source of the signal. Along the way he models kindness, empathy, and creative problem-solving, showing readers that hope can thrive even when the world looks broken.