USNA represents a new direction in Canadian storytelling
Originally written as a screenplay by Davy Longworth and Allan Stanleigh in 1988 the graphic novel was completed with Harry Kalensky, the third member of the writing team known as The Reel Write Bros. Eerily prescient, politics sets the stage for this character driven action story.
"Canadians have long learned to sleep with one eye open"
"This 211-page black-and-white comic presents a dystopian future where the U.S. and Canada have willingly amalgamated, with the U.S. getting the better deal, amid drought, food rationing and war with Central America. And it is a takeover that inspires a rebellion in Canada, with people seeking to restore the flag and all that it stands for."
– Rob Alexander, Rocky Mountain Outlook
USNA
USNA tells the story of Carol Wheeler, an early 40's lawyer who takes her teenaged son, Carter, on a road trip to Calgary after the mysterious death of her eldest son. Beginning in Toronto, their travel plans are changed when a rebel fugitive, Jean Claude Boisvert, slips into their vehicle and into their lives.
Carol and Carter are led on a journey of discovery; discovery of the rebel movement in North America; discovery of their historical connections to the various members of the group; and ultimately the discovery of where their true allegiance lies. This multi-character drama takes place in a shifting array of locales throughout the Canadian landscape.
USNA II
In USNA II, the rebellion spreads throughout North America. We follow the rebels as they evade the Shado forces and try to unravel the mystery of the disappearance of the civilian leader of the governing council, which has led to a military takeover of USNA.
All art, illustrations and graphic design for the first graphic novel, USNA: The United States of North America are by Dave Casey.
All art and illustrations for the sequel, USNA II are by Francine Delgado. The lettering and graphic design of USNA II is by Chris Barrett. Chris also created all art and lettering for the prequel story, USNA: Epilogue - Before It Began which can be found in the Deluxe Edition of USNA.
"USNA is a meaty read, full of blood and bullets. It's easy to imagine it as a film."
– Bryn Evans, Calgary's Fast Forward Magazine
