Dear Cyborgs

In "Dear Cyborgs," a fractal fable unfolds in a small Midwestern town where two Asian American boys connect over their shared outsider status and passion for comic books. Simultaneously, a group of superheroes in an alternative universe reflect on societal issues during their lunch breaks, engaging in discussions about protest, art, and the pressures of modern capitalism. This inventive narrative weaves together themes of friendship and resistance through a series of linked monologues, as characters ranging from ecoterrorists to pyromaniacal militants examine the challenges of standing against the status quo. With a playful blend of literary styles and cultural critiques, Eugene Lim crafts a captivating exploration of power and creativity that invites readers to reconsider the meaning of protest in contemporary society.