Tony and the Beetles #966443

A young human boy grows up on a colonized alien world, playing happily with the insectoid offspring of the native, subjugated species. But as news arrives of a devastating human defeat in a distant space battle, the fragile peace in his neighborhood violently fractures. The boy is suddenly forced to confront the harsh realities of imperialism and racial prejudice as his childhood friends turn into hostile enemies. Experience a poignant, coming-of-age sci-fi tale that explores the sudden, devastating impact of war on innocent lives and the swift loss of innocence.