The Underdwellers
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- Types of genre
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Cartoon
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- Year of Production
- 2026
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- Content Type
- Publication (Magazine/Book/Newspaper)
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- Target Age
- Adult
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- Quantity
- 144
Summary
One day, the narrator locks eyes with a single cockroach in their home. Overwhelmed by its massive presence, they rush to the local community center to check the resident register—only to find that, officially, they are the sole resident of the address.
The Underdwellers is a compelling graphic novel that chronicles the unconsented cohabitation of cockroaches, house centipedes, fruit flies, mice, cats, and humans. All of them intersect within the liminal urban space of a banjiha (semi-basement).
Rather than simply expressing disgust toward these creatures or justifying human nature, the narrator asks profound questions: Why are certain lives deemed so easily expendable? Why do we outsource the act of killing, desperately trying to evade the responsibility? And does this choice truly keep us safe?
This record serves as a ledger of slaughter, a history of evasion, and a chilling confession of how deeply we have numbed ourselves simply to survive in the city.
The Underdwellers is a compelling graphic novel that chronicles the unconsented cohabitation of cockroaches, house centipedes, fruit flies, mice, cats, and humans. All of them intersect within the liminal urban space of a banjiha (semi-basement).
Rather than simply expressing disgust toward these creatures or justifying human nature, the narrator asks profound questions: Why are certain lives deemed so easily expendable? Why do we outsource the act of killing, desperately trying to evade the responsibility? And does this choice truly keep us safe?
This record serves as a ledger of slaughter, a history of evasion, and a chilling confession of how deeply we have numbed ourselves simply to survive in the city.
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Founded in 2023 in Sejong City, Sejong Maru is a regional publisher co-operated by active authors. We discover hidden local writers and share their unique voices. Recognized for our original planning, we continuously secure public support, revitalizing the regional publishing scene.
With firsthand writing experience, we truly understand creators' challenges. We focus on authentic, community-rooted storytelling and emerging authors' distinct voices, rather than standard bestseller formulas.
Our role goes beyond merely printing books. We collaborate intimately with creators from initial planning to final design. Post-publication, we actively host local book fairs and talks to connect authors and readers face-to-face.
Sejong Maru is a cradle of local knowledge content. We empower people to publish their stories, transforming rough pearls into literary gems and building strong cultural solidarity through the medium of books.
With firsthand writing experience, we truly understand creators' challenges. We focus on authentic, community-rooted storytelling and emerging authors' distinct voices, rather than standard bestseller formulas.
Our role goes beyond merely printing books. We collaborate intimately with creators from initial planning to final design. Post-publication, we actively host local book fairs and talks to connect authors and readers face-to-face.
Sejong Maru is a cradle of local knowledge content. We empower people to publish their stories, transforming rough pearls into literary gems and building strong cultural solidarity through the medium of books.