Underground: Marsupial Outlaws and Other Rebels of Australia's War in Vietnam

'Published to coincide with the 50-year anniversary of the Australian moratorium marches, Mirranda Burton's epic graphic novel...is a social justice story about the Vietnam War peace movement that, half a century on, has a mournful contemporary resonance. There's no irony deficiency in Underground and Burton mines the embarrassment of ironic riches, with bold black-and-white illustrations peppered with vibrant reportage. Prime example: Once there was a munitions factory in the city of Maribyrnong in Melbourne. They supplied the military during World War Two. The factory closed and in 1949 it became a migrant hostel, welcoming refugees of war until the 1980s. In 1983 it became a detention centre for asylum seekers. It closed in January 2019, the detainees transferred to other locations for indefinite imprisonment.' Sydney Arts Guide

'Will particularly appeal to reluctant readers who enjoy true stories.' Lamont Books

'A brilliant book that opened my eyes...wrapped in a lovely metaphor about wombats that gave the story a bold Australian flavour. Surprisingly informative...just as good as [Maus by Art Spiegelman]...the artwork is so poignant. I found the illustrations clever and harrowing. Just brilliant - couldn't put it down. Would recommend this book to anyone: its topic is important, the artwork is fabulous and the story is engaging.' 5 STARS, Upside-Down Books