A War Mother protects her habitat and the people who live within it, acting as both warrior and provider. It’s not an easy task in 4001 A.D. when danger is everywhere (requiring fortified cities) and resources are scarce. It doesn’t get any easier for Ana when, in addition to being War Mother of The Grove, she becomes leader of her people.
War Mother is set on a future Earth ravaged by war and disaster, with humans surviving in whatever way they can. The Grove is “Earth’s last known repository of scientific knowledge and bioengineered prosperity”, but it is dying and its citizens need to decide whether to die with it or try to find a new home. It’s up to Ana, armed with her symbiotic, sentient gun Flaco, to attempt to lead her people through the dangers at their doorstep to a better land beyond.
Though the plot of War Mother is, generally speaking, serious, it never becomes overbearing because there is some well-placed humor. Ana and Flaco both being smart asses definitely helps with that. Plus there’s plenty of action. And the art is colorful and well-suited to carrying the story along.