Co-operators land on Mars. It's the sci-fi end to The Co-operative Revolution: A Graphic Novel which vividly explores the history of the co-operative movement from its birth in 1844 to its spread across the world today and onwards to the world of 2044, 200 years after the Rochdale Pioneers.
The 72 page graphic novel is set to be unveiled later this year as part of a year of activities dedicated to highlighting the contribution of co-operatives globally to community cohesion, poverty reduction and employment generation.
But it's lacking an end ...a glorious conclusion... a swansong. The speech bubble's there, but is empty, waiting to be filled by some iconic words that will give Neil Armstrong's "one small step…" speech a run for its money. And this is where The Co-operative needs your help. Think of yourself as that intrepid co-operative pioneer landing on the red planet for the first time. What would you say?
To be in with a chance of immortalising your words in the pages of this piece of co-operative memorabilia simply visit www.co-operative.coop/graphic-novel/Competition and enter your suggestion before 10 August 2012. The winner will also receive a mention in the book's credits and, a signed copy of the graphic novel itself.
